Manualing longer?

Question

I've been trying to do a regular manual on a skateboard longer but when i hit little rocks i just stop and lose my balance. Im so sick of it, if i skate faster could i just go through it? And is there anyway i could improve my manuals?

Answer 1

Skating faster doesn't improve your balance, you are just covering more ground in the same amount of time. You should already be going with a good amount of speed, but by going blazing fast, it makes little difference.

The way I learned to manuel well was by going to tennis courts (one of those tennis courts with a few in a row with no fences in between). I used the lines as my goal, so I started small and went bigger and bigger. I learned nose manuels the same way. Then, I went to some low ledges, and continued from there.

Answer 2

Skating faster would help your balance, but you shouldn't be manualing through rocks, the reason people use manual boxes and pads is for the smooth surface,  find a nicely paved spot and manual there, noone can handle themselves that well in gravel.