Skateboarding is more mental than physical so you gotta get your mind in check. CBD helps me the most. I use 4 Corners Cannabis brand cause they're the best and what most pros use.
Old guy here (69 years old), started to skateboard again about 2 weeks ago for the first time in decades. I bought a new board with the large soft wheels, so pebbles are not an issue, and I won't be dong any grinding stuff, so the very sticky wheels aren't an issue. Surprisingly, I was able to to tic tacs much easier than simple pushing, since I'm old school and pretty much avoided touching the ground with my feet. I spent sometime learning to balance on the front foot pointed forwards for pushing practice, but I'll be mostly using tic tacs to propel the board. Once at speed, you can propel the board similar to tic tacs, but without lifting the front wheels. If doing a series of kick turns in the same direction, I steer and push the front wheels outwards before doing the kick turns to propel the board a bit more. One issue with the new board is the trucks were set way too tight, making balance an issue because the board didn't turn well. I loosened both wing nuts about 2 turns each to get it to turn what is "normal" for me.
@@pat1263 - I forgot to mention, simple pushing was only an issue because the trucks were too tight to get the board to turn with just the front foot facing forwards on the board. After adjusting the trucks, it wasn't an issue. The very sticky wheels require more precision on moves like endovers or monster walks, since the wheels won't slide into place.
Does your height matter in ollies and other tricks that require it because I am 12 and am pretty short and I can’t seem to Ollie higher. I also have been practicing how to Ollie for a month just need some tips when I recover from a broken arm injury.
This video gave me a burst of motivation because after feeling stuck in my progress because my brain is too scared to do an ollie. But I am excited to go back to the basics and master this before trying ollies.
this guy is a gem...he doesn't try to sell us some cheap gimmicky course and when he explains he actually falls down to re-iterate his point....you have a viewer for life..cheers from India
So I've been practicing the throw down or running start for a couple days, and I found it's especially important to put your front foot on the board before it totally hits the ground. Otherwise the board might bounce, especially if you have softer wheels like I do, and it ruins the throw down because the board bounces away from where you were gonna hop on. If you stick your front foot on the board as it's falling though, your body weight prevents the board from bouncing up and it stays right where you intended for it to go.
@@NeverStopImprovingSB I started skating last year actually but I only got to practice like two or three days because I got really sick and didn't recover until the weather got too cold to skate outside. It's just gotten warm here again about ten days ago so I'm restarting my attempt to learn skateboarding and it's going even better than I'd hoped. Your channel and VLSkate have become my favorites to watch.
So, no one's gonna mention how my guy yeeted that floor mat to the land of Narnia? Gotta keep that frame clean! I appreciate this more than I likely should...
I feel like this video is a little ambitious. New skater here, and my first week of skating is basically just trying not to die. Getting comfy balancing on the board, learning to push, carve and flirting with kick turns. No way in hell I'm gonna try a caveman just yet.
That's a fair criticism, and everyone learns at their own pace and has different backgrounds, but as will all new things you will learn in skateboarding, you have to decide and know for yourself when you're ready to start trying the next thing, so I'm glad you're being careful and using your head and not trying to learn these things too quickly (which is a surefire way to get injured)!
@@NeverStopImprovingSBHow come you always tell people to "wear a helmet" yet you never live by your own advice in the videos and wear one yourself? You might not realise this, however it creates a lot of incongruency with the kids watching who model what you do, and not necessarily just what you say. Aside from that, well done on all your work, you're an inspiration 💯
@@YaNeK92well i thought it was pretty obvious even with no context but this is a beginners video, and if you cant protect yourself from skill of muscle memory in falling then helmets it is.
Started learning when I was about 13... skated for 7 years pretty consistently(I'm 29 now), I was the best out of ALL my friends in terms of hills, cruising. Speed and balance were no problem. I could bomb the biggest hill on one foot, no problem. I could chug a 40 while one footed slamming down a hill... looking so cool... BUT, I could never master an ollie, a manual, and never took the time to learn a mini-ramp. This has got to be THE best beginner video I've ever seen. If I had this even a couple years into my riding I could've been a much better skater. I found my old board and started riding again at the park and some hills... I'm gonna be starting over with this video. THANKS.
Hey man. This is one of the BEST and EASIEST skateboarding tutorials/tip video i have ever layed my eyes on. Many others do not compare. Ive never been on a skateboard frfr. But you make it simple and easy to understand. Youre very good at explaining this stuff
Just practiced falling today at one of those playgrounds with fake turf. It is so soft. If you are worried about getting hurt, that is where it is at to begin practicing your falling techniques. And so much fun 😁
Thank you so much for this video! I have been practicing for 1 year now and still haven't landed my first ollie yet, these tricks might be a good start for me as I might level up my skateboarding.
wow. now i have another burst of motivation to continue. i'm about a month skateboarding for 1hour a day after work. im practicing ollie but can't still do it then i stumble upon this video. there are a lot more things to learn first! im going to practice more basic things
This is a really great manual. I searched for him for 4 hours. Thanks dude. Any other TH-cam video for beginners in skateboarding: step 1. Choose your stance step 2. Drive forward step 3. Seems like it's time for the tricks!
