How to ride and do basic tricks in a skatepark? - Learn To Ride A Skateboard (Chapter 7 of 7)

[@xxLegitIronIngotxx]

When I tried to kneeslide, my ass slammed into my heel, my ankle broke.

[@howtobasic4719]

I litteraly died from your comment xD

[@KickoutsDotCom]

Well. You're a Fatass ;)

[@jsbmx2039]

i jammed my heel to that sucks

[@xxLegitIronIngotxx]

I'm not, I just can't kneeslide. XD

[@awyr8702]

I died as well xD

[@JacksonDel]

Hey, 23yr old boy from germany here, I just wanted to thank you guys for these great videos, you rly did a great job in everyone of them!

[@thomas.vasquez]

If only they put "WASTED" when maddie fell

[@HDNova]

I laughed to hard at this

[@yoyo87420]

Ikr

[@filipbronola536]

actually at the kickturn part if they went up faster theyd have more ease turning..

[@johnburens3395]

Eric, another recommendation for learning to kickturn transitions is to learn to do a 360 on flat ground frontside and backside. The feeling of making a full revolution really helps when doing a simple 180 on transitions.. Great video for kids to get the fundamentals!

[@EpicMikey]

This video is making me cringe so hard right now.

[@animeaddict1964]

im scared to go to a skate park cause I know for sure that people are gonna laugh at me :C

[@MATT2000Rulz]

i was the same way (i suck lol) just bring a friend or just put some ear buds and play some jams

[@ryansai]

well, you have to start somewhere aha, can't always wait for the perfect moment

[@windove9308]

Lol ignore them and enjoy skateboarding, going to skate alone is not something bad :)

[@imillnotsick420]

nah youll be good i used to be the same way and it turns out alot of the people are actually coool as fuck and will give you tips and stuff.... we all have to start somewhere at one point they were where you are skill wise.

[@Lifthill_lauren]

They will not laugh eveyone falls over x

[@karln119]

You should do a catch up with the kids seeing how they have progressed etc. PS I really think you are inspirational how you are just giving the video away for free. Thanks for all the help, I feel like Im able to go to a skatepark now

[@LearnToSkateboard]

This video was shot 7 years ago. None of them kept skating.

[@arabplayas2]

Are they still skating now?

[@karln119]

thats dissappointing :(

[@sarahboykewich5193]

Learn To Ride A Skateboard thats sad

[@deven4866]

kman Nicko It is disappointing especially since he gave them 3 of his boards. I hoped they returned it or gave it to someone else who would use them.

[@eshocktv]

You rock, Eric and friends. The order of instruction and in-depth explanation you gave is really world-class. My boys and I are going to have fun skating around NorCal for years thanks to gifts like these.

[@GettingPissedMan]

eric, bro. you're awesome. i'm 22 years old and just getting back into vert skating for the first time in over 10 years. your videos capture progress from a different angle than all the pro and amateur videos on youtube. really helped me get back into it before jumping back in the pool. and if i can be an inspiration to any younger skaters: i stopped skating when i was 10 because the 8 and 9 year old kids who were just starting were better than me. for some reason it was so disheartening that i stopped. if you ever feel like skill is interfering with your passion, look up Lance Mountain. loving skating is enough. you don't need to be the best

[@Bnico]

Whoops. Skate parks and pools are new to me. Growing up in the mid west it was all street. Here in AZ parks are everywhere. After just 3 sessions I'm confident I can learn something new every time I hit the parks. Thanks for the great vids and tips.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

I know I haven't updated this channel is a long, long time, but it's not dead. I do hope to make some more videos within the next few months.

[@gearsofawesome476]

He makes skating too formal

[@higaindane]

15:27 "Major fall"? Bitch, when I was 8 years old I got an inch deep gash in my knee from jumping ramps on my bike. Blood stained my socks.

[@49rockon]

I'm a beginner and find your videos very instructive. Thank you for the great effort !

[@TheCrunchifiedOne]

Man thanks for uploading these. They've helped me and I'm sure they've helped tons of others. :)

[@shadyvito]

Great videos! I was so happy you told people to copy and share them.Holly is awesome btw. I've wanted to teach my daughter to skate but she said it was for boys. I showed her Holly's vids and she was blown away. I got her a Cool Girls skateboard couple years ago and every year since she's gotten more interested. Great Job!

