5 SECRETS FOR OVERWEIGHT SKATERS ( best practices )

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These are my 5 Secrets for overweight skaters. These Best practices have been essential to me getting back on my board and I had to learn them the hard way. Luckily you don't! Hope this helps someone!

[@johnkelley1876]

I'm 27 6ft4 and 400lbs, just got back into it after 10years or so. I definitely don't bounce like I used to when I was 15 and 120lbs lighter, but it sure is fun and a good workout. Great video, thanks for not shaming the big guys.

[@Wheretheportlandorarealadiesat]

What skateboard you use to even hold that?

[@DCSk8er529]

For me the key tip is don't let it be the reason why you can't skate. I am about 260 pounds and I can still do good on a board.

[@ronaldanderson1126]

Currently 250 lbs. 28 years old, got back into it after 12 years of not doing it when my daughter told me she wanted to learn. In one month, with consistent practice I can now do my favorite BS crooked grinds, FS lipslides, board slides, 50-50, 5-0, BS nose slides, tre flips, fakie bigger flips, double varials, kickflips, etc. consistency is key!! Definitely hurts more to fall now though and the soreness is REAL.

[@olo_chris1k770]

Bro I’m probably close to 300 lbs. I like skating and want to get into it. And while I’m not too discouraged by my weight, this video definitely helps dispel any doubts I may have. There’s a learning curve with everything and time as well as practice is all you need

[@genevad4754]

Hey dude I'm in the same boat as you rn, rooting for you!!

[@DarkraizardGaming]

300lbs here. Back at it after 15 years. Within a week I’m feeling more comfortable and can now get up, and ride down ramps, Ollie and shovit. You got this! 💪

[@AlexKTheGod]

I was 170 in high school when I was decent at skating. Now 260 and feels like I'm going to die after doing a couple Ollies. Going to get back below 200 before I go back to visit Cali.

[@krizzdawg]

How is that weight loss coming along bro?

[@AlexKTheGod]

@@krizzdawg After posting this comment I went up to about 276. Now I’m at 236. Haven’t had much time to skate or really do anything because of work, but I plan to make time somehow.

[@SZN_Crank]

@@AlexKTheGod God speed!

[@optiksnipegaming9720]

​@@AlexKTheGod how you doing now bro? Im currently getting back into it at 30 and 200lb

[@AlexKTheGod]

@@optiksnipegaming9720 Got promoted at work. Even less time than before still hovering around 236. Still hoping to eventually be able to get back into skating.

[@jrandrews6168]

Im 33. About 2 years out from a patellar tendon rupture. 360 lbs currently, down from 420 in February. I havent picked up a board since early 20s and 100 lbs ago. I have been feeling the itch lately, and this is making it worse! Thank you for sharing the knee exercises!

[@thesklife-cl2yf]

Good tips brother, maybe another tip it would be to take care of our diet, i am also dealing with the same issue, but you are right as long as you have fun everything is ok. Greetings my friend.

[@localjoe]

Totally agree losing weight is huge and diet is everything. I've lost 10 pounds so far and it's made everything easier! Thanks for the comment!

[@4llure4ngel]

I'm 14. I just started a month ago. I don't know the first or last thing about skateboarding but I think I have a longboard. I started getting comfortable with my board and just rolling. Your videos help me a lot since I don't have anyone to help me:-)

[@localjoe]

So sick man! Have you ever thought about getting a skateboard?

[@4llure4ngel]

@@localjoe *I'm a girl lol (you couldn't have known, it's okay🙃)* I've thought about it but I think it's better for me to start off with a longboard. Once I get the hang of it, I definitely will be getting one.

[@localjoe]

@@4llure4ngel wow so sick to have girls on this channel! Sorry about that! You got it! I promise it’s not as scary as you think! Just bend you’re knees more than you think you need to and you’ll be Gucci! Thanks for watching!

[@4llure4ngel]

@@localjoe no need for the sorry😂it's cool. Thx for the knee bending tip, I just started working on it. And you keep up the good work as well, your channel is amazing!👍🏽

[@localjoe]

@@4llure4ngel I appreciate it! Let me if you need any help learning! 🙏🏼

[@MrCharlyvallarta8]

Very good job getting back at it .im in the same boat .I got good results with trampoline once a week jumping, and using the treadmill 30 to 45 min 3 times a week.also eat more protein less fats and less sugar .i dropped 30 lbs. feel lot better .

