Things to Know BEFORE Buying Freeskates...

[@gambitgaming4258]

I went straight to jmk free skates, as soon as I seen them a few months ago I knew I wanted a pair. And I knew I anted to get the best ones possible

[@danieloku7560]

I learned how to freeskate and i would definitely say it was worth the time to learn it. You can take these anywhere and just cruise around. Perfecf for transportation and fun. Yall should definitely try it. (I would recommend getting cheaper freeskates before getting jmks because the learning curve that may be brought upon you)

[@jmkride]

Totally agree except for the last part. The cheaper ones can actually make learning more difficult as you are dealing with a learning curve and poor quality skate.

[@danieloku7560]

​@@jmkride I totally understand where you are coming from. I just thought that since jmk freeskates would be quite expensive for a lot of people that they should probably try to get the "best" cheaper freeskates, but you could definitely always invest some money into jmks.

[@cliffwroberts]

I'll debate you on the RipStik comment. Freeskates are very different and you aren't going to just hop on them and start going if you've used a RipStik before. However, I do think that some of the skills translate, specifically the fact that you have to learn to operate your feet independently. Turning also feels familiar on freeskates. I felt like having previously learned how to use the RipStik helped at least overcome some of the more unusual sensations from using freeskates compared to something like a skateboard or inline skates.

[@tubag4]

Imho, ripstik experience was disturbing for me to learn freeskates, because first 2 days of learning I was trying to lean freeskates instead of push and pull

[@SerhiiPshenychnyi]

Just one point on about 'dangerous' part. It always been said that you can hop off anytime, it's not attached to you but in reality it needs practice because you moving while you are standing aside and cannot react fast or put the right leg in front or back like you can you in inline stating. Don't know if skateboards have the similar situation, didn't ride them. So even on a slight move you are falling on a side and can hurt shoulder, elbow, pelvis, maybe even knee if turn be 'lucky'. So just try hop of like right before the grass or something, it need practice.

[@jmkride]

Oh there's a very real aspect of danger, for sure. I just don't know what I would do if these were strapped in 😂 You make a great point, it's important to start small and practice the technique first. Maybe I take the intuitive ability to bail for granted, as I've practiced a lot... but then again, I'd imagine bailing is hard for a beginner in any wheeled sport 👍

[@SerhiiPshenychnyi]

@@jmkride Beginners for sure, so basically until you've become confident always WEAR GEAR (as in any wheeled sport), at least on that part which you usually falling/trying to fall on. On low speed it should be not that dangerous for most people but for me, as a skinny 2m guy, it's problem even to fall even on a low speed((

[@cliffwroberts]

Skateboards have similar problems when trying to bail. You have to overcome years of balance instinct to avoid slipping. E.g. when on flat ground, if you tip backward, you can "push" the ground away to maintain balance. On a skateboard or free skates, that translates to slipping like you just stepped on a banana peel. Beginners on skateboards usually are fine right up to the point where they try to take a foot off. So I would say free skates are about the same as a skateboard in that regard.

[@balu89]

I only got those cheap ones - I was weigthing around 320lbs and lost 120 of it while doing that "sport" and some other things - yeah the bearings are crap - a big problem is in germany to get new wheels. my skates were like 30€ and new wheels would be around 80€ - total nonsense - I think if i was able to learn to ride those cheap ones - the jmks should be a pure joy - I'm definitly going to get some JMKs - good to have the "real" thing back on the market :)

[@jmkride]

Congrats on that, and I'm glad you were able to learn to freeskate regardless! Excited for you to experience JMKs 😄

[@peeron6829]

Meld dich doch gerne nochmal hier wenn du sie testen konntest, würde mich über deine Meinung freuen da ich nicht weiß ob ich mir welche holen soll :) liebe grüße

[@missjayspeechley9213]

I don't get why people think freeskates are expensive. Compared to other forms of skating it seems on par to me. I got a custom set of freeskates for $130 A pro deck skateboard here in Australia goes for $110 - $130 Cheap roller/inline skates, $100 and up. Decent skates, $400 and up When you look at it that way, it doesn't sound too expensive to me

[@jmkride]

100% agree. Think people see the size and don't know what they are so just assume it has to be expensive. Thanks for the comment!

[@cliffwroberts]

@@jmkride I was more concerned about spending $130 on something I had only ever seen on KZbin. Will I like them? Probably. But maybe I won't. It would be nice if JMK had some less expensive wooden deck options or refurbished skates you could buy to give it a try before you commit to the best of the best custom skate. I know that compared to other skating equipment, that's pretty inexpensive, but you're competing against a known quantity. If I get a skateboard, I know I will enjoy it. I know people who own skateboards. I can go try one right now at the local skate shop. My grandma knows what a skateboard is. Most people haven't even seen or heard of a free skate before. Just my 2¢ For the record, I bought a pair off Amazon that have a wooden deck and I'm happy with them. They were half the price of a pair of JMKs, and given the unknowns, I think it was the right decision. When the wheels wear out, I'll just get a pair of the real deal JMKs instead of trying to replace them.

