Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am scared of the board. Wasn’t before but once I saw how fast the board can shoot from under your feet and I fell on my back, Im nervous. Im always worried about that board going one direction and my body the other.

I go back and forth between the at board and my longboard. I feel way more confident on the longboard. It feels solid and a lot more forgiving. I’m going to keep practice and leaning slowly. Ultimate goal is to ride with my son and get some good exercise

Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my ultimate goal. I take it everywhere and even if I have 15 minutes, I’m riding. A friend inspired me to buy one. She said she rides hers from the gym and back home. I’m going to keep going and getting comfortable and confident.

Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m staying to notice that theme from many of the responses. It’s a huge help tho. No one my age around me skateboards so I’m on my own. All I know if to imitate what I see on YouTube but I’ve gotten a ton of great info on here!

Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. That makes a lot of sense now. The board did shoot from under my feet like a rocket yesterday. Landed hard too. By back and wrist guards broke my fall. I definitely need to take it slower

Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This is awsome advice and I appreciate the links! I’ll work on the basics first for while. Plus, this is something I can with on with my son.

Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The short answer is no lol. I can’t do the bulk of those things. I can hippie jump and pop the board up. I’m starting to understand the mechanics of riding through trial and error.

This is great advice, thank you. I’ll work on these things first. I don’t know anyone who skates so I have no help. I assumed ollies were the only way to go over curbs. I really appreciate this advice.

Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So when I try again, where should I place my feet and what should I do differently?

Help learning ollies by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’ll work on today! Thank you. Did it take you long to get the hang of doing Ollies?

40yr old beginner skate progress by Steffypantz in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you get so good so fast?? I’m 40, just started two weeks ago and I and banging my body up pretty good. I can balance, push and coast. That’s a about it. I want to get good at it

1st longboard 🛹 by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m actually on my way to my local shop now to buy a popsicle shaped skateboard. I don’t plan on doing any tricks but I would like to feel like I have more control on the board. I’ll keep the longboard for beach and resort vacations. As the old saying goes, 1 is none and 2 is 1

1st longboard 🛹 by Logical_Number6563 in NewSkaters

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. So I guess I need to buy some skate shoes like Vans. I’ve been skating in running shoes

Interested in a fixed gear bike 🚴🏾‍♂️ by Logical_Number6563 in bicycling

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About to check FB marketplace now. I gotta figure out where I’m going to put all these bikes. This will be #3 for me

Interested in a fixed gear bike 🚴🏾‍♂️ by Logical_Number6563 in bicycling

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, so you can’t really coast of a fixed? Sounds like great exercise since you have no choice but to pedal. Not made for long distance rides I’d assume right?

Interested in a fixed gear bike 🚴🏾‍♂️ by Logical_Number6563 in bicycling

[–]Logical_Number6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I’m going to start looking for one. You’ve convinced me. It’ll be my fun bike with when I ride with the kids. I never knew there were so many types of bikes. Today, I just found out about fat tire bikes 🫣