It’s actually a really good idea to do this. Over the years, we forget the basics lol. It’s good to have a refresher on anything that you’ve forgotten or subconsciously stopped doing
im going to ride a long board to work because it looks so easy and fast across street but i never had an experience or even skateboard before. i think this should do it. haha wish me luck guys
Hah, thought of the same.. got an Yuneec E-Go electric longboard... LOVE. Just.. insanely good :) but now I wanna learn how to ride it without motors too :D
Louis Pilloni is probably one of the best people you can get to teach you how to longboard. All you new boarders should really pay attention if you're having some issues. There is no better video that can teach you this subject.
I planing on buy a longboard, I want to ride on street. Never been on skate, I'm 35, hope not dying on the process. (I was a bmx rider on my best years, flatlander)
deftoner you'll want to get a surfboard inspired longboard. fairly flexible board, soft wheels and fairly responsive. you'll have a good time with one of these.
I'm 27 years old and bought my longboard a few days ago I absolutely don't know how to ride a skateboard period but with the help of this video I tried to ride my board today for the first time and I'm hooked it's so much fun riding a skateboard
I bought myself a longboard, tried to learn one summer and gave up. It sat in my closet for a whole year and now I'm at it again but I suck lol. Been riding for 2 days now I was able to make it to work off and on but I find riding on the sidewalk to be very hard. It's like I don't push hard enough but I swear I'm pushing as hard as possible. Needless to say I love riding though I've always wanted to learn I am 21 now and determined as hell I think I just need to fall off just to get used to the idea of falling, since I always just bail and look like an idiot. One thing I can't get used to is starting: I start with my front foot straight only slightly angled and it stays straight forever, making me really unbalanced. Just can't seem to angle my front foot properly when on the board, any tips would be suuuuper helpful.
Lower boards (drop through / drop down / double drop) = easier pushing. Make sure to have your weight on your front foot when pushing and bend your knee.
I remember when i tried skateboard >i know its differnt from longboarding< I felt like i had to push every other second like I seen all the other people would be able to cruise for a good while before pushing again while i felt like i would always need to frantically push to keep going.
Madelope Keep your weight on the balls of your feet. That could help with the pivot, and wear skate shoes if you're not. The simple flat bottom of the soles helps.
That's awesome guys. I know how to ride a long board. But I saw your thing on Instagram and thought I would check it out. Its cool that you guys uploaded a video like this. You should do more thinks like this, trick tips, tips in general, fun thing to try. Just miscellaneous things.(:
We actually have a bunch of more "How To" videos in the works! Suggestions are always welcomed though, we're going to try and do as many as we have time for :)
I appreciate that you took the time to cover the basics. I haven't touched a board in 25 years, and even then I didn't know what I was doing. Thanks! Also, those super wide wheels are awesome!
Gonna start commuting down the street to classes this semester. Glad to see from the comment thread that I’m not the only older dude trying to learn (27 yo) let’s roll fellas 🛹🤙🏽
Awesome tutorial! I can't ain't to get a long board and just enjoy the ride. The tutorial was great and provided much needed info, good job you guys! :)
I'm going to start skateboarding. I have been already, but I just got a longboard and have no experience with it. Day 1: I can push, but balancing while pushing is something I need to work on
Gavin x7 lmao I forgot about this comment! So it’s been about a year and I actually got a new board. It’s a Dinghy board, it’s great for cruising. I have balance now, and can do one simple trick. That’s about it :)
I got my first skateboard when I was 8 but never learned how to SKATE. I can't do tricks or anything so in May I decided to buy myself a longboard so people would stop asking me to do tricks lmao. I find them way better than regular skateboards. You're less likely to be stopped by small rocks or patches of mud or a stick on the road and go flying off your longboard.
wow great video no one has ever told me about the weight distribution or how your pushing foot shouldnt have all the weight on it. My worst problem was balance and im sure these tips will help me
i just recently got a longboard i really didnt need the helmet cause i have experience with penny boards and other skate boards this vid really helped me though thnaks so muhc for making it
Did it really need tips for deciding whether to go regular or goofy? Here's an even greater tip: Try both and just go with whatever feels best. I'm in my early 30's and I'm just getting into using a longboard to get around... But I did skate a lot back in my teens on a regular skateboard. Guess how I ended up with goofy? It just felt easier to me. Also, a great explanation on how to push. That's something a lot of other videos I've seen completely skip over. They might tell how to get moving, but not how to keep going.
