How to Pump a Longboard / Skateboard - Vlad Popov - CodePink PUMP

One of the best tutorials on a variety of skateboard pumping methods.
Vlad Popov is an accomplished slalom skateboarder who went toe to toe with Michael Dong in the 2000's on the cyber slalom course. I recently touched base with him about how popular this "Code Pink" video on VIMEO has become on pavedwave.org, and he shared some insight on a new tutorial to come. Thanks!
"So far, I've trained 23 new people in 4 months this year, and got almost 150
hours of training experience. We've shot some new footage recently,
and I'll soon put together another tutorial with all the exercises
people have to go through to get "from 0 to hero in 2 weeks" - John
Gilmour used to promote something like that on SlalomSkateboarder.com
a long time ago."
Vlad's pumping site:
vladpopov.com/s...
pavedwave.org how to pump compilation:
pavedwave.wordp...

[@klausmfuchs]

After almost 12 years, still one of the best Pump tutorial videos on the whole internet!

[@OnMyVaioAW]

I just turned 53. I got an electric board about 6 months ago because I've had a bad knee for a lot of years now and can't kick push my old longboard without feeling sharp pain. After riding the electric for a while and watching skate videos, I came across this video along with some LDP vids. Vlad inspired me to learn to pump. I put a waterborne surf adapter on my old sec 9 longboard and was able to pump almost instantly with this video (and the music) running through my head! Now I have a G-bomb bracket board and ride 5-7 miles 2 or 3 times a week and just pumped 11.25 miles the other day! Side note... I can pump for hours with minimal pushing without any pain in my knee. I can't get enough all thanks to this old video. Thanks Vlad. What a teacher!

[@trinsit]

Same setup, except the reverse pin trucks on my sec 9 board won't fit the waterborne adaptor. Gotta get regular trucks, i guess. I'm super excited to try it out. 😆 Thanks for the detail on the joints. Hope you're doing great. Your review is excellent news. I'm feeling them start to ache and i know it's coming.

[@YangGQ]

I am turning 59 - and have put away the electric longboard. Just need the Decathlon Oxelo upgraded with Carver C7 Trucks. very fun to pump! Many old aunties and uncles give thumbs up to fellow wrinklies on the move!

[@chrisz.9974]

I gotta try my Carver c7 truck on my longboard.

[@animalfinatic9366]

Glad you can have fun again :)

[@boomerbassolutions6114]

I sold my electric one bc it was hurting my knees so I switched to traditional longboarding and it's help strengthen my knees ever since.

[@JuergMaier]

This clip is 4 years old and still the best one to teach one on how to pump with a longboard, great thanks.

[@solsoman102]

Juerg Maier make that 5

[@emilelapointe4637]

almost 7 :P

[@valnadin]

It was shot in 2008.

[@viktorsikkerjensen8494]

Make that 8

[@pieface7626]

Make that 12

[@MojoP]

this guy's not only entertaining to watch, he's a fkn bullet on that plank o_O

[@Xoresproyect]

After watching 4 videos about how to pump, all of them shit, this one was very helpfull and you did not even say a word!! Big A, Thanks, keep on!!!

[@MMABeijing]

I rarely comment on youtube, but this is perfect material. I don't need to see anything more out of this man: he is a great teacher and i would pay to take one of his seminar

[@ericbrammer2245]

And, if you Carve on Snowboard, ask Him about That! "PSR"

[@gingahippy]

I love this video - never seen a pumping guide with such clear and concise guidance.

[@timabababaluka]

I remember seeing this video years ago, and thought, "that's pretty cool." Then forgot all about it. Fast forward to last year when I got a dropthrough longboard for my 53rd birthday. Tried and tried to pump, but with only moderate success. I'd extend my time between pushes, but would lose more and more speed till I'd eventually have to push again. Last week I got a waterborne surfskate adapter thinking that would be the magic feather. It wasn't. Stumbled across this video again, and thought I'd give it a quick go. THAT was the magic feather: decent speed and for the 1st time was actually GAINING speed. This after just a quick 5 min session before I had to go back inside to fix the family dinner. I can only imagine what will happen with some actual practice. Thank you for this video :D

[@honkeyness9427]

The big mystery for me is whether I need the surf skate adapter - does it make pumping easier or is it more for surfing training?

