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 Turn on a Skateboard: Kickturns and Carving So you’ve got your board, you’ve managed to push off without face-planting, and you can roll along in a straight line without completely losing your mind. Brilliant. But now comes the bit that separates the people who actually learn to skate from those whose board ends … 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
Best UK Skateboard Shops: Where to Buy Your First Setup There is a specific kind of panic that hits you the first time you walk into a proper skateboard shop. The walls are covered in decks you cannot name, the staff are speaking what sounds like a foreign language, and someone behind the counter is … 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
Beginner Skateboarding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Starting out on a skateboard or a pair of inline skates is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. The feeling of rolling for the first time, however wobbly and uncertain, is something you will never forget. But alongside that excitement comes a fair amount … Read more
Skateboarding and Mental Health: Why It Helps Skateboarding and inline skating have long carried a reputation for being the domain of rebellious teenagers in hoodies, grinding kerbs outside shopping centres and getting moved on by security guards. That image, while not entirely inaccurate, misses something far more important about what these sports actually do for … 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
Skateboarding in the Rain: Is It Worth It? The UK is not a country blessed with reliable sunshine. If you live in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, or pretty much anywhere outside of a brief London heatwave, you already know that waiting for dry weather before stepping on a board means spending half your life indoors staring … Read more