Another great thing to do is to mentally prepare yourself for falls. Obviously, this isn't something you can physically practice much as the aim is to ride safely and avoid accidents. However, going through some imagined scenarios can really make the difference in avoiding injury when you inevitably do fall. Maintaining an awareness of how confident you are to catch yourself on your feet at different speeds or when you've passed that point, how you might try to roll, where you might try to control your fall in various places (especially if they seem riskier), how you will avoid striking your head, or avoid extending your arms to catch yourself in a way that could break your collar bone. Maintaining good bodily fitness and mobility is part of this as well. Some people might think these kinds of mental projections are tempting fate, but it's just the opposite. It's saved me in scrapes that could have been a helluva lot nastier. Doing this means you won't as much risk becoming too complacent or lazy, and will probably avoid more risky riding than you otherwise would have been aware of, preventing the chances and incidences of stacks and injuries. A good fall is the one you saw coming and avoided, or failing that, can walk away from with pride.
@MiguelHernandez-eh3lw3 жыл бұрын
Hello Nick, I purchased a Carbon GT on Feb 2019, this was during your company’s transitions to the new GTR. I am 59 years old and I ride constantly. As I was testing the increase in speed I experienced the wobbles which I over came by changing the front trucks to MBS trucks which measured 15 inches in front and the standard 13 inches on the rear. I noticed a change in the manufacturing of the wheels, they vary, and with variance plus speed can also affect how stable the ride can be. So with my change I have yet to worry on how stable the ride has to be, since I have a larger area on the front which makes the ride smoother. Food for thought, as an older aged person I have respect and control for this board. With my mode I am able to compensate for area surface without worries. Carbon GT with AT wheels. Evolve products I favor. See me ride, Just type Evolve Carbon GT with MBS trucks and see first hand.. It may increase the confidence with older aged riders!!
@chrismartin43353 жыл бұрын
New rider here, love the board, 1st day owning it, i got front wobble, hit the cement hard at about 15 MPH, busted knees, elbows, brused chest and side, Love this board!
@evolveSkateboards3 жыл бұрын
Like anything, it takes a few rides to get comfortable. Don't go too fast, too soon is what we tell everyone (we know this is hard with a new toy). Heal up and get carving again!
@jap8082 жыл бұрын
Try flapping your arms before you hit the ground lmao
@loganfoster91944 жыл бұрын
Only thing you missed that is a must is knowing the procedure for sending back a remote for a new screen 🤣
@StriderEX94 жыл бұрын
Facts 🤣
@ElGuapoDeSantoPoco4 жыл бұрын
I crashed my remote a few times when falling.... Costly affair
@littlebenji44464 жыл бұрын
It’s so annoying! They need to do some hint about it
@XenoTravis3 жыл бұрын
Lol they sent me a remote and the battery overheated so much it fried the circuit board. They sent me another remote and the trigger broke. I sent back the entire board then they charged me for the shipping they sent me and for the remote that was fried (I couldn't ship a dangerous battery). What a bunch of fuck heads
@ElGuapoDeSantoPoco3 жыл бұрын
One more thing: we need mudguards asap, when riding on wet roads, I get like 4 fountains of 1.5 meters high.... My remote screen is full off dirt on the inside from these fountains.... So a sturdy and waterproof remote + mudguards and a decent cap for the loading port.
@stephenhartley32924 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos Evolve has done, very informative for new and some experienced riders 🤙
@andrewyates34862 жыл бұрын
Good advice, I’ll need to check out the remote recalibration tutorial.
