the impact of your environment

[@StuffnThings42]

Jealousy is a good term. I’m insanely jealous of people that skate with friends and supportive people in cool skate scenes with great parks and spots. Environment plays a huge roll in the development of a skater.

[@alexandregorov3239]

i grew up in the small city in Russia and everything that me and my friends had - small parking of the mall with asphalt, but we was riding there all day long and was really happy. now im living in Saint Petersburg and there are few skateparks there and i enjoy it at the same level as it was before. big up and thanks for your videos!

[@thelittleskater01]

I rlly realized the impact of your environment when I went to California too. When I skated an average skatepark there, it was so much more advanced than what I was used to so I looked like a total beginner tho I wasn’t. It just goes to show that the average skater who grew up and skated in California is probably better than the average skater in my state because California is so skate friendly (obvs since skateboarding was invented there). It made me realize that I gotta skate more diverse parks and street spots and even though our parks aren’t as advanced, I’m hoping by diversifying the environments in which I skate, it will help me progress more!

[@jodi183]

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s and really started skating in the early 1990s. There weren't that many skate parks back then. There was Derby Park in Santa Cruz, Greer in Palo Alto and that park in Benecia from what I recall. All pretty far distances from each other. What we did have though was all kinds of cool skate spots with ledges & painted curbs that we'd wax to slide and grind, stairs to ollie off of, hand rails, banked walls, you name it. Whatever was skate-able was skated on. And we had nicknames for many of these spots. EMB, San Jose State University, any parking garage we could find, high schools and elementary schools all had great offerings for skaters back then. Of course, we'd get chased by the police at most of the schools, but hey... we were just trying to skate. I hope you can find places to skate where you live that challenge your skills. There's always flatground tricks to work on.

[@thelittleskater01]

@@jodi183 Yeah California itself has so much street potential and from your comment, even way back when skating was just flourishing. Atleast you had the streets though there weren't as many parks then...And yeah, there is always flat to work on but I skate too much flat and not enough of other terrains, gaps, ledges, and stairs and even transition. So yes, I totally hope I can find more spots and parks to challenge my skills.

[@jodi183]

@@thelittleskater01 Keep on skating! All those flat ground tricks translate to other terrain. Rodney Mullen started off as a freestyle skater and then brought in all his freestyle tricks to street style and basically revolutionzed skateboarding. If you know someone who is good with tools and wood, there's always the possibilty of buildinging quarter pipes, half pipes, things to grind on. A friend of mine who lives up in the woods built himself a really nice bowl with full on coping to skate in.

[@thelittleskater01]

@@jodi183 Yeah I definitely will! You too :) And yeah, I totally want to be able to build more obstacles in the future...I already got a grind box, a rail, and a kicker. But maybe one day I will build a halfpipe and have my own backyard skatepark!

[@stay_troubled7735]

“The human subject is not a pre given entity that exists prior to its interaction with the world, but rather, it is an ongoing process of intra action that is always in the process of becoming.” (Karen Barad) I never thought that I might feel the urge to qoute one of my biggest heroines here on youtube 😅 but here it fits! Thanks for another interesting Video 👏

[@SkateRatYuki]

Growing up I was envious of all the cool skateparks everyone else has, but now I appreciate how amazing our Street Skating community is. 😊

[@mateusds909]

Love these introspective and talky vids! Not hurt but my focus has been away from the gym so skating goes on the back burner until I can get my sessions in. But mentally and psychologically these are a great help!

[@MrNherik]

I was stoked to see you show up in all those CA videos! Skate community is the best. I hope you find more of it.

[@SarahParkMatott]

ahh thank you! 🙏

[@nooboard]

If you want to change something locally, then I only can recommend to found a kind of association and get new and old kids on the skateboard and get local authorities to support the scene by providing space for skaters. Even that I am very bad at skateboarding I am locally organised with other skaters in an association (we do snowboarding and skateboarding), we do a open session every wednesdey at the local park, we even have a training group with kids which also go wakeboarding and surfing and train in a more professional direction but that's also a bit controversial (because the older skaters don't see skateboarding as a sport in that way) You also don't need to be a high skill skater to help building the community and you are way more skilled than me, and you are very versatile in your skill set. You also will learn a lot from them like getting more fearless and confident. What I rly like when skating with the kids is that they just do it and don't overthink it.

[@darkwriter_xx94]

I get exactly what you’re saying. I currently live in LA and will be moving back east. I know I’m gonna miss how much skating is just apart of socal culture. However, on the flip side I feel like there’s so much more pressure to be good when skating (maybe it’s all in my head) when you live in a place with such a big scene.

