"An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of skateboarding, from its homemade beginnings to its heyday under Tony Hawk, as well as its techniques and other famous skaters"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- Up, down, and all around -- "Cadillac wheels" -- Choosing safety -- Building a deck -- The Ollie -- Z-Boys and Hawks -- Peggy Oki -- Boarding culture -- Popularity contest -- Skate plazas.