BEYOND THE BASICS!

[@majtechtings]

Dog...i dont think we talk about the fact that this man got a wife, 3 kids, a twitch channel and a pro career and still takes the time out to give us gems. As a skater with 2 kids? I dont have the time to even attempt this and no idea how Tom makes this work. Thanks Tom. Heres the flowers you deserve 🌺 🌹 🌺

[@Restinpeacetompenny]

On top of that, he’s teaching everyone his knowledge where a lot of people really don’t try to spread the wealth if yk what I mean. Like no gatekeeping at all dude is so humble

[@majtechtings]

@@Restinpeacetompenny agreed. Tom is so real for this...genuinely awesome individual.

[@tomasta]

haha THANK YOU! i get it in when i can lol time management!

[@MANNIE408]

💐 👏

[@Rogue_Taco]

Honestly bro!!! Thank you Asta 🙌

[@nivescasartelli7842]

I used to skate like this like 20 years ago and more,this was my everyday tricks ,imagine doing to this days again!This is the reason i check to your videos ,i just want to improve my ledge skating again but maybe i'm too old for that..Anyway your lessons are pure gold!Thanks.

[@shystermyster87]

"Im gonna warm up and cruise around the park for a minute" slides a perfect noseblunt casually😂

[@AlexNiedt]

This is exactly the content I need. Thank you, Tom! 🙏 How about a video on all the basic bluntslides on ledges?

[@DazedCutty]

Thanks Tom. Dope video as always. You’re definitely helping a lot of people improve their skating. All the blunt slide variations would be cool. Take care.

[@ryemoh]

Definitely still honing my ledge basics, but this makes the next step feel more attainable. I look forward to all your content, but enjoy when you share your experience and knowledge the most. Thanks Tom!

[@LOLATTEH]

I am definitely going to try the front nose grind 180. Thanks for the video tom! You and Maurio are doing killer videos lately!

[@tomasta]

get it ! THANK YOU !

[@ivangutierrez7019]

you got it tried it yesterday after work because I saw this video and got it! i needed to add just a tad more speed and the 180 just floated out. Good Luck!

[@paulpagoda5835]

Tom Asta been killing it forever. Love the east coast park footage n these videos. lol...it's cold already and 10 seconds in "staring to drizzle."

[@MOXATRON]

awesome content. Really inspirational. I'm 44 being skating since 91. Fs nose grind 180 out is about all I can do out of all these beyond basic ledge tricks. Fs fakie ollie nose grind shove out is about the most tech i've done! Hope to work out some of these tricks!

[@bigpapa9412]

Fa fakie? Sounds confusing...you mean a fakie backside nosegrind shove out?

[@pedropastre5626]

I just dont get it how a content like this with 14k visualization gets only 1k LIKES... Tom deserves much more for a masterclass like this... not an amatur, but an PRO from És, SantaCruz, etc... with such a long time and experience in skateboarding. Thank you very much Tom for this super detailed content. Cheers from Brazil!!!! I.m 40 years old and have following you carrer since the begining... we are so lucky nowadays we have this tecnology we didnt have in 90's to get lessons from PRO skaters.

[@pedropastre5626]

Sorry any english mistakes, im from Brazil lol..

[@tomasta]

thanky you! love to hear the kind words and glad you have been enjoying the videos !

[@jamesjinxx]

Asta raising a new generation of rippers.Definitely need one of those water bottles. Rad vids respect mane.

[@brandonsskateboardingprodu7661]

Thanks Tom, definitely going to try the nose grind 180, please make a part two with more grind tricks if you can. I would very much appreciate it.

[@friesewiese]

dude once again you hit me with exactly what I need right now. working on stepping up my game, perfect timing. fucking love it, keep it up!