I've always wanted to ride one since I was in elementary school but I think people will make fun of a chubby 200 pound 5'5 ft asian man that's riding one of these -_- Everyone here that has one are tall and skinny T-T
hey, im waiting until nightfall to go test my longboard I recieved today. Don't want to ppl see mee falling on my ass the first 100 times. :D I feel so wobbly when I tried it in my house. :D
Okay so I just got a longboard and I dunno how to transition from your feet being to the side and from having your front foot straight. Can someone help?
I have a question when my friend pushes me i use my right leg but i cant stay on the board with right foot, i mean im not feeling good so i just use my left one it feels way better am i regular ?
-got a cruiser board today here in netherlands and this tutorial is the best for me,explained briefly for beginners,hope to learn fast and ride this board as smooth as fvck🤙.. -bought this board for going ashore in different countries, because im a sailor👌
Is it bad if my plant foot gives me more balance in the back of the board than in the front because i tend to go to the back of the board for my plant foot
does it matter i have been longboarding for about a year and can do some tricks but i ride with my right foot in back and push with my left foot then put it on front
ive been skating for about 1,5 years and i always had my left foot in front but i put my right foot forward when someone shoves me. Am i goofy or regular?
Can u sort of lock your board? So when I go to school with it, it won't get stolen. I don't have my longboard yet, but in my head I couldn't think of a good stealproof-way. Any tips?
Just got my board today, Pintail. 24 and never have stepped on a board in my life. I feel like i could get used to getting on the board and pushing. But turning is a big concern
I have a problem with pushing once then putting my foot back on the board than pushing again and so on. I don’t know how to keep my foot In the air basically
My right leg is my dominent leg but i am much confident on having the left leg on the board, now i am learning how to switch legs and that seems to be hard
So, I snowboard a little, and I just started to longboarding. I find longboarding pretty easy. Is this just me, or is there similarity between snowboarding and longboarding?
Wow this was far back to what I am now. I watched this a day before my first longboard arrived and now I can slide and do a bunch of tricks and my fastest time is 50MPH
My friends all longboard and I've been slowly getting into it. But i have a problem getting onto the board. I'm apparently regular stance but I push with my left foot, I've tried to push with my right but it just feels uncomfortable. I's there a way of doing this that I'm not doing, or do I just have to get used to pushing with my right foot? Am I the only person having this dilemma?
That's called pushing mongo and some people would suggest learning to push with your front foot and some people would say it's fine to push mongo. Personally I would suggest to learn to push with your front foot even if it feels uncomfortable at first because pushing mongo can be unstable and not as fast.
HELP: whenever i do a toe side slide, i cant do the full pendi. I am stuck on the 180 and i cant skate regular, im stuck goofy. It is too scary to learn both ways, how do i slide it back to my original stance that i started the slide with?
my dominant foot is my right yet i put my left in front and always ride like this, is that bad? I mean I can still control my board and do some hills, i was just wondering if changing it might somehow make it easier in someway?
I board all the time, but I always suck at transitioning my feet sideways. Also when I push off my legs are nowhere near as straight as yours. You swing your leg out so easily, but I literally can't swing my leg too far forward or back otherwise I fall.
It all comes with practice. Maybe look into an Indo (balance) board or a slack line. You could also try balancing on one foot as you ride. Push, balance, push, balance, repeat. You'll get it!
I used a regular skateboard in the past, but now I have only a long board, not a cruiser though, it's really long and with it I am struggling to turn as much as I used to in 1 turn. Any advice?
Softer bushings and higher degree baseplates will help you get more turn out of your board. What trucks do you have on your board now, and how much do you weight?
Idy why but i watched the whole thing even though ive been skating for years
sAME HAHAHA oops caps
Same here lol
same 😂
Eric Marquez Yeh dunno why I did that but I did realise I've been doing it wrong all these yeara
It’s actually a really good idea to do this. Over the years, we forget the basics lol. It’s good to have a refresher on anything that you’ve forgotten or subconsciously stopped doing
now I just need to get over the fear of busting my ass
I don't have to worry about stoping
Because i cant even start kms
Unbox Boy so how'd it go
Same
Can you start now
red wolf Yes!!! I use my longboard to commute daily:)
@@KodiakTeddy niiiceeee im just starting 🤣
im going to ride a long board to work because it looks so easy and fast across street but i never had an experience or even skateboard before. i think this should do it. haha wish me luck guys
Good luck bro :)
Yew! It'll make your commute soooo much more fun, you got this bro!
Hah, thought of the same.. got an Yuneec E-Go electric longboard... LOVE. Just.. insanely good :) but now I wanna learn how to ride it without motors too :D
6 months later... How's it going?
