Back in 90s, I remember first hand when skateboarding started to gain mass appeal when the sport began getting airtime on cable tv networks like ESPN in the middle of the day. As a kid, the scene, clothing style, music and attitude associated with the sport was pretty appealing. Of course, I never became much of a skateboarder myself, unless you count playing hours of Tony Hawk on the Nintendo 64.
With that being said, here’s a long list of skateboarding slogans and taglines that I feel represent the sport and culture of skateboarding. I also share some “no skateboarding” slogans if you’re trying to keep kids off the parking lot or sidewalk of a property.
Skateboarding Slogans
- Living Life, One Ollie at a Time
- Skateboarding: More Than a Sport, It’s a Way of Life
- Ride the Day Away, Skate the Night Alive
- Concrete Waves, Urban Surfer
- Pavement Pioneers, Board Boundaries
- Life’s Too Short to Walk
- Skater’s Paradise: Where the Streets Are Endless
- Rolling Through Life, One Board at a Time
- Skate and Explore, Never a Dull Detour
- Freedom on Four Wheels
- Sidewalk Surfin’, Street Crusin’
- Embracing Scrapes Like Badges of Honor
- Board Bound, World Renowned
- Skating: The Art of Moving Differently
- My Board, My Journey
- Where Every Gritty Street is a New Adventure
- Ride the Concrete Ripples
- Skateboarder’s Spirit: Free and Untamed
- Pavement is My Canvas, Skateboard is My Brush
- Every Stair Set a New Challenge
- Rolling Against the Grain, Always in the Lane
- Skating: The Original Social Network
- Urban Glide, Suburban Pride
- Mastering the Art of Asphalt
- Skateboarding: My Kind of Daily Grind
- Board in Hand, World at Feet
- Life Rolls Smooth When You Skate
- A Skater’s Story: Written on the Streets
- Chasing Pavement, Living the Dream
- Skate Life: More than Just a Ride
- Where the Streets Have No Name, and My Board Has No Limits
- Dodging the Mundane, One Kickflip at a Time
- From Dusk Till Dawn, the Board Rolls On
- Skateboarding: The Poetry of Urban Motion
- Street Symphony: Skating to My Own Beat
- In a World of Pedestrians, Be a Skateboarder
- The Road Less Traveled Has More Grind Spots
- Urban Nomad, Board in Tow
- The Great Concrete Safari
- Every Curb a Potential, Every Ramp a Possibility
- Skating: Because Walking is Just Plain Boring
- Life’s Better When You’re on Wheels
- For the Love of the Grind
- Skateboarding: Not Just a Hobby, It’s a Heartbeat
- Rolling Past Life’s Little Bumps
- Not Just Skating – It’s Street Sailing
- My Therapy Has Wheels
- Skater Days, Glider Ways
- Concrete Jungles, Skater’s Playgrounds
- Finding My Flow, On the Go
- Kickflip Your Style, Flip Your Game
- Ollie into Fashion, Nollie out of Convention
- Grind the Rails, Rock Our Gear
- Pop Shuvit into Style
- Catch the Air, Catch the Eye
- Wookie Foot Wear, Rebel on the Ramp
- Heelflip Your Wardrobe
- Manual Your Way into Our Gear
- 360 Flip into Fashion
- Board Slide into Bold Styles
- Ride the Halfpipe, Rule the Half-size
- Varial Heelflip Vogue
- Skate Like a Pro, Dress Like a Star
- Hardflip into Hard Style
- Frontside Fashion, Backside Boards
- Stalefish the Look, Fresh the Feel
- Nosegrind Your Way to the Top
- Tailslide into Trendsetting
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- Impossible Gear for Impossible Tricks
- Fakie into Fashion Forward
- Blunt Slide into Bold Statements
- Kickflip McTwist into the Latest Trends
- Airwalk in Style, Board in Brilliance
- Wallride the Wave of Fashion
- Caballerial Your Look, Elevate Your Style
- Ride the Revolution, Wear the Rebellion
- Wheels in Motion, Fashion in Focus
- Skate Bold, Dress Bolder
- Keep Rolling, Keep Styling
- Decked Out for the Skate Out
- Where Boards Meet Style
- Gear Up, Stand Out, Skate On
- Grind the Rails, Rock the Threads
