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When you watch other people on skateboards, getting from point A to point B looks pretty easy. It looks like little more than pushing with one foot and then just balancing. And surfing? That's no problem, all you're doing is standing still. Skateboarding only looks easy from the stands where you watch. You must practice and develop your skills if you want to know how to do the tricks you think are so cool. If you are just starting out, here are a few hints and tips that you can use to speed up your learning process. There is more to pushing off than meets the eye. When you push-off, it must be smooth and strong. Avoid having an overly rapid and short movement. Try using a long, deep, strong motion when you're pushing-off. This gives you more power, plus you can recover better if you lose your balance. This one motion should be enough to get your board rolling fairly rapidly. Your stance technique will dictate how you'll be pushing-off, as well. When you're learning, always use a strong board and stay on level surfaces. It's really important that you can push-off with a firm foot rather than experiencing unevenness on the surface. In time, as you continue to improve this will be less important. It's probably best to find a well-built board that's not priced too high. The highest quality and most attractive boards are insanely expensive. They're so pricey you won't want to get them dirty! That's the reasoning behind getting a cheaper board for beginner's. You'll find them to be thicker and with sturdy wheels. They aren't fancy but they are durable and will be able to stand up to the beating that beginning skateboarders usually give them. You'll find a more supportive board for beginners to be ABEC skateboards. Stopping is actually pretty complicated. If you're new, just stop by dragging a foot. You can also stop by using a foot to lightly touch the ground, like a short step, and this will stop you, too. You'll be taking a small step toward the opposite direction of travel. It's a bit hard on the feet, but it works. In time, with practice, you can drag the rear of the board and stop yourself. Caution: You'll want to avoid tail grinding if your speed is up there. Skating doesn't need to be terribly hard, but it will require some time from you. Hey, you'll learn it. Patience and no worries! It is important that you take your time to really learn the skateboarding basics before you try to do anything fancy. People trying to go beyond their capabilites are the ones who get injured. Keep skating and just maybe you'll be the next Tony Hawk. Guinea pig hutches and how to find an inexpensive Guinea Pig Run, at GuineaPigRuns dot com please stop by for a visit!
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