I made the same mistake when I started as well, I was trying to bounce off my toes. Puts a lot of tension on your Achilles and large toe after a while.
@@lawrencegaines4267 Take it easy if you're in pain! Not worth having permanent damage. Also, it helps a lot to learn to push with your other foot, you may be much slower at first so just do it uphill!
Thank you so much. This is so helpful. You get straight to the point, no annoying introduction. This is exactly my problem, pushing off with the front half of the foot only
Sitting on my couch with a sore ankle, Found this video the morning after I went out for the first time ever for 30 min. Wish I would’ve seen this before I went out. Thanks bro. My wife was all like “Your ankles are weak and tight”. I was like nah, I’m doing something wrong. In 16 years together, imma be right for the first time. Bout to buy myself a fancy cigar. Bless you sir.
i would stress the importance of being able to push with either leg and switch it up to keep it balanced, my first time going 50+ miles in a day messed my foot up pretty bad from only pushing with my right leg xD
I love how you said that longboarding is like slow running, and I think that helps me to understand it so much better! Thank you so much I’m subscribing.
After having pushed only using my toes for years I started to wonder if I should push with my entire foot, as I always get a sore foot after a while (as you mentioned). So I decided to search on youtube to see how other people were pushing, and then I found this video! I now started to push this way and I can notice I almost get no sore feet anymore! It definitely takes some time to get used to however, after such a long time of toe-pushing.... Now I just need to train myself to ride switch aswell!
I've been longboarding for years and never really thought about my foot placement. The last few times I went boarding, the foot I use to push was sore after and now I know why. I noticed that I push with my toes.Thanks for the tip, I'll try it next time I'm out!!
No way I have been doing it wrong all along thats why my feet always kill me at the end. Poor balance when pushing off exerts force on one side of your foot making it bad for the feet. I'm so thankful I found this video when I did because now my form is much more improved! Thank you!
thanks for the video. short but clear. just started longboarding and i currently can't board because of a sore foot. i pushed only with my toes and i overstressed the back of my ankle. once the pain is gone i will use this technique and hopefully i dont get this problem again XD
Thank you for straight forward informative video. Also drop deck has huge impact on that! I learned that before skating with scooters - the smaller height difference between feet the less muscles have to work.
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS Yeah, in running, you want to hit the ball of your foot and then let the heal touch a split second after and then leave the ground off of your toes again. It feels a little bit unnatural if you're used to heel striking but it absorbs way more impact and doesn't send the shock up your leg nearly as much.
I’ve always pushed heel-toe on longboards as it’s almost always been downhill riding or short trips. Decided to commute on my downhill deck this summer and have really messed up my right leg. Having a flexy and lower to the ground board is probably just as important as how you push. That 2-inch reach down and all the impact being absorbed by my legs is definitely unnatural in every way conceivable. Rested up my leg and going to start using an old flexy drop down deck for a bit to see if it helps. Also going to really focus on riding switch.
@@shmokeythefatcat most professional marathon runners use a midfoot strike. Mostly because running on your forefoot is exhausting but also because heel striking makes you super inefficient and kills your knees
oooo i totally needed this i went to school and back on my longboard and it took me an hour (which isn't that much, but still) and it made my feet very sore so i had to stop skating every 5 mins or so and walk a bit i'm gonna try this and see how it goes :)
yeah that's what i was like when i felt that my feet hurt afterwards. Lucky that i asked a friend and done this video. I think it helps a lot of people with their foot pain :)
Thank you! I have been wondering if i have not been pushing off wrong because my ankle hurts but now i know. I will definitely give this a try. Wonderful video!
Thanks Brandy! Make sure that you know about the "heel strike", so that you don't get sore feet from doing the exact opposite. Try it out, it will be weird for the first month but over time it's probably a lot better :) Thanks for reaching out !
Ackchewally, the natural way for the human body to run is to land across the foot, toes-to-heel, then lift off again heel first. People only land heel first while running because most modern running shoes are designed to encourage this. It's a recent development and it disrupts what comes naturally to the human body-a body which has evolved to excel at few other things quite like running upright.
Tip for longboarding with pin tails don't put risers on as it will be more natural closer to the ground for long periods of time and becomes easier to ride this goes with any skateboard but pin tails suffer the most from this 1in can make the difference of 1 mile
i just started to go longboarding few days ago. thanks for the pushing tips bro 👍 my left foot hurts after cruising for the first time because i pushed with my toes 😂 gotta remember this tip
I used to teach people this to prevent overuse injuries. I wouldn't say it's the best. But it requires a lot less work training the lower leg through methods that Don't involve a skateboard. Also it's wrong to relate pushing to how humans run. When skating your leg doesn't land the same way, and you don't have your weight bearing down on the leg like you do when running. You can compare it somewhat to how large cats run, but even then, you can use some of the human running hacks for more free energy return than cats. But this causes more wear and tear.
