Many young people ask themselves a question: is it difficult to ride a skateboard? In my opinion, there is no exact answer for all people. Many different factors affect the overall effect and it is an individual case whether we can say “I have talent to do this” or “It’s not that simple”.
First of all, the general physical condition should be taken into account. I think it is clear that an obese boy or girl will not be able to walk a few meters on a skateboard. If you think that your condition is not at least average, then you need to make an effort. Go to a gym, visit a nearby pool a few times, or start jogging. Training and learning new skateboard tricks is much easier when you weigh a few kilos less.
Second, there is a question of who or what is teaching you. It doesn’t have to be a person. You can learn yourself from a professional guide, by watching videos on YouTube, or just a simple method of trying. There is also the possibility of direct contact with other skaters who have more experience. All methods have their pros and cons. If you buy a guide, you can follow the hints and tips at your own pace. Individualists and people who organize their time themselves will appreciate it. Online videos can be very helpful, but many of them are amateur level. However, there are some pearls, which can be very useful due to the professional intent of an author. The trial and error method is probably the worst and the longest. Don’t try it, if you don’t want to waste your time. Finding fellow skaters is a good idea. In addition to gaining new friends, you can also skip their mistakes. Getting involved in a skate society is another reason to take a closer look at it.
Next is motivation. Without her, her efforts will be useless. Think about it: you fall over and over again. Kickflip, backflip, pop shuvit – you cannot perform any tricks. Why would anyone continue? Fortunately, it is only a vision. You have to know that all the positive and negative moments are worth it and everything will be worth it in the future. If your will is strong enough, the effects will come sooner than you think.
What about the danger? In fact, there are accidents and injuries. However, it is easy to reduce the risk. Just use protective accessories like helmet, be careful and go. You can’t do anything else. Of course, you can jump out of a plane, which could lead to unwanted effects, but that’s something everyone has to decide for themselves.
In short, learning to skateboard is quite an individual case. It depends on your physical and mental health, the way you train, the source of your knowledge and whether you are motivated enough. Remember, nothing is impossible. Unless you try, you will never discover your destiny.