It’s important that this stance is comfortable, so it needs to be double checked. Bend the knee of the leg that’s on the board. Place one foot on the deck just overlapping the first two bolts at the front of your skateboard and place the other foot on the floor just next to the board, about halfway along its length. 10 Tips for learning how to skateboard for Beginners

But it is whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Use skate shoes if you can get them or trainers with flat soles (running trainers will arch your foot and throw you off balance)Ĭhoose comfortable, lose clothing and trousers that you don’t mind ripping (as you may fall when practicing).Īre you left foot (regular stance) or right foot forward (goofy stance)? A quick way to find out: stand straight up and have someone gently push your shoulders from behind, the foot which steps forward first, to steady you, will usually be your lead foot. Helmet should fit snug on your head - If the helmet is too lose it wont protect you.

The next step is to find an area of smooth, flat ground (preferably with plenty of space)ĭon’t go to skateparks until confident rolling (or for a lesson)Īlways wear a helmet when learning & pads can help too (especially wrist guards) Start off standing on your board on the grass/carpet at first, to get used to the feeling of being stood sideways. We recommend buying a professional skateboard from a skateboard retailer, as toy skateboards and cheaper boards can be poor quality, that will give you bad first impression of skateboarding. Standard skateboards are between 7.5 to 9.5” wide and usually about 31” long (there are smaller versions for children) Other types of skateboard include cruiser/penny board, long-board, fish tail etc. We also have a list of skateboard lesson providers to consider. The skateboarding guide below will show you the right type of equipment to choose, the shoes to wear, all the way through to taking your skateboarding skills to skatepark. Our top 10 tips on skateboarding will help beginners to take those first steps (or pushes) to getting the thrill of rolling. Learning how to skateboard is loads of fun, but requires practice, persistence and energy.

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