Do These 10 Things Make A Difference In Skateboarding?

[@VLSkate]

Hey guys, winners for the 100k giveaway will be announced in TWO days.

[@panteltube2280]

Hi 😄

[@m1ldmood]

YESSSSS

[@toniamador5543]

Yay

[@quodpipax]

See ya at Dougs twitch ;) as always

[@CHEAPWORK1]

Litt

[@mousiethemidget3428]

Changing the tightness of your trucks is like changing your sensitivity settings in a game

[@jirapatthaenphromrat2910]

Accurate

[@alek8835]

So basically left them default and get used to them

[@kcichon0944]

Not at all

[@starstencahl8985]

Alek That’s not really the approach of dedicated people, yet gamers

[@KrysKu07]

@@kcichon0944 I agree

[@xtreme6651]

I like my skateboard without the bearings, wheels, and deck! I just love grip tape!

[@jacobhoover9223]

That's just sandpaper

[@monty4732]

i also love sitting on the trucks and giving shock pads to my girlfriend

[@dud9895]

It's a magic carpet. Are you Alladinn?

[@pritikapoor1030]

So you only skate some grip and a set of trucks Same here lol

[@milliefreg]

Just Griptape and Trucks

[@ImMasleyXXVI]

Alright, nobody gunna talk about how he literally ollied without shoes, that shit hurts bro

[@ImMasleyXXVI]

@noryge sheeeeesh, ur feet good bro?😂

[@Slayrrrr]

Nobody gonna talk about your pfp 👀 I’d rate it a solid 10/9

[@scrltjkbx]

i flick better without shoes

[@critmallow125]

@noryge toeless

[@darsh7911]

@noryge bro just be lying on youtube

[@-PURPLE-HEAD]

Took your advice and avoided the Walmart board. Went to Target instead- much better!

[@romanlopez6122]

M V.B can’t tell if your dumb or if it’s a joke

[@Jay-S04]

iHaveNoFriends r/woooooooooosh

[@blargmeow]

@@romanlopez6122 I think you're the dumb one if you don't understand they're joking

[@user-jw8yh6yq1p]

@@romanlopez6122 you're* learn proper English before calling people dumb.

[@connord5228]

Here comes an argument again 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@rydzu3840]

I use an ironing board. Pops really well

[@localkidd3200]

lmaoo

[@thatoneafroguyyoutube1812]

lmaooooooooo

[@r6pose826]

lmaooooooooooooo

[@ellipticleek6035]

I prefer a door

[@owolollipop953]

I’ll stick with a surf board

[@jacobburgoyne3549]

Damn the roads in America look really smooth

[@czc5953]

ikr

[@whatishesaying4708]

Yeah

[@cookingwstanley6656]

Coming from rural England looks like heaven 🤣

[@impishspectre5805]

Idk man, my streets are pretty rough

[@DaAmuricanGamers]

it definitely depends on the state. i live in illinois and most of the roads are shit lmfao

[@kevinrobertshaw6479]

I often think changing my deck size or truck height will help my skating, then I watch a Braille video and someone will treflip a Casio keyboard and I realise It might not be my skateboards fault.

[@statikshotz9558]

i skate 53s like him and wheel size def has an affect on how easy u can flip tricks, i prefer smaller now. as fas as risers go, i notice thedifference without them and i only use some 8th inch dooks shock pads. feels way smoother.

[@3oscar95]

Lmao

[@pafr9137]

BRAILLE!!!

[@Mrbravosix1]

First step is being comfortable on your board, if you think something on your board is uncomfortable then maybe you should change deck size or truck height

[@SkullcandyEdit]

Its not the fault but these are all things that impact you. But a very skilled skater can do more with a variety of boards/decks/trucks etc.

[@joemilner7710]

I was so waiting for a “deck size” joke that never came ... touché sir

[@sta_sh]

"Never came" HA

[@Clex-]

That would be a little chliché

[@skyj2172]

"Does the size of your deck really matter".

[@bread832]

i feel bad for you sad

[@adamisrael]

Size dosent matter😂

[@logicjoi7713]

I have a giant deck. People used to look at my deck and say, damn, that’s a big deck.

[@mackenziesasser420]

I know what commercial you are referring too lol

[@jelofishh]

*i

[@mackenziesasser420]

@@jelofishh I put a capitol I dumbo

[@phoebee7007]

i think i misread that

[@jelofishh]

@@phoebee7007 thats what I meant when I replied with "*i" lmao but I guess that guy didn't get it

[@maex7917]

5:52 that ollie was insane

[@aidanlewis4331]

mae x he like, flew to the moon

[@ILoveTop]

I think he got abducted by an alien

[@YoBoof]

goes with the music too damn

[@insvmnia6073]

He on x games mode

[@portlandgoose4727]

Legend has it that he still hasn't landed

[@shrimpey1297]

5:54 where did u go bro

[@imsojulia-b9k]

He ascended

[@9thsense79]

he proved newton wrong

[@pritikapoor1030]

He got abducted by aliens while he was ollieing

[@Crazymeh18]

God the replies are better than the comment itself

[@khalidmahmood1138]

I can't even ollie over an inch

[@raym5635]

I just started skating again at 45 years old. The last time I skated previous to this was on a Hosoi Hammerhead, so that gives you an idea of how long the gap was between now and the last time I was on a board. Thanks for this video. It was super helpful for someone like me who knows a little bit, but has forgotten a lot too.

