Hover Boards, Skateboards and Wheels Without Friction

Wheels have always been an integral part of skateboarding and yet this is all about to change as the era of the Hoverboard is ushered in. Remember wheels on the ground cause friction and that means slower boards. The whole idea of the hoverboard is to reduce friction and increase speed like a hockey puck on an air-hockey table. When wheels are involved the boards are slower and will be much less maneuverable and of course this directly corresponds with a decrease in the fun factor.

Hover Board Control and Stability Systems

As with the skateboards, hover board operators will be responsible for their skill level and thus need to consider this before trying any outrageously radical tricks or maneuvers. The rider provides the propulsion on a skateboard, but on a hoverboard, they will provide less propulsion, but rather assistance only for the hoverboard like a powered skateboard.

Hoverboards of the Future Considered - Over Coming the Barriers

Designing the hoverboards of the future is not easy, of course nothing good in life is, now is it? Think for a second what is needed. For a teen to ditch his skateboard and go for a new high-tech hoverboard, well it be pretty spectacular and have awesome performance. Consider if you will the barriers the engineers and designers must over come...

Skateboarding in the Lunar Colony

So you think you have done it all on a skateboard, mastered all the tricks and can hold your own at the semi-pro level? Well, guess again, because soon zero-gravity or low gravity skateboarding will be here or there rather, as in 'on the moon' where things ought to really get radical.

Future Skateboard Lighting Systems

During daylight savings time it is easy for skateboarders to hit something and lose control and crash. Many of them we interviewed told our Online Think Tank that crashing; sucks. When considering these statements we indeed agreed with them. Thus future skateboard designs will need to encompass a special; Lighting and Safety System to prevent these problems.

Past, Present and Future of Skateboarding

Well believe it or not historical accounts of skateboarding around the turn of the 1900s are in the record. Although they were mostly made of wooden baskets nailed to a 2 X 4 or plank, these concoctions do make up the precursors to the modern day skateboard. The wheels, which were strapped on generally cam off of roller skates; these were the earliest Skateboards.

Skateboarding in the Eighties to the Present

Skateboarding traces its roots to the seventies but it really reached the peak of its popularity in the mid-eighties to the present when major skateboard manufacturers propelled it to new heights.

Why Are Kids So Crazy About Skateboarding?

Driving down the street, it is not unlikely you will see skateboarders defying basic physics, as they slide down handrails, stairs, benches and other various locations commonly found around town. Who do these stunts generally appeal to? Adrenaline junkies.

The History Of Skateboarding

The history of skateboarding has its roots in surfing. Did you ever wonder why skateboarding and surfing looked so similar? Well, they are quite similar because skateboarding was actually developed by surfers to see if they could do the things they could do on the waves on the streets.

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Skateboarding

Skateboarding has its own culture. Skateboarders, in general, have their own style. Their clothing is individualized. They may sport tattoos and piercings. They practice their craft on their favorite skateboards in shopping malls, on stairs, in their driveways. Some places have skateboarding parks where people who are passionate can practice tricks and socialize with their friends. Many are intrigued by the culture and want to join in but don't know how.

Skateboarding For Beginners - Part 1

Over the last couple of weeks I've been trying to do at least an hour of skateboarding after work each day. The road outside is smooth and flat, very good for practicing flatland stuff. The kid two doors down from me, Jake, joins in sometimes too, and as he's about the same level we get on well and push each other to do better.

Skiers Endure Warmest Winter

The Alps had its warmest winter in over a millennium, leaving ski resorts and ski enthusiasts worried about the future of European winter sports.

Finding Great Ski Vacation Deals

It is no secret that skiing is one of the world's most popular winter sports, and it is one of the most expensive as well. However, with some smart planning a ski vacation does not have to break the bank. In fact, there is an abundance of ski vacation deals available if you simply know where to look and follow some simple strategies.

What On Earth Is The Appeal Of Skiing?

I am the first to admit that I am a fair weather athlete, but I am open trying new things. I used to ride, quite like to swim in a hot climate, I am a spasmodic gym user and have even tried different activities such as paragliding in Greece. I even parachuted off the wing of a small plane (once was more than enough) a number of years ago and I love football, watching not playing! But I struggle to understand why anyone would want to ski.