Hans Wouters Ik heb op mijn hele deck griptape en het viel me op dat jij dat niet had. Er werd mij in de winkel gevraagd of ik het alleen wilde op de tails of op het hele board. Maar maakt het wat uit? Want ik vind het minder mooi als het er helemaal op zit en als het niet uitmaakt hoe haal ik het er dan af op die bepaalde delen?
Im a skater girl and I just wanted to say thank u for talking to both girls and boys (unlike most youtubers skaters)... it means alot to me and im sure it means alot to other skater girls out there (:
Hans didn't touch on this, so I thought I might shed some light on the subject. If you're looking to downhill or freeride (slides and such) then it's most common to use a stiff deck. These decks are generally not that long either (shorter than a pintail and far shorter than a dancer), most riders prefer topmount decks too, but as Hans says, it's all personal preference. Getting a deck with concave will help lock your feet in place whilst gripping sharp turns (downhill) or busting out massive slides (freeride). The type of concave is again down to personal preference. Downhill decks are generally asymmetrical, whilst freeride decks are quite often symmetrical. There is a lot of crossing over though, so again, find out what you feel comfortable with, grab your helmet and go shred!
In my opinion the first board is always the board where you find your riding style! After that you now what size shape etc. you want. Cause I prefer more short longboards to dance cause you can combine fast tricks in a dancing line. Little bit weird but I think the style you wanna dance or freestyle on your board is the most important thing. By the way good luck at the Hamburg longboard open! I wanted to be there but it wasn't possible :( Greetings from germany.
Hi there early birds! I'm at a contest this weekend so I won't be able to reply... Either way, I hope this was helpful :) Have a good one and go shred (I will hehe)!!
I did a lot of tricks on my Penny board and I had master a lot of trick, but when I started watching your video about longboards. I started going to my local skate shop and got myself a drop deck and it is hard for me to master any trick I had master on my Penny board.
DONT MIND MY NOTES quicker• Smaller can turn • Longer is smooth •Mobility - Smaller is easier to transport Drop through - Truck through - Lower Flex type- not sure - can you give me some information? What flex is ideal for my weight
Hello just found you, I'm about to start skateboarding and I finally decided that I want to buy a long board for chilling around and going places a bit faster lol and maybe some tricks can you please please give me a good advice 🙏
ongboarding in terms of cruising/carving+freeride is set of trade offs in terms of instability & pure joy of riding : below is my thoughts. disregard bushing recommendations if doing tricks/sliding. weight of person will affect total riding experience. 110-140lbs=super lucky & pick & choose whatever you want as gravity is not a bitch to you esp w sliding/tricks/downhill 165+=need to consider weight of board & wheels to optimize riding scenario as gravity will fuck w you esp doing tricks/slides get rid of washers alltogether except for 45deg base plates. where 1 set is/may be needed. also put the cup washer reverse[facing out]. 45deg base plates=180mm is easier to set up super carvy riding w bushing. 160mm or less for light weight trucks is not good for super carvy riding situations. 50deg base plates customize w all types of truck length. best to easy plug & play height of person 5ft 8inch & under 36-40inch 42+ are doable for 5ft8 & under but if not dancing or downhill, it is pointless for downtown 5ft9inch+ 38/40-44/46 [you will feel comfortable] board weight 3lbs or less yes 4/5lbs or more no unless you want to do downhill primarily although it may not be needed w 75mm wheels & paris trucks which add a lot of weight, a lighter board helps in pick up & walk/ing situations. 71/75mm[size] wheels w 82 or less[softness] duro are best for cutting through streets like butater paris & abec11 trucks are great but you can get cheap/generic trucks and improve performance by mixing venom bushingesp 78-80duro w cheap bushings for slipperery carving riding.ie going around pedestrians at a drop of a hat. in terms of weight abec11 attack & randal trucks are lighter than paris trucks. a lighter truck+heavy board+65/71mm may equalize somewhat to light board+paris/bear[?]+ 75mm abec11 big zig setup.prefer 2nd option for downturn. also wider contact point for wheels 50mm or more ie big zigs better for turning. venoms bushings are magic bearings spacers are a must w good wheels[abec 11 big zigs71/75mm, cult 80 yellow & pink 71mm] which are as good as durians/these wheels w less price point. loaded vanguard style/type boards are best as cutouts allow 71/75mm wheels w/o risers. also rkp trucks add height. so they minimize wheel bite. having riser w rkp+75mm makes board too high of ground to be comfortable for day to day cruising. board is not importants. wheels/bushing/trucks/spacers are more important and worth spending $ on. once you figure out what you like riding style, then spend $ on board. in short, venom bushing paired w generic bushings & soft 71-75mm wheels & wrist guards is the minimum to get the max out of longboard cruising and riding. also unstable board setup is fine esp when you speed up you replicate the downhill carvy feeling w/o having to leave downtown or city. also get wrist guards more than helmets. you will break wrists first which causes you to use your head to break fall. soif you dont break wrist, your head will be fine if you practice situational awarenes like [delta]
