When I was younger I loved skateboarding.  I remember the Christmas that I wanted a skateboard more than anything in life.  I knew before Christmas morning that I was getting my wish because I saw my mother unloading it from the car.  I remember to this day exactly what window of the house I was standing in and exactly what car my mother was driving.  I even remember it was a yellowish/orange skateboard with an intricate design.   In general skateboards really haven’t changed that much over the years.  I have kids from 12 to 29 – all of whom love skateboarding also.  What has changed is the variety…