How To Powerslide With Soft Wheels (Longboard/Cruiser)

Wanted to teach Mikey how to powerslide with soft wheels on a cruiser board/longboard. Hopefully, by teaching him you can take something away from this video and apply it to your journey.
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[@tessmarske4627]

Just a smol tip from my (somewhat limited tbf) experience is that you don't want to slide 90° towards the bottom of the hill. A lot of people try to swing their board out to fully perpendicular to the bottom of the hill when doing speed checks, and that will lock your wheels up and send you over toe side and is scary as hell. Make sure you keep some kind of angle, so your wheels are still rolling forward as you're sliding. c: Great vid, btw. Nice and simple, like it should be.

[@concrete-waves]

This is great insight, thanks for sharing Tess. You're totally right... you could see this with Mikey's first attempt. He went too far which made it impossible to straighten out

[@thomasj.9686]

Learned more from your comment than the actual vid.

[@timkrauk8134]

Also sliding at an angle just below 90 degrees will prevent flatspots, due to the wheels still being able to spin.

[@gooburt]

wiht traditonal hard wheels you very much can do that, 90 degrees and more. Makes sense why he tried since they said hes used to hard wheels.

[@d.p.l9623]

Not a small tip, that’s one of the most important things to know

[@Titanplattensegler4420]

we call those speed-checks. is that correct? when your background is mostly carving, you cant help but learn those

[@concrete-waves]

Exactly. I feel like it was easier for me to learn since I have a surfing background and am used to engaging all of my body weight while carving. Those that come strictly from skateboarding background have a tougher time learning these

[@Titanplattensegler4420]

@@concrete-waves i can feel that. i have helped many popsicle-skaters onto longboards and many are juuuust sooo stiiiiiff in the upper body. they sweep their center of balance away from right under their asses lol, like, come on you are at about 20km/h, what do you think eould happen if you just throw your leg out lol. But no shade, everyone learns differently and has different preconceptions about the idea of something like a powerslide and how to pull it together. Great video! I am heavily dependent on that technique as a commuter that doesnt want to buy new shoes every week. Just a Tip to whomever might read this: DRIVERS DONT KNOW YOU NEED SPACE TO SLOW DOWN. they might try to stupidly overtake even in corners, so LOOK BACK BEFORE YOU KICK OUT. Much love ♡

[@nickroma8547]

I'm really not trying to be mean here, but weight over front, but push out the back foot.. when you have weight over the rear, the hookup of the slide is more abrupt and intense.. just friendly experience advice, skate safe friends!

[@nickroma8547]

Btw, I am a downhill and freerider

[@silverstarofsootclan7507]

I've been looking for a video like this for a while, thanks!

[@concrete-waves]

Stoked to hear that! If you have any questions let me know

[@zanetruesdale7263]

@@concrete-waves i have a lot of questions 😂

[@monstahhvr2695]

@@concrete-waves underrated

[@ThinLineMedia]

Great video, but you should have explained a little bit more in detail. How to carve into the slide correctly ? How to use your shoulders, hips and legs ? Where to apply pressure and how to shift your weight on your feet ? Also narrower wheels help, because they are not that grippy.

[@Lorenzo_That_Vegan_Dad]

I messed up a powerslide last year and broke my hand and clavicle boming a hill. I didn't have a helmet. Luckily, the US Marine Corps taught me how to brakefall. I basically did a combat roll and saved my head. Always wear a helmet, no matter your skill level.

[@MeatyWhack]

Dude honestly, this has been *THE ONE VIDEO* I've been looking for. This is so helpful, as I've got a cruiser pin tail with 78a wheels, and I can get the tiniest slide, but wanted something with a bit more give. The other videos, as you pointed out, didn't quite give me the advice I was looking for

[@concrete-waves]

I’m glad to hear this. I wasn’t sure how helpful it was so I privated it for a bit. Then had some people ask for it back so it’s cool to hear it’s helpful

[@cameronsanders1734]

I needed this so much in my life

[@concrete-waves]

Ayyy love hearing that. If you have any questions lmk

[@cameronsanders1734]

@@concrete-waves so how do you physically move your feet to check slide?

