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You bought a skateboard. You left it in the shed for a year. Wish you could skateboard? This is to help.
Steps
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1Get on your board while on carpet. If you're not allowed to stand on your board in the house try in the grass. While holding onto something get used to how the board feels and everything.[1]
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2Once familiar with the board, try standing on pavement without holding anything, put something nearby just in case you fall.Advertisement
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3Then, decide what your feet positioning is. Skating with your left foot in front is called regular. Skating with your right foot in front is called goofy. Try standing both feet together and stepping forward. Which ever foot you step forward with is most likely your lead foot. Try riding with this foot forward; however, feel free to switch until you are comfortable.[2]
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4Once you get your feet positioning, try to find a small hill to ride down. Some driveways are slanted slightly, leading to grass. This is a great way to practice.[3]
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5After that, try turning the board. Leaning to a side can turn the board, but you can also apply slight pressure against the tail, or the back concave part of the board. The board's front wheels will lift off, this is called a manual. Don't stay in that position to long. Once the wheels are off, immediately turn your legs to the left or right to turn.[4]
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6Try riding at faster speeds after that.
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7Next try riding over bumps and off ledges this will help build your core balance for doing trick in the future.
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8Once comfortable with board, you can start doing tricks.[5]
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow long does it take to master the basics of skateboarding?Community AnswerI'm 11 and it took me about 5 or 6 days to master the steps above. If you are older it will probably take less time and if you are younger it might take more time.
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QuestionIs it normal to fall a lot when skateboarding?Community AnswerYes, it is very normal, but once you are more experienced, you should fall less and less.
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QuestionWhat if I am afraid to step on the board thinking you will fall?Community AnswerAs long as you wear the appropriate safety gear, you have nothing to be afraid of.
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Warnings
- Don't be bothered by bad comments, they will only distract you.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Be aware of what's around you.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Remember, you might fall the first time you try. Get back up and keep trying!⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Always get padded up before you skate.[6]⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- A skateboard
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A helmet
- Knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist pads
References
- ↑ https://thrillspire.com/skateboarding-tips-for-beginners
- ↑ https://coolerlifestyle.com/features/beginners-guide-skateboarding.html/4
- ↑ https://thrillspire.com/skateboarding-tips-for-beginners
- ↑ https://sidewalkmag.com/skateboard-gear/advice/skateboard-basics-sidewalk-basics.html
- ↑ https://coolerlifestyle.com/features/beginners-guide-skateboarding.html/5
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/safety-skateboarding.html#catschool
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