How to Gain Speed on Freeskates

[@jmkride]

Now that you know how to gain speed on freeskates, it's important that you learn how to slow down: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqqmat7hJ6heJo

[@cgreen4life]

I must say that the support these guys offer is great. Jeff messaged back and forth with me on Instagram and offered suggestion on this topic. Really appreciate it. Today was the first time I took my Freeskates off my street and used them to get around, thank you!

[@shiyueli1738]

Dope video! The first time I learned pumping I noticed it looked like drawing sine waves or cosine waves XD

[@ToroKeVODs]

I just bought some cheaper freeskates to try and see if I like them. If I learn how to pump and travel far distances I'll probably buy some of your guy's higher quality work! Thanks for the helpful tutorials!

[@chrisb3389]

After finally having gotten pumping down pretty well now, I would add that the foot angle going into the pump motion is super crucial, especially when starting a pump on flat terrain and not going down a slight decline. You have to rotate (not tilt) each foot, similar to how you do when you turn, the difference between that and the turning rotation will be that your legs are pulling apart (or coming back together) instead of staying in-line with each other. You can see Jeff doing it when he pumps, but I don't think that was verbally described, so just pointing it out here.

[@Cred1Tor]

You said what the difference is but how do you actually achieve it?

[@theKiwii]

@@Cred1Tor I'm just starting to learn free skating myself, but just from looking at it, the rotation of your feet comes from rotating your entire leg; it doesn't actually happen with the feet. It's actually the hip joint that rotates. You can practice rotating one foot at a time while standing and slightly lifting off one foot and rotating it (without the skates), and then replicate those motions on the skates while slightly rolling downhill. I'm at the point where I can pump a little bit and continue my momentum on flat ground but after 20 to 30 minutes, my legs start to get sore and I lose a lot of stability making it hard to keep my balance. It really takes practice training those muscles you're not usually using much while walking, cycling, or even inline skating.

[@TheChecklister]

This was such an awesome tutorial for beginners learning how to "pump" like myself. Very informative! Jeff you are definitely the Tutorial Master for JMK. Your informative instructions are very well worded and easy to understand!

[@theninashow787]

You are an amazing instructor I learned just to move within three days of watching the videos now I want to learn how to pump I’m glad I found this video.

[@jmkride]

Happy to help! Thanks!

[@janmarhol5382]

Today i bought freeskates its amazing👌👌🏽

[@Fire6]

I would add that the use of the arms is important, it help to strengthen the motion

[@itiso1123]

Hi i see u re and old fan and u can ride free skates Do u have any advices to make my legs more flexable or to pumping?

[@jsrhedgehog9981]

@@itiso1123 It's less of having your legs flexible and more of you having built up leg muscles to keep your fleet from splitting apart. One thing I recommend to do is to go to a pole and split your legs as far as you can on your skates, then try to pull them together. (Your legs will get sore and that's part of the process). Also, where pants that allow for flexibility and not skinny jeans like this guy

[@verdiernoyama9681]

@@jsrhedgehog9981 it's so hard, my leg hurts from holding my skates back from doing a split, do you have any advice?

[@jsrhedgehog9981]

@@verdiernoyama9681 like I said, your legs will get sore, but there is a more optimized way of pumping. Check JMK's video on going up hills. When you throw your body into it, it reduces the strain on your legs.

[@verdiernoyama9681]

@@jsrhedgehog9981 oh ok thanks

[@mariofernandespetrolina3451]

Thanks brow, I'm leaning a lot with your trip.

[@Zandaxar]

If you live in a completely flat area like I do, you can do what I did and use a pole to push you around while you practice splitting.

[@dunk88]

All parking lots have inclines for drainage no matter what flat area you live in. Just go to parking lot bro lol

[@vivianwang8842]

This video is soo useful! I am rocking on my new JMKs after watching these tutorials!

[@marcelinoplanas9397]

I bought these 2 weeks ago in Brazil and loving it, it's super hard but it's worth it! Next time I go to US I will definitely buy a pair o JMK, I love the different colors.

[@jmkride]

The difference will be amazing!

[@iveno_]

Thanks Jeff, it's my 5th day since I have them and I noticed how I can skate far downhill but I am walking up hill because I don't have the pumping down properly. I get momentum but eventually I stop, it's hard.

[@jmkride]

The more you practice and build up the muscles, the easier it will get. It just takes time - You'll get there!