[@timabababaluka]

@@honkeyness9427 I recently got carver cx trucks that I quite like. Waterborne wasn't a good fit for me.

[@dabeardsmen3621]

dude is a pump master

[@bayly1977]

Thats what she said

[@gingahippy]

One of the greatest obstacles to learning how to pump is getting over the fear of how much of a dick you will look throwing your arms around like a drowning breakdancer while you ride a giant child's toy through the streets. Once you get over that it's all gravy. And if you can do it wearing pink then you have achieved Jedi level awesomosity.

[@icantskateboard9825]

+Johnny Parsnips Yes you can, you can use your shoulder too.

[@arhiwall]

Skateboard is a vehicle, not a toy.

[@angelfr83]

+arhiwall A skateboard is what you decided it is. Tell Jeff Grosso that his board is not a toy.

[@arhiwall]

+pade nom It was answer to Gingahippy. You may use Your skateboard as You want, no matter...

[@IAmNoeyes]

This dude is Beyond Expert

[@kitehero]

still the best pumping tutorial in 2020

[@ianderibeirosantos6948]

2022

[@Daeemonne]

2023

[@goettingenCT]

the most talkative teacher I've ever seen lol

[@man_ofthe_year6568]

I love how universal this video is.

[@Dangerousrobb]

I remember seeing this video soooooo long ago and it was the first video that actually made pumping click. Its so cool seeing it again after all this time

[@lorenzo501]

that waving in the air with your arms looks kinda ridiculous.. but damn he gets fast with pumping o.0

[@michaelgabucan4550]

who jus started longboarding and is here lookin to learn how to pump?

[@daisyysdonuts9222]

Michael Gabucan yeah me

[@phillsflychannel]

I been longboarding for years just never learned to pump...n what board is that...my friends said my board is not right to pump

[@simoncossettini9680]

@@phillsflychannelThat dude is ripping but I think he is on something with skinny trucks like a slalom setup I think that is half the story. I carve more than pump but I have grown up with big trucks which is great for stability but not so good for pumping.

[@simoncossettini9680]

yep just happened on this after building a skateboard with revenge truck front and rear truck standard with matching thick hieght raiser on a cutdown paddlepop board. After testing I was closest ever to pumping any board with that setup. It looks like smaller trucks may help as well.

[@madscientistme]

Meeeee ive been trying for 5 days now.

[@saikiranhero]

You own the road bro. Keep it up. U r an expert.

[@curiouspilot]

This made pumping uphills seem fun.

[@vasocreta]

I had the great opportunity to skate with Vlad for a while when he was in the US years back. VERY funny guy. Yet, very committed to his skate craft. Fast as hell on the slalom course. For those that think pumping looks funny, watch some slalom skate vids.

[@JuliusDiscGolf]

Thank you so much! I was looking for a proper tutorial on pumping and your video is just perfect! Fjrst I learned the first pumping technique on my cruizer longboard (around 33" long) about a week ago and today I learned second and third technique on my commuter/carver longboard (40" long, 30.5"wheelbase). Starting to go faster, now I can pump at a speed of up to 21km/h. Thanks! :)

[@heroryan7859]

Nice!

[@jeys3]

1000 лайков, наконец-то то что искал. Эти профи уже задолбали с основ стойки, поворотов и сразу к трюкам... А здесь именно пампинг, как только не искал, Ура!!! :-)

