RipTide How To: Coleman Slide (180 and Pendy)

A tutorial from Riptide Sports on how to execute a coleman slide! This series will progress to cover more challenging and advanced freeride maneuvers, as well as the basics. Enjoy!

[@4C4P5]

this guy is so good with body knowlege. the shoulder thing and foot placement helps so much. its nice to have things in mind before you try sliding because it feels so damn horrifying the first couple times

[@talthepal]

Probably the best tutorial i've seen, thank you very much man!

[@THEpicND]

This dude is dope as fuck

[@jonahbrown6677]

This guy teaching this slide knows what he is doing.

[@KanadeTachibana]

I agree, probably the best tutorial so far.

[@baszt]

after I watched this video I went out and tried and applied some suggestions from this video and I can't believe how much it helped me. After almost two hours I could slide.

[@Modzilla32]

+1 for goofy

[@Nivomandasrail]

First of all, how the hell do u put your foot down sideways like that? U must b so flexible. Second, how do u push the board to slide if your foot is in that position?

[@MCAwesomeSlime]

Bend your knees that's mostly it, he does turn his foot to its side and moves his leg to the side aswell

[@samuelj.s3955]

Internal hip rotation

[@SemiEv]

7:49, R.I.P Headphone users.

[@donisanfilippo1595]

Little bro you changed my life! Thanx for making a video that no one else has been able to do..have a flawless presentation..

[@stevestraub1]

I love hearing the crickets. Reminds me of Summer

[@Jack-bz3ze]

Hey, I need help. I can do the slide but I can't do a pendy, I'll start by kicking out my board and I'll just go in a circle, I can't kick it out past 90° and bring it back like you can…help.

[@altonkoh3276]

How much weight do you place on your palm?

[@musicvelle]

Hiya. I'm trying to learn the coleman slide at the moment. I can get the foot/knee placement correct and I'm fairly certain I have enough speed to do the slide. I can initiate the slide, but shortly after my wheels lock back onto the road and send me going hard right (I ride goofy). Is it my shoulder position that's causing this or my weight distribution?

[@chris4536]

Did you figure it out at all bud?

[@harrison9111]

Chris_4536 bruh this guy could have graduated highschool by now

[@musicvelle]

@@harrison9111 I posted this comment at 17 and I'm 21 now lol

[@harrison9111]

Calin Alston did you ever figure it out? 😂

[@musicvelle]

@@harrison9111 yes lol

[@Lex-Rex]

Great video. My problem is flexibility due to injuries. It is extremely hard on my knees and ankles to get down like that. Do I need to learn this first before attempting to slide standing up? High sides suck and I had enough motorcycle racing to do them on a longboard LOL.

[@lukebarber3899]

Neo Smith personally I learnt to powerslide on a skateboard and then learnt it on longboard, then the Coleman. I have issues with my knees too, being a 6ft 4 15 year old and I just had to get used to the feeling. it's difficult for everyone at first because it's an unusual position. Try find a really slidy place (not tarmac) in the wet to learn

[@lukebarber3899]

Neo Smith also get pads so you're less scared to lean back

[@Lex-Rex]

Thanks for the advice. PS Stop growing LOL.

[@Bumpstead_]

finally learnt how to coleman side thanks to this video! thanks tonnes man :D

[@Capuchas1]

he said it all, some of us have a harder time learning

[@KRPunK77Guitarist]

i do the 180 but can't get up. what am i doing wrong?

[@AlchemyInLove]

One of the most comprehensive tutorials I have watched! Thank you so much! More vids need this kind of detail!

[@aaronschaffer7436]

How fast do you have to go cause ive been trying for like an hour and cant even kick out my back wheels. The set up is a sector 9 fault line, 44 cals, and blood orange 80a

[@neuvation6607]

44 trucks arent the best for learnig sliding as they are more meant for grip in downhill... I found that out the hard way after my purchase though have still learning the pushup slide and am working on learning coleman on those same trucks, they should be fine as long as you hav speed

[@some_random1835]

Hey man, this tutorial was a big help! I have two questions. I can't seem to do anything but a 180 Coleman. Even if I turn my shoulders perpendicular to the road, I end up gripping up at a 45 degree angle to the road in a fakie position. Second question is regarding the rail grab. If I don't grab rail, is it cooler or better? Because I can't do it without grabbing rail to lock my back foot into place.

