How to E-Skate Without A Helmet

Since many of you are going to ride without a helmet anyway, here are some tips to lower your risk of injury.
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[@FleshDesire]

To see you sprinting full speed after a broken ankle is inspiring and motivating. I needed that today. Thank you

[@esk._mx]

I fell the other day and barely hit my head because of my cap and hoodie. And one year ago I fell very hard and practically ripped my knee skin off and got several bruises here and there all over my body, that one was so bad that a dermatologist practically had to took the burnt skin off [due to concrete contact] and stitch it back and even so, still pinches some days. I totally agree with this video and the one with the 10 tips you made before. If you’re beginner rider, you’ll fall If you’re experienced rider, you’ll fall

[@jhonny-blaze]

Guys, listen to what he says! I did not had a helmet on and crashed badly with 40km/h and knocked the street with backside of my head. i can never smell again and my taste is also destroyed from that for the rest of my life. Dont be stupid as me and ride without helmet!

[@david2012slayer]

holy shit mate, that could have been way worst, you got lucky¡

[@paperpersona1243]

If you're not wearing a helmet because of how lame a lot of them look I'd recommend investing in a helmet you like the look of OR customizing it to make it your own. Slap some stickers on it, draw all over it. Make your helmet something you like to wear and not forced to wear. It makes a huge difference.

[@riknitzburg9650]

Riding slower than you can run is probably the best advice. Without a helmet, imo you have to ride slower than you can run. If you cant run out a crash, and your not wearing a helmet, you are trusting so many other people with your life. If the board malfunctions, or a car does something dumb, that could be it.

[@rmh5102]

That's why I never go past 12mph anywhere. I bought my eBoard to commute, not to stunt. 12mph is much faster than walking and about the same as an easy bike ride without any effort

[@sevenrats]

I feel like 10 to 16mph is the most comfortable and enjoyable speed

[@MaTiCeK]

The closing song was pure gold! 😂 Another tip, never go fast on roads you don’t know, even if it’s just the other side of the same road you ride daily. I happened to crash in a pot hole in the middle of the road on a street next to my apartment doing around 25 kmph. It was summer, I had no protection on me, but my helmet and decided to take a wide line through an intersection corner as there were no cars around and I wanted to exit the corner on the other side of the road in an effort to turn left on the next intersection. What a bad idea! Got me some nice road rash on the ribcage and an injured shoulder, I have not investigated further as it’s 90% functional. 😂 Stay safe folks!

[@willfullyinformed]

Was going about 20-25mph on my board, the road immediately became uneven/dipped and it was completely subtle/invisible to the eye. Board wobbled, couldn't gain control and I got thrown back HARD landing on my tail bone and sliding on the right side of my body. I always wear my helmet, but I almost didn't wear my knee/elbow pads. Even with the pads my forearm/elbow was bruised for 2 weeks. My lower back had a massive 7 inch circumference "raspberry", tailbone hurt for a month, fingers were torn up a bit (gloves you're wearing saved me). I was wearing my predator helm and had several deep rocky gashes going from the back-top of my helmet down to the front right side jaw of the helmet... if I wasn't wearing my helmet, it would have been a bad hospital visit and facial scars. Right after I invested in Lazy Rolling gear and never went out without full protection ever again. Good video, cheers!

[@simsonyee]

Buy triple 8 bumsaver. Really comfortably and has protected my hips and tail bone in falls.

[@XenoTravis]

After falling hard due to the verreal RS pneumatic tire failure.... I got an MRI and it found brain bleeds around the area I hit. I also got a weird and big scar on my eyebrow that instantly changed my identity. If I wasn't wearing a full helm and padding I have no idea what would have happened. I believe I suffer side effects from a brain injury from the esk8 fall. Sucks that it was not my fault at all and the dude that runs verreal lack of testing. But I will definitely stick to carving and shorter rides now. Perfect for my atlas at least haha

[@DX48H9WM]

One thing I’ve learned from motorcycle riding is ride like you’re invisible, as you said.

