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[[Michael J. Fox]] can be seen skitching in | [[Michael J. Fox]] can be seen skitching in [[Back to the Future|''Back to the Future'' (1985)]], as can [[Michael Beck]] in [[Xanadu (film)|''Xanadu'' (1980)]] and [[Christian Slater]] in [[Gleaming the Cube|''Gleaming the Cube'' (1989)]] and [[Nerve (2016 film)|''Nerve'' (2016)]] as a dangerous stunt. It was portrayed in [[Biker Boyz|''Biker Boyz'' (2003)]], [[Lords of Dogtown|''Lords of Dogtown'' (2005)]], [[Premium Rush|''Premium Rush'' (2012)]], and [[Better Call Saul (season 1)|''Better Call Saul'' (season 1, 2015)]]. | ||
===In literature=== | ===In literature=== | ||
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* The [[Sega Mega Drive/Sega Genesis|Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] | * The 1994 [[Sega Mega Drive/Sega Genesis|Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] video game ''[[Skitchin']]'' involves racing against other skitchers. | ||
* The 2002 video game ''[[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4]]'' and subsequent games feature skitching. | * The 2002 video game ''[[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4]]'' and subsequent games feature skitching. | ||
* Skitching is featured in the game ''[[Jet Grind Radio]]''. | * Skitching is featured in the game ''[[Jet Grind Radio]]''. | ||
* ''[[Bully (video game)|Bully]]'' features skitching after receiving the skateboard. | * ''[[Bully (video game)|Bully]]'' features skitching after receiving the skateboard. | ||
* Skitching is possible in ''[[Skate 3]]''. | * Skitching is possible in ''[[Skate 2]]'' and ''[[Skate 3]]''. | ||
* Skitching is included in ''[[Aggressive Inline (video game)|Aggressive Inline]]''. | * Skitching is included in ''[[Aggressive Inline (video game)|Aggressive Inline]]''. | ||
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Skitching (abbreviated from "skate-hitching", pron: /ˈskɪtʃɪŋ/) is the act of hitching a ride by holding onto a motor vehicle while riding on a skateboard, roller skates, bicycle, or sneakers when there is snowfall. It is also sometimes referred to as bum-riding or hooky bobbing when being towed over snowy or icy streets on boots or a sled.[1] In addition, skitching can be performed on a bicycle or inner tube.[2]
Dangers
Because skitching is often done in traffic, on inadequate equipment for the speeds traveled, and sometimes without the knowledge of the driver of the vehicle, there is significant potential for injury or death. The skateboarding advocacy group Skaters for Public Skateparks reported that 2 of 42 skateboarding deaths in 2011 in the United States involved skitching.[3]
Skateboarding celebrity Tony Hawk has advocated against the practice of skitching due to the related deaths and injuries.[4]
Cultural references
In film and television
Michael J. Fox can be seen skitching in Back to the Future (1985), as can Michael Beck in Xanadu (1980) and Christian Slater in Gleaming the Cube (1989) and Nerve (2016) as a dangerous stunt. It was portrayed in Biker Boyz (2003), Lords of Dogtown (2005), Premium Rush (2012), and Better Call Saul (season 1, 2015).
In literature
- In Neal Stephenson's 1992 novel Snow Crash, a skateboarder uses a magnetic harpoon to skitch.
In video games
- The 1994 Sega Mega Drive/Genesis video game Skitchin' involves racing against other skitchers.
- The 2002 video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 and subsequent games feature skitching.
- Skitching is featured in the game Jet Grind Radio.
- Bully features skitching after receiving the skateboard.
- Skitching is possible in Skate 2 and Skate 3.
- Skitching is included in Aggressive Inline.
See also
- Car surfing
- Inner tube
- List of train-surfing injuries and deaths
- Train surfing
- SkijoringTemplate:Div col end