Hi man, I gotta say that I've just subscribed to your channel and I was blown away by how real you and the things you say are, proves to show that you're an honest person with an insatiable love for the sport and I can't thank you enough for bringing us beginners so much positive energy and the will to keep on going, especially since the longboarding community in my country isn't that great. On that note, I would like to ask you for some advice: Last hear I've bought my first and only longboard and I fell in love with it: a big cruiser, perfect for commuting around town. Every month or so I'd clean it a bit by wiping the dust and dirt from the board, wheels and the trucks, I'd remove the wheels and brush that part as well. About a month ago my board started slowing down compared to before, it also started making some squeaking sounds whenever I accelerate. The internet said that I need to lubricate the trucks and properly clean my bearings as well. Since every video on the internet about the subject gives me different reasons as to why and why I shouldn't do what they say, I'm afraid to try anything and haven't ridden my board for about 2 weeks. I tried asking my country's longboarding community about this, but they ignored my cries for help, stating that it's something I should already know. Might you know what I should do, what I should use and such? I don't know who else to turn to, I loved cruising so much and you gave me the motivation to try and learn dancing as well, but I'm afraid of busting my board up if I try to do anything without proper instructions. Aside from that, my wheels have started to crack from all the pebbles I would come across while commuting. Could you recommend a store where I could perhaps order the cleaning products, as well as wheels, trucks etc.? If you ever read this, thank you in advance, I hope you continue with your work and I gotta say that you're my true role model when it comes to longboarding. =D
Hi there! First of, thank you so much. That means a lot to me, for real!! I understand that you're afraid to do something wrong, I searched for a video in which they do it like I do and this is pretty much what i'm doing: th-cam.com/video/v2Yf3AocEnM/w-d-xo.html I recommend just going to a hardware store and asking for something to clean out bearings. The WD40 of this video isn't ideal but honestly, I don't know it ll that well either. I just use something for the hardware store after asking them for something that cleans out bearings without getting them rusty or anything. Also, where are you from? Cause it depends on where you live what stores there are. If you're from Europe I recommend Sickboards.nl, otherwise just google for something in your country :) Anyways, you'll be fine! Honestly it's just a piece of hardware so you can't really fuck it up too much haha so don't worry about all that. My wheels are cracked in the core 99% of the time and I still skate them, I've skated on broken trucks for months and had fucked up bearings too. I will work on a board maintenance video this summer btw, coming asap! Have an awesome week(end) and big hugs from Belgium!
Hans Wouters wow, thanks for acrially replying :D I'm from Serbia, not being in the EU makes it a bit harder xD thanks for the video and the advice, I'll be sure to go check it out and I'll ask the hardware store about the cleaning product. Actually replying to my post shows how real you are! Thanks for the assistance and good luck with your future endeavors :D
You'll prolly never see this Hans, but I'm a skateboarder who used to use short boards, and I've seen a lot of longboarders riding through my neighborhood. It inspired me to get back into it, but with a longboard instead. This video was very informative, thanks!
Thank you for this video! It was so useful when picking out a board suited for cruising and dancing, I had seen lots of videos of people longboarding before and really wanted to try it, and when i found your channel i was beyond happy! I have now bought my first longboard, its so pretty and blue, and i am now beginning to learn how to board. I ride goofy and really need to work on riding regular - but my stability is really bad on my left leg! i have just under a month til uni and i hope i can get good enough before hand! im pretty sure the majority of your views will be from me replying every video multiple times to understand how to do steps and to get used to the basics! Thank you!!
+BookCatLady X awwww thank you so much. It means a lot to me and I truly appreciate it ❤️Good luck with learning to ride and at uni. Plus have fun with it of course :)) Big hugs from Belgium!!
i remember in one of your old videos that you say that you take inspiration from other long boarders but to be hone for me you are my digest inspiration and my first youtube channel that is my favourite, keep it up
I'm looking into buying a longboard, but it's been overwhelming to process all the different types of longboarding and different types of boards. This video is great and has great info. I'm sure it will help me make a decision!
Dude I love it! Your chill vibe and how you explain is awesome and got me inspired. I'm going board shopping today. Thanks Hans, keep up the good work / Dave
Hey Hans, I have a drop through board and I’ve been doing freestyle and dance tricks on it for a very long time. I would’ve much rather had a top mount because the screws get really messed up on a drop through and get hard to unscrew :)
So I found your channel just a few minutes ago, already subscribed. You made a good job of making longboarding not seem intimidating to newbies like me. I've been thinking about getting a longboard to get from work and college easier, lots of hills. Wish me luck not wiping out on hills. ;D Thanks for these videos, they help a ton.
I just picked up a Rayne Whip 47" for my first longboard. And have been loving it. I went into the shop and said I want a longboard I can dance and do some comply's with. So happy I went with it. Fuckin thing is as big as my ego
I just bought a board for 200 US dollars and I just started so I think it's a good beginner price, thanks for the video man I can't wait to start boarding!
