Pop Higher Ollies With Science - Spencer Nuzzi & Paul Schmitt

[@LOWBACON]

If EA Skate 4 ever comes out they should have Professor Schmitt in it.

[@GrhaesynMcNabbWaitHoldOnWhat]

hell yea

[@swxrdplay]

Well buddy, I got news for you that you'll love. They say it's supposed to come out in August

[@SparksX18]

+Jacob Gonzalez Sure buddy. Who said this? I want a link.

[@ajkaszy4637]

sure thing my dude, i'll just phish out a link for you, no charge pal. beta testers gotta stick together

[@TaruGamingBo2AndMore]

LOWBACON and they should make it so realistic that you can practice tricks until you pand them.

[@CaynesDub]

This has to be the first Spencer Nuzzi video where he's not entirely blazed af

[@SteezysWorld]

Did you hear the end of the video tho lol “so we can get high together” 😂

[@JohnBattle909]

STEEZ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂👌

[@NotMe42554]

Hes wearing sunglasses. How could we know? XD

[@adrianherrera7243]

He probably took off the risers once the video was over 😂

[@skye1431]

I have a major tip for anyone still struggling. I used to not be able to get my back wheel off the ground at all and it was mainly all because I didn't pop hard enough (due to me being scared to pop hard for some reason and that could of gone alot easier if I was already comfortable on my board) and I also did the foot drag motion somewhat but I only dragged it up a little or bearly at all. I also had the timing all wrong because I kind of took it like steps (pop, drag, land) but really its just supposed to be all at one motion. I finally got my ollies off the ground after getting educated about them and really understanding the proper way to do them. It wasn't just that but it took me a lot of practice and I mean alot like 3 hours a day straight. PRACTICE IS VERY IMPORTANT TRUST ME IT PAYS OFF AND I LEARNED THAT. but annyways here is a list of things you should know for your ollies: 1. Bend your knees and use them as a spring when you jump 2. Actually jump while doing the motion 4. Think of the pop as a flick of your foot 5. Think of dragging first, because the pop is really quick and it will happen if you know how to do this correctly. (This works for me when I think about it because it helps me always get the timing right but it doesn't work for everybody) 6. When all 4 wheels are in the air push down the foot that you dragged down to the ground, while lifting the other foot that you popped. 7. Alot of vids or ppl dont mention this but the drag foot placement before you ollie is super important. If you are a bit taller put the foot you drag with closer to the foot you pop with. If you are shorter like me put the foot you drag with further away from the foot you pop with. (BUT MAKE SURE THAT YOUR FOOT YOU USE TO DRAG IS STILL CLOSE TO THE MIDDLE) 8. Land each foot on the bolts 9. If this still doesn't work go back to the simple motions of pop, drag, and land and keep on doing them over and over. The best advice I can give to you is to practice you will get it eventually and be consistent like do it everyday even if you just try 10 a day you will see some improvement in a week. If you have any questions feel free to reply!! Have a good day/night YALL CAN DO THIS I BELEIVE IN YOU🤗

[@PP-hx5it]

I think people try to learn tricks too fast. By this i mean without getting the feel of different parts of the trick. Eg. Ollies, first try to just pop the tail _slightly_ without the front foot doing anything but just trying to keep the board leveled. Dont try to pop hard, just get used to it where and when the tail hits the ground. This will help you TREMENDOUSLY later on as this teaches you the timing. After this, do it by rolling slowly. When you are comfortable rolling, landing and getting the feel of the balance of your body and movement, start learning the front foot drag. Place your front foot on the bolts. Tilt your foot slightly, heel towards your back foot. Pop and do small foot drag. Repeat. As you get used to it, take your front foot little bit back from the bolts. Find your sweetspot. Congratulations, now you are already adding up multiple steps to achieve one trick. I repeat, control your use of force. If you use too much force to pop, you will be too much out of your comfort and control zone. Just get the hang of it by taking baby steps. Take your time, analyze what you are doing and not doing, what went right or wrong when you succeeded or failed. If you are too scared to do what you are trying to do, fall back to learning the previous step or do something that might help you in some other way. (In this case, just go rolling around, try to revert etc.) Everything you do on your skateboard, helps you later on in way or another.

