skateboarding for beginners?

Question

(hypotheticly) if somebody wanted to start skateboarding that doesn't know anything about it, what would you tell or give them as advice.
for instance: are skateboarding shoes really necessary? if so how are they different from regular shoes? or, what brand is the best for beginners?

Answer 1

skateboarding shoes ARE necessary. the sole (other than being flat) has ridges that grip the griptape. you need to compare the soles of skating shoes and of regular shoes. there is no brand for begginers so you just gotta chose by the grip. my first shoes were a pair of etnies. the next were a pair of vans. the next were other vans (same design). the next were hawk. and now I use hawk and vans equaly, and sometimes the vox shoes.

Answer 2

if you're a beginner skater, just keep at it. you see all these kids like "how can i ollie higher" it's just practice. it's not hard if you're dedicated. brand for shoes? anything that feels right to you...i prefer dvs' or dc's and i stay away from etnies.skate shoes are more wear and tear resistant than most shoes. and they have better grip. and if you're looking for brand for everything else, i go zoo york board, independent trucks, reds bearings, wheels...don't really matter. just get 54's or 53's and hardware, i go shortys and dooks risers...keepin it basic

Answer 3

not sure..but when you get the answer..email them to me...I'd like to learn how to skate...