things you learned skating today

[GasTheHostage]

I learned that the real treasure in skating are the friends we make along the way

I have like no skater friends that I can board with

[curbslayer]

hang your toes off the pocket of the tail now you can do proper back side wall rides every time you are welcome 

[pdknox]

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I learned that the real treasure in skating are the friends we make along the way

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I have like no skater friends that I can board with

[SneakySecrets]

Today I learned that it’s all about the tricks you don’t do. 

Let that sink in for a bit.

[burn_to_live]

Learned pop shove it late flip, is easy af. You just have to have a good timing with the flip.

I suck at kickflips tho, i need to feel too much in the mood to land those properly.

What tips do you give? I saw a yt vid of some strange dudes doing em, and I think it would be a fun trick to learn.

[Brguy]

I just realized that skating with people that slam a lot will probably make you less afraid and give more room to progress.

[nooky]

I just realized that skating with people that slam a lot will probably make you less afraid and give more room to progress.

today i realize i'm that guy who slams a lot. i hope my lack of skill is making people less afraid like you say

[silhouette]

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Learned pop shove it late flip, is easy af. You just have to have a good timing with the flip.

I suck at kickflips tho, i need to feel too much in the mood to land those properly.

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What tips do you give? I saw a yt vid of some strange dudes doing em, and I think it would be a fun trick to learn.

I realize it's not me you were asking, but maybe I can also provide help with those. Are you trying them frontside or backside? Frontside is like a mobbed the fuck out (well, down) varial heel, you kick straight down instead of out after waiting a little bit for the front shove to come around. Backside is trickier to understand the timing of but I think looks better. Pop a good pop shove-it and just as you prepare for the catch, you give the concave a gentle tap with your big toe around the front bolts. Don't extend your leg or you'll land with one foot under the board. Please don't do them the shitty ass casper flip way (or the even worse mobbed inward heelflip way), or with a late varial flip (which is arguably easier but looks like crap). Watch Ocean Howell for reference.

[GasTheHostage]

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I learned that the real treasure in skating are the friends we make along the way

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I have like no skater friends that I can board with

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I have like no skater friends that I can board with will eat your bearings

[FS-OverKOOK]

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I learned that the real treasure in skating are the friends we make along the way

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I have like no skater friends that I can board with

i'm too poosey to street skate alone and i hate being the old guy at the park.

[GasTheHostage]

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I learned that the real treasure in skating are the friends we make along the way

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I have like no skater friends that I can board with

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i'm too poosey to street skate alone and i hate being the old guy at the park.

Lol didn't say I dont board, just have nearly no skater friends.

[givecigstosurfgroms]

  Bs roll ins.  Weird i never tried them b4.  They seem more satisfying but less safe.  I relearnt those front boards on a higher ledges to fakie off the end where you pivot the 90° on ur front wheels.

[bezug]

Got my first front noseblunt on a ledge second try, then it took an hour to do another one...

Not sure if I'll be able to get them on lock, but felt so good to just commit to it

[TooManyPros]

I learned that I actually ollie better/ollies feel better snappier with a shorter WB, 14.12", lower trucks (Cast Thunders), and smaller wheels (51s).

Who knew?

[givecigstosurfgroms]

urethane is naturally brown

  Its naturally clear/light brown (to be precise)

[GasTheHostage]

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urethane is naturally brown

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  Its naturally clear/light brown (to be precise)

Close enough

[givecigstosurfgroms]

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urethane is naturally brown

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  Its naturally clear/light brown (to be precise)

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Close enough

  That would depend on whether youd find the actual facts interesting or if you were to try ur hand at manufacturing wheels i suppose.

[GasTheHostage]

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urethane is naturally brown

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  Its naturally clear/light brown (to be precise)

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Close enough

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  That would depend on whether youd find the actual facts interesting or if you were to try ur hand at manufacturing wheels i suppose.

Naw I meant like that I never really gave a second thought on wheels but then i learned that urethane is naturally brown (really just depends sometimes its lighter sometimes its clearer). But yeah i find it interesting that I have never known about that

[SadandLonely]

Today I learned why people only skate 3 main wheels companies.

[pizzafliptofakie]

hang your toes off the pocket of the tail now you can do proper back side wall rides every time you are welcome 

Next time I go skate I'm gonna come back here and let you know how this works out. Hopefully tomorrow.

[givecigstosurfgroms]

I had switch backside 180s about 15 years ago for 2  years then i lost them but i tried some today and pretended i was popping a switch bs pop shuv and it worked really well and they re really fun.

[Dustwardprez]

Telling someone they push mongo is not ok. It’s politically incorrect and I’m being intolerant. So

They now have earned the nickname of “pushes Down syndrome” “Robert Downy jr” or “the downs” for short.

[SirPizzaSlayer]

Today I learned that skateboarding is something that takes some time. Some energy. And a whole lot of pain. I also learned that skateboarding is what ever you make it. Shalom and goodnight.

[Dustwardprez]

Switch Tre to blown out ankle

[arrbee]

Switch Tre to blown out ankle

Really have to stay over top of those or you're asking for it. Part of the reason I don't travel that road often

[nooky]

being able to ollie with your feet in most any position is important

[silhouette]

Today I learned why people only skate 3 main wheels companies.

Wait till you find out about the truck thread

[VHS ERA]

I’m finally overcoming a lifelong battle with tre flips, and landing them isn’t that satisfying? I don’t think I even like this trick.

[shit_for_brains]

I’m finally overcoming a lifelong battle with tre flips, and landing them isn’t that satisfying? I don’t think I even like this trick.

They should've never let you in our club

[VHS ERA]

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I’m finally overcoming a lifelong battle with tre flips, and landing them isn’t that satisfying? I don’t think I even like this trick.

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They should've never let you in our club

Lol I think I was just in a bad mood/hungover yesterday. Feeling much more positive about life and tre flips today.

Shoutout to you guys in the “basic ass tricks” thread. Turning my upper body frontside was definitely one of the problems holding them back.