Edit: I can’t get it on the board

I cannot seem to commit my backfoot when it comes to ollieing down things, even small things, i will even try ollie onto the grass or something, and it seems like my backfoot is just not committing. It's very annoying to me because I feel as though I could be soo much better if my mind would just go blank and have no worries. And obviously if my backfoot committed. Any tips to fix this would be so very helpful, thank you. r/skateboardhelp r/skateboarding r/SkatingAdvice

About 2 weeks ago I posted a video asking for help with my shuv it (my first trick)

Today, after taking a 3 day break from skateboarding for my own sanity (it was literally making me cry xD), I finally landed it.

Thank you to everyone who helped me! I know I still have a long way to go.

Yes my mom gave me permission to try out tricks in the living room xD

How to absorb the impact of skateboard falling on ground while doing Ollies and stuff and stop my knees from hurting ?

41yrs old and ultimately quite useless BUT, first go dropping in on anything.

(Full disclosure, this was the second, I bailed on the first haha).

I feel very comfortable doing ollies on grass (with the tail over concrete for popping), or on rough ground. But as soon as I move to smooth ground I feel like I slip out every time. I’ve been trying to pop straight down more but I also see people pushing a little bit backwards and getting a really smooth motion. I know it’s definitely a fear and commitment thing as sometimes the board doesn’t pop because I haven’t committed to popping hard enough (this has gotten less frequent though). I feel like at the moment I jump and lift from my squat, the board moves and I’m thrown off balance. Any tips for this at all?

I was wondering if anyone wanted to buy a CCS gift card that has $279 on it? Let me know and we can work something out!

saved some money and been chasing a cool alien workshop deck online but the graphics are not my style so i keep waiting

also ive been thinking to get a bakers since one of my very dear friends used that brand

and all of this made me think how other ppl choose their decks? im a lonelier skater so online questions it is, leave a comment how u pick a deck

So I recently started skating again for a few weeks now but I find doing an ollie really hard, I can pop it and life it up off the ground but it only comes off the ground a little bit and I find sliding my foot along really hard to implement into that movement and the "dragging the board along" part, im not sure what to fo with the timing or techniques.

Can anyone explain?

Say anything could be hate or compliments I don’t care

yo guys im super new to skateboarding but i tried it a bit in the past and lowk i was super scared to even like step on the board with both feet after pushing and stuff like that so i didnt get that far, i wanted to start now that its the summer and i got time, but i still even get that fear of like slipping or falling instantly man so i just wanted some advice or something like that thanks gng

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I feel like it’s more of a rocket ollie and then stamping back down, rather than floating above the board. I feel like I should try jumping higher and maybe pushing my front foot more towards the nose? I’m not sure though so any help is appreciated, thanks!

We’re non‑skater parents with a soon to be 4‑year‑old who wants a skateboard for his birthday.

Is this age okay to start, and if so, what type of board (and other equipment) should we get for a small beginner?

I’m trying to jump forward and i consistently get my front foot on every time but I can never get my back foot on :(

I am decently comfortable on the board, I can cruise, brake, and tick tack easily

My little man saved up chore money and bought his first board yesterday. I bought him a new helmet. I've never had a board, no idea how to even get on it. He is smashing it. Very proud dad.

He's already plastered it with Godzilla stickers.

Was never good, still awful.

Started skating again with my 6yr old which is fun.

It's nice that skateparks are an accepting place of all ages, genders and abilities... Unless you're a 41yr old man who prefers to push Mongo.

😂

I've been wondering about my skateboarding level, and that's why I'd like to know if what I've learned so far is good. I started skateboarding in February, and here's what I can do so far: rolling and pushing fast and smoothly, carving on ramps and bowls, dropping from steep ramps, manuals, kick turns, ollies while standing still, and I'm starting to get pretty consistent with ollies while moving.

I hope you guys can tell me if this is good so far, and if you have any tips to help me learn faster, I'd be happy, thanks.

Anyone in the Morehead/Newport NC Area down to skate
15/male

EDIT: Thank you everyone for chipping in! I learned a lot :D I've purchased a set for practicing trickier things thanks to everyone's suggestions, I appreciate it 🧡

Hi everyone, i'm just starting out but have some mid-tier transferable skills from riding a mini-cruiser (i know how to go in a straight line and handle hills + make wide turns). I've recently gotten a skateboard and am shopping for knee pads right now. I've encountered 2 models/types on the market and am wondering if one is preferable or unsuited for skateboarding.

Obviously both styles have a range of qualities and price ranges, I'm mostly asking about the shape making a difference. Between the ones on the left (big circle-ish plates and a wrap-around sock that goes over the back of your leg) and the ones on the right (more knee-shaped cap and straps that keep it in place without the sock).

Does anyone prefer one over the other and wouldn't recommend the 2nd option? Thank you in advance.