Being into free running definitely helped me before skating since falling safely was something that is very important there as well. Avoiding really jagged and rocky areas too is important as a beginner as small rocks and gravel will absolutely tear up your skin if you're falling on it a lot. If possible stick to well maintained roads and skate parks for the first few months.
Don't know if you remember my comment from a previous video you uploaded, but ive been out of skating for over 10 weeks from a wrist facture. Just got some good news today that the fracture has healed, and i'll be doing surgery within a week. So stoked to start skating again - with wrist guards this time :)
I started skating last month…I’m a 30yr old man that grew up living a rough life and chose gangster life…but now I’m calmer and trying to do good things ….I always respected and loved skateboarding culture, since a kid . Here I am now lol ….I can Ollie and form a kick flip but can’t land it…but videos like this are real educational..thank u guys ..is $170 a fair price for a Brand new Complete set up Baker skate board?just making I wasn’t played….and is pushing mongo still frowned upon? Smh embarrassing..(Poser)jk …but I’m fixing everything before I’m too dedicated and comfortable with my stance. Thanks homies 💯
list for what i neeed to practice( got this idea from someone in the comments so ty) • kick turns ✅ • tic tacs back ward✅ • getting over curbs • riding rlly fast on the board • nose manuals •running and jumping on board( idk what to call that)✅ •picking up board without abruptly stopping •up and down curbs •caveman✅ *update:* i was on vacation for like a week and my birthday came up and so much stuff happened but that didn’t stop me from skating. i tried my best to skate everyday and i’m getting rlly good at riding fast and i’m able to pick up the board quick. im working on running and jumping onto board but i’m actually so close and kickturns and tic tacs getting a whole lot better(backwards too). now i need to work on nose and regular manuals those are kinda hard for me rn. edit :learned a lot and feel a lot comfortable on the board, also i’m working on balance rn on my skateboard especially on my front foot so i can ride faster-aug 13
Hello. I am just joining the skateboard world at 36 but I am on the heavier side around 260. What is the best advice you would have and also safety gear? I ordered a complete board setup from a local shop hopefully I was given the correct board length and whatnot.
@@luisvelazquez8933 Thank you. I was looking to get the all in one helmet, knee/elbow pads and wrist guards then as I get more comfortable take stuff off.
I did parkour until not long ago, and that got me saved once downhilling on a friends board, first i jumped off the skateboard the way that made most sense to me, back foot first, then i tryed to run to stabilize myself but ultimately i fell down cuz of how steep the hill was, did a roll made 2 more steps and then i rolled again to a stop. so guys, this dude is saying facts
I’ve been skateboarding for alittle bit about a month just riding and I really enjoying cruising more than anything and this helped alot so thanks man!
I love this beginners guide, I've been trying to learn Ollie's casually for a few weeks now, I'm stoked to try on work on some of these here and there. Especially picking up speed with tic tacs? Insanely cool
got my first longboard about 2 weeks ago, found out my issue is one foot balance. I can cruise pretty easily but always feel like im losing balance when pushing too hard, working soley on balance for a couple days now... Im hoping it will help me build up confidence to use longer strides when pushing to look more natural!
Great video! Maybe also have a video on how to get over cracks, uneven payments and curbs ? One thing I still struggle is getting over drive way payments, or surfaces that are higher than my current level.
Most important "trick" is time on the board. As many tricks as i try, cruising around helps a LOT. You gain board control and understand the weight distribution much better that way.
As a beginner skater, your videos are rlly helpful! You explain everything in an amazing yet so simple way. I love your channel and just wanted to say keep going with the awesome videos 👍🏼👍🏼
i got my board about 2 months ago and i would like to say ik some people need the balance and stuff but i would practice on concrete so you're already comfortable with it starting off and used to it so you're not afraid cause that's what i did and it helped a ton
In the first day I have to learn how to properly push first, I swear it’s the hardest thing ever to actually learn, unless you only want to do like little awkward looking steps
the first time i set my board down at the skatepark 3 days ago i hit a wood chip. i was going quite fast (i've learned to roll around before in the past and am somewhat comfortable) and i get launched out of nowhere. but im thankful that happened because i did everything correctly to not get hurt and was a huge confidence booster. all in all i've kind of learned that skateboarding isn't nearly as scary when you're more liquid and aren't glued to the board. the most you can expect from falling and rolling out of it is some very minor road rashes here and there. fell a few more times that day and applied the same logic: stay liquid and roll out, even if you're not experienced with rolling out.
