u/BlueBird1800

I really wish I had just done this years ago. I’ve always wanted to try skateboarding, but didn’t want to break my arms and legs so I never tried. Lately, Instagram has introduced me to and been hitting me up with longboarding content so it repeaked my interest.

I just went out for the first time today on this Loaded Dervish Sama I picked up used. Man, what a blast. I feel like I’ve really been missing out. It was so chill just cruising along.

Being day numero uno, I for sure have a lot of work to do. Still need to work on my foot braking; it takes a skip or two before I can slide my foot. I haven’t sorted or gotten the confidence yet to take a sharper curve, I can only turn enough to avoid obstacles. Also my pushing leaves a lot to be desired. It’s not very fluid and after a bit over an hour (some back and forth in front of the house and a 7km loop) my ankle was starting to get sore (I’m sure old age is a factor too).

Anywho, had a blast and kept all my skin so far so I’m going to call it a success.

Been lurking in here for a few weeks since Instagram repeaked my interest in wanting to learn to skateboard. A week or so ago, I picked up a used Loaded Dervish Sama to try and learn on. My pads and helmet finally showed up later this week so today was literally day #1 one any sorta skateboard and a long way to go.

I spent maybe 30-45 minutes just going back and forth in front of my house to sort out actually standing and pushing. Then just took my kids on a bicycle ride and road the board in the bike/ped paths.

1. Foot braking is still a bit difficult. I have to do a hop first then I can slide and things get squirrelly really fast on any sorta hill. My trucks aren’t completely lose, but I do have them righted about 2-3 threads showing. Anyway I’m glad at the moment that it’s flat where I live.
2. Making a turn around any corner is still impossible for me. I can avoid obstacles, but no way I can make a turn.
3. My pushing has a long way to go to get smoother. My foot got sore because I’m like a tripping elephant.
4. This shits fun; hopefully I can get the above sorted quickly.