had to keep going” (Ty). This is from a survivor of the tragic Cambodian genocide that is explained by Loung Ung in her novel First They Killed My Father. The story goes in depth of her struggles during the genocide being only the age of 5. She puts on a display of strength and perseverance during her journey as a victim of the Khmer Rouge. In the book‚ First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung‚ Ung explores the idea of composure to develop the theme that composure in tense situations will help all
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invented the skateboard?‚ or even who kept the skateboard going after the original inventor died? well those questions are about to be answered. Have you ever wondered what made the idea of the first skateboard? well the skateboard was first created when a surfer had thought of the idea of “sidewalk surfing”‚ most people when they heard that though that it was a creative idea‚ but others thought that it was a stupid idea and would never work. However‚ the skateboard that we know today was first made in
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The skateboard deck is the most important part of the whole skateboard. It is the part to which all other parts are attached and allows all the parts to work together. The deck is what you stand on and what determines how well you can maneuver and operate the skateboard. Your size and the size of the deck are related - if you are a smaller person you can use a smaller deck more effectively than a bigger person. You may have a preference for a deck size but make sure the size you get is the right
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It is important to first know exactly what skateboarding trucks are. Trucks are the visible t-shaped parts which mount on the underside of the deck and actually hold the wheels. Any skateboard would need a pair of trucks to be complete one for each pair of wheels. To know more details about the best skateboarding trucks‚ you could log on to the Internet and view pictures which will show you that trucks are not a single piece. They comprise of several parts which are the axle‚ hangar‚ kingpin‚ bushing
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Guide to Assembling a Skateboard By: Robert Stanton Introduction Wouldn’t you want to know how to impress people with the knowledge of putting a skateboard together? Or maybe just to have fun with it. There is a few steps to assembling a skateboard and some of them are complex and take patience‚ but after reading this you will have no problems putting a skateboard together. The assembly of a skateboard is characterized by picking your parts‚ having the correct tools‚ and having a good
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Sophomore English 6 December 2012 How to Ride a Skateboard The process of riding a skateboard is important because there are steps to follow that insure that both learners and pro skateboarders avoid injury. Riding a skateboard can be both fun and dangerous; skateboarders can suffer from serious injury. The first step in this process is of course to grab a skateboard or purchase one. Do not buy a skateboard from Wal-Mart; Wal-Mart skateboards are cheaply made. Recommended brands are Element
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Don’t Close Skateparks! Lay Rodriguez One day I went skateboarding with my friend in Guelph Ontario. We went skating to an outdoor park‚ and we saw signs saying‚ “UNDER CONSTRUCTION.” We asked everyone what was going on. They said that they were taking down the skatepark. This made me realize that some people don’t understand why skateboarding is necessary for teenagers. Skateboarding is good for young people because it brings people together‚ it’s educational and it’s healthy. Skating is
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skateboarder should know and understand the different parts of a skateboard. Knowing the skateboard parts allows you to understand how the board works‚ which comes in handy when you are trying to figure out how to do tricks and can help you to ride more safely. Additionally‚ knowing the parts of a skateboard will come in handy if something needs repaired or replaced. The Deck The deck is one of the most recognizable parts of a skateboard. It is where you stand and where you get to show off your personal
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farther than you probably ever thought you could go before. I know that‚ because it happened to me. I never thought I was going to ever be good at skating. But during the summer‚ I started a routine of getting up at 10a.m‚ tossing my skateboard in my backpack and skating down to the skatepark‚ sometimes even until 6p.m. Even though I never thought I would be good at it‚ I pushed myself as far as I could to do the best I could. And even
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Deflection of Skateboard Deck and Analysis of Speed wobbles Using Finite Element Analysis Skateboard is a mode of transportation and a recreational hobby which consists of a deck (Wooden platform) and trucks to which wheels are attached. The maximum speed could be varied by changing the size of the wheel. But with any commercial size available there is always a risk of speed wobble which cause the board to vibrate and lose control. And the next thing you know is a fractured hand. In this project
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