Showing an Aussie around NYC | Handrails, Skateparks, and City Streets (Rollerblading)

In this video, I meet up with ‪@CJWELLSMORE‬ who happened to be in town and we explore some skate spots on the Upper West Side and then check out the skatepark before cruising the streets of New York City.
CJ is one of the greatest skaters of all time and is still skating and competing at the highest of levels. He's a 3 X world champion and sponsored skater for ‪@sebaskates‬. The skate he is wearing is actually his pro model that was just announced. The CJ 2 Prime white boot 2023 will be available at skateshops worldwide!
Follow him on all his socials!
IG: / cjwellsmore
KZbin: www.youtube.com/@CJWELLSMORE/...
Thanks to Jon Ortiz for filming and making this happen, you are a legend. Go follow Jon on Instagram: / newyorkcitynative
The frames that CJ and I were wearing in the bigger wheel portion are both Endless frames.
Mine are the Endless 90 LR, which is compatible with trinity-mounted boots (anything that is Powerslide). www.endlessblading.com/produc...
CJ's are the Endless 90 UFS frame - compatible with all aggressive skating boots with the UFS mounting standard. www.endlessblading.com/produc...
Below are all my links; if you have any questions, fire away in the comments or message me on IG.
linktr.ee/thestutteringskater
I appreciate your support!
Ari
Intro 0:00-0:18
Pizza Run 0:19-0:52
CJ attempting to grind a handrail 0:53-2:15
Riverside Skatepark 2:16-2:29
Mini Ramp - Ari+Jon 2:30-3:20
Mini Ramp-CJ 3:21-4:27
Street Section 4:28-6:27
Fun in a "little" street-style park 6:28-7:20
Skating the BIG BOWL 7:21-9:43
Establishing the plan 9:44-10:16
Changing to urban skates 10:16-10:47
Cruising through the UWS 10:48 - 11:49
Mid-ride analysis by CJ 11:50-12:13
"Bright lights" (Times Square Shenanigans) 12:14 - 13:53
Empty Hudson Yards 13:54 - 15:09
Final thoughts - Go Follow CJ 15:10 - 16:00

[@CJWELLSMORE]

Thanks for the goods times and great rides! That was one for the books mate! 🥰🤙

[@nevar108]

Your flow is something to be envious about... damn dude. Thanks for the ridealong... NYC is something special.

[@TheOnlyDJChillWill]

Love your energy. I don't blade, I skateboard but I feel the same love and joy you do.

[@s0urce.ow0]

One of the GOATS of blading in one of the best blading cities. This collab was sick. Also its wild how you seem to maintain speed on transition with barely any pump.

[@Alphanecevitt]

so much fun watching u skate man ! Met u at Rachards house 2009 no clue who you were a week later u DİD win SDFS comp if you ask me :)

[@trace1247]

your style is great, this was cool to see

[@chunknsloth115]

16mins flew by. Wish it was a little bit longer. You inspired me to get back into skating after 20 years, damn time flies. Now I'm teaching my wife and son 🤙🤙

[@deanc6471]

Me too, used to be sponsored and all 28 years ago. Picked up my new blades and teaching my wife and daughter now. *fistbump*

[@magicmulder]

CJ’s relaxed footwork is something else, he makes it look like he’s ice skating. I never was able to feel as comfortable on concrete as I was on ice so I eventually quit skating.

[@maetevrebew5350]

For me it’s the same but I figured out that most turns on ice can be recreated with jumping a bit

[@rollin_ripo]

Already know this bout to be lit 🔥

[@bartoldzik1392]

CJ Wellsmore is a LEGEND i love that guy!

[@MF-rp9ox]

nice! he looks likes he's really havin a great time. 🥰

[@SpaghettiniFiveMillion]

Being a cyclist who enjoys just cruising around, trying roller blades seems like a great idea to switch things up. I just hope it's as easy as you make it look.

