Why am I not progressing in skateboarding ?

[@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158]

Good points. I think the learning curve is similar to learning a language. At first you learn a lot, because your "pockets" are empty. Then you slow down and reach a point where you think you are not learning. You may even think you are "unlearning". To follow up with the language analogy you may think you can't speak your own language properly nor the new one. But in reality you are just learning small things, making subtle adjustments that are out of the reach of a newbie or an intermediate learner. That leads to perfection and before you know it, you are doing complex stuff without even thinking or trying. Or you are dreaming, thinking and getting jokes in your new language. "Be safe, but also send it" can't agree more.

[@philforeman7102]

Hi Liam I just subscribed. Great to see you in Sylvan Lake with Jim . Phil

[@liam_dawson]

Thats awesome, I had a great time, and thanks for the message !

[@adrianbaguley32]

I stopped skating in the late 80’s. Started again at 45 yo . The enjoyment I get is not only in progression but the freedom in my head. When you skate there can be no other mental influence on the trick you are working on. To me I don’t look at progression as landing as many new tricks as possible. Getting a lot better at the simple ones is also progressing. This is for the old farts out there. For me doing a front board slide on a rail is looking death in the face every time but I can’t help doing it over and over. As a young kid go nuts but as an older dude be great full that you can still do something on that piece of wood.

[@liam_dawson]

this is awesome!

[@adrianbaguley32]

Sorry I forgot to say thank you for another entertaining video Liam. Thanks for putting the time and effort into showing why skateboarding is so awesome.

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

​@adrianbaguley32 I agree with you. I was absent from skating since 1997 and relearning/recouping the motions and tricks is oh so refreshing to the mind, body, and soul. Well, the body, more specifically the connective tissues, have had their challenges since coming back but it's been so enjoyable.

[@Sure2Skate]

You are not that old. People skateboard after 60s, 70s. I got back after 15 years break. Only skated for half season..

[@prodsarelix]

the slowmo footy is beautiful liam

[@km-fz6es]

Thanks! I totally agree with you, great to hear just some legit general and advice rather then the super specific instructions which some youtubers like to do.

[@jamponyexpress7956]

When you started off with the existential question "why do we skate?," I felt that is probably the most important point. Part is acceptance- every skater is given certain portions of talent in certain areas (mental, physical, grace, endurance, patience/persistence, etc etc)- and when you hit a wall (figuratively haha) understanding and accepting your limitations is key and what will allow you to move forward. For example, "yeah, I recognize that I may not be as talented as skater X- but I think I'm willing to put in the extra time skating that I would need to reach the level I want- or maybe you're not willing etc etc). And when you look at it that way, you can be more at peace with whatever decision you take- because you understand what is happening and why you do what you do. Plus you know understanding where you want to go- and how you want to get there is key. I, for example, can appreicate- but don't care much for the technical ability of someone - I'm more interested, say, in something like Limosine skateboards- and like their new video that dropped. That is the direction I would put my skating- rather than some SLS corporate souless bullshit-

[@liam_dawson]

Well said 😎 thanks for your perspective!

[@bitumenboyy]

facts

[@oliverpriestley9689]

I love your switch flips ollie flips so much they are just so chill

[@liam_dawson]

Thank you 👊🏼

[@jonhollinsworth8785]

Great skateboarding channel always nice content well presented!

[@liam_dawson]

thanks alot!

[@growingupwatchingads]

Can't wait to get on board and butcher my flatground skills after watching this liam. Inspiring content 🎉

[@liam_dawson]

Have fun out there 🤩 and thank you

[@cameronquick1157]

Wow, you did not disappoint. Appreciate your videos, and this one in particular was a very useful one to hear. It atleast affirms the approach I was kind of trying to take, and is great advice for learning to skateboard.

[@liam_dawson]

Thank you! Comments like yours motivate me 👍🏼

[@aqueeda8763]

Always looking forward to your next upload. Great content

[@liam_dawson]

thank you :)

[@GreenPiggy_]

i fw with the hair cut heavy also just started skating kinda scary but still fun to learn how to ride also love your vids

[@siah5523]

best youtube skater

[@Sure2Skate]

Good tips for a beginner, subbed!

[@liam_dawson]

Thank you!

[@thePlum]

Vibing on this music btw!!!

[@liam_dawson]

thanks John!

[@TheJiggyTapes]

Dude you’re awesome 😭

[@erikreber3695]

Steve-o says it best. "You never stop being a skater but, Skating has a way of weaving out quitters." Its true. Eventually you will come back around i bet. Look at all the new 35+ KZbin channels rn.

[@liam_dawson]

Haha! I think I recall hearing that. I love that

[@jakefernandez7876]

Few things feel better than a well popped pop shove it

[@Imjustalittlebee-up7ud]

Guys you know what will help us all? We need to invent a time machine and go low kick the handle bars off that first scooter. It will be a skateboard from the get go. Scooter kid problem solved

[@paulbunyan89]

be safe out there, but also send it. name of the game

[@thePlum]

geett it

[@chocothegreat]

id on pants

[@eyepodwalkman6247]

Most skaters don't continuously progress. They reach a certain level and stay stalled out there for the rest of their skateboarding days.

[@andrewdean7705]

I think it depends how much drive you have. You can continuously progress so as you put the hours in.

[@SadMach1n3]

@@andrewdean7705agreed. I plateaued a little after I started again and then just started learning everything a lot faster because I immersed myself with info and practiced the things I learned daily