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Welcome to San Vansterdam, your new skateboarding playground. Don’t worry if you don’t land every trick right away; skateboarding is all about pushing your limits, falling, and then getting back up feeling even more confident. The streets and parks are filled with rails, ramps, ledges, and gaps for you to practice and explore. Expect to fall down sometimes, but also to find those moments when a trick finally clicks and feels amazing.
This guide covers all the basic tips you need to start skating confidently, build up speed, carve out impressive lines, and maybe even earn some respect from your friends—all while enjoying the thrill of pushing your skills. Falling isn’t the end; it’s part of learning and having fun.
Start Skating Without Fear
Don’t wait until you master every trick to get started. Jump in and start skating! Skateboarding is built to be accessible but also challenging. You can get going quickly even as a beginner, and there’s room for advanced tricks too. Focus on trying new things and enjoying your flow instead of aiming for perfection. Every fall gets you closer to finding your rhythm.
Use Quick Drop to Build Your Lines
Take advantage of Quick Drop tools to modify the environment and make spots more skate-friendly. You can fill gaps, add ramps to ledges, or connect areas that seem hard to reach. This lets you explore the city in new ways and create longer, more complex tricks and lines.
Pump Through Slopes for More Speed
Instead of pushing off the ground with your foot, learn to pump through slopes to keep your momentum. Crouch when you enter a slope and straighten up as you leave. This technique creates natural speed and helps you stay flowing smoothly, making tricks and combos easier to set up. Once you master pumping, it becomes a key part of moving fluidly through San Vansterdam.
String Tricks Together to Create Combos
Don’t stick to one trick at a time—try chaining moves together. Combining flips, grinds, and grabs lets you experiment with skate physics and style. Creating your own sequences makes your sessions more creative and your tricks look more impressive. Linking tricks also boosts your score and makes your skating more dynamic.
Add Style With Grabs in the Air
Use the trigger buttons to perform grabs while airborne. Grabs help you control your position mid-air and add to the difficulty of flips and spins. Mixing grabs with flips and spins creates more diverse and stylish combos. Practice timing and combinations to find what feels natural, and your tricks will become smoother and more polished.
Focus on Main Missions to Unlock More Fun
Completing core missions unlocks new areas and challenges in the city. While daily challenges give small rewards and practice, main missions expand your opportunities for skating and exploration. Pursuing these stories unlocks new mechanics and spots for you to master.
Climb Anything You Can Reach
Think of it like an open-world explorer—if there’s a ledge, you can probably grab it. Jump, climb, and investigate every corner of the city. Rooftops, rails, fire escapes—everything is fair game. Reaching high spots can reveal hidden nooks or new sections for grinding and skating.
Grab Fast Travel Points ASAP
Fast travel becomes your best friend as you explore San Vansterdam. Claim all the fast travel points you can as they become available. Most unlock during missions or as you progress, but grabbing them early saves you time and makes it easier to get around without repeatedly skating the same streets. This lets you get to your favorite spots quickly, keeping the fun flowing without frustration.