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I happen to know Vlad [DC Crew baby!!] and he is a fast skater. The flailing arms thing can be tricky to pull off and make look cool. I like to think I have it down with my own style and when Vlad is on full Death Ray running cones he looks like a shark heading for a baby seal. When did a slalom board become a longboard? I was in a comic shop not long ago with my Turner in hand. It has a 16 inch wheelbase. That's tiny folks. The gal at the counter said "Hey, nice longboard". I said :What's so long about it?" I explained it was NOT a longboard and she insisted it was since I had the "Jelly" wheels on it. I had no idea Smuckers made slalom wheels. It has a set of Tunnel STR Tarantulas on it. I finally let it go and continued shopping. Yes, I was purposely misunderstanding her, but I get this a lot when I skate my slalom boards which is almost all of the time i skate. I often skate down to Fells Point here in Baltimore to get excercise and other skaters give me the oddest looks when they see what I'm riding. The comments range from thumbs up to, what the hell is that? I even let a kid try it and he tried ti kick flip it!!! Which pissed me off sine it was a vintage Turner cut-away Sims team board that I bought off Ed Economy. Let's raise slalom awareness.folks. Skate on Vlad!!!!!!!!!!

[@pavedwave]

The only reason I titled both 'longboard' and skateboard is so more people searching will find it (its in the tags too) Would be great to meet Vlad at some comp. I only heard tons of stories about him from Michael Dong, when they were going head to head on the cyber course in early 2000's. Both are beasts!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

pavedwave I didn't mean you the original poster. Sorry if it came off that way. The public in general is what I mean. No harm meant.

[@pavedwave]

Robert Frias not at all!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

pavedwave At some point I'll find some pics of the DC Crew during the reemergence of slalom and post them in my pics section. Don't forget to find your tattered old copy of Concrete Wave Vol1 Issue 4 and read my article on the DC Crew and the resurgence of slalom skating. Alan Gelfand is on the cover.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Great pic Vlad. I hope everyone is still skating. I know I am. Happy New Year.

[@HEREISMULLEER]

The day i master this i will be proud to say "Vlad Popov" taught me,, :)

[@MMABeijing]

one more comment because I am really happy. Thank you for putting that material online, as a kid I always wanted to learn how to go as long as possible with my board without kicking the ground. This video and the links are perfect for me, within 20 minute I went from knowing what I wanted to learn to knowing how to say it with words ( pumping) and finding great material...MERCI!

[@brandenishiyama6793]

Just started longboarding and this video was probably the best video to learn how to pump

[@trinsit]

Best instruction video I've ever seen. This has me so excited to practice!

[@parakades1339]

i like how the second song came in when he was demonstrating the 4th pump. :D

[@rico3052]

Old video. But it simplified things so much now. I taught myself how to pump after watching one of my friends do it literally a day before he moved away based off trying to copy his body movement and just tweaking my board. I ended up with a combination of method 1 & 2 but it works well for me because i can stay pretty loose and relaxed, and really put my weight into every movement. But without the exaggerated arm movement that are used here for teaching.

[@pavedwave]

@gingahippy -- agreed! i'm stoked Vlad was cool about sharing it out. people have been asking for "how to" video for years and he's nailed it.

[@jean-baptiste6479]

I had my first day with a longboard today , trying to pump after weeks of surfskate.... This tuto is very good.

[@RaffyCarvalheira]

Dang i can see myself doing #1 and accidentally slapping someone on the face lol

[@rorschachgotnicemask9449]

combine those, and you will be UNSTOPPABLE!! SLAPPING MASTER!!

[@vector8310]

Holy acceleration! Especially with the 2nd technique.

[@foma38]

Это лучшее, что я видел!!!!Влад ,спасибо огромное, придумано и исполнено великолепно!!!!!

[@diddymelone2265]

Coolest guy ever!! Should have twice as many views. Music is also pure gold!

[@Beer_goggles]

goes to show; actions speak greater then words!!!! ive watched a few pumping vids and been totally confused as to what to do from all the stuff they say!!! with this vid i had learnt what i needed to by 30 seconds into it! thanks man! awsome!

[@RedisManR]

пожалуй это лучшее пособие по пампингу которое я только видел, благодарю

[@MrFlyingguy]

what a talent, a for sharing it, a bloody nice Guy....

[@muifiesticks7144]

Still the best training video, thank you Vlad!

[@dozer11]

WHOA. Probably the best video that explains by doing instead of saying! I love it!

[@sasnakes001]

Mastered the pumping skill today! Great video! Thanks from the South Africans!!!

