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Tricks & Tips — Learn Fingerboarding Faster (with a 7-Day Challenge)
Fingerboarding should feel fun, not frustrating. On this page I share beginner-friendly drills, quick fixes for common problems, and a simple 7-Day Fingerboard Progression Challenge you can follow to level up fast.
Quick links:
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Start the 7-Day Challenge
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Shop Complete Setups: [LINK_COMPLETE_SETUPS]
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Grip & Hardware: [LINK_GRIP_HARDWARE]
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68D Wheels: [LINK_68D_WHEELS]
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ABEC-7 Bearings: [LINK_ABEC7_BEARINGS]
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Custom Decks: [LINK_CUSTOM_DECKS]
Start Here — The 7-Day Fingerboard Progression Challenge
Goal: go from “I’m not sure what I’m doing” to landing clean basics with confidence.
How it works: one short session per day (5–15 minutes). Tiny wins beat long sessions.
Day 0 — Welcome + Pick Your Path
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Beginner: basics, confidence, first clean landings
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Already skating/fingerboarding: consistency, tuning, upgrades
Want it by email too? Join the list and reply BEGINNER or SKATER.
Day 1 — Setup + First Clean Roll
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Smooth roll forward/back
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Clean stop (no wobble)
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Controlled turns
CTA: Shop Complete Setups → [LINK_COMPLETE_SETUPS]
Day 2 — Ollie Fundamentals
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Pop reps + slide reps
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10 controlled ollies (small height is fine)
CTA: Grip & Hardware → [LINK_GRIP_HARDWARE]
Day 3 — Pop Shove-it (Rotation Control)
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Half rotations → full rotations
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Focus on “spin on purpose”
CTA: 68D Wheels → [LINK_68D_WHEELS]
Day 4 — Kickflip Day (Hero Moment)
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Pop like an ollie
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Flick off the corner
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Catch with control
CTA: Shop Decks (32mm / 34mm) → [LINK_DECKS_32_34]
Day 5 — Consistency + Tuning (Where Upgrades Matter)
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Check wheel wobble
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Clean bearings
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Tune truck tightness
CTA: ABEC-7 Bearings → [LINK_ABEC7_BEARINGS]
Day 6 — Build a Mini Line + Film 1 Clip
Roll → ollie → shove-it (or kickflip attempt) → roll out. Do 10 tries. Film 1.
Want feedback? Reply with your clip and tell me what you’re trying to land.
Day 7 — Graduation + Next 30 Days
Pick one:
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Clean up the same 3 tricks
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Upgrade feel (wheels/bearings/grip)
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Go 1-of-1 custom (concave/layers/colors/graphics)
CTA: Request a Custom Deck → [LINK_CUSTOM_DECKS]
Beginner Tricks & Tips (Fast Wins)
The “Feels Wrong” Checklist (Fix this before you grind tricks)
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Grip: if it’s slippery, your control disappears
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Bearings: sticky bearings = inconsistent pop timing
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Trucks: too loose = wobble, too tight = no control
CTA: Start simple (Complete + Fresh Grip) → [LINK_COMPLETE_SETUPS] / [LINK_GRIP_HARDWARE]
5-Minute Daily Drill (Beginner)
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60 seconds rolling + stopping
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60 seconds turning control
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3 minutes ollie reps
Gear Tips (What to Upgrade First)
I’m not into “buy everything.” I’m into buy the one thing that makes today’s practice easier.
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Grip Tape → [LINK_GRIP_HARDWARE]
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68D Wheels → [LINK_68D_WHEELS]
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ABEC-7 Bearings → [LINK_ABEC7_BEARINGS]
Why Saigon Skateboards (Quick Trust)
Every deck is handmade and inspected. If something isn’t right, I’d rather fix it than argue.
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Handmade decks (one by one)
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Meticulous quality control
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Friendly support for beginners
CTA: Shop Complete Setups → [LINK_COMPLETE_SETUPS]CTA: Request a Custom Deck → [LINK_CUSTOM_DECKS]
FAQ
Should I start with 32mm or 34mm?
If you want more stability, go wider. If you want a snappier feel, go narrower. (A lot of Vietnam riders love 34mm; globally 32mm is super common.)
How long should I practice each day?
5–15 minutes is perfect. Consistency beats long sessions.
Can I send you a clip?
Yes — reply with your clip and tell me what you’re trying to land.
1. How to Order a Custom Fingerboard: Wood, Concave, Graphics, and Everything In Between
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/how-to-order-a-custom-fingerboard
2. ABEC-7 Fingerboard Bearings: What the Rating Means and Why It Matters for Your Setup
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/abec-7-fingerboard-bearings-what-the-rating-means
3. 32mm vs 34mm Fingerboard: Which Size Is Right for You?
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/32mm-vs-34mm-fingerboard-which-size-is-right-for-you
4. Fingerboard Wheel Durometer Explained: Soft vs Hard Wheels
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/fingerboard-wheel-durometer-explained
5. What Makes a Fingerboard Truly Handmade? Inside the Workshop
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/what-makes-a-fingerboard-truly-handmade
6. 7 Fingerboard Tricks for Beginners (In the Right Order)
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/7-fingerboard-tricks-for-beginners
7. How to Do a Kickflip on a Fingerboard: Full Guide
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/how-to-do-a-kickflip-on-a-fingerboard
8. How to Ollie on a Fingerboard: A 40-Year Veteran's Guide
https://saigonskateboards.com/blogs/news/how-to-ollie