Performance
Skateboard
Skateboard is a sport and recreational activity that involves using a board with wheels, on which a variety of maneuvers and tricks are performed. There are different types of skateboards, each designed for specific riding styles: classic skateboard, ideal for street skating and technical tricks on flat surfaces; longboard, designed for speed; cruising, perfect for descents and long-distance travel. This variety of boards offers every skateboarder the opportunity to choose the experience that best suits their preferences and style.
How Skateboard Was Born
Skateboarding was born in California in the '50s when surfers began mounting wooden boards on roller skate wheels, tired of waiting for good swells. Thus the first skateboard and a new activity that was known at the time as 'Sidewalk Surfing', or surfing on sidewalks, was born. In the years that followed, skateboarding experienced a real boom both in terms of popularity and innovations in terms of tricks and equipment. Today, skateboarding is recognized as an Olympic sport and continues to evolve, with new styles and techniques.
Who Is Skateboard Suitable For
Skateboarding is suitable for people of all ages, from children to adults.
Benefits
Improved balance Development of coordination Increased strength Decreased stress
Contraindications
Skateboarding involves risks of injury, such as falls and bruises, especially for beginners or those who do not wear adequate protective equipment. Pre-existing joint or muscle problems could be exacerbated by the activity.
Where to Practice It
It is possible to practice skateboarding in areas reserved for skate or in other urban areas always respecting the rules.
Equipment Needed
Skateboard can be practiced with the help of:
- • Skateboard
- • Safety helmet
- • Knee pads
- • Elbow pads
