Old School Skateboards Are Making A Return
Old school skateboards are becoming more and more popular. They are a unique way of expressing yourself, and let’s face it, we all want a board that no one has. Skateboarding has been around for many decades, and so much has changed and influenced the sport as well as the actual skateboard that people ride on. Skateboarding was particularly popular in the 1980s, and has since become even more popular in the current decade.
There are marked differences between an old school skateboard from the 1980s and modern day boards. For one, skateboards from the 80s were much wider and had shorter noses. This design was used specifically for vertical ramp skating which was very popular at that time. Another marked feature of skateboards in the 80s was the large soft wheels which were commonly used. Also, many models had side rails for those skateboarders or skaters who wanted to do board slides on rails in public parks and skating arenas. Old school skateboarding, though, wasn’t much different from today, however.
Fast forward to modern day and you will now find skateboards that have decreased in width by just about 4 inches. Of course, these more modern boards are not only used for vertical ramp skating but for free skating as well. The wheels have also become significantly smaller, which is a significant advancement in technology that allows faster board rotation for skaters. Additionally, the smaller wheels allow for lighter boards that are easier to carry around than the ones from the 80s with the large soft wheels.
Apart from the width and the size of the wheels, not much more has changed between skateboards from the 1980s and those used today. In fact, there has not been any significant change since the mid 1990s. Today, most skateboards are between 7 ÂĽ to 8 inches wide, and 30 to 32 inches long. The wheels are still being made of hard polyurethane material that contributes to their sturdiness.
Although the skateboards have changed somewhat in design between the 1980s and now, the sport has still managed to maintain its popularity; in fact, it now appeals to a wider range of people now than it did before.
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