How Do You Become An Amazing Skateboarder?
You see those crazy skateboarders on TV, the internet, etc., and you say to yourself, I’ll never be that good. Well, here’s how. This article assumes that you already know the general ropes of skateboarding. • Don’t get scared. This is the most important thing. If you get scared, chances are you won’t do the trick. And half the time, you would have landed the trick the first time had you just committed. So don’t ever wuss out. How, you ask? Well, for starters, when you go up to a trick, come up with a word you can use to get yourself to commit. Some good ones are “Balls Out,” “what is so hard about this trick anyways,” “Be a Man,” or “Just do it.” These should really help you. • Don’t get stuck skating the same old thing every single day. You will get very bored very quickly by doing the same old stuff every day, just riding, say, a Factor X ramp, or a small flatbar in your garage, or even a set of stairs near your house. Try to go out and do a new spot every day. Get your friends or e
