/eternal skateboarding general/

File: 1445553875733.jpg (59KB, 522x583px) Image search: [Google]

59KB, 522x583px

https://soundcloud.com/terry-hesticles/terryhesticlesskatepunkmix

Hi

File: 13036543_1273799222642801_573154273_o.jpg (210KB, 1080x1920px) Image search: [Google]

210KB, 1080x1920px

>tfw have only had this board since February and it's already this torn from relearning the basics

>>1213867
lel, note taken

>>1213884
hm, yes, I changed two boards since January.

>>1213889
Gunna try to make it last me most of the summer.

>>1213891
money issues?

>>1213892
Very much so, boards are a tad pricey in Canada

>>1213893
I 'd suggest to save up to have for a new board, so you can skate with peace of mind. Other than that, it's up to you; how fast you progress and how much you skate. If you don't mind, you can always get hooked with used boards of other skaters for a very small price.

>>1213898
Plan on saving for a new one, I need new trucks too because these ones I got are awful ones I had for my 7.75 and I didn't have enough to upgrade. I'll probably get those when I get my new board.

>>1213901
buy trucks first then, it's truly an investment. Boards come and go and you adapt, but I think trucks are what make the experience worth it.

>>1213902
Very true. Anons send me your old boards, help a brotha out.

>>1213893
you can just buy blank decks you know, these are fine for just the basics

>>1213884
Looks fine to me.

Great we get the autistic OP, again and with another autistic picture.

>>1214488
Wrestling man plis go

>>1214551
>if you don't like the autistic op its cause you don't skate and like wrasslin XD
what a cop out

>>1214561
Don't like it make your own

New Crail Couch episode, this week Alex Olson.
https://youtu.be/MlxdOHl1grM

Tfw I haven't skated for two years but wanna do it again but setup was already old at time so I need an entire new one but I can't justify the expendeture.

>>1214909
Also I like my shoes too much and I went through shoes like crazy when skating

I'm still riding my old deck from like 8 years. Currently riding old phantom 2s. Would I benefit if I got a set if indys if I get a new deck or should I just stick with what I got?

>>1214911
Shoe's come and go, you can slow the the process with shoe too.

>almost had heelflips within a few days of starting to learn them
>all of the sudden lose all ability to do them

It's like a fucking switch turned from on to off instantly. Before, I was consistently landing them with one foot, and now I can't even get close to getting the rotation.

They just go completely vertically and sometimes the board wraps around my back foot almost like half of an impossible. I can rarely ever get the board to spin anymore.

>>1214989
Board lost its pop? Thinking too much? Trucks tightness slipped?

Fyi having too tight trucks makes small loosenings caused by bumps change the feel of your board a lot more drastically than if you ride with looser trucks.

>>1214987
I used to shoe goo the fuck out of my shoes but no shoes don't come and go anymore I have to pay for them

File: Cheap Skateboard.jpg (900KB, 1820x1368px) Image search: [Google]

900KB, 1820x1368px

Well my 25 dollar skateboard arrived, I'm not sure what I was expecting but the board will definitely need to be reinforced with some plywood, the wheels need to be loosened, the trucks tightened.

So I feel I shall return in a few hours with the results, I think when I'm done it should be pretty serviceable as a starting penny board

Pretty sure it was meant to be a children skateboard but I don't remember that being listed in the description at all. Probably doesn't help that I'm at least at 175lbs

>>1215110
Prepare to embrace Death.

>>1215155
I've got this

>>1215002
I'm pretty sure it is thinking too much
My deck is pretty much brand new and I ride my trucks pretty loose.

>>1215110
Bomb a hill on it in those flip flops and film it

>>1215110
>>1215281
if you 're still alive at the end of the hill you become pro for anti-hero.

>>1214679
Whats with all the gay shit?

>>1215330
People always assume that Alex is gay because of the way he carries himself, though I don't see why it would matter.

>>1215110
You're a complete goof.
>>1215330
He's a fabulous kind of guy.

>>1215346
Well apparently he said he went to gay bars before in the video sooo

File: image.png (183KB, 320x728px) Image search: [Google]

183KB, 320x728px

Is RVD over with /esg/?

>>1214927

Lol Phantom 2s... Wow... Do you have the ones with the bright blue hangar? Phantom 2s were terrible trucks I'm genuinely surprised they lasted you so long, the baseplate is garbage. So you'd be doing yourself a huge favor by getting anything else. But the weight will be a bit heavier since theyre going to be higher quality than those. Those trucks are pretty light so you might need to get the hollow Indy's for them to feel the same.

if I'm remembering right, Phantom 2s are a clone of an older version of Ventures, so you could get Ventures and the geometry/turning would be the same. Hollow Ventures are not easy to find though, they do make them but you might have to buy them online. Ventures are made in the same factory as Indy so they're just as high quality.

I wouldn't throw them away when you're done with them they might be a collectible one day

Does anyone know how I can float a ollie like this? Looks super good.
It starts at 12:10
https://youtu.be/c_DcnLzYgLw

>>1215490
>Ventures are made in the same factory as Indy
I think you're mistaking Indy with Thunder.

>>1215110
Should have gotten a Landyachtz if you wanted to cruise and have fun.

