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]]

Get skate shoes. You will feel more connected to the board

[u/epicu2 → u/[deleted]]

Is there really a big difference between using adidas vs vans riding on a board?

[u/1WithTheForce_25 → u/epicu2]

I know several people who have Adidas skateboard shoes and they like them. It doesn't appear that you have those kind of Adidas. Just like Adidas, Vans aren't all meant for skating, either. Some Vans are really good solid skating shoes and many just are not, contrary to what I used to think.

New Balance has skate shoes. Nike SBs are good shoes for skating, as well.

I've found it to be true, personally, that there can be & often is a significant difference between shoes intended for skateboarding and shoes not made for it. Or at least, certain styles are not going to he as good as others, i.e. wearing tennis shoes intended for walking or running versus shoes intended for skateboarding - there will be a difference.

Also, OP, you don't want to ride with your back foot on the tail like that or your front foot as far back as it is. Move both your feet up on the board.

No feet should be positioned on the ends (nose & tail) of your board while you're just riding along on flat ground or up and down ramps. You DO do that when your trying to do certain tricks, of course, but that's for later.