I've been skating for a while now and I'm very comfortable on a board.. but I never actually actively wanted to learn tricks as all I did was cruise... but I've got myself a new deck and a fresh set of bearings for my spitfires so I'm binging a bunch of these videos to see if there's anything I need to relearn
When I push on the board it feels like my front foot is making the board lean too much to the left so I don't ride straight when pushing so I'm not sure what to do
If it only happens when you're pushing, one option you have is you can tighten up your trucks a little bit so the board doesn't steer to the left as easily, but also, you can try repositioning your front foot so that you have more of it on the right side if the skateboard (either by shifting it over or by rotating it inward a little bit). Either way, I strongly believe with more practice and improved balance, this will eventually just work itself out! 🤙
Make sure when you push that your front leg point forward and you stand on the bolts, not to the side of them. Rotate it when you stand on the board to steer. You can push a few times to gain speed before rotating your foot. To rotate it you want to put your back leg on the bolts (not the tail) so you can support a bit of your weight on the back leg. You can put the back leg on the tail again later. While the video say a week, i dont recommend racing it. Take your time pushing and stopping before going down ramps. The first trick is to ride well. Especially if you start late.
Another trick is to practice standing on one foot... You will get a better feel for how your center of gravity shifts and how you can use your push foot and arms to balance.
THANK YOU. i am a beginner at skateboarding, and so far i've only practiced my balance on the skateboard, and doing tictacs and aswell as stopping myself from falling, I wanted to learn how to ollie as soon as possible, but i realized there wasnt a rush! i just need more practice. These tricks were really helpful, And i've improved much more that before :)
4:09 “Now this might be the first time in your life that’s this happens to you but you’re gonna start to be afraid of pebbles”😂😂 i still remember my first flight from a pebble🤦🏾♂️
Thanks for being straight to the point! I just land right now thanks to you my run and jump into the board!! Feels great. And thanks for not saying subscribe bla bla bla like others, you gain a new subscriber !
thank you so much for your wisdom 💛 man, I wish I'd had you the first (and last) time I tried skating at 13, on my culdesac, just freefalling downhill and then trying to turn backside until I inevitably fell and burned the skin off my shoulder 😂😂😂 just found my bro's old board, 12 yrs later, and decided to give it another go, this time with proper advice lol 💪🏼 and y'know, maybe on flat and not just expecting the hill to do the work for me 😂
Dude, I haven’t skated in almost 20 years, just bought a cheap board, and landed an ollie almost right away. And I wasn’t a good skater at all back then. Feels amazing. Now I just need to land a kick flip for the first time ever.
I’m 23 and learning to Ollie. Also another tip if you don’t have good balance I recommend tighten your trucks a bit I tighten mine and I felt so much more comfortable an confidence
Hey, great content! I love the tip about exercising balance on a carpeted surface. Since your channel also has workout videos, I was wondering if you could recommend any set of exercises that might help develop strength on the muscle groups used for skateboarding. I started a few weeks ago and I've been noticing that my legs are too weak. I'm currently doing some rear foot elevated split squats and calf rises.
nice advice! since i started to skate 2 years ago, i broke something every summer, gypsum is my 2ns shell, no matter if i use defence gear or not, but the feeling,,, Skate or die!
Always wear a helmet! Learning to skate in my 40s and on my first day face planted. Luckily just a bloody nose. The helmet prevented me cracking my temple and breaking my nose.
Thanks for this video! I've found it to be perfectly pitched :) I just got my first board 8 days ago. Before starting I thought the vid seemed unrealistically optimistic but after 5 sessions, even at 29yo and obese, I've had a good go at them. Haven't managed all of them, and the ones I have are of pretty poor quality but I'm definitely pleased with the prorgress.
Nice videos. I haven't skated in over 16 years, but i'm starting again. I got hooked after using an electric skateboard for commuting around. I realized how much I want/need to practice on a regular board more, so I don't make a complete idiot out of myself
great video! An actual easy to follow and useful little plan to get you started on the sport, I've started around a week ago and have been loving it, I've even started skating to places I need to get to instead of cycling or walking. I'll definitely be trying out all of these 10 steps next time I skate, so thanks for the vid!
Where you living at now classmate.i remember when u started skating with cato.i wouldve never thought u would end up doing tutorials teaching other ppl
don't worry about manuals in your first week. learn how to control your board. how to push properly. don't worry about what he calls the throw down. or, running and jumping on the board your first week. board control. board control. board control. balance, balance, balance. two major key features in skating.
Great video my guy! I have now watched about 20 or more videos about how to start skateboarding and in my opinion, u have been the best one to explain how to start so thank u :)
Manuals are all based on how much you've practiced them so every session set a 5 minute timer and don't stop practicing until the time is up! (that would be my advice haha)
guys yesterday i landed my first ollie. i actually wasnt feeling riding board for like 3 weeks but then i had a dream that i was riding with my friends and i got motivated and i landem my first ollie and im happy
hey! I really want to get into skateboarding. but I have no idea where to practice and im too chicken to go to an actual skatepark. any tips on how to find a secluded spot?
i have the exact same fear as you, if you live in a non busy neighborhood with nice roads, go on that or find a neighborhood near you where almost no cars go and that has really nice roads cause that helps a lot too, but that’s just what i do :)
super rad video dude! just getting back into skating at 22 and these tips are really helping me out!! you rock man! much love and positive vibes from NB Canada!!
