How to Longboard & Skateboard Basics Step By Step | Mckinney Texas

[@wesp768]

I'm 51 years old and just bought my first longboard this week on craigslist. This kind of video's are very helpful to me. Thank you so much!

[@yaranegrete]

Happy it helped! :)

[@isaaclynn4258]

I'm 43 and doing the same thing.

[@goodnightmunchie]

@@isaaclynn4258 I'm 48 and I am having a blast on my longboard 🙂🇨🇦

[@JK-Visions]

I am 46 and just started today.Love it!

[@ryangilbert7632]

I’m 45 and I just bought one last night in Seaside, Oregon. I’ve never skated before and it’s harder than I imagined it’d be.

[@noneyng6493]

I got nothing but respect for all older people learning how to longboard. I used to board a few years back and am getting back into it and it’s still tough.

[@yaranegrete]

anything with practice and a good teacher is possible :) you got this !

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I'm on day 2, my right foot felt so sore. All good my morning back at it. I have to admit, I'm only doing it for an hour but it's building new muscles in different places.

[@vinaychavan4364]

I am 35 and just got my longboard to fulfill my childhood wish to learn skate/long boarding. This is not a pro advice but definitely a great advice. I have incorporated some of the tips and improved my form and stopping abilities. Thank you

[@yaranegrete]

Happy it helped! ☺️❤️ and you got this 👏🏼

[@oigen90]

How's your progress?

[@oDvn_]

Finally, I found someone who helped my problem with pushing. I would always slightly turn left when pushing but it’s just because my knee was facing out. Thanks a lot!

[@yaranegrete]

Yes sir! Happy my video helped :) keep skating/or Longboarding 🤟🏽

[@michellemccarthy4443]

40 year old lady here. Always wanted to learn how to skateboard. Got my longboard last night. Enjoying the video 🙌🏼

[@yaranegrete]

👏🏼that’s awesome! Hope my video helped :)

[@wkw4095]

Being 54 I'm sooooo glad to see boarding of all kinds going strong. Back in the 70's we had board shops with wheels of all colors and sizes lining the walls like a color explosion. Now, boarding with my adult kids, son 24 and daughter 26 is freaking awesome! I love it! Boarding in NYC and up by me on newly paved scenic bike paths is priceless. When my daughter comes to visit she always asks what board she should take. LOL! Keep up the good work with tips and inspiration so boarding keeps going! ;)

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you!

[@ryangallagher4914]

I'm turning 50 this year and just got my first longboard.

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@techietam]

Super helpful as I'm learning to longboard right now. Your teaching style is chill and you explain things really well.

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you it is what I love to do teach and longboard :)

[@archangel8838]

I'm 61, and I have been long skateboarding most of my life .thanks for sharing your video . The stopping tutorial helped cuz I love speed and usually slow down instead of stopping. But it's nice to know, just in case .😊 🤙 thanks again 🤠

[@MechakittenX]

I'm combining every technique from youtube videos. You've taught me about the Knee Swing. Thanks!

[@yaranegrete]

You got this :)

[@graemewillgress3780]

Thanks. Just started at 63 years. Great tips that I WILL be using as of tomorrow :)

[@MrIrrationalSmith]

I'm 32 and learning to ride an electric longboard. This is my favorite KZbin tutorial. Thanks!

[@sakreth1113]

Oh such a nice explanation of pushing. I've watched plenty of tutorials about this but none of them mentioned that you explain. Although I ride a street deck I'm having problem with steering or even going straight while pushing. I usually try leaning the direction where I want to go but this knee swinging technique is much better! Thank you!

[@yaranegrete]

Happy it helped! :)

[@ramoned.6766]

Best tutorial I’ve seen so far. Please make more longboarding videos. You have a talent for teaching.

[@yaranegrete]

will do! trying to import this november my loaded longboard to cancun by plane recently found a case that can fit it! :)

[@alluneedislove7460]

@@yaranegrete I agree with the comment above! Great tutorial! I wanted to ask what case is that? Because I also have the Tan Tien and I'd love to find a case for flights, thanks!!

[@innerhealthfreak]

@@alluneedislove7460 I custom shaped one to fit my longboard that has been approved by American airlines to cancun confirmed with the maximum length width heigh linear inches. Can make a video about how to make it. unfortunately no one sales these cases for air travel that is super long and narrow with protection I should design one XD.

[@skullyrai]

Thank you for this I just got my longboard yesterday and I'm trying to learn now

[@yaranegrete]

Excited for you! 👏🏼🔥it’s super fun just got to practice

[@beerwine1000]

Thankyou 🙌🙌 just got my 1st board 🛹 I snowboard so hopefully I can transfer some of the skills

[@yaranegrete]

Yes it’s similar I found snowboarding to be easy to learn as a long boarder :)

[@alidohorizonte]

Thanks for the tips! I’m 36 y.o. and just bought a longboard. Starting to skate as soon as it arrives.

