Answering The Most Asked Skateboarding Questions

[@VLSkate]

8:41 for a stupid editing mistake. i say "free" and "skateboard" at the same time :)

[@ProfessorVeldhuis]

🙂

[@vikaruss1825]

I'm hear kinda early

[@nt-leo2182]

VLSkate How is this commented 9 hours ago when the vid was uploaded less then an hour ago

[@marisakeefe3029]

When is the giveaway announcement?

[@chrome317_8]

212* thousand of us

[@enjoilife7185]

Single most asked question when skating down a street “Hey, do a kickflip”

[@lukefalconer4903]

I literally got asked that this morning skating into school and I only had a month and a half experience 🤣

[@chopslovin6156]

I would like it but it’s already at 69...

[@kaixo2912]

Not even a question

[@fharidvalencia2068]

@@lukefalconer4903 today was my 2nd day and some random guy in a car already asked

[@jaymecca1559]

Fharid Valencia Happened to me on day 16. Lol.

[@weirdcan]

"You're never too old for this shit." Me, 42, started a few weeks ago, everything hurts ;-)

[@wraeclastjanitor8849]

doesn't matter your age. It is because you don't have the leg and other muscles developed for skateboarding yet. Skate often, stretch after each session and after a few more weeks you won't feel that sore anymore.

[@Kiwithecatjimidon]

I’m Gucci.

[@DanielGreyFiveNine]

I started skating about 2 months ago and I could barley lift up my legs the first week

[@takenskate]

When I first started skating I didn't like riding long distances but all my friends that skated for years would skate around like 15 miles a day which was hard for me to do but with consistancy it became easy and I enjoy skating with my friends no matter the distance. So just keep at it and you'll get better and more use to it even if you don't feel like you are

[@takenskate]

I'm 15 and i only started skating about 1year ago, but with consistency I can ollie, pop shuv, varial, kickflip. Just keep at it practice as much as you can and I have no doubt you'll get some sick tricks🤙

[@ProgressSkateboarding]

Commitment issues. It's all starting to make sense.

[@stuuby1088]

Fr bro

[@dirmenss3574]

Oh yeah, its all coming together

[@freddybnb2lmao157]

They do be vibin doe

[@markogreen8102]

I have committed issue all because I don't wanna get hurt but of course you get hurt

[@garcia6578]

I see u everywhere

[@TheCaboooom1]

I'm scared of looking like an idiot while practicing and I dont feel comfortable when just riding around. I have a skateboard since last year but I'm too embarrased to go out...

[@ps5622]

Peter Pan we all look like idiots when practicing in the beginning nobody will take the piss out of you (and if they do they're just being dicks) so get out there and don't give a fuck buddy!

[@whmozart]

I'm a 41 year old and skated for the past 2 years. I had the same issues until I said who cares? And true enough, nobody did.

[@TheCaboooom1]

Thanks guys! :) I'll try to give less fucks in the future!

[@AgnieszkaPaulina]

Dude, that literally used to be me a couple of weeks ago. My advice: overcome your fear and just do it. You will be surprised how liberating it feels. Fuck what people think. You do what makes you happy

[@applesandgrapes3313]

I started skating about a year ago, I still feel the same way when everyone stares at me, just ignore the negative comments, most of them don’t even skate fam.

[@purplefire2834]

"If you've cracked your board, it's probably time to get a new one" Hmmm... didn't know that, thanks.

[@Asigretar]

I didn't know that. I've been skating with the same skateboard since 1992 and now I'm gonna buy a new one

[@vecchioutente]

@@Asigretar really ...? -.-

[@notpaulnovak8250]

I can tell purple fire doesent skate

[@saintedcat3140]

@@notpaulnovak8250 r/wooosh

[@limedashseven]

Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.

