How to learn skateboarding - tips & tricks for beginners · Devjour Technologies
If you ask yourself “Well this is all nice to know, but where do I even go to skate?”, don’t worry: you can basically skate pretty much everywhere. The best place to get started is a mostly flat surface with not many cars or other delicate things around. Most skateparks offer just that, but make sure not to be in the way of the more advanced skaters. Also, better keep away from the areas behind obstacles. In the skatepark you will also be able to meet and learn from other skaters, so this should be your go-to-place to get started and learn.
Skateparks also mostly feature one of the best skateable surfaces: concrete. It’s usually smooth and easy to push on, that’s why it’s also Marco Kada’s favorite playground. You can skate basically on all kinds of grounds, but some are not well suited (like the red rubbery tartan tracks in stadiums or outdoor courts). Asphalt/tarmac usually works well. Sometimes it can be a little rough and also gets softer on hot days. This makes your wheels stick more to it and heighten the chance to fall on your landings. Wood floors usually work, but beware of the cracks between planks. They should also not get wet, as they get very slippery then. Same applies to plastic surfaces. Marble is a skateboarder’s dream surface, but hard to find, and the owner might not like you skating it. Most ramps are made of specially treated wood (to make it water resistant), plastic and metal, the latter mostly on the obstacles edges or copings.
Skateparks also mostly feature one of the best skateable surfaces: concrete. It’s usually smooth and easy to push on, that’s why it’s also Marco Kada’s favorite playground. You can skate basically on all kinds of grounds, but some are not well suited (like the red rubbery tartan tracks in stadiums or outdoor courts). Asphalt/tarmac usually works well. Sometimes it can be a little rough and also gets softer on hot days. This makes your wheels stick more to it and heighten the chance to fall on your landings. Wood floors usually work, but beware of the cracks between planks. They should also not get wet, as they get very slippery then. Same applies to plastic surfaces. Marble is a skateboarder’s dream surface, but hard to find, and the owner might not like you skating it. Most ramps are made of specially treated wood (to make it water resistant), plastic and metal, the latter mostly on the obstacles edges or copings.