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Fingerboards
Fingerboarding, essentially a miniaturized version of skateboarding, has developed from a quirky hobby to a popular subculture within the skateboarding community. The history of fingerboarding, as you mentioned, dates back to the 1960s, when it was more of a homemade novelty. It gained serious traction thanks to figures like Lance Mountain, who introduced fingerboarding to the skateboarding world in the 1985 Future Primitive video.
The evolution of fingerboards really took off with the work of Somerville International’s Fingerboard brand. They made it possible for people to use these tiny boards for actual skateboarding tricks, rather than as mere keychains or accessories. By the late 1990s, fingerboarding gained popularity not only as a toy but also as a collectible, with more high-end, detailed boards and skatepark setups available to enthusiasts.
Boardparadise sells popular Brands like BERLINWOOD, BOLLIE and BLACKRIVER
The appeal of fingerboarding isn’t just about playing with mini skateboards; it allows skaters to practice tricks and visualize maneuvers in a 3-D format, making it a useful tool for learning and even practicing skateboarding tricks away from the actual skateboard.
