10 Things Every Beginner Should Know How To Do Well

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • 10 Things Every Beginner Skateboarder Should Know How To Do Well (longest title yet, ha)
    This one is aimed towards helping out beginners learn to be more comfortable on the board while trying to teach some practical things at the same time. These are all simple concepts, but they are important to being comfortable on your board. Hopefully, if you can get all of these down really well, it will help you in the future when you're trying to learn new things.
    Having a strong foundation of board control and confidence is what leads to progression and continuing having fun.
    Thank you for watching! :)
    p.s. more 10 easy trick type videos coming soon!
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  • @VLSkate
    @VLSkate  Před 7 lety +6418

    Falling properly is something that a skater should definitely know how to do. I would have included it in this video but I already had 10 things so I'll make a separate video about that. ;)

    • @Clark_808
      @Clark_808 Před 7 lety +62

      VLSkate i wonder how many arms were destroyed after watching the video

    • @debbiemeyer2693
      @debbiemeyer2693 Před 7 lety +22

      VLSkate my son wants to try but can he wear safety things? and what's the perfect brand of the safety equipment?

    • @fannys941
      @fannys941 Před 7 lety +12

      Sometimes I fall, and I don't have time to think how to fall. It happens so fast! recently I bruise or maybe even broke some ribs!

    • @fannys941
      @fannys941 Před 7 lety +16

      He should wear protective gear, mainly while he is learning! I am even going to buy me a padded vest.

    • @daminalaskarov682
      @daminalaskarov682 Před 7 lety +4

      VLSkate when i fall it hurts a little bit but then you just go and try the trick you where trying

  • @mynameis2571
    @mynameis2571 Před 3 lety +5585

    Yesterday i landed my first tre-flip, just wanted to share my joy with random people on yt

  • @federica9194
    @federica9194 Před 4 lety +9132

    "They immediately try to do tricks"
    While I'm only trying to not break my neck
    Edit: heyy guys, just wanted to let you know that know I can push and cruise around without breaking my neck :)

    • @fraz3275
      @fraz3275 Před 4 lety +22

      Federica why u gotta add ‘Me:’ ahahaha

    • @forestturtle6660
      @forestturtle6660 Před 4 lety +61

      After a little bit of time these things will become easier for you as long as you’re practicing

    • @federica9194
      @federica9194 Před 4 lety +25

      @@forestturtle6660 I hope so, thank you!

    • @dataodokpa5431
      @dataodokpa5431 Před 4 lety +3

      Me too

    • @julsiegamermove4115
      @julsiegamermove4115 Před 4 lety +8

      I tried Ollies today and began like a month ago so I think I'm good

  • @adrianwright7311
    @adrianwright7311 Před 3 lety +3432

    "Pretty much anyone can stand on a skateboard while it rolls."
    Me: *Can't even stand on one that's not rolling.*

    • @streamswagdaddy5043
      @streamswagdaddy5043 Před 3 lety +174

      Last time I was on a skateboard I fell and smashed in my face. It wasn't even moving lmfao😂😂

    • @zenith7273
      @zenith7273 Před 3 lety +58

      Nobody me breaks my neck if I put one foot on it

    • @NiquelBones
      @NiquelBones Před 3 lety +18

      @@streamswagdaddy5043 how is that even possible

    • @streamswagdaddy5043
      @streamswagdaddy5043 Před 3 lety +27

      @@NiquelBones honestly. I have no idea myself😂

    • @lasttimeigaveafuck
      @lasttimeigaveafuck Před 3 lety +12

      tighten yr trucks foooo!!

  • @juanayousef7486
    @juanayousef7486 Před 4 lety +4489

    Corona virus + stuck at home + don’t have a board
    Me : yeah let’s learn how to skate board just in case

    • @samystinker6803
      @samystinker6803 Před 4 lety +57

      Juana Yousef I’m getting my board today 😎😎😎😎😎

    • @Lina-bk2rl
      @Lina-bk2rl Před 4 lety +16

      Samy Stinker same i’m getting it rn

    • @samystinker6803
      @samystinker6803 Před 4 lety +14

      lina I got it and it’s really fun 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

    • @schizx5122
      @schizx5122 Před 3 lety +2

      I am the same as jauna youssef

    • @macrooni1794
      @macrooni1794 Před 3 lety +2

      Just got my board

  • @mayfair9059
    @mayfair9059 Před 7 lety +9452

    I swear VLSkate is the most beginner friendly skating youtuber.

  • @antiacolyte
    @antiacolyte Před 4 lety +4491

    **setting down my violin** so this is what I’m doing now, huh
    1 year update: i now play guitar and still cant do an ollie, i just have commitment issues

    • @offkeyanthem173
      @offkeyanthem173 Před 4 lety +171

      Eughegheggeggegg egg **setting down my ukulele** yeah, i guess it is

    • @alexiswarren7490
      @alexiswarren7490 Před 4 lety +138

      bang chans pineapple juice **setting down my guitar** it be like that

    • @polarisqwq6108
      @polarisqwq6108 Před 4 lety +93

      **Setting down my Uke and Keyboard** Whelp. We might as well get started!

    • @elizadotexe
      @elizadotexe Před 4 lety +97

      Polaris qwq *sets down my violin, keyboard, recorder, guitar, drumset,kalimba,and acrylic paints* man, i wonder why i don't have enough money.

