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Kieran Clark
United Kingdom
Приєднався 6 тра 2020
I picked up a board again for the first time in 15 years and started this channel 6 months later to track my journey. I make videos about learning new tricks, sessions with my friends and anything else skateboard related I feel the need to share with the world.
Basic Flatground Practice
Just a quick flatground session. Honestly I found this really frustrating, I’m really out of practice.
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Adrenaline Alley with my Son James
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Super fun session at Adrenaline Alley with James my eldest boy. Just having fun which is ultimately what it’s all about.
Flatground and a Channel Update
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A little bit of skating a lot of talking. Full props to anyone who sticks it out the end. Also if your reading this your a legend.
And Then It Started To Rain
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20 minutes at Desborough skatepark before the rain set in. In July. Of course.
Learning Slappy BS 5050s at Concrete Waves Newquay
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During a visit to Cornwall is topped at Concrete Waves Newquay for an hour and managed to learn slappy BS 5050s. Absolutely stoked with this, cool trick at an incredible park.
Kibworth Skatepark: First Session at this New Park
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Kibworth Skatepark: First Session at this New Park
Wet and Mist Morning Session at Desborough Skatepark
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Wet and Mist Morning Session at Desborough Skatepark
Kickflip to Fakie: The Process at Rothwell Skatepark
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Kickflip to Fakie: The Process at Rothwell Skatepark
Front Shuv Off the Box: Skateboard Progression
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Front Shuv Off the Box: Skateboard Progression
Desborough Session with Matt: First in Forever
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Desborough Session with Matt: First in Forever
Girl and Chocolate Surprise Decks Unboxing
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Girl and Chocolate Surprise Decks Unboxing
I’m Back: First Skate Session in Forever
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I’m Back: First Skate Session in Forever
Skating the Only Dry Part of the Park
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Skating the Only Dry Part of the Park
BS and FS Boardslide Practice on a Saturday Evening
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BS and FS Boardslide Practice on a Saturday Evening
IMO returning to basics from time to time are really essential
If I don’t go through them like this from time to time I lose them. Plus I’m on a new deck so you’ve got to work out the kinks in the shape. Funny how different it can be.
primo always sucks, respect my man
Yeah it’s never fun, as soon as you feel the side of that board you know your screwed
Great to see your vid! Some proper pop going on and decent levelling out on the Kickflips, I’ve kickflip envy mate.. Looks like a few of us ate shit this week too 🤕🤣
Mate I fall on bs shuvs all the time, they are my nemesis.
Shuvs are so nice man 💪
Cheers mate, they felt a little funky that day. Couldn’t get much pop.
Inspiring me to do some flatground for once!! Nice one man!! 🤙
Sometimes it’s got to be done 😂
Badass 🔥🔥
Cheers pal 👊
that's badass 🔥
Cheers dude
Keep it up sunshine. It's all good.
Cheers bud
It's funny I stumbled on this, was talking to my partner about this deck and how much it meant to me as a kid, I used to skate growing up and me and my friend would pretend we were sponsored by element. I'd always pick element decks on the tony hawk games as well. I don't skate anymore but I feel like I owe it to my childhood self to go and buy this, I would love to try and pick it up again but I wasn't even very good as a kid haha, it's still always been a part of my life though. Nice vid man, subbed
Mate I was just the same, always used this board on the video games, rode element boards pretty much exclusively. Loved it. Yeah riding this one was such a nostalgia trip, I had a big smile on my face every time I looked at it. Been trying to convince my wife to let me hang one on the wall 😂 not going well. I’d say just go for it skating wise mate, I’ve never been good but I just enjoy it and I think now I’m older I can appreciate the time on my board more. Thanks for following along it’s very much appreciated.
@@KieranClarkSkates Yeah I think I'm going to bite the bullet, finding your channel has helped! We're not getting any younger are we haha, I'm 28 now, better give it a go while I still can eh!
@jaymo107 absolutely mate best get on with it now 😂
Carnivore diet. I am 50 and super lean. It helps skateboarding so much! This is the easiest way to do it.
I’ll have to look into that. Thanks mate all help is appreciated.
@@KieranClarkSkates keep shredding. It is easier when you’re lighter. 🤘
Best times!!! Its how I got into skating, taking my boys to the skate park when they were small and I decided to learn with them. Still skate with them today and they're grown up now, ones 18, the other 14.
