History Of Skateboard Design

The questions surrounding the origin of the very first skateboard are still largely unanswered.

History of skateboard design. We re proud to present the history of board shapes part 1. History of skateboard chassis. Some say it was initially a kind of scooter with rollerskate wheels attached to a 2 4 birch plank and milk crate standing on top to serve as a handle. Skateboard history started sometime in the 1950 s.

Since then it has come a long way. In munich neuperlach the first skate park was built first skateboard magazines followed and in 1978 the first german skateboard championships were held in munich. These first skateboarders started with wooden boxes or boards with roller skate wheels slapped on the bottom. Though there is unconfirmed evidence that a skateboard like apparatus existed as early as 1904 the more commonly accepted predecessor to the skateboard was created in the 1930s.

There were several booms and busts since then. Skateboarding is an action sport that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard as well as a recreational activity an art form an entertainment industry job and a method of transportation. This type of design thinking allows for greater flexibility and customization for people s needs. Presented by zumiez video.

The american soldiers brought the trend with them and by 1976 munich became the first german skateboard center. Then in the 90 s powered by the innovative ways people started using skateboards they stuck around. Each boom was lead by an increase in the quality of the skateboards. Eventually kids ripped off the crates and changed the design.

Joe pease voice over. In southern california a skate scooter was made out of fruit crates with wheels attached to the bottom. Riding styles have changed many times and are still evolving and as piumarta related skateboard designers have to change the design of boards to support and enhance those styles. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years.

Considering that the early 70 s were all downhill riding slalom riding we made boards that were almost like snow skis. The first skateboarders. Initially the objective of the magazine was to promote skateboard trucks under the independent truck company these trucks are metal parts that attach to the deck and connect the wheels. Mackenzie eisenhour thank yo.

A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated 4 8 billion in annual. In the mid 1970s skateboarding reached germany. Skateboard decks trucks and wheels have.