    • @user-hm4yq9rm6u
      @user-hm4yq9rm6u Před 4 lety +45

      *setting down my keyboard, guitar and recorder* same fam

  • @tvt5483
    @tvt5483 Před 3 lety +330

    “All it takes is a little bit of confidence!”
    Dang it.

    • @getousstiches9012
      @getousstiches9012 Před 2 lety +2

      How's your skateboarding journey going?

    • @tvt5483
      @tvt5483 Před 2 lety +3

      @@getousstiches9012 it’s going pretty okay, I’m not super in to tricks but I learnt how to Ollie. though it’s a little hard to practice due to how hot it is where I live

    • @heyyy7089
      @heyyy7089 Před 2 lety +2

      @@tvt5483 dang good job dude i started like 4 days again and i’m learning how to manual, tic tac, and get up curbs

    • @hail2287
      @hail2287 Před 2 lety +5

      I need someone to learn with ;(
      Will someone learn with me?? Like Insta or something

    • @molliescrizisbryck797
      @molliescrizisbryck797 Před 2 lety

      @@hail2287 I mean I don't know how to either but sure

  • @bendavies6510
    @bendavies6510 Před 3 lety +675

    1:26 - Picking up board
    1:54 - Throwing down board
    2:38 - Getting up curbs
    3:23 - Riding down curbs
    3:51 - Getting over cracks
    6:23 - Stopping

    • @Maggy.1516
      @Maggy.1516 Před 3 lety +9

      Thanks😀

    • @kurtz_8545
      @kurtz_8545 Před 3 lety +2

      Thx

    • @kaiyhanperry3321
      @kaiyhanperry3321 Před 3 lety +18

      Thx my step mom just got me a skateboard now I’m trying to learn how to ride it so i don’t have to walk to school

    • @bendavies6510
      @bendavies6510 Před 3 lety +3

      @@kaiyhanperry3321 good luck mate

    • @sognsogn-jo9qb
      @sognsogn-jo9qb Před 3 lety +11

      You forgot 4:33 - Riding fast
      Edit: and 5:04 - Kickturn
      Edit 2: 5:45 - Riding switch

  • @nikki6584
    @nikki6584 Před 6 lety +5450

    He makes it look so easy 😢

    • @trev6326
      @trev6326 Před 6 lety +44

      it is easy

    • @kerndama
      @kerndama Před 6 lety +150

      Acid is Acidic stfu

    • @alejandroorduna4526
      @alejandroorduna4526 Před 5 lety +185

      Atzmus Not everyone is a natural dumbass

    • @charlescampugan2297
      @charlescampugan2297 Před 5 lety +36

      I actually learned ollie with my slippers. I don't have skate shoes and shoes is not my style

    • @Ray-fd3xt
      @Ray-fd3xt Před 5 lety +23

      Just practice fam. You will fetid eventually

  • @robertfay3434
    @robertfay3434 Před 5 lety +3308

    im 56years old, just retired. Im in great shape and just got my first board. Your video was perfect for a guy like me. Gonna go work on these basics.

  • @cynthiamay9003
    @cynthiamay9003 Před 3 lety +436

    “People usually buy a board an start trying tricks”
    Me: trying to figure out which foot should be in the front

    • @nikowastaken
      @nikowastaken Před 3 lety +12

      True af

    • @verycool5946
      @verycool5946 Před 3 lety +18

      let someone push you and the one you fall on fiirst is your front,,,, hope this makes sense ^_^

    • @Gng7000
      @Gng7000 Před 3 lety +4

      NO CAUSE THIS IS ME RN

    • @getousstiches9012
      @getousstiches9012 Před 2 lety

      @@Gng7000 How's your skateboarding journey going?

    • @getousstiches9012
      @getousstiches9012 Před 2 lety

      How's your skateboarding journey going?

  • @lunarvity7862
    @lunarvity7862 Před 4 lety +535

    "They immediately try to do tricks"
    Me:Okay first of all I'm just trying not to die

  • @justalittleslime5294
    @justalittleslime5294 Před 5 lety +2542

    Friends: don’t fall for him
    Me: 6:56

    • @doitsunokagakuwasekaiichi4732
      @doitsunokagakuwasekaiichi4732 Před 4 lety +99

      WHY DID THIS KILL ME

    • @ug0053
      @ug0053 Před 4 lety +23

      Does he like slime too

    • @helpmnens
      @helpmnens Před 4 lety +26

      Is it wierd I feel nervous when I ride in public?

    • @ug0053
      @ug0053 Před 4 lety +20

      @@helpmnens yeah it's normal don't worry I started like that

    • @helpmnens
      @helpmnens Před 4 lety +16

      @@ug0053 thanks I was skating right now and I fell in front of people and I started laughing then I wasn't nervous

  • @Eloominarty
    @Eloominarty Před 7 lety +1465

    im glad you turned something negative into something positive. couldnt stand all your viewers begging for "10 things that are stupid about beginners" or "10 reasons why beginners need to just stop skateboarding". well done man

    • @iamayoutuber7543
      @iamayoutuber7543 Před 7 lety +1

      Skate Eloominarty / MMA Satire Is

    • @JojaWejus
      @JojaWejus Před 7 lety +153

      Skate Eloominarty / MMA Satire who the fuck would say beginners need to stop skateboarding like do they reckon things never have beginnings? don't remember getting torn out of my mum with a board in one hand and my GCSE certificates in the other

    • @Whoaman555
      @Whoaman555 Před 7 lety +9

      Lmao Im weak

    • @twistedclips
      @twistedclips Před 7 lety +22

      atleast you didnt get a scooter.

