Avril Lavigne is my role model. I know she skateboards and I want to learn as well. The problem is my mom and dad won't let me get a board. They say it's too dangerous. How can I convince them?

Everybody labels me a tomboy just cuz I play football and basketball with guys. I've known these guys since kindergarten. They're like my best friends and it feels bad when other kids say I'm a tomboy.

How long was the longest bungee jump? What is Tony Hawk's most famous trick? Test your knowledge of extreme sports with a quiz that'll get your blood pumping.

I have jumped six stair sets on my skateboard but I don't have the guts to try the eight set. I think my ollie is good enough to clear the stairs, but I keep bailing before I get to the stairs.

Looking to get more air on your ollie? Wanna know if Avril Lavigne's a poser? Check out Simon's chat with skateboarder, Mike Ogas.

From Shaun White's pro skateboarding debut to Tony Hawk's 900, Kidzworld looks at the flips and falls from the Slam City Jam.

I love to skateboard but I live in the country where there's no cement or anything to skate on. Should I just give up skating?

He's the Brazilian boarder whose unique style has made him a skateboarding legend. Check out Kidzworld's look at Bob Burnquist.

With his big red hair, Shaun White is truly one of a kind. From Project X to the Nintendo Wii. Find the real deal on this snowboarding and skateboarding stud!

I've got problems with my skating. I spend tons of time skating but I don't get any better. Is it because I ride "mongo"?

I can't stay on my skateboard for more than thirty seconds. I wipe out when I just stand on it. Is my skateboard haunted?

Does winter weather cramp your skateboarding style? KW has some ways for you to find your skate fix when the snow falls.

Get away from your parents and learn how to do a kickflip this summer! Kidzworld checks out the sickest summer skateboard camps.

Looking for some sick skateboarding tricks? Check out Kidzworld's step-by-step guide to landing a kickflip on your skateboard.

Tired of jumping curbs and paying to use a skatepark? Kidzworld gives you the goods on how to build your own backyard quarter pipe.

I am okay at skateboarding but I can't land an ollie. My brother always lands ollies and he has a ton of hot chicks.

Simon talks to pro skateboarder Tosh Townend about landing ollies, nerdy science classes and getting sponsored.

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I broke my arm while trying a 180 flip and now my mom says I'm not allowed to skate any more. What should I do?

It's full steam ahead for pro skateboarder, Elissa Steamer. Find out more about this pioneer of girls' skateboarding.

I'm scared off dropping in off a ramp or into a skate bowl. What should I do? I need some tips for skating vert.

Spring has arrived. Time to hit the 'rents up for some new skate shoes. Check out the latest styles from Adio, DC, Etnies and more.

From the invention of the ollie to Tony Hawk's first 900, Kidzworld looks at great moments in skateboarding history.

Add some flash to your feet with a new pair of skateboard shoes. Check out the latest styles from Vans, Etnies and more.

How do I do a manual on my skateboard. I can't seem to balance on the back wheels without losing my board.

The Action Sports Alliance has a plan to set up more competitions and events for skater chicks. Find out more right here.

Nic and Tristan Puehse are eight years old - but they're already sponsored skaters. Find out more about these twins right here.