Although, there are not many famous girls in skateboarding, they do exist. They have helped to bring attention to the fact that this isn't just a sport for males to take part in. Even though that sex has dominated it for so long, and continues to do so, the fact that girls are getting their foot in the door is exciting. It brings a whole new element to the sport and it is also bringing in a new demographic of spectators.



They are excellent role models for girls too because it shows them that skateboarding is certainly a sport they can take part in. Too many girls have hide their love for it because they are labeled as being a Tom Boy. Others have met with discouragement from friends and parents so they give up on the idea of skateboarding. Seeing famous girls in skateboarding though shows them the other side of it.

This gives them the benefit of being able to find out more about what it takes to be a good skateboarder in spite of them being females. They may want to follow it as a hobby or even professionally. Knowing that they aren't alone in their efforts though can certainly make a huge difference.

Elissa Steamer is considered to be the very best female skateboarder in the world. She is held in high regard due to being the first to really open up the door for females to take part in the professional world of skateboarding. While most of her fans are females, most males admit that they can't help but be impressed by her moves. The fact that she is so gorgeous doesn't hurt either!

Elissa has been a professional skateboarder since 1989, but it did take many years for her to prove herself. She won the first Woman's Street Competition that year but that wasn't enough for her. She loves being able to compete right alongside the males in the profession. She has found many of them to be accepting of her role in the business. In fact, she has several close friends that are male professional skateboarders.

Another well known skater in the world of skateboarding called Vanessa Torres. She continues to perform amazing tricks that are risky and very intense. She is a very fast street skater and she has won numerous competitions out there. She gets very high reviews from male professional skater Tony Hawk. In fact, Torres was the first female skateboarder to be asked to be in one of the many Tony Hawk skating video games. She is featured in Proving Ground which is a great way to show girls that skateboarding is for both sexes.

Jessie van Roechoudt taught herself how to ride a skateboard when she was a young girl. Her parents wouldn't agree to buy her one, so she fixed up one she found in the trash near her home. Her goal is to help girls in the sport of skateboarding to get more than just recognition for their talent. She wants to see them earn respect in the sport as well. One of her accomplishments involves getting ESPN to commit to equal prizes and events for both males and females in the skateboarding events that they host.

For females that are interested in skateboarding, the door is open to take part in it on many levels. You don't have anything to prove to society so follow your own passion for it. Try to have fun and to continue learning new skills. You may just end up finding yourself listed with other famous girls in the world of skateboarding in the future. There is plenty of information about the achievements of these women online and in magazines so make sure you take the time to find out more about them.