[@gaugeengeron834]

I love Spenser Nuzzi! Seems super chill

[@geraldcalderon8306]

i agree.. swabe lang..

[@theditchboys7676]

High*

[@iceywheels477]

+Gauge Engeron he smokes weed btw

[@gaugeengeron834]

+Icey WHEELS I know lol it doesn't really matter to me if he does or not. seems like cool guy

[@Pooksty]

Yeah we went to high school together, he's been killing it then too

[@peps1mega]

I can't believe this video didn't end in a branded riser pad ad.

[@ride]

+thegnarcs We thought it would be cool to show some physics behind skating and bring up some lesser known ideas. But yeah...it would be funny if this starts a riser pad trend hahah...I doubt it.

[@Rein6teins]

+RIDE Channel I don't get the hate riser pads get. I use rubber raiser pads and they make the landings a bit softer.

[@rocknurzo]

+RIDE Channel Whats the name of the song at the end? Thanks you

[@mr.jamster8414]

Do shock pads make harder wheels kill less speed?

[@999Burek666]

More episodes with Professor this was super fun.

[@xBrendon]

This worked for me, as soon as I tried risers the board felt more comfortable underneath me, ollies felt more level. It’s just what I needed. As soon as I found this I ordered some

[@footballpiggie2000]

Spencer is the sole reason why I subscribed to this channel.

[@EctoGamer]

so 10inch riser pads will give me like 15 feet of air?

[@lukaskuipers7791]

your team isn't even that big

[@pierredraps3587]

exactly

[@drewm3996]

Your tail would’ve even touch

[@Buttermommy]

@@drewm3996 r/woooosh

[@EllaForsyth]

Precisely

[@TheMagicandGaming]

That was very fun ! We want more videos like this one`

[@ride]

+Club-Michel You are going to get your wish. In a few weeks we have a related episode where the Prof and Nuzzi show how to tweak your board for better control and possibly better/more flips. Let us know if there are some other ideas you'd like to see these guys touch on.

[@SuperJulio2008]

+RIDE Channel Griptape and if grippier grip is better, low vs high trucks, dual durometer wheels, shoe goo vs hot glue (which helps shoes last longer), pointy vs square noses, regular vs hollow trucks (weight and durability) and aluminum vs titanium on trucks.

[@dylanzdon900]

+RIDE Channel it looks like there is more than one riser or is it just one

[@ride]

+dylan zdon We just used one on each truck. I'm sure you could stack two if your bolts are long enough but at some point it's going to feel really crappy for board control.

[@flatfingerboard101]

+RIDE Channel how big were the risers

[@matthewritchie5878]

Good on Ride for actually teaching kids some simple physics with this video. When I was growing up skating I never considered the actual science behind it. It wasn't until I went to university and took some basic classes in physics that I actually understood how foot placement and a setup itself can impact the tricks you learn and how you skate.

[@CarlBeatty]

Just watched the nine club video of Paul, then it sent me here. Paul is awesome, I live in Florida and I remember when he started making Schmit Stix. He’s a legend to me. He has done a lot for skateboarding.

[@devonagard7900]

*Luan runs in and ollies over the professor's head with no risers and low trucks

[@ride]

+Devon Agard Luan's got magic

[@joshyoon7]

+Devon Agard I'm guessing if he put riser pads, he would just fly.

[@devonagard7900]

+Lil Bruce wayne "Is it a bird, is it a plane?" nah, Schmitt put risers on luan's board

[@obakeyato]

+Devon Agard luan setup 7.8 deck,139 indy high(indy trucks are the highest truck on the market,you dont need pads),52 mm wheels,thats the reason for the high pop, like brandon westgate 7.6 deck 129 trucks(really light)

[@krassmachine]

+Lil Bruce wayne that´s it

[@jtnawesome2474]

"We can get high together." Favorite part.

