Longboarding is a great way to get exercise and have fun at the same time. When longboarding first became popular, longboarders were much more on the fringe. In recent years, longboards have become a lot more mainstream and as a result, longboard tricks are also becoming very common.

I see rookies and absolute beginners on a daily basis who've never even longboarded before try out some of the hardest stunts ever. Thus, they even end up hurting themselves sometimes. It can sound slightly intimidating to those who've never longboarded before, which is totally okay. If this sounds like you, then keep reading.

For long I've been wanting to curate an article specifically about some of the easiest to perform tricks and stunts on a longboard, considering you guys flooded my email with that in the past few months. But I want you guys to first understand that longboarding is a lot more than longboard tricks. It's about Balance and connecting with the sport. So if you're an absolute beginner, consider exploring the basics of this sport first, and make it second nature to balance. Afterward, you can sure perform some tricks.

In this article, I've curated a list of some of the coolest yet easiest tricks to perform using a longboard, which can also be performed by a beginner-level rider. So give this one a keen read and let me know which tricks were your favorite.

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What tricks should you learn first?

Many people find they want to learn longboard tricks when they initially start longboarding or think about starting. There are many different types of tricks that can be done on your favorite board.

In order to make the tricks perfect in a tiny amount of time, it’s necessary to understand how before you do them. Basic guidelines are vital for learning what is needed before performing any moves.

However, practicing longboard maneuvers takes time and patience so don't give up! Be sure that all safety equipment (helmet, pads) is worn when doing anything remotely dangerous or risky.

Learning how to longboard can be overwhelming, but there are a few tricks you’ll want to master.

• Get on the board sideways.
• Practice learning to spin with your board.
• Practice maneuvering in order to go faster or stop.

Below, I will show you some of the easy longboard tricks that are quite straightforward. You can try these in different ways, but there’s no need to work through them in a particular order.

As soon as you'll start browsing, I'm sure a few of the tricks will seem easier than you ever thought.

Over the course of this article, I'll cover tricks for riders of all skill levels so there will be something for every rider.

8 Easy Longboard Tricks-

Pivots: When skating, you normally bend your knees when landing in order to help give the boards a push. The 180 would be bending your knees with only one foot on top and then quickly switching feet once the board flips over so that they match.

Cross Step: A cross-step is a smooth-skating technique for longboarders where you go up and down the board with fluid footsteps. This is one of the easiest tricks on this list and should by tried especially by someone who's into longboarding mainly because of dancing,

Ghost ride: Ghost ride, typically sounds like a trick off a horror movie but it actually is just a simple trick that is done by jumping off the deck and back on while running. It's a basic dancing trick and looks cool, as while the rider is off-board, the longboard is still sailing into the direction without the rider's instructions.

Ghost ride kickflip: A beginner trick that mimics the ghost-ride trick is to perform it with your back leg while the other leg stands on the ground. With your grip on the board, maintain a shoulder's width of the distance between your feet, then plant one foot in front. Kick up into plank pose and sweep the back leg upward. After the leap, bend your knee and hip in a 90 degree angle so that gravity pulls you back. Drag the board with your back legs toe and jump from the board at the same time. This is how you complete a flip.

Downhill tuck: I think almost anybody can do this. To go faster, you want to get as small and streamlined as possible by making yourself as compact and shrank inside as possible. Do this as if you're trying to fit your body in a confined space.

FS 360 tigers claw: In a nutshell, the basic description of our next trick would be where the longboarder has to hop off the longboard, twirl it using the support of their hand to a 360-degree angle in front of the rider and hope back on their board. If it sounds too chill, trust me, I recommend practicing it in a basic stance for a while before trying it out the hard way.

Heel slide stand 180 slide: A front side 180 is a slide that has the board turned so that it’s at an angle to the direction of travel, then turning around 180° and continuing down on your new heading. For this trick, you do a stand-up slide and go into a switch (switch stance). Your forward leg should be at the same distance from your trucks as your back leg, positioned at an angle.

Standup heel side check: A very simple trick just like the rest down this list, Standup Heel Side Checks Slides are longboard maneuvers that involve a push with the back foot, return to your stance, and then riding. They are most common in either downhill slides or flatland sleds.

Conclusion-

If you’re done reading this article, I hope that it has inspired and intrigued you. While the tricks mentioned in this article are by no means life-threatening, they can be dangerous if performed incorrectly or without safety precautions in mind. The bottom line is to have fun with your friends but remember to keep safety first! If you have any questions about anything from how these tricks work to how best to execute them safely around your home (or any other question), just let me know in the comments below. See ya soon!