WHAT ARE SOFT TRUCKS?!

Soft trucks... self explanatory yet so mysterious. Do these skateboard trucks (made for learning) actually help? The Braille Team puts Soft Trucks to the test and answers that question for you!
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[@colin_botts]

For when you want to skate in the house and not accidentally launch your board through the sliding door.

[@loganhickman6203]

Exactly why they were originally invented lol

[@Adeadoornail7226]

Till u land grip down and still launch your board haha

[@zero_editz2998]

That happened to me but with a closet door

[@SlNlSTERR]

@@zero_editz2998 don’t tell mom

[@michaelsolberg3330]

So it’s just fancier carpet boarding

[@lakrs83423]

Aaron: *Owns company that sells skateboards* Also Aaron: "How much are trucks?"

[@brailleskateboarding]

In my defense I haven't had to go to a store and buy trucks at retail price in a very long time....

[@lakrs83423]

@@brailleskateboarding it be like that when you're a sponsored skateboarder from the San Francisco Bay area

[@Remert467]

@@brailleskateboarding it's the "Owns company that sells skateboards" part

[@FriskTheFallen]

@@brailleskateboarding approximately $25.00 each, so $50.00, for most standard trucks.

[@gh0stykins]

sponsored skater from bay area doesnt know how much trucks cost even though he owns a company that sells skateboard stuffz mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm either it must be nice or it must be not so nice 😂

[@Evan-tn7yy]

as a snowboarder, we do train with a mini board and mini rails lol

[@kreso333]

Ecspcsailly trampoline

[@sagesbikesandboards1561]

100%

[@whatsthemeaning6962]

yes

[@offthetop88]

I used the hard plastic round too garbage can lids.

[@ElShotte]

Yo IDGAF if the video is about knitting products, if the whole Braille + Andy Anderson is in it, it's 🔥🔥🔥

[@braillearmyplus1497]

🔥🔥

[@daddydaycare3498]

@Sadie Holmly a little

[@zanesiddons]

Arron: does it bother you that Glo’s shoes are untied Me: looking at them the rest of the video

[@jimmyhogan5678]

Same

[@kingofgaming8695]

Time stamp i missed it

[@grayrose6455]

timestamp?

[@w1shudabe]

16:00

[@dantepc744]

Arron

[@dopeness_drops]

I just wanna say that I just started skating at 31 and every video no matter how silly always teaches me something I didn't know and gets me hyped to get out there for a few hours each day. Yall doing work.

[@cho03]

Bro I'm 33 and I've just started too. I get so many hints and tips from these guys

[@jtarmstrong1343]

Hope everything is still going great with skating! I'm 20 and just bought my first board last week.

[@TheVirakahScale]

I hit 30 last year, and I'm returning to the life after a long time of not doing it consistently. Gotta let the winter roll away first, though. Haha. Props to you all for picking up Skateboarding!

[@joepj6490]

I've used these before, wouldn't say I prefer them to skater trainers but they work for learning tricks.

[@neilhook5529]

I had a pair of these when I was growing up like 12 years ago. They definitely helped me get over the fear of the board shooting out from underneath me when I was trying to learn kickflips, but nothing beats just sending it on wheels!!

[@14vatochongo]

Just saying most current video. I bought a penny board it arrives 2maro. I’m a heavy set guy 330 26 y.o I quit skating a 100 pounds ago. I’ve been doing sit ups and squats the past 2 months. I’m ready to start getting active again and cruising. I really honestly miss pushing and kicking. Baby steps but hopefully I can get on a real board eventually and start doing doing tricks like I did in high school. THANK YOU GUYS FOR REIGNITING MY SPARK.

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

I'm sorry to hear you lost 100 quid skating, I hope you make it back 🙏

[@14vatochongo]

@@chilli-iceolive-abode2447 weight not money

[@kev_whatev]

I’m 38, 320, I’ve lost 20 lbs skating in the last couple months. Keep it up dude!

