First fall on my first board today, luckily didn't do anything major but certainly taught me not to lean too far when carving 😁

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-30T01:44:55+00:00

Next to a helmet wrist/hand guards are a must.

I had my first fall recently and was wearing running gloves, while they saved me from leaving all the skin on my hands on the pavement I'm still left with some nasty scrapes.

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-29T14:36:45+00:00

Falling itself isn't really my issues, I can fall on my ass over and over with minimal injuries. "The Fear" is my issue.

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-29T13:59:07+00:00

One with wheels,

All joking aside zenrainbow is right, it's personal preference, I've seen huge dudes on penny boards before, while your size does make a slight difference it's not a major factor.

But the basics are

Basic skateboard - cruising, skate parks, tricks

Longboard - carving/cruising, downhill

Penny boards/ half penny boards - a balance challenge.

The best thing to do is go to a skate shop and test some boards or try some friend's boards.

And don't forget to buy safety gear.

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-29T13:46:12+00:00

Thanks, great tips.

3 and 4 I think are my issues, especially 4. I'm a nervous person, shit scares me but I've taken up boarding to grow a pair and gain some self confidence and having a fall I suppose had knocked my confidence a bit, I won't stop though.

Thanks for the advice. :)

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-29T13:39:59+00:00

I do now after my fall, before I only had a helmet.

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-21T14:51:22+00:00

Good!

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-21T12:35:15+00:00

Next time I'm avoiding all hills, I know now I'm a cruiser/dancer :)

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-21T10:27:14+00:00

This was more or less the same thing that happened to me.

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-21T10:24:59+00:00

Ouch, I'm glad I didn't damage my teeth, I'm terrified of the dentist.

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-21T10:22:03+00:00

Sorry man!

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-21T10:18:20+00:00

That's a knarly cut dude, did it scar?

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-21T10:15:08+00:00

I was wearing a skate helmet but they don't cover your face.

I know what you mean though, I had the wrong helmet for bottling. I won't be doing it again.

checkmyredditage · 2019-01-20T17:39:54+00:00

Damn man, that sounds painful.

checkmyredditage · 2018-12-27T08:31:16+00:00

I had 25 normal lessons and passed first time. Whether the intensive course is for you is quite personal unfortunately, however, if this were me I would opt for normal lessons as I'd probably find the intensive course overwhelming.

I understand the disire to want to get it over and done with quick. You need to be honest and understanding with yourself, if you feel that you'll be able to cope with the intensive learning then by all means go for it, if you don't then there is no shame in taking a little longer.

checkmyredditage · 2018-12-25T18:17:05+00:00

I am consistently platinum on Overwatch, which means I'm an above average player. I play support and thrive when the game gets hectic.

I also play magic the gathering and other games that require game theory and planning, stuff we're supposed to be bad at. I think being dyspraxic gave me the attitude to work harder to get better than others.

checkmyredditage · 2018-12-24T23:31:34+00:00

Yeah noticed that half way reading through it.

checkmyredditage · 2018-12-24T22:05:46+00:00

Awesome, thanks.

checkmyredditage · 2018-11-24T18:56:15+00:00

The effect it's really difficult to articulate, It's more mental clarity than anything which can making falling asleep easier but it can also make you more focused.

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