Skateboard

Skateboard

Japanese Name

すけーとぼーど

sukeetoboodo

Description

A skateboard is a small board with four wheels used for riding.
Riders stand on the board and move by pushing with one foot.
Skateboards are used for sport, tricks, and transportation.
They are made from wood, metal, and plastic parts.
Skaters perform jumps, spins, and other dynamic movements.
Skateboarding requires balance, control, and practice.
It can be done on streets, parks, and special skate parks.
Skateboarding is popular among young people worldwide.

History

Skateboarding began in the United States in the 1950s.
It was first created by surfers who wanted to surf on land.
Early skateboards were simple wooden boards with roller skate wheels.
In the 1970s, skateboard design greatly improved.
Skate parks became popular around this time.
Professional competitions started to appear.
Skateboarding spread to many countries as a global culture.
Today, it is also an official Olympic sport.

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