I gifted myself a dancing longboard a little over a week ago for my upcoming 56 birthday. In that short time, I've added two more boards for my boys and their sister rides her kick scooter while we practice. I hope to be able to ghost-ride (jump off, run, and jump back on) like you in the next week or so. Same-day Update: Ghost Ride complete!
I'm a 34 year old dad, and I just bought my first longboard to learn with my son. This video was the first one that popped up when I searched beginner stuff. Thanks for the inspiration!
this is ICONIC! I've actually loved the idea of skating for so long but been too scared and embarrassed to try it.I feel like I need someone to do it with... you're nailing it, girl!
Thank you girly!!! Honestly just go for it, it’s so fun If I had the black board I wouldn’t do it alone, but the clear boards are so thick I feel 100% safe on my own 🥰
don't worry! skating can be fun with someone but if you need help to first start balancing and getting on, there's no shame in that. about 2 weeks ago I had someone help me get on all the time and now i can just simply cruise around without help
I just bought my longboard today. I got interested in learning this at 30. Hope I could be as good as you one day. I enjoyed watching you progress, and the joy whenever you skate.
I picked up longboarding at 30 as well! It's been 1 year for me now too 🥰. It's pretty much part of my life now haha, I love it so much and the community. Hope you're enjoying it
as if 30 is old lol ... I started this year at the age of 36 and dont feel like being too old for that... well, I hope my bones are good in case of a fall :D
The part where you mention how you can turn your hips to turn sideways is just sooo helpful! I have been trying to learn for a week now and was always scared to turn right (i ride goofy) but this just helps me so much! Never heard any “learn how to skateboard” mention this before! Thank you soo much! Keep shredding🔥
I love how genuine and wholesome this video is. I in the last 3 weeks bought two different longboards. Bought an electric longboard first but that was what open my eyes to push longboards and I quickly discovered longboard dancing. After riding an electric skateboard for 2 months straight and then buying a push longboard, they were two different worlds. A lot of how you felt in the beginning of your learning in this video is basically a lot of how I was feeling and still do. Still don't even have a full month of push longboard experience yet
Loved this video! Would love to see more skating videos in the future 😁 I'm learning to drive a car at the moment, so not nearly as cool as this but still learning something new 😂
Love this!! This video is so fun to watch. I’ve started to learn roller skating and playing the keyboard in this last 2 weeks and it’s made the lockdown a little better as I’ve something to look forward to. Can’t wait to watch more of your skating stories/journey 💛
Not sure how, but I managed to sprain my wrist a few years ago when I first got a longboard. It's never been the same. Just saying that not to discourage longboarding. I'm still longboarding. Saying this to not ride like an idiot. Well, I can't say I was riding. I was on flat smooth ground and I wasn't moving at all. And I still managed to kill my wrist. It's 100% my own problem.
beginner skater girl here! I’ve been longboarding for 11 days (as per the time i’ve posted this comment), and i’ve learned a lot! so i thought i’d write down a bunch of stuff i picked up online and through real life experiences. (do note that english isn’t my first language, i hope my grammar’s good huhu) 1. Do your research! (skating style, different boards, beginner tips) - it’s easy to just get a random board and start. but i really recommend doing your research on how everything works before buying anything. this is cuz your first board relies on what skating style you wanna try out (for example, I’m more into cruising and dancing. so for practicality i got a board that’s more for cruising but has similar characteristics to a dancing board) - ask people who skate for some tips! or join communities online and read a bunch of their stuff. i found that theres only so much you could research on your own 2. Get good shoes! make sure your shoes are good for skating! the cashier from where i bought my board from recommends a sole thats flat and bends well for beginners so you could really feel the board. when your a little more intermediate, a sole thats a little thicker and sturdier is better since you’ll be using them as brakes. generally, its recommended to get shoes that are padded inside so theyre easier on your feet :)) 3. Bend your knees, Learn different ways to stop, and wear atleast 1 kind of protective gear - this i am still trying to get used to 😭 its for both stability and safety so make sure to keep them in mind - for the protective gear, i used to not wear any. but after a few close calls, i’ve gotten a glimpse of how important they really are HUHU 6. don’t be afraid to get hurt and fall - I’ve been told that get injuries are a rite of passage. so bruises, cuts, and scraps are super normal. you won’t get anywhere without risk nor will your journey really be worth it. - as a nursing student, i suggest to be prepared when you DO get hurt. if possible, try to carry around a first aid kit (bandages, gauze, bandaids, antiseptic). knowledge on basic first aid on open wounds, joints, and bones are pretty cool to have also! - for me, i got my first injury during the first time I rode my dad’s longboard (this being my serious first time on a skateboard, EVER). I got a skin abrasion on the side of my foot thats about half an inch big because i didn’t wear the right shoes like my dad said 😅 girly my dad’s board flew forward and i did the splits 😭 after seeing my life flash before my eyes i was on my neighborhood’s pavement 😭😭😭 but even after that experience i found that i still loved what i was doing! so I patched my foot up, put on the right shoes, and practiced more (with a lot more caution) 5. Just don’t give a fuck - i find that people are too busy with their own lives to mind you. as long as your not in their way, relax! their judgements mean nothing in the long run. if other skaters judge you for being a beginner, its their fault being so sucky and weird. 7. Appreciate the small things, celebrate small wins! - it could literally be a good outfit or a new playlist, whatever gets you excited to pick up your skateboard and practice works! - i find that being excited about the tinniest things like balancing properly, turning, or going a little faster is great for progress! Like earlier, i got over the fear of going downhill and turning!! even with a few close calls achieving these small goals are soooo worth it! 8. practice frequently! - skating is a lifestyle. so incorporating it in everyday life makes it easier to get better! i hope this helps!
