Abstract: A spark pole is useful for controlling the movement of a rider of a wheeled device over a skating surface, and for generating sparks as the rider moves with respect to the skating surface. The spark pole has a shaft with a handle at one end and a grinding head at the other end. The grinding head supports at least one spark-producing body that generates sparks when it frictionally engages a skating surface. The grinding head also has a grinding head for frictional engagement with the skating surface to control the rider's movement along the skating surface. The shaft is preferably telescoping and adjustable in length.