Evolution of the skateboard

Skateboard in 1960

1960

the board looked like a small surfboard, the wheels were made of hard clay and plastic in the late 60s

Skateboard in 1970

1970

During the 70s the wooden board was made much wider and the back was added to jump. The wheels became polyurethane, which made them faster

Skateboard in 1980

1980

In the 80s ramp skating became popular so the boards were made much wider, shaped like a fish, and were lighter. They became more attractive, incorporated drawings of culture and art

Skateboard in 1990

1990

Skateboarders left the ramps to return to the street, so the boards became more elongated and narrow, perfect for jumping obstacles, sandpaper was incorporated to gain adherence

Skateboad in 2000

2000

With the entry of the new century, boards of any type more or less wide began to be made according to the needs of the skater. New materials were introduced, such as carbon fiber, bamboo, or maple wood covered with epoxy resin. The wheels could also be made in different sizes and in many designs