I've been skateboarding for about 8-9 months ridden all different types or boards. Regular classic decks, penny board, and recently my Land Yacht and Sector 9 slide gloves. I am pretty good at carving and [pardon my ignorence] when you kneel/squat down on the deck and grab underneath on the front to a backside carve. And your videos have helped alot giving tips and just a great inspiration
I like to think that now it's not a problem. I would suggest you the Loaded Overland just for instance, it's a cross over of a DK Skateboard, just a bit wider and bigger. A lot of people mount that board with Indy's and street wheels ! There's also examples of that kind of board like Kanthanka, Cosmo line-up has some too etc..
hi Hans. do you think i need wider trucks? or narrow trucks. i just need some help at what wide trucks are for and what narrow trucks are for. thanks bro
Man your videos are the best! It's so easy to follow and you really know what questions a beginner may have! Thanks for making these videos man! Cheers!
Your videos are great! Thanks a lot for the effort! I'm in the process to get my second board. This will be a long dancer. There is one question, I just don't find an answer to: how much does the weight of the board (dancer, 120cm) affect the overall performance? Will - 600g for the deck have a huge impact on the ability to do freestyle tricks? I could get the board with milled out parts in the core from my local shop. But am a bit hesitant because of the price. Thanks a lot!
Hi Hans, nice video. I am interested in buying a cruising carving skateboard. My trouble is the trucks possibly hitting the deck when I am doing carvings. I know that I should buy high trucks, right? What suggestions can you tell related to this? Also the wheels 60 or 70 mm. Thanks for your expertise!
Your video is honestly very informative and helpful than reading through websites with tons of sentences. My first board was just meant for cruising and I didn't do much other than commuting, but now I wanna get a 2nd one to do tricks or dance (cuz my old board broke). I have a clearer idea of what I should get now!
I just buy a pintail longboard to learn and cruising but I think it will not take a long time to buy another one better to do tricks. I will follow yours tips, thanks. A hug from Spain!
I love the pintail shape and I think I'll stick to it for a bit. i plan on turning mine into an electric board in the summer. who can recommend pintail deck brands? I'm kinda in love with the arbor decks but they are hard to come by here in the Netherlands
I've been using some of my friends boards recently and I've decided I want to buy my own .would u say a ponytail would be a good place to start as I'm just going to use it for cruising around .
Great vid, really helped me! I've been cruising with my pennyboard for like two years now, and I'd love to get a longboard. Do you guys have any extra advice since I love cruising and short turns, but I'd like to start some small tricks, too.
Is the Osprey pintail 41 inch a good starter board? I just want to cruise and no tricks. My roads are trash so a longboard is a better option then like a penny board for eg. Thanks in advance!
That moment when you're wearing a prosthetic leg, live in a poor country as a teen, but need a longboard so badly for transportation cuz public transport is expensive, also to practice the body balance but sadly can't afford it...
I actually have a question: I am getting into longboard, I love dancing. Do you think a 117cm board with a more pointy tail would be good for it? (I honestly don’t know the exact name of the shape.. it kinda looks like a surfing board hahaah) edit: I found out the technical name of the shape which is pintail board.
@HansWouters Can you go cruising on your board as well? Or does the fact that your board is made for freestyle/dance mean that it's not as good for cruising?
+striderdnb it's surely possible but harder for some tricks. I made a vid on a dropthrough old deck which should come online within the upcoming month :)
What would be best setup for a beginners. I mainly want a longboard for just cruisng around, nothing too special. Jus gimme heads up for what type and style i should buy because i just want roam around with it, no crazy tricks. Thanks dude. 👌✌
Hi, I wanted your advice on buying a beginer cruising and commuting longboard. Should I buy a longer pintail, which I heard has less grip, gets very fast and unstable, or a shorter dropthrough, which tends to be more stable i guess, I dont really know too much about this? :s
+HatakanenoYoshi Earthwing, sector 9 and Muirskate are 3 decent quality brands for your price range. As for specifically what type of board, my first one was a drop through and it served quite well, just remember they are all LONGboards so they'll all be quite large. Board type is all personal preference in the end though. Hope I helped!
Thanks, that helped. :) What do you think about bearings, is there much difference in brands, I see bones and oust supporters constantly fighting which is better?
HatakanenoYoshi With bearings good ones that work are all you really need as a beginner. I had a problem with the bearing in my first board that I didn't know of since I was starting out that made one wheel too wobbly. I like Zealous bearings since they include the spacer and speed ring combined and also use grease which lasts for longer than oil.
