Can fat people skateboard?

Question

I'm almost 5'6 and weigh around 170pounds. I don't believe that skateboard is made for fat people. My cousin bought a skateboard and they are like super skinny. (under 100 pounds) Usually i see mostly skinny people on the streets skateboarding. I wish I could skateboard. So, my cousin brought her new skateboard to my house.... They barely had a for like 3 days and they already know how to like ride on the skateboard (no tricks). For me, it's scary. Well, not really. All i need to do is push myself but i don't... I just go on a lil hill and let it roll and i'll lean to turn... but OMFG it's hard for me to make it turn the way i want it to. It's scary and feels like I'm gonna fall or something.... IS IT JUST ME OR IS IT BECAUSE I'M FAT?

Answer 1

First of all, you're not fat. It takes a while to feel comfortable on a skateboard. I'm a guy, 6' tall, about 150 pounds.

Okay, if you really want to learn how to skateboard, you need to get one. Riding takes about 5 hours to comfortably do, so you need to take the time, and it will get easier and easier. After 2 weeks I still was scared of steep hills.

You need to do things step by step, like every skater does. First ride in a straight line, then learn to kickturn. Then you're ready for an ollie. This, depending on how fast you learn, could take 5 days to 2 or 3 weeks. Also, it's easier to skate flatground, so try that. And usually, younger people, like for instance your cousins (I think), learn to skateboard easier, and are "fearless".

So, it's not you, and you're not fat! The message is to go skate, everything takes time to learn.

Answer 2

Fat Guy Falls Off Skateboard

Answer 3

ANYONE CAN SKATE U JUST NEED A HEAVY BOPARD BECUS YOU GOT MORE POWER HEAVEIR TRRUCK AND WHEELS. AND WERE SKINNY BECUASE WE SKATE :)

Answer 4

It's all in your mind. Be confident and have fun. That's how you will succeed.

Answer 5

of course anyone can.

Go out and try it if you end up hating it stop.

good luck