@ARTVENTURE FILMS it's not that it's bad, and I know you've been getting some slack from other people, but I disagree with most of them too. It's fairly nuanced and diserves to be viewed as its own type of movement. If you ever do more distance skateboard content and want to take a deeper dive into it let me known. I'm a previous world championship in distance skateboard racing and I have travelled through Canada, the Andes and around Morocco with a skateboard and a pack.
@@PaulKentSkates Dude, that's crazy! I remember you from the Morocco Longtreks videos. Back when I was researching for my 1000km trip, there wasn't much content out there. Only like the longtreks videos and maybe a thread on reddit. One reason why i thought of making some videos, sharing my experience. Sharing your knowledge in some kind of Interview would probably be super helpful for a lot of people. Where do you live though?
I wish this guy talked with experienced long distance pushers before he posted this video. They will tell you other wise. I do not recommend pushing like this for long periods of time.
I've pushed 1000km in 17 days with this particular technique and it was just fine. In my opinion that would make me an experienced long distance pusher. What would you recommend for long distance pushing?
If you are using your whole foot from heel to toe to push, you are doing something very wrong. Heel striking when running is bad enough, but when applied to LDP it is actually worse. Because you will be traveling faster than the average runner when you're skating, the position you need to be in for you to strike heel to toe will actually create more problems, be super inneficient and slow you down in the long run[skate;)]. The body's natural movement for something like this is to toe strike, that will give you the most power, leverage, efficiency and energy over time.
Thanks for your comment mate. I didn't know about heelstrike before the video. Someone already said that in the comments. I don't think toe strike is better though, have you tried it yourself long-distance?
Im going to do a 100+ skate this summer, im running the dad bod wheels right now. Do you think going to some 85mm would be better or do you think stay with what i have
@ARTVENTUREFILMS lower deck height and weight, theres a bunch of elevation gain as well that I thought the rolling resistance would possibly be easier going uphill
Hey there! Thank you for putting your videos out there. You’ve inspired me a lot, and my skating has gotten a lot better thanks to your tips! Do you have any recommendations for footwear for long distance skating?
Hey Alyssa, thanks for your comment! That means a lot to me! I was using cross country running shoes for my trip. I guess anything that you feel comfortable walking or running in for longer periods of time.
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS lol thanks for the advice ive been rly practicing thank you!!! 😀✌🏿😔My sis conned me into getting one but never practices with me. Lol rly enjoyed your vid!
Thanks :) I think you mean the time from just pushing with my toes towards pushing with a flat foot? That was actually pretty quick. A couple of months maybe.
So there's hope for me yet! I'm a total grom and have started longboarding into work every day, and the sore feet from pushing like a noob means I'm carrying my board half the time. Not anymore! Thanks man :)
@@bobbihansel No worries at all! hope it will get better soon. it's weird to start with but i didn't feel my feet afterwards, so you should be fine too :)
When i'm switching, my strong foot is on the board in the back and my weak foot is pushing. I don't think i really change from regular to goofy. I'm comfortable going regular and i always go back to the regular position. It's just that for pushing with my weak leg, i push mongo. Does that make sense? 😄
I have another problem I'm wondering if you can help me with. As my foot comes down to push, the cuff of my jeans is rubbing on the griptape. I've sanded through two pairs of jeans' stitching in just 15 miles or so. I don't think it's an issue of needing to change my stance because I've been skating my whole life and that's just where my hips are. I've noticed the grip tape on my Gaia is way way more abrasive than normal grip tape, I'm not sure if that's normal for a longboard. At this point I'm just thinking about not wearing long pants, but then I have to give up going out on days where it's only 35-45°F.
What shoes do you guys recommend for a long distance longboard trip? I am planning to longboard all the way to Santiago de Compostella, Spain, starting in the Netherlands.
So i used to skate all the time but i had an accident and now i have mild never damaged (nerve shakes) how would you recommend i get back into longboreding? Cuz i miss it alot.....
Hey there! I'm sorry to hear that. It seems hard to give advice when I don't know what implications nerve damage has for you. The boring answer would be practice. Maybe start by just standing on it in your room and getting the feel for it. Hope you'll be able to ride again soon :)
Hello, I started longboarding last year. I am 50 so falling isn't my thing. How do I practice riding on the other leg without falling? Riding on two legs alternating seems important as I am going for distance and workout, not tricks or other fancy stuff.
