Dennis McCoy, Colin Makay, Rob Darden, Ryan Nyquist, Rob Wells, Kip Williamson, Bruce Crisman, Aaron Cooke, Mike Larid, and Dave Mirra secod leg of the tour, they visit Encinitas YMCA park, paintball, Escondito park, Haro Factory, Mission Valley skatepark, DC shoes, Lake Paris park

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ST. LOUIS, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) adds a two-stop tour of Mat Hoffman's Crazy Freakin' Stunt Show to the Summer agenda with stops at the Six Flags St. Louis, August 6-8, and the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, August 11-13.

Mat Hoffman's Crazy Freakin' Stunt Show includes BMX Freestyle icon Mat Hoffman, as well as, Brazilian inline skater Fabiola da Silva, skateboarder Sergio Ventura and BMX Freestyle riders Dave Voelker and Matt Wilhelm. The action-packed show gives the audience a chance to see the incredible stunts by action sports athletes of BMX Freestyle, Inline skating and Skateboarding - live.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer our guests such an exciting and unique show, states David Roemer, General Manager of Six Flags St. Louis. "It further shows our commitment to providing thrilling family entertainment that kids want to see and would otherwise not have access too."

The most innovative and talented BMX Freestyle rider in history, Hoffman is responsible for inventing more than 100 revolutionary tricks. He is a 10- time World Champion, 6-time X Games medalist and holds the world record for Highest Air on a BMX Bike (Guinness Book of World Records-2004).

In addition to his athletic feats, he is the creator and owner of Hoffman Bikes and the Hoffman Sports Association, which has been organizing BMX Freestyle and action sports events since 1992, including all the BMX Freestyle competitions for ESPN's X Games events.

"We've put together an awesome show for the entire family to enjoy that allows all to share achievements and highlights of our careers and the history of our sports while inside a great intimate environment" said Mat Hoffman. "Six Flags is the perfect venue for the Crazy Freakin' Stunt Show!"

For more information on the tour, video and photos go to http://www.hsacentral.com or http://www.sixflags.com.

About Six Flags
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Founded in 1961, Six Flags is celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2006. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City.

About the Hoffman Sports Association The Hoffman Sports Association (H.S.A.) is the production team that produces and sanctions BMX Freestyle events in the United States and internationally for many organizations, including ESPN's X Games. The prestigious list of experience includes organizing the "Sport is Art" segment of the closing ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Summer Games (1996), the Crazy Freakin' Bikers (CFB) series, the BMX Freestyle segments of ESPN's X Games (United States and global events), the Phillips Fusion events, Mervyn's Beach Bash and international events such as freestyle.ch
in Zurich, Switzerland. The H.S.A. is recognized as the leading sport organizer, events producer and sanctioning body in BMX Freestyle and action sports.

Hello Everyone!

Just a quick announcement that I have added 4 more full length videos to my video section. New videos include, Adio's - One Step Beyond, Baker3, Shorty's - How to Go Pro, and DVS - Skate More!

Plotting out your transitions is not as complex as you would think it to be. All you need is 3/4 -inch plywood, a pencil and a string or chalk line.

I like to use a chalk line because you can pull it out to any length you want then lock it in place, also there is a metal tip on the end of the string for your pencil to fit into.

Deciding on what size transitions to use is a matter of preference. If you like quick transitions you will want anywhere from 5- to 7-foot transitions, if you want a mellow transition you will want to go bigger like 9- to 10-foot transitions. The most common sizes used are 8- to 9-foot transitions. Now your probably wondering what I mean when I say “ 8 to 9-foot transitions,” simply explained it is the length of the string you use to draw your transition with.

Notice that there are two templates on one sheet of plywood, this is because the template is no more than 4 feet high; anything taller than that and you will have to use more than one sheet for two templates.

