How to Choose a Skateboard for FREESTYLE | The Freestyle Trick Tip

[@DankoleClouds]

I love how in touch with your audience you are. This is definitely something I would be down to get into. I've been obsessed with FS skating for the longest, just never really gave it a shot.

[@AverageJoeGamer22]

Do yall ever plan on re-releasing these again? These both look so sick and id love to pick 1 up!

[@petps5spins32]

The purple rocket deck is absolutely sick! will you be restocking them? love to purchase one

[@x33x69]

Cool you like origin! I have those same shorts

[@asunainori6475]

Rodney Mullen is my favorite skater, I love doing like primo flips and etc just want a good board for that

[@mike_osterman1]

Word, freestyle boards are great for those freestyle tricks. If you’re not trying to dive in head-first, you can put freestyle wheels and skid plates on your street board

[@asunainori6475]

Mike Osterman thanks for the response man, you gained a sub, also I’m looking for a board where I can freestyle but I also love street skating and skate parks

[@_Maxten]

if you're gonna stick with a popsicle to freestyle, skate baker, toy machine, or birdhouse decks. they're mellow concave which is best for dancin' and you're local shop should have em. tensor trucks are honestly the best for freestyle imo too, they're rodney's company after all, but i'd suggest getting em a size smaller so u can equip those waltz wheels! this is my setup and i'm about on the same boat as u

[@xmqqv9209]

Atm im riding "The fuel" in 7.5'' and in comparison to the decks i was using before, the Waltz decks definitely feel like the perfect balance between street board and freestyle board. I was really surprised about the stability you have especially when balancin caspers, and not even the flat nose of single kick boards gave me this great feeling. Since i like doin street tricks here and there between my freestyle combos, i feel like the Waltz decks are the type of decks i needed. Really stoked to see what Waltz is gonna come up with in the future!

[@mike_osterman1]

+xMqqv thank you so much for sharing all of that! Means the world to us that you gave it a try. Hope you keep learnin’ new stuff on it!

[@jawnyromberger8019]

The prophet is great but i need more nose can ya make 1 with a wide nose and bu5 with a 3 or 4" concave but also need a 8.25 or bigger or I'll just sand creatue boards. But I'm working with oj hot juice i prefer soft wheels keep it up with the nose and tail plates but id love LOVE love 1 in an 8.5, ive been using 20yr old tail plates filed down

[@QuartzIsAnOxide]

Thumbnail like: Don't pick a Waltz skateboard. Pick a Waltz skateboard.

[@FelixgreenYT]

I was down to buy but.. 2 weeks shipping to east coast. Ehh.

[@mike_osterman1]

+Felix Green did you check out the Shredquarters?

[@sk-qm8mr]

Can you still do street stuff with it ?

[@joeyihly]

Hey man I’m 6 foot 2 and have bigger feet. I usually skate street but want to try freestyle a little bit. What board and size would you suggest? Also do you ever use shin guards? If so what kind? Lastly, I’d like to buy a complete setup with trucks wheels, grip tape and those plastic things on the tails. Does your company sell completes?

[@joeo4117]

How long are the boards

[@32srt32]

will tensor 7.6" trucks with with the 7.75" deck? as far as primos and stuff go.

[@mike_osterman1]

Nope, those will be too wide

[@tonymeers9960]

My calf is about 90% now, started skating Sunday. Love the chrome shoes. What brand are they.?

[@MikeArpeggio345]

Not sure if you engage with these older videos but I just bought the Bixby(haven't gotten it just yet). Is this basically the precursor to that deck?

[@worldsworstdad2198]

What woodshop do your boards use? I'd ideally like to get one from BBS or P.S. Stix.

[@orrotem7860]

Hi Mike, Why did you go back to making boards without a nose? And is it still possible to get this board?

[@32srt32]

what trucks do you suggest with these decks? im a street skater and want to get a freestyle setup. found some ace 11 for $20 a set any decks that work with the ace trucks?

[@mike_osterman1]

Ace11 will fit the 7.6” and 7.75” size with freestyle wheels

[@ivygail9651]

for a freestyle board is it better to have a 7.5 or an 8?

[@hyd..]

