what are some really basic and/or easy skateboarding tricks for a beginner to try?
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You have to be really patient, because it takes months to even learn the basic tricks well.  Basically, one of the easiest tricks is the "manual," where you tilt the front part of the board up while you skate (you could also do it with the back part of the board).  You can use a manual to turn around while skating.  Also you can do a trick (I think it's called "a pop-shove-it") where you basically spin the board 180 degrees from under you without your body actually moving in a different direction.  One more trick is the "ollie," which is basically a jump trick.  It's complex to explain, but you basically slam the back of the board down and shift the front foot forward while you raise your back foot and move that foot forward as well.\n\nBasically, if you're completely new at skateboarding, try skating around, increasing your speed, turning, and generally balancing well before you try any tricks.  These tricks should be started when you're still (i.e. not moving forward) and gradually you should be able to do them while moving slowly.\n\nTry http://www.skateboard.com/ for some trick tips and videos.
484820
The best part about skateboarding is that there is no right or wrong way to do it.  It is pure freedom.  Anyone can skateboard.  Just get on and go.  If you want to take it to another level, then just like anything else, you have to practice and practice hard.
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It depends... you can have cheap skateboard at 30$ at Wal-mart but you won't be able to do anything with it. The best place to buy a board is a boardshop.\n\nIf you are a beginner I suggest you to pick a last year model. That way you'll have a better board that will last you longer and give you the opportunity to make more progress compare to a year board that would be cheaper.\n\nFor the price it depend a lot. Establish your budget first and then go to the skate shop.\n\nOn www.skateboard.com you can choose you pieces one by one. The deck, wheels, trucks and bushing\n\nFor exemple, you can have a santa cruz deck for 46$\nIndependents truck for 40$\nSplitfire wheel for 24$\nBearing for 15$\n+ other stuff like bolts, grip tape, bushing for 10 $\nFor a total of 135$\n\nIt will give you an idea when you'll go to your local shop
1123901
yeah i do try: skateboard-city.com. they have videos and step by step instructions
880111
skateboarding is kinda of similar but it's easier to turn on a skateboard and people I know have said that skateboarding is easier then snowboarding.\n\nWhen buying a skateboard it really depends on you. I recommend going to a skate shop and trying boards out, see if they're what you are looking for in size,weight,thickness, and width. and definitly don't be afraid to ask questions. that's what clerks are for! If your planning to ride more on ramps get a 8 inch or above board, if your gonna ride more on the street then its 8 or below. For a beginner I'd recommend an 8 untill you get better and find out which is easier for you.\n\nSome say the easiest trick is an ollie, but either way you need to know how to ollie to do most tricks. chech out www.skateboard.about.com it says alot about starting out, stances, and tricks.\n\nGood Luck and Have Fun!!!!! :)
661294
well, did u did it the right way? ok here's a tip if you want to jump. this trick is called an "ollie." an "ollie" is by taping the end of the board off the ground or on a ramp. by doing this you well have one foot by the tail of the board and the other foot in the middle of the board. also, bend ur knee while doing this trick also. ok since u got the position, go do it. don't do it while ur moving because this made cause injuries. ok get balance on the board while doing this. tap the tail of the board and jump a little bit and that will make the "ollie." if u want to make a flip. i'll tell u this is complicated to do. what kind of flip do u want any way? because the "ollie" the the easiest trick. do u want me to teach u how because i'm been skating for 1 year and 5 months and i'm a pro. it's easily if u r confidante on doing it and hangin out with the pros and also lookin up on the internet for tricks help.
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Here are a few cool bodyboarding sites.\n\nhttp://www.bodyboarder.com/ - this one has chats and forums which talk about bodyboarding style and tricks.\n\nhttp://www.movementmag.com/\n\nhttp://www.a-framemag.com/\n\nMy favorite bodyboarding trick is getting covered up in a tube. Just drop in and turn up under the lip and try to keep your eyes open.
