6 Ways to Stop a Skateboard
Last Updated: November 22, 2021
Skateboarding is a great way to get in shape and stay in shape. It’s also a good pastime at the park with friends and family. But, like with everything else in life, skateboards come with their own unique set of problems. That includes the problem of stopping the skateboard when you want to.
Learning how to stop a skateboard effectively is one of the most crucial tricks you can master. Skating safely is easier if you know exactly the right amount of force to use when stopping. It is vital that you are able to slow down or change direction at a moment’s notice.
Techniques for Stopping When Skateboarding
Getting Off The Skateboard
What many children don’t realize, is that if you fall off your skateboard doing this, it’s tough to get back on the board again. The method above is the easiest method, especially for beginners. You step forward with your lead foot (the one you step off with), and push the board back with your supporting foot. This way, if you fall off, you’ll fall back onto your feet rather than over the board. It’s much easier to recover from a common slip like that than to try to get up after falling further.
When you are starting out with skateboarding, your biggest concern is falling. This method is great for beginners because it will keep you from having to learn any footwork, but it pays to be aware of your surroundings and use good judgment.
Braking With Your Foot
In skateboarding, if you want to have a quick stop, it’s good to learn how to brake with your foot. In this way, you can prevent falls and twist your board. A strong braking will make you fall right away. A sudden stoppage can make you lose your balance, too. The trick is planning your braking tactics. You have to know how best to do that. There is a lot going on when skating, and the main key to be a good skater is to keep your center of gravity close to the board. By putting it in practice in learning to brake with your supporting foot you can still move fast without putting yourself into risk.
To use this method, you have to start with a bit of practice that will help you understand how it works. If you want to drop the speed quickly, then you have to brake with the foot that is pushing off. That foot should be as close as possible to the back wheel of the skateboard, so that your board stops right away. This technique will feel extremely weird at first, but your second or third try you will be able to do it on a real steep hill.
Shuffling On The Pavement
Not the best way for your board, as it can get damaged, and wear out quickly, but for an emergency and spectacular «stop» it is quite suitable. It is enough to press on the tail of the skateboard with your back foot and transfer all your weight there, and the skateboard will stop instantly.
Heel Braking
The sole of the sneaker is rubbing off. You just have to hang the edge of your foot off the skateboard and shift your center of gravity to it, braking with your heel. It is most effective when applied slowly or when braking is not necessary at all. Not recommended for emergency braking, because at high speeds injuries are possible.
Controlled Slide Stopping
The controlled slide stop is a stunt method invented by Pierre Brunet, a famous skater who became a legend in the 1960s. The controlled slide stop consists of a sharp turn of the skateboard perpendicular to the axis of motion and transferring weight forward to lock the wheels.
Controlled slide stopping is a stunt method that advanced skaters can perform. It’s one of the most useful tricks you can learn if you want to impress people with your ability on the board.
Powersliding
Well, seems to be a trick not for beginners! It combines two methods at the same time: the skateboard turns perpendicular to the movement and during the slide «slams» on the asphalt by the edge of the skateboard. It requires some serious skills and understanding of the physics of sliding.
Is a slide done on concrete which is a fun, but very dangerous trick. The danger of this trick lies in the fact that while sliding on a good surface skater falls due to a blow or while trying to cut. Since while sliding on concrete boots should be perpendicular to the direction of movement, many riders have suffered serious injuries while performing this trick.
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