[@yaranegrete]

That's awesome! Hope you have fun learning :)

[@maartjekuilman5768]

I just started longboarding and this video helped me to get going! Thank you! :)

[@yaranegrete]

@@maartjekuilman5768 I am happy it helped you! 😊 you got this! 💪🏼

[@IpeedInUrAppleJuice]

Yara!! I longboarded with you in Miami Beach. I finally got myself a loaded board. I live in Salt Lake now. Good to see you do instructive videos. Keep it up

[@yaranegrete]

hey!! They are the best my loaded board is still in tip top shape till this day. currently at el salvador so i had to leave it behind will be moving to cancun soon. Shall be reunited with my longboard soon.

[@kay_t2854]

I am currently watching and most of these have worked i got a loangboard for Christmas today and im trying to learn as my skateboard broke 5 years ago and i wanna get back into it

[@yaranegrete]

happy it is helping! just got to keep practicing :)

[@rebekahhahner8727]

This is a great video and it explained more than the other videos I've watched so far. I'm excited to get started!!

[@yaranegrete]

excited for you! just gear up when your first learning :) protect the wrists

[@rebekahhahner8727]

@@yaranegrete Awesome, thank you! And I think my gear is coming on Monday!

[@austinfisheroutdoors]

Great video. Thank you!

[@yaranegrete]

Thanks! Happy it helped :)

[@CarmenLeung]

Thank you! Finally a tutorial of long boarding that I like!

[@yaranegrete]

Happy it helped! :)

[@CholeWrld]

Just got my first long board. Thank you for sharing this helpful content. Definitely will use this for practicing.

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy your first time longboarding :)

[@lillabeeeh]

Ohh, can you please continue to teach us? This in the best video I found so far 😍 Really helpful 👌🏽 I'm a newbie in my 30's and I RELLY NEED YOU 😂🙌🏽

[@yaranegrete]

Been at El Salvador without my longboard however will be moving to Cancun soon and will surely travel to get my longboard very soon :)

[@suitablerobot9333]

Im getting mine next Saturday so im excited

[@yaranegrete]

👏🏼☺️

[@hodub7984]

You are really charismatic. Personally I do prefer falling on my but over falling forward and busting my knees. But when I wear knee pads I try to (if and when I expect a crash) fall with forward momentum indeed

[@luismelgar3943]

GREAT video Yara,even though I'm not a skateboarder or something; I learned something about it,and who knows one of these days I become a long skateboarder... BLESSINGS and SALU2,from Oxnard California!!!

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you! Glad it helped :)

[@msibat711]

Thanks for the video. I turn 41 and wanted to get myself a long board and this video makes it less intimidating.

[@yaranegrete]

Happy it helped! :)

[@alanagage6333]

This is great! Thank you! I 34 years old and long boarding is very appealing to me right now. I have a 10 year old and I want him to get out and do more activities. I thought it would be fun for us to do together. It could also be a way for me to get to work without taking public transportation. 😁 Thanks again

[@yaranegrete]

So happy for you! it definitely can be an efficient way to get to work :) I recommend always wearing at least wrist guards while Longboarding more often even when you have experience it helps a lot.

[@yinglin1731]

Just bought one as my birthday present. Delivered yesterday. Tried it today. It went well. Learned from you. Thank you！

[@yaranegrete]

I am happy to hear that! It is always fun to longboard :)

[@salomebianca1090]

Heyyy,,, I am new to skating and I finally found a pretty good video that explains the important basics. Thanks again for this video. Keep up the good work!!!

[@yaranegrete]

happy it helped!

[@shen9871]

Hey Yara, great video! I'm in my 30's and just started to skateboard for the first time this week. Bought myself a landyachtz Drop Cat 33", been having a ton of fun learning.

[@yaranegrete]

That's Awesome!

[@Harloweqbumfuque]

One of the better instructional videos. Thanks.

[@Tattooniac]

I recommend to use all arm guards. Elbow wrist and helmet when starting. Longboards are faster than regular skakeboards

[@D1zzy.d1n0]

Ahh the way to stop. Really helped

[@yaranegrete]

happy it helped! :)

[@Peasantscreation]

Just got my longboard and this is very helpful. Thank you

[@yaranegrete]

Happy it helped! :)

[@tribbleq]

Very helpful video, I really like the (i dunno if there's a word for it) design on the bottom of your deck. Very cool looking. I'm a gal who's getting ready to get into longboarding(waiting on my board in the mail!) in Oregon! Anyway, I like that after the first few videos I watched of guys teaching I started seeing some gals as well. Hope you're well!