- Pave Your Path in Style
- Boards and Threads for Street Creds
- Skate Hard, Look Sharp
- Concrete Couture for the Boarder Soul
- Make Every Ollie a Fashion Statement
- From the Ramp to the Runway
- Skate in Style, Live in Vogue
- Push, Roll, Fashion, Control
- Designed for the Board, Styled for the Streets
- Fashion Flips, Skate Tricks
- Board Elegance, Street Excellence
- Flip Your Board, Rock Our Gear
- Skater Chic, Street Smart
- Safety in Style, Performance in Apparel
- Glide with Grace, Dress with Attitude
- Skate Safely, Dress Daringly
- Boarding Basics, Fashion Forward
- Deck Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
- Grip the Board, Feel the Fashion
- Skate Essentials, Style Essentials
- Ramp Ready, Street Steady
- Ollie in Style, Land in Fashion
- From Kickflips to Catwalks
- Shred the Gnar, Lead the Trend
- Skateboard Swagger, Fashion Finesse
- Board Boldly, Wear Proudly
- Helmets High, Fashion Fly
- Thrash in Gear, Dress without Fear
- Catch Air, Turn Heads
- Performance on the Pavement, Prestige in the Threads
- Skate the Day, Slay the Style
- Tear Up the Streets, Light Up the Style
- Every Stunt with Style
- Hit the Halfpipe, Hype the Wardrobe
- Pads for Protection, Apparel for Expression
- Skate Every Day, Impress in Every Way
- Jump Ramps, Set Trends
- Ride On, Dress Bold
- Where Skating Meets Fashion Statement
- For the Fearless and the Fashionable
- Tailor-Made for the Skate-Made
- Master the Boardwalk, Rule the Sidewalk
Funny Skateboarding Slogans
- I’m just a boarder who can’t say no… to gravity.
- Skateboarding: Because walking is way too mainstream.
- If at first you don’t succeed, it’s just another day skateboarding.
- My other ride is a… well, another skateboard.
- Ollie ollie oxen-free, unless you’re the cops.
- Skateboarding: Where every stair set is an opportunity… for new bruises.
- Wheelie tired of pedestrian life.
- Keep rolling, keep falling, keep smiling.
- I can’t adult today, my skateboard is calling.
- Why follow paths when you can carve new ones?
- Skateboarding: Turning groceries into extreme sports since the 1950s.
- My skateboard doesn’t have a horn, so watch your ankles!
- I do my own stunts… and my own bandages.
- Gravity is a myth, my skateboard keeps proving it.
- You don’t stop skateboarding because you grow old, you grow old because you stop bailing.
- Skater by day, pavement by night.
- Skate or diet: I choose skate.
- Half pipe dreams, full body casts.
- Life’s a ramp, and then you fly.
- I’ve got 99 problems, but a kickflip ain’t one.
- A skateboarder’s favorite cheese? Gruyère, for the holes.
- If my skateboard could talk, it would just scream.
- Board meetings: My kind of office.
- I’m not clumsy, I’m just skateboarding… poorly.
- Turning no skate zones into go skate zones since forever.
- The only boards I’m interested in are skateboards.
- Ask me about my kickflips and my coffee flips.
- Avoiding responsibilities, one ollie at a time.
- Skateboards don’t need fuel, just fearlessness.
- Why take the stairs when you can skate them?
- My life is a skate video, just need to edit out the falls.
- Skating: because even my board needs a walk.
- Not all those who wander are lost, some are just looking for new skate spots.
- Skater’s mantra: Eat, sleep, skate, repeat.
- Life is short – make sure your boardslide isn’t.
- I don’t always fall… Oh wait, yes I do.
- Love is a four-wheeled word.
- This isn’t a hobby, it’s a post-apocalyptic survival skill.
- Skateboards are like a fine wine, they get better with every grind.
- Sidewalk surfer without the beach.
- My skateboard has more followers than me.
- Skate or cry – I do both.
- Remember to wear a helmet: Protect your thinking cap.
- Life’s better when you’re a wheelie good skater.