CFC TUBE did not respond for 2 months Must be dead
Louis Pilloni is probably one of the best people you can get to teach you how to longboard. All you new boarders should really pay attention if you're having some issues. There is no better video that can teach you this subject.
I like dat name.
thanks for your advice (no exaggeration)
my first time, faceplant. Most damage to palms, that sneaky little rock. Cant wait to be good enough to feel relaxed on the board.
How's it going
I tried once and fell flat on my back😅
my first day of longboarding i fell off and the board rolled into a sewer drain..
Stephen Reverski oh geez
I fell twice my first day, which was two days ago. Now my left knee and elbow is all scraped up. Got pads coming in the mail tho
I planing on buy a longboard, I want to ride on street. Never been on skate, I'm 35, hope not dying on the process. (I was a bmx rider on my best years, flatlander)
deftoner you'll want to get a surfboard inspired longboard. fairly flexible board, soft wheels and fairly responsive. you'll have a good time with one of these.
4:19 How to destroy the bottom of your shoes 101
If you're worried about it you can get sacrificial soles that attach to the bottom made specifically for foot braking. :-)
LozzerGuide xD
Or just brake differently like swerving to the side
LozzerGuide old car tires work wonders too
I'm 27 years old and bought my longboard a few days ago I absolutely don't know how to ride a skateboard period but with the help of this video I tried to ride my board today for the first time and I'm hooked it's so much fun riding a skateboard
I bought myself a longboard, tried to learn one summer and gave up. It sat in my closet for a whole year and now I'm at it again but I suck lol. Been riding for 2 days now I was able to make it to work off and on but I find riding on the sidewalk to be very hard. It's like I don't push hard enough but I swear I'm pushing as hard as possible. Needless to say I love riding though I've always wanted to learn I am 21 now and determined as hell I think I just need to fall off just to get used to the idea of falling, since I always just bail and look like an idiot. One thing I can't get used to is starting: I start with my front foot straight only slightly angled and it stays straight forever, making me really unbalanced. Just can't seem to angle my front foot properly when on the board, any tips would be suuuuper helpful.
Lower boards (drop through / drop down / double drop) = easier pushing. Make sure to have your weight on your front foot when pushing and bend your knee.
I remember when i tried skateboard >i know its differnt from longboarding< I felt like i had to push every other second like I seen all the other people would be able to cruise for a good while before pushing again while i felt like i would always need to frantically push to keep going.
Madelope Keep your weight on the balls of your feet. That could help with the pivot, and wear skate shoes if you're not. The simple flat bottom of the soles helps.
Practice cruising slow on one foot.
That's awesome guys. I know how to ride a long board. But I saw your thing on Instagram and thought I would check it out. Its cool that you guys uploaded a video like this. You should do more thinks like this, trick tips, tips in general, fun thing to try. Just miscellaneous things.(:
We actually have a bunch of more "How To" videos in the works! Suggestions are always welcomed though, we're going to try and do as many as we have time for :)
***** whats louis' board?
I appreciate that you took the time to cover the basics. I haven't touched a board in 25 years, and even then I didn't know what I was doing. Thanks! Also, those super wide wheels are awesome!
that contact patch though
Gonna start commuting down the street to classes this semester. Glad to see from the comment thread that I’m not the only older dude trying to learn (27 yo) let’s roll fellas 🛹🤙🏽
Awesome tutorial! I can't ain't to get a long board and just enjoy the ride. The tutorial was great and provided much needed info, good job you guys! :)
most basic and straight forward vid I found thanks!!
This is the only helpful video I’ve seen in days. Thank you.
I’ve been watching these whilst waiting for my complete to arrive
Straight to the point fun and concise.
Excellent video. Clear, condensed, and to the point. Thanks!
I have been doing longboarding for only a month or two and this video was my only help... It helped
3:52 someone working out lol
ahahah omg there seriously is someone working out in the background. xD
+jojaba2u soooooooo funny right
I need to work out lol
I'm going to start skateboarding. I have been already, but I just got a longboard and have no experience with it.
Day 1: I can push, but balancing while pushing is something I need to work on
Day 2 through 300???
Gavin x7 lmao I forgot about this comment! So it’s been about a year and I actually got a new board. It’s a Dinghy board, it’s great for cruising. I have balance now, and can do one simple trick. That’s about it :)
i d k wow I didn’t expect u to respond
Gavin x7 I didn’t expect anyone to reply haha
Oh my god this helped me soo much thank you!
