Skate

When a skater stands still on their board, three forces are acting on the skateboard. First, gravity pulls the board toward Earth. Second, the weight… Read More »What Is The Force Of A Skateboard?

Although the maple wood used to make the boards is highly robust and long-lasting, they can also be sufficiently flexible to withstand the shock of… Read More »Why Are Skateboards Made Of Maple?

The main forces involved in ice skating are friction and momentum. When used effectively these forces allow the ice skater to reach high speeds on… Read More »What Forces Are Involved In Skating?

Bmx riders don’t need to be as strong as powerlifters and weightlifters. You can certainly over do things and reach the point of diminishing returns.… Read More »Do You Need To Be Strong To Bmx?

When skaters refer to “concave” they are talking about the way that the board curves up at its edges, nose and tail. This curvature both… Read More »Why Are Skateboards Concave?

“A longboard will be about as fast downhill, but going uphill takes significantly more effort, on a bike you can adjust the gears to make… Read More »Is A Longboard As Fast As A Bike?

Frame and Support: Skateboard and BMX half-pipes frequently consist of a wooden 2X4 framework that is then covered with sheets of plywood that are then… Read More »What Are Skate Half Pipes Made Of?

Downhill longboarding involves riding down hills as fast as possible and keeping the board under control. Speeds in excess of 80 mph have been obtained.… Read More »What’S Top Speed On A Longboard?

Skateboarding is clearly faster than walking: Our observations at UC Davis found that skateboarders travel between 6 and 13 miles per hour, with an average… Read More »How Fast Does The Average Person Go On A Skateboard?

We recommend using any type of smooth and sanded plywood. Particle board is quite possibly the worst type of wood you could use! How thick… Read More »Is Plywood Good For Skating?