[@squadlevi709]

the commitment/fear one is so true and i cant stress that enough to new skaters including myself. i didnt try an ollie on concrete on the first two weeks of learning and when i finally tried with full commitment i actually landed it. One thing that helped is recording your progess, id record my grass ollies and slow them down to see if i was doing the movements right, and it feels really good knowing you did an ollie and just didnt land right so you can see what youre doing wrong! :)

[@ohkayy__]

I tried an Ollie the first day I started actually wanting to learn. I cant just ride or balance yet but I'm super impatient so I tried an Ollie(I dont have grass) and it slid away and I fell and my wrist still hurts 5 days later. But super happy for you landing yours!

[@boonjamonkey9110]

Penis

[@sebastiandelacruz7699]

I do that too it really helps

[@A-Warthog-hm2tl]

"Do a kickflip" ~Every poser

[@SadButter]

Oh no... I just did that yesterday... I'M A POSER D:

[@plutonicmusic6368]

Tony hawk:

[@iyfll]

Not true kid

[@TheMapleDreamer]

I'm starting to think you guys don't know what a poser is..

[@BrendonMartinStarr]

Not a poser, probably an asshole though.

[@wdiv]

I'm turning 37 next month and I just put together my first board (tactics board builder). You answered a handful of questions I've had (age, jumping, nose vs tail, et al) so thank you! Your videos and Braille videos are an incredible help to the true noobs :D

[@donnaanderson1147]

Your like the only person on KZbin that I believe fully.

[@tokyo7249]

Hello how is your Progress now?

[@wdiv]

To answer everyone (I just got an alert today)... I'm still old (39 this year!) and falling still hurts but I've got ollies and feel super comfortable on a deck now. 🤗 I still can't kick/heel flip but I can watch videos and name tricks properly 😂. If you're learning young, abuse your young body as much as you can cus it sucks at this age!

[@RodneySloan]

@@wdiv Awesome! 38 and picked it up again. There are a bunch of us oldies (search for "Brittle Bones Brigade" on Facebook).

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

@@wdiv yeah Rodney is right join the "Brittle bones brigade" we have fun together ! The more we are the more it will be fun !

[@niuwave]

You got me into skating❤️

[@thedragonslayer5602]

Isaac lmao

[@mosk8s52]

nice!

[@zgodcloghx888]

Same

[@axel2128]

Isaac ya warriors are too over powered and ruined the NBA

[@R3dPeel]

@@Isaac-ji7or toxic kids.🙄🙄🙄

[@HaraiGoshi345]

I just love VLSkate

[@abird7866]

Why do people only say “do a kick flip” instead of any other trick?

[@tokyo7249]

Kick Flip is what everyone knows basically

[@lukefisher5352]

its the most well known trick outside of the skate community

[@mikumikuareka]

Because it's the only trick they know, obviously

[@joeschmo7145]

I'm just glad people dont go around saying "do a switch laser" but genuinely surprised that not as many say "do a 3 flip" like they do with kickflips lol

[@Op1zilla]

Where them pop shuvits at,

[@carsonpeterson720]

Ive been skating for about a year(like actually trying tricks and stuff like) and I just landed my first front side 180 today!! Practice makes perfect

[@nyeoncolors6949]

Bro when I landed it, it felt so smooth nothing like just a regular Ollie

[@smellymeadowhel8763]

I always revert when i land in switch

[@Divirse]

Carson Peterson amazing. I just landed my first first kickflip the other day and front 180 is my favorite trick once you master it

[@barkleyhunt9004]

Thank you so much - I am 46 and getting back into skateboarding while taking my kids to parks. Your videos are excellent!!

[@robertmcmahon4549]

Im 51 and just getting back into skateboarding after 30 years and loving it.have fun👍

[@bennettkim5095]

What makes a skateboarder intermediate? Like, once a skateboarder learns the kickflip, are they no longer a beginner?

[@varianmanek9561]

I think once you start combining flip tricks, that's when you hit intermediate. rather than kickflip, I think varial flip would be a better option

[@ps5622]

Varian Manek yeah kinda but it's also not only about the flatgroud... I can do well over 50 different tricks on flat but I can barely frontside 50-50 so I would still condider myself a beginner... I guess you need to be a little more all terrain to be intermediate... But all of this is quite subjective I guess!