Your techniques and teaching helped me a lot improving quickly on street skateboards, thank you a lot! Please, make some longboarding oriented videos, i'm starving for that content!
Im now 25. Been skating for 10 years now. Only tricks i can do is go up/down a small curb, kick turn 180, tic-tac. Skating taught me life is hard, take the fall and get back out there.
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*Week 2 video here* : th-cam.com/video/UUdfPeuSocI/w-d-xo.html
Skateboarding is more mental than physical so you gotta get your mind in check. CBD helps me the most. I use 4 Corners Cannabis brand cause they're the best and what most pros use.
Kid walking up to the park
*see’s him throwing himself softly onto the ground repeatedly*
“Rough night bud?”
😂
♥️👑
This need to be the pinned comment.
*I FORGOT MY BOARDDDDDD*
Yeah I was thinking where the hell am I going to practice that? looking like an idiot
Old guy here (69 years old), started to skateboard again about 2 weeks ago for the first time in decades. I bought a new board with the large soft wheels, so pebbles are not an issue, and I won't be dong any grinding stuff, so the very sticky wheels aren't an issue. Surprisingly, I was able to to tic tacs much easier than simple pushing, since I'm old school and pretty much avoided touching the ground with my feet. I spent sometime learning to balance on the front foot pointed forwards for pushing practice, but I'll be mostly using tic tacs to propel the board. Once at speed, you can propel the board similar to tic tacs, but without lifting the front wheels. If doing a series of kick turns in the same direction, I steer and push the front wheels outwards before doing the kick turns to propel the board a bit more. One issue with the new board is the trucks were set way too tight, making balance an issue because the board didn't turn well. I loosened both wing nuts about 2 turns each to get it to turn what is "normal" for me.
Good luck!
@@pat1263 - I forgot to mention, simple pushing was only an issue because the trucks were too tight to get the board to turn with just the front foot facing forwards on the board. After adjusting the trucks, it wasn't an issue. The very sticky wheels require more precision on moves like endovers or monster walks, since the wheels won't slide into place.
Nice
Cap
Does your height matter in ollies and other tricks that require it because I am 12 and am pretty short and I can’t seem to Ollie higher. I also have been practicing how to Ollie for a month just need some tips when I recover from a broken arm injury.
Guys I literally just landed my first ever Ollie this is 🔥🔥🔥
Siiiiick
Keep up !!!
Niiiice!!! Congrats!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Me to
how much time did it take?
Nice👍🏾
41 and learning with my 12 and 7 year old girls. This is great.
Thank you for making these videos.
That sounds like THE LIFE my friend! Awesome job 💪
I was thinking of doing the same thing Simo.
as a teen son who wishes i had a dad to skate with, i appreciate you :)
So wholesome
I started at 40 also. Never to old for us to learn new tricks. I believe it keeps us young in the heart.
This video gave me a burst of motivation because after feeling stuck in my progress because my brain is too scared to do an ollie. But I am excited to go back to the basics and master this before trying ollies.
Definitely a good idea, save the ollie for a little bit later, there's plenty of time!
@@NeverStopImprovingSB YES
try .little by little and you will learn one day!
Maybe these things will boost your confidence too!
It’s the same for me too!
this guy is a gem...he doesn't try to sell us some cheap gimmicky course and when he explains he actually falls down to re-iterate his point....you have a viewer for life..cheers from India
yeah his head is as shiny as a gem aswell
@@SomeGuyWithaPCshut up lmao 😭😭😭😭
At almost 30 I literally rode a skateboard for the first time today. I'm addicted now and can't wait to get my own board and start working on these
Just the same as you! Finally got my first board and feels great
so cool to hear, how has it been for you so far?
I turned 30 on the 23rd this month and got my first board on my bday. I’m addicted as well! Lol
I turned 34 5 days ago and bought my first board today. I'm so stoked to finally start skating. I've wanted to all my life but never was able to
@@T0B3Announc3d you still skating?
So I've been practicing the throw down or running start for a couple days, and I found it's especially important to put your front foot on the board before it totally hits the ground. Otherwise the board might bounce, especially if you have softer wheels like I do, and it ruins the throw down because the board bounces away from where you were gonna hop on. If you stick your front foot on the board as it's falling though, your body weight prevents the board from bouncing up and it stays right where you intended for it to go.
Oooh nice tip! 👌
@@NeverStopImprovingSB I started skating last year actually but I only got to practice like two or three days because I got really sick and didn't recover until the weather got too cold to skate outside. It's just gotten warm here again about ten days ago so I'm restarting my attempt to learn skateboarding and it's going even better than I'd hoped. Your channel and VLSkate have become my favorites to watch.
Honestly, I wish I can watch this when I started skateboarding
Thanks a ton, as always brother. But you never needed it!
@@NeverStopImprovingSB no problem, but I will share this video to friend, I think he needs it
Same
Samelol
@@t-rextheskateboarder I didn't know there were good skate board friends like you most that I know are fucking twats!!
