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Skate Better
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Приєднався 10 вер 2010
I give honest personal reviews of skateboarding products and upload trick tip videos to help serve the skate community.
I don’t pretend to be a advanced level skater- the clips I add are so you can see the product visually while being skated.
For reference- I skate each product about 2-3 times per week for at least 2 months before reviewing.
Thank you all for the love and support along the way- happy skating g’s.
I don’t pretend to be a advanced level skater- the clips I add are so you can see the product visually while being skated.
For reference- I skate each product about 2-3 times per week for at least 2 months before reviewing.
Thank you all for the love and support along the way- happy skating g’s.
Skate Better - Spitfire OG Classic Wheel Review
My review of the Spitfire OG Classic Wheel 52mm 99 duro.
I accidentally say “cone-ical” instead of *con-ical” so please excuse me. I also mention this is the widest riding surface spitfire makes which is not true- they have bigger wheels but I think just for 52mm they are still the widest. :)
Time Stamps:
Intro- 0:00-1:23
Measurements- 1:23-2:49
Weight- 2:49-3:19
Slickness-3:19-3:43
Stability- 3:43-4:36
Lock-In 4:36-4:55
Tech Skating-4:55-5:50
Turning and Control 5:50-6:35
Breakdown of each wheel 6:35-8:00
My favorite wheels 8:00-8:15
Outro 8:15-8:47
I accidentally say “cone-ical” instead of *con-ical” so please excuse me. I also mention this is the widest riding surface spitfire makes which is not true- they have bigger wheels but I think just for 52mm they are still the widest. :)
Time Stamps:
Intro- 0:00-1:23
Measurements- 1:23-2:49
Weight- 2:49-3:19
Slickness-3:19-3:43
Stability- 3:43-4:36
Lock-In 4:36-4:55
Tech Skating-4:55-5:50
Turning and Control 5:50-6:35
Breakdown of each wheel 6:35-8:00
My favorite wheels 8:00-8:15
Outro 8:15-8:47
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Skate Better - April Deck Review
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My review of an April 8.38 Guy Mariano deck. I apologize that the lighting is a bit weird on this one- trying something in the new house but I will continue to switch it up until I find something that works. *NOTE* I mention the length as 31.2 (from a website); upon measuring I found it to be 32 in length so I apologize for the mistake). Shoutout to @RikRiorik for the correction. Thanks for all...
Skate Better - Etnies Calli Vulc Shoe Review
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*Edit* These are the Etnies Calli Vulc- in the video I refer to them as the Windrow by mistake. My apologies for the inconvenience. :) My review of the Etnies Calli Vulc shoe. Thank you all for sticking around! Time stamps : 0:00-Intro 0:41- Why this shoe/Price 1:04- Size 1:15- Shape 1:49- Break in time 2:18- Durability & Comfort 3:19- Impact 3:52- Board feel & Flick 5:13- Pros/Cons final thoughts
Skate Better - Passport Deck Review
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My review of an 8.25 Passport deck. *I forgot my microphone so I apologize for the echo in the sound this time. Time Stamps: Intro- 0:00-0:30 Why- 0:30-1:01 Measurements- 1:01-1:42 Concave & Pitch- 1:42-3:00 Nose & Tail- 3:00-4:10 Durability & Pop- 4:10-5:27 Pros & Cons- 5:27-6:42 Outro- 6:42-7:21
Skate Better - Lakai Telford Low Show Review
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My review of the Lakai Telford Low skate shoe. Here are some time stamps for those who are interested: 0:00-Intro 0:45- Why this shoe/Price 1:20- Shape 1:54- Break in time 2:45- Durability & Comfort 5:36- Impact 5:55- Board feel & Flick 7:23- Pros/Cons final thoughts
Unlocking the Kickflip - (and understanding how a kickflip works).
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Hey y’all! This is a longer video so here are some time stamps to help navigate: 0:00- Intro/Disclaimer 1:35- Practicing kickflips 3:53- Things that will effect your kickflip 4:57- How to think of a kickflip 6:42- Ingredients to maximize a kickflip 10:43- How your body effects the kickflip 12:43- The golden arch 16:52- Recap and final thoughts What hasn’t already been said about kickflips? In t...