[@PeaTearGriffon]

That's awesome man!

[@johnhale5732]

Yeah I was sponsored amatuerly by the local shop back in the late nineties long story short went into the marines 2 tours of Iraq didn't get to skate much now at 40 back into it I feel like a beginner again very humbled but determined to get back to it and even beyond.

[@peeron6829]

You guys giving me hope i can start at 25 years old haha

[@bradroden2329]

Hey mate I'm 39 and back on the board after 22 years I suck again but when my sprained ankle heals I'll back at the skate park with my kids

[@chrhadden]

but you can still easily buy one. lol hosoi kicks ass man. th might have always got 1st but hosoi stole the show

[@stayontrack]

I'm disappointed... Wanted to know if cuffed pants make a difference.

[@stressedfordays]

SkaterLauro they make your no complys better.

[@niallcorcoran4437]

SkaterLauro yeah bro ever since i cuffed my pants ive been gettin no comply bluntslides first t

[@terenceb8053]

And your slappys too

[@squishyfishyempire9027]

Lol

[@owenfoss]

Dude... I know you commented 5 months ago but absolutely. Its like a whole new world skating cuffed chinos. you Will master no-comply 720 half-cab dragonflip sex change nose manual to fakie 1080 shuvits if you cuff your pants. FACT!

[@connorgraham5421]

never skateboarded in my life so i dont know why ive been watching his videos for an hour

[@0skate0]

Maybe you should try

[@uncageddragonz3185]

I'm doing the same thing 😂😂

[@genericautovlogs9484]

I said the same shit, then Army stuck me in a school that lasted 3 fucking months. so I ordered a board in the mail & my roommate taught me the fundamentals. It’s the most addicting thing I’ve ever done besides dope.

[@skaterdudeprodutions]

@@genericautovlogs9484 awesome story man. Its definitely one of those things that sticks with you forever, whether you want it to or not, lol.

[@V3RITAZ_42]

You subconsciously are interested?

[@bl0ss0mshum4n]

I learn so much from your videos. I can imagine that even seasoned skaters watching your videos might even think "I never thought about that!" With some of the points you bring up bc it's so in depth. I'm brand new but alot more confident now with all this knowledge from your channel. Thank you so much 💜

[@pat7917]

Go forth and shred my young fellow rippa!!! 😎

[@aliceremley1515]

so am i the only one who lives on a street where boarding is impossible irrelevant of wheels

[@alex_micro_cars8429]

My street is bumpier than a motocross track after a race. We need lifeguard on the side of the road when it rains.

[@ryoku5221]

Same, cant even use a board with cruiser wheels. Fuck.

[@maverickpanda]

I live on a dirt road sooo...

[@mikkeljrgensen3850]

"the tarmac is always blacker on your neighbours street" I used to ride a bicycle for 10 miles to go to a place that had almost decent tiles. 10 miles forth 10 miles back, mind you. If you want it enough, you'll get it.

[@mattyb5302]

Get some Bones Rough Riders, just got them recently and they've seriously helped with the roads in my small rural town. They arent much heavier than any average wheel and I haven't noticed any difference in my pop.

[@orientmaple7254]

5:51 did he just go to heaven 😭😂

[@phil1354]

No he did a high ollie

[@imstraight2373]

@@phil1354 r/whoooooooosh

[@phil1354]

@@imstraight2373 this is not reddit stupid

[@konan8353]

@@imstraight2373 fuck off

[@imstraight2373]

@@phil1354 fine let me rephrase that YoU MiSsEd ThE JoKe

[@lukem3720]

“does the size of your deck really matter or is it just a personal preference thing?” “Well it depends on who you ask.” oh so it’s a personal preference thing

[@traumlucke6669]

I can change my feet size at will.

[@bloodyscept2554]

@Avyx You wish

[@rexdavis1874]

Bet

[@tokyo7249]

So you have like a... Stretch Foot?

[@TheEchelon]

@Avyx Baby feet, right

[@jj.h1388]

“But why would you want to raise it? “ “So I can lower it.”

[@glzjr2170]

Walmart has left the chat

[@Jay-S04]

GLZJR 21 More like Walmart has been kicked out of the chat

[@mmink.]