Now, take your sheet of 3/4 -inch plywood and lay it flat on the ground so that when you are looking at it, the long edge is in front of you. Next measure in at least a foot on the top left hand side and down 4 inches if you need to get 2 templates out of one sheet, then take a 2x4 and place it on the bottom so that it is flush with the edge of the plywood and scribe a line. This will insure that when you draw your transition you have made room to add on your decks and flat bottom. If you are building a quarter pipe or something that you will be riding onto from the pavement, just draw the transition to the bottom right edge

After you have made your marks, measure out your string to the desired length. At this point you will need a friend’s help to position the end of the string so that when you draw your line, the pencil meets at both ends where you made your marks. You should also try to end your transition on your flat bottom mark so that you can add at least 6 inches of flat to the template this will help avoid a kink in the ramp.

If you want a ramp that is taller than 4 feet, you will need to use extra plywood to extend the template to the desired height.

You can also make your transitions elliptical, this means that your transition will progressively get quicker as you get closer to the coping. By placing a bucket near the pivot point of your string it will start to wrap along side the bucket causing your transition to become elliptical.

Once you have cut out your first transition template mark it as your template and use it to trace the rest of your transitions, this way you will know that each transition will be exactly the same!

Written By Brandon Cardone, Copyright 2006 BuildARamp.com

If you think your good enough to get sponsored then you should definitely check out SponorHouse.com.

launched in 2001 SponsorHouse.com is a place for athletes to connect with sponsors, friends, and fans. Today there are nearly 50,000 athletes and 400 companies using SponsorHouse, making it one of the largest online networks for athletes and sponsors.

SponsorHouse.com caters to 23 different sports and the athletes who love them, below is a list.

• Skateboarding


• Motocross


• Surf


• Snow


• MTB


• BMX


• Auto


• Wake


• Skiing


• Kart


• Snowmobile


• Watercraft


• Road Cycling


• Cyclocross


• Trials


• Running


• Triathlon


• Inline Skating


• Body Boarding


• Boat Racing


• Kite Boarding


• Wind Surfing


• ATV

With the world becoming increasingly more diverse and complicated it is no wonder the old days of making a sponsor me video and mailing it to your favorite company are gone. Most likely your video wouldn't even be watched and the garbage can will end up seeing it before anyone else will. So get with the times and use this fantastic service and network your skills or at least check them out. I only wish I thought of it first.

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(PRWEB) released April 17, 2006 -- Electric longboards are one of today's leading-edge extreme sports products and with good reason – they rock. If you already enjoy riding traditional longboards, you will love this new take on an old classic. And if you’ve never tried one before, get with the times and get on one of these boards.

Best Value in High Performance Hand Remote Electric Longboards
Slide4less has long supported technological innovations in motorized longboards. Thanks to some hard work, we are now able to offer the public a chance to purchase an electric longboard with virtually flawless remote operation through a handset that allows the operator to control acceleration and braking with totally "hands-free" operation.

There are a number of motorized boards in the works, including flashy custom models, and Slide4less will bring the best of these boards to buyers as they become available on their newly launched site, www.electriclongboards.com . New for 2006 are more low-cost alternatives as well as some super high tech performers. Coming soon are hand remote custom boards with new and better decks as well as better battery arrangements.

All board designs offered for sale by Slide4less represent cutting-edge developments in electrical, remote-operated and compact vehicles. These are the only electric skateboards in the world to offer truly effective remote operation, a necessity for rider safety.

"Motorized boards will likely become the world’s most advanced vehicles with innovations that rival any other vehicle," says Steve Steinberg of Slide4less. "They are inherently dangerous, but sophisticated acceleration, braking and board control are key to making these machines effective for extreme sports enthusiasts."

Steinberg notes that riders assume substantial risks with motorized boards, as with any other extreme sport. (Could that be a factor in the board’s wildly expanding popularity? Decide for yourself...)

"Remote, hands-free boards require a unique frequency and a handset system which uses the rider as the exclusive antennae in an attempt to eliminate interference, which can jeopardize a rider's ability to maintain balance and control," he explained.

Given this, Steinberg predicts that "these extreme machines will offer a higher level of fun and excitement and the incredible precision-crafted electronics make them a reality for serious riders and extreme individuals."