[@RecoveredRidleyTruther]

Just bought a complete and skate shoes today for the 1st time in 19 years (I'm 33). Been getting that skating itch randomly lately, but discouraged bc of My age and me not being 115lbs anymore lol....this seriously helps and is really encouraging...actually part of getting back into it is to lose weight and get back into shape. Thanks, keep posting!

[@broitsmikey]

Bro Tony hawk is old ASF and was still very skating until he couldn't

[@cristiancastaneda1336]

I started trying to skate back in high school. I was and still am the fat friend of the group, so learning tricks was super hard back then. The pandemic was a real demotivator for me. Coming to college and losing about 30 pound has made me feel like actually picking up my board again. This video helped a lot dude. Thanks.

[@juanberrios4137]

I started skating just for exercise. I'm 320 and it's so much jarder than when i was a kid. But it's just as fun as i remember

[@lolitsmatt29]

I really like these tips nearly every skater would really benefit from these tips🙌

[@localjoe]

I was watching it back think the same thing haha

[@iwoody1962]

I may not be overweight, but being a little older (30) and skating, these tips are definitely relatable. Good video!

[@localjoe]

I'm 26 but I've put a ton of miles on my knees. those knee exercises have my knees aging in reverse I'd highly recommend knees over toes guy on instagram

[@boarbark]

im 34, overweight and back at it. You earned a Sub with that 36- flip dude. thanks for the video

[@pnksmigge5324]

3:50 around there was such a feel good moment, but I was already subbed :) holy shit you recommended KOT way before everyone. sickest channel proving itself again and again and again.

[@Romazio7]

This is just what I needed!!! Subscribed for that Tre Flip 🤘

[@localjoe]

Hell Yeah thanks so much my g!

[@bimmersbbws6863]

ive been skating over 10 years got fat af during the pandemic im 5'11 weigh like 260, no offense to anyone but best tip i can give it to try and get stronger, actively try to eat less, start a gym membership, do bench press, deadlift and squats. like 2-3 times a week nothing crazy don't push too hard, just do it until you feel a burn, just a little bit of exercise, can go a long way for your skating, the older you get, the more i feel like its what you do off the board that will improve your skating, especially if you're overweight. good luck to anyone reading this.

[@ImTwenty]

i needed this thank you

[@localjoe]

Hell yeah you got it!

[@d2h655]

Thanks for this. Getting back into it after a decade lol

[@34frags36]

i subed after that kick flip, hell yeah brother

[@dougwilliams5963]

Awesome video! Cool unique topic.

[@localjoe]

Thanks my man! Was happy with how it turned out!

[@DeemMalicious]

40 here. You hit all the key points, man. Thanks.

[@jamesonrohrer3358]

Trying to get into skating as 200 lb and this helped it really did

[@lolitsmatt29]

Dude I feel like ur tricks r a hell of a lot steezy now🔥🔥🔥

[@localjoe]

thanks dude those leg exercises are helping a ton I actually landed a fakie tre again yesterday as well as a fakie bigflip backside flip and 5-0 grind. Insane session but I think my legs are returning.

[@rschultz9492]

Ohhh snap you did it. Right on mang!! Yeeeeee!!

[@localjoe]

thanks dude!

[@jesusquijada4280]

Love your vids

[@localjoe]

Thanks man! I liked how this one came out!

[@Bry-rl3ll]

I was 180 pounds in high school and pretty good at street skating . Now I’m 28 and 250 I want to get back into it

[@kerubinadj3937]

I love to just roll around, except here the roads are very bad and it can be discouraging sometimes to have to go a long distance until I find a smoother surface. Also it’s not as easy with big hips, but I don’t see that as a good enough excuse to not roll around. Thanks for the video!

[@2ticky780]

im glad the secrets isn't trying to lose weight because gaining weight just happens and losing it can be harder so to see you encourage people to work with it instead of just making them feel bad for being overweight is really nice

[@harrassmentpanda6736]

Watching you kickflip up a curb suddenly makes me feel better about not being able to kickflip 🤣

[@localjoe]

haha just have fun!

[@minhajsixbyte]

Hey, you earned a subscriber bro

[@codiefitzsimmons-marsters3824]

If I had skateboard I wouldn't be watching I'll be riding into the sunset

[@type_o_negative459]

Excellent video. 100% agree. What's your skateboard set up right now that you are overweight? Is the board bigger or smaller? Cheers mate

[@localjoe]

I skate an 8.3 real twin tail. Not sure if that’s big or small to you I’d say that’s kinda in the middle.

