Float History

Aggregating key points in the history of single wheel electric skateboards (both proprietary and open source), and of the community surrounding the sport.

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On June 22, 2017...

The First Bonk

On, or about a month prior to June 22, 2017, the first “bonk” is performed by Jeff McCosker.

A “bonk” is the single wheel electric skateboard equivalent to traditional skateboarding’s “ollie”, where a rider uses a small obstacle to get air time with their board.

(If you have a better description for a bonk, please send me a message!)

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