In 1743 there was a stage performance in London. The actors and actresses in the show wore roller skates, this was the first ever recorded use of this recreational footwear. It is not known who invented this particular set of roller skates. Reports indicate that is was not until 1760 when Jean-Joseph Merlin put on ...
If you’re just starting out skating, you may be interested in building your own board. It’s a great way to make sure that you get a skateboard that will work for you and what you want to use it for. Having built a number of boards for different purposes, I know that it’s really important ...
Zoo York is currently the name of a skateboard and clothing company that’s been with us since the 1970’s. While the name has evolved changes throughout the years, the soul of the product remains intact. Zoo York Skateboards are one of the top status boards in the industry. Mark Echo Enterprises is the current owner ...
There are many people for shoeing horses and just as many against. The pros and cons can be argued back and forth for days. Many people consider steel shoes harmful to the horse’s hooves as they don’t allow for the normal expansion and contraction that occurs in the hoof. It is believed they can hinder ...