Aww thanks, you know lately I've been watching more UA-cam vids with great women skaters and I just see how they sometimes go through unnecessary foolishness just because theyre female and I learned a lot from that. Thanks for taking the time to watch this, glad it was helpful
Where i live,Malmö sweden,we have loads of really good skateparks,lots of the architecture being built is skater friendly,old skaters are now calling the shots in the city when it comes to building stuff. We have a high school (16-19 year olds) which has skateboarding on the schedule. Lots of older people skatibg here,im 50,and i never stopped just because we have such a good skate community,producing world class skaters etc. Last but not least,ill say 30+% is girls/women. Indoor/outdoor parks have girls/women skating wirh other girls,certain hours no boys allowed etc. Good luck and keep on keeping on
I've always been fascinated with skateboarding but I grew up in the hood where survival was the only option. Now that I'm in my 30s and able to afford a nice board, my wife thinks I'm crazy for getting in the game so late. I'm just glad there's adults out here with the same interest.. Cowabunga dudes!
I'm 29 and just starting to learn. I was too shy to learn it when I was about 12 years old, I didn't want anyone watching me while learning. But now I don't give a shit anymore :)
I also had the same experience when I started skating at 21 years old. I'm 27 now and I just started learning the guitar. I can hardly switch chords but I know Feeling embarrassed by not immediately possessing the skill to do the thing perfectly is alright. I practice it anyway cause seeing the improvement feels very rewarding!
@@XunlimiteD101 I also started learning how to play the guitar. It can be very frustrating. But as you said seeing the improvement is really rewarding!
I'm 28 and feeling the same. I moved to Budapest a month ago, and this city just wants me to cruise around. So I got my cruiser board (after 15 years of nothing) and it was an awesome feeling to stand on a board again. I failed after a kilometer, and got some bruises and some small sprains, so I need a few days for healing but I will get back on it, because I want to do it and it makes me feel good.
“Anyone who skates has to not care what other people think” This is great advice. I’m a new skater in my 30s and it felt awkward to be my age skating around the neighborhood like an infant trying to learn to walk. Eventually I stopped caring and didn’t let it kill the vibe.
I am 53 and just bought a longboard and learning the basics 1st day. I can feel the respect people have when i look at them and they greet me. I have a motorcycle but I need more extreme hobby to keep in shape and stay young.
@@misery978 The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
56 year old woman here and yes my 19yr old skateboarding son thinks I’m insane but I’m secretly googling skateboarding tutorials. Yours was the ONLY one geared to adults. THANK YOU!!! Skateboarding for adults taught by a regular adult. No-one is doing this. More please!!!😀
HA! I will be 56 in a month and my 19-year-old son thinks skateboards are death on 4 wheels. This might be a good time to mention I ride motorcycles too. I've wanted a dancing longboard for as long as I can remember. Maybe I'll get one for my birthday!
Bro If my mom started skating Id be encouraging it with all my heart😂. Id just make sure she's safe and prepared. Its a weird coincidence but my mom is 56 and Im 19. What are the chances
I've just turned 60 and did a lot of skateboarding when l was a young bloke - This video made me dust off my old board and see how l'd go after 40 years of absence - Went pretty good too - Bit like riding a bike once you've learnt you never forget - Hell l even pulled off my favourite trick again second try - A Rolling Handstand 🖐️🙃✋
It's funny, I can't find beginner skateboard videos aimed at 8 to 12 year olds. They all seem to be aimed at like 5 year olds or adults. 8- 12 year olds have a much different attitude and attention span. They don't listen as well and it takes special little exercises for them to work on. Any direction on good instructional videos aimed at how to teach 8 to 12 year olds would be appreciated.
So sad to hear about him passing from cancer. He would've been pleasantly surprised to see how his skate videos surpassed all his other videos. 1 million views from such a chill skate tutorial. RIP.
I’ve been skating for 12 years and never have I seen someone try to teach older people/people who never learned as a kid how to skate. I appreciate what your doing since nobody is trying to show people who have no interest in tricks how to simply not push mongo or stop correctly.
Man I’m going through it now. I’m 30 but I’ve always wanted to skate but never had the means. Now I just bought a board and don’t know where to begin and everything is tailored towards kids like he said.
