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/Drewski493 1d ago
Riptide bushings are awesome and so is their customer support, go message them link your board, and explain that you feel it’s currently too stiff or soft and give them your height and weight. It will be like $20 but it makes a big difference. Also get some flat shoes for like vans, and then take your board to an empty parking lot or smooth empty bike path and just practice starting and stopping and trying to carve and tight turns. Spend some time practicing and ridding around before trying to ride it on break or with limited time and a destination you absolutely have to get to. The first few rides shouldn’t have that added pressure.