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old thread:>>2872590
forgot song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD2gAjFtZ1A
>open skate shop website
>put my first board in cart
>close tab again
i'm never gonna do it, i dunno why i keep torturing myself
>>2905044
do you have the money?
>>2905058
Yeah, if I buy a cheapish board.
The problem is mental.
and remember TAGS
>>2900551
>>2905044
just fucking do it already man. everyone has to start somewhere.
>>2905044
skating doesn't need to be 100% tricks all the time (although when you get a board, you should learn tricks and not be a pussy) even just cruising feels fucking awesome and isn't hard to learn
do it instead of regretting it later
>>2905064
do it. soldier through the decision. easy or hard, click the button. Complete it. It has to be done. Order the fucking board. And don't ever post about it again here.
god i fucking hate what viceland have done to kotr
michal burnett is insufferable, its so obviously scripted
>>2905478
>
What isn't scripted in this cash grab society we live in anyway?
Just don't watch it if you can't handle it.
Why do I get the feeling Thrasher knows Jake is dead and their creating a cyborg version of him as we speak.
>>2905478
Any years that were substantially better in your opinion? Asking to see which one to watch next. This one's fine, except the obviously scripted and non-skating and superfluous and boring bits were very skippable.
But hey, more crossdressing. Dreadlock girl ain't half bad.
Begun, and almost finished, learning kickflip > nose plant > fs shuvit. Fun day
Does anyone have a link/torrent to the flare from Lakai? Ancious to see it, price is a bit too steep.
>>2905540
could be. Something fishy is going on. I think it was a suicide attempt.
Damn, the mystery guests were already in too deep. I mean the worm eating was specifically aimed at them, but one of the boys could wear a tuxedo or prom dress.
Was nice catching a glimpse of Nora's tushy tho ^^
>>2906155
scratch that, Ben Raemers a BEAST. ENjoi is coming on with some very stylish highlights man.
Samarria thicc
>>2906246
used to be thiccer, she is a lovely person all around it seems. And she shreds.
This is the best KOTR I've ever watched
when Burnette said "rarely do you get to use the words buttchug and Will you marry me in the same sentence" I laughed out loud.
Gravette is such a faggot holy shit
>>2905635
lacey is pretty cute too
>>2905533
the fucking webisodes aren't scripted you dickhead
>>2905478
I agree. Trash American reality tv with fake scripted/edited drama. Might as well just watch some Kardashian shit
Any Germanbros in here? How's the skate scene? I'll be going there for Uni starting september, but I'm worried about skating since I'm not that good, I don't speak the language, and the weather seems to be skating unfriendly. Are indoor skateparks crowded and expensive? Do you have cheap boards and such? Are cops and pedestrians against street skating?
i learned back smith on a round rail today. it locked in and slid so easily. although at first it's scarier than frontside, after a while it becomes easier in comparison. i feel like i could hold it longer than i can a front smith. i'm still having trouble with back lips on rails though
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQqha3TWQZA
>>2906838
>>2906539
>being this wrong
he's a faggot mate deal with it
How do you stay motivated? I've been skating for a few months now, with a bunch of guys who have been skating for years, and it's tough to not feel excluded. While they're sessioning stairsets and playing SKATE, I'm just sort of rolling around in the background with the three tricks I have: slow, janky manuals, shuvits without a pop, and an ollie you'd struggle to slip printer paper under.
Like, I'm basically just a spectator to the fun. They try and encourage me, but it just feels like I'm the little brother slowing everyone else down.
>>2907211
introduce them all to drinking liquour and smoking weed. you'll be the man.
or start filming and making videos.
>>>2899786
Status update: https://streamable.com/ai9dc
I did pretty good here, but it still felt weird and wrong, and usually my back foot land behind my board. In the stationary ones it seems I'm not bringing my front foot up at all, but I feel like it is.
Any tips?
>>2907349
The best advice you'll get this early on: Stop trying to ollie for now. You look like fucking Bambi on the ice right now. Take your board out and just roll around for a few hours. Like, you should be totally at ease on your board before you start thinking about ollies. Yeah, it'll suck having to either hit curbcuts or pick your board up every curb, but it's paying your dues to get better.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFUCK
>>2907361
I live in a small village in czech, there are very few places to ride, and wherever you do, there's an old fuck staring at you like you killed their kid, and it makes me very nervous. But I guess I shouldn't be such a pussy and ride around.