[@charlesriggins7385]

nice video Kwan!

[@MichaGero]

Great thanks, much more interesting then yet another review!

[@tyhogue8316]

Great advice, great video!👍

[@4verse79]

you are a smart person, sir!

[@kawininji8874]

Icon stunt riding check protector, dirt bike helmet, and street bike gloves will probably be my go to once my board comes in, since i already use those

[@akalia_07]

Lmao ending music was fire ahahahahaha. Thanks for the tip!

[@ASeSkater]

Wasn't expecting that ending 🤣 great video as always Daniel.

[@buffetguitar115]

Backfire zeolot x just got release, are you planning on reviewing it?

[@heaps.]

Having experience falling at speed is a good for sure. I always have a full-face helmet, because I know for certain that I wouldn't have a face right now if I didn't. Traffic and remote controls don't mix well.

[@MikoKnight]

Always wear a helmet if it's possible to do so. If you're self conscious about it, learn to own the fact that you're wearing a helmet. Don't let your thoughts about being "uncool" get you hurt.

[@akalia_07]

There are plenty of people arguing saying that the reason they don't wear helmet is that it makes them look dumb... . Probably worst reasoning but we can't really tell people to wear helmet. These are the people that ended up posting photos in hospital in the end.

[@saullandiof5768]

or just get a cool looking one

[@organicparadox]

love it

[@S34Mii]

Just got my Exway Wave a few weeks ago and a helmet was something I had before I even had the board. Just goes to show the importance of it. Protect your noggin folks!

[@Meganupanu22]

this is so helpfull

[@LarsLarsen77]

I always wear slide gloves and knee pads that will slide. If you land on your hands and knees your head is way more protected.

[@eBoard3R]

⚡👏🏼👏🏼⚡ *That Pantheon longboard footage though* 🤩 All the police footage was pretty funny 😂 but seems like they are on every street 😱 I love usin a Tribit micro speaker, small but it straps to backpack, on the top of your shoulder at ear level, so is louder without bein obnoxous.

[@piks3543]

What cam do you use sir? Thankyou

[@Jive-1]

I wiped today at 50 kmph or 30mph off roading passing a car with no protective gear and well everything hurts and I cannot move my arm by much I don't have anything broken though so I lucked out but my head was pretty puch under his car so if he hadn't breaked as hard as he did I'd be ☠ ☠ and I was a Careful rider until I switched my 90mm wheeles to 175 I got to comfortable going fast offroading .What I got out of it is that it only takes one rash decision to whipe even though I was going 25kmph max everyday for a past month.

[@Jive-1]

BTW sorry if my writing is not well put together but I'm in no condition to type wear a helmet folks

[@Dog-Girl-Defect]

"You should wear a helmet, although I sometimes dont" great advice, thanks.

[@borisbadinoff1291]

Good advice! I'm always surprised when I see e-board youtubers riding their board without gloves. You might want to add it as a specific tip. Helmets are OK, but if there's one part of your body that will get injured in case of falls AT ANY SPEED are your hands. Even minor scraps will handicap you for weeks, during which you can forget typing any comments on YT. ;)

[@ShadrikEaston]

Its cos we still subconsciously look at eboarding as if its push boarding. unless youre on the ramps, you never really wear a lid for your penny board or your normal skateboard. I was skating round a park in the evening at night time and took a tumble. cracked the back of my head on the concrete BUT was wearing a lid. would have been real bad if I hadnt. i just think of that when I think of going anywhere without one.

[@nerdlifeink]

That sponsorship placement was smoooooooth

[@iraira2818]

Please, @ 5:02 What's the name of that helmet?

[@customimprovement]

Hit a tree at 14mph. Had a mips helmet on. Saved my life. Broke my neck at C6-C7 and got some titanium, broke my back and broke my chest plate. Lost two teeth. Wear a helmet. I didn’t get brain damage, it was a miracle and I didn’t die, maybe due to the mips technology flexing and not letting my aorta get completely dissected. Been doing this for 50 years, Wear a helmet!

