How Long Does It Take to Learn to Skateboard?

 Well, no one ever learned everything about skateboarding. It’s a never-ending process to get better at controlling the board. However, Depending on your age, athletic abilities, physical fitness, discipline and commitment, you can expect to spend anywhere from a few days to weeks learning the basics of skating.

How Long Does It Take to Learn to Skateboard?

Learning to skateboard depends on how much time and effort you put into learning, as well as your natural ability. However, with consistent practice, most people can become proficient skateboarders in a few months.

So don’t be discouraged if it takes a little longer than you expected – just keep practicing and you’ll get there!

Assuming that you are dedicated and will be practicing 4 to 6 hours a day, here is a skateboarding progress timeline about how long it might take you to learn to skateboard:

(We have seen new skaters progressing in this time period.)

 A day – 3 weeks:  You should focus on learning to push a skateboard, learn to balance and get comfortable on a moving board.

 1 – 2 months:  Once you learn to stabilize your body on a moving board, it’s time to practice turning, carving and stopping on a skateboard.

 3 – 5 months:  Now that you have learned to control a moving board, start riding up and down on the obstacles in skate parks and practice basic tricks like kickturn, drop-in, tic-tac, manual and ollies.

 6 – 8 months:  By now, you’ll feel confident on a skateboard, try practicing and performing some advanced tricks like kickflips and varials, grinding, shuv-it and fakies.

 9 – 12 months:  You should be comfortable playing basics and some advanced tricks, it’s time to skate on stairs, rails and ledges. Perform ollies on stairs and also practice heelflips and 360s.

 1 Year+:  You’ll be able to perform tricks like kickflip, ollies, drop-in, grinding, etc. and, your pop should have been improved. Keep practicing to get better and learn new ways to play with the board – there’s no limit to skateboarding!

Of course, this is just a general guideline – everyone learns at a different pace. So if you don’t think you’ll be able to devote 4 to 6 hours a day to practice, it might take you a little longer to reach the same level. Stay consistent and focused – you’ll get there eventually!

Read a detailed guide on how long does it take to learn to skateboard here.