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Becoming a LONGBOARDER! My Skating Journey BEGINS | Landyachtz Drop Cat 38

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2024
  • My quest to become a better snowboarder has led me to another outdoor sport, longboarding! What started as a curious experiment has turned into another passionate hobby of mine. In this video I discuss why I decided to take up longboarding, which longboard I chose, and some other insightful tips for longboard beginners. Don't worry, we're carving up urban Miami Beach in this skate progression video too.
    0:00 Intro
    1:23 Why Skating?
    2:10 Shopping for a Board
    4:21 Easiest Way to Learn Skating
    4:48 Which Board I Chose and Why
    8:10 First Skate Sesh
    11:59 Second Skate Sesh
    14:56 Closing Remarks & Outro
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  • @dartthegamer2569
    @dartthegamer2569 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love seeing new people get into boarding, small thing you can try, if you almost bounce into your turns you can carve really deeply and fluidly, its a blast. good choice with Landyatchz they are always pretty good.

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good stuff, Dart! Gonna try that out in my next sesh! I'm addicted now and I absolutely love the Landyachtz. Thank you so much 🙏🏻🤙🏻

  • @Slash4
    @Slash4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Exactly did the same thing, trying to be connected to snowboarding during summer season , closest thing , a longboard 😊

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice!! Yep you got it! It'll definitely help keep your balance and fundamentals in check.

  • @teijeiro74
    @teijeiro74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a drop cat 38 seeker myself and I absolutely love it!!! But if you put 85mm 77a caguamas on it with reds, you're gonna love it even more, it's just AMAZING!!!

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate the tip! I'll look into grabbing a set and trying them out. Thank you!!

  • @nya___nya
    @nya___nya ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let's do this new journey! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
    I really hope you find a better road to practice on.. those road cracks are crazy

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so stoked!! Best decision ever 🤙🏻

  • @nimohobbs9827
    @nimohobbs9827 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bought the drop cat 38" Vibes 2 weeks ago and it's very low stable and easy to push..👍 You won't regret buying this board..👆
    Great video..🤘

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, Nimo! I absolutely love my Drop Cat!! The Vibes colorway is super dope too just a shame I got a nice big ol' scar running down it now LOL 😂 glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @blarghblargh
    @blarghblargh ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't think shoes are quite as big a deal on a longboard, at least not for cruising on a non-kicktail board like the one here. the main reason I'd avoid running shoes is the tilt. some arch support is fine, but the sole at least needs to be flat cause otherwise it will mess with your balance.
    random tip: one thing that helped me learn balance and stance faster was learning how to pump. I can't tell if the technique is actually useful or just a novelty. it certainly looks ridiculous. but it definitely increased my comfort in whipping the board around faster, which helped me get comfortable with going faster + leaning more for turns.

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the TH-cam username 🤣 thank you! Appreciate the reassurance haha but I did get some skater shoes and I will be giving them a try now. I've been trying the pumping and I still need to work on it. It kinda feels like you have to try to sink into your board and shift your hips like you're going to go into a carve? It's definitely a strange technique for me. I'm gonna be honest, I already want to get a board with kick-tails 😅🤷🏻

  • @kartoitska8944
    @kartoitska8944 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first board was also the drop cat 38. I recently replaced the plow kings with orangatang 85mm wheels and put the plow kings on my cruiser board. Which I personally think was a good improvement for my surrounding area and riding style. I've also recently bought a Loaded Icarus, and I have to say that is much more enjoyable to ride compared to the drop cat in my opinion. It's much more flexy which I really love. I do still prefer the drop cat for long distances and going down hills though (not extreme hills). But the Icarus is also a good 200 euros more expensive where I live. But if you really enjoy carving and such I would really recommend that one. And the best way to improve at longboarding is just by doing it a lot. I bought a cruiser board pretty early on after I started getting the hang of longboarding and have used it to go basically everywhere ever since I had it. Once I started doing that I really started to improve very rapidly. Keep it up and you won't regret taking the time to learn it!

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yooo thanks for the insight, Kartoitska! I'm very much in love with my Drop Cat! I've heard amazing things about the Orangutans I might eventually give them a try as well. Landyachtz has a sale going on now and I actually got myself a cruiser board as well so I can try skate parks 😅 I think I'm following your footsteps so far LOL 😂

  • @Uvvibes
    @Uvvibes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m a beginner as well and I was looking at the drop cat either 33 or 38 over a pintail for narrower paths. I really think you got the perfect board for you

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love my Drop Cat board soooo much. Perfect cruiser for the long beach boardwalks we have here and it makes commuting a lot of fun too!

  • @diddles3383
    @diddles3383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm considering getting a long board because I'm really interested in the dancing style and this was really encouraging for me, thanks. Anyways, I'm rooting for you!