[@maximxdd1635]

Another thing that people can mess up which I did too is that they turn the skates to pump not push them. Because i got the look that im pumping but I didnt actually push, just turned them left and right. Idk if this was helpful or even understandable but im just gonna leave it here

[@jmkride]

Yup, thanks!

[@gohck1649]

Jeff at 2.17 , your pumping move is quite unique. The leg are apart barely moving, the foot 👣 is doing the rotation to pump.

[@jmkride]

Thanks!

[@hz8526]

Thanks so much JMK I am thinking of getting one of your skates as an upgrade to the cheap ones I have right now. I have noticed that rotating your feet is very important for the pump as well. Still working to get my pump symmetrical as I rely too much on my back leg.

[@jmkride]

You'll love how much easier it will be once you make the change

[@ruvimbozhou720]

hey. any advice on how to move legs uphill against gravity? and how long do you in general last before your thighs start going numb?

[@EmdollaR]

Always try to do some warmups and uphil needs some time . First you need to built up that muscles that you gain by bumping with free skates =)

[@robertholman2720]

Hi I love your videos how do I get free skates

[@jsrhedgehog9981]

Someone on my college campus taught me how to pump. Basically, he brought me to a railing, had me position the line of my skates away from eachother and push my lead leg forward and pull my other leg backward. Doing so propelled my entire body in one direction. He made me do the inverse of the that position and it also pulled me in the same direction. I had always been doing an "S" motion with my legs and wondering why I'm not gaining or maintaining speed, but practicing my friend's method and then blending it with the "S" motion made it less straining to propell myself and allowed me to climb slopes. The "S" motion was indeed helpful, but I think it's beneficial to start with the fundamental science of pumping so that beginners actually know what they should be striving for

[@jmkride]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@tytan12]

This sounds really useful, but I can't quite picture what you mean. Could you explain this to me again?Been trying to learn to pump, but not getting it yet.

[@jsrhedgehog9981]

@@tytan12 remember, the angle that your feet are at is perpendicular to the line of your wheels. So when your feet are like this \ / Your skates are lined like this (/ \). When I say to push/pull your feet forwards and backwards, I mean one leg is forced directly in front of you and the other is forced directly behind you. There are 2 phases to the pumping motion. Pushing out and pulling in. Pushing out has your feet separate forward and backwards while pulling in is having your feet come back to your body and goes past your center. (So not like jumping jacks where your arms come out and stop at your sides, but more like your arms start at your sides, come out, then twist past your body as they come in.) To start, you want to be on level ground while holding on to a wall or a bar. Smooth ground is ALWAYS best and space doesn't really matter for this excersize, so your front porch (if it's smooth is a good spot). So assuming you are riding standard (left leg in front), you will want to be in the pushing out phase. (L= left foot, R = right foot) Your body is facing the wall and your "forward motion" will move you to the left. Your feet will start out like this Feet L-- -- R Skates L (-- --) R Angle your feet in the "out" position as shown below. Your skates wheel line should always be perpendicular to your feet. (Your skates will be a lot less resistant to moving while you are in motion compared to standing still so don't worry about it.) Feet L \ / R Skates L (/ \) R Push your left foot DIRECTLY forward and pull your right foot backward at the same time. You should feel both of your skates moving left as your legs spread apart. THAT is the first phase. The second phase is literally the opposite. You can start it from the neutral position or from where you left off, but it is the same. Feet L / \ R Skates L (\ /) R Pull your left foot behind you and push your right foot in front of you. If you are riding goofy, do the exact opposite of what I said. Note, although this is effectively HOW you pump, and is what you should practice, there is a lot more to it that is hard to describe and is something that you'll just get a feel for. Because doing this won't get you going as fast as others and will put a LOT of strain on your legs. Doing the leg motion by itself is impractical anf there are ways you should swing your arms and body to make it more efficient. (I highly recommend the JMK video on pumping up large hills and inclines for reference.) But focus on getting your coordination for doing just this at the moment.

[@tytan12]

@@jsrhedgehog9981 Hey buddy, I can't say thank you enough for such a detailed explanation. Thanks for the patient guidance man. I'll digest this carefully and put this into my next practice. And whoa, very heartening that the freeskates community has super helpful and friendly people like you! Excited to count myself part of this. Really man, thanks again! ENORMOUS thanks. :)

[@lottaart7848]

​@@jsrhedgehog9981 Thanks, this was very useful

[@cowonaviwus9470]

Ive been rollerblading for about 5 years so this should be easy for me

[@Bgreyy]

Ive been playing hockey on ice with ice skates and with rollerblades and trust me this is so much harder to get used to and I’ve been using rollerblades for 13 years trust me it’s not easy

[@noahdoeslegos2243]

Thanks for teaching this, I have been riding for a while and even if I know a trick or something every too helps

[@noahdoeslegos2243]

Oh and like those color combo

[@jmkride]

Thanks for watching! And keep up the progress!

