3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Grinds/ Aggressive inline Trick Tips

[@kenwoolpert325]

Started back aggressive skating 3 weeks ago after 22 years out. Great videos!! Getting the body to do what the mind knows is the hardest part!

[@miszczmateusz]

man thas creazy! I'm 39 and came back to skating last year after over 20 years of a break and under many of this kind of videos I see guys like me (an you) who are coming back to the old hobbys. That's also interesting from psychological point of view, can we call it middle life crisis or is it a way back to the younger days?

[@causticvision]

@@miszczmateusz maaaaannnnn!! Looks like it's blading revival for men in their 30's-40's. The only thing I'm worried about is my lower back. It's not skating season yet, so I'm getting prepared. Remembering my injuries from some 20 years ago, when I took 2m drops with bad posture, hence bad landing, makes my coccyx scream in a pitched voice. How about your back and knees?

[@miszczmateusz]

@@causticvision hehe that's my worries too! I'm also worried about my back and knees, I'm doing situps in order to prepare myself for the season. I've put 63mm wheels into my old MJ12 , the biggest wheels that fits and going more toward street skating than aggressive, on the beginning at least.

[@causticvision]

@@miszczmateusz Right, same with me, I'm planning to buy a pair of Aeon 80's and powerblade more through the city. There is a need to revive all the muscle memory and let the body adapt, and then maybe in couple of months it won't be stupid to take bigger rails etc. Freeskating on 50-something wheels is pain, especially in my city with coarse concrete, and that's the main reason my good ol' rollerblades were resting for years.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Buying FM4s on Friday. Last skates I bought were oxygen argons in the late 90s. I haven't strapped on a pair of skates in over ten years. Haven't attempted a grind in close to twenty. Daughters taking an interest to skating so looking forward to father daughter bonding time.

[@719Spencer]

Great tips! Never thought about setting my feet up before jumping into a grind. Will definitely keep these in mind during my next session.

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

Was a big time skater 20 years ago, just now getting back into it. Even back then I never really grinded on anything. I always preferred to just skate ramps, drop in, do tricks in the air, but never grinding. Idk why, guess they kinda scare me to even try em 😂

[@august_blader2458]

Him : thanks for taking the time to whatch my videos Me thanks for making this video Keep it rolling

[@JustinSalud]

Great optimization with that first tip! I didn't even think about setting my feet on the roll before the trick.

[@BlackSheep19k]

Been a skateboarder all of my life but looking into transitioning towards aggressive inline skating. I’ve been watching all of your videos the last few days and they’re very helpful. Keep up the content bro, you just received a new subscriber.

[@davidjae]

This is great advice, i'm going to take a different approach next session and really pay attention to what my feet and hands are doing during the run-up. Thanks as always for the great content!!

[@yunsa3]

Started blading in 1996, wish there was someone like you to explain all those things at that time.

[@tomgraham2110]

Great tips as always! Some thoughts... Tip 1: imagine if you were skateboarding, you just made the trick significantly easier (or harder) Tip 3: my mate and I call it sweaty pits if your arms are down. Gotta show off your stains!

[@JaskiniaPraw]

Lol, the first piece of advice is gold. I always wondered why equally complex grinds like Soul Grind and Mizou are so different in difficulty for me. Mizou was just natural and Soul Grind was really difficult. And now I realized that my natural stance is with my right foot forward which is natural for Mizou and for Soul Grind I just need to switch. Simple, but would never guess that on my own.

[@micahjones2945]

Love the switch setup tip! This explains why my switch soul has always felt better than my regular soul...BTW any chance of dropping a vid on going fakie out of a quarter pipe/zero spin grinds on a quarter...had to learn to go fakie and stall on my own and it certainly was a challenge without any guidance.

[@alexs5394]

6:23 That guy dropping in coffin style lmao

[@acostablades8138]

Good times being had, here at the local lol

[@almostremembered]

Omg good call lmao

[@deadmeat649]

Step 1 is a lifesaver! I constantly step up into grinds couldn't for the life work out how or why can't wait to to try setting it up thanks for the tip

[@proparolla]

“Scissors” that’s the move when staggering your feet. Definitely helps with setting up your grinds!

[@joshacosta7986]

Thanks my dude!🤙

[@EugeneBaldovino]

These are amazing tips. I tried grinds on my Powerslide Next with Kizer Flux frames on 90mm wheels. It's true, you have to jump on top of a grind instead of chop at it from the side! Also, I noticed staggering the stance works well before I try and do a 360 spin.

[@leojoaoramos]

On point bro'! Struggling with my first grinds rn. Will definitely keep this in mind next time!

[@SJallday13]

Keep it up!

