Must Know Facts For The Newbie Skateboarder
No one is a great skateboarder the very first day. Some people are able to get the basics down quickly. Other skaters require more time to get used to balance, feel, and the particular motions of skating. Just about all new skaters learn little tricks and tips so the learning is easier. So here’s a few things that’ll help you choose your first board and start taking those first few rides.
Takes a little time to know which foot goes where on the board. It really does not matter which hand you are, left or right. Instead you need to figure out which of your legs is dominant and which isn’t. So it’s easiest to think how you approach something. When you kick a ball, which foot do you use? Which leg do you normally begin with when you go up some stairs? If you stumble, which foot do you automatically use to catch yourself with? The foot/leg you use will go to the back of the skateboard. It has everything to do with your stronger leg, and really nothing to do with direction you’re facing.
Try to face your fears. A lot of newer skates are afraid to try too much. Very soon they understand there’s not a lot of protection when they’re moving on the board. And you need to deal with this if you ever want to get better. If you don’t face this you’ll always just be a bystander watching others have fun. The best approach to overcome fear is to practice. The more you practice, the more you’ll become willing to try new things. Learn how to fall correctly and how to mend scrapes and minor skateboarding injuries. You’ll improve faster if you can come to terms with these issues.
Learn tricks one at a time and start slow. It’s super important to learn the basics and get them down. Don’t try to skate down a staircase or do any big jumps or flips or twists right away. Start with small lifts and changing directions. You can jump the board, then change direction. Get these basics tricks down before you try things that are more dangerous. Just like learning to skateboard, doing tricks takes starting small and gradually moving up.
Anybody can learn how to skateboard. If you want to learn to skateboard and don’t mind taking your time and learning a little bit at a time you will be able to do anything you want to on a board. Patience is key, you’ll get there soon!
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September 4, 2010 | Posted by Elsie Hamilton
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