[@ZenTeT]

i used to do this on rollerblades because i was lazy to lift my foot. it worked quite well

[@MAGAN_RIDE]

Roll with us ! 🤗❤

[@waterfade]

Great series of tutorial indeed! One quick question. Do you guys feel sore and cramp on the inner side of your upper tights? Is it normal for practicing?

[@jmkride]

It's definitely normal. Muscles are being used in different ways than you're likely used to. You may feel some soreness in the arch of you foot too. But don't worry, it all goes away as you get used to riding them

[@milospajan952]

I would say from this video that it is similar to "cross" in freestyle slalom skating just with difference that you doing it to side - or it can be also as "X" (cross) side trick.

[@n057828]

The round hole in the ground and switch legs was good maybe get them to wright on the ground with something so far yeah I know been busy to use my jmk skates but will do so soon. From down under god bless and stay safe!

[@heimizhou450]

It's helpful for me! Thank you

[@jmkride]

You're welcome!

[@SteveO21M]

I’m currently modding my shoes and skates to be magnetically attached to make it easier for ramps and jumps. Almost ready for testing. Has anyone tried this before? Any advice?

[@matisuhl8391]

Steven Oustecky sounds awesome man!

[@TheChecklister]

With some super strong rare earth magnets would be sweet. But then can you still kick flip and stuff?

[@sean8190]

Do you think it’d be possible to dismount one but have it follow your shoe magnet? That’d be sick, just have it trail.

[@sean8190]

The fact that the magnets r no longer worried about the weight of the board and instead just each skate by themselves, this may be possible. Magnets on skates would have to be very wide though maybe? Please give updates, that sounds sick bro

[@jeshuasamuel7138]

Trie velcro straps

[@mariofernandespetrolina3451]

Show de bola to contigo e não abro mão ✋

[@gohck1649]

Very useful tips 👍😁

[@jmkride]

Thanks a lot

[@kontrolthechaos]

Just bought some can’t wait to try them n look like a fool at first lol

[@sergiojuarez886]

Did you get around to learning them over two years?

[@zanderulricsuresha.t.6510]

hi jmk ride i have a question, when i learn to pump i ride with my cousin he uses a hover board but he only pushes mer because we dont have a slighty downhill plane, when i pump my pelvic bones hurt its like it hurt pls reply and can we have an more in-depth tutorial on correct posture. BTW your tutorials are very helpful! thanks 😁

[@jmkride]

You want to make sure to bend your knees and let your upper body flow with your lower body. Make sure it's not all just your legs. Be calm and focus on technique.

[@zanderulricsuresha.t.6510]

@@jmkride thank you, for replying, this was really helpful, i have been using your advise and i got my posture correct, and again thank you

[@christianclementluardocair1704]

Thank ya so much virtual sensei

[@jmkride]

Our pleasure! Glad we can help

[@contorgonflame452]

1:30 I did this and my back skate over accelerated, almost yeeted myself off my skates

[@matisuhl8391]

Please do something more in depth on hockey stops!

[@callmegoats]

Is the center of balance on the skate that is in the direction of movement or always centered?

[@thatonekid3663]

I just got a pair of skates without edge guards. Can you guys share with me how worn down your edges are? You guys are pro's so they should be razor sharp if you ask me :)

[@jonathancastro8487]

0:45 So, I get it like this, you push out like if you wanted to split but then use the movement of your feet (toes out, toes in) to not split and gain the speed from the force of the push?

[@TIRXDEYXS]

Love the vid

[@jmkride]

Thanks! Hope it helped.

[@eeeep3209]

Thanks man

[@jmkride]

You're welcome!

[@Quint03]

im trying to learn these in a flat surface (because i cant find a decent slope, either too deep or none at all) im practicing by holding and propelling my self from a fence. i can balance my self for about 15 ft, but after the boost from the push runs out i can't move farther. it's my 3rd day and im trying to learn how to pump, so any tips? also when doing the "s motion" do i only need to pivot my feet sideways? or should i also change the angle of my feet every pump?