[@MyNaturalmystic]

Great tips as usual! Hope the family is well! Thanks for another great video!

[@luislamett]

I've been skating for more than 24 years and this kind of tips still helps me a lot!

[@letterfromthecross2775]

Yo! Just want to say thanks for making these videos. You might not hear that enough. I started skating back in June and am loving it thanks to your tips on tricks, warm-ups, etc. Keep it up man.

[@acostablades8138]

Thank you for the kind words. Got some fun ones planned for 2021 Have a Happy New year and Blade often. Cheers!

[@nekoiza4190]

Checking the arms helped me land my first royales. I noticed my shoulders were not "parallel" to the box that I was trying to grind. Because I was focused on looking at the end of the obstacle I was rotating my shoulders forward and away from the box unconsciously. I decided to look over my shoulder instead and point my elbow towards the end of the obstacle and it helped a lot!

[@thedave8972]

Champion. Thanks boss. Teaching my son to skate and this will help him avoid all the terrible habits I developed back in the day.

[@Nocturnus-vv1om]

Ordered some aggressive inline skates today and have been looking at beginner tips. Been a skateboarder for years, and decided to give this a try after learning some grinds on grind shoes. Looks really fun. Well made video!

[@ProForceSecurity]

Hey Josh! I truly want to say thanks for all your videos man. I got back into skating in March and came accross your channel at the time. Started watching some of your videos, then more and more every time as I started seeing how your tutorials accelerated the learning process. I have now watched all your videos and continue to rewatch them and take notes (like you mention) and it's incredible how much improvement I have gained just by picking up subtle details I missed the first time around on some of those videos. 2020 has definitely been a rough year for many, but keeping the blading alive has been one of the best things to come out it for the blading community. Happy Holidays to you and the family brother, and a big thank you from all your subscribers and viewers. Aloha🤙

[@acostablades8138]

Much Love from the Acosta Blades Family, I appreciate your support and kind words. We are part of something so special and unique. Big ups for coming back. Have an Epic 2021 and Keep the Blade alive brother. Cheers!

[@nicholaswest9146]

Solid advice. These are subtle changes that lead to big differences in skating cleanly.

[@ramonmendoza7174]

Wow appreciate this video a lot! The staggering and setting up makes a lot of sense because I started noticing how I was swinging that front leg for my soul grinds. Also slowly practicing my topsides, I think i need a little more flexibility in my ankle because I can’t lock it in properly on ledges such a weird angle! Love your videos, just started skating 4months ago and your channel has been a blessing since I don’t know many other advanced aggressive bladers !

[@DarkNDustyOSRS]

Great tips! You are an og thank you for sharing and making this video! You awesome josh!

[@ShawnaMcHighway]

Lool, this makes me feel so good. I always jump on the obstacle when I grind, especially topsides, but everybody wants to tell me to chop. Now I have the proof that I’m skating properly haha. Thank you so much for the video!

[@acostablades8138]

Exactly!! Its all about Technique watch Alex Broskows new video out with THEM you'll see PERFECT skating techniques.

[@ShawnaMcHighway]

@@acostablades8138 nice! Thanks for the advices dude. I’ll definitely peep this one. Bless you and happy thanksgiving

[@BladerReboot]

Great video dude! Definitely gonna use these tips going forward.

[@marcosmorales3815]

I trying to get into aggressive skating I just started to inline skating after 20 years since not been skating love your videos very useful thanks man❤

[@deaddays108]

This is really helpful. Thank you!

[@cateyenebula]

Great tips! Gonna take these into account the next time!

[@rokkalombardi2196]

I'm learning soul grinds now I'll keep in mind jumping up and pushing down with my feet is the better method!

[@amurgomes]

Yes, this video helps A LOT🤛🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@joshacosta7986]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@darren6762]

So good to see you back! Another great tutorial. THANK YOU!!!

[@joshacosta7986]

Thanks, was still dealing with my back injury but it felt good making this one🤙

[@acostablades8138]

Thanks so much!

[@Adam-M-]

I’m really struggling with “kinked” rails that I find at skateparks. I can grind straight rails, but as soon as the rail becomes angled I can’t keep my balance. Especially when my lead foot is on the angle and my rear foot is still on the flat.

[@dmjb3852]

Skate fast and get on top of the rail.

[@broboss9530]

Keep trying, dont give up. If you want it bad enough your body will adapt eventually to the angle, stay hungry bro!

[@lazyk1751]

Just got a fresh pair is USD Latimers after not skating for over a decade. This video was tremendously helpful

[@tlai1038]

Thanks for the tips, I haven't really thought about setting up before the trick and I think that would help a lot. I have a hard time judging how high I need to jump for my left foot(non-dominant) and if I can remember to jump up and above, I think could solve that problem. can't wait to go out and apply these tips!

