1 MONTH BEGINNER LONGBOARD PROGRESSION // LEARNING TO SKATE

Hey! This video is my 1 month longboard progression. I took small video clips throughout a month learning to skate. Longboarding is a very fun hobby and I would definitely recommend trying it out if you are interested in learning to longboard!

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-zt3dv5cl4b]

So nice to see an absolute beginner just like me.

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you for watching and have fun longboarding!!

[@danielrivera3603]

I'll be doing this soon, kinda nervous haha great job 💪🏼

[@joryharris8002]

You need to keep more weight on your front foot while pushing. Extend your back pushing foot to be in front of your front foot at the start of the push, not behind it or next to it. Practice rolling forward with just front foot on board to help with this. Push with more ball of foot and not the whole foot When you are done pushing you need to adjust your front foot so it is perpendicular to the board. When you need to push again adjust front foot parallel to the board. Practice goofy (your normal back foot is now front foot) a little from the start. Wear wrist pads and probably you should wear a helmet.

[@New_Black_Chaos]

Good advice. Helmet is also great for confidence boosting so that the skater may improve even faster.

[@foolishy8425]

Yes going up slopes is also perfect for doing this

[@JohnMichaelBurns]

I used to skateboard when I was younger. I had never even heard of longboarding. I would ride awkwardly, and noisily over short distances and feel that it was no better than just walking the same distance. I only recently found out about Longboards. Seeing someone (a beginner no less) get this much speed and momentum from just a few brief pushes is still kind of mind-blowing to me.

[@SVAsianPhilippinesGo6858]

What the young can do lol

[@maars75]

When you push all your weight is on the right leg bc you put it 1km side far from you. You will never go faster or even smoother if you dont keep half of your weight on the board during the push. And when you push, use and bend your knees, not too much your upper body. Thats make the skater unbalanced and remove full legs control. Good luck

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you very much for your feedback and thanks for watching!

[@Libbygrf]

@@MandyGriffing basically put less weight on the pushing foot 😂

[@unreale2695]

@@MandyGriffing Dont put any wheight on the pushing foot ive only skated for 4 days (not longboard) but its pretty easy to learn to ride with only one foot on the board and thats what you need for a good push,

[@nikkiconsulta5987]

how about in goofy

[@unreale2695]

@@nikkiconsulta5987 I also ride goofy and its the same learn how to ride standing on your front foot and keeping the other one in the air after a while you will be able to use all your wheight on it while pushing and then using the pushing foot only for speed and not for balance.

[@Straitjacket808]

Fantastic progress. Keep it up and you'll be flying in no time. I'm trying to learn myself. Great inspiration for me to keep at it.

[@SmokeyBear0999]

It makes me happy to see newbies lol I’m a year in now and I miss the beginnings of my journey

[@MandyGriffing]

I agree the beginning is always fun! Thank you for watching!

[@just_some_bigfoot_hacking_you]

My tips for beginners: When you're too scared of falling down when you're pushing, just bend your knees. The idea is, you're closer to the ground when you fall down. Falling down is a part of learning. And speaking of falling, try not to panic. This will help your body to anticipate when you're about to fall down. Don't push too hard, focus first on balancing, learn how to shift your weight. Learn to balance your upper body, not just your lower body. Then learn how to balance your front foot when you're pushing. This will help you to learn multiple pushing.

[@chocolatemonkeyballs9995]

This was the best beginner video I’ve ever seen. Even just watching the video felt so rewarding when I saw you gliding down the sidewalk lol

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you so much! That means so much to me!!

[@ThinkerThunker]

Hey, nice progress! Way to stay with it, that's awesome Mandy. Can't wait to see you see you carving it up next.

[@mathiasmortensen8969]

hey i have been skating for about 7 years broke my ankel 3 times so now im doing longboard only its really good to see other people learning very good job :D brings me joy just to watch

[@mmklthn]

Started using my longboard a few days ago, slowing getting better. although I almost knocked my teeth out falling on my face 😂

[@MandyGriffing]

Lol I hope you have fun on your longboard! Thank you for watching!

[@nicolasgilturner9846]

@echooo i broke my 2 arms I went o ver a fountain

[@ariellebutinspanish_1803]

Helmet, gloves, and knee pads are extremely recommended when beginning!! It may be embarrassing or you don’t think it’s cool but it’s better than hurting yourself!!

[@georgesmith5201]

At least you got to learn on a quality longboard. I used a cheap Walmart skateboard to learn. That summer was wild.

