Skateboarding Tips For Beginners

OK, I know what it says on top, but, I'll actually talk about my life and other crap like that before I actually start on the skateboarding thingy. Well, I know it's kinda long since I actually posted something, but, that's because nobody ever reads em...
LOL
I'm sick today, actually, I've been sick for the past 3-4 days, but, I don't have to go to skul today OR tomorow. Awesome or what? Of course, everything must have it's upsides and downsides, so, the not so great perks are: a) I have to take medicine---- but, that's just plain easy
b) I'm gonna be bored--------- all my frens are in skul
c) Homework...----No comment

So, that's kinda bout it... LOL...
The doctor actually gave me MC for like 1 day, which is today, but I did the 'kesian' thingy and acted like I was really sick... So, the doctor was like,
OKOK la, I give you extra one day.
I thought he was lying, cuz' with my previous encounters with the other doctors, they lied to me. There was this time, where I had fever, and I can't swallow those big tablets, I told him to like give me the small ones, and he said OK. But, guess what? He gave me the big ones, and, what happens is that my mom has to actually cut the tablet in 4 pieces? I dunno. But, I got scolded. LOL

OK, back on to the skateboard tips, so if you're a new skateboarder who wants to skateboard, but not sure how to get one, or get one which is good, hopefully, this guide will teach you.

Let's clear up 1 thing. I am NOT a pro. I CAN'T do any tricks. BUT, I read enough articles by people who ARE pros and CAN do tricks, so this is in my version.

Well, the first thing you need is money, LOL. You can't get anywhere without a skateboard, and you can't get a skateboard without money, and you can't get money without your parents' permission. SO, try to strike a deal with them or save your own money. If your parents WON'T buy it for you even though you have the money, do what I did.

I asked my aunt to fetch me there and buy for me. LOL. My parents never said a word. Even if they scolded you, it'll only be like temporarily, unless they disown you or sumthing like that...

Anyways, what you need is a good skateboard, you don't need to buy it right away, if you bought it straight away and decided not to skate after a few weeks, it'll be money down the drain and your parents will be mad at you.

So, buy a cheap skateboard with plastic trucks and the best part is, it won't cost you over RM50.

After you bought your skateboard, it's time to learn about your skateboard. The parts are the most important one. So, go GOOGLE and find a pic of a skateboard. But, I'll explain the parts here.

First of all, the griptape, the thingy which is like sand paper but is on top of ur board, yea, that thing. Well, it functions as friction for skateboard tricks like the ollie, kickfip, and basically, loads of other sakteboarding tricks.

Second, it's the trucks, the things that keeps the board together, it's under the board. It pretty much functions at keeping the boards together, if you guys wanna in-depth explanation bout trucks, tell me at the cbox and I'll explain.

Thrid, the kingpin, pretty much holds the trucks together, if you loosen it, your board will be wobblier, but you'll turn easily.

Fourth, your wheels, they're um.... wheels...

Last, ur bearings, the thing that holds ur wheels together.

So, you've got your skateboard, you know your board well enough, heck, you've even done modifying to your board. SO... You're ready to skate.

Well, first skating is knowing ur foot positioning. There are three differetn type of foot positioning:
a)Regular---Left feet front, right feet back.
b)Goofy---Vice versa from regular
c)Mongoul---Same like regular and goofy, but using ur front foot to push. NOT ADVISED

OK, next thing is balance. You need balance, or else you'll just fall everytime you try to stand on a board. Before pushing off, try standing on your board to keep ur balance, next, try standing on your board with one foot 90 degrees in the air.

Balance, checked. Well, try riding for a while, and DON'T do any tricks unless you want to hurt yourself. I'll post bout stopping, turning, and falling soon, so keep in checked.

Bbye!