[@Markism07]

+JackTrack im having this same problem. i have to grab the rail in order for this to work

[@Keen_Edge]

Same. He never grabs rail but I feel it's necessary for a Coleman.

[@berealwithraya]

The most intelligent explanation and breakdown of the Coleman slide I have found!!! Thank you for putting this together with thought and care - truly awesome 😎 ✌️

[@Michael-cm4nr]

5:39 THE MEATY BIT!

[@luci4online]

hey luciano

[@lucianoguzman4779]

@@luci4online why hello fellow luciano

[@Pepomd]

I loved it because you're goofy, nice video man

[@nickhollerauer4295]

Good tutorial! I really appreciate that you guys analyzed the issues and told me what to do, instead of what not to do. Clearly you guys have a tried and true technique that works, and you understand the mechanics of the trick without ever saying "Ummmm...uhhh...well basically you just do this." Very well done keep up the good work this is what a good tutorial looks like.

[@mistrzyoda6132]

LandYachtz Battle Axe + orangutang 86a, is any chance to do slide with this board ? tell me truth please. iam still learning and still it is hard to do any good slide . mayby should i turn my bushings to max?

[@Kyeboards]

Committing means that you have to put all your will to it. You can't second guess if you'll complete the slide or not, you go into it saying, "I can do this." not, "I don't think I'll manage to get this."

[@doomduckmedia]

here's the deal. If you're afraid of it, don't do it. You need to push yourself a little to progress, but pushing too much is a recipe for injury. Take it slow. Progress!

[@moussataha2900]

If you still can't do it, here's a very useful tip: get down into Coleman position when stationary (don't put your hand on the floor yet), and have someone suddenly push you. See how you fell on your hand and felt your leg move forward? Do the exact same thing while trying to slide, only be more agressive and really push the same time you 'fall' onto your hand. Don't worry if you notice your body isn't exactly on top of the board, you need some space to push the board out of the turn. Cheers! :)

[@douhnutz]

Anyone got any tips for me? Im just learning and everytime i go for coleman, i just end up at around 75-80 degrees and stop. haha, could the problem be that i got no hills and am trying to learn this on flat? Im running Apex 40 DD, Randalls R-II, and S9 butterballs. Also, would it be cheating or even considered a coleman if i grab toeside of my deck? I think thats the only thing im doing thats actually gets me to that ~75 degrees. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[@GoShred95]

well sliding works whenever you learn. just ride your board alot and carve alot for now, so your wheels turn alot and loose some traction. make them loose that glossy and rubber-y feeling. they should have a soft roughness to them, kinda smooth but not really. just ride ALOT for a week or two and you'll be good. oh yeah by the way get drones that are 180mm or 190mm. you dont want something smaller than 180mm because you'll get wheelbite with your deck. Good luck bro and never stop shredding.

[@GoShred95]

those wheels are alright. once worn in. i have three pairs of "drone navigator trucks". have one on my bustin maestro mini. my apex 37. and my old sector nine. excellent truck. go on google shopping. run 40-50$ a pair and have flippable hangers for 52 degree carving setup or 46 degree for downhill, speed, sliding, and stability. have 85A bushings. incredible carves. switching from chargers to drones was a shock. id slide without even trying cause you turn/carve really hard. try em out! worth it!

[@GoShred95]

i had a sector too. the wheels they come with aren't the best to learn how to slide. mine came with 77A 76mm. those wheels are pretty gummy/grippy, and aren't really made to slide but can slide once worn in, takes a while. i bought orangatang balut 83A 72mm and learned way easier with those. also gullwing chargers are, low quality trucks and aren't really made to slide either, you'd have to tighten it, so it doesn't turn but slides instead. try upgrading or really committing/learning! good luck!