Thanks for influencing me to put my roller skates back on, biggest downfall is confidence but always feel better the longer I have them on. I'm gunna go figure it out on the way!
Lizzie would be so proud of you! Totally feel you on the confidence thing, I had a few stumbles like you saw in this video and immediately afterward I'd feel SO tentative. I figure it's just like riding a bike, I've been doing that for so long I don't even think about the mechanics of it now, my body just does it and has 100% faith that i'll be able to stay upright. Someday we will get there with roller skates and longboarding too :)
fun fact it’s easier to go over cracks if you jump up off your board instead of trying to tilt the wheels of a longboard. if you hop a little so your full weight isn’t on the board when the front wheels hit the crack it has the same effect
I ordered a longboard, and it's gonna be here Thursday!! I used to longboard a few years back, but i kinda stopped and my old board was just from walmart and cant be used anymore, but i ordered a 60$ one off amazon to start doing it again :) Im only 17 and am trying to get a job to get a ghost longboard as well :)
This was so helpful and great to see. My partner skates and I wanted a hobby we could do together that's not just video games lol. And it was just the best to see someone starting like me. Thank you for making this video
So I watched this video last night. I also bought a longboard last night. I'm riding it today! Thanks for the tips! For real, everytime I turn left I think of you. LOL! Thanks!
@@AllySheehan This may have become a problem. I bought 3 additional boards of varying size and capability. I've also fallen hard a few times and that wasn't fun! Still going though! The stuff I can do now seems like light years further than when I started 3 weeks ago! Anyway, thanks again! Hope to see some more skating updates from you in the future!
I love this!! I wanted to learn to longboard when I was 14 with my brother and his friends, but finally learned with my husband (bf at the time) when I was 19. I love how freeing it makes me feel, like I could fly heh. Haven’t done it in quite a few years, but watching this makes me want to get back into it. 💛 Would love to learn dance moves, too. Idk if you learned how to stop, but foot breaking is what I’ve learned to do. Need smooth shoes, like Vans. Helps to slow down too when you’re going down a steeper hill. Only problem is your right foot always wears holes in them, but I think it’s the easiest way and your board doesn’t go rolling off. Can’t wait to see you keep going!
I have been long boarding on and off for the past year but have been practicing more and more the past 6 months! I’ve really fallen in love with it and I can relate so much to how you felt about learning a new skill! You are so funny and I enjoyed watching your progress 😊
I skated in the end of the 80s and all of the 90s. Just started skateboarding again like a month ago or so (after 20+ years). Pretty sure i'll be doing it now until I die😊👍 "Fear of failure" f@ck that! hehe Everyone was "new" at something at one point in their life....
I just wanted to say that I am so proud of you Ally 💛 you have made so much progress already, and it makes me so happy to see you so happy while you are skating. This is so inspiring, and I think I want to start skating now! You are amazing and congratulations for following your heart and doing what you truly desire to do 🥳
Thanks for the tips on turning left and tightening the trucks. Especially the trucks part, I was having so much trouble trying to stay on and then not turning right when i did stay on but tightening the trucks immediately fixed it. Now I just have to get over the embarrassment of people seeing me on this thing so i can leave my garage 😆
Mongo made me think I couldn't skate! 😡 When I was a kid it was the first way I tried, guess I never noticed that skaters typically keep their foot near the front when pushing... Just started 2 days ago since it dawned on me a few weeks ago when I picked up my coworkers board and just thought about skating... Now, riding goofy and having a lot of fun!
Just came across your video and it really spoke to me. I've been paralysed by fear of failure my whole life, I'm a huge scaredy-cat. (I blame parents for telling me not to be silly and there's nothing to be scared of!) I always feel so jealous when I see people looking so content and carefree throwing their whole body into something without holding back. What you've done is amazing and inspirational, you must be so proud!
when you put your foot forward to push more. thats when you stop I see this video is progression, multiple clips when you're at different levels. I havent made it to the end yet. I'm at 9:11. Complete coincidence, I promise. right at 9:04 when you put your foot forward on the board so you can push with your other, you could drag the pushing foot to slow down or just put it down. Another way to stop is just to carve a lot. turning slows you down, and once you're going slow enough you can put your foot down. Stopping going uphill is easy as hell. Stopping going down hill, you could learn to power slide, or just carve the shit out of that board. Going real fast could also use a power slide.
