10 Electric Skateboard Tips Every Beginner Should Know

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[thejesuschrist]

Thanks for making the perfect video I can now show to my disciples to help them get into this heavenly sport.

[BN]

Another important tip is to remember that you don't always have to be with your board or on your board. What I mean is that if you have to dodge an obstacle last second and it would be too dangerous to slam on the brakes or accelerate out of the way; just get off your board. Even if you kick it to the side and it gets damaged, it's just an object end of the day. The important thing is that you don't get injured. I see a lot of people that I group ride with just stick with their board. You can stop the board and sprint in a direction to avoid direct impact, you can jump off your board and pick it up if it's at a low enough speed, practice different ways to dismount so that you have more than just 1. I'm regular stance and I'm more used to my right foot coming off the board first, but I'm also comfortable with my my left foot coming off the board first too.

[TschidaIndustries]

Great video, love how you started #1 with a helmet and mentioned riding in the rain. I hope people hear what you're saying. Nearly two weeks ago I bit it hard while riding in the rain trying to beat the lightning. I fell backwards at 20mph+ and bounced my head off the pavement and skidded to a stop. I luckily wore my helmet that day and so I am only dealing with road rash on my back, hip, elbows, hands, wrists and knees as well as bruised and swollen elbow, and a concussion. For the last two weeks I wake up feeling like I'm severely hung over and it lasts all day. But my brains are still in my head and not on that pavement! People of YouTube: Wear your helmet, ya?

[agustinavalos]

MAJOR TIP (from experience): Know the places where you can go to recharge your board. You’ll definitely want to know these places when making longer trips or when you’re in a rush to get somewhere. It’ll save you the stress about running out of juice in the middle of a trip on a place you don’t know. I recommend fast food places, libraries, some parks, some gas stations, stores and public buildings.

*or have a spare battery*

[scottyi]

i think gloves are important because i always tend to land hand first when i crash. For night riding i would suggest reflective gear i would suggest something like a PT belt they use in the military becuase it saves lives.

[helenpillai]

Me: doesn’t have e-board
Still watches vid

[doubledogdrone]

Ive ridden my Inboard M1 over 800 Miles! I used to skate as a kid so the fundamentals were mastered long ago . When riding a standard street deck I focused on what was right in front of me. Electric Skateboarding is different in the sense that one needs to focus 8 -10 feet in front of themselves. Because in less than a second you will be at the point you focused upon. That should be in the basic tips.
I have only had one major crash and it was a result of a combination of factors. 1. The remote for the Inboard M1 has a switch that one holds down on the front of the remote to allow the control of movement. "its like a deadmans switch" you pull your finger off that switch and no power is being sent to the hub motors. 2. I was doing a long brake from about 22 MPH and leaning back in an extreme angle rearwards. I shifted pressure on the deadmans switch ever so slightly and that was enough to stop all braking and the board jerked forwards with full momentum. This launched me forward at a high rate of speed. I landed with the side of my body hitting the ground. My shoulder absorbed the brunt of the injury when I smacked. Trip the ER revealed that I slightly tore my Acromyoclavicular Joint. Known as the AC joint. This was extremely painful and made more so when they sent me home and told me to take advil for the pain. (Thanks alot ! ) This was due to the American obsession with Opiod abuse. Pain in that area of the shoulder for a minimum of six months. I was back riding my E-Skate a week an a half later though.

[elbuhdai]

I know it can be scary to lean forward when you're going almost 20 mph, but speed wobbles are scarier so lean forward. I ride a short e-board (25 inches) with loose trucks and still don't get speed wobbles at 20 mph. Part of it is that it also just takes time and muscle development. Eventually you'll subconsciously neutralize the small movements in your ride that can become speed wobbles. leaning forward just helps more.

[GeorgeLaFavor]

Thanks for the great vid of tips! I will surely use them. I'm 65 and have my first board coming this week :) I am so stoked I can hardly sleep waiting for it to get here. I figure it'll be a great way to get me out more! Your material and presentation was awesome, thanks again . Geo

[danielleesposito]

I just bought the cheapest board (meepo v3). It’s coming in a week or two. Wish me luck

[DRONIXAR]

Incline your body forward when accelerating and backward when stopping

[ConsumerWatchdogUK]

Had my board a week, and as a complete novice this would have been useful. Managed to figure most out, but have fallen on my arse once. Some extensions to the video could cover checking the trucks, where to position the feet, and how to deal with uneven surfaces. Those little lego style bumps where cycle paths meet the road, pot holes, cracks, etc wouldn't bother me running or cycling, but bane of my life now.

[RCodyWanner]

Dude these are FANTASTIC tips and the video is so so so well made - the pace and flow, masterful man.

[judas]

Great advise Ronnie, I've been skateboarding for over a year now and I've gotten too cocky that I don't wear my gear anymore but after this video I am starting to wear it again tomorrow. Thanks Bro! NYC skateboarder here. Peace.

[outerheavenk]

As someone who just got a WowGo 3, never have touched a board before, and been using it as a way to get around my Oklahoma town...all these are exactly things to know.

My issue has been hella speed wobbles. Wiped out hard today behind a local Walmart. Pretty sure it has to do with my piss poor balance on the board.

Bought elbow/knee/wrist pads right after.

I'll add one more: Don't give a fuck how people see you. Especially if you're a beginner; hell yeah I picked up my board to walk across a busy road. Fuck death.

[quarantinaakalillian]

Thanks. I'm an adrenaline-junkie, new to e-boarding and just stupid enough to crack my skull. I need all the help I can get. btw the Meepo V3 is sick AF!

[MinecraftESM]

Thanks for this! Just bought a meepo v3 after starting college and this definitely was a great watch before I get my board.

[stevenhart]

Great tips and video! Love number 1 and “DON’T RIDE IN THE RAIN!” I’ll be sure to send this video on to some friends who are new to eBoarding.

[rhythmmania]

I didn't even think about getting e-board until I started trying out basic longboard. I didn't fall at all and practiced couple times and day and thought I was ready for e-board at that point. I got it, fell couple times and was able to ride after that. It's a fun experience and completely changed my life on how I commute around the city.

[gustavmaia]

I’ve ridden motorcycles or over 10 years, it has helped me develop a sense of awareness with my surroundings and try to predict what may happen in many different situations and prepare for them.