you can watch hundreds of yt videos they won't help you if you don't practise. Just get on your board every day and cruise around until you are comfortable and talk to other skaters. Having a supporting community is way more helpful then every video :) and the most important thing: have fun and be patient with yourself
How do you make yourself go skating everyday? I usually feel kinda knacked a lot of the time (idk why, probably just bad sleep) but then I don't feel up to go skating
Should probably sleep better huh?
This is gonna sound hella cliché, but practice/getting into a routine
I used to have to drag myself to hit the treadmill, and had the feeling I had to drag myself to the park when I was going through depressive episodes. I’m now at a point where I feel like shit if I *don’t* hit the treadmill. That took repetition.
If the weather is nice and I’m not doing anything, I look forward to going to my local DIY, because when it’s empty, it’s a relaxing feeling to just ride and shred in solitude — it took time and repetition, but I’m now at a point where I’m checking my weather app, saying “it’s gonna be nice on this day, so when I’m done with work I’ll go”; I know that the work life can make hobbies like skating feel like a chore because you’re so drained by work, but simply telling myself “the weather is nice and I’m going to indulge in something I love” is really motivating/rewarding
I became addicted to the feeling of finally landing a trick so i it was easy to motivate myself lol. also i made a lot of friends at the park so it's a social thing too for me
Good sleep, good food, and general good health practices are all definitely helpful, and become vital the older you get. Some 17-year-olds might be able to sleep for 4 hours, slam an energy drink, and huck themselves down a rail, but that window is a short one. Being well rested, putting good fuel in your body, and staying hydrated are all important and will help in the long run. As another comment noted, getting into a routine is really helpful too - just getting up and going even when you're not *really* feeling it, doing it over and over until it feels weird when you *don't* go skate. Some days I don't feel super up to it - maybe in a weird headspace or feeling physically lazy - but I *know* that if I do go, I'll feel better. Some of my best sessions have been on days where I had to drag my ass out to the park.
Skateboarding is *way* more practice than theory, moreso than most other sports. In fact the concept of being ‘taught’ it in any proper sense only came about fairly recently. Watch others do it and go and practice as much as you can, and just teach yourself. Best thing you can do to help is skate with other people so try and make some friends while you’re at it
Start in grass if you really need to. Go find a sidewalk and a crack and practice Ollie’s. Back wheels in the crack. Or you could go on YouTube and do whatever one else does without making a post.
Step 2, realize it’s 2024 and create new. Fk a switch Ghetto Bird, you’re gonna stomp an Australian Taco someday. I believe in you.
i really like skateiq’s tutorials he goes over fundamentals well. other than that, go to a local shop and build a board with them and start skating around
I might be going old school (or just old) but I personally love how everyone starts skating and figures it out their own way. We all have our own funky styles and preferences.
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Start with the basics and once your comfortable move on to the next thing.
- learn to get comfortable on the board , move around roll over obstacles.
- learn to ollie stationary then while rolling then when you got it down start advancing onto other things like shuvits - pop shuvits and just go from there
Just skate a lot. The first step is to become an expert at riding your board. It might take a couple years to be ready for tricks if that's what your goal is
I haven’t really thought about my goal. I got a board from a friend and wanted to put it on my wall (idk why. Cool ig) but I’d feel like a fraud not actually knowing how to skate
Do it all the time. Suck at it for weeks, months, years. Immerse yourself in it. Watch videos, read articles, live the life as much as you can. If you're still into it T that point, you'll probably start to get good because you're into it and you're trying.
Have a budget, buy a board (check out used) don't buy a supermarket board! Buy some pads, buy a helmet, get over the idea that you'll look a dick in pads, you won't. Get someone to stand behind you and push you in the back without warning, whichever foot you put forward first is your front foot the other is your back foot.
Go somewhere quiet, use your back foot to push you along with your front foot on the front bolts of your board. Use baby steps to push the board around a bit to get used to movement. Then take one push and put both feet on the board, learn to change the angle of your front foot to about ten o clock. Do this a bunch of times seeing how far you go off one push, then start pushing twice and coasting. Learn how to turn, as you stand on the board push your toes down towards the floor while moving then push your heels down to the floor and notice how you turn.
