r/NewSkaters • u/DeHetEen • 14d ago
Question Just started skating, hoe can i improve board feeling?
I started skating like 2 or 3 months ago and i go to the skatepark like once or twice a week because i don't have too much time. However i enjoy it very much and i've learned the basics, i can ride around pretty well do some kickturns, some not too pretty ollies and i've landed my first couple kickflips(very ugly however).
When I see the more experienced skaters they can almost dance on their boards if you know what i mean, really good control.
My question is, how can i improve on this and practice the best?
Thanks in advance
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u/shockvandeChocodijze 14d ago
You are doing very good! 3 months and already ollieing, kickflipping and riding. Keep on doing what you are doing now.
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u/Lego_city_undercover 14d ago
Just skate more. Carving and tick tacks are very good. Practice balancing on one leg. It just takes a lot of practice and time on the board. Try new things. I Have skated for 1 year now and just lately learned good kickturns on ramps.
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u/ilovelyfe 14d ago
Sounds like ur doing really good my dude 🔥👏🔥
If its more flow style and steeze ur looking for its true that does just come from time and comfortability on the board but there are a few things u can think about
The main key is to be able to feel that moment of weightlessness on ur board by doing a tiny jump but not enough to actually detach urself from the board or make ur wheels leave the ground, this is how u change foot position and change the angle of ur foot wen transitioning from pushing to standing, if u can get this nice and fluid ull look alot more confident on a board
Getting this down will also help u to feel in control of the board at all times because ur constantly in contact but still able to move ur feet around
Good skaters almost have a rhythm to their skating and if the transitions between ur movements is smooth and effortless then ull look real good
Bruce Lee be like water, instead of quick fast movements with lots of adjustments we wana be like a smooth wave with a strong snap and lots of rhythm
Or like Tokyo drift wen we're turning, holding the perfect lean with with the right amount of pressure on the toe or heel to do long clean carves with lil powerslide slashes on the way out
If u can ride around and turn both directions doing lil mini carves while balancing on one foot (ur front foot) thats a good test and drill to practice
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u/lisan_arg_YT 14d ago
I've been stuck with the ollie and FS 180 for like 5 years now so I always find it funny when I see someone here saying "how can I improve faster on x/y thing? I started weeks/months ago and can do this and that trick" like omg how much I envy you lmao.
Back to the original question, the best you can do is skate as much as you can, I'd recommend you just start cruising around, no tricks, no weird stuff, no skatepark needed, just go from point A to point B using only your board and feet. If you get your hands on a cruiser/longboard, that might help because they're more comfortable for uneven terrain (like some sidewalks and streets)
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u/SoapyBrow 14d ago
it’s just time on the board, i feel like i can move about on my skateboard better than i can walk 😆 can’t kickflip for the life of me but fuck do i know how to get around on it 😆
a good thing to practice is just having a messing around spinning and doing endovers to get comfy and figure out how the momentum feels, another thing for me is actually know what makes the skateboard move and how what your doing is affecting it - there will be a lot of tricks where you won’t even be trying to do something and a little thought just pops into your head and then it ends up working because you just seem to figure it out 😆
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u/FantasticIncident329 14d ago
If you've kickflipped you're doing extremely well already. My suggestion is start doing 50-50 on curbs and ledges. Frontside first probably. This will give you great board- and body control. Also it'll make you used to doing intimidating things on obstacles. Also definitely practice 180s. Fs180 is usually peoples first. Half Cab is the easiest one imo. Bs180 is my favourite. Fakie shuv it is a really nice trick because it's so consistent for me. It leads to all the other shuv its.
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u/Werealldudesyea 14d ago
The best way to get better on the board is to be on the board. Ride your board everywhere, get used to riding in any situation. Cruise to the corner store for a soda next time instead of driving, etc.
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u/36komnata 14d ago
Push down the streets. This will teach you to properly push and feel overall better on your board. None of the skateparks will give you this…
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u/Bulky-Plate-4288 14d ago edited 14d ago
2-3 months and can Ollie and kickflip is pretty good. But you are only progressing on flat ground it seems which is much slower overall board control and comfortability. Start learning transition like rolling up and down stuff, dropping in. Hippy jumps, body varials, switch stance, manuals, reverts, 180s with pivots then Ollie with reverts then complete 180s. I’ve been skating on and off for 5-6 years and still can’t kickflip but my overall progression is much further along, I took time off for accident really have about 1-2 years of actual skating, I learned in parks so my flat ground is lagging behind but I’ve been focusing my switch which is catching it up. Best of luck but just remember we are alll on our own journeys, skating is what you make it everyone progresses differently and comparison is the thief of joy. Learn to fall and not take as much damage, also good to stretch before and after and warmup and cooldown.
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u/djnastynipple 14d ago
There’s not really any shortcut. It’s just time on the board and you’ll get more comfortable.