Learn to skateboard
- by Debra McDuffee on Jul 18th 2008 8:00AM
- kids, recreation, seasonal, wood working
Has the summer bug bit you yet? If it has, you may be itching to try a new outdoor activity. Hiking and biking may have become passe, so get yourself a skateboard and wheel off to enjoy the great outdoors.
Expert Village has created a skateboarding video series that will teach you the basics, like how to stand, push, and turn on your new board. When you are ready for the fancy moves, watch their videos on the Ollie tricks and how to skate on ramps.
Heck, as a self-proclaimed DIYer, you just may want to build yourself a skateboard ramp. There are lots of free ramp plans available on the internet, and wikiHow even gives you step-by-step instructions on how to build your ramp based on your own plans.
So fire up that enthusiasm for your new hobby and learn to skateboard in style!

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