    • @yungfito
      @yungfito Před 7 lety +2

      Skate Eloominarty / MMA Satire yo wtf you're back?! And now you do mma satire? Awesome, both of my favorite hobbies being made fun of lmao I love your work man!

  • @ravonexposed1118
    @ravonexposed1118 Před 4 lety +270

    When I got mine, I didn’t wanna start doing tricks I wanna get to know my board and know what’s comfortable for me.

    • @alexysobrien2977
      @alexysobrien2977 Před 3 lety +12

      #nobodyasked

    • @axelsantana8835
      @axelsantana8835 Před 3 lety +65

      @@alexysobrien2977 who tf hurt you

    • @hyvix687
      @hyvix687 Před 3 lety +8

      @@axelsantana8835 ikr

    • @yulianam609
      @yulianam609 Před 3 lety +5

      @@hyvix687 it’s a comment section they can comment whatever they want. You didn’t have to reply or comment or read it you could’ve continued to scroll through the comments

    • @hyvix687
      @hyvix687 Před 3 lety +8

      @@yulianam609 same with you you didn't have to take time through your day to reply to me heck 4 months later

  • @idontgiveacrap793
    @idontgiveacrap793 Před 4 lety +50

    “Gotta crawl before you walk, walk before you run, and fall before you crawl.” These are the tings that if not learned well will cause newbies to quit. Reading, puzzles, playing an instrument, and SKATeBORDING everyday keeps you young in mind and body. I've been skating since the summer of 1974. I was 10. This is a great tutorial and well filmed etc. Thanks for making a difference for both skaters and non-skaters alike.

  • @andrasnagy2806
    @andrasnagy2806 Před 6 lety +2387

    this dude walks like a skate 3 character lmao

  • @Cheese097
    @Cheese097 Před 5 lety +781

    And then theirs me: a dude who can’t even correctly get speed

  • @MarkiplierOfficial
    @MarkiplierOfficial Před 3 lety +41

    I like that you’re not making fun of beginners, and are giving us information that is helpful.

  • @poisoned_record7931
    @poisoned_record7931 Před 3 lety +53

    "and then all it takes is a little bit of confidence" *sweats in low confidence*

  • @oFLUXo680
    @oFLUXo680 Před 5 lety +290

    I have been skating since the mid 90's. In my opinion the single best way for beginners to learn balance is honestly just to do manuals like crazy.

  • @sadhvacman7238
    @sadhvacman7238 Před 7 lety +415

    Thanks for this one man. My son really needed to see this. He is always getting upset that he doesn't know enough tricks. I try to tell him, to just ride and the tricks will come.

    • @sakurapizza4791
      @sakurapizza4791 Před 6 lety +27

      sad hvacman yep actually in some cases you do the tricks while riding and you don’t even know it

    • @seanwasserman5520
      @seanwasserman5520 Před 5 lety +5

      sad hvacman not always, you will do a trick without trying to then can’t land it for 2 hours. Tell him to check Arron kyro’s skateboarding made simple and braille skateboarding

    • @subswithzerovideoschallenge
      @subswithzerovideoschallenge Před 4 lety +2

      I hate your profile pic

    • @Daniel-gg8cw
      @Daniel-gg8cw Před rokem

      And also the break bone....

  • @kaylaspencer4392
    @kaylaspencer4392 Před 3 lety +37

    "they immediately try to do tricks" dude i cant even balance on the board yet

  • @Wolfencreek
    @Wolfencreek Před 3 lety +16

    "Everyone tries doing tricks*
    Me: *Spends 7 days trying to step onto board*

  • @domai4824
    @domai4824 Před 6 lety +4508

    I just wanna be a normal girl skateboarder without being harassed LMAO

    • @HoochJune
      @HoochJune Před 5 lety +70

      Do Mai LMAO

    • @lilyholley5021
      @lilyholley5021 Před 5 lety +131

      SAMEEE

    • @latte2797
      @latte2797 Před 5 lety +47

      Who sings party rock anthem

    • @spaz19
      @spaz19 Před 5 lety +167

      You will be if your a poser

    • @yogabagaba36
      @yogabagaba36 Před 5 lety +227

      Learn how to Ollie, don’t push mongo, and DO NOT MALL GRAB

  • @lilac392
    @lilac392 Před 4 lety +67

    2:26
    lol ya when i first learned how to do this i made the mistake of NOT throwing it ahead of my front foot enough and literally fell uphill and i gotta scare from it lmaoo

    • @loganwilson8688
      @loganwilson8688 Před 3 lety

      Lol😂😂 I'm only 12 and I know how to skate already

    • @user-iz7rf3if8g
      @user-iz7rf3if8g Před 3 lety +8

      @@loganwilson8688 haha so funny. Not everyone starts so young skate ,_,

    • @samm7456
      @samm7456 Před 3 lety

      @@loganwilson8688 I just got a board and I'm 13. I'll probs be 14 before i stop falling while just pushing the board lol

    • @marketableplushphoenix8406
      @marketableplushphoenix8406 Před 3 lety +3

      @@loganwilson8688 if you were any good you wouldn't be watching a tutorial for beginners

  • @stevengrant1229
    @stevengrant1229 Před rokem +3

    I'm glad my father taught me as a kid, but only the basics of it. But now I'm 19, I wanna learn more about skateboards! Thank you man!

