Today Is The Day I Do A Kickflip🛹 - 1/17/24

[@bermchasin]

yo flip - dont let haters get ya down. you a real person and never claimed to be pro. you got it started even if with terrible advice

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Agreed. He gave her the confidence to try it, and the board to try it with. He admitted to not really knowing what he's doing, but still tried to help as best he could. 🤘

[@Kobers-wh1ws]

Coming from someone who’s skated more than half his life (19+ years), skating should be a fun activity that helps you release stress. Learning control of your body and control of your board takes a lot of practice. Especially when you are older (18+). I can’t imagine trying it on a live stream. Super commendable, keep practicing! Maybe small transition would be fun (mini ramp). That’s all I skate in my 30’s. I don’t want to jump up and down if I don’t have to. Hahahahaha 💜💜💜

[@quillclock]

23:30 i yelled "yooooo!!!" thats a good ollie right there!!! WOW you got sooo good at them this stream

[@0bennett047]

It took me so much longer than her to get my ollies looking like that, it's insane

[@aaronadams4657]

@@0bennett047 I think this actually has a propensity for skating. Some people can learn at an accelerated rate. Watching her actually popping the board on her first stream was impressive. Most people have to really work on that.

[@FullMetalMary]

Maya, I'm going to make you a video later today with some more tips - sincerely a skater girl who teaches women and girls to skateboard

[@blueink9046]

I hope Maya checks this out, it's a great video!

[@roraraptor]

This video explains the foot placement, posture and technique really well!

[@FullMetalMary]

Thank you!!

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Watched it, definitely adds to what Ricky provided. Which I say that as a non-skater, but I'm good with analyzing things and learning from it. As such, it's good seeing your shoe marks both on the board, and the wear on your toe. Don't know what phone you have, but if it's a high end model with a good Slow-Mo (or Super Slow-Mo, which might be Samsung only), and can find someone to hold it for you... I think that would make a big difference to see it all in slow motion, from various angles. _Because DAMN!_ That's all happening blindingly quick! 😅 As such, it's hard to really learn from what you can't see happening slowly _(at least, when you're doing it without any foundational knowledge, like Maya/me)_

[@FullMetalMary]

@@DUKE_of_RAMBLE thank you for this feedback! I just used my phone but I could do more slow-motion at different angles. That makes a lot of sense and I should have added more. I'll keep this in mind next time!! I definitely rushed myself to film it and get it out there, which in hindsight not the best idea lol

[@StillOnTrack]

Uh-oh. This one's only 1hr45. The trajectory of progress is good but I'm guessing the cold won.

[@Spyder_V]

Going at it for this long in a solo session is a feat in and of itself. Keep it up!

[@iyampotato]

"Why are you watching a child lay on the floor at the park?" - person walking in on me watching this VOD

[@steveknows_420]

Just please don't give up, you got this Maya! 5x ollies 1 kickflip try then repeat as much as you can.. Throw your arms up high as you jump, pull your legs up after you pop, get as much air and just keep being so sick!

[@MrPaint42]

She is sick? That's pretty impressive she is out there on a board while being ill.

[@meeeeee423]

Actually good advice... who are you?

[@TissueCat_]

​@MrPaint42 i think shes a bit better now, but the first stream she did attempting a kickflip she had a cough and runny nose

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Yea, we have a lot of mass in our arms and throwing them up when jumping will genuinely help attain _a bit_ more height! If she was able to "feel" a difference by changing out of her heavy platforms last stream, then this will also be noticeable. _(granted, the downside is, it'll tire her out a bit quicker, but it might be a worthwhile tradeoff...)_

[@steveknows_420]

@@DUKE_of_RAMBLE it's a legit skate technique that's why I told Maya to use her arms like wings and she started flapping it like the typical Maya Hawk she is lol it was straight up brilliant

[@alecburns8097]

This is such a good representation of what skateboarding is. Then you'll land it once, try again, and youve got another few hours or days or weeks till the next one.

[@kunzelbunt]

Keep going maya. You did this! 👍🏴🌱

[@RithyHansen]

Try Ollie’s while moving. Get comfortable with that then start working on the kickflip. The flick after the pop is the most difficult thing you will encounter. Once you get the timing down with the flick you’ll be comfortable with the kickflips.

[@eastflames55]

We know the effort is always going to be there.

[@tikayscake2416]

Ive also never skareboarded before but this looks like craaazy good progress for just her 3rd session. My moneys on the 6th session where she gets it down who knows

[@tikayscake2416]

I wonder if a slightly thinner/smaller board would help with the right foot that gets caught?

[@iseetheWAYVision]

yeaaaah i was wondering maybe a smaller board for her @@tikayscake2416

[@Stolens87]

I'm half way through and have no idea about skating but the ollies are looking good :) love your effort!

[@FilmAllSkaters30]

this is the best representation of actual skateboarding. weve all been there.

