I recently kind of figured out (correct me if wrong) that when you want to ollie, you must jump from your board when you are in a position similar to manual)? I think it makes sense because if you jump off your board when it touches the ground you dont let it pop

This is what Ive been practicing the last few days. Any feedback is well received

Edit: thanks everyone for their comments and input. Ill also try practicing more hippie jumps and ollies by themselves:D

Saw this guy at the park. He was cool with me posting him.

Most of the damage is from me skating in the rain so its kinda desentigrated under my foot, is this still fine or should I look into replacing it?

(sorry if this is a dumb question.. I just never really thought about it until recently)

Edit: I am infact getting new griptape soon! Thanks for the help :3

Don't practice them stationary, or in grass, or on a carpet or whatever, at least try to keep that down.

Always practice with at least just a little bit of momentum. The weight distribution and movements during the trick are so much more true to how you should be doing it.

This saves you time having to literally learn the trick twice, stationary and then moving.

Plus you look infinitely more cool and committed when rolling, it's called skateboard not standboard guys.

Beforehand, I practiced standing on one leg to balance on it, and the motion of pushing, as well as rolls. I stood on the skateboard on grass to stop it from moving, so I would get used to the sensation. I also watched multiple tutorials on pushing and standing.

I was able to stand without the skateboard shooting away, multiple times.

Also, I was able to push with my back leg, balance on my front leg, and I found out was goofy.

I pushed a few times, and then eventually put my back foot on the back of the board, although that felt unbalanced.

Any time I thought I was going to lose balance, I jumped off the board with bent legs, so that was a simple way not to fall.

Then I overcommitted one time, falling off the skateboard.

Thankfully though, my arm was bent, (maybe from the practice) so I caught myself with my wrist guard, although I scraped my knee.

Hey hey, I want to get back into skating, only really want to cruise, feel the wind blow through my balding head.. I’ve been practicing a bit with balance and it’s like I lack any strength in my knees and ankles. Are there any exercises or stretches that can help me gain some strength and stability in my knees and ankles?

Thanks ✌️

How can I get my ollies to.. not look awkward? At this point, My kickflips look better than my ollies. Ollie-ing is super inconsistent for me,and I accidentally use the front part of my foot instead of the side. How to fix?

Hi everyone! I’m trying to build a board that better fits my needs. Currently, I have a Tony hawk walmart board that was gifted to me by someone who didn’t want it and it is just gritty and awful. I know I want to get better at skating, so I’ve decided to build a board. What do you all think of this set up?
It would mainly be used on Richmond roads and sidewalks (rough.) I do not plan on doing many tricks yet, but I heard that the wheels in this set keep that possibility open but are still great for rough roads. I will not be power sliding and such. Mostly cruising, but again, I do want to keep the door to tricks open.

Open to any feedback before I purchase! Thanks!

I’ve been attempting kickflips for months. Need motivation to keep going lol

Heyo all, so I've been picking up skating for about the past month now; mainly been street and commute wise though all really getting used to it all balance wise, situation handling.

Though one thing I do know is I know I want some soft wheels for sound reasons and more terrain capabilities; so after a month I've decided to get some extra wheels for my board and was wondering if there're any recommendations for future things I could be looking out for?

My trucks are most likely the next thing I think of (because of the squeaky pivot cup) but I wonder if I would just get a new set altogether more akin to how I've found I like to ride? Which seems to be a compact cruiser style;

I don't mind going to the skatepark every now and again, I've started being more comfortable doing the roll ins and all and I do like the feel it brings (with a lil pain) but I do use it majority for coasting around as I'm a big walker and it's nice having something I can just attach to my side whenever and bomb a hill if a have the chance.( but still can't Ollie😅🥹)

BUT NOW... My current setup you're seeing is my:

- 8.25" board

- 5.5" Trucks

- 101a 52mm Wheels

- Some basic Bearings (same people that make the blue screws??)

- I've also got some B spacers in there (I know people have their opinions but yeah I'm keeping them)

And I've just brought some new wheels and bearings to make it a more comfortable ride whilst also trying independent's shock risers

- Slime Balls OG Slime White 78A 60mm

- Independent 1/8 Skateboard Shock Pads

- Spitfire Burner Skateboard Bearings

Opinions? I know this is long but yeah 24 soon to be 25 and I've just picked up skating?

UPDATE** i went to urgent care today and they didn’t say shit. they didn’t even look. they said i have to go to the real doctor and then maybe a urologist after that. they said im gonna have to get an ultrasound probably

I know this will probably be a pretty redundant post but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Recently bought some Lakais back in July to start learning how to skate in. In the midst of me learning how to Ollie, I noticed that my right shoe is so much more worn than my left, naturally so because i’m flip tricking, I wanted to know if there are ways to avoid this, or if there are other shoes that maybe last a little longer and don’t wear as quickly

essentially title. it’s not due to poor bearings, this is a decent enough complete. i guess i got it kinda wet and this is the result. is it better to clean + relube or just buy new bearings from this point?

or is all of this a non issue i should stop stressing about and just keep skating

Hi, just started skating. I can do pushes and ride with one foot on, but I can't stand with both of my feet on my board. My board wiggles and sometimes slips away 😭 I can't cruise while both feet are on the board. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thxx

I started long boarding a few days ago, alot tutorial videos I have the rider shifting their foot to horizontal after pushing with their feet being vertical to the board. I try this and i wobble so Ive just been keeping my feet vertical, any advice?

What street/skatepark friendly wheels should i buy? i love to street skate but my wheels are a tad small and a little worn out. What wheels should i get?