  • @encik1178
    @encik1178 Před 7 lety +491

    love your fall at 6:56

  • @guadalupe2510
    @guadalupe2510 Před 5 lety +311

    ITS SO MF HARD😭😭 I cant even have my confident on the pushing everytime I push I go crooked 😭

    • @jacobm92
      @jacobm92 Před 3 lety +7

      keep your centre of gravity low, dont raise your hands over your head

    • @char6081
      @char6081 Před 3 lety

      Same

    • @getousstiches9012
      @getousstiches9012 Před 2 lety

      How's your skateboarding journey going?

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan Před 3 lety +14

    As a beginner, these are basically the only things I want to learn. Thanks for all your informative videos. You make it look easy...I'm enjoying learning at 50!

  • @Djboyrimo
    @Djboyrimo Před 4 lety +3

    Holy crap, I started in October and throughout all that time up till now I finally feel comfortable on the board. Now I’m trying to just master 90/180 kick turns, boneless, and throw downs and not even touching ollies till I have that down. Who knew learning took this much dedication.

  • @loganheightchew1790
    @loganheightchew1790 Před 6 lety +125

    im really trying to get into skateboarding but i can’t even ride yet! idk how you people make it look so easy, i honestly don’t think i’ll ever even get good enough to ride but im trying!

    • @Swanpond97
      @Swanpond97 Před 6 lety +26

      KronikGamez it'll come to you, man. Don't think you'll never get better. Know that you will with determination and perseverance. You get what you put into it, just like life. Have fun and keep pushing, bro!

    • @aaxylzane1242
      @aaxylzane1242 Před 4 lety +2

      Same

    • @BenDover-iv4cs
      @BenDover-iv4cs Před 3 lety +5

      So it’s been 2 years can you skateboard now?

    • @TheBestUFC
      @TheBestUFC Před 3 lety +1

      Depressed shit ikr I need the answerrrrr

    • @veronikasworld7322
      @veronikasworld7322 Před 3 lety +4

      I bought my first board and tried riding it i fell and twisted my ankle but i am not gonna stop i am gonna keep going

  • @helene.m
    @helene.m Před 4 lety +771

    where are you tho it looks like you’re living in the middle of nowhere 😂

    • @squaresarerectangles
      @squaresarerectangles Před 4 lety +19

      i believe that's Balboa Park in San Diego, CA!

    • @jonathanjoestar__
      @jonathanjoestar__ Před 4 lety +42

      He does, he just paid a shit ton of money to have a private parking lot with this nice space to skate street in peace.

    • @dk-kv2ho
      @dk-kv2ho Před 4 lety +2

      Maby arizona ?

    • @jibollari6941
      @jibollari6941 Před 3 lety +1

      ghoste❤

    • @helene.m
      @helene.m Před 3 lety +1

      @@jibollari6941 ommmgg yessss 😌🥰💅

  • @XimenaSanchez-cp8qn
    @XimenaSanchez-cp8qn Před 3 lety +65

    hold my ballet pointe shoes, today I´m gonna learn to skateboard

    • @lowercase_ash
      @lowercase_ash Před 3 lety +7

      *puts down paintbrush* ye same

    • @juliaslkdd
      @juliaslkdd Před 3 lety +6

      **puts down both paintbrush and ballet shoes** yeah same

    • @ediepryll4651
      @ediepryll4651 Před 3 lety +4

      we’re all trying to live out our Sk8ter Boi lives lmao

    • @georgiajeffries5531
      @georgiajeffries5531 Před 2 lety +2

      Hold my trapeze, I'm joining these four.

    • @aurorafuller2592
      @aurorafuller2592 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m in ballet to also want to learn how to skateboard

  • @zoeyk688
    @zoeyk688 Před 4 lety +64

    He makes this look so damn easy and every time I try to ride mine I can’t even push without falling 🤣😢

  • @thabrockman5136
    @thabrockman5136 Před 5 lety +232

    I tried to ollie up a curb and i did the splits because only one foot was on the board and it dragged my leg

    • @CaptainAMAZINGGG
      @CaptainAMAZINGGG Před 4 lety +14

      Note: do yoga also and doing the splits on accident won't bother you. Plus epic balance and muscle tone, stamina/endurance Tbh

    • @cherryallen_
      @cherryallen_ Před 4 lety

      Thabrockman ouch

    • @angeliquewu8318
      @angeliquewu8318 Před 4 lety +1

      Thabrockman happened to me too! Good thing I am flexible and can actually do splits 😂 😭

    • @gameravawolf9576
      @gameravawolf9576 Před 3 lety +1

      AHHH SAME I THOUGHT I DIED

    • @K.eichelbaum
      @K.eichelbaum Před 3 lety +5

      I shouldn't be laughing-

  • @thatteaistocoldforme1190
    @thatteaistocoldforme1190 Před 4 lety +367

    My brother: you should practice outside it’ll be more easy for you
    Me: *watching these videos and practicing in my basement*
    Also me : Never ;-;
    Guys don’t try it my body and soul went yeet on the floor