Jay true

[@gocryaboutit3121]

Jay More like Walmart popped out of the chat 5:52

[@areyousureyouenteredyourna85]

Good riddance.

[@loocie4636]

I have a Walmart board :(

[@kellds2]

So I don’t skateboard I ride a wave board A.k.a. Ripstick but I see skaters all the time and your videos have been very informative. One thing I would like to add is that I think it’s awesome that you are comfortable and feel safe enough in the videos that you provide that you actually say “subscribe if you want”. That’s one of the things that drives me crazy about other videos is that they practically beg you to subscribe to their channel .. your approach just comes across as very cool and that you’re very secure in what you do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge I appreciate the content you share. - Kelly

[@RadRatVideo]

Hey, thanks for the shout out! Great video too bro

[@VLSkate]

Of course, man! Thank you!

[@Jay-re1ej]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@MISHA-CHK]

2:03 the dog felt the broken board XD

[@tamihegadorn6587]

The crack wasn’t the board it was the dogs back XD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@PookieLaroo]

Joke’s on you. My girl says deck size doesn’t matter. She says the big ones hurt. Now that I’m thinking about it, she might’ve misheard me

[@ChadCaruso]

I’ve always leaned towards thinking that people will favor what they know or what they started with but can always adapt something new as long as your mind is open to it. Great video as always!

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Chad Caruso Agreed. In 15 years the only thing on my setup that really changes is the deck. Started with mob grip, venture lows, 52s, and bones reds and that will never change but it is always fun to try someone elses setup. Sometimes you flip better or pop a little higher on their setup.

[@pat7917]

@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise Have you tried Bone Swiss bearings before? EDIT: I had to comment since your name is Patty 🤣🤣

[@sinky0516]

Medium tightness trucks Hard wheels for park and street 53 or 54mm 7.75 7.8 or 8 Bones reds bearings That’s how I personally ride

[@AmuckPVP]

7.75 or 8 DKL grip-tape Shock pads AKA soft riser pads Avenue Trucks/Indy Forged Hollow I get any top brand deck on sale with concave of course Bones 52mm-54mm 1 set for street & 1 set for skate-park Liberty Oil (100% Synthetic) or TriFlow Superior (liquid form) Powell Peralta Rib Bones Deck Rails glued on with Gorrila Glue Venom SHR/ Khiro bushings (Medium) with homemade skate wax for less squeak & slightly better turning Bronson Speed Co bearings or the Shiver bearings that come with SharkWheels or secondary Bones/Zealous

[@SkaterStimm]

That has more to do with the concrete. You don't want soft wheels at the park, when they grip you get thrown.

[@kuzi5761]

same

[@skylerbond56]

I ride Medium tight Indy stage 11 hollows with bones bushings, Ricta Speed Rings, 8.25 Flip P2 decks, and Bronson Raw or G3 bearings.

[@sloburner420]

I have a baker black and white 8.25" Board with tall white Krux trucks 59mm wheels they are Bones ATF Roughriders and Mob sketchy tank series grip tape. And Bones Reds bearings.

[@snoochieboochies6957]

I noticed the big difference with risers is that it helped less vibration get to my feet when riding on rougher streets which is a huge issue in my area

[@khiladi3409]

It is much worse in India. But thanks, I'll buy mine with risers

[@daledecker]

Nollie double tre? Jesus.

[@JACOB-vw7eu]

Dale Decker i love your videos

[@DME-jm8ex]

Lol me too and ikr that was a fuckin quad what do you even call that???

[@skylerbond56]

I wish I could do it in nollie. I can only do it standard, and that's not often. Lol

[@hunterwheeler5510]

DALE I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND IF I TELL YOU THAT THEN YOU SHOULD RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO MAKE ME FEEL OH SO SPECIAL

[@stacybuchkowsky9130]

Dale Decker yup

[@akyro3042]

1:20 did anyone realize how good this was

[@surfrad420]

Everybody knows that clip

[@huf5764]

SKATERAD420 yeah

[@antianti328]

No, one of the most famous skating clips of all time isn't recognised as good. Are you serious dude?

[@Danielarrr]

Yeah

[@youngdivision9526]

I am nagisa i saw that video yesterday

[@adamrutkowski2995]

Imagine an Australian skater was talking about his deck size

[@tobiramasenju880]

" my dieck is 8.5 "

[@God-gx7xy]

You mean a dude from Nz? We don’t say deck like dick hehe

[@SucoVidya]

@@God-gx7xy Aussie in London. Can confirm, the world cant tell the difference betweem Aussies and Kiwis 😅

[@adamrutkowski2995]

All your guys’s comments are so funny!

