These contests give skaters a chance to showcase their talents and also get the chance to be sponsored. There was a contest on Sunday, October 29 at Myrtle Beach Skate Park. Not only is practice essential to the hard-core skater, but the gear also places a major role. The board is everything. I ride Liar skateboards because they make good boards, says Milliken.
Shoes are also part of the skater gear.
Popular skate shoe brands include Circa, DC, Airwalk and Vans. Vans are my favorite skate shoe because they have the waffle grip, which is better when boarding, said Krause. The clothes complete the rest of the skater look. Ecko, Element, Alpha Numberic, Liar, Shorty s, Awes, Habitat and World are just a few of the brands of clothes skaters wear. Skaters sometimes run into problems such as areas that prohibit skateboarding and police.