Braking with the skateboard
Braking with both feet on the board? It's casual with the Powerslide - one of the tricks of the standard repertoire of a skateboarder. The board is tilted while riding and you slide on the rollers. This trick is not only fun, but also serves to brake safely.
The right skateboard
You shouldn't skimp on the quality of the skateboard. A really good skateboard costs around 140 euros, which is very inexpensive for sports equipment. Buying a complete board is not recommended here. You can save some money, but the individual parts are never of professional quality. A good board is worthwhile even for beginners because it is simply easier to ride. You don't have to buy the most expensive items either. The normal products from established skateboard companies are of good quality and are also used by the professionals.
Before the Powerslide - consolidate driving skills
The basic requirement for a Powerslide is speed. First, learn to drive fast, cornering, dismounting and braking with the sole of your shoe on the ground. This will give you a good feel for the piece
wood under your feet. Test tight turns, wide turns and even a jump.This is how the Powerslide works
Like driving a car, a powerslide is a 90 ° drift. You can either drift with your back or your chest in the direction of travel. It is important that you proceed in the same way as for drifting. You slide into the Powerslide.
- Your feet should be securely and stably positioned on the board: you place the rear foot behind the rear screws on the rear part of the board and the rear axle. The front foot is positioned in the middle of the board behind the screws on the front axle.
- As for a drift, you have to go briskly for a powerslide. Without speed, you will not have sufficient Powerslide braking distance. It takes some effort to drive faster, but the trick is far easier at higher speeds.
- If you are now on the board at high speed, make sure that you are standing well and are comfortable. Then try to tilt the board with your legs and swing. Do not jump, keep your feet on the board and the wheels of the board on the ground. When you feel that this lean angle is stable, hold that position until you have reached your desired speed.
- After drifting, put the board in its original position by releasing the pressure from the back of the board. Then quickly return to the original position with your body and board. As with car tires, the wheels get grip again and you stand on the moving skateboard as usual.
Do you often ask yourself how to brake with a skateboard? This is quite simple. …
This trick won't work the first time, but you can feel your way around it slowly. It is best to practice in a skate park or on an open and relatively smooth surface. For beginners, protective clothing is advisable for the first attempts. Have fun practicing!