Hi I'm really new to long boarding and was wondering what the best board for long distance pushing and dancing both would be??? I'm not to big on crazy tricks but I do love some of the dances and am eager to learn, thanks!
hey there, im trying to get into the tricks and freestyle boarding but still a bit of a newb =p the set up i got atm is a landyachtz switchblade, bear trucks and sector 9 beaver bloods. my main goal is mainly to learn to slide and to trick out. any tips would help lol
Yes! One mistake I made was also spending too much on what I thought would be my ideal board but I ended up enjoying another area of longboarding. Don't go too expensive, of course not too cheap either. :)
Im new to this and I want to learn how to dance. I'm looking at the globe geminon kick. Would that be a good board? It's 37.5 inces long and has double symmetrical kick tails. Or would the globe xl be better? Its the same just in stead of 37.5 in it's 47in
hi man thanks a lot buddy im new rider and i have battle axe type of Longboard i can pop its heavy i will buy a shorter one but the battle axe is awesome for surfing roads
I got extremely happy when you inserted "Boyz in the hood" but Eazy E. if I wasn't subscribed already I would have subscribed right then and there lol
hahaha fuck yes :D I'm extremely happy that you commented about it haha I was editing and just HAD to insert it when I hear myself say it
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Hans Wouters Ik heb op mijn hele deck griptape en het viel me op dat jij dat niet had. Er werd mij in de winkel gevraagd of ik het alleen wilde op de tails of op het hele board. Maar maakt het wat uit? Want ik vind het minder mooi als het er helemaal op zit en als het niet uitmaakt hoe haal ik het er dan af op die bepaalde delen?
Hans Wouters did you understand me because I can do it in english
Oh god... I just subscribed after hearing that and opened the notifications. 😂😂😂 That's really funny
Some photos would have helped.
Good point! I recently rewatched it myseld and regretted that too. Hope it's still clear enough tho :)
myself*
Love how you are prepared to admit mistakes and looking to improve. 👌👏
Hans Wouters that response to critique was 👌🏼
We live and we learn :)
6:28 lmao daaaaamn bro u flowing on that beat 😂
holy shitttttttt 😂😂😂 how did u hear thatt 😂
I CANT UNHEAR IT
😂Trying to rap to it
BROOOO I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT IT DAMMMM🤣🤯🤯🤯😂
Basically "It's all preference" 😂
Jup you got it haha
I love this commentsection!!! Everyone is so supportive !! Almost 10.000 !!! You deserve it !! I am so proud of you ✌🏼️✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
Yes crazy haha :) Danksssssss!!!
Did you mean to put a comma and not a decimal point? Lol😂
Dehli Veri , He has 133,000 now
@@bee8415 some countries use decimal rather than comma in those places
Im frightened by the sharpness of this mans adams apple
Hahaha wth this comment
Im a skater girl and I just wanted to say thank u for talking to both girls and boys (unlike most youtubers skaters)... it means alot to me and im sure it means alot to other skater girls out there (:
Oh well haha glad you are here and appreciate it :) well that's too bad cause the skate community can use some girl power
Hans Wouters damn right (:
1. Thank you so much for not being bias or promoting any brands!!! This is so helpful!
2. Your accent is beautiful!!! JUST WOW!
Hans didn't touch on this, so I thought I might shed some light on the subject. If you're looking to downhill or freeride (slides and such) then it's most common to use a stiff deck. These decks are generally not that long either (shorter than a pintail and far shorter than a dancer), most riders prefer topmount decks too, but as Hans says, it's all personal preference. Getting a deck with concave will help lock your feet in place whilst gripping sharp turns (downhill) or busting out massive slides (freeride). The type of concave is again down to personal preference. Downhill decks are generally asymmetrical, whilst freeride decks are quite often symmetrical. There is a lot of crossing over though, so again, find out what you feel comfortable with, grab your helmet and go shred!
I think this is a perfect explaination dude, thanks :) Wouldn't have been able to say it as spot on as you do!
In my opinion the first board is always the board where you find your riding style! After that you now what size shape etc. you want. Cause I prefer more short longboards to dance cause you can combine fast tricks in a dancing line. Little bit weird but I think the style you wanna dance or freestyle on your board is the most important thing. By the way good luck at the Hamburg longboard open! I wanted to be there but it wasn't possible :( Greetings from germany.
Very true words. Thanks a lot btw, I'll see you next time then!
Hi there early birds! I'm at a contest this weekend so I won't be able to reply... Either way, I hope this was helpful :) Have a good one and go shred (I will hehe)!!
You are my idol in making TH-cam channels yet I wanna learn more tricks
You gonna film it?
+Space Tunes I have videos up but I need to learn to slide and tricks
Thanks a lot!
I filmed as much as possible :)
thank u! I'm planning on buying a longboard soon so this was rlly helpful
Emily Wong ✊🏾✊🏾❤️
Me too!
I did a lot of tricks on my Penny board and I had master a lot of trick, but when I started watching your video about longboards. I started going to my local skate shop and got myself a drop deck and it is hard for me to master any trick I had master on my Penny board.
haha well you'll get used to it man :) If you had the perseverance to learn them on a Penny, you can learn them on an other deck too :)
The Gaming Panda YOU CAN DO TRICKS ON A PENNY?! SHIT, YOU'RE GOOD.
LimoRay X319 actually, tricks on a penny are pretty fun and invigorating! Especially if you want a challenge
Do you have the smallest one ?
