Lucy Ward 
How to Stop on a Skateboard: Three Methods for Beginners The first time I rolled down a gentle slope in Victoria Park, East London, I had absolutely no idea how to stop. I’d borrowed a mate’s board, slapped one foot on it with misplaced confidence, and promptly coasted straight into a rubbish bin. It wasn’t … Read more
How to Stand on a Skateboard: Goofy vs Regular Stance Before You Even Think About Moving The first time most people step onto a skateboard, they do exactly the same thing: they put both feet on, wobble like a newborn deer, and immediately grab the nearest wall, fence post, or unfortunate friend. It happens to … Read more
Choosing Your First Skateboard in the UK: Deck, Trucks and Wheels So you’ve decided to get into skateboarding. Maybe you’ve been watching clips on YouTube, spotted someone pulling tricks at your local skate park, or you’ve simply fancied giving it a go for years. Whatever brought you here, welcome — you’ve made a solid choice. … Read more
Skateboarding on a Budget in the UK Getting into skateboarding doesn’t have to cost a fortune. That’s one of the great things about it – you can start small, learn the basics, and build up your kit gradually without remortgaging your house. Whether you’ve spotted someone doing kickflips in your local park, watched a few … Read more
Progression in Skateboarding: Beginner to Intermediate So you want to learn to skate. Maybe you watched someone cruise through a park and thought it looked effortless, or perhaps you grew up seeing videos of skaters at Southbank and always fancied giving it a go yourself. Whatever brought you here, you’re in the right place. Skateboarding … Read more
Skating on UK Streets and Paths: What the Law Says A Saturday Morning in Bristol Picture this: it’s a grey Saturday morning in Bristol, and a twelve-year-old is strapping on a pair of inline skates outside her front door. Her mum is watching from the step, half-proud, half-worried, clutching a mug of tea. “Are you … Read more
Skate Parks in Bristol: History and What to Expect Bristol has long held a reputation as one of the most creative and culturally rich cities in the United Kingdom. From its world-famous street art to its thriving independent music scene, the city has always made space for subcultures to grow and flourish. Skateboarding and inline … Read more
Top Skate Parks in Manchester: A Beginner Guide Manchester has always had a rebellious streak. From its cotton mill protests to its music scene, this city has never been particularly interested in doing things quietly or by the book. So it should come as no surprise that Manchester’s skateboarding and inline skating culture is equally … Read more
The Best Skate Parks in London for Beginners London is one of the most exciting cities in the world for skating. Whether you are just finding your feet on a skateboard or lacing up your first pair of inline skates, the capital has a wealth of spaces designed to help newcomers build confidence, develop skills, … Read more
How to Ride a Manual on a Skateboard The manual is one of those tricks that looks deceptively simple when you watch someone else do it. They just roll along on two wheels, seemingly without effort, like it’s the most natural thing in the world. Then you try it for the first time and within … Read more