>>2907380
Kde? Almost every bigger town has a skate park. Stačí sednout na bus a odjet někam.
>>2907395
Next to Dobříš. It's just I dislike the kids in Dobříš, and now that it's summer they're everywhere there.
>>2907365
Search a local shop, dayum
Hey guys, anyone have that hall of meat (?) video where some nigga skates a bowl, his skateboard somehow slips under him, and he twists his whole leg into 10 directions? Someone posted in in the previous thread I think.
Asking for a friend.
>>2907532
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2beODjpmOns
Ask and ye shall recieve.
>>2906700
Where are yu going?
>>2907540
Fuck I cringed just by the thumbnail.
>>2907542
Ulm. I saw the under the bridge skatepark on youtube, but I'm not sure if I should go there and get in people's way.
>>2907555
You should go wherever the fuck it is you want to go and if anyone has a problem with you they 'll let you know. I spent a few years in Frankfurt and was also curious about germanons in the thread, because I was thinking of going as well. There used to be some in the past.
>>2907559
>go to the skatepark
>we don't want you here
I don't want this to happen. ;_;
>>2907567
Unless you intentionally demolish the place, there should be no reason for someone to tell you that. Or just go early or in a time where nobody's there.
>relocating to a new town
>handing out resumes
>go apply at zumiez because it's nearby
>get's le cool guy'd by 3 employees
why on earth did I apply there.
>>2907611
just tell me you can skate better than them
>>2907611
>get's le cool guy'd
Fuck does that mean?
>>2907624
There was only one chill dude there over by the decks, he liked my shirt and took a picture of it.
>>2907639
When they think they're cool as fuck because they skate or are up on the culture and act like you're oblivious to anything skateboard related.
>>2907365
Why are you buying off an American site?
>>2907647
But zumiez employees can't even grip boards.
>>2907664
Because their completes were cheaper than any UK site I could find.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHZ3EM_H55I
Why does G Rodgers say he's against X games and big corporate brands and shit, then goes on to commentate?
>>2907695
Is he being a sell-out in doing so? (i don't watch because lol, competitive skateboarding.) Or is he doing better than what he critiqued? I dunno, maybe they both get one try, least it's somewhat productive in some way.
>>2907729
>Is he being a sell-out in doing so
Well not really, you can tell he's being himself and talking the way he usually does, but he's banking in on something he's been shunning for so long.
Not a real nigga.
So I know a local there's a local diy being built near me, the problem is that I don't know anybody here cause I just moved. Like can I just turn up and offer help just like that or will I be told to fuck off?
Man I've been struggling with heelflips for like 2 fucking years now. Today I smoked a few bowls and a blunt with my buddy, and decided to give em a try. Something just clicked in my (high) mind and I started landing them bolts. Feels so good man
gif related from today
>>2907882
>can I just turn up and offer help just like that
I 'm pretty sure everyone would appreciate that and it would score you points later on. Do it, it's the right thing to do.
>>2907898
post the un-slo-mo one as well. Congrats, I know that feel.
>>2907882
>Like can I just turn up and offer help just like that
Do that. Bring a few beers and offer help for anything that needs doing. The best way to get to skate locals spots.
Why are Rowleys so comfortable?
>>2907695
by the 3rd minute you can already tell that the "legit" sportcaster knows he's going to have to earn his money, kek.
Is there any brand as tryhard and poser as Shake Junt?
>>2908148
fucking awesome, palace, supreme, bronze, etc
like shake junt is kind of cringe sometimes but in comparison these awful brands it's fine
>>2905064
What do you want to do? Tricks? Cruise?
My first board was a cruiser and honestly just riding with friends is fun af and it isn't really that hard to learn
>>2908274
A bit of both. Cruise until I'm comfortable enough to try tricks.
>>2908290
Go to a skateshop and get a wide cruiser with thick wheels. It's really easy to ride and a good starter, plus they're sturdy as fuck.
Pic related is my first board, still have it and ride almost everyday
I feel like I'm losing my fucking mind /esg/.
I've been trying to ollie for 6 weeks now and my back truck just won't come off the fucking ground. I've tried every possible foot position, every possible strength for popping the tail, every possible speed for sliding my front foot, but all that ever happens is the front trucks pop up then fall back down..
>>2908330
That's because you're not jumping with your board.
>>2908444
trips of truth
>>2907420
český fag #3. Hele that ollie bylo celkem good. It honestly feels like you potřebuješ to do it a bit more.