[@runo9803]

Еще в далеких 80 х , купил советский скейтборд, даже не помню сейчас его характеристики, катался 1м способом который Вы показываете! Благодаря этому видео заказал себе лонгборд икарус! БОЛЬШОЕ ВАМ СПАСИБО !

[@egor9526]

Как вам икарус в итоге?)

[@runo9803]

@@egor9526 не оказалось 1го флекса и в итоге взял loaded vangard. В целом всё устраивает, дека выше и амплитуда прогиба соответственно тоже больше.

[@egor9526]

@@runo9803 с декой никаких проблем не было, например трещин?

[@runo9803]

@@egor9526 нет....может и какие-то микротрещины и есть но визуально не видно. Я в принципе катаю без фанатизма, прыжки или удары об бордюры отсутствуют...

[@pavedwave]

@SuperWappie - get the 5.0 for front and tracker or seismic in back for starters. read up in the pavedwave forum for the rest!

[@HEREISMULLEER]

I was thinking of buying an e-skateboard until I saw this!! Vlad, you're a "GUN"!

[@_chilistyle_]

Really brillant. By far the best video on learning how to pump. There's so many crap around but with this one you really get it. Thanks a lot!

[@GOMPhobo]

0:57 imagine being in that car and seeing him doing that

[@FavioRamirez]

That's some crazy speed! Awesome video.

[@lyricsniffer]

I hope I dont offend you by saying this was the funniest movie I've seen in a long time my friend. And you are good at what you're teaching aswell

[@drewlawrence696]

Excellent tutorial, this and Vlad' links on 'pavedwave' have helped enormously :D

[@JamesDellaValle]

As a longboard noob, I need to congratulate you, sir.

[@poulpinator972]

Still the best video ever made about pumping, enjoy watching again an again !!!! Thank you so much !

[@JPxKillz]

Nerf this mode, it's obviously OP as fuck.

[@jamesauguste1289]

Très bonne technique😉👍

[@ChristianTembrink]

Beste Anleitung fürs Longboard Pumpen! Danke dafür!

[@jeffmonik7249]

feeling down? having a low energy day? watch this video most uplifting one on youtube!

[@Siramundi66]

Excellent, great video very useful teaching with good music... many thanks

[@Rubriht]

Спасибо! Мне это видео помогло научиться пампить. За время его существования других российских обучалок не появилось ( не любят НАШИ делиться секретами мастерства). Да и в сравнении с иностранными оно остается лучшим... зажигает, увлекает и заводит, побуждает подражать, и это благодаря харизме исполнителя!

[@justjon1852]

Love the music transition at 3:46. The second song, don't know the name, sounds amazing and his often quirky movements makes it so much more fun to watch.

[@animalfinatic9366]

Розовый вечер by Yuri Shatunov

[@giratinum]

finally found it. The Oothers videos dont show that you are actually pump or just a ramps road.

[@ricklieffering241]

All jokes aside this is an awesome way of showing how it's done

[@germieb]

I remember I used to think this video was so cool when I first started longboarding and now I look back on it this all easy stuff that came to me naturally during my time skating , I didn't even realize I do more the 3 or 4 pumps then I watch this video and see that I do them all.

[@jimtheudb]

Great vid, actions speak louder than words! Learnt to pump from this and great tunes too 👍

[@wilbergao1330]

feel so happy every time after watching this vid, i really like it,and i learned a lot,thx u !

[@chaweemek]

this might be the best longboard pumping tutorial on the internet. FAV!

[@andersonbizzo3042]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@rainyhokum4333]

Awesome. The pump-4 in the video is too fast. When I tried to imitate pump-3 at "2:05" in the video, I was able to accelerate more comfortably than before. I will watch this video a little more and practice pumping. Thank you very much.

[@Reversesale]

Vlad popov you are amazing, thank you for the video !

[@idtapthat12321]

This guy is so fabulous, I can't even * *-* *

[@alexmora2723]

Dude that’s was sick 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@oggystig]

2:12 The "Stacey Peralta" perfectly executed. x

[@abnstill]

rock on pink bullet.. thanks for the tips

[@심중원-t1u]

When I first saw this video i was like how the hell is the board so turny and with my ldp setting I realized that it is possible.