[@-dubios-]

4:16 to get the tail of the board higher you have to push the front down a bit at the highest point in the air, and ricky has way more pop after years of doing this, too

[@elora512]

The screaming as she melts onto the floor was so funny😂

[@paydn202]

i skated for 13 years until i got a bachelors degree lol kickflips took me 2 days to learn holding on to a chair. by 5 years in i used to tre flip and hardflip all the way down my street as practice and if i fell id start over....skateboarding is so fun if you are truly dedicated. and you will never meet a true skateboarder who is not willing to help you learn more skateboarding lol

[@scottsnyder7740]

Get it Tiny Hawk!!

[@phretbored]

the belligerence from this feisty little one is fantastic more pls

[@artistlovepeace]

Good job!

[@MusicFandom]

Maya, suggestion.. watch people doing kickflips in slow motion. Take note where most place their feet and where they swipe the front foot to flip. #1 issue so far is height. Your ollie has to be higher for the board to flip, well, YOU need to be higher to land on it after the flip sounds better... GL :)

[@ryanrowe1975]

Really good

[@ddubs0606]

your Ollies are fire!!!

[@mossbogger8366]

skateboarding is all about leg power to body size, if you're small with average legs, its going to be a distinct disadvantage against popping. ive seen kids land kickflips, but they barely pop them.

[@0m4j]

You’re doing great, don’t give in. I would strongly suggest if your right footed learning tricks in goofy over regular. You’re very comfortable skating goofy, and it’s much easier to train your dominant foot to do the more technical aspects of the tricks. That way your less dominant foot only needs to press down and jump.

[@oRobnn]

learn pop shuvs before a kickflip. learn to ollie moving before that. skated for 10 years now. board control is everything and being confident with it is the key

[@BLove0]

Good video Shrez 👍1:17:48

[@darlingimscared]

It can take some people year's just to olly don't sweat it! I'd check Nick's video again for foot placement your foot appears to be holding onto that olli position but you want your lead foot hanging off a little more to exaggerate the flick and spin, once you get that mind body connection you'll be able to apply it like you can woth an olli. I feel you'd eventually stumble across this with time but like in Glasers tutorial if you can find a hand rail to lean back on you can accelerate this by trying many attempts without tiring

[@chand911]

Lol at the person who made her move the nut to the grass and not the trashcan. Sorry whoever is nearby next time they cut that grass.

[@Kazperian]

I was on the livestream, you need to try different foot positioning for tricks you have never done before, there comes the magic of skateboarding. You can't repeat the same action and expect different results. If you pay attention to what I am going to say it could fix your problem and help you land your first kickflip. (Basically its just having your ankle bent on the edge of the curvature of the board while popping and straightening it (flicking) while lifting) Now... the answer to your problem is "You can't flip it with your foot flat in the center". your feet are too flat on the board, for kickflips you want to stand almost just on your toes in that arc of the foot that would look like you are sneakingly tip toeing.. front foot should be at the edge of the board approximately where the left bolt closest to the center of the board is. There you can use the curvature of the edge of the board to cause it to flip. This trick is mostly foot positioning and ankle rotation. Now for ankle rotation notice how many shoes of skaters have a hole in the top left part caused by doing kickflips and other flip tricks.... you need to bend your ankle so the side and some top of the sneaker rub the griptape, then with good timing straight your ankle quickly and this will cause the board to flip 100% of times. The quicker you straighten your ankle the more it will flip, this is how people do double and even triple kickflips.

[@iseetheWAYVision]

i love these streams

[@hvjfgutufgcf7494]

more skate plz :D

[@hokiehi1000]

It's looking like she's gonna lose an ankle before she gets this

[@atKR1S]

It would help more if you used the tail to pop off of instead of the nose. And maybe get a smaller board that’s right for you

[@wingdingdmetrius8025]

keep going

[@sean640]

This is so fn raw how fun

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Chatter: _"I've been waiting for this stream all week!"_ Same, dude... (or dudette!) Maya, as for why were interested - and not just a twitch people, as I only watch these VODs - it's because you're an inspiration, man! You have a dream and you just get *right to making it happen!* When people doubt, it seems to only make you try even harder! So, is this stupid on the surface? _Definitely!_ 😅 However, there's legitimate life lessons to take away from this, so *please* do not sell yourself short!! ♥️ _(and that was _*_not_*_ a short joke lol)_ 🛹 *_You got dis!_* 🤘😫🤘 _edit: PS - As someone born and raised in MN, I can say that trying to be active in the cold, so it's understudying that you're tired and slower. (mid-30s not being cold by MN standards is irrelevant in your case, given you aren't conditioned to this low of temps)_