>>2908148
shake junt is chill, it's like extension of baker etc. they just don't give a fuck.
>>2908148
Revive and all the youtube brands. It's literally like redditors coming to 4chan and trying to fit in.
>>2907882
Helping to build your local DIY is a sure way to concrete your place in the local scene. It's like the perfect in. Bring beer
next time you make the thread put /esg/ in the title and then write eternal skateboarding general
is there an /esg/ discord by any chance lads?
>>2909878
No and there's literally zero reason for there to be one. Go on reddit if you need a discord.
I have some beginner questions.
1: I have wheels that are like 80 mm wide and 54 mm tall. Can these be used, or should I buy new ones?
2: If I were to use sandpaper as griptape, which number of grit should I use? I bought 80 grit and my shoes and socks are shredded. I have to wear two pairs of socks now.
>>2910129
Edit:
They're more like 58 mm wide
>>2910129
>I bought 80 grit and my shoes and socks are shredded
Only on 4chan.
>>2910129
Please tell me your joking about the sandpaper
>>2910309
Please tell me you're not above the age of 10 and not being able to tell the difference between you're and your.
>>2910335
Yo'ur'ere a cunt mate
>>2910357
At least I'm not a 10 year old with a learning disability. Bet you can't even kickflip.
>>2910129
>I bought 80 grit and my shoes and socks are shredded
>>2910366
>being this insecure
Ok pro-skater calm down
>>2910371
>damage control
Post again once you graduate elementary school.
>>2910386
I'd be this mad if I had IQ this low too.
>>2910129
da fuq
>>2910129
>I bought 80 grit and my shoes and socks are shredded. I have to wear two pairs of socks now.
Jesus christ
>>2910552
You're cheap too. We wouldn't lose much if you hall of meat yourself somehow.
>>2910584
dick
Does Geoff Rowley have a board sponsor yet?
>>2910881
I don't get it.
>>2910895
He doesn't ride with Flip anymore but I want to support my favorite skater.
>>2910897
He doesn't even skate seriously anymore. He's old and busted.
>>2908290
>until I'm comfortable enough to try tricks.
you 'll never be comfortable enough to try tricks. Gotta try and go for it.
OP here, gonna go away for a while, keep making threads and don't give in to /wwe/ trolls, don't succumb to their bait (i.e. hostile posts for no reason, obvious samefagging etc.)
>>2911005
You don't even skate my guy.
Post an obscure but good skate video with real skating tricks in it right now, or you'll snap your board and roll your ankle next time you go skating.
>>2911028
see, I meant posts like that. Don't reply to those posts.
>>2911103
Yeah the truth hurts I know. And you still replied.
Hey some advice for a beginner needed. Does loosening your trucks make shove its easier? I would guess it helps on the scoop as it aids the board in getting a little sideways when you put pressure on it. I ride fairly tight trucks.
>>2911591
WHat makes shuv-its easier is popping and raising your front foot, just as you would do with an ollie.
>>2911591
Not necessarily. You're looking too much into it and inventing skatebroscience. It's only easier if you're more comfortable riding loose trucks in general. Pop shoveits are also already easy enough, literally baby mode. You don't need adjustments like that to learn them. The only time those adjustments would be needed is arguably only for smiths and crooks. Otherwise ride your trucks however you like them. I prefer my trucks on the tighter side too. It's all personal preference.
>>2911605
>It's only easier if you're more comfortable riding loose trucks in general
this
I love it when you come and either clarify what I said or you say it before me. I don't know if it's just one person take that "you" either as plural or singular.
>>2911631
I sincerely don't understand what your post means.
>>2911643
what I described has happened some times before.
>>2911596
Thanks. Looking to learn regular shove its first but at least I got my ollies down so I can do pop shove its later.
>>2911605
>You're looking too much into it and inventing skatebroscience.
Yeah could be. Sometimes you just gotta go practice a lot instead of whining about how hard it is to learn on the internet.
>>2911722
But shoveits aren't hard to learn at all. Takes literally an hour tops.
>>2907365
man i think your retardedness is terminal
>>2909916
autism
>>2907211
>How do you stay motivated?
by skating frecuently and pushing my limits slowly
man I was like you but time passes and suddently you are the one that has the tricks and have fun riding while there is people feeling "excluded" because they dont put the effort to learn
>>2914604
redditism
Trying to learn switch flips has made me so much more appreciative of noobs who can't kick flip yet. I'd forgotten how fucking miserably slow progress is when learning basic flip tricks.
