Building a fingerboard empire, the story of a professional fingerboarder

Building a fingerboard empire, the story of a professional fingerboarder

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Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

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The speaker shares their journey from enjoying fingerboarding in 4th grade to owning a successful fingerboard company. They describe the excitement and challenges of both fingerboarding and skateboarding, emphasizing the lack of rules and constant challenge. The speaker explains how they improved tech decks, leading to a business as demand grew. They host large events at the Flat Faced Rendezvous in Dracut, MA, where enthusiasts gather for competitions. The speaker highlights the adrenaline and pressure of contests, judged on consistency, style, and tricks. They express joy in creating a community and the personal fulfillment from seeing people come together for fingerboarding.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What challenges does the speaker face when fingerboarding?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What inspired the speaker to start a Fingerboard company?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What modifications did the speaker make to improve fingerboards?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the atmosphere of a fingerboarding contest as explained by the speaker.

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How does the speaker feel about being the reason kids come to fingerboarding events?

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