🗲beginner girl ~learns~ to skate 🗲 1 Month Longboard Progression 🗲

Link to the board I'm using: amzn.to/2XkRL5Q
Hey everyone! I recorded myself learning to longboard over a month. I'm still super new at it, so please share any tips and tricks you may have. I hope this video is helpful to others who are also just learning!
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[@tink6225]

your neighborhood has such smooth roads I'm jealous

[@decorachan4680]

Same here :(

[@starfcll3268]

You should look at mine

[@dylansmith697]

@Isabelle Charmley same bro

[@lydialyons7191]

For real like she is lucky

[@willowjade9087]

Same my roads are like _/\~~~~|\

[@jenny1054]

"being bad at something is the first step to being good at it" now that's wisdom

[@hannahmarie2860]

Dose anybody else never improve there longboarding skills bc they are nervous to practice outside where ppl can watch you? Or is it just me?

[@linosbae8374]

no that's so me 😭

[@wow.hi.7678]

Oh same here, that’s honestly part of why I stopped. But we just gotta get out there, it helps if you bring a friend or sibling to make you feel less anxious, that always helped me😊

[@telejos3325]

Big mood 😔 I literally practiced in my garage for an hour before i went out and actually rode around my apartment complex. I may or may not have sent the board into the garage door one or twice 👀

[@RoSe-so4yx]

F uck em at least you are doing something good so go outside and be ready to fall a lot but also to learn something new

[@arrkii4253]

How about very early morning practice? Longboarding would be a good start for the day.Who knows?xD

[@horsecrazycrafter]

A little tip for anyone learning how to skateboard or longboard, before pushing, etc place your front foot on the board and just balance with the other foot in the air. Wait until you feel comfortable swinging your (other) foot around before you try to move on your board, because that actually enables you to get more comfortable without as much injury lol. Then, if you’re still nervous, I found that practicing swinging my foot into position and back off to be pretty great to get my balance. At the very least, it’s something I do every time I loosen my trucks, use a different board, etc and it helps me get confident UwU.

[@badanimation4723]

Thank you 4 the advice sis❤️❤️✨💅👌

[@nonalolagirl]

Thanks! Getting my longboard in a few days but can't wait to practice in the freezing weather

[@katievela1564]

Tip: just practice riding the board and getting comfortable with the board before you start learning and tricks

[@ravingames6284]

That’s what I was thinking the whole time

[@12lunaa_]

yeah you sure

[@lydialyons7191]

Thanks for the tips

[@hannahmarie2860]

This is so true! She only took a day of just riding and on the second day started tricks. But I'm also really proud of her! She improved so much and I'm really impressed knowing how little time she spent just getting a feel for the board.

[@Hannah-uv8hy]

This!! This really helped me. I only just started learning tricks even though I've had ny board for multiple months (also because i dont practice daily)

[@pattykellogg2326]

You inspire me! Thank you! I also have taken up longboard. I am 63 years old. I have started a few months ago.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

👍 58yrs old and getting back into boarding after a 40yr layoff. Just trying to cruise now. Glad to see someone in my age group being young. Keep it up!

[@CraftyCuriosity]

50 years old starting

[@melindaboomer6471]

@@CraftyCuriosity are you having fun? I am 25 and I used to skateboard as a kid quite a bit, but I still have muscle memory for it. It’s so much fun. I love seeing older adults getting into longboarding. Make sure you wear knee pads and elbow pads. :)

[@arrkii4253]

Please wear helmet. Safety First.😉Have fun.🙏

[@eli6765]

Ummmmm I feel out of place- I’m 12 🤣🥺 but good for you all! 😇

[@skygamer475_5]

I’ve always had a fear of skateboarding since I gashed my face open on my friend’s a couple years ago and haven’t touched one since. Now my dumbass is gonna learn longboarding because quarantine hit and my whole aesthetic changed

[@WendyHoVid]

Good luck and be safe!! Do it for the ~aesthetic~

[@potatoyoutube9225]

Wait ur face opened w h a t pls explain what happened also were u wearing a helmet? Bruh im getting scared lmao.

