Skateboarding has always been a loose collection of individuals, and those individual styles are what make skating unique. But some things in skateboarding will just never look right. Pushing mongo is like mounting your trucks backward. You can do it if you want, but it will always look funny. When is it okay? The major exception for pushing with the back foot is when riding switch. Even for reformed mongo pushers, using the dominant foot to push soon begins to feel as natural as walking. But when you turn around and ride backward, the dominant foot will be in front.
Most skaters will naturally push mongo when they are learning to ride switch. It is so common that most people will assume you are riding switch when they see you pushing with the wrong foot. If you force yourself to push with the back foot — whether skating switch or regular — it will soon begin to look and feel natural. What about cracks and rough roads? Some people say they feel more comfortable pushing mongo because the board seems to hop over debris without any effort.
If you are pushing mongo to cope with wheel bite, try this: When you see something in your way that might stop your roll, simply take all the weight off your non-pushing foot. Lifting your front foot off the board that way will allow the front wheels to skip over all but the biggest cracks. You can then simply place your weight back on the board as if nothing happened.
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If you are really pressed for time — the safe bet says go for it between 5 and 10 years old, always wear a helmet and pads, and make sure there is adult supervision!
It is absolutely never too late to start skateboarding. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children younger than five should not skateboard, and those under the age of 10 be closely supervised when skateboarding. Skateboarding requires a range of athletic skills. Unfortunately, even the best and most experienced of skaters can injure their feet or ankles while doing their tricks. Whether the injury is minor or serious, you should always seek professional help to prevent further complications.
But, my advice is to push with your back foot. I skated from the age of 14 to 19 and pushed mongo — I had no idea I was doing anything different and it never really held me back. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Tyler Tate. X Games Brings It Home.
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