>>2916894
Yes. This. 100%
Reminder that if you blame your gear at all, you're a fuckin kook. I've seen guys spend ridiculous prices on gear because "that's what i've always used" and become superstitious.
The difference between 50mm and 58mm wheels is still smaller than a centimeter. As soon as you're not skating a perfectly smooth floor, all your panty-twisting about bearings or wheels or decks mean nothing.
>>2916894
I'm trying to learn halfcab flips right now and yeah, it's kinda humbling when you start seeing the same shit happening that used to happen when you were trying to kickflip the first time.
>>2917092
Yeah bro! Us hesh skaters and shit! Skate or die! Did you see my slappy, no comply, and SWITCH caveman line bro? Radical!
>>2917352
t. guy who totally swears his 54mm 90As feel different from his 53mm 90As.
>>2917363
t. guy that doesn't even skate
>>2917092
>The difference between 50mm and 58mm wheels is still smaller than a centimeter
I've never thought of that, lel. It's the shape rather than the size.
>>2907882
yes dude thats how this community works. if youre cool youre cool you dont need to jump through hoops just show up. as a sidenote i would suggest you dont waste time or money on DIY parks they all turn out shit unless its some private dream park built by someone with a vision
>>2905478
Even the webisodes have turned into garbage. I used to obsess over them, I can't even bring myself to watch them now.
>>2917608
>as a sidenote i would suggest you dont waste time or money on DIY parks they all turn out shit unless its some private dream park built by someone with a vision
it's still a valuable experience that brings people together and shows dedication
Requesting help for frontside flips and hardflips. I just don't understand how you're supposed to land them. Feels bad man.
Here's a fun clip from a event in my country:
http://skateboarding.transworld.net/videos/helsinki-helride-2017/
>>2918184
Nobody in here can land those.
>>2907211
Listen man, I was in the same boat as you for a while. An ollie, shitty fakie shuvs, and a manual 3 tries out of 10. Just stick with it, and do not give up. I was so pissed seeing people doing stair/ledge sessions or games of skate like you said. One day some dickhead was laughing at me because I couldn't do any tricks, and I got so pissed off at him, and myself. I just used that anger as a motivator to get better. Fast forward to today and I can do stairs, flip tricks, switch tricks, fakie, nollie, manuals in any stance etc. Just don't give up. eventually something will click in your head and you'll start picking up tricks fast as hell
Any Malaysian homies on here? going to Sibu later this year and need some guidance for skateshops and parks.
>>2918207
I have frontside heels, can't even kickflip though.
>>2918436
I find that hard to believe. How can you not kickflip?
>>2918436
Sure you do shitter.
>>2917092
I agree that if you can kick flip a brand new, perfect, super expensive set up, you'll be able to kickflip the most battered, chipped up, rusty piece of shit board as well. But the kickflip is gonna look a lot better with the fresh board. Truth.
my brother and i shot some stills at the park today. feeling good
>>2919340
>forgot file
>>2918570
I can land more big flips than flips, totally stopped kickflipping after I started riding 8.5 decks and loose as hell trucks.
>>2918184
for frontside flips, put the toe you're popping with RIGHT on the middle of the back edge of the board
you know how baker decks have a much pointier tail than most decks? i think reynolds got em made that way just for frontside flips
hardflips are hard because you have to teach your front foot to go a totally different way than it has ever gone before
here is the best hardflip trick tip ever made
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlCRfTmBSGs
>>2919407
Yo, don't crop the context. Good fill flash though.
>>2920707
I didn't, he did.
But here's this if you wanna mentally splice the terrain, it's the same ramp.
>>2921309
6
>>2921315
7
>>2921323
>>2921325
>>2921326
>>2918207
I have FS flips. I posted one here but nobody replied.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWVdhK_DKSl/?taken-by=tomosim
>>2921301
Vinnie Banh is so underrated.
>>2921541
Nice one. Would you say that they're easier to learn on a ditch/ledge or whatever that's called or on flat?
>>2921541
>tfw I have autism arms when skating as well
;_;
>krux has been my favorite skate truck brand since I was a kid
>shittyass clickbaiting kook Garret Ginner is now pro for krux
Everything keeps getting ruined as I grow older. ;_;
>>2922402
At least he's actually good :)
>>2922459
Yeah but he doesn't skate seriously anymore, I don't know why they turn him pro now, when he's only casually skating and clickbaiting youtube.