[@martinchromek9037]

When you fall at 42kmh and hit something static, like metal barrel nearby or so, it could makes pressure about 1100kg/cm2 and higher... Its a lot of force

[@willakana3369]

Yooo, what shoes are you rocking at 0:14 ?

[@leclemsdu72]

According to my remotes I fall approximatively every 1500km 😅 I bought a helmet after first fall due to a wobbling on a little but quite hard downhill, but it's a pain to wear it with dreadlocks 😢 I also wear padded jacket, short and gloves, but I still don't have knee pads...

[@victortellez4987]

What shoes are you wearing at 0:25?

[@MatteoMortari]

Amen! 👍

[@arrow1414]

Great to see that you not only can still run, but possibly give Usain Bolt competition!

[@johnnyi1337]

When it comes to music, I'd argue that the safest solution is to play music from a speaker while riding. Not only can you still hear your surroundings but people will hear you and know you're coming. This minimizes the risk that someone will turn into you when you're overtaking them. But if course ppl get butt hurt cuz you're blasting music on the streets but who cares?

[@MichaelHurdleStudio]

lol this was funny. Great advice. I hate wearing helmets, but I still do it.

[@Trailfloater]

Good tips for all pev riders

[@knoopx]

just bought a better and lighter helmet today, already hit 100km as a first time e-longboarder. i had several close encounters but fortunately i have'nt been injured yet. none of them were my fault or lack of skills. dogs hate longboards and will run after you and cross your way. cars are the kings of the road and don't give a shit about you. topping at 30km/h and never on wet ground. I'm confident enough to do short rides with no helmet, mostly for chores, but there's barely any traffic here at my town and I cruise at 10km max. also check your gear periodically.

[@machyne82]

Falling heal side it’s hard not to hit your head.

[@michaelkim3704]

hey im just wondering, what s the name of the board his riding at 1:51 ?

[@DanielKwan]

Pantheon Pranayama

[@martinguagliano8217]

I got cut off by a car going 40+ km/h and braked way to hard and fell off, without any protection. I am super glad I came out of it uninjured because it couldve went really bad

[@duyluu3354]

🎶wear a helmet wear a helmet to protect your head🎶

[@JohnyEzz]

Couldnt say it better! e-sk8 is dangerous and you better be prepared to bail. Helmet saved my life few times. Las time at 55km/h, I LOVE HELMETS. But you can hutr yourself at much lower speeds. I broke my ankle on esk8 while going pretty much 0 km/h, after more than 8000+km or so i was so sure i can ride that i accidentally pressed acceleration instead of brake and broken my leg while almost stationary. Be safe everybody!

[@BlownMacTruck]

00:55 WTF, why did that person just ride full on into that obstacle in front of them? Was that real??

[@knoopx]

the dude is blind or something xD

[@ProfessorHamer]

Please can you tell me what are your awesome gray shoes/boots?

[@DanielKwan]

OTZ shoes. Not available anymore afaik

[@janosch1097]

How to avoid skating too fast? One accident is enough to drive this urge out of you. But even a small fall on the asphalt while standing still can teach you this lesson.

[@bluntlord1242]

My budget was to low i get only board and i had no money for helmet i ride like 40-48km/h all time and i no porblems without helmet it's my first board and i already made +300km

[@erwinwaterman9699]

Your videos/editing keep getting better and better. Not even interested in the subject matter really but it was just cool to watch. Good job. Can you be my dad?

[@Flaggyt]

I never wear a helmet, I never go above 25 km/h and just ride alone on the bicycle paths trough the woods here. And it gives you a false feeling if security, cause your helmet doesn't help even a little bit of you crash into somehing with 40km/h. A proper motorcycle helmet protects from an impact up to 30km/h. What do you think a plastic skate helmet does? You feel safe when you are not. But I use the Meepo maybe 10 to 20 times a year in the summer or on holiday. If you commute daily through the city wear a helmet but not the plastic skate helmets get yourself a proper motorbike helmet.