[@francky4549]

For me there is no answer because I never cared about the level people consider I have. I'm not a beginner or intermediate skateboarder. I'm a skateboarder. Period.

[@HyenaFox]

I would personally say that once you learn how to Ollie, you are no longer a beginner. Intermediate is starting to learn fliptricks. Also, once you start being able to get a longer tricklist. If you are able to do stuff like Boneless, No Comply 180, maybe some slappy grinds on curbs, Strawberry Milkshake, and 180s, that's more intermediate stuff.

[@williambrowne9063]

Once you have the basics(Ollie, pop shuv, kickflip, heelflip) that's what I think anyway

[@niuwave]

I get so hyped when you post

[@ilikepancakes512]

3:00 oh wow i thought pros started in the womb but hey, i aint too old!

[@cebokhumalo602]

Wont lie. Been skating for years and had no idea that there was a difference between the tail and the nose. Mind blown

[@ShreddaDaKid]

8:53 what my girlfriend says to me all the time 😍💋 🤤

[@alfredojunior9095]

Kek

[@SubscribersWithVideos-wq6rj]

😂

[@Kate-ok4vb]

@@SubscribersWithVideos-wq6rj I like you're username imma leave a follow

[@booty_hunter4207]

@@Kate-ok4vb bruh have you really never seen one of those usernames. Is this your first day on earth

[@Kate-ok4vb]

@@booty_hunter4207 I have seen a lot that tho but this one says 0 subs either a lot of videos and the others are 1mil 0 videos

[@ArtzyZueZue]

"Who are you and what are you doing here?" *i don't know*

[@jaredthomas7993]

I don't have any local skate shops, so I tried Skate Warehouse. It's really great. I ended up saving like 30 dollars.

[@eagletmars]

My lower body has been aching, and have only been skating for about 3 days. I am gonna go hard tomorrow because I didn't do much besides cruise around a bit today 🔥

[@skateordie9628]

that skating on the broken board was awesome! That's why in my beginning levels I don't worry about deck size or brand too much, it doesn't make a difference to me. I'm sure once I get A LOT better I will be able to fine tune my specific specs much more intelligently. For now, as long as it's not a walmart board it should be good.

[@smolkidd]

1:50 meanwhile people who landed on their hands: welp guess thats that

[@robertgerow670]

5:12 whoa is that like a late shuvit? I don't think I've seen that before

[@whippedhurdle5217]

late fs shuv

[@asherael]

I just started skating at 35, almost exclusively casual lonboarding, and its been one of the best things i've brought into my life.

[@lintsample9225]

3:18 For people looking for online store references

[@HyenaFox]

I insictively try to impress people walking down the street, if I'm just riding and I see someone, I'll try some random trick and most of the time, I'll either not land it or land it and then immediately hit a rock or something and just look like I have no idea what I'm doing. The one time I do actually land it in front of them, 8 times out of 10 they don't care or didn't notice. The other 1 time though, I'll get a "Cool!" And that's good. The other 1 time out of 10 it's some old guy telling me to be careful.

[@twiztylemons8775]

I love the brand “ripndip” They make cool skateboards and clothes

[@user-bf5ou1rq1f]

i bought my first skateboard off amazon, but it still worked really well *make sure you read most of the reviews (especially most recent ones) before you buy and look at the company details and things like that to make sure its legit and wont get a walmart board*

[@drekn]

For everyone trying to figure out their stance, do a long or high jump and the leg you jump off should be in the front of the skateboard.

[@gustavodavid2401]

Would you make a tutorial on how to make a ramp/something to skate on?