Hi Ally, Fresh baby Lamb to the world of longboarding (Longboard dancing) here. Been practicing at the local school (past 2 weeks) to just be comfortable with shuffling my steps on the board. Have to admit I'm enjoying every moment of it when I can. Hope to "level up" to the city bike paths soon for some real cruising~
UM EXCUSE ME THE EDITING ON THIS BITCH ALLY THIS WAS SO FUN TO WATCH (noticed you didn't address how this is affecting your joints but I look forward to you prioritising orthopaedic shoes in a part 2 x)
Though I started longboarding before the COVID lockdowns, I really took to it during the lockdowns. To me, practice has always been fun, even when I am seriously messing up a new skill that I am still learning. Fun has been a key motivator. And sometimes, it does help to see how a trick is done before trying it for the first time. Now, some folks are intrigued watching me, wondering if they, too, would have so much fun longboarding.
I love ur content and I appreciate how honest u are yet as a painter I have to highly disagree with following people that are were you wanna be helps you - it can be very dis heartening I feel like. But it comes down to personal preference i guess (:
Aww I'm sorry you feel like that :( I feel like following writers makes me want to keep getting better at writing, seeing the Olympic hockey team made me want to improve my hockey skills - do you think there's something maybe a bit different with painting?
@@AllySheehan i’m unsure - it could just be a question of selfesteem and of how content you are with yourself but it might also be different with painting. I’m not trying to say other peoples ary can’t inspire me, it sure can! But it can also dishearten me to see other people have such a distinctive style which i struggle with a lot or seeing them do a certain technique very well which I struggle to do. In the end it probably just comes down to being able to motivate yourself to train.
I know I’m pretty late but I’m 14 and I’d like to get a longboard for christmas. You said the clear one was better and I saw the boards you put in your bio but which do you think is better? love your video ;D
I attempted a hill on day two, like a BIG one that had no possible end to it besides leaping off and hopefully clearing a large footpath to tumble onto grass. I did it, pulled something in my foot and grazed my hands and knee. I rolled over 3 times and my board just smashed the curb. Funnest shit ever and I got off lucky, I advise coming up with a safe escape plan then me and dont listen to 200s rap while skating... makes you do reaaal dumb shit.
I've skated mongo for so long it's so much more comfortable to me now that I can push switch I understand the benefit of knowing both is truly to help with tricks and moving around the board a lot easier. If you skate mongo ik its not popular but it's okay do what's best for you love the positive vibez from this video.
yeah. if you want to invent something dont talk about it. send a letter to yourself in the mail or something of your idea to prove the time you thought of it maybe in case it comes down to that. researching if the idea exists and then going into the patenting is next. i tried to invent something but i sucked at it and ended up failing. so perhaps dont listen to me also (always believe half of what you hear and none of what you read)
I don't know... It just seems a little odd if you've always been skate/longboarding on regular wood boards with grip tape. Also I'm not sure if it's optimal for a beginner because the lack of concave makes it easier to fall of when carving/ taking faster turns and makes it more difficult to maneuver. And I'm not sure how the material would chip on the nose/tail when you fall off and the board slams into a wall. BUT if the special design motivates you to hop on the board more often and brings more fun than a regular then it's the right one for you... That is very subjective :) I don't know how your current progression is with longboarding but in the video while pushing, your front foot was too close to the center of the board. Try to move it closer to the nose of the board bit by bit while pushing until it feels more comfortable. And bending your front knee more while pushing will make you so much more stable and makes pushing less exhausting. Like really engage your quadriceps while pushing. And bending your knees in general is a good Idea because the closer your center of mass is to the ground the easier balance and carving etc. will become. I hope my Tips are helpful to you. Keep on skating it's a great hobby 🤙🏻 also such an inspiring video :)
Ally your editing is FIRE!! What are the main differences between your pink and purple board? I get that the sizes are different, so would you say the main difference is that the purple longer board is better for balance and stability, or is there another reason? :)
Thank you so much!! So the longest (dancer) board is definitely easier for balance and stability, because it's longer it ends up sitting lower to the ground - you can see in side on clips in this video how i kind of sink into it?? So it feels like you're not up so high, whereas the shorter boards don't "sink" as much so you're a bit higher up. The shorter board (platypus size) is great for carving and sharper turns, but that also just has to do with how tight/loose the trucks are. Basically the longest board is more fun for cruising and dancing, the smaller board is better for going fast and turning fast. There is probably some kind of better description on their website!
@@AllySheehan Thanks Ally! This might sound like an odd question, but do your hips get sore from long boarding? I feel like with carving might twist my hips to one direction and cause some soreness (I already have hip issues).
@@findleypollock760 not odd at all, that's a great question to ask :) My calf muscle on the side i'm balancing (not kicking) with gets a bit sore, but honestly that's it! By week four i actually use my hips less for carving than i thought i would in that earlier clip when i talked about turning. If you watch the clips where i'm carving underground, i feel like its mostly just my feet doing the work now!
@@AllySheehan thanks for taking the time to reply and share your insights! I’ve seriously been considering getting one haha! Your video and a few other videos on insta of Hannah Leigh makes me wanna learn to dance on one!! Your video was so wholesome- I appreciated it in lockdown because I feel like I’m running out of new hobbies to try haha
@@findleypollock760 Aw you're so welcome!! Honestly, my goal is to get as good as Hannah - she's SO talented and makes it look effortless. Where I live we are going to be in lockdown for a longgg time so I am grateful for picking up new hobbies too
@@AllySheehan Ah I see, all good though 🙂. If you haven't done so already, I think getting foot braking down will increase your confidence with riding pretty much anywhere. You got your turning down it seems. Just an FYI if/when you get back into riding. Good luck 🤞
@AllySheehan Thak you Ally, especially for four Taylor Swift vlogs. I especially like to listen to the albums, after your insights and your enthusiasm!!!
