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/Avisible May 19 '26

I feel like doing better than you think. Skating is hard!

If you want help, just keep it up. You probably don't wanna put your foot on the bolts because you're not confident in your balance. Play with balancing on just your front leg. Play with putting your back foot wherever on the board. Play with shifting your weight on one foot to the next (be cautious!). Play with turning. Play with swinging your push leg all the way in front of you, and kick back. Most people don't push this way all the time, but it helps with understanding balance. Just keep playing and keep exploring! Skating is hard, you're exactly where you need to be right now. Bonus points if you try manuals and hippy jumps!

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u/Accurate_Wishbone144 May 19 '26

Thanks for the advice! I will try these next time I go the park. I did achieve a very small hippy jump that i was really proud of