ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Surfskating

Surfskating is like skateboarding but it's designed to feel more like surfing. When you go surfing, you have to balance on a board while you ride the waves in the water. With surfskating, you can feel like you're surfing even when there are no waves because the board moves in a similar way to a surfboard.

Surfskateboards have a specially designed truck system that allows the board to turn and carve in a way that feels like you're on waves. This means you can practice surfing skills like turning and balancing on a skateboard when you're not near the beach. You can even use surfskating to train for surfing, so when you do hit the waves you'll be better prepared.

But why does it feel like surfing? Surfskateboards have a special front truck that can pivot and move independently from the back truck. This creates a more fluid and surf-like feel because you can turn and carve in a way that mimics the feeling of riding waves. So if you want to feel like you're surfing on land, surfskating is a great option!