How do you hold a skateboard not look like a poser?
Watch how they carry their board. If they hold their board at their side with the grip tape facing their body, they are probably a poser (or possibly a newbie). The correct way to hold a board is under your arm at the middle of the board, with the trucks facing out.
Should I wear pants while skating?
Some skaters like to wear pants for street skating since the board smacks into your legs especially when trying out new tricks. Shorts on the other hand go well for bowl or vert skating as you would feel more flexibility and knee pads can be easily worn to ensure protection.
Why do skaters wear baggy pants?
Skateboarders started to adopt this new baggy style of dress in the late 1980s when street skating displaced ramp skating. The clothes are heavy because when you slam, they take a lot of wear. They’re loose so they don’t restrict your movement. And shoes are low-tops that are also light on your feet.”
How do you cuff pants like a skater?
Step 1: Take just the hemmed seam at the bottom of your pant leg and fold it up to create a thin, small cuff. Step 2: Fold the cuff up again and smooth out the fold. Step 3: Repeat step 2 until desired length is reached. (Don’t turn your pants into knickers.)
How do you act like a skater girl?
How to Get Skater Girl Style
- Wear loose-fitting t-shirts and sweatshirts for comfort and casual styling.
- Opt for sneakers with a flat and chunky sole.
- Try graphic t-shirts and layering long-sleeve shirts.
- Keep comfortable with mom jeans or loose-fitting chinos.
- In the warmer months, swap out pants for shorts.
Can non skaters wear Thrasher?
Back in the day, if you wore Thrasher, people knew you were part of the skate culture. But, Thrasher is no longer worn exclusively by skaters. Seeing non-skaters sporting Thrasher gear feels like a slap in the face. They haven’t earned the right to be part of the skate culture.
What are Poser skaters?
December 2016 edited December 2016. A poseur is someone who doesn’t pay dues or skate, but wants to front the culture. It’s actually pretty rare; it seems like there are more people being unfairly called poseurs because they’re just starting, and that sucks, because a bunch of them get pissed off and quit.