>>1215518
Looks like those are at minimum about $150

File: Cheap Skateboard2.jpg (964KB, 1820x1368px) Image search: [Google]

964KB, 1820x1368px

>>1215518
>>1215441
>>1215305
>>1215281
>>1215155
Well suck it nerds it now holds my weight and is actually ride-able. Actually not too bad considering I've now paid 30 bucks for it

Doubt the wheels/bearings will last too long though, now it's time to learn how to ride a tiny ass skateboard

File: NEVER EVER.jpg (124KB, 688x800px) Image search: [Google]

124KB, 688x800px

>>1215603
This can't be real!

>>1215603
TOP KEK

File: IMG_20160420_195745.jpg (2MB, 2448x3264px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 2448x3264px

>>1215490
These are them. If you can't tell I liked the colour green when I was a little kid. I'm a little embarrassed to ride around on this thing especially since I'm falling all the time.

>>1215603
Thanks for the giggle mate

File: Fat Guy on a Little Board.webm (2MB, 640x480px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 640x480px

>>1215610
>>1215614
>>1215624
probably the best 30 bucks I ever spent, I just hope it lasts a while

>>1215638
Well the important thing is that you're enjoying it, hope you have lots of fun.

>>1215603
what the fuck
the line between kook and awesome has now become thinner.

>>1215638
shred it up my man

>>1215603
>this one time, in bandcamp...

>>1215644
Best part being I highly doubt anyone will steal such an ugly skateboard

>>1215622
Nothing wrong with colored trucks

>>1215500
It does look super good. You just gotta get really comfortable doing ollies out of ramps and banks. Then you just direct your efforts into jumping high. I think it also looks good because he has a kind of relaxed style, it wouldn't be as nice if he was super tight..

>>1215638
Good on you dude

>>1215507

No I'm pretty sure all three are made at ermico foundry I could be wrong but I'm 90% certain. In fact I think they make krux and ace there too, or at least used to for ace.

>>1215622

Its a good enough setup I wouldn't be worried about it, I had a set of the shiny blue metallic phantom 2s when I was a kid because the shiny blue finish looked cool to me back then

I hear people talking about "The Big Three" skate magazines. What are they?

>>1214577
>criticism is bad
what a cop out

>>1215110
you got what you deserved, now buy a real board or leave the thread you kook

>>1216085
Thrasher, Skateboard Mag. And Transworld.
I might be wrong

>>1216100
Read the rest of my posts?

>>1216103
I did, its still shit. Now buy a real board or fuck off.

>>1216107
Maybe when this one breaks, otherwise it'll be fine for what I need it for

>>1216111
Well then fuck off, this thread isn't for you

>>1216117
Nope, staying, live with it

>>1216119
You better watch yourself friendo :^)

>>1213859
I bought a board last year and got to the point where I could not kill myself.
I do remember someone yelling out of a car: "you fat fuck. Don't break the board"
It sort of killed it for me.

>>1216171
maybe you shouldn't be so fat, you ever think of that?

>>1216214
I'm trying man. Thyroid issues and T1 diabeetus. It can be tough.

Question for you guys

How pissed were you when the Wrestlefags got sent to your board? How much did they change your board?

>>1216350
Dude, wrestling has been here since day one.

>>1216284
just embrace being the Squid bro

as the ancient hawaiians used to say: "Just be yourself brudda"

>>1216101
Alright, I just wasn't sure about skateboard mag since i hardly hear of it.

how old is everyone here? i haven't skated since i was 16 cause of medical reasons. i miss it desu.

>>1217024
23

i can barely olley and was always too clumsy to actually skate

exclusively longboard

>>1216171
disregard the troll, just keep at it, it will pay off.

File: skateway.gif (899KB, 485x278px) Image search: [Google]

899KB, 485x278px

night sessions are magnificent. If you get the tricks you want and/or go to a spot you want, it's great.

Been a year since i have lurked the thread when i just started skating.
Took longer than i would have liked ( broken ankle from a car accident put me out of practice for the winter)
>> mfw building that board confidence back up.

>>1217383
Also thanks to the bros that kept encouraging me to just go fucking skate no matter what

>>1217024
I'm 22, just getting back into it too

give it a go if you want too, at the end of the day a new complete won't set you back much and even if you only do flatland it will be a load of fun

>>1217024
Almost 23. been skating since I was 21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5alEehUwsRs

how do i become a postmodern skater

>>1217479
skate slightly odd individuals objects and mash it together with weird clips

>New job orientation today

Is it bad form form to bring my board? I use it to get around.

>>1217640
Better if you drive.

>>1217331
I would like to have a night session but where I live, doing that would get me robbed and killed.

>>1217479
Live in NY

>>1217479
This reminds me of the beez videos from a while back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o-XNxCs26Y

>>1217024
20 here. Stopped skating when I was 12 and picked it back up 3 months ago.

File: Al Cat Davis.jpg (45KB, 921x1132px) Image search: [Google]

45KB, 921x1132px

Are there any Skateboarding podcast or something similar?

File: Wes.jpg (263KB, 1920x1080px) Image search: [Google]

263KB, 1920x1080px

Did anyone see this? It's hilarious
http://theridechannel.com/news/2016/04/vex-shoes-calls-out-dc

>>1218521
Drewsdays2 has Skate Fillet on his YouTube.

