discouraged....

Jonoo · 08-08-2008, 12:06 AM

Everytime I do something and fall I get discouraged and don't try again becuase I think I'm going to fall again.
Today I was attempting standup 180's in a parking lot with my buddies and I didn't shift my weight propperly and I flew off my board and ate it pretty bad and I havn't tried it agian. Any tips on how to get over my confidence level and try again?

TM_Cruzer · 08-08-2008, 12:09 AM

don't just stop after you fall. Make yourself get back on and try it atleast one more time before you stop. Otherwise the whole time before you try again, you'll be psyched out even more.

BrickCityBombers · 08-08-2008, 12:12 AM

wear pads , this way you fall you can bounce back up

Jonoo · 08-08-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TM_Cruzer

don't just stop after you fall. Make yourself get back on and try it atleast one more time before you stop. Otherwise the whole time before you try again, you'll be psyched out even more.

It's not that easy, maybe I'll get my kneepads and slide gloves on and I'll be more confident...

animal · 08-08-2008, 12:14 AM

grow a......just wear some pads and get back up EVERY time.

think about how this transfers over to everyday life.

just because a small stone blocks your way doesnt mean you have to quit.

TM_Cruzer · 08-08-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonoo

It's not that easy, maybe I'll get my kneepads and slide gloves on and I'll be more confident...

Ya, i know. You just gotta make yourself do it.

I do rock the pads though.

Jonoo · 08-08-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TM_Cruzer

Ya, i know. You just gotta make yourself do it.

I do rock the pads though.

Yeah I probly should wear them haha, I have scars all over my knees

TM_Cruzer · 08-08-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonoo

Yeah I probly should wear them haha, I have scars all over my knees

Want some pics of mine, and my elbows?
scar tissue>skin

Jonoo · 08-08-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TM_Cruzer

Want some pics of mine, and my elbows?
scar tissue>skin

yeah sure, if you already have the pics

TM_Cruzer · 08-08-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonoo

yeah sure, if you already have the pics

only one i think of my knee when i was first learning any slides. one minute while i find my adapter.
sliding is what prompted me to buy and use pads.

for some reason it was only my left knee. (I am still a complete noob at sliding btw.)

smokeytreats · 08-08-2008, 12:28 AM

Saftey gear if you're not already using it.

oldnbroken · 08-08-2008, 12:38 AM

Hmmmmm,...........I hurt myself when I fall.
What can I do to boost my confidence and make it hurt less when I fall?
Maybe I'll ask the guys on Silverfish.
Hey guys....... would protective equipment, like they use in every other sport / activity that involves blood and pain, work to help me feel more confident?
Yes,........ya think so?.............,great... maybe I'll try that idea out.
This, seriously, did not occur to you before today?.............really?
Holy crap.

cougrs84 · 08-08-2008, 12:46 AM

okay so there is this kid who bought a board from me and he's afraid to go down like the smallest hill in my neighborhood (i would bomb it with my 22 inch mini that has siesmics on it ) and he calls himself a longboarder....i don't and he scraped his elbow on the ground from hitting a rock...and went home....so don't be like him...suck it up and do it again

Jonoo · 08-08-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cougrs84

okay so there is this kid who bought a board from me and he's afraid to go down like the smallest hill in my neighborhood (i would bomb it with my 22 inch mini that has siesmics on it ) and he calls himself a longboarder....i don't and he scraped his elbow on the ground from hitting a rock...and went home....so don't be like him...suck it up and do it again