Abstract: A skateboard including a platform, at least one flange member extending from the bottom of the platform, the flange member including an opening extending into the flange member and also including a recessed portion, a wheel support member for supporting a shaft member and wheel members at opposite ends of the shaft member, the wheel support member including a post extending outwardly and also including a recessed portion and with the post of the wheel support member received within the opening of the flange member for mounting the wheel support member on the flange member and with the recessed portions of the flange member and the wheel support member facing each other when the wheel support member is mounted on the flange member, and shock absorbing material located within the recessed portions for providing shock absorption between the wheel support member and the flange member.