[@wow.hi.7678]

I skinned my shoulder a few years back and that alone turned me off from the idea of longboarding again. But I really want to get back in it and learn tricks like these

[@musicstan4742]

Hey! I am 13year old girl and have been on longboards since I was 8! One tip I would give to any beginner is to never give up... this might sound obvious but in the beginning i fell A Lot and almost quit but falling is normal and is part of the process! I fell a lot and also did not have anyone in my family to help me or guide me. After 2 years i got experienced and it became muscle memory. So... it takes time but u will get results bear that in mind! I still fall a lot trying to longboard and YES it can be embarrassing but dont let that stop u! Longboarding is one of the best ways to get around and a longboard everywhere. Longboarding is all about perseverance and getting up when u fall. I am a girl. I dont ever judge any beginner longboarder... some do but all experienced ones were once learning. BONUS TIP- Put on some music it helps a Ton and dont be embarrassed the people who judge you ave never done it themselves.

[@beau6884]

day 2: can cross-step me on week 4: attempting to cross-step

[@dadamardona]

Me : 1 year

[@chestinetapiwa1388]

AHH i just got a longboard like a week ago and been looking for fellow newbies!! have you ever skated before? bc this is my first time even getting into anything "skating" 😁 loved seeing u on here & wishing u all the best, girl!! x

[@Magicalnora]

Ayyy it's one year later and if you haven't yet pls do this. I'm looking for inspiration to start too 😂😂

[@meimeisaggaudrotos1635]

I have the exact same board! I've been learning a few tricks but having trouble with cross-steps. Getting them on day two is crazy! I've been learning how to do a frontside tiger claw and ghost rides.

[@hattiehollamby8723]

Mei Mei Saggau Drotos what board is it?

[@WendyHoVid]

@@hattiehollamby8723 It's a Retrospec Bamboo Longboard!

[@WendyHoVid]

Good luck! I'm still working on those tricks too

[@meimeisaggaudrotos1635]

@@hattiehollamby8723 Sorry I didn't respond. It's the retrospec 44 inch longboard. There is another choice for a 41 inch pintail longboard which is also a good choice!

[@meimeisaggaudrotos1635]

@@WendyHoVid thanks! You are doing so well with the dancing tricks! I have terrible balance and fall off everytime but you are doing so well!!

[@lesleymariella2970]

im getting my skateboard soon and this really inspired me even more:)

[@JusteMj]

Absolutely amazing! I've been searching for beginner experiences with long board dancing. Your video has given me more hope and I can't wait to see your progressions in a few months! Thank you!

[@idaida4019]

Don’t forget that up date we’re waiting

[@jae3004]

Since skateboarding seems difficult for me I wanted to get a long board and seeing you progress so much is really inspiring. Keep it up!

[@heyitsa5050]

I just started and three days ago and I almost have my cros step!

[@WendyHoVid]

That's amazing! Good luck!

[@heyitsa5050]

Ty!

[@jessiluzius9694]

Found this video really encouraging. So fun to see someone learning out loud and sharing that experience, thank you!

[@TheRadioNumb]

I started longboarding last year and I tried to focus on balancing and getting comfortable carving a little and riding on the sidewalk. This year I hope I can learn how to do tricks or even just switching from my right to my left and then back to right. I'm glad I'm not the only one practicing out there!

[@seaweed6569]

when she said its the cheapest one she could find on amazon i got scared

[@gbabysogoofy31]

👀i just order mine off there....

[@timmi4190]

This is the dumbest thing you can do

[@graceeableman4190]

No my friend has had a retro speck which is her brand of long board and it’s a pretty good long board for the price

[@arco__]

I think it’s better to do that than spend your money on an expensive board. What if she found out that she hated long boarding lol

[@chrsmoreau]

same xD

[@brandonnelson4490]

Yo thank you so much for this video. Your vibe about self improvement is so awesome! At 11:00 you said something that resonated with me a lot: "when I protect myself from failure, I feel like I give up a lot of joy that comes afterward" (paraphrased). Thanks for sharing your journey and you gave me more inspiration to keep learning.

[@billcaddell3848]

I just purchased a longboard 2 days ago, im 62 yrs old and I can't wait to ride and fall off.