[@stefthefreeskater6493]

awesome video as always

[@jmkride]

You rock!

[@Notenoughwheels]

Do people ever put grip on their edge guards? I just got some after a year of skating without any, and I feel my feet slipping off the edges a lot more, especially if there’s any moisture on my shoes from stepping in wet grass or something

[@petersumsion9342]

I've never heard of or seen anyone put grip on their edge guards. I'm not sure how well it would stick because of how the guards flex a bit. I suppose you could try it. If I were to do it, I would probably cut out rings the size of the guards from a new set of grips. This way the guards could still flex a bit.

[@benfoust1]

you just gotta make sure the grip tape under the edge guards is fresh enough, let it get too worn out and yeah ur feet slip

[@jmkride]

That's an interesting idea! Haven't seen it, not sure if it would stay put. However when your feet are wet they're definitely gonna slip around, so make sure your feet are dry beforehand. Or like Ben said, you may need some fresh grip!

[@biologicalsubwoofer]

Gripped edge-guards with some kind of exaggerated texture would be awesome!

[@ZenTeT]

i just bought a pair here! i am from Vancouver BC Canada. i bought the cheap ones as my first time i gave them away now these are coming!

[@jmkride]

You're in for a great time!

[@jleegaming2124]

Awesome!

[@auvzac]

By looking on the map it seems I’m the only person in Far North Queensland Australia who knows how to free skate

[@БумагиПожалуйста]

regarding "are edge guards necessary?" I have opposite opinion as these are actually mandatory to learn free skates faster. At first I chose not to buy edge guards with my free skates however later when I received them and started to learn I found myself losing balance way too often and in the end I have made a conclusion that I could've avoided most of learning curve if I could stand on skates more confidently due to increased surface area and rubber edges on which my shoes would have a good grip on

[@БумагиПожалуйста]

I would rather have JMK advise buying edge guards for first timers due to reason I stated above. Once person is comfortable with edge guards wearing skates he can probably try and go without them. But first timers - a definite must

[@missjayspeechley9213]

I got edge guards on my skates for learning, not so much to protect the skate, more to protect anything a skate might hit if something goes horribly wrong

[@OdinOddly]

I hated the sound my skates made hitting the ground. The edge guards took away the negative feedback for failure. It made it harder for my tiny feet to contact the deck, but worth it.

[@janreineke7275]

These look really interesting just for cruising around. Coming from skateboarding, is it possible to hop up a curb with these? It seems to me like you can't really jump on or over obstacles, right? Is there a version with straps over the feet that allow you to jump?

[@jmkride]

Check this video out kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2TRmYNtfNqsqNU

[@alvinagbayani1196]

Hi I want to buy one but idk what is better,wood or metal/aluminum

[@oneMeVz]

Two questions: 1. Is the CNC metal foot plate cheaper than wood like a skateboard deck? 2. When's your next sale 😅 I've been convinced, but it's winter up here 🍁 and there's salt everywhere, so I can wait a bit. 3. ⛸️ Ice freeskates?

[@LokiKeanu]

Hi im not associated in any way and am pretty sure you are joking but while ive been researching free skates I did actually find a company called Freezkates, which are 100% free skates for ice

[@oneMeVz]

I just bought my first pair yesterday! My feet are about average shoe-size, but I feel a lot is hanging off of the edges. Is there anything wrong with switching skates and aligning my feet corner-to-corner?

[@jmkride]

Congrats on the skates! Are they JMKs or something different? Off-brand skates tend to be a bit smaller, so that could be why you’re experiencing this. To answer your question though, yes you could technically do that! Experienced skaters will ride this way all the time when swapping the skates back and forth. Although personally, I would feel weird always having the corners of my feet hanging off the skates… If it were me, I’d make sure your feet are placed in the center, and give it some time get used to how freeskating feels. That way you’re not getting used to riding them the “incorrect” way. There’s also a bunch of tricks that would work differently (or not at all) if you were stuck riding them like this, later down the line in your progress. Hope that helps!

