Skateboard Tricks

Basic Learn Skateboard Tricks

Executive summary learn skateboard tricks By: Dana Bradley, Sun

Skateboard Trick

Learning skateboard tricks can be fun but it is especially important to know and understand that trick riding can be very dangerous and is highly prone to injury. More people get hurt in skateboarding accidents when attempting tricks than with any other form of skateboarding.

There are several forms of tricks that can be learned. So, here are the basics Tricks of using the skateboard

1. How STOP your skateboard

Sure you know how to ride a skateboard at high speed comfortably. But, have you ever considered the fact that you also need to know how to stop?

The first thing that you need to do is take your front foot and turn your toes so that they face the nose of the board. You also need to turn your chest and let it face forward as well. After that, transfer all your weight on the front of your foot as you swing your back leg out and lower it to the ground. Try to keep your weight centered on the front foot and always remember to keep your back leg straight as you lower it to the ground. Never lean back or forward when performing the skateboard footbrake.

As you lower your back leg to the ground keeping it straight, try to apply light pressure to the ground with the sole of your shoe and continue to gradually increase the pressure if you need to slow down faster. Try to remember that you should do it nice and easy.

When the skateboard comes to a complete stop, just place your back foot on the ground.

Although this action seems easy to do, it takes some time and a lot of practice to get it right. Always remember that like all other skills on skateboarding, you need to practice, practice, and practice some more.

Remember these tips and you can be sure that you will be able to go skateboarding a lot safer. Always remember that skateboarding is not just about going fast and doing tricks, it is also about knowing how to stop.

2. Simple Jump and walk skateboard

There are several forms of tricks that can be learned. Some of them are harder than others so it is best to start off with the easy ones before advancing to the more complicated ones. This also gives the persona sense of accomplishment and will give them confidence to be able to attempt the harder tricks. One of the easiest tricks to learn is a simple jump. This is simply a position change on the board that requires some dexterity and balance. While skating, jump and make a half turn so that you are now faced the other direction on the board. Once this is mastered, you can try for a complete turn.

Another easy trick to learn is how to walk the skateboard. This is done by zig zagging the back and front wheels so the top wheels pop up and are placed at a forty five degree angle when landing. Then the back wheels are popped up to meet the front. The skateboard continues to walk continuously. This is a flashy maneuver that is easy to accomplish and not terribly dangerous. It takes a little practice and balance, though, to make it look smooth.

A full turn is a bit more difficult but with some practice and a good balance it can be accomplished without too much trouble. The front wheels are popped up while pivoting a half turn on the back wheels before the front wheels land. This can be advanced to a complete turn once this is mastered. After some basic turns and holds are learned, the skater can start doing some of the more advanced tricks that involve ramps and rails. These tricks are much more dangerous are done at a faster pace so it is important to be confident in the skateboarding basics before attempting.

Skateboard Wheels

All About Skateboard Wheels

Executive summary about skateboard wheels by Ilse Hagen, Dean Novosat, Johan Friedman

As you know skateboard is made up of three main parts: the deck, the trucks, and the wheels. Skateboard wheels are very important for support, agile movement, and the ultimate riding experience. Skateboard wheels are attached to the trucks by hex head axle bolts and ABEC (or another company’s) ball bearings to provide the free-spinning movement of the wheels.

Skateboard wheels are designed in many different sizes and hardnesses. Skateboard wheels are made of a rubber-like material called urethane. Skateboard wheels are normally 52 mm to 60 mm and have their own ball bearings built in. Most skateboard wheels have a hardness rating stamped on the wheel.

Skateboard Wheel

Durometer

Wheel hardness is measured in the durometer, a rating from 75a to 99a (always with “a” after the number). But you may see skateboards marked 100a or higher, don’t be fooled the “a” scale only goes up to 99a. The higher number, the harder the wheel. For example 100a or 101a is a good choice for street riding which allows them to slow down quickly and store energy as you move along. This makes it suitable for tricks and jumps. A 95a would do well on ramps and in a skateboard park. Softer wheels provide better maneuvering and speed control, making them ideal for slalom racing and longboards.

Size matters

A rule of thumb, your wheels should be appropriate for your body size. For teens and children, the recommended wheel size is 52 to 55 mm. The size for adults should be 56 to 60 mm. The smallest wheels are usually the street wheel type, which measure from 48 to 55 mm.

Here’s a guide to help you pick the right wheels.

Street: Street skateboard wheels measure between 48 to 55 millimeters and are considered to be the smallest in the bunch. They are relatively hard useful for skating tricks like ollies and flips.

Vert: Vert skateboard wheels are specialized for vert skating, includes landing and jumping on ramps. Sized at 55 to 65 millimeters, considered use hard wheel.

Slalom: Slalom skateboard wheels are bigger than vert wheels at 60 to 75 millimeters, with their size allowing them to sustain maximum speeds for a longer period of time. However, they are softer to provide better grips on turns, very important in slalom racing.

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Skateboard Shoes

Choosing the Best Skateboarding Shoes

Executive Summary about choosing skateboard shoes By Diana D. Claire and Gregg Hall

Skateboarding-Shoes

Every new skateboarder player needs shoes. Skate shoes need to have a strong ollie pad to make the shoe last longer and should also have a thick sole so the shoe manages to stay strong.

Which skate shoes should you choose?

Many people would think that any sport shoes would go good for skateboarding.

If you think you already have skate shoes, check it again! It may only just regular shoes which are look like skate shoes. Skateboarding shoes are designed to provide adequate protection to your ankles. Just like choosing any types of shoes, you have to remember that the skateboarding shoes you choose should be comfortable on your feet.

Skateboarding shoes need special laces that don’t rip apart very easy. Even though some of these types of skateboarding shoes are expensive and pricey they are the only type of shoe for the job of skateboarding. If you do not have a pair of skateboarding shoes and you skateboard you need to get a pair before you hurt yourself.

There are different brands of skate shoes at the market, we can mention some of them are DC Skateboarding Shoes, Vans Skateboarding Shoes; Fallen Footwear; Globe Shoes; Nike SB; Osiris; Emerica; IPath; and Adio. Every shoe performs different advantage. Most skateboarding shoes are made for men and women skateboarders.

Always remember that the right shoes for skateboarding will make all the difference.

So, are your skate shoes have fulfilled all those condition?

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