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Skateboarding
How can I get started in skateboarding? There's no one around to help me but I see it in movies and it looks interesting. I'm too scared to ask the people at the skatepark because I am a girl, which should not be a problem but there might be. I have a board and can ride it.
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YES GIRLS SKATERS FINNALY!!! there needs to be so many more of them i know shit looads of doods that skate (i am 15/m) and i have in my whole life of skateboarding witch is my >>whole life<< i have seen one girl with a board and i didnt even see her get on it... anyways good websites you could try i would say that you tube is were i learnt to skate most of my moves, i love to watch skateboard movies and try to interpret thier moves and think of foot placements but thats all from expierence i have a much different style from other people i know (i love to stand out from the crowd i am deffinatly pro-individuality) the tricks iw ould say to start off with is DEFFINALTY ONE HUNDRED PERCENT... the ollie the simple motion of jumping
how to ollie:
place back foot on the tail of the board not too far off the back just comfortably on the tail so you can "pop" the tail down nicely and life it off the ground. when you o this slide your front foot up the board and level out try to do this on carpet or grass while starting this trick then when you feel comfortable doing this try a slow forward push on a flat surface and just try to keep your balance and dont over lean forwards or backwards oh and btw you shoulders should be inline with the board to stop it from turning slightly and landing at a jaunty angle
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I'm a pretty good skateboarder, but believe me, it took a lot of falling down to get good, lol. Basically you have to teach yourself. The hardest part is learning not to fall off the board. At first, when you're beginning to learn how, practice just going straight on a flat surface such as your driveway or a sidewalk somewhere, and try to keep your balance. Plus, I know a ton of great girl skateboarders. Everything takes practice to get good at it and believe me, it will be frustrating at first. Maybe you could get a bunch of friends to learn with you? And also, they usually have skate camp and stuff at skate parks, the local one where I live also offers lessons, so check that out too if you're seriously interested in it.
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im a girl and i skateboard.
i mastered my ollie today =D
okay anyways. you can prolly google how to do it.
here is a site:
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I would look into a camp as the person below said. If not, maybe you could possibly buy a ramp. I know stores like Dicks and walmart have them. ::Dicks would be better, if you dont know what that is, its a sporting goods store.:: The only place you're only gonna get the real thing is to go to a skating park. I was scared at first, but hey; they boys their would rather help out a girl then some other guy. I would also try going out on the streets, and not be afraid to fall down. The first time i got on my board, I whiped out and scraped my whole sides and bled like crazy. You just have to get over your fears and not be afraid to ask for help. Mosr skateparks actually love it when they have girls there. There are a lot of nice people. I know in my town theres one major skatepark, but there is also a little one where it would be easier for you to learn tricks. Maybe starting at a little one would help you to be better before hitting the big ramps and rails. Its easier to be like "oh i can do that" when you watch a movie, then it is in reality. You just have to have guts, find a good guy, ::or maybe there would be a girl willing to help:: and just skate. Im sure if you walked into the skatepark and asked someone working there or something, they'd be glad to help you. :] Sorry if this was long, hope i helped
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Look in to some skatebording summer camps. There you could probally learn the basics.
If you'd rather not go to a camp then hav a friend go w/ you to the skate park to ask for someone's help.
----caitlin----
hope I helped =)
keep me updated
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