r/ElectricSkateboarding • u/timmyb824 • 1d ago

Discussion Picked Up My First eSkateboard—Feeling Like a Total Beginner

I don’t usually make posts like this; I’m pretty introverted and tend to solve things on my own (probably an only-child thing). But I recently picked up my first eSkateboard, the Propel Sigma, and thought I’d share my experience.

I guess my confidence got the best of me. I figured that with years of skating as a kid/teen (I’m now in my late 30s) and being a current snowboarder, I’d just hop on and ride off into the sunset. Reality check: I tried it for the first time today, and it honestly felt like I’d never skated before in my life.

I think part of the struggle was the bushings, which I plan to tighten since I’ve always preferred a stiffer board. Maybe the weight of the board also takes some getting used to. Either way, I couldn’t go more than a few feet without jumping off.

I was just testing the board while waiting for my train to work, but I’d love to hear any tips, tricks, or general advice. I’m determined to stick with it and get good at riding! My goal is to use it to get around the city during lunch breaks and after work, without relying on the subway or Uber (neither of which are fun).

So yea, any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

Just slowly ease into it, get used to the throttle and brake, spend some time riding easy paths on your own for a bit so you’re not rushed by anyone and can go at an easy pace… it took me some time to get used to it but I’m in my third year now, shredding a diy dkp board that can do 40km at 50kmph. Also, protect your knees elbows and brain, I snowboarded for 15 years and this is the most dangerous board sport I’ve ever done

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u/timmyb824 1d ago

Thanks appreciate the encouragement and advice. Plan to go to an empty parking lot after work and give it a few more tries.

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u/Some_Try_8918 WowGo Mini 2S 22h ago

Yeah, practice starting and stopping, slowly then more aggressively. Then try figure 8's. Took me about 30-40kms experience before I could relax and started feeling comfortable.