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love hearing this! You won't regret it! Since then I've also purchased a cruiser skateboard to try to learn some tricks and go to my local skatepark as well. I'm actually looking at getting a dance longboard myself too so you gotta tell me what you think! Appreciate the support and I'm rooting for you too 🤙🏻

  • @thatchris1626
    @thatchris1626 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My biggest struggle learning and advice is give to you is front foot balance. As putting weight on the ground as well as your board when pushing slows you down and can injure you. It’s real hard. The guy I hung out with didn’t get the hang of it for ages, till after he messed up his hip.
    Some day I’ll get it down

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the advice, Chris! You're definitely gonna get it down it's just gonna take practice! I've been focusing on getting most of my weight down on that front foot as well and it's certainly helping me with my balance and picking up better acceleration for my board. Sorry about your friend! Wishing him a speedy recovery and hoping he can get back out again

  • @TheLongPush
    @TheLongPush ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't worry about the shoes.
    Great choice of board. The Drop Cat is great for begginers and for experienced longboarders.
    You are doing fine. Try to turn your front foot across the board more. It will give you more control.
    Learn to 'foot brake' to slow yourself down.
    But it's all good.

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yooo thank you so much for the feedback, Chris! I love my Drop Cat so much it's such a fun board to go for long cruises on our boardwalk here. Turns out you were right, the shoes only matter so much with longboarding! Thanks for watching bro 🙏🏻

    • @bluemind4225
      @bluemind4225 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the same board and can t slide. Maybe i have to change the wheels (and buy some gloves😊)

  • @LDPizza
    @LDPizza 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Same here, but in Italy 🍕😁 I have found that LDP, maybe with a flexy board, it has similarities with Snowboarding in high speed carving. I would recommend to anyone living in a flat area. And my channel happens to be about that 😁

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Longboarding certainly helps with practicing with balancing, speed, and maintaining those basics that help carry over to snowboarding

  • @Uvvibes
    @Uvvibes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can get Nike blazers too for skating if you’re not all about vans they are good for weight lifting too

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good stuff thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely look into those thank you 🙏🏻

  • @javiermartinez364
    @javiermartinez364 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😂 I went to that store on Lincoln Road as well. I ran out so fast. Total rip off, insane. Order a carver surf skate it’s pretty fun but I like speed so I ordered a Pantheon Pranayama last night. I’ll probably sell the Carver.

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The definition of a tourist trap, that store. I got this Landyachtz longboard for almost half the price they were selling! I actually did end up grabbing a cruiser skateboard, I just haven't had the chance to hit any skate parks yet with it. Let me know how that Pantheon is!

  • @robertmassa2958
    @robertmassa2958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty awesome! 👏🏼

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah, YOU are awesome! 🤙🏻

  • @Mendezfarriercompany306
    @Mendezfarriercompany306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Land yacht has great tutorials. Sliding and braking ect

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Landyachtz is amazing I love their products and content

  • @Foo3thoo
    @Foo3thoo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude, skate your own skate. Wear whichever shoes you like. If other ppl don’t like your shoes, board, shirt whatever then they don’t have to wear ,ride, whatever them. Keep up the great videos and keep skating!

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate that!! Turns out those flat shoes absolutely kill my feet and actually gave me plantar fascitis last year. Glad you're enjoying the videos! 🤙🏼

  • @-HANDY-ANDY-
    @-HANDY-ANDY- ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool video!

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yooo glad you enjoyed it, Erich!

  • @SamM-xg8lb
    @SamM-xg8lb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool thumbnail Alex!

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it, Sam! Can't tell you how many versions I made 🤣

  • @samuraikaoss1455
    @samuraikaoss1455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think a lot of distance skaters wear running shoes.

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right?! I'm not crazy? I actually just got my first pair of skating shoes earlier last week and... Well, I'm not entirely happy about them for that very reason. Long distance is quite painful 💀

    • @samuraikaoss1455
      @samuraikaoss1455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ActionXander don't know what the longboard scene is like down there but Richmond VA sucks. Nyc is awesome. I see all kinds of boards, wheels, and shoes.
      October 15th is the 20th anniversary of the Broadway Bomb! It's the best longboard event. All skill levels are welcome!

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@samuraikaoss1455 so far it's been a pleasant experience down here but I'm going to be checking out the skate park scene soon and see what it's all about. That sounds super sick! Thanks for the heads up I'll definitely check it out! 🤙🏻

  • @tribal420
    @tribal420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    03:03 🤣😂🤣

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  ปีที่แล้ว

      TH-cam channel name checks out 🤣 glad SOMEONE got it 😂

  • @IziPigi
    @IziPigi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you should work on skill and yourself a lot more before releasing a video like this.

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A lot of talk coming from a piece of bacon

    • @Bryan-wb7te
      @Bryan-wb7te 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The whole point of the video is showing a beginner journey, the whole point is to show skill progression. If you're not here for that then you clicked on the wrong video.

    • @ActionXander
      @ActionXander  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Bryan-wb7te TH-cam critics are the best 😆 thanks for the comment and hope you enjoyed the video