Hey, thanks a lot! Sorry for my late reply. I think the best way to not fall is to switch between mongo and regular as you can see in minute 1:08 I would suggest to practice balancing on the weak foot like I mentioned in my other video called: HOW TO TRAIN FOR YOUR #longboardtrip Practice balancing and doing the switch standing still or just going very slow. That might help to prevent falling :) Safe riding!
Hey dose it matter what foot I push with? I push with my front foot and I feel ballinst and can longboard reaLy easily with it I’m just affraid that people will bully me!
Yeah i did. It's not too much fun. Your get all the spray water from the wheels on your leg and feet. If you're using pants against the rain then all the water just runs down in your shoes, so you should have something for them as well. Mostly i just got really wet and dried my shoes after. Don't do any crazy turns and keep your movements controlled. And lastly have fun and keep going so you stay warm 😃
Yeah my right leg is shin-splinted to hell from commuting on my downhill board. Guess it’s time to set up that weird looking drop-down deck I’ve been lugging around for years. In retrospect, no shit the maple play hunk of shit wasn’t good for pushing :)
I started a few days ago and have already decked it 3 times cos when I try and push when already riding I kick the wheels out and now I’ve lost all confidence to try and push when moving so I’m stuck doing tiny little rides stopping then pushing off again :((
Do you mean that you kick the wheel, when doing another push? I had that too with a new board, because the trucks were wider than my previous ones. Start slow, watch your feet and make sure to push where you can't hit a wheel. Do one push, ride a little and when your slowed down again go for another. Maybe that can help. Wish you all the best and that you gain confidence very soon!! :)
ARTVENTURE FILMS yeah that’s what I mean! thank you!! I’ll be coming back here to blame you when I’ve kicked it out from under me for a fourth time hahaha
I was at the skatepark today and every one was pushing the board by not doing it mongo and i was the only person that was but that caused people to call me a poser and a try hard even tho i was just doing it the way i feel comfortable with so is there an actually right way to push a board or is mongo bad ?
Sorry to hear that my man. How can people say something like that? I don't get how someone can be a poser by pushing mongo. So my answer is no, there is no right way. Push how it feels best and don't value other peoples opinions :)
Park skaters dont like mongo because the foot position means it takes longer to set up a trick. For Longboard it doesn't matter especially if you are able to push with either leg. Sorry people were jerks to you.
That doesn't make any sense. Doing tricks in a skatepark while people watch you and doing it for being watched is the definition of posing. Pushing mongo DESPITE being frowned upon make you WAY less of a poser! Doing what is considered lame/weird, how could this possibly make you the poser? Those people simply are insecure and project it onto you.
I really have a question I’ve been asking people but nobady ever answers me :( but like when I skate I usally put my foot in the back then push myself and put that one I used to push myself in the front is that ok?
I'm sorry to hear that but now I'm giving you a reply :) That's exactly how i've done it on the 1000km trip with my longboard. So perfektly fine if you feel comfotable doing it. being able to push with both legs is an awesome skill to have !
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS I can now manage to do it at a moderate crusing speed and i can kind of switch between both feet. It still feels unnatural and my balance isnt the best but im getting there! Right now im hitting 9 mile trips with my usual pushing side but hopefully i can do more after i master pushing with my oppisite side. Ill keep ya updated!
I dont't see a reason why it wouldn't be ok to ride mongo. It's a great way to ride with both feet. Before that technique, I used to jump 180 on my board to ride switch. It takes a lot of practice for sure but you will get there! Just try it out every now and then ☺️
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OH MY GOODNESS my feet feel so much better!
Amazing! glad it worked for you too 😍
I tried pushing heel first and now I have stress fractures😭😭 maybe I did something wrong
@@oliviaphillips7795 oof
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS what is the name of the board used in the video?
Thank you so much
I made the same mistake when I started as well, I was trying to bounce off my toes. Puts a lot of tension on your Achilles and large toe after a while.
Yeah it does, lucky we know better 😄
Omg!!!!! So true. I’m having that issue now.
@@lawrencegaines4267 Take it easy if you're in pain! Not worth having permanent damage. Also, it helps a lot to learn to push with your other foot, you may be much slower at first so just do it uphill!
yah I had to stop for a while because of that. letting my leg calf and ankle recover
Thank you so much. This is so helpful. You get straight to the point, no annoying introduction. This is exactly my problem, pushing off with the front half of the foot only
Glad I could help :)
Here after my feet started hurting. Thank you!
your welcome! glad i could help :)
Sitting on my couch with a sore ankle, Found this video the morning after I went out for the first time ever for 30 min. Wish I would’ve seen this before I went out. Thanks bro. My wife was all like “Your ankles are weak and tight”. I was like nah, I’m doing something wrong. In 16 years together, imma be right for the first time. Bout to buy myself a fancy cigar. Bless you sir.
