ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Freeboard (skateboard)

Okay kiddo, so you know how you love to ride your skateboard and you want to make sure you don't fall off, right? Well, that's where freeboard comes in.

Freeboard is like a special kind of skateboard that helps you stay on and balance better. It has a longer deck (the part you stand on) than a normal skateboard and it has special wheels that can rotate side to side, kind of like a snowboard.

When you ride a freeboard, you can lean back and forth, just like you do on a regular skateboard. But because of the special wheels and longer board, you can also slide sideways, just like you might when you're skiing or snowboarding.

This extra sliding ability is really cool because it lets you do tricks and moves that you can't do on a regular skateboard. Plus, it's more stable, so it's easier to ride fast and do bigger jumps.

So there you have it, freeboard is a type of skateboard that helps you balance and do cool tricks by letting you slide sideways on its special wheels. Have fun and be safe!
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