[@MsValpar]

39 here. And so stoked. Cheers.

[@midlifebiker7424]

Elbows and wrists plus head can be pretty bad so get geared up...

[@anoukc6928]

44 yo here and I started today!

[@JimLBon]

It’s so cool that you put your learning journey up for us to see. I’m learning to board, 38 and no experience. All I’m focused on are the absolute basics. I finally just made myself go to a local popular spot and push for 5 miles. Helped a ton. You have such a great attitude! Embrace the suck!

[@pumpkincheesecake4722]

omg tysm for making this video!!! i really want to buy a longboard but everything seems so expensive and the longboarding subreddit and other KZbin videos ive seen are always filled w super intimidating people that kinda discourage you from wanting to try it out w a cheaper board. this vid however is super helpful and encouraging to me as a complete beginner who doesn’t have the budget to pay for $150+ boards !!! it really warmed my heart to you talking about not losing hope bc ive also been worried about whether this hobby would even be a good investment of my time as a junior in hs but hearing you talk about progress and idk just having something you can practice everyday and that you look forward to really cheers me up :)) so thank u!!! you should definitely keep making updates :)

[@AwkwardCheesecake]

Love this video! I am starting to learn as well. I feel like most YT videos are either really good longboarders or total beginners and they only show like 1 day or 1 week of progress at most, so seeing the progression over a month was awesome. Thanks for sharing the journey!

[@vitoriaaires3670]

You progressed quickly! i bought one and am waiting to arrive. keep posting your evolution in longboarding.

[@denisalvarez7354]

Love this!Now I don’t feel alone in learning and taking my time with it!People on YT are always wayy to quick to learn it like one day to the next they’re riding smoothly 👀 Your determination to keep going and improving has shown me that I can get farther too if I just keep at it!

[@HeartSunYoga]

You did very well your first month! Excellent progress. Very inspiring... I feel like maybe I will try tricks after watching you. I agree that longboarding has been a great activity to pick up during lockdown! I totally get what you're saying about being camera-shy! 🛹👍🏽💖

[@jessie5096]

so cool❤ you encouraged me! Thanks for video documenting this !🎉

[@niiix757]

Decided to get a longboard last week and it just arrived. Other than being super nervous about others watching and judging, I’m also hella scared of just falling and hurting myself. After watching your video, not only do I feel more confident to go out there and practice, but also you’re here in shorts soooo 😂😂 I’m definitely feeling way more ready and less scared!! Thanks for posting this video :)

[@thedreamerrrrrrrr]

Girl your progress is amazing! Thank you for inspiration 🥰

[@denebvegaaltair1146]

Thanks for showing what realistic progress looks like. I thought I was a slow learner when I read comments from other videos saying how they'd learn one trick in a day. Yours gives me confidence

[@SifuSatoru.]

Such a nice video! Really enjoyed it. I hope you're still having fun longboarding and that you're getting to your goals :)

[@kerrann7538]

You're super positive and relatable I love it! I'm learning how to longboard as a mama of 2 who sorta kinda lost all my hobbies and interests😅 trying to find things that are fun for just me! Went for my first night cruise tonight because I feel less judged🥲

[@coolgirl614]

You’ve got talent girl! Keep at it!

[@jgaffney567]

I hope you change your mind about recording your progress. As you can see by the comments you are making a positive difference with others. Stay safe.

[@shar6035]

This is making me motivated to learn how to dance on a longboard !

[@_Fantaghiro_]

It`s pretty awesome what you learned in a month. I started with longboarding too and you`re such a inspiration to me :) Take care!

[@surfingjillaroo8579]

Gurl! Your my inspiration 🤣👍 I just started skating as well on a surfskateboard! Absolutely loving your vids! So encouraging.

[@JayBrown-xs9ps]

Good job, girl, from someone who's been longboarding for almost 3 years and longboard dancing for 1, you did amazing.

[@travisbritt5041]

Love the commitment!

[@Schelbenhouser]

This is so great! Thanks for posting it!

