Meet the DIY skateboarders of Madagascar

[Article] Skateboarding in Madagascar remains a sport for the few, with a board costing the equivalent of one month's salary. Now a group of DIY skateboarders are finding cheaper ways of enjoying the sport.


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In Madagascar, a skateboard costs the equivalent of one month's salary. But it doesn't put off skateboarding enthusiasts, like Ricardo. He often meets up with his friends to train in a rudimentary skatepark, housed on the premises of a private TV channel. And if his skateboard breaks ... Ricardo patches...
This article was published Wednesday, 2 September, 2015 by AFP
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Meet the DIY skateboarders of Madagascar


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