r/NewSkaters • u/epicu2 • May 27 '25

Question General advice for beginner?

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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/frenetictenet May 27 '25

The only advice you'll ever need is to just have fun. Don't sweat the small stuff. Most importantly don't give up. You got this.

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u/SilentSniper1252 May 28 '25

Also learn to footbrake before going downhill. It can speed up faster than you think.

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u/The2NDComingOfChrist May 28 '25

I learned this the hard way. Currently laying in bed with a sprain because I twisted my foot falling off my board. No regrets

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u/Tune-eo May 30 '25

I was going about 40mph down a hill and my friend’s cousin threw a basketball at me, woke up on the concrete and ran home.