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Things Skaters Need

Robert Marsh - photo by John White

  • clothes
  • board
  • proper place to sk8
  • a clear mind
  • friends who like to sk8
  • support
  • must not be scared to do new things

    richard mccann


  • an open mind
  • commitment & inspiration
  • board or blades (obviously)
  • no sport brands (eg. adidas, reebok)
  • baggy jeans or cargoes
  • some form of kit (but no helmet unless you are a vert skater)

    jordan davies


  • an open mind

    thomas williams


  • good, clean place to skate
  • board
  • friends
  • support
  • clear frame of mind
  • your own style

    edd


  • inspiration
  • friends
  • ability to observe
  • courage
  • imagination
  • clear mind
  • no lids
  • more friends
  • feel good, skate good
  • support

    rob marsh


  • up to date skateboard
  • focus on it
  • enjoy it
  • advance it
  • have right attitude towards it
  • fashion
  • animal
  • must not be towny
  • need to know people

    anon


  • board
  • imagination
  • courage
  • friends
  • clear mind
  • no lids (except with temme)
  • no temme
  • energy
  • places to skate

    allyn jones


  • which people skate first
  • the right state of mind
  • learn when to move your feet, to execute a trick
  • have a pair of skateboarding shoes
  • good balance

    liam rowlands


  • to be inspired
  • equipment
  • the right frame of mind
  • imagination
  • guts

    richard woodward


  • equipment
  • inspiration from other skaters
  • learn to ride or how to move on it
  • practice and practice till you think you're ready
  • clear mind
  • decide how your stance will be
  • learn the tricks
  • sk8 with experienced riders
  • learn to land on the spot
  • start getting more support from other sk8ers

    andrew o'shea


  • a small female octopus
  • knuckle dusters
  • a large orange cornakingcaractapus
  • the right, good quality, equipment
  • common sense
  • to be dedicated
  • someone to skate with
  • encouragement
  • individual style
  • always explore new tricks

    adam temme


  • equipment (skates/board)
  • watch other skaters to get used to being a beginner
  • a clear mind that you are going to enjoy the sport
  • learn new tricks each day
  • sk8 with responsibility about yourself
  • have your own style of clothing
  • make sure when you fall you don't moan or complain
  • support from others when needed
  • not to be afraid if you want to learn something from someone who is better than you
  • learn to ride properly and smoothly, but be cool!

    jarrad carroll


  • confidence
  • right equipment
  • courage
  • not afraid to ask how to do a trick
  • must be able to skate/blade
  • must not be a townie
  • must be willing to take risks
  • must like falling
  • must be sociable
  • must not wear safety equipment

    adam price


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