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Ramps and bridges with CB Burnside
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 9, 2011 at 1:02pm

GRO has rolled over to Cara Beth Burside’s house to skate and talk about skating. The ramp is fun and always positive vibes. What does this mean for all of you girl skaters out there? It means that GRO is now working with some strong girls in actio...more

Leticia Bufoni rocks the mini ramp [Video]
by SkaterGirl
posted February 9, 2011 at 10:53am

In case you thought Leticia Bufoni was just the queen of street, here is a little bit of footage from October last year where she shows off some of her mini ramp skills. Easy. ...more

Crossroads – a couple bits of info
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 8, 2011 at 7:06pm

Crossroads is a gathering of skateboard companies and shops to do business. So a few of us girls went out to join in the discussions. Here are a few things from the event…. – Ultimate Boarder Is Wondering Where Are The Ladies… with two years no...more

Happy Birthday Girly Legs!!
by SkaterGirl
posted February 8, 2011 at 3:39pm

SkaterGirl has been around for a long time now – and over the years we have seen many companies, websites, organisations, competitions, fashions and products come and go – so we are particularly happy to celebrate the first birthday of the Girly Legs ...more

Argentina: 1st Womens Skate Camp
by SkaterGirl
posted February 8, 2011 at 2:33pm

Word on the street is that the 12th February will see the 1st womens skate camp happen in Córdoba (Argentina). It’s open to begginers and advanced riders so show your support to this one day event. Great news. Related posts:Bryggeriet Skate Camp Lad...more

Lucy Adams – Outtakes
by SkaterGirl
posted February 7, 2011 at 10:34pm

We’ve just had a nice email from Lucy Adams before she heads off in a few hours to Australia for 3 weeks (so jealous!), letting us know that she’s created a new short edit from all kinds of footage that she hasn’t used before, including outtakes fro...more

Trick Tip: 360 Flip with Wendy Soler
by SkaterGirl
posted February 7, 2011 at 10:06am

One for our Spanish readers, if you’re looking to learn the 360 flip or want to brush up your technique, then follow Wendy Soler’s great video advice… Wendy Soler - FV360 from Girls Assault on Vimeo. ...more

RWD Mag's One To Watch: Maria Falbo
by SkaterGirl
posted February 7, 2011 at 9:53am

Great to see the UK girls in the spotlight recently and this time it’s Nikita skater Maria Falbo who has got a wicked interview in RWD magazine under their “One’s To Watch” section. Completely true – so go have a good read, find out about her sk...more

Grind For Life Series Continues
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 6, 2011 at 3:07pm

In case you missed the contest at SPoT yesterday, check out other Florida GFL stops. They all have a girls division! ...more

Poseiden Foundation teaches kids in Ecuador how to skate
by SkaterGirl
posted February 3, 2011 at 9:01am

Last week the Poseiden Foundation, set up by Micaela Ramirez, organised a week long tour in Quito, Ecuador – the aim was to visit underprivileged schools and talk to the kids about following their dreams and teaching them how to skate. Brazilian pro...more

Stoner Plaza session
by SkaterGirl
posted February 2, 2011 at 9:20pm

Lisa over at The Side Project has posted some great pictures of a recent session with Ana Paula, Rhianna, Kat, Lacey, Jessica at the new Stoner Plaza in LA. The park looks amazing and we’re eagerly awaiting the video fotage!! Photos (c) thesidepro...more

Grind For Life Contest at Skatepark of Tampa This Weekend
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 2, 2011 at 10:05am

Calling all ladies of Florida. Come represent at the Grind For Life Contest at Skatepark of Tampa. There is a ladies division. It cost $20 to enter, but all proceeds go to a life saving cause! ...more

Basic Bowl BBQ XVI
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 1, 2011 at 1:51am

GRO and Silly Girl will be out for the event, cheering on all the athletes in the ladies division. Save The Date. ...more

Just Another Australian Skate Comp
by SkaterGirl
posted January 31, 2011 at 12:51am

