damn you are inspirational dude! just took a look at your channel and seeing all the tricks you've taught yourself at this age got me feeling pumped to get out there and really try learning some new stuff. Even though im only 21, ive been in such a rut doing the same flat ground tricks all the time and never taking the time to learn new stuff. Keep shredding dude!
Thanks. 😁 Sometimes those 2 years feel like a long time. Other times, it like it was yesterday. Time is weird, especially as you get older. Thanks for the comment. 👊
Man, that was so fun to watch, and I really like your vibes. It shows what every skater knows: happiness from skateboarding is not dependent on your level.
Ive been doing nollie heels for about 20 years now and the credit card factor never permanently goes away. That's probably the last trick i throw out on flat when i warm up just for that reason.
Now there is an inspiration, man... I'm definitely going to think differently about my skate progression from here on out. I also got my first kickflip as a 36 YO, and I hope I can do a few more flip tricks and do them well for a while to come. By the way for the ankle sprain, it's something basketball players tend to do when landing in traffic, and it's to lightly raise your toes up into the roof of the shoes, which makes the muscles in the foot stabilize the ankle when landing. It also will naturall dorsiflex your ankle a bit which is a way safer position to avoid ankle rolls compared to an extended ankle.
Just go at a level and pace appropriate for you. Everybody skates in their own way. But that’s the important part… the fact that you’re skateboarding. 👊👍
This was super relatable (I’m 31, btw). I was in this exact same boat about 5 or 6 months ago! It felt amazing to get all 8 in one session. Next step was getting them all in a row. You’ll definitely get there if you keep practicing. All 8 become fairly easy over time. I’m now working on getting all 8 in a row on my first attempt. Thanks for the inspiration to keep improving!
@@mattbabb. you should absolutely film it. Not only do I get to share my skating by filming, but I also learn a lot by watching things back in slow motion. It’s a great tool.
So stoked for you. Thanks for sharing. Goals: - I am still trying to dial in my kickflip. I have landed some, but have no confidence in them. - My other goal is to dial in backside airs. I have landed a handful but barely above coping and that was two years ago. Your progress has encouraged me to keep going for it. I will try to document the progress and post it up once I get them.
Thanks 😁 It would be amazing to do the straight 8 with no mistakes. I’m not sure it’s possible but I never thought landing each of them was possible either. 👍👊
Your regular heel and switch kickflip are the prettiest. I have yet to do a regular kickflip that didn't turn into a front impossible abomination so I've been sticking to heelflips. You gave me motivation to go for the kick flips again.
It’s crazy that my switch flips are going so well. Learning the switch flip also gives me a clue to what might be happening with your kickflip. I wrap my front foot with the board and nearly do like a hospital flip on my switch flip sometimes. It happens because I flick too much into the nose. I have to force myself to flick more out the side to compensate. Give it a try. You got this. 👊👍
@@StuffnThings42 Yeah that's what happens to mine. I catch the entire nose of the board and it gets funky. Gave myself a really bad edema and put them on the back burner. I keep trying to do them like heelflips which is probably the issue.
Hey a big tip is to flick it like you're trying to kick the board away from you, and towards the ground. Don't act like you're trying to kick the ground through the deck, but more so act like you're going to kick out of a stairset.
something thatll probably help you catch your kickflips and get them more tweaked out is trying to delay your flick and direct your flick forward. if you slow down pro footage of kickflips youll see that they pop and just hang a couple moments before flicking through the top of the nose and forward, leveling out the board. it sounds a lot harder than it is, i promise. you really gotta be ready to bail, but i strongly suggest you try a couple attempts just popping, getting that rocket angle, and THEN flicking forward. even trying while landing one foot on the board, youll get a feel of how it levels out like that. then the catch comes naturally, at least for me. if the board is properly leveled out it should sorta suck up to your back foot as you bring it down before you hit the ground. hope this can help a bit
I see you're wearing 187 elbows and triple 8 wrists... did you ever try the 187 Killer wrists? I'm leaning towards the 187, but curious for opinions on those who have worn both. Awesome job on the 8 flips in one session!
