HOW TO SKATEBOARD FOR BEGINNERS

> Where I live has no parks Don't need them, mate. Take a walk around your place and look for a decent sized place with flat ground. Generally speaking, primary schools usually have good tar around them which you can use. > My board is a 20-year old hand me down that's been in the shed for god knows how long Nah, mate. Invest in a proper board in my opinion. The ones you get from Asda and that are 9/10 times shit. The boards are usually cheaply made, the wheels are so tight they barely spin & you'll develop unhealthy habits. **If you want my advice, invest in a solid set-up**. It sucks to have to fork out so much dosh but it's 100% worth it if you're serious about getting into it. > I have very little balance You'll develop it as you learn to ride your skateboard. There's probably some routines you can find online to help you if you're that worried about it, but it's something that comes with learning to ride. > I'm a bit out of shape It'll help you. You'll be surprised how much work you're putting in to riding the board. It may not seem like a lot, but if you're at it for hours, it'll soon show improvements. > The only flat land is the main road & I feel awkward doing anything unp…