[@SJTSL]

In fact, it’s more important to wear a helmet when you’re confirmed or advanced coz you handle the board well enough to go at higher speed.

[@DriveupLife22]

The biggest tip to truly elevate your safety is not on this list. Only ride all terrain wheels! I'd confidently say this lowers the risk of all road hazard based falls by 80%.

[@simsonyee]

What diameter would you recommend?

[@gta5driftclips769]

Wait since when do you vape?

[@mjs1374able]

Love ya man 😂🤪😎✌❤🤙👍

[@kuyaMERLIN]

Yep! Helmet is def a life saver! 🛹🪖

[@dokken66]

In the summer on the local lake in only a shorts and barefoot, slowly.....I felt so free

[@garethsamuel3737]

There should be a Daily Dose of Daniel Kwan!

[@rmh5102]

12mph is max for me. Even though my truck will do 120 it's not really realistic doing more than 60 in my town. Same rule applies to skating imo

[@rmh5102]

Update: When I made that post I was still an eskate noob. I've since become much more confident on the board and do 28 mph all day..no helmet or padding. Haven't fallen either. Just understand and accept the risks, don't show off or do anything stupid, avoid wet riding and roads with a lot of vehicle activity. You'll be fine. Happy eskating!

[@RedMcc]

Start off by apologizing for the length. To all the folks out there Please, please, please wear a helmet especially E-Skating. Its not like "real skatin". One rule of skating is everybody fallls, doesnt matter who good you are. The sustained speed of E-skating makes injury inevitable when not wearing a helmet and the injuries are often catastrophic. Way worse than anyone at a skate park or downhill skating will experience. The serious problem I have with your first rule is people dont understand the risks especially they are newbies and they cant understand what they dont yet.....understand. Most people who start E-skating have little to no actual skating ability or skill and will start later in life . I started E-skating 3 years ago, downhill 6 years a go , 3 year ago. Ive been skating ever since 1984. All that to say that there is a right way to fall in skating and there is a wrong way. Lots of falling while getting descent at skating teaches you how to tuck, roll, fall correctly and even train you to see and read the road ahead at slower speeds. Too many people who E-board but didn't skate have zero survival skills when they get in sticky situations and often panic or even freeze like a deer int he headlights. I will say lastly to avoid the wheels you see in this video like grim death. Like the kind you see on the Exeway or Backfire. They will easily slip and slide on the road, a pebbble or a rock can send you flying Those wheels are especially bad at the corners of cross walks with the yellow bumps that are for the blind. They are slicker than snot on those kinds of wheels. Better bet is the cloud wheels or the big rubber wheels you see on the Onsra Black Carve 2 and 3. Highly recommend a full face helmet wile E-boarding. Be safe out there

[@ilyaalealexandrov2637]

3:19 what is this model ( version ) exway ?

[@DanielKwan]

Exway X1 Max

[@ilyaalealexandrov2637]

@@DanielKwan doesn 't his deca look like that from above ?

[@DanielKwan]

@@ilyaalealexandrov2637 It’s using the X1 Max’s reflective grip tape. You can find it in Exway’s website under Accessories.

[@ilyaalealexandrov2637]

@@DanielKwan I'm talking about the top drawing of the board, there seemed to be a soft layer (foam) with sandpaper / layer

[@Ihatecabinetmoths]

Tip 6, make sue helmet is on snug. I woulda been real messed up if mine wasn’t when I hit the back of it on concrete. Where can I get gear like I see in this video?

[@danli9884]

I have a motorcycle I use my motorcycle gear for eskate. RevZilla is pretty good with good refund policy. Only down side is the gear is quite expensive unless you have a 700+cc bike or something. Decent helmets are 300ish, jacket is 300ish pants are 200ish. If you want extra things like airbags in your jacket or higher end brand and stuff it adds up to 2.5kish.