[@helikontex2467]

Watch your mouth or I'll deck yeah. Yeah you heard right I'm from NZ and you are my kinda sheep

[@robotslayer9690]

5:52 I must go now, my planet needs me

[@AnthonySL11]

“i skated low trucks my whole life and just recently switched to highs, and see no difference” *1 minute later* “i use to only skate rider pads”

[@areyousureyouenteredyourna85]

There's your sign...

[@chrhadden]

oo shit i didnt even notice

[@Dankman9]

I notice a huge difference in vibrations from just riding with and without risers. I strongly prefer risers.

[@PHeMoX]

Honestly, whilst I like loose trucks in terms of steering, I can't help but notice there's a 'speed wobble' going on when going faster. So tight trucks for me it is!

[@ChadRockwell]

Speed wobbles is how I broke my knee. Havent skated in like 10 years haha

[@PHeMoX]

@@ChadRockwell Yikes! That's terrible to hear man. But yeah, the speed wobbles are a real thing. I actually was longboarding with fairly loose trucks on somewhat rough ground, going very fast. Then I hit more smooth terrain, picked up even more speed and almost tripped over my own legs due to serious speed wobble. I had the foresight of not pushing a third time, but instead jumping on the board and find my balance and slow down first. Otherwise I would have slammed the ground for sure. Oh, and it was flat terrain. Just imagine what would happen down hill. Anyone hill bombing even lower hills is pretty insane if they're not tightening trucks. Did you ever consider skating again? Or is the knee so messed up that it's become a no-go?

[@pat7917]

@@PHeMoX Injury’s can be tough to come back from. I know I was never the same after after nearly snapping my ankle on a 5-6ft gap.. healing your body is one thing, but overcoming the mental fear of hurting yourself again is the other part of the battle that most people don’t talk about after they physically recover.

[@YouTubeUniverseYTU]

Skating is the best thing that has ever been put into existence. That's all I have to say.

[@ThisOldSkater]

I've literally been using the same set of hard rubber 1/8" risers since I was 15 yearls old. Decades...

[@sambullock1502]

Number Six same here

[@ludvig4752]

Chanel Williams How do you know how old he is now? :p

[@Andrea-oy9tv]

Chanel Williams um you can use the same risers on a whole different set up

[@kor3ancookie]

bro they last so much

[@altoid8450]

Dooks riser shock pads. Used the same pair for years and years until the board they were on got stolen.

[@Jay-S04]

7:04 That hurt me physically

[@4gerars500]

Why does he do this

[@j_ed1tzz861]

I would never treat my board like that

[@elephantindagarden3903]

@@4gerars500 he was probably using an old deck🤦🏾‍♂️

[@agent_orca7512]

2:03 The dog was like "wtf"

[@abccdefg4830]

I have size 13 feet, and the only thing about that that impacts my skating is that everyone makes skate shoes too skinny

[@Ruthl3ssKill3rx]

damn man i know exactly how you feel

[@mindzai_glass8993]

Reynolds G6 all day.

[@moshpitsonly2778]

Frontyard Tuning yea that’s more of a wide foot problem I am a size 8 and I have the same problem

[@Tonto_1999]

Bro I wear size 16s, and I just buy DCs. Back when I did have smaller feet like you, I used to rock DC and Osiris. Those were my two favorites.

[@Tonto_1999]

@ske romero back when I had size 15 feet, i used to ride an 8.25 or an 8.5, I think it has to do more with getting used to where to put your feet. I've got size 16 feet now and I ride an 8.5 still, but throw me on an 8.25, and I can do just about everything I still do on my board.

[@dombackay4806]

I love to see people try my board and hearing them complain about how loose my trucks is, and then watch them tic-tac while turning while I surf even around the corners with ease

[@Fishing31South]

Very helpful thanks. I skated a lot in the late 80s on 10in boards. Lately all my joints are getting stiff and am thinking getting back on a board will limber me up. Thanks heaps, all inspired and am building a reisssue 10in board

[@adude4107]

I've got a 12 inch deck

[@danielhojland]

maybe not the width then lul

[@iiunison2862]

I thought u said something else

[@iiunison2862]

No sus

[@bappo2055]

damn auto correct

[@kateholmes3061]

A Dude wow mines only 2

[@HypedGmng_]

0:12 when you can’t think about a username

[@diddymelone2265]

