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Question by  MegF (21)

Who invented skateboarding?

Did it come from another sport?

 
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Answer by  technogeek (6640)

The skateboard was invented sometime in the 1940s or 1950s when surfers in California were looking for something to do in low tide, when there was not sufficient surf.

 
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Answer by  Azoodica (286)

Skateboarding's invention date is not known. Skateboarding was probably invented by surfers in California that were looking to ride something but waves. The first boards were made from wood and old roller skate trucks and wheels. Over time the popularity grew and manufacturers began to manufacture skateboard gear and decks for everyone.

 
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