[@MandyGriffing]

Yes I’m very glad I didn’t have to use a Walmart board. Thanks for watching!

[@moxie9695]

0:50 I kinda wanna learn more about the unicycle guy lol

[@MandyGriffing]

Lol I’ll let him know and maybe he can be in another video!

[@Oz521]

currently have a cruiser board and working my way up to a longboard. love this video. cant wait to get my board. ill be more than comfortable while riding it since the cruiser board definitely helps as a beginner with balance and turning and just being comfortable and connected with your board.

[@planetb1ue168]

There's no working your way up to a long board. They're just different shaped boards. Just to let you know

[@nuchbutter]

Saved! Hopefully, I can use this to continue to inspire my 8yr old daughter to skate with Dad!

[@ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n]

I absolutely love longboarding! You did so well!

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you so much! It’s a lot of fun!

[@Mohanadeva]

Oh my the throwbacks! May you progress and rock wherever you go! 😛 Thank You Namaskar

[@natevanyi_alt212]

A month? Took me 4 days to long board at a high speed and good turning not in a flex but u just gotta learn to balance and its easy

[@jorgeoseguera6132]

Glad to see you progressing I too just picked up a board for the first time for as a new hobby... FYI as an Alumni its got some nice places to practice since it's mostly flat, unlike that nasty hill from our rival school. GO STATE.

[@amritvermagkp]

Super satisfying

[@samus40glock]

I found a random long board in the middle of the street the other day and got me inspired to try to learn how to ride it.

[@FPWER]

I was just gifted a longboard and don’t know a thing about riding. This is giving me a bit of hope that i’ll get there! You look pretty confident as you progress.

[@MandyGriffing]

Have fun on your new longboard!

[@pedromedina1802]

Great exercise and lot of fun… Give it a try as a Land paddle …become really eficiente and can go longer distances… I use, braap stick and sk8pole …highly recommended 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@svasianfilipiname6603]

Omg you have the same longboard as me! So cool!

[@MandyGriffing]

Awesome! It is a good longboard!

[@s.k.1603]

I'm wanting to try out longboarding come springtime. Snow will be coming soon and a longboard during winter is kind of useless where I live during those months. But it looks like a lot of fun, and a good form of exercise too so I'm eager to try it out.

[@MandyGriffing]

It snows in the winter time where I live too but it is a great spring/summer activity!

[@shipmate3577]

Keep it up. Doing great. My daughter and I go out on the weekends. We both fall and laugh. I would definitely recommend a shorter board though... something like a 30-32" though. I think you would have more control over the board, especially on flat surfaces that you seem to mostly ride on. Just keep the trucks tight at first and as you ride and learn the board they'll soften over time as your experience grows. My 12yr odl daughter rides a Landyatchz tugboat, which may be something to look at.

[@MandyGriffing]

Thanks for the recommendation! I agree shorter longboards are usually easier. Thank you for watching!

[@graemewillgress3780]

Just starting at 63 years and feeling just as awkward as I'm sure you did. Loving the learning process :)

[@thebrownfamilyriders]

awesome work keep it up!!!!!! 👏

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you!

[@1EVILZ06]

Good job. Stay with it.

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you!

[@dead7781]

You probably know this by now, but just in case, here's a great tip that helped me a lot. The faster you go, the more you need to shift your weight on the front foot. That's where you have the best balance. 👍

[@zeeljetly9621]

Gives me hope that I can learn myself

[@Sillystar121]

I just got my longboard today and I needed some motivation this was a good video❤️

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you! I’m glad this motivated you 🛹

[@abel5467]

How's the skating going

[@user-kk6ls8rm4c]

That board is so pretty!!!

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@PhoenixTV109]

I also got a retrospec Longboard, and it’s really nice!

[@MandyGriffing]

They are good longboards!

[@threeohm]

You are doing great. Nice work. :-)

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you!

[@dmytrotrotsenko5186]

looking gooooooog // nam nam nam

[@fabriciocoelho2303]

so cool

[@groot724]

I love the music.

[@allroundermusiclover]

Have you quit longboarding? I couldnt find anymore progression video. Id love to see how much you have improved in a year.

[@eilman119]

Okay this will be my inspiration.. haha today my first time riding a skateboard 😂 Hopefully doing well

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you! I’m glad this video can be one of your inspirations and I hope you have fun on your skateboard! 🛹

[@aniadela9561]

It actually took me 2 days to stand on the board without holding onto something and I'm still learning to do the basic tricks but I keep on failing cuz im afraid to fall on the board🤦🙃

[@MandyGriffing]

Keep practicing and you’ll get better! Thank you so much for watching!

