The Double Kick
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Evolution of Skateboard Design from Barnyard to Popsicle
Skateboard design evolved from various shapes and sizes to a more fixed design after the introduction of the barnyard prototype. Designers made minor adjustments to create the popsicle skateboard which is now the staple design. The popsicle design is considered the offspring of the double kick design, and the evolution reflects a pure design story driven by the needs, pushing the tool, and what people can do, which in turn feeds back into what is created. The addition of a second kicktail to create the popsicle design raises the question of the possibility of other potential designs.
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