I got my first skateboard when I was 8 but never learned how to SKATE. I can't do tricks or anything so in May I decided to buy myself a longboard so people would stop asking me to do tricks lmao. I find them way better than regular skateboards. You're less likely to be stopped by small rocks or patches of mud or a stick on the road and go flying off your longboard.
I really liked the tip about keeping your weight on your board while you kick/push. That is something I have not been doing the best job of.
wow great video no one has ever told me about the weight distribution or how your pushing foot shouldnt have all the weight on it. My worst problem was balance and im sure these tips will help me
Awesome tips, I just started long boarding and this has honestly been my go to video
i fractured my ankle learning and so im educating myself while healing lol, cant wait to get back on my board ;_;
i just recently got a longboard i really didnt need the helmet cause i have experience with penny boards and other skate boards this vid really helped me though thnaks so muhc for making it
That was way better than I could of taught anyone to skate
i got longboard yesterday from a friend and this HELPS, i always put too much weight on pushing
Did it really need tips for deciding whether to go regular or goofy?
Here's an even greater tip: Try both and just go with whatever feels best.
I'm in my early 30's and I'm just getting into using a longboard to get around... But I did skate a lot back in my teens on a regular skateboard. Guess how I ended up with goofy? It just felt easier to me.
Also, a great explanation on how to push. That's something a lot of other videos I've seen completely skip over. They might tell how to get moving, but not how to keep going.
Really like how you presented everything. Great job!
Now thats how you teach!! Thank you so much for sharing i just bought a longboard and i am learning i just liked and subscribed to your channel
You’re so chill, thumbs up!
I just bought a broad from your website and I love it
Thanks, i juust bought a board like yours. This tutorial is helpful for me.
This IS totally wonderful!! Thank you :D IT is awesomly showed and helpful for me :)
I went and practiced yesterday and pushing by far was the hardest for me. Hopefully this can help though it looks so much easier than it is
Instructions weren't clear enough, foot stuck in a car exhaust pipe
😂😂🤣
I've always wanted to ride one since I was in elementary school but I think people will make fun of a chubby 200 pound 5'5 ft asian man that's riding one of these -_- Everyone here that has one are tall and skinny T-T
Hey I just started not too long ago and I'm a chubby 220 pound dude, its really fun and it's pretty good exercise haha no one will make fun of you
just go for it, dont let yourself get stopped by anyone
+sean123finn good for you :D
hey, im waiting until nightfall to go test my longboard I recieved today. Don't want to ppl see mee falling on my ass the first 100 times. :D I feel so wobbly when I tried it in my house. :D
pimpolipom hows it working out for you?
Okay so I just got a longboard and I dunno how to transition from your feet being to the side and from having your front foot straight. Can someone help?
This video was very helpful i just bought a long board and turning was confusing for me.
I have a question when my friend pushes me i use my right leg but i cant stay on the board with right foot, i mean im not feeling good so i just use my left one it feels way better am i regular ?
-got a cruiser board today here in netherlands and this tutorial is the best for me,explained briefly for beginners,hope to learn fast and ride this board as smooth as fvck🤙..
-bought this board for going ashore in different countries, because im a sailor👌
Can someone figure out what the measurement and type of board the guy has? how big of a wheel is suited for a brick side walk?
Those wheels on the mini cruiser looks sick
Best guide if seen ty so much!
I’m still watching and learning I haven’t rode my board yet
my first leg is right when someone push me but i use left foot on front of board. when i change i feel unstable on board... :(
Valkyrie Aiming SAME
Well explained. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the toturial man.
Great video! Exactly what i was looking for 🍒
Is it bad if my plant foot gives me more balance in the back of the board than in the front because i tend to go to the back of the board for my plant foot
What board is he riding?
interested in it too +MuirSkate
It's the Sector 9 Phaser! :)
www.muirskate.com/longboard/decks/69976/sector-9-phaser-longboard-skateboard-deck-w-grip
Sector 9 Phaser
www.muirskate.com/longboard/decks/69976/sector-9-phaser-longboard-skateboard-deck-w-grip
***** Thank you. Can you tell also what is SHE riding? thank you :)
Sector 9 Fractal Sidewinder i think :D
does it matter i have been longboarding for about a year and can do some tricks but i ride with my right foot in back and push with my left foot then put it on front
ive been skating for about 1,5 years and i always had my left foot in front but i put my right foot forward when someone shoves me. Am i goofy or regular?
Can u sort of lock your board? So when I go to school with it, it won't get stolen. I don't have my longboard yet, but in my head I couldn't think of a good stealproof-way. Any tips?
