Yes they are. For two reasons. The handlebars, and importantly the wheels are much larger than a skateboard [1] The larger wheels make for a much smoother ride

Yes they are. For two reasons. The handlebars, and importantly the wheels are much larger than a skateboard [1] The larger wheels make for a much smoother ride, and they handle bumps far better. You’ll pop over a bump that would send a skateboard into an instant brake. [1] https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l9n5zWm0N5o/maxresdefault.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l9n5zWm0N5o/maxresdefault.jpg