Skaters have always been misfits, but across Australia this stereotype is being challenged as the skateboarding community is a thriving and supportive one.

MELBOURNE, Australia – August 31, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

According to leading skateboard retailer Twelve Board Store, interest in the sport has exploded after skateboarding made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics last year. Skaters used to be considered misfits, but today the skater community is a thriving and supportive community that welcomes riders of all ages with open arms.

Twelve board memory says many young people are now into skateboarding as a sport, and it’s something they can do either alone or with others, making it appealing to a much larger cohort. Twelve Board Store explains that skateboarding gives riders the opportunity to express themselves while helping build resilience and encouraging riders to achieve their goals and overcome fears.

Melbourne-based psychologist Tim Bonaldi, who is a passionate skateboarder himself, says the sport’s reputation for being an outsider has helped build a close-knit community. He explains that skateboarders share a shared experience, with misguided judgments and public doubt serving to educate the subculture.

Longboarders gather at IMAX Melbourne every Sunday for Sunday Skate Sessions. Founded a decade ago by Jess Mooi, Longboarding Crew has grown organically as the skateboarding offshoot has grown in popularity. Longer and wider than normal skateboards, longboards are commonly used for cruising, traveling and downhill racing. The Sunday Skate Sessions give people the opportunity to relax and express themselves creatively while feeling part of a community.

With an extensive selection of gear from leading brands, Twelve Board Store can provide new and experienced riders with everything they need. The Board Builder feature on its…