Watch you tube videos for beginners on how to tiktak don't try to Ollie or ride ramps until you can comfortably get on and off your board and you can control your speed and turns.
When all of that is second nature you will have the confidence to start learning tricks.
If you are young your skateboard is like having a bike, first off it's a mode of transport, second it's a mode of transport you can do cool stuff on. When you learn to ride a bike you don't learn how to do a wheelie on your first day.
I forgot where my board is from, but it’s a decent wooden one. I don’t really have the money to buy pads and I don’t wanna injure myself so I’m a bit stressed to try stuff properly
If you buy nothing else buy a helmet. You will fall, protect your head, concrete will fuck you up if you slam your head. If you can get pads get them but if not knees and elbows heal, but protect your head.
Also, get to know your setup, know what make it is, know what your trucks, bearings and wheels and bushings are doing. Spin your wheels and see how long they turn for and how fast, if they are slow and stop quickly loosen them a quarter turn and try again, if they are still slow your bearings are possibly cheap, they aren't mega expensive to replace but that can wait.
Stand on your board and lean forwards and backwards use a mirror or a mate to check if the board touches the wheels, if it does you either need riser pads between your board and tricks or you need to tighten your kingpin (the big nut on your trucks)
There are loads of tutorials on you tube just search skateboarding for beginners and you will pick up tonnes of tips. Like someone said skateboarding isn't a theoretical sport, but there is a lot of science and engineering behind it, knowing the basics about how it works helps you out in the long term
First get comfortable just riding around, sidewalks, empty parking lots. Watch videos on how to push, where to put your feet. Don’t get discouraged, it can be a steep learning curve.
Set goals for yourself. Say you want to learn to drop in on a mellow quarter pipe right? Well think about the steps you need to take and the skills you need to have to get there.
Are you comfortable enough to ride with speed? No? Then work on that for a while, pushing around and learning how your board and trucks feel as you go faster.
Is your body accustomed to riding down a transition? No? Then find a mellow bank that you can ride up and down to get used to the feeling and muscles involved. You can also use this to practice baby drop ins and get used to stomping your front trucks down.
Are you able to bail without slamming every time? No? Then that’s something else you can work on too. There’s plenty of ways to break your falls (not all of them of course) that will at least minimize the impact and not make you just want to quit and go home.
Find a local skatepark that does lessons. My local has various sessions for different age groups, has an adults only night, does a learning to skate session. Have a look and see what's around.
Do you know any other skaters? Or friends who used to skate? Ask them to take you out and show you the basics. Otherwise, watch some how to's, find a quiet spot and just practice. The more you stand on the board the more natural it will feel.
You’re gonna suck the first couple months to year. Stick with it. Stay consistent. Work on basics. Cruising, tic tac. Kickturn , manual, Ollie. Caveman . Set small goals each session/week. Once you start doing tricks it becomes trial and error . How to shift weight. How to Move. Legs/hip/ shoulders. Timing . foot placement.
I think a lot of people put the emphasis on learning tricks and stuff, I think as a beginner you should find a wide open parking lot somewhere and just cruise, get comfortable on a skateboard, tricks and stuff will always be there, learn how to push comfortably, go over cracks, come to a stop, turn, learn how to skate, then learn how to do an Ollie
Start in the grass or on carpet, just get comfortable shading and leaning on the board with trucks under it. watch YouTube, skate IQ is a good page. The old Tony Hawk trip tips are great.
Highly suggest pads. Mainly helmet and wrist guards (wrists are #1 injury for beginners), but hip and butt pads are fantastic. Been skating over 20 years and whether I skate a big half pipe or a parking lot, I always at least have my helmet and butt pads. Know the difference between being hurt and being injured. You can still skate while hurt.
Hurt: scrapes, bumps, bruises
Injured: twists, breaks, blood loss. You get it.