[@annefrankjr4807]

Doing this for my 11 year old son thanks bro

[@SlothSandwhich]

My whole life ive been a big boy. I used to skate in 4th and 5th grade i was 5'9 and 180 pounds. I quit skating because i broke my collar bone but i wanna get back into it. Im 6'3 now and 310 but imma lose a bit more before i get back on

[@lolitsmatt29]

Mans gonna get 1k subs easyyyy🔥🔥🔥

[@heehoopeanut6160]

Im 284 and TERRIFIED of skating, cause i got a board awhile ago and fell backwards. I couldnt walk for a while afterwards but im getting back into it and im just practicing riding, cause im not that interested in doing tricks. Its scary tho cause if i fall, you KNOW its gonna be bad lol

[@mannixishandsome]

Don't be discouraged. I'm 30 now, and haven't skated much in 5 years. I just started up again recently, and I'm 320 pounds. Just roll with the falls and you'll be fine. Tricks are taxing though lol

[@localjoe]

just start slow and learn to cruise around the park for starters.

[@amityblight8292]

What board do you have? I want to buy a board that will be able to support my weight.

[@darylbentley7240]

@@amityblight8292 find something carbon fiber infused

[@Punkrockandskateboards]

307.. helmet and wrist guards. Lol

[@notyouraverage1saiah660]

I’m fat and can’t skate for more than 5 minutes😪😪😪

[@localjoe]

Yes you can dude just take breaks and keep going till you don’t need breaks anymore

[@giovannids3848]

i love skating and I'm good but I'm always thinking that I'm gonna snap my board when I'm doing a trick. 😔

[@localjoe]

Try the flight decks from Powell!

[@olliemaster]

I weigh 190 but I’m not fat just tall and it’s so hard to do tricks by I can’t jump high enough

[@d3onu]

I'm on a diet and I've always wanted to skate.. im getting my 1st board tomorrow and im kind of nervious about it..

[@localjoe]

You got it!

[@dudemanaric]

Skate shoe recommendation for 13 wide?

[@localjoe]

my guess would be a etnies joslin or a dunk

[@kacperze2454]

I’m not oberweight per se but being 200cm tall and having 110 kgs makes ballancing your skateboard a nightmare :)

[@localjoe]

haha i believe you!

[@Not.So1RL]

I’m thinking of quoting because my leg hurts I can’t even out my weight

[@localjoe]

What hurts your knee?

[@henriquenegri5455]

​ @Local Joe i am 15 years old and i have 240 but i have 6,1 feets what can i do?

[@yashienimator5755]

Yep buddy anyone can learn skateboarding

[@Mookiana]

My dad just got me a skateboard

[@localjoe]

Hell yeah hope it takes you great places!

[@Mookiana]

@@localjoe I can barley ride it I only know how to stand on it

[@ryanjoslyn1913]

420 views with 42 likes and 0 dislikes? I think yes!

[@localjoe]

Haha you watched it at the perfect time lol

[@KandiKlover]

I thought this was gonna be for chubby folk but he barely even overweight and didn’t gain much pounds lol

[@localjoe]

I'm 5'9 and 200+ lbs in this video which means I'm considered obese haha but I think the way I carry my weight makes me look smaller than I am.

[@monse3265]

I’m 160 and 12 can I do it ? I feel like I’m going to snap the board and get embarrassed

[@localjoe]

I'm 200 lbs your going to be fine. If you are worried get a powell flight deck there's now way you can snap it.

[@henriquenegri5455]

​@@localjoe i have 240 but i have 6,1 feets what can i do?

[@localjoe]

@@henriquenegri5455 same thing get an 8.5 Powell flight deck or Santa Cruz VX deck. They are super strong you got it!

[@henriquenegri5455]

@@localjoe oh thanks ,I have an 8.25 shape from Santa Cruz the flier hand what do you think about ?

[@aortaplatinum]

You drive a Prius your opinions are invalid Thanks man, I've been kind of a big mf since I started, so finally understanding that's why I'm having a hard time doing anything other than flat land longboarding is really helpful.

[@rschultz9492]

Relax breh damn

[@localjoe]

haha

[@alanvalen_tine]

you’re not even overweight :/

[@localjoe]

5,9 200 lbs is obese actually

[@alanvalen_tine]

@@localjoe is it really ? 😱 you look fine to me 😊

[@dudemanbro2714]

Pro tip. Lose weight