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Steve Holt's role inventing the sport of skateboarding with a pole (Part 1)

Steve Holt's role inventing the sport of skateboarding with a pole (Part 1)

Steve Holt shares the earliest prototypes and decision process as he tinkered and innovated to discover the most important attributes of specialized gear for use when poling on a skateboard.  While testing his prototypes on the Huntington Beach boardwalk, he discovered the need for light weight, flex and strength in the pole as well as carving trucks and springs for foot comfort.  Along the way, he formed a deep friendship with all the gear guys, who have made attempts to take this new sport as seriously as he does.

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Why should we care about the SUPSKATE poles?

Why should we care about the SUPSKATE poles?

Over the years, we tried all sorts of sticks, paddles, gizmos and gimmicks.  Our gear is designed by an experienced sports gear engineer and is way ahead of its time.

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Why should we care about the SUPSKATE ENDURANCE boards?

Why should we care about the SUPSKATE ENDURANCE boards?

At SUPSKATE, our goal is to design and manufacture a specialty boards that are mass producible with the necessities to facilitate pumping while also providing an approachable board that's comfortable to ride for anyone.

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Testimonials

They nailed the pumpability with the new HST 2.0 trucks.  The Endurance 45 is my size, but if you want to get some attention, the 60 will certainly accomplish that.

The Sentient 60 planted my feet, spoke a few fine words, and literally taught me how to pump. The Flying 45 is lighter and predictably more nimble. Awesome boards

My first real ride on the new Endurance 60. It rolls like buttah!"

I use SUPSKATE gear at my SUP school. These are easy to learn on, fast and fun. Great for cross training.

Dude!! I love it. I was surprised, I can ride over almost anything!

Andy Andras - Miami, FL USA 2022 Ultraskate World Record distance holder; 274 miles in 24 hours.
Bill Ennis - Utah USA First time 2022 Miami Ultraskate athlete
Louis Patriquin - Delaware USA Solid charger upgraded from the HHOP
Victoria Burgess - Stuart FL USA Ultraskate veteran and SUP Coach
Keith Conway - Michigan USA All around solid endurance SUP Racer and senior waterman.

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