How to Carve on Roller Skates | Trick Tutorial

[@ashm7406]

This is the first carving Tutorial that has actually broken down every step, given drills, and *clicked* for me!! Thank you for such amazing content and sharing your knowledge!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad it helped!

[@carolina7660]

this is the clearest tutorial on carving, im so glad i found your channel!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad you like it!

[@poogbooket]

Thank you so much for your tutorials!! I've been struggling with carving a lot, and I think it is because I haven't been lifting my front truck! I've never seen a tutorial that even mentions that so this was very helpful

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I'm so glad! You can do it.

[@thedeadserious]

same here. watched some tutorials, went to the skatepark and i accidentally found out i'd better lift the front wheels. i wondered why no tutorial mentioned it - until i found this one, yay! it's often the small things that make a difference ..

[@sorasupernova]

This is so helpful because I don’t know anyone else who switches feet while skating so this helped soo soo much thank you

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I'm glad it helps.

[@daridemachine]

Very good video, no blabla, very usefull

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad you liked it

[@msericaplease]

The little details matter... thanks!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Yes they do!

[@niv_lh]

I love your tutorials, they're really well put together

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you!

[@deniseg3562]

Your tips are the best … you’re a natural when it comes to instruction and tutelage … thank you my friend :)

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@katjabrandis]

Def the best tutorial I have found on youtube. Taught step by step with concrete examples and how to practice. Far too many of the other tutorials use amorph language to teach like "use your body to turn" and "just let your body do it" Wait what does that mean ...use your body? LOL dont i always use my body or am i using crutches to turn ? Some tutorials here on youtube need to first learn how to teach. This one anyway is super helpful. Each tutorial is prepared with attention to details and thoughtfulness. Thanks so much!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you so much! I'm a very analytical so I have to break things down in my mind to learn so I thought it might help others too!

[@madonpoikanen]

YES!! A peaceful and simple tutorial. Thank you! I'll give an update anout my process at some point. I just have to first find a good place to practice this :D

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Great, I'd love to hear how it goes!

[@МИТРИЧ-р3э]

всё очень здорово и доступно - отдельная благодарность за операторскую работу!!!!!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thanks

[@PinkPulpito]

You’re gonna have 100k subs very soon, this is amazing content!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Maybe one day! 😁

[@hellslinger99]

Do you know how many times I was yelled at for lifting my front trucks when making a right turn?!? So I've been avoiding doing that at the park too!! This is so helpful! Now to wait for a clear noon rainy day to try this again!! Your tutorials are great!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you! Everyone has a different style so having people yell at you isn't cool.

[@cheyenneeben4781]

Yaaay some skate tutorials that are to the point and super clear, keep up the good work!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad you like them!

[@emilychristian534]

WOAH this is so helpful, thanks!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colorfulwonder]

Thanks for including drills and step-by-steps! Super helpful!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SEOULSKATERS]

This video is the best tutorial i’ve ever seen💎 It helps for in-line skating as well! I hope more skaters make themselves skating Gradually through this good video.

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

i agree. great vid

[@leilalopez9760]

you are amazing, Shorty thanks for sharing your knowledge. I would like to know more tricks, you explain very well. I send you a hug from Mexico :)

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you. I have a long list of video ideas so I'm slowly working my way through it. If you have any suggestions let me know. Hugs back!

[@nubiasanchez5085]

Thank you, this is an amazing and useful video 👍🏻

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@jennifercerrone7353]

I am beyond thankful for your tutorials. So well explained, they really help me understand what I need to fix in order to improve

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@Daniel_Yap]

Appreciate the insightful progression tutorial!!! :) I've been inline skating for more than 2 years...and still fall badly on carving Lifting front wheel of leading leg, to tighten the contact surface, sounds brilliant even for inline actually!! 😲😲😲

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I hope it helps!

[@maybemaximus]

super great explanation watching ur other tutorials now lol

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Awesome, thank you!

[@julianaramos8523]

Adorei o tutorial, obrigada 🥰

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you!

