Can you ollie with skid plates on?

[@artjomkonradi601]

I was just trying to find out how skid plates affect your ollie. After an hour of Google no results. Then you post this video. Thank you so much and keep doing what you're doing. 👍

[@SarahParkMatott]

That's awesome! I'm glad the timing worked out so well 💪

[@alysakoepke6022]

Great video, cool to see what you're working on and get that question confirmed. I might be biased but more cat appearances are always welcome! ✌️😸

[@SarahParkMatott]

Thanks Alysa! 😃 Glad you liked the video and guest appearance. She does tend to wander on set 🤔 Perhaps she needs a reoccurring role here...

[@walala6020]

kids are just kids and u were very patient there. thumbs up

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha I can't blame a kid for being a kid 🙃

[@billwalker632]

Im 52 and haven't realy skateboarded since the 80s being i was addicted to wakeboarding. I still hit some flips on a sitdown hydrofoil behind the boat at my age but wakeboard is too brutal. I just started doing freestyle and learning a lot from you. I just put a skid plate on a Andy Anderson and it actually makes it ollie much easier. Thanks for the videos..

[@MichaelRelevant]

One of the best skate channels I’ve seen so far!

[@SarahParkMatott]

Wow, thank you Michael 😃

[@mikehulsebus]

That trick into and out of Casper was pretty cool.

[@SarahParkMatott]

Thanks Mike, we've been calling it "throw to casper" haha 😂

[@mrrocket4323]

Your progression is impressive 👏

[@SarahParkMatott]

Thanks Mr. Rocket 🙌😃

[@DunkelBrauer]

I really love how the video turned out. Because life - it was so relatable.

[@SarahParkMatott]

thank you! "because life" 😂😂

[@NALOvs]

it is some how heartening seeing you struggle....i mean, not that i enjoyed it ^^' but i felt that. nice of you sharing those clips :)

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha I get you 😂 I actually had to cut quite a bit to save time, which is why I labeled it "highlight reel." But I still needed a few moments of truth lol happy to share the whole picture!

[@ballpaul]

I thought I couldn't ollie with skid plate on but actually it is doable. The problem is my freestyle wheels, they are big and soft. I don't enjoy the weight and softness when I jump and land back on. haha there is a lot going on behind the scene, appreciate your efforts!

[@philip6252]

True! There’s something very satisfying about slapping the board back down with hard wheels.

[@SarahParkMatott]

Haha probably because I've been skating pretty soft wheels from the beginning, but I don't mind it 😂Definitely a different feeling though! And thanks 🙏 a lot was going on lol

[@kingkento]

I had left a comment on your other video asking if the skid plates affects pops. Then KZbin recommended this video! I still am curious on which skid plate brands you prefer :) You're awesome! I will keep learning from your videos and will apply to my sessions (new skater here, only 5 sessions in).

[@lexbeltran1354]

I use sk8 kings skid plates. They're more expensive than Powell tail bones, but worth it.

[@joshuahutchings558]

I loved the mess! Your film style is getting so interesting. I continue to appreciate your scientific approach. You really make me see that there's a hole in my heart where I need a friend like you. My roller skating friend and I are going to try to make it to a queer skating event that some people have every week. I took my Andy Anderson setup to the skate park for the first time today. The Bones wheels and Bronson bearings were so nice. So slidey. And it felt better on the mini ramp than my other freestyle and popsicle setups do.

[@SarahParkMatott]

Thanks Joshua! It's been a lot of fun experimenting more and more. My hope is to make the videos more and more enjoyable of course! Share a little more ☺️ Hope you enjoyed it! I hope you have fun at the skate event! It'd be cool if I could find something like that too around here :D And yes! Glad you got to have fun on the Andy Anderson board 💪

[@guybartlett9587]

The reason I'm getting skid plates is to be able to Ollie with my surf skate Thanks

[@bertrandmajorik6589]

My first skateboard had those protectors and the tail piece was used to brake, a BIG plastic glob, that was 38 years ago, still see some of those in my local ads.....

