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SKATEBOARDING IS 90% MIND, 10% BODY
YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD TO SKATE NOW GO OUT AND SHRED
YOU'RE NEVER TOO FAT TO SKATE NOW GO OUT AND SHRED
skatepark etiquette - go early or go burly
old thread:>>1067685
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvO8rtqkjIo
Been skating for 4 years and have been getting into flat ground skating lately(usually skate vert/tranny).
Learned nollie shuvs and bs half cabs yesterday, what are some tricks that'll help build my board control?
I can already do these
>Ollie
>180 both ways
>fakie shuv and fakie 3 shuv
>heel flips(rarely land them)
>every type of revert up to a 360
I want to build more on being able to make very deliberate motions with my board and body instead of randomly flicking my feet and hoping I land something.
>>1086024
>bs half cabs
it will come in time
get the "basics" down and build your control according to the way you want, there is no right or wrong.
>tfw the distribution brands in the pastebin have changed
you guy's see the latest lurk vid
https://youtu.be/nTaSC4hnWrs
>>1086007
>http://pastebin.com/C6rEGbzD
This needs to be updated.
>>1086007
>go early or go burly
This puts me in the groan zone
>>1086080
Anybody else remember when this dude first started making threads and got told not to make anymore, and when he made the next one some other anon made a new thread and told him to gtfo? The go early or go burly guy raged so hard, many keks were had.
>>1086098
not him, but that never happened. also, more than 1 person thinks that go early or go burly is fucking retarded. the op is super autistic about other people making new threads though. maybe he has autism and this is all he has in life. like wrestlefags with wwe. who knows. either way it's pathetic.
>>1086115
>more than 1 person thinks that go early or go burly is fucking retarded
nice try, troll
>>1086115
It did happen, baka.
Had some spare change from my last paycheck and bought a rail.
>tfw no friends to shred with
>>1086242
mmm, looks de-lishus
you 'll find people, don't worry
>>1086242
I want to 50-50 this rail, shiny af
>>1086035
>"What if you died"
>"I guess I'd just go home"
>"How you gone die and go home"
>>1086242
what brand?
>>1086286
Freshpark.
What are the shapes and pop like on Fakku or Hookups decks? I want to get one and do a review of it
>>1086313
are you underage? the only people who do reviews of shit like that online are about 13 years old
>>1086131
i like it. gives the thread a nice air of welcoming friendship.
>>1086405
it's one poster trying to troll
a samefag, if you will
>>1086421
in this case, it is and it's not a person from /esg/.
now, back to /wwe/
It's a nice day to skate. Too bad I suck.
>TFW can't stop mobbing trying to do ollies
>>1086428
You don't suck, you just need to commit more.
>>1086428
I believe in you.
>>1086428
The ground looks smooth, lucky anon.
>>1086428
Lucky, I'm stuck in bed with the fucking flu.
>>1086242
Nice rail. I wish I had one.
Why isn't the new Richie Jackson video up on YouTube?
>>1086632
Richie is our Lord and Savior.
https://youtu.be/8gXpZmQ7j70
>>1086632
neither is Gary's new episode
this one actually got taken down
>>1086643
holy shit
>>1086643
10/10 thank you Richie
>>1086643
I bet Richie is Natas' favourite skateboarder.
New Baker Promo, not sure if full length or just a sick edit.
Hyped to see new Nuge and Baca footy.
https://youtu.be/WpezsgAO5xo
>>1086453
Thanks, yeah. I've been skating every day for the past week or so. Probably %80 ollie practice. My problem is that I can pop up just fine but every time I try to kick to level out I end up doing the splits with my back foot off the board when I land.
>>1086461
One love!
>>1086472
Yeah it's a nice little spot. An outdoor amphitheater that's rarely used until the summer.
>>1086488
Get dem fluids.
>>1086729
Those stretch bands help a lot.
>>1086643
Why the fuck was there a roof vent on the ground at 1:27...? Sick part anyways. I've always wanted to see more escalator footage from him though, he did a couple slides down a pretty big escalator in one of his older parts.
