Longboard Learning Lesson 1 How to: stand on the board (properly)

Standing on the board sounds pretty obvious but most people don’t know how to properly get on. There are a few key tips we go over in this video that will help build a strong foundation for other riding skills.
1) stand on the side that you push and face the way your going
2) plant your front foot on a 45* at the front of the board
3) bring all your weight onto the front foot
4) bring your back foot onto the board positioned at 90* / does racing out.
5) when you are ready to push, stop or get off the board bring your chin over your toe, turn your hips forward and bring your back foot down.
We hope these tips are helpful. If you want to learn more sign up for one or our fall workshops currently scheduled on:
Tuesday Morning at Garrison Crossing
Thursday Evening st Central Tech
Saturday Morning at Christie Pitts
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[@LilMoonBean]

Thank you for this, I bought a long board a few months ago and I’ve been having a hard time figuring out how to ever stand on it properly, I really appreciate this

[@RealmSprinter]

Ooh yes, a longboard channel!!! I got my board a day before quarantine and haven't been able to use my longboard since. Really love the instructional video, looking forward to see more

[@Pyromaniac2450]

Thank you so much, helped me figure it out my first time on my new longboard

[@razzprince8200]

Thank you brah brah

[@beef2897]

also make sure you know if youre goofy or regular

[@martingillies2518]

Its good, but why the 45 degree angle, and not straight the way you are going? just feels awkward

[@razzprince8200]

Think because you need to use roe and heel to steer/balance whilst pushing? I'm just getting into myself absolutely useless at pushing amd foot braking, will try this exercise!!!

[@sagewarren8431]

Thank you. Just bought my first longboard and decided to take it out. 1. I LOVE it way more than my very own e board! 2. It's low-key terrifying. But also feels safer at the same time lol. I definitely need more practice stopping. I'm having a hard time letting my foot just scrape on the ground as opposed to just full on stomping it down.