Skateboarding

The performance of a skateboard is defined by the precise interaction of its core components:

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: The wooden platform (usually 7-ply maple) where the rider stands. Modern "popsicle" shapes are duo-directional, allowing for tricks in both regular and "switch" (backwards) stances. The performance of a skateboard is defined by

: Small round parts inside the wheels that allow them to spin. Their precision is often measured by the ABEC rating ; higher numbers generally indicate greater precision and speed maintenance. Primary Skateboarding Disciplines skateboarding

: The front and back of the board, usually bent upward (kicktail) to allow for popping tricks like the Ollie .