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What is the main purpose of the upward curve on a skateboard's tail?

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  1. 1 Easy

    Which two distinct disciplines comprise Olympic skateboarding competitions?

    Answer: Street and park

    Why: Park takes place in a hollowed-out concrete bowl with transitions, while street mimics urban obstacles like stairs, rails, and benches.

  2. 2 Medium

    What rating scale measures the hardness of skateboard wheels?

    Answer: Durometer

    Why: Skate wheels use the durometer A scale, about 78a soft to 101a hard. The B scale reads 20 points lower, so 84b equals 104a.

  3. 3 Hard

    Which legendary skateboarding spot was demolished in 2019?

    Answer: El Toro

    Why: El Toro was a 20-stair set with handrails at a California high school, bulldozed in June 2019 after two decades of famous tricks.

  4. 4 Easy

    How many wheels are mounted on a standard skateboard?

    Answer: Four

    Why: Before urethane arrived, all four wheels were steel or a clay mix of plastic, paper and walnut shell that wore out in hours.

  5. 5 Medium

    How many plies of wood typically make up a standard skateboard deck?

    Answer: Seven

    Why: Cross-graining seven thin maple veneers creates the ideal balance between pop, flex, and resistance to snapping.

  6. 6 Hard

    Which environmental crisis in 1970s California popularized backyard pool skateboarding?

    Answer: Severe drought

    Why: Water rules in the 1976 to 1977 drought banned filling pools, so Los Angeles kidney shaped bowls sat empty and the Z-Boys skated them.

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