WTF Is… Wizard Skating

I investigate what Wizard Skating is. How Wizard rollerblading started, about its creator and how it developed. I also look in the equipment needed for wizard blading, how aggressive rollerblading helped its progress and its influence on agg skating.
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00:00 What is Wizard Skating
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00:32 The Creator Leon Basin
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01:11 Shop Task
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01:40 The people want rec skates
02:10 Was speed skates the answer?
02:27 Seba
/ sebaskates
02:38 The importance of wheel size and the spark
03:39 Getting it made
04:27 2014 the wizard frame is here
04:45 Intuition liners
/ intuitionliners
05:15 What are Wizards for?
05:30 Natural rocker?
05:55 What is it like to skate?
06:21 Aggressive inline influence
/ cecirca1986
07:08 Early development
/ mushroomblading
/ collinbrattey
/ stuartbrattey
07:46 Progressive Rocker
08:09 importance of Wizard language
/ shaun_unwin
08:35 Wizards influence on aggressive rollerblading
/ mtorres983
08:57 Describe Wizard skating?
/ spare.a.shilling
/ jkabbath
09:27 Wizard Advanced
10:02 Always evolving
10:34 Trend forecast
10:58 Thank you PATREON’s
Spotty Dog
Resources
The Wizard of Wall Street - Leon Basin: • The Wizard of Wall Str...
Wizard Advanced Frames - Leon Basin: • Wizard Advanced Frames...
Skate Moves X: • Skate Moves X
Progressive Rocker - Leon Basin: • Progressive Rocker - L...
Field Report 001: • Field Report 001
Field Report 002: • Field Report 002
Wizard Frame Testing (The Complete Series 2014 - 2015): • Wizard Frame Testing (...
MB7 Sessions - New Park with Leon Basin: • MB7 Sessions - New Par...
The Lion X - Wizard Skating Tutorial (How to Wizard Skating): • The Lion X - Wizard Sk...
Inline Flow Skate with Leon Basin - KENNY VLOGS EP02: • Inline Flow Skate with...
Leon Basin - How to Be Unpopular Podcast #253: • Leon Basin - How to Be...
Jump Street Podcast Episode 11 with Leon Basin: • Jump Street Podcast Ep...
Wheel Rotation: • Wheel Rotation
Hoax 4 Brass Monkeys
Vertical Axis

[@setsuhimatori8010]

For me personally, I see wizard skating as a union of the 3 major practices, slalom, slides and aggressive. Which what made me fell in love with the wizardry as I love all three genres. Even if it uses the most basic fundamentals of each practice, to be able to unify the 3 genres into one wizard flow feels so amazing.

[@billyarlew]

Tom Moyse this is canon! By spotlighting the niche and pulling together so many clips from influential skaters of this style, you've contributed immensely to the story and the history. I always appreciate how much you put into these videos and this is certain to be one I come back to time and time again.

[@TomMoyse]

Wow! Thank you Billy 🙏. Yea I put my laptop through some stress creating this one. It really does mean a lot when people enjoy them and think they are of value! Cheers for the kind words! 🤝

[@PokerMuppet]

Doesn't make it correct though.

[@tshook0912]

Hipsters fused figure & aggressive skating and struggle to define it any other way. I appreciate your video's thorough review and humorous presentation!

[@marcograndotto6615]

Good job Tom. I’m getting a lot of questions recently, mostly from non-aggressive skating people, on what this is about, the frames, the style… it’s hard to answer without going nerdy for me. In this video you successfully sum up everything one has to know to identify what wizard skating is. It’s cool to see you cover the story from the beginning and so on. A video like this was really needed, this “movement “ is growing fast, and it’s evolving even faster. It’s happening now. Thanks for giving people so much in a short time (and for the usual effort and humor you put into it). Thank you for this!

[@TomMoyse]

😁😁🧡🧡 really pleased you liked it man. Thank you so much for the kind words. I was hoping hard that this would come out well and that I could do the style justice. Your feedback means lot!

[@DragonMasters525]

thats awesome

[@slownloud9743]

@@TomMoyse you did a fantastical job mate everything about this video was perfect in my opinion and I learned a lot

[@TomMoyse]

@@slownloud9743 😁🙌😁

[@Adelaide-audits.]

