Skateboards for sale come in various lengths, with various depths. For the novice, they may all seem the same. But for professional skateboarders, the type of skateboard makes a tremendous difference. For this reason, many professionals design their own skateboards to optimize their performance.
Skateboards consist of three main parts: the deck, the wheels, and the truck.
The deck is the board on which one stands. The wheels can differ based on whether a longboard or a shortboard is used. The truck is the equipment on the underside of the deck. It can vary widely in shape, size, color, and style. The two main types of skateboard are long and short. Longboards are used for down racing or smooth sailing around town, while shortboards are used for more street style skating, like ramps and pipes, and for tricks. Shortboards are usually shorter than 33 inches (84cm), while longboards tend to be longer than 35 inches (89cm), even up to 60 inches!
Longboards use larger wheels than shortboards so they can just roll over any impediment, which fits their purpose for travel. Smaller wheels need to spin faster to keep up the same speed. There are also trucks that are particular for longboards and alpine racing. There are also many different shapes and depths, for both longboards and shortboards. For tricks with shortboards, the deck must be concave, mentioning the curvature of the board between the nose and tail. The degree of concavity depends on the personal preference of the rider, but it ranges from short to deep.
A greater curve allows for more perfection tricks and the curvature is also important for perfecting ramps. Beginning skateboarders should start with less concave boards, since they are much better to learn and safer. The further the concavity of the board, usually the more costly the board is and the more easily damaged it can be. Longboards may not have any significant concavity, since they are intended for cruising.
Skateboard decks can be made from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or aluminum. Wood is by far the most common material because it tends to have the best responsiveness, but it is also most easily destroyed.
Skateboards for sale offer the chance of many different activities, and the type of skateboard depends upon how it will be used.
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