I know this video is three years old now but I’m a size 9.5 mens and I usually ride a 8.25 street board. What size do you recommend me getting out of your new 7.4 or 7.6 boards?

[@kennethsmith1744]

I like your boards who makes them what shop

[@oxytocca]

do you need to know how to ollie before freestyle?

[@mike_osterman1]

I learned how to ollie but it’s totally not necessary

[@ad_space977]

What shoes u wearing? I've been looking for a new shoe to try out

[@trickswithjp]

I have some Indy 129s titanium trucks laying around. What deck size do you recommend? Keeping in mind the offset (if any) from the big freestyle wheels. Thx

[@tlgskateboards4957]

Thanks man

[@jessegomez559]

Does my shoe size matter with freestyle skateboards

[@mahjonglover3614]

freestyle rules! so cool

[@waltz9230]

I'm 6'3 and have shoe size 13, I really can't do a 7.75, will you guys ever make 8.0/8.5s?

[@mike_osterman1]

Perhaps but these are already some of the biggest freestyle boards out there. We’re slowly converting people to larger rides

[@davidosielpadilla]

You should get an Andy Anderson board

[@jasoncarlson4285]

Hi there at Waltzskateboards i was just wondering why i havent seen any of your decks in Australia? and if you do ship them here were can i buy one really love the looks an everything about your boards and cant wait untill i can own one of them please let me now were in Australia hopefully Melbourne city somewhere i can purchase one, thanx.

[@mike_osterman1]

Hi, we are working on finding distribution in Australia. We currently operate out of California and shipping to Australia is quite expensive. When our boards are back in stock I’m hoping to work with a distributor down there. Stoked that you’re interested in our stuff and I hope you keep enjoying freestyle!!!

[@resofactor]

My fav board of all time is the Powell Mullen. Thinking about picking up the 7.5" though. Really a best of "both worlds" hybrid.

[@vincevickers6089]

What is the length of fuel, & pilot decks?

[@mike_osterman1]

+Vince Vickers the 7.5” is 29.75” long and the 7.75” is 30”

[@vincevickers6089]

So for the 7.75, w/ offset wheels indy 129 or 139?

[@mike_osterman1]

Vince Vickers I’d only recommend Indy 129’s if you were pairing them with street wheels (like conical street wheels). With offset FS wheels (ie. Decomposed mantis wheels), i would recommend something smaller like the minilogo 7.3 or Thunder 143 with a couple of washers behind each wheel

[@joeo4117]

I wish I could get your boards in the uk

[@mike_osterman1]

+Joe Drums me too :\ fortunately, waltz boards will be back in stock at Never Enough Streetstore in Germany within the next month of two. That might make it more doable

[@duploh]

@@mike_osterman1 any idea if the 7.75 will be back soon at the Never enough street store? Or your two previous graphs maybe 😍 otherwise i'm going for a 7.3 to start learning, but my streetdeck is 7.5 and feels way to small....

[@Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Do you have that last deck but In a 7.75 I prefer the graphic on the 7.5 but like 7.75 board better :D

[@mike_osterman1]

+x_.clark% % yep, all waltz board are available in 7.5 or 7.75!

[@Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Mike Osterman thanks my board has razor tail and I wanna try a freestyle board so, you have +1 sale when my razor tail gets reaallly bad

[@dontmessup63]

digging the new background for the talky bits

[@mike_osterman1]

+OlympicFilms thank you! My new place is pretty amazing :) I’m very happy with it

[@jacket2848]

So, I notice you ride single kick a lot now? What changed for you? Would you say single kick is more difficult to learn on?

[@PeanutButter-zx9uz]

I always wanted to start Freestyle but I just can't find it around my Region (Asia)

[@mike_osterman1]

Check out m-80 skate shop in Tokyo. They are the only ship that I know of in Asia serving freestyle

[@obtiththotatron225]

So for someone who wants to mostly do pogos, railstainds,and caspers the pilot would be the best?

[@mike_osterman1]

+obtiththotatron id suggest going with a smaller ride. Whether it’s The Fuel or The Pilot, go with the 7.5” shape

[@obtiththotatron225]

@@mike_osterman1 alright thanks. keep killing it

[@not2old2sk86]

I'm lovin' the 7.5 Fuel! It's nice to have a freestyle board that I can still ollie with!!!!