[@MulderXfile]

Nice work. Be like me and attach a windsurfing sail onto the longboard and go parkinglot windsurfing.

[@MandyGriffing]

Lol I’ll have to try that some time

[@rehsabkcuhc1976]

Hello beautiful how's your progress now? I just built my longboard today am a beginner as well what so you think of the sector 9 butterball wheels I installed those haven't tooken it out to ride still need some riser's and it'll be read to ride

[@eBoard3R]

👏🏼⚡👏🏼

[@fatcat2532]

My question: is it necessary to have a helmet on or any protective gear? I don’t see you having any on haha. This is so cool. I always dreamed of having a longboard and recently saved up enough to get one. Not the best but it was okay. It hasn’t arrived but this is so cool.

[@mimihello4410]

👍

[@madisonalberts3602]

Your stance has to be wider. Make sure you know how to take you board apart to maintain it.

[@Condog86]

Just watching a beginner long boarding video and “OMG THATS OLD STADIUM!” Small world!

[@MandyGriffing]

OMG that’s so funny!!

[@glassofmilk8069]

Definitely recommend wearing a helmet, even if people call you a loser for it. Cracked my skull after bombing a hill and really regreted not wearing a helmet after that.

[@Charlie-zb5oh]

Damn that must’ve really hurt, I hope you’re alright now though!

[@randompersony61]

Haha up to the middle and beyond of the video I'm at that same skill >:D And awesome friend who's also skilled taught me and I learned in 2 days now im needing to practice turning and gotta get my own longboard

[@MandyGriffing]

That’s awesome! It’s always nice to have a friend teach you. Good luck learning to longboard and thanks so much for watching!

[@danieldifeo3699]

I just ate mega shit when I was bombing a hill now I cant use my right hand or stand on my right leg. I think I also left quite a large dent in someone's minivan. GL to you. I recommend elbow pads at the least

[@aaronwoodward6437]

Been doing it for almost 6 years, do it every day and you will be unstoppable in less than a year

[@MandyGriffing]

Yess I have definitely improved over time! Thank you for watching!

[@afrostypolarbear2540]

ayyee same deck i started takein long boarding seriously!

[@MandyGriffing]

Nice! Have fun longboarding!

[@hophmanbg]

Just did my first ride its dope!

[@MandyGriffing]

Awesome! Hope you have fun on your longboard!!

[@hophmanbg]

@@MandyGriffing Thanks, you too keep going forward!

[@dreadjack117]

How's it coming along? Would love to see another progress video soon

[@crazystuff5229]

This whole comment makes me wanna puke even if you "loved it" watch what you type on the internet you sad sack of s*!t. To the person who made this video in honesty you should have a wider stance have your feet an inch or 2 before your trucks but your front foot was right, godspeed and wear a helmet/gear they'll save your life.

[@vastya.3255]

Im starting my journey very soon :)

[@MandyGriffing]

Good luck!

[@Evsta]

Longboard just arrived today. I can already tell I suck. I'm having trouble because I'm a lefty but I stand with my left foot forward and push with my right AND on top of that, for some reason, It feels better to stand with my right foot forward, but when pushing it feels better to stand with left forward. Still confused, but wish me luck

[@MandyGriffing]

You’ll get better after more practice! Have fun!

[@IzzyBittencourt]

I just got mine and I already fell and hurt my foot lol my balance is terrible I hope i can get better like you did!

[@IzzyBittencourt]

Also liked your vegan videos Ive been a vegetarian for 6 years and i keep postponing the day in which i will start my vegan process

[@MandyGriffing]

I also fell a few times before I started to get better. You will definitely make a lot of progress if you keep on practicing! Good luck and have fun!

[@MandyGriffing]

I’m so glad you like my vegan videos! Thank you for watching!

[@bravenew469]

Is there a big difference in speed in these rather than a reg skateboard? that

[@chrsmoreau]

here's a tip for faster and easier pushing, when you go to push only push with the tip of your foot don't put your whole foot on the ground and don't put all your weight on it either keeep all your weight on your foot that's on the board. hope this helps!

[@joryharris8002]

At least wear wrist guards if you're just starting out.

[@BarryAirdrieFromDaUK]

so your skatboard only rolls for 4 or 5 seconds after you pushing it ?

[@rechl5193]

Bacana gostei bem tranquila é isso aí anda bem valeuuuuuu parseira

[@windachae4778]

Хэй, ты молодец! Уметь кататься на лонгборде круто :)

[@MandyGriffing]

Thank you! It is a lot of fun!

