9. Network
The internet has made skateboard networking easier than ever. To get started and meet other riders in your area check out these two sites:
The Side Project – One of the biggest female skateboarding networking sites run by American skater Lisa Whitaker. It also has a Skateboarding Network section as part of the site where you can find other female riders in your area
Skater Girl – A support network for female skateboarders, which helps women learn to skate, runs events and competitions and reports on female skateboard news and action from around the world.