>>1218546
Who cares, just a scooter company taking advantage of a publicity stunt they saw.

Fuck it.

>>1218731
Pretty much. I don't even give a shit about scooters unless they snake me. But I just reach the kids to not do that and they don't bother me anymore. Don't understand the hatred for it. It looks stupid but whatever the people are having fun. Not a fan of how the brand says they're making 'no profit'.

>>1218546
Been wondering why I've seen so much hate for Wes lately

>>1217864
do you live in a ghetto? oh, you 're probably a brazil anon. Don't you know anybody in your neighbourhood? Will they rob you for your board?

>>1217024

26. stopped skating when i was 14.

>>1218640
I saw a couple of their videos, kinda corny but better than nothing.

File: cheese crack.jpg (7KB, 200x150px) Image search: [Google]

7KB, 200x150px

What do you guys skate normally? street, park, tranny etc?
What do you want to be really good at?

Personally I wan't to be able to destroy a mini ramp, haven't been on one since I started but the place I'm moving has a couple nice wooden mini ramps / mini bowls.

>>1218825
For whatever reason, fuckers that ride scooters have no idea of how menacing they are until you say 'hey get off the coping, move away or stop riding behind me' etc. Admittedly I told some mother who was there to look after her son whom of which I nearly killed if I hadn't bailed mid air and pulled the board out from underneath me which was going straight for his head, he just appeared under the gap of an A-frame I was sessioning.

I ate absolute shit of course, asked if he was okay. The mother tells me to watch what im doing. I told her to get off her fucking phone look after her child and fuck off if she cant.

So she fucked off. Says a lot. Right?

>>1219376

I like a combo of manny pads and tranny.
Mini ramps are canvasses for the imagination, learnt a primo trick on the bitch!!!

Can't wait to build my own when I have my own place.

File: 11-22-55_lightboxorg.jpg (95KB, 885x591px) Image search: [Google]

95KB, 885x591px

>>1219376

I used to be alright at skating mini ramps then i almost broke my back once and I've been a bit scared ever since.

We have a pretty smooth concrete park here which is pretty good and there's almost never any scooter kids and everyone is mostly 20 years and older so it's pretty nice.
Pic related it's half of it. There's also an A-frame, some banks, a ledge and some curbs.

>>1219376
Flat parking lots, that's all we have.

>>1218521
the tim o'connor show

File: 20160404_104020-1.jpg (1MB, 3152x1586px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3152x1586px

>>1213884
>already this torn

My longboard looks worse than that

>>1219621
How are those Royal trucks? They good?

>>1214462
Not saying it's beyond being able to ride, just saying it's already that scraped up from doing flip tricks and grinds.

Here's some quick Nora footage for Krux.
https://youtu.be/P40WeM4VxFI

Yo, I am just getting into the shit because of a few friends encouraging me (I owned a board for years and only ever rode it, not brave enough for tricks). Today I managed to learn ollying whilst still...any advise on doing so moving? And just like...shit for beginners in general?

Be gentle, my ass is a virgin.

>>1219841
First of all you have to be comfortable riding around. No point trying to do tricks while rolling if you tripping every 3 feet.

>>1219847
I am incredibly comfortable riding around, at this point it's second nature.

I can relatively consistently ollie stationary, and I've done it once moving, though it was sloppy. I just can't quite get it.

>>1219841
Take it slow, give yourself 2 or 3 pushes and do an ollie, it's actually quite easy.

>>1219861
Is it gonna be normal for the board to shoot out and me to fall sorta backwards sideways the first few times I fuck up?

>>1219855
>I've done it once moving, though it was sloppy
That's good, it's just gonna take lots of practice then.

>>1219865
If you're landing sideways it's best you can't keep your shoulders squared when you pop your board.
If it shoots out and you fall back, it's you not committing enough

>>1219855
Here some useful tips by Lord Xenu
https://youtu.be/je8z-J78vB8

>>1219876
Should I be looking down when I do it? That's how I've been doing it.

>>1219883
It helps in the beginning but don't make it a habit for too long, gotta see where you're going.

>>1219888
Before I start ollying wile moving, should I break that habit and learn to do it without looking at my feet?

>>1217640
>>New job orientation today
>Is it bad form form to bring my board? I use it to get around.

Orientation? Go for it. I wouldn't suggest taking it to an interview, but fuck it. You already have the job.

>>1219899
I would but do whatever feel comfortable for you.

>>1219657
They're sturdy, that's for sure. They are a little thinner than I'd prefer though

>>1218546
I didn't know scooter shoes existed.

>>1218521
the shetler show
mostly skateboarding

File: hOEeia9.png (595KB, 507x780px) Image search: [Google]

595KB, 507x780px

>>1219427

What country is this ? That park looks really cool

http://youtu.be/fYaiZ0A0pr8

Best night skating vibes clip

File: ss.jpg (120KB, 800x530px) Image search: [Google]

120KB, 800x530px

>>1219376
flat on tuesday
ledges on thursday
transistions on saturday
pic related is on of my spots

>>1219376
Whatever is in my area, but I love quarter pipes. I might make one when I have enough funds

>>1217024
20
>stopped at 13
>(re)started 18

The progress has improved vastly

>>1218546
Man there is no way this wont turn out good. Either scooter kids stop trying to look like skaters, or we can lel at scooters for continuing to support brands which make fun of them.

