Learn Skateboarding - Tips To Be A Professional Skater

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Learn Skateboarding

• How To Become A Pro

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Introduction

• You may wonder at times, can I become a
  professional skateboarder like Tony Hawk or Danny
  Way. You may be good or bad but whether you are a
  pro or not, you need to analyze your skating
  skills for that. Basically, you will call a
  skateboarder pro when he or she can make living
  from their skateboarding skills. If you are a
  young skater then it is tricky to call you a
  professional, but if you can live off it on a
  very basic level then you can be called a pro
  skater. Professional skateboards make a living
  out of skateboarding and it means you should be
  good enough to attract attention from companies.

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Lets check a few details on how you can become a
professional skateboarder
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Improve Your Skills

• There is no shortcut to success. You have to
  become really good and learn every unique
  Skateboarding skill like a pro to attract the
  sponsors. So, if you want to be good, you need to
  practice and the more you will skate, the more
  comfortable you will feel when it comes to doing
  skateboarding tricks. To learn skateboarding
  tricks or to improve your skills you have to
  spend time practicing and dedicating a couple of
  hours every day to this sport that will help you
  achieve it easily.

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Pay Attention To Your Health

• When it comes to performance, you should be good
  and that too consistently. Injuries happen when
  you do skating but avoid long layoffs because of
  illnesses and injuries. When it comes to being a
  professional you just need to work consistently.
  However, this doesnt mean you have to risk your
  health or add dangerous tricks. A good skater
  knows that serious injury can put his/her career
  at risk. So, take small steps and keep the risk
  factors under control. Always wear the safety
  gear and wear a helmet. You should not skate
  around traffic and when you skate at night make
  sure to use a set of board blazers.

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Competitions Connections

• Connect with the local skate community so they
  can encourage you and also share about your
  success. Join local groups and attend a lot of
  competitions so you can make friends and perform
  in front of the representatives of the skateboard
  company. For amateur skateboarding, you can join
  many events and it will help you gain good
  exposure. You can also determine upcoming
  skateboarding opportunities. Remember, there is a
  difference between skateboarding in an event and
  when you practicing. When the crowd cheers you up
  it will be an exhilarating situation because
  sponsors would like to take those skaters who can
  perform under pressure.

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Invest In A Skateboard

• Choose the best electric skateboard or customize
  it as per your needs. Invest in an electric penny
  nickel board or a board made from maple,
  fiberglass, etc. You dont have to push an
  electric skateboard and it offers great
  portability to the users. The choice of material
  depends on your preference. It should have a
  controllable speed so you can perform different
  tricks. Also, get the skateboard from a
  well-known brand so it works for a long time. It
  should have a fully functional braking system as
  well. You will find it convenient to perform
  skate tricks and stunts. Also, check the
  skateboard wheels because wheels will help you
  perform better and you can be a professional.

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Connect With Audience

• Once the competition results help to prove your
  ability you should then take the time to analyze
  your image. You need to wear the right clothes.
  You need to take a fall and then get back on your
  feet again without any worry. You must make a
  connection with the public who are watching your
  skateboarding skills. Successful skaters are
  people bright personalities and have the
  capability to drive the spectators crazy with
  brilliant skills.

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Building A Fanbase

• First, you need to build a fan base and then you
  can expect the sponsorship to follow you. Brands
  are interested to sponsor the skaters that have a
  huge following and one of the effective ways to
  do this is through social media. Share clips of
  your best performances on Facebook, Twitter,
  Instagram, etc. Engage with the young skating
  guys on the Facebook page and build the following
  of engaged supporters. A lot of companies check
  the social media accounts of the skaters before
  they offer a sponsorship.

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Working It Out

• Once you have won several competitions and have a
  few thousand social media followers. Brands will
  approach you with sponsorship offers. It will
  help to build your career. You can email a
  company and ask a company to ask for free product
  in exchange for promotional activities on your
  social media accounts. Thus, you will be able to
  meet your goals.

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Conclusion

• So, these are a few things which you can work
  upon and become a professional skateboarder. If
  you want to make your name in the skateboarding
  world you need to practice and put effort to
  learn tricks. It is also vital to be active
  socially and take part in various events. You
  need to build your fan base and choose an ideal
  skateboard which meets your needs. Customize
  electric skateboard and also work on your
  personality. You need to have a pleasant
  personality.