[@intracosm]

You and your videos are a gift to the skate community especially for the newbies

[@daviddunneart]

Nice tips man specially the first one great video as always

[@VolkerBoehm]

THX for your little but so detailed and important tips. These make me a better Aggressive inliner. :-) Greets from hamburg, germany.

[@brandonpastore9924]

AMAZING ADVICE!!!! Thank you for the how to videos.🙏

[@gabrielledenis2973]

Hi, thank you so much for your tips. Your videos help me a lot. I like your philosophy. I've made a lot of progress doing tricks. I'm a 49 years old girl in France.

[@abbate2137]

Hey Josh, glad to see another video from the BOSS! Are those a different pair of Aeon 60's? What happen to the black ones?

[@joshacosta7986]

I have 4 pairs of aeon shells. Basic blacks, Billys (White), Lomax (Browns) and Eislers (silver) excluding the Eislers and Basics i got the other 2 on bladetrade for the low low.

[@mib5116]

Awesome advice mate!!!!!

[@kofbanana]

Grate points bro! Thanks :)

[@justkev277]

For someone struggling with grinds, these tips are something I havent thought of. Thanks dude!

[@acostablades8138]

Happy to help!

[@notynyto7151]

Thanks for your tips ! Making agressive jnline skating down to belgium !

[@Mr_Brinks]

Best inline tutorials on KZbin

[@igordettenborn360]

Great tutorials man, never have thought of that “simple” first tip ✊🏽

[@bleedblackdragon]

Keep up the awesome work! These tips and advice are perfect for beginners and oldies

[@acostablades8138]

Thanks! Will do!

[@spade4acer]

I don't know how to feel about the whole arms thing, I grew up in park skiing culture, and at the time the trend was to pretty much keep your arms relaxed and your hands low throughout the whole grind. I've adapted that into my inline skating and even though I do use my hands to get upwards momentum when I jump, I keep em down during the actual grind. I'm not sure if I'm holding myself back or not.

[@EliteYeth]

Take some of that ski style and incorporate it into your skating and create your own distinct style!

[@cateyenebula]

Didn't you the use your poles to balance then? As a replacement for your arms?

[@petros8985]

Thanks for the videos man! Aloha

[@joshacosta7986]

Aloha🤙

[@kofichristie8247]

Great video. Simple intuitive concepts explained well.

[@acostablades8138]

Thank you!

[@chillywilly182]

Great videos, thank you! It is very important and unobvious details, when u just a beginner.

[@eisenlee]

Love this video. Pls have more of these technical economic of movement like that on soul grind

[@DirtyNoiz84]

Yeahh Bro', thx for the tips. Good to know. And Thx for the New Video. Like Ever Good Time and Enjoy. Have Fun and Enjoy Agressiv Blading 😎✌️👍🤜🤛🔥

[@alanacseas]

just got the skating bug and your vids are the most helpful on the internet! big thanks

[@acostablades8138]

Have fun!

[@cdnpacker]

I was having trouble doing royales on my Aeon's until I saw how you used your arms and tilted your body forward to get a deeper lock on the dominant foot.

[@slugstory]

great way to approach topsides!

[@wayn3807]

great explanations!

[@Low.profile.tsoglanos420]

!!!PLIZ ANSWER THAT QUESTION!!!Are grinds only for skate park or you can also use them on the road???

[@acostablades8138]

Grinds can be performed in skate parks or on the streets(ledges, stair sets, hand rails, picnic tables, etc.) as well, There are even people who use them on trees and random boulders play grounds and empty swimming pools. Its all up to you and how you create with the skill set you have in the environment you skate in. Have fun and explore what is possible!

[@Low.profile.tsoglanos420]

@@acostablades8138 thank you very much! U help me a lot I have been skating before but with the usual roller blades! I bought my grinds a week before and i am obsessed 🤩! Thank yaaaa

[@r_bau]

Time to relearn the 3 grinds I know! Hahaha. Btw gave you a shoutout on my video :)

[@acostablades8138]

Thank you!!!

[@chrisbird1183]

Thank you for your videos!! They're really helpful!

[@acostablades8138]

You're so welcome!

[@girthgames6562]

The amount of bladers coming back blows my mind! Makes me wanna upgrade the old Don Bambricks!;)

[@acostablades8138]

It is Time. lol

[@Alfinarea51]

on tip No.3...."the hands bizarre thing" ....when i used to do unity grinds (over 20+ tears ago)...i used to unconsciously do the "om budda gesture with my fingers".....and there is no emoticons on youtube text to explain that.