[@Bubbagonsalves]

I struggle with front tailslides. Can do all these tricks except the front tail tricks. And these videos are always fun to watch. Thanks for the tips 🤝

[@brandonritchie106]

This is inspiring, I’m 31, been skating for over 20 years, I just got back into skating 2 years ago, I’ll say that I understand how to do most of these tricks, but my body just doesn’t work the way it used to, work and other parts of my life have made it hard to skate recently, 2 summers ago I got pretty good but I fell of this year, I want to get the tricks back, I know I can, and watching these trick tips helps me get a better understanding on these tricks, I used to just do these tricks, I didn’t have to think about it to much, not saying I was the best or anything, it was just much easier for me, but I also skated everyday, I am looking forward to going to the skate park and getting back tail big spins out, it’s wild that back tails are easier for you, I had a friend like that growing up, frontside is definitely easier for me

[@tomasta]

get back to it man! have fun with it and take it slow! hope the videos can help you! dm me or send the back tail big spin clip in my discord if you get it! would love to see it !

[@brandonritchie106]

@@tomasta thanks for the encouragement, I think I can manage that, back tails are a trick for me that I can do, it's just not as consistent as I'd like, but I've notice when I think about doing something out of any slide trick, I get into the slide or grind easily, but when I'm just focused on the slide or grind it doesn't come as easy, I struggle with front crooks too, I've landed some they just feel super uncomfortable, these tips do help me tho, I wouldn't think to lean forward on the front tail big spin, and again I've done that, just usually either over or under rotate it and hit the ledge, I just need to sharpen up and start skating more often

[@brandonritchie106]

@@tomasta also I feel the east coast struggle man, I grew up in Baltimore, and I've skated in Philly, New York, New Jersey, and Boston, the weather makes it a little harder to go out and get clips, but I don't mind skating in the cold, it's the snow that sucks

[@flavalav6757]

Got front tails down solid, out regular and fakie. Been workin on adding in flip tricks and shuvs and accidentally discovered a front 270/360 out is super easy for me to figure out and am now working on finding a ledge tall enough to get it smooth and fluid

[@Myles.Shannon]

front nose 180 out loading in this wknd!! sick vid Tom!

[@joshwhaley1778]

So good! THX MAN!!!

[@lvt8studio]

I'ma give all my tricks a lil skrrrrrrrtt cos Tom Asta says it's fine 🤣 Dope video always Tom!!!

[@nathanskates98]

Honestly 9/10 times the skirt looks better and sounds better lol

[@douglasalmeidask8]

Amazing tips for stepping up the ledge game. Definitely going to implement those on the next sessions!! Thank you Tom!!!

[@williamnelson1988]

How do you train for skateboarding Tom?

[@rammy_ramirez6131]

Thanks again for a great video Tom! I'm good in Backtails and can do Shuvits and Bigspins too. But Backtail 270 seems like a whole different thing to me. Never was able to land one. So I would love to see a video for that! But for now I will consider to learn the Fs Tails and try the 270s from that one. Until then - keep up doing what you do.

[@randall_4126]

"this trick is kinda hard for me" and then does 3 in a row haha. You are the man Tom!

[@kyoungbutta]

bro the walkthroughs u give for these tips are a A+ !

[@tomasta]

i appreciate that ! hope they help !

[@kyoungbutta]

tom always been a stair guy but cant lie with all these vids u been coming out with i have to get better at ledges !!!!

[@tomasta]

good luck ! THANKS

[@axelbruhn3026]

Great video, im always stoked to see your videos! I would love a video about the key to “one footed grind/slides” like tail slide, 5-0, nose slide and Crocked grind etc. I know you did the key to holding slides and grinds, witch helped me a lot. But I still struggle to do these slides and grinds, and think it could be a good topic for a video😊 Keep up the amazing job and being you❤️

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Thxxxxxxx!!!!!! Happy Holidays!!!! ✌ 😎 ✌

[@dookieshoes66]

When it comes to pro skater KZbinrs, Tom is goated.

[@tomasta]

ayy THANK YOU !

[@sk8_or_tie-dye908]

Thanks for all the pointers Tom! Always killin' it!! How about a video on switch tailslides, backside and frontside!! That would be HUGELY appreciated!!! IDK if that's asking too much? LOL Thanks!

[@tomasta]

i like that idea ! THANKS

[@sk8_or_tie-dye908]

@@tomasta Awesome, THANKS!! I can't wait!!!

