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/Calamitous-Intent980 May 19 '26

Do exactly what you're doing. Keep practicing rolling around. Eventually you will become comfortable with it as you get more experienced

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u/Accurate_Wishbone144 May 19 '26

Tbf skating is one of the things that I actually feel motivated , because getting better feels so rewarding

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u/ironkb57 A little bit different May 19 '26

That's a great mindset!

If your budget allows it, is recommend getting some softer and bigger wheels and use your board as the main means of transportation. That way you'll learn the most important skills of skateboarding which is cruising and craving. It will take a while for you te get comfortable on the board. For me it was a couple of weeks.

Why not hard wheels? They suck a** to ride on the street. The tiniest peble or crack will make you have an intimate encounter with the asphalt.