![]() They also have no Scratches on their board because they cant do shit and just show off their £150 army print 'New' Board. Usually see them just carrying their board around. Usually has a penny board because that's Mainstream and Hipster right now. Did you see _ today? He is so hot! Maybe he'll teach me how to skate. If you do all of the following you can proceed with either of these options:ī. Always wear clothing items like beanies, hoodies, T-shirts, and baggy jeans. Try to use skating to get girls or guys. You always wear and have items from popular skating brands such as Thrasher, Santa Cruz, Dickies, Vans, Nike SBs, and Supreme. If you are a Poser Skater, you probably do all of the following: ![]() Poser: "Come on bro! I hate skating by myself and I need help with my kickflips!" Has a board just for the hell of it Skater: "Dude, leave me alone, I don't want to skate with you." I think, uh, I left my, uh, front door open.Ħ. Skater Poser: Uh, I have to, uh, check my, uh, house. Skater Poser: Dude, you suck! I did that first try yesterday! *Real Skater falls doing a kickflip to nosegrind* They are usually seen carrying their boards around (some don't even own a skateboard), saying they can do tricks, and sitting around at the local park, insulting actual skaters. Reasons for someone being a Skater Poser include popularity and getting girls. Speed on over to the DOSE store to get your hands on some shirts and hoodies.Note: A Skater Poser is NOT someone who sucks at skateboarding and/or is just beginning.Ī Skater Poser is someone who claims they skate, but doesn't really. Whatever you do, have fun skating, ripping, pushing, rolling, zooming, gapping, grinding, dropping in, and shredding away – because that's what skating's for! It is taken extremely seriously in the skateboarding world: skate or die. The final rule is the one skaters hold above all others. This avoids crashes and potential injuries. Just as people yell "ball" when one rolls into a football game, you yell "board" when your skateboard skids out of control at the skate park - same deal. Don't ruin the friendly and supportive atmosphere upheld at the skate park. Your frustration does not have to affect others. This applies in and out of skating: have some patience. Some skaters angrily throw their boards when failing to land a trick or yell at beginners who may accidentally get in the way. It's understandable skating can be frustrating, but letting it out on others just ain't right. Don't Be A Doucheįrom my experience, this is a small minority, but arrogant and overly impatient skaters do exist. Still, there will always be bad apples, bringing me to my next point. These celebrations really encapsulate the motivating and life-affirming spirit of skateboarding. This is a skater's version of a standing ovation. This is a skater's version of clapping. The second, grabbing the board and tapping the wheels on the ground (generally at a slower rate). The first, tapping the ground with the nose of their board, as seen in this gif. There are two ways skaters commonly do this. It is not uncommon for skaters you don't know to celebrate you landing your trick if you've been going at it for a while. Whether they are there for a release, to improve, to hang out with friends, finally land that one trick - whatever the reason - skaters will always hype each other up. ![]() If you've witnessed skate culture before, you will likely have noted its friendly and uplifting nature. Situational awareness is a must in skate parks.įinally, there is messing with obstacles (unsolicited over-waxing, sitting on ledges, etc.): all big no no's (more detail on angering skaters at the skate park here). Now that we have the main ones covered, let's have a look at some more discrete skating phenomena. Then there is snaking, the skateboard equivalent to cutting in line - just as rude. Holding the board by the deck (preferably with grip tape facing away from clothes) is recommended. Holding a board by its trucks may cause metallic-smelling hands, rip pants with grip tape, and skaters labeling you a poser. Though I have nothing against mall-grabbers, I personally wouldn't do it. Mall Grabbing, Snaking, and Messing With Obstaclesīefore getting into the nitty-gritty of skate culture, it is worth tackling the usual suspects of skateboard etiquette you've likely heard before: mall grabbing, snaking, and messing with obstacles. Brace yourself as we explore what it means to be a refined and courteous skater, as opposed to our good friend Steve Buscemi (bless his soul). While these seem obvious and essential to skaters, they may seem foreign or unnecessary to non-skaters. Let's verbalize the unspoken rules, norms and behaviors existing in skate culture.
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