how hard and how long does it usually take to learn to skateboard and what is a good board to start on?
953923
go to skatewarehouse.com they have everything there, explanations for different types of boards for different skills and tons of training vidoes. Fastest and cheapest service as well i got my complete custum set and shoes 2 days after ordering.
1123901
yeah i do try: skateboard-city.com. they have videos and step by step instructions
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.
251569
it takes good ballence - just get on the skates and practice.  I live near San Francisco, CA, but don't skate because of ballence issues
867671
To be like ok it would probley take a summer. Average might take a couple. You actually have to skate a lot. Thats kind of funny that you cant ollie most people can learn that in like ten minutes.
863447
dude you just gotta practice.  thats the only way your gonna get better.  if your serious about skating then thats what you should concentrate on.  most of my friends including myself skate but they are almost all way better than me.  thats all they do.  as for the moving ollie just do the same as you do when your not moving.  dont think about it, just do it
341488
easy lol..... jk it takes much practice and dedication.... it could even take the rest of your life....jk\n\ntry it on some carpet or grass at first, what you need to do is bend down and when you want to jump up with the board you have to jump with the foot that is on the tail first and let the nose rise up, now with your front foot thats not on the tail you slide your foot foward and bring your back foot thats is on the tail up, this is going to level the board out while connected to your feet.\n\nif that made no sence get a skatevideo and watch, you can also get a video that was made for beginer skaters that has pros show you how they do ther tricks
734945
Well, I definitely think it takes a couple days to get the hang of snowboarding.  By "get the hang of" I mean learning to use both your edges and being able to connect turns.  Once you do that, your future in snowboarding has all the potential in the world.  \n\nIf you are really gung ho at learning how to snowboard and really want to stick with it, you should definitely take the class...however, if you are unsure if snowboarding is for you, I wouldn't recommend committing yourself for that period of time.
685904
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)
444866
BZ is a really good board,Manta will prob last the longest, toobs are good too. even if you are still starting off, try get something with a bat-tail, which makes it easier to do spinners(360s) that is the most basic move in bodyboarding. you will also need fins to help you paddle onto the waves, i recommend either "vipers","redley's" or "toobs blunt cuts", you will also need wax, a leash or cord, and if you want to avoid a rash on your abbs, a rash guard or vest.
1085381
Well it's gonna take awhile to do the tricks that you see the pros like Bam Margera, Tony Hawk, Joey Brezinski, Mike V......ok all the pros, what they do so if you don't have time then I would just do it as a stress reliever.\n\nStart out with going straight. Gradually go faster and faster. Then try turns. Skateboards can turn pretty sharply and it can be surprising. \n\nAfter you get a feel for your board try a ollie. A basic trick. Just bend your knees, push on the tail of your board, and sometimes rolling your lead foot forward helps too! (helps the height of the jump)\n\nAfter you master a ollie try to manual. It's a pretty easy trick. But you will have some nasty falls trying this one. But it's all in the game.\n\nAfter you can do these two tricks, you can do anything. A ollie is the grounds for most tricks you see people do. Everyone has to start somewhere. The next tricks you learn are up to you and time. All tricks take time to learn. \n\nThen once you get better, try ramp tricks. Then you can decide what you like better Vert or Street. Personally I like both. The thrill of rocketing down the Vert ramp, olling curbs, boxes, and anything that I run into on the street. But you don’t have to pick one. But if you do, there are tons of tricks that you can learn for both. Kickflips, heelflips, melons, shoveits, acid drops, nollies....the list goes on forever.\n\nGood luck, take your time, have fun, ROCK ON!!
560531
Practice makes perfect.\nI don't know much about skateboarding [more of a snowboarder], but yeah just practice.
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.
170435
Well . . . first, get a really good handheld video camera. Find a few places to skate Then the best way is to tape your friends naturally. You get problems if you start controlling moves. You'll be amazed of the stuff you get when you let your skating flow. It may take hours of filming. When you get enough of what you want, use a computer program, like MovieMaker, and put it all together. Be careful. :)
818957
What about in your backyard? I taught my self how to skateboard and i love it. Dont be imbarassed, skateboarding is a tricking sport. Just have fun at it and try your best. You will get it eventually!
882570
yea they have different sizes for different people. if i were you i would go to a skate shop pick out a few boards and stand on them. see how they feel to you. i like thinner boards but thats because my feet are not very big. the bigger your foot the bigger you want your board. i guess? thinner boards are also used more often for street skating. bigger for vert. if your goin to skate vert you want to tighten your trucks because its a lot easier to fall w/ loose trucks on a ramp. length i dont think matters much. there are long boards tho. those are for cruisin around n stuff. you cant really do any tricks on them. but they go pretty fast which can be fun i guess. i like skatin strret tho. kickfliping gaps n stuff. lots of fun. i have been skatin for about 3 years. i guess im ok compared to people who i skate with. they have been skatin longer and im just as good. i bs 5-0 my first rail today. it was bad ass. good luck and have fun.
1011551
Check local skate shops and online stores for boards. Long boards are best on wide open streets. It is not very difficult, you just have to get used to it. As for brands, you can create a thread on this site to get a little more info... http://www.boardingscene.com