SkaterTube

HOW TO RIDE A PENNY SKATEBOARD FOR BEGINNERS

Braille Skateboarding5 skaters recommend it · 5 mentions, 2016 to 2021
YouTube
5.1M views · 10 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

Beginner tutorial from Braille Skateboarding on riding a Penny board, made with Penny Skateboards in 2016. Aimed at new skaters picking up a small plastic cruiser.

Why skaters like it

Linked in r/NewSkaters when beginners ask about Penny boards or first cruisers. Braille is a go-to name for new skaters and this one runs 16 minutes.

“Braille Skateboarding is great. Here's a video on how to ride”

u/desus_

What skaters said on Reddit

u/ixAp0c2017 · 7 points

Why are you planning on bringing your 22" Stereo Vinyl to the local shop? Unless you need product there's really no need. Just push around and have fun. That's what skateboarding is all about... Find a nice path and skate it. Like the other poster commented as well, 22" is a little small to learn on, it's not as stable as a bigger board. It's not impossible to learn on, but it'll be a bit more difficult. Not a bad st

u/TheMuffinMan_24-72018 · 3 points

1) Try tightening your trucks. Most of learning to balance is practice so just keep trying. 2) When you use your foot to push on, make sure you turn your other foot forward. Try watching YouTube videos to make sure your feet are in the right position. 3) This is pretty vague but I think your problem is your using your whole body to turn, rather than shifting your feet to turn. 4) Try keeping your feet on the bolts of

u/bazzajunior2021 · 2 points

My daughter (13) has the 22" Penny and each time I tried to use it, I felt as if there was no room (size 10 feet). That said, there are people who love their Penny boards alongside their regular board as they're compact, fit in a rucksack and great for commuting, where the surfaces allow. I've seen Aaron Kyro skating both the 22" and the 27" so adapting your foot positioning is possible - watch towards the end of the

u/desus_2016 · 2 points

Braille Skateboarding is great. Here's a video on how to ride [VIDEO]

u/nownohow2016 · 1 points

Braille just made a video on comparing the two. Makes me want a penny. [VIDEO]

Skaters also recommend