Can we agree it is still roller blading?

[@bewater4732]

I couldn’t justify the wizard tax to my wife.. Happy there’s so many better priced alternatives available on the market these days!

[@bewater4732]

@@natanlakonishok I only skate UFS

[@MicaelAlastor]

@@bewater4732 kizer elements 90 is good if you like 90mm wizard-like setup. and it's cheap

[@natanlakonishok]

I know they are working on an UFS version .

[@verdiernoyama9681]

@@bewater4732 what does UFS mean ? Is it about the frame or something ?

[@ATSaale]

​@@verdiernoyama9681 it's the frame mounting, pretty sure ufs is what most aggressive skates use.

[@philippedegroot7655]

Wow ! Mesmerized by the wizardskating flow. Awsome vid man !, Noice humor and production value. Keep up the good work man. 👊👌

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you - really appreciate that

[@SerialWheeler]

Each time I watch one of your new videos it's just amazing the level of editing and research you put into them, not to mention the wit you bring to the table, probably on the fly each time with your speech. Just makes me feel lazy about the videos I make 😂. Top stuff 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you 😁😁😁 I really like the videos to look a certain way now. It’s a hard old slog and there is still stuff I want to improve on but I get a laugh out of it and it defo makes me feel better that people enjoy them. 🧡

[@penguins0392]

Thank you so much! This answered so many of my questions about Wizards and blading. I'm so excited to skate

[@TomMoyse]

Happy to help

[@ngaugeblading9690]

Absolutely top class video Tom! You've certainly made a great reference video for people to learn about it but also for us who already do it, it feels like this legitimises wizard skating more 🙌

[@TomMoyse]

Oh wow - cheers dude! Glad you like it!

[@adamzocchi]

Appreciate you covering this one. Lovely editing and history coverage 👌

[@TomMoyse]

My pleasure - really enjoyed it. Hope people think it's of value

[@CallMeMicahT]

This was an incredible watch. I sat here fascinated the entire time.

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you Micha!

[@Stu108]

Such a great video breaking this down man. Quality content

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you Stu!

[@REDISCOVERBLADES]

Amazing research and info. Thanks for this!

[@TomMoyse]

My pleasure!!

[@Adam_Antium]

Thank you so much for making this video! Great fun, well done!

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks for for the kind words

[@Adam_Antium]

@@TomMoyse I really meant to say.. You are closing AT LEAST ONE gap in the fabric of the inline skate multiverses chronicles of knowledge by sharing this in your way and spirit especially. Deep appreciation!

[@TomMoyse]

@@Adam_Antium it’s big roller world ain’t it. Doing my best! 🙌

[@Adam_Antium]

@@TomMoyse Big roller world, huh?! Will keep that in mind. ;-)

[@slownloud9743]

Man Im waiting for an ad to end but the first 30-45 seconds i watched was enough for me to say that you and your channel are extremely under rated I don’t know how long you’ve been doing youtube but you deserve way more subs man you earned one from me for sure

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you really appreciate that. Been doing it just over a year. Chipping away. All support, comments and shares are really appreciated. Thanks for the kind words

[@2thumbtommy484]

Same bro ✌🏽

[@TomMoyse]

@@2thumbtommy484 Thank you!!!

[@2thumbtommy484]

@@TomMoyse No prob bro, I think your channel is criminally under subscribed ! The stuff you put out is top quality I.M.O..💪🏽✌🏽

[@thiagoiluminado]

Top class explanation video. I had no idea of the history of wizard skating. Thank you!

[@TomMoyse]

My pleasure!

[@oghomelesskid]

this is so awesome! thank you for this Tom :)

[@TomMoyse]

Cheers dude! Really appreciate that

[@ThiagoMnab]

I've seen couple of videos from people with this Skaters, i always wondered about the wheels , thank you for the video man.

[@TomMoyse]

My pleasure

[@bronsondylankidd9496]

Thank you for this informative and fun vid!🤙

[@TomMoyse]

Cheers

[@SiLVERSERG]

Woah! Nice vid 👌 Definitely gonna send me down the rabbit hole!