>>1086712
I bet its just going to be another summer promo. I heard in a interview with Beagle they are working on Baker 4 itself though. Its weird we're at the point now where seeing Baker stuff in HD doesn't seem weird :\
>>1086313
Hookups is pretty good. I've had a few. Better than baker boys, not quite as good as my favorites (PS Stix and whatever wood shop Deluxe uses)
I finally got FS disasters down the other day, and they're every bit as fun as I thought they would be.
Friendly reminder that having fun is an excuse to be bad.
>>1087118
Sick stuff anon, good to see the weather in Lincoln is warming up.
>>1087078
The vent was probably either a basement, a building that was built on a small cliff type thing, or a hole in the ground with industrial shit in it.
>>1086643
How the fuck can Ritchie slide on the grimiest pavement in dress fabric and still look fresh, but if I slide out on marble concrete my heavy denim jeans get ripped to shreds?
Fuck this voodoo hippie devil magic
New here, just got back into skating after a 5 year break. Been back at it for a couple weeks worth of skating, but I just had surgery and have to take a 3 week break which is killing me. Looking forward to posting some tricks in a month or so.
>>1087238
It's the mustache.
>>1087239
Get well soon
>>1086643
I hate this guy. All his tricks are gimmicky as fuck. HURR BOUNCE OFF A BUSH. give me a break.
Got some reds bearings about a month ago, checked on them today and 3/8 are missing the back shield piece, is it normal for these to fall out?
>>1087118
damn, they look good too.
>>1087078
>Baker 4
hope it's also a reveal to t-funk turning pro. kid's super sick.
found a nice piece of history there, check it out bros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq1Mvg0lUfg
what brands do good shaped decks that aren't welcome?
>>1086007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQtJlhcj9Wo
who else should i know from this list besides brain peacock?
>>1087700
the list here:
Brandon Westgate, Daniel Lutheran, Stephen Lawyer, Youness Amrani, Aramis Hudson, Josh Matthews, Diego Najera, Dan Plunkett, Paul Hart, Bobby de Keyzer, Frankie Heck, Antonio Durao, Timmy Johnson, Zion Wright, Brian Peacock, Walker Ryan, Nick Matthews, Carlos Iqui, Denny Pham, Tiago Lemos, Michael Sommer, Chris Colbourn, Robbie Brockel, Dashawn Jordan, Mason Silva, Micky Papa, Jack Curtin, Blake Carpenter, Cody McEntire, Leo Romero, Alec Majerus, & Bobby Worrest.
>>1087631
Only a few.
Black Label
Creature
Santa Cruz
Tired.
>>1087631
folk skateboards, fickle, friendship
>>1086643
My friends don't even skateboard and they were sending me this video. I'm in love.
>>1087078
Is that your copy of Asian Goddess? Where did you get it?
>>1087118
you need some new shoes f a m
Asked this in the last thread but, what do you guys use to lube up your bearings? Speed cream is like $15 here, should I stop being a jew and buy it or is there a cheaper method.
>>1088093
>$15
That's a rip off, it's $7.
And it's worth it if you follow the tight instructions.
>>1088110
Yeah man it's bullshit. Everything is marked up waaaay too much at my only local shop and the guy who owns it is wondering why no one buys gear there. That's Canada for you.
>>1088093
I know people who claim speed cream is worse for your bearings in the long run. I just don't use lube because I cba to buy it.
>>1088154
I just need some sort of lube because I've cleaned my bearings like 3 times and haven't put any lube on it and I'm starting to notice a difference.
>>1088117
that's local shops, period. But you should still support.
Otherwise it's Nike.
>>1088168
True, this guy who owns the shop is a total retard. He's closed the shop twice because he stopped making money, reopened had decent prices for a month and then jacked everything up. Like he didn't learn the last 2 times.
>>1088157
Sewing machine oil seems to work. 4 fl oz is practically a lifetime supply. I got this from Amazon but you can probably find it at Walmart. I've never used Speed Cream though, so I can't compare.
>>1088256
I might pick up some sewing machine oil. If it makes your wheels spin longer than 5 seconds i'm down. How often to you clean your bearings/re lube them?
>tfw poor student
>urge to shred
>Decide to spend my next paycheck on a complete board
>Hope I dont brake it in half after one week and it's not shit
Why shit's so expensive here.
