"Skateboarding is an action sport that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard..."
Learn how to push yourself on a skateboard and properly stop.
Foot placement: Proper foot placement is essential for pushing and stopping on a skateboard. The front foot should be perpendicular to the board while the back foot should be angled towards the tail.
Stance: There are two main stances for skateboarding- regular stance (left foot forward) and goofy stance (right foot forward). It is important to determine which stance is more comfortable for pushing and stopping on a skateboard.
Pushing: Pushing is the act of propelling the skateboard forward using one foot while the other foot remains on the board. It is crucial to push with the back foot while keeping the front foot stable on the board.
Stopping: Stopping is the method of slowing or halting a skateboard's speed. Discussed methods of stopping include foot braking, carving, sliding and powerslides.
Balance: Proper balance is essential for skateboarding, particularly during pushing and stopping maneuvers. Achieving proper balance involves keeping the center of gravity directly over the board and adjusting the body's position.
Brake pads: Brake pads are used for stopping a skateboard. Usually situated on the rear truck, they can be used for easily slowing the skateboard down.
Carving: Carving is a turning method for slowing down or stopping a skateboard. It involves making smooth, wide turns as opposed to sharp turns.
Sliding and power slides: Sliding is a sliding style that allows the skateboard to slow down or stop. Power slides are similar to sliding but require more speed to perform successfully.
Foot brakes: Foot braking is the method of slowing down or stopping the skateboard by dragging one foot on the ground behind it. It is often the first and most fundamental way to stop for beginner skateboarders.
Hill stopping strategies: Stopping on hills can be challenging, discussed strategies on how to properly stop on gradients include using all types of braking methods or just bail.
Turning: Customization of trucks and wheels to allow smoother turning can prevent the need for stopping as often.
Safety gear: When learning how to skateboard, it is imperative to invest in protective gear, like helmets, knee pads and wrist protectors.
Skateboard maintenance: Maintenance of skateboard, including keeping hardware tight, bearings lubricated, and wheel wear check can help prevent accidents or an abrupt stop on the road when the board suddenly falls apart.
Practice: To perfect these initial tips and tricks, frequent practice, and understanding the many nuances of skateboard riding is crucial to be a successful rider on any skateboard.
Pushing: The basic way of moving forward on a skateboard by pushing off the ground with one foot while keeping the other foot on the board.
Mongo pushing: A controversial variation of pushing where the skater pushes with their front foot while keeping their back foot on the board.
Footbrake: A stopping technique where the skater drags one foot on the ground to slow down or stop the board.
Powerslide: A sliding maneuver where the skater shifts their weight onto the back wheels and initiates a slide to slow down or stop the board.
Kickturn: A trick where the skater leans to one side and pivots the skateboard on its back wheels to change direction.
Tic tac: A series of quick, sharp turns where the skater shifts their weight from one side of the board to the other, often used for gaining speed or changing direction while cruising.
Nose stall: A trick where the skater balances on the front wheels of the board while it's stationary or moving slowly.
Tail stall: A trick where the skater balances on the back wheels of the board while it's stationary or moving slowly.
No-comply: A trick where the skater lifts the front foot and taps the tail of the board with their back foot, causing it to pop up and spin 180 degrees while the skater jumps and lands with both feet back on the board.
Boneless: A trick where the skater lifts their front foot off the board, grabs the nose with their hand, jumps, and lands back on the board with both feet while releasing the front hand.
Heelflip: A trick where the skater flips the board with their front foot and lands with the opposite foot on the board while the other foot hangs in the air.
Pop shove-it: A trick where the skater pops the board and uses a twisting motion with their back foot to spin the board 180 degrees while the front foot stays stationary.
Shuvit: A trick where the skater pops the board and uses a scooping motion with their back foot to spin the board 180 degrees while the front foot stays stationary.
Varial flip: A trick where the skater performs a heelflip and uses a twisting motion with their back foot to spin the board 180 degrees in the opposite direction of the heelflip.
Hardflip: A trick where the skater performs a combination of a heelflip and a shuvit, causing the board to spin both horizontally and vertically.
"...as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation."
"Originating in the United States..."
"...skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years."
"A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in annual revenue..."
"...with 11.08 million active skateboarders in the world."
"...it was announced that skateboarding would be represented at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo..."
"Since the 1970s, skateparks have been constructed specifically for use by skateboarders..."
"...freestyle BMXers, aggressive skaters, and more recently, scooters."
"...skateboarding has become controversial in areas in which the activity, although legal, has damaged curbs, stoneworks, steps, benches, plazas, and parks."
"A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in annual revenue, with 11.08 million active skateboarders in the world."
"In 2016, it was announced that skateboarding would be represented at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo..."
"A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in annual revenue..."
"...the activity, although legal, has damaged curbs, stoneworks, steps, benches, plazas, and parks."
"Since the 1970s, skateparks have been constructed specifically for use by skateboarders..."
"...freestyle BMXers, aggressive skaters, and more recently, scooters."
"Originating in the United States..."
"...as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation."
"...skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years."
"...skateboarding would be represented at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, for both male and female teams."