Police Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Well guys, I am learning to skateboard. My mom bought me one about a week ago. We have a slight problem you see... Every time I get on one I fall off. Usually landing on my ass, which I am ok with but I really want to learn how. Do you skaters out there got any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) Another shredder! Best advice I can come up w/ is know your road. If you're new to skating, you'll quickly learn small cracks are your worst enemy, at least they were for me (LOOOONG time ago). BTW, welcome & enjoy. If you haven't already, check out the layout of the forum & read the rules. Shred on! Edited September 4, 2007 by Urbanoutlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Heh, I used to skate.. and am trying to get back in it, I'll give you tips, but you have to tell me how exactly you're falling off. Is it while you're riding or just standing still on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Remember, gravity only goes one way, but it works EVERY time! Seriously though, what kind of physical shape are you in & how is your balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Remember, gravity only goes one way, but it works EVERY time!Seriously though, what kind of physical shape are you in & how is your balance? Heh, yeah. After he answered to where he was falling, I was gonna ask him about stances and balance. Looks like he's got good covering about this eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 That was like 30 years ago for me, you probably know something a little more "current". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Turns out it was an old member that was previously banned. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Still a good topic. Open it up for member's skateboard pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Inferno Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well, I don't know how to skate and I'd like to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I could probably still do it. I was the "fat" kid & it was easy, I just didn't do much for tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Not me in action.. but, my equipment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 What's w/ the little wheels? I never got that, I always used the larger "roller rink" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 What's w/ the little wheels? I never got that, I always used the larger "roller rink" wheels. Gotta think.. 30 years later.. 30 years later It's just came into be, I guess. They're only 52mm though, not too bad, I'm street all the time, so yeah. I used to use quarter inch risers, but they get in the way, a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silberio Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Why did that fella get banned? Anyway, on topic: I remember I had a skate in sweden...Well, I never fell...Mainly because I allways went at about 0.2 KPH o.o Yeah, I was pretty much scared to fall and break my nose. It was still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I think mine were 2", softer urethane material. They got some grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Heh, I see. I still need to learn to tuck and roll. I have the fear of falling off, myself atm. but I go for it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 City sidewalk = next to GRASS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Also next to the busy street Usually skate in parking lots though.. yeah, cement is not good for your bones ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Inferno Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Why did that fella get banned?Anyway, on topic: I remember I had a skate in sweden...Well, I never fell...Mainly because I allways went at about 0.2 KPH o.o Yeah, I was pretty much scared to fall and break my nose. It was still fun. Because he's 7.62 mm. Anyway, I've only attempted to skate twice. Both times were not that pleasant. First time: kept steering into the grass. Second time: It turns out it's not smart to practice your ollies on a wooden porch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 You should see Max-X, (check your local Fox station or SPIKE TV). Some of the video show guys taking harsh falls, busted bones, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MishoM Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I play Tony Hawk. But that's about as far as I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Inferno Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 You should see Max-X, (check your local Fox station or SPIKE TV). Some of the video show guys taking harsh falls, busted bones, etc. I love Max-X. You forgot to mention all of the ball-bashing. Yeah, I'm not that brave. I just want to learn how to ollie and grind curbs. Y'know, be casual with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 i skate, but i can't ollie, i don't know why i can never jump how do you ollie? anibody can answer me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silberio Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yeah, that's pretty hard. I allways tried to do Ollie's, but allways ended on my butt...If you know what I mean o.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I skate, Ollies, Kickflips, Heelflips, 50-50, Smith. Thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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