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Elissa Steamer (born July 31, 1975) is an American professional skateboarder. Early life [ edit ] Steamer was born in Fort Myers, Florida , United States, and began skateboarding in 1989.
Born on July 31, 1975 in Fort Meyers, Florida, Elissa Steamer was the first pro female street skater and the first woman in the sport to have a starring role in a major video. Beyond the benchmarks, Elissa was really the first girl since the explosion of street skating to be accepted into the boys club as an equal–helping break down gender ...
Nov 4, 2018 · Last year, Baker surprised everyone by announcing Elissa Steamer as its newest pro. Steamer’s history with Andrew Reynolds dates back to the early aughts Warner Ave days, making her a perfect fit for his brand. But she had dropped off the radar after seemingly retiring to pursue surfing in 2011. Nobody saw the comeback coming. […]
Elissa Steamer. Gifted in more than just her prowess on a skateboard, Elissa Steamer’s presence changed skateboarding. With a stand out part in a video that put the skateboarding industry on notice, Elissa’s part in Welcome to Hell (1996) had a special weight to it, not only for being the first female to have a street part in a major video ...
Jun 11, 2012 · The full interview text from Elissa Steamer's Pioneer Column in our June 2012 Issue. Mackenzie Eisenhour. Jun 11, 2012. In 1965, Patti McGee was featured on the cover of Life Magazine doing a handstand on a skateboard. At the time, sidewalk surfing—like the hula-hoop or Frisbees—was still pretty much a unisex activity.
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