Thanks for the comment and the question. I have not used 187 wrists. I've been using Triple 8 wrists forever... I started using them back in the 2000s when I used to inline skate (man that was a long time ago 😅). But I do love them. They've prevented serious injury so many times. If I don't feel like wearing my elbows and helmet, I ALWAYS wear my wrist guards. 👍
`fakie flips are easier once u have mastered the art of popping your tail backwards rather than just down. so when u are doing regular kickflips, pop the tail down and back , so when you flick, the board doesnt fly forward away from you with the kicking foot(unless you want to tweak out your kickflip)...the popping away or tweaking your popping foot backwards will neutralise the board directly under u:).......like nollies or nollie flips/heels;
Thanks. I’ve actually done the tre flip journey. I don’t keep up on them though. That one’s really punishing on my body. But I’m glad to have done it. 👊👍
hey man, I'm 32 and just started skating again over the last 2 months, hands are smashed, bum is scratched and rolled my ankle. it doesn't help that I'm 120kg lol. thanks for the content
I use the Kuangmi brace. I got it on Amazon. For me they’re not uncomfortable but can could see getting a shoe that’s a half size bigger so they fit nicely. 👍
Thanks! I got the Kuangmi brace from Amazon. It takes a little getting used to but it’s saved me from rolling my ankles numerous times. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 👊👍
@@StuffnThings42 I'm building a box right now, got inspired by your other video. I'm making like the Keen Ramps slap pad though. I found some round coping in an abandoned lot, and thought I'd put it to good use. Garage sesh!!
i started skating again after about 20 years off. the reason i quit was broken ankles. i dont want to have to quit again so do you recommend the braces? what brand? i was good at doing airs before this time around i want some kind of tail slap. maybe a madona , im always going frontside so that would work. its got to be loud and solid
Nice! That’s why I love skateboarding. There are so many styles and ways to have fun doing it. The ankle braces are Kuangmi. I got them from Amazon. They’ve saved my ankles a few times for sure. 👍
funny how people call some tricks basic. i may have in my own way in my youth saw some tricks easier than others, but it wasnt right for me to think that way, and it comes from a cave in the mind of insecurities and self judgement.. i can do a lot of flip tricks, i wont say any of them are basic. all those 'basics' took time to learn and all are amazing,,,esp an ollie which is magic....even tic tacs, magic,,,,, for example....when u learn a 360 flip and have it down or a lets say kicklip tailslide.....its easier now and 'basic',,,,,you still took time to learn that. i know skaters who can 360 flip and cant kickflip...different feeling for the ankles to do etc etc and mentally,,,its what your body wants to express individually vs enjoying others do a trick u fan over,,,,,,,,,,, it was never basic. u were attracted to the trick and sought and sweat and bled to learn. Dont lose sight of your hard work, skateboarding will become boring if u lose sight of the journey to each form of bodily expression.
@@StuffnThings42 i'm 41 and been getting back into skating. when i was younger, i would usually lose progress/momentum over injuries. i never got much into switch, i have been more interested lately more for the sake of balance. i always pushed mongo switch/fakie, so i just have a monster right calf and trying to sort that out
The garage is a little weird and runs the full length of the house. It’s about 32 feet long. We put both cars in the garage end to end most of the time.
thanks! and no problem! with your ability, u would probably figure it out sooner than later, but if u wouldnt have , glad to help! love how easy you crooked, inspiring. @@StuffnThings42
I hate you.......But in a nice I'm jealous kinda way lol.😁 I'm 46 too and skated for like 15 or 20 years but had to give it up like 10 or 15 years ago due to a wrecked back. I was just startin to get really good too but last time I did an ollie I put my bloody back out lol. And of course as soon as I'm too old and broken to skate they build a bloody awesome skate park in town. I really wanna go and give this a rip but I know it'll probably end badly lol. ua-cam.com/video/VyijiGT3ccU/v-deo.htmlsi=oamLqlMRHBTjvpKx
damn you are inspirational dude! just took a look at your channel and seeing all the tricks you've taught yourself at this age got me feeling pumped to get out there and really try learning some new stuff. Even though im only 21, ive been in such a rut doing the same flat ground tricks all the time and never taking the time to learn new stuff. Keep shredding dude!
Thank you so much! I’m psyched that this might have helped you get out there and try some new stuff. Let’s get it! 👊👍
"we have to start way back in 2022" - 2 years for all 8 - seems short to me, wow!🔥🔥🔥
Thanks. 😁 Sometimes those 2 years feel like a long time. Other times, it like it was yesterday. Time is weird, especially as you get older. Thanks for the comment. 👊
Man, that was so fun to watch, and I really like your vibes. It shows what every skater knows: happiness from skateboarding is not dependent on your level.
Thank you so much for that encouragement. Glad you enjoyed it. 👊👍
Ive been doing nollie heels for about 20 years now and the credit card factor never permanently goes away. That's probably the last trick i throw out on flat when i warm up just for that reason.