[@rickyyo215]

Great tips, I fell, my shins got the worst of it, back of the board slammed into shins as I tried running it off.. also hurt my elbow rolling. It’s on my channel. Was glad to be wearing the esk8 gloves.

[@scottsum1319]

I get the tips & reasoning but naaaah, there are no tips for not wearing gear. Skin & bone can heal & regrow easily but brain damage, not so much. Plus it doesnt take much speed to hit the head hard esp offa sharp curb edges. AGATT is the only way. But I get it. Your body your choice. Nuff said

[@diddymelone2265]

today I fell on my head for the first time while skating, I slipped out after ollieing onto a small manny pad. it was totally unexpected and I wouldnt recommend it ... starting tomorrow I'll be wearing a helmet. its just not worth it ... its got nothing to do with skill, speed or height of obstacle. I slipped out, lost control completely and fell backwards, my head hit the ground and I am lucky that nothing much happened.

[@ionizationx]

excellent video! I also preach the helmet story. The problem is that young people, i am 55, think that they are Gods.....What to do about that?

[@afamanigbo4401]

That add transition was so smooth

[@rewjay]

Wheres the eat broccoli tip??

[@MrDehxa]

In my 500 Km i had one crash and that was at 20 km/h :D I do idiotic things in low speed as i think i dont have to be that carefull :D At 40 i pay way more attention :D

[@shorgi]

Every day i take it out i fully Armour up

[@TheLuisarcade]

One second video: You Don't

[@Waz0]

Well, I live in Denmark, and here it’s a felony not to ride with a helmet. So I don’t really have a choice😂😂

[@parknatsu7551]

I didn't know you could sing🤣

[@0000jpcormier]

#merci

[@drstrudel353]

This is a really important topic that I’ve thought about a lot. Meepo even claims that your risking your life when you ride one of their boards. There’s three things that I’d add to this though. Bend your knees and lean back. If your knees aren’t bent enough you won’t be able to land on your feet, rather your head. And if your leaning back your body has more time to adjust itself when your being thrusted forwards. (Only do this to prepare yourself don’t always ride like this) Know/study the route your taking to find out where the cracks in the road are, where the cars come from, or any other dangerous obstacles like gravel. Always plan out a route when going through a populated or risky area, and if it’s too risky- just pick up your board and walk through it.

[@jasonly8407]

Noice

[@Roskellan]

It is rare for me not to wear a helmet. In fact I tend to ride fully geared up most of the time. Now I'm not superstitious, but if I'm not wearing gear I feel like I'm tempting fate.

[@unQuestionable69]

How is Bones doing?

[@DanielKwan]

Having cage rest at home now

[@unQuestionable69]

@@DanielKwan that's good!

[@ev0cat1on]

wear proper shoes guys! shoes with a flat-base are the best because you get to feel the board more than when wearing runnign shoes with a big base. I'm kind of surprised this wasn't mentioned in the video and that OP wears running shoes.

[@DanielKwan]

…… None of the shoes I wore in this video were running shoes. Well except that one part where I was running, haha

[@ev0cat1on]

@@DanielKwan yes, well that may very well be the case, however that was not my point. if you haven't already, just try riding with flat shoes and see if you like it more.

[@DanielKwan]

They are flat. One pair is literally vivobarefoot.

[@KnoxAnder]

Also, I thought you were gonna talk about broccoli 🥦🤷🏿‍♂️ lol.

[@guitarwi3rdo]

Andy Anderson has the drippinest helmet game on the scene right now and we could all stand to learn from his example

[@lakyn5170]

Tip 5 is indeed very helpful if you don't wear a helmet.