698584
Since you've just started...give yourself time.  The more skill you gain with time, the more comfortable you will be on the board and will learn and create tricks naturally.   Have FUN!  Stay SAFE!
116834
Ollieing takes time. You just need to practice a lot. You can also find trick tips on the web. Try www.skateboard-city.com or www.skateboard.com. These sites are pretty good. Practicing on the grass wouldn't really help. You should hold on to a fence or a handrail while doing the ollie. You should have your front foot in the middle of the board and your back foot at the tip of the tail. Bend down, jump up right before you pop. Once you push your back foot down you should IMMEDIATELY jump off it to get a higher ollie. DRAG your front foot up the board while you do all that. Suck you legs up to your chest, and gravity will bring you back down. You should bend your knees when you land to absorb the shock. You should pop your board while bending down. You should bend, jump, pop and drag, suck up legs, land. You should pop 3/4 through your jump. practice ollieing down, up and over stuff. Ollie down stairs, curbs, ledges. Ollie up curbs. Ollie over gaps, decks, rocks, stuff like that. Main thing is practice.
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Hey banannas a kick flip is a basic okay. Its already a regular flip. Okay dude start by riding at a slow steady and comfortable speed. Put ur back foot on the end on the curve and ur front foot in the middle of the board. Push ur back foot down and drag ur front foot all the way up the board but drag it at n angle towards u. Hope I helped thanx!!!! (6)
610003
The only suggestion I can give you is what my son does, just go to the skate park and practice. You may fall, you may get hurt, but the only way to learn is to just do it. If you don't have a park available, just watch some Tony Hawk stuff, and go try it in the driveway or where ever you can. Just watch out for cars, please. GOOD LUCK!
618859
i do, but it's difficult to explain so i'll refer you to this well designed website... good luck!\nhttp://www.switchmagazine.com/skateboarding_tips/
872952
Element Fibos suck,\n\ntry Blind, easy to do flip tricks on.\n\n\nDarkstar, they use to last alot longer now a days they try to hard and the boards kinda suck, but I heard alot of a good, but bad.\n\nFlip, those last for ever, so far Blinds and Flips have lasted the best for me...\n\nElements suck as to begin with...\n\n\nBut try other boards man, find one your comfortable with, and try to get one that lasts.\n\nKeep up the skateboarding
190447
Learn to roll comfortably, learn to ollie. once u are confidant with the balance THEN learn kickfliups.\n\nsimilar motion to an ollie , back foot should be toey on the kick, not flat. to pop the back foot think of how your hand reacts when u touch a hot surface and you only very breifly touch it before you pull back. same when you pop . don't jump off the ground.\n\ndraw 2 lines passing diagonaly through your front deck bolts. your front foot should be placed with your heel hanging off more than for an ollie.\n\nonce you have popped the tail wait a very split second and slide your front foot in the direction of one of the lines i suggested to draw. follow the one that points towards the front kick and your heelside.\nthe other one can be used for heelflips later.\nREMEMBER to keep your shoulders in lines with your kicks and dont turn when u flip the board. \nconcentrate on keeping the board and your body (shoulders) parralel with each other and the full rotation of the flip will come later.\n\ndon't turn your body towards the front kick and catch the board with your back foot. common mistake.\n\nhover above that board and wait till you get that full kickflip. LOTS OF PRACTICE. BUT WORTH EVERY SECOND.\n\ncatch you board on the deck bolts and be stoked that you just learned your kickies propperly.
900777
I'd definetly have to say Zero. I have been obbsessed with Zero Skateboards, ever since i started skating. They are soooo easy to get used to, and good for all around skating. \n\nAlien Workshops are good too, I've heard good things, and i've skated them once or twice. they seem almost the same thing as zero, just like different designs...\n\nThe other board i like to use is Foundation. Foundation boards are really good for experienced street skaters, and have reeeaaaalllllyyyy good pop.
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http://www.skatelog.com/videoclips/skateboard.htm
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here is where i learned alot of my tricks-\n\nhttp://www.skateboard.com/frontside/101/tricktips/