[@lucbastin5972]

@@chilli-iceolive-abode2447 🤣🤣🤣

[@JavierGonzales-to8ye]

@@14vatochongo i domt even mean this in a bad way , i recomend finding a board that is designed for people your weight , im 270 and ive broken so many regular decks , some within a day of getting them. I use a aluminium one rn lol, most boards have a weight limit of like 170-200 lbs

[@ericalopez5535]

hey braille team, i wanted to say you guys are awesome, and inspired me to start skating again, and even to hydrodip my own board that i skate now. thanks for all the encouragement, think safety

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Sweet! Glad we inspired you a lot

[@skygooch5928]

Welcome

[@IgabodDobagi]

I think these would have prevented an injury for me when I first got back into skating last year. I tried my first ollie in 20 years and landed on the tail of the board which then shot out from under me, I hit the concrete and messed up my wrist, hip, knee, and ankle all at the same time. Took me a couple months to recover.

[@madmann960]

Heelys and Soap did have a collab, infact I think Heelys own Soap now.

[@kurtownsj00]

I've been saying for years how they need Soap-plates on Heely's....and ADULT sizes! :P

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

@@kurtownsj00 if you're into all that, there's a company called Skidz grind plates (I think) that attach to your shoe. I only know of them cuz they sponsored blader news on Brandon Drummonds Channel.

[@8zab]

"If you triple flip first try i will give you 100..*pausing as he realizes there's a decent chance Ricky of all people lands it first try* butterfingers"

[@d00d60]

Would have been cheaper to just give him the money lol

[@ygaxj585]

@@d00d60 thats what i was thinkin lol

[@ALEXGAYMAR2312]

@@d00d60 they didn't agree on a size of butterfingers

[@journogonzo]

I love how Andy thinks about skateboarding 🛹 through the lens of physics 🖤🙌

[@Reggie1423]

Imma wash some cars for money to buy one of your skateboards. Love and support towards your channel and content.

[@loganhickman6203]

I had a set when I was younger and they helped tremendously. I was able to practice inside without worry about messing up the floor, it sliding out, or doing anything else that would have got me in trouble.....also used them in the pool a few times, which turned out to be pretty fun lol

[@SkuCrusher-bi3qf]

In the pool? Care to explain a little further?

[@BrainEatPenguin]

In the pool???

[@kyleessex6301]

I love how Andy keeps going straight to the science. Measurements and such. Then he has the open mind with no judgement "How can I make this work". There's a reason he is one of the most innovative skateboarders out there. He never puts himself in ANY boxes. He'd be a great engineer if he wasn't a pro skateboarder.

[@brailleskateboarding]

So true!

[@stevenoboyle]

Not first not last but psyched Andy Anderson is here

[@braillearmyplus1497]

💯

[@burialrecordings]

Haven't seen these things since the mid 2000's.. glad you guys finally did a video on them.

[@landonmakowski7767]

9:34 the vocals are insane 😂 Aaron needs an album

[@desebuds]

Yo I had these in the early 2000s lol definitely want a dedicated board rather than swapping every time

[@murdacai4274]

First? Y'all should convince Andy to join the channel.

[@joeysanskate]

no

[@LoLbeautifulsorrowx]

He's going to the Olympics man. That's what he's is training for and doing his own thing. :)

[@alextorry4057]

@@LoLbeautifulsorrowx you know he's already pro right?...

[@remidogger5472]

I like his videos with NKA too though, maybe even more

[@rovingmauler7410]

No way

[@g90gino83]

My mom got me some of them soft trucks for my birthday one year when I was younger and I loved them this video was so dope!

[@2980frost]

You guys are awesome and so funny the videos gets better and better💪

[@giggityman41]

I remember seeing Instagram posts of Jason park doing cool tricks with them

[@daretodefine]

I was actually just trying to make basically the same thing. Living in Canada you can't roll outside 6 months out of the year, these would be sweet to practice on.

[@omgvague]

Its easier for beginners because their balance is still shaky. So stationary is more comfortable for them. I would recommend grass over soft trucks, though.

