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Skateboards

Skateboards are one of the simplest and most popular sporting toys used today. They can be used for transportation as well as for entertainment. The basic configuration is pressed maple deck that has trucks mounted on both ends. On the trucks are wheels with bearings. Grip tape is applied to the top for grip.

Skateboards can come in many different sizes and designs. The most popular version is the freestyle board which is symmetrical both front to back and side to side and has turned up tails. Most also have a slight bow in the middle to give the board a better feel as well as aiding numerous tricks such as kick flips.

Other skateboards such as longboards are much longer and have no definitive style. Some are teardrop shaped while some are incredibly low to the ground with complexly molded and designed boards although a good shelf with longboard trucks mounted on them works very well for the budget conscious. The layering of thin pieces of maple allows the board to flex more and gives it a distinctive and responsive feel.

 

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