Lots of variations (penny boards, skateboards, longboards)
Little maintenance
Can carry it with you so no locking it up at classes
One of the cheapest options for transportation
Cons
Hard to travel up Freshman Hill
Hard to ride on uneven pavement
Can't travel too far or fast
No brakes so involves a level of skill to learn and ride
There are a lot of benefits of skateboarding including staying fit and healthy, meeting new people, and becoming street smart. If you have chosen to use a skateboard, you need to decide if you want a penny board, skateboard, or longboard. Skateboards are mostly used for performing tricks and for recreation. Long boards are used mostly for transportation because they are more stable at higher speeds and on multiple terrains. There are many different options when buying a skateboard. These options include: deck, wheels, trucks (axle), shape, and design. For some advice on these options check out this website.
Check out the safety page for tips on how to be safe around campus! Check out Georgia Tech’s interactive campus map, click on transportation, and click the applicable box to view routes and paths.