The origin of skateboarding culture: a cool symbol from the street to the world

Skateboarding is not just a means of transportation or entertainment, it has long evolved into a unique subculture and way of life. Tracing its historical roots, we can find that as early as the late 1950 s, the earliest form of "surfing land version" appeared in California, that is, people imitated the undulating movements on the sea to have fun. With the development of time, more and more young people devote themselves to this new activity and promote it.

By the mid-1970s, with the advent of the first commercially produced plastic product and its related accessories becoming more and more perfect, more ordinary people had the opportunity to contact and fall in love with this new field full of infinite possibilities. At the same time, groups of brave urban explorers have emerged in urban spaces. They use existing facilities to create a variety of amazing technical expressions, which will promote the entire industry to take a big step forward.

Today, when we talk about skateboards, we are no longer limited to just a piece of wood and four wheels. It is one of the important bridges connecting people of different ages to communicate; it is also a unique language medium to express self-attitude; it is also a beautiful memory carrier carrying countless dreams and memories. Behind every photo, there is a moving story waiting to be discovered, and every corner contains unseen possibilities.

Choose the type of skateboard that suits you: Entry-level vs. Entry-level

Faced with the dazzling array of skateboard styles on the market, friends who enter this world for the first time may feel dazzled. In fact, depending on your personal preference and skill level, you can choose the one that suits you best. The traditional double rocker is the first choice for most novices because it has good stability and is easy to control, especially for learning basic skills and performing simple stunts.

For those who want to experience more speed, longboard is a good choice. Compared with regular models, it is longer and wider, so it is more suitable for long-distance riding and smooth cruising. Of course, there are some other variants such as fish board, old school board, etc. have their own characteristics, which can be flexibly selected according to the actual situation.

In addition to considering the type, but also pay attention to the size of the problem. Generally speaking, the ideal size for adult men is about 31 inches, while adult women can choose a slightly shorter product (about 28-30 inches) due to their smaller size. For young children, it needs to be adjusted according to the proportion of height and weight. In short, it is best to try it several times before buying to make sure to find the one that suits you best.

Mastering basic skills: an indispensable core skill training method

To become a qualified or even excellent skater, a solid foundation is essential. The first thing to learn is the ability to keep your body in balance. Stand still and practice adjusting the standing position of your feet until you feel stable. Then try to gently move the center of gravity back and forth to get familiar with the dynamic change law. The next step is the push-push forward stage. One leg supports the other foot and pushes it back hard to generate power to move forward. At this time, it is necessary to pay attention to the surrounding environment to prevent accidents.

After mastering the preliminary marching skills, you can try turning operations. By changing the direction of force, the vehicle can run along the arc path. At first, it can be simulated repeatedly with auxiliary props until it can be used freely. In addition, there are many minutiae such as the change of posture angle, which also need to accumulate experience to be able to do well. For example, when encountering obstacles, how should we react quickly to make evasive actions? If we fall down unfortunately, how should we minimize the degree of injury? These are all practical problems that we must think about and solve in the process of daily training.

Road to Advance: Preparation before challenging difficult moves

When you 've already made a difference in your beginner's classes, you may come up with ideas to further improve your skills. Indeed, classic stunts like Ollie (dolphin jump) and Kickflip (tiptoe flip) are really eye-catching, but they also come with a certain risk factor. Therefore, adequate safety preparations must be made before the formal start.

The first is the equipment requirements. A full set of protective equipment such as helmets, knee pads, and gloves is naturally an indispensable part. They can play a vital protective role at critical moments and avoid unnecessary injuries. Secondly, the selection of the site is also very important. Try to find a specially set park or an empty and undisturbed place as a driving range. Finally, don't forget the principle of gradual progress! Any complex coherent action requires countless decomposition and repetition exercises before it can be truly mastered.

Community Interaction and Event Participation: Join the Global Skater Family

Skateboarding is not just a lonely patent, on the contrary, it is a big collective full of enthusiasm and love. There are a large number of enthusiasts all over the world, and they will regularly organize various online and offline activities for everyone to exchange skills. For example, several famous forum websites in China often have experts publishing teaching video tutorials for newcomers to learn from. There are also many famous social platforms abroad that gather like-minded people from all directions to share their stories and experiences.

In addition, the major intercontinental championships held each year also attract countless eyes. Whether it is the World Extreme Games X Games or the Asian Youth Skateboarding Open ASBO and other exciting events are endless. This is not only a good opportunity for top players to show their strength, but also a source of motivation to motivate the younger generation to climb the peak. Parents should give their children enough trust and support, and all sectors of society should work together to create a more friendly and harmonious growth atmosphere, so that more people can participate in this exciting adventure.