Now I am skating only a year by now, but from what I´ve learned so far, here are my experiences: regarding deck size, I started with 8.38 and tried an 8" afterwards, now I am at 8.5 8 was definetely to small for my size 12 feet, when I switched to an 8.5 I felt that I was improving very quickly. as for wheelsize: I began with very standart 52mm and then tried 55mm, nowadays my goldilocks are 54mm. I switch betweem 100A classic shapes and 97A conical shape wheels depending on my mood and what I wanna skate. they both work great, the harder wheels obviously slide better, the softer ones prevent me from slipping out on wooden ramps and are much better for cruising down the street. Bushings are very important to me actually: with my first complete came some tensor trucks, which had a double cone combo and they were really squirly. I switched them for a pair of 95A barrel/cone and it was much, much better right away. just lately I put on my very first indy 159 and holy shit what a difference. these trucks are amazing, they turn so well, I feel like surfing. however I had to switch out the bushings right away, they were so soft, I got wheelbite the instant I stepped on the board. switched the stock bushings for 94A barrel/cone indy bushings and now its awesome. dont overtighten you kingpin nut! rather try harder bushings! what also makes a difference is concave. well mostly not, because 98% of decks you can buy have medium concave, so its not a big deal. but my very first complete had high concave, combined with the squirly trucks, which were also more narrow than the deck (8.125 vs 8.38) that made for a really unstable setup, for a beginner. I recently tried the old deck with steep concave again, but it wasnt right for me. my feet hurt from standing on it too long and when I put my foot on it, the concave makes me wobble left and right unintentionally. so my current deck has a very mellow medium concave, still not low concave, but a low medium one, which I find is pretty good. overall I can tell from my short experience that you shouldnt worry too much about it, if you keep your mind open, you will find out what suits you best over time and that process I think can be alot of fun. also yeah it doesnt matter that much what you skate, but how you skate it. no setup will make me land that pop shuvit automatically and whenever I try someone elses board, whatever I can do on my board, I can do on theirs as well, only with more difficulty. so thats what I think: the right setup for you can make things a bit easier, but its still skateboarding, so its gonna be hard, and fun ;-)

[@BitesTheDusto]

Thanks for this comment. Im skating an 8.5 after skating an 8 for years. The 8 was too little for my size 11 shoe. The 8.5 feels good but god damn is the board I got heavy. Ive been learning kickflips on it pretty well, but I just got an 8.38 board online. I just want to say I think height can be a factor in choosing board length too, I am 5’10 and do not have long legs. Most 8.5 boards are 32+ inches long, so I feel like my drag with my front foot is not as exaggerated so I cant level my board out super high very easily, it takes a lot of effort. My 8.38 Deck I just got came at 31.5 inches, looking forward to trying it out

[@cartercom7775]

Well.... Walmart boards is all I could afford

[@cranberryjuice3998]

disgrace.

[@sarabailey955]

@@cranberryjuice3998 hey no need disgracing him you dont what how he lives

[@whatshouldinamethis5823]

Same

[@rouxeth7737]

Same but when I improve on skating I'm going to get a better one

[@walmartian]

the trucks on walmart board can shatter

[@lexbeltran1354]

One size fits all doesn't apply to Skating. Everyone is different.

[@pat7917]

Probably more true for skateboarding than most other sports out there.

[@finngeorgiou3583]

I live in a (relatively) small town on the edge of a big city. About 10 minutes away from my house, there was a small skate shop. I got a skateboard for around £30 and it’s lasted me almost 6 years, and while it’s worn down, I can still ride it.

[@themasterdwerg]

Riserpads also reduce the shaking of the bolts, so you wont loose your hardware by vibration

[@FordRangerClassics]

No, nothing belongs between the deck and trucks.

[@fractalife]

does inside or outside wheel graphics make difference?

[@Hallinwar]

fractalife sure

[@MrAmirtaha]

Yeah if you ride graphics in you ride backwards

[@fractalife]

I thought some wheels arent symmetry, which is graphic in or out make the wheel's tread wide difference

[@theweiner1]

I always skate mine logo out for a while then when I can see the shape is being worn down I will flip them logo in. I skate spitfire formula 4s full conical and ride mostly bowls and transition.

[@Corinthians-kjv]

Yes graphics on your wheels helps them to go faster.

[@shaunbebbington6411]

For someone like me, who is 46 and has restarted skating after some 20-something years, I find that softer wheels and soft risers help to minimise the potential for impact injuries. Skating is helping with my fitness and to help in losing weight, so I want to keep skating for as long as possible. Soft Cruiser style wheels (85a) and rubber risers is what I currently ride on one of my set ups; the other is has 95a PU street wheels, but again with soft rubber risers. As I remember Pig Rails, I have a set of rails as well.

[@kanyeeast8975]

7:59 IDK WHY I JUST LAUGHED SO HARD LMAO

[@paratus4lud]

LMFAO

[@funnyquarantine2858]

😂

[@lolpop2118]

PLSS THE WHEELS ARE BIGGER THAN HIM AND HES LIKE😁

[@josephvillarreal740]

Ahahaha

[@bunnybaby2657]

2:00 this clip is the most satisfying thing I’ve ever seen like wow

[@nathanwilliams9695]

Advice- super super tight trucks on concrete helps you feel like your surfing and tapped into the concrete and you need less energy to move up tiny hills. That’s pretty much the only positive to tight loose is better

[@norbertojones5213]

8:30 ouch

[@gerald2048]

reee

[@zacri9434]