[@SarahParkMatott]

ohh perhaps a "tailbone"? If I cruised a lot, I'd get them for that kind of deck too 😃 Cool you still see them in local ads

[@jbernardo3]

I would love to see a video on your take for cues in skateboarding. In particular about how cues that help to land a trick should be used in your progression, and how to avoid abusing them. I’d also like to see your take on when and how cues can be avoided. I think your perspective would be really interesting because I’ve noticed a lot of your methods short circuit cues by forcing you to practice building block motions instead. For example your 5 step Ollie method has you doing cavemans as opposed to telling you to visualize your feet doing a seesaw motion. I got comfortable enough to try and then learned to switch Ollie with your tutorial very quickly, and I think it’s for that reason. I’d be curious if that is a conscious effort in your approach and whether you do that organically or if you reverse engineer that after the fact to teach others? I find cues to be extremely helpful, but my issues with them are: - they feel almost magical, as though I’m playing a video game and I just pressed the buttons correctly instead of being in control of my body. While I’m happy to land a trick, it’s usually a lot more mentally exhausting in the long run to use cues and slows down the progression for the trick on anything but flat ground or the simplest obstacles. - they tend to create as many problems as they solve, but typically on a path of progression so you get a bit of a zig zag result as you master a trick - some of them just don’t work for me which ends up taking time and lost effort (again a zig zag but a less productive one) Anyway, sorry for nerding out, and not to content produce for you or anything, but I just think your perspective on this would be really valuable given your teaching style. Thanks, love your channel!

[@SarahParkMatott]

Hi Jose, this is definitely something I'd like to talk about sometime. There's no mystery in how I try to develop all the methods that I end up using and sharing. But could you define the way that you're using "cue"? I just want to make sure I'm understanding it how you're asking. And just to answer the questions, whenever I approach a trick..it's a bit of organic "ah-ha" moments mixed in with reverse engineering. They feed each other as I learn the trick and try to make the trick easier to learn. I love learning backwards too. So, a lot of times I come up with the methods while learning the trick, by thinking how can I make this easier? What similar movements will build up these skills? What is the real thing in my way of me and the trick (besides practice)? And using all the footage to analyze what's happening when I make and fail a try. I want a method to do 3 things. 1. Be do-able (like a caveman or hippie jump) in a way that makes the trick more comfortable/gives the skater more confidence to try. 2. build up that muscle memory/strength even if it's not the exact trick and 3. be enjoyable such as practicing those two tricks instead of just failing to do the ollie motion so many times you want to cry. And it's precisely because those two foundational tricks will help you build up the control, muscle and strength while allowing one to enjoy the process instead of get frustrated that ollies take a year to do. I also like that it gives more options for things to practice. Since I'm not exactly sure what you mean by cues, I can't confidently address the rest though! But, one of my biggest goals with any video is to give options and alternatives to what's already out there. I just want to offer my experience, perspective and analysis in the hopes that something in there will help other struggling with what I struggled with. That's why I end up going into too much detail 😂

[@jbernardo3]

@@SarahParkMatott thanks for your response! Good question, now that you’ve challenged me for a strict definition of cue I’m finding it hard to form one that I’m satisfied with. As you can tell conciseness is already not my bag. Here goes: by ‘cue’ I mean a tip about how to place or move your body that is meant to get your form to ‘look’ right. For example in weightlifting when someone is learning to squat they are taught to sit back like they are sitting into a chair. This is meant to activate their glutes. Instead of saying ‘fire your glutes’, which can be difficult for an untrained lifter, you put them in a position where *hopefully* they naturally fire their glutes. But it’s kinda putting the cart before the horse. They should probably do some hip thrusts or something first instead (similar to your building block tricks that are achievable and groove what you will need later to land the ‘goal’ trick). These types of cues can actually get your injured in the medium term. In skateboarding some good examples are “make a half moon shape with your scooping foot” for a 360 shove, or sit back on your heels for a heelflip. The ‘cues’ feel meant to obtain a ‘land’ sooner but while they might pay off it can be a pyrrhic victory because they bypass the earned comfort and balance one needs to develop to do the trick. On the other hand, cues can help build the confidence to throw the trick and eventually try to put both feet back on the board. Ultimately what I think offends me about cues, and by contrast attracts me to your methodologies, is that they feel like shortcuts to landing a trick. I didn’t know until I landed my first kickflip that landing it was only the first step. Mastering the kickflip is the actual goal and there’s no shortcut for that. Building block tricks take that struggle head on as opposed to focusing on just putting that notch your belt. As for your methodology that’s great insight into how you think about tricks, I would like to put more thought and creativity to come up with those building blocks. Usually I just kinda start ‘trying’ a trick. I think perhaps your freestyle background has given you a much broader set of skills and tricks to exploit as building blocks for more advanced tricks. Ultimately though you really nailed it that it has to be enjoyable. That’s the whole point after all right? Even as an adult skateboarding it’s still easy to get too concerned about whether you’ve landed this or that trick or whether you’re progressing fast enough. As long as its fun it doesn’t really matter. Thanks again for your response!