Stock boards feature a cruising range of 12 miles on a single battery charge, with custom, high-power Lithium battery packs available for purchase separately. The boards offer up to an out-of-box, blistering top speed of 22 miles per hour.

"These are the only vehicles in the world to give you a functional and safe wireless remote throttle and braking system, right at your fingertips," says Slide4less partner Darren Romar. "These skateboards are designed to emulate the feel and responsiveness that snowboarders and surfers love. This is an extreme sport that does not require waves, snow, wind or hills. People in the flatlands of the Midwest can have just as much fun on these boards as those living in hilly Sausalito, Calif. Maybe even more!"

Powerboards are one of the most environmentally friendly vehicles available on the market, with strikingly silent operation and zero emissions. It is snowboarding with no lift line, wakeboarding without a boat and skateboarding without your feet ever touching the ground. You just step on and accelerate! You can blast away to top speed in under four seconds. The extreme torque will easily pull up the steepest hills, and the revolutionary longboard truck eliminates speed wobble while providing for an astonishing 10-foot turning radius. The unique bushings are formulated for the powerboard to absorb road shock while keeping you in firm control via the wireless hand controller.

Now there are models that offer all the high-tech performance for just a fraction of the price. The Exkate 3.0, the Exkate 4.0, and the E-Glide all offer reasonably priced options. The original X-24 costs at least $999. Whereas the Exkate 4.0 and the E-Glide cost under $500. What it amounts to is high performance for a lot less!

Slide4less has been selling and servicing electric skateboards longer than anybody around. We've outlasted ownership changes at Exkate and now we're rigorously testing new entries into the market.

A brief history…

The electronic skateboard was invented by Louis Finkle, the first person that Slide4less distributed these boards for. Louis now lives in Long Beach, Calif. He developed the board himself with money from his own pocket. It required five years to perfect and has undergone several transformations, but now it is definitely going ‘mainstream’.

Louis is well known for his interest in electronics, especially electric motors. The board employs a very durable and heavily built one-horsepower 24 Volt DC motor invented by Louis. The hand remote uses a very low frequency signal with the operator as the antennae. Unlike other transceivers, this design virtually eliminates the possibility of the board getting any kind of signal interference, which would make it extremely unsafe.

Production on these special boards has always been limited. Yet the electric skateboard has consistently attracted more and more attention.

In November of 2002, David Kaplan took over the manufacturing of the powerboard and moved the operation to Sausalito, Calif.

Now we're doing some testing of new boards with professional skateboarder Richie DeLosada and his son. Richie is one of the few extreme athletes who has been riding these boards almost as long as we have. There are some new entries on the horizon and Exkate is facing some new competition. The market could be on the verge of bringing the price down for the product, so stay tuned!

Slide4less offers all new powerboard models and also pre-owned/refurbished boards for less. We make our own customized board styles, and we carry natural-color decks and highly customized board styles including black, white and blue with blue tires; black, white and red with red tires; and natural wood with either red or blue tires, all built on high performance X-24 chassis. We also carry the lower priced 3.0, 4.0, and the E-Glides check them out at our shop at 212 International Blvd Oakland CA 94606! Or call us to get the latest on electric boards! 1-800-659-8731.

All of our electric skateboards can be easily maneuvered through a crowd, yet can attain very high speeds. These are cutting-edge, hand-made electric vehicles with no expense spared. All parts are engineered and machined specifically for the board and not "adapted" from existing skateboard and electric vehicle parts.

Warning: These electric skateboards are designed to be high-speed, extreme machines and should be operated with extreme care. Interference from overhead high-voltage wires can interfere with operation under certain circumstances. We recommend operation in a wide-open area that has limited signal interference. Motorized skateboards are illegal on many public roads. Owners of these boards assume all risks of operation. Helmet, gloves, and leathers are highly recommended

You can test ride an electric skateboard for free. Contact Them for more information.

Footage of the Skateboard Scotland Christmas bash held at The Factory, Dundee on 4.12.05.