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Why are some boards easier or harder to balance on?

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The size of the board impacts how easy it is to balance. How tight or loose the trucks are can play a role as well. Super loose trucks might feel kind of unstable if you aren't used to them.

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How do you stand on the board if you want to ollie?

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You don't have to change your stance a lot for this. At most, you'll just need to slide your back foot towards the tail a bit so that you can apply pressure with your back foot. You don't need to totally change the way you stand if you're already in a standard skating position, though.

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How do I do tricks in penny board?

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It isn't recommended. Penny boards are for cruising around because they have the big wheels and the board isn't a good size for tricks.

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What kind of skateboard is best for beginners?

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There is no "go-to" beginner brand. A cheap Cal 7 board from Amazon might be a good place to start if you're not sure you're going to stick with it.

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Which way do you ride a skateboard, as in, does the longer tail go forward or the shorter tail?

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There really isn't any "proper" side to ride a skateboard. It is honestly which way you feel more comfortable with but if you want to go by the rules, some skateboards have a logo mark on the grip tape you can choose to ride where the logo is in front.

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