[@SarahParkMatott]

okay! I see. I definitely misunderstood. I thought you were referring to my methods as cues as well, which is why I had a hard time understanding. But I totally understand now. I think part of it is that a lot of tutorials actually focus on explaining how the trick works and moves but tend to lack in basic building blocks that prepare our bodies to do the motion. Ollies are hard, but not just because we don't have the skills. We often don't have the muscle built up either, which like you said can quickly lead to injury rather than progression. I like your notch in a belt analogy too. I felt that way too. When I was learning the kickflip, I didn't want to land one. I wanted to truly learn how to do it properly. Which is why I think that starting with the building blocks or the methods is a great way to develop until you have the base skills to start using the cues correctly. I think that's where I try to balance my tutorials at, but you're really helping me to articulate that 😂 I will also say that, I do often start with just trying new tricks. I like to take a few days and random tries to see how they feel based on "cues". Try it out. See what my body is naturally doing in response to those cues, and then start analyzing and breaking it down. And you're totally right. It's really easy to get lost in "progressing" in the sense of landing new tricks. But, I wouldn't want to progress at the cost of having frustrating skate sessions, which is one pillar of my channel for sure(I hope!) Trying to encourage that fun and dedication but also the ability to be happy with your own skating and not critical of it.

[@lZlSHINTANi]

I've gotten so used to skating a a popsicle deck with skid plates that it's so normal to me now. I'm kind of afraid of using a board with no skid plates anymore due to getting so used to the timing of an ollie being so different!

[@idmhead0160]

What brand and size skid plate do you use and what size board?

[@Greacher1]

I need them❤ pro skaters can just get a new deck but i cant :)

[@blanket101]

Nah that was great!!! I was wondering that too… like could you get skid plates just for no razor tail?! Or is that weird. And how do you put em on from the bottom?! I remember seeing a lot of them in clips form 80s early 90s and is it too late to add the plates or better to add them on a fresh board?! I’m still new to skating so just wondering.

[@SarahParkMatott]

You could get them just to avoid razor tail. Of course they're just a tool for anyone to use if they want! If it suits your style of skating, they're great! And, you do have to drill two holes for each skid plate. Waltz has a tool you can buy to use too for lining theirs up. You can just mark the board though using the skid as a stencil though. I would recommend using them on a fresh board. Once it already razor tails, you don't want to drill a hole into the tail or nose. I'm pretty sure it could crack or chip it! There'd also be a gap between the wood and skid plate too, making it weaker. So, I'd recommend going with a new deck and skids at one time! 😃

[@Ankerush]

Quality behind the scenes content

[@SarahParkMatott]

😂🙏 glad I shared it haha

[@CHR1SUND4Y]

Nice video Sarah thanks for talking about this. Can you link 🔗 me to get a set of my own?

[@SarahParkMatott]

Sure thing! For American companies Waltz (waltzskateboarding.com/collections/shop-accessories) and Mode (www.modeskateboards.com/category/skid-plates) sell them for smaller decks. You can check the sizes! And Powell Peralta makes a larger 8 inch long one for cruiser decks. (www.amazon.com/Powell-Peralta-Tail-Bone-White-8/dp/B016BZYFC6/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=skateboard+skid+plate&qid=1634399197&sr=8-3) But, a lot of online freestyle shops sell them if you're looking for a different size!

[@kyuhyoungchoi]

대 to the 박. You speak Korean very fluently.