[@lavieestgentille]

Ah, i just started this month and just massively sprained my wrist with a lovely bum fall haha! Can't wait to get back and encouraging to see other newbies :)

[@alluneedislove7460]

Great video!! You're adorable and your progress is so inspiring and wonderful to watch❤️

[@weirdgenes9820]

By day two you already looked so advanced, doing awesome, super proud!

[@ashleymulenga9115]

EYYYYY the crosstepp gradually got smoother and smoother🔥🔥

[@mak1985]

Going through the same right now about 4 or 5 days into owning my board, only able to do 180 step and can almost do it switch. Keep killing it!

[@zboi7106]

Literally just got my longboard and I’ve been struggling just to stand and push but I’ve never been more inspired to continue doing something.

[@kady._.z]

You should make a part two to this vid your really good and improved really fast.

[@rdiaz49]

Why? ..... because

[@theleader5439]

Wow!!! Thanks for this!!! That’s a lot progress in so little time!!

[@loreta1894]

You already steped on it the first day i even couldn't do that i only got brave enough to get on it today and i finally started pushing a bit... You are a pro already in my eyes

[@GalCaspi]

This was informative for someone learning to board. Also you are an incredible person.

[@Kaylee-vn5cm]

You’ve literally inspired me to learn how to longboard 🤩 mine just came in today 😊

[@TheLibraryOfEmotions]

Wendy you are so reassuring, this is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

[@antwonevis5249]

This actually helped a lot. I'm getting a board to keep me busy while it's vacation in SA. Finally convinced my dad to get me one 😂

[@sadiasultana7169]

I’d love to have big smooth roads like yours to practice on but I’m excited to try mine out I got it today, so excited!

[@imprint2030]

Helll yeahhhh keep it up you're learning so fast

[@pirateofthepacific9687]

Being bad at something is the first step to being good at it. That was a dope quote Edit: Also good luck with your long boarding journey and just realized that was a quote from adventure time

[@alicias9196]

Wow that's so inspiring! I should really start to longboard again☀🍵

[@DuarteVagner]

Thanks for showing your progress from Zero! I'm 39 and on my first step here in Rio de Janeiro.

[@WendyHoVid]

Wow that's awesome!

[@armateo2360]

Super coooool! Definitely making a progress video too!

[@krystal2234]

I have been lonagbaording for almost a year now and my goal was always to learn how to dance and I even brought one of the best boards for it. I have been too scared to even attempt it and this video definitely motivated me to get outside and try. So thank you :)

[@lilykobiljak4749]

YOU GO GIRL

[@rynicole526]

great video! It’s was cool to see your progression ! Keep going! and just like long boarding KZbin is the same 🙂 continue to create content you’ll get better with the camera!

[@Samanthaavps]

I am watching this video because I am learning longboarding and you have same helmet I got. Keep practicing, you inspired me

[@megankidd5200]

You killed this! I’ve been riding consistently for a week and I’m just getting cruising down. Nowhere near ready for tricks haha

[@livingrichlyonabudget100]

Glad you got a helmet! Thanks for sharing the process of learning. Girl power!

[@khuonglam6785]

great job!!!

[@theresamurray3943]

Just a tip to anyone who is inspired to do longboard just know that if you are committed and you think that you want to proceed in longboarding buy a board that’s from company that sells longboards that are study so it can help you more on flexibility and cursing better on payment and help your tricks. Hope this helps everyone!

[@pauls7789]

I am just waiting for my longboard to come in a couple of days, watching this made me feel a bit more at ease with the first steps so thanking you for posting this! Also, just seen you got an internship at Microsoft (congrats!), as an alumini of Microsoft's internship programme in the UK I am sure you will have a blast!

[@WendyHoVid]

Thanks! Good luck with your longboard!!

[@marianolopez4257]

Cool video Wendy!

[@panaroyal]

i have not been sk8 boarding for 8 years now. but i have start to sk8 for a week now and it's like im learning it again from the beginning. luckily i can jump off and on like i used too but i can't even pop an ollie, it frustrating but i guess i have to build up the muscle to get back on track. seeing you're video makes me feels not giving up.. a word of advice a for pop suvit, you need to imagine like your jumping on something while the back leg is poping and kicking the tail. keep up the good work👍. im 34 and i still learning to sk8.

