Just when you thought that skate culture was at its peak, The Freebord skateboard emerges onto the scene. A group of San Francisco-based skaters created the board because they felt to restricted with the movement of a regular skateboard. The Freebord acts more like a skateboard in the fact that it makes more fluid movements and it doesn't stick to a strict vertical line of travel.
The six-wheeled skateboard is fitted with central axis wheels that turn in every direction imaginable, so that the rider can mimic snowboarder moves: riding side-to-side, riding backwards and getting airborne for an extended period of time in comparison to skateboard tricks. Also like a snowboard, the Freebord is equipped with a pair of S2 bindings, which help keep the board attached to the rider's feet.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Revolutionary Skateboarding
- The Freebord skateboard revolutionizes the skateboarding industry by allowing for more fluid movements and mimicking snowboarding moves.
- Snowboarding Simulation
- The Freebord skateboard trend allows snowboarders to continue their passion even when the snow melts, creating a market for winter sport enthusiasts in the off-season.
- Innovative Skateboard Technology
- The Freebord skateboard highlights the potential for innovation in skateboard design, leading to further advancements in the industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Skateboarding
- The Freebord skateboard disrupts the traditional skateboarding industry and creates opportunities for new product development and design.
- Winter Sports
- The Freebord skateboard opens up the winter sports market to skateboarders, creating a new market for winter sport equipment and gear.
- Technology
- The Freebord skateboard showcases the potential for technological advancements in the skateboarding industry, leading to innovative product development and new technologies being applied in other industries.