Why am i watching this after i bought one?
Do you like it???
To buy another
What kind of board did you buy?
Eva Jackson Sorry i don’t remember it was a while ago lmao
Same :/
I would've bought a dancing deck if I watched this before. I got a pintail, instead
"2-3 Weeks" 😅. Thank you for posting this VERY helpful guide earlier than i thought.
Hahaha very welcome :D
I like that you are talking slow and not too fast, i'm able to do online research/shopping on skate stuff while listening and learning from you.
Congrats on 9,000 subscribers and coming in 3rd at dance/freestyle at HLO man.
Thanks a lot!!!
Nice guide Hans, will definitely help people get into the sport! We need more beginner-friendly material!
Very glad to read that, I'll try my best to to so :)
DONT MIND MY NOTES
quicker• Smaller can turn
• Longer is smooth
•Mobility - Smaller is easier to transport
Drop through - Truck through - Lower
Flex type- not sure - can you give me some information? What flex is ideal for my weight
Hello just found you,
I'm about to start skateboarding and I finally decided that I want to buy a long board for chilling around and going places a bit faster lol and maybe some tricks can you please please give me a good advice 🙏
watch his beginner vids they are amazing
ongboarding in terms of cruising/carving+freeride is set of trade offs
in terms of instability & pure joy of riding :
below is my thoughts. disregard bushing recommendations if doing
tricks/sliding.
weight of person will affect total riding experience. 110-140lbs=super
lucky & pick & choose whatever you want as gravity is not a
bitch to you esp w sliding/tricks/downhill
165+=need to consider weight of board & wheels to optimize riding
scenario as gravity will fuck w you esp doing tricks/slides
get rid of washers alltogether except for 45deg base plates. where 1 set
is/may be needed. also put the cup washer reverse[facing out].
45deg base plates=180mm is easier to set up super carvy riding w
bushing. 160mm or less for light weight trucks is not good for super
carvy riding situations.
50deg base plates customize w all types of truck length. best to easy
plug & play
height of person
5ft 8inch & under
36-40inch
42+ are doable for 5ft8 & under but if not dancing or downhill, it
is pointless for downtown
5ft9inch+
38/40-44/46 [you will feel comfortable]
board weight
3lbs or less
yes
4/5lbs or more
no unless you want to do downhill primarily although it may not be
needed
w 75mm wheels & paris trucks which add a lot of weight, a lighter
board helps in pick up & walk/ing situations.
71/75mm[size] wheels w 82 or less[softness] duro are best for cutting
through streets like butater
paris & abec11 trucks are great but you can get cheap/generic trucks
and improve performance by mixing venom bushingesp 78-80duro w cheap
bushings for slipperery carving riding.ie
going around pedestrians at a drop of a hat.
in terms of weight abec11 attack & randal trucks are lighter than
paris trucks. a lighter truck+heavy board+65/71mm may equalize somewhat
to light board+paris/bear[?]+ 75mm abec11 big zig setup.prefer 2nd
option for downturn.
also wider contact point for wheels 50mm or more ie big zigs better for
turning.
venoms bushings are magic
bearings spacers are a must w good wheels[abec 11 big zigs71/75mm, cult
80 yellow & pink 71mm] which are as good as durians/these wheels w
less price point.
loaded vanguard style/type boards are best as cutouts allow 71/75mm
wheels w/o risers. also rkp trucks add height. so they minimize wheel
bite. having riser w rkp+75mm makes board too high of ground to be
comfortable for day to day cruising.
board is not importants. wheels/bushing/trucks/spacers are more
important and worth spending $ on. once you figure out what you like
riding style, then spend $ on board.
in short, venom bushing paired w generic bushings & soft 71-75mm
wheels & wrist guards is the minimum to get the max out of longboard
cruising and riding. also unstable board setup is fine esp when you
speed up you replicate the downhill carvy feeling w/o having to leave
downtown or city.
also get wrist guards more than helmets. you will break wrists first
which causes you to use your head to break fall. soif you dont break
wrist, your head will be fine if you practice situational awarenes like
[delta]
Saidal G same!
Hi man, I gotta say that I've just subscribed to your channel and I was blown away by how real you and the things you say are, proves to show that you're an honest person with an insatiable love for the sport and I can't thank you enough for bringing us beginners so much positive energy and the will to keep on going, especially since the longboarding community in my country isn't that great.
On that note, I would like to ask you for some advice: Last hear I've bought my first and only longboard and I fell in love with it: a big cruiser, perfect for commuting around town. Every month or so I'd clean it a bit by wiping the dust and dirt from the board, wheels and the trucks, I'd remove the wheels and brush that part as well. About a month ago my board started slowing down compared to before, it also started making some squeaking sounds whenever I accelerate. The internet said that I need to lubricate the trucks and properly clean my bearings as well. Since every video on the internet about the subject gives me different reasons as to why and why I shouldn't do what they say, I'm afraid to try anything and haven't ridden my board for about 2 weeks. I tried asking my country's longboarding community about this, but they ignored my cries for help, stating that it's something I should already know. Might you know what I should do, what I should use and such? I don't know who else to turn to, I loved cruising so much and you gave me the motivation to try and learn dancing as well, but I'm afraid of busting my board up if I try to do anything without proper instructions.