[@bkinmotion]

Where do you buy skid plates? My local skate shop didn’t have any. =T

[@SarahParkMatott]

Skid plates can be bought online by a lot of freestyle companies. I listed a few companies in the description. :)

[@burger1113]

That's another very interesting question I wondered about lol maybe skating a steep deck with big wheels and risers would be more manageable with skidplates...? Perhaps a good way to make a cruiser with fat wheels more trick worthy too? One video idea I propose is putting wood glue on a growing razor tail to form a skidplate type of material. I tried doing what this guy did, and it seems pretty good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6O1dmatr8t2oZI I did find it hard to keep the glue to hold in the shape I want which is probably because I put too much on at one go, but I am thinking of making a little dam around the tail with a masking tape or something next time around. A little tedious, but I think it could be a good way to use decks longer and since the Elmer's glue used is pretty harmless, maybe it's double the eco-friendliness.

[@SarahParkMatott]

A skid would definitely decrease the height a little bit. And if it's for cruising, could definitely make scraping the tail on the ground to stop a lot easier. Would have to worry about shredding the tail! I'm not sure how much they affect non-flatground tricks. But, it does make tall/steep kick set ups more manageable in my experience. I like the combination. That was an interesting video. I think I'd definitely prefer skid plates over glue. But, something cool to think about!

[@burger1113]

@@SarahParkMatott okay fair enough. I think I'll stick to gluing for the eco friendly(er?) factor and not having to screw anything to the deck, although I know it wouldn't compromise the integrity around the tail much. I also like the idea that I can sorta seal the bare wood to stop moisture getting in.

[@cyrfung]

I have 72mm wheels on my cruiser. A way to lower the angle seems like a good idea. I definitely want to try that.

[@burger1113]

@@cyrfung yeah man I tried the masking tape method yesterday, taping it around the edge of the tail with a good length sticking out towards the bottom side of the deck to act as dam for the glue. It seemed to work pretty well, but I poured way too much in at once and it is not all dry after 24hrs lol gotta make it a multiple pass with couple hours between each coat to make it thick, I guess. When I run out of this elmer's wood glue, I want to try the 'max' version of it since it's supposed to be waterproof and tougher too.

[@davidleyser2902]

Are you using the same truck size as your board is? I’ve just got freestyle wheels from waltz but they’re making it hard for me to balance in primo

[@SarahParkMatott]

Ah, since freestyle wheels stick out a little bit, you typically need a size smaller than the deck you're riding. So, on my 8in board I think my trucks were 7.75. And then you can use washers to adjust the wheels after to get them flush with the side. If you have a waltz board, Mike puts up truck size guide lines on his website. That might also help you get an idea what trucks fit what size well.

[@brianlambert6120]

I even manage to tail and nose slide with them on certain things I have no pop to worry about the angle play skateboards kids

[@iox42]

I love your cat :) And the video was good!

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha my cat likes to make an appearance. Typically to hinder 😂 But thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@RikRiorik]

Haha, 00:06 I was sure you were putting on a bagpipe!

[@SarahParkMatott]

😂😂

[@joce_ollin]

"it did not go as planned" *BIG SIP* "I'll fix it in post..." *Sarah in post 👹*

[@SarahParkMatott]

oh...do you know it 😂 Sarah in post 🥲

[@mikehulsebus]

I laughed aloud at that part

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@mikehulsebus I’m glad you both enjoyed that 😂😂

[@layneaic2076]

Hi Sarah!! Skate safe always dear..

[@ProgressSkateboarding]

I'd like to try skid plates and get into some freestyle. I have heaps of footage scrapped from kids walking in front of the camera, talking to the camera, knocking it over etc.. but never turning it off lol

[@SarahParkMatott]

Do it! Skids are a pretty affordable jump into freestyle territory compared to a whole set up. And I bet! I normally film when there is no one there, so I'm not used to it 😂 but turning it off was indeed quite a high bar to reach. Nothing will phase me now 😂

[@philipandersson4932]

Great video ! :)

[@SarahParkMatott]

Thanks Philip 😃🙏

[@azzy_-id7kd]

could i just use one on my tail? my nose is fine but my tail is decently rough, and i'd like to try and preserve my board as long as possible. would it make a difference if i only used one on my tail?