Excuse me I bought myself a kryptonics longboard and I'm not sure if it's a good longboard is it? Or is it not?
Just got my board today, Pintail. 24 and never have stepped on a board in my life. I feel like i could get used to getting on the board and pushing. But turning is a big concern
I have a problem with pushing once then putting my foot back on the board than pushing again and so on. I don’t know how to keep my foot In the air basically
I just got a cruiser and it's kicking my ass the turning is too sensitive should I tighten the trucks?
Thank you for this video.
I have a serious problem with pushing off like I can push but my foot always lands behind my non dominate foot
whats the best length for beginners and daily commute
THX for the tips...this video was simple..but VERY helplful! + 1 sub
My right leg is my dominent leg but i am much confident on having the left leg on the board, now i am learning how to switch legs and that seems to be hard
good job, thank you!
Great dominant foot test!
So, I snowboard a little, and I just started to longboarding. I find longboarding pretty easy. Is this just me, or is there similarity between snowboarding and longboarding?
My friend helped he's a good rider but this was helpful
gull wing sidewinder 2's all the way!
this is sooo help fulll
I learned to ride with my dominant foot in the back, because of my snowboarding background. Do whatever feels comfortable.
Wow this was far back to what I am now. I watched this a day before my first longboard arrived and now I can slide and do a bunch of tricks and my fastest time is 50MPH
awesome video!
Very helpful
I'm trying to find the same style deck the girl is using. What do you call that type of deck? "Single kicktail"? "Cruiser"?
I believe it Is a drop through, I have the same type and it is called a drop through
Well explained
My friends all longboard and I've been slowly getting into it. But i have a problem getting onto the board. I'm apparently regular stance but I push with my left foot, I've tried to push with my right but it just feels uncomfortable. I's there a way of doing this that I'm not doing, or do I just have to get used to pushing with my right foot? Am I the only person having this dilemma?
That's called pushing mongo and some people would suggest learning to push with your front foot and some people would say it's fine to push mongo. Personally I would suggest to learn to push with your front foot even if it feels uncomfortable at first because pushing mongo can be unstable and not as fast.
Great video 👌
Why am I watching this in the winter lol
HELP: whenever i do a toe side slide, i cant do the full pendi. I am stuck on the 180 and i cant skate regular, im stuck goofy. It is too scary to learn both ways, how do i slide it back to my original stance that i started the slide with?
push your front foot a bit and let your back foot loose a bit and if you go too far do the oposite it kind of easy once you learn
my dominant foot is my right yet i put my left in front and always ride like this, is that bad? I mean I can still control my board and do some hills, i was just wondering if changing it might somehow make it easier in someway?
Its self preference, he only mentioned using your dominant foot if your unsure which foot goes first
I'm right footed but I push with my left is that wrong pls help
Easier said than done. Bought one yesterday can’t even push myself cause I already fell once. Got myself terrified.
Great video
i mean i skateboard but whenever i try to hop on a longboard i can't ride it around like i can with a normal skateboard,
I board all the time, but I always suck at transitioning my feet sideways. Also when I push off my legs are nowhere near as straight as yours. You swing your leg out so easily, but I literally can't swing my leg too far forward or back otherwise I fall.
It all comes with practice. Maybe look into an Indo (balance) board or a slack line. You could also try balancing on one foot as you ride. Push, balance, push, balance, repeat. You'll get it!
I use my dominant foot for my pushing and I also feel comfortable
Its personal preference. i guess
Visatron like I usually ride how I'm use to and how I was taught kind of
+Brandon Shinn ok. You don't have traumas right?!
+Visatron what do you mean do I have traumas
Brandon Shinn It was a joke as to being "forced" to ride with your wrong foot xD
but how do yall last so long?? and why do i get so tired? should i push lighter? or not force my push so hard
Just got mine yesterday and it’s so fast holy crap.. I fall off like every time lol
I used a regular skateboard in the past, but now I have only a long board, not a cruiser though, it's really long and with it I am struggling to turn as much as I used to in 1 turn. Any advice?
Loosen your trucks
Softer bushings and higher degree baseplates will help you get more turn out of your board. What trucks do you have on your board now, and how much do you weight?
Thank you so much
Can some one please be so gentle to tell me what kind of wheels does he have? Like the name please thank you!
Chelsea had my favorite board
is it a good idea to get your first board second hand?
I'm glad he told me to put my board down to push. I think that's why I couldn't do it.
ive been riding for a year im just watching this to see if there's anything i could make easier for myself 😂😂
Thanks for sharing?