So, no one's gonna mention how my guy yeeted that floor mat to the land of Narnia? Gotta keep that frame clean! I appreciate this more than I likely should...
YEET! 😂
@@NeverStopImprovingSB "The no-look yeet is a rarity among the denizens of Youtubia, so this a real treat"
-my worst Steve Irwin impression, RIP
@@fixedfocusfilm3068 Hahaha I read it in his voice and it was life-changing 😆😆 RIP Steve 🙏
That’s mad
@@NeverStopImprovingSB MY G GOT THAT WRESTLER THROWING POWER
I feel like this video is a little ambitious. New skater here, and my first week of skating is basically just trying not to die. Getting comfy balancing on the board, learning to push, carve and flirting with kick turns. No way in hell I'm gonna try a caveman just yet.
That's a fair criticism, and everyone learns at their own pace and has different backgrounds, but as will all new things you will learn in skateboarding, you have to decide and know for yourself when you're ready to start trying the next thing, so I'm glad you're being careful and using your head and not trying to learn these things too quickly (which is a surefire way to get injured)!
@@NeverStopImprovingSBHow come you always tell people to "wear a helmet" yet you never live by your own advice in the videos and wear one yourself?
You might not realise this, however it creates a lot of incongruency with the kids watching who model what you do, and not necessarily just what you say.
Aside from that, well done on all your work, you're an inspiration 💯
@@YaNeK92well i thought it was pretty obvious even with no context but this is a beginners video, and if you cant protect yourself from skill of muscle memory in falling then helmets it is.
@@michelleangelica5289 Could you translate your comment to English for me please? 🥺
@@YaNeK92 oh sorry, i dont do illiteracy prevention classes for free
Started learning when I was about 13... skated for 7 years pretty consistently(I'm 29 now), I was the best out of ALL my friends in terms of hills, cruising. Speed and balance were no problem. I could bomb the biggest hill on one foot, no problem. I could chug a 40 while one footed slamming down a hill... looking so cool...
BUT, I could never master an ollie, a manual, and never took the time to learn a mini-ramp. This has got to be THE best beginner video I've ever seen. If I had this even a couple years into my riding I could've been a much better skater.
I found my old board and started riding again at the park and some hills... I'm gonna be starting over with this video.
THANKS.
How's it going?
@@sledgecityI hope it's not another poem
I Love how he said to wear a helmet always, and he never wears one in his tutorials
Its because he's profesional and he don't need helmet anymore
@@Shadow-pz6um I dunno chief I think even if you’re a pro you really should wear it
@@garbagegremlins4707 thats true
His egg head is a helmet
@@ikelecway out of pocket for this one 💀
Hey man. This is one of the BEST and EASIEST skateboarding tutorials/tip video i have ever layed my eyes on. Many others do not compare. Ive never been on a skateboard frfr. But you make it simple and easy to understand. Youre very good at explaining this stuff
Just practiced falling today at one of those playgrounds with fake turf. It is so soft. If you are worried about getting hurt, that is where it is at to begin practicing your falling techniques. And so much fun 😁
I just started again today after many years. Funny, I was practicing all of these up until the caveman. I'm starting slowly, following these videos.
It's just like riding a bike, you'll be back to 110% shred in no time 💪 Take it easy fellow Justin!
Same here man. I was like “ ok. I’m ready to get hurt again.”
176 year old started skating this video is helpful!
Very impressive just to live to that age! 😉🤙😝
Thank you so much for this video! I have been practicing for 1 year now and still haven't landed my first ollie yet, these tricks might be a good start for me as I might level up my skateboarding.
wow. now i have another burst of motivation to continue. i'm about a month skateboarding for 1hour a day after work. im practicing ollie but can't still do it then i stumble upon this video. there are a lot more things to learn first! im going to practice more basic things
This is a really great manual. I searched for him for 4 hours. Thanks dude.
Any other TH-cam video for beginners in skateboarding:
step 1. Choose your stance
step 2. Drive forward
step 3. Seems like it's time for the tricks!
Being into free running definitely helped me before skating since falling safely was something that is very important there as well. Avoiding really jagged and rocky areas too is important as a beginner as small rocks and gravel will absolutely tear up your skin if you're falling on it a lot. If possible stick to well maintained roads and skate parks for the first few months.