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you

[@smurfsocks6215]

Awesome video! It was cool to see the history and learn more about Leon. I've been really interested in getting a Wizard setup, and finally pulled the trigger after watching one of Leon's videos where he pairs some 909 Beers with some 90mm wheels. It's just cool to watch. I love seeing more wizard influence in aggressive skating. Spotty Dog!

[@TomMoyse]

The influence on agg is brilliant. It feels like people understand their skates more. Aesthetically it’s so pleasing. I suspect there’s a lot of agg skaters who are drawn to it.

[@zickzck7321]

Thanks yt for putting this in my feed, dope content man:)

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Very well done! The community needed this video.

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you dude!! I’m trying to see them Thirty and Rollin sub numbers - long road ahead 🙌

[@ThirtyandRollin]

@@TomMoyse O you will very soon. Amazing channel!

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you 😁🙌

[@dannytwitch3276]

I love the eye brow raise @00:02 seconds in 😆. Also, thank you for finally clarifying what the heck Wizard skating is. Not gonna lie your video got me hype af on it. Damn, Wizard skating is legit dope! Thank you 🙏

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks for the kind words. Yea it’s captivating. Defo check out more of it

[@harlymeyer1073]

INTRO TO THE POINT. love it. instant sub and comment for that. take care bud

[@harlymeyer1073]

for real, names Harly Meyer. cant bot that

[@TomMoyse]

haha thanks Harly

[@konnyknees]

incredible comprehensive video with a tasteful bit of history, science, comedy, music, and of course, memez. best youtuber 2022 lets go

[@TomMoyse]

Yeeehaaa!! Thanks for the kind words!

[@AyaEgbuho]

You are a great storyteller. Very funny. Glad the algo showed me your channel. Well done. ❤

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you so much!

[@thesquillyexperience9442]

loved this video tom

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you dude!! Yea JK's skating on agg and wizard is enthralling! Seoa is such a good skater - so much style - Kev teaches them well.

[@philoki]

nice summary! Leon single handedly changing a whole sport, exciting times

[@TomMoyse]

Very exciting

[@peterpagan667]

Idk really anything about wizard skating but I really liked this video, and it looks great, and I loved the references and the balance of useful info thxs

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you. Really appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it

[@EddieRyce]

@6:25 Im in the photo I am the one with the Roces Rome (missing tongue) and the Nike Hoodie - Ah Jesus that brings back memories, Doug with the feg hanging out too. That was Dundee promenade.

[@TomMoyse]

Yes! That’s incredible 🙌🏻🙌🏻 What’s the story behind the picture?

[@EddieRyce]

@@TomMoyse Kenny McLeish was a skateboarder who also took pictures and a lot of his stuff was in Skatermag. Skateboarders and rollerbladers had a great relationship in Dundee and still do I think. Kenny was taking pictures about skating culture in Scotland amongst highlighting the aggressive skate scene. That was one photo out a a bunch that was in skatermag. We had a tight crew back on those days circa 94/97. I think the next week Kenny floated the idea of painting me red as I used to always wear red trousers and we did a few photo sessions that were also in Skatermag. Kenny is now the CIO of Barclays but still takes pictures and has a half pipe in his back garden….. shame he is a skateboarder though. I stopped skating in around 1999 but have just bought myself a pair of roces 5th element yotos. So looking forward to getting back into it as a new skatepark has just opened near where I live in Ballymena

[@cavemanlovesmoke4394]

Awesome vid my man !!

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you

[@natanlakonishok]

Great Video , thx for posting 👍

[@TomMoyse]

My pleasures- thank you

[@gazclarke3618]

Ok, "look at them shine" caught me off guard and brought back some old memories... well done

[@TomMoyse]

Haha

[@rcorser1]

Wonderful video….I’ve always wanted to know all this info on Leon. 😀

[@TomMoyse]

Happy to help

[@Freebyrd1991]

This is badass. This is exactly what I am looking for. I did not know rocker skates existed but I wondered why I could only progress so far on my regular "roller blade" frames. Loved the wheels they came with though "Wayne Gretzky" wheels!! Hah. I'm going to get into this style, wizard skating.. thanks for the video!!! You're awesome

[@TomMoyse]

My pleasure and thanks for the kind words! Enjoy the skating

[@MisterMcKnight]

I've been looking to get back into skating and this just inspired me so much

[@TomMoyse]

YES! glad to hear it! Enjoy!

