wanting to start skating.

[Psychosis]

Hey guys, so i am wanting to start skateboarding, so i would like to know a few things. 1) can i do it even though im alittle over weight? one reason i want to do it so i have something to do to keep active. 2) what kind of gear should i get? 3) how hard is to learn to skate. i use to do alittle BMX.

thanks guys.

[Orgasmic]

1.) Depends on your weight. If you do not mind me asking, how much do you weigh?
2.) Helmet and pads (unless you're to cool for them, but I recommend getting these if you are going to a skate park with huge ramps)
3.) Not that hard. Must have good balance though.

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[Psychosis]

1.) Depends on your weight. If you do not mind me asking, how much do you weigh?
2.) Helmet and pads (unless you're to cool for them, but I recommend getting these if you are going to a skate park with huge ramps)
3.) Not that hard. Must have good balance though.

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im 6'3 / 6'4 and weigh 250/260 and have a decent amount of muscle but have a gut at the same time ya know? as i said i want to lose the gut thats one reason im getting into this because its something to keep me active. so preety much im not skinny but im not horribly fat.

[xerotic]

You should rollerblade instead. It is better exercise.

[hinubz]

well no you can be fat as all hell and still skate juss go down to your local shop with around 120$ and ask for some help building a board and im sure you will be fine (pat of the money is for a helmate that you wont look dumb in) no its not hard to start juss take it kinda slow know if your going street or vert

[Psychosis]

Also another thing what are some good brands? iv heard Elements are really good.

[Cybr]

1) Yes you can.
2) Just a skateboard. Deck, wheels, trucks, bearings, griptape.
3) It's pretty hard at first, especially the kickflip. Just keep practicing and you'll eventually get tricks down good.

[Psychosis]

this is the board i plan on getting

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Blank Black Skateboard Deck - 8.0 - $26.95


Venture Curtin Pro Low 5.0 Skateboard Trucks (Set of 2)- $19.48

Darkstar Light Knight Black Marble/Grey 51mm Aircore Skateboard Wheels (Set of 4)-$16.48

Lucky Jackpots Tube Bearings - $9.95

Independent Genuine Parts 1" Phillips Hardware- $2.95

Element Rough Logo Grip Tape- $4.76

total: $80.57


seem like a preety good deal? i had one of my friends helping me out hes a skater.

[Leet]

Definantely get a helmet, I've personally seen when someone falls down on to his head and got an epilepsy attack cause of it.

[Psychosis]

Ya i will probably get a helmet, i have had multiple head injuries though. i have stitches all through my head so i keep long hair so you cant see them.