skateboard
Sign in to savethumb|Riding a skateboard A skateboard is a type of sports equipment used for skateboarding. It is usually made of a specially designed 7–8-ply maple plywood deck and has polyurethane wheels attached to the underside by a pair of skateboarding trucks.
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A skateboard is a piece of sports equipment consisting of a wooden deck made from maple plywood with polyurethane wheels attached underneath, designed for the sport of skateboarding. It matters as a recreational and competitive activity that people use for transportation, tricks, and athletic expression.
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13 sectionsContents
- History
- Parts
- Deck
- Wheels
- Trucks
- Bearings
- Optional components
- Risers/wedges
- Skateboard multi-tool
- Deck rails
- Standard Dimensions
- See also
- References
thumb|Riding a skateboard A skateboard is a type of sports equipment used for skateboarding. It is usually made of a specially designed 7–8-ply maple plywood deck and has polyurethane wheels attached to the underside by a pair of skateboarding trucks.
The skateboard moves by pushing with one foot while the other foot remains balanced on the board, or by pumping one's legs in structures such as a bowl or half pipe. A skateboard can also be used by standing on the deck while on a downward slope and allowing gravity to propel the board and the rider. If the rider's leading foot is their left foot, they are said to ride "regular". Conversely, they are said to ride "goofy" if their leading foot is their right foot.