    • @dacodarae4829
      @dacodarae4829 Před 4 lety +6

      Blue Panda LMAO literally practicing in my basement rn

    • @aaxylzane1242
      @aaxylzane1242 Před 4 lety +14

      I'd be practicing in my garage and living room 😂

    • @itzbreanna1153
      @itzbreanna1153 Před 3 lety +10

      My anxiety said “no❤️”

    • @vaehh3819
      @vaehh3819 Před 3 lety +6

      if u don’t fall you’ll never learn lmao

    • @quillfer.564
      @quillfer.564 Před 3 lety

      Oml- i practice in my basement a lot ;-:

  • @spacetimeghost
    @spacetimeghost Před 4 lety +7

    0:44 pushing
    1:27 picking up your board
    1:57 throwing down board
    2:36 getting up curbs
    3:23 getting down curb
    3:50 getting over cracks
    4:32 riding fast
    5:03 kickturn
    5:46 riding switch
    6:25 stopping

  • @kevmoreland8106
    @kevmoreland8106 Před 3 lety +7

    Thanks, just ordered my first board, never ridden before, 58 years of age, great video, thanks...I'm looking forward to learning

  • @GUCCIPAPERPLATE
    @GUCCIPAPERPLATE Před 7 lety +40

    Thanks dad for the tips

  • @teddy9063
    @teddy9063 Před 6 lety +63

    "If I had to bend over every time to pick up my board, I'd probably die."
    Same haha

  • @danielperico2806
    @danielperico2806 Před 2 lety +5

    I've skating for 8+ years and I loved the video. Thank you for the effort man.

  • @1997Rozey
    @1997Rozey Před 2 lety +3

    I am a 24 y/o woman learning to skateboard as a part of my journey of healing my inner child. None of these things seemed obvious to me 🤣 great video i will be back here once i can balance myself on my skateboard 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @rileymiller9573
    @rileymiller9573 Před 7 lety +356

    one time I slipped on a strawberry peel, let's just say that it didn't end well.

    • @frostbite278
      @frostbite278 Před 6 lety +64

      Lil Ri TV strawberry?????

    • @emeraldvirden4022
      @emeraldvirden4022 Před 6 lety +48

      Lil Ri TV Say what? strawberry peeling?! You either seriously don't know what you're talking about or you're freaking nuts. Because strawberries don't have any peelings. LMAO!

    • @mdjw7729
      @mdjw7729 Před 6 lety +17

      Emerald Virden that's the point

    • @MADBL00DH0UND
      @MADBL00DH0UND Před 6 lety +16

      Lil Ri TV high as a kite

    • @jharlesgeorge431
      @jharlesgeorge431 Před 6 lety +11

      Wtf how do you even peel a strawberry?

  • @kimithaxcool
    @kimithaxcool Před 5 lety +29

    thank you so muchhhh, i'm a begginer and learning how to cruise is my most important mission at the moment

  • @jannike4115
    @jannike4115 Před rokem +2

    This was very helpful! I’m neurodivergent and the easiest way for me to learn is to have someone explain it to me sort of step-by-step before I try it myself. This was amazingly helpful!

  • @peril.
    @peril. Před 3 lety +1

    I just got my first skateboard last week, and I can’t tell you how much your channel is helping me. My only problem is being in public, because I’m still learning and don’t wanna get embarrassed. So my only job right now is to find an empty parking lot, or just a spot without a lot of people.

  • @kampakidd9727
    @kampakidd9727 Před 7 lety +502

    You should make a video of this type but for more advanced skaters

    • @uncomfortableshirt3870
      @uncomfortableshirt3870 Před 6 lety +29

      Cris CCM "More advanced skaters" shouldn't be watching youtube videos ha. If you've progressed far enough, you shouldn't be needing advice or tutorials in order to understand simple aspects of skateboarding.

    • @oumarwamaghribiya6447
      @oumarwamaghribiya6447 Před 5 lety +9

      Uncomfortable Shirt lmao 1000% true

    • @scottgoede7793
      @scottgoede7793 Před 5 lety +1

      Uncomfortable Shirt he’s saying make a 10 things every more advanced skaters should know

    • @eriklarson4082
      @eriklarson4082 Před 5 lety +5

      @@scottgoede7793 Haha no shit genius. What uncomfortable shirt is saying is that if you are an "advanced skater", you don't need a list telling you what you should know and that you would have already learned all that stuff on your own from experience. There comes a point when videos can't teach you any more so you have to learn and progress on your own by actually getting out and putting in the time and skating. If you are watching a video about what you should know if you are advanced, then you are not an advanced skater, it's that simple.

    • @spwn6738
      @spwn6738 Před 5 lety +5

      Erik Larson that’s not true no matter how good you are at anything you should never be so arrogant to think you have nothing to learn from someone else.

  • @whmozart
    @whmozart Před 7 lety +125

    I would love to see a video that defines the line between beginner / intermediate / advanced. I always wondered more or less where the limits of each lie.

    • @deli9437
      @deli9437 Před 7 lety +32

      imo beginners are learning to ride and do basic tricks like ollie and shuvits. intermediates can do kickflips and powerslides and other tricks and advanced are just very good and consistent with alot of tricks

    • @smellymeadowhel8763
      @smellymeadowhel8763 Před 6 lety

      whmozart whether or not u can u more complicated tricks defines that dude

    • @a_youtuberk.4227
      @a_youtuberk.4227 Před 6 lety +1

      It really depends. Intermediate longboarders might do long powerslides or pump on flatground. Some intermediate skaters can heelflip and pressure flip, but can't kickflip. I'm sure some beginners have high ollies but not many other skills.
      buzzfeedblue made a video titled "Non-Skaters Vs. Pro Skaters" where one person claimed he was better at 1-footed manuals than normal manuals.