[@4everhumbl36]

Lol it’s not brudda

[@thomasprislacjr.4063]

It isn't too hard to get decently skilled, but, like in Breaking Bad, going from 97% to 99% is a gap to rival the Grand Canyon. This guy is the Walter White of inline skating. I used to take jumps as a teen because I also jumped when skiing, so it came naturally. But this guy is light years beyond anything I could do. This was 500 years ago in the 1990s.

[@The_botakman]

its not quite easy lol i am a cyclist too i just try its kinda very hard lol

[@clonkex]

It's scary to get into when you first start because you feel like you'll fall at any moment (and you will - wear all the gear and it won't hurt) but once you get used to it it's the easiest thing in the world. But like someone else said, the kind of park skating these guys are doing (and especially CJ) is extremely advanced and takes years of practice.

[@speedintraffic]

CJ you're a legend

[@heqitao]

Super sweet guys. I just got back from NYC and I wish I had bladed my way through like you lads. And you're not old CJ. I'm 50 and just starting out again after being a hard core roller skater in the 80s. Yes Mr Stutter, it's all your fault, making this look so damn fun and cool. Stay safe out there on the roads and keep inspiring everyone. Cheers.

[@enesin91]

Could watch this all day and night puts a big smile on my face 👏

[@aruhtaz]

Real awesome to see you out of your normal comfort zones! Inspiring. “British right” 😂

[@Allannah_Of_Rome]

Maaaaate, I love your videos. I was an Aussie speed skate champ when I was 8 and unfortunately I got hit by a cop car while skating and it wrecked my back and can't skate anymore but your vids have inspired me to teach my grandkids how to skate!! 😊

[@4everhumbl36]

When you were EIGHT?! Sheesh

[@Allannah_Of_Rome]

@@4everhumbl36 Yep, from 8 years till I was 10. I taught myself how to skate on the busy streets at 5 years with my older brother and I guess I just got better at it over time.

[@braveisidor9122]

Watched the whole video with a big smile on my face

[@LucasH567]

Ari, you have inspired me! I am watching all your videos. I haven’t skated in 30 years, but just picked up a pair of urban skates! Excited for the exercise and fun! Thank you!!!!

[@liberatumplox625]

So impressive to see you branch out and progress so damn fast! You inspired me to start skating, but I'm currently nursing cracked ribs (yup, I did it skating - no regrets!)

[@ChillOut1716]

“You gotta come off the end!!!” These are the best kind of friends 🤙🤟

[@cristianmihai4222]

13:05 this is the angle "we" are looking for. Niiice !!!

[@gshoe3301]

Definitely my favorite video of yours, I really like the collab and was nice to see you trying new styles!

[@bladetilldead]

John Ortiz, CJ and Joe Atkinson are all Legends! Awesome video dude! so sick!

[@PlayerPOV]

his skating looks effortless

[@IronFudge]

The music in these videos is so catchy! Makes the whole atmosphere come alive!

[@gautamgupta5227]

Your videos make me dream to come to New York, only to skate the roads.

[@enesin91]

Respect brother 35 years young age is only a number props to you never give up 👏 I've been skating since i was a kid gave it up for a while but been skating for about 20 years recently found my passion in skating again absolutely love it just feel so free its such a buzz 🔥❤️

[@iitstre_4550]

Haven’t seen our boy on the aggressive frames in a while. Love to see it!!!

[@lotusflower9773]

That guy old guy is the bomb

[@Ca7iburn]

Had a smile on my face the entire video long!

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Liked, loved, shared. Can’t get enough of this content. It needs to go out on merch. Time to blow skating up. The sponsorships from the companies themselves aren’t enough because they can’t market the way the merch community can. That’s why boarding is big. The clothing companies. Look at Harley-Davidson. They sell more money worth of tshirts, coffee cups, trash cans, key chains, jackets, boots etc. than they do in bikes. Pick statements you guys made in this video and print em. Set up more of your friends at the park. You did AMAZING for not doing that all the time and I know you had fun. Share it with more people. People need to go to the skate park more regularly. I need to get some aggressive skates in a few months but just keep progressing my skills rn.

[@exzamuwo]

so much fun, wish i can skate as good as u guys

[@ElDarren]

Killer footwork my friend. I keep crossing my fingers that you don't hit a pothole!😮

[@williamm8598]

I wish the world could be like this!!!!

