Do not step off the board until you have come to a complete halt.
Over time, heel scraping can seriously wear on your shoe.
Practice falling into a roll a few times on the grass to sharpen your technique in emergencies. Avoid the urge to “catch yourself” with your arms, as you could harm your wrists. In general, you should practice getting on and off before you start riding at high speeds. You can do this on grass or another surface that’s more forgiving than cement. [5] X Expert Source Jon DepoianSkateboarding Instructor Expert Interview. 5 June 2020.
An example of when you would use foot-braking: you are skating down the street and are going faster than you’re comfortable with. Footbraking is a beginner-friendly way to stop a skateboard.
It doesn’t matter whether you use your left or right foot, but most people use their dominant foot.
Try to touch the ground with your heel first. [7] X Research source
Apply even pressure with your foot for a smooth stop. [8] X Research source
An example of when you’d use slide stopping: you are skating downhill and a car abruptly pulls out in front of you. Wear protective gear (such as knee pads and wrist guards) at all times in case you need to make an emergency slide stop. [9] X Research source
During this move, your feet will remain on the board at all times. Do not drag either foot on the ground.
Let the board slide to a stop, and lift your hand back up when it has completely halted.
Continue practicing until controlled slide stopping is in your muscle memory.
Look out for traffic anywhere near your skateboard before you powerslide. Powersliding is a tricky move and hard to stop abruptly.