[@Uchiha_Tony]

When I was around 8 I used to practice all the time in the grass yard. I used to use my old board sometimes with no trucks and I was able to master double heelflips practicing in the grass and was able to apply that practice to actually skating off the sidewalk after. I can definitely see how this could totally help a beginner

[@marcoramirez4829]

These would be great for practicing manuals so you can get your balance point

[@braillearmyplus1497]

🙌

[@alfielawrence487]

12:45 is just like when you skate into a wall in a video game and it glitches out 😂

[@Bob-pug]

Yes some snowboarders do train on a small plastic rail on carpet, I have done it a lot to find my balance point for lip slides

[@BobbyxZx]

dude! i learned to skate after the age of 30, and the only thing keeping me from getting my ollie down is that i hate falling on concrete at my age. this is the perfect training tool for me.

[@flamenash5334]

On Amazon you can get a gripped deck and the soft trucks complete for 60$ so if you were thinking about making a new complete with these

[@mikedowd7211]

when braille posts a new vid: =)

[@VierNecroma]

Mogley reppin Progress Daily 🙌 love to see it

[@cheetopuffs7010]

I was watching this video and for the first time ever I landed my first Ollie thank you so much I’ve been watching you for two years now

[@dyriana55]

Hi I'm from Russia and I really like to watch your videos ♥ I live as soon as possible 6 million!!!

[@verityquixotic1410]

Andy’s idea of Braille soap shoes was an amazing idea. You should def consider revitalizing that classic trend from the late 90s!

[@colinhawks2469]

Oddly enough, I watched Flubber just last night! I hadn’t watched it in a very long time and it just popped in my head the other day for whatever oddball reason 😅

[@megaflux7144]

spoiling us with all this andy, the withdrawl is going to be massive.

[@andonb7481]

I'm getting a skateboard very soon, I'm glad watching your videos! Keep it up!

[@hiddenbread2728]

When are you getting the skateboard and what brand is it?

[@andonb7481]

@@hiddenbread2728 the brand is METROLLER and I'm getting the skateboard tomorrow

[@Retibra]

@@andonb7481 did you get it off of like Amazon?

[@andonb7481]

@@Retibra yes

[@Retibra]

@@andonb7481 well... if you're just starting out, it'll be fine. If you plan on progressing past a beginner level later on,, I suggest you check out your local skateshop's selection(if you have a local shop) because they will have higher quality options available

[@Rileys_dad]

We could really use a thing like Braille here in my city of Fredericton NB. We got a super awesome new skatepark last year, and there seems to be a lot of Radom confusion going on, and we need guides.

[@braillearmyplus1497]

You can download our braille app. Braille community is great at helping with tips :)

[@Rileys_dad]

@@braillearmyplus1497 tips are great, our skatepark needs boots on the ground.

[@wheremyphone7057]

had some training trucks like that a while back, no clue what happened to them but i loved those bad boys, definitely usefull

[@zhoatson]

Ive had a set of these for years I love them. Got them at Rye Airfield back in the day

[@madison3625]

12:11 Andys’ “Wow!” So pure i love

[@joneal5593]

Thanks for all the childhood memories🤝❤️

[@braillearmyplus1497]

❤❤❤

[@ryanhunt4336]

I'm pretty much the target market for these. I can see them being a double edged sword, on the one hand it does help not to have to worry about the board rolling out from under you when you're learning a new trick but on the other hand sometimes you need the board to roll away when it lands to keep your balance after a trick

[@nicecock9440]

Love ur vids!!! Keep going!!!

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Thanks for the love!

[@funguy4290]

Instead of Soap shoes we could have Cheese shoes. Instead of rubber soles it will just be cheese grater, and instead of a urethane grind plate, there will be a replaceable cheese module. The screws on the bottom will not be hex, they'll be big flathead. That way you can get at them with a butter knife.

[@pierssonpurnell5466]

if you replied it would make my year

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Hey!