[@jaycee6921]

Aye 200th sub like the content

[@marioelburro1492]

It's definitely a pain when your legs get sore but im getting there👍im almost 3 months into it and i might learn a dance just to have fun while cruising. Ive already fallen several times trying to slide my board down a hill but it was fun😂 i love the attention i get when people see the length of the board

[@kimyaayaa6556]

Fighting!

[@Sillystar121]

I just got my longboard today but it was raining so I have to wait till tomorrow to ride i can’t wait to ride grate video❤️

[@sara.minaaa]

I love her excitement 😊 very cute ♥️

[@wow.hi.7678]

YOOOO WE HAVE THE SAME BOARD😆 this makes me wanna get back on and learn how to ride again

[@Montie_757]

I so i so love this video keep up the good work

[@czykontour]

Cooles Video, super👍🏼🥳

[@kritikashrestha4064]

This video is so cute and honest. I'm just starting out, so I love seeing your enthusiasm about your progress and enjoying the activity. Do you have insta? I would love to follow your progression as a source of inspiration!!

[@jokacrew7534]

I started longboarding like 2 months ago and last week I finally felt comfortable not wearing all my pads... and I still can’t push well

[@daisyinthelife]

Omg I really wanted to get into this!!

[@coastedd]

I got my dance longboard about 3 weeks ago i can do the peter pan and i’m still learning the cross step but i’m sure once i fall enough it will get easier

[@gafuraskarov2814]

I’ve been skating for almost 3 months, and I still can’t do the half of things that you did on your first days of riding.

[@judorich010]

It just takes practice. Ive been longboarding for years . Don't be afraid to commit. Get used to falling. Theres tons of videos of tips and tricks. Check out Natalie Pluto, Nick Jones, Lotfi Lamali, Ronnie Sarmento.

[@howlongcanmyhandlebebeforeirun]

I just started today and this is very helpful. I spend 30 min on the grass just practicing my stance. Lol

[@vladop4760]

You are sooo pretty ✨✨

[@kaylapark3157]

I have a question Wendy, where did you buy your longboard? Can you link it in the description? You're progression! You made it look so easy and encouraged me to want to want to start longboarding too, which is why I want to know where you got yours...

[@angiepasco7336]

You’re so good for being a beginner

[@j-don5228]

Don't be afraid to go at a mice cruising speed when learning tricks and steps; learning them stationary or very slowly makes the process longer plus you're actually more stable doing them while moving

[@Ry-ti1nl]

I wish I would’ve done a video like this when I was first learning!

[@themadisonjt9108]

ahh i was feeling silly for being so bad at just pushing/turning but knowing i’m not alone helps 😂 hehe

[@fufumccuddlypoops5502]

Inspirational

[@samreyes7386]

I'm sorry but I DIED at the part where you tried a ghost ride kickflip ahahahah I am a beginner too tho and it was awesome seeing your progress!!

[@ThaoTran-si8ul]

where did you buy that longboard? It is amazing !!!!

[@chipperhippo]

So awesome

[@sloantroxel2502]

Wait that’s the exact same long board that I have :D. Idk if you already know this but I’d it’s too easy to turn tighten the big bolt on the back ;). If u need more help lmk pls!

[@daisyballena1279]

Plastic legs lock and hands arms will do place?

[@ameenaa8186]

i finalllyyy got oneee. (i have strict parents) I've had it for 2days and I haven't fallen but my body HURTS. i cant wait to learn tricks tho :)

[@betsychiu1663]

When you're a beginner you might want to tighten your truck so it doesn't turn as easy, it will help you to get used to the board and learn to balance. If you're going to do more dancing or cruising in the future you could lose it, but if you're more the tricks type, then it will be better. Good luck with longboard xoxo

[@lauren-q6f]

So tightening the trucks should help with learning trick?

[@betsychiu1663]

@@lauren-q6f that’s how I learn to balance but of course just tighten it a little bit so they can still turn cause a long board turn is really really flexible my frd couldn’t handle it when the board is turning too much