[@dodgeyjames]

Really like your videos ! You guys have done a real good job, theres not a lot of skaters out there that help out the newbies, keep up the good work !

[@malizz100]

Thank you for uploading those videos. I want to start skateboarding and I didn't really know what to do and what I have to practise before I saw your videos. They definitly helped me alot and I can't wait to actually try it out!

[@LearnToSkateboard]

For knee and elbow pads, check out: ProDesigned PainCheaters 187 ProTec DropIns (other ProTec pads are not very good, but "DropIns" are great) Helmets (get something certified to BOTH the CPSC and ASTM safety standard): ProTec (only ones with SXP foam) Bell Faction POC Sports (I have a review of a great one on the "Skateboarding California" website) Hope that helps.

[@amandaathena]

thanks for this. it really helped and i liked how you had the studants practice it too

[@immaalien]

hey everybody im a 21 year old female longboarder! i dont do ramps or anything, but this video is helping me :)

[@RichardTasgal]

Very nice descriptions. Just at my current skill level. Thanks! How about another video teaching how to use a two wheel skateboard (ripstick, waveboard, or whatever is the standard name) in a park?

[@ryanfgh5]

Your Really a great teacher one of the best I've seen you should be proud all 7 chapters are great

[@fuckthesystem6803]

Nice Roskopp face Santa Cruz man, I had the green one back in the 80s, gonna get a reissue soon myself.

[@NeoLeaver]

Just ride your board and enjoy your skating, dont focus too much on trying to get better, that will come naturally the more you skate. Of course try new tricks, but when it gets boring or you keep hurting yourself, ask yourself ''Is this fun'' whenever the answer is no. Go do the stuff you enjoy. Remember your doing this coz you like skating getting all anxious about how good you are will spoil that if you let it. Vids like this are great for pointing you in the right direction...eeeeaaasy man.

[@SlipknotRevan]

Thanks for this series, now I feel ready to go back to skating.

[@ninjabreadgirl]

Awe, those two little boys are such sweeties. I can't wait to start skating!

[@merveg8110]

thank you so much guys i was thinking it's really hard but now i can do it perfectly because of you thank youuuuu :))

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@Nuffcakes - Skatehut is a UK shop. Best to order from your native country or else it will take forever to get your order shipped.

[@whanowa]

This is really helpful but having a trainer teach you at a park feels kinda wrong to me. We used to teach each other new tricks and techniques. After all skating was still a rebellious thing to do in a small town, not something your parents send you out to learn as if it was music school.

[@ddudek257]

dude these videos are awesome, kinda like old school public access :-) thanks for the upload!

[@MrJkizzy1]

im 44 and going to ride my first bowl tomorrow. been practicing on flat for months and think im ready to try and carve a bowl. your videos are really detailed and have helped me tremendously. not looking to get crazy, just try to achieve that surf style asthetic. I dont feel like too much of an ass when u answer questions i figure too stupid to ask. All your vids are cool and make me feel im ready. btw, if i break my neck, its your fault! lol.(and that damn Dogtown documentary)

[@Bnico]

Thanks for the great tips Eric. Just started skating again at 38 after nearly 18 years. Skate parks ad

[@Moldymister]

Thank you so much I bought a skateboard and now I can skate! all of your tutorials helped me learn to ride! thanks!

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Elaisha2000 - Personally, I like wheels that are about 97a or 98a. Most skaters like even harder wheels for skateparks. You can learn more about wheels in What Are The Parts Of A Skateboard? (Episode 1 of 2)

[@domdon7877]

Ok im a biggner and I can skate the only proglem is im scared of big cracks and bumbs so what do I do

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Maxwell Novetzke 98a is a reference to the durometer of the wheel, not the diameter. Skateboard wheels range from about 49mm in diameter up to 107mm for some Abec 11 longboard wheels.

[@MrJediBraden]

I use a bustin yoface 35. Longboard wheels and skateboard wheels work.

[@WickedKillaYT]

Learn To Ride A Skateboard lol its cool how you ignore how these guys are just being trolls without proper knowlege of what there talking about and you answer professionaly anyway

[@ramonzuniga5205]

+teen14 just dont be scared for prizez you take bumps sraches home dont matter

[@ShoutTwoThree]

Was just at that skatepark today. Lake Forest Etnies Park is rad as hell.

