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Did you ever try tracing the ubiquitous skateboard back to its genealogy? I suppose you did not know that skateboarding had anything to do with surfing. Well, if you did, then you must be one serious skateboard enthusiast. Skateboard decks created for ‘off shore’ surfers who wanted to hone their surfing skills when they were not surfing, would become the popular leisure sport of today. Born in the late 40s or the late 50s, surfers in California had the novel idea of tricking out boxes or boards with roller skate wheels. In the end, planks were used, and many manufacturers started using pressed wood layers to create decks similar to ones used today. Skateboarders riding on such decks were called ‘sidewalk surfers’ back then!
Many different materials were used in the construction of skateboard decks, including wood, plastic, fiberglass, aluminum and polymers. However, the most popular choice remains the maple wood deck. The commonly used skateboard today is about 30-32 inches long and 8 inches wide. The wheel sizes have become smaller over the years, and the boards have become lighter, which translates into higher speeds, and easier maneuverability. Today’s freestyle street skateboarders sporting ultra cool Skate apparel might seem more or less an intrinsic part of the urban landscape, but skateboarders such as Allan Gelfand, George Orton, Tony Alva and Rodney Mullen, back then had to experiment with different styles and venues to come up with innovative skateboarding tricks. Perhaps, because of all their hard work, skateboarders sporting skate t-shirts and hip sports gear, performing grinds and flips have become youth icons all over the world today.
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