Anyway wanted to ask if this setup(it's a complete pre-built or whatever you call them) is going to last me a while.
>deck: Antihero 7.750in
>trucks:Anchor
>wheels:Antihero 100A(whats the deal with hardness? 100a mean hard as shit?)
>bearings:ABEC 5
Thanks brehs
>>1088403
Durometers measure how far a pin is able to press into a material as a measure of hardness. 100A says that, while using an A type durometer, the pin was not able to penetrate the material at all. So it's not really a perfect description of hardness, but it does mean it's plenty hard.
>>1088403
100A means they should of used the B scale.
>>1088282
I used to do it every couple of weeks, then I realized I was wasting my time. Now I only do it after several months, when they get loud as shit due to all the dirt inside.
Keep in mind: if your axles are damaged from landing primo, you might not be able to get the nuts back on. The threads can probably be fixed with a die, but I don't have one so I've never done this.
>>1088496
>sewing machine
>not small moving parts
It works for me. If it wears off quickly then maybe it should be reapplied more often. Anyway, it doesn't matter; lots of people don't even bother cleaning/lubing them at all.
>Home on easter holiday
>going to skate this sick indoor park that just opened tomorrow
I can't wait.
Also when it comes to bearings, I've had the same set of pretty shitty Lucky Abec 3 bearings for probably 3 years now. All I do is every now and then is to get as much dirt off them as possible with an old toothbrush, and get a few drops of dry lube ment for bike chains and gears in there. Seems to do the trick, they still roll alright at least. Probably going to replace them soon though, thinking of giving Bones Swiss a shot.
>tfw constantly want to kill self when not skating
>>1088718
I know that feel.
>>1088718
Every day senpai. Tfw just dropped half of my bank on hype clothing shit to skate in top kek wow supreme palace
>>1088795
Really? Gross.
what new tricks did you guys land today I got a hard flip and no comply 3shuv
>>1088698
just bought bones swiss actually, really good so far, they spin and roll for days. I live in a desert with a lot of dirt and dust all over, no problems so far. They are supposed to last forever, so I just finally bought them, although they are a bit pricey.
>>1088906
i did a railstand and didn't die
it was fun
>>1088072
No its just a scan i saw someone post before and quickly saved because i've never even seen the box in real life. Here is the other side.
>>1088403
I never heard of Anchor trucks, just get Indys or Thunders. A 7.75 board is kind of small, if you have small feet it might not be a big deal, but having a wider deck is going to be more enjoyable for you if you are new to skating. An 8.25 might be more ideal. But any setup is good enough really.
The hardness of wheels has to do with noise, and how well they will slide. 101a is the hardest, easiest to slide wheel. There isn't much a difference until you get to 95, at which point they are softer, and grip better, but are still hard and will slide. All the way down to 92, they are still hard and loud, but the grip gets better and better and sliding is harder, even noseslides become harder. These wheels are great for wooden indoor parks though. Below 90 wheels begin to feel "cushy", like longboard wheels, and are great for being quiet while riding, and rolling over shit ground.
>>1087894
Hey I am a newbie and I've been borrowing a target board from a friend who doesn't want it. Everyone I come across to help me learn how to ollie tell me its shit. What board should I start with? I heard 8 inches is a good standard width.
>>1088117
My local skateshop marks the prices correctly. Plus, I get discounts from the owner.
Pic related: these are the stuff I got for my 20th bday and I couldn't be more stoked on it. Getting a new board, shoes, or a setup is like getting a Christmas present
>>1089202
8 is average, so yea, that works. Go to a shop or order from a trusted site, but yea, don't buy walmart, or target boards or whatever. You'll know the difference once you step on an actual board.
I've read the pastebin but you guys got any more advice for a beginner? I tried skating when I was much younger, around 8 or 9 (20 now), but I always preferred bikes so I never really committed to it. I've got an old board from back then which I'm using to figure out my coordination and balance, anything I should work on?
kek, this was funny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biA8N1-2D0I
What's the difference between standard kingpin trucks and reverse kingpin trucks when we're talking about flip tricks and such?