Skate Better- Almost Deck Review
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My review of an Almost 8.38 deck (Gronze Edition).
Skate Better - New Balance 1010 Tiago Shoe Review
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My review of the New Balance 1010 Tiago shoes.
Skate Better - Venture vs Thunder Trucks
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My comparison and review of Venture 5.6 vs Thunder 149 light trucks. I go over my personal pros and cons- all opinion based. If you have thoughts please comment below.
Skate Better - Bones STF V1 Wheel Review (103a)
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My in depth review of the Bones STF V1 103a duro wheel. Hope you enjoy!
Skate Better - Almost Deck Setup
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This is a short and sweet deck setup of the Gronze edition Almost 8.37 Yuri deck. Hope you enjoy!
Skate Better - Nike SB Blazer Suede vs Leather Review
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Skate Better - Nike SB Blazer Suede vs Leather Review
Skate Better - Andale Swiss Bearings Review
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Skate Better - Andale Swiss Bearings Review
Skate Better - Deathwish Deck Review
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Skate Better - Deathwish Deck Review
Skate Better - New Balance 508 Shoe Review
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Skate Better - New Balance 508 Shoe Review
Skate Better - Miles Griptape Review
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Skate Better - Miles Griptape Review
Skate Better - Spitfire Classic F4 101 Duro Wheel Review
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Skate Better - Spitfire Classic F4 101 Duro Wheel Review
Skate Better - WKND (Weekend) Deck Review
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Skate Better - WKND (Weekend) Deck Review
Skate Better - Adidas Copa Nationale Shoe Review
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Skate Better - Adidas Copa Nationale Shoe Review
Skate Better - OJ Nomad Wheel Review (in depth)
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Skate Better - OJ Nomad Wheel Review (in depth)
Skate Better - Polar Skate Co. Deck Review
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Skate Better - Polar Skate Co. Deck Review
Skate Better - Adidas Liberty Cup Shoe Review
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Skate Better - Adidas Liberty Cup Shoe Review
great deck
THANK YOU. ANKLE BREAK TIME
Skating those now. Great wheel. They feel super comfy while rolling even on the pavement. Only complaint that I have is that they are super sticky for a 99. I gotta have some give. Maybe the 101 would be a better option. Other than that it’s a quality made wheel 360 degrees perfect.
Just came back from my session on these. I hate them. Glad o got them 30% off. I just can’t do my treflips proper or even lock into the ledge with ease.
i'm just skating my first Primitive board 8.38 :is fire!
im on them right now expect mine are extremely yellow
Dude...I clicked on this video in the SAME park you're at
nice video. got a set of OG classics on a marketplace pickup used board. i like em a lot. classic formula not F4. Really liking these as someone who skates classics often. The confusing naming between Classic formula urethane, then classic shape and OG classic shape is so silly!! but once you figure it out I suppose it makes sense. Best naming would be to call it just "OG" shape and call it "Original Formula" instead of Classic Formula (when you have two shapes with 'Classic' in the name!!!) but oh well. Skateboard terminology can be confusing as well. Especially how truck sizes are named so randomly it seems. love when trucks are just named/numbered by the size of board they fit rather than arbitrary "159" type numbers!
I just got a set of these and some thunder hollow lights, my board feels like a damn cloud now
I have been riding my 56mm 101 conical fulls again. I put them aside for awhile because I’m old (35 😂) and the terrain around me is rough asf. As I regained my confidence,after many years of not skating, I’ve realized that these things can go over rough terrain quite easily. Obviously not talking about cobblestones but I can push and even cruise around pretty easily on the rough surfaces around my neighborhood. My other setups either have dragons or OG classics 99a. OG classics are the best all around wheel ever made imo.
radial full and lock in fulls offer the widest riding patch 👍
Wow ! Best explanation ever !!
as a beginner I love how you compare wheels and say "that one 6/10 sliding the other one 8/10 sliding". It gives me a good perspective on these wheels. Thanks!
this video is by far the most helpful guide on how to do a kickflip. Thank you so much
Needed this as I only saw m80 for the first time today lol thanks I will definitely not be buying this
whered you go!!? 😭
criminally ubderrated channel. such a good explanation. cheers bro
Great thoughts bro
why cant i kickflip ua-cam.com/video/8GHjSxpahus/v-deo.html
you kickflips rocket bro, lift your back leg more. you want to catch on the back foot not the front. just saying
lol- I literally say this in the video, but thanks for the tip 👍🏻
Dude. I've never heard anyone articulate the turn difference between Venture/Thunder like you did, and god damn, it is SO spot on. Well done.
