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2. Longboard (skateboard) - Wikipedia

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   A longboard is a type of skateboard typified by longer decks and wheelbases, larger-diameter and softer (lower-durometer) wheels, and often lower riding height compared to street skateboards, though there is wide variation in the geometry and construction of longboards.

3. Longboarding - Wikipedia

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   Makana Cummins in California. Longboarding is a variation of skateboarding typified by the use of longer boards ("decks") with longer wheelbases and softer wheels.While longboards vary widely in shape and size, compared to street skateboards longboards are designed to be more stable at speed and to have more traction due to larger wheel sizes and softer wheel durometers.

4. Penny board - Wikipedia

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   Deck: Penny skateboard decks are made of plastic (polycarbonate) and feature a non-slip "waffle top" texture. Grip tape: Grip tape is offered for 22" and 27" models. Trucks: Penny trucks are made from cast aluminum. Wheels: Penny board wheels are made from Polyurethane, with a plastic core. The wheels on 22-inch (55.9 cm) and 27-inch (68.6 cm ...

5. Skateboard - Wikipedia

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   If the rider's leading foot is their left foot, they are said to ride "regular". Conversely, they are said to ride "goofy" if their leading foot is their right foot. [1] The two main types of skateboards are the longboard and shortboard. The shape of the board is also important: the skateboard must be concaved to perform tricks. [2]

6. Skateboarding styles - Wikipedia

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   To increase grip at higher speeds, softer urethane wheels are typically used for downhill skateboarding. Modern competitive riders use specialized longboards and precision trucks for races. Professional downhill skateboard racers often reach speeds around 60 mph during races. The fastest speeds recorded have been above 90 mph.

7. Kryptonics (company) - Wikipedia

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   Kryptonics Skateboards is an American manufacturer of Skateboards and Longboards founded in 1965 and originally manufactured polyurethane products for the mining and computer industry. In the mid-1970s, the company introduced the Kryptonics Star Trac line of wheels that drastically changed the functionality of skateboards.