- I’m a simple person: I see pavement, I think skate.
- Falling is just flying with an unexpected landing.
- My skateboard has more air miles than me.
- Skateboarding: Because who needs knees anyway?
- I didn’t fall – the ground just needed a hug.
- Skating: My kind of traffic jam.
No Skateboarding Slogans
When conveying a message of no skateboarding on your property, it’s important to be clear and respectful. Here are some slogan examples for a sign that communicate this message.
- Skate Somewhere Great, Just Not Here – No Skateboarding Allowed.
- Wheels on Meals, Not on Deals: No Skateboarding, Please.
- Thank You for Rolling By, But Please No Skateboarding.
- For Safety’s Sake, Please Take Your Skate Elsewhere.
- This Zone is for Walking, Not for Rocking – No Skateboarding.
- Skateboarding is Cool, Just Not in This Pool – No Skating Allowed.
- Dine, Shop, Enjoy – But Please, No Skateboard Tricks Here.
- Roll on By, But Please Don’t Try – No Skateboarding Allowed.
- We Love Skateboards, Just Not Here – Please Respect Our No Skateboarding Rule.
- For Our Customers’ Comfort: No Skateboarding in This Area.
- Keep the Peace, Keep the Wheels Off – No Skateboarding.
- Shop, Eat, Relax – But Please, Leave Your Skateboards at the Door.
- To Ensure Safety for All: Skateboarding is Not Permitted Here.
- Be a Pal, Keep Your Board Off This Mall – No Skateboarding.
- For a Pleasant Visit, Please Park Your Skateboards Elsewhere.
- Skateboarders Beware: We’re Faster at Dialing the Police Than You Are at Kickflips.
- This Isn’t a Skate Park, and We’ve Got Speed Dial: No Skateboarding.
- Try a Trick, Get a Click – The Police, That Is. No Skateboarding.
- Skateboard Here and You’ll Meet Our Other Board Members: The Police.
- No Skateboarding – Or We Call in the Big Wheels (aka the Police).
- Warning to Skateboarders: Our Phones Are Quicker Than Your Boards.
- Skateboard at Your Own Risk – Of Meeting the Local Police.
- Keep Your Skates Off Our Plates, or We Call the Cops.
- Skateboarder Alert: Police Are Just a Call Away.
- Think You’re Quick on Wheels? We’re Quicker on the Dial – No Skateboarding.
- Our No Skateboarding Policy Is As Strict As Our Speed Dial Game.
- Grind Elsewhere – The Police Aren’t Fans of Your Tricks.
- Board Riders Beware: Police on Speed Dial for Trespassers.
- Skate and We Dial – It’s That Simple.
- We Don’t Grind Here, But the Police Might – No Skateboarding.
- Bring Your Board, Meet the Law – Keep Off!
- Our Property’s a No Skate Zone – Police Will Be Informed.
- Skateboard Equals Police Board – You’ve Been Warned.
- We’re Not Flipping Joking – Police Will Be Called on Skateboarders.
- No Skating – Unless You Fancy a Chat with the Police.
- Skate Here and the Next Ramp You See Might Be at the Police Station.
- Fancy a Skate? The Police Fancy a Chat – No Skateboarding.
- Leave the Board, Avoid the Ford (Crown Vic) – No Skateboarding.
- Skateboarding Is a Ticket to Meet the Local Cops Here.
- Skateboarders: Our Call to the Police Is Quicker Than Your Ollie.
- Skateboard on These Premises and You’re Rolling Towards the Police.
- Grind Your Wheels Elsewhere – The Police Aren’t Amused Here.
- Don’t Push Your Luck or We’ll Push Our Police Speed Dial – No Skating.
- We Have a No Skate Policy and a Yes Call Police Policy.
- Avoid a Run-in with the Law – No Skateboarding Allowed.
Skater Dude Sayings
These sayings reflect the skater dude vibe we all know and love. These sayings incorporate elements of skateboarding, punk rock music, and skate park culture
- If I had a dollar for every time I fell off my skateboard, I’d be funding my own skate park.
- My skateboard has more airtime than some TV shows.
- Why walk when you can roll? Skateboarding is just fancy falling.