[@amaranthelk2668]

could you make a tutorial for carving when it comes to flow in a pump track. I can't figure out how people can carve those pockets reallllllly fast and remain parallel to the coping. Hope that describes what I am trying to say.

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I do have a video of a pump track. I do go over it a little in there. Unfortunately, I don't live near a pump track so it might be a while until I can visit on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHWynZ2Yi9mqfrc

[@nahirgatas]

super útil la información. Saludo desde argentina♥

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Yay estoy contenta!

[@gabosurfer]

Awesome muchas gracias

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

You're welcome!

[@lizbethsalinas8959]

I love your tutorial videos! You should keep doing them! I really would love for you to do a video on how to transition /turn on a ramp.

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thanks. Yes I have that on my list.

[@ebonystorm4061]

Your tutorials are so helpful! I’ve got an injured wrist at the moment and had just began ramp skating, I would LOVE to see a tutorial on drills for stalls, jumps, improving technique like this carving on flat ground that you can do on flat ground or without being at park so I can improve and for while the parks are closed over lockdown!!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Great suggestions, I'll add this to my list.

[@caritosnape]

excellent video tutorial, it is very difficult for me to make the switch on my feet to give the direction to the turns. I know those exercises will help me achieve that 👏🏻

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I hope it helps!

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

so helpful! thanks

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

So glad!

[@LeadedOctane]

Can you do a fakie carve tutorial? Thanks!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I'll add it to my list and try to get to it soon.

[@bernardofernandes1990]

Great Info!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michellesoto4450]

This is super helpful! I’m not at all ready to try it ‘cause I only started skating this week 😭 But I’m going to save this and refer back to it when I am ready! Thank you 😊

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Congrats on starting your skating journey!

[@daniellesmith4321]

I know I’m late to this but...when I try to carve on a transition, I feel like I get really unstable (if I go too high or too fast) or sometimes “fall off” the transition (if I go too slow and lose momentum). Anyone have any advice? I’m considering switching to wide trucks. Not sure if that would help or make it harder to turn? Thanks so much for the tutorial! This is the first video that mentioned lifting the front trucks, and that alone has been super helpful.

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Do you have any footage I can have a look at? You can DM on Instagram @shortstop.6 It sounds like you may not be pumping into the transition but it's hard to tell without video.

[@JulianaCavichiolo]

Loved it! Thanks, I'll trains today

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

If you are on Instagram tag me as I would love to see your progress!

[@JulianaCavichiolo]

@@ShortysSkateSeries sure Im jcavichiolo on Instagram, check it out. Yesterday I carved in the low part with my dominant foot, your explanation made me know what I was doing wrong! Oh I have a page here on KZbin also. I posted Yesterday. It's all in portuguese, but i'll work on subtitles. Search for: Quad de rua Brasil 💜🧡💚

[@jfs11911]

Hi shorty! Could you do a tutorials for sliding on rails and ledges? :) I can’t find much help online and I really like how you explain & break down tricks

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I have that on my list. I hope to get to it soon.

[@nill2785]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm not up to carving ramps yet, but it's really helped me with carving on flat ground. Also this might be a weird question, but what color is your right skate in this video? Depending on the light it looks pink or orange and I've been going crazy trying to figure it out haha

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

😂😂 It's like a burnt red or rust red. Bont don't make the color anymore, they changed the red to a siren red. I'm glad the tutorial was helpful!

[@sylvenya]

Would you recommend loosening up your trucks to be able to turn better for carving? I can't tell if my issue with carving is my trucks being too tight or me not leaning enough 🤔

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Are you trying to carve wide or tight? Carving on a ramp is different to on flat. For me, carving on a ramp I will pivoting on my back wheels carving forward or front wheels is carving backwards. I do not reply of the action of my trucks and lean into turns are that can cause you to slip out

[@goofy.switch6285]

Hey shorty! Any tips on carving wider?

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

You really need to pump hard so that your don't loose momentum as you are crave wide. If you don't pump enough you'll get to the peak and then just "fall" away.

