Skateboarders find that going fast is more fun and exciting. So, you might be upset that skateboarding doesn’t make you feel like that.
Don’t worry, there are two ways to make your skateboard go faster: push and pump. Also, your skateboard’s speed depends on a lot of different things. Make sure your feet are in the right place, you have enough power as you push harder, and your gear is in good shape.
Here’s an in-depth look at How to make a skateboard go faster.
How to make a skateboard go faster?
You have to learn the right tricks and how to stand on a skateboard if you want to go fast. When skateboarding on flat ground, most people push off with one foot to go faster.You have to push as hard as you can if you want your skateboard to go as fast as you want it to.
Step 1: Kicking and getting forward
Start by putting your front foot on the front of the skateboard. Put your body weight on your front foot.
With your back foot, kick as far forward as you can. Your knees are bent and your toes are pointing down.
The two wheels in front of you should land after your toes. Then kick it back up as hard as you can, making sure to go past the two wheels at the back of the skateboard. At the same time, slide your front hand back and your back hand forward. How fast your skateboard goes depends on how hard you push and how long your toes are on the ground.
As you push off the ground, your back foot will give you the speed you need and also help you control the movement. A big part of making your skateboard go faster is how you move your feet. The faster you go, the harder you push and the more force you put into it. As you learn how to push harder and faster, you’ll need to keep your balance and momentum by coordinating the movements of your upper body while riding a board.
Step 2: Pumping to move more quickly
You should push on flat surfaces and pump on curved surfaces. Pumping on a skateboard is similar to pumping on a swing. To make the swing go higher, you have to lift your legs and then put them back down when you get to the top.
Make your knees bend. As you skate toward the bottom of the curves, where it is flatter, your upper body should face forward and down. As you transition, straighten your legs as you rise.
From here, you can move as quickly as you want. The faster you go, the higher you can fly over the edge.
Other Ways to Make Your Skateboard Go Faster
In general, to speed up your skateboard, you need to learn the right way to push and pump. But you can also go faster if your gear is in good condition. Your skateboard’s wheels have something to do with how fast or slow it can go. You might want to get new wheels because size and quality matter.
Even though it’s easier to move and get going faster with smaller wheels, bigger wheels will get you going the fastest. Not only are they great for cruising, but they also roll a little longer and give you more speed.
Good quality urethane skateboard wheels tend to roll faster and last longer. You can also speed up your skateboard by getting wheels that are bigger, harder, and better.
Conclusion
If you want to go faster on a skateboard, you need to learn how to push harder. You need to use the right tips and tricks to get the speed you want. But having too much of anything isn’t good. When you do skateboarding tricks at higher speeds, you have to be more careful and take more safety precautions.
Which one do you like best? Pushing or pumping? Tell us what you think by leaving a comment below. Have fun and don’t get hurt!
FAQs
What can I do to stop getting “speed wobble” on my skateboard?
First of all, is the truck you’re using right for the kind of riding you do? You don’t, for example, use a street-style narrow truck on a downhill longboard, do you?
The next thing I would look at is whether or not the pivot cups are still in place or are too worn. How your board rides is a lot different because of that tiny black piece of plastic. It’s not unusual for them to split and fall out if you’re a heavy rider like me.
I’d get a wrench if the pivot cups are still good. Even a quarter-turn on the kingpin can help a lot when it comes to tightening up your trucks. And it doesn’t cost you anything. If the board is older, you might want to get newer kingpin bushings. You might be surprised by how much new bushings change the way a board feels.
How do I stop my skateboard when I’m going really fast?
You’ll be fine if you go straight for it. If you don’t see a big stack of mattresses, you should probably leave. Ideally, before you run so fast that you can’t stop. If you have to drop and roll, it hurts less if you can do it on grass instead of pavement.
But yeah, don’t go faster than you can run off the board. Or learn how to do a sideways slide, which is hard and can go wrong if you haven’t done it a lot.
How can I make my skateboard go in a straight line?
Use a skate tool to make sure your trucks are tight, and don’t lean forward or backward unless you want to turn.