[@vonstephon7545]

Greetings. I came across Dans channel, then yours and Nessa and bee. Low and behold, you all know one another other. Amazing how the world of skating works. I completely agree with you when it comes to skating and the environment. I grew up skating in the tri-state area. Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. Now I live in South Florida. The closest thing I have too the terrain I loved skating is downtown Ft. Lauderdale. However, things are longer the same. Just about everything is skate stopped and security isn't playing around these days. Consequently, I haven't been there in years. These days I just skate what I find in my neighborhood. As skaters we have to adapt and learn how to do a lot with a little or what little one has obstacle wise. Congratulations on the three stairs. That is awesome that you skate multiple disciplines. Take care of yourself.

[@SarahParkMatott]

No kidding! yeah, that was actually a nice little accident. I met Dan a bit through KZbin, but Nessa and Bee happened to be in California skating with Dan when I was. I had only seen Nessa's channel the week before too. It was incredible timing. Glad you at least have something you're enjoying to skate! There is definitely a level of adaptability that makes skating fun too. When you don't have the resources, sometimes you just need to make your own or get creative. You take care too 😃

[@vonstephon7545]

Greetings Sarah. This is very true. Happy Go Skate Day. Take Care.

[@NessaDarps]

Hell yeah! Long beach was so perfect. You killed it out there. I feel you on the jealousy, being back home after was a bit rough for the first little bit 🥲

[@benfuhrer7858]

Watching you and B skate in California was so much fun. I have to admit her sense of humor just makes watching you both so entertaining.

[@NessaDarps]

@@benfuhrer7858 thanks for watching the videos :)

[@SarahParkMatott]

it's definitely "back to reality" after what feels like skating in a little wonderland. It's like an amusement park for skaters haha I've seen you shredding since you've gotten back though at least 💪

[@pirateninjacat85]

California's turain is enviable but I also appreciate that I live in a warm climate here in Atlanta. I like to think its one of the best skate scenes on the East coast.

[@stageiiwappie950]

I wish if i lived in a warmer climate, northern europe is pretty bad just a few months are really good to skate

[@leamon2501]

Do u watch xiii ? He from hotlanta

[@sloveniesta]

East Coast, hell yeah!

[@pirateninjacat85]

@@leamon2501 O Hell Yeah

[@swr410]

I was hyped on the kickflip you did up the euro gap in Dan’s video. I’ve never had the courage (or the right spot) to ollie up a euro gap, but that made me really want to try it. Also makes me want to visit Long Beach, I guess. Thanks for another great video!

[@SarahParkMatott]

ah thank you! I don't have a local euro gap either. But, it was a lot of fun. Takes a ton of energy for each try though haha Highly recommend Long Beach as a little skate vacation spot though. It's really nice 😃

[@swr410]

@@SarahParkMatott I find it so challenging to ollie off any ramp or bump. I guess knowing what the right speed I’d would need pretty helpful! Definitely need to make the pilgrimage to LA at some point. Thanks for sharing the experience!

[@burger1113]

Yeah it's amazing and undeniable the difference it makes when you skate with the right people. Amazing you could go hang out with Dan. One of my favorite skaters for sure. As an older member of a community where I live, I'm trying to help it out any way I can, and hopefully it can grow in a positive direction.

[@5olas]

I have been watching Dan since he was riding with 3Block and living in his car. He has an innate gift of teaching. It is truly where he shines. I found your channel from his. :)

[@burningheart86402]

It was good to see that you ventured out here and got to experience a supportive scene. Kudos to the 2 & 3 stair you did, supportive scenes make all the difference with individual progression.

[@Arturoperezp]

omg your channel and Dan's channel are the ones I watch the most, and both really keep me motivated! Amazing crossover :)

[@azzamfs]

Great job on the 3 stair!! 🔥 also, nice guitar and amp in the background 😎

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha thanks Azzam 😃 Been a while since I played it, but finally got it out!

[@goofyfootgreg]

My skating has definitely been shaped by my environment. Specifically, my regular spot. It’s nearby, open at dawn, and rarely occupied (at least when I’m there). If not for this park, I’m not sure I’d have stuck with my return to skating (3years back this month 🎉🎉). Looking forward to seeing you tackle a four stair ✌️

[@SarahParkMatott]

right? having a good spot you feel comfortable skating is the ultimate advantage in my opinion--since you want to skate there. Stoked you've stuck with it! 💪

[@joshburton8969]

I was actually thinking about how jealous I am of your pavilion. I live in Germany and when it rains here (and it rains a lot). I'm just out of luck. I'm having so much fun skating this summer but once the fall hits and it's always wet outside I'm not sure what I'm going to do.