[@shlaxelkaa6827]

imagine pulling up to your local and tom asta is there giving out knowledge for free. if only.

[@Apocxlpse]

Tom: Im gonna cruise around and warm up. Also Tom: Casually back noseblunts as the first trick

[@robertchase8504]

Thanks for the lesson and motivation dude. Your too gosh darn good. Plus it’s getting cold (good excuse..) maybe in spring I’ll try em. They look cool to do. Peace

[@fransvaksdal6607]

for me the easiest 270 out trick is fs noseslide 270. Im pretty good at halfcab noseslides but 270 out of that has always seemed tricky for me. cant wait to try it again with these tips though! id like to see you cover bigspin out the other way, so back tail fs bigspin out and front tail backside bigspin out (not sure if thats the proper naming for them)

[@tomasta]

i can see that...hopefully u get the half cab 270! ill go over those tricks in the future THANK YOU!

[@RomieTheKid]

Hey Tom, could you explain the nollie shuv crooks in a vid at some point ?? 🙏🏽 I’ve been doing them to nose manny and that kinda got me juiced to throw em into crooked grinds 👊🏽

[@rxmink]

I think a back tail tutorial would be great

[@tomasta]

I went over them a little in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWeTlaqOqsScapIsi=ud7jmpYOypZwdGTF but I can dive back! hopefully this can help

[@zero_nochi6881]

Gunna try apply this on the weekend 👌 yet more great advice so thanks in advance for helping me land a new trick

[@nicorar07]

tricks are exaktly for my level 🙏🏼 thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tomasta]

hell yes, perfect!

[@kevendeoliveira4623]

2:07 BS TAILSLIDE SHOVE-IT 4:34 FS NOSEGRIND FS 180 6:21 HALF CAB NOSESLIDE 270 10:19 FS TAILSLIDE 270 15:38 BS TAILSLIDE BIG SPIN

[@thisismusic5105]

Dude I love this channel

[@ZxFALLENsK8rxZ]

Awesome vid Tom! Thanks for the tips!

[@fev0r]

gotta try them fs tailslides 270 shuvs. thanks for the inspiration

[@lukasboraski2729]

I think the shuv out is almost the way to learn backtails. When learning backtails the bails are usually not enough rotation and to much and a slip out. A backtail shuv is kinda of a controlled slip out. Its also easier in my opinion in my mind when im on the ledge. ( this primarily for short back tails) for a backtail regular or to fakie you have to be in certain spots pressure wise and shoulders on the slide. For a backtail shuv you don't really have to worry so much. Its more a half shoulder trun to get there but more hip turn then once the slide happens push through with you back foot. The board will catch up and because your half committing your shoulders you'll go back to regular. If you slip out a backtail big spin starts to come into the picture hahah

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Awesomeness cool thxxxxxx!!!!!!

[@vdostarr]

One trick I really wanna do is a front tail bigspin 😍 as always, great vid

[@tomasta]

get it ! THANK YOU !

[@jimifrenchh]

fire man, thanks for this video

[@ih8pebls]

Hyped the Asta posted, I love your videos man ❤

[@tomasta]

THANK YOU !

[@ih8pebls]

@@tomasta no problem man, keep up the good work!

[@daKandiman14]

I dont do many slides yet but this makes me want to and work on my nosegrinds to learn 180s out

[@bronze4871]

Such a g!

[@Sammy31Dee]

Great filming for being solo .....great advice too

[@sammatovina6795]

Kick Flip Back Tail Has Always Been One I’ve Wanted To Learn,After I Fractured 3 Ribs Skateboarding Just Got Harder Bro,I’m Still At It But Man It’s Nothing Like It Used To Be,I’m Gonna Start Trying Them Again,Because I Gotta Get This One,Thanks Fir The Pointers Tom,Hope You And Your Family Are Well💪🏽❤️🛹🐐

[@matthewcmeagher]

This park looks really fun. I’m gonna have to make a journey out there some time soon

[@lgsus4209]

insane youre the best bro

[@tomsalguero7060]

Thanks Tom, this was very helpfull ! It seems you always drop the exact video of the tricks I am working on 😂like nosegrinds reverses and bc tail big spin. Are you planning on a blunt video? Thanks again man 🙌

[@tomasta]

getting a lot of blunt requests so ill be sure to make that video soon! THANKS for watching !