[@SarahParkMatott]

You could definitely use one on just your tail, but I'd recommend doing it on a fresh deck and starting out that way. If there is too much razor tail already, you could risk damaging the tail more either when drilling the holes or because there is a gap between the tail and skid plate that could break/chip! 😊

[@azzy_-id7kd]

@@SarahParkMatott i fixed my razortail the best i could, i just want to prevent it from happening again. thank you so much though!

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@azzy_-id7kd yeah! Just something to be aware of! Otherwise skids are amazing 😃😃

[@amanbis]

Love your videos Sarah! Have you tried nose/tail slides with skid plates?

[@SarahParkMatott]

I haven't because my decks with skid plates have grip tape on the nose and tail, so I don't really want to crunch that off haha...I've seen Jonny Giger slide with the skids on. But, I can't confirm how comfortable that is of course

[@amanbis]

@@SarahParkMatott Same here! I was mainly wondering if it'd make any sense to put skid plates on my street decks to avoid razor tail, but I haven't had the courage or the disposable income to buy a set up just to test this theory lol. Have you tried out a hybrid street / freestyle up?

[@idmhead0160]

@@SarahParkMatott In the old days, they used to have mini rails that you would put after the skid plate on the tail.

[@nathanwilliams9695]

Sarah how can I level out my ollies please. They go high in my progress but the nose is angled up and my foot doesn’t go out to level it my foot comes up so it’s a bit rocket. How can I level them?

[@SarahParkMatott]

Unfortunately, you just need to work on getting your body to make that motion, including stretching if you need to. You need to practice the steps of an ollie a lot. It's not natural to push the nose forward like you need to in an ollie, but it's a long road of practice 💪 You'll get there

[@nathanwilliams9695]

@@SarahParkMatott yeah I did it this morning and it’s began to level a bit. Because I’ve practiced over and over I can the first and second steps are quite natural like a proper Ollie. It’s going to take more and more attempts but thanks I practiced my foot going forward and hard to get used to but at the same time my Ollie was better.

[@nathanwilliams9695]

@@SarahParkMatott oh I’ve done it obviously not to pro standard but it’s a really good Ollie. No worries peace out

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@nathanwilliams9695 That’s awesome that you’re making progress with it!! 💪 slow and steady wins the race in my opinion. I really do wish there was like a magic way to make it all easier though 😂

[@game_masterariana]

I don’t know why but I really “like” stopping or turning my skateboard with my tail and I have two skateboards with raiser tails because of that. So I wanna ask if I could when I buy a new board (which I think I will pretty soon) buy skid plates for a normal skateboard?

[@SarahParkMatott]

You definitely can. Though, it's not always super easy to find. Freestyle skids are often not a perfect fit. But, decomposed skate, sk8 kings and seismic all make skid plates they say fit most popsicle shapes. And I can see they are quite round! (Whereas, freestyle skids often have a shorter rounder skid or a longer, flatter one). I can't vouch for them since I haven't tried them, but they're out there! I'd just recommend sticking to one brand for the life of the board, as each skid tends to have a different hole pattern for the screws!

[@game_masterariana]

@@SarahParkMatott okay. Thank you!

[@whyattic6014]

Hi! I don’t know if you still reply to comments. Can you theoretically use skid plates to revive a skateboard that has some razor tail and lost its pop. My skateboard is from 2018 and probably doesn’t pop very good anymore.

[@SarahParkMatott]

Hi! I haven't actually tried that, so I can't say for sure. You might get a solid surface to pop off of again. However, if the board is already razor tailed, the gap between the tail and the skids could cause chips in the tail when bouncing off stuff. Or the wood might crack when drilling the holes into it. It probably depends how razor tailed it is and where you place them. That's what I'd worry about. However, if you're down for the experiment (I typically am haha) I'd love to know how it turns out

[@codewolf2834]

This was interesting. I am planning to get some skid plates but it would really affect my Ollie. Wof. Also i was finally able to skate yesterday... It was fun. It was more of a cruising around since i think I kinda lost my tricks T o T. Im relearning moving ollie again. Then... Hopefully I can skate again soon.