[@aetherdood]

good video 👍

[@jmkride]

Thanks dood! 😁

[@Random_RB]

Can u use these in the road

[@AbsolutelyNothing19]

I have a question: I want to get free skates but I don't know if I will give up or not and I don't want to give so much money just for em to give up but it seems worth it

[@Cashman02]

One of the off brand guy I found was called as frost

[@leslynpunla4588]

aa bro how to buy freeskate in pilipines andd must it i wanna to buy it but i am kid😅😅

[@danparish1344]

How do you avoid cracks? Seems like it requires perfectly flat surfaces.

[@jmkride]

We made another video on just that!

[@AtypicalPaul]

Any promo codes out there for them? 😊

[@KayaDoxon]

Can they jump or hop

[@SnoAtHome]

My question is do the wheel shape matter? Some are flat while some are round right?

[@jmkride]

Yes, we made a YT video explaining the benefits of both!

[@SnoAtHome]

Oh, thanks!

[@AtypicalPaul]

If you buy them and Hate them is there a return period? What's the return policy ?

[@jmkride]

If you have to ask that, you should wait until you're sure you want them

[@armandosegundo3353]

How much are they

[@dip8]

if you were to stop overpricing these freeskates and settle their price around 70 dollars(the most i paid for any skateboard is 50 and i have like 4 skateboards, this is still a lot for me but whatever) then i would buy, btw what profit margin do you have on these

[@jmkride]

If you were in charge we'd be out of business. Same as the skateboard companies who charge $50. It's not possible for a quality product.

[@dip8]

@@jmkride have you ever been in touch with them? I'm not saying this is great quality product, im asking if they are passable without breaking the bank. Also do dem weels fit these freeskates? i might become your client if so

[@nothingishere1559]

Our Roads sucks 😢😢

[@jmkride]

That sucks...

[@ShmoelKopolovich]

you arent shiping to israel

[@Hellrun1]

Anyone got Problems with bringing freeskates on a plane? I got Problems with my pennyboard but i think they are so small should be Fine.

[@jmkride]

Never! Just curiousity and amazement. We've traveled domestic and abroad. No issues

[@guntergunterson9606]

it looks like a ripstik with fixed wheels and no attachment in the middle so can u ride them like a ripstick / waveboard

[@Lycanta]

I wish i could ride this on the street. But in Germany its a toy so it is illegal to ride them on public grounds.

[@jmkride]

Really??? One of our cofounders is from Germany. Sad to hear

[@Lycanta]

@@jmkride Privat property only or skatepark. Skatepark is 30 min away by car.

[@bingvanhout484]

Nl its not at al populair unfortunately

[@huychau178]

Plesea

[@huychau178]

Vietnamese

[@imstillthinkingaboutthenam2195]

Ông bật phụ đề lên là nó dịch qua t.v k thì ông chỉnh phụ đề qua t.v là được

[@jmkride]

Hopefully someday!

[@leeyoheem]

Hey. I'm on the fence about buying them. Wondering about wet riding, since it rains a lot where I live. Is it possible to waterproof the bearing somehow? It would definitely be hard to always avoid rain, how likely is it that riding in the rain ruins the bearings?

[@jmkride]

Unfortunately, water is just bad for bearings. You may be able to find some online that are water resistant (not sure though).

[@TheBandraboyz]

But It took me 1 DAY to learn how to ride a bike

[@jmkride]

Pro!

[@AyubSacid-nl5bs]

Can I have a free free skate I have been fan since the beginning

[@Jbrimbelibap]

There's no way i'm investing 130 € in this, i'm either buying some cheap stuff from aliexpress and upgrading or building my own

[@Jbrimbelibap]

@Johnny O Ilustrador ?¿

[@jmkride]

Oof, sorry to hear that. As they say, you get what you pay for 😬

[@Jbrimbelibap]

@@jmkride There's no way you only have a 5% margin on these. Of course you probably make the best ones, i'll get a pair once i'm competent and invested

[@theKiwii]

Compared to decent inline skates or skateboard parts, the price is actually on the cheaper side considering it's a quality product. Sure, you can upgrade a cheaper pair with good bearings and wheels but then you're already a good part of the way back to the JMK price point and you're still stuck with the worse trucks made from cheap molded aluminum that bend over time (good wheels still won't roll well if they point in different directions). The JMK steel trucks on the other hand, you can run over with a car and they retain their shape.

[@Jbrimbelibap]

@@theKiwii The trucks on the pair i ended up buying are made of layered wood, i reckon it's gonna be okay. Besides i've had an eye for good deals for a while now

[@guntergunterson9606]

the wthing also is u over there in amerika USA almost everywhere are these perfecttly flat pavement sidewalks i have bricklayed sidewalks and shitty streetts

[@guntergunterson9606]

these knovk offs will do the trick for learning if u dont loose ur motivation because of them who tf buys 100buck+ equipment before even knowing if u can do it and like it