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| jennifer:
The stuff is in the mail to build the board, and got to figger out how to make a vid...And get it uploaded, even some pics are "file too big" Jenn really struggles with pics. |
| Kingcade:
As a 51-year old former casual skater who hasn’t been on his longboard in about 5 years, let me offer some safety advice, particularly if you’re over about 40. - skateboards are harder to ride, faster, and less stable than you might expect. Most people above a certain age step on them and fall off within 10 feet, usually with the skateboard going one way and them going the other. Approach cautiously. - start with some boards under the front and back wheels to keep you from going anywhere until you’re comfortable standing on the board and getting on and off. - stay on flat ground until you can reliably control your turns, tail scrape, and get off while moving - wear wrist guards, gloves, a helmet, and high top sneakers. Elbow and knee guards are optional. - work on your flexibility. You should be able to stand on the board and crouch and grab the edge. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
| jennifer:
That not only sounds like good advice, but all I ever plan to do on this thing, I know Jenn talks big, but reality is slow motion chaos, That and building one, because that just seems fun with all the choices available...But for you, I would be curious, "casual longboard" you say, After looking into what that actually is, I am thinking, (after watching some guy go down a hill at like 100mph, on U/tubes) that would have to almost addictive at some point, and potentially a lifestyle.😉 |
| jennifer:
As an update on this project, aparently, the board and the parts have showed up, Jenn will, run out and get her mail today.. So very excited! 😬 |
| bobbyb13:
Stoked for you! Kingcade offers sage advice. In lieu of boards to stop your wheels you can also enlist the help of someone strong (and preferably larger than you!) to literally hold both your hands until you can get acclimated to standing on something so slippery. Other than that... Knees bent, ankles, hips and shoulders in the same vertical plane and eyes level to the horizon. Look down, fall down! You can do this. |
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