quit skating at 14 started again at 30 and it's been the best decision for my health/mental health that I've made in my adult life. I'm better now than i was at 14. I can't wait to skate everyday when i get home.
Same here man I took it back up as a way to keep moving on days I’m not lifting at the gym. It’s back to the basics but I think I’ll be able to progress more now that I’m a bit older. I was very ADD when I was younger and wasn’t patient at all when trying to learn how to skate but better late then never
@@R3AL777.go to the skatepark and talk to the locals dude. Chit chat with people and most people are down to go skate street or hit another park or something. Play games of skate until they become homies.
Yeah worked on my mental health a few years back and basically got myself to a state where I am more positive than ever in my whole life. I been able to learn that as well as how to basically really improve my skills in my creative career. Skateboarding is like my next big thing to learn. Might take years but I noticed when filming myself learning to ollie while rolling, while I barely have it pop up or I have a few where I fuck up and almost fall I still have a smile on my face that is genuine which is rare. I still look back to when I was 13 and learned my first shuv it. Just doing it over and over until I landed it... Then I did a second try and the trucks broke since it was a Walmart board I got as a gift lmao. I do wish I kept at it younger but I feel if I did then I wouldn't be skating now since I was not in the right mindset at the time or had the right personality traits.
Yoo first of all good job for managing your mental health and finding some peace! That’s huge. Also yes! Skateboarding is big time failing mostly when learning new things. But so gratifying, it leaves us in a pleasant state for a time!
@@liam_dawson Yeah I actually went up my first ramp yesterday after I wrote all that. Was a small one but I want to build up to the bigger ones. Took maybe 10 attempts or more of losing my balance and falling off my board twice (ankle felt it for a few hours lol) till I got the balance going up then backwards down as well as pumping at times. Was very satisfying plus the locals were hilarious and friendly. Even told me to come back since its a nice spot. Keep up the content btw! This video actually just randomly showed up on my homepage as a recommend so there must be something in the algorithm that made it show up since I been looking up a ton of tutorials on beginner stuff.
@@popo0129 that’s awesome! I always mention important basics like rolling up an down transition is a key for more confidence on the board. An thx again
broke my arm bad riding bmx when I was a kid, already skate by that time but after the injury I just became very scared of trying new things in skateboard. nowadays I pretty much just skate flatground... it's hard to unlock your mind from that "trauma" and make actual progress, shows how your mind is an important piece for making progress in skateboarding
Very nice ideas! The one you haven’t mentioned is physical courage. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on it, because for me at least it’s a BIG element of skating.
all of these i agree with. i feel like im always saying these things in one way or another to the younger homies. they think im crazy because i’ll do one trick over and over in circles for whole sessions and then are like “wow dude your getting good” after i land that one trick clean first shot in a warm up.
I would say the only thing I’d disagree with is that flatground is the foundation of skating as I personally thing transition is the foundation. While it isn’t where everyone should start, I think two most important/useful skills to have right at the start is knowing how to carry momentum/pumping/carving and knowing how to deal with getting airtime (whether that is by popping flatground ollies or learning to launch off a ramp). Flat ground is one of the best ways to understand the limitations of your boards dimensions and nuances; you really fall in love w your board doing flatground
True, flat ground I kind blended in there. I really just mean flatland all types, including the banks surfskaters began finding. Transition is def the foundation id agree. Carving alone used to be huge
Skaters should read the book ' The Inner game of tennis'. It helps to trust yourself more and to not get frustrated so easily when it comes to landing tricks.
If you want to get precise go roll on flat. If you want to get accurate skate on the carpet literally. And if you want to get good combine the two. If you want to get gnarly go fast and get air.
i started skating like last year february and i’m 17 rn, my progression is feel like is so slow and i it takes me forever to commit (i fact sometimes i literally canttt) i wanna get to a good level, i enjoy skateboarding but sometimes it’s frustrating “-“
One trick after the other. Some tricks are naturally more difficult than others who can more easily commit to. I would often pick ones that I’m closer to and feel better, an keep going from there
I love that you comment each of your tricks with a laugh or a comment or just an „uh“. Makes me feel less alone with this 😅 just can’t help it. Every trick gets an automatic comment
Hey man great videos and advice for overall skateboard progression. I just wanted to ask you how often do you skateboard? Ideally I would love to skateboard everyday and I often push to but injuries always seem to get in the way…
Why there is always so much "meah" in your tricks when you finish land them...they look so flawless some times but seems you don't enjoy them. You're your team and should cheer for the success of most of them :)
To be real honest, over a decade in consistently dry weather like cali, is the “fastest” way. Even that’s not guaranteed. Skateboarding is snails. John hill has been skating for 2 decades atleast. 💯 Enthusiasm and fun is the recipe.