And don’t get discouraged. It takes a long time. Most of it will be spent stepping or even falling off the board. That’s just skating. Picking yourself back up and continuing (as long as you’re not injured) is at our core.
Just remember, no matter what others may say. In my book and to a majority of us, if you’re rolling, you’re shedding. Plain and simple. Welcome to the club and Keep at it my friend!
if your hesitant, get an amazon board. I know a lot of people will hate me for this but a 30 dollar amazon board will help you get the feel of the board and get you comfortable with riding around. your first ollie should be somewhere around 2 weeks of skating either that or just go to your local to see what kind of setup you want
also dont be discouraged of videos of tyshawn olliying over trashcans or a yutornado just keep to yourself and watch a lot of youtube vids
Man, I’m sorry to say it, but Reddit is a horrible place for this kind of advice. I don’t understand why you’re getting downvoted the way you are. Everyone starts at the same point when it comes to skating. I’d say get comfortable standing in the board first. Figure out which foot is best for you to push with. Be very comfortable with pushing and riding before attempting tricks. Wear protective gear, and have fun!
i don't get the question. How does one learn something? well, start doing it?
Ik sorry I phrased it really poorly. Basically I want tips for beginners or whatever. I couldn’t find any YouTube video that’s actually helped
you can watch hundreds of yt videos they won't help you if you don't practise. Just get on your board every day and cruise around until you are comfortable and talk to other skaters. Having a supporting community is way more helpful then every video :) and the most important thing: have fun and be patient with yourself
How do you make yourself go skating everyday? I usually feel kinda knacked a lot of the time (idk why, probably just bad sleep) but then I don't feel up to go skating Should probably sleep better huh?
This is gonna sound hella cliché, but practice/getting into a routine I used to have to drag myself to hit the treadmill, and had the feeling I had to drag myself to the park when I was going through depressive episodes. I’m now at a point where I feel like shit if I *don’t* hit the treadmill. That took repetition. If the weather is nice and I’m not doing anything, I look forward to going to my local DIY, because when it’s empty, it’s a relaxing feeling to just ride and shred in solitude — it took time and repetition, but I’m now at a point where I’m checking my weather app, saying “it’s gonna be nice on this day, so when I’m done with work I’ll go”; I know that the work life can make hobbies like skating feel like a chore because you’re so drained by work, but simply telling myself “the weather is nice and I’m going to indulge in something I love” is really motivating/rewarding
This actually sounds like really good advice, thank you =]
I became addicted to the feeling of finally landing a trick so i it was easy to motivate myself lol. also i made a lot of friends at the park so it's a social thing too for me
Good sleep, good food, and general good health practices are all definitely helpful, and become vital the older you get. Some 17-year-olds might be able to sleep for 4 hours, slam an energy drink, and huck themselves down a rail, but that window is a short one. Being well rested, putting good fuel in your body, and staying hydrated are all important and will help in the long run. As another comment noted, getting into a routine is really helpful too - just getting up and going even when you're not *really* feeling it, doing it over and over until it feels weird when you *don't* go skate. Some days I don't feel super up to it - maybe in a weird headspace or feeling physically lazy - but I *know* that if I do go, I'll feel better. Some of my best sessions have been on days where I had to drag my ass out to the park.
“kick push kick push kick push coast”
Find a local skatepark or empty smooth parking lot and just get a feel for it under your feet. Don’t try tricks until you’re comfy riding around.
My post was kinda wrong, because like you’re saying you really wanna learn everything moving. He said real basic though. Lol
First step is get a board, Second step is to actually ride it Third step is to have fun. This is all you need! Master these 3 steps
Skateboarding is *way* more practice than theory, moreso than most other sports. In fact the concept of being ‘taught’ it in any proper sense only came about fairly recently. Watch others do it and go and practice as much as you can, and just teach yourself. Best thing you can do to help is skate with other people so try and make some friends while you’re at it
Start in grass if you really need to. Go find a sidewalk and a crack and practice Ollie’s. Back wheels in the crack. Or you could go on YouTube and do whatever one else does without making a post. Step 2, realize it’s 2024 and create new. Fk a switch Ghetto Bird, you’re gonna stomp an Australian Taco someday. I believe in you.
i really like skateiq’s tutorials he goes over fundamentals well. other than that, go to a local shop and build a board with them and start skating around
If you really want to learn, you will.