I'm a beginner and I built myself a hybrid chodeboard-like thing for both heavy cruising and learning oliles and stuff. Still waiting for the weather to heat up a little so no actual experience yet. Pumped up tho
>>1089357
the fuck's a chodeboard?
isn't it too heavy?
>>1089359
Chodeboard = skate deck + longboard hardware.
Are RKP trucks heavier than TKP trucks?
>>1089376
I don't know but your trucks seem big and heavy.
If you don't know how to already ollie you might have a hard time learning on these, but don't let that discourage you.
>>1089378
Counting both trucks they add up +200g to the whole board weight compared to indys 149. I don't think that might be too bad. They might seem bigger because of the riser pad though.
>>1089343
Reminds me of my friends and I. We all started skating last summer and were all horrible. We would play games of skate and it would basically come down to if I could land a fakie shuv-it or if my friend could manual two parking spaces. Good times
Why is skate a "whites" thing? I strangely see a nig w a skate...
oh shit, the new Fancy Lad video is hilarious!
That title
that skating
that editing
>>1089299
No, balance always comes first.
>>1089387
Depends on where you live, here in Alabama nigs are everywhere and will often try to steal your board when you fall.
Around blacks, never relax.
Any ausfags know good parks in Brisbane? Just moved here
If I were to make a playlist of fast music for like skate videos/pump up music and uploaded it somewhere would you nigs use it or listen at all?
Was thinking stuff like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c37GdAzgQo
>>1089326
Lucero is sick, Black Label is great.
>>1089451
because of the sharks? kek
>>1086007
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvO8rtqkjIo [Embed]
Good song lad
>>1086007
http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/fancy-lad-is-this-skateboarding-video/
This was kinda cool
>>1089488
Anon here again, I was bored so I went ahead and made a playlist anyways since I need to freshen up my current playlist. Feel free to download it and repost it places, just give me credit for the mix. It's taking up 52 minutes on my timeline so I might need that space later if I decide to upload more beats.
But enough talking, here it is.
https://soundcloud.com/terry-hesticles/terryhesticlesskatepunkmix
posting Mullen because
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL2xpZ1GUsU
to me, all skateboarding gains meaning through him.
>>1089654
mind you he is what, 37, 38 in this video?
and already having surpassed his hip problems, coming out even stronger
(this is the so-called "stanceless" part)
>>1089654
Everything he does is so steezy.
So today I found out about a DIY park in the city I'm living in. I decided to check it out; it was secluded in the corner of a school playground, surrounded by construction fences (that were pretty easy to get around. Though it is unfinished, it was hesh as shit. Pretty much all transition stuff, though I use the term "transition" loosely; many of the quarter pipes had tight transitions at the bottom and were more like banks at the top. The park is unfinished though, so maybe it'll get fixed up later. It's still more fun than the standard "plop down a bowl and some banks" park that the city built. Anyways, here's a pic of the DIY park.
>>1089732
Another picture. It'd be cool to see what they end up doing with that mound in the middle, but I'm moving back to the states next month.
>>1089732
That's better than the actual skatepark in my town.
>>1089732
looks awesome but that weird bank looks like it has no coping/smooth end, how can you grind it or stall in it?
can anyone identify these trucks?
>>1089735
Goddamn I'm an idiot
>>1089736
That picture might be a bit deceiving; all of those ramps are maybe a meter tall at best. It is incredibly smooth though, and I could see how a transition skater (which I am not) would really enjoy it.
>>1089737
I'm not sure what weird bank you're referring to. If it's the thing in the bottom left corner, that's actually just a really steep ledge. Either way, I didn't really try grinding anything there.
>>1089753
>that's actually just a really steep ledge
then I wasn't referring to it. I was refering to the weird bank that seems to have a jagged edge
>>1089768
Ah, I see. Like I said, I wouldn't try grinding it. I imagine they'll install some sort of coping there before they open the park to the public.
>>1089387
Because we aren't encouraged to do it. We're often pushed in the direction of rap, basketball or the trap lifestyle. If you're lucky, you'll get pushed towards education. Also parks aren't built in black neighborhoods, if they are, they get torn down because of poor funding
>>1088906
Finally landed a BS flip and managed to keep rolling.