Scooters kids trying to have a campaign against DC is probably some of the best publicity DC can get.

>>1220214
cool cool cool

>>1217024
19. Stopped when I was 12 or so and got into bmx, found my board again and started riding again.

File: euueueueu.png (91KB, 359x231px) Image search: [Google]

91KB, 359x231px

>>1219621
>wrongboard

I can't get my trucks any looser without my nut getting loose enough to be turned with my fingers. Is this normal? Will it slowly get looser while skating?

And anyone know what's the name of that skateboard video that was posted in one of the previous /esg/ threads recently, where it's just one guy being featured and they have alot of nice shots at the start of people looking at them as they pass by? Just really comfy and he's just cruising around on the pavement and doing tricks to go faster

File: IMG_20160422_1220018_rewind.jpg (631KB, 1088x1920px) Image search: [Google]

631KB, 1088x1920px

>>1220894
The bushings will wear in over time. Love mine loose but fresh trucks need riding in. Lord knows my indy's did.

Also...anyone found their soul deck? The one for them. I did, one on the right nearly snapped a couple of days ago after 3 weeks of skating.

So...I had to get her again, we'd only just met.

So my ollies are consistent-ish but fairly low to the ground, but every time I put in the power to go even a bit higher I just lose control of my upper body and the board.

Should I just get my ollies on lock and gradually try and make them higher learning other things? or should I be sticking with ollies till i can get the decently high no problem?

>>1220946
Try to ollie over objects like a soda can or Gatorade bottle, don't know how it works but I always notice that I ollie higher when there's a obstacle in my way.
Hope that somewhat helps.

>no local skateshops within a reasonable distance of me
>only a Zumiez at the mall
If I buy a board there which trucks and wheels?

>>1221126
Are you looking for a thin park board, with thin trucks and narrow vert wheels or some wider for street? Personally I like a wider board for everything because I don't spend a lot of time near skateparks and there are a lot of steep hills everywhere

>>1221146
I was going for an 8.25 built for Street that I can do flat ground tricks on mostly

Opinion? I kinda want to actually do this shit.

Also, are graphics on griptape shit? I've noticed that not a lot of people have graphics on theirs.

File: image.jpg (174KB, 1536x1199px) Image search: [Google]

174KB, 1536x1199px

>>1221242
Fuck, didn't upload image. This is what I wanted opinion on.

>>1221249
Why super reds?
Love the 5boro decks tho

>>1221266
Honestly, I dunno. I read up a little bit on them and figured why the hell not? I might lose them for regular reds, but I'm definitely in it for that deck primarily. I was mildly worried I wouldn't find any Spitfire wheels that would match the color scheme.

I'm also not too sure about the trucks.

>>1221242
Graphic griptape usually cost $3-5 more than standard grip. Paying more than $5 is just silly.
>>1221249
Looks fine senpai.

>>1221242
If you want graphics get clear griptape and put something underneath, hell you can print something and stick it on there.

File: PhotoGrid_1461350005146.jpg (535KB, 720x720px) Image search: [Google]

535KB, 720x720px

My set up. Deck = 4 years, trucks probably 6 years, wheels maybe 4 years, hardware 4 years, bearings are probably the last thing I bought so maybe 3 years ago. Haven't skated it in a year, haven't done a trick in 3. Used to be able to 360 flip + impossibles (both not consistent). Do I need to replace everything (im stingy).

>>1221618
Can't speak for the trucks and wheels but a 4 year old deck might be a bit soggy.
If you're serious about skating again, why not start fresh?

>>1221618
Probably just replace the deck and maybe wheels and trucks depending on their state

>>1221635
Yeah the deck is fucked. The wheels seem okay, bushings are fucked. Hardware is untightenable cause the heads are all dethreaded and the kingpins are the same. I think I need to start over but its gonna cost me over £100 to get a setup like this again

>>1221768
Plus I'm fickle with my hobbies and have no friends who skate so there is a risk I won't use it

File: Capture.jpg (32KB, 452x509px) Image search: [Google]

32KB, 452x509px

Never skated before. This an ok beginner build?

>>1221908
Just head to a local skate shop if you're going to spend a decent amount

>>1221908
On a budget? To be honest you don't need the risers if you go with a 51 or 52mm wheel.

>>1221930
>>1221937
This might come out to like $45 bucks. I was thinking about getting better trucks if upgrading anything. I don't know if any of you have experience with royals

>>1221948
Those Royals are the old models and they weren't very good, that's why they're so cheap. If you really wants Royal's, buy their newer stuff.

>>1221618
I don't think I've ever had the same deck for more than a year

>>1221980
At my peak I was going through 4+ a year, this was the last board I bought before going to uni. Uni = no friends who skate and no skating

>>1221965
How about these trucks?
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=TUNHHTR
Thunder's a good brand right?

File: KIMG0030.jpg (3MB, 2592x1944px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 2592x1944px

>>1222055
Yea Thunder's are amazing, one of my favorites next to Indy.

>>1221242
If you can find some that aren't expensive, go for it.

My ollies keep landing sideways the fuck

>>1222055
>$5
that's a steal.