Aside from that, my wheels have started to crack from all the pebbles I would come across while commuting. Could you recommend a store where I could perhaps order the cleaning products, as well as wheels, trucks etc.?
If you ever read this, thank you in advance, I hope you continue with your work and I gotta say that you're my true role model when it comes to longboarding. =D
Hi there! First of, thank you so much. That means a lot to me, for real!!
I understand that you're afraid to do something wrong, I searched for a video in which they do it like I do and this is pretty much what i'm doing:
th-cam.com/video/v2Yf3AocEnM/w-d-xo.html
I recommend just going to a hardware store and asking for something to clean out bearings. The WD40 of this video isn't ideal but honestly, I don't know it ll that well either. I just use something for the hardware store after asking them for something that cleans out bearings without getting them rusty or anything.
Also, where are you from? Cause it depends on where you live what stores there are. If you're from Europe I recommend Sickboards.nl, otherwise just google for something in your country :)
Anyways, you'll be fine! Honestly it's just a piece of hardware so you can't really fuck it up too much haha so don't worry about all that. My wheels are cracked in the core 99% of the time and I still skate them, I've skated on broken trucks for months and had fucked up bearings too.
I will work on a board maintenance video this summer btw, coming asap!
Have an awesome week(end) and big hugs from Belgium!
Hans Wouters wow, thanks for acrially replying :D I'm from Serbia, not being in the EU makes it a bit harder xD thanks for the video and the advice, I'll be sure to go check it out and I'll ask the hardware store about the cleaning product. Actually replying to my post shows how real you are!
Thanks for the assistance and good luck with your future endeavors :D
You'll prolly never see this Hans, but I'm a skateboarder who used to use short boards, and I've seen a lot of longboarders riding through my neighborhood. It inspired me to get back into it, but with a longboard instead. This video was very informative, thanks!
Thank you for this video! It was so useful when picking out a board suited for cruising and dancing, I had seen lots of videos of people longboarding before and really wanted to try it, and when i found your channel i was beyond happy! I have now bought my first longboard, its so pretty and blue, and i am now beginning to learn how to board. I ride goofy and really need to work on riding regular - but my stability is really bad on my left leg! i have just under a month til uni and i hope i can get good enough before hand! im pretty sure the majority of your views will be from me replying every video multiple times to understand how to do steps and to get used to the basics! Thank you!!
+BookCatLady X awwww thank you so much. It means a lot to me and I truly appreciate it ❤️Good luck with learning to ride and at uni. Plus have fun with it of course :)) Big hugs from Belgium!!
i remember in one of your old videos that you say that you take inspiration from other long boarders but to be hone for me you are my digest inspiration and my first youtube channel that is my favourite, keep it up
Wow haha thanks a lot!! :D
dude great freaking video mad respect.
thank you so much :)
I'm looking into buying a longboard, but it's been overwhelming to process all the different types of longboarding and different types of boards. This video is great and has great info. I'm sure it will help me make a decision!
I bought a Sector Nine longboard and it works the best for me🙂
your a legend, you literally reply to every comment. And thanks for the video im new to longboarding
+Michael njoku thanks a lot for the stoke haha. Very welcome, hope you have fun with it!!
Dude I love it! Your chill vibe and how you explain is awesome and got me inspired. I'm going board shopping today. Thanks Hans, keep up the good work / Dave
First video I came across to get the lowdown on buying a first longboard for my little brother that seems interested in trying longboarding out
Best video ever ! Incredible how much information and work you put in there ..
Thanks a lot :)
+Hans Wouters no problem man. Thank YOU ! 👌🏻
Hey Hans, I have a drop through board and I’ve been doing freestyle and dance tricks on it for a very long time. I would’ve much rather had a top mount because the screws get really messed up on a drop through and get hard to unscrew :)
So I found your channel just a few minutes ago, already subscribed. You made a good job of making longboarding not seem intimidating to newbies like me.
I've been thinking about getting a longboard to get from work and college easier, lots of hills.
Wish me luck not wiping out on hills. ;D
Thanks for these videos, they help a ton.
I just picked up a Rayne Whip 47" for my first longboard. And have been loving it. I went into the shop and said I want a longboard I can dance and do some comply's with. So happy I went with it. Fuckin thing is as big as my ego
so good. I was looking for this kind of vid that explained what different components mean rather than "these two boards are good for beginners"
Cool! Made a new version with some more tips if you need them :)
I just bought a board for 200 US dollars and I just started so I think it's a good beginner price, thanks for the video man I can't wait to start boarding!
