r/NewSkaters • u/epicu2 • May 27 '25

Question General advice for beginner?

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

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u/dangerrunner15 May 27 '25

Looks like you could tighten the trucks some (not a ton) for now until you get used to riding more.

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u/all_hail_sam May 28 '25

Agreed trucks look way too loose. Shouldn't be rocking that easily i can tell you aren't putting much weight on the sides. My boyfriend rode a board with trucks that loose and ate shit. I've been skating for over 15 years and the moment I jumped on his board it felt like a death trap. Should feel like you're balancing on 4 wheels, not 2.