I was the same way. I relaly relaly relaly wanted to learn when I was a kid, but my Mom didn't think girls should skateboard and got my brother a board instead, which he didn't want and never used. I finally got my board when I was 18 and had my own money. I just went to the shop and asked for their advice. They were relaly friendly and set me up with a great board. I would say if you want to learn tricks get a regular skateboard, but if you want to cruise around and commute on it get a longboard. You should be able to pick up how to skate on your own, especially if you've done anything similar like snowboarding or wake boarding (although those aren't the same they have some similarities). For learning tricks, you could get some DVD's, read up online, and subscribe to skating magazines.Don't let it discourage you when guys yell and whistle at you. If you don't ever end up skate boarding you might always regret it! I didn't turn out to be much good at it but I am so glad I got the chance to try!

Sadly at this stage in life it does.Kids think they are COOL' and wear the uniform the mekertars advertise is this is Cool and where it is at . They think that they are different and breaking out but they are trying to express themselves.It is sweet that they want you to join them in what they think is the Look , but they don't understand that they are labeling themselves, with trade names and fashion trends.If you want you can go to the local op shop and buy black grunge clothing for half the price. Or you can buy some clothing dyes and re-dye your own clothing black but, don't go and buy stuff you don't like or can't afford And jewelery on guys is very yuck.Good luck stay friends styles come and go but good friends last forever.