Crowdfunding allows me to fully use all of the physical donations I have received by buying the remaining parts. Trucks are the most expensive part of a set up (ranging from £40-£70) and are usually skated until they break, which is why the donations are lacking. I am receiving way more decks than trucks and I am unable to make as many complete set ups as I would like. Anxiety and cost are what I believe to be the two main initial hurdles that stop people from learning to skate.Īlthough this project was originally only physical skateboard donations, and I am blown away at the amount donations I have received. Although the project was initally aimed at women, it is fully inclusive to anyone who feels intimated to start learning to skateboard. Being able to try out skateboarding without committing financially to the cost of a new skateboard (£160+) allows people to do something they may of initially thought was not accessible to them. This is why recently I have started taking skateboard donations (wheels, trucks, decks, bolts, etc) to create complete set ups for other women in my local area (kent, England). I believe women are more likely to be called "posers" due to the misconception that women do not skate. I have personally been called a "poser" when I wear skateboard related fashion brands but am not at the skate park/ without my skateboard. The word "poser" has been used in the skate scene to discriminate against people who dress like skateboards or skateboarders who are not as good as others. Which is why I have created The Poser Skate Project. Although, the skate scene has been one of the most wholesome and supportive communities I have been apart of,I have still experienced extreme anxiety being a beginner in a male dominated sport. Skateboarding has boosted my self confidence, helped me tackle mental barriers and is great for reliving stress. Hello, my name is Tiegan and I've been skateboarding for six months. I would be able to organise and partly fund skate trips to indoor skate parks and other events. With the extra money I will be able to afford better skateboard parts as well as buy secondhand pads and helmets for those who need it.
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