Don't know if you remember my comment from a previous video you uploaded, but ive been out of skating for over 10 weeks from a wrist facture. Just got some good news today that the fracture has healed, and i'll be doing surgery within a week. So stoked to start skating again - with wrist guards this time :)
I started skating last month…I’m a 30yr old man that grew up living a rough life and chose gangster life…but now I’m calmer and trying to do good things ….I always respected and loved skateboarding culture, since a kid . Here I am now lol ….I can Ollie and form a kick flip but can’t land it…but videos like this are real educational..thank u guys ..is $170 a fair price for a Brand new Complete set up Baker skate board?just making I wasn’t played….and is pushing mongo still frowned upon? Smh embarrassing..(Poser)jk …but I’m fixing everything before I’m too dedicated and comfortable with my stance. Thanks homies 💯
list for what i neeed to practice( got this idea from someone in the comments so ty)
• kick turns ✅
• tic tacs back ward✅
• getting over curbs
• riding rlly fast on the board
• nose manuals
•running and jumping on board( idk what to call that)✅
•picking up board without abruptly stopping
•up and down curbs
•caveman✅
*update:* i was on vacation for like a week and my birthday came up and so much stuff happened but that didn’t stop me from skating. i tried my best to skate everyday and i’m getting rlly good at riding fast and i’m able to pick up the board quick.
im working on running and jumping onto board but i’m actually so close and kickturns and tic tacs getting a whole lot better(backwards too). now i need to work on nose and regular manuals those are kinda hard for me rn.
edit :learned a lot and feel a lot comfortable on the board, also i’m working on balance rn on my skateboard especially on my front foot so i can ride faster-aug 13
Hello. I am just joining the skateboard world at 36 but I am on the heavier side around 260. What is the best advice you would have and also safety gear? I ordered a complete board setup from a local shop hopefully I was given the correct board length and whatnot.
I would say helmet knee ans elbow pads. And maybe downgrade to helmet as you get better but def a helmet
@@luisvelazquez8933 Thank you. I was looking to get the all in one helmet, knee/elbow pads and wrist guards then as I get more comfortable take stuff off.
Just started here at 36 too last month and just wanted to say, welcome to the club!
Kneepads/Elbow pads are opptional, but first starting out always were a helmet till your good, then you can stop wearing it if you want.
Oh, and welcome to the skate gang.
I did parkour until not long ago, and that got me saved once downhilling on a friends board, first i jumped off the skateboard the way that made most sense to me, back foot first, then i tryed to run to stabilize myself but ultimately i fell down cuz of how steep the hill was, did a roll made 2 more steps and then i rolled again to a stop. so guys, this dude is saying facts
Never Stop Watching This Channel
I practised falling off of my skateboard and now that’s all i do :D
I’ve been skateboarding for alittle bit about a month just riding and I really enjoying cruising more than anything and this helped alot so thanks man!
So im 41 and started to learn how to skate with a friend that is a professional skater but this videos are helping me perfect off leasons. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
dude, i haven't caught up with your channel in a little while, love the COLOURS!
ohh thank you so much! Nobody really talks about it so I'm glad to hear you can see the improvements 😁
@@NeverStopImprovingSB Never Stop Improving! learned that from the best. (also thanks for feeding me the line, your a generous man)
My first board is arriving today in the next few hours. I can't wait
Nice! Good luck!
How you liking your board dude?
how are you going bro
This is the best beginner video I have seen so far. Thank you for explaining the best way to bail/ hop off the skateboard no other video did that ❤
Thank you for taking the time to let me know :)
Thanks man, my ankle started hurting after pushing alot but imma try these stuff after my ankle stops hurting!
Ahh, that's GOOD! Definitely sounds like you gave it a good workout, and it's going to get stronger fast now.
@@NeverStopImprovingSB I think I'm getting a little too used to skating! 😂 Every time I walk I put more weight on my left foot. 😂😂
I love this beginners guide, I've been trying to learn Ollie's casually for a few weeks now, I'm stoked to try on work on some of these here and there.
Especially picking up speed with tic tacs? Insanely cool
got my first longboard about 2 weeks ago, found out my issue is one foot balance. I can cruise pretty easily but always feel like im losing balance when pushing too hard, working soley on balance for a couple days now... Im hoping it will help me build up confidence to use longer strides when pushing to look more natural!
How's the progress one year later? :)
Great video! Maybe also have a video on how to get over cracks, uneven payments and curbs ? One thing I still struggle is getting over drive way payments, or surfaces that are higher than my current level.
This is a fine idea, I'll add it to my list 👍
@@NeverStopImprovingSB 🙏🏼
Most important "trick" is time on the board. As many tricks as i try, cruising around helps a LOT. You gain board control and understand the weight distribution much better that way.
Im 43, i haven't been on a board since i was 14. I recently got a beginners board- this video has helped alot.
As a beginner skater, your videos are rlly helpful! You explain everything in an amazing yet so simple way. I love your channel and just wanted to say keep going with the awesome videos 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks very very much Amelie! 🙏
@@NeverStopImprovingSB no problem! 😊
i got a skateboard yesterday and i was really trying to find the perfect tutorial to start thanks man!
i got my board about 2 months ago and i would like to say ik some people need the balance and stuff but i would practice on concrete so you're already comfortable with it starting off and used to it so you're not afraid cause that's what i did and it helped a ton
I’ve been skateboarding for 5 years, and I completely agree with everything!
Good video, very helpful. 50 year old rider, just over a month in after two years of scooter riding. Having a lot of fun, and yeah - pads for sure!
