The first skateboard was created by a California surfer back in the 1950s. He attached roller skate wheels to a piece of wood that resembled a small surfboard so that he could surf on land as well as on the ocean.
Since then, skateboarding has become a sport, an art form, and a speedy mode of transportation. Today, many young people compete in skateboarding competitions, where they show off their skills and special tricks.
Some cities, however, post “No Skateboarding” signs in certain areas where there is high pedestrian traffic so that no one gets injured. The fastest stand-up speed recorded on a skateboard was clocked at 55 miles per hour. In many places, that’s the freeway speed limit for cars! In some places, skateboarders are issued citations for skating too fast on public sidewalks and streets.