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the basic skateboarding tips for beginners

evirobminx2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2012 to 2017
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500K views · 19 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

World Industries and 411VM present The Basics of Skateboarding Volume 1, an 8 minute beginner guide covering stance, pushing, tic tacs and unweighting over cracks.

Why skaters like it

Linked in beginner threads as a first video to watch, and for explaining tic tacs and unweighting to new skaters dealing with cracks.

“… I use 53mm wheels and cracks are a issue. I do I small manual to get over the cracks. These are called tic tacs. You can also do unweighting which is discussed after tic tacs. …”

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u/Shigfu2012 · 2 points

Figure out whether you are regular or goofy foot, it makes a big difference in how comfortable you'll be on the board. Practice the basics like tic tacs, offweighting, and pushing. When you feel like you have those things pretty well locked down, try some flat ground pivots. Learn to get low on the board and stand back up. Try some of this stuff: [VIDEO] Just have fun!

u/Burnyc2017 · 1 points

Depends on your wheels. I use 53mm wheels and cracks are a issue. I do I small manual to get over the cracks. These are called tic tacs. You can also do unweighting which is discussed after tic tacs. [VIDEO]

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