    • @rmendoza265
      @rmendoza265 Před 6 lety

      Daniel Lee kickflips and powerslides is beginner shit bro Intermediate is more complicated than that

    • @tommygolbranson6623
      @tommygolbranson6623 Před 5 lety +1

      whmozart beginners can do the basics like Ollie, shuv, front shuv, Kickflip, heelflip, fs/bs 180s and other simple tricks like those. Intermediate skaters can do these moving, in variations, and use them with a purpose(for example down a stair set or into a grind). And you know an advanced skater when you see one 😂. That’s my interpretation at least.

  • @Adelynoir
    @Adelynoir Před 4 lety +3

    As someone who just set foot on a skateboard a month ago, thank you! I am only just now getting comfortable with pushing, and it was really daunting at first!

  • @quepertron
    @quepertron Před 3 lety

    truly the best video for any beginner skater. have been skating for about 3 weeks at this point and i keep coming back to this one.

  • @sokolzahiti6443
    @sokolzahiti6443 Před 7 lety +64

    ive almost been skating for 11 months now and i just started practicing pushing switch. Its very difficult but its easier than when i first began skating normal. Also im learning my tricks alot faster switch

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy Před 7 lety

      idiot

    • @cc4in194
      @cc4in194 Před 7 lety +24

      How to do Things why is he an idiot?

    • @charbokh
      @charbokh Před 6 lety +2

      Sokol Zahiti I can't push switch normal but mongo. I ride goofy as my normal stance, but when I try to push regular (my switch) I always push mongo. I know is a disgusting habit but I do want to get rid of it. Any advice?

    • @kevinsolorio8645
      @kevinsolorio8645 Před 6 lety +2

      Charbok001 just practice i got comfortable after about a week of practicing every day

    • @josephbocker6818
      @josephbocker6818 Před 6 lety

      Is it weird that I skate with my left leg in the back instead of my right?

  • @eatwurms69
    @eatwurms69 Před 4 lety +16

    “if i had to bend down to pick my board everytime.........i’d probably die.”

  • @esmeethrockmorton2630
    @esmeethrockmorton2630 Před 3 lety +9

    “Pretty much anyone can be on a board while it Rolls” - not me not me not me

  • @chrispoynter3297
    @chrispoynter3297 Před 4 lety

    I have learnt to skate using VL Skate. From never skating before to now I can Ollie and casually skate down the street. Thank you VL Skate! Keep the vids coming!!

  • @user-dj5qp1yj4r
    @user-dj5qp1yj4r Před 6 lety +133

    I’m just so scared to skateboard
    But watch when I do it
    I’m gonna laugh at myself for being so scared gah 😭😣

    • @1vali___
      @1vali___ Před 5 lety +1

      how is it going now after 9 months?

    • @HoochJune
      @HoochJune Před 5 lety +28

      she probably died

    • @bibin1836
      @bibin1836 Před 5 lety +5

      @@HoochJune Jesus Christ mate

    • @HoochJune
      @HoochJune Před 5 lety +2

      am i wrong?

    • @bibin1836
      @bibin1836 Před 5 lety +1

      @@HoochJune yes? I mean she posts videos so she's not dead?

  • @alanaflynn8878
    @alanaflynn8878 Před 6 lety +17

    For personal reference:
    Kickturn 5:05 (Details at 5:32)
    Might add times for the other 9 concepts.

    • @ryderlead
      @ryderlead Před 3 lety +2

      Alana you’ve led us on to a cliff hanger, man! when are you gonna add the other times?
      /s

  • @michellecassidy6727
    @michellecassidy6727 Před 4 lety

    probably the most helpful video i've seen so far; literally every problem i've had while just getting comfortable riding was answered. those cracks have gotten the best of me many-a-time, thanks for the tips!

  • @miky4831
    @miky4831 Před 2 lety +1

    i love all the camera work and explanations it's so easy to understand thanks to it! thank you so much!

  • @Elvira_Berzina
    @Elvira_Berzina Před 6 lety +45

    I'm an old man and probably die "😂❤️ this video made me walk in to a bush ! Great info 👏👏👏

  • @CoopFerg
    @CoopFerg Před 7 lety +137

    Lol not a beginner but still watched this video because I love your videos

  • @echsen-tvhift6314
    @echsen-tvhift6314 Před 2 lety

    i ordered a skateboard on amazon cause i was boarding on my longboard since 2018 and i love your vids
    they are so helpful and i definetly still gonna watch them for practicing with my new board

  • @twiggimmapiggus6695
    @twiggimmapiggus6695 Před 3 lety

    I can't begin to thank you for the content you make for beginner skateboarders like myself. The knowledge and empathy you provide to beginners helps me feel not so lame starting this venture at 30. Thank you!

  • @OkinawaGabs
    @OkinawaGabs Před 7 lety +59

    VLSkate can you make a video about wheels and trucks?

  • @thriift840
    @thriift840 Před 6 lety +330

    How long would you say it takes to actually get good at all this kind of stuff? I'm not even confident with just riding around at the moment

  • @speedforcube1429
    @speedforcube1429 Před 3 lety

    Great video man!! Just started skateboarding 3 weeks ago and have been riding bowls and the half pipes. I wasn’t as confident street skating... Going to use these tricks!! Thanks for posting!