[@Amansingh-bd6iu]

😋

[@saucesta]

@@braillearmyplus1497 😅😅

[@stizzylee628]

:)

[@lucifyshorts1559]

I love all your vids Braille even tho I ride scooters and ride skateboards on the side but anyway thanks for creating vids 👍

[@justrubix2612]

I have one of these and I learned how to heal flip and I live some where where in the winter going outside and skating is not a option so it is a way to keep me skating and learn new tricks in the winter

[@Bubben-hy3dx]

I started 3 days ago and I'm trying to do ollies but I can't get the back wheels up in the air :(

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Nice! Keep practicing you got this, You can download our braille app. Braille community is great at helping with tips :)

[@Bubben-hy3dx]

@@braillearmyplus1497 Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)

[@travis_loves_cougars6451]

When you ollie you have to use the ball of your foot or just press your toes down on the tail, jump as soon as you pop so like you press down on the tail hard and jump at the same time and bring up both feet slide your right foot up the board and kinda press down to level out the board make sure to tuck your knees so the board has room to land and boom ollie

[@Bubben-hy3dx]

@@travis_loves_cougars6451 thank you so much, I'll try this tomorrow :)

[@expo_nc]

Yo just checking in on the braille army!

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Hey!

[@relentless_fps]

Yes snowboarding I had a carpet box downstairs, practicing popping into my grids & presses, regular switch, nollie pop or fakie, 180s, cab ins, hold them tweak them & exit back out or spin variations out. Soft trucks are geared more towards experienced skaters than beginners. Especially for those whom can’t skate during the winter months, you can practice your flip tricks all ways, 180s, 360s, ollies ect. Think of it like working out.. you’re putting in your reps to build up those muscles & muscle memory keeping your abilities fresh. You’ll built strength, your balance, more consistency with your execution among the tricks you practice, you may gain height to your tricks, better catches. They’re great when you can’t go skate or just to add into a practice routine as it wouldn’t hurt

[@JswahSwitch]

I can see these being used on hardwood and tile without scratching it up or sending your board through a wall. On carpet you won't punch holes in the carpet with your axels. Not to mention I live in a desert so practicing indoors when it's 115* out sounds awesome

[@funguy4290]

Is there a trick called a Safety? Seems like a cool name for a trick. Makes me think of hospital flip.

[@calebrichardson711]

haha

[@logandiroff8837]

Notif squad😋

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Noti gang!

[@snowyman42]

Yeah! I have a practice snowboard from snowboard addiction. You can take the bird to the trampoline to learn big air tricks flips and grabs. And then you can use the practice rail in the house to learn how to keep balance on the rails! It’s also a lot of fun to just job at home with the homies.

[@ImaginaryMachines]

I had a pair of soft trucks probably 20 years ago (wow I'm old) They were great! I learned kick flips, varial flips and even landed some 360 flips. However I never learned on a actual board because I was afraid of shooting out 😕. I really regret not trying harder and committing to the tricks on a real board

[@veniceespina3162]

I was watching your videos and then this notify and I thought I need to watch this before I go to bed lol It's 1:04am in our country

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Nice!

[@ardeoj7418]

Fun fact : no one watched the entier video yet

[@algb3114]

I had a set many many years ago that was essentially the same but made of hard plastic. It was white in color. I believe one of the intended purposes is also that it can be used if you can't/don't want to go outside.

[@ashapix8186]

My dad said he ordered a complete board from you guys for me!! I cant wait to get it!! i like sk8

[@chxuuyy_7931]

Early but don’t know what to say lol😂

[@braillearmyplus1497]

😁

[@ChrisMcNugget]

Xbox controller trucks😏

[@blankvideos1]

Finally, someone said it.

[@Ahzafera]

I'm still learning to ollie consistently and something just clicked in my mind when I saw the galloping technique lol. I need to give that mindset a shot next time I practice.

[@gunzalez507]

Since everyone is sharing their skate story, I started skating since I was 11, got my first board when I was 14 for like 3 years I was just hanging around other skaters and borrowing theirs cause I couldn’t afford mine. I stopped skating when I was like 16, only knew a few tricks, kicks, shuv it’s, FS and BS Ollie, easy things, I am 24 now and I just recently bought a new board to give it a go again, I’m looking to mainly cruise and hit the random Ollie, hop over small things but nothing too serious, looking to also eventually buy a cruising only board after. There’s a lot of terms, names and things I forgot about but it’ll all come back to me hopefully.

