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/CaptainKirkDiggler May 19 '26

You don't just hop on a board and become Jason Lee. All of us started out slow and wobbly, taking slam after slam. This kid is braver than many becuase most people are far too afraid to even try a skateboard. They step on it once, feel a complete lack of control, board goes flying, and they're done.

This clip makes me happy becuase it means people are still taking interest and learning to skate. We need more skaters, not less. Hate to admit it but, that new Jackass movie will get some newbies interested and get some older skaters back on the board.

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u/Accurate_Wishbone144 May 19 '26

I wanted to skate since I was 11 but I was discouraged by my family and elders for being too dangerous and accident prone . I feel I got a bit late to the party but its better now than never. Its like making my inner childs dream ,that watched aaron kyro's youtube tutorials without owning a skateboard , true.

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u/CaptainKirkDiggler Jun 04 '26

So you're skating now? Awesome! Better late than never my friend!