Haha, best comment i have read in a while! So nice to hear my man! Glad i could help out 😃
Btw. your videos are awesome! keep it up.
i would stress the importance of being able to push with either leg and switch it up to keep it balanced, my first time going 50+ miles in a day messed my foot up pretty bad from only pushing with my right leg xD
Good point man, I was trying to switch up legs from the very start. Could imagine that it would be really sore going for that long with one leg only !
I love how you said that longboarding is like slow running, and I think that helps me to understand it so much better! Thank you so much I’m subscribing.
That's awesome! Glad i could help :) And thanks for staying around !
After having pushed only using my toes for years I started to wonder if I should push with my entire foot, as I always get a sore foot after a while (as you mentioned). So I decided to search on youtube to see how other people were pushing, and then I found this video! I now started to push this way and I can notice I almost get no sore feet anymore! It definitely takes some time to get used to however, after such a long time of toe-pushing.... Now I just need to train myself to ride switch aswell!
Exactly the same experience i made with the only difference, that i asked a friend what he would recommend.
Glad i could help out !😃
I've been longboarding for years and never really thought about my foot placement. The last few times I went boarding, the foot I use to push was sore after and now I know why. I noticed that I push with my toes.Thanks for the tip, I'll try it next time I'm out!!
Hope it will make things better for ya! Ever since I started pushing like that I didn't have any issues what so ever. Even after a long break :)
THANK YOU YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW RELATABLE YOUR SCENARIO WAS TO ME. I’ve been putting too much on my toes rather than my whole foot
No worries at all! Glad i could help 😇
No way I have been doing it wrong all along thats why my feet always kill me at the end. Poor balance when pushing off exerts force on one side of your foot making it bad for the feet. I'm so thankful I found this video when I did because now my form is much more improved! Thank you!
That's awesome to hear! Glad i could help :)
I always pushed with my toes and it hurts. I’ll try this now!
Update: it works so much better than pushing with toes! Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Glad i could help 😃
I just picked up my first board, l got it last week.
See ya, at the finish line.
Thanks for the tip.
From Toronto Canada.
G. 59 years yonge.
Awesome man! So cool to hear, have a great weekend !
All the best from Hamburg :)
OMG! thanks so much for this. I was wondering why my feet would hurt so much after just cruising. Definitely gonna try this during my next sesh 💗
No worries at all! Let me know how it went :)
thanks for the video. short but clear. just started longboarding and i currently can't board because of a sore foot. i pushed only with my toes and i overstressed the back of my ankle. once the pain is gone i will use this technique and hopefully i dont get this problem again XD
no worries! Thanks for reaching out. I had the exact same problem! Hopefully it will work for you too😃.
Nice. Gonna try this. It makes the most sense to push this way anyways but it gives me confidence hearing someone else say it.
Yeah i double checked myself with other people that ride. It's still the way i push and i never had any pain :)
Perfect video. I just started longboarding, and I was very curious about this. Thank you!
Your welcome! Of course you could toe push every now and then but you might not want to do it too often :)
Thanks a lot!
This was actually very useful because I'm starting out and I have a sore foot from only using my toes I think
Thank you for straight forward informative video. Also drop deck has huge impact on that! I learned that before skating with scooters - the smaller height difference between feet the less muscles have to work.
Yeah a dropdeck is so nice for longer distances especially!
thanks for this tip. now i know why the arch of my foot is so strained. was smashing it down with my toes. thanks dude!
No worries bro :)
Proper running is usually off the front of the foot. Heel striking is extra stressful for your body when running
Yeah it's true. Heel strike is not great. but pushing with the flat foot is a lot better than the toes.
But in running its bad to heel strike. You can get injured easily. Awesome video though
Hey man, thanks for your input. Never heard of that but it makes a ton of sense!
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS Yeah, in running, you want to hit the ball of your foot and then let the heal touch a split second after and then leave the ground off of your toes again. It feels a little bit unnatural if you're used to heel striking but it absorbs way more impact and doesn't send the shock up your leg nearly as much.
I’ve always pushed heel-toe on longboards as it’s almost always been downhill riding or short trips. Decided to commute on my downhill deck this summer and have really messed up my right leg.
Having a flexy and lower to the ground board is probably just as important as how you push. That 2-inch reach down and all the impact being absorbed by my legs is definitely unnatural in every way conceivable.
Rested up my leg and going to start using an old flexy drop down deck for a bit to see if it helps. Also going to really focus on riding switch.
