 The rider of a snakeboard can ride the board on almost any terrain (depending on the setup and model of board) and even propel himself uphill and perform extreme stunts similar to those done by skateboarders and snowboarders.Snakeboards allow riders to gain momentum without the need to push themselves with their feet like skateboarders.Skatex International (Pty) Ltd is the name of the first company that manufactured boards of this kind and was the inventors' original company.