[@rudy6239]

*_”do you skate?”_*

[@angry_zergling]

:59 Thank you for answering the 'which one is the tail' question. I just got back into skateboarding after like a two decade hiatus and I couldn't remember which was the front and which was the back. I got the Zero single skull deck and I was thinking "Well, the top of the skull should be the front...but then again, if I was skating with the teeth pointing toward the front, then it would have the perspective of the skull flying forward so maybe that's right." So I over-thinked myself into a place where what should be simple became too complex hehe.

[@thedragonslayer5602]

I’m a beginner and these really did help me, especially the last one

[@g59dammy7]

My old board I had for almost 3 months got ran over by a truck a few days ago😤

[@danielmiles3363]

You carry yourself like a Skate 3 character haha. I love it. Kind of a vibe tbh. Makes it easy to relate to...

[@jadengarza8696]

When i was little i rid scooters and i know were my center of balence is

[@mr.fahrenheit347]

im glad i used to scooter because it makes me more comfortable on knowing which stance im more comfortable skating with

[@TheJoker-qw5kd]

The beginning one was so helpful now I see why I wasn't getting bigger backside 180s and ollies

[@bookreview1194]

“ how do you do that?”

[@jesterwise]

This was awesome! Thank you for answering all these questions that no one else seems to ever answer. Super helpful for beginners like me.

[@Local_commentor]

I am a key defensive player in my basketball team I can jump 43 in yet I can't ollie Fucking 6 inches I hate that I can't ollie high it make me sad 😢

[@mattcaine1222]

Pitudo Gaming jump 43? Well damn

[@M_Lama]

For the questions about not landing both feet on the board or the board flying away from you, I found that my problem with that is partly fear and commitment but largely the way I balance my weight on the board for a trick. For example, when trying to learn a kickflip I was putting most of my weight towards my back foot instead of keeping it even between both feet and that's what was causing my board to fly ahead of me instead of staying under my feet preventing me from putting my back food on to land.

[@freakbag556]

i learned kickflips from pretending to do it on carpet, and then focusing on my flip foot to go back by just jumping up and doing the motion.

[@IlIA8lTIll.]

Can you help me out I’m new and I’m from the uk and I got my board from Argos which is a toy store just like tpys r us and my board sucks and now I know that I need new bearings or wheels because mine barely role and what’s the best wheels bearings Thx if you can help me

[@cesarnieto6717]

man. just started back up for the first time since middle school and NEVER knew that i've been skating my board the wrong direction...

[@becca8185]

question: how often should i switch my deck question: from what price range should i typically buy from as a beginner

[@aditichaudhary4233]

There is not a single shop of skateboard in my (butt) country...😡🤧😠

[@williambrowne9063]

What country?

[@aditichaudhary4233]

Zombie Apples Gaming....it's good I you won't ask

[@williambrowne9063]

Harsh skateboard I'm just trying to see if there's any websites I know where shipping won't cost a lot

[@fearedtofight6371]

Wtf is that english

[@aditichaudhary4233]

Twisted Penguins.... Nope

[@domdei_]

Hey do you live near the San Marcos/San Elijo area? I live right on the border of Encinitas and Carlsbad.

[@F_Du_Sea]

5:54 Dude?! Are you ok?

[@benny1118]

I bought a Walmart board before I started really getting into it because it was all I could afford. It hasn’t broken yet and I ride completely fine after tightening the trucks! I know I’ll probably have to upgrade eventually, but I can’t afford to now so I’ll continue to work with what I have

[@theonewiththename5867]

it must feel really good to know that youve inspired people to get into skateboarding of all ages huh vl? keep up the great work wish your channel was around when i was learning i could of really used the support kids and people were dicks where i grew up if you werent instantly good they talk down to you and demotivate you call you a poser and make fun of you and shit luckily i managed to push past all the hate and here i am 12 years later prob kore in love with the sport then when i was little

[@souharai9805]

Im getting a board from amazon ;-;

[@miareanna7533]

Are u still skating?

[@finlaylenihan2770]

at 2:58 that is where arryn skelly skates.