Thats only for going very fast but when you are on a board it doesn't matter. Also heel strike is MADE for long distance MOST marathon runners do it
@@shmokeythefatcat most professional marathon runners use a midfoot strike. Mostly because running on your forefoot is exhausting but also because heel striking makes you super inefficient and kills your knees
I am currently nursing a sprained ankle from pushing with my toes in short bursts for a week. Thank you so much
no worries at all :) I didn't have any pain since i switched, hopefully it will work for you too!
I'm just learning to push for longer distanced so this is really helpful! Thank you so much!
Glad i could help! It worked great for my longboard trip. I ride like this until this day.
oooo i totally needed this
i went to school and back on my longboard and it took me an hour (which isn't that much, but still) and it made my feet very sore so i had to stop skating every 5 mins or so and walk a bit
i'm gonna try this and see how it goes :)
And how did it go?
Hopefully your feet feel much better :)
explains why my ankle sore all the damn time
hope this will help for the future 😃
Ikr
Lmao I used to push mongo and when I was going fast it hurt like a b*tch glad that I switched to pushing regular
thank you! i was hurting my foot and going super slow.. knew i had to be doing something wrong!
yeah that's what i was like when i felt that my feet hurt afterwards. Lucky that i asked a friend and done this video. I think it helps a lot of people with their foot pain :)
Thank you! I have been wondering if i have not been pushing off wrong because my ankle hurts but now i know. I will definitely give this a try. Wonderful video!
Thanks Brandy! Make sure that you know about the "heel strike", so that you don't get sore feet from doing the exact opposite. Try it out, it will be weird for the first month but over time it's probably a lot better :)
Thanks for reaching out !
"and that made my feet really sore"
I don't think these words cover the amount of pain this causes, at all. Heheh...
Not really 😄
Ackchewally, the natural way for the human body to run is to land across the foot, toes-to-heel, then lift off again heel first. People only land heel first while running because most modern running shoes are designed to encourage this. It's a recent development and it disrupts what comes naturally to the human body-a body which has evolved to excel at few other things quite like running upright.
Thanks for your input :)
i feel like the only one that did it the right way when i first started
Awesome! Then you didn't come across that foot pain I guess :)
yup i did the toe push...now my ankles hurt like hell and i cant walk properly cuz i pushed through the pain for way to long 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ahhhh shit, that is not nice. Hopefully it'll be better soon! Maybe it will help you for the next ride! 😃
Very helpful! Just found your channel, can't wait to watch your other stuff. And damn that is a beautiful longboard!!!
Thank you so much 😃😃
For a longboard beginner this is great for me
Thanks a lot 😃
Tip for longboarding with pin tails don't put risers on as it will be more natural closer to the ground for long periods of time and becomes easier to ride this goes with any skateboard but pin tails suffer the most from this 1in can make the difference of 1 mile
Thanks for sharing mate! Totally agree on that one. Boards lower to the ground are so much nicer for longer distances:)
Nice vid 47 and still cruising 👍🏻
That's awesome 😃 Thanks !
Proud Mongo Pusher for over 30 years. 🕉☮☯️😘
yeah, the mongo push is so awesome 😃😃
even though i’m not mongo, i still agree
Thanks for the tip. I've been using only the Toes, thats why I feel so bad. I will try it tomorrow! :)
how did it work out for you? Hope it's been going a little better :)
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS I fell :) Because I was not expecting it, it's much more smoother, thanks! :)
i just started to go longboarding few days ago. thanks for the pushing tips bro 👍 my left foot hurts after cruising for the first time because i pushed with my toes 😂 gotta remember this tip
No worries mate! Don't forget that you can still push with your toes for faster acceleration but maybe not as much overall.
Thank you. With every ounce of my being. Thank you.
No worries, glad I could help! :)
I used to teach people this to prevent overuse injuries. I wouldn't say it's the best. But it requires a lot less work training the lower leg through methods that Don't involve a skateboard.
Also it's wrong to relate pushing to how humans run. When skating your leg doesn't land the same way, and you don't have your weight bearing down on the leg like you do when running. You can compare it somewhat to how large cats run, but even then, you can use some of the human running hacks for more free energy return than cats. But this causes more wear and tear.
Hey Paul, thanks for your input!
I knew that my comparison to how humans run is probably not the best but that's just how i justified it for myself.
@ARTVENTURE FILMS it's not that it's bad, and I know you've been getting some slack from other people, but I disagree with most of them too. It's fairly nuanced and diserves to be viewed as its own type of movement. If you ever do more distance skateboard content and want to take a deeper dive into it let me known. I'm a previous world championship in distance skateboard racing and I have travelled through Canada, the Andes and around Morocco with a skateboard and a pack.
