I'm learning to ride a skateboard. I'm being helped by instructor Gizmond and Ian at the urbanology mini ramp at Elgin. They are very patient. There is a girl's night every Monday, when half a dozen wonderwomen take to the four ft ramp and basically fall over lots. But, I can assure you it's good crack. My bud Susan just learnt to drop-in and she looks really funky so I'm gonna try and be just like her.

Progress so far (I have been learning for about four months)
1. pumping, can get quite high up ramp but need to be "more aggressive".
2. kick-turns, Acceptable, although it took many a foiled attempt to get there.
3. the drop-in, need to be "less aggressive" according to teachers.

Next session - Monday. Target - three successful drop-in attempts without crash mat aid.