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Skatepark Etiquette - BASICS with Spencer Nuzzi

RIDE Channel12 skaters recommend it · 28 mentions, 2014 to 2021
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1.1M views · 13 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

RIDE Channel how-to episode where Spencer Nuzzi covers basic skatepark etiquette: taking turns, staying out of lines and respecting other riders. Filmed and edited by Cameron Sanchez in 2013.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked to nervous beginners asking if they are ready for a skatepark. Commenters use it as the first thing to watch before showing up.

“If you ever feel self conscious, just remember that the park is there for everyone. It's a learning environment.”

u/manaste

What skaters said on Reddit

u/ixAp0c2017 · 12 points

Check out this [VIDEO] video man, you should be fine. If you don't feel comfortable pushing and balancing on flat, by all means just stick to parking lots & similar terrain. If you can comfortably push, balance, steer, stop, etc. & overall feel comfortable maneuvering around, hit up the park and learn how to skate the ramps. It's easier to start your way from the bottom of the ramps and work your way up, just work on

u/LawrenceGM2014 · 7 points

Skatepark Etiquette - BASICS with Spencer Nuzzi: [VIDEO]

u/manaste2015 · 6 points

If you ever feel self conscious, just remember that the park is there for everyone. It's a learning environment. Here's some park etiquette explained [VIDEO] Spencer Nuzzi has a bunch of other instructional videos on stance/pushing around/stopping. I think he's precious, others find him not so (their loss). Get it girl. I appreciate you! More lady skaters!!! Edit: check out Girls skate network if you're hanging out o

u/foxisaac2016 · 3 points

The Ride channel has this video [VIDEO] which is pretty good skatepark etiquette, as for the street just dont get too close to people and they'll probably be cool

u/iamUNIX2014 · 3 points

Listen to Spencer Nuzzi [VIDEO]

u/bazzajunior2021 · 2 points

I used to take my daughter to the skatepark on her board but never used to ride my own for fear of embarrassment. Then one day, the park was empty and we spent a good couple of hours riding and getting used to what was on offer. After that, going during a busy period was no longer an issue. To find a quiet period, either go first thing in the morning (between 7am and 9am) or after tea (8pm to 10pm). New skaters or th

u/DoctorDogPoop2014 · 2 points

You're good enough to go to a skatepark, but it would be more useful to bring your friend and go at a time when there aren't a lot of people skating, like in the morning or when the kids are at school. go of the lowest bank at the skatepark and work your way up till youre fully comfortable riding of everything in the park. watch this [VIDEO] for more info.

u/Crabton2017 · 2 points

I saw this like 2 hours before this post. its a little late, but worth the watch [VIDEO]

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