You should give the venture titanium’s a try really light
Thunder 147 vs Venture Lo 5.25 vs Venture High 5.25 ?
Thanks man! Great video! So, ordering them, they rank like this: *Lean needed to Turn:* (least to most) 1. Thunder (most responsive) 2. Indy 3. Venture (least responsive) *And over the Wheelbase:* (shortest to longest) 1. Indy 2. Thunder 3. Venture
Correct!
@@Skatebetter Have you tried Destructo D1's? I think they turn a lot with nice lean, deeper than Thunders. Would be nice to compare wheelbite marks
Hey just wondering when I install my trucks how can I stop my hardware bolts from going too deep into the deck?
Idk if I should get these or key frames
Need more silo's with the mesh toe box!! Soo fire, got that 90s look with a new age twist, flawless combo!! éS is the béSt!!
Hey man can you please do a video of only titanium trucks thunders vs indys vs ventures vs the new ace hollows? I love both indy and thunder trucks, i use to ride ventures back in the day the bumble bee 🐝 ones, i’ve tried ace trucks too there not bad
Where'd you find this beauty? It's so hard to find one with the vice monster
Hi! Size to trucks? Im argentina! Great vid!!
Thunder 149- they are for an 8.5 deck
talking about the hips being opened and closed is missed by every other tutorial
I don’t skate but love new balance I have about 10 pairs of the miu collection 990s, 992s, 993s. I really like the light weight lower look of the 440 especially compared to my vans authentics who’s soles are super heavy and kinda hurt. I definitely plan on getting more.
Nah wtf he explains everything like no other skater,this the best video to learn how to kickflip
Lets go marlins !
Which one slides better?
One of the best kickflip tutorials. Thank you!
Those look like DC answer to the Nike panda dunks
Lmao
Just went from a 7.75 to an 8.25 board. And the regression of my kickflips TOTALLY make sense now.
this is cool but to take the attitude there's just all sorts of kickflips and this is how i do them and sometimes they rocket is...c'mon. :) being able to catch your flip tricks is not just another way to do them, it is the more advanced and correct way to do them..still working on it myself!
Haha i get what you’re saying- I’m not saying those two things are mutually exclusive. Just saying that I don’t have the best kickflips all the time, and that people do them differently (not related to proper technique). Hopefully that helps!
Do royals and slappys lol Also shorter wheelbase for ventures to work
Ace AF1 truck review?
Best KF tutorial! I've watched so many and this one works. Especially the section explaining the various potentially successful flick types or styles. And I've never heard anyone discuss popping by kicking backwards against the tail to bring the board towards you to flick against... I have an extremely inconstant KF however I know every time I get a good one that somehow I've ninja kicked my pop foot back and away, which brings the board not only up, but back towards my crotch. This video also allowed me to use the word crotch in a comment which makes it even better! 😅 Edit: Oh! And I realized during this video that the steps are NOT... = "Pop&level>>(pause)>>Flick>>Catch>>Land" - It is actually = "Pop>>(pause)>>Level&Flick>>Catch>>Land"
Hi, trucks 139mm or 149mm to this table size ?
I got recently got Spitfire Conical Full 58mm 99dur & they are ONLY good on a Super Smooth surface like a Skatepark, other than that pretty useless anywhere else. So I put them on a board I hardly use. Sad story.....
i have 54mm 99a f4 tablets and i skate them at shitty Istanbul streets
Damn lot 11 🔥
I hate knives with multiple blades
Great review bro keep em comin
"Like an ollie north" makes so much sense
"How to think about" and "how to practice" are so important and rarely talked about
Hey just found your channel and it's been very helpful. Im building a board and im going to get back into skating in my 30s. I had decided on the thunder lights 2 for the trucks and this cemented that for me for sure. Have you tried/reviewed the powell dragons, F4s or the andy Anderson nano cubics? Was thinking of trying the dragons. I subbed 🤙🏻