File: 1461026380308.gif (930KB, 270x270px) Image search: [Google]

930KB, 270x270px

>>1221908

For an 8" deck, get 8" trucks. Don't cheap out on trucks so much. Get Thunder Highs. It's worth the extra bucks. If money is really an issue and you can only afford those trucks then get a 7.75" deck instead and get the 52mm keyframes. It's easier to learn on a lighter setup, imho.

The rest should be okay. Have fun!

>>1220910
I 'm glad for you, but what will happen when it 's out of stock?

>>1222258
this gif is amazing and won't seize to get me stoked.

>>1222305
Seppuku.

>>1222384
I don't have a soul board as of yet, but I tend to like light boards size 8.

>>1220894

They will 'break in' but it only takes a few hours. If they're still too hard for you then get softer bushings. Indy makes 5 bushings. The red ones are the softest. Shorty's dohdoh makes various bushings as well. Try different bushings purchasing the softest you can and see which gives you the turning you want.

If you want to get even softer than the softest available, you can take a razorblade and cut a millimeter or two off of the bushing. There are howtos online about how to do this. It will make your trucks super loose. A guy at my skatepark does this and his trucks rattle they are so loose.

Also longboard companies like Khiro make bushings that will fit skateboard trucks , so maybe they have some soft ones to try too. But I've only heard about that, never tried it meself.

Even if you loosen the kingpin nut as much as you can, when you're riding you're pushing down on the trucks, so the looseness of the nut won't matter, you're working against the bushings themselves since you're pressing into them.

>>1221242
Don't listen to this >>1221558 guy. Clear grip is fucking awful in general. I've tried it before and I regretted it. Haven't ever heard good reviews of any brand.

>>1221777
Where you from homie?

Allow the censoring in KOTR on viceland. I want to see qt skaters dicks.

>>1222891
Come to the UK and I'll show you mine.

>>1222185
Try keeping your hips and shoulders squared.

>>1222902
I am in the UK

>>1222956
I'm in Leeds doing some sweet half cabs.

>>1221242
Make your own. Paint pens or crayons. Plus it's way more personalized.

>>1222998
Why are all the cool kids in Leeds?
Someone please come to Notts.

>>1221126
Thunder trucks, Bones wheels, Reds bearings

Oh damn, you guys think Antwuan still got?
I hope so because his Baker 3 part was really good.

http://theridechannel.com/news/2016/04/antwuan-dixon-skateboard-footage

>>1223031
Sorry~

File: Screen Shot 2016-04-23 at 2.45.32 am.png (305KB, 736x482px) Image search: [Google]

305KB, 736x482px

Chris Cope confirms WWE is relevant to these threads

>>1223027
>Paint pens
Any recommended brands?

>>1223143
Nigga anything, just get sharpies or something

>>1222777
Isle of Wight UK

Never realized until today how easy it is to crooked grind/50 50 and stall on curbs and stuff. Did it first time attempting something like this today and had tons of fun.

What did you guys learn today?

>>1220283

Sorry for the late reply but it's in Oslo, Norway.

>>1222608
>>1220910
Thanks. I bought indys and they came with stock orange bushings. I'll just keep riding it then

>>1213884
> i want a beautiful board

Make sure it matches your purse when you buy your new board

>>1217024

33. Only started skating at the beginning of the year. Got a cruiser for fucking around and a regular board to learn tricks with. Only recently got ollies locked down.

Sometimes I get embarrassed about being an old cunt learning to skate but then I remember how much fun I'm having and just get on with it.

My no. 1 tip to beginners is to remember to jump. The pop and flick actions of tricks is all well and good but if you don't jump upwards you aren't going upwards.

>>1223794
Do I jump with my back leg when I pop?

I did read the pastebin, but I'm still curious.

Cheap prebuilt bakers are just as fine to learn on as something more expensive, right? I'd like to just be capable of moving in a line and turning before bothering get something more pricey.

File: 23826986-Portrait-of-a-late-20s-handsome-black-man-laughing-isolated-on-white-background-Stock-Photo.jpg (126KB, 1300x866px) Image search: [Google]

126KB, 1300x866px

>>1215110
>dem pants
>dem shoes
>dem huge ass feet
>dat tiny skateboard
>dat flex in the board

Fucking hell where do you live? I bet it's funny as fuck to watch/ride with you.

>>1223679
>yeah bro im so dirty and manly, i dont shower and im a total skate rat bro!!!!

>>1223839
I started on a pre-built skateboard, it was a Almost brand. I learned the basics just fine.
Though to be honest the trucks were pretty shit once I started learning 50-50's but it'll be a while before you get to that point.

=>>1223844
Shed in california

>>1217024
23. Stopped at 16, picked it back up at 19, stopped at 20, picked it back up about a year ago. In the past year I've improved about 100x faster than the previous 22 years combined, and am super close to landing treflips. I've found that having a few friends to skate with makes all the difference. It just makes things more enjoyable, you end up motivating each other to push limits, try new tricks, trade tips, etc. Also, when you alternate between skating and watching your friend(s) skate, you end up exerting yourself less and can skate for longer periods of time.