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you! :)

[@veeeronicaamars]

Dude thank you!!!!! This video, straight to the point. ♥️❤️

[@yaranegrete]

Happy it helped! Hope you have fun while learning ❤️

[@cuetoestradaandres2570]

I really needed to know the stop part hahaha Thanks!

[@yaranegrete]

No problem! :)

[@tmz1313]

Thank you for showing me how to skateboard i am 10 years old!

[@bravenew469]

I long board in mckinney too. I always get exited when I pass by another long boarder

[@bravenew469]

Cottonwood creek trail is the best spot to skate

[@marioelburro1492]

Ive been longboarding for almost 8 months but decided to watch it anyways. I love how that area of Mckinney looks. Here in Arlington/Grand Prairie area, the roads and sidewalks aren't in the best condition besides a few walking and biking paths so I've had my fair share of almost getting launched off into the pavement 😂

[@yaranegrete]

Yes the side walks here are great in my neighborhood the road in general too and I totally get it!

[@kimicat4102]

Thank u so much Yara! I got my board 2 months ago but I'm still so scared to try it properly. Your tutorial is clear n chill, i will try again.

[@yaranegrete]

Keep practicing and gear up when learning you got this 👊🏼❤️

[@musouvoid1329]

@@yaranegrete hi yara.. i did your step one and step two. But I'm still afraid to put my pushing leg on the board. Are there any tips on that? On how to put your kicking leg on the board?

[@yaranegrete]

@@musouvoid1329 yes practice at a park that has a bench nearby and hold on while practicing shifting your weight another method is you practice on the grass balancing and shifting your foot and then taking it off. If you have a friend you can have someone walk side by side and hold their hands while shifting drive foot. best bet is get comfortable with the first steps and then shift the drive foot back on the board when by yourself.

[@seyiadegbite7417]

I want to try this!

[@yaranegrete]

yes! its really fun and practical by helping you get places quicker

[@Kristian179]

I'm surprised you didn't teach carving as a basic thing for longboarding, especially when it comes down to stopping

[@msomimelon]

Thanks for the upload. At 1:04 you mentioned long board is "easier" and at 1:16 you mentioned you started learning with a skateboard and build yourself up to a long board. For me as a beginner in both, is it wise to start with a longboard and will it be easier? I don't feel confident using a skateboard. I tried when I was in highschool and gave up due to fear of falling and not knowing the how to's. I'm contemplating to buy a long board to learn. What do you think? Cheers and big thanks in advance.

[@yaranegrete]

If you can afford a longboard then I would go with longboard to learn. I just mention skateboard cause they are more budget friendly for beginners but it is different in certain aspects then longboarding due to the space you have it’s a lot more balanced and the wheels are usually better on a longboard less chances of falling bc of a hole in the ground.

[@msomimelon]

@@yaranegrete 🥰Awesome thanks for replying. 💙 from Australia.

[@vilmanegrete9911]

Very informative

[@amiryabut1196]

i am trying to learn how to ride 1 but i am scared of breaking cause i am a 125kg male and like when i try to push i feel like it is going to fast and like i have a hard time trying to put both feet on the board, btw just started today and i fell on my back n hurt my wrist and palm hahaha

[@amritvermagkp]

Great tutorials thanks alot Do longboards also have nose & tails ?

[@yaranegrete]

yes loaded longboards have ones especially made for doing tricks that have tails similar to a skateboard in the future when i can I want to upgrade to it

[@amritvermagkp]

@@yaranegrete ok thank 😊

[@alissabrougham2587]

Hi I love your video and your teaching style. I'm also in McKinney TX. Do you offer private lessons?

[@yaranegrete]

Could do this when I visit TX :) currently live in Cancun will be visiting tx in November

[@felixfairthorn]

Where is this? The water is so pretty and that'sa nice, smooth looking stretch of pavement

[@yaranegrete]

Adriatica in McKinney :) yes I loved this path back when I was in Texas

[@felixfairthorn]

@@yaranegrete Omg that's actually so close to where I live! I may have to take a short trip to skate there after I get some practice in! I ordered my first longboard last night, supposed to arrive tmrw! I'm nervous and excited!

[@Flowfully]

i used to have a crew or 12 longboarders in highschool but im the only one who stayed longboarding

[@yaranegrete]

board flow don’t stop doing what you enjoy to do despite others. :) you got this 💪🏽🔥

[@Flowfully]

@@yaranegrete The Light is strong with me i will overcome the darkness :)

[@dailyfades9508]

Nice video for beginners

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you!