Nice! 🔥super fun vid, and very positive. Longboarding has been super fun and therapeutic for me. It's so cool to see people enjoying thier boards. 🤙🏾👍🏾
I’ve been wanting a longboard for so long so I’ve been watching videos for a few years and I finally got one so now I’m binge watching videos again. Came across yours and i idk I just love it
There are some amazing points here that only someone like a beginner would pick up. The points about the carving technique took me a while to figure out but is so true! I have to argue about following people at the top level though - I think it’s lore beneficial to watch someone and realise it’s okay to make mistakes whilst learning, like this video!
I’m so proud🥺also for carving try using your left heel and right toes to bend your knees and pump into carves. Hope it helps❤️Oop also to go faster for longer push from heel to toe as far as you can. Saves you some breathes
The editing, like gum, is perfection
omg it took me a SECOND to get this ahahahha
THANK YOU
@@AllySheehan haha I had enough faith in you to know you would 😂
@@BeckywiseTheDancingClown literally said it out loud and then it clicked
i am KACKING myself laughing that you thought the skate tool was a detachable scooter handlebar for a skateboard. thank you so much for sharing that.
HAHAHAA I felt it was imperative to include that part of my journey
Back to the Future had the scene where Marty “converts” the kids scooter to a skateboard
I gifted myself a dancing longboard a little over a week ago for my upcoming 56 birthday. In that short time, I've added two more boards for my boys and their sister rides her kick scooter while we practice. I hope to be able to ghost-ride (jump off, run, and jump back on) like you in the next week or so.
Same-day Update: Ghost Ride complete!
I'm a 34 year old dad, and I just bought my first longboard to learn with my son. This video was the first one that popped up when I searched beginner stuff. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yeeees, me too!! 50 year old dad, learning to longboard cruise with my 15 year old son. So far I'm still alive!! 😂🤙
this is ICONIC! I've actually loved the idea of skating for so long but been too scared and embarrassed to try it.I feel like I need someone to do it with... you're nailing it, girl!
Thank you girly!!! Honestly just go for it, it’s so fun
If I had the black board I wouldn’t do it alone, but the clear boards are so thick I feel 100% safe on my own 🥰
don't worry! skating can be fun with someone but if you need help to first start balancing and getting on, there's no shame in that. about 2 weeks ago I had someone help me get on all the time and now i can just simply cruise around without help
I just bought my longboard today. I got interested in learning this at 30. Hope I could be as good as you one day. I enjoyed watching you progress, and the joy whenever you skate.
I picked up longboarding at 30 as well! It's been 1 year for me now too 🥰. It's pretty much part of my life now haha, I love it so much and the community. Hope you're enjoying it
im on the same boat bro, keep it up n ul enjoy it because i am. its so much fun
Yooo! I thought I was outcast starting at 30. This is awesome!
i'm about to turn 31. and have rode it for like 2 years on an off. and its worth every minute and money you spend on it. You Feel Literally Free! 🛹🐦
as if 30 is old lol ... I started this year at the age of 36 and dont feel like being too old for that... well, I hope my bones are good in case of a fall :D
The part where you mention how you can turn your hips to turn sideways is just sooo helpful! I have been trying to learn for a week now and was always scared to turn right (i ride goofy) but this just helps me so much! Never heard any “learn how to skateboard” mention this before! Thank you soo much! Keep shredding🔥
Plz more people need to discover this channel 😭
honestly ………….. true
I love how genuine and wholesome this video is.
I in the last 3 weeks bought two different longboards.
Bought an electric longboard first but that was what open my eyes to push longboards and I quickly discovered longboard dancing.
After riding an electric skateboard for 2 months straight and then buying a push longboard, they were two different worlds.
A lot of how you felt in the beginning of your learning in this video is basically a lot of how I was feeling and still do. Still don't even have a full month of push longboard experience yet
Your joy for skateboarding is contagious. Thanks for the great tips!
aww thank you!!
Loved this video! Would love to see more skating videos in the future 😁 I'm learning to drive a car at the moment, so not nearly as cool as this but still learning something new 😂
Love this!! This video is so fun to watch.
I’ve started to learn roller skating and playing the keyboard in this last 2 weeks and it’s made the lockdown a little better as I’ve something to look forward to.
Can’t wait to watch more of your skating stories/journey 💛
oh that’s delightful!! What songs are you learning??
@@AllySheehan my heart will go on :P
Not sure how, but I managed to sprain my wrist a few years ago when I first got a longboard. It's never been the same.
Just saying that not to discourage longboarding. I'm still longboarding.
Saying this to not ride like an idiot.
