subject: SkateAmerica: Female Pro Skateboarders [print this page] Although no one could really tell who invented it first, many males appeared in history for excelling the new sport. Some of which are Torger Johnson, Woody Woodward, and Danny Berer. Check out SkateAmerica, the popular skateboarding online store, to see a list of Pro Skaters.
Because the first skateboarders who emerged in history were males, it became an impression that skateboarding is only or is appropriately exclusive for males. Although quite plenty of females think that the sport is fun, it was rare that they actually went for it. Some were scared to be stereotyped as tomboys and some thought that they could not excel in it.
However, girl power has dominated in some females. They took the risk just to do something that they love. Not only did they try it, but they outstandingly shone amongst the others, even from males. Here are some famous female pro skateboarders and their stories.
Elissa Steamer was born on July 31, 1975 at Ricardo Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida. She attended Fort Myers High School although she spent most of her time at Allen Park Elementary nearby. On Allen Park Elementary parking lot, she practiced skateboarding which began in 1989. She joined the women's street section at Slam City Jam by 1998 and won first place, turning herself into a pro. She won the same section the following year and also got the Female Skater of the Year Award in 2003.
Lauren Grace Perkins was born on December 27, 1988 in Huntington Beach, California. She started skateboarding in 1995 when a skate park was built near her house. She thought it would be fun so she asked her parents for a skateboard as her birthday gift. Perkins started competing by the year 1998 and was the first girl to compete street in CASL. By that same year, she placed second in All Girls Street Jam. In the year 1999 she placed second overall 11-12 age group against all boys. Almost twice a year, she wins either second, third, or first place until 2008. She also has appeared in several TV shows and movies.
Lyndsey Adams Hawkins, or popularly known as Lyn-z Adams Hawkins, was born on September 21, 1989 in Encinitas, California. She started skateboarding when she was about 9 years old and joined the All Girl Skate Jam by 10. She won at least 30 competitions between the years 2002 and 2009. In the X-games in Women's Skateboarding, she bagged 1 bronze, 3 silvers, and 2 gold medals.
Now, let us get some info about the world's first female pro skateboarder.
Patti McGee was born on August 23, 1945. She won the first ever Women's National Skateboard Championship in 1965 at Santa Monica. She is considered as an old-school icon by many female and male skateboarders alike.
There are still many female skateboarders who made it to the spotlight in skateboarding. All they have were guts and confidence. So go ahead and gather yours! Visit SkateAmerica for more information about pro skateboarders and quality skateboard gears.
