Newbie Skateboarding Blues – What Causes Them
Games Guy | December 20, 2011
You’re not alone – everyone sucks at skateboarding the first time they try it. You’ll find some skaters who catch on to the basics in no time at all. Others need more time before they get the hang of the motions, the balance and the overall “feel” of boarding. Just about all new skaters learn little tricks and tips so the learning is easier. Next, we’ll go over some helpful hints you can use when you shop for that first board and then head-out on your own.
Ok, it’s really important to wear the right kind of shoes. In order to properly control your board, you’ll need to be able to move your feet in special ways. No question, you can wear any kind of shoes you want. But if you want to do more than skate in a straight line, then it’s best to get the right foot gear. Skateboarding shoes are just like athletic shoes except the inside is flat. They don’t have any arch support, and that’s done purposely. This gives your feet the ability to have maximum board control. Most shoe stores sell at least some form of skateboarding shoe so obtaining a pair shouldn’t be too expensive. It’s definitely best to buy your first board at a skaters shop and not a department store. At a skate shop the employees will be well versed in skateboarding and will be able to help you find the board you need to begin with. Most new skateboarders begin with a simple ABEC board, but until you try out a few different boards and get a feel for the different sizes, weights and styles, you won’t truly know which board is best suited to you. A skating shop will have people better qualified to help than people who work in a department store. It really will make a difference if you listen to what they have to say about this subject. They know what they are talking about!
Ok, decide how you want to be standing on your board. Believe it or not there are all sorts of different “stances” for skateboarders to take as they ride from place to place and do their tricks. To help, get on your skateboard and just stand still. Look for your most comfortable standing position, one that you can maintain with comfort. From here you only need to figure out how to push off to get the board started rolling (and to keep up its speed). Now try pushing-off with a foot, don’t worry how fast or far. There are different types of pushing off, but for now find a way that feels comfortable and that won’t send you sprawling.
There is more to skateboarding than simply riding a flat board on wheels for a few feet. Skateboards are so much fun to ride, plus you’ll see people commuting to work on them if it’s not too far. The trick to becoming a really good skateboarder is to be open to learning.
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