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How To Not Look Like A Complete Beginner Skater

VLSkate6 skaters recommend it · 6 mentions, 2018 to 2025
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9.6M views · 8 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

VLSkate goes over habits and basics that separate a new skater from someone who looks comfortable on a board, like pushing, getting on and off, and general board handling. Aimed at first-timers who want to ride more naturally.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked in r/NewSkaters when beginners ask how to get comfortable, look less like a poser, or move smoothly from walking to riding.

First stepsMindset and progression#VLSkate#Pushing#Gettingonandoff#Beginnertips#Boardcontrol

“… I actually loved this video and it helped me out. And idk you just got to ride ride and ride to get comfortable on a skateboard”

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u/GooseTheNoose2018 · 6 points

Nicely done. Going down a ramp seems like such a simple thing, but for a beginner it really is super terrifying. If you want to work on more of your basic skills, I'd recommend this [VIDEO] video, because I noticed you were doing some of the things he talks about. Keep shredding!

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u/pyrotato2018 · 5 points

Here's a great video [VIDEO] that covers cool ways of getting on/off your board.

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u/rsGroundedLion2020 · 4 points

I know your asking for a girls opinion but being a guy I know somewhat what we are thinking no one cares to think if your a poser or not they're probably more focused on there own tricks. If it matters so much about it look at this video; [VIDEO]. if you still feel uncomfortable ask a mate to go to the skatepark with you. ​ as long as your progressing and working hard, your'e not a poser.

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u/HelonMead2024 · 2 points

I agree with everything and want to add two more things: 1, skate, skate, skate. OP you seem uncertain on your board. 2. While ollie is a must for many tricks it is a somewgat advanced technique. There are dozens of other, maybe easier, but definitely cool stunts, where ollie isn't needed [VIDEO] [VIDEO] [VIDEO] [VIDEO]

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u/maxjustinasz2020 · 2 points

Thank you! [VIDEO] I actually loved this video and it helped me out. And idk you just got to ride ride and ride to get comfortable on a skateboard

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u/Adept_Service_24092025 · 1 points

This two videos helped me when I started. I consider it good advice regardless of your weight. [VIDEO] [VIDEO]

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