@@PaulKentSkates Dude, that's crazy! I remember you from the Morocco Longtreks videos. Back when I was researching for my 1000km trip, there wasn't much content out there. Only like the longtreks videos and maybe a thread on reddit. One reason why i thought of making some videos, sharing my experience.
Sharing your knowledge in some kind of Interview would probably be super helpful for a lot of people. Where do you live though?
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS I live in Alberta Canada Near the rockies.
I am very new in this journey and am excited to try out this tip (especially with so many positive feedbacks in the comment).
hope it worked for you :)
Thanks so much! This was a lifesaver
No worries 😃
Yes currently dealing with ver sore foot ( feels broken) 😢 I think 10 miles
Hope this will fix it :)
I like bending my knees, just did a 12.5km ride this evening. Super fun. You need silicon lubricant!
Sounds awesome! What is the lubricant for though? The bearings?
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS yes :D
I wish this guy talked with experienced long distance pushers before he posted this video. They will tell you other wise. I do not recommend pushing like this for long periods of time.
I've pushed 1000km in 17 days with this particular technique and it was just fine. In my opinion that would make me an experienced long distance pusher.
What would you recommend for long distance pushing?
Your longboard looks so cool, what are those brackets?
what do you mean by brackets?
The black one was a gopro mount. The rest is probably the board. It's called bullcatcher by rollsrolls
Hi!
I like very much your Longboard. Is it self-made or did you buy it elsewhere?
Thanks and sorry for my bad English.
😅
It's made in Germany. The brand is called rollsrolls
no worries dude!
You know what .........
Just thank you
no worries :)
Thank you I needed this video 😇👍🏾
No worries at all 😇
If you are using your whole foot from heel to toe to push, you are doing something very wrong. Heel striking when running is bad enough, but when applied to LDP it is actually worse. Because you will be traveling faster than the average runner when you're skating, the position you need to be in for you to strike heel to toe will actually create more problems, be super inneficient and slow you down in the long run[skate;)]. The body's natural movement for something like this is to toe strike, that will give you the most power, leverage, efficiency and energy over time.
Thanks for your comment mate. I didn't know about heelstrike before the video. Someone already said that in the comments.
I don't think toe strike is better though, have you tried it yourself long-distance?
I was looking for this comment! We are supposed to run from the ball of the foot to the heel
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS yes I've done that for all my long distance endeavors, pushing with the ball-to-toe region of my foot:)
0:36 what kind of board is that? Looks very stable.
Bullcatcher by rollsrolls I think it's called
RollsRolls Bullcatcher yes. Those metal brackets are made in different angles, but hard to find!
Boats N Hoes drop thru
Who else has ever
kick to their back wheel well longer 😂boarding
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i kick my front wheel forward for an extra boost
@@69aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa let me guess you flow off
@@alexgonzalez2574 fall off?
@@69aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa nope
Been longboarding for miles at a time, tbh explains why I feel like I have to kick 25/8 I push w my toes
what do you mean by 25/8 ? but sounds like it helped :)
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS 24/7 but more dramatic lmao
@@IsaacLX3 ahh right haha :D
Thank you so much
No worries 😃
Im going to do a 100+ skate this summer, im running the dad bod wheels right now. Do you think going to some 85mm would be better or do you think stay with what i have
Honestly, i haven't tried 105mm wheels. But it seems like they would be better for long distance.
Why are you thinking of going down in size?
@ARTVENTUREFILMS lower deck height and weight, theres a bunch of elevation gain as well that I thought the rolling resistance would possibly be easier going uphill
So lucker stomp for long boarding. That's one of fire the metal heads.
😃
Hey there! Thank you for putting your videos out there. You’ve inspired me a lot, and my skating has gotten a lot better thanks to your tips! Do you have any recommendations for footwear for long distance skating?
Hey Alyssa, thanks for your comment! That means a lot to me!
I was using cross country running shoes for my trip. I guess anything that you feel comfortable walking or running in for longer periods of time.
just started today and i knew i was doing it wrong
I didn't know it for ages but it's good to try different techniques :)
Thank you!!
my pleasure! :)
I bought a longboard pintail and its so difficult to ride on straight roads i can only rly skate for long periods of time if on a hill lol
maybe tighten the trucks underneath if you're only going in a straight line?
downhill is always nice 😁
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS lol thanks for the advice ive been rly practicing thank you!!! 😀✌🏿😔My sis conned me into getting one but never practices with me. Lol rly enjoyed your vid!