[@goofy.switch6285]

@@ShortysSkateSeries I think I’m just scared so I’ll do a sharp angle carve but I want to get it wider and smoother so bad 😭

[@ericako7364]

I love your detailed explanations! A question for you, I'm used to instinctively turning the way by body is opened (so counterclockwise when right is leading and left is behind), but I see most beginner turning videos and your carving video show the opposite (turning clockwise when right is leading) - could you explain why that works better, or feels more natural for you? Thanks!!

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Good question! It's really a personal preference, and for me it feels more natural. The way I explain in the video, I can pivot my inner/leading leg first and the outer/trailing leg just follows. But if I do it the opposite way (especially for tight turns) I find my outer/leading leg cuts in front of my inner/trailing leg before it can turn and it becomes a little awkward.

[@ericako7364]

@@ShortysSkateSeries Thanks! I don't think I've ever heard any talk about pivoting on their heels before when carving and turning - but I could totally see how it would work when I practiced the drills on the flat. Looking forward to trying it on the ramp!

[@Lonnie123]

Not sure if you’ll see this, but what trucks are you using in this video? On screen at 1:34

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

They are Discotrux bont.com/collections/roller-skate-plates/products/discotrux-roller-skate-trucks

[@quitegoodandawesome5964]

When carving, or even earlier when say just practicing figure eights, should weight be balanced between both feet? Or is the outer or inner foot taking more of the weight on a turn? I hope that questions makes sense. 😊. I think I tend to put my weight on my inside foot when turning on a figure eight, but think when carving it’s supposed to be more on your outside/higher foot?

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

For me I have my weight pretty evenly distributed, maybe a little more in my back foot for both craving and figure eights. But the weight distribution in my front/ inside skate, I have a lot of weight/ pressure in my heel so I can lift my toes to make tighter turns. If that makes sense.

[@quitegoodandawesome5964]

Shorty's Skate Series That makes sense! Thank you for answering my question. 😊

[@rollerskaterevival8484]

Great breakdown. and man those vert ramps! Where are those?

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Which ones? I'm currently based on South Korea and travel around Seoul and surrounding areas to find these skate parks.

[@rollerskaterevival8484]

@@ShortysSkateSeries All of them! I used to spend a lot of time in BKK and want to to go Korea as soon as we can travel again. Anyway, I guess it's the huge ramps from when you showed clips from your pumping tutorial, that I really liked. But the red flow park looks really cool too! Want to give me names so I can add to my skate travel bucket list?

You are so cool omg

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thank you!

[@ratg0r3]

Moving to a skatepark while the rink is closed, this is a nice tutorial! :v

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Thanks!

[@ianjukseyjukes4358]

Shorty, i have a problem with my high leg wandering further up the transition, leading me to either drag it back or fall into a split. any ideas.

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Do you have some footage you can send me or are you on Instagram? It's easier for me to give good feedback if I can see the issue. My Instagram is @shortstop.6

[@glamgirltv5650]

Do you need loose trucks to do this easier?

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Carving on flat ground you may need to loosen your trucks but when you are carving on ramps you don't want them too loose as it can make you feel unstable.

[@glamgirltv5650]

@@ShortysSkateSeries thanks :)

[@micchin2012]

hi Shorty, I've seen people carving left , staggered leg with right leg leading. Is that possible? i am still new , i guess i just have to try out which way works for me

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Yes it’s possible. I’ve seen a lot of skaters do this as they don’t want to change the leading leg when they carve left and right. You will need to use the pivot turn method to help you turn. Remember to pump into the transition as it will make the turn easier than if you just coast.

[@robinthestars]

How tight do you like your trucks?

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I have mine quite tight as it's more stable when craving and doing tricks.

[@Gwendolyn77988]

how to carve with dips in a bowl?

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

Ah do you mean like in a pool bowl than goes from shallow to deep?

[@cinquentandodepatins1749]

🙏🙌😘❤️

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

😄

[@Stellarainn]

But the weight goes on leading foot or what?

[@ShortysSkateSeries]

I have my weight centered between my feet or a little more in my back leg but you want to 'pump'/ push your weight through your heels to keep your momentum.