[@BladingCoach]

Great Video my friend. keep up the good work.

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you

[@sh4rku5]

this was fantastic to watch. i come from skateboarding and bmx and know knowing about this sport. but it was so fascinating seeing the same themes of innovation, community, expression, and progression.

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you!

[@vladarino]

Thanks! Fantastic and entertaining history of Wizard skating. I didn't know wtf wizard was before this video, but now I know all I need to know and I'm excited to get started. I'm going to buy some wizard frames and new skating boots. I'm lucky to live close to a ShopTask store. I've mainly been a roller skater lately, but am looking to get back to roller blading (tired of skating rinks). Wizard is a great fit for my rhythm / dance skating style. I'll help push the movement forward by skating in public and inspiring others. Let's gooo!

[@TomMoyse]

Amazing. Thanks for the kind words I’m glad you found the video so valuable. Let them know you seen the vid at shop task 🙌🏻

[@NazarOnWheels]

That was a good dive into the topic. I think what would have been important to mention are the other brands that copied the concept of Wizard frames into more affordable products. Even though they haven't invented it, they made the major contribution to the popularity of Wizard skating. Without them it would probably remain a niche style with very few people able to afford it.

[@TomMoyse]

I wanted to stick to the creator and put that attention on that. I do appreciate that lower price entry points support the style of skating! Hope you enjoyed the video 🙌 thanks for the comment!

[@NazarOnWheels]

@@TomMoyse Definitely! Thanks for putting it all together so well 🙌🏼

[@TomMoyse]

@@NazarOnWheels cheers - appreciate that!

[@bewater4732]

I also think it’s important to mention that the frame brands inspired by wizard are also now innovating and bringing their own unique products to the market.. Good times!

[@radera5125]

Would have been much better with this info included. He could have kept the spotlight on the OG creators while even putting them on more of a pedestal having mentioned their trickle down effect.

[@OrganicGreens]

It would be really cool to see a mix of freestyle slalom and this wizard style. Like using wizard flow to string freestyle tricks on the streets instead of around cones.

[@MrBurn360]

I forgot how much i loved rolling till I saw this video. THanks bro you got a new subscriber.

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@NafanBTR]

You’re incredible, Tom!

[@TomMoyse]

😁😁😁 thank you

[@vladarino]

Fantastic history of Wizard skating. I didn't know wtf wizard was before this video, but now I know all I need to know and I'm excited to get started. I'm going to buy some wizard frames and new skating boots. I've mainly been a roller skater lately, but am looking to get back to roller blading (tired of skating rinks). Wizard is a great fit for my rhythm / dance skating style. I'll help push the movement forward by skating in public and inspiring others. Let's gooo!

[@TomMoyse]

Much appreciated. Enjoy the wizard skating!

[@vladarino]

@@TomMoyse I'm sure I will. Btw, are Wizard and Endless frames basically the same? Any major differences?

[@WheelyArt]

Awesome,very well compiled 🙂👍😎

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you dude

[@BrandonDrummond]

I wanna get into Wizard Skating so bad. It looks so fun! Another perfect video Tom

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks Brandon! Can see you ripping in some Wizards

[@DatBoiAntix]

I just wish the frames weren't so DAMN EXPENSIVE

[@marcograndotto6615]

Do it Brandon. You will not regret it.

[@ChrizzLau69]

When are you fellas gonna do a collab???

[@akiramatoi4158]

yo dope informative video.. i been a +15 - 20 year skateboarder but this held me all the way thru the video.. i tried aggressive inline or w.e back when i was younger.. i was trash of course (shits harder than it looks to do some of the tricks) but i been noticing its been growing alot alot more since covid hit.. been interesting me again.. so has BMX again too tbh lol.. p.s 7:51 omg . . .gee thanks, i just got this song out my head.. i hear it almost every day this past year and a half cause of my own viewers always wanting to hear it 😂

[@TomMoyse]

Defo give it a try!!! Thanks for the comment

[@LeslieJones_RSTRCTD]

Once again spot on mate! A little bit more on the serious side, but dammit, it's spotty on! 🔥🔥🔥

[@TomMoyse]

Like to show I have a serious side as well. I pretty much like talking about rollerblading in any style.