That’s so cool, hopefully James will want to keep joining me into the future.
Badass 🔥 love the video bro
Cheers mate appreciate it.
what trucks size are you going to use on it?
I’ve got 149 thunders, the ones with the 8.5” axel.
That’s awsome! What day of the week and what time did you go? Would love to take my boy, only way he would cope if it was this quiet as he has autism
I’ve found if you go in the evening slot on Mondays and Tuesdays it’s pretty chill. They only open those days during the kids holidays so they pretty chill as I think a lot of people think they’re closed still.
@@KieranClarkSkates Awsome man! Cheers for the advice, I might book in in the next few weeks 👍👍
Sweet, maybe I’ll catch you there pal
I need to go here at some point, love that it has an outdoor section too
It’s well worth a trip mate, kind of needs to be seen to believe.
What a great vid!!! This place looks insane, si good to see you and your son rolling together. James whipped your ass at the race 👌🏻
Yeah he usually does 😂 it was awesome fun, need another trip soon.
Looks like a great day. Would love it if my boys enjoyed going to the skatepark. As it is they come with me to some outdoor parks but ride round once then just go and play in the play area.
James is always much more willing to go Alley than anywhere else. I think it’s the appeal of the place, maybe as he gets older he’ll come to more with me.
I enjoyed your little chat and Im sure most of us can resonate with some of the things you said. Keep skating my friend and make the videos how you want and whenever you want!
Absolutely mate, just need to remove any pressure from myself at the moment. Appreciate your support Ronaldo.
That place looks insane! Both my boys also ride scooters, I can't get them on a skateboard, they say it's too dangerous, I think that's their mom's influence. LOL
😂 she’s probably right. I’ve bought James a skateboard which he’ll ride sometimes but it’s all scooter at the moment. Each to their own, I just like being at the park with him.
@@KieranClarkSkates yeah as long as my boys want to still hang out that’s all that matters!
I’m with you Kieran, it can be very frustrating, I have really gone off the boil in the last 7 months or so. I have not been putting the effort in and have not progressed much at all!! Feels very debilitating! I had a two year period when I joined UA-cam at the same time as you where I progressed so much and now I can’t seem to progress, in fact I have gone backwards and can’t do the things I did! It feels like I’m just maintaining some of my tricks and losing lots! Age is catching up with me too. I find I do t even bother to film as who want to watch me trying to bs flip again. Like you my UA-cam is mainly a log of my skating for my own ends, I’m amazed anyone wants to watch me whack out the same standard slappies! I hold hope in the fact that there are peaks and troughs and that if we just keep rolling for fun things will happen🤞Always like checking your channel as it’s so relatable. Keep going and I’ll keep going…. Deal??? 😂
We’re on the same trajectory mate, feel like for those first two years I was the same, bashing out new stuff left right and centre. Now I’m fighting the same old stuff. No point us stopping now though right. Skateboarding with yer da said the same thing, looks like all three of us are in the trough 😂 I’m sure all of us have been on here the same length of time. I’m just going to keep plugging away, strip it back to the basics and enjoy myself. And I’ll watch you do slappies until the earth stops spinning mate, you inspire me so much bud.
@@KieranClarkSkates yes mate! It really helps knowing we are not alone. Same with you man, I find what you do very inspiring and it keeps me motivated. Upload whenever you fancy, no pressure, if it’s just some flatground, I’m down. Skateboarding is a frustrating endeavour, but rewards do come, even if it seems like they won’t sometimes! Anyway thanks for addressing this in the vid as it seems this is common for lots of us and is good to hear from someone else.
Father son seshes are the best man enjoy!! 🤙 also ps. That place is like a dream sooooo huge holy crap resi ramp looks cool even outside stuff too so cool!!