>>1219841
make sure ur centered on the board when you kneel down to pop, and when you pop jump forward

File: elephant.jpg (42KB, 777x593px) Image search: [Google]

42KB, 777x593px

Have you guys seen the new Weekend Buzz? It's Lucero and Grosso, I love how they kept it real.
https://youtu.be/q227nCd15vE

>>1223846
thats not me

im the guy bullying you at the skatepark because your skater outfit and your brand new board cost more than i spend in a month and youre still shit

>>1223825
Yep your back foot should leave the board as soon as it pops and you jump up. Most tricks are preferably caught with the back foot too IIRC

How do I get over my crippling anxiety about looking like a rube when I start learning to skate?

I'd laugh at a 23 year old fat guy falling off a skateboard too.

File: Garrett.gif (2MB, 400x278px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 400x278px

>>1224214
Man up.

>>1224214
Have you tried not giving a fuck? It really helps.

>>1224214
We all look like bumpkins when we start.

>>1224214
embrace it.
you're going to feel embarrassed no matter what.
try not to give a fuck.

>>1223954
from 1:12 to 1:17...oh shit, that's the stuff to watch after work, thanks for posting this anon.

>>1223954
and I totally agree with him on Lance Mountain, because to him I assume is like Mike Vallely is to me and you know that Lance was Mike's favourite as well.

>>1223954
The ending was great, Grosso really loves skateboarding.
True legend.

>Went to the skatepark today
>park full of scooter kids
>ankle and heel kinda hurting from yesterday
>went home

What a shitty day.

>>1222305
Move on to a finer hoe. Feel me dawg?

My ollies keep landing sideways, advise pls

>>1224732
Weekends are the Holy Grail for scooter kids and those bmx tards.

>>1223957
Nigger what the fuck are you going on about? You're making these retarded assumptions because I posted a picture of my board after doing after doing some simple ass flip tricks and slides.

>broke my thumb trying to learn how to ollie today
Am I committing enough yet?

>>1224946
What

>>1224846
Keep your shoulders centered.

>>1224952
Long story

>>1224961
Do tell

>>1224964
I was right next to a bench and fell off, crushing my thumb into the bench

>>1224946
You fuckin goof.

>>1224985
:(

>>1224968
That sounds painful, I think.
Anyways how bad is it, it shouldn't hinder you too bad.

File: hqdefault.jpg (14KB, 480x360px) Image search: [Google]

14KB, 480x360px

>>1224961
>Long story

>>1224968
>I was right next to a bench and fell off, crushing my thumb into the bench

You don't know what words mean, do you?

I just started skating about a week ago. I've been rolling around my neighborhood almost everyday, but the streets are rough as fuck. My push leg is sore from pushing so much and my feet get numb from the vibration.

I have a popsicle deck with Bones STF 53s.

I got sick of it and just ordered a set of Spitfire 80HDs. 56mm.

How much of a difference well I really notice? Am I gonna fly now, or will it just be a bit smoother?

>>1225132
You're gonna have a smoother ride.

Yoooooooo! Check out this killer part!
https://youtu.be/L90KBKlp7o4

What's a good brand for a blank deck? If I'm going to just scratch off any painting anyway, I'd rather not pay a premium for it. At least not until I'm good enough for people to ever see the underside of my board.

>>1225264
skatewarehouse blanks are 20 bucks

Just started skating again after about 5 years. Somehow I can still do some of my flat tricks, tres are a little shaky but can still do them. Can't do shit switch or nollie which sucks but can't expect everything to come back in just a few days. Gonna wake up early tomorrow morning and go to the local park before all the rugrats get there. Can't believe I've waited this long to get back into, I really miss how much fun me and my friends had when we were younger.

>>1225264

Pro decks are worth it for more than just the art... The quality of the wood and glues and manufacture as well...

>>1225192

Yea that was apeshit insane... The fullpipe loop like how the hell did he do that on such a tiny pipe. And what even was that past trick? Eggplant to invert?

>>1223957

Good me too I hate these idiots that skate in like $250 worth of "streetwear" its so fucking ridiculous

>>1225408
btw, what happened to all the 7.5s? Back before I quit everyone rode 7.5s and now when I look around I can't find very many...

>>1225429
Times changed, its 7.75-8.75 now.

>>1225452
>7.75
Even those are rare, 8.0 is the new standard.

>>1225452
yeah I kind of like the idea of an 8, just weird how things have changed

>>1225429
They do make 7.5 decks but most of them are shorter in length for small children.
Almost and Plan B might have some 7.5's

>>1225415
fucking supreme. i like the brand but the fucking "image" and exclusivity is such bullshit. i want to get a tshirt for 30 bucks when it comes out. not from some ebay peddler for 500 dollars

FUCK I'm getting that new deck hankering.

Thoughts?
http://www.tactics.com/tired/sleeping-beauty-90-stumpnose-shape-skateboard-deck

http://www.tactics.com/black-label/lucero-og-cross-85-curb-cut-shape-skateboard-deck

or

http://www.tactics.com/welcome/jordan-sanchez-crinker-88-nibiru-shape-skateboard-deck/teal

File: 670afb44593533cdce0950cf23d9b219[1].png (138KB, 1526x745px) Image search: [Google]

138KB, 1526x745px

>>1225409
>>1225397
Okay, here's the build I've got thus far. It's been given the OK from a once-over by a friend, so I'm just posting it here t' get a wider range of opinions. I an a novice, if it matters any.

