Nose Manual help

**Azn300** · 09-29-2009 06:01 PM

I just got the loaded dancer and i tried to do a nose manual and ended up slipping off and scratching te nose really bad. so how do i keep balance and lock in to it. i can only do one for like 2-3 sec most. Please help.

**bakersfield90** · 09-29-2009 06:03 PM

Practice

**Azn300** · 09-29-2009 06:05 PM

i guess it takes time. i just got the loaded dancer today. no more cross stepping on a 30 in. board!

**ghost_rider_x** · 09-29-2009 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Azn300

I just got the loaded dancer and i tried to do a nose manual and ended up slipping off and scratching te nose really bad. so how do i keep balance and lock in to it. i can only do one for like 2-3 sec most. Please help.

3 seconds isn't that bad. if you're already at 3 seconds you clearly know what you're doing, just need to practice.

**Azn300** · 09-29-2009 06:29 PM

i have to get used to the nose on the dancer. i can already shov it on the dancer on my first try. its just the nose is so big compared to my other board. i just have to find that sweet spot. just gotta practice.

**Spaz1987** · 09-30-2009 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Azn300

I just got the loaded dancer and i tried to do a nose manual and ended up slipping off and scratching te nose really bad. so how do i keep balance and lock in to it. i can only do one for like 2-3 sec most. Please help.

i know it's a dancer.. but being scared of hurting your board can limit you from learning new things. im just getting nose manuals down now. Concentrate on putting your weight/center of gravity directly over your front truck, and only using your back foot to guide the board.

**SpeedDemon8** · 09-30-2009 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz1987

i know it's a dancer.. but being scared of hurting your board can limit you from learning new things. im just getting nose manuals down now. Concentrate on putting your weight/center of gravity directly over your front truck, and only using your back foot to guide the board.

Make you body look like a "C". thats what I was told. And it helps too.

You should look like this...

C

**SpeedDemon8** · 09-30-2009 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by SpeedDemon8

Make you body look like a "C". thats what I was told. And it helps too.

You should look like this...

C

**Azn300** · 09-30-2009 04:08 PM

the only problem is that i don't really mind scratching my board. it's that my dad will take it away if i do? sucky right

**xtreme23** · 09-30-2009 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Azn300

the only problem is that i don't really mind scratching my board. it's that my dad will take it away if i do? sucky right

with that mentality your not gonna go very far. tell him boards get scratched and that its meant to be trashed... its a SKATEBOARD not some antique.

**Azn300** · 09-30-2009 04:30 PM

i tried that. hes just afraid it will last like two days. he paid like 400 for it so hes concerned for how long i can keep it.

**Spaz1987** · 09-30-2009 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Azn300

i tried that. hes just afraid it will last like two days. he paid like 400 for it so hes concerned for how long i can keep it.

maybe he can fork out another 10-15$ so you can get some nose/tails guards for it... thatd be fly.

**Cann0n** · 09-30-2009 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by azn300

the only problem is that i don't really mind scratching my board. It's that my dad will take it away if i do? Sucky right

what the ####!

**chilly9781** · 09-30-2009 08:34 PM

I'd be sure to mention how durable Loadeds are... The Dervish doesn't have much for a nose. It's like an inch or something between the cutout and the tip of the nose and those things are super durable. Show him Spring Dancing on Youtube and how to want to get there. Then make him think about how cool that is and the payoff of having an aged board.

**willfromstow** · 10-02-2009 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Azn300

i tried that. hes just afraid it will last like two days. he paid like 400 for it so hes concerned for how long i can keep it.

wait wait wait...

your 32 and your dad paid $400 for a longboard?

hold your arms out for balance and just keep trying.

**willfromstow** · 10-02-2009 09:28 PM

my bad, i thought your posts # were your age

**StandUpIndustries** · 10-05-2009 08:59 AM

the recession hits everyone a little differently

**peter449** · 10-22-2009 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by StandUpIndustries

the recession hits everyone a little differently

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**waaaagh** · 10-26-2009 01:24 PM

really, the way that I've found is the best way to learn a new trick is to just do that trick nonstop, and eventually you'll just keep getting more and more comfortable

**B_Dubya_B** · 10-26-2009 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Azn300

the only problem is that i don't really mind scratching my board. it's that my dad will take it away if i do? sucky right

ask your dad if you played hockey, and scratched up your stick, would he take it away?

a skateboard is a piece of sporting equipment, not a DVD or a car that needs to be maintained in immaculate condition.