Well, I can't say I was riding. I was on flat smooth ground and I wasn't moving at all. And I still managed to kill my wrist. It's 100% my own problem.
the editing on this video *chefs kiss*
this video is so inspiring!! you have an admirable mindset for everything, truly a role model
Aw thank you so much!!
beginner skater girl here! I’ve been longboarding for 11 days (as per the time i’ve posted this comment), and i’ve learned a lot! so i thought i’d write down a bunch of stuff i picked up online and through real life experiences. (do note that english isn’t my first language, i hope my grammar’s good huhu)
1. Do your research! (skating style, different boards, beginner tips)
- it’s easy to just get a random board and start. but i really recommend doing your research on how everything works before buying anything. this is cuz your first board relies on what skating style you wanna try out (for example, I’m more into cruising and dancing. so for practicality i got a board that’s more for cruising but has similar characteristics to a dancing board)
- ask people who skate for some tips! or join communities online and read a bunch of their stuff. i found that theres only so much you could research on your own
2. Get good shoes!
make sure your shoes are good for skating! the cashier from where i bought my board from recommends a sole thats flat and bends well for beginners so you could really feel the board. when your a little more intermediate, a sole thats a little thicker and sturdier is better since you’ll be using them as brakes. generally, its recommended to get shoes that are padded inside so theyre easier on your feet :))
3. Bend your knees, Learn different ways to stop, and wear atleast 1 kind of protective gear
- this i am still trying to get used to 😭 its for both stability and safety so make sure to keep them in mind
- for the protective gear, i used to not wear any. but after a few close calls, i’ve gotten a glimpse of how important they really are HUHU
6. don’t be afraid to get hurt and fall
- I’ve been told that get injuries are a rite of passage. so bruises, cuts, and scraps are super normal. you won’t get anywhere without risk nor will your journey really be worth it.
- as a nursing student, i suggest to be prepared when you DO get hurt. if possible, try to carry around a first aid kit (bandages, gauze, bandaids, antiseptic). knowledge on basic first aid on open wounds, joints, and bones are pretty cool to have also!
- for me, i got my first injury during the first time I rode my dad’s longboard (this being my serious first time on a skateboard, EVER). I got a skin abrasion on the side of my foot thats about half an inch big because i didn’t wear the right shoes like my dad said 😅 girly my dad’s board flew forward and i did the splits 😭 after seeing my life flash before my eyes i was on my neighborhood’s pavement 😭😭😭 but even after that experience i found that i still loved what i was doing! so I patched my foot up, put on the right shoes, and practiced more (with a lot more caution)
5. Just don’t give a fuck
- i find that people are too busy with their own lives to mind you. as long as your not in their way, relax! their judgements mean nothing in the long run. if other skaters judge you for being a beginner, its their fault being so sucky and weird.
7. Appreciate the small things, celebrate small wins!
- it could literally be a good outfit or a new playlist, whatever gets you excited to pick up your skateboard and practice works!
- i find that being excited about the tinniest things like balancing properly, turning, or going a little faster is great for progress! Like earlier, i got over the fear of going downhill and turning!! even with a few close calls achieving these small goals are soooo worth it!
8. practice frequently!
- skating is a lifestyle. so incorporating it in everyday life makes it easier to get better!
i hope this helps!
i respect the amount of time you took to type this
Thanks for influencing me to put my roller skates back on, biggest downfall is confidence but always feel better the longer I have them on. I'm gunna go figure it out on the way!
Lizzie would be so proud of you!
Totally feel you on the confidence thing, I had a few stumbles like you saw in this video and immediately afterward I'd feel SO tentative. I figure it's just like riding a bike, I've been doing that for so long I don't even think about the mechanics of it now, my body just does it and has 100% faith that i'll be able to stay upright. Someday we will get there with roller skates and longboarding too :)
fun fact it’s easier to go over cracks if you jump up off your board instead of trying to tilt the wheels of a longboard. if you hop a little so your full weight isn’t on the board when the front wheels hit the crack it has the same effect
thats what ive been doing lately!!
I ordered a longboard, and it's gonna be here Thursday!! I used to longboard a few years back, but i kinda stopped and my old board was just from walmart and cant be used anymore, but i ordered a 60$ one off amazon to start doing it again :)
Im only 17 and am trying to get a job to get a ghost longboard as well :)
This was so helpful and great to see. My partner skates and I wanted a hobby we could do together that's not just video games lol. And it was just the best to see someone starting like me. Thank you for making this video
you're so welcome!!
So I watched this video last night. I also bought a longboard last night. I'm riding it today! Thanks for the tips! For real, everytime I turn left I think of you. LOL! Thanks!
Aww that's so awesome!! Happy skating journey :)
@@AllySheehan This may have become a problem. I bought 3 additional boards of varying size and capability. I've also fallen hard a few times and that wasn't fun! Still going though! The stuff I can do now seems like light years further than when I started 3 weeks ago! Anyway, thanks again! Hope to see some more skating updates from you in the future!
I love this!! I wanted to learn to longboard when I was 14 with my brother and his friends, but finally learned with my husband (bf at the time) when I was 19. I love how freeing it makes me feel, like I could fly heh. Haven’t done it in quite a few years, but watching this makes me want to get back into it. 💛 Would love to learn dance moves, too.