Does anyone else feel as though they've reach a trick plateau? I could spend hundreds of hours getting my current tricks cleaner but I really feel like I'm stuck where I am right now and I'll never get another trick. I can't even begin to imagine how I'm going to start skating the next level up.
>>1089343
This gives me hope that I could easily get views ono my youtube channel if I started one. I reckon I could ollie a 6x6 big mac cube
>>1089654
fuck I was gonna use that song in my first part ;_;
>>1089915
>I reckon
damn, the sharks sure made skateboarding flourish down under
>>1089768
>doesn't think it's possible to literally skate anything and everything
could you be more American? lmao
>>1089974
I'm English m8
>>1089875
make more friends, thatll inspire you
>>1090120
>anyone have a clue why he went off welcome?
there was a big fuss about the best skateboarding team ever assembled and Welcome falling out.
Check out Jenkem and the comments
>>1090120
Mango started Frog Skateboards with Jesse and Pat.
>Just got back from skating for the first time in 4-5 years
I'd forgotten how much fun it is. I'm rusty as hell though.
>>1086488
Well, I just came down with a cold yesterday. Got a stuffed up nose and a sore throat. Did you do this to me?!
>>1090309
I cursed you anon, sorry. Prepare for an even worse throat tomorrow.
>>1089559
It was a bit long but enjoyable watch.
https://youtu.be/5alEehUwsRs
>>1089875
it will come naturally
>>1090064
I already have friends who I skate with. Just because I watch them do big flips and inward heels doesn't mean I'll get any better.
Your daily lucky: You'll roll over dog shit.
>Tfw you don't know how to ollie over dog shit yet
How do i clean this mess from the deck/wheels, bros?
>>1090356
>50:12
that was amazing, holy shit
>>1090429
Your mouth
Use a fuckin rag or something retard.
>>1090429
>tfw unknowingly step in dog shit
>tfw get on board right after
>tfw later realize the mistake I had made
Cleaning it off my shoes and grip tape took like an hour, plus my room smelled like dog shit for half a day. Fuck people who don't pick up after their dogs; apparently this is a much bigger problem in Germany than in the US.
>>1090429
wet rag
>>1090446
had that happen to me too in the past
also, fuck everyone who brings their dog for a stroll at schools.
>>1090474
Use your dads cum rag, the one he forgot to shoot you into.
>>1090474
>i was just worried about using one on wood
It's fine if it's minimal.
>>1090480
You sound like a rad guy bro
>>1090496
Thanks
>>1089559
Holy shit that darkslide
>>1089738
indpendent 131
>>1087238
Buy some dickies, cheap, last a long time and just better overall than jeans. Plus you'll look more like a skate rat. They sell me at Walmart mart and shit.
Can anyone give me advice on fully committing to kickflips? I can flick the board fine, but I'm having trouble bringing my back foot high enough over the board to actually land on it. How did you guys overcome that step of the trick?
>>1090935
Indy 131s huh? spotted the thunder rider :P j/p i know what you meant though & i'm sure he'll figure it out
>>1091112
try holding off on your flick until you really feel the tail snap. wait till you feel the snap of the tail through your back leg, then start your slide and flick. if you try to do the motion all at once you do them where you just fling the board and aren't actually popping/lifting your back foot. when you wait for the snap you do more of an ollie and lift your back foot. also try changing the way you're balancing your weight front to back, try centering yourself more on your front foot. you'll feel your flicking foot 'get caught' in the pocket more which gives you time to lift the board and your back foot. hopefully this makes sense, its been a long long time since i had that problem but this is what i can remember worked for me. also practicing them over something, even if its just a chalk line or old t-shirt on the ground will really really help with lifting your back foot.
>>1091112
that's a weird problem. try to flick out, catch and land with your back foot only. maybe you're just scared. i think landing it upside down can get you used to staying above the board, then just flick a little more for the full rotation
>>1089842
Living in Cali, i see a lot of blacks that skate. I don't think black skaters get shit for it any longer because they realize there's moola is involved, which is fucked up to me. Being black and getting belittled for a few years just cause I skated caused me to feel depressed about my identity. I felt like my materialistic cousins dont even care about our passion; just the money and fame that's involved with it.
