Nacireman Observation Of A Skateboar

There are many hobbies and activities Nacireman citizens participate in for enjoyment when not working or otherwise occupied by demands of the culture. One of the strangest activities and subcultures observed is based around the use of a self-propelled plank of wood on wheels. Both children and adults participate in the use of these planks they call "skateboards" as a mean of transportation and fun. Beyond the common use of this technology for transportation there are many who use the planks to perform various technical maneuvers. It is typical to see someone of a young age seemingly aimlessly flipping their plank into the air and trying to land on it. The activity appears borderline masochistic as most of these attempts would result in injury yet they would happily continue trying. The plank riders or “skateboarders” that I observed appeared to have a religious …show more content…
Skating offers freedom in allowing skaters to create something out of nothing. Musician and former skater, Ian Mackaye, summarizes this common mindset about skating in saying, “Skateboarding is not a hobby. And it’s not a sport. Skateboarding is a way of learning how to redefine the world around you. It’s a way of getting out of house, connecting with other people, and looking at the world through different sets of eyes.” This new set of eyes mentioned will turn a common sidewalk on the street into hours of creative fun. The activity grants a new perspective on how much you can interact with the environment that surrounds you. One of the most attractive aspects of the activity is the lack of any official rules or guidelines defining it. While many aspects of Nacireman culture dictate the guidelines of how to live, skaters of all ages are encouraged to skate how they want, where they want, and with whoever they want. The details of the activity are defined completely by the