>>2922562
because he's got exposure. And fans.
>>2922570
Typical poser shit.
Hey I finally got heelflips and front shuvs down today. Been struggling with them both for a while now and today they just sort of clicked.
>tfw last trick attempt before getting kicked out of the spot
>>2923094
Learn inward heels next and you'll have the top 3 flip tricks in skateboarding down.
>>2922402
he should just delete his youtube channel. he's a great skater but his content is beyond ebola
>>2923397
>people literally calling the police to kick some nerd that's just skating flatground and barely doing any tricks on his faggot smiley board
Pisses me off how some people are such stuck up pussies. By the looks of it you were not bothering anyone. Not even a single car on that parking lot.
>>2923432
I never knew there was an order to learn things. I was going on to learn imposibles next desu since I landed a few a while back while learning to 360 flip
Would I be able to learn how to ollie on a deck without trucks or wheels? Like, carpetboarding?
>>2923557
There is no order. You learn inward heels only if you wanna go somewhere in life.
>>2923600
you could but it doesn't represent how a normal ollie feels at all with stuff like popping and won't accomplish much imo
better off learning to ollie in grass if you feel you need to
I want to learn to skate, but no-one I know skates.
>>2905017
Just purchased this set-up.
It's the first board I buy in a few years; so, it should last me a while. It really shouldn't take me long to get my groove back, since I used to tear it up as a teen.
I'm trying to get into exercising and sports again, 'cause i need healthier hobbies.
Are Welcome decks good? Has anyone tried them?
can someone tell me which go-to tricks are gay, and which ones aren't?
>>2925205
>go-to tricks
what do you mean anon
>>2924017
Nice setup. Welcome decks are awesome, I'm riding one right now and it's my favorite deck I've ever owned. I'd recommend steel bearings over ceramic if you plan on doing mostly street skating. You could get a set of bones swiss for cheaper than the ceramic reds. Have fun getting back into skating man.
>>2925205
Gay: Anything frontside, all switch, nollie, fakie variations, kickflips, heelflips, 360 flips, anything backside, grab tricks
Not gay: Backflips out of a bowl while shooting a load into your own face.
>>2923817
Skate alone, anon. It's nice.
rate this insta edit I made of footy from today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8njhPcMZLEk
>>2925205
Melon grabs are the only trick that isn't gay cause grabbing melons is the straightest thing u can do.
>>2925365
Nice, man. Thanks! I watched a couple YT reviews and everyone really likes them so far.
My favorite board was actually the second board I ever owned; it was a birdhouse deck. I learned almost every trick I know on that deck.
Also, I have some extra wheels with some bones swiss bearings on them in my closet. I can switch them out if I need to.
I really liked >pic related, too; so, I got just the deck with griptape on it. It's actually the deck I would've gotten with my complete if it werent an odd shape/size. It's an 8.38, and I'm afraid it might be too big, since I mostly skate street. I can swap back and forth this way, or use this one as a spare if I crack the first one sooner than I expect. Can't hurt to have an extra, anyways.
I'm really into mystic/witchy shit, making Welcome's designs a perfect fit for me. I was planning to get a JK Industries or Alien Workshop deck, but saw those and was instantly drawn in.
/blog
>TFW skater wants to use shop tools to set up a deck he got from zumiez
>>2923397
wow. How can your police department afford to respond to calls like that?
>>2924017
This is the first nice set up I've seen in these threads
>>2924017
Welcome decks are memer decks for shit "hesh" and "core" skaters that can't do any tricks, and their only excuse is that they skate for fun. And those bearings are way overpriced.
>>2924017
how are the ricta clouds? i've been looking for a softer wheel for the streets but can still do tricks.
>>2925672
Don't be afraid of wide decks, you can still do flip tricks just fine after a small adjustment period.
>>2926719
This guy is a fag. He's right about the bearings though.
>>2927507
Literally everyone who skates welcome decks is a literal fag.
How did I do /esg/?
>>2927588
Did some guy with a Welcome deck fuck your gf?
>>2927755
Pretty basic bitch setup but I like it.
>>2927588
I bet you watch Olympic skateboarding.
>>2927755
Chicken bone stauts: Nowison
Classic Zero deck owns too.