[@Purzius]

Always enjoy seeing New York this way ^^

[@uu3903]

Wow Ari! This is your best video by far and had a nice mix of skate disciplines. You & CJ bridging hemispheres is the best spirit of blading. Just add slalom and/or mushroom blading next time for the trifecta of styles. Keep it up! 🤟

[@nigelbrown2274]

AMAZING skills

[@basicsyphilis8]

Great times out there. Have my skates in the trunk need to get them out & on my feet.

[@heilioEcentric]

looks like a blast!

[@prioritytarget7157]

That was so much fun to watch

[@rollerbladingsydney]

What an awesome backyard 🤙 Great video 🙌

[@AndrewBPaterson]

Thanks for the sweet vid, my guy! I used to do aggressive inline. That skatepark looks dope, and the handrail at the beginning 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@grooveshackrecords]

Fire episode! Big up CJ Wellsmore, absolute LEGEND!

[@EdgarCastilloJr]

ayo you guys were ripping through the city ! and that dude driving with the missing door lmao wtf ! Shoutout to the mad ozzy CJ he's the man.

[@bradseager6936]

Dude that was awesome and the guys were very cool, definitely like to see them featured again sometime! 🤙🏻

[@skywusky]

love the genuine reaction ur aussie friend had riding around NYC haha

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

I felt the fun through the screen! 👍🏾

[@TheRollingRaptor]

Damn, this is just AWESOME! Loved it. 🤘

[@sengirsagrav7255]

Super fun cruising NY streets at night!!! 👽🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Whoah! Sweet! Getting to ride around with CJ! Very cool! 😎✌️

[@brentmlacy]

Fabulous 🙂

[@saitamassj2475]

Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!!

[@magnus9756]

thanks for converting those kids doing gods work👍

[@_joefilms_]

New sub here, this is a very new niche I stumbled into and I have watched a few of your videos now. It is a nice change of content to watch. Really just enjoy how freeing your hobby is. Might want to learn if you ever come to Cali!!

[@quikiee]

Stuttering Skater coming to Australia when? :)

[@frommyhighhorse206]

good shit

[@portrait1001]

Kids on skateboards : mom i wanna return my board for inline skates 🤣

[@CatzzSkatesFamily]

My 3rd time watching this video. I was at NYC earlier this year, but without my skates. I may bring my skates next time at NYC. Excellent video!

[@taichigoodness1798]

WoW!

[@animalfinatic9366]

Cool! :)

[@lander1603]

More videos with Jon OrSteezzz(Ortiz)!!!! Have him talk too,it suits him well....Great Video Ari 🙌🏼🙏🏼💚💛❤️

[@kevinjohnston994]

Makes me want to start aggressive blading again!

[@danielross9098]

Long way from Richo bowl, CJ

[@K_8T]

Skating in SYDNEY (NewYork) that was a hard ACT to follow (Aus joke)

[@gnarmarmounts]

this was awesome

[@fabianlopez-llort7641]

I saw you on Terry B, I didn't know you had your channel. I'm all in can't wait to see the rest of your content.

[@Ichigo1817]

This really made me want to start skating again

[@sensisensei5201]

that was sick. makes me want to snag some skates again

[@Junawhat]

Amazing video!

[@rheinmcree3625]

He’s brave as hell trying that rail and it was a high jump

[@SilverTheFlame]

Dude I just found your channel the other day and I love the content you make! It looks so fun that I really want to get some blades and try weaving through the traffic in my city

[@oliviahsieh8736]

This was so cool and fun, but as a Taiwanese I don’t dare to do this in Taiwan street😂

[@resilientkid]

13:12 looks like a video game hot damn

[@carriebartkowiak]

You finally found someone crazier on wheels than you. :)

[@mcgovernzoo7]

Yo! It was really nice to meet you at Wednesday night skate last week. Curious what type of wheels you buy for your skates. Mine are wearing A LOT on these NYC streets. I'm using them to brake a lot also... I have K2 v02 90 BOAs rn but hoping to upgrade soon to something a bit more tight fitting

[@Meow_Merchant]

The guy @1:11 in the background looks like hes fun at parties.