@@gerald2048 cringe moment

[@SnareTomCrash]

Done it once and started bleeding all over my board, yuck

[@nocap8781]

thats what i said out loud irl

[@miriamkimzey8086]

As a cruiser my first board (a amazon cheap kinda off brand pennyboard that still looked exactly like a penny just with the logo) had terrible bearings when rolling freely but I was surprised to see that my board rolled amazingly when riding and I recently got a longboard with better free rolling bearings and I really can’t feel a difference when riding 😂

[@pat7917]

As a vet that’s been skating for 15 years - the best decision I made was putting Bone Swiss bearings into my skateboard & longboard. They are expensive, like $60-$100 per set; but if you have the money and you are serious about the sport I’d highly suggest it. It made my contest skating so much faster!

[@douglascoleman7818]

I never comment on KZbin, but I decided to start riding downhill and street boarding at 33 years old. That was a year ago, so I'm really only watching this video to see if my assumptions are correct. The last point about shoe size should be discussed further, because a properly fitting shoe makes all of the difference, even if some don't realize it. One day I was wearing a perfectly fit pair of Adidas, cheap and simple. I've always worn BMX or skate brands, but never pushed the envelope on a board I friend put a board in my hand and we started riding a parking lot with nice transitions. Then he kept on me about riding for months. I was scared to ride in certain situation for about 3-4 months. Now it feels natural. The fit of a shoe changed my world, because I felt connected to the grip for the first time, instead of my shoes begging me to stay on the board. I've seen the videos with kids riding barefoot, that would've never been me. If the shoe fits, riders are more likely to do well.

[@jacedee721]

Adidas shelltoes or Superstars are good to skate in..alot of grip 💀

[@Bavmorda]

LOL cheap Adidas?? Where do one get those?😅

[@bort_4202]

You don't need to right an esay

[@pat7917]

The advertisement has been brought to you by Adidas.

[@douglascoleman7818]

@@bort_4202 You didn't need to say ****. Can't read? Not my problem.

[@beobe99]

(My opinion, for me and how I am) Loose Trucks - Benefits - helps with landings that aren't perfectly straight as you can quickly steer back. Down fall - It's a tad harder to set up because you need to be perfectly balanced straight, then set up. Tight Trucks - Benefits - Easier to set up because you're really not worried about steering straight, and setting up. Down fall - You pretty much have to land as straight as possible or you'll lose it.

[@Kyusoath]

haven't touched a skate board in 16 years but i still end up watching this.

[@jake-ip9vg]

so what ive learned is that it literally doesnt matter what you ride

[@billybarnett9834]

Abec is the only one that doesn't matter.

[@lukebarber3899]

It's nice to see RadRat getting some credit elsewhere for his quality content

[@RadRatVideo]

Thanks! I like to see it too.

[@Thenormalguy101]

nice

[@BinaryRage38]

Good advice on the wheels! The weight of the skater also comes into play a bit, and I feel like nobody mentions that in the skateboarding community. In roller derby, it's crazy the variety in preference people have about their wheel hardness. At 120 pounds, wheels in the 90s feel to me how I assume something like a 101 feels for a 180 pound person. The best advice I got was if you don't know where to start, pick a range based on the type of skating you do and go low or high in that range according to your weight

[@Matthew-dv2gn]

Does goofy stance make a difference from regular stance in term of doing certain tricks?

[@alfredovazquez5788]

Na i ride goofy just your pefrence

[@paulbrand7676]

Some parks are pretty racist so you might have stance disadvantages but it can happen to every stance so

[@Matthew-dv2gn]

Paul Brand thx

[@KirbXen]

Tom Van Loenen he means they automatically think you ride normal so some obstacles are more difficult to do on goofy

[@alexreid2393]

Matthew Peniston I notice goofy people tend to do nollie back heels better than regular people.

[@jfft26k]

Got a skater trainer ad

[@brobsffr]

same here

[@romanlopez6122]

Yep me too

[@spastichawk9274]

Yeup

[@ostenj4859]

Same

[@ActualAlienBoiiii]

2:25 Finally... *Black Ice Wheels*

[@ryxga6392]

Which alpha pack do I need to open to get them bro?

[@Neo-mv3ch]

Lowkey I know nothing about board sizes I just have a random size 😂

[@rocket1880]

ok

[@jokesonyou1531]

Same lmao

[@lolpop2118]

LMFAOOO samee

[@H1GHERSTATEOFMIND]

this whole vid is just him saying “it’s all up to personal preference” 😂

[@frazixofficial842]

Just wanna say that today is my first day of skateboarding And i skate very nicely.... Thank you vlskate and yt tutorials I learnt in just (not gonna lie) 1 hour to control the direction ..😁😁😀😀

[@girl_with_armor]

The moral of this video: git gud.