@@lalabee3308 Thanks Layla :) You should just make her practice with you haha
Short and sweet 🤔 yes
Thank you 🙏🏻
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Brooos, one question, What model is that beautiful longboard!!!
Haha 😃 It's called bullcatcher by rollsrolls
Great vid, awesome tip. How long did it take you to get comfortable pushing properly?
Thanks :)
I think you mean the time from just pushing with my toes towards pushing with a flat foot? That was actually pretty quick. A couple of months maybe.
So there's hope for me yet! I'm a total grom and have started longboarding into work every day, and the sore feet from pushing like a noob means I'm carrying my board half the time. Not anymore! Thanks man :)
@@bobbihansel No worries at all! hope it will get better soon. it's weird to start with but i didn't feel my feet afterwards, so you should be fine too :)
How do you push with your strong foot and have your weak foot on the back?
For some reason I can only push goofy and not regular I loose my balance
When i'm switching, my strong foot is on the board in the back and my weak foot is pushing. I don't think i really change from regular to goofy. I'm comfortable going regular and i always go back to the regular position. It's just that for pushing with my weak leg, i push mongo. Does that make sense? 😄
I have another problem I'm wondering if you can help me with. As my foot comes down to push, the cuff of my jeans is rubbing on the griptape. I've sanded through two pairs of jeans' stitching in just 15 miles or so. I don't think it's an issue of needing to change my stance because I've been skating my whole life and that's just where my hips are. I've noticed the grip tape on my Gaia is way way more abrasive than normal grip tape, I'm not sure if that's normal for a longboard. At this point I'm just thinking about not wearing long pants, but then I have to give up going out on days where it's only 35-45°F.
What shoes do you guys recommend for a long distance longboard trip? I am planning to longboard all the way to Santiago de Compostella, Spain, starting in the Netherlands.
Sounds like a great trip dude!
I would recommend running shoes :)
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS Thanks for your reply, dude! Much appreciated.
Very helpful video👍
Very nice to hear! Thanks for reaching out :)
Thank you soooo much
You're welcome! 😇
So i used to skate all the time but i had an accident and now i have mild never damaged (nerve shakes) how would you recommend i get back into longboreding? Cuz i miss it alot.....
Hey there! I'm sorry to hear that. It seems hard to give advice when I don't know what implications nerve damage has for you. The boring answer would be practice. Maybe start by just standing on it in your room and getting the feel for it.
Hope you'll be able to ride again soon :)
Hello, I started longboarding last year. I am 50 so falling isn't my thing. How do I practice riding on the other leg without falling?
Riding on two legs alternating seems important as I am going for distance and workout, not tricks or other fancy stuff.
Great vid by the way!
Hey, thanks a lot! Sorry for my late reply. I think the best way to not fall is to switch between mongo and regular as you can see in minute 1:08
I would suggest to practice balancing on the weak foot like I mentioned in my other video called: HOW TO TRAIN FOR YOUR #longboardtrip
Practice balancing and doing the switch standing still or just going very slow.
That might help to prevent falling :)
Safe riding!
Nederlands?
Hey dose it matter what foot I push with? I push with my front foot and I feel ballinst and can longboard reaLy easily with it I’m just affraid that people will bully me!
You shouldn't let your decision be influenced by other people! Go with what feels best for you!
pushing mongo is one of the dumbest things you can do as a longboarder. You instantly increase your risk of broken arms and collarbones by around 16x.
I never felt insecure pushing mongo on my 1000km through sweden.
It's awesome man, you should try it !
I got my very first longboard today, its really difficult!!
Yeah it really is!! All the best with your new board :)
I put my left foot back of longboard and use my right foot to push
nice doc!
I'm glad I saw this on my 2nd day longboarding because my feet are already getting really sore cuz I was gone for hours
That's awesome! Glad i could help :)
Why didn't i think of that? My feet always cramp toe pushing
It makes total sense but sometimes you just don't think about it. I was the same :)
I’ve. Been using my bro’s board ima get my own soon
Sounds awesome dude!
What board is that you're using? How about the brackets ?
I use a rollsrolls bullcatcher deck, with paris trucks and seismic wheels
Hi, what kind of longboard is it? I have never seen that kind of attachment for trucks, where did you buy them?
Hey! it's part of the deck and is called bullcatcher by the brand rollsrolls.
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS thanks, I found it :-)
i can't generate as much force this way, when i jog i use this method, however when i run/sprint i use the balls of my feet only.
Yeah it's not for acceleration but good for distance :)
Nice video helps me a lot 🤙
Awesome to hear ! Thanks man 😃
Technically, heel strike is bad for joints, but seems better indeed.