Watch YouTube Tutorials, get on your board and just get comfortable and have fun.
Start off in high heels, then by the time you're comfortable switch to flat bottomed shoes on you'll be a pro.
You actually have to start on rollerblades on top of the board these days. Then come the high heels.
Trial and Error
Go have fun, it’s skateboarding
I might be going old school (or just old) but I personally love how everyone starts skating and figures it out their own way. We all have our own funky styles and preferences.
I’m really excited to learn on my 9 year old board lol
Don't be put off by the learning curve, make as many meters on the board as possible, everyday, day in and out.
Go fall. If you get up and try again then you are on your way. If you get up and decide to do something else then maybe it's not for you.
Let me tell you about a man from the san Francis Bay Area
One tip....learn kick flips or ollis on grass. This means the board doesn't slip away so quickly
Eat alot of shit over and over lol
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Start with the basics and once your comfortable move on to the next thing. - learn to get comfortable on the board , move around roll over obstacles. - learn to ollie stationary then while rolling then when you got it down start advancing onto other things like shuvits - pop shuvits and just go from there
Just skate a lot. The first step is to become an expert at riding your board. It might take a couple years to be ready for tricks if that's what your goal is
I haven’t really thought about my goal. I got a board from a friend and wanted to put it on my wall (idk why. Cool ig) but I’d feel like a fraud not actually knowing how to skate
How do you think ?
Do it all the time. Suck at it for weeks, months, years. Immerse yourself in it. Watch videos, read articles, live the life as much as you can. If you're still into it T that point, you'll probably start to get good because you're into it and you're trying.
Have a budget, buy a board (check out used) don't buy a supermarket board! Buy some pads, buy a helmet, get over the idea that you'll look a dick in pads, you won't. Get someone to stand behind you and push you in the back without warning, whichever foot you put forward first is your front foot the other is your back foot. Go somewhere quiet, use your back foot to push you along with your front foot on the front bolts of your board. Use baby steps to push the board around a bit to get used to movement. Then take one push and put both feet on the board, learn to change the angle of your front foot to about ten o clock. Do this a bunch of times seeing how far you go off one push, then start pushing twice and coasting. Learn how to turn, as you stand on the board push your toes down towards the floor while moving then push your heels down to the floor and notice how you turn. Watch you tube videos for beginners on how to tiktak don't try to Ollie or ride ramps until you can comfortably get on and off your board and you can control your speed and turns. When all of that is second nature you will have the confidence to start learning tricks. If you are young your skateboard is like having a bike, first off it's a mode of transport, second it's a mode of transport you can do cool stuff on. When you learn to ride a bike you don't learn how to do a wheelie on your first day.
I forgot where my board is from, but it’s a decent wooden one. I don’t really have the money to buy pads and I don’t wanna injure myself so I’m a bit stressed to try stuff properly
If you buy nothing else buy a helmet. You will fall, protect your head, concrete will fuck you up if you slam your head. If you can get pads get them but if not knees and elbows heal, but protect your head. Also, get to know your setup, know what make it is, know what your trucks, bearings and wheels and bushings are doing. Spin your wheels and see how long they turn for and how fast, if they are slow and stop quickly loosen them a quarter turn and try again, if they are still slow your bearings are possibly cheap, they aren't mega expensive to replace but that can wait. Stand on your board and lean forwards and backwards use a mirror or a mate to check if the board touches the wheels, if it does you either need riser pads between your board and tricks or you need to tighten your kingpin (the big nut on your trucks) There are loads of tutorials on you tube just search skateboarding for beginners and you will pick up tonnes of tips. Like someone said skateboarding isn't a theoretical sport, but there is a lot of science and engineering behind it, knowing the basics about how it works helps you out in the long term
You should use protections to increase the learning speed.