[@MiniGriffin]

Dude thanks for making this series of videos, helped alot the braking was what i needed the most nearest small skatepark to me is an hour away but on the asphalt i practice basics thanks again

[@LordJHouse]

Yeah, I guess the one I want to check out is Valley Park. Thanks for the quick reply. Will probably see you at Venice Skatepark sometime. By the way, your carving tips helped me awhile back, from one of your other vids. Now I really it down and usually go pretty fast, and it's a more solid now. Thanks.

[@jacobsanchez1807]

there not even wearing skateboarding shoes

[@tumbleplaysminecraft4606]

I'm still learning the ollie. Frustrating but fun. Love the videos

[@warthog104]

Love the Ferris Bueller's salute at the end... nice!

[@XxXdragon565XxX]

DAMNIT MADDIE -.-

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@Irtehrocker - Depends on what you're trying to do. If you are riding a halfpipe, you usually want tighter trucks. If you are learning to carve bowls/pools/snakeruns, you want looser. I typically say - ride them as loose as you can without getting speed wobbles. Just bring a skatetool with you and experiment. Good luck!

[@Fingerboarder83]

6:30 LOL

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. The song in the end credits is something I threw together myself using Apple Soundtrack Pro.

[@paleroller]

First off...LOVE THE POOL VIDEOS. Now, to my question. I STOPPED skating back in 1991 and I am now approaching 40. I started skating again about a month ago in order to get my 4 year-old into it. The problem is that sooooo many things have changed over the years that I am at a loss as to which equipment is best. I cannot find Rector knee/elbow pads... What is a good quality brand for knee/elbow pads for adults...and how about an idea for helmets too???

[@KebinRadicaliff]

You're voice is relaxing as fuck. I listen to this to fall asleep.

[@TheSnowsPeeder]

omg your videos hepled me and my friend skatedboard alot better than before, thank you

[@smashtechz6682]

Wow, thanks. I used to skateboard until I started to become lazy. Yesterday I even nearly forgot how to keep my balance on a skateboard, but now I'm back on it with all my tricks :D thnx. You courage me to do more skateboarding

[@LearnToSkateboard]

My other channel "Skateboarding California" is more active, but I often take long breaks from making videos. Glad you like them.

[@45rouge]

I'm a Goofy rider when I go skateboarding

[@LordJHouse]

Thanks for the video. Where is this skatepark? I really want to ride that peanut bowl; looks mad fun to flow. Thanks.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

The intro is at Etnies in Lake Forest, California and the students are at Valley Park in Burbank, California.

[@uhhhidk5206]

Where's that park at? Looks REALLY smooth!!!

[@HalomasterA69]

LOVED the series, im now learning everything , its gonna be fun after i learn all this! But im more into street then parks, and during the credits, what song was that?

[@lowercase3635]

I've been having trouble on drop ins and roll ins for so long. Now I know. Thanks.

[@HotDog-pk9bn]

Cringe😷

[@Madbuddhaabusermcr]

Barely have two weeks skating... Thanks for making these videos dude...

[@aeriophoen]

this is the best brief tutorial skate video i've ever seen,,,

[@LearnToSkateboard]

There is more than one shown in the video. The beginning introduction is Etnies in Lake Forest, California and the other one is Valley Park in Burbank, California.

[@howva8377]

Are you all learning to skate? That is super cool, good luck guys!

[@giglomint3000]

Please do another one of these! I volunteer myself to be your student!

[@howva8377]

No, it's not because the more you skate the less you fall. So if you wear protection during the period that you fall the most you will spend more time on your board and less time you will spend recovering from injury. Obviously you wouldn't do knee slides without knee protection.

[@zacman587]

Great stuff to teach the students :) good job

[@bufordtwain5100]

Thanks for making these videos they are very helpful. Also, awesome Ferris Bueller ending :)

[@MrJkizzy1]

It was way harder than it looks!haha. was able to pump about four feet up wall strait on, and come out faky cosistantly, but not even close for bowls yet. took on good shot falling. i frikin put my hand out and jacked my shoulder. ready to try again though. its just fun. gotta really focus on carving first though.

[@nickgarcia5892]

Awesome videos, could you do a video on how to ollie? Thanks :D

[@Elaisha2000]

THIS IS GREAT. Thank you so much. Also, What kind of wheels are better for skateparks??? Soft wheels or hard wheels???

[@KingofAquavideos]

Do you have a skateboard for me? Nice video it really helped me because I was so bad at droping in so thanks!!!:)

[@GreenAmigos]

Love these videos.

