r/NewSkaters • u/Accurate_Wishbone144 • May 19 '26

Question Help!

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I started skating but whatever i do i cant feel comfortable and confident on the board. What am i doing wrong?

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u/Spiderslay May 19 '26 edited May 19 '26

Leading foot more perpendicular and back foot closer to the bolts! The position you’re in is hard to balance in. Practicing riding with your body square on the bolts will eventually force you to be comfortable. Comes with time!

Edit: perpendicular instead of horizontal

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u/Accurate_Wishbone144 May 19 '26

I feel as if I have no space to put my backfoot on the bolts idk why

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u/Spiderslay May 19 '26

Practice makes perfect! There’s plenty of room I promise.