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hey im jeff adn im 15 ive attmpted to skate b4 but that didnt owrk out to well but now i think it would b fun to start. but i haev no idea where to start. what kind of stuff should i get? what tips can u give me? im 6'2 and about 177. when i tried b4 my main problem was such a simple one that i just couldnt get mayb it was because i tried to teach myself..idk...it was just the simple task of standing on the board pushing off adn then continuing to ride. i could stnad and push off but as soon as that momentum died id stop b/c i just couldnt pivet my foot to push off agian. i no what a loser. but hey i tried. well whatever advice u can give me would b well appreciated. thasnk jeff
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The biggest thing is to keep trying, the more you practice the better you'll get.  Find some other friends that skate and just cruise around with them until you get the hang of it.  nothing like having real live examples to learn from!  Good luck and don't ever give up.



thanks! do u have n e advice on what equipment to get?
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Indy trucks, any board from a real Skate shop that you like , there are thousands to choose from - basically, pick a company that you like and stick with it.  Wheels are equally plentiful, pick a slightly larger size to start out with, and then adjust later - bigger wheels make it a tad bit easier to roll over small rocks that will cause you to stop instantly with smaller wheels.

I prefer Indy trucks, Black Label decks, and Spitfire wheels, all the other stuff like hardware and griptape, go with your instincts.

Good luck.



thanks...how does this sound to start off....a element deck, lucky black beauty bearings, desructo mid trucks, spitfire wheels, and lucky hardware?..also should i get risers?

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Sounds good to me!  Risers is up to you, 1/4 inch sometimes makes all the difference in the world - between rolling and getting wheel bite. Depending on how tight your trucks are (loose = more responsive carving, increased chance of wheel bite /  tighter = less responsive carving, improved board control, less chance of wheel bite)  Wheel bite is when your board touches your wheel while turning, thus stopping your wheel and throwing you from your board - not fun.  

set that deck up and get skating!