[@95ducati916]

Good job , Wondering if you are still at it ??

[@MandyGriffing]

Yes I still do occasionally longboard!

[@95ducati916]

@@MandyGriffing Glad to hear it . Keep it up . I started skating at 13 at the local skate park . I’m 59 now and still skate. Electric Evolve board is one of my main things besides the regular longboard

[@prettyintn2390]

For anyone thinking of giving this a go, always wear a helmet 😄 and have fun

[@bubbles253]

I am gonna go get a longboard tomorrow!!

[@alrivso5421]

good luck, have fun!

[@bubbles253]

Thanks

[@MandyGriffing]

That’s awesome! It is so much fun!

[@bubbles253]

Yay

[@marioelburro1492]

Wow great job! I started in October about 2 months before you uploaded this so it was intresting watching it from another beginners point of view. If you still ride, how are you doing now?

[@MandyGriffing]

I do still ride and it is going great! Thank you for watching and have fun on your longboard!

[@mmklthn]

Also I know this is 3 months old, but I really recommend wearing protective gear... at the very least a helmet!

[@bishopkamikaze3097]

Bend your knees more, your front leg looks like a fence post. Start trying to keep more weight on your left foot when pushing. You should get to the point that you're totally balanced on your left foot and swinging your right foot freely to push. Most importantly, KEEP AT IT. 💯 👌

[@random54630]

This is six months later i just started skateboarding im horrible so far but im progressing

[@MandyGriffing]

Good luck!!

[@harumakialex]

gj!! updates??

[@Lasaventurasdelricky]

Ya quiero comprarme una longboard🥺🥺apenas aprendí en una cruiser haha:)

[@BearzGGaming]

Any tips for a beginner like me? I literally can’t stand on the board for more then five seconds

[@MandyGriffing]

Practice as often as you can and you will for sure get better! Thank you for watching and good luck with your longboard journey🛹

[@ethansimpson4606]

ah, yes, another rider who rides funky like myself

[@stevecolvin1234]

That looks like the old memorial football stadium in the little apple....

[@jonathanguerra9165]

if youre gonna keep up the hobby get yourself something like a dinghy. short, easy to ride, and light. theyre perfect for class n stuff, although i'm riding a 34" cruiser for class lmao.

[@Luciano-jg5ws]

What's the first song?

[@MandyGriffing]

It’s called “Just Dance” by Patrick Patrikios and I got it from the audio library in KZbin studio

[@notgabriel2083]

Not trying to put you down but, It took me about one day to learn how to ride and somewhat skate around. The most important thing is to not be scared (also wear a helmet) 😃

[@planetb1ue168]

That looks like me skating switch.

[@deepgray]

You just hit 120 subscribers 10 seconds ago.

[@MandyGriffing]

Yay!! Thanks for watching!

[@deepgray]

@@MandyGriffing You're welcome :)

[@haris6424]

those streets look so good, why not skate on em?

[@MandyGriffing]

Don’t wanna get hit by a car

[@owendavis8314]

me : sees positioning on first bit for foot: intense cringes: dont worry it happens to alott though

[@tt3dyt]

Did u see the white hell cat 2:24

[@vickeygurung2005]

I love you😘

[@bellamarie8476]

i cringed when you first out your feet right next to each other while riding. nice progress though!!

[@wolfishvolk3142]

I feel like I started out at God tier compared to the other beginner longboarders I see. I had way better luck than this

[@SloshyGrank]

I learned it in 3 hours lol

[@janrp6856]

Let's just say i am afraid of getting on the board.

[@kalypsokush8893]

Now do tht goofy footed.

[@michaelbarry7490]

First mistake was wearing shorts

[@tnsbex9303]

thats not a longboard thats a surf board

[@owenmcgarry4354]

i dont mean to be that guy but why make a longboard progression video when you can do actual skateboarding i learned to ride any skateboard in like a week and a half

[@J0rdanoBruno]

learning skate on longboard btw u cant push off after 1 month and u type about skate XD

[@epnick7943]

pppooosserrrrr

[@MandyGriffing]

Thanks! Lol

[@darkzieedarkziee9403]

when the wanna be aesthitic girl tries to skate

[@TheOffroader76]

No helmet 👎🏼

[@RockstardollsLLC]

hope by now u not in that noob status still

[@luispapek2026]

Realmente hermosa,ver el progreso de un mes en longboard ❤🛹