[@LeslieJones_RSTRCTD]

@@TomMoyse I can only agree to that one, mate! 🔥

[@TomMoyse]

@@LeslieJones_RSTRCTD 🙌🤝🧡🐶

[@TheRollingRaptor]

Ha, great video! 👊 Thanks, man!

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you 🙏

[@shortbutsweet25]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥 although I am a quad fan, these look the business. Looks like so much fun.

[@TomMoyse]

Yea loads of fun!!!

[@xach2897]

Thank you for this video

[@TomMoyse]

My pleasure!

[@Toneferxcore]

It’s crazy you do all this on your phone. Quality is unreal.

[@TomMoyse]

Haha - I should probably upgrade soon.

[@photomorti]

Thats a great breakdown. I only recently got into rollerblading about 8 months ago but it quickly turned out to be a huge passion and today my first actual wizard frame the NR100 will arrive i am so hyped :D

[@TomMoyse]

Amazing! Enjoy

[@yellowl82]

You like them? Hows it been so far

[@photomorti]

@@yellowl82 My seba CJ2 primes and new intutition liner will come this week so i can finally put it all together. Ill let you know :D

[@yellowl82]

@@photomorti ???

[@photomorti]

@@yellowl82 Oh hello. I forgot mate hahahahaha sorry. Well the setup is complete and its an absolute dream setup. Going from 165mm mount to flat UFS is noticable for sure. Only thing is that im getting a lot of heel lift. For some reason in this seba cj i cant tighten the waxed laces as much as i like because i get cramps in my feet. Lenght wise there is also some space left so i might try to downsize to a size 40 eventually. So overall for me it was worth the money.

[@Nick-ds6oc]

You, my friend, are getting a sub for the Fubar reference alone!

[@TomMoyse]

Haha turn up the good turn down the suck

[@ChrizzLau69]

Still don’t understand it really, but I respect anyone who does it. It’s like technical and difficult in a unique way. Crazy how the sport evolves, but I’m all in as long as it gets more people skating.

[@TomMoyse]

Very tech

[@ChrizzLau69]

Tom Moyse great job on the video by the way, solid content as usual!

[@ourmovinglife5216]

Nice one!

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you 🙏

[@trevorthomas6043]

I’ve forgotten when I was younger I was a professional in-line skater ramp skater.I also broke a world record jumping 5 feet from the ground.I really like the video.

[@TomMoyse]

On Team Wiley? That’s so cool man! Thanks for the kind words. I don’t know how much you keep an eye on what’s happening now but it’s starting to grow again and there is some amazing skaters out there.

[@codyscorner4337]

Niice! Got my first set of 4x90 skates , wizard style here I come. More vids 🙏👍

[@TomMoyse]

Enjoy dude

[@surfblader6213]

Love and appreciate the history, thank you!!

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you!

[@radwizard]

We just rocked our Lightenings back in the 90s.

[@TomMoyse]

Yea, this is an innovation on that which allows the users to achieve a lot more and define a new discipline

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

Never heard of wizard skating.... I just threw on my K2 Sabotage blades with sanded down wheels and had fun blasting the streets agressively all through the 90ies...

[@TrillMurray]

Damn I kinda want to try some frames like these. This looks so fun

[@TomMoyse]

Yes, so good!

[@tengisbuyanbadrakh6534]

Great job

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you

[@rollerskateuniverse6763]

This is actually a style I've been doing on quads for the last year that I call "sciencecore". It's good to see I'm not alone in my thinking!

[@TomMoyse]

Sound interesting

[@mbennett2663]

roller blading is finally making a come back! i been thinking about the wizard frames also, are they good for a pair of powerslides or recommed their boots?

[@TomMoyse]

The best - most efficient setup would be full wizard. You can use them on other boots but the combination of wizard frame and the wizard boot has been designed to give the best experience.

[@darkm12]

I rollerbladed at skateparks way back and these moves look mostly like casual tricks we would attempt when we got bored or fell too many times trying jumps or grinds.