[@Skate-jp8qh]

Thanks a lot great video 🔥

[@piotrjurczyk1306]

Awesome video! Any chance you could do a video on nollie/fakie slides? I’ve been getting fakie tailslide a lot just trying to get the timing to get on the ledge. And how far you pop from the ledge.

[@tomasta]

i went over this a little in my KEYS to skating NOLLIE video...i havent really covered it fakie yet ! THANKS for watching !

[@kamalarif6892]

Cheers Tom ❤

[@codyprlina9673]

Tom asta u da goat fr!

[@sferguson1130]

Man, the mic’d skating is taking me back to Eastern Exposure 3. “ Gonna get around this goddamn street cleaner “ lol

[@rxmink]

Great video, thank you for making the content you do

[@DaanSkate]

Sick video 🔥

[@ryanrowe1975]

Good tips

[@dayanbasserabie6441]

coolest dude

[@aussiekartman]

Thanks Tom, I'm gonna try a few of these in my next few sessions. I want to do a back tail bigspin before I can't skate any more. (I am 48 and have arthritis in my knees and hips). If I get it, I'll send you the link. I'm still rolling on your Ricta wheels and have a new set waiting. They're still rolling smooth so haven't changed them yet. Must be 6 months now.

[@tomasta]

that’s awesome! I love to hear that and can’t wait to see the clip! I hope you get it ! stay healthy and stay moving !

[@onnleon]

Please do a overall nollie trick tutorial. nollie flips, heel, and 180s

[@ye3t495]

Really cool Park and video greetings from Germany

[@tomasta]

so fun ! THANK YOU for watching

[@EMSABCORPORATION]

Thanks bro good stuff

[@tomasta]

THANK YOU for watching !

[@theonewiththename5867]

Damn this made 270 out of nose slides make so much sense cant wait to hop on my board and give them a go

[@vpgnto]

i'm not sure how it feels but that weather looks beautiful for filming

[@tomasta]

getting chilly out but with the sun it feels nice! THANKS for watching !

[@mlagans]

Nice tips, I like how you explain the thought process for these tricks. In case you are looking for ideas - popping bigspins on flat. I am not sure why but I never figured them fully. Most of the time I can't get that proper scoop and often it goes to primo. I can do bigflips, but bigspins and 3-shovs never made sense to me. Maybe you have some tips to overcome that.

[@tomasta]

THANK YOU ! i hope my insights can help you !

[@youngtaiahn]

I wish back noseblunts were part of my warm-up.

[@helmutdschulnigg5798]

Thanks for your advices! 🙏🛹💪 Your are so humble and explain really good! I need to try halfcab noseslide 270 and bigspin out. 😅 They look fantastic and like you said they are doable with enough speed! 🙏 Keep the good content coming! 🔥

[@strings31]

Backtails scare me. I can Ollie tables but don’t pop my back 180s well so I don’t ever think I’ll get my tail up on the ledge. lol. I really need to get those. It’s been avoided for years.

[@MarkPuke13]

Thanks tom❤

[@tomasta]

thank you for watching !

[@JustStopProtests]

id like to see tips for nollie back nosebluntslides and switch front 180 nose manuals if you can ever get round to it!

[@mitch.w]

I fkn wish i.had internet and boards when i was younger haha all these pros dropping knowledge on the daily is unreal

[@wanton_chips3638]

I think joa says the same thing about the half cab noseslide 270

[@kbergrgb]

trick requests and make a video out of it? Half cab heel would be nice!

[@juan_fortitudeskateboardin280]

I can’t back tail not even close lol but for some reason I always lock in on kick flip back tail 😂 I’m not wired right

[@justinbishop7142]

Tom Asta in my top 5

[@goinham9469]

The people love Asta

[@5ylan]

Would you say nose grind 180s are a similar process to 5-0 180s? (Bs 5-0 Fs 180)

[@mobucketts]

Middletown is da spot when we having a sesh Tom

[@tomasta]

yes sir!