[@partycat10]

6:19 Nutella kid 😂 Idk why I time stamped it, but why not

[@Hectik17]

i got some old TRS Estilo's lying around but wont catch me in them at this age lol

[@GypsyGuyy420]

damn this looks so fun! I used to have blades when i was really young cause of a video game called "Aggressive Inline". I started skateboarding when i was 14 and now all these years later after watching these videos I really want some blades again.😎🤘 I'd have no idea where to start though or what's even good. sadge

[@ghassang2074]

Astonishing ❤ More vlogs of raw runs More vlogs of street skating in fabulous cities like NYC SF LA new Orleans fort Lauderdale and Charlotte

[@jimdotcom1972]

this was fun

[@hectikdeleon9933]

1:11 35yr old…?😰😰😰 Still landed it though…🙌🙌🙌

[@filipivan5125]

He does look older tho. But 35yo is pretty good shape for sports still. Body's performance goes down from 40-45.

[@clonkex]

@@filipivan5125 Luckily he'll never have to stop skating, just progressively wind back how crazy he is. Eventually when he's old he can just cruise the streets and enjoy the wind.

[@filipivan5125]

@@clonkex Exactly, recreational and city skating are better for body than running.

[@ItsDavidMorris]

Checky appearance from Joe too.

[@VIOS-zo4bo]

Yeah got a bit exited there. So Joe was just down for pizza though? And congrats ari @thestutteringskater did not know you could also grind a little bit. Keep it up! Love that you also went for the speed skating with the freakin olympic us team ;)

[@projektrenegade3877]

When bro said you can skate up and down Manhattan but 20 seconds in the bowl 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@BladingAlbaz]

CJ, that’s an alleyoop backside royale…😂

[@kublaimanigault2769]

omg

[@virgiliod.9436]

That elevator may be nostalgic to everyone but for me those types of elevators are the stuff of nightmares. When I was a kid visiting my brother in the hospital, the way they signal an elevator is not working is they pin this crumpled tissues in between the doors; the more the merrier. In my mind as a kid, a person is trapped in there and horribly crushed by the doors somehow.

[@ShivyEnby]

Yooo CJ? This gon b gud

[@thewirah1]

Mad skills. As a skater, biker, and car driver, I would really like to see youtubers with a strong following lead by example and wear lights at night, and a helmet. Cars don't want to hit you, but they don't see you as well as you see them from behind their windshields. I have seen a cyclist get killed due to bad lighting. Stay safe.

[@360.Tapestry]

need a little more forward momentum jumping onto the rail (but i couldn't even do it lol)

[@jasonhinchcliffe4373]

Hey man I love your videos I just wanted to know what skates you use

[@ericbernardi8116]

CJ on CJ's... Ari on... Wait, when is that Stuttering Next pro coming? 🤔😜

[@masterazlan6999]

The cameraman just did it..peace!

[@mocha2717]

I want to see people's reactions

[@jinx6493]

👍

[@Frankenstein_with_no_brain_]

That white skates look like your foot is almost touching the ground i want to buy it.

[@DiosaDe1So1]

🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺🦘

[@RockNRoll-wb8fn]

AT 3.54 YOU CAN SEE A WALL WITH A ROMAN ENTRANCE BEHIND THE SKATE-PARK VERY COOL WHO BUILD THAT ????

[@geladolaberidze]

hey , how long it takes to cruising like that ?... or just cruising :))

[@10pm63]

Just wondering - is it legal to skate like that, all over the roads and without any form of lights? Must be a nightmare to drive a car in NYC with bicycles and skaters zooming around you.

[@devotedtodestruction]

Green car almost took you out

[@anonymous-nh9mp]

What skates does stuttering skater use when cruising the streets? Those white ones with big wheels

[@benttwig33]

what kind of speeds are you kitting when cruising?

[@goswser957]

What kind of roller skate is in all the videos, next 90mm. and the frame???