[@TomMoyse]

This is just a glimpse of what is being done on wizard skates. Back the in the day the skates would not provide the performance these skates do. Similar moves would have been possible but not with the same efficiency or effectiveness. Old school skates do not provide the same manoeuvrability, energy transfer or responsiveness. Thanks for the comment

[@SeniorDelinquentSk8s]

As an avid lifetime blader and novice GoPro shooter-Final Cut Pro editor, I salute you.

[@TomMoyse]

😁😊🙌 thank you!!!

[@bryanthull4870]

Sick vid. Nice beanie

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks. Appreciate that

[@laidbaqq]

This man really put Trick Daddy in the edit -lol- Good answer to the question.

[@TomMoyse]

haha thanks

[@shawncarter253]

That was a really fun history lesson done well.

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks Shawn

[@youshwah8960]

How do u have less then 4k subs?! Is a Shame. U seem to do great work brother.

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks - hopefully the numbers will run up soon

[@untitledproduction6164]

Wizard Skating ( i like to call it, Freestyle slalom without cones), is super innovating. they invented: the 90MM wheels, rocking your skates, 5 wheels frame and many more! one thing to keep in mind if you want to wizard skate you need wizard frames!

[@brennangabriel1395]

Nope on all off those

[@austinpaz2174]

Keep the innovation coming

[@TomMoyse]

Waiting on these Austin Paz Wizard progression clips

[@johnthomas3677]

Hahah 😅😂 I got 5 on it! 🎶 great video! Thanks for the history lesson. Time to get me some Wizards 🧙‍♂️ 🧙 🧙

[@TomMoyse]

Haha thanks man. Enjoy the wizards 🧙‍♂️

[@brandoalexander6901]

I love that Tom knows FUBAR lol it was a treat to see terry and deaner in this video!

[@TomMoyse]

Turn up the good turn down the suck hahaa I wonder how many times I’ve screamed this over the years

[@brandoalexander6901]

@@TomMoyse hahaha! Suicide pact! The second movie was filmed in my hometown Edmonton Alberta Canada. I've been inside that strip club!

[@thesquillyexperience9442]

I’ve never rode a wizard frame but I really wanna get the advanced frames. they just look so creative and flowy

[@TomMoyse]

Yea man

[@hitmixhyepock9405]

I used to have a pair of K2 Backyard Bobs.....I loved them, I got really hood in just a couple months. But I can from 10+ years of skateboarding so I had good balance lol.

[@TomMoyse]

🙌🙌🙌

[@penguins0392]

Great video, but my final 2 questions are: why the frames 400$ and how can they become cheaper and more assessable in the future like the endless frames?

[@johnsfavorites]

style and quality - endless and NN provide great frames, but they don't have the same allure as true wizard frames!

[@Verithiell]

they are cheaper, if you know who to talk to, lol. Distribution is magic, just like logic. Just found out a dude here in my town offers them for way less than id have to pay stock, plus import fees. And he gets em directly from Leon, nothing dodgy going on.

[@AndrewKidd14145]

You can literally find someone who can make this for you maybe could do it less. Basic

[@hanno8705]

Wow, great contend!

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you much appreciated

[@Therealbackslabbath]

This to me is like what modern Longboarding is to Street Skating. It all evolved from the same place, but branched off in different directions.

[@TomMoyse]

Wizard skating can inform and progress aggressive skating. Im not so sure that is applicable with longboarding to skateboarding? I don’t know enough about longboarding

[@Therealbackslabbath]

@@TomMoyse You may be right, but I have noticed that skateboarding has seen a resurgence of skaters who adopt a more flowy style, reminiscent of the earlier surf inspired skaters (Andy Anderson for example) of the 70s, and the Try Anything mindset of guys like Natas in the 80s - rather than rigid adherence to learning technical tricks and eschewing the more primitive form of skating for feeling. I think longboarding’s popularity has something to do with this. Not all street skaters feel this way mind you, just as not all aggressive skaters will be willing to accept this more “dare to air” inspired form of inline skating. Which is what this looks like to me, a return to the flow of the early rollers like Chris Edwards and Jess Dyrenforth.

