Once you are comfortable riding your board and you can stand, turn, get some speed, and push with relative ease, the most important first step is learning to stop correctly. The most common method is using your foot as a brake, but this will wear your shoes out in no time! Begin practicing foot and heel braking, but the best method is power sliding. This involves sharply turning your board so that your wheels slide along the ground and slow you down. It takes some practice at first can feel strange, but it is essential for learning to stop at high speeds.