Oslo Skatehall

This entry describes skateboarding was banned in Norway on 1 September 1978, with the intention of preventing serious accidents. It highlights did not discourage the skateboarders, and the skateboarding scene grew steadily. It also notes when the ban was lifted in 1989 the interest exploded. The guide adds that skateboarders went from being lawbreakers to celebrities and youth idols. It further mentions in January 2017, 28 years after the ban was lifted, Oslo finally got its own custom-built venue for the today a well-established sport.