Is there an easy way to skateboard?

Question

i'm trying to learn how to skateboard any help? i only know how to ride for a foot or so is there an easy way to ride a skateboard or at least some help??

Answer 1

first, distinguish if you are regular (left foot forward and facing to your right)

or goofy (right foot forward and facing left)

when i first started skating i had a bit of an ambidextrous problem in which i could only ride while goofy but i could only do tricks while regular so i couldn't move and do tricks, but now I'm all out regular.

loosen the trucks a lot, then stand on them (while not moving) and try to balance, once you can balance for awhile while stationary, tighten the trucks back up (adjust them to your liking) and try to cruise very slowly, and gradually build up your speed. (you don't need to be going 40 mph though).

when standing on the board i prefer to have my back foot in the center of the tail and my right foot right behind the front screws and slightly tilted forward, so when i need to push its easier to turn my front foot parallel with the board ( maybe a slight tilt inward while pushing?) and then bring it back to its original position when done pushing.

-note- you do have to switch foot positioning while preparing for a trick, foot positioning varies for trick to trick.  

Answer 2

Trust me, skateboarding is never easy unless you're a natural. Just keep practicing and practicing until you have it. Don't worry, everyone started out the same as you.