[@denisyaroshenko6985]

wheel hardness does not matter at all, and you need to shift your weight to FRONT foot, not back. all video is totally wrong.

[@Sp00nDuck]

Also helmets are a must. And learning to slide on otang is giving yourself a huge handicap. They are just so grippy. Higher rebound wheels are gonna help a ton

[@seanhildebran8546]

I love your content. I just bought a cruiser and decided to give my old reliable longboard a bit of a rest after years of just riding. It's time to nail some tricks and I have you to thank for that. Your YT is both entertaining and informative and this new Santa Cruz is about to get put through her paces. Keep the content coming bro. You have a new sub from me for sure!

[@gayactivity]

this is super helpful for people who just want to cruise safely and aren’t interested in downhill or freeride! maybe consider putting “speed check” in your description for that audience (me lol)

[@b4ptx]

So it is not possible to do better powerslides with soft wheels?

[@oliverh4791]

Amazing content as usual guys. I'm a noob and only been longboarding for 2 months but your videos have really helped. Short, informative and really well shot and produced. Love from the UK guys. Keep it up.

[@gustavoguzman8331]

I have a crusier w 78a, and this is what I was looking for! Thank you so much guys :)

[@liam3044]

52k your doing great man, 250 gang here to support you.

[@concrete-waves]

Thanks John! Appreciate you sticking around since the beginning

[@dustyjosephleogo3655]

the video i needed but didn’t deserve

[@concrete-waves]

Hahah stoked to hear that. Let me know if you need any help

[@TheRicardfranca89]

Why are having a coffe while recording the video? Couldn't you wait mr CEO of the park?

[@TheQwertyuiop6]

Tf

[@MrJimmyWiles]

We need more. Longer follow up. More in depth slow motion instructions. This was good, but more would help.

[@concrete-waves]

You're absolutely right. A lot was left out because we had limited filming time. Appreciate the feedback and will make sure to go into more explanation in future how to vids

[@thomasj.9686]

Where were the tips, man?

[@malskarb2979]

Is there anyway to lock an electric longboard so you can leave it without it getting stolen?

[@ryujikazuda]

Pfft no- you just have to get a backpack made for carrying a longboard

[@LeighRocker]

love the wholesome vibes at the end of the video

[@concrete-waves]

Ayyy thanks for the support!

[@drpepperlover3]

My dinghy is supposed to arrive on Friday. I have experience on a traditional skateboard but not anything with thicker wheels that has potential for higher speeds. So I'm glad I came across this, will definitely be practicing this right away

[@LarsLarsen77]

Just carve harder. Flex and extend your legs like you're trying to jump. If it doesn't slip you'll just carve out of it. If it does slip then great.

[@ABSCrunchFit28]

This is fantastic! And my next goal! LOVE IT!

[@hydershariff5737]

Your Longboard with the Purple wheels looks exactly like mine. Lol. But my long board is super bouncy cuz it’s made from bamboo, not use if it work the same. But I’m still gona end up hurting my self. Lmao

[@joelkesur1369]

Yo shred shack been getting into shredding again recently and running a landyachtz drop carve (flexible board) with otang stimulus. I can power slide and 180 but to hold out a nice standy I’m having trouble with going over the top of the board. Not sure if it’s the wheels, flexible board, drop mount or me not leaning far back enough but the stimulus are super grippy and slow the board fast down once you get sliding. Thoughts? Should I invest in some new wheels? Keep uploading dude 🤙

[@liv.2780]

This was an awesome video as someone who’s been trying to learn to powerslide with some softer wheels

[@aydenramirez4279]

This video is specific and exactly what I needed, great content 👍🏼

[@Weston_d]

Shred Shack ft. Supa Hot Fire 🔥 What more could you ask for?

[@joesamprerer]

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[@Limpzzz]

Can you do powerslides with a 92A wheels?

[@matthefat9445]

yo i wanna cruise around and stuff snd want ultra smooth riding, should i get 75A cruiser wheels?

[@ricebowl4]

Yesss, thats what i needed! Thank you!!!

[@FishDrinkLightGreen]

This channel is one of the things that got me into skating recently and I've been looking for a video like this as I've gotten more comfortable cruising, but wanted to have more options for controlling my speed other than just carving.

