Trucks and Fins is a huge present to the whole skate community - not just for the skating people, but also for shops, builders and schools. Super easy to use and can't believe how complete it is.
Pascal Lieleg aka Official Bowlshit
Welcome to the Family: GOSKATE Joins Trucks and Fins
GOSKATE Joins Trucks and Fins
There's a moment every skater remembers, the first time someone actually showed them how to do it. Not just a YouTube video, not watching the older kids at the park, but a real person who broke it down, kept it fun, and makes you feel more comfortable on a board. That moment changes everything.
I know this firsthand. I started skating at 42. For almost a year I skated alone, too scared to drop into anything. I hurt myself badly early on and simply stopped trying. It felt like a wall I'd never get past. Then I bought a pack of lessons. One session later, I was dropping quarters. Something I hadn't managed in nearly a year of trying on my own, done in a single afternoon with the right person next to me. A good instructor doesn't just teach you technique, they rewire your relationship with fear. That's exactly what GOSKATE has been building since 2009.
Who They Are
GOSKATE is one of the world's leading skateboarding lesson platforms, connecting beginners of all ages with certified instructors across the US. No fixed location, just a coach, a skatepark, and a session built around you. They've taught over 16,000 lessons worldwide and have a network of more than 5,000 instructors ready to meet students wherever they skate. Their model is simple and it works: you book, they show up. Kids, adults, total beginners, and even more advanced skaters — GOSKATE has helped them all.
Why We're Stoked to Have Them On Board
At Trucks and Fins, we're all about growing the skate community — from helping you find your nearest park to pointing you toward the people who can help you make the most of it. GOSKATE fits right into that mission. By supporting Trucks and Fins, they're helping us build the next version of the site: better maps, better discovery, better tools for the whole community. We don't take that lightly, and we're grateful to have partners who genuinely get what we're trying to do, actively support our mission and help keep this platform free for all..
Find a Lesson Near You
If you're just getting started, or you've got a kid who's been eyeing your old deck for weeks, go check them out at GOSKATE. You can book seven days a week.
Skaters — You Can Teach Too
If you're an experienced skater looking to earn doing what you love, GOSKATE is worth a look from that side too. Instructors set their own schedules, meet students at local parks, and earn competitively. It's a legitimate way to put your skills to use and grow the scene in your city at the same time. You can apply directly on their site.
Welcome to the crew and thanks for supporting our mission.
