When I was younger I was really into those. They actually made really high end tech decks made out of wood and would have wheels with real ball bearings. There was also competitions and stuff, it was a really cool hobby. [Here's on the of the competitions I went to.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhwJ0o1Dmrw)

Edit: I was 12, I don't get what all the hate is about. 