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skateboard

Also known as rollerboard

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.

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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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Commons category: Skateboards
inception: 1950-00-00

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History
Parts
Deck
Wheels
Trucks
Bearings
Optional components
Risers/wedges
Skateboard multi-tool
Deck rails
Standard Dimensions
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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.