[@meqi2459]

SK8 the Infinity made me buy a longboard and now I’m learning to ride it!

[@yaranegrete]

nice! its my favorite hobby just gotta keep practicing! :)

[@Panzerbeast]

I'm looking to get my first longboard in the style of the video... but the prices are putting me off :(

[@jacobward6955]

If I was teaching someone to longboard I wouldn’t teach them how to turn when pushing right away, that’s just something that will come to you as you get better at pushing or as least that how it want for me.

[@donaldford2519]

I'm 57 I just bought my first long board a week ago I haven been on a skate board since I was a teenager I bought it for excersise lose weight

[@yaranegrete]

It builds up a lot of leg strength and helps you work on balance its my favorite form of exercise :)

[@georgespalding91]

I’m a beginner longboarder and considering my first longboard purchase. Should or can I purchase an electric board or just Reg to begin?

[@yaranegrete]

electric boards are easy to pick up on but due to the speed you can reach I would recommend practicing on a regular board if possible your stance . It depends on the electric board your going to purchase they are some that stop and go backwards others that only go forward. They are eboards that are stiff and others that are loose. The stiffer the board easier to balance but less ability to curve.

[@georgespalding91]

@@yaranegrete thanks

[@eurekasubedi878]

Is it best to buy longboard online or at a skate shop? Also can you longboard in Brookfield Wisconsin?

[@yaranegrete]

Not sure haven’t traveled to Wisconsin with my board yet and I bought mine online it all really depends on the sales price they have. I found it more cost effective to get mine online loaded board bamboo tan tien

[@19eightytw0]

How long is your board? Great video! Just turned 40 and want to buy a drop through board! My height is at 1.70cm and currently looking at a board 32.5" / 82.6cm. Would love your opinion. 🙏🏽

[@yaranegrete]

My loaded Tan Tien is 39" 99 cm. Width: 8.75″ / 22.3 cm and height wise I am 5'9 works great for me I am pretty tall person and like my board to be this length.

[@kevinblack1089]

You remind me of Michelle Rodriguez and this was an excellent tutorial

[@yaranegrete]

Yo thanks! Happy it helped :)

[@jasonmurkin3364]

Qué chiva!

[@yaranegrete]

Gracias! :)

[@SamtheSWE]

Very nice

[@yaranegrete]

thanks!

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I guess im Goofy 😜 i ride with my right and push with my left

[@SacredSacral]

My longboard is coming today and I'm so excited to try this, thanks

[@yaranegrete]

that's awesome! long boarding is the best

[@lookingforplaces]

interesting video, great like! Greetings from Italy

[@judithcastillo9560]

So I just tried for the first time. A friend of mine gave me a longboard he bought me in Colorado. I watched the video certain parts of it several times. Well I think I broke my ass bone and definitely see why she wears the wrist thing. I went in thinking I had it. I didn't have it...

[@comics_and_selfcare]

This is the best

[@_mischief_]

i love this video but i also wanna say that you remind me of detective rosa diaz T^T

[@yaranegrete]

Thank you! :)

[@paigeharrison7599]

I'm a Miami girl and I second the parking cost saver of having a longboard 🤣🤙🏼

[@yaranegrete]

Right!! Saved me many times over there.

[@nice2care]

Is it easier to learn on a longboard than a surfskate?

[@yaranegrete]

I feel like this depends but I personally found a longer board with big good wheels like the orangatangs are easier to learn then a smaller board.

[@rishabhrao3661]

KZbin should've recommended me this before I sprained my ankle

[@Jozh-p7i]

Why is your board rickety like that? 🚃

[@doom4157]

Wait hold up this is really close to where I live

[@dioannyap5708]

Oh, I wish to have like this but I can't buy🤣🤣

[@Jeeten111]

47 Gunslinger here 😂❤

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏼👌🏼👌🏼🤙🏼

[@EsotericOccultist]

👍

[@Lucas-nb4tb]

ima goofy :>

[@seaneay5183]

helmet

[@ericarguello7546]

You're looking way too much at the ground while you push which is an absolute no no.

[@yaranegrete]

i dont do that when im actually out and about just when filming i keep having to look at my camera near the ground so it would'nt fall over due to the wind

[@sabryan70]

Ho 53 anni e vorrei imparare ad andare sul longboard

[@deadokami-rt8zp]

So wait no kickturns no wonder they call it easy

[@klb6453]

Right foot forward is Goofy. Left foot forward is Regular. And you need to wear a helmet.

[@faustisfrost5794]

Everyone in Mckinney is dead lamo if you know you know

[@dynastysong]

That's what I did, fall back. Not fun

[@Lucas-nb4tb]

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