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The first skateboard
The first time a long haired dude riding on the road on a wooden plank. http://www.skateboardingmagazine.com/the-evolution-of-skateboarding-a-history-from-sidewalk-surfing-to-superstardom/ -
Introduction of longboards
Longboards came around not long after regular boards. but they were developed in Hawaii. http://www.snowboardjones.com/a-brief-history-of-longboards-and-longboarding/ -
Urethane wheels are introduced.
The urethane wheels meade a smoother and less noisy ride. The urethane also grips concret so riding drainage ditches and pools are possible. http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/Skateboarding/articles/index.asp?article=history&topic=0 -
Cali drought.
The california drought caused homme owners to drain their pools. This created a whole new skating category with tricks and fun. http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/Skateboarding/articles/index.asp?article=history&topic=0 -
The resurgence of longboards.
In the 80's longboarding became less popular and diminished until the 2000's. http://www.snowboardjones.com/a-brief-history-of-longboards-and-longboarding/ -
The first x games.
The first x games was held in 1995 and broadcasted by ESPN. http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/Skateboarding/articles/index.asp?article=history&topic=0 -
The introduction of electronic longboards.
The electronic skateboards came around in the 2014 as a mode of transportation in big cities with a lot of traffic.