[@JohnMarston1876]

Thanks you really helped! However can you please answer these questions. "How do I tell the tail from the nose?" "what stance am I?" "Am I too old to start skateboarding?" "Where should I buy my first skateboard?" When is it time for a new skateboard?" "Are you a virgin" "Why can't I commit" "Why do I turn when I turn??"

[@louden401]

Also how do I tell what tricks people are doing

[@macs2765]

Louden Johnson learn

[@barrett3805]

You just kinda start learning by just talking and skating

[@That1BigPapa]

I'm a girl and I enjoy to skate. I dont tell people about this because I don't want them to say im a wannabe skater girl. I don't have a yard or anything to skate and I really don't wanna get judged for skating.. I use my cousin's board to skate and I'm getting my first board soon! I can't wait and I've been watching skating videos because I'm so excited! :)

[@casperbriggs2498]

i ride mongo and just started to try regular but i could use a little help with the switch

[@meriel5765]

i'm a goofy rider, and used to think it was easier to do tricks regular, but that's because usually, skateboarders skate regular. So, if you're learning of tutorials, or other skaters, try to learn of people that also ride goofy. Worked wonders for me, and though it sounds obvious, you typically don't think about basic stuff like this :)

[@MustacheJolee]

8:53 WHo are you and What are you doing here VLskate: I don’t know I’m ded😂😂😂😂

[@raiden4886]

Im anxious while skating because i ride mongo since it is what im comfortable with and i dont want people to think im some idiot.

[@its_Rosey96]

@vlskate you are my favorite KZbin skater, I skated alot when I was 13 to 16 but stopped after high school I am now 22 and I watched some of your videos and I got a skateboard and got back into and when ever I was having trouble learning a new trick I would come to your channel. I would like to say I am a pretty decent skater now and it is a huge passion of mine and I just wanted to say thank you! Also your probably not even gonna see this but if you do I would love to skate with you that would be legit 👌🏻😂💯

[@justicefontana828]

I discovered your channel yesterday.

[@kibyes6789]

been skating for months but i just learned today the difference between the tail and nose

[@ianhale4466]

For shoes, you just want anything with strong material on top priority, the second you miss the tail and try to slide your foot you'll know what I mean

[@castro25JDM]

Am I gay if I don't skate. Answer: YES JKJK

[@Mrgizox]

much love for you my dude, keep the videos coming

[@franciscofonseca7236]

Can you skate without concave?

[@garrettgibson4428]

Francisco Fonseca yes but concave helps with pop a lot of old boards have mellow concave

[@franciscofonseca7236]

GibbySk8 yeh I got an +/- old board and doesn't have concave, but I think that concave doesn't give more pop ...

[@williambrowne9063]

I mean it's helpful but not entirely a necessity. I'd advise have a concave though unless you're already used to what you have

[@DotKom01]

I just put a sticker on the tail for tailslides and it helps me remember which part is the tail

[@mikey-yv9lm]

When I started out I got a Walmart skateboard and then later on got some spit fire wheels and put them on there. It helped out until I saved up for a good board.

[@zoofl8947]

Just the perfect video. Been wanting to get into skateboarding and this was the perfect video. Im gonna be getting a complete board from skatewharehouse 100% its nice and cheap.

[@countdooku9218]

New fav KZbin channel

[@jade_sage]

Cool to see you’re nearby my hometown. Small world I guess.

[@chxseatlant1c523]

i have been riding my board BACKWARDS THIS WHOLE TIME HEDSKEIDKEDSL 😂 and no body told me tysm sir

[@franciskalliath2884]

Pls can u and this question... What durameter skateboard wheels should I use to skateboard on tarmac.

[@alexanderfulton7289]

Just the, "who are you? What are you doing here" killed me

[@faded9317]

SoCal Skateshop is my favorite online skate shop

[@EaastonCams]

Just got my first deck from SW ty so much for inspiring me to start practicing, keep up the quality videos :) also came back to this vid to figure out the nose and tail lol

[@superskateboardingentertai9228]

Well I've literally started skateboarding two weeks ago. I'm 25 My goal is to drop in on a vert, kickflip and jump from 10 stairs before my thirties.