Made me happy seeing you do it! The stoke is real. Fellow 47 year old skater here
Thanks! Glad you liked it. 👊👍
This is the video I needed to watch today. Thank you from the heart.
Thank you for saying so. I appreciate it. 🙏👊
Switch flip before fakie flip is crazzyyy
IKR. I never seem to do things the expected way. 😁👊
Not only you did em, but you darn did em properly! Keep rocking man!
Thank you 🙏 😊👍
Awesome work! I've just started back on the board after 15 years at 42 years old. Your progress is really inspiring.
Awesome! Glad you’re back. Thanks for the comment. 👊👍
Now there is an inspiration, man... I'm definitely going to think differently about my skate progression from here on out. I also got my first kickflip as a 36 YO, and I hope I can do a few more flip tricks and do them well for a while to come.
By the way for the ankle sprain, it's something basketball players tend to do when landing in traffic, and it's to lightly raise your toes up into the roof of the shoes, which makes the muscles in the foot stabilize the ankle when landing. It also will naturall dorsiflex your ankle a bit which is a way safer position to avoid ankle rolls compared to an extended ankle.
🤘💪 freaking awesome homie...I'm 49 and terrified of getting seriously injured every time I practice...POSITIVE VIBES FROM SOUTHWEST GA 💪
Just go at a level and pace appropriate for you. Everybody skates in their own way. But that’s the important part… the fact that you’re skateboarding. 👊👍
This was super relatable (I’m 31, btw). I was in this exact same boat about 5 or 6 months ago! It felt amazing to get all 8 in one session. Next step was getting them all in a row. You’ll definitely get there if you keep practicing. All 8 become fairly easy over time. I’m now working on getting all 8 in a row on my first attempt. Thanks for the inspiration to keep improving!
Wow! That’s awesome that you have them all in a row! I’ll keep working on them and maybe get there someday. Thanks for the comment. 👊👍
@@StuffnThings42 it’s a fresh accomplishment that I didn’t think would happen so soon! Makes me wanna take a page from your book and film it!
@@mattbabb. you should absolutely film it. Not only do I get to share my skating by filming, but I also learn a lot by watching things back in slow motion. It’s a great tool.
So stoked for you. Thanks for sharing.
Goals:
- I am still trying to dial in my kickflip. I have landed some, but have no confidence in them.
- My other goal is to dial in backside airs. I have landed a handful but barely above coping and that was two years ago. Your progress has encouraged me to keep going for it. I will try to document the progress and post it up once I get them.
Awesome! Keep at it. Kickflips take so long to improve. Mine are still pretty weird but I’m trying to improve them all the time. 👊👍
lol that’s so awesome! I do the same pads, wrist guards.. keep shredding
Crazy man! Love seeing you get hyped , like real hype !!
How could I NOT get hyped on this? This is easily my biggest day of progress ever. 👊👍
@@StuffnThings42 idk lol you’ve taken out some huge goals before and just said lets go very VERY quiet ….
The hype is real
Duuud, huge motivation!
I hope so. Get out there and crush it! 👊👍
Amazing work dude. Not only the straight 8 but 3 new tricks (if you count the rolling switch flip). Just great.
Thanks 😁 It would be amazing to do the straight 8 with no mistakes. I’m not sure it’s possible but I never thought landing each of them was possible either. 👍👊
Get it man!! Always love your garage sesh.
Thank you so much! 😊 Glad you like the garage sessions. 👊👍
Great job dude, keep progressing! I still skate at 48 and love it!
Thanks for the hype and for checking out the video. 🙏👊
Your regular heel and switch kickflip are the prettiest. I have yet to do a regular kickflip that didn't turn into a front impossible abomination so I've been sticking to heelflips. You gave me motivation to go for the kick flips again.
It’s crazy that my switch flips are going so well. Learning the switch flip also gives me a clue to what might be happening with your kickflip. I wrap my front foot with the board and nearly do like a hospital flip on my switch flip sometimes. It happens because I flick too much into the nose. I have to force myself to flick more out the side to compensate. Give it a try. You got this. 👊👍
@@StuffnThings42 Yeah that's what happens to mine. I catch the entire nose of the board and it gets funky. Gave myself a really bad edema and put them on the back burner. I keep trying to do them like heelflips which is probably the issue.
Well done! Legit inspirational stuff
Thanks! 😊 👊👍
Hey a big tip is to flick it like you're trying to kick the board away from you, and towards the ground.