[@NAMAMI76]

your choice..somtimes idiots are always right

[@allhandsonsteamdeck1440]

Whats a kilometer 😅😅😅

[@saullandiof5768]

0:53 how the fuck did he not see that

[@MooseKnuckleWarrior]

There's one important thing folks should know about electric skateboarding that I am thankful for.... WEAR A HELMET!!! Seriously for f#@$... safety sakes wear a helmet! I wanna see all of you beautiful sk8ters thrive, so try stay alive! Much love ❤ Thrill out

[@Inkarmy]

Q- What's the hardest part about riding an electric skateboard? A- Coming out to your parents

[@user-ni4rw6oq4u]

if you're broke just say that 🤣

[@ufumbduck]

TBI is no joke and its not worth the risk.

[@djromanj]

prepare for the slide not the ride

[@ruthlessambassadorofthecat9211]

Do you know what is more dangerous then electric skateboards, real skating

[@diyelectricbiker9361]

Where are you riding? 中国？

[@DanielKwan]

嗯

[@Martin-bx3fy]

I am only one who rides without helmet full speed hard carves?

[@BigJim-nl7xz]

Full send 29 mph😂. Ur not the only one

[@KnoxAnder]

I thought our hearts were the most important part of our bodies? Lol. Jks aside, I’ve been boarding for about a year now and had no previous experience before. I’ve adapted very well but haven’t bailed hard yet. I mean, I’ve fallen but haven’t ate it, rolled, skid out, knocked my noggin yet. I don’t t wanna wait until I crash hard before I start wearing a helmet so it will be my first purchase before riding this spring/summer season in Canada. Also, my Atlas pro goes up to 50kmph so I’m not playing that game, I’ll def lose. Be safe out there Esk8er’s 🙏🏿💙

[@BN99239]

I really don't understand why people ride without a helmet. Really, why? I can only think of 3 reasons: they don't have a helmet, too lazy to put one on, afraid of not looking cool, it's too hot. To all of these, I say: go buy one, it takes about 5 seconds to put one on, when was the last time you looked at a cyclist, dirt bike rider, skateboarder, motorcycle rider and think that they looked weird? No one really judge you because you're wearing a helmet because who cares? So then why should you care about it while risking a head injury? The being too hot one is the only one that is a valid reason, but even then if it's hot due to it being sunny, then wearing a helmet should help protect your scalp a bit from the sun. If it's hot due to humidity then yeah that sucks but it's a trade off between this and not being able to think properly should you have a bad fall. Still, it's usually pretty cool out when I go ride with my group and so many people don't wear helmets.

[@ionizationx]

To all the people outthere: Listen to Daniel!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love electric skateboarding for many many years now and i also wear a helmet. Too many examples of people dripping now out of their mouth because they did not wear a helmet! You are a looser if you dont wear one!

[@demonhogo]

super good advice. Almost no one here wears one

[@ericpistons9387]

I’ve failed hundreds of times. My bones are now conditioned! Never broke a bone in my life and I’ve fallen due to a wheel popping off going high speed down a hill. I hit my head when I fall and I never ever even feel It cause my head is so solid lol

[@jaefrmbk2k]

fake af

[@ericpistons9387]

@@jaefrmbk2k I’ve jumped through roofs with my head never felt a thing lol

[@kareem7051]

Bro. I wear a motorcycle helmet just to MAKE A POINT

[@martinchromek9037]

So im totally retarded. 😂 No helmet, sometimes just knee pads, loud music, full speed, riding in wet conditions... All wrong with me. I had a lot of bails, sometimes at full speed. But dont try this like me, im riding like this for years and i learned how to fall.

[@danli9884]

"Learn how to fall" tell me how do you intend to fall if you go 30 and car in front of you brakes you slide on sand. Edit I don't wear helmet but don't give me the you know how to fall bs.

[@martinchromek9037]

@@danli9884 years of practice. Prediction is everything.

[@Jive-1]

​@@martinchromek9037 yea no I fell at 50kmph and my body turned into a ragdoll you cannot control your body st high speed physically impossible

[@martinchromek9037]

@@Jive-1 sometimes you can, sometimes you can't. At least you could made your body relaxed and softer after fall, dont panic, get your arms and head near on your chest, and let your body roll. If you can't do it, skateboarding isn't sport for you.