[@RichHayterSkater]

I can’t grind but I want to learn. I’m considering getting Aeon 80s, because I’m a free/urban skater anyway and I think these would be very cool! Or should I get a simple set of Aggressives to learn on?

[@acostablades8138]

Try the 80s i think youll get more out of those. But if you're really interested in aggressive inline the 60s might be better for learning grinds

[@GlitchGlitchGlitch12]

Loved your tips! Great video! Im having trouble to looking good while skating. When I blade, I look like im only 2 weeks on skates even tho Ive been blading for over 4 years now in total. Instead of stylish smooth movements, I am wobbling all over the place and looking very goofy. Compared to my friends who skate much smoother I look absurd :(. Any tips on how to make myself better with movements/looking good?

[@acostablades8138]

I feel you on that, when i came back to skating the flow had changed. It was such an inspiring thing seeing some of the Best ripping parks on the Colorado Road trip. It made me realize just how much i love this thing we call rollerblading. The secret to that smooth style is just going out and rolling around no tricks just smooth our your strides and how you old yourself while skating. Possible video idea right here.

[@MK-xw1rp]

Her is a good one when u are the black sheep in the sk8park after 10 years i starp my weels on an i was the only blader in the park it also makes me think ware are all the bladers when the skates are sold out ???

[@robertolopeztorres7847]

Hi mate, make a video of how to fall, roll, don't use knees to absorb the impact, something like that, with and without protection (knee, elbow pads), how to avoid the most to be injured

[@parasiticpantheon]

man I didn't know about the switch forward stance ill try it out now

[@RAWoutdoor]

What foot should be in the back? The dominant foot or the less dominant foot?

[@LordInfamousBeats]

I'm almost 30 and I've been tryna gather the courage to get into aggressive inline skating by watching your videos pray for me 😅

[@fabienlouail9278]

that skateboarder behind him doens't give up . i was so upset he did'nt make it.

[@CharlesMiner]

I learned to soul grind with my right foot so i learned to royale that way too but i find very hard to do back royale or top sides this way for some reason doing them switch feels easier. Why is that? Should i just switch completely to the left foot?

[@benjiblading2548]

not an aggressive skater but definitely saving this video for when i try it

[@joecramerone]

The most jacked blader!!!

[@acostablades8138]

Hey now lol Derek Henderson is the most Jacked Blader

[@bdmurr2]

@Acosta Blades How long have you been skating?

[@gekouy]

5 stars tips!!

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Thanks for the videos

[@EliteYeth]

Jokes on you my skating is mediocrely mediocre, making it terrible beyond help!Good video tho. Really just leaving a comment to help ya out :D

[@joshacosta7986]

You're improving so much these last few months bro.

[@leser1music]

I wish I had KZbin when I was blading as a kid in the 90s. I gave up because I could never figure out how to grind

[@acostablades8138]

Exact reason we created this, now anyone with access to YT can grow and learn! Grateful for this opportunity 🙏

[@hulk84bda]

Amazing bro

[@Meehifff]

Thanks

[@kevinmuniz6350]

can you do a video on gaps?

[@peanutnitti7073]

Sucks cause my shoulder is separated and when I skate I try n throw my arms up but I'm worried my arm will pop out smh really bringing my confidence down

[@acostablades8138]

I used to dislocate my shoulder all the time, i feel your pain. Try looking up shoulder exercises that will strengthen the rotator cuff. Ive trained mine since i dislocated very badly back in 2013 havent had any problems since. Good Luck!

[@negritotenfold]

Thanks for the content

[@acostablades8138]

My pleasure!

[@xrossfader]

YES BRO!

[@shandermunizalvarado]

That first tip broke my mind somehow! Its so obvious yet its not

[@Colinrsd]

what skates does he use?

[@justjordan8018]

I tried skating switch forward, I failed. Guess it's back to skating forward now :)

[@Dreekuz]

when the camera panned down and i saw blades my mind was so confused lmao. still interesting vid tho

[@Kasqade1]

Suuuuper

[@JJRain]

This man on skate on the left 6:21 xD

[@dantejayaguirresantos1569]

Que truco es el del minuto 4:40

[@UnknownMando]

Goose Gosich

[@70109004]

just like an eagle, right?

[@diamondtrap1172]

🏋🏾‍♀️🔥

[@soyguillermovergara]

Why you do one foot first and then the other 4:17

[@joshacosta7986]

It was switch and in slow motion tricks sometimes look like one foot then the other 😉 im on the injured list as well. During the making of this video my right lower back (SI joint was stuck) due to a heel injury and walking with compensation for weeks. Still got out there and made this video to help people with the baldes.

[@charlieosgood4830]

6:20 haha watch the back left

[@MultitaskingGuy]

This park is weirdly close to the road