I'm talking about the stuff they put down in skate parks, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Generally the surface is very smooth and sometimes slippery if sealed, "shiny epoxy coating". This surface is good for fast skating and sliding with no worries about flat spotting your wheels. Most of the time these areas are kept free of debris so they are also a good place to practice board dancing.
This surface is made up of tar without the gravel. Tarmac is extremely grippy and perfect for carving and pumping. Generally found in residential areas.
Usually OK to ride on most streets are free of cracks and holes, but watch out for loose gravel! I make a habit of riding in the street when going downhill to keep myself visible to cars and it also gives me enough room to bail or E-slide in emergencies
In some places you may find smooth flat sidewalk, but for the most part it is un-even. With riding on sidewalks comes the peril of people walking, bicycles, less visibility, and not having much room to maneuver.
This is the worst and is sometimes un-skate-able. I personally ride on 76mm wheels and have trouble with these surfaces. It is very easy to lose traction and crash even while paying attention to everything...
I know from experience.
Long boarding in the street exposes you to high speed traffic and can be very dangerous and in some areas illegal to do. Always use caution when riding in the street, over wet areas, and surfaces with debris.
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