Great to see that Theeve Trucks and Armourdillo are hosting another girls skate comp in Australia at Riverside skatepark (Melbourne) on 11th March. There’s some nice money up for grabs for a jam format contest, a game of skate and best trick prize. On t...more

Girls Game of S.K.A.T.E at JFK
by SkaterGirl
posted January 30, 2011 at 10:56pm

Last weekend in Mexico City, a girls game of S.K.A.T.E was organised by Miscelanea Skate at the V. Carranza “JFK” skatepark. Watch this space for results soon. Related posts:Skate Duel in San Miguel Online Game: Sk8r Girl Just Skate Girls – Mexic...more

Day after Day: Lisa Jacob
by SkaterGirl
posted January 30, 2011 at 10:45am

Parisienne skater Lisa Jacob has landed a new interview and some super-tasty pictures thanks to Day after Day blog and photographer Babas. Here’s the intro: I remember the first time i saw Lisa, it was in Paris in ’00. She was around 14 year old and...more

Skateboarding: Top 10 Things To Remember Of 2010
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 30, 2011 at 10:39am

Patti McGee is the first female inducted into IASC’s Skateboarding Hall Of Fame alongside Stacy Peralta, Steve Caballero, Eric Koston and Bob Burnquist. GRO holds first Women’s’ Masters skateboard contest with the Vegas Invasion. Jean Rusen c...more

Santa Cruzin’ with Hippy Goddesses
by SkaterGirl
posted January 29, 2011 at 1:59am

We’re all about peace, love and skatin’ here at SkaterGirl so nothing could be better than this video of Vanessa Torres, Amy Caron, Jenna Balester, Jen Smith and Kenna Gallagher performing the Aquarius Sun Dance! Genius. Related posts:Inner Space S...more

X Play Nation on Parity
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 28, 2011 at 8:57pm

X Play Nation takes a look at many parts of action sports, but also takes a look from the female side in the chapter ‘Parity’. Interviewing Cara Beth Burnside, Erin Bates, Jessi Combs and Jen O’Brien on the progression and catalysts for female awa...more

Marisa Del Santo is Cooler
by SkaterGirl
posted January 28, 2011 at 6:04pm

We love seeing female skateboarders make it into Cooler magazine and in the latest issue, Zero’s newest team member and the girl taking street skating by storm, Marisa Del Santo has got a lovely bit of interview action and some sweet pics. That not en...more

Skate Like a Girl Inner Space Skate Session [Video]
by SkaterGirl
posted January 28, 2011 at 8:55am

Some top quality footage to kickstart 2011 coming from the Inner Space Session with Skate Like a Girl featuring Lacey Baker, Vanessa Torres, Amy Caron and Kristin Eveling. Tidy. ...more

Locals Only from Ammo Books
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 26, 2011 at 4:53pm

‘Locals Only’ shows a collection of photos from Hugh Holland, capturing the life of ‘California Skateboarding 1975-1978′. Although the book is mainly male focused, there are some ladies gems on board and the image and looks of the time. Pick up...more

Jessica Florencio and Friends
by SkaterGirl
posted January 26, 2011 at 1:28am

You might remember that Jessica Florencio from Sao Paulo, Brazil took bronze at the 2010 Supergirl Jam. Well her latest video see’s Jessica and friends laying down some sweet moves on various skate spots… Related posts:Best Female Skater – Letic...more

Four Wheels and a Board in Kabul…
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 25, 2011 at 1:28am

Skateistan The Movie will premier this month. They quote Stacy Peralta saying, Watching young Afghan skaters in the film made me realize why I’ve spent my entire life as a skateboarder.” Skateistan is proud to announce the world premiere of the f...more

A Look Back: Evelien Bouilliart
by SkaterGirl
posted January 23, 2011 at 9:39pm

A great little video has surfaced of gnarley ripper Evelien Bouilliart‘s first skate contest with girls when she was just 15 years old. Anyone who saw her compete at the 2010 NASS “Girlzilla” skate comp know that it doesn’t matter how many times t...more

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