[@SarahParkMatott]

You got it! We are always progressing from our current level 💪

[@codewolf2834]

Yeah. Mwheheheh. Thanks. Take care always woof

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@codewolf2834 you take care too!!🙌

[@idmhead0160]

Does anyone know what the best skid plate for a 8.5" or 8.25" Popsicle shaped deck is? I've looked at Waltz, Rad Skidz, Mode, Seismic, Sk8 Kings, and Powell. They all seem to be geared towards either freestyle boards, or cruiser boards with a more squared off tail. I've been looking for days. A lot of them are only available on websites that have minimal information about who is actually selling them. I'm amazed that it is this difficult for a board shape that is almost universal. I have one board that has 64mm Powell G Bones wheels on it, which is great for power slides on the hills I normally ride. The thing I don't like about them is how they jack up the board and make the pop angle too much. I think adding a skid plate would help with that. And also, I want to work on space walks and 360+ kick turns.

[@SarahParkMatott]

Since you mentioned it, I did just go and check...my Waltz Tail and nose skid does line up pretty well with my 8in popsicle deck. The tail skid is slightly longer and less round, and the nose is rounder like a popsicle but slightly shorter. Unfortunately, I don't have a larger deck to look at. But, either one should be fine. When you tip the deck down into tail stop either one will stop the tail from coming into contact with the ground. The tail skid might slightly stick out for being less round, but it still says off the ground. Looks like it's about a 1/4th inch for me. And it's better for the tail to slightly stick off than the skid (for freestylers at least. Since you don't want to pogo on a skid that's hanging off. For a larger deck, the longer tail skid is probably better than the nose, although the nose skid would fit the shape better. I think it'd be okay for what you seem to be interested in. If you're handy with tools, you could also trim any skid that you purchase. Line up the end with the end of your deck and trim it for a tighter fit. I know they used to just make their own haha You could also probably reach out to the companies and ask if the specific skid would fit your specific deck shape.

[@idmhead0160]

@@SarahParkMatott Thanks Sarah. I ended up ordering a Sk8 Kings 4.94" skid plate from Socal Skateshop. They have a 6" one that I thought would be better based on measurements I took of the board, but, Socal Skates as well as Sk8 Kings said the 4.94 would be better. When it comes down to it, I think you just have to try first hand different products and see what's good and what isn't. So, I'll start with the Sk8 Kings one. Tactics also had a 4.6" Rad Skidz one. The other ones, you have to buy through their website. I prefer not to spread my data around to a lot of sites if I don't have to. So, I went with Socal Skates. A store that has an actual physical location, which is more than you can say for a lot of the other ones that don't even list a physical mailing address. I was thinking of trying the Waltz one, but, I think it's thinner. Maybe that's a good thing, but, in my case, I'm using huge wheels. So, I wanted to go with the thicker 3/8" thick plate. Probably, I will try multiple different ones over time and see what I like best. Of course, doing that can get out of control too though. I've got a good 15 different setups with different wheels, trucks, deck sizes, etc. now. Without a skid plate, the decks get ruined quick though on the asphalt I normally skate on. Maybe if I skated at a skate park with perfectly smooth concrete it would be a different issue. Also, I normally wear my tail down more on the toe side. That's why I was thinking it would be best to get as wide of one as possible.

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@idmhead0160 based on what you said, it sounds like a good choice to me 😃 gotta take in the options and grab the one you think will work best. And adjust going forward. It’s totally true you never know until you get it and try it. I tried a bunch of stuff I thought I would love and hated. And got stuff I thought I’d dislike and love it 😂 tricks included haha Let me know if any work out particularly well 🙌

[@idmhead0160]

@@SarahParkMatott Will do. I go back and forth on things as well. I tried a bunch of sizes of Independent trucks and was using that exclusively except for one set of Mini Logo trucks. Then, more recently, I picked up some Thunders. Then, I was like, I can't believe I wasted all that money on the Indys. Now I like Thunders better. But, then I switched back to liking Indys better. And at one point was thinking, I actually like the much cheaper Mini Logos best. I kind of think you need to try different things. It can get out of control working through all the different configurations though.