Good thing I consider the friends I skate with my family.
>>1091198
wow man, thanks for the detailed walkthrough lol. I've been stumped on kickflips for about 2 weeks so this is much appreciated.
>>1091276
i think i do get a little afraid because there are times where i just really go for it and land one. Also, thanks for some kickflip inspo through that webm.
>>1091198
>do more of an ollie
this
>>1091386
>getting belittled for a few years
come on man, it can't be that bad, it's not like you are in the 80s. There are and have been a shit ton of black pros.
Also, trying to find that piece of documentary where that guy who gets interviewed explains about the Black Surfers & Skaters Association.
And a free streaming of Whitewash.
>>1089397
>tfw I made the first comment about Fancy Lad but nobody noticed
I guess I 'm going to keep MAAAKE MY OWN KIND OF MUSIC, EVEN IF NOBODY ELSE IS SINGING ALONG
Putting together my first build, should I settle for standard indy trucks or splurge and get hollows / titaniums? Would a beginner notice much of a difference between them? $80 vs $95 vs $125 for reference.
>>1091526
hollows are lighter
cop them and never worry about trucks again
>>1090444
top kek
So I desinged these decks and I was wondering what you guys think about them. Would you rock them?
>>1091543
I don't mind the left but honestly I've always preferred riding blank
>>1091543
They're pretty nice looking, but if I had a those two decks and a bunch of other decks infront of me and I could only pick one it probably wouldn't one of yours. Simply because I like a more intricate design you know? But i'm sure other people would like them, no doubt about it.
>>1091543
Right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=821yKEqi6aQ
Are you guys ready to cringe?
>>1091706
Fucking so annoying how that chick was moving the controller like it was a wii remote. Kinda funny though how into the guys were.
2/10 made me want to play that game again
>>1091706
>cringe
Aw c'mon, it's adorable to see today's youngsters totally absorbed in the game on their second runs.
>>1091797
Are you serious? They suck dick.
I can't do any tricks yet, i'm cruising around and getting comfortable with the board.
But every time i'm cruising and i see a support (like pic related) i go to it and start training my ollies and pop-shoveits while holding the support.
Is this a bad habit that can slow me down when i'm comfortable with the board and start trying tricks while rolling?
>>1091837
Yes it is bad, pussy. Learn all tricks rolling, it's not hard, you wont die.
>>1091837
def don't be holding onto rails man. the more you slam the less you slam. feel me?
Bought this today, sorry for the crappy picture but I'm excited to try it out. Wheels are 53mm.
I am a dumbass though, i totally forgot I have Indy lows so I had to spend probably two hours sanding the top bushings down to fit the trucks.
>>1091900
>>1091837
This, my friend just started and he doesn't try to ollie away from a rail, he fell once so know he said he's done trying to do "tricks" and only rides around know. In other words I don't ride with this guy anymore because he's a fag and scared to fall on his butt from an ollie. I can't stress this enough
YOU WILL NOT HURT YOURSELF TRYING TO OLLIE, YOU WILL FALL ON YOUR ASS AND FEEL PAIN FOR 2 SECONDS WORSE CASE SCENARIO.
>>1091518
Yeah it's not as bad as the eighties but we do catch shit for skating, at least as much you guys (or more) for late starts.
Also, any NY anons can fight me or skate with me until Friday.
>>1092050
>at least as much you guys (or more) for late starts
right in the feels...
kek, weren't you in NY last year around the same time? You must have family there. That's nice.
I would also like to add
FRONTSIDE
NOSESLIDES
BOOYA
BOOYA
GET IT ROLLING BACK TO YOU
>>1092050
>fight me
You don't want this, negro.
>>1092050
I'll fight you if you were in Orlando, hope you enjoy the gogoplata.
>>1092050
Lets meet in the middle, I'll drive to the Canadian side of Niagara falls and you go to the American side and we'll fire guns at eachother across the water. But first we'll play a game of skate through binoculars.