[@emilianorodriguez8]

Really nice vid men.. I only got one cuestion. I'm getting into longboarding but not for a lont time yet, and i'm still a little scared.. I have a loaded vanguard, with yellow 4pres, already worn out a little.. Can i try that slide with this set? Note: I still dont have money to buy protection, and if that helps, I can do a 180 by transfering almost all my weight to the front track, -pulling out aereal- or by a little more equal weight distribution -pulling out slide-... Ideas?

[@tomatocucu]

Hi I'm looking for lots of freeriding and downhill but I can't decide between the Caliber 50 degrees or the Caliber 44 degrees. A bunch of my friends tell me that the Caliber 50 degrees are way better, but I really don't know. At least in your personal opinion, wich do you prefer for what I mostly plan on doing? Thanks.

[@CrazyRapzter]

I like this video. It's not just a 1 minute video or 3 minute. 13 full minutes of tutorial. I bought some sliding glvoes today. Tried to do the coleman but i ended up falling, so my friend practice instead. So tomorrow when i'm gonna go out and skate, i'll try this. (I only had a t-shirt on, and totally loose pants on, so i had to wait to get some better cloth on to slide)..

[@DGKALLDAY9911]

i do agree what doomduck is sayin though but you have got to take chances in your life but not stupid chances. i hvent seen your hill but if you practice, you will get it.i mean go look at the people goin down bobsled hills at 70 mph. that might help you and dont go looking at longboard fails, it will make you more scared

[@emilianorodriguez8]

And one more thing.. As you probably know, that LB doesn't have tails at all, so its difficult to loose weight at the ends, and as far as I've tried, I can only do that by stepping right ON the track, and that's what prevents me for doing a slide without turning it into a 180, I mean, I cant get back, and i want to!

[@cowl79]

Gratz on the video it's idd very instructional. Well i haven't been longboarding for long and your video pushed me to start trying the coleman. I have a question though. I can't initiate the slide when i'm not grabing the front rail of the board. Can you tell me what i'm doing wrong? and is it that bad to grab the front rail while sliding?

[@Readthecrapouttame]

I know this was a while ago but try holding your position on carpet. This will allow you to stretch any cartilage that is making it painful to hold. My knee used to hurt like hell and I did this for a few days--just periodically stepping on my board and going into the motions of the coleman.

[@Noname2000100]

When i look this video now and i remember how hard it was for me to coleman slide at the beginning and now its so easy,dont discourage yourselves guys practice and do exactly what he says in this trick trips and you'll nail it :)

[@Noname2000100]

No thats actually a stalefish slide it aint a coleman slide in a coleman slide you have your front hand on the ground and you'll notice that in this slide he doesnt have an hand on the ground he only grabs the back with is back hand (Stalefish)

[@Bigphillly]

i can do this perfectly but i always have to keep my hand on the deck and when ever i take my hand off i have difficulty breaking out the slide and when i do i tend to put down my other hand at the back and stop and fall off... any tips anyone?

[@wingsauce888]

This helped SO much. I figured out that my problem was I was starting not in a tuck position so that when I got low it was all awkward and what not and I couldn't really conk my back foot out. I've almost got the 180 nailed! Thanks a ton!

[@hellsjester31]

How do you fall off? Forwards or backwards? If it's backwards try get more weight over your board (I just learned this slide and I grab my board to do this) if you fall of forwards try and slow your rotation, so that it's not violent.

[@emilianorodriguez8]

Really helpfull by the way :) I got very short time because of my work, and my city streets doesn't help at all, but I have some places to try those slides, I just need a helmet and a carton bag in my head, in case i fall, so no one would recognise me xD

[@joshuasebastian7216]

Hey dude nice video but i need help with my stance. When I put my back leg down on the board, it feels very uncomfortable. Like my body is more towards the front of the board not behind/above it. Any suggestions?

[@Seldomsleeper]

I used to find it difficult too, so I just practiced when taking a heel side corner and just over time get my leg lower and lower until it was right down like in this vid. Using my slide gloves to help of course to begin with

[@werklamp]

Dude - this Vid is BRILLIANT. I'm at that point in my training now where i'm looking at starting my DH/Freeride part, and NOTHING has made sense when it comes to coleman/pendys - 10mins watching this, anfd It all makes sense !