>>1224746
I admire your optimism

File: skgn.jpg (34KB, 500x373px) Image search: [Google]

34KB, 500x373px

>>1225192
yes, according to all statistical evidence and ergometry I coarsely measured, this part was fucking nuts to puke point

>>1224214
Beyond all the 'embrace it' comments you can avoid it. If you have buddies who skate skate with them. If not, skate a quiet car park away from people until you feel comfortable near people. I learnt the basics in the car park of a mormon church. I live in the UK = no mormons so empty car park. I got offered to go inside by some americans who were visiting but I said no and carried on skating.

>>1225409
>Eggplant to invert?
Yeah, the sequence ran in thrasher a few months ago.

>>1225524
Looks fine but is that Amazon?

>>1225827
Yes. Can't find a skate shop in my area; searching online only brings up a place specifically for rollerblading.

>>1225902
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/

>>1225902
try searching for a skateboard shop...

>>1225501
I would go with the Nibiru, but all 3 choices are great.

>>1225933
>http://www.skatewarehouse.com/
Much thanks.

>>1225938
I realized the possible terminology conflict and did, and managed to find one that may or may not be open. Even if it is, it's closed today, and not even actually in my town, but it's the nearest thing.

>>1225943
No problem but are you sure there aren't shops around in your area? That should always be your first choice.

>>1225949
nevermind

>>1225951
Yeah, I live in a small town that definitely doesn't have one; any sort of hobby shopping is either online or around 30 minutes away.

New LE graphics.
Is Jaime Tancowny a weeb now?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEgyD43OKto/?hl=en&taken-by=leskateboards

>>1225670
>I learnt the basics in the car park of a mormon church. I live in the UK = no mormons so empty car park

TOP LEL

>>1225192
some TOP comments under that video.

>Hi, I 'm Chris, meet my brother, Can't
>Living the dream of becoming a ninja turtle

Hey guys- I'm starting to get into skating so i have a reason to hang out with my skate/punk friends more. What are some good wheels or trucks for a 8.75 board?

>>1225163
>You're gonna have a smoother ride.

Yeah, but will I be faster? Will I be having to push less?

>>1225988
I really that lewd cat girl.
>>1226036
159 Indys for sure and 54-58mm wheels would be ideal. As for the wheel brand, whatever you fancy is fine.

>>1226036
Either 149 or 159 Indy's.

what do you guys think of tired? i personally love parra and his clothing brand rockwell- i was ecstatic to discover tired skateboards

>>1226195
I love his artwork

for the people who do flip tricks: how many boards have you broken landing sketchy?

>>1225501
>>1225941
Another choice, probably int he blue or lime green colorway.

http://www.tactics.com/black-label/speyer-eagle-888-skateboard-deck/blue

>>1225501
lucero

>>1219376
Curbs and vert, it's all I got other than a sick pool where I live

>>1226260
Many. I once broke a board the day it arrived just with a bad landing.

File: handshake.gif (1MB, 320x240px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 320x240px

>>1226349
I consider you a brother

I did a smith grind today on accident, totally caught me off guard.

>>1226039

Faster, idk depends on how you push but yes you will have to push less, those wheels absorb bumps more so they lose inertia to them less, plus the large size wheel alone will mean you have to push less. I think those are the best cruiser wheel because they have a normal shape so they dont gave extra useless weight like other cruiser wheels. You might need to put on riser pads even the small 1/8" ones because at 56mm those wheels might wheelbite but you don't really NEED to just bear that in mind

>>1226265
Nibiru and Lucero

File: skateawesome.gif (2MB, 400x225px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 400x225px

>>1226393
feels great, doesn't it? catching you off guard? this is how I learned I could grind, I just frontside ollied 90 on to a step, you know how it goes, and the board rolled.
My turn: I switch ollied over a tiny curb today. I did a switch shuv-it on a bank and I actually poppped my shuv-it when going down a step. Felt great. Felt like pic related.

File: eme.jpg (10KB, 300x300px) Image search: [Google]

10KB, 300x300px

Just finished a pair of Emerica's today. They were the Figgy pro model and they were amazing, but now I want to try something new.
So what should I try next?

Are Cliche boards any good?
Really like their Mr. Men graphics this year.

>>1220288
Fuck man that video is comfy as hell.

>>1226608
Es accelerate
>>1226616
Ever skated a Almost or Enjoi? Its the same thing.

>>1226658
>>Ever skated a Almost or Enjoi?

No unfortunately. I've pretty much stuck with Deluxe decks since I started. They've always been good to me.

>>1226665
Then you'll just have to find out on your own, hopefully you'll like them.
They even got ones that come with paint pens.

>>1226669
Yeah I dig those graphics.
I'll see if any local stores have them I guess. If they're the same as Enjoi and Almost I might get an Enjoi board to test the waters, I'd love a Wieger or a Barletta board.

>>1226696
I know that the wood quality is the same but the shapes and concave might differ.

File: parra-exhibit.jpg (33KB, 570x855px) Image search: [Google]

33KB, 570x855px

>>1226195
I like his art, I remember I had a Skate Mental deck with his art on it couple years ago. Wish I still had it.

