Do's & Don'ts

Be genuine. Make sure you're in it for the right reasons. Don't skate just to be 'cool', or get sponsored and make a lot of money. You should skate because you love skateboarding. If you really enjoy it, everything else will follow.

Visit your local skate shop. This is a great way to see what works and what doesn't. Just by looking at others and asking them how their board, wheels, etc. hold up, you will learn what is worth buying.

Practice. For tips on how to do moves, you can always watch a move in a video in slow motion and pay attention to the foot movement. Sequence photos are another great way to learn. But basically, the more you practice, the better you will be. Don't get discouraged because you can't land a trick the first or second try. Just practice and have fun, and you will get the trick eventually.

Don't worry. Other people will always progress faster or tell you what to wear. Skateboarding is only about you and your board. Just have fun. At the end of the day, a different t-shirt brand won't help you skate any better than blue hair.

Go skate! Find some other skaters to skate with. It helps you to learn from their styles or different skill levels. If you don't know anyone, just talk to some other skaters at the local skatepark. They are usually friendly, and will help you out.

 

A Few Tips  Get accustomed to the board. Put it on some soft grass, stand on it, then lean to the left and to the right. Find a small, secluded place to start. A driveway is perfect for just rolling around until you get the hang of things. Learn to Ollie and Drop In before you think about anything else. Avoid skating in the rain, it wrecks your deck and bearings and makes everything slippy. Don't be afraid to ask questions, but try not to pester someone too much. It can get really annoying!