Great list and advice, but please next time level out the audio I was wearing headphones and every time you switched from talking to skating I had to change the volume alot
thanks for your comment! I tried my best to even this out. My microphone audio is rather shallow, and i make mistakes. it is on my list to upgrade. Im glad you liked the video otherwise
lmao, my tv broke so im using my pc + screen to watch from far away across my living room. Had to stand up and adjust everytime - already thought something was wrong.
quit skating at 14 started again at 30 and it's been the best decision for my health/mental health that I've made in my adult life. I'm better now than i was at 14. I can't wait to skate everyday when i get home.
Same here man I took it back up as a way to keep moving on days I’m not lifting at the gym. It’s back to the basics but I think I’ll be able to progress more now that I’m a bit older. I was very ADD when I was younger and wasn’t patient at all when trying to learn how to skate but better late then never
I quit at 16 and just started back 4 months ago. Recently turned 29 one of the best decision. I’m having fun and progressing every session.
Skate with people better than you! - direct reason why I had such a good session this day
haha clever! Thank you 👊🏼 that was a fun session together !
@liam_dawson hell yeah I look forward to the next
I would do that but I don’t even know a single person who skates lol I really wish I had a skate friend group
@@R3AL777.go to the skatepark and talk to the locals dude. Chit chat with people and most people are down to go skate street or hit another park or something. Play games of skate until they become homies.
@@christofferaikin7381 yeah my local is just all scooter kids and stuff
As an old skater, all of these are gold! Great list.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Yeah worked on my mental health a few years back and basically got myself to a state where I am more positive than ever in my whole life. I been able to learn that as well as how to basically really improve my skills in my creative career. Skateboarding is like my next big thing to learn. Might take years but I noticed when filming myself learning to ollie while rolling, while I barely have it pop up or I have a few where I fuck up and almost fall I still have a smile on my face that is genuine which is rare. I still look back to when I was 13 and learned my first shuv it. Just doing it over and over until I landed it... Then I did a second try and the trucks broke since it was a Walmart board I got as a gift lmao. I do wish I kept at it younger but I feel if I did then I wouldn't be skating now since I was not in the right mindset at the time or had the right personality traits.
Yoo first of all good job for managing your mental health and finding some peace! That’s huge. Also yes! Skateboarding is big time failing mostly when learning new things. But so gratifying, it leaves us in a pleasant state for a time!
@@liam_dawson Yeah I actually went up my first ramp yesterday after I wrote all that. Was a small one but I want to build up to the bigger ones. Took maybe 10 attempts or more of losing my balance and falling off my board twice (ankle felt it for a few hours lol) till I got the balance going up then backwards down as well as pumping at times. Was very satisfying plus the locals were hilarious and friendly. Even told me to come back since its a nice spot.
Keep up the content btw! This video actually just randomly showed up on my homepage as a recommend so there must be something in the algorithm that made it show up since I been looking up a ton of tutorials on beginner stuff.
@@popo0129 that’s awesome! I always mention important basics like rolling up an down transition is a key for more confidence on the board. An thx again
broke my arm bad riding bmx when I was a kid, already skate by that time but after the injury I just became very scared of trying new things in skateboard. nowadays I pretty much just skate flatground... it's hard to unlock your mind from that "trauma" and make actual progress, shows how your mind is an important piece for making progress in skateboarding
Very nice ideas! The one you haven’t mentioned is physical courage. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on it, because for me at least it’s a BIG element of skating.
all of these i agree with. i feel like im always saying these things in one way or another to the younger homies.
they think im crazy because i’ll do one trick over and over in circles for whole sessions and then are like “wow dude your getting good” after i land that one trick clean first shot in a warm up.
That’s awesome 👊🏼 a good reaction is always nice. But it definitely comes from what the work others don’t see !
Exactly lol and they sit talkin the whole sesh wondering why they not gettin better 💀 all dat practice adds up over time fr
i skate for over 20 years and everything he said i could relate/agree to! good job! keep skating ur style looks dope!
Thanks a lot ! 👊🏼
Thank you for the advice/guidance!!