[@mike_osterman1]

+not2old2sk8 my favorite part!

[@nightwingjonah]

what about the wheels?

[@11dee6]

Damn...so Waltz doesn't approve of people with large feet skating (size 13 shoe here)? 😜 Would there or is there ever going to be an 8" freestyle deck from you guys?

[@mike_osterman1]

+Dan gah! That’s not at all what we’re saying hahah We don’t have an 8” available *yet* but don’t count it out. 7.75” is actually the largest freestyle board on the market these days 😬

[@11dee6]

Mike Osterman I'm just busting your stones haha. I'll probably end up picking up one soon.

[@beckettchawla_6339]

look at the don brown prototype from Decomposed

[@andresgonzalez132]

@@mike_osterman1 going off this comment to ask what exactly I should look for when picking a freestyle board. Do you generally want a smaller board width than your street set up? What about wheelbase and deck length?

[@bernsiboii]

Does anyone know if the walz 7.5 is similar to the moonshine Toshiaki Fuji 7.5 or does someone know major differences??😅

[@mike_osterman1]

+Bernhard Mohler ours has an extra 0.25” on the nose and tail. It’s also got a unique nose and tail shape rather than being symmetrical. Otherwise, the width, wheelbase, and concave will feel very similar

[@bernsiboii]

@Mike Osterman okay thank you for the fast reply, I am thinking to to start freestyle skating and the moonshine is a good complete for its price 😄 amazing Videos keep up the good work 👌

[@juank-gw4fw]

Se puede en un skate normal?

[@JoeSkates28]

I still need to finish my Pilot set up!!!

[@mike_osterman1]

+Joe Saunders yeeee let me know if you need any help setting it up

[@JoeSkates28]

Mike Osterman thank you dude! I’ve watched ur video on how to set up skid plates. Just a matter of free time and getting some clips of them dance moves ;)

[@grandmascat9782]

I never thought Id see him wearing pants and not shorts and also weren't pink camo

[@lanji2497]

Dead Inside He looks so good

[@grandmascat9782]

Lanji UPSB ikr

[@lanji2497]

Dead Inside :P

[@mike_osterman1]

+Lanji UPSB I’m just a little cold, okay!? LET ME LIVE

[@lanji2497]

Mike Osterman XD

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Good stuff Mike but you should have titled the video- Why I think Waltz decks are good for freestyle.

[@blsk8s]

The flowing spacewalk at 48 is slick as fuck. Propz.

[@mike_osterman1]

+Bob's Trick Tips thanks so much, Bob. Playing with some new variations

[@mateowaltersmorales1812]

freestyling is easy with tail side premo I just learned a lot of things now thanks sorry that's

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

My goal to learn every single trick he jusr do e

[@MrBillo4]

this a commercial, not an advice

[@rustyshackelford4730]

that's hilarious 😂

[@stephenthedude4383]

DAGGERS✊

[@weeeeee831]

Why did you put a picture of justin trudeau in the intro for listing skaters ahahaha

[@Mikchops]

Haha killed me when I saw Justin Trudeau 😂

[@lanji2497]

Thought you did tips at thursday? Also you look great with your hair

[@mike_osterman1]

+Lanji UPSB yeaaaah, I’m just trying something new. Since I want to give everyone the highest quality videos that I can, I wanna focus on just getting something uploaded on a loose weekly basis rather than sticking to a concrete schedule. That being said, I’ll be uploading mostly on Sundays

[@lanji2497]

Mike Osterman hm, i guess thats better I was just missing you say "what is good? It is thursday" lol

[@lanji2497]

Mike Osterman also you inspired me to do freestyle, i can do a heelside railstand and a walk the dog, im planning to practice tail stop fingerflip, smoothie, primo flip as soon as its saturday :b

[@IWETROBOTICS]

I got a skateboard

[@aidenivey1495]

Dude we're can I get the fuel ??

[@OklahomaHaus]

Pull a Nyjah and make it flat

[@mike_osterman1]

+Haus Does flat?

[@OklahomaHaus]

Mike Osterman Yeaa

[@samiir223]

Freestyle looks lame af ngl

[@aidenivey1495]

Then why would you click the video moron