>>1091543
I think they're both pretty sick man. I'd ride them but only if you were UK based. Can you do a snowy mountains cape next please? I'd really dig that.
>>1092050
bitch I don't get shit for starting late. I fucking own my park. The scooter kids see me as a fucking god when I land my half cabs.
>>1091543
The one on the right for sure.
>>1091903
Good pickups anon, 53mm master race.
How do I know when to buy new trucks, bearings, or wheels? I usually ride my decks until they snap or get too razor-tailed, but I have no idea with the other things since I don't really notice them getting worse.
>>1092349
>trucks
pic related or worse.
>bearings
when they sound rusty/blown out or stop spinning.
>wheels
Don't know, I change my wheels every year or so.
>>1092335
dead
i can only hope to be like you
>>1092349
I skate my bearings until they stop spinning smoothly, then I clean them, then I skate them, then I clean them and so on and so on until cleaning them stops working. Maybe like 4 or 5 times.
Change your wheels when they flat spot. Or when you get a pay check and you see some dope wheels in your local shop and you're like shit I want them wheels
Anyone here ever built their own shit?
Our local park hasn't survived the winter and all the wooden ramps are rotten and unridable. We were thinking of making a few new obstacles of our own to make the park fun again.
One idea we had was to make one of those american style parking curbs (pic related) by setting some concrete in a home made mould and applying some red paint. Cheap and hopefully it'll be fun to practise slappies on.
>>1092670
Those things are fun af, definitely do it.
>>1092670
>One idea we had was to make one of those american style parking curbs (pic related)
that's a good fucking idea
>>1091903
>sanding the top bushings down
i've done that before, but i skate highs now. i recommend to switch because it doesn't impact your skating other than having less chances of falling from wheel bite
>>1092786
Yeah I'm gonna buy some highs pretty soon. I've been planning on moving up to a 8.5 board anyway since I mostly skate mini ramps and bowls, so I'm gonna need some wider trucks.
Finally landed my first kickflip today. For some reason, heelflips were so much easier
Pic related is shoe and board afterwards
>>1093333
Nice quints
Nice kickflip
>>1093333
well done yo
Are these guys eco friendly? That's the vibe I'm getting.
>>1095136
No, their graphics are basically mini art shows some people would avoid but there main driving force is the video content thay gets the product to sell
>>1091536
Will do, cheers
>skate film and chill w/ bf
>he teases my penis and won't let me come until the after credits
>>1095877
Gay skater-kun, please keep your love life to yourself.
>>1092670
Do they not have those laying around where you live? In America most people just steal those. Your idea sounds good though.
Pro-tip to make it slide awesome once you have it: get some spray-on clearcoat lacquer. You could apply it after you paint, or before. Paint will work decent but since you're building it to skate you might as well use this shit because it'll make it slip really good.
Like this
>http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-1906830-Lacquer-Spray-11-Ounce/dp/B0009XCKGA
They also have buckets of it that you can roll on with a roller/brush if they don't sell those in your country
>>1093333
>tfw you are on the threshold of getting a trick under your belt and you need new equipment
Why the fuck does my board turn 45° whenever I ollie?
Having fun. Feelsgoodman
>>1089559
It was
What do you guys think about BATB 9 featuring random shitters only? It's cool giving chances to new names and all, but this is BATB, it's supposed to be the best and most legendary thing ever, with memer skaters only. So far the first two games have been super boring.
>>1096295
right on
>>1096283
because you aren't keeping your shoulders parallel to the board while doing the trick. This is a normal problem and is easily fixed. Focus on keeping your body straight and looking right in front of you instead of in the direction the board is moving.
Remember to think of a rolling ollie as absolutely identical to a stationary ollie.
>>1096092
I don't think they exist outside of North America. Thanks for the tips.
>>1096283
i think that happens to a lot of people. don't worry, you'll improve over time
Why are there so many like 10 year old kids who skate vert and the megaramp and are damn good at it?
And why are they all sponsored by Element?
>>1096632
Their parents
I've been skating for years and can kf, hf, varials, and frontside.
But I have basically put off anything backside for years, I can't bs shuv or 180. Should I learn those now? Will it be harder or easier than it would be for some noob?