[@KGi4]

I have weight places on one of my leg so it's tricky to pump with both legs. I am using my right legs to lead and build up the speed but left one is not really turning just fallowing.. what would be your advice to get both legs moving equality. Any exercise ? Thx

[@seanwoods55]

so this is my second day with the skates and it seems i have trouble controlling the front foot like i can kinda get the motion with my back foot but the front one wont move is this just a commitment problem? cuz it feels like if i try and move my front foot ima fall

[@asadalikhan8039]

This is my problem too after 2 days practicing but I'm having fun

[@seanwoods55]

@@asadalikhan8039 ah nice so u just got urs to?

[@asadalikhan8039]

@@seanwoods55 Yup I got mine on Friday. I just got done practicing a little bit. Had to stop bc my knee is hurting. I did better today than yesterday but still having trouble pumping my front leg. But I noticed bending my knees helped a lot.

[@seanwoods55]

@@asadalikhan8039 yes sir and having a hill and just tryna swerve left and right i noticed helps a lot cuz gets u used to keeps ur balance on the skates but yea still cant pump that front leg🥲

[@jmkride]

This is all part of the "balance" stage. Really getting comfortable with the skates and having them feel natural under your feet. Once this feeling is unlocked, you'll be able to move both feet much more comfortably.

[@Victorbui714]

Spent a few days learning and it’s been fun exercise. I ride regular stance and have no issues practicing the pump when my left foot (front) is in front of me. I’m struggling to pump when my right foot (rear) is in front of me, particularly the movement of this back foot. It gets wonky and I have issues rotating it. Any tips? Thanks in advance.

[@jmkride]

It's essentially learning all over again but more difficult... Check out this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnu7aYGHZ9ehh8U

[@davie5077]

How fast can it go, can it match up to rollerblade? I wanna learn if it benefit me going to class 😂

[@jsrhedgehog9981]

Rollerblades can outspeed skaterboards on flat ground. Freeskates are certainly slower than skateboards (at least at the skill level that I'm at). I'm certain more experienced free skaters can reliably keep pace with skateboarders and rollerbladers. Freeskates just require more effort to propel yourself than skateboards and Rollerblades. Although, from what I can remember, free skates are fastr than Ripsticks (at least from my experience as a kid.)

[@Rickyswoop]

Are these good for commuting? Is it similar to a jogging speed? Thanks!

[@jmkride]

Great for commuting, yes! They can go much faster than jogging speed. Here are 3 videos to give you some context: Can Freeskates be Used for Transportation? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7MmmWdaa-fq6M 4 Tips for Distance Freeskating - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5LSZ5WGnJioh9U 20 Minutes of Cruising on Freeskates - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfClZ-di9Wefck

[@Rickyswoop]

@@jmkride Thanks for the reply bro. I ordered some today, can't wait to get amongst it! Much love from New Zealand!

[@blastradius7193]

The toughest element about it is my brain keeps trying to rip stick pump. It'll take a bit to unlearn. So for now I'm only working on keeping balance.

[@jmkride]

Yup, it’ll just take time. A long, gradual hill really does go a long way for keeping you upright! Keep at it 🙏

[@jacobthomas4896]

Is it possible to start pumping at the bottom of a hill or do you need some start up speed? I'm having a lot of trouble going up a hill unless I already have some speed.

[@jmkride]

Depending on the steepness, momentum always helps. The more comfortable the bigger hill you can tackle with no built up momentum

[@sean8190]

THIS IS IT ITS JUST A RIPSTICK WITHOUT THE STICK HOLY SHIT FUCKING GENIUS BROOOOOOOO THE STICK ON THE RIPSTICK WAS THE BOTTLENECK

[@ioioioiooioioi]

It's not. Ripstick is like training wheels for freeskates lol

[@ReavoEnd]

Just FYI, this isn't in your beginners playlist. I think it definitely belongs there!

[@jmkride]

Oh thanks!

[@Urielsh1324]

Can you do another video on this i dont get it please explain more on the next video

[@jmkride]

Definitely! It really just takes practice

[@Urielsh1324]

@@jmkride no, i I mean I didn't understand the movement, you don't see it properly in the video

[@dawnphua4794]

How do you split

[@jonathancastro8487]

2:35 How can I fix that? Everytime I try the motion my legs get very separated and it is super tiring 😩

[@djetouandjah8770]

I need help for learning pumpings. I'm in Africa in a country where no one else me have it. I learnt a lil bit but it stays me pumping and I'm good. Please can anyone helps me to get correct training for learning pumpings by myself?

