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In the fifties, California surfers decided
to take the board from the water to the
streets. Street surfing, as it was originally
called, started as pastime with a simple
wooden plank on wheels. The originators
had no idea that their simple creation
would soon be known to the world as
a skateboard, and part of a multi-billion
dollar industry. Pop culture was swept off
its feet by the endless possibilities in this
emerging industry-- and from music, to
fashion, to entertainment, every market has
been affected.
The world of alternative sports has gained
so much prominence that its supporters are
vying for skateboarding to be included in
the 2016 Olympics. While this proposal is )