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Skateboards have been around in 1 way or another since the 1930s. At first they were homemade contraptions made by youngsters using roller skate wheels and pieces of wood. Next came skateboard kits which included wheels and trucks that would be mounted onto boards. Around 1960 we see the first absolutely assembled skateboard on the market. They originated out of the California surf culture and at first looked much like surfboards on land. These days many people collect vintage skateboards to both use and display.

Over the years since they were first introduced there were many improvements to the designs and materials used to produce skateboards. The first skateboard wheels were made from either metal or clay. While skateboard makers made some improvements by fiddling with different widths and materials the largest development in skateboard wheels came in the 1970s with the introduction of urethane wheels. These wheels brought much more interest to skateboarding and produced many new skateboard enthusiasts.

Another big change in the design of vintage skateboards was the movement from wood to fiberglass and composite decks. Fiberglass proved to be a far more flexible and sturdy surface for skating than wood ever was. Fiberglass or fiberglass and wood laminated boards allows for the development of all kinds of new skateboard maneuvers that really pushed the game forward. Skaters were now able to put more weight on selected areas of the skateboard without worrying about breaking it.

There are many different makers who became famous for their contribution to the development of skateboards. Roller Derby was one of the first manufactures of fully assembled skateboards. Many of their early designs were inspired by the look and feel of surfboards. Hang 10 produced a popular type of skateboard which was made from aluminum and featured aluminum wheels. The surfboard manufacturer Hobie actually had its own surfboards including top of the tine components for excellent performance. Find vintage skateboards on sale here.