[@jeffspalding5368]

I’m sure his kids put the nail polish on him. But I’m oldschool I’d never let my kid put nail polish on my manly hands😅. Ledge skatin is my favourite. Keep up the good work man.

[@tomasta]

yea they got me lol THANK YOU

[@cavf88]

I have been chasing fs tail 270 for 15-20 years and never landed it, but I have landed both version of fs tail bigspins out. Same goes for half cab noseslide 270. I have learned that some tricks come much easier to some skaters than to others. Be happy with the tricks you got, if you can learn new ones good job! but if you still go other variations, there is no shame on not trying to land all versions of a trick. Thanks for the video Tom!

[@tonyperksexperience1988]

Please do a bs nose slide pretzel. Ive been struggling with this trick for the last 6 months straight.

[@fakiewilly]

Asta's training facility.

[@Shifting_Skates]

The same way that obstacles look smaller on screen than in real life. Tom is actually fuckin SWOLE irl.

[@tomasta]

🤣🤣 most buff dude low key...

[@BobSk8s]

I'd love a video on how to approach starting back noseblunts. I have all the prerequisites but cannot fathom how to approach that first back noseblunt attempt.

[@KenZENuff]

Try approaching the ledge straight on, and not from the side. Like you're trying to ollie onto the ledge. Pop onto the ledge and try to almost frontside noseslide the top of the ledge. The turn in the air into front foot pressure is very similar to the mechanics of a frontside noseslide. Like with any bluntslide trick, aim your nose/tail to glide along the edge of the ledge to lock it in and keep it straight. Good luck!

[@OwensSkateStory]

Ledge is easily my biggest weakness, i always freak out even after doing stuff for years, i always go too slow and feel like im going crazy fast, ledge is big fear for me and it feels like i never get "comfortable" with anything on ledges

[@tomasta]

yea speed is a big factor in ledge skating, a lot of times speed feels scary, but is needed for certain tricks...hope you improve on your ledge game man! dont count it out ! THANKS for watching !

[@jimifrenchh]

kf bs tails dream trick, already got some good bs tail but every time I try flip in got some fear on me😂😪

[@reza_dc2]

what city is this in? that park looks perfect ~

[@tomasta]

middletown township PA park is amazing ! def one of the best in this area

[@Dfort_]

Did you smash your hand?

[@tomasta]

nah its all good

[@tkn317071]

Buttery

[@lgsus4209]

Can you do basic ledge tricks? i got 50-50, 50-50 180 out, 180 50-50, nollie 50-50 n 5-0

[@Shaquinnsworld]

Bro this bouta change my ledge game fr

[@falkmk2]

Can you tell us about your camera setup?

[@tomasta]

i use my iphone 13 for everything. i have it on a tripod, or a handheld mini tropod...i use a small rig iphone cage as well so i can attatch mics or other accessories if needed !

[@falkmk2]

@@tomasta wow iPhone makes really high quality footage, thank you for answering! 🙏

[@paullucci]

Tom! If I could offer one way to improve your vids (already love them) it would be to show an example clip of someone else’s trick when you’re referencing it, like when you talk about Suciu in this one. I know that doesn’t even really happen often but I immediately get the urge to go look it up, which, on a phone, has me navigating away from your vid. Something to think about re: view stats. Anyway, sick skating as usual!

[@tomasta]

i like this idea thank you! ill incorporate it into my future videos... THANKS for watching !

[@FreeSkiDi]

🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@acurrentlook15]

😅so funny when he acts like hes struggling then lands it next try perfect. 😂 normal humans struggle for hours and hours on days and weeks and get worked on these tricks your a different breed Tom.

[@dirtbagzrus]

Hahahah letting the kids paint his nails…unless he is rocking a new look 🤣🤔🧐

[@tomasta]

that’s exactly what’s happening lol I got in on the nail painting session 😂

[@dirtbagzrus]

@@tomasta that’s why we love u homie!!! Class and style for days