- I listen to punk rock for the motivational lyrics, like ‘Ollie, ollie, oxen free.’
- Skateboarding isn’t just a sport, it’s a 4-wheeled ticket to the ER.
- Skaters don’t defy gravity, we negotiate with it.
- My other car is a skateboard.
- Stairs are just nature’s way of saying ‘Here’s a skate ramp.’
- Keep calm and skate on – or don’t, I’m not your mom.
- Life’s short – make sure your skate isn’t.
- I don’t crash, I stop with style… usually face-first.
- Skateboarding: the original text-free driving.
- If you can’t skate it, grind it.
- Why do skaters always hang out in groups? Ever tried a one-person mosh pit?
- My skateboard understands me.
- If life’s a journey, skateboarding is the scenic route.
- Ramps are like life – sometimes you gotta take a leap.
- In skateboarding, there are no mistakes, just really creative ways of falling.
- Skateboarding is 50% skill and 50% trying not to faceplant.
- My music’s louder than my crashes, and that’s saying something.
- Why be normal when you can be a skateboarder?
- If punk rock is the soundtrack, skateboarding is the movie.
- When life gives you sidewalks, skate them.
- The only traffic jam I like is at the skate park.
- Skaters don’t grow old, we just need more grip tape.
- My perfect day? Clear skies, empty skate park, and a new set of wheels.
- Sometimes I think my skateboard has a mind of its own. It likes to wander off ramps.
- Punk rock and skateboards – because normal is overrated.
- The best part of waking up is not coffee, it’s grabbing my skateboard.
- If you can dodge a pothole, you can dodge a problem. Skater logic.
Skateboarding Taglines
- Ride the Edge, Live the Dream
- Skate More, Worry Less
- Find Your Flow, Hit the Road
- Gravity is a Suggestion, Not a Law
- Skate Hard, Fly High
- Embrace the Grind, Love the Ride
- Turn Concrete into Canvas
- Ramps Aren’t Just for Taking Off
- Catch Air, Not Attitude
- Life’s a Skatepark – Ride It All
- Ollie the Obstacles, Grind the Grit
- Four Wheels, Infinite Possibilities
- Every Skate Has a Story
- Dare to Drop In
- Half-Pipe Dreams, Full-Time Reality
- Skate Like Nobody’s Watching
- Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wave
- Thrash with Passion, Not with Anger
- Skateboarding is Not Just a Sport, It’s a Journey
- Push Harder, Roll Further
- Flip Tricks, Not Scripts
- Bend the Rules, Not Your Knees
- Be Bold on the Board
- Life Rolls On, So Should You
- Skate, Create, Innovate
- Conquer the Concrete Jungle
- Ride Bold, Live Bold
- Unleash Your Street Spirit
- Freedom on Four Wheels
- Defy Gravity, Define Your Style
- Skate Every Day, Shine Every Night
- Roll with Passion, Live with Purpose
- Board, Body, Soul – Unite Them All
- Push Limits, Pop Ollies
- Streets are Canvas, Boards are Brushes
- Rebel on Wheels
- Skate Hard, Stay True
- Flow, Flip, Fly
- Urban Adventures, Skateboard Ventures
- Where the Pavement Ends, Freedom Begins
- Catch Air, Steal the Spotlight
- Skate Loud, Wear Proud
- Break Free with Every Roll
- Lead the Pack, Ride the Track
- Own the Street, Ace the Beat
- Born to Skate, Styled to Impress
- Board to Be Wild
- Flip the Script, Grip the Deck
- Skate, Create, Dominate
- Ride the Wave of Asphalt
- Fuel Your Fire, Ride the Desire
- Leave Your Mark, Skate the Park
- Revolution on Wheels
- Beyond Boundaries, Beneath Your Feet
- Carve Your Path, Make It Last
- Thrills on Decks, Chills in Tricks
- Glide, Slide, Pride
- Elevate Your Ride
- Pave Your Way, Every Day
- Rule the Ramp, Light the Lamp
- Skateboarding Isn’t a Hobby, It’s a Calling
- Let the Streets Speak
- Ride the Rebellion
- Skate with Heart, Master the Art
- From Streets to Peaks
- Empower Your Roll
- Urban Glide, Suburban Pride
- Craft Your Curve, Serve Your Nerve
- Skateboards Aren’t Just Boards, They’re Wings
- Stride with Pride, Skateboard Worldwide
- Shred the Dread, Thread the Lead
