Uk Skateboarding And Inline Skating For Beginners

How to Skate Transition and Mini Ramps If you’ve been cruising the flatground and you’re ready to feel the rush of skating up a curved wall, transition and mini‑ramp riding is the next logical step. In the UK the scene is thriving, with hundreds of council‑run parks, indoor facilities and DIY spots that make learning … Read more

Best Budget Skateboards Available in the UK So, you have decided to take up skateboarding. It is a brilliant decision. There is nothing quite like the feeling of rolling down the street, finding a smooth patch of tarmac in a car park, or just cruising along the seafront. But if you are just starting out, … Read more

How to Kickflip: Breaking Down the Technique The kickflip sits at the heart of modern skateboarding. It’s the trick that separates casual skaters from those who’ve put in the hours, and it’s probably the move you’ve been dreaming about landing since you first stepped on a board. For UK skaters, whether you’re practising at your … Read more

How to Maintain and Clean Your Skateboard Bearings If you are new to skateboarding in the UK, bearings might seem like one of those small parts you can ignore until something goes wrong. They sit inside your wheels, they spin, and that is about all many beginners know. But bearings have a big effect on … Read more

Skateboard Safety Gear Every Beginner Needs Starting skateboarding is exciting, but it can also be a bit rough on the body when you are learning the basics. Falls are part of the process. Even at low speed, a simple mistake on a push, turn or drop from a kerb can leave you with a sore … Read more

How to Ollie Step by Step Guide for UK Beginners If you are new to skateboarding in the UK, learning to ollie is usually the first big milestone. It is the trick that makes everything else start to make sense. Once you can get the board off the ground with control, kerbs, small gaps, ramps … Read more

Best Skateparks in London for Beginners Learning to skateboard in London is brilliant. The city’s got dozens of skateparks, and quite a few are perfect for people just starting out. Whether you’re a teenager picking up your first board or an adult finally giving it a go, finding the right park makes all the difference … Read more

How to Choose Your First Skateboard in the UK Buying your first skateboard can feel a bit confusing, especially if you are new to the sport and trying to make sense of deck sizes, wheel hardness, truck widths and all the rest of it. In the UK, there is another layer to think about as … Read more

How to Start Skateboarding in the UK: A Complete Beginner Guide Skateboarding in the UK has never been more accessible. With over 800 dedicated skate parks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, a thriving community of clubs, and a growing network of indoor facilities, there has never been a better time to pick up … Read more