I've been skateboarding for about 8-9 months ridden all different types or boards. Regular classic decks, penny board, and recently my Land Yacht and Sector 9 slide gloves. I am pretty good at carving and [pardon my ignorence] when you kneel/squat down on the deck and grab underneath on the front to a backside carve. And your videos have helped alot giving tips and just a great inspiration
+Zuzu G thank you so much, that's sick !
Bro what board would u recommend for freestyle & dancing both?
This video really helped me figure out what I was looking for! It was so clear and simple. Dank u wel!
my board broke after 2 months with simple tricks
what are the Qualities for a good trick board
Haha "Be chill about it." Love the content man. Inspiring me to get back out there. Thanks for the helpful info 🤙
Having to choose between buying a skateboard and a longboard has been made much harder now with this guide, thanks Hans! ;)
I like to think that now it's not a problem. I would suggest you the Loaded Overland just for instance, it's a cross over of a DK Skateboard, just a bit wider and bigger. A lot of people mount that board with Indy's and street wheels !
There's also examples of that kind of board like Kanthanka, Cosmo line-up has some too etc..
+Alim Top oh yeah maybe that's perfect for me, thanks!
Yesss indeed! Very good suggestion, have fun shredding
+Hans Wouters might come to hasselt when i order one ;)
dope video bro. now i know what to look for when i get mine.
I'm not into dance, or downhill just to do tricks but i love the look of longboards
Thanks bro I'm learning how to skate in a long board and this is the second video that I watched and I found them very helpful! Thanks a million
Thanks! Check my other tips vids as well then :)
I’m really exited I just ordered my first longboard
Sooooo what happened?
@@redwriter7128 lol I didn't really use it that much
I bought an Apollo Nebula dropthrough longboard. I have loved it and it is great for DH and cruise
+Kasper Immonen awesome, have fun with it!!
Awesome tips man! I love that you are so chill about. Thanks for sharing!
hey i just got into longboarding and your videos helped me out a lot ! thanx dude
hi Hans. do you think i need wider trucks? or narrow trucks. i just need some help at what wide trucks are for and what narrow trucks are for. thanks bro
Man your videos are the best! It's so easy to follow and you really know what questions a beginner may have! Thanks for making these videos man! Cheers!
words man, im struggling with it! hehe - your English is pretty cool man - thanks for this video - really helpful!
Thanks Hans, this video was perfect, I'm about to buy my first board this week! Good luck at your contest!
Thanks a lot :D And you're very welcome!
I'm not gonna lie, I clicked on this instead of all the other videos just because of the ultimate in the title. Wasn't disappointed!
I love your videos!
Your videos are great! Thanks a lot for the effort!
I'm in the process to get my second board. This will be a long dancer.
There is one question, I just don't find an answer to: how much does the weight of the board (dancer, 120cm) affect the overall performance? Will - 600g for the deck have a huge impact on the ability to do freestyle tricks? I could get the board with milled out parts in the core from my local shop. But am a bit hesitant because of the price.
Thanks a lot!
Heyyyy, thanks for this video it helps me choosing a board and everything so please keep going with you're vids they are amazing hans xxx
Thanks! This was really helpful!
Very glad to hear that :)
Just found your channel today, really helpful info man thanks!
Hi Hans, nice video.
I am interested in buying a cruising carving skateboard. My trouble is the trucks possibly hitting the deck when I am doing carvings. I know that I should buy high trucks, right? What suggestions can you tell related to this? Also the wheels 60 or 70 mm.
Thanks for your expertise!
So helpful! Thank You!!
You saying the word “think”was the best part of this whole video
Your video is honestly very informative and helpful than reading through websites with tons of sentences. My first board was just meant for cruising and I didn't do much other than commuting, but now I wanna get a 2nd one to do tricks or dance (cuz my old board broke). I have a clearer idea of what I should get now!
I just buy a pintail longboard to learn and cruising but I think it will not take a long time to buy another one better to do tricks. I will follow yours tips, thanks. A hug from Spain!
Awesome! Big hugs from Belgium
I love the pintail shape and I think I'll stick to it for a bit. i plan on turning mine into an electric board in the summer. who can recommend pintail deck brands? I'm kinda in love with the arbor decks but they are hard to come by here in the Netherlands
seriously soooo good! thanks Hans! Your awesome
+natalia riboldi thanks a lot :) You're very welcomeee
You are amazing, I’m learning SO much from you!
Great videos man, huge help
Great video! Thanks mate
Very good tutorial, thank you!!
I've been using some of my friends boards recently and I've decided I want to buy my own .would u say a ponytail would be a good place to start as I'm just going to use it for cruising around .
dope video!!!! thanks a lot for sharing!!!!
Man you are so relaxed. I live to watch you're videos and let all the information in my head 😂
+Michiel Vanden Berghe hahaha oh dude thank you so much 😅👊
Great vid, really helped me!
I've been cruising with my pennyboard for like two years now, and I'd love to get a longboard. Do you guys have any extra advice since I love cruising and short turns, but I'd like to start some small tricks, too.
Could you make a video on the other parts of a longboard? Like wheels, hardware, bearings, trucks and stuff?