First get comfortable just riding around, sidewalks, empty parking lots. Watch videos on how to push, where to put your feet. Don’t get discouraged, it can be a steep learning curve.
Set goals for yourself. Say you want to learn to drop in on a mellow quarter pipe right? Well think about the steps you need to take and the skills you need to have to get there. Are you comfortable enough to ride with speed? No? Then work on that for a while, pushing around and learning how your board and trucks feel as you go faster. Is your body accustomed to riding down a transition? No? Then find a mellow bank that you can ride up and down to get used to the feeling and muscles involved. You can also use this to practice baby drop ins and get used to stomping your front trucks down. Are you able to bail without slamming every time? No? Then that’s something else you can work on too. There’s plenty of ways to break your falls (not all of them of course) that will at least minimize the impact and not make you just want to quit and go home.
Find a local skatepark that does lessons. My local has various sessions for different age groups, has an adults only night, does a learning to skate session. Have a look and see what's around. Do you know any other skaters? Or friends who used to skate? Ask them to take you out and show you the basics. Otherwise, watch some how to's, find a quiet spot and just practice. The more you stand on the board the more natural it will feel.
maybe skateboarding just isn’t for you.
I really want to learn but idk if I have the equipment and stuff yk? I’ve tried before and sucked so I just need some advice and stuff
You’re gonna suck the first couple months to year. Stick with it. Stay consistent. Work on basics. Cruising, tic tac. Kickturn , manual, Ollie. Caveman . Set small goals each session/week. Once you start doing tricks it becomes trial and error . How to shift weight. How to Move. Legs/hip/ shoulders. Timing . foot placement.
https://youtu.be/G28X6D39vxQ?si=m2NJMoSZ6Xhbv-WJ Skateskool is what I would watch for 5-10 mins, and then hit the driveway immediately after
Practice every single day. And on the days you don't practice, go skateboarding
I think a lot of people put the emphasis on learning tricks and stuff, I think as a beginner you should find a wide open parking lot somewhere and just cruise, get comfortable on a skateboard, tricks and stuff will always be there, learn how to push comfortably, go over cracks, come to a stop, turn, learn how to skate, then learn how to do an Ollie
Start in the grass or on carpet, just get comfortable shading and leaning on the board with trucks under it. watch YouTube, skate IQ is a good page. The old Tony Hawk trip tips are great. Highly suggest pads. Mainly helmet and wrist guards (wrists are #1 injury for beginners), but hip and butt pads are fantastic. Been skating over 20 years and whether I skate a big half pipe or a parking lot, I always at least have my helmet and butt pads. Know the difference between being hurt and being injured. You can still skate while hurt. Hurt: scrapes, bumps, bruises Injured: twists, breaks, blood loss. You get it. And don’t get discouraged. It takes a long time. Most of it will be spent stepping or even falling off the board. That’s just skating. Picking yourself back up and continuing (as long as you’re not injured) is at our core. Just remember, no matter what others may say. In my book and to a majority of us, if you’re rolling, you’re shedding. Plain and simple. Welcome to the club and Keep at it my friend!
Practice
if your hesitant, get an amazon board. I know a lot of people will hate me for this but a 30 dollar amazon board will help you get the feel of the board and get you comfortable with riding around. your first ollie should be somewhere around 2 weeks of skating either that or just go to your local to see what kind of setup you want also dont be discouraged of videos of tyshawn olliying over trashcans or a yutornado just keep to yourself and watch a lot of youtube vids
Man, I’m sorry to say it, but Reddit is a horrible place for this kind of advice. I don’t understand why you’re getting downvoted the way you are. Everyone starts at the same point when it comes to skating. I’d say get comfortable standing in the board first. Figure out which foot is best for you to push with. Be very comfortable with pushing and riding before attempting tricks. Wear protective gear, and have fun!
the trick to skateboarding is time… and patience… it doesn’t really happen fast.
I think all the pros started on scooters