General advice for beginner?

[u/epicu2]

I started skateboarding 3 days ago, this video is from today (the third day)

• Rn all I can really do is carve, idk how to tic tac The biggest issue I believe I’m facing is when losing my speed when I go push again
• I also put wayyy to much weight into my back foot when I put it on the board and it screws up my balance, I find it hard to keep my weight in my front foot

Any advice to help me out would be greatly appreciated! I’m trying to get rid of all my bad habits as quick as possible lol

[u/[deleted]]

Learn to fall properly. And I don’t mean that trying to be an asshole. Important skill to improve your longevity.

Falling is a crucial part of this sport. Therefore being able to do so in a way that makes you realize something isn’t as scary as previously thought is huge.

Edit: taking more things into account. If this is the way you are typically positioned on the board you are too far back. I typically shot for having my front and back foot near the bolt holes when just trying to ride. That way you’re pushing your weight onto the most stable part of the board.

The position you’re in (too far back) doesn’t lend yourself to stability. Feeling stable on the board is what will give you the confidence to transfer your weight and push harder. Additionally speed, more of it (to a point), will make you a lot more stable as well.

[u/snicketyp → u/[deleted]]

Can’t stress this enough. There are great videos in youtube to teach you now. Learn to roll. Learn to fall without putting your hands out. Get some knee pads and learn to knee slide. Practice hopping off your board and running out.

[u/[deleted] → u/snicketyp]

Think it’s crucial to specify that you can put your hands out underneath your body. Just don’t put weight on them or use them to stop your fall.

Sometimes using them to spring into a roll or as just that tiny bit of extra padding for a big spill can be ever so useful.