Nora's teammate in RVCA surf team and most beautiful surfer alive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8PuqP4OPgQ

File: rs.jpg (84KB, 800x1067px) Image search: [Google]

84KB, 800x1067px

Newbie here, thoughts on this? Is Globe an alright brand?

http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Globe_Full_On_Red_Marble_Complete/descpage-GLFORMCMP.html

>>1226906
I know that Globe is a shoe company and wasn't even aware that they made skateboards. Honestly for me, I would choose something else.

>>1226922
I was also thinking of this Creature complete:
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Creature_Stained_Complete/descpage-CEST8CP.html

Mostly just curious about whether the trucks, wheels, etc. are decent. If anything I can buy others to switch them out with, just don't want to drop tons of money building one if a complete will do fine

>>1226936
This one is better, I've skate Creature before and I'm currently rolling on some 53mm OJ's.
The trucks are above average but you can switch them out when you feel ready to learn some grinds.

>>1226936
Bullet trucks are budget trucks, not bad but average. Everything else is fine.

File: 1442330311156.gif (726KB, 499x375px) Image search: [Google]

726KB, 499x375px

Is it worth it to take a break from skating? I felt like I was getting the hang of it but now it feels like I'm back at square one. I don't know how else to word it.

It shouldn't be irking me so much, but it does. I've only been at this for about 3 months.

>>1227031
I take a week off every month because I feel like I'm running on low fumes. It helps, take a few days off and stuff

>>1226536
Yea it felt great

>>1227031
Take a couple days off and clear your head.

>>1226195
I like his art
And his clothing but the price on on them looks like it's trying to be like supreme

File: cobsinkorea.png (62KB, 1299x601px) Image search: [Google]

62KB, 1299x601px

South korea?

>>1226536
the last 180 was smooth as fuck

>>1227132
supreme is trying to be like supreme, not a goo thing 2bh

>>1227132
when the price is too much for rockwell, there's always tired ;)

Hey guys- so I'm pretty new to skating and I don't have a super high tolerance for pain so I'm wondering what's the best way to take a fall?

>>1227322
i been sk8ing for 7 years almost 8 im not the best just an amateur but i only sk8 street. Sometimes it depends becuase you might try say for instance a big flip and you might hit your shin or fall because of loss in balance depending on speed. mostly try to fall and slide your knees but its not the best. i would say just test yourself you will know when you get there. Never worry about trying to impress sk8 at your own pace man

>>1227334
Alright, thanks for replying anon!

>>1227343
np fellow anon also its never to late to sk8. Look at tony he is almost 48 and still sk8ing because he loves it so much. currently 24 atm but even so dont have to be top gun just enjoy it for what it is. Never get competitive. Sk8ing with friends is always the best part

Next when we are ready >>1227357

>>1227357

>>1227357

>>1227362
no information, no pastebin, way earlier than necessary

fukn dropped

>>1227391
Found the autistic OP

> LE NEVER TOO FAT TO SKATE NOW GO OUT AND LE SHRED

Just how mad are you that we dont have to read your autism for another 4-5 days lad?

>>1226658

Second on the es accelerates I'm poor and have had many pairs of these now because I can count on them to last months and months. The plastic piece on the side is in the perfect spot for protecting rip areas and if you superglue the edges of it, they are nearly indestructible. The sole lasts forever and it must be high quality because even when its bald it grips good enough I can skate them until I literally have a hole in the sole where my big toe is. The insole it comes with isn't that great thats a downside, but replacement insoles fit in them well, I also like how the sides and achielles area actually have padding which a lot of shoes these days dont

>>1227362
sage in all fields

>>1227399
He has a point, tho.
If you tell people they're too fat to get active, they won't take it to heart and carefully diet their way to a slimmer size and then get active.

They'll just not do anything (and likely get fatter). If someone wants to skate, I don't see why you should disqualify them for whatever reason.

>>1227031
I don't want to give in to the mechanical explanations of human behaviour, but your blood sugar levels must be low.

>>1227485
Different guy, but say I skate before eating breakfast.
Will this make me worse that day?

>>1227532
you already know if it does. you know yourself better than anyone. That's why doctors ask you to give them all the details and that's why they are bound to secrecy of what a patient discloses.

Are the skate warehouse blank boards as fine as a branded board within a $20 price range?

>>1227567
New
>>1227357

>>1227357

Unlucky autist OP

You snooze you lose

>>1227571
>>1227362
Nigga, you are the one being autistic.
If you hadn't realised the guy is copying and pasting the general text, there is also little evidence to suggest it is just one purpose.

It's more autistic for you to post multiple times a thread trying to start shit with "le autistic op".

>>1227574

>>1227578

Copypasta'd with my own shitty musical taste edited in.

>>1227583
that 'll do

just a heads up, I found the OP when I came here, although it still carries some input from me.
So no matter what, you 'll still be copying and pasting a piece of me. I 'm not talking about the music either. Does that make you feel doity inside?

>>1227591
Not really. I just wanted the general to be more than a blank OP post like that other one.

Why can't you guys wait until we reach 320 replies to make a new thread.

>>1227399
listen pal I haven't even been here before, I'm brand new. and if I didn't have that pastebin I would've been mucking up this thread with all kinds of stupid newb questions. there's a good reason for copying and pasting stuff in the op of remade threads around 4chan, literally anyone can see that

makin a straight fool out of yourself

>>1224891
Fuck you, you can go way harder on a bmx.

>>1227678
Consider it retroactively done.

>>1227578