The place is incredible so lucky to have it only a short drive away. It was an awesome session, just having fun riding around. The resi is mental but it killed my knees 😂 not used to pushing down on a ramp and it bouncing back
Love this mate! That place looks incredible and you both ripped it up 🤘 I'm gonna lay down a little challenge for you Kieran, next time you're there you should try dropping in on the resi ramp, only if you're up for it though no pressure! Seems like a good way to learn though, would've loved something like that when I was learning back in the day
Mate it’s such a weird thing to ride on, it really hurt my knees because it gives when you pump. I’ll have a good look at it but I honestly think I’d rather drop in on a wooden ramp that size 😂 James really enjoyed playing on that resin ramp, it’s right next to a half pipe that’s almost vertical so I might get some knee pads and a decent helmet and starting playing with that whilst he’s on it. Planning a return journey soon so I’ll do a proper tour of it so you can see what I mean.
@@KieranClarkSkates ah that's fair, i bet you have to work twice as hard on it, like does it grip your wheels or anything? I'm thinking the same, gonna have to buy a decent helmet and start padding up regularly to try some new things
It bounces back when you push down so you can’t build any speed on it. It’s so weird I feel like I can’t explain it properly. Yeah for bigger transition for sure need those pads.
Nice! Didn't look too busy either
I’ve always found during the summer holidays the Mondays and Tuesdays are pretty quiet. I think most people still think they’re closed those days. Also if the weathers good no one pays to skate indoors. Best time to visit.
Great video, Kieran!👊 you really killed it on the flatground! I can relate to the struggle of getting sparetime to skate these days. Just so you know, it's always great to see you putting out new videos💪
Cheers JP, I think I just need to scale it back and just enjoy skating when I can. This is my new reality and I just need to get on with it 😂 hope the families all well mate.
@@KieranClarkSkates My guess is that every opportunity to skate will feel more special😄 yeah, all is good and well, she is growing so fast!
@cretinman enjoy it mate, they don’t stop 😂
At the end of the day doesnt matter what trick did you land, and how, but how do you feel. Some times its just an ollie that felt great, some times news trick with very skachy landing. Have fun - it is core of skateboarding for me 😁👍
I think that’s what I need to get back too mate tbh, been to in my head at the moment. Thanks for the support dude I appreciate it.
This fakie pops have height dude!! 👊🏻
Great to see you again as I’ve missed your vids over the past few weeks. For what it’s worth I enjoy watching whatever direction your sesh has gone so no pressure in making an edit and having to have something newly learnt. You’re one of the original few people I subscribed to and you have been a huge influence on my skating . I only started my channel when I found out I was going to be a grandad or gramps as I chose to be called. I’m 48 on Saturday and still feel like everyone else’s sesh and edits are better and they are having more fun which I know I know Is stupid as we are all at different levels yet all here for the same love of skating. I sometimes wish I could just go and skate without the need to take my GoPro and have to edit up and then constantly look at UA-cam to see if I have any interest from anyone which in a way is needing to be excepted by the skate community. I only came back 7 years ago after 25 off so missed out on so much of the skate scene when raising my 3 now grown up kids. I’m really pleased you opened up and I found this vid very inspiring and I’m sure there’s plenty of folks out there having similar personal battles. Try and enjoy your skating as you absolutely kill it and whether it be an edit, short, skating or chatting, I enjoy watching it and I know so do many others dude 👊🏻
Thanks Simon, you’re such a good dude and I really appreciate your kind words mate. The main reason I started the channel is to push myself out of my comfort zone and to create this diary for me to look back on. The idea that anyone else would watch it and enjoy it is crazy. The pressure to put something good out is very much internal but it’s good to explain it as it helps out it right in my head if you know what I mean. I’m like you too mate, I watch other people’s edits and think they must be enjoying themselves more than me 😂 silly isn’t it.
@@KieranClarkSkates 🫶🏻
No worries man I am also a father I have 2 teenagers and struggle to find time to skate, with work and being a father it is so hard to find time to do anything let alone to get in a sesh. As far as your health that's the most important thing not just for skating reasons but mostly for those babies of yours (for the record) I struggle as well, my weight has been on a roller coaster ride ever since I hit 30 and I am 54 now, currently on a down swing went from 226 to 196 but it took a year, so don't feel like you are alone, with a little hard work you'll get back to where you want to be. You just take care of yourself and everything else will fall into place great sesh by the way your kick flips are on point!
Cheers Wes, that’s incredible to hear what you’ve achieved mate, I’m starting from pretty much the same weight as you did so I’m going to push to join you in the sub 200 pounds club. Your spot on my boys are the ones who need me to do this and as it’ll benefit my skating that’s two good reasons. Thanks for the support mate, you’re a legend.
