Popular types of skateboards - what they are
Today there are different kinds of skateboards,starting with standard walking models and ending with quite complex designs, which are based on innovative technical and design solutions.
Often, fans of extreme sports, which in plentyrolled on one or another board, experience a craving for new vivid sensations. To find the right option, let's look at all kinds of skateboards, the names of popular models.
Standard constructions
The optimal option for a novice rider is a regular board on four wheels of the so-called American structure. The board set includes:
- deck;
- castors;
- shock absorbers and suspensions (trucks);
- bearings;
- bolts for installation of fastenings.
Normal types of skateboards can be gooda solution for inexperienced riders who just managed to get on the board. Simple control and stable design will allow you to learn to stand confidently on the platform and perform simple tricks. In addition, the standard skate is the cheapest option.
Mountainboard
Considering what kinds of skateboards there are,immediately it is worth noting such popular models as mountainboard. The basis of products in this category is a large board, remotely resembling a snowboard. The design includes three wheels with a diameter of 8 inches each and a spring suspension cushion.
Such types of skateboards are used mainlyFor extreme driving on rough terrain and conquest of asphalted descents. The main distinctive feature is the need for static fixation of the legs with special fasteners.
Longskates
An excellent option for lovers of high-speed driving. A characteristic feature is the presence of wheels with wide tires of soft rubber, which allows you to pay off shock loads when contacting irregularities.
In length can reach about three meters suchtypes of skateboards. A photo of such modifications is often found. However, the advantages in the course of overcoming distances do not give a size. For the most part, long boards make for aesthetics of appearance.
Thanks to the fast speed dialing, the longshotsoften used for driving on long asphalted areas. And the design features do not force the rider to spend excess energy when traveling.
Flowboards
A fairly successful attempt to unite in a singledesign quality skateboard and surf board. Similar types of skateboards contain more than a dozen small wheels, which are fixed under the deck on a special impact-resistant arc.
Thanks to the implementation of a unique constructive solution, riders were able to perform slopes of the board up to 45about, as well as make sharp turns, freely maneuvering between obstacles.
Freeboards
Have four wide wheelsin a standard configuration and two additional wheels placed under the board in the front and back. Movable fasteners are able to rotate in all directions, which allows the rider to move the board around in a circle without having to break away from the surface.
T-boards
A separate category includes types of skateboards on two wheels, known as T-boards. Represents the next attempt of imitation of a snowboard.
The presence of only two wheels allows the riderMoving, performing rotations around its own axis. Such structures are extremely maneuverable, but due to insufficient control they do not allow riders to demonstrate complex tricks and jumps.
Snowboards
The only foldable modification of the skateboard. In disassembled condition can easily fit in any bag or backpack. The length of the deck is equal to the standard skateboard. However, the latter is a metal basket in which the leading leg is placed during movement.
Streetboards
Structurally, they consist of several platforms, connected by mobile fasteners. The main distinguishing feature - the movement without the need to repel the foot from the surface.
Streetcraters
Technically complex development, where individualthe wheels are able to rotate in different directions independently of each other. Despite the high enough cost, such skateboards are of great interest both among amateurs and professional riders.
Motorboards
In fact, they are nothing butmotorized mountainboard. On board there is an oversized single-cylinder engine, the power of which is enough to overcome difficult-to-cross sections of rough terrain and speed skating along the asphalt surface.
Fingerbreads
A smaller copy of a regular skateboard forsophisticated fans of extreme sports. Managed fingers and used to perform tricks. The design involves the installation of simplified suspension brackets, shock absorbers and bolts to adjust the rigidity.
Eventually
Despite the rapid growth in popularityskateboarding in people of different age categories, people who are far from this sport, traditionally consider it an ordinary trick. Although residents of Western countries are considering various modifications of the boards on wheels, not only as an excellent entertainment, but also actively use the boards in terms of easy and affordable transport. Indeed, unlike the same bicycles, the skateboard does not need to be left on the street or to look for a suitable storage place.