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

@a7xrixstar 32:19 Great *NIN - **_Hurt_* reference-pun, after she _hurt_ her ankle! 😁👍♥️ *_edit:_*_ "'Dig Deep;Ollie Higher', I have that on the wall in my kitchen..." lmao Maya_ 🤣🤣 😘👌 *_edit 2:_*_ __59:00__ That playground's substrate is definitively Wood Chips. Mulch is alot finer, fibrous strands, instead of rigid chunks of wood like they're. I wouldn't want wood chips on a playground, due to risk of splinters lol Pea Rock is better IMO, albeit susceptible to getting in shoes and painful, doesn't need a tweezers to remove!_ 😊 _In my 40 years, I've never heard of "Tan Bark"... A regional thing, maybe?_

[@stul8724]

Flip is quiet today, i don’t blame him. Not as fun. Haters killed the good banter🥴

[@Cyrribrae]

IKR? Sad. Flip banter is always great.

[@AcornRiot]

That's because he's not there lmao. The camera man is Space in this vod.

[@stul8724]

doink. 😳 my bad.

[@KILIK351]

maybe take your phone off your wrist so you can use that arm to balance, kinda noticed your arm with the phone stays tucked while your body tries to move. also skate every day unless your injured that will help alot with balance and coordination.

[@Ghandii]

good video mr shrez

[@surfingthedarkness]

What Twitch chat enjoys about this you ask? The backseating obviously

[@stul8724]

The charge-up works for you…You do You!!!

[@steveknows_420]

25:42 Maya Hawk

[@Cyrribrae]

LOL Mik: Why's she chopping the onions like that it gives me anxiety. True, true. lol can't win. To be fair, I'm shocked how much effort she can put out for so many hours, let alone in the cold. Crazy. I wouldn't have the stamina to do this for an hour even..

[@tenthousandquills1774]

How many were attempted in 2 hours?

[@Time-Shepherd.]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@The_Lost_Aether]

the first ollies looked very promising already

[@undernoticed]

big board you small - its mor like slide and glide foot and follow with back foot toward center so u land on tail.. btw

[@SWHBOYCE]

0:10..."Hello "...Hello !!!...17:42...😂😂😂...

[@tylermitchell8649]

today is the day we all decided to marry Maya

[@martycantrell1656]

Hello 👋

[@Dumpyyling]

That would be sick if she falls in love with skating and does it on her own time

[@mikayla_collie]

was this before or after watching ricky's video? :o

[@roraraptor]

After. She lists the tips from the video at the beginning.

[@mikayla_collie]

@@roraraptor cool, thank you! :3

[@roraraptor]

@@mikayla_collie You’re welcome~ ^w^

[@Stolens87]

There is Mayas determination and progress that is amazing about all of this. But there is also chat being overly backseaty and also really mean which is unpleasant. Also how chat was mean to flip was cringe af! I mean... sorry that he was not the god-like skate-pro that he _never_ pretended to be but what was expected from him. He was the only source of knowledge readily available for Maya in the first place and not hired as a professional coach. But sure, in chat are people sooo much better and smarter. I hate people sometimes... often...

[@johnthompson6374]

There is a ramp/jump right behind her when 1:16:00 she says it's not possible to get enough height. Peace/JT

[@roraraptor]

She’s referring to the height she gets from popping off the ground. She’s only had three skating sessions, do you think she’s going to jump off a ledge attempting a trick she hasn’t mastered? 😅

[@johnthompson6374]

@@roraraptor Chill

[@roraraptor]

@@johnthompson6374 What do you mean, chill? I’m cool as a cucumber, just asking a question

[@jeanieologie]

Do a barrel roll

[@Sarah-de6lw]

Poor flip :((

[@codedestroy680]

Let’s be real she’s getting no air whatsoever on her ollie’s she’s never going to be able to kick flip if she doesn’t learn to ollie. Getting a consistent foot of air on ollie’s should be her real goal.

[@DoubleD04]

Might be time to hang up the helmet, the glory from landing a kickflip isn’t for all. Very very entertaining regardless.

[@roraraptor]

Time to give up, you mean? Why do you think that?

[@DoubleD04]

@@roraraptor Anyone can learn to kickflip, but not everyone learns from the kickflip

[@KiwiMoments]

Flip, is that you?

[@ingry]

let's be real, chat is worthless.... on all streams, always.

[@mossbogger8366]

Your board sounds soggy tbh, no crisp in the pop at all

[@stolenarmy_]

SPOILER ALERT: she didnt land a kickflip

[@jamesharris5991]

O no wonder you have a leftest board

[@Nicktals]

What does leftist board mean

[@dffgffffffdddddddddd]

Bro is having a stroke

[@jamesharris5991]

Your board isn’t Woke enough like you

[@Nicktals]

What does woke mean

[@dffgffffffdddddddddd]

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[@dffgffffffdddddddddd]

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[@dffgffffffdddddddddd]

Remember when women were women and wore pink

[@jamesharris5991]

@@Nicktals you my friend are very woke o that’s right your propel in school