[@concrete-waves]

Let’s gooo. Love to hear that!

[@DaWhiteBeaner]

YES FINNALLY

[@concrete-waves]

Ayyy appreciate you sticking around Elmer

[@daniel_hawryschuk]

Deadass just got my internet fixed after like 2 months😭

[@ronnienes]

This is great! Been looking to learn exactly how to do this.

[@colter7300]

I got a dinghy blunt as well. It is fun, but when I'm going uphill I find that I can't push the same power as my old longboard. If I try to push as hard as I can uphill, I get out of control easily. Any tips, or should I just practice more or go slower? Also, should I have my back foot in front of the back bolts, in the pocket, or on the tail? Thanks man.

[@concrete-waves]

Sounds like you just need more practice with balancing on a smaller deck. I usually place my back foot on the lower part of the kicktail, but you can put it wherever it feels most comfortable

[@colter7300]

@@concrete-waves thanks man!

[@demian3281]

Pretty epic video, epic doggo and epic teenager moves.

[@concrete-waves]

Appreciate it Demian! Epic moves lol

[@i_declare_bankruptcy686]

Can I poweslide 53mm 83b wheels?

[@postmodernjoe]

I love these kinds of videos that teach you how to do stuff Especially when it’s shred shack it makes it so much better I love the high qualityness and the straight to the point nature

[@concrete-waves]

Thanks Joe. Happy to help bro

[@juliannstedwill3735]

can you show more videos of how to do tricks

[@aedelus]

Power slid once. Nice and easy. Re:

[@HeadBlasted]

Can you teach us how to pump?

[@nunyabiz012]

another great video... really like your guys’ style. BUT you’re still saying: oh-ma-KA-ze. All Japanese people’s ear’s want to commit Harakiri when you say that. :p To delicate Japanese ears (or those who have spent any time in Japan) that’s like a cat’s nails on a hot tin roof, or riding a longboard with metal wheels... It’s oh-MA-ka-ze. The Stress is on the 2nd, NOT the third syllable/sound. ;-) Yes, it’s not really all that important to this video, but if you can master sliding a longboard, you can definitely master saying the board’s name right. ;). the word basically means “It’s up to your (the user’s) discretion. So basically the name is an homage to the users using the board however they want. It may be a very small difference to you, but it’s a huge difference to Japanese ears.... That’s like if someone said: “a-me-RI-ka instead of A-ME-ri-ka. Love your content though. Excellent as usual. Thanks for another great upload!

[@edwardlbc562]

I started skateboarding back in the late 80s. Only wheels at the time were soft big wheels. Can't remember the size. I learned to power slide the length of a car with 82a OJ wheels. I remember 82a duro was for street 91a or so was considered hard, and mostly for vert.

[@ianwoo5258]

You should recommend Powell Peralta Snakes as sliding wheels. They have a special "Soft Slide Formula" that make it extremely easy to slide, while staying very soft. They are also super durable for sliding, which tends to wear down the wheel.

[@carlossalvatierra7051]

you should try some powell peralta snakes if you can find em. they're fast, slide very well, last for a very long time, and many people reccomend them for starting out and freeride

[@viloscity4919]

Preciate this rather learn from the best 🤙

[@concrete-waves]

Ayy appreciate that

[@matiasespina1490]

Hey! So could you do a review on the NKX maverick 33 surfskate? It’s pretty cheap and I wonder if it’s any good

[@franciscodantas8262]

I started longboarding 2 months ago. I have 76A wheels and I can only powerslide with some considerable speed. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Portugal.

[@helloquico]

I started skating almost two months ago. The streets in New York can be rough so for cruising around the neighborhood i got me some 80a bone wheels. The thing is the area where i live is rather "hilly" so i find myseld picking up speed fast!! Scary AF. This video came in handy. Will try some powerslides down my friendly neighborhood hill, Thanks!!

[@bazhossle6105]

I recommend kinda bouncing into the carve by pressing down then bouncing into the carve, this works on a bendy longboard best. It basically just slides the back out faster from the momentum pressing down in the carve

[@Hxrshmello]

Aren't these speed checks...not powerslides?