Idk if you learned how to stop, but foot breaking is what I’ve learned to do. Need smooth shoes, like Vans. Helps to slow down too when you’re going down a steeper hill. Only problem is your right foot always wears holes in them, but I think it’s the easiest way and your board doesn’t go rolling off.
Can’t wait to see you keep going!
omg this was so heartwarming (and helpful!) to read
I have been long boarding on and off for the past year but have been practicing more and more the past 6 months! I’ve really fallen in love with it and I can relate so much to how you felt about learning a new skill! You are so funny and I enjoyed watching your progress 😊
aw thank you girl!! keep up the great work :)
This is fantastic! 56, but it looks so fun so I might get one. You have a new subscriber! :)
I skated in the end of the 80s and all of the 90s. Just started skateboarding again like a month ago or so (after 20+ years). Pretty sure i'll be doing it now until I die😊👍 "Fear of failure" f@ck that! hehe Everyone was "new" at something at one point in their life....
hell yeah!!
For dancing I suggest that you learn a 180 step first. There are a lot of tutorials on dancing btw.
Thank you!! I haven’t had anyone I could ask for tips, I’ll check those out 😊
Okay but legit this IS your best video ever!!!! Superstar 🛹🌞
omg thank you!! 😊😊😊 so glad you liked it
Just picked up longboarding and I AM IN LOVE with your honest commentary and your little discoveries!! Looking forward to more content xx
aw thank you so much!
H0w to drop in
honestly clicked on this video to see ur fits 🥰
hope they didn’t disappoint 😌😌
Im 30 and want to learn to skate longboard and you're an inspiration!!
you absolutely should!
I just wanted to say that I am so proud of you Ally 💛 you have made so much progress already, and it makes me so happy to see you so happy while you are skating. This is so inspiring, and I think I want to start skating now! You are amazing and congratulations for following your heart and doing what you truly desire to do 🥳
Wow thank you so much! That is so kind 🥰🥰
Thanks for the tips on turning left and tightening the trucks. Especially the trucks part, I was having so much trouble trying to stay on and then not turning right when i did stay on but tightening the trucks immediately fixed it. Now I just have to get over the embarrassment of people seeing me on this thing so i can leave my garage 😆
haha no worries dude! hope you're having so much fun enjoying the learning experience :)
You should check out longboard skater Natalie Pluto and her channel. Not only will you find helpful tutorials, you look like you could be her twin!
Mongo made me think I couldn't skate! 😡
When I was a kid it was the first way I tried, guess I never noticed that skaters typically keep their foot near the front when pushing...
Just started 2 days ago since it dawned on me a few weeks ago when I picked up my coworkers board and just thought about skating...
Now, riding goofy and having a lot of fun!
Just came across your video and it really spoke to me. I've been paralysed by fear of failure my whole life, I'm a huge scaredy-cat. (I blame parents for telling me not to be silly and there's nothing to be scared of!) I always feel so jealous when I see people looking so content and carefree throwing their whole body into something without holding back. What you've done is amazing and inspirational, you must be so proud!
OML TURNING THE HIPS TO GO LEFT OFC IM SO SILLY. THANQ FOR SHARING THAT!!😭😭😭😭😭
YOU ARE SO WELCOME
Right?! I need to try this lol
whomever convinced you to start with a longboard over a popsicle is a bad influence.
when you put your foot forward to push more. thats when you stop
I see this video is progression, multiple clips when you're at different levels.
I havent made it to the end yet. I'm at 9:11. Complete coincidence, I promise.
right at 9:04 when you put your foot forward on the board so you can push with your other, you could drag the pushing foot to slow down or just put it down. Another way to stop is just to carve a lot. turning slows you down, and once you're going slow enough you can put your foot down. Stopping going uphill is easy as hell. Stopping going down hill, you could learn to power slide, or just carve the shit out of that board. Going real fast could also use a power slide.
Do your boards ship to South Africa... I want to start, and I feel like I'd be more comfortable on your board.... and I love the ocean design❤
Gotta learn to slide/powerslide for safety. It allows you to grab more speed/cruise through the streets. That's basically a safety brake.
i really respect that you used good music for the sake of your video, sacrificing your earnings
ever try free skates? my longboard cost me 380 dollars and not clear..CDN$
I really wish you would do more skateboarding videos, this is the only one you have and its nice to see other females try this enjoyable sport
This was so fun to watch. That skate tool part though 😂
This was a brilliant video!! Inspired me to get back into skating by the beach
Aw heck yes! If you wanna tag me in a story I’d love to see
I wanted to longboard but i cant buy a quality long board because they can't be shipped to my location
Hibs and slightly bent knees ..think of it like surfing ❤❤❤
Hi Ally, Fresh baby Lamb to the world of longboarding (Longboard dancing) here. Been practicing at the local school (past 2 weeks) to just be comfortable with shuffling my steps on the board. Have to admit I'm enjoying every moment of it when I can. Hope to "level up" to the city bike paths soon for some real cruising~
hiii welcome to the world of dancing!
I so thought you were about to jump over that jacket lol
You have a boyfriend . . . *OF CORSE YOU DON’T CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK NOW* 🙄
Lets see how much that confidence stays if he leaves you . . .
pardon?
Love your energy. Got my self a landyachtz drop hammer pinecone the other day. Great video by the way.
