Any suggestions on good places for beginners to ride? I tried my driveway (it's huge) but I always hit little pebbles and go FLYING, I need a smooth area, would I look weird at a skatepark bc I'm a longboarder?
Lunchbox: My best advice is to ride. Just ride everywhere! I used to just ride around my own neighborhood since there were a few up and down hills, but ever since I started to cruise around the city and around my town. I've actually found really sick spots that very few riders ever know about. Empty parking lots are great for flatland cruising, tricks and fun. If you spot a sweet hill that isn't full of traffic or cars, you can always go there for standies, slides, etc.
I don't find it weird to ride around in the skate park tbh. If other skaters try to dog on you for that, don't let it phase you. Plus, skate parks and longboards are pretty friggin sweet. You rarely see someone pull a 360 transfer on a longboard, much let shuvit as your entrance into the bowl ;)
Just remember to wear your safety pads and brain bucket!