[@Mtdewlover]

I bought a pair for 5 dollars at a grave sale this is going to be a long journey

[@jmkride]

We're always here to help! You can learn the basics and upgrade when you're ready. Just don't give up before you try a good pair!

[@LemanTLO]

Make video of freeskating on treadmill... It might be possible... 😊

[@jmkride]

That would be cool!

[@jameswolf5513]

He did all this in skinny jeans Legend

[@hassannasir1938]

Give me some tips on pumping

[@ahkme6268]

I CAN PUMP NOW.... I just can't turn.... LOL

[@igorguryev]

I don't know which muscles are axactly involved into the process, but when I finally succeeded to ride about 100m, I literally almost shit myself

[@jmkride]

🤣🤣 first we’ve heard that 😳 Glad to hear you’re succeeding, haha

[@crackcoreetc.3571]

realistically could you be too tall for free skates?I'm 6'4" rocking a size 13 shoe and I find it extremely difficult getting balance on such a narrow part of my foot.

[@jmkride]

We have plans to help our larger riders out. But for now you shouldn't have any issues as is. We have a 6'3" 350+lbs former MMA fighter who rides and another rider in Spain who is 6'6"

[@crackcoreetc.3571]

@@jmkride Then more practice it is!Thanks 😎

[@tylertam1688]

Can u go more in depth on the footwork

[@rat5795]

Hes outside Fbi open out

[@ioioioiooioioi]

Notice how he can detach his 🦵 🦵

[@tohneyteoh]

0:43

[@GEORGEDAVIDJOYRUHULESSIN]

I wanna buy that's item, but dont know where the sales

[@fusionnathannewman2736]

You can just go to the jmk websitt on safari or google

[@GEORGEDAVIDJOYRUHULESSIN]

@@fusionnathannewman2736 thanku so much

[@ayuuud2881]

Learning freeskates for around 3 hours hurts my toes😭 HAHAHAH

[@jmkride]

You'll definitely be building new muscles and getting your body used to this unique style of riding

[@ayuuud2881]

@@jmkride I already learned how to do the foot movement so i wont slow down but i can only do it when the road is lightly tilted down and i cant turn because whenever i turn it slows down and stops

[@theLTstation]

Are free skates fast? Like killing person on free skates at least keep up with a person on quads? I'm pretty sure they cannot keep up with somebody on inline skates

[@jmkride]

Freeskates can ride as fast as you can take them.

[@talhasaymaz508]

Can i buy it im on turkey

[@jmkride]

Yes! jmkride-europe

[@the.alexkim]

Classic wheels are wayyy harder than performance wheels

[@jmkride]

Exactly why we developed Proformance wheels! So smooth out of the box. Classic wheels definitely still have value for many tricks

[@dougbrady3019]

hi jmk im havig a hard time sweich

[@stuffsattlarasig7209]

Doug Brady me to😅 but i think of it like learning the hole thing from square one. I’m started on top of I slight hill just to find the balanse, and now I have just started pumping 😍 good luck, it relly har to do sweich.

[@carlcarlssen4299]

This is my second day trying them (off brand from Amazon) and the tips you and that other kid that looks like Michael Cera teach about turning toes in and heels out is complete bogus. All I achieved was looking like a jackass. Its impossible to turntoes in and heels out as that motion would not move the skates a all if you were to just stand on them still. It feels like that to you while youre doing it but in reality you do have to treat it like a Ripsurf or ripstick. ITs about tilting forward and back but because your feet start to go away from center of gravity, it feels like your turning your feet in and out but youre not as that motion simply can not be physically done in the skates. For example if the skates were wet, and youd try that toes in heels out technique, youd be skidding over the grip tape, which is NOT good. Nex time ill try them, ill just keep in mind he surfing techqniue and im sure ill actually move!

[@jmkride]

You bought a knockoff from Amazon... You're now fighting a learning curve and bad quality...

[@carlcarlssen4299]

@@jmkride Yeah they kinda suck. You guy's skates definitely look wayyy better and I can tell quality is good. I'll buy a pair and see if I notice an instantanious difference and if I learn to skate that same day I'll even promote your skates bruhs.

[@ReaganWolfie]

This is hard for me

[@kiddooner]

Image disliking this😑