>>2927909
Nah bro, gotta get that super cool and radical core skater brand I learned about on youtube! Or else people might think I'm a poser.
>>2927798
good one
>tfw hates welcome decks because he twisted his ankle riding one
>>2927925
I only ride revive john hill pro model decks
>>2927588
Truuuuu
>>2928029
I personally don't hate them necessarily, but they're a gay hipster brand.
>>2927909
>implying theres a shop near me
>>2927507
Oh, well. I already bought it.
>>2926982
I don't know, but I always liked the speed rings. I can post some stuff once my board comes in and let you know.
>>2926719
>>2927925
What the fuck is hesh? Core skating?
I liked the graphics.
>>2927588
I guess you're right. I'm gonna go suck 30 cocks now. God, I wish I'd known!
>>2927588
this is 100% true
>>2928592
>>2923481
>UGH BUT IT"S LOUD
I fucking hate this shit. Ok sure, if you're grinding someones handrail, call the cops but if they're just skating flatground leave them the fuck alone. People that live next to parks/schools are the worst, yourhouse was cheaper for a reason moron.
If i'm making a 1 minute instagram edit and I have several clips from the same spot should I space them out or put them in a row?
>>2905478
Can you give me an example of specific scenes/elements that you didn't like and/pr felt forced? It is pretty fun, but then again I never watched it before it was on viceland.
>tfw you loosen your trucks just a little bit and it improves your skating, and is comfier
>>2929472
In a row
>>2928984
Found the cuf pants wearing, no tricks having, reddit spacing using, weak chin teenager that uses the "i sk8 4 fun" excuse when girls ask him to do a trick and he can't do any.
>>2928461
listening to skateboard sounds through headphones while skateboarding
>>2930060
>SINGLE RAIL USIN
>>2926719
their shaped decks are nice to ride though
>>2930069
ROCKET FLIP DOING
>>2930077
>UNCOMITTIN
>tfw all your tricks are becoming more and more consistent
>>2930182
TIC TAC DOING
>>2930182
CAVEMAN FINGERFLIPPIN
>>2930258
SLAPPY GRINDIN
>>2930286
XENU PRAISIN
>>2930298
IN VX FILMIN
>>2930344
COMPLYIN
>>2930355
56K-IN
>>2930211
I've been learning front-shuvs for months and only land a few every 15 tries or so. Yesterday I wore myself out in a bowl, hopped out and started nailing them. I think I just relaxed and had like .05% more commitment and it made all the difference. ...now I need 4 more tricks so I can play SKATE
As a side note, is it just me or does this thread have an unusual amount of shit attitude for /esg/?
>>2931340
TRANNY SKATIN
>>2907683
are you dumb
www.noteshop.co.uk
http://www.blacksheepstore.co.uk/
>>2931470
Baited for this EXACT intelligence.
>>2908148
shake junt is just funny, and it's a brand that's been there forever. It's hard to make bolts look poser-ish though
>>2908274
unpopular opinion but I feel like I'd be doing better now it I started off with a normal board, not a cruiser. You might think it's cheaper right now, but when you want to move on to a real board later, you might not be able to afford it.
>>2931492
>unpopular opinion
No it's not. Only posers and pussies buy cruisers.
>>2908330
took me literally a year to learn how to ollie, but now I can do it tight as fuck.
One thing that helped me was just thinking about the tail smacking the ground super hard and popping back up.
>>2909416
Yeah, Ninjalifestyle's brand is fucking cancerous
>>2931510
No, he's the only one that's cool actually.
>>2911083
https://vimeo.com/153895694
>>2917092
>The difference between 50mm and 58mm wheels is still smaller than a centimeter
>>2922402
>>2928461
skating without rap or punk in your ears is debilitating
>>2930060
>tfw skating for fun is a bad thing
you're a fucking jock
>>2930383
PINK CAP WEARIN
>>2931513
are you kidding? he cucks for braille and revive in his videos all the time
>>2931522
This is rather good actually.
>>2931579
Not really, he is the original youtube skater, way back in the vegasskating days.
>>2931522
>faggot brits
>can't do tricks
>filming a dead cat
>hipster music
Enjoy your rolled cankle.
>>2931604
>hipster music
It's from bones brigade 2.
>>2931624
that's fucking hilarious
you sure got me there, my man
>>2907349
Back foot is good. You're picking it up quickly with the pop and if anything bringing it up too much (maybe don't change that while you're learning.).