[@tmoneeeey305]

i also would like to be a part of this like a student, because i find skateboarding really fun. i want to be a student in one of your future episodes if you make any more.

[@NobleRunner456]

I thought the same thing mate, now I try every skatepark I see without fear of people making fun of me! It's fine, once your there so don't worry.

[@knowgnod]

you just earned a subscriber, sir.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@Lellenheart - Flat ground kickturns are already covered in Chapter 3 of this video series which is at video OMujHsc7NLA

[@intirobcam3805]

You guys are really nice people

[@LearnToSkateboard]

I don't remember the exact time of day. This video was done 5 years ago. Was maybe an hour or two before sunset in the Spring.

[@tommyharry2964]

this video is kinda helpful I comprehend most of it more than other videos

[@cptkiller3]

nice vid helped me a lot thanks very much best vid yet

[@colebossen1681]

also what is the deck you ride with the monster face is that a type of long-board deck? thank you so much for answering my questions so politely

[@norich111]

nice... i just started... it helped !

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Etnies Skatepark in Lake Forest, California and Valley Park in Burbank, California.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@juanolandez - Nope. There is nothing "right" or "wrong" about being goofy or regular. Either one is fine. Just like surfing and snowboarding - just stand the way which feels the most comfortable. Some people even teach themselves to stand both ways.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Of course you can! Jeff Grosso is a professional skater. He's 43 years old, 6' tall and 220 lbs. He's a huge older dude. Massive fella. He skates like a beast. I don't know your height or weight, but you're probably younger and smaller than him.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

That's a good question. Tic-tacs tend to be just as hard to learn either way - moving or stationary. The real point is learning proper board control, so work on them whichever way you feel more comfortable.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

I rode a plastic blue Makaha back in the 70's but skateboarding has evolved. I don't believe in going backwards.

[@namegirl12]

you can find those answers in their 1st video! It helped me a lot!

[@LearnToSkateboard]

You don't know what is best for you until you try a lot of different boards. For example, I rode boards with 15" to 16" wheelbases for years. Then I moved up to 16.5" or 17" and I was way more comfortable. I could skate a lot better on a bigger deck. I never learned that until I started to experiment and try different sizes.

[@davidpeudov98]

yes, thank you, but this only teaches me how ride on a skate park, but i dont have a skate park near me, im in lisburn/northern ireland and skateboarding is not very popular there. I can only ride on the streets and the ground is really rough, so i find it quite hard to skate there. Can you please make a video that teaches you about street skating! Please, I really need it!

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Are there any paved parking lots? Maybe at a school or a church? You don't want to skate in a business parking lot because there's too much traffic. But schools and churches are pretty empty on weekends.

[@Elaisha2000]

Thanks and also...... I went to a skatepark the other week and I saw these skaters and their wheels were a type I hadn't seen before. They were small, hard and very thin. Much thinner than the one in one of your tutorials. If you know what I am talking about, can you please tell me what type of wheels they are. Thanks again

[@iamaskater100]

there just 50 to like 55 mm wheels just get some bones street formula

[@Janita5770]

thanks so much! I'm middle-aged, I even tried a couple of techniques!

[@jimmysovann7117]

Hi. Im a beginner for skateboarding. And do u have any suggestion for me , where to skate cos there is no parking lot or place to skate like that in ma country??. And i really been inspired by your video

[@howva8377]

Pumping is super hard I have been trying for a few months but I'm only able to go one hour a week. I have been progressing slowly each time, it's super fun though.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@Contemporaneity - You are welcome. And thank you for the comment. It's always nice when someone takes the time to let me know they appreciate all the work I've put into doing these things. Have fun with skating!

[@mitchellcampbell6590]

I was wondering if you guys have any tips on grinding on flat rails, coping and ledges ect. Most of the time i can pretty much land it but i have broken my arm twice trying to do it because its pretty sketchy and im not sure where i am going wrong. By the way the grinds i keep screwing up on are all of the axle grinds like 50-50 ect. Thanks from Australia :)

[@DavideNastri]

What kind of skateboard would you suggest for a late (34 y.o.) starter, 175 cm and passion for simple tricks on flat surfaces? :)

[@gamba88]

ty for this homie . i appreciate you

[@danidaniel379]

Thanks so much, this vid is awesome, helpfull

[@tik9430]

Perfect for beginners!