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How to Turn Easily on a Skateboard

GOSKATE2 skaters recommend it · 4 mentions, 2017 to 2018
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534K views · 12 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

GOSKATE instructor Rob shows how to do frontside and backside turns on a skateboard, including kick turns. Aimed at first-time riders learning to steer and keep the board straight.

Why skaters like it

Posted in r/NewSkaters when beginners ask how to turn or kick turn. One commenter says to practice spinning circles both ways, then build up to bigger turns.

“I'm currently trying to learn to kickturn too! I found this video really helpful”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/thatguyakira1232017 · 2 points

Well I'm goofy and being able to stay straight when moving forward on my board after doing this (skip to 3:18): [VIDEO]

u/yiaxyia2018 · 1 points

I'm currently trying to learn to kickturn too! I found this video really helpful - [VIDEO] basically it says to just spin in a circle getting used to the turn both ways and build up to bigger and bigger turns

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