Learning how to Skateboard is not an easy thing to do, but learning to Skateboard is part of the fun, and the experience and personal gratification from working hard and landing a trick is second to none which is why we’re here to lend a helping hand. Our comprehensive Skateboarding guides and how to’s will teach you all you need to know about Skateboarding to help you on your way.
Beginning Skateboarding
Choosing your first Skateboard
Never brought a Skateboard before? Get advice on choosing your first Skateboard setup.
Skateboarding for Beginners
Learn how to Skateboard from the basics of skateboarding to buying your first board to your first Kickflip.
Restarting Skateboarding
Did you Skateboard in the late 80’s/early 90’s? Want to take up Skateboarding again? We have compiled a re-introduction to Skateboarding to help you start up again a bit easier.
Skateboarding Footwear
Skateboarding shoes are shoes designed specifically for the purpose of skateboarding, find out how they benefit you and you’re skateboarding.
Beginners Guide to Skateboarding
Frequently Asked Questions
All of the frequently asked questions about Skateboarding that we get asked, answered by our experts.
The Different Parts of a Skateboard
Learn all of the different parts that are used to form a Skateboard and what each of the parts do.
Trick Tips
Get tips and advice on learning skateboarding tricks with our skateboarding trick tips.
Basic Skateboard Maintenance
Learning basic maintenance techniques for your skateboard that can help prolong its lifespan.
Skate Busts: Etiquette
We talk you through the appropriate etiquette when getting busted while Skateboarding at a spot!
Stances
Frontside and Backside
Frontside and Backside are the terms used to describe which direction a Skateboarder is facing while approaching an obstacle or attempting a trick.
Regular or Goofy
Regular and Goofy are used to describe a Skateboarder’s stance, with either the left or the right foot placed in front.
How do I?
How to Grip a Skateboard
Learn how to grip a Skateboard the Skateboarder way.
How to Wax a Curb
Learn how to properly wax a curb or ledge the Skateboarder way.
How to Clean Bearings
Learn how to clean your Skateboards bearings the skateboarder way.
More to Skateboarding
The History of Skateboarding
Learn how Skateboarding began with the history of Skateboarding.
Skater Owned Shops
Shopping at Skater Owned Shops is very important, not only does it support your local skate shop but it supports your local scene.
About The UK Skateboarding Association
Find out about the UK Skateboarding Association and how it benefits UK skateboarding.