[@martzy7536]

At 3:13 I thought he is angry at the skateboard but he turns out to be doing a really REALLY REALLY REALLY nice trick

[@luigispaghetti8769]

i got my first board from a thrift shop. i have an injured foot and wanted to make sure that i could skate before shelling out a lot of money.

[@akirashin4204]

Youuuuuuuuuuuuuu made a fcking video years agoooooo!!!! I wanna make u moreeeee cause u really deserve millions of subscriberssss, your students are waiitttting, our teacheeeer :'>

[@lex4play394]

I've a raizer tail since 3/4 jears, its my first deck, i skate it since April '17. Tomorrow i' ll get a new deck, but i m going to skate my flip deck maybe 1/3 years or maybe more :D

[@jester333]

Right after you said who are you and what are you doing here I got a teams call and I was so scared!

[@1tz_august291]

Ya I don’t have skate shoes yet bc there extremely expensive but I hope for my birthday I will.

[@getaround1]

That last one hit me in the feels.

[@michaelsuarezaguayo483]

Thank you so much man. I recently got my skateboard, from my local skate shop. Your videos are the real deal!? Thank you again!?

[@finnreid4880]

5:16 literally my first skateboard except I didnt snap it but rather razortailed that far up and now the pop on the tail is practically vertical

[@exit337]

The answer you last question you are VLSkate and you are here to be the best skate teacher on KZbin

[@deanyuzna9434]

For 1:38 I met someone who had a similar problem, except instead he always tried tricks rolling fakie. He had supposedly been skating for 6 years just not trying tricks so it was hard for him to stop. By the end of the day he was still trying to do his first ollie riding fakie with almost Daewon level loose trucks. It was a confusing 2 hours for both of us

[@trawgic4803]

Hmmmm I ride on like a 6 size cruiser. (Ik it some weird ass knock off) but I’m finally getting a skateboard and can’t wait to learn tricks.

[@fueksnbfbek]

Turning while ollie may also be when you pop (that was my problem, I didn’t pop straight down)

[@Memematode]

Hey VLskate can u make a tutorial video about "How to casonova flip"

[@tylerjosephine3257]

I really feel like my board is way too heavy which explains why I have some difficulties learning tricks, jumping higher or actully just controlling my board. I feel like pro skateboarders have a lighter skateboard than I have. Maybe it is just an impression and I just suck at skateboarding lol. Still, I think I'll get a lighter/smaller one. Conclusion : skating is sooo hard. Plus : I don't know how to fix the wheels. If it is better to have them very tight so they won't turn too much or the contrary. So many questions. Oh and as I'm 20, I don't really like people seeing me suck that much at skating that it is difficult to train. How well, may you guys skate as long as you can !

[@casparharte]

Did four ollies to day, then could not do anymore. I'll be back on it tomorrow.

[@catgums]

I literally can’t go to skateparks because I’m a beginner I don’t know how itll work and I might get in people way, also I’m too stupid to know how to get onto a ramp

[@noob-lo6mx]

Don’t be afraid to go! Skaters at your local skatepark will help you. They are nicer than you think. Practicing there is great.

[@crimsonBen]

my greatest fear is when skating on the walkway, skate over a tiny stone, fall, and the bord races on the streets while cars aee passing. i wish there where some straps to avoid that :-/

[@akirashin4204]

@VLSkate Youuuuuuuuuuuuuu made a fcking video years agoooooo!!!! I wanna make u moreeeee cause u really deserve millions of subscriberssss, your students are waiitttting, our teacheeeer :'>

[@tagesechtyo-dickerson8978]

Lol I have a board from target and it has survived for 1 year so far, although I don’t really do tricks. Great vid by the way

[@emotemo3297]

3:30 That was sick !