Are You Interested In Longboard Dancing?!

This trick is for the wāhine who is comfortable cruising on their longboard and looking to start learning some longboard dance moves to mix things up. It's an exciting time for you! Take it at your own pace so you feel safe at all times.

Here is what you need to know:

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Instructions (Watch Video for Visual Assistance):

1. Transfer your weight completely to the front foot before releasing to the other. Make sure your toes line up with each other.

​2. Weight transfer from toe to heel. To balance on one foot I focus on putting the weight on the arch of my foot.​ 

3. Practise your steps on your skateboard, tap your foot on the ground if you lose balance. (Practise on grass or carpet for stability before you hit the concrete).

4. Once you have mastered this step, practise without tapping the ground.​

5. Try to do this while moving. I like to crave heel side first and feet my front foot to the outside of the board. 

6. Arms out for balance. 

There you go, it may take a while to master this longboard dance move so have patience and be your best cheer leader! Sending you lots of good vibes and focus.

Give it a go and tag us @wellness_riders or DM through insta or facebook for us to share!

You go girl! 

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Feel safe going down slopes with these tips. As you continue to skateboard you will be faced with varying slopes. Practise your skills on small slopes first and progress as you feel comfortable. Have FUN!

✨ View the video for a visual example :)!

1) Bend your knees, weight and chest over your front foot.

2) Work your way up the slope so you get used to speed and acceleration 

3) Get comfy! You should be able to stop at any speed your going at

4)Crouching lowers your centre of gravity 

5)A long run off gives you time and space to shave off speed

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1. A slight downhill gradient helps
2. Use your hands for balance & support
3. Watch hand placement so they don't get squased!
4. Try using different feet. You might find the front foot is easier that the back foot.

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You go girl! 

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Lots of people ask us what kind of skateboards they should get as there are many different types with various shapes and sizes.

Below is a simple description on each of the main boards we come across and their uses to help you decide what is best for you.

We use a mix of cruisers and longboards at our sessions as we find them to be easy skateboards to learn on as our lessons. Our lessons are not based in the skateparks so the big wheels provide a much smoother ride :)! 

For the streets and skateparks, best for making sharper turns (tick tacking) and if you are wanting to learn more technical tricks as you develop your skills. Smaller, harder wheels that are perfect for skateparks.