[@panaroyal]

i like skid plate because it is easier to pop. but i don't like the way it feels when i pop. it's just my personal preference i prefer the wood pop feels 😅 don't worry bout it kids will always be kids and cats too😂 and things may not always goes as we planned. but sometimes it's more fun unplanned 😁

[@SarahParkMatott]

Haha maybe because I started skating again with them from the beginning, but I can't feel a big difference 😂 I like them both. But I know. It's part of their charm 😂 Made the video making process a lot more...interesting? haha

[@panaroyal]

at least they didn't start dancing infont of the camera 😂🤣

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@panaroyal seriously 😂

[@stschannelt1476]

Kids are so bad lmao I'm glad you took a rough situation and turned it into quality content for us reminds me of Bob Ross and his happy little accidents. 😊

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha there are a lot of little accidents 😂 I try to make them happy 🙌

[@linkinduck94]

Do you ever change the skid plate over the life of one deck?

[@SarahParkMatott]

Sure. If the skid wears down first!

[@Greacher1]

You know how long ur board is and the wheelbase ?

[@SarahParkMatott]

I skate mostly freestyle boards, so they're very small compared to standard street boards. The wheelbase is normally between 12.5 and 13 inches. And the overall length is under 30 inches :)

[@Greacher1]

@@SarahParkMatott can u maybe tell me one nice deck? with tin tip (nose and tail same lenght). and straight nose and tail ? :S

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@Greacher1 are you looking for a freestyle deck? The Yuta Fujii pro is a twin tail from Waltz Skateboarding. I'm not sure what you mean by straight though 🤔

[@Greacher1]

@@SarahParkMatottyou know the from andy anderson? That got a straight nose and tail/ its not round like a standart popsical shaped deck

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@Greacher1 ah! A little squarer?? Then, the Yuta Fujii pro deck (7.75 inches) and the Team model (7.4 inches) are twin tails with squarer ends. I work with Waltz skateboarding, so I know their decks the best. They’re both great. I think Mode also makes a 7.4 that’s square-ish.

[@paulsamuels5637]

Sarah what’s the size and hardness of your wheels? I thought the video was great, the kids just add to it lol. It’s all about fun !

[@SarahParkMatott]

These freestyle wheels are 97a and 54mm tall :D The waltz donut wheels. The wheels on the street deck I briefly was holding are 54mm spitfire tablet formula 4s! Such a long name 😂 ahah yeah, the kids gave a little welcomed chaos I suppose 😂 edit: was to correct the height of the donuts :)

[@paulsamuels5637]

@@SarahParkMatott could you do a future video of some tricks you can learn indoors? Winter is coming quick lol. Thanks !

[@SarahParkMatott]

@@paulsamuels5637 I’ll have to think about it. Since I made a few videos about the tricks I do indoors already. 🤔 I’m not sure if there is anything I could add or not. Especially now that I can’t jump in this apartment 😂

[@paulsamuels5637]

@@SarahParkMatott LOL I’ll look back on your older threads💪

[@Maagiicc]

Is that Van Dyck Skatepark? 😳

[@SarahParkMatott]

it is haha

[@oneofimperfect]

you is so cool!

[@djlee5836]

사랑이 귀여워요

[@SarahParkMatott]

ㅋㅋㅋ 귀엽긴 하죠 🥰 저를 많이 방해하지만 ㅋㅋ

[@monskatevlogs6041]

Heloo

[@SarahParkMatott]

🙋‍♀️

[@TheAnimeist]

Ugh, anxiety of talking to yourself in public. Maybe you just have to detach, and realize you're talking to an audience, and not yourself. People around you are just fortunate enough to be a part of it, regardless if they make the cutting room floor or not. Do you really care what they think, when what you are doing is helping others? But if you really care what they think, look no further than your thumb up/down ratio.

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha it's always a work in progress. Thankfully, talking to the camera is so much easier now compared to a year ago. And it'd definitely more and more of a conversation with the audience, which does help and makes the whole process more comfortable enjoyable anyway :)

[@mrmuyagi9907]

Give your kit kat lots of pets, pats, and scritch scratches from me pls 🥺

[@SarahParkMatott]

will do! 💪