How do you like the drop hammer
@@beefstrokinoff I loved it. But I ended up selling it.🙌🏼
Loved the video wonderful, talented and amazing Ally!!! ❤🌱💪👸 Great you have found a new hobby you love!!! ❤
thank you so much sean :)
You friggin rule
🤙🤙 back atcha
Bishhh this editing is fire!! So we’ll see you and G on screens at the 2024 Olympics yeah?
hehe thank youuuuuu!! Yes you'll see us! I'll be competing and he'll be giving me my water bottle at the finish line
How did you learn how to jump on your moving board? I’m just learning I’m a 55yr old gal…thx for the inspo 😊
Honestly it’s so scary haha! I think I started with someone holding my hands in case I jumped wrong I wouldn’t go flying. The slower the better!
Omg this makes me want to get a ghost board 💕
you should!! they make it so easy
my discount is in the bio :)
Time to save 200$
Thank you Ally for answering my question! Great video as always xx
You are most welcome!
UM EXCUSE ME THE EDITING ON THIS BITCH ALLY THIS WAS SO FUN TO WATCH (noticed you didn't address how this is affecting your joints but I look forward to you prioritising orthopaedic shoes in a part 2 x)
tee hee
sorry but i actually think those shoes are the MOST orthopaedic shoes i own!! so much support!!
Though I started longboarding before the COVID lockdowns, I really took to it during the lockdowns. To me, practice has always been fun, even when I am seriously messing up a new skill that I am still learning. Fun has been a key motivator. And sometimes, it does help to see how a trick is done before trying it for the first time. Now, some folks are intrigued watching me, wondering if they, too, would have so much fun longboarding.
Rotating your hips to carve backside turns is a bad habit. It will work against you as you progress.
thank you!
I love ur content and I appreciate how honest u are yet as a painter I have to highly disagree with following people that are were you wanna be helps you - it can be very dis heartening I feel like.
But it comes down to personal preference i guess (:
Aww I'm sorry you feel like that :( I feel like following writers makes me want to keep getting better at writing, seeing the Olympic hockey team made me want to improve my hockey skills - do you think there's something maybe a bit different with painting?
@@AllySheehan i’m unsure - it could just be a question of selfesteem and of how content you are with yourself but it might also be different with painting.
I’m not trying to say other peoples ary can’t inspire me, it sure can! But it can also dishearten me to see other people have such a distinctive style which i struggle with a lot or seeing them do a certain technique very well which I struggle to do.
In the end it probably just comes down to being able to motivate yourself to train.
I got a longbord
😎🙌 keep it up 🤟
Blue for me
looove this. great tips :) i hope to see more skate progression vids from you
you are so amazing this video inspires me
aw i'm so glad!! i hope you have fun :)
I know I’m pretty late but I’m 14 and I’d like to get a longboard for christmas. You said the clear one was better and I saw the boards you put in your bio but which do you think is better?
love your video ;D
hey that's awesome! do you mean which size?
@@AllySheehan yes! Apologies-
@@ilusvin no worries!! the longer boards are definitely easier because they are more stable - i'd definitely recommend that for a beginner :)
@@AllySheehan Turns out I gotten it!! i got a like yellow ghost board with a butterfly and pink led blades
so glad that you liked! hope you check more about longboard dancing
When your trucks are adjusted itwill afect turning carving .. enjoy it like you're surfing enjo cause your doing fantastic ❤❤❤❤
I attempted a hill on day two, like a BIG one that had no possible end to it besides leaping off and hopefully clearing a large footpath to tumble onto grass. I did it, pulled something in my foot and grazed my hands and knee. I rolled over 3 times and my board just smashed the curb. Funnest shit ever and I got off lucky, I advise coming up with a safe escape plan then me and dont listen to 200s rap while skating... makes you do reaaal dumb shit.
Enjoying my new longboard...safe skating peeps 👊
I've skated mongo for so long it's so much more comfortable to me now that I can push switch I understand the benefit of knowing both is truly to help with tricks and moving around the board a lot easier. If you skate mongo ik its not popular but it's okay do what's best for you love the positive vibez from this video.
Not only the rocks, but cracks, crevices, and seams; which is why I ride a cross bike on the road. A great learning experience!
yeah. if you want to invent something dont talk about it. send a letter to yourself in the mail or something of your idea to prove the time you thought of it maybe in case it comes down to that. researching if the idea exists and then going into the patenting is next. i tried to invent something but i sucked at it and ended up failing. so perhaps dont listen to me also (always believe half of what you hear and none of what you read)
The title is the best part of the video XD
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But also watching others fail and progress motivates me to try more, so thanks xD
The real question is, are you still getting long? 👀
It'd be cool to see a year+ progress video.
this plastic longboard gives me the same feeling that seeing someone mongo push gives me...
why?
I don't know... It just seems a little odd if you've always been skate/longboarding on regular wood boards with grip tape.
Also I'm not sure if it's optimal for a beginner because the lack of concave makes it easier to fall of when carving/ taking faster turns and makes it more difficult to maneuver. And I'm not sure how the material would chip on the nose/tail when you fall off and the board slams into a wall.
