In most sports and modalities such as skateboarding, there will always be variations in their implements depending on the needs of the athlete. In this case, skateboarding is not far behind, since a single type of board is not enough to supply what is required by the different disciplines.
Thanks to the creation of many other forms of skateboarding, skates have been created made to measure for a certain type of activity. From normal skateboarding that incorporates bowls, ramps, etc. Even hill descents and much more. Get ready to know all the types of skates that we can find today.
Types of skates in skateboarding
This is a discipline that is very varied since its inception, it came from a unique sport such as surfing. In addition to the fact that its argument is something very simple to adapt to multiple modalities that allow an extra dose of adrenaline or emotion. Depending on the modality, you will have a different skateboard for each of them, let's get to know them.
Skateboard
The most common of all, the one with the longest route and the one we can see the most in skateparks. This is a board used for touring skateparks, it works for doing tricks and going at a decent speed. With this skate you have a lot of agility and a great ability to adapt it to different tricks, it is quite versatile.
It has been the emblematic piece of skateboarding, from this skate and its shortcomings the other derivatives are born.
Longboards
The Longboards table is an ordinary Skateboard but wider in its center and longer than usual. You will wonder why this is so, his answer is somewhat simple and is very focused on a specific modality. This is Longboarding, a discipline that consists of going down hills and slopes at high speeds, mostly on roads.
What longboards allow us is to have greater control and balance of the skate while going at these speeds. Being wider and longer, in addition to the fact that its suspension system is different in order to better withstand speed changes. The main purpose of this skate is to allow the skater to go at high speeds.
Cruiser
Considered by many to be the lost brother of Longboards, it is basically the same thing. A skate with a length and width greater than what we can find in a conventional Skateboard. The purpose is the same, to allow the skater to ride hills and steep surfaces without sacrificing control or speed.
The main difference between this type of skates and longboards is the construction of the materials. They are made of high-resistance plastic that allow greater lightness and durability than traditional longboards. They also make it a skate suitable for going down any space, whether it is clear or where you need control because there is a lot of traffic.
Freeboard
One of the most unusual skate designs that we can find today. It is a Skateboard with a greater length than the traditional ones but; It has many special details. First of all we can highlight its foot support, something similar to what we can find in the manufacture of snowboards.
In addition to that, it also has two additional wheels positioned at the rear and front of the skate. These are positioned in the center in order to provide the ability to turn 180 or 360 degrees more easily. In addition to allowing better balance.
Waveboard
Learning to ride a Waveboard can be a much more difficult task than riding a conventional Skateboard. It consists of two surfaces separated from each other and joined by a flexible metal board. Both have the ability by themselves to rotate up to 360 degrees. This allows total control of the board and the ability to perform turns and maneuvers in practically any space and time.
It can be a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to enjoy many freedoms that a normal Skateboard doesn't allow.
T-Board
A board designed for snowboarding fans or those who want to experience a similar sensation. It is a Skateboard deck that is longer than usual and that has only two wheels in its design. It perfectly simulates what it feels like to ride a snowboard according to many skaters.
What is most striking about this board, apart from its two wheels, is its ability to tilt up to 60 degrees. This number is impressive when you consider that traditional boards only tip up to 25.
Flowboard
One of the boards with the most bizarre wheel design that we can find today. It is a skateboard, similar to a longboard, but; with 14 wheels. You are reading right 14 wheels! These are distributed in 7 on each side and proposes to simulate the experience of skateboarding, with surfing and snowboarding.
A curious table to test on the track and one or another skatepark, but not much else, it is very strange to use and take advantage of its potential.
Carveboard
We could consider the Carveboard as a board designed for those people who are learning or are afraid of losing their balance on the board. It is made in such a way that its wheels cannot fail and the board does not touch the ground, that is; you can't fall.
This is especially good in terrain where a Skateboard is not so recommended. It can be an area with many potholes or an uneven surface in general, you can try it without any problems.
Fingerboard
One of the funniest that we will find in this list, perhaps you have had one. It is a mini skateboard for the fingers, it is common to see them in children, adolescents and amateur adults. Wildly funny tricks can be practiced and all in miniature version using two of our fingers.
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