In the first day I have to learn how to properly push first, I swear it’s the hardest thing ever to actually learn, unless you only want to do like little awkward looking steps
I got my first skateboard like a week ago,I've practiced for 2 days (since it is too hot outside) but I can finally stand on it :D
Yeahh you got this!
the first time i set my board down at the skatepark 3 days ago i hit a wood chip. i was going quite fast (i've learned to roll around before in the past and am somewhat comfortable) and i get launched out of nowhere. but im thankful that happened because i did everything correctly to not get hurt and was a huge confidence booster.
all in all i've kind of learned that skateboarding isn't nearly as scary when you're more liquid and aren't glued to the board. the most you can expect from falling and rolling out of it is some very minor road rashes here and there.
fell a few more times that day and applied the same logic: stay liquid and roll out, even if you're not experienced with rolling out.
I've been skating for a while now and I'm very comfortable on a board.. but I never actually actively wanted to learn tricks as all I did was cruise... but I've got myself a new deck and a fresh set of bearings for my spitfires so I'm binging a bunch of these videos to see if there's anything I need to relearn
i’ve been skating for years but i love videos like this
4:58 **distance HOG RIDDDAAAA**
Now every time I see a pebble I just imagine myself falling and getting injured...
That’s mad
They are my worst enemy
Skateboarding is a death sentence in my country
Then
@@Hawk1sdead really? How
@@number_966 the roads are messed up
You will have to look for good roads to skateboard
Your videos are awesome. Thank you for helping a 90s dude get into skateboarding late as well as teach his son how to love the sport.
When I push on the board it feels like my front foot is making the board lean too much to the left so I don't ride straight when pushing so I'm not sure what to do
If it only happens when you're pushing, one option you have is you can tighten up your trucks a little bit so the board doesn't steer to the left as easily, but also, you can try repositioning your front foot so that you have more of it on the right side if the skateboard (either by shifting it over or by rotating it inward a little bit).
Either way, I strongly believe with more practice and improved balance, this will eventually just work itself out! 🤙
Make sure when you push that your front leg point forward and you stand on the bolts, not to the side of them. Rotate it when you stand on the board to steer.
You can push a few times to gain speed before rotating your foot.
To rotate it you want to put your back leg on the bolts (not the tail) so you can support a bit of your weight on the back leg. You can put the back leg on the tail again later.
While the video say a week, i dont recommend racing it. Take your time pushing and stopping before going down ramps. The first trick is to ride well. Especially if you start late.
You should be able to steer with one foot; Try to loosen up your trucks until you can steer with one foot. Also, keep more weight on the board.
Another trick is to practice standing on one foot... You will get a better feel for how your center of gravity shifts and how you can use your push foot and arms to balance.
THANK YOU.
i am a beginner at skateboarding, and so far i've only practiced my balance on the skateboard, and doing tictacs and aswell as stopping myself from falling, I wanted to learn how to ollie as soon as possible, but i realized there wasnt a rush! i just need more practice. These tricks were really helpful, And i've improved much more that before :)
4:09 “Now this might be the first time in your life that’s this happens to you but you’re gonna start to be afraid of pebbles”😂😂 i still remember my first flight from a pebble🤦🏾♂️
Thanks for being straight to the point! I just land right now thanks to you my run and jump into the board!! Feels great. And thanks for not saying subscribe bla bla bla like others, you gain a new subscriber !
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My GUY!! Let's gooo 🛹🛹🛹🛹🛹🛹🛹
thank you so much for your wisdom 💛 man, I wish I'd had you the first (and last) time I tried skating at 13, on my culdesac, just freefalling downhill and then trying to turn backside until I inevitably fell and burned the skin off my shoulder 😂😂😂 just found my bro's old board, 12 yrs later, and decided to give it another go, this time with proper advice lol 💪🏼 and y'know, maybe on flat and not just expecting the hill to do the work for me 😂
Haha that's a good plan!
Dude, I haven’t skated in almost 20 years, just bought a cheap board, and landed an ollie almost right away. And I wasn’t a good skater at all back then. Feels amazing. Now I just need to land a kick flip for the first time ever.
Me: throwing myself off ledges and rolling about ;-;
Mum: my child needs help...
I’m 23 and learning to Ollie. Also another tip if you don’t have good balance I recommend tighten your trucks a bit I tighten mine and I felt so much more comfortable an confidence
That's a good tip!
I love it that the words go out of the way. 7:03
Hey, great content! I love the tip about exercising balance on a carpeted surface.
Since your channel also has workout videos, I was wondering if you could recommend any set of exercises that might help develop strength on the muscle groups used for skateboarding.
I started a few weeks ago and I've been noticing that my legs are too weak. I'm currently doing some rear foot elevated split squats and calf rises.
I wonder if doing the balance exercise with super loose trucks would help. Then tighten them back up when you ride again.l
nice advice! since i started to skate 2 years ago, i broke something every summer, gypsum is my 2ns shell, no matter if i use defence gear or not, but the feeling,,, Skate or die!
Always wear a helmet! Learning to skate in my 40s and on my first day face planted. Luckily just a bloody nose. The helmet prevented me cracking my temple and breaking my nose.