[@jonahcarroll7141]

Come on ride! Isn't it obvious? Videos with Nuzzi are so much more popular!

[@PocketRocket_]

>turns out this is an advertising campaign for risers

[@MG3B92]

Did he even mention a specific brand of riser pads?

[@MrFloopy99]

+mgiannamore it was a joke idiot...

[@MG3B92]

+Sillycibin Oh... Funny.

[@tymfleming200]

thats how my modern "popsicle stick" board has been setup for years. 1/4" rubber risers and my vintage street bones. rides like my boards from the 80s, but half the weight and the nimbleness of a modern deck. great video!

[@ThoughtsAreFreedom]

Cool concept for a show... And Spencer! I dunno what it is about that guy but he's got some good charisma (probably has a +5 to rolls). Hope to see more of this.

[@taijay6967]

MORE PLEASE RIDE, these are fantastic

[@VLSkate]

haahaaaaa

[@zthethundergodz420]

VLSkate hey i know you 😂😊

[@ektogames]

Damn I found this comment 3 years late, guess the channel realy grew 😂

[@RareVideosByJavierVargasTV]

On my way to the skate shop right now

[@paultaylor7115]

Professor Schmitt is such a cool guy. I've met him in person, and he's awesome!

[@CollaborationNation]

I started lifting weights and training legs (squats, deadlifts, leg extensions, leg curls) and it increased my ollie by 30% Simply more explosive leg power.

[@sk8trboi935]

“I know my board is in good hands” professor: smacks bolts out 😂

[@許樂山-q5d]

Excellent ! More videos with Spencer Nuzzi and Professor Paul Schmitt, please !

[@attackdogk9448]

Nah just smoke some weed and you'll get them higher 🔥🌿

[@alexpellizzari9371]

+AttackDogK9 that makes me worse lol

[@eu_gaming5711]

AttackDogK9 mmd

[@kestutiskulsinskas9620]

I was going to add a like but im gonna leave it on 420 likes

[@FMJ1400]

Haha weed bro ahha

[@dandyaniel5986]

Smoking weed makes you lose testosterone; as a result, your muscles will weaken.

[@nickamarit]

Back then, when I still used to street-skate, I used to use 56mm wheels with three 1/8" risers without even knowing the physics behind it. I used to have the highest ollie in my skate gang... but that was like 15 years ago. Now I still use thick risers but on my longboard instead of a popsicle deck (and for wheel clearance rather than for ollie height).

[@Dylanredd46]

Thumbs up for team Nuzzi!

[@Dylanredd46]

Ward Mosili yeah........

[@niddies]

+Ward Mosili Theyre making it

[@gael44444]

+Dylan Reddekopp neat

[@thealexperkins]

I just recently ollied 7 boards on flat with standard hu thunders but i also happened to buy riser pads for the first time in about 6 years today before i watched this video. Gonna have to try this out

[@TheXitone]

great ollies to begin with.

[@ride]

yeah that always helps.

[@ghagzor]

I believe it. when I first started skating as I kid I said screw everyone and used risers and could always Ollie like a beast. just started skating again at 25 yrs old without risers and my Ollie's seem weak even though I got them down alright. tempted to grab some 1/4 risers. 1/2 seems crazy

[@alexbarry5288]

If you increase how strong your calf muscle is it should give u more pop because Force x Distance = Power. worked for me anyway.

[@dolamike584]

Watch Paul Schmitt on an episode of The Nine Club!!! He puts the logic into skateboarding and does amazing things!

[@shanewilliams6077]

been rockin 54mm and 1/8" shock pads for 20 years

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

Where's the 2nd episode!? Professor Schmitt is amazing. Do more Professor episodes.