  • @thejudochop
    @thejudochop Před 3 lety +1

    great video man. I'm just getting back into skateboarding after about 20 years because now I have kids that wanna go to skate parks all of the time. I wish they had youtube in the 90s when I was first learning. thanks dude.

  • @twistedclips
    @twistedclips Před 7 lety +49

    OK Guys something was missed in *Pushing*( just a tip ) , for those that push really quickly and want to get a lot of speed straight away, BE CAREFUL cause if you push to much and your weight isn't on the board properly, the board will shoot left or right depending on the way you skate and trip you up before you even started and NOBODY likes eating concrete, i sure as hell don't. ( i found this out but braking a board cause it shot under a car.) so i hope this helped. #VLSkate.

    • @incognito602
      @incognito602 Před 7 lety +8

      TwisteDreamer Would have been nice to know yesterday when I unfortunately figured that out the hard way haha

  • @nedlindsay1530
    @nedlindsay1530 Před 7 lety +67

    Hey man I only just picked up skateboarding as a new hobby, some people are goofy and others are regular. I have a bit of a problem where I can only push with my right leg (making me regular) but when I stop pushing and just cruise I feel so uneasy with my back facing the left side and usually always lose balance, any advice ?

    • @venus16
      @venus16 Před 7 lety +4

      x Kehu you could either push mongo (which I don't recommend) or you can learn how to push with your other foot

    • @sillykops6697
      @sillykops6697 Před 7 lety +1

      x Kehu I have a problem like that but I ride freestyle goofy, but when I do my tricks, I like it regular. should I switch my freestyle ride leg or my trick leg

    • @chris-vf4kj
      @chris-vf4kj Před 7 lety

      Sillykops trick leg

  • @romainclere2803
    @romainclere2803 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video for beginners ! I am using it to train my nephew....and i am using your other videos to train myself ! Thank you for such quality and dedication, Peace !

  • @kasia4311
    @kasia4311 Před 4 lety +2

    Ordered myself a skateboard yesterday bc I always wanted to skate but never had enough time to learn but since the whole country's on lockdown (and we can go out to excercise) I figured this is the best time to learn. Wish me luck..

  • @lilbopeep7722
    @lilbopeep7722 Před 6 lety +6

    Thanks VLskate you are the best. I’ve gotten so much better from your vids.

  • @lana6430
    @lana6430 Před 3 lety +4

    I just ordered my board and I can't wait! This video really helped me and I feel like I'm ready to skate, thank you!

  • @madmix64
    @madmix64 Před rokem

    getting my first board tomorrow, I can't wait to start learning. this video gives me a good place to start. thanks man

  • @aleisterjames
    @aleisterjames Před 2 lety

    Great video. I’ve been skating for 33 year (wow that’s make me feel old), and I’ve never learned to do that pick up off the front foot. Gotta get that down..! I’ve always just done it with the back foot. I’m a guitar player and teacher mainly, and I really love the way you explain things. You’re a great teacher. AjC

  • @chenoadrawz7457
    @chenoadrawz7457 Před 4 lety +5

    Its 2019 and I just got a skateboard for Christmas! This video is helping me understand!

  • @alexwang8261
    @alexwang8261 Před 7 lety +18

    this video is so useful , it is just the thing I am doing recently .

  • @imbackwithdamilk
    @imbackwithdamilk Před 4 lety

    I'm learning how ride a skateboard and this channel is real good use of help,thanks for making these videos

  • @yingpaloma8094
    @yingpaloma8094 Před 2 lety

    I’m thinking of getting a board soon and this seems like a good point to start. Thank you for the vid.

  • @youcappin.
    @youcappin. Před 4 lety +18

    6:57 OMG, ARE YOU OK

  • @benjaminfield4888
    @benjaminfield4888 Před 3 lety +44

    If I could just ride around like him, that’d be enough for me. 😢 my board is busted though 😢

    • @kamiiato
      @kamiiato Před rokem

      Yeah my board is busted too welp I guess I’ll get used to it

  • @HH-gn9qt
    @HH-gn9qt Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video. thank you. Well, I am a 47 year old ex-skateboarder who has recently retired from sportbike riding and settled into skating again for another type of adrenaline rush. The following comments are coming from a more mature viewpoint obviously and take them for what it's worth. I wish I had followed these a bit more as youngster. 1) Learn to fall. You will fall. Learning to fall correctly will not only save you from injury but it will also give you the confidence to improve as you aren't so scared of things. 2) Learn to ride your board before you try tricking. I know it seems SO boring to just work on the basics, but if you can master them before starting to trick you will progress in your tricking exponentially and probably avoid injuries as well. 3) Learn to ride switch as competently as your normal stance (probably not possible as your strong side will ALWAYS feel a bit more natural.) The beginners will have an easier time with this. The more engrained riding your normal stance, the harder this is. Yeah, you won't look as cool riding switch at least for a while, but the benefits are huge. One reason I really like it because it extends my riding sessions. Whenever I get tired riding one way, I just flip around. Trust me, you should get comfortable going both ways in any sport you choose where one side of your body can become dominant (skating, golf, etc.). When you ignore one side of your body it cause all sorts of imbalances, possible injury & other bad things. 4) Wear protective gear. If you get the right gear (I like triple 8), it doesn't look too bad and when you fall it will save your bacon. Have fun and be courteous. Another thing I have found picking up skating some 30 years since I last participated in the sport, is people still hate skaters. Be courteous out these please.