[@rocket1880]

ok

[@jdoriginals9223]

ok

[@fridapajon2931]

ok

[@kan50805]

Ok

[@mklinger23]

When I very first started, I tried keeping my trucks tight cuz I was told it would be more stable. I couldn't land anything and I actually gave up pretty quick. I recently started up again and my trucks are more in the middle. I landed my first Ollie and shuvit this week and I think it's because while riding around I felt a lot more comfortable.

[@sleepingturtle32]

How does the trucks being loose make ollies easier?

[@mklinger23]

@@sleepingturtle32 when the trucks are tight, you tend to extend your knees more and are less comfortable. It might seem counterintuitive cuz you'll be less stable when you land but being comfortable on "take off" might be more important.

[@sleepingturtle32]

@@mklinger23 hmm. Okay. That my be my problem. Although I’m not sure if my trucks would be considered “tight”. I’m having a problem where my ollies literally don’t go any higher than a few centimeters off the ground

[@mklinger23]

@@sleepingturtle32 really bend your knees. You should be able to almost touch the ground. Also, make sure you're jumping along with popping and sliding.

[@sleepingturtle32]

@@mklinger23 thanks so much! It’s really helping

[@Lanman106]

Super informative for an almost complete beginner like me. I have been watching a ton of your videos the past few weeks since I just recently picked up skating! My Uncle who is big into skating heard that I was interested in picking it up and he gave me a board to start on! Thanks for all the great videos VLSkate!

[@pat7917]

Awesome, don’t get discouraged from falling as you learn. It’s something every skater (even the vets) deals with. But if you are patient and practice - you can get a lot out of the sport.

[@Lanman106]

@@pat7917 Thanks for the encouragement man! I fell and hurt my hip almost three weeks ago, got back on the board yesterday night and landed my first shove it! It is so rewarding to learn new tricks.

[@pat7917]

@@Lanman106 Hell yea! I remember my first shuv-it back in the day. That is the trick that opens up the door to all the others! It is probably the most important flip trick because it’s the first trick that makes you realize what it feels like to have the board rotate under you. Once you are comfortable with that sensation - then all the other tricks will follow. Awesome to hear partner, there’s no greater feeling than landing a new trick!

[@Lanman106]

@@pat7917 Thank you! Yeah, it feels like a good first solid trick. If you're catching air, flipping, or spinning the board I would say it's a serious trick. I think the usual thought process is to start with an ollie, but the shove it is so much easier and simple. I thought it would take me much longer. Landed only one clean one though, so I gotta practice it now until it becomes routine. Haven't been able to talk with any skaters in person really, so it's nice to hear from someone online!

[@teancoffee208]

3:55 I got those trucks for my first board!

[@EndlessEndeavour]

Used to skate so loose my friends called mine the Deathboard 😂 Too many scooter freaks where I was when I used to skate so needed the added agility to dodge em. I'd love to pick up skating again but do not bounce back as well as I used to. Two simultaneous wrist breaks shook me up lol.

[@pat7917]

I can’t tell you how many scooter kids I have taken out (by accident) at the skatepark over the years. They just don’t pay attention; and a skateboard can’t stop very quick when traveling at top speed. Lol

[@miffygames9099]

Damn, big respect for you giving creds to those skaters in the clips ✊🏽

[@jedisok13]

Those bones bushings are the shit!

[@EAZTSK]

1:19 I literally just watched that vid

[@campbellnudd-23]

2:02 look at the dog!!! 😂

[@ps3guy22]

6:34 Unsub 😂

[@dsimer01]

I am going to report you

[@komodo420.]

@@colebrown8293 reported for toxic behavior

[@1ztype343]

@@colebrown8293 why in all caps? Your keyboard broken?

[@CloroxBleach-uc8uh]

@@colebrown8293 *yOu SoUnD LiKe a dUmBaSs RePoRt DeEz NuTs*

[@bootymaster6919]

@@colebrown8293 Ik I'm late but stfu and I'm writing Normally cause my keyboard not broke

[@connorshyper6843]

best skate KZbinr I’ve watched

[@lydluvv.45]

watch Lamont Holt

[@Lucianato2]

Great video! Former skater but still like watching videos and tutorials and reminiscing on the "old" days! 🤟🤟

[@guit4r_g]

I really like the way you do your videos. You explain everything clearly still being funny and entertaining. keep rockin!

[@holky9555]

"today Im going to be telling you whether or not these 10 things matter." *the whole video* "well, try all the options and see what you like"

[@girthygumbolini882]

This videos is sick! ive got size 13 and have been skating on 7-8 inch boards all my life, and it blowd. Id say find a board that fits your feet size, my arches are so sore from having both my toes and heels always hanging off. 9 inch board here we come

[@ErickRodriguez-pn7xh]

5:51 dude just went to heaven

[@rino2451]

me being able to afford only a walmart brand skateboard just wanting to ride: 👁👄👁

[@salsinatorsalsa]

skate on asphalt generally and recently got softer wheels. best thing thats happened to me in a long time!

