I need help on what to do about skateboarding.

Question

My girlfriend told me to wear skate shoes and I really like them, they are cool and feel good. But the thing is, I dont want to wear them and not skate, but I really want to skate too. What is a good way to start?

Also basic skills? Its not that I want to skate to wear the shoes, I just think that its cool and fun.

thanks :)

Answer 1

START WITH A LONGBOARD.

they are fast, cool smooth, and easy to control.

click here this is what it should look like..

http://www.chapter11sports.com/images/27...

It has so many different styles like I'm a prep and I know skaters who also longboard. Its a good way to start.

http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/

Answer 2

Watch skate videos on how to skateboard. Tony Hawks video is very helpful. Buy a cheap blank or skate shop deck. Get jessup or mob grip tape. High quality trucks (these will last you a long time) Independent, thunder, krux, tensor. Get cheap wheels 50mm to 55mm they will just where out anyways. If you don't wany cheap wheels get ricta, they last forever. The hardware doesn't matter. Buy Bones Reds bearings they are the biggest bang for your buck, or buy some ABEC 5 or 3 bearings since you are just starting out. The final cost for a good complete skateboard should be $120-$80. All that I can say is pratice. What might help is asking a fellow skater to help you, one that is your friend.

Answer 3

Get a board and learn how to start, stop and roll around before doing anything else.

Answer 4

Get a board since your a begginer get a good element or think board

sometimes locoal skate shops have there own brand of boards. rember when you skate dont get frustrated you can get also get videos to teach you how to skate