Scarpar

I found this article for a type of motorised skateboard:
"If you're a boarder of any kind, you're heart is probably already beating a little faster at the possibilities the Scarpar will offer you. We are aiming to have the Scarpar on the market within the next year and we are already run off our feet getting the Scarpar final engineering done for production so it will blow you away.The Scarpar has 4 benchmarks to hit before we will release it to the market. Firstly, it has to be very robust ... we know you are going to thrash them and we don't want them to break easily. Secondly, it has to look great. Third, it has to really push the boundaries on speed and performance ... we will make sure you are not disappointed! Finally, it has to be great value for money. It is not a toy and won't be priced like it is. If you want a toy, there are plenty of alternatives ... maybe think about buying a motorised scooter instead of a scarpar.Scarpar is set to turn the Power Sports industry upside down- there is nothing like it. It is not a motorised skateboard, but you do ride it just like your board of choice - Snow, Skate, Surf, Wake.
We know that there are a lot of you out there who have 'short seasons' in your chosen board sport. The Scarpar will fix this problem for you. You will be able to ride off-road, any terrain, any conditions."
The pictures above are what it's going to look like.

Skateboarding.com

If you want to buy some cool skateboarding stuff, go onto www.skateboard.com. It's got all the big brands and you can buy seperate parts or full skateboards. You can also buy shoes, clothes and accesories. Some of the stuff you can buy are shown above.

Armed Skateboarders

I found this picture and the article with it said that the armed forces might be using skate boards to maneuver in buildings and to dodge sniper shots aswell. This shows the importance of skateboards and if they do use this method, people who skateboard would be qualified for the army. Found any iteresting pictures ( they don't have to be about skateboarding)? Send them into me via e-mail ( the e-mail link is in the sidebar).

Skatepark News

This story is from the Limerick Leader website:
In an effort to highlight of the need for proper skateboarding facilities in the city, the Limerick Skatepark Action Group held a demo at George's Quay.

Local skateboarders gave a display of their skills in the hope of winning converts to their cause. According to one of the organisers, Tom Shortt, there is a real need for a skatepark in the City.
Teenagers come from as far away as Nenagh and Newcastlewest to meet in Limerick but there are no proper facilities for them. As a result they are forced to practice their sport in public spaces which in the past has led to difficulties with the Gardai.

"There are a large number of young people involved across the city in this healthy urban sport. The sport helps boys to avoid drink, drugs, anti-social behaviour and obesity. A skatepark is needed to provide a facility for the development of skills and to provide a meeting place and location for competitions and events," he said.
He pointed out that skateboarders current meet around George's Quay where they made do with makeshift ramps and rails. Meanwhile, there is a "deserted" marina very close by. "The marina represents a massive and questionable €7 million development by Limerick City Council and other agencies in a sporting facility provided for boating enthusiasts who have yet to come to Limerick," Mr Shortt added.
The Skatepark action group is hoping to avail of a special €1.5 million fund recently announced by the Minister for the Environment for the development of skatepark pilot projects around the State. The group is currently lobbying local politicians to give their backing to such a pilot project in the city and has made an early submission to the National Children's office on the issue.

"It is time to provide facilities for the young people of the city, which will be used 365 days a year. The availability of special funding and planning assistance from the Department of the Environment now presents an opportunity not to be missed," said Mr Shortt.

More news coming soon!

Skate Videos

I came across this site that may have one of the more complete lists of skateboard videos I have seen. It tells the year it came out, the skaters in the video, the soudtracks for some of the videos, as well as a description of the video and a rating. Have a look at it and tell me what you think. You can e-mail me at eannaoc@o2.ie.

Ray Foley

I know this isn't about skateboarding but if you want to listen to some good radio you should listen to "The Blast" with Ray Foley and J.P. on 100 to 102 Today FM from 10 pm to 12 pm Sunday to Thursday. You can hear some of the 'best bits' from the show on www.todayfm.com/article.asp?id=106203. And Ray's website is www.rayfoley.net. You can also download their podcast on itunes it's called 'The Podblast With Ray Foley' and he adds a new one every thursday.

L.S.C.

Welcome to the L.S.C. ( Limerick Skateboarding Club ) page. My name's Eanna, I'm a boy and on the page I'll be talking about skateboarding and I'll also be monitoring the skateboarding events in Limerick, including any news about a skatepark. If you want me to talk about something on the page, just write into me saying what you want me to talk about.