Is the Osprey pintail 41 inch a good starter board? I just want to cruise and no tricks. My roads are trash so a longboard is a better option then like a penny board for eg. Thanks in advance!
+PhantomFlame yes for sure!!
Hans Wouters Omg that was the quickest reply in history haha. Thanks by the way for helping me decide!
+PhantomFlame hahaha no prob, you caught me at a good time aka on the toilet ;) hahaha
That moment when you're wearing a prosthetic leg, live in a poor country as a teen, but need a longboard so badly for transportation cuz public transport is expensive, also to practice the body balance but sadly can't afford it...
Andyxiety damn bro good luck with that fr
@@nicmunro Thank you a lot buddy, I'm starting software engineering college soon so hopefully I can get my hands on a longboard till then :)
gefeliciteerd met je 3e plaats ;) handige video maar gelukkig weet ik wel wat voor een bord ik ga kopen... KEEEEP ON GOOING
Haha thanksss :D
I just want to know the best measurements for a longboard that you can dance on. What is your reccomended measurements for a dancing board?
I actually have a question: I am getting into longboard, I love dancing.
Do you think a 117cm board with a more pointy tail would be good for it? (I honestly don’t know the exact name of the shape.. it kinda looks like a surfing board hahaah)
edit: I found out the technical name of the shape which is pintail board.
yeah pintails are super chill for dancing! I will actually post a video on 15 tricks for pintails this saturday haha :D
thanks for helping, love your vids, super helpful for beginners like me.♡
I'm 43 about 200lbs live in Cali . Thinking of getting a long board. I was looking at Atom pintail for just cruising. Yay or nay
Pretty good recap, very complete, thanks !
+doblewood thank you, very welcome!
very informative, thank you!
@HansWouters Can you go cruising on your board as well? Or does the fact that your board is made for freestyle/dance mean that it's not as good for cruising?
Would a drop through board like the Sector 9 lookout longboard do tricks similar to what yo do? It has a very small kicktail.
+striderdnb it's surely possible but harder for some tricks. I made a vid on a dropthrough old deck which should come online within the upcoming month :)
I am your subscriber :)
Thanks for your videos and more videos to come. It helps me choose good longboard that suites to my needs :)
+Mark Gabriel Cawaling oh thank you so much :) Glad to have you here!!
Just got my second board, I'll let ya know how it turns out
So...?
What would be best setup for a beginners. I mainly want a longboard for just cruisng around, nothing too special. Jus gimme heads up for what type and style i should buy because i just want roam around with it, no crazy tricks. Thanks dude. 👌✌
My setup is Arbor Flagship with Bones precision bearings
I have a 36 inch kick tail pin bord love it
Great job learning English being bilingual can help in many ways I’m trilingual and it comes in handy so many times
If i wanna just ride around town, should i use a drop through or a top mount?
Hi, I wanted your advice on buying a beginer cruising and commuting longboard. Should I buy a longer pintail, which I heard has less grip, gets very fast and unstable, or a shorter dropthrough, which tends to be more stable i guess, I dont really know too much about this? :s
How much are you willing to spend? I could recommend a few if you give me a price range
About a 100-150 euros.
+HatakanenoYoshi Earthwing, sector 9 and Muirskate are 3 decent quality brands for your price range. As for specifically what type of board, my first one was a drop through and it served quite well, just remember they are all LONGboards so they'll all be quite large. Board type is all personal preference in the end though. Hope I helped!
Thanks, that helped. :) What do you think about bearings, is there much difference in brands, I see bones and oust supporters constantly fighting which is better?
HatakanenoYoshi With bearings good ones that work are all you really need as a beginner. I had a problem with the bearing in my first board that I didn't know of since I was starting out that made one wheel too wobbly. I like Zealous bearings since they include the spacer and speed ring combined and also use grease which lasts for longer than oil.
Hi I'm really new to long boarding and was wondering what the best board for long distance pushing and dancing both would be??? I'm not to big on crazy tricks but I do love some of the dances and am eager to learn, thanks!
hey there, im trying to get into the tricks and freestyle boarding but still a bit of a newb =p the set up i got atm is a landyachtz switchblade, bear trucks and sector 9 beaver bloods. my main goal is mainly to learn to slide and to trick out. any tips would help lol
Yes! One mistake I made was also spending too much on what I thought would be my ideal board but I ended up enjoying another area of longboarding. Don't go too expensive, of course not too cheap either. :)
Indeed :) True words
Im new to this and I want to learn how to dance. I'm looking at the globe geminon kick. Would that be a good board? It's 37.5 inces long and has double symmetrical kick tails. Or would the globe xl be better? Its the same just in stead of 37.5 in it's 47in
what’s the best for learning tricks? dropthrough or topmount? also what length is best for learning tricks?
Omg you helped me A LOT. Thankss
hi man thanks a lot buddy im new rider and i have battle axe type of Longboard i can pop its heavy i will buy a shorter one but the battle axe is awesome for surfing roads