I agree with you. Most skating progression comes down to balance, foot placement, and learning how to shift weight without overcorrecting. The fundamentals matter more than chasing harder tricks too early.

For a first trick, the ollie is still the foundation. It teaches timing, board control, pop, and commitment.

I’m based on the Gold Coast and wanted to see how many locals are active in this forum. The GC has a growing community of people using alternative plant-based options, especially around Surfers, Burleigh, and Southport.

If you are from the area, share where you’re based and what topics you’re mainly here for. It helps build a clearer picture of how active the Gold Coast crowd is on Harvest and what conversations people want to have.