Keep it up 💯
I would say the only thing I’d disagree with is that flatground is the foundation of skating as I personally thing transition is the foundation. While it isn’t where everyone should start, I think two most important/useful skills to have right at the start is knowing how to carry momentum/pumping/carving and knowing how to deal with getting airtime (whether that is by popping flatground ollies or learning to launch off a ramp). Flat ground is one of the best ways to understand the limitations of your boards dimensions and nuances; you really fall in love w your board doing flatground
True, flat ground I kind blended in there. I really just mean flatland all types, including the banks surfskaters began finding. Transition is def the foundation id agree. Carving alone used to be huge
@@liam_dawson ah, yes like ditch skating; that clarification I can 100% agree with. Nice video 🤙🏼
Your channel is perfect I been skating for a few years wondering why I'm not getting better you really helped explain it thanks man
thanks alot! thx for watching too
Your style is so elegant in my opinion and the tips are gold🔥
Thank you 👊🏻
Thanks for a great video man. My town has shit terrain for skateboarding but your videos inspire me to keep going
Thank you.Keep going!! More to videos to come shortly 👊🏻
I skate so much n get very little.. but then I’m a loner, harder to learn from others that way
Definitely needed to hear #7
I used to rock my iPod and skate for hours. I had the most fun, and got most inspiration through skate dvd’s at the time. Go crush it out there 😎
Yes Sir 💯%
The right people make for great sessions and progression.
Really well put together video too.
Stay Rad Sir.
Thank you!
I am old enough to remember an i pod nano...59. lol. ps,thanks for your advice,you wiser than your years.
Skaters should read the book ' The Inner game of tennis'. It helps to trust yourself more and to not get frustrated so easily when it comes to landing tricks.
I've read that one! Thx for sharing
Your one of my favorite skaters. Great vid👍
Love this as a new skater at 29 - appreciate you man
That is awesome! Thanks for watching! And keep up the progression :)
love the locations in this video
If you want to get precise go roll on flat. If you want to get accurate skate on the carpet literally. And if you want to get good combine the two. If you want to get gnarly go fast and get air.
Subbed!!
Thank you 👊🏼
i started skating like last year february and i’m 17 rn, my progression is feel like is so slow and i it takes me forever to commit (i fact sometimes i literally canttt) i wanna get to a good level, i enjoy skateboarding but sometimes it’s frustrating “-“
One trick after the other. Some tricks are naturally more difficult than others who can more easily commit to. I would often pick ones that I’m closer to and feel better, an keep going from there
I love that you comment each of your tricks with a laugh or a comment or just an „uh“. Makes me feel less alone with this 😅 just can’t help it. Every trick gets an automatic comment
Thx for this vid! Gj m8
Here's a question to ponder: what's 10 things your future self would like you to know about skateboarding?
Have fun 10x! Tbh probably be more goal oriented an stay more open minded to practicing new tricks rather than the ones we love most!
sick windbreaker bro
bless with ledge and rail tricks
Nice one!
Thank you!
dope vid
Hey man great videos and advice for overall skateboard progression. I just wanted to ask you how often do you skateboard? Ideally I would love to skateboard everyday and I often push to but injuries always seem to get in the way…
Hey ! thank you. I skateboard atleast 4 times out the week. With a couple days for resting if needed
#3 👌so true
Why there is always so much "meah" in your tricks when you finish land them...they look so flawless some times but seems you don't enjoy them. You're your team and should cheer for the success of most of them :)
Good point 👍🏼 thank u
Your style reminds me of Marc Johnson :)
@@TheMito97 thanks !
Do you think I can get as good as John hill at slides on ledges. What is time frame just cause if I can do that it’s like sick.
You don’t have to answer this. I know the answer to this question. If I have the patience and time probably like a few years
Few years is pretty generous that shit is technical
To be real honest, over a decade in consistently dry weather like cali, is the “fastest” way. Even that’s not guaranteed. Skateboarding is snails. John hill has been skating for 2 decades atleast. 💯 Enthusiasm and fun is the recipe.
Still skating them superstars😊😂❤
Great list and advice, but please next time level out the audio I was wearing headphones and every time you switched from talking to skating I had to change the volume alot
thanks for your comment! I tried my best to even this out. My microphone audio is rather shallow, and i make mistakes. it is on my list to upgrade. Im glad you liked the video otherwise
This was great info and commentary but FOR THE LOVE OF GOD please normalize the audio level between your commentary clips and your skate parts.
My weakness! Sorry about that. Definitely looking to normalize that
lmao, my tv broke so im using my pc + screen to watch from far away across my living room. Had to stand up and adjust everytime - already thought something was wrong.
bruh, where is this nice ass park with no people?
Haha, is really nice eh! It’s actually just a spot on a university campus.
You look like Hamilton from vice
repetition* however, great looking spot
🤣 ah u caught me. I’ve been waiting for this comment. I’m too lazy to correct the thumbnail. So I’ll own my mistake it in the meantime
haha you good dog I apologize for being annoying, I subbed@@liam_dawson
@@MudMargera hey thanks ! I really wanted to wait and see
lol every trick you land you say "uhh" thats hilarious. rodney mullens dad didnt support him. he stuck to it and became a legend.
Hahah yes! Un called for greater emphasis! Huuuh! Rodney Mullen is legend, f the haters, inventiveness is better!
"huu huu huu huuu"