Reply to cant seem to figure out why my needles keep skipping (new to TT's)

Hello all as you could probably tell im still a little new to turntables. I was hoping if anyone could help me figure out why my stanton 680hp's are skipping. i've got DVS set up with traktor if that helps. i've followed a few guides but with no success. the recommended tracking force for my cart is 2 - 5grams and i've adjusted it to 3 - 3.5 even up to 5 and anti skating fixed to 3 but it still skips. what am i doing wrong? also does the surface level which my turntables are on play a good part to the skipping?

dont be harsh, help a newbie out

Thanks