[@Panzerbeast]

Great video man! Hope you are well!

[@valnadin]

Still riding, thanx ;)

[@dualshock3]

I tried it them both and it kinda works, but the timing is hard.. even by watching this, it still is up to you to get the feeling right.. once you turn to the left (out) and back to the middle (in) Im losing balance at some rate.. Nonetheless its still worth trying out.. Too bad the weather in Holland sucks most of the time :(

[@quinnmoore5985]

This is gonna save my ankles. I never knew this was possible

[@dopamining]

At 2:46 he does this kind of boxer`s tuck move that`s effing cool.

[@alexmc69]

What trucks is he riding? TKP or RKP, what width and baseplate angles?

[@valnadin]

In this 2008 video Tracker RTS in the back and a Bennett 106mm in the front ...I think :) In 2022 Don't Trips for street pumping and EttSexEtt 161s for slalom racing.

[@alexmc69]

@@valnadin thanks for the response! What combination of wheel diameter, width and durometer do you prefer for quick acceleration and efficient pumping? I've tried defcon formula 80.5mm alphas and 78mm blast waves... Decent top speed but slow to accelerate.

[@FlorisStoicaMarcu]

Love this guy! Best video to teach you how to pump.

[@margaritabozhenova8473]

Wow, so quick!

[@markskise]

Maladec! Video i na kak raz pokazivajet kak nado pravilno kacetsa na daske! :)

[@tokkie1020]

Спасибо за видео! Я только начала кататься)

[@henryandersongames]

И как успехи?

[@IExSet]

Супер круто, и как снято ! На фоне того, что делает Влад смешно выглядит определение пампинга на одном из сайтов лонгбордеров: СОХРАНЕНИЕ или СНИЖЕНИЕ потери скорости. Нормальный пампинг - это НАБОР скорости ! :-)

[@jeanpoquelin6299]

Yes very great video, he exaggerate the mouvement to make us undestand well. Great job sir :)

[@Rodrigossz]

Man, you are the best.

[@mrdarkhalo666]

yeah, wonder how loose those bushing were. thanx for showing how many ways it can be done.

[@thewolfin]

Vlad Popov... Don't Trip Poppy... Is the premier LDP front truck named after this absolute legend??

[@valnadin]

haha, no...but they're great LDP trucks! :))

[@stageiiwappie950]

so fun to watch, unbelievable the speed on flat lol

[@Empanthps]

I have a Subsonic Pulse, which is like 101cm and I can pump soooo easy with that board. Just make sure you have the right trucks, wheels and bushings. And preferable a pretty light and flexy board.

[@darkassasin101]

this is insane. i didnt learn anything because he does it too well

[@Dangerousrobb]

Really? this is one of the clearest, most concise How-to vids on pumping. the only way to learn is go out and experiment. I messed with the different techniques until it just felt right. Once you know what you're looking for it's easy. Nobody can show you how to tie in the timing. It just happens. Once you know how it's supposed to feel it's glorious. And I agree, he is ridiculously smooth

[@phobix33]

i shared this video with all my friends. thanks.

[@anthonywall1228]

Great video. But looking at his board setup. I wonder if these techniques will work on a Loaded Vanguard.

[@IAmNoeyes]

This dude is an expert.

[@한재광-j9z]

My first step of starting to ride a board :) Long time no see ! Video bro hh In south korea.

[@Kemsa69]

Tanks! You are Amazing!!!

[@toomato714]

Front track angle that he use is nearly 70degree ? I could understand meaning of pump 4 these days. Thank you.

[@Marijuanahoot]

How to do the "Carlton dance" on a skateboard

[@Ekaterina_Hard_Worker]

The best video! Thanks a lot!

[@MeganeArt]

Nice tutorial bang

[@shsaint]

best video on ldp ever!

[@symplybill]

This guy rocks it!!!

[@azocaruk1]

excellent clip. thank you