- Watch videos online if you are a visual learner, it helps to see how people move thier bodies to control the board. - Invest in protective gear…helmet, butt pad, knee pads, wrist protection. Worth it every time. - Everything takes time, but time invested will always lead to results. - Practice movements and holds at home or the gym, this was a game changer for me. - Learn to fall! (Falling will happen, no matter what) So learning to fall correctly will help soften the learning experience.