[@kyleglen6690]

Thank you I managed to pull off my very first half ass Coleman slides, but they were so awesome! I kinda get 90° and get thrown off lightly onto my feet or get like 160° but get thrown off to.. All I need is practice!

[@SamLovesHam321]

I've been practicing 180 slide, but I want to just kick it out and then pull it back in. I tried that today and i stopped short and fell. How come I can 180, but I can't just kick it out? Do you need more speed to do that?

[@midgetman9942]

So as far as bringing the board back in on a coleman pendy, do you actually want to "suck" or pull in with your back foot? I've often heard it described more as pushing the board back into place with your front foot.

[@teddykinz]

I have a Landyacht long board, it has a cardinal on the bottom a drop through longboard. Bear Grizzly 852 181mm trucks. Hawgs 70mm 78a Leejays wheels. Atlas ABEC 7 bearings. Black grip tape applied to the deck. Width: 10" of the board. Length: 36.5" length of the board. Wheelbase: 27.25. Do you think this is a good board to practice slides on?

[@HoBo761]

any tips for bring the board back in, i can do the stance and slide but bringing the board back is hard i just keep sliding till i come to a complete stop because i cant bring the board back

[@ohhhhshiettttttttttt]

depends how fast you are going while doing a coleman now. When you do it and you want to bring it back, release the pressure from ur back foot and turn your shoulders back. Hope this helps!

[@aldi2500]

Dumb question, but how fast would I at least have to be to break into a slide? I've been riding for a month now and really want to practice sliding, but I can't figure out the right speed...

[@Nyere08]

Go onto a flat ground for a while and train that push and footbrake, get some carves in until u feel comfy with ur board :) Then start trying a bit more downhill :D

[@Noname2000100]

Hello i heard that to do a coleman slide i needed to commit to the slide i know all the parts but i dont understand what is commiting could you help me please. Thank you

[@DGKALLDAY9911]

i was scared of my hill too people are thinking ofis how they will crash but if u thimk of all the good things that will happen, then there you go.the cure to your fear:)

[@doomduckmedia]

@midgetman9942 I think that a little of both is really necessary to get the board back where you want it.

[@coolguy778778]

im a beginner for sliding and i just learned how to do a push up 180 slide, should the coleman slide be my next step? any recommendations will help thank you.

[@11123DRUMMER32111]

@guitarist9605swe you probably won't like this, but it sounds like you either need to rotate faster into the 180 or you need more speed. Or both lol good luck man!

[@luluhate]

@runningwithsizzors1 the bearings ad bushings in the trucks are ready out of box, and most wheels you just have to ride around for a day or two an their perfect!

[@bobmegee7280]

I NEED HELP I can't slide do wheels make a big difference I'm using 78a in heats and I can't break out into a slide any pointers would help... Thx

[@mgllah]

ok so i can do held out standup slides and i can do sit down slides but as soon as i put my hand down something goes wrong and i fall. what do i do

[@Seldomsleeper]

I just learnt the coleman over the last few days and I can coleman 180 on flat ground after 2-3 pushes so it can be done. My wheels are 78a flashbacks fyi

[@kevin71127]

dude, I'm thinking of getting the rayne avenger as a beginner slider and DHer. Should I get the avenger or the earthwing belly racer for $90 cheaper?

[@ragnarules002]

it always feels awkward when i bring back my back foot for a predrift and it causes me to lose balance. any tips to help me recover from a predrift? :(

[@PORS26]

very very nice tutorial on the coleman slide. I did the coleman 180 about one week after watching this video and using some our the tech tips. Thank you.

[@DayvanCowboy195]

well here's an answer... I slide my 80a otang in heat no problem. My set up is Landyachtz drop speed, bear 52's , venom barrels 88a road 90a board.