[@_Chuchooo]

He's the bill nye of skateboarding

[@sateayam24]

Newtus minder you damn serious?

[@anthonygonsalves7020]

For this purpose, I used to ride risers with my low trucks, back when I was low/loose trucks all day - every day.

[@sponsoredskateboarderfromt6979]

Now give Luan Olivera some risers

[@rack2646]

+SponsoredSkateboarderFrom TheSanFransiscoBayArea He has to contact Air traffic security in order to make sure sky's clear

[@alessandrodaniele3862]

+SponsoredSkateboarderFrom TheSanFransiscoBayArea so he can finally fly

[@alexpellizzari9371]

+SponsoredSkateboarderFrom TheSanFransiscoBayArea how bout Brandon westgate getting some risers

[@txroshow]

Men your name is hillarious

[@johncefai5572]

Hi my name is arron kyro I'm a professional skateboarder from the San Francisco Bay area

[@sugarfreedaddie5995]

I use 54mm with 1/4 riser pads on indy highs and love it. if i took them off my manuals would feel way different.

[@cherylemvula7921]

Don't tell Westgate about this or he might end up in the moon.

[@naelvincent9491]

Cheryl Emvula yea

[@Bmercer321]

Haha no kidding he rocks them venture Lows do the science on that

[@Wolfsgejaule]

I swear even his ollie got so much style! So snappy

[@ryanmcdaniel2157]

That first few shots were at my high school lol

[@kudubya3342]

Idk if it’s been mentioned, but dragging you front foot up the grip tape must help pull the board up. A steeper angle at the moment the tail pops just makes sense.

[@tombreeze123]

His actual Ollie technique is amazing

[@scriberobot7163]

Damn! These videos keep getting better.

[@belfastkai-ni8327]

How do you explain Luan Pop???????????????????

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

+Zefyron Bourne He's brazilian, I don't think they know physics in brazil.

[@roach1427]

that some god shit

[@bernardtan8250]

Who knows how high he pops with the risers

[@ssbsts1239]

+Zefyron Bourne Acai berries...

[@SuperJulio2008]

Brazilian soccer skills.

[@ConnorRianHickey]

I've used riser pads when I had two different truck heights to make them even

[@OneRebelliousCupcake]

this is some bill nye shit right here

[@Thatlegalityburneracc]

I've been skating for two weeks now after a long period of not skating,and I got down the basics,found my balance,learnt again how to do shuvits but the ollies...they go RIDICULOUSLY high,at a thigh height,but I can never land my other foot on the board and I have no clue what I am doing wrong,I do all the steps,the crouch,the pop,the push and bringing the board straight but I just can't get my back foot on the board (I ride regular).

[@lilchunnky78]

It's called chicken foot lol, when you don't wanna put your other foot on the board and really you just have to commit and go for the trick with both feet and land it

[@AlexPavelka]

Finnally another Nuzzi video my life is complete :D

[@thejoshuatree03]

was actually hoping for some more science aka degree of kick tails and how the wheelbase and truck geometry affects pop. There's a lot that can go into it before even messing with riser pads and wheel size etc. Ben Degros 's channel actually covers all that stuff with reviews for all kinds of boards. I want to hear that kind of info from the professor.

[@harshivjotsingh8073]

check out his nine club interview bruv veryyyy insightful and a great listen too

[@eliasfarhad0236]

I think spencer Nuzzi should be shown alot more on this channel

[@LucasReisCubano]

pads sales increased 50% in one day

[@sleepwalker10101]

Spencer: The only reason ive subscribed to this channel !!! Spencer 4 life

[@AnaMartinez-vb9vm]

me too

[@lilsharan6017]

+Ana Martinez me neither

[@dylanbaldwin4138]

+Ana Martinez Im right with u guys, spencer is aaawwweeesssooommme

[@MilkshakeSkateboarding]

Nuzzi is Ride

[@nikolapaspalj4954]

Finaly more videos with Spencer

[@StepHop5]

you know its all in the legs

[@guixfdez]

I love this guy, and the video is so sick, just loved it

[@DarkeyyXV]

i dont think risers or height matters too much, i think its how hard and fast you can smack the tail. watch a batb video with luan oliveira, when the opponent without pops, it will sound like a regular pop echo, when luan pops, it sounds a lot harder and louder. thats the definition of pop!

