learn to skateboard

I’m just trying to surf with my skate, but I think I may not be doing it properly as long as I fall everytime a little rock, some tree’s seed or a little peace of anything comes under my wheels.
I tried to lean my weight a little bit back and it worked better, but I’m still very affraid of fallign because of that. That is causing me not to enjoy my rides, always watching the floor looking for those nasty little rocks or seeds.

So, I ask the experts: can I do something else?

Well, as I started the new German course I started again riding my old skateboard. It’s only a 10 minutes ride, all straight and wide road, but it’s a good way to start loosing fear, specially because at the time I surf the asfalt its full of people strolling, kids running and dogs barking at me :-)

I think I need a boost on this one. Maybe going to a park when it is empty and try to feel more comfortable on my board.

Meanwhile, I enjoy it a lot. By now, let me explain, I do not enjoy the rides, but the arrivals (safe and sound!) and the comments of my classmates. Call me superficial but its the first thing I need to try to surf more often! :-)

Well, first step was done a few months ago; I bought me a simple and cheap skateboard.
Second step was also accomplished: I tried to go from A to B (10 minutes ride) and not killing myself or any other decent person :-)

Now the challenge is be confident enough to make longer rides and to enjoy them!

In my path to make myself forget that I’m getting older, I’d like to slide on a skateboard like I used to do when I was a kid and just like the youngster do nowadays all over my well paved city.

I don’t want to learn how to do tricks with it, just roll along properly, safely and comfortably. Just like a middle aged man would skate :-)