- Make the City Your Playground
- Chase the Thrill, Not the Clock
- Your Board, Your Story
- Asphalt Awaits, Destiny Skates
- Vans on the Move, Tricks in the Groove
- Catch Air in Chinos, Style in the Streets
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- Volcom Vibes, Skate Tribes
- Rolling Retro in Baggy Tees
- Skate in Style, Vans for Miles
- Chinos & Kickflips: ’90s Skating Reborn
- Baggy Tees, Bigger Dreams
- Vans and Boards: A Match Made in Skater Heaven
- Volcom Style, Skate with a Smile
- From Halfpipes to High Tops: Vans Leads the Way
- Embrace the ’90s: Baggy is Back
- Skateboarding in Chinos: Throwback Thrills
- Volcom Flair, Airborne Affairs
- Ride the Wave with Vans, Make Your Own Groove
- Ollie in Oversized Tees, Roll in Iconic Vans
- Volcom and Vans: The Legacy Continues
- Baggy Tees, Knee-High Skater Dreams
- Chino Chic Meets Skateboard Streets
- Vans: Where Every Skater’s Story Begins
- Skate the Day, Volcom Style, All the Way
- Reviving ’90s Skater Cool, One Chino at a Time
- Baggy’s Back – Skate with Swag
- Vans: The Skater’s Choice Since Day One
- Volcom Style, Skateboard Mile
- Ollies in Chinos, Flips in Vans: Skateboarding’s Timeless Dance
Skateboarding Quotes
Here are some quotes about skateboarding along with the intended meaning or lesson behind each quoted statement.
Tony Hawk: “I never got into skateboarding to be number one.”
- Meaning: Tony Hawk highlights the importance of passion over competition. He emphasizes that his drive was not to be the best but to enjoy and embrace the sport for its own sake.
Lance Mountain: “I was a real skateboarder – not a gifted skateboarder. I represented that skateboarding was fun to do by being terrible at it.”
- Lesson: Mountain’s quote celebrates perseverance and the joy of skateboarding, regardless of skill level. It’s a reminder that dedication and enjoyment are more valuable than natural talent.
Marc Johnson: “All skateboarding is putting ideas into action.”
- Meaning: Johnson suggests that skateboarding is a creative process, where one’s ideas and visions are translated into physical actions and movements.
Rodney Mullen: “Freestyle was never cool.”
- Lesson: Mullen’s statement, often seen as reflective of his own groundbreaking style, implies that true innovation in skateboarding doesn’t necessarily follow trends or seek approval but comes from authentic self-expression.
Jamie Thomas: “I think that skateboarding can absolutely help make peace…”
- Meaning: Thomas sees skateboarding as a unifying force, capable of bringing people together across different cultures and backgrounds through a shared passion.
Lil Wayne: “It’s Physical and mental, you have something to focus on.”
- Lesson: Lil Wayne emphasizes the comprehensive nature of skateboarding, indicating that it’s not just physically demanding but also mentally engaging, offering a focal point for energy and thought.
Bam Margera: “Skateboarding teaches you how to take a fall properly…”
- Meaning: Margera points out that skateboarding is not just about succeeding but also learning how to handle failure and physical setbacks effectively, a valuable life skill.
Don Nguyen: “Skateboarding is an art, no sport. Skateboarding is a lifestyle.”
- Lesson: Nguyen’s quote reflects the view of skateboarding as a form of personal expression and a way of life, rather than just a competitive sport.
Shaun White: “Skateboarding is training, but I don’t think of it as training. It’s fun.”
- Meaning: White suggests that while skateboarding involves skill and practice, it is primarily a source of enjoyment and should not feel like a chore.
Tony Alva: “Skateboarding is not a team sport, and you don’t need anybody else to do it.”
- Lesson: Alva highlights the individualistic nature of skateboarding, where the focus is on personal growth and expression rather than teamwork or competition.