@archermetcalfe773 жыл бұрын
I’m binge watching all of your videos even though I can’t afford a board 😢
@jacobclark69413 жыл бұрын
same bro i cant even find a job (college student)
@brandonfernandez93533 жыл бұрын
Try affirm . I got the 2-1 gtr bamboo paying 160 a month for 12 months . Def worth it also when I couldn’t justify dropping pretty much 2 grand on an electric skateboard. Although I will say far surpassed my expectations
@misterkusners324 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I'm very happy with my CGTR best buy ever! :)
@TheTanelChannel4 жыл бұрын
I seem to be the only rare breed that rides the board with front leg a bit over the edge and back foot a bit over the edge counter to the front leg.. gives so much more control and turning.. everybody else just seem to stand both feet at the middle of the board which I do not know how people can ever ride like that safely lol
@allanjames27703 жыл бұрын
I also do this.. back foot heel over the edge a bit..from t foot with toes over the edge 👌
@Zamarian Жыл бұрын
the circles practice sounds good
@chelseablack6131 Жыл бұрын
I'm saving this. This will be so helpful. Not many make a video like those good on you evolve❤
@evolveSkateboards Жыл бұрын
❤️
@rodneywhyte45372 жыл бұрын
Good info for first timer
@aussiejetjock4 жыл бұрын
Great info guys 🤙🏼
@mattpickup87002 жыл бұрын
I think I've already made most of those mistakes on my new GTR Bamboo ! Currently nursing quite a few scrapes and bruises due to wanting to ride it hard immediately and never get off ! Cheers Evolve - wish I'd seen this video sooner...
@BrianLomas4 жыл бұрын
Need to share this far and wide. Great info and really handy to have for new riders/owners. Thanks :-)
@ENiles-wm6dk3 жыл бұрын
The brakes hit too hard when I'm going downhill faster than the top speed of the board any way to lessen the resistance? I've actually put a soft dog leash on my board so than when I touch the brakes at 35 I dont fly off the front of it😂
@davedavee41544 жыл бұрын
Haha my very first ride I was like I got this! Then I fell off going 20+ miles an hour. Good thing I was wearing my helmet. The worst part was I scraped the crap out of my stomach and that hurt sooooo bad.
@esk8jaimes3 жыл бұрын
Time for getting a armoured hoodie/shirt?
@hellox8990 Жыл бұрын
Good to know. I'm starting to tend towards getting full motorcycle leathers so I can go hard with confidence.
@hadleymanmusic4 жыл бұрын
Same as my evo wheels for my quad skates? They are 95a black. I saw some mint green somewhere I like it.
@darylw-m95494 жыл бұрын
Good advice, thanks.
@aidanfitz95024 жыл бұрын
wicked
@KnownNever3 жыл бұрын
What is considered "long period of time without riding"? Days, weeks, months?
@esk8jaimes3 жыл бұрын
Hours!
@KnownNever3 жыл бұрын
@Esk8 Jaimes Nooo, must ride 24/7/365 then!
@SanjiAidu3 жыл бұрын
Important info, nice and simple explanation
@Dunkerbeck734 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff, thanks
@Yushi294 жыл бұрын
Nice
@HugoBrisa2 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@yeetskeet55292 жыл бұрын
just ordered my gtr today. can’t wait
@tawfeeqgallie85273 жыл бұрын
do evolve bearings fit on other skateboards as well?
@antihero_god4 жыл бұрын
God damn I felt like I was in trouble and back at school with this video... where the love and life from the videos gone....?
@christophershear4092 жыл бұрын
I’m a 49y/o guy who wants to learn to ride a longboard. I never learned to ride a skateboard because I grew up out in the country. Unfortunately, your awesome boards are a bit out of my price range. Any chance you’re looking for a product tester in my demographic?
@asifyani65434 жыл бұрын
Some great basics there, even for those that think they know what they are doing.i bought CGTR having never ridden anything before. So for new guys, start out slow, (i know you want to go fast !!!!) take your time and you wont break a collar bone. I did both of mine, never stopped me getting back on the horse. for the experienced guy, i won't teach you suck lemons. New guys if your if in doubt, ring team team. They are awesome and helped me heap, for an old fart.
@sgskatelong4 жыл бұрын
nice !!!
@jeraleman25513 жыл бұрын
can you upload a video, how to update the controller ?
@julesk63802 жыл бұрын
Quick question. What’s it like in the rain? I’ve seen people riding on days with misty showers
@alfonsoaiello13 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a question, can the high wheels be mounted on the evolve gt skate?
@evolveSkateboards3 жыл бұрын
All-terrain? Yes!
@jaredpeterson88933 жыл бұрын
I ride mine so much my belt broke like 3 times
@fazer127794 жыл бұрын
Evolve don’t stock older bamboo GTX decks it seems. So if your deck breaks good luck finding a replacement one.
