Beginning

[Rudie]

I bought a longboard about a month ago and I started riding it. It rocks like this, but I'd like to go a little further with my board, like learning tricks, etc. but I have absolutely no knowledge of longboards, and only a little of skateboarding (from playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater ). So what should I do/where should I go to begin some new stuff with my board? I'm ready to try about anything!

[rhythmsaint]

You're right where you need to be...start by using the search feature on this forum and you'll find a vast resource of tricks and moves to get you started!

[Rudie]

Well thanks Ok, I parsed through the forums for some info. Pretty useful stuff in there! Since I can already carve, I wanna get into slalom and pumping first, then I'll try the slides. I still need to get a pair of gloves, I wouldn't want to try sliding without, seems a bit extreme for a newbie. Anyways, for slalom and pumping, should I get into the streets even if the concrete sucks, or should I head to a skatepark?

[VA]

i'd start with a drug habit and a long steep hill.

[rhythmsaint]

Any place that's smoooove is a good place to be... :thumb:

[sk8dragon]

You could also learn surf style board walking

http://www.surfacemotion.com/footbase/footbase.html

It's fun and only dangerous when your going fast

[diizy]

practice carving, sliding! anything you possibly can!

ive been riding for about a month i can slide on anything BUT my board (just cuz its really snappy) and i can carve pretty well, just practice!