  • @indaeyo1773
    @indaeyo1773 Před 3 lety +1

    My hobby is ice skating, but I’m looking for a more summer friendly hobby so I was like “let’s look into skateboarding” and here I am... convinced I cannot ever do these things.. if my feet aren’t tied in I’d feel so insecure, but I’ll watch a bunch of tutorials before I’ll try. This video was really nice and smooth and the first one recommended so I’ll listen to everything here!

  • @pyro6426
    @pyro6426 Před 5 lety +29

    Skating is easier said than done..lol😂

  • @irraezu3066
    @irraezu3066 Před 3 lety +13

    Me: Don't have a board
    Also me: Let's watch this video!

  • @user-mz3ss4yg9r
    @user-mz3ss4yg9r Před 3 lety

    I just ordered a skateboard and will be getting it soon! I'm happy but scared at the same time since a while back I fell off a borrowed board a couple times and completely injured my ankles (I have weak ankles). Hopefully I can learn to ride soon. I'm a complete beginner and your videos make me feel much at ease since you explain everything thoroughly. Thank you!

  • @TipsyFGC
    @TipsyFGC Před 2 lety +1

    Watched this before skateboard came in the mail. I got on my board and didn’t realize I had no comfort just pushing and riding. Always was worried about tricks as a kid. Feel like I’ll improve so much more because of this videos.

  • @julianaraneta5416
    @julianaraneta5416 Před 7 lety +4

    yeah. I'm getting good at kickturns. if I perfect those I could do front side and backside pivots which can be my first trick.

  • @quontonnoodles
    @quontonnoodles Před 3 lety +4

    Really like this video. I’ve seen it a few times, and rewatch as I knock out the different tips in here. I just started skating last November, but started getting serious and committing in March. To this day, I’ve been able to ride well overall and feel like I’ve mastered balance. I’ve actually been trying to learn switch, ride off curbs and throw down. If I can learn those before the end of 2020, I’ll feel pretty good 😇
    Edit: I’ve learned more on basics from this video than I did watching the Braille tutorial videos 🤭

  • @kennethkester1173
    @kennethkester1173 Před 4 lety

    Great video,
    I'm 53 and I bought a couple of boards and I just started riding as a beginner. Thank you for your time to share with beginner tips 🤙😎✝️💯

  • @digital_pyth0n
    @digital_pyth0n Před 2 lety

    i just bought my first board 2 days ago- these vids are super helpful !! so far i’ve just been kinda cruising across my living room bc it’s too hot to go outside rn- i’m starting to get better at balancing tho!!

  • @itzbreanna1153
    @itzbreanna1153 Před 3 lety +69

    “They go and buy a skateboard, and immediately try and learn tricks”
    Me: 👁👄👁 whoops

    • @getousstiches9012
      @getousstiches9012 Před 2 lety +1

      How's your skateboarding journey going?

    • @itzbreanna1153
      @itzbreanna1153 Před 2 lety

      @@getousstiches9012 pretty good actually! i’ve gotten so much more comfortable on my board and i know about 4 1/2 tricks haha one of them is a work in progress 😭

  • @Ollowayn
    @Ollowayn Před 3 lety +4

    Im 25 but I feel so old for starting. Still looking forward to it. Thanks for the great advice!

    • @gforgrendetta
      @gforgrendetta Před 2 lety +1

      Dude, I'm 49 and just bought my first board. Life keeps going, gotta keep it fresh!

    • @sendhelpuser1335
      @sendhelpuser1335 Před 2 lety

      Dude I read a comment saying a 51 women is trying to skate bored

  • @Ryanshh
    @Ryanshh Před rokem

    Thank you. I just started learning how to skate and i really needed to know some stuff.

  • @DanielPangemanan
    @DanielPangemanan Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much! This tips has been really useful for me as a beginner skater

  • @awfdecharts8603
    @awfdecharts8603 Před 6 lety +14

    Im sorry i just couldn't with his fall like lol 😂

  • @sophieexters1534
    @sophieexters1534 Před 4 lety +17

    im going to buy my first skateboard saturday so im bingwatching all therse tutorials haha

    • @laurak2999
      @laurak2999 Před 3 lety +1

      How is it going so far? :)

    • @sophieexters1534
      @sophieexters1534 Před 3 lety

      @@laurak2999 i haven't been skating that much lately because of vacation and stuf but im still learning ollies

    • @weirdsapphic9985
      @weirdsapphic9985 Před 3 lety

      How is it now

    • @superman2957
      @superman2957 Před 3 lety

      @@weirdsapphic9985 I’m outside your house👁👁 🕺

    • @weirdsapphic9985
      @weirdsapphic9985 Před 3 lety +1

      @@superman2957 😭😂👀

  • @DieRod
    @DieRod Před 4 lety

    Thanks bro! You made a way better understanding for me! I’ve been skating Mongo for the longest and I’m going to make the switch!

  • @agwwbbl
    @agwwbbl Před rokem

    when you said "fall a few times" i felt better. because last time i fell from my board, i was embarassed bc i was with my younger cousins. so thank you for that. this video and your words helps me so much!!