Yes I heard that as well but you don't have to go the other extrem. Find the sweet spot between the two :)
What board is the one you mentioned on your video?
The board I'm using is by rollsrolls. It's called Bullcatcher
Do you longboard in rain? Do you have any tips for that?
Yeah i did. It's not too much fun. Your get all the spray water from the wheels on your leg and feet. If you're using pants against the rain then all the water just runs down in your shoes, so you should have something for them as well. Mostly i just got really wet and dried my shoes after.
Don't do any crazy turns and keep your movements controlled. And lastly have fun and keep going so you stay warm 😃
Yeah my right leg is shin-splinted to hell from commuting on my downhill board.
Guess it’s time to set up that weird looking drop-down deck I’ve been lugging around for years.
In retrospect, no shit the maple play hunk of shit wasn’t good for pushing :)
haha dropdown is actually really nice for pushing 😃
I keep moving my front foot whole I push off... I have no idea how to fix that. Idk what I'm doing wrong.
Is it bad when your front foot is moving?
What's the band of this longboard trucks man??
The trucks are by Paris i think
I started a few days ago and have already decked it 3 times cos when I try and push when already riding I kick the wheels out and now I’ve lost all confidence to try and push when moving so I’m stuck doing tiny little rides stopping then pushing off again :((
Do you mean that you kick the wheel, when doing another push? I had that too with a new board, because the trucks were wider than my previous ones. Start slow, watch your feet and make sure to push where you can't hit a wheel. Do one push, ride a little and when your slowed down again go for another. Maybe that can help. Wish you all the best and that you gain confidence very soon!! :)
ARTVENTURE FILMS yeah that’s what I mean! thank you!! I’ll be coming back here to blame you when I’ve kicked it out from under me for a fourth time hahaha
@@louwxlls haha no worries ;)
I was at the skatepark today and every one was pushing the board by not doing it mongo and i was the only person that was but that caused people to call me a poser and a try hard even tho i was just doing it the way i feel comfortable with so is there an actually right way to push a board or is mongo bad ?
Sorry to hear that my man. How can people say something like that? I don't get how someone can be a poser by pushing mongo. So my answer is no, there is no right way.
Push how it feels best and don't value other peoples opinions :)
Park skaters dont like mongo because the foot position means it takes longer to set up a trick. For Longboard it doesn't matter especially if you are able to push with either leg.
Sorry people were jerks to you.
That doesn't make any sense. Doing tricks in a skatepark while people watch you and doing it for being watched is the definition of posing. Pushing mongo DESPITE being frowned upon make you WAY less of a poser! Doing what is considered lame/weird, how could this possibly make you the poser? Those people simply are insecure and project it onto you.
I really have a question I’ve been asking people but nobady ever answers me :( but like when I skate I usally put my foot in the back then push myself and put that one I used to push myself in the front is that ok?
I'm sorry to hear that but now I'm giving you a reply :)
That's exactly how i've done it on the 1000km trip with my longboard. So perfektly fine if you feel comfotable doing it. being able to push with both legs is an awesome skill to have !
I need to learn to stand with my left foot while pushing with my right. It feels so unnatural
Yeah it does to start with but you'll get the hang of it. Try to do it at least once everytime you're on a board.😃
@@ARTVENTUREFILMS I can now manage to do it at a moderate crusing speed and i can kind of switch between both feet. It still feels unnatural and my balance isnt the best but im getting there! Right now im hitting 9 mile trips with my usual pushing side but hopefully i can do more after i master pushing with my oppisite side. Ill keep ya updated!
excellent vid what kind of board is that at 39 seconds
it's a bullcatcher by rollsrolls :)
Is it ok to push mango or doing so will compromise foot break efficiency?
I would definitely say it doesn't compromise foot break efficiency, but that depends heavily how comfortable you feel pushing mongo.
what drop deck do you recommend?
Unfortunately i can't recommend any brands because i only know about one or two brands..
Is it ok to ride mongo? I push with my front foot and I’ve been trying to start pushing with my back foot but I just can’t
I dont't see a reason why it wouldn't be ok to ride mongo.
It's a great way to ride with both feet. Before that technique, I used to jump 180 on my board to ride switch.
It takes a lot of practice for sure but you will get there! Just try it out every now and then ☺️
i mean it’s ok, in my opinion it looks funny and i can’t imagine how you feel safe pushing from the back but you do you
What company sells your longboard?
rollsrolls the board is called bullcatcher
What kind of board are you using?
I use a rollsrolls bullcatcher deck, with paris trucks and seismic wheels
U JUST HELPED MY FEET HAAHHA
that's awesome!! glad i could help 😃