If you are a fan of skateboarding, then you should get a kick out of these interesting skateboarding facts.

The skateboard was invented forty years ago, in the year 1967!

More than half of all the people living in the United States who like to skateboard currently live in California….shocked, aren’t you!!!

Just in the United States alone, there are more than 300 skateboarding parks, with more being constructed everyday! People are starting to realize that skateboarding is a great activity for their children to be involved in, and that it provides an excellent source of physical exercise, which many of us are severely lacking in!

One of the most famous skateboarding tricks, the 900, was first successfully completed by famous skater Tony Hawk.

Out of all of the sports played around the world today, skateboarding has been ranked number 6, in terms of number of participants and popularity.

There are National Skateboarding Championships held each and every year, with the first one being held in 1965, the very same year that skateboard was created and put on the market for sale!

It is estimated that close to 100,000 people require medical treatment each year due to skateboarding related injuries, many caused by skateboarders not wearing the proper protective equipment!

If you suffer from an injury while skateboarding, your wrist will most likely be the injured body part, according to current studies. Even skilled skateboarders suffer from wrist injuries, usually due to falls caused by debris on the skating surface.

When shopping for a skateboard, you need to pay attention to the weight rating of the board. If you weigh more than the suggested weight, you are more likely to fall when using this board.

It is important that you pay special attention to the type of protective equipment you have, to make certain it is approved for skateboarding, as not all protective gear will provide adequate protection. As time goes on, you should inspect your gear for cracks or tears, and replace it as needed.

Skateboards are manufactured in different lengths, and depending on what you plan to do with the board, you will need to purchase the appropriate sized board. For example, if you want to do stunts with your skateboard, you should purchase one that is 27 inches in length, whereas if you plan to just ride on the sidewalk, you will need one that is longer, around 29 inches. This is useful information, especially if you plan on shopping for a skateboard anytime in the near future.

Most skaters are around 12 years old, and they tend to lose interest at around 14 years of age, however, recently, older teens and young adults have taken up the hobby as well.

Skateboarding was first referred to as sidewalk surfing, and was the coolest mode of travel in the 1950’s.

I hope you have enjoyed this collection of skateboarding facts, and continue skateboarding for years to come!