BUT if the special design motivates you to hop on the board more often and brings more fun than a regular then it's the right one for you... That is very subjective :)
I don't know how your current progression is with longboarding but in the video while pushing, your front foot was too close to the center of the board. Try to move it closer to the nose of the board bit by bit while pushing until it feels more comfortable. And bending your front knee more while pushing will make you so much more stable and makes pushing less exhausting. Like really engage your quadriceps while pushing. And bending your knees in general is a good Idea because the closer your center of mass is to the ground the easier balance and carving etc. will become. I hope my Tips are helpful to you. Keep on skating it's a great hobby 🤙🏻 also such an inspiring video :)
what you said at 3:24 ties in perfectly with the thing about testing out limits, just with your comfort-range of body-movements. welcome to skating
I personally feel more safe leaning back than forward when turning
You should definetly do more longboarding videos
Hey Ally! I’m curious about the dimensions of the wood deck board- do you have the length for it? How does the length compare to your ghost board?
add cruiser wheels for them rocks. u wont get stoped or shark wheels
I just want to make sure your plant doesn't light on fire
Ally your editing is FIRE!! What are the main differences between your pink and purple board? I get that the sizes are different, so would you say the main difference is that the purple longer board is better for balance and stability, or is there another reason? :)
Thank you so much!!
So the longest (dancer) board is definitely easier for balance and stability, because it's longer it ends up sitting lower to the ground - you can see in side on clips in this video how i kind of sink into it?? So it feels like you're not up so high, whereas the shorter boards don't "sink" as much so you're a bit higher up.
The shorter board (platypus size) is great for carving and sharper turns, but that also just has to do with how tight/loose the trucks are.
Basically the longest board is more fun for cruising and dancing, the smaller board is better for going fast and turning fast. There is probably some kind of better description on their website!
@@AllySheehan Thanks Ally! This might sound like an odd question, but do your hips get sore from long boarding? I feel like with carving might twist my hips to one direction and cause some soreness (I already have hip issues).
@@findleypollock760 not odd at all, that's a great question to ask :)
My calf muscle on the side i'm balancing (not kicking) with gets a bit sore, but honestly that's it!
By week four i actually use my hips less for carving than i thought i would in that earlier clip when i talked about turning.
If you watch the clips where i'm carving underground, i feel like its mostly just my feet doing the work now!
@@AllySheehan thanks for taking the time to reply and share your insights! I’ve seriously been considering getting one haha! Your video and a few other videos on insta of Hannah Leigh makes me wanna learn to dance on one!! Your video was so wholesome- I appreciated it in lockdown because I feel like I’m running out of new hobbies to try haha
@@findleypollock760 Aw you're so welcome!!
Honestly, my goal is to get as good as Hannah - she's SO talented and makes it look effortless. Where I live we are going to be in lockdown for a longgg time so I am grateful for picking up new hobbies too
Love this message :’)
💖💖💖
This video was wonderfully filmed and edited the vibes are immaculate
Are you still longboarding? I hope you didn't stop 😭
its been harder now that parking lots arent empty :(
@@AllySheehan Ah I see, all good though 🙂. If you haven't done so already, I think getting foot braking down will increase your confidence with riding pretty much anywhere. You got your turning down it seems. Just an FYI if/when you get back into riding. Good luck 🤞
@@Bryan-wb7te thank you!!! yes i desperately need to learn how to do that haha
I remember my first serious hill with roller blades. Enough said.
Oooft! At least I could jump off the skateboard, you're strapped IN!
@@AllySheehan I quickly had to learn how to "dump speed" quickly and look for a soft grass patch to dive for. After that elbow, wrist and knee guards.
@AllySheehan Thak you Ally, especially for four Taylor Swift vlogs. I especially like to listen to the albums, after your insights and your enthusiasm!!!
progress with boyfriend who is teaching at 24/7
Which deck size did u choose?
Nice! 🔥super fun vid, and very positive. Longboarding has been super fun and therapeutic for me. It's so cool to see people enjoying thier boards. 🤙🏾👍🏾
Thanks dude!! I'm loving learning :)
I’ve been wanting a longboard for so long so I’ve been watching videos for a few years and I finally got one so now I’m binge watching videos again. Came across yours and i idk I just love it
yay!! keep me posted with how you go :)
i hear that making like a figure 8 with your shoulder helps with carving.
oh that's such a cool hack!
There are some amazing points here that only someone like a beginner would pick up. The points about the carving technique took me a while to figure out but is so true!
I have to argue about following people at the top level though - I think it’s lore beneficial to watch someone and realise it’s okay to make mistakes whilst learning, like this video!
Thanks!!
I just bought my cruiser and I'm 30. This video is so motivating ❤
wow heck yeah!!
I’m so proud🥺also for carving try using your left heel and right toes to bend your knees and pump into carves. Hope it helps❤️Oop also to go faster for longer push from heel to toe as far as you can. Saves you some breathes
ooh thank you so much! please keep the tips coming
My board comes in next week, im super excited to pick up skating, ive always been too scared to learn
heck yeah!! take it nice and slow, enjoy the journey :)
Ahhh! Your clear board with pink wheels is so fun!!
yesss i love it!
I need a update asap 💜