@ajplant964 жыл бұрын
Not on the website, email them if you need one.
@BIB873 жыл бұрын
Hello. Please tell me, if my weight is 113 kilograms, is there a rational sense to take it? Will it sag too much? Power reserve? Thanks.
@evolveSkateboards3 жыл бұрын
Here is a video we made about just that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojZZZKmp7ZrgdE
@pedrolucas67284 жыл бұрын
Evolve adicionem legendas em português🇧🇷🇧🇷.. please...😭😭
@rogerramjet2684 жыл бұрын
You forgot about 'when your board connectivity is dodgy prepare to be thrown to the ground and possibly break something' thats all part of the experience right!
@ShadrikEaston4 жыл бұрын
yeah. i get this with my ownboard. its like, who the fk thought this would be a good idea?
@joet66464 жыл бұрын
Move the position of antennas if possible to face each other,Might solve problem with ownboard
@spliffdelakong54224 жыл бұрын
@@ShadrikEaston huh? Got my OB Bamboo during a great sale before the pandemic and ended up being one of the unfortunates that got a shit battery. When my battery shit the bed I didn't get thrown, wheels didn't lock, just lost power. I had even fallen on my remote and used it as a skid puck (pro tip, use smart watch screen protectors on your remote screen) and no values got fucked. I'm not an Evolve hater (I'd really love to ride one the way y'all talk about how great they are) but the stories of people getting thrown would worry too much. Even them kinda admitting the remotes need to be recalibrated after any drop confirms the "conspiracy" to me.
@paulsikorski91092 жыл бұрын
I had the one with one motor had to glue connectors so they didn't come apart
@scerfrat7292 Жыл бұрын
How can I make my bord faster
@antoniomontana4480 Жыл бұрын
turbo
@jameswilliam27083 жыл бұрын
You still have to answer my question re app use of gps services. The app insists i activate gps service permanently (not only when app is in use) and it DRAINS my phone battery. Why does the app need location services even while the app isn’t in use? Seems a bit sus...
@Time-Shepherd. Жыл бұрын
🤠👍👍👍👍👍
@pyootchnich2 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy you can’t leave your board plugged into the charger. Haven’t they figured out a way to make an intelligent charger that shut itself off?
@dealerovski822 жыл бұрын
I can add another one, dont get fat.
@paulwarren84833 жыл бұрын
The 12 thumbs down people are butt-hurt Boosted riders. Buwahahahahha.
@samhewitt82072 жыл бұрын
A
@rmd31383 жыл бұрын
If you havnt longboarded down hill or used a scatectics set as a child dont bother
@oggiert9774 жыл бұрын
"Common mistake" Recorded videos of evolve vs exway. The biggest mistake of your company.
@XenoTravis3 жыл бұрын
One mistake is buying from evolve. They will scam you when something breaks. Please avoid this company as they are unethical as fuck. Their remote is also so shitty it is a deal breaker for the entire board.
@artemiocortes85563 жыл бұрын
Don't tell me how to live my life evolve
@willhoward27243 жыл бұрын
Lmao don't watch it
@artemiocortes85563 жыл бұрын
@@willhoward2724 dont tell me how to live my life Will
@6-carboxydetrahydropterin-4853 жыл бұрын
artemio cortes lmao I like you
@ENiles-wm6dk3 жыл бұрын
The brakes hit too hard when I'm going downhill faster than the top speed of the board any way to lessen the resistance? I've actually put a soft dog leash on my board so than when I touch the brakes at 35 I dont fly off the front of it😂
@evolveSkateboards3 жыл бұрын
Try engaging your brake slightly before beginning the downhill. You will still roll pretty much freely but can increase the brake more steadily.
@ENiles-wm6dk3 жыл бұрын
@@evolveSkateboards that does work but for the size of the hill I can't go any faster than 18 mph when holding the brake
@tassix2783 жыл бұрын
@@ENiles-wm6dk let go of the break bro
@samhewitt82072 жыл бұрын
A
@ENiles-wm6dk3 жыл бұрын
The brakes hit too hard when I'm going downhill faster than the top speed of the board any way to lessen the resistance? I've actually put a soft dog leash on my board so than when I touch the brakes at 35 I dont fly off the front of it😂