[@SarahParkMatott]

ah are they not common in Germany? They're common here particularly because it rains and snows a lot. I'm glad you're enjoying the summer there! Hopefully you can find a spot that's covered for a rainier skate if possible. 🙏

[@FwyonaWuzzel]

Hype for the stairs ❤ good job Sarah 🎉

[@thebrokenskater]

im in the midwest and trust me most of these people have no clue about skateboarding. even their skateparks show that theyre more for bikes than skateboards around here. skaters like me are spread out and somewhat not very social. when i have attempted several times to go outside and skate people stare at me like im an alien from outer space. even in one of the local skateparks that i never see anyone use a city worker drove by looking at me like he just saw the creature from the black lagoon. p.s. i was born in raised in southern california. i wish i could go back there, but its just too expensive for me now.

[@SarahParkMatott]

That happens here sometimes too. The closest park for me was designed by bmx bikers in the community as a "skate park" haha, so it's not ideal for skating. It's something, but I'd rather just skate flat ground haha or my own obstacle. Hope you get to embrace it and shred the park anyway though 💪

[@DanCorrigan]

im going to be on the east coast from the 25th to july 9th. Get ready to find a 4 stair

[@SarahParkMatott]

Guess I better find a city first 🕵️

[@color_trak]

Bro you're a skate icon

[@rostschweifvomchaosclan]

I think alot of europeans can relate on how annoying it is, to be a complete beginner skater and only find advices like "jUsT sKaTe EvErYwHeRe, To ThE sChoOl AnD sUpErMaRkEt" "jUsT gO tO yOuR lOcAl SkAtEpArK" "jUsT bEfRiEnD wItH oThEr SkAtErS, tHaT HeLpS yOuR pRoGrEsS fOr SuRe" As a wise person on the internet once said: 'the worst roads in America are probably the best in Europe' I live in a small town in Germany. A Skatepark doesn't exist, other skaters don't exist. Skating in general just isn't really a thing. Concrete is not used as flooring, the first somewhat smooth road is a bicycle path OUTSIDE of the town, and it's not even wide enough to not get in the way with the cyclist the whole time. It's really hard to learn anything if skate spots are missing in the area you live in

[@SarahParkMatott]

haha I definitely relate to that 😂 I used to feel frustrated with that advice too. But, I hope you're able to find something around you--somewhere. I skated a bike path for over a year myself when I couldn't find a good skate spot--moving over for every cyclist haha

[@patricktheriault4123]

Hi, can I say something? Those stairs are tough and misleading; Samething with those down-obstacles. Nothing really prepairs people for what to expect, except all of skateboarding. The impact of landing and returning to gravitational board control will shock your body. If any part of your body is not ready, the weight changes are going to be to-hard-to handle. The board will go where it wants, and you will be forced to choose something fast. And, if you bail, or bail late, it can get even worse. Of coarse, stairs & obstacles get longer and higher, and knowing what to do really does take trust and ability to know his or her own limits. A good skater would not send you down a 6 stair. If I could add one more thing by saying, think going "down with the stairs" and not ollieing over them. Ollieing over a stair rail is different, than down the stairs. Just 1 point. There is just so much that can go wrong and I can't express it enough. Some of these guys have already done the trick in their head over and over many times. Their experiences and other peoples' experiences make what they are thinking true. When they approach the obstacle, the reality of actually doing the trick becomes a blur from thinking about it. Then, the skater just does the trick for the rest of the world to see. My bad! Have fun.....

[@benfuhrer7858]

Also wanted to say it's super dope to see you doing a bit more street skating on top of the freestyle.

[@spaceiguana5066]

My local environment impacted my rib instead of me, and now I'm off the board for 6 weeks with a fracture 😢

[@leamon2501]

Get well soon n get back @ it🛹❤🛹

[@SarahParkMatott]

hope you recover quickly!

[@blanket101]

Aye!!! ❤🙌 LBC

[@VhaidraSaga]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@leamon2501]

Very kool thank u 🛹🐨🛹

[@timnestor3005]

♥️🔥💪🛹

[@benfuhrer7858]

They just absolutely leveled our local and only skate park here in Southern NM. It's also so hot here (over 100 degrees F every day), I can only skate alone after about midnight and the city here barely has any street lights anywhere, so it's actually somehwat dangerous. It's pretty depressing at this point.

[@SarahParkMatott]

ahh sorry to hear that it was leveled 😭