You're slamming your front foot down instead of leveling out. Jump with the ollie, and have your frond foot hang out up there, with maybe a light arc to stabilize before you catch and land. Look back at the video where your back foot is highest. If your front foot had still been up you would have had a higher ollie.
It seems like stomping the front foot would help the tail come up, but beyond a certain point it actually hurts you by driving the whole board back to the ground.
Also this.
>>2907361
A little board comfort goes a loooong way.
>>2911083
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-9SzdsEKgU
>>2931862
>being this new
>>2922402
Tensor forever baby
My dearest african-americans, I understand that the following may be of special importance to you: 83527d75e54bc31edb7a4067e1eb77c36e85934d
>>2931568
Nice reading comprehension, pansy.
>>2931373
>shit attitude thread
Yeah it's great. Esg was rapidly becoming a Revive Skateboards hug box.
>>2931470
Are you a manc?
>>2932100
Tensor are absolute garbage. I have no idea how Daewon and Rodney ride around on those pieces of shit. I had a pair at the start of the year and broke the hanger on one within a week.
>>2933346
nope. they're my two closest shops though
Thread is dead, let's roast each other with skate related burns.
The only way anon could ever become pro is if he got sponsored by Revive.
>get a minor injury in my popping leg
>can only skate switch for now
It's time.
>>2907349
When you you hop, use your leading arm to put proper pressure on your front foot and counteract your back foot and immediately after that, raise your back foot, rotate your front food and kick it out while counterbalancing your front foot with your other arm. Focus on landing front foot first and keep the back one tucked into your chest
>>2931903
I've been here going on a decade, please explain it's origins my great and powerful anon.
>>2934005
Your progression so wack you can 360 flip but can't even kickflip
>>2934469
Have you actually not watched samurai Jack? I suggest you do but this is not the thread or board to discuss this.
>>2934488
I have watched it and I understand the reference, I was just curious as to how it became a meme. Let's just drop it though, as you said, fairly off-topic.
>>2933766
You ever skate pump cage or anything? I've just moved to Manchester. Was wondering if there were any anons to skate with.
Survey time /esg/
>age
>city
>years skating
>are you any good
>3 of your best or favorite tricks to do
>do any of your friends skate
I'll start:
>25
>Detroit
>3-4 years of actual progression and consistent skating but started at 11.
>I'm halfway decent but don't have enough free time to become truly good.
>favorite tricks to do: backside heels, front board to fakie, tre flips
> only have a few friends and none of them skate.
>>2935348
>21
>Ottawa
>Year and a half
>Nope
>Ollie, manual over one parking slot, falling on my ass
>Nope
I think if I moved back to my home town my friends would try to skate like we did many years ago but like Ottawa a little too much
>beginner friend has two boards
>friend who's trying to get into skateboarding needs a board
>will only sell second walmart board for 130
Jesus.
>>2934473
You the type of nigga that waxes handrails.
https://streamable.com/bec4s
any tips for a heelflip
Hi guys. Can you give some criticism to my latest edit I've made for my friend?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw-b4qZMUnI&feature=youtu.be
pic unrelated
>>2936246
Bloomington gang
good shit
>>2936295
no way are you from blono?
>>2936310
I go to ISU
>>2936315
oh lol I go to UIUC
Reminder to report all unrelated shit.
>>2931513
>has sticker of his own channel at the back of his cellphone
>he's the only one that's cool
LOLWUT
>>2935348
>29
>Athens
>4
>I fucking rule
>heelflips, ollies, footplants
>do the skaters in my town count as friends?
>>2933190
>pansy
You're a fucking jock
>>2937553
I agree. He has no style and a receding hairline lmao
>>2934760
sometimes yeah. everyone there is super friendly so if you skate there regularly you'll make mates easy.
>>2937590
all of his comedy is
>scooters r gey lol
>>2936246
Not that bad
I'm ugly.
Delivering for British anons
Online Skate Stores
Bored of Southsea
https://www.boredofsouthsea.co.uk/
Flatspot
https://www.flatspot.com/
Route One
https://www.routeone.co.uk/
Native Skate Store
https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/
Welcome Skate Store
https://welcomeleeds.com/
Note Shop
https://www.noteshop.co.uk/
Big Woodys
http://www.bigwoodysskateshop.co.uk/
Black Sheep
http://www.blacksheepstore.co.uk/
Fillow
http://www.fillow.co.uk/
Fifty Fifty
https://5050store.com/
Endemic
https://endemicskatestore.com/
Palomino
https://www.thepalomino.com/
>>2938735
Route One is garbage my dude. Went into their store in Edinburgh and the guy was trying to tell me 129 indy's would be fine on an 8.5
>>2938743
>online stores
>>2938748
>Went into their store in Edinburgh
>Went into
can you not fucking read?
