A stunningly photographed tribute to female skaters of all ages and
backgrounds, from novice to pro--plus an illustrated history of the
skateboard, skating tips and tricks, and more.
In celebration of the rad, undying spirit of skateboarding, Shredders
features gorgeous photography and stories of today's most awesome female
skaters. The women and girls profiled range from rising young riders
like eight-year-old Ariel Cai--who shreds at the largest indoor skate
park in China--to old-school pros like Laura Thornhill Caswell--the
first woman to get a signature model board--and today's star shredders
like X Games gold winner and Tony Hawk protégé Lizzie Armanto. From
street and slalom skaters to park queens and long-distance pushers,
Shredders features athletes and hobbyists of all skate styles, ages,
backgrounds, and skill levels, showing that skateboarding has something
for everyone.
For aspiring skaters, Shredders is the perfect entryway into the world
of skateboarding, with tips for setting up and maintaining your board as
well as overviews of skate styles, history, and slang. And Shredders
also invites experienced riders to fall back in love with the sport that
embodies freedom, individuality, and active self-expression.
Skaters of every stripe are sure to find their inspiration to shred
within these pages.
