You Need These! ( Pivot Turns) Part 1

[@bette1336]

Thank you for this! We went over this in a class today but the instructor went through it so fast that I didn't know wtf was going on. 🤣 You're awesome!

[@KevJaz]

My wife and I found this not only hilarious but very helpful for improving as an all around skater. We really enjoy your videos....keep it up!

[@DiamondWalker]

Hahaha that’s awesome!! It’s crazy how we never met but have a connection. Glad I can help 🙏🏽

[@stanmuller2870]

Content is dope! Intro is awesome 👏 Audio, Auto focus… don’t even worry about it. It’s part of the journey and growth, I’m enjoying it for what it is.

[@nikkiwilson4692]

Great tutorial. I’m a beginner skater in my 50s and was struggling with pivots but after practicing the moves in your video and I’m actually starting to pivot. Thank you!

[@justallah2785]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💘 stay at it!

[@jansanders1060]

Great video!!😝 In part 2 please explain your foot mechanics… when are you on your heels to turn, and when are you on your toes. Can’t wait for the follow up!!!!🙏🏽

[@sunshinelemonade]

I was looking forward to part 2 for those reasons too! However, I found this video from Andvilsk8s Zen Skate School that breaks down the movement and weight shifting of pivots very well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXOzmZujZ5yAfLs. Hope it helps!

[@theBOOTLEGG]

Thank you for these videos. I ordered my skates today

[@bettyporridge]

Awesome - thank you. It works even better with the commentary added afterwards.

[@dennisgarcia-so8wt]

dope vid DW.. even with no proper audio..lol your skating skillz are super dope..

[@bluesuitreviews658]

Free is better than nothing, thanks for another solid tutorial big bro.

[@brigelleb1102]

You are literally the best...God Bless you.

[@asg4669]

Thank you for the video! I think it would have been helpful if you told us when you are on the balls of your feet vs. the heels. I noticed you switched at different times.

[@kguest2]

This is really helpful, thank you!!!

[@TaeLifeStyleVibez]

😂😂😂 you got the like when you said “now you need to learn those tricky tricks” 😂

[@paulanascimento7632]

Very smart tutorial 🙏🏼 thank u 😊

[@DiamondWalker]

You’re very welcome! Glad you like it 👍🏽

[@kwwhere]

Thankful… right on

[@devmacc317]

Thank you so much !!! ❤

[@chloelee2800]

So helpful thank you

[@lashawnfields8491]

This video is very funny and insightful . Love it . However , is it possible to share the mechanics of feet and body coordination ? I have to understand what my feet are actually doing example , no pressure on the balls of feet or toes should be up . I hope this makes sense .

[@DiamondWalker]

Thats a great request. I'll see about adding a close up view when I'm going over certain movements and balance

[@Carolinabee1]

Thank you! I noticed sometimes you’re in your heels and sometimes on your toes. Like for example for the begginer level you’re on your toes then around 3 min ish in you’d switch from heels and toes the rest of the vid. How do you know when do to heel vs toe?:)

[@TheDickson50]

Hey what's going on diamond mr. OG Silver Fox in Brooklyn. I'm having a little problem with the pivoting transition on one leg due to my sciatica, can you give me any pointers most likely I'll have to strengthen my legs oh my gluteus maximus sciatic is no joke but when I'm skating it's like I don't have sciatica anymore it's weird when I sit and watch TV beside if it kicks in if I can live on skates that would have been ideal

[@softeuph3974]

Thank you.

[@PinkPulpito]

The autofocus is wildin haha. You could try auto locking it maybe. Ive been working on pivots and crazy legs rn. I don’t think my legs are ready because I still get mad wobbles when I go too fast on my toes. ❤

[@DiamondWalker]

Hahaha yeah I should of manually did it. Slow it down and your legs will build that muscle memory

[@user-jd5uq6lg6z]

Thanks soooo much for this video!! You’re awesome

[@DiamondWalker]

You’re welcome!! 😁👍🏽

[@PandasaurusFlex-]

I need skates recommendations 😢

[@jcarney502]

Hey I have a question what is a good beginner skate for under $200 For indoor skating

[@nappyqueen86]

I have had have the same question. I preserves sure grips board walk… I going to buy indoor wheels…

[@lavellaeve]

I have suregrip fames. They were originally $169. I got them on sale for $119. They come with indoor wheels.

[@mrBFranklins]

Great videos! You often skate underneath the museum? Riverwalk at all?

[@DiamondWalker]

No I rarely skate on the riverwalk. It’s too busy

[@mnwatson]

Are you always turning/pivoting on the balls of your feet or do you switch the heels sometimes?

[@DiamondWalker]

So sometimes I switch to my heel when I’m free styling just to change it up

[@jeffgoggin1394]

This is a perfectly timely video! This is exactly what I was looking for and just about right where I'm at in my skating! Thanks so much! Ps what wheels are you rocking? They look small? Do you like them outdoors?

[@DiamondWalker]

No problem I got you! I’m wearing suregrip velvet wheels and they’re supposed to be for indoor only So I wouldn’t suggest them for outdoor skating.

[@bluesuitreviews658]

Do you have a trucks looseness/tightness video? How loose are yours? 👀

[@DiamondWalker]

I don’t but maybe I’ll one soon! My trucks are pretty loose

[@softeuph3974]

I have a problem with only feeling confident with one leg and not on the other. As well as directions. I only know one leg, one direction. Is there a way to fix this?

[@angelicyoutuber2866]

Practice skills on both sides

[@ThaisTSD]

Maybe confuse but very helpfull, i will practice it ✌🏾🤩🇧🇷❤

[@LEEWEE3333]

Should my trucks be loose?...I see yours have give

[@DiamondWalker]

Great question! it’s skaters preference but I skate mine pretty loose

[@mrBFranklins]

United skates?

[@Winter0192]

I think the outro is absolutely terrib-terrific

[@Farmhouseandvintage]

I just wished I lived closer for 1 on 1 classes. I have such a hard time following online classes. I thinks it’s mostly because I’m still not understanding body positions

[@DiamondWalker]

Where do you live? I know skaters in pretty much every state. Maybe you could do a 1 on 1 with someone in your town.

[@Farmhouseandvintage]

@@DiamondWalker Im about an hour from NYC. I am somewhat close to Newark. I thought about taking a lesson at Branch Brook Rink. I just work weird hours

[@DiamondWalker]

@@Farmhouseandvintage Oh okay! There’s a bunch of skaters in the NY area. I hear Brandon Young’s classes are great! I believe he does 1 on 1 privates as well.

[@paularnold3315]

Hard to follow. You are an amazing skater with very good technique. I hope you can iron out the kinks in video production.

[@helenklh2853]

You crack me up and I like your natural ways 😂 The teaching is pretty good too…thank you for sharing and doing all this work 😊 ❤🛼🛼🙏🏼 I was just looking for learning this move and very nice to have different levels for us to learn… yes part II 👍🏼