Can you teach yourself to skateboard?

Absolutely, even with an instructor you have to teach yourself how you skate. No two people do kickflips the exact same way – or so it seems – and you must figure out what works for you. Learning to skateboard is a path of self-discovery.

What can you do instead of skateboarding?

Alternatives

• Bicycles. Bicycles come in so many different designs that you are all but guaranteed to find something that is perfect for you.
• Dirt Boards/Mountain Boards.
• Freeboards.
• Longboards.
• Roller Blades/Skates.
• Scooters.
• Segway Devices.
• Streetboards.

What is safer than a skateboard?

Kick scooters are generally considered safer than skateboards – which is why parents tend to buy them for their younger kids: Skateboards have a higher center of gravity than scooters – which ride very low to the ground.

What are the skinny skateboards called?

A Penny board is a type of plastic skateboard, known within the industry as a short cruiser. Penny Skateboards pair a plastic deck with cruiser wheels and trucks. Because they are made out of plastic, Penny boards are light yet resistant.

How to learn to skateboard by yourself?

Assuming you already have your skateboard and safety gear, here are the steps to learn to skateboard by yourself. 1. Practice your stance first Find a soft place, like a patch of grass or a floor of carpet. This is the time to get comfortable with your stance and the feel of the board.

How do I Stop my Skateboard from sliding out of control?

Well, with SkaterTrainers, you actually can. These are nifty little wheel-stoppers that hold your board in place and allow you to try tricks in slow motion, practicing your moves without fear of the board sliding out of control. Another possibility is to return to that starter patch of grass and practice there. 6. Go skate!

What type of skateboard should I get?

While many don’t know or see the difference, the type of skateboard you need depends on what you want to do with it. If you just want to cruise and use a board as transportation you’ll probably better off getting a cruiser or a longboard. If you’re really lazy (or a bit older) you can consider an electric skateboard.

Does it matter if you are old or young when skateboarding?

It doesn’t matter if you’re old. young, overweight, tall or skinny, skateboarding is a fun sport to master. Hardly anyone learns skateboarding at day one, it takes time, dedication and some guts.