[@michaelyeung2126]

I actually just got the NR100 and did a first session yesterday, man it's freaking fun!! exceeded my expectation, really a different kind of joy added to the sport I thought I knew!!

[@TomMoyse]

Yes!

[@spoonikle]

I need me something like this. I got some PIC frames and I love the rocker.

[@TomMoyse]

🙌🏻

[@morenovanbuynder4947]

Do you have to use agressive skate boots to use these frames ?

[@TomMoyse]

Any UFS skate.

[@shpuply]

Man! Some Boosh AND some Trek in one info packed episode?! Alright... lol

[@TomMoyse]

Squeezing it all in there!

[@cooltheory]

I love how the frames look like ice skates.

[@TomMoyse]

Look at them shine

[@halfdayofthejackal9372]

The salmon cut made me laugh!

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks man - had a good laugh with that bit

[@stubear]

Worth noting that Naomi Grigg is a world class level slalom skater as well as being a SEBA Distributor.

[@TomMoyse]

🙌🙌

[@eazy8149]

I have been a hockey player since I was a child. I have roller hockey skates that I am very comfortable on and go to the skatepark with frequently. How different are freestyle skates to roller hockey skates? Besides the shape of the boot and the plastic housing, the wheel size seems similar.

[@TomMoyse]

I’m not massively knowledgeable on roller hockey skates but the frame will be a big point of difference. It’s rockered so (depending on the type of wizard frame) only certain wheels will touch the floor, depending on where you put your weight. The skate should also be more supportive. Over better Manoeuverability

[@eazy8149]

@@TomMoyse thanks for the reply, id love to try some one day I just can't justify the purchase when I already have a pair of hockey skates at the moment.

[@TomMoyse]

@@eazy8149 it probably worth reaching out then and seeing what the best way to build up to it etc. very helpful and knowledgeable

[@prodbyguttaskum]

As an old aggressive skater I’ve been out of the loop for a while, this was very interesting!

[@TomMoyse]

Defo take a dive into what they are doing with Wizard skating, urban skating is also worth checking out and of course what is happening in aggressive right now.

[@Ethericbikes]

Shop task is the best!! I grew up skating with Eric burrow he runs the Toronto shop

[@TomMoyse]

🙌🙌🙌

[@lulstick6668]

What's the song at 1:54? Seems lit

[@TomMoyse]

Can’t remember haha probably just one from YT

[@Randolpher]

if i would of seen this video or this type of skating when i was a teen i would be all over this!

[@TomMoyse]

Never too late man 🙌

[@iskindersam7834]

Good vid

[@TomMoyse]

Thanks

[@RolandAshcroft]

I don't like wizard skating, it has too much finesse to it, but I also learnt to keep an open mind to new and different things, so I might give it a try one day and end up loving it.

[@TomMoyse]

I really like the finesse. I appreciate that extreme level of control. Learning the right balance points/edges will only help your skating overall - regardless of what discipline. 🙌🙌

[@RolandAshcroft]

@@TomMoyse I know you like that but I like the opposite, I like chaotic and sketchy.

[@TomMoyse]

@@RolandAshcroft I like that as well 😁

[@penguins0392]

To each their own! Love the open mind

[@beemelonhead1]

Hahaha 0:10 "BEHOLD, MY MIRROR BAWLS! LOOK AT THEM SHINE HEHE LOOK AT THEM SHINE." 😆

[@TomMoyse]

🕺🕺🕺

[@Placeboskateshop]

Wicked brotha

[@TomMoyse]

Thank you

[@bladerunner1997]

Can i know the difference between 5 wheels setup vs 4 wheels setup on the wizard??? (am more of a flat ground technical trick guy)

[@TomMoyse]

In basic terms it gives you more pivot points. The 5 wheels are smaller as well like 80mm so more manoeuvrability. This will be the want you want for technical moves

[@esfwr17]

I’d like to know what the purpose behind “v form” skates were. They came out towards the end of my roller hockey days. Other guys said they gave a more similar feeling to ice skates, but I assume it was all hype since I’ve stopped seeing them.

[@alejandroruiz1486]

Are these for adults size only? My kid is size 1. Are there options?

[@TomMoyse]

I think a size one might be too small right now. A decent pair of recreational skates would be a great start