Thoughts On Skating?

Question

I just want some opinions/views on skateboarding, from skaters, observers, anyone. I'm considering starting; I think it would be really fun, & some of my friends do it so they could show me the ropes. Are there things I should put into consideration, or just thoughts about skateboarding itself. Thanks for input!

Answer 1

hate girl skateboarders

Answer 2

It is a lot tougher than it looks. I used to skate--I never got very good, but I always had fun anyway. See if one of your friends has a board you could borrow to see if it is something you'd like to do. It would be stupid to spend $150 on a setup only to give up after a month. Oh, and most importantly... don't be afraid to get hurt. You WILL take some nasty spills.

Answer 3

              Well, Ive been skating a little over a year.  Skating is one of those things that you will go out at least once a day maybe every other day. It's summer now and i haven't skated in like 3 weeks.  I garentee that i will suck when i get back on in a few days. I was taking a break because It's so hot out. Next year I'm joining a skate team.(NOT PRO) If you have friends to show you, then go ahead.                                                                                                           Don't get frustrated when you are skating. If you can't get something right, try doing something else. Or if you are just having a bad day cruise around the park. Don't skate just to be good. Do it for fun. Like I said I'v been skating about a year and I can only do this:

ollie, kickflip, shuvit, and almost: bigspin, varial kickflip.

             Now normally that sounds good but some people can learn to kickflip in 2 weeks.  Me? No way! I like to go to the parks and just ride around.

            If you want some tips just message me or comment back or something.  Whatever you're supposed to do. I'm new to this.

                                                                       McArgy

Answer 4

i do it and am girl :)

its proba good fun and i think you should start :)

Answer 5

im a skater ive been skating since i was 7 i really like it alot but if your the kind of person that cant take a boo boo or two every now and then then skating is not for your but if ur ok with that be prepared with being frustrated if you dont get it the first day but i really love skating and i hope you do too! =}

Answer 6

ALright i see what you meen first things first you need to know it might take up to a year to get even ok at skating so its all about paticnce second thing is just dont be afraid of doing things you think you can do becasue if u have the  smallest thought that you can do it go for it

alight last thin is do not fal into this mainstream of skatebaoding it s cuks being a skater today becasue everyone trys it now  just skate for  the reason the reason is that you want to not that anyone else want to  

Answer 7

done be afraid to get hurt and u are NEVER supposed to cry :D (it is in the unofficial book of skating) if and when u fall try laughing it helps alot :D

find some friends who skate they can help u learn some tricks.

P.S Don't try to learn tricks first practice the actual riding then learn the easier tricks (manual, ollie) then to harder (kickflip laser flip, etc.)      

Answer 8

i love it, its the best action sport ever, ive been skating for about 3 years now and im 16. and i think girl skaters are so HOT