[@ThatIsDopeBro]

well no shit... but when you combine that force with more wind up time, it'll make even more force and make a higher pop.

[@idmhead0160]

Schmitt was saying in another video that Luan has long legs, which helps.

[@DeMoneds]

Spencer is the reason i subscribe to this channel

[@billpaterson7770]

Still never gonna use riser pads lol

[@SparksX18]

+bill paterson What's wrong with them?

[@AtomicBl453]

+bill paterson But if you used them you'd find out they're awesome for absorbing some of the shock of landing.

[@joshuakeller5514]

+Daniel Dough probably your hardware wasnt long enought

[@davidwasneverthere8149]

Hahaha yeah same

[@griptape1]

I just got back into skating i still got 2 pairs of risers from 2007. I wanna test this shit out n i will get back to you n tell you about my experiences.

[@cooglamooskies2091]

risers will trend after this! Just wait

[@BChan1991]

Flustered Kid risers are still no no

[@krishpy]

More Vids with Spencer PLEASEE

[@juliaum]

05:16 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha nice video! hahaha

[@NinjaSamable]

skateboarding with physics. I am in love.

[@ordinaryartist4577]

I feel like Spencer Nuzzi has the best videos besides Tony Hawk

[@IchigoIchigo3]

No wonder why I hate Thunder Lows, in fact no wonder why I hate all Thunders

[@dtheo.1]

wouldnt it be even better to only have rear risers sure it would feel wierd but it would give you some more wind up

[@luiscirca2002]

that would feel like bombing a hill on flat concrete

[@michaelmurphy6285]

dom5201 ya still needa ride the board man 😂😂😂

[@Spazzsticks]

Imagine paul as your physics teacher. That would be cool!

[@KennethChristian]

...you've never heard of riser pads? That's all I've ever known. I don't understand.

[@endlessvoid7952]

I'm jealous of how smooth that parking lot looks. I'll just be here with rain and snow weathered streets pushing through muck 😂

[@ToothpasteJuiceBox]

It's like a skinny, skateboarding Shades (Luke Cage)

[@alexrulz911]

i use risers on my regular board myself. i dont see anyone else with them but i like em.

[@DenielCramer]

This shit is faker than the Huvrboard!

[@MrNickrandi]

+Deniel Cramer actually it's just physics, nothing less, nothing more: anpther example of it is that an 8" board will flip easier than a 9" because it's skinnier. The same is for the angle of the tail to the ground, the more the angle is wide the more energy will be released when you pop and it will be easier to clear high obstacles. Why do you think in the early 90s, with superlow setups, every trick was done so low and grounded? because skaters were skating with low trucks and 40mm wheels a lot and it was harder to do popped tricks. Of course it wasn't the only reason why people skated that way in the 90s, but it was a big part of it. Then, as the setups got a little bigger, things came back to normality, it was just a natural change due to the mechanics and physics of a bigger setup.

[@BenjaminDLopez]

+Nick Benza I appreciate people like you so much.

[@BenjaminDLopez]

Hahahahaha 🐸☕

[@danielxdoom3642]

+Deniel Cramer Shutttttt it Deniel.They should call you "Denial"

[@luckyiron4529]

damn denial

[@maxpheby7287]

We all used to run risers back in the day (early 90s) but not for extra pop its was to make the ride softer and the impacts less hard on your heels.