[@lisaweijtmans9180]

First

[@edmcshane214]

1st

[@wildboar1911A1]

Love seeing Andy in the vids!!

[@skatersforlife574]

the skate shop I grew up had these! they were so fun to mess with.

[@kamikaze306kara9]

When I started skating, a mentor glued a very compact sponge to one of his boards for me to learn how to kick flip and Ollie (in that order😅) and it kinda helped... that was about 10 years ago This kinda brings back those memories

[@angerock49]

I liked the chill vibe in this video

[@Ch3k0v]

Props to Mogley for rocking that sweet John Hill merch 👌

[@danolove]

Thanks for the vids. I am turning 60 in November and its time to learn. I got an old fish shaped board and was given shark wheels oh and i bought German ceramic trucks. I am a little nervous but I will think safely and perform nervously confidently. Thanks Again and again!

[@brailleskateboarding]

You can do it! I love that you want to learn to skate, let us know if you need help.

[@heyton3y224]

braille you and andy are the best boarders

[@aboveaveragejake9184]

Sheeeeeesh, Mogleys hair grew back HELLA fast

[@ethancapps2021]

9:17 I am a snowboarder and I train rails like that! I'll also lay my rail at an incline if I need to practice more dramatic lean angles

[@qwertzi3259]

i love how at 18:52 Andy is just chillin primo in the back

[@Ahzafera]

I can't see myself getting these, but I can see it removing the fear factor from landing poorly on the board and having it slip out from underneath you.

[@Chip1189]

5:37 if your not going up your not going anywhere......an unexpected inspirational quote.

[@pewpewmoto]

Yes I have a rail from Snowboard Addiction. just strap in and start jumping on the rail right on the living room floor :)

[@ScootandBmx4ever]

I bought a set of these trucks back in 2011 they're great for trampoline skating too!

[@jrockftc]

Surprisingly hilarious video🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@till9125]

Braille Skating is my Daily saop fr ❤

[@robertmcmahon4549]

You have to use washers with the nuts n bolts,it will stop the trucks coming off.i also stuck a foam top on my board(used an old foam play mat)i can use it indoors barefoot and dont hurt,great for rainy days...which is alot in england!

[@chrisschneider850]

this would really be helpful to learn things where i live since its all cobblestone streets. i can roll. but this on my back patio could be fun.

[@xMuninn]

Yep, I've seen snowboarders do that :D. Also. Trampoline strapped to your board (jumping the trampoline that is, with board. Not a trampoline strapped to your board. Though that kinda sounds fun too). 10/10!

[@UsedToBeFrench]

really wanted these when I was a kid bc there was no way to skate in the winter months

[@shredboise]

Softrucks are super fun for carpet skating. Landed my first tre at 46 years old on them. DKL non abrasive grip is the perfect thing for a softrucks setup. Way better than skater trainers.

[@mathzzz6794]

Lets goo an other vid!!

[@braillearmyplus1497]

Yes!

[@Manboyno5]

Just starting out, getting used to pushing and stopping. Regular stance feels more comfortable on a board but on a scooter I like to push with my left. After a little bit of riding I get a cramp in my front (left) foot’s arch. Just need to get stronger/more comfortable or should I make myself ride goofy for a while?

[@XandeRToXic]

I really dig the new motto.

[@kieranbott]

You need to do the dishsoap floor or whatever other products you've used to make a slippery floor, but with Soft Trucks. Try and skate like normal by sliding instead of rolling!

[@corbincarpenter8732]

There are for sure plenty of snowboarders who train off snow with jib boards and mock up rails. Helps find balance points and shoulder/body position easier. These seem like it would be a similar concept, although rolling is very important so maybe do both? Use these for new tricks while you also practice rolling and all on a regular board?

[@semajpenn8933]

its the hair hanging out the hat for me😆😆😆

[@dean24_g]

AMAZON PLEASE SPONSOR THE BRAILLE TEAM❗❗❗❗❗🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@blackmarketyardsale]

4:31 nice to see uzi's reading skills are getting better.

[@Oscar-cn6sk]

Mogly with that progress daily merch 🛹🛹🤟🤟