Freeboard (skateboard)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/freeboard-skateboard

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Specialty skateboard designed to simulate snowboarding
2. What is the primary development objective?To enable snowboarders to practice and maintain skills during non-snow seasons
3. What is a freeboard?A freeboard is a special skateboard that feels like snowboarding. It has wheels that can pivot a lot, letting the board tilt very steeply to carve like on snow.
4. Why do freeboards have wheels that can pivot?The wheels can pivot almost 90 degrees so the board can lean deeply. This lets riders use the edges of the wheels to turn and carve just like a snowboard.

Freeboard: A specialized skateboard engineered to replicate the dynamic feel and mechanics of snowboarding.
Carving: The act of making smooth, continuous turns by leaning the board onto its edges, characteristic of snowboarding and freeboarding.
Wheelbase: The distance between the centers of the front and rear wheel axles, influencing a board's stability and turning radius.
Edge Control: The ability to manipulate and utilize the edges of a board for turning, balance, and control, crucial in both snowboarding and freeboarding.