How to become a Pro skater?

Question

Iv been quite obsessed with skating lately.

I love Tony Hawk's skating games but i've never actually been on a skateboard.

Can i get into any lessons or competitions anywhere in my area? (swansea, wales)

Also, what does it take to become a pro skater and a stunts person.

Answer 1

I've been doing the same thing as you...

First you need to learn at least an ollie, pop-shuvit, kickflip, and heelflip (if either a heelflip or kickflip is fine... both is better)

Then you need to know at least three grinds for a competition (i think you need that)

To become a pro skater.. you need to turn am first... which means getting sponsored... so a good way to get noticed is to get into comps... and then if you win, they might be after you (major deck companies...) then once you do a few competitions, try to send a sponsor me video to a major deck company you like.. if they sponsor you then you'll become am..(ameture)

and then for the team video you have to do something insane or extremely good, to then go pro (i dont know about that one, but try to go am and go from there)