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Got it!

Second comment about board size. It is a smaller deck. I can’t remember the dimensions. Do you think there is an upper limit. Like don’t go above 8.5?

@ yeah man, 8.25/8.125 was always the sweet spot for me. 8.5 if you’re like 6 foot plus and have a lot of leverage. But while learning it’ll be a bit harder to get it to rotate. The bigger boards are easier to catch and the flick is more consistent because you can be less precise. They move slower in the air - so if you go too big it’ll just take a lot more commitment and a stronger flick. And on the other hand if u riding a 7.75 or something, you’d have to be so perfect with your flick and catch as it’d all happen a split second faster - easier to learn to rotate, but much harder to get consistent as you have to be perfect with the catch. You can see it here how your feet are scrambling for space. Board just looks a few sizes too small tbh. Try an 8.25 if it’s easy to do so, you’ll love it ! Keeping In mind you’ve gotta get matching trucks otherwise it’ll feel awful.

Great feedback! Thanks for the reply.

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Thanks for the positive vibes and the tip! Noted.

Oh, interesting take. The equipment might be wrong. I have never thought of that angle…this is what I have always skated on and never thought otherwise.

Thanks for the positive vibes.

OOOhhhh, don't know yet. I am thinking about things that require balance and skill. Like maybe handstand walks...

Good to know being 44yo...Thanks!

best of luck on your journey congratulations on your recovery

Thanks! Both for the advice and the words of encouragement.

@@soggywafflesmedia and you are welcome I hope it helps

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I have had this thought multiple times. I can certainly balance better with a little momentum. I think I am being overly cautious with my ankle.

Let's get to training it!!!

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Yeah, I see my toe scrape going right up the nose of the board. Which would really pull it forward.

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You want your back foot to be straight up and higher or even with your front foot as the board rotates under you. You’ll land bolts every time if you get what I’m saying

I hear yeah, it’s exactly what I see in videos.

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I think ours clicks too. I’ll look closer when I get to our gym.

Interesting thought. Removing the later half to focus on the front half of the trick.

Yeah, I definitely hurry my flick. Noted

Grass rusts the board and it also prevents pop.

I was trying not to use aids. I might try putting the wheels in a crack to keep the board still.

@@soggywafflesmedia more about strengthening the muscles around ur knee cause a slip out after surgery is detrimental doesnt have to look goos just about gettin the feelin right and building strength before going 100% coming from 2 myself and my pops having 8 knee surgeries

@@morell1185 Yup I own a gym and believe in the power of rehab. My issue is the ankle more than the knee fortunately. But I went through a year of solid rehab and it feels good. Still taking it slow because its the best it has felt in a while.

You are going to need a lot of wrapping paper!

That would be cool! I’ve been out there a few times. This day was after some serious rain.

@@soggywafflesmedia Were you there during the 2nd weekend with the pivot demo?

That’s exactly the weekend!

@@soggywafflesmedia yeah I remember talking to you about getting old lol

@louviere69 😂 I feel like that’s every conversation I have these days,

That is exactly what we have been saying. Fitness is found everywhere. One of our first videos points out that it's not about the 1hr you spend in the gym but the other 23hrs. GREAT COMMENT❤

@@soggywafflesmedia NO YOU GREATER COMMENT I WIN

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Great addition about the seat! Glad you liked the video.

Yes, we have used them for our kids program and adult in the gym. They are a lot like the echo bike. When you add more effort it’s like they push back. Pushing and pull by I would say better than a standard sled in many ways.

Alright! Thanks. Let’s see if I can control it

Oh dang that sucks…. I have one that needs to be tightened I am not sure if it is the same one.

Thanks, I will give that a shot!

@soggywafflesmedia Andy Anderson has a skateboard with lines on it showing where you should slide your feet for certain tricks. You don't necessarily have to buy one but looking them up then traciing on your own board should help. They are called andy Anderson theory lines I believe. They have helped a lot of people from what I hear

Ok, you didn't mention it but it was in the video. So maybe you tried it. But I'll say it anyway. Try to make sure your knees are pointed out away from the bike. By pointing your knees out you widen your left/right balance angle. While you may still drift it wont be as drastic and you might be able to correct it. It also helps align your hips...which you said you are already doing. I noticed on some of my worst wheelie launches I was tucking my knees in towards the bike. Which makes make a very small balance angle. Dude if you are hitting 1 in 5...I know it sucks but in a few weeks it will be at 1 in 3. Your body WILL recode and learn. Even though 4 out of 5 times suck right now...they are exactly what you need to master the wheelie. Stay calm stay positive one day everything will just click. Focus on what feels right on that one correct one not what feels wrong on the bad ones.

@@soggywafflesmedia Thanks for reply! I had missed this tip in your video. I will try keeping my knees wider and see if that helps me come up straighter. Did you practice coming off the back of the bike? Being older I have wanted to skip that step. I do find the balance point quite often, it seems like it's just a matter of getting comfortable there and learning to maintain it.

@ebenf6768 I was pretty comfortable with that concept from my youth. We would intentionally try to kick the back wheel of the bike to the moon while holding on to the handle bars. I tried it a few times to make sure I had the muscle memory but did not spend any real time there.

Totally true. It’s amazing what you can forget. Without my notes I had already forgotten most of this. 😳

Yes basically…lol. I first read your message wrong. I am trying to learn manuals now…you comment makes too much sense.

Glad you like them. Let me know if they help!

Totally!

This comment is the absolute best. So glad it helped you!🔥🔥🔥

Thanks for the positive vibes.

Well said about the brake. You need to be OK with the thought of looping out and grabbing the back brake to prevent it.

@@soggywafflesmedia Yes! Of all the dimensions to a straight forward wheelie, the back brake is the only one that made it take so long to learn. About 4 months is what it took me to gain almost full faith in the brake. The rest of the dimensions only took about a month. It was/is a blast even just learning the straight forward wheelie!

Took me forever to build the dexterity to modulate the brake enough to maintain the wheelie.

Couldn’t agree more. Every turn felt like it had something to view. Well worth the pain.

Tell me it’s golden if it works for you. LOL. Good luck!!!!

Know what… this s a good one. Your head determines posture and your eyes determine where the bike will go. At times I still have no idea where I am looking when in a wheelie.

This what did it for me I started focusing on the horizon Instead and it's made a huge difference

@860_HUNTER alright. I see you.i know i am only looking a few feet ahead.

Manual feels like the next natural progression. I think the wheelie has taught me a lot that will carry over.

Also, that 11:50 moment had a serious ‘regular car reviews’ TH-cam channel vibe lol

It’s crazy how quickly it translates too.

Great, now I need to go follow another TH-cam channel.😂

Thanks for the positive vibes!

I picked up the Canyon Neuron 6 for my daughter. It is a great starter bike. Look for it used online…I was able to get it a good deal on it. Honestly I was surprised at the deals for good used bikes online. Small ones included. Initially I started her on a Commecal Ramones 24 because it was super affordable with great geometry. She grew out of it but still loves that bike too.

@@soggywafflesmedia do you have it listed on pink bike?

I don’t pinkbike much. I just deal with local markets.

@@soggywafflesmedia oh ok no worries

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Super stoked you found it valuable! Thanks for the support.

Just trying to be clear. You are suggesting a slight bend in the arms while riding a wheelie? Some tutorials said to keep your arms straight. Which was something that never felt natural. Most of the time I’m riding I feel like I have a slight bend.

@@soggywafflesmedia Im no wheelie expert but tutorials are a sugestion and a start you can always do your way and the one that feels the most comfortable

@EirxK great insight!