http://sk8rkulcha.bundublog.com Skateboarding and Surfing in South Africa Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:07:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By: Don Robert Being considered America's best Vert skater is not easy, especially when there are so many new and upcoming skaters who would also like to take a piece of the action. However, Bucky Lasek takes it all in stride. An eight-year veteran in the world of professional skateboarding, Bucky ... http://sk8rkulcha.bundublog.com/2009/12/15/bucky-lasek-facts-and-trivia/ I was walking around the Brightwater Commons (the old Randburg Waterfront) on Friday afternoon and it struck me what a great investment / concept it was to develop that bowl for BMX riders and skateboarders to use. The kids use it for hours on end and even if they come out ... http://sk8rkulcha.bundublog.com/2009/12/07/need-more-facilities/ South Africa has a promising (albeit small) skateboarding and surfing culture. However those who participate are fanatical about the opportunities in the country. Sports like BMX have received a great boost locally after the excitement generated at the last Olympics. The Sk8r Kulcha blog is aimed at promoting various aspects around skateboarding, ... http://sk8rkulcha.bundublog.com/2009/12/07/introduction/