[@concrete-waves]

Yeah it just depends what you call them. A lot of people refer to speed checks as powerslides, which is why I titled it this. But they're pretty similar

[@cumbriacruising8415]

Thanks a lot for doing this video. I'm a recent returner to skateboarding and have the Arbor Pilsner cruiser. I'm learning what should be possible on a cruiser and what to expect, and this video and your review of the Pilsner have been helpful.

[@mahala81]

Thaks for the video and the honesty. Slinding on LY Dingy aint easy.

[@dgor.1266]

Eboarders are waiting for your ride review of the Onsra Challenger

[@aarc2010]

Thanks for this quick tip. A longer video on this topic would be great to watch.

[@bobate6030]

Thanks for making this video. It makes since how challenging it is on soft wheels. I plan to change my wheels

[@adjd1576]

Nice video as always, though I definitely feel I could help you guys up your game a little :) All I do is slide.

[@icantsee0]

Should I be doing this with tight trucks or lose trucks ?

[@tonynguyen6524]

Ok but how do you power slide on surf skates

[@concrete-waves]

Honestly same concept but it's a little sketchier since the adpaters make carving more aggressive. Try it out with rounded edge wheels

[@afinelad9366]

Little too short to actually get into it, but the info itself was v usefull!

[@andrewbernier4676]

Not creepy at all, just started to learn how to power slide lol

[@danielbrown6007]

Good job mate, I was wanting to learn how to do this. Was very helpful. Keep it up!!

[@sushtall1]

Thanks so much for tye video🙏🙏

[@emiliongo007]

Bro, do a video rating soft wheels for longboarding

[@prestondixon4508]

I just started surf skating on a dinghy and I have been inadvertently learning this from just carving around. Very cool!

[@michaelhuntley6856]

Hey man idk how busy you are but you should post more

[@michal4862]

There wasn’t one real power slide… seriously

[@fielestrella707]

I have a dinghy and sometimes I can do the heelside slide but it scares the shit outta me, the problem is the toe side, I can't seem to do it and it's much harder for me

[@concrete-waves]

Yeah toe side will take some practice. A lot of it has to do with commitment, but it is sketchy. Just take your time and don't rush into it

[@fielestrella707]

Everytime I try a toe side ots either very weak or I end up scraping my knee, but yeah I think I lack commitment, thanks for the video and the tips man, it really helps

[@jrlaidra4513]

Is the new camera being used? I’m curious

[@LouiHandwerker]

Was hyped for this video drop! Thanks for the tips!

[@joaquinf979]

Hopefully first

[@concrete-waves]

You got it haha. Appreciate it!

[@quadrupleheart]

I love this! Definitely something I've been meaning to learn. Thanks bros.

[@esk8unity]

good stuff guys

[@sugaranderson1]

this is the first video that demonstrated on how to powerslide on soft wheels. i had different duro wheels as such 78a, 86a, 99a and i couldnt really slide on 78a and a little bit on 86a. well done on this video! 😀

[@concrete-waves]

Glad to hear that! Yeah sliding 78a is pretty dang hard and requires some solid speed. At least you have 86a! Thanks for watching

[@Evbuscus1]

I was trying for weeks to get a slide down, but I just couldn't make it happen until I tried a board with a shorter wheelbase and harder wheels. It really helped to get the motions down!

[@concrete-waves]

That's a really solid tip. Short wheelbase and harder wheels make it much easier to learn. Thanks for sharing

[@TheReal_DeanD]

A video worth sitting through all the ads. Very helpful and now I need to find 83A wheels. I think Orangutang makes a nice set.

[@VD-xb7gw]

no video is worth turning off the adblock

[@Thom_Meeker]

I have been looking everywhere for a "how to slide cruiser board" videos but I couldn't find one. Thanks guys, I needed this

[@concrete-waves]

Awesome! Glad to hear that

[@xMikeyyHD]

$10 to anyone who knows the youtube video reference I make at the end of the video

[@icantsee0]

I got no clue man, that $10 is definitely not mine 😂

[@Justin-sc4lz]

I really needed it

[@2LAZY-2EDIT]

I'm learning to do slides on Omakase and yellow stimulus, shit is scary at times lol

[@concrete-waves]

Haha I feel that. The Omakase deck shape is perfect for it though

[@manueloverhoff3493]

do more tutorials!

