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Hi! I’m Oscar and I’m going to teach you how to
skateboard. I’m also going to tell you real information
about skateboarding. And I’m also going to tell you how
to choose good skateboards for you. OK, so let’s start.
There are 4 main pro skaters: Tony Hawk, Ryan
Sheckler, Bob Burnquist and Andy Macdonald.
Skateboarding was invented in 1958 because there were
no waves in the ocean for surfing. So people trained in
empty swimming pools. Did you know that in 1960 there
were no bended bits on the edges called Concave so you
could not stop or turn? Then in 1978 they made real
ramps that we have now. Bob Burnquist has the biggest
skateboard ramp in the history (that is laid in his
backyard). The most popular ramp is the X games ramp.
Now in 2011 and in 2010 they have professional ramps.
In 1992 they found the half pipe. Tony Hawk is the one
who designed Tech Deck.
How to choose good Skateboards!
The main thing that you want to focus on is that it is
your size!!! If you don’t know what size is good for you
then ask a local skateboarder. When you’ve got your
deck you should choose your grip tape. Generally my
favorite is MOB. I know that Ryan Sheckler uses it. Then
you need to choose your trucks you have to know what
size it is because if you don’t your skateboard might be
rubbish because it all matters about the size. Now all you
need to do is get your wheels and set it up. The wheels
are funny because if you have small wheels you go
slower and if you have big wheels you go faster. I would
pick the middle sized. Now I’m going to tell you how to
do all the tricks (NOT ALL). Well first you need to know if
you are goofy or regular foot. Now this how to turn with
the skateboard.
Its easier than you think you simply lean. STOP! You
need to know how to stop now when you got the chance.
You could stop by jumping of the board but that could
injure you or the skateboard, Turn the skateboard to the
grass OR you lift the board about 1cm and scoop. Ollie.
How to do the Ollie is very handy because if you can do
the Ollie you can do most of the other tricks like Kickflip,
Heelflip, 90, 180, 360 etc. Now to do the Ollie you get a
steady position and get ready to jump.
Step 2. Now push the tail and quickly push down your
front foot.
180. Step 1. To do the 180 you need to push up your tail
with your back foot and when your getting up you scope.
Step 2. Now when you are in the air you need to watch your board
and land on it. Kickflip Step 1 to do the Kickflip you need to put your
back foot by the bottom corner and the front foot in the middle of
the board. Step 2. Now flip the board by pushing your back foot.
Step 3. Now when you flip your board you need to watch the board
and land on it safely. Rock’n’roll Step 1. To do the Rock’n’roll All
you need to is when you come to the edge of the ramp you lift the
board with the tail and push it down again. Step 2. Now you lift the
tail and do a 180 and ride down again. That was all the tricks I
know. Safety. You will need to use a helmet and knee pads. For your
arms you could use hand pads this will prevent bending arms. You
could use elbow pads.