
	How to Ollie Definition: A skateboarding trick where the skateboarder pops the skateboard into the air. The effect is the skateboarder jumping with the skateboard stuck to his or her feet. Basically, the trick involves snapping the tail of the skateboard down while sliding the front foot up along the skateboard and jumping. This trick takes a lot of practice to get the technique, but once learned it opens the door for the bulk of common skateboarding tricks. Click here for a great skateboard video:

Beginner Skateboard Gear

So you've bought or borrowed your first skateboard, and you are wondering what to do with it. You've seen skaters at the park or on TV, and you know what skating's supposed to look like, but how do you get started? What sort of beginner skateboard gear do you need?

Well, the first thing you should do is get a pair of skate shoes (check out the JV Skate Shop). You can skate in regular shoes, but it will be a lot harder and even sometimes dangerous. Skate shoes are built with a large flat bottom, to better grip the board, and often with other features like reinforcement in areas where you'll likely wear the shoe down.

You should also get a helmet (see our Product Gallery accessories). You might see skaters not wearing helmets, and worry that wearing one will make you look weak or stupid, but don't worry about it. It's common now for skateparks to require helmets, and it's just plain smart, especially when you first start out. Protect your head!

Wearing other protective pads can be good too, but what you need totally depends on what you are doing (we have all kinds). If you are trying to do tricks in your driveway, elbow pads might be a good idea, but you really only need knee pads if you are skating on a ramp, or trying some pretty crazy tricks. Wrist braces can be nice, but be careful not to get too used to using your hands to catch yourself when you fall. Pads can make the difference between a bruise and a break.

Skateboard Calendar

August 06, 2011 - Andy Kessler Day - Brooklyn, NY

Skate Parks Links - PA

Penn Skate - Allentown

Black Rock - Oaks

Extreme Y - East Greenville

Quakertown - Quakertown

JV Skate Team

We are currently looking for a leader for our Skate Team. Requirements include: History in Skate Competitions, Top 3 placements, leadership ability, Expert Skateboarder. Please submit a DVD along with a list of your abilities or a resume. Include your Name, Age, Address and Email Address and phone to: JV SKATE SHOP, 1100 E Philadelphia Ave., Suite 308, Gilbertsville, PA 19525. You may also bring your info to our shop. If you need your DVD returned, you may pick it up after May 31st, 2011.