Skateboarding in Durban
Wave House – Durban
Skateboarding at Gateway’s Theatre of Shopping on Umhlanga Ridge. This is a one of KZN greatest skateboarding venues. The park was designed by 10-time world skating champion, Tony Hawk, and consists of a concrete snake-run and kidney bowl, beginners area, rhythm ramp (spine ramp), vert ramp and pro street course. A total of 4000 square meters of fun. Contact the Wave House on tel: +27 (0)31 570 9200.
Skate park – Durban
Corner of Old Fort and Marine Parade, on the Durban Beachfront, located in the Military Museum. There is also a skate shop. Contact them on tel: +27 (0)31 332 7433
IS skate park – Durban
The park is situated at the Pavilion shopping mall in Durban, and has a street section and a miniramp. The riding surface is wood.
Tips for using a skateboard
- Give your board a safety check every time you ride.
- Always wear safety gear.
- Never ride in the street.
- Obey the city laws. Observe traffic and areas you can and cannot skate.
- Don’t skate in crowds of non-skaters.
- Only one person per skateboard.
- Never hitch a ride from a car, bicycle, etc.
- Don’t take chances; complicated tricks require careful practice and a specially designated area.
- Learn to fall – practice falling on a soft surface or grass.