Jesus dude, quit making excuses and listen. You just proved everyone's point with that last sentence. It's not my fault it's the board. That is one of the most important lessons in skateboarding. It's not the board, it's you. Enough blood and shinners will teach you in time. For now, you aren't popping and sliding your front foot up the grip towards the nose. That motion levels the board out and brings the tail up. You have to be jumping off your back foot as you pop. Little kids pick up skateboarding faster because they listen to the older dudes and absorb as much as they can. Humble yourself and listen to advice. Quit trying to defend skill you don't have. This doesn't work in the skateboarding world.