I relate to this a lot. You have my empathy Kieran. I feel like I've been going through some stuff similar to you as well when it comes to skating and content creation. I'm glad you took the time to talk about it.
Sometimes you just got to get it out there mate, I honestly felt so much better after I filmed this as I felt like I’ve drawn a line in the sand and now I can move forward. Time to just enjoy my skating and take away this pressure to improve every session.
Same here the little things like being able to use the board is beautiful
So funny man I got 2 sons 2 and 4 and couldnt relate more. I thought as they got older i would have more time and I even have less. And getting a video in or having the ability to concentrate during the sessions I am watching them is so damn hard its almost impossible unless the wife tags along. So I feel ya mate. Truth be told start to just have fun with it. Will bring the spark back!! And even if I put out shit videos or the best well thought out inspirational content i get the same views 😆. So just have fun with it and enjoy the ride my friend!!
😂 that’s why I decided to never worry about views and subs from very early on doing this. Just being part of the community is rewarding enough. Absolutely mate, just need to take it back to why I started skating in the first place because it’s fun.
Fire flat ground session mate, kickflips are solid. Appreciate the openness and honesty... UA-cam is a weird thing. The community is great, inspiring and it's amazing to share what we do, bit on the flip side it can ruin a session coz you gotta get those clips! I managed to get a video done on Saturday, then had two chill session on sunday where I didn't film a thing and just had fun! But my son is old enough to come out with me now. Take it easy and before you know it your youngest will be out with you and you will have loads of time again 😃
Cheers dude, I think I’ve just been putting to much pressure on myself to get better rather than enjoying myself. My eldest came with me to Alley last night on his scooter and we had a wicked time. It was good because he was just playing, not worried about trying to improve and it made me realise that’s what I should be like 😂 kids really have got this shit figured out, us adults make it way harder than it needs to be.
@@KieranClarkSkates that sounds awesome 😎 glad you got another session in
Been there mate, more often than I like to admit! It's hard not to get frustrated when your sessions don't go to plan. Think I'm finally getting out of my latest slump, slowly getting my old tricks back but I still have to really try to keep things fun otherwise I lose interest and don't actually try anything 🤣 you'll get there mate, keep pushing 👊
Cheers Graeme, you’re a legend mate. I’m definitely deep in a slump but instead of fighting it I’m just going to let it play out, knowing it’ll sort itself out eventually. Shit you and me have both been making videos long enough to know this is how it plays out 😂
@@KieranClarkSkates that's it mate sometimes you just have to ride the storm!
I would be exactly the same if I was organised enough to do this. Forget making it ten minutes or having to land a new trick. I just love watching you skate.. Honestly the failures are just as motivating if they happen cos I realise it's not just me who can't lock in a new trick every session! You improve most when youi're just enjopying it so I'd hate to think we were addign any stress or pressure for you mate. Just do what you do pal, Whenever it comes, I'll watch it and like it.
Thanks Ed, honestly the pressure all comes from me. I enjoy making videos and love the community on here. I don’t feel I need to get better because of that, it’s more I want to make stuff that’s positive for me to look back on. I don’t want to diary the crap sessions and more of them have been like that recently. I’ve no problem putting out a video where I land nothing if I enjoyed myself but recently I just get to frustrated or down and I just don’t want to put that out into the world. There’s enough negativity without me having adding to it because I can’t get my wooden toy to play properly 😂
@@KieranClarkSkates It is hard. I hear you. I get annoyed at skating/myself quite a lot if I'm honest. I personally feel embarrassed how far you have progressed ahead of me. I need to get out, but my wrist says no for a few more weeks. Stupidest slam ever (pushing ) lol
@EdGarnham we all progress at our own rate mate and we definitely all get frustrated at our own skating. That’s definitely where my head ends up all the time at the moment. I’ve been lucky to avoid any serious injuries that have put me out which has helped the progress but I’ve definitely stagnated recently. As long as where all having fun though that’s what counts. Hope that wrist heals fast and you can get back out there mate.
Great stuff and all the best... Flailing is very relatable to many of us, honestly prefer watching that sort of thing over effortless treflip boardslides or whatever. btw what are those shoes? they look pretty comfy.
