Learning Tricks As A Beginning Skateboarder

 
by Jay Schmoker


So you want to learn skateboard tricks? Well, there is a lot more to it that simply wearing the clothes and trying to look like a skater. Yes, it's also fun to just skate around the neighborhood, but we all know that skateboarding is about doing some cool tricks.

There are all kinds of tricks that can be done on a skateboard; some probably haven't even been invented yet. Some tricks are fairly easy to do, and some are nearly impossible. So if you are just now learning to skateboard, how should you take your skating to the next level and start trying some of these crazy tricks? This article is a bit of advice for beginners.

First things first, make sure you get some good equipment. I suggest doing some research online and buying a board from a good skate shop instead of a department store. You get better quality skateboards from shops that specialize in skating, and you get better deals too. Also, even if you don't want to, you need to wear a helmet and other safety gear when you skate. If you don't, you might end up regretting it. I have seen too many people crack their head open while trying some trick they thought would be easy. You will be much happier in the future if you wear safety gearel and try not to sustain any serious injuries, otherwise you might not be able to skate the same ever again. Safety equipment is especially important if you're a beginner or if you are trying a new trick for the first time.

When you pick out a skateboard you like, along with some skate shoes, and safety gear, then you can start practicing your balance and learning how to move around on the skateboard. It might be easy to balance on the board when it isn't moving, but it's a different story when it starts rolling. Start off slow, and gradually work your way up to a faster ride.

When you're able to roll around comfortable while standing up on your board, you can go to some of the local skate parks and try to learn some tricks. Try to learn just some basic tricks right at first when you start off. If you have some friends who are decent skaters, ask them to help you learn some stuff, or if you talk to someone nice at the skate park, maybe they will be willing to show you some tricks. Also, a lot of skate parks offer lessons to beginners.


About the Author

For good skateboard information, visit www.skaterlegends.com. Here is a list of Rodney Mullen tricks. He is considered to be the most influential skater ever.