[@TheMyronStube]

DONT BUY NIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPPORT SKATEBOARDING COMPANIES ITS A GIMIC

[@swish1005]

Water you talking about

[@swish1005]

+Baked Exe Gaming Productions they supply super high quality products, and have done more for the skate community than a lot of the "brands that care" If they were truly such evil monsters their skate roster wouldn't be stacked with such legends

[@TheNinjaSlothy]

but they have been in it since 2002

[@nickinthecave]

they havent done shit for the community, Nike only steps in when things get populair, makes it mainstream cash en when it dies nike doesnt give a fuck.

[@swish1005]

+nickinthecave if you think Nike hasn't done anything for the skateboard community than you truly are "nick in the cave"

[@satanlaffing]

man, I've been tellin' people this EXACT same thing for over 20 yrs. now & no one would listen. youngsters would see my risers & bigger wheels & laugh & once again, I try to tell 'em but no one wants to hear me. everybody says that risers aren't "cool". I don't know why risers aren't considered "cool" but, FUKK COOL! THE DAMN THINGS WORK!!! I tried ollie a board with small wheels & no risers & could barely get up a curb. I know what i'm talkin' about cause I've been skatin' since 1986.

[@yungapu6233]

I wonder if Spencer will still be using the risers on his skateboard in the next video...

[@Michael-Hammerschmidt]

Now this just puts into perspective how insane Spencer Bartons 8 boards on flat is

[@Spinkicksandrootbeer]

If skate 4 ever comes out. I think you should. Pick up where 3 left off and do some more challenges and be able yo choose your bearings, grip and hardware. Maybe even open up a skate shop

[@IyoubS]

NEW SPENCER NUZZI VIDEO LETS GOOO!

[@jimmymackenporsche695]

i cracked when professor paul mentioned putting a quarter inch risers on the board!

[@wonjaehwang7670]

Who's the producer and director? Honestly this channel has production level of tv shit. It's pretty nice.

[@OutDoorCOD]

I have been wanting nuzzi for some time now!

[@ManiacDrummer1212]

Who has tried this? Results??! From a skater who has sworn by risers for 14 years, I gotta say my ollies might be better without them. I finally took them off my current setup (medium concave 8.0 low trucks 54mm wheels...I like em big cos I wear em down anyway) and it was definitely less pop at first but a CLEANER SHARPER pop. Not to mention it's lower thus more stable now. I kind of would just like a full concave board again for a steeper tail...my ollies are just as high. I have to pop harder but it feels better without rubber in the equation. I might just get medium trucks again next time. I just love how my board feels without them but apparently I should go back! As if choosing skate shoes wasn't enough of a toss up already

[@willem7348]

Spencer Nuzzi is the man!

[@soul_mex8952]

i wanna see more spencer nuzzi vidos hes cool

[@SWVIDS01]

paul schmitt is a ruler! make more videos with him please!

[@josh420x]

Spencer seems like such a cool guy

[@dylanzdon900]

+ride channel it looks like there is more than one riser on or is it just one

[@danielcleveland9427]

I just started skateboarding not even a week ago. I can some what ollie, but I would like to know any tips and some help in order to learn better instead of trying to figure it all out on my own. Please Help!

[@lionelinx7]

I have a question, I've been skating my nose since I started and I always feel like my pop is higher than when I try to skate the tail the way I should. Should I skatree the nose or tail idk I feel like an idiot when I have razor tail on my nose and whatnot. So should I like skate my nose or tail in the back?

[@leonardogoncalvesthome5471]

awesome video!! boutta go cop some riser pads hahaha

[@10MNTMEDIC]

I just started skateboarding and could used to only ollie over 6 boards. Once my riser pads came in the mail, I ollied over 8 boards easily!! 💯

[@neversurrender5798]

So what's the trade off to Risers? I feel like that could of been included and made the video a little bit better.

[@AxeSp3edX33]

Literally only being higher off the ground

[@kylek9684]

The professor is the best!

[@jeffhendrix8621]

please more day in the lifes!!!

[@gustavocaldera1856]

The return of nuzzi!