Don't act like you're trying to kick the ground through the deck, but more so act like you're going to kick out of a stairset.
something thatll probably help you catch your kickflips and get them more tweaked out is trying to delay your flick and direct your flick forward. if you slow down pro footage of kickflips youll see that they pop and just hang a couple moments before flicking through the top of the nose and forward, leveling out the board. it sounds a lot harder than it is, i promise. you really gotta be ready to bail, but i strongly suggest you try a couple attempts just popping, getting that rocket angle, and THEN flicking forward. even trying while landing one foot on the board, youll get a feel of how it levels out like that. then the catch comes naturally, at least for me. if the board is properly leveled out it should sorta suck up to your back foot as you bring it down before you hit the ground. hope this can help a bit
Dude that was sick! I think you can actually get a nollie nightmare flip
such a good video, i just watched it all like i didnt even know i was watching, jus abosrbed the journey. That heel flip was so beautiful btw.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊👊
I see you're wearing 187 elbows and triple 8 wrists... did you ever try the 187 Killer wrists? I'm leaning towards the 187, but curious for opinions on those who have worn both. Awesome job on the 8 flips in one session!
Thanks for the comment and the question. I have not used 187 wrists. I've been using Triple 8 wrists forever... I started using them back in the 2000s when I used to inline skate (man that was a long time ago 😅). But I do love them. They've prevented serious injury so many times. If I don't feel like wearing my elbows and helmet, I ALWAYS wear my wrist guards. 👍
Congrats man! what an awesome achievement and to ride the stoke for 3 new flips in one day is very tough welldone keep it up
Thanks for the comment. 😊 I hope I can keep the learning going. 👊👍
Yewww. Another 46yo skater here. Ripping buddy! That’s mad progression for 2yrs!
Thanks for the comment and the encouragement. Let’s keep killing it at 47. 👊👍
Amazing keep going!!
very well done sir! keep going!
Thank you. I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. 👍👊
congrats dude!!!! thank you for the motivation! , too sickk
Thank you for watching and the positive vibes. Let’s get it! 👊😊👍
`fakie flips are easier once u have mastered the art of popping your tail backwards rather than just down. so when u are doing regular kickflips, pop the tail down and back , so when you flick, the board doesnt fly forward away from you with the kicking foot(unless you want to tweak out your kickflip)...the popping away or tweaking your popping foot backwards will neutralise the board directly under u:).......like nollies or nollie flips/heels;
Hey, awesome seeing your journey bro! You should try the tre flip next, you have the verial flip your like halfway there.
Thanks. I’ve actually done the tre flip journey. I don’t keep up on them though. That one’s really punishing on my body. But I’m glad to have done it. 👊👍
@StuffnThings42 yeah right after I watched this video I watched the Tre flip one. Good job
CONGRATS!!!!
First sw heel and sw flip were really nice!
Thank you 😊 🙏
hey man, I'm 32 and just started skating again over the last 2 months, hands are smashed, bum is scratched and rolled my ankle. it doesn't help that I'm 120kg lol. thanks for the content
Sorry to hear about the injuries. I hope you can heal up and get back on when you’re ready. 👊👍
Really inspirational! What ankle braces do you wear?
Thanks for checking out the video. I use the Kuangmi brace from Amazon. 👊👍
Yoooo great video!
Thanks! 😊 👊
awesome video! what ankle braces do you use? do you find them uncomfortable with shoes on?
I use the Kuangmi brace. I got it on Amazon. For me they’re not uncomfortable but can could see getting a shoe that’s a half size bigger so they fit nicely. 👍
This is VERY impressive! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥
Thanks! 🙏 Glad you liked it and thanks for watching. 👍
Awsome 🔥
wow ! 😮way to push through and progress 🔥🤙🏼🛹
Thanks 🙏 👊 😊
Love this channel
Thanks! 😊 Glad you’re enjoying it. 👊
that's was fkn awesome man. what kind of ankle brace are you using? I'm rocking the old bones therapy compression sleeve
Thanks! I got the Kuangmi brace from Amazon. It takes a little getting used to but it’s saved me from rolling my ankles numerous times. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 👊👍
@@StuffnThings42 I'm building a box right now, got inspired by your other video. I'm making like the Keen Ramps slap pad though. I found some round coping in an abandoned lot, and thought I'd put it to good use. Garage sesh!!
@@StuffnThings42that brace looks legit, it's a step up from my compression sleeve in terms of support.
