Actually the solution to your problem is the fact that your trucks are too tight or are of a low quality. If the trucks are too tight the wheels fail to change direction when you lean on a side of the board.
Get yourself a trusty 'skate wrench' so that you can adjust the trucks accordingly. You need to loosen the main bolt which hold the wheel axle part on.
Some skaters prefer looser trucks than others. If you have the truck too loose then it'll be too hard to stay on the board!
It could also be that the rubbers aren't soft enough. The rubber part between the truck and truck bolt also needs to be of a good quality. The rubber helps the wheel axle to return to the align with the board after you've stopped applying pressure on one side.
Leaning isn't the only way to turn. Leaning only makes the board change direction slightly. To do full turns you'll need to push down on the rear of the board to lift your front wheels and then use you front leg to decide which direction you wish to go. You don't to lift the front wheels much. Just enough to be able to change the direction. After plenty of practise you'll soon be 'tacking' your way around the skate park / streets with ease.
Get yourself a trusty 'skate wrench' so that you can adjust the trucks accordingly. You need to loosen the main bolt which hold the wheel axle part on.
Some skaters prefer looser trucks than others. If you have the truck too loose then it'll be too hard to stay on the board!
It could also be that the rubbers aren't soft enough. The rubber part between the truck and truck bolt also needs to be of a good quality. The rubber helps the wheel axle to return to the align with the board after you've stopped applying pressure on one side.
Leaning isn't the only way to turn. Leaning only makes the board change direction slightly. To do full turns you'll need to push down on the rear of the board to lift your front wheels and then use you front leg to decide which direction you wish to go. You don't to lift the front wheels much. Just enough to be able to change the direction. After plenty of practise you'll soon be 'tacking' your way around the skate park / streets with ease.