[@notyourdad2089]

Hi Im watching this in 2022 and its just as informative and helpful as I'm sure it was back in 2011. Although I was not chad enough to have a longboard when I was 8 at the time, I am now, this guide was super helpful and enjoyable to watch. Hope you're still sliding to this day 10/10

[@XxxXxepicx]

i think the coleman is a good next step although i learned how to push a 180 slide both ways before, the coleman slide is a good slide when ur going very fast or if u just need to stop in a emergency :) i would learn the coleman ;)

[@SkatersWithSox]

What sucks is that I have Osgood-Schlatters in my left knee, which makes it really hard to bend down and then pull myself up after the slide. :(

[@mrdopentoke]

yea dude,i think the best video on sliding i found. makes it even btter its the first i found where the instructor is a goof like i. way to go man

[@Pannemat]

Sorry,I had to stop after 8 minutes. I couldn't hear you over the CRICKETS! And what is 'purpledickular' and how do I avoid it? Good vid,man :-)

[@AshleyDotson]

Thanks for the vid, this really helps actually--the big problem I was having was losing my center of gravity to my hand, but for some reason this was the first time I'd heard the trick to doing that is dropping your knee so your shin is parallel to the board...can't wait to get out and do some sick slides :)

[@joshisgarage]

pendy is anything that will go back to back usually. i guess its a universal term so like say its a pendy coleman or 180 coleman. i have no idea what I'm talking about but it seems about right lol

[@lachlanhenrisson2601]

does your hand have to stay close to your board when you coleman or can u let it slide back and lay back with your glove sliding

[@KawikaKainunu]

I can do a stand up slide but everytime i try these my wheels dont slide and i end up just gripping up and slamming into the curb

[@brandorf94]

I always thought a pendy and a coleman were considered two different tricks. Rather inconsequential, but are they the same, or not?

[@hansonagjul9110]

I try to do a 180, but i fall off when the board have slided all the way around. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? Awesome video btw

[@taltal14]

soo easy such an easy trick u dont even need a video u just have to know simple longboarding. just watching the trick you can get it

[@guitarist9605swe]

HELP! How do i slide back my board when i have done a 180 coleman? i just cant do it, i ride right in to the grass when trying.... I cant get the board to slide when i have done the 180...

[@Murpien]

Ok, but like I have to keep my knees stiff as the board starts to grip again? Because I have no problem initiating the slide. :)

[@waynefwayne]

i wouldnt wanna go any slower then 10mph for a more drawn out slide but you can always bust out a quick 180 between 7 and 10

[@NickVuchetich]

Sometimes when i slide my board stops completely because of the friction. Do my wheels need to be "broken in" or something??

[@SuperTallMidget]

I slide on 78a all the time, its my favorite duro. I learned to slide on 75a slalom wheels. You can slide on ANY setup/wheel.

[@headshot_delivery]

Boom! Still relevant! (= Big up from Ukraine! Some nice tips there, good job!

[@Murpien]

Do I have to deal with the fact that my topmount flips me over my board on grippy roads or am I doing something wrong? ;)

[@riseandslide]

i have slid on sector 9 nineball wheels, you should be able to slide on the stock ones but you need to break them in first.

[@DewCrewLongboarding]

I'm considered an advanced rider, and know how to coleman, but this video is excellent, the REAL way to do it, the weight distribution part is very importnant

[@saffadude7507]

Relieve pressure on your back foot and push out (not too hard) on your front foot. This will bring the board back.

[@funkymonkey981]

seeing this guy having a torque block in 2011 is crazy. This guy was living in the future. way beyond his time lol

[@physicsofdemolition]

I have 81a wheels and you slid the board with your foot on the static foot placement that does not work for me

[@DerAzghul]

Best video on the Coleman slide I found so far. But please lower the sound volume during the action sequences.

[@thethreestuges]

ya i cant do it either. its really frustrated and ive decided to break longboard in half with a sledge hammer out of anger this saturday

[@thegreatdeno]

Do you recommend going at higher speeds to start? I went pretty slow to start out and just spun in a circle and just kept falling off :(

[@twoinone7713]

Very easy to understand technical explanation, thank you! Shredding better and better everyday

[@hangooklee9305]

but always always ALWAYS keep in mind about the back foot literally kicking it out at all times to do a 180

[@hangooklee9305]

i could break into slides in my s9 80 a raceforms probably at 15 so id probably say 10 to 20 miles for 180s

[@ColdRider112]

Hey I have a basic Portal Sector 9 board. (if you go on the website, you'll see its specs.) I CANNOT make the board budge bit! help!