How to Stop on a Skateboard: 13 Steps

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2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

Want to stop while skateboarding without getting hurt? Follow the steps outlined in this article to learn the most common techniques.

Steps

Step 1. While going at normal speed, simply jump off the board to the side, which is the least dangerous way

Part 1 of 4: Rear Foot Heel

Step 1. Get into the habit of effortlessly lifting your back foot off the board at normal speed

Step 2. Begin to slowly lower your foot towards the ground and, as it approaches the ground, first touch your heel and then begin to apply light pressure

Step 3. Increase the pressure until you have slowed down enough

If you feel comfortable enough, you can use the whole foot, but it will be easier to start with just the heel, then add the pressure of the leg on it.

Part 2 of 4: Shoe

Step 1. While in motion, place your front foot on the binding

Step 2. Turn your front foot so that your toes are pointing towards the nose of the board

Step 3. Lift your back foot off the board and place it very slowly on the ground, slowly increasing the pressure until you come to a stop

Part 3 of 4: Tail

Step 1. While in motion, place your foot on the front trucks, side facing the tail, and perform a manual

Step 2. Squeeze on the tail, so that it lightly touches the ground

Step 3. Continue to put pressure gently on the back of the board until the board stops

Part 4 of 4: Powerslide

Step 1. Powerslide is the hardest way to stop at the beginning, but also the most effective

All you have to do is place your front foot on the part of the board corresponding to the bindings in your kickturn direction (180 ° standing).

Step 2. Next you will need to put your back foot on the tail to give the board a slight push

Now put your weight on your back foot and throw it forward by leaning slightly backwards.

Step 3. Then return your hips to their starting position to continue straight, making sure you don't turn over completely

Advice

As with all tricks and moves on the skateboard, it's best to practice standing first and then start doing them on the go

Warnings

In the long run, the tail method will wear down the back of the board making it less resistant and more dangerous
The powerslide will wear out the wheels in the long run. The softer they are, the faster they will wear out.
Powerslide is difficult to learn at first and requires very smooth wheels, rubber and especially urethane wheels are quite smooth, so it may be more difficult using a nylon set.
If you have not positioned your foot correctly before trying the tail method, the board may fly out from under you.
The shoe method in the long run will wear out your back foot shoe.
You could get pretty injured if you don't properly stop with the shoe.

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