This is by far the most useful vid for newbies on YT. Thanks!
Hey thanks for the advice. I’ve been skating for years but my niece is seven years old this will really help her so thanks for the work!!!👍👍👍
Thanks for this video! I've found it to be perfectly pitched :)
I just got my first board 8 days ago. Before starting I thought the vid seemed unrealistically optimistic but after 5 sessions, even at 29yo and obese, I've had a good go at them. Haven't managed all of them, and the ones I have are of pretty poor quality but I'm definitely pleased with the prorgress.
I'm really happy to read this comment! Keep up the good work(fun)!
@@NeverStopImprovingSB thanks :D
Nice videos. I haven't skated in over 16 years, but i'm starting again. I got hooked after using an electric skateboard for commuting around. I realized how much I want/need to practice on a regular board more, so I don't make a complete idiot out of myself
thanks this was super helpful! just got my board.
got my first board 2 days ago im learning how to keep my balance and going forward fast without falling off
I’m a skater for months now and seriously helmets is a need either you want or not you should especially with heights (stairs, going down ledge, etc.)
I skated from 5th grade to 12th grade and never fell off, never wore any equipment. I’m 39 now, hopped on a board and fell immediately 😅
great video! An actual easy to follow and useful little plan to get you started on the sport, I've started around a week ago and have been loving it, I've even started skating to places I need to get to instead of cycling or walking. I'll definitely be trying out all of these 10 steps next time I skate, so thanks for the vid!
Where you living at now classmate.i remember when u started skating with cato.i wouldve never thought u would end up doing tutorials teaching other ppl
😱😱😱 Dude! What a blast from the past haha this is so cool! I live in Austin, TX now, what about you? Good to hear from you again man 👊
@@NeverStopImprovingSB Austin TX! You ever been to Brushy Creek Skate Park?
don't worry about manuals in your first week. learn how to control your board. how to push properly. don't worry about what he calls the throw down. or, running and jumping on the board your first week. board control. board control. board control. balance, balance, balance. two major key features in skating.
Great video my guy! I have now watched about 20 or more videos about how to start skateboarding and in my opinion, u have been the best one to explain how to start so thank u :)
Awesome to hear that, thank you and good luck!
With this clear sky, it looks like a video Game... :D
Started like a week ago and I feel like I'm improving a lot, thanks for the video I'm gonna try all of them asap
Manuals are all based on how much you've practiced them so every session set a 5 minute timer and don't stop practicing until the time is up! (that would be my advice haha)
manuals are my mortal enemy.I always slip out
based pfp
1:21 Hilariously that's a decent parkour roll and the drill to learn them
Easily THE MOST helpful and useful video for starters. Thank you!
Thanks a bunch!
From these videos I’ve got inspired to skateboard thank you 🛹
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I started skating again today after 2 months of shit aus weather and I learned switch today!
Well done, most people will skip that for way too long
@@NeverStopImprovingSB today i Ollie's on flat while holding something
yep, did stationary tic-tacs today, hit the ground but kept on doing it, hope it gets better haha
Please, How to control direction while pushing ?
guys yesterday i landed my first ollie. i actually wasnt feeling riding board for like 3 weeks but then i had a dream that i was riding with my friends and i got motivated and i landem my first ollie and im happy
Thank you so much! I’m trying to learn by myself and this video was really really helpful 🙏🙏🙏
hey! I really want to get into skateboarding. but I have no idea where to practice and im too chicken to go to an actual skatepark. any tips on how to find a secluded spot?
i have the exact same fear as you, if you live in a non busy neighborhood with nice roads, go on that or find a neighborhood near you where almost no cars go and that has really nice roads cause that helps a lot too, but that’s just what i do :)
@@maleah7723 thank you! 😊
super rad video dude! just getting back into skating at 22 and these tips are really helping me out!! you rock man! much love and positive vibes from NB Canada!!
Thanks a ton brother! Keep up the good work 🤙
Your techniques and teaching helped me a lot improving quickly on street skateboards, thank you a lot! Please, make some longboarding oriented videos, i'm starving for that content!
Unfortunately I've never owned a longboard so I don't know very much about it! Haha sorry about that.
I love how you didn't clip it out; ''...hold the manual for as long as you want...hehee😅''.
Great video, I'm def applying this, thanks!!
Thank you I enjoy skateboard videos the most..
Awesome videos, already love this channel! Thank you for sharing 🙌😎
My board will be delivered tomorrow. I will follow this.
Thank you for the video! I’m definitely gonna try the miniramp pumping! 😁
What beginners complete skateboard would you advise, Amazon is a minefield.
Im now 25. Been skating for 10 years now. Only tricks i can do is go up/down a small curb, kick turn 180, tic-tac. Skating taught me life is hard, take the fall and get back out there.
We need the week 2 ASAP!! Excellent video
Thank you dude, week 2 in progress!
@@NeverStopImprovingSB can’t wait even tho i’m on week 3 LOL