[@vunski]

I love your vid man, I love your effort, your explanation, and of course the aesthetic of your content. Inspired by you, I'm about to start cruising at the age of 23 lol, wish me luck! Anyway, can you review Detachlon Yamba 900 please? I'd like to hear your thought before I buy one as my starter board

[@Palidisini]

Duuudee I just went to try some hills near my house today and was looking for this. I am using 78A wheels and I tried slowing down by skidding my back foot. I dono if that is dangerous but it kinda works I guess. Gonna try this tomorrow

[@Palidisini]

Oh and my friends are also saying I gotta be fast to powerslide soft wheels, but I thought like crazy speed. You guys are doing it at my comfort speed (i think so, sometimes videos don't do skate speed justice) so yeah. Hope I survive

[@concrete-waves]

Nice man, glad to hear that. You can use your foot to slow down but it will shred up your shoes. That's why I think it's good to learn this technique so you don't mess your shoes up

[@Cegg960]

Yo what was that trick at the end!?!?! Dope as hell bro.

[@concrete-waves]

Bruh I don't even know. Some next-level stuff haha

[@hadishorts371]

thanks am literally learning power slides for a while and am getting better but am pretty sure speed is gonna make it easier but I don't have the confidence to to do it I have a penny does putting griptape make it easier

[@concrete-waves]

It takes some practice, don't worry. Also, Penny is gonna be hard to do it on since there's a lack of griptape and the wheels are very soft

[@hadishorts371]

Thank you your the best KZbinr you have the best relation with you subscribers

[@DownWithTheCygnus]

b i g g d o g g

[@concrete-waves]

ayooo ping dawggg

[@DownWithTheCygnus]

@@concrete-waves love ur reviews, as long as you keep uploading videos I will always be in the comment section

[@bobisbob9876]

Ooo needed a video like this thx also the ending 😂

[@concrete-waves]

Ahaha glad you liked the ending 😂

[@hanktheguy3237]

Y’all should do one on slide gloves next!

[@concrete-waves]

Maybe in the future! Not sure though, because I haven't done slides w/ gloves in a while

[@ricklinne8343]

i find toe slides easier for some reason by putting all of my weight on the front foot and then kicking out with the back foot. but i cant seem to slide heel side for a reason. i use 86a orangatang moranga's to practice. any tips?

[@concrete-waves]

Interesting, really? I feel like that's sketchier because if you catch an edge you're falling backward. Honestly it's gonna take time. The one other tip I forgot to mention is to do long drawn-out carves and gradually make them sharper when you feel comfortable. This will help you ease into it. It really has a lot to do with speed and commitment. Use all of your body weight and lead with your shoulders. Hope this helps!

[@ricklinne8343]

@@concrete-waves thanks my guy. i will give it a shot :)

[@ricklinne8343]

@@concrete-waves what about weight placement? Does it need to be on front or back foot for heel side?

[@adishsrivastava7637]

Great video! Helped me a lot.

[@concrete-waves]

Stoked to help Adish

[@rajeshganji2947]

This helps a lot, epic vid

[@concrete-waves]

Awesome, glad to help

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@concrete-waves]

Happy to help. Thanks for always supporting man

[@augusterb1518]

this is awesome, thanks!

[@concrete-waves]

Stoked! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. Appreciate it

[@connorng286]

Thanks I needed this 🙏

[@concrete-waves]

Stoked to help! lmk if you have any questions

[@charlesm.8807]

What’s in the cup bro?

[@concrete-waves]

Coffee! We film early mornings so its needed haha

[@charlesm.8807]

@@concrete-waves ☕️

[@connorng286]

also where’d you get that hoodie🤔

[@concrete-waves]

It's made by a brand called Only & Sons and I got it from Asos a while back. I can't seem to find them anywhere anymore though

[@connorng286]

dang, it’s a nice hoodie though lol

[@concrete-waves]

@@connorng286 haha thanks man, it's one of my favorites

[@christianmejia53]

🤙

[@concrete-waves]

Appreciate the support bro