[@martinovalex1459]

5:51 alright I'm bout to head out

[@bit0494]

8:40 Brasil’s proudness! ( fairy skater)

[@guybartlett9587]

The best part

[@impishspectre5805]

Pride*

[@mdurham_]

Yes

[@RodneySloan]

Daewon's back trucks are tighter and have bushings in them. He uses two washers in the front trucks, which makes it like the steering on a car. Makes a ton of sense, and riding with loose front trucks has really worked for me.

[@aaron_4053]

I skate a blind 8.0 with independent trucks and 54mm wheels with reds bearings

[@RickyOrzel]

My Wal-Mart board was stolen seven years ago and today I adopted this skateboard I found behind a dumpster. It's a thin board with hard wheels. The problem I'm experiencing is the board likes to slow down on leveled and slanted roads. Is it me or does it need tuning? I'm too poor to do much about it if its the board.

[@VLSkate]

hmm sounds like its probably the bearings. if you just switch the bearings out it shouldnt cost more than $20. I'd suggest these www.amazon.com/Bones-Reds-Precision-Skate-Bearings/dp/B000FDRQ1S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536823924&sr=8-3&keywords=bones+reds

[@billybarnett9834]

It's called gravity. Your best bet is bigger wheels and probably new bearings. If your wheels are small the go slower and have more trouble riding over rough ground cracks and rocks.

[@DigitalDiamonds24]

Get new bearings

[@walmartian]

who ever stole it actually did you a favor because the walmart board is dangerous af, i shatter a kids truck by doing a kickflip in gravel.. if that would have been in another terrain it could have really sucked.. the problem with walmart is the wood is trash but you can get by with it if you must but the dangerous part is the hardware is not quality steel. it is trash metal. pot metal that is prone to shattering, has not been tempered properly, it's like using a $2 sledge hammer from a discount store- it's going to fail because the metal has not been properly tempered, which is what raises the price of a metal tool is how well it has been properly heat tempered to give it strength. you cannot afford to risk your saftey to save $30 on skateboard hardware. parents are not aware of how dangerous it is to their kid for them to try to save a few $$$by going to walmart. if you go to a skate park or spot and someone usually has used hardware for sale eventually if you ask around and most will take pity to your plight, they wont want to see you riding trash trucks if you try to offer them what you can afford.

[@ENDZONECELL1400]

walmartian I got a real board but the speed demon board I had was really fucking good

[@muchoburitobob8604]

this guy is my favourite youtuber

[@u1timatepotato930]

8:28 am i the only one questioning how tf that guy did an ollie barefoot jesus that would hurt

[@timvenables6738]

I've always stuck to the same brand and size since my first deck, when I go different I tend to struggle... creature of habbit maybe?

[@guybartlett9587]

You did a Ollie barefoot, you are my hero! I barefoot skate a carver on my concrete ramps for surf cross training, but am trying to learn to skate a regular board, so at least I know it's possible, but probably very hard for a beginner...

[@peacananimates3480]

I started on a Walmart board and now I have 2 customs :) the memory’s

[@fotrnite9fortnight635]

Peacan Animates i’m 13 and have a walmart board. Plastic trucks and it rolls for less than 4 seconds. But it’s ok because i’m still learning how to skate anyway

[@sivlee6039]

bigNIBBA yes but I have a sports direct one

[@annemaypinkster8458]

layne stayley real one

[@ayoayo3926]

I paid like 10 $ for a very good used skateboard bruh. my brother got a skateboard for about 13 $ because the packaging was smashed. they’re both pretty good I think.

[@J053oo]

bigNIBBA I’m 11

[@smakkmakk8118]

Looking at this video I thought it was going to be about like your stance on the board instead of the skateboard itself

[@darkXwolf17-UD]

Riser pads we’re more for the 80s old school vert decks cause the boards were pretty much flat with no concave. (Now people today only use risers for if they do old school vert skateboarding or old school flat ground freestyle)

[@wyattogle7537]

I currently ride 8.75 58mm hard spitfires Bones reds High Indy’s And spacers And I pretty much only ride transition

[@theweiner1]

Wyatt Ogle yup 8.5 58mm spitfire f4 full conical Bones reds Indy 159 Reynolds (can't remember if they're hi or low but probably kinda hi) 1/8 riser pad All bowls all day

[@diegodakotah]

8.0 52mm Spitfire ace trucks loose

[@hackdeez1075]

8.5 Indy High-149mm Spitfire Formula 4-53mm Bones reds Mix of street and transition

[@hackdeez1075]

@@diegodakotah sounds like a street set up

[@diegodakotah]

hack deez it is haha