text: any tips for a beginner skateboarder? i just got my new skateboard about 3 days ago. i tried to skate but lets just say... i didnt catch on very well. any tips? i am a pro and i have been sk8ing  for  12 years and i have many tips 4 u! well 1st u need a pro sk8 board and not one from a department store. well, when u first step on your board u have to get used to balence and control by yourself. when u want to ollie u stomp your back foot on the tail and slide your  front foot up really fast. oh yeah i have to go so ill e mail u a differnt time with more detail and way more tips okay? oh yeah check out the rapper "lupe fiasco"  with his sk8 song called kick push. he even has a neat video and u might learn by watching it.