>>1096648
You mightve fucked up but you still got dubs
How are y'all's nollies?
I heard getting better at nose nanuals helps a lot.
It feels super weird to me not being able to just nollie. Same motions as an ollie or anything different I should do?
>>1086030
From time to time, ride switch for a bit. Gradually get used to it, it'll help when you want to roll out on the 180s comfortably
>>1096659
Bit different. Ball of your front foot in the middle of your deck, and directly in front of the front truck. For some reason this position is great for nollies and fakies.
>>1096639
>I can't bs shuv
this is a troll post
THIS SITE IS STARTING TO SUCK MORE AND MORE!
THERE'S NOTHING IN THIS THREAD I CAN COMPLAIN ABOUT AND ALL THE OTHER COMMENTS ARE POSITIVE AS WELL.
>>1096306
>berrcucks
Nah
I can't BS 180 to save my life.
I need haalp.
>>1097106
Turn your upper body before you pop. Make sure your weight distribution upon landing is correct so that you can roll away in switch. As another anon said earlier, practicing rolling around switch will help with this.
Your front foot should be like an Ollie type position, your back foot should be perpendicular to the board and in the pocket (see Sean Pablo's back 360s).
so i can't do shuvits without loosing control of the board and either sending it spinning away or pressing down too hard and popping it into a flip
i know to keep practicing but i'm strongly curious as to how other anons learned
>>1097047
OK
I 'LL HELP YOU
FOR ANYONE ASKING ADVICE ON OLLIE TRICKS:
LEARN YOUR POP PROPERLY
OLLIE INTO THE TRICK
MAKE SURE YOU CAN MAKE THE BOARD DO WHAT YOU WANT IT TO DO
PRACTICE UNTIL YOU LAND ON THE BOARD.
>>1097207
I would do my shuvs 1 footed scooping the tail until I got the rotation perfect. Then the rest was easy.
I want to learn to skate vert/tranny and know how to drop in and rock to fackie/rock pivot. So what should I learn next?
>>1097438
Tail stalls, axels, feeble, fakie to rock, kick flip to blunt
I remember seeing a skater gain some serious speed just by doing this turning or carving shit with his board. What the fuck is that about?
>>1097438
You should learn how to grow a beard and long hair. It also helps if you drink alot of beer and wear flannel.
>>1097500
Are you talking about tic tacking?
>Get new bearings
>Fast as hell
>Not used to going this fast on the mini ramp
>Slam hard as hell on a rock n roll
>Get the wind seriously knocked out of me
>Back pain all day since
God damn
>>1097500
Pumping?
https://youtu.be/VMjmyumy_Qk
I'd still skate it because skate all obstacles, right?
I've heard of rural towns having "parks" consisting of a cement area, a Walmart ramp and rail.
Anyone got any pics of their park?
>>1097518
>>1097556
Nah, it was in a pretty straight line on flat ground. Wheels didn't leave the ground, but from a slow role he started this snake slithering movement, and gained enough speed to get on a lip. Looked so fun but couldn't copy it. Going to try to get that down for sure once I get a board.
>>1097118
thanks amigo
/fa/ here
can you guys give us some advice (beyond the sticky) about good (possibly fashionable) shoes?
>>>/fa/11087662
>>1097047
/esg/ is one of my favorites because it's comfy.
>>1097564
pic related was a skatepark I would go to when I was a small lad. Living in Miami now, no skateparks anywhere.
when i learn no complys i'm going to have so much fun
they look like fun
>>1097660
You went to the skatepark without a board?
>>1097756
I too love /esg/, I got no skate buddies in cowtown Montana.
>>1097791
No board was stolen. Feels bad.
>>1097796
what? how'd that happen? should have pulled out the strap
>>1097564
I don't go to the skatepark but this is the local park. Cool but too many little kids feel like a pedo being there with all the parents & shieettt
>>1097801
Didn't happen at the park. Came home and it was gone.
>>1097811
sup mckinney? I skate there too.
>>1097812
damn that's a bitch
there are way too many kids there, bratty passive aggressive ones too. I don't like that part but the transition is pretty nice out there.
>>1097801
Nah happened when i wasn't looking