The shoes are eś stylus mids and they are so comfy. I’m on a bit of an eś run at the moment they just make such good shoes. Cheers dude flailing is definitely more realistic, the problem is I tend to be a miserable sod at the moment when it’s happening and I don’t want anyone to have to watch that. This video is really me saying im just going to focus on having fun and put out stuff that makes me smile. Cheers for the support dude.
I hear you man. Ive not skated since kibworth and i hated all my tricks so ive not even checked the footage. Everythings so sluggish atm
Mate we need a sesh to knock the rust off. Sorry I’ve not been in touch, had so much shit going on as well. I’ll ping you a message later and we’ll see if we can get a skate in. Missing are sessions.
Keep it fun, don't worry about progression. I really struggle with progression, and often I'll go out and skate with one goal in mind, which is normally to land a trick that I've already done. The other day it was ollie to manual. Yesterday it was stand up front side grind, I didn't get it, but had fun trying and landed some other tricks. keep posting, I always enjoy your videos. And show me how to back side flip! Dream trick, that I've never landed.
Cheers dude, that’s definitely the plan at the moment just go out do stuff I can do and enjoy. I’ll see if I can put together a little backside flip video with tips in it for you mate. Mine need some practice 😂
Always nice with a little flat ground session! About not having the time to get out skating and uploading frequently, I totally get it. Do it at a rate that works for you, without putting any negative pressure on yourself to deliver. About the weight issue, I think it's really smart that you are adressing it because I have seen soo many friends disappear from skating simply because they have gotten too heavy to be able to enjoy skating. Skating is hard on the body as it is, without the extra weight. I personally think that exercise to keep weight off is a losing game, if one is not changing the things in life that leads to that extra weight in the first place, and for that I think a good diet is key. I am not talking about a temporary diet where you stay off carbs for a couple of weeks, I am talking about totally changing the habit of the way you eat and drick, forever. A couple of years ago, I decided to shred some weight. I wasn't overweight or anything, I just wanted to be more lightweight to help my skating. I stopped eating breakfast. That switch took a couple of days to get used to. It gives me 10-20 extra minutes each morning that I can keep sleaping before getting to work, and it means less input of calories. That change alone caused the weight to start to drop very quickly. Sedond, I quit eating candy and drinking sodas. It's basically just processed sugar, I don't need that shit in my body. Third, I quit alcohol, at least more or less. I can go out and have one bear, but that's pretty much it. If I would suggest ONE thing though, it's dropping breakfast. Take a cup of coffee or a glass of water and begin the day with lunch. That alone can make a big difference. I am breakfast free since two years now, and I don't miss it. Exersice is good, but I think it's easier and more efficient to change ones diet. You also have the best motivation in the world. The better we take care of ourselves, the longer we can hopefully keep skating! <3 Best of luck man!
Cheers Magnus this is awesome advice. It’s definitely my diet that needs the most work and that’s where I’m putting my focus. The extra exercise is because I feel less athletic, for lack of a better term, than I have at any point in my life. I’ve been heavy for a while but I’d always done enough exercise that I still felt fit and strong but since that’s faded i can really feel the difference. I’m still putting my focus on diet to get the weight off and then trying to find ways to rebuild that fitness on the side. Appreciate your support and excellent advice mate.
5:50 is basically a description of my channel. Putting your skating on UA-cam is a funny old game. Hope you keep just doing what makes you happy.
It is indeed mate, it’s very rewarding though because the community is so supportive. This video is really me reminding myself just to enjoy it, especially as I’m struggling so much with it at the moment. Thanks for watching mate.
That foot position is wild. Looks like youve got the flip down pretty good. Time to start practicing with your foot at less of an angle. I learned backside flips and half cab flips with that same foot positioning because it was easier to get a consistent flick while rotating. Now my foot is pretty much fully on the board like a regular kickflip. Helps balance and control a ton. Nothing wrong with learning things one way to get the basic concept down and then changing it for better control.
I was there all day today
That’s been my favourite song for like 10 years
I broke my wrist from a pebble
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❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 my dude. Also what skatepark is dis? You on your hollybobs?
Cheers dude, yeah it was outside Leiden in the Netherlands. Didn’t get as much skating in as I’d have liked unfortunately.