Longboarding is a lot of fun. Its become so popular that is has evolved from something just for teens to a full-blown sport for adults, too. If you're good enough, you can make good money at it - just ask Tony Hawk. And the great news is it's something anyone can learn. It will take a lot of time and practice before you can longboard like a pro - so that's the bad news. Make no mistake, being a pro takes a lot of work and dedication. But there's nothing stopping you, so here are some pointers to get you going.
You need to have the right stuff - equipment. I know - it's a blow to the coolness to wear shin guards, elbow/knee pads, and the helmut. It really won't take long to appreciate that gear, though - if you're new to longboarding. If you're totally new, remember: falling time will be greater than skating time. Ok? Learning how to stop the right way will get you more bruises than anything else. As you progress, you'll probably decide to leave the safety gearat home. But it's recommended to keep wearing the helmut. You can have a serious fall, so the helmut really is a good idea.
Don't have any worries about longboarding slowly when you're learning. Many newbie longboarders often try to execute the tricks before they're ready. Most of the time this only causes discouragement, frustration, and injuries. Just because you managed to ride a few blocks without falling off does not mean that you are ready to do tricks. Even doing a simple hop is harder than you think. Skate steadily and go slowly, then ride for long distances. Learn how to quickly start and gain speed and then stop smoothly without falling down. When you're confident to longboard steadily for a distance and can maneuver around pedestrians without falling, then you can start thinking about doing tricks.
Learn the longboarders jargon, and also learn the different kinds of longboards. You'll find lots of different kinds of boards, they're not all identical. Learn what the differences are and the reasons for them. Be sure you understand what other longboarders mean when they talk about skating. Then you'll be able to ask for help if you need it and be able to understand it.
You know there's more to skating than standing and riding a flat piece of board. You'll see many people commuting to work on longboards in cities, and they're just fun to ride. Have an open mind to learning, and that will be the trick that will make you better.
Thursday 21 July 2011
Longboarding Tips - Need To Know Stuff If You're New To The Sport
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