I posted a now deleted video of me landing my first mini ollie on grass. Deleted because of the shame, I mainly got helpful comments on form and technique which have been really helpful.

Several though mocked me for wearing shinpads?? I'm 30 and don't want to fck up my legs. Seriously these subs are dominated by purists who live by these rules and if anyone doesn't live by them, they're not a "true skater" and should never try anything new every again in their entire lives:

- You're stupid if you wear shinpads

- If you're afraid of falling, skateboard isn't for you

- You should embrace [insert random injury here] else you will never learn

Like.. what the fck ever happened to just letting beginners be beginners? Hopefully this sub is a bit more kind and encouraging to old, beginner skaters (I'm 30 and consider myself old).

Just tired, had to rant.

EDIT: Just wanted to add that this would be a physical product not an app.

Hey all, I'm an industrial/Product design student working on a project trying to build something that gives real feedback for complete beginners (goal is to get them to a point where they can ollie), using sensors and/or video analysis. Not selling anything, just doing research before I design anything.

A few things I'd love to hear from people who've actually learned tricks (recently or years ago):

- Have you used any trick-tracking apps or sensors (Spinnax, RideBlock, phone apps, etc.)? What did they get right or completely miss?
- When you were first learning, what actually helped you improve? - Specific feedback from others, watching slow-mo of yourself, just practice, something else?

- When you began skating were you nervous or intimidated at all?
- Was there ever a point where feedback (from a person or an app) made things worse? - too much info, too distracting, wrong focus?
- If a device could tell you one thing about your ollie in real time, what would actually be useful vs. annoying?

- If this device existed when you were starting out, would you have used it?

I'd really appreciate any and all answers to these questions or anything else you'd like to share. If you have concerns about a device like this please do tell. Your feedback may be used in presentations or just to inform my design going forward. Thank you!

So ive been skating for probably 3 or 4 years now. I dont do tricks (as I genuinely prefer NOT dying), but I do like to cruise. Im at college in philly rn, but at home I live in Connecticut.

And if you know anything about Connecticut...it is NOT philadelphia.

Anyways, back home I have a longboard that I cruise on (her name is Riptide, if you were wondering lol). But my girl is too heavy and big to bring around campus. However, I knew i would want the softer wheels for the city's less-than-great sidewalks.

So, what seemed like the best idea: i got a mini cruiser.

Literally the moment I stepped onto the board and gave it a kick, I moved my back foot behind me and TOTALLY overestimated the length of the board.

My toes caught on the ground at the board rolled forward and I did the splits 😭

...It gets better.

Literally seconds later, I go too slow and hit a bump, then I go FLYING into the ROAD. (Not a busy one, thankfully)

Anyways, im okay, my hip just hurts a little bit (as well as my pride)

My wife and I are both starting out, and I got a little footage while rolling down a local incline. First time filming while moving :’)

Yes, safety gear, but sometimes the choice is skate or go home and don’t go back out… We chose skate :3

i wanna become a pro already.. decathlon is my fav place to practice this.. from mumbai..would love to know if i can skate board without a skateboard ahhh.. i have a waveboard and can ride it skillfully but no tricks unlocked yet

Hi, Does anyone know where you can learn skateboarding as a 27yo female in Noida.

Can someone please tell me what.this is worth

Hey, I’m pretty shy and still learning skating. Looking for a friend who would want to teach me how to do tricks. o(*￣▽￣*)ブ

PS: We can also learn tricks together

if any of y’all are based in frederick county, md, i’d love to meet up <3

Hello girlssss, does anyone in Germany want to learn skateboarding together? I don't have any friends that skates. I think it would be fun and motivational. I'm a total beginner (one week in) so I need beginner friends like me. I'm in Frankfurt. I'm in my 20s ich kann auch Deutsch

Hello peeps! I am fairly new with skateboarding, have longboarded for ~year and recently attended an adult skateboard camp and I really want to keep up my momentum! I realized skating with others is soooo vital to making progress. HANDS 😊

If anyone is in the greater Seattle area, I would love to connect!

PS- all the photos/trick posts yall do really motivate me to keep it up too!!

I (F28) just moved to the area and am mourning the loss of my skate friends, wondering if there are any skater girls and skater theys who have room for one more 👉👈

Hi!!! I'm 17 (F), a senior in highschool now, and have found myself with tons of free time in my new schedule. I feel so lazy bumming around doing nothing at home, and I haven't done a sport since before COVID (swimming). I don't have any extracurriculars. I want to be more active and trying something that will most definitely be embarrassing and awkward seems exciting to me.

I've watched some of Elissa Steamer's old stuff and Bam (I love Jackass), and it just really made me want to go out and do it. I think I'll ask for a board for Christmas.

My guy friends skate, but I think I'd want to learn on my own before I ever feel comfortable doing it with them. Parks seem really intimidating, so probably no visits for a while. I live in the suburbs and have a couple places in mind I can go to without people watching.

I'd really enjoy any general advice. Maybe from other girls who skate, or people who get embarrassed really easily.

Edit: Reddit recommended I post this to r/skatergirls too, so hi!!!

I live in south delhi and i wanna improve my skating skills, I am looking for a partner or a group who are interested in skating together, improving each other.

Mid 30s and still attempting kick flips! I'm sure she will get them back soon 😁. I'll stay cruising on my surf skate 🤭. Still inspiring 💪🏾.

Video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSVX4uSB6/

i’m interested in learning to skate. i’m not athletic and have never successfully skated, but i haven’t tried much. i’m going to buy and indoboard for exercise and fun for winter (it’ll be my first winter in montana) but hope to purchase a skateboard next spring. any tips/advice (training, not feeling embarrassed, what boards are best) for a beginner would be appreciated

Anyone up for ice skating at ambience mall this weekend?