>>2936246
keep your camera straight, it's at weird angles all the time
>tfw too poor to skate
I really wanna skate but I seriously don't have enough to get a board, shoes, then if anything wears out, replace those.
I'm such a fucking poser.
It's time I buy a new everything. Sell me on your favorite brands before I get back.
no local shops because I watched the last one in my town close down after it'd been open since I was a kid
>>2939068
Personal fave everything
>Jart or sk8mafia deck
>krux or indy trucks
>pig or spitfire wheels
>minilogo or reds bearings
>whatever hardware who cares
>good spots filled with long boards
>all they do is cruise and take insta pics
>monopolize the space and don't give a shit about anyone else
I nearly killed a girl when my skate went flying while doing a trick because she had her phone out and no one knows the concept of taking turns.
Fuck longboarders
>>2939000
Yeah, we're on the same boat.
>>2938807
a fair criticism, I'll keep it in mind next time.
>>2937585
Is that all you can say, literal fuckboy?
>>2939134
Yeah they're the worst. Fucking crusty hippy kooks. Where are you?
Learned nollie shuvs then nollie bigspins today, feeling pretty good desu
>>2935348
>21
>melbourne
>5
>the better I get, the worse I feel i am when i see pro's skate
>half cab heel, nollie fronside bigspin, fakie frontside 360
>my best friends skate with me
>>2939068
hookups or jeremy klein industries deck obviously
I can't skate and I'm not rich enough to build shit.
How can I help my local community?
>>2935936
Not much. You can do it. Just maybe focus on kicking it up because it looks like you tend to kick it down a bit. Now it¨s just practice and honing your skills
>>2935348
>19
>Ostrava, Czech Republic
>I'm the top 5 of my park, can lazer down a 2 stair
>Switch varial heel, nollie heel, BS Flip
>Yes, three
>>2940843
Ask for used parts and boards.
>>2940863
>>Ostrava, Czech Republic
holy fuck
Do people buy shoes used? Seems like a good idea since they're already broken in and they're cheaper.
>>2939068
>toy machine
>indies or krux
>bones or spitfire
>shake junt hardware, bearings, and grip
What does a torn muscle look like? I ate shit hard. Really hard
>>2940886
Wassup. You from around here as well?
>>2941213
Which muscle? Is it swolen? Usually you'd know right away. Hurts like a bitch.
>>2941307
Thigh. It's starting to purple up a bit. can't walk hurts more by the minute
>>2941317
Fucking bitch backed up into me from a parking spot when I was going like 30kph, I tried to dodge but got a wheelbite and I am pretty sure I did a frontflip. before I fell me knee locked inwards and it hurt like a motherfucker. Knee is alright tho. Thanks god for that
>>2941317
Nah my guy if it's purple it's fucking bad. Go to a doctor as soon as tou can and don't strain it until then. How did it happen?
>>2940901
I just got a cool pair of vans half cabs at value village for 12 bucks. They're barely worn at all.
Learned how to shuvit out of noseslides, was pretty cool. What did you guys all learn today?
>>2941967
How not to kill myself while not being able to skate due to an injury, while watching my friend relearn kickflips, varials, and tre flips, in a couple of hours, after hot having touched a skateboard in 10 years.
>>2938735
hopefully this educates some anons. makes me cringe when I see my mate buy from skatehut (the britbong version of zumiez)
>>2939068
>Girl or yardsale or palace deck
>krux
hardware doesn't matter
>free poor boy jessups grip
>fast brand 50 mils
>shake junt bearings
>>2939134
focusing longboards should be a law at spots
>>2940527
Your jock is showing
Six weeks, practicing two hours a day, still can't fucking ollie.
Close to giving up.
>>2941286
Literally couple of kilometers away
>>2942215
It took me about a year to figure it out. Half a year later and they're still really inconsistent. Post a vid maybe someone can give advice.
>>2939000
go on craigs list or ask a friend for an old deck or soemthing
>>2942215
you must either be doing something fundamentally wrong, or mentally can't commit. Practice it from the ground up.