Lillie Nelson

Tuck your elbows and head in. Landing on your butt, your back, or your stomach will hurt a lot less than landing on your head.… Read More »How Do Skateboarders Not Fall?

Skateboarding injuries often involve the wrist, ankle, or face. Injuries to the arms, legs, neck and trunk range from cuts and bruises to sprains, strains,… Read More »What Are The Dangers Of Skateboarding?

Wrist pads, gloves, knee pads, and helmets are a good place to start if you want to purchase protective gear. They won’t stop you from… Read More »How Do Skaters Fall And Not Get Hurt?

Probably. If you use your skateboard to self-propel on flat surface without using your foot to push off the ground, usually as a longboard or… Read More »Do You Need To Be In Shape To Skateboard?

Vans shoes are great skateboarding shoes but make sure you pick the pro model. Suede Vans shoes offer great support, flexibility, and special insoles. They… Read More »Can You Skate In Vans?

King estimates that professional female skaters often leap about 16 inches off the ice, while males reach about 20 inches. But the ability to jump… Read More »Can Skaters Jump High?

Do flat feet affect skateboarding? As long as proper precautions are taken, and suitable footwear is worn, flat feet do not affect skateboarding. Finding the… Read More »Is It Harder To Skate With Flat Feet?

Skate shoes are built with flat bottoms and thin soles, this is so as to not effect the steering on toe or heel edge of… Read More »Why Do Skate Shoes Have Thin Soles?

An empty parking lot An empty parking lot can be your savior. Check for any “No Skateboarding” signs first, though–but you knew that already. If… Read More »Can You Skate In An Empty Parking Lot?

Fear of skateboarding is perfectly normal, Without it, you’ll injure yourself but sometimes it can hold you back. While having fear is rational you sometimes… Read More »Is It Scary To Ride A Skateboard?