A skater is a human being who enjoys riding a skateboard because it is fun. A lot of skaters could be classified as �punks� but this is just a stereotype. True, some skaters do wear tight jeans and a pair of emericas, but a lot of them just dress �normally�. 

There are vert skaters and street skaters. Vert skaters skate in halfpipes. Street skaters skate stairs and ledges and such. street is currently more popular than vert, mainly because it is easier to do. not to say that it requires less skill; I mean that street requires no ramp, therefore it can be done in more places that vert. 

Skateboarders are often said to be druggies, but this is simply not true... True skateboarders have no use for drugs. It�s all about landing those tricks! landing a trick is the ultimate high. 

I could say a lot more but i don�t have a lot of time to write so I�ll end it hear. (sic)

Skateboarding is not a fad, it�s a way of life.