@@t3r083 If you’re concerned about rolling ankles, I think it’s worth it. 👍
i started skating again after about 20 years off. the reason i quit was broken ankles. i dont want to have to quit again so do you recommend the braces? what brand? i was good at doing airs before this time around i want some kind of tail slap. maybe a madona , im always going frontside so that would work. its got to be loud and solid
Nice! That’s why I love skateboarding. There are so many styles and ways to have fun doing it.
The ankle braces are Kuangmi. I got them from Amazon. They’ve saved my ankles a few times for sure. 👍
Freaking cool man!
Thanks 😊 👊👍
funny how people call some tricks basic. i may have in my own way in my youth saw some tricks easier than others, but it wasnt right for me to think that way, and it comes from a cave in the mind of insecurities and self judgement.. i can do a lot of flip tricks, i wont say any of them are basic. all those 'basics' took time to learn and all are amazing,,,esp an ollie which is magic....even tic tacs, magic,,,,, for example....when u learn a 360 flip and have it down or a lets say kicklip tailslide.....its easier now and 'basic',,,,,you still took time to learn that. i know skaters who can 360 flip and cant kickflip...different feeling for the ankles to do etc etc and mentally,,,its what your body wants to express individually vs enjoying others do a trick u fan over,,,,,,,,,,, it was never basic. u were attracted to the trick and sought and sweat and bled to learn. Dont lose sight of your hard work, skateboarding will become boring if u lose sight of the journey to each form of bodily expression.
2 years of skating?! Thats amazing!
Sorry if I was unclear. It’s been a little over 2 years since I learned to kickflip. But I’m still so excited by my progress in my 40s. 👊👍
@@StuffnThings42 still amazing 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Wow, mad progress! I can't even imagine landing the nollie flips or switch flips! 😅
I couldn’t either but here we are. 😄 From now on, I’m going to try everything. You never know how it might work out. 👊👍
I learned them one winter by holding on to a rail under a roof and just flicking and flicking. When spring came i did them without holding on.
🤣 fakie heel is a real ankle roller.
Il subscribe because you have MegaMan in your logo ❤
Lets go!!
ur v flips are nice
Nice. I bet you could get pressure flips
Thanks. So many tricks, so little time. 😆
@@StuffnThings42 i'm 41 and been getting back into skating. when i was younger, i would usually lose progress/momentum over injuries. i never got much into switch, i have been more interested lately more for the sake of balance. i always pushed mongo switch/fakie, so i just have a monster right calf and trying to sort that out
you're doing great though, i have skated for decades and haven't landed half of those tricks. just recently getting clean kickflips back
I subbed for the megaman
Nice! Megaman is cool. 😎
Awesome! But there are way more than eight flip tricks. Now for semi flips.
How long is the run in that garage of yours?
The garage is a little weird and runs the full length of the house. It’s about 32 feet long. We put both cars in the garage end to end most of the time.
@@StuffnThings42 That's really nice having a double length garage, quite rare but very useful if you want to skate in there!
wow
👌👌👌💪💪💪
Yeaaah 👊👊👊
Thanks. Hope you liked it. 👊
@@StuffnThings42 Switch flip was beautiful 😎
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what wheels are those bro?
The Powell Peralta dragons.
Thanks for the comments and the tips. I appreciate the support. 👊👍
thanks! and no problem! with your ability, u would probably figure it out sooner than later, but if u wouldnt have , glad to help! love how easy you crooked, inspiring.
@@StuffnThings42
wow!
😊👊👍
W
My goal? I’m 46 as well got the board my friend had back in the day (Double Vision) just getting on it is my goal lol get at least a sweat going.
You’re getting back on the board. That’s the most important part. Let’s go! 👊👍
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I hate you.......But in a nice I'm jealous kinda way lol.😁
I'm 46 too and skated for like 15 or 20 years but had to give it up like 10 or 15 years ago due to a wrecked back. I was just startin to get really good too but last time I did an ollie I put my bloody back out lol. And of course as soon as I'm too old and broken to skate they build a bloody awesome skate park in town.
I really wanna go and give this a rip but I know it'll probably end badly lol. ua-cam.com/video/VyijiGT3ccU/v-deo.htmlsi=oamLqlMRHBTjvpKx
God damn. This was painful to watch. 😅
There's more than 8
Meh as soon as I saw a revive board and Braille shoes I lost interest
Had enough interest to take time to judge another man choice of sneakers tho😂 miserable existence personified
@xandosworld no it's the company I'm judging because they're disgusting
you’re a beast man, thanks for the inspo 🫂
Thank you. 😁👊👍
wow!