For everyone wondering why this great guy didn't keep going on skateboard channel: He passed away 2 years ago😭😭😭( I found this news on his IG) He really did excellent video to teaching adults how to skate. I'm totally his fan after only watching this video. R.I.P.
I watched this video a couple years ago when I was learning how to skate and it was super helpful. Algorithm decided to put it back into my feed today so I checked it out for old time sake. After some looking around I learned Ray sadly passed away not even a year after posting this wonderful tutorial. I hope he's still cruising wherever he is and may he rest in peace.
So true... Time goes real quick. One minute I am 17 with my mates trying all kind of stupid tricks, next minute I am 46 with a wife, 2 kids and a mortgage and all my skate stuff in the attic. Great video.. really enjoyed it.
Hello thank you so much. I learned in the '80s myself and I didn't get back into skating until about 5 years ago. Just remember to take it slow and you have nothing to prove, it's good to have a physical hobby and the reflexes it takes to balance on a skateboard can help you in other ways also. Thanks for taking the time to check this out and comment
54. The hardest thing is to grasp that skills go away, and falling has worst consequences... Just having fun and not wanting to push the limit is *hard*...
I'm 53 and getting back into it through this street ride cruising stuff, go for it, it all comes back real quick and still feels as good as it ever did.
My man, I'm 35 but grew up skating and I have to give you the most credit for pointing out the most basic stuff that I myself would have overlooked if trying to teach an adult how to skate. I truly appreciate how you know the craft behind skating.
Hey thank you so much. I always try to remember those that most people don't think about when I make a video. I'm 48 by the way. Please keep in touch and let me know how you progress
Same! I'm 33. I just started today and fell two times already 😂 it didn't hurt, and I proudly showed me scraped knee to my toddler (I'm off to buy protection now lol). So far so fun!
I didn't start skating until I was 33. I was in Venice Beach and saw a man who looked like he was in his sixties skating. That encouraged me to learn. Best thing I could have done. I'm 44 now and have no plans of quitting.
I'm 37 and my daughter is learning, she's getting good ,but I'm going to start trying to teach myself then one day at the skate park jump on her board and hopefully she'll be shocked I can do it...well that's the plan if I don't break my neck 😂😂
Fun fact is that it's called "goofy" cuz in an old Disney short Goofy was surfing and the way they drew him to face the frame was opposite to what most people face; thus the phrase goofy was coined🤙
I'm goofy footed, I thought of it as a compliment, born different haha. Just got a long board at 53 getting the confidence back one hill at a time, looking for a cruiser next. Feels great to see adults enjoying the ''skatey.'' This video explains the very basics I've been using as soon as I jumped back on, they're ingrained in my riding.
@@jacobmotosicky439 that is what the most people think, but goofy wasn't riding just with the right foot in front, he always rode facing the audience, so he was riding regular too. here can you read if you want :) radratvideo.com/goofy-stance-come/
Today I got this video mentioned in my feed. I am a woman of 58 and started skateboarding for the first time of my life in 2019, at 57. Indeed there are little to no tutorials catered for older grown ups who are starting with this sport. I really like how you cover all the things we will encouter, sooner or later. I must say I get a lot of positive feedback from young kids to older skateboarders when I am in a skatepark. Skatelessons are helping me a lot too and I love the skatevibe during those evenings, full of adults who are learning to skateboard. It is great sport, enabling me to unwind like no other sport has ever done.
I'm 70 in July! I was a skier, snowboarder in the 90's,/2000's, and I ride my scooter around Berlin when ever I go out on, unless I take the bike! What a brilliant tutorial for all you oldies trying this for the 1st time. This guy is so easy to listen to, and really gives great advice for all novices! Nice to see the out-takes at the end. Shows you that this guy's real!
The best skate tutorials are the ones without the ego and annoying stereotypes of the skate culture. Thank you for you’re thoughtful approach to this. This is the best thing I’ve seen on UA-cam today. Like you said earlier, the goal of skateboarding for me is to just cruise and enjoy the ride like I do when I’m surfing.
I just bought a 26” cruise board to commute from rail station to my office. I’m 41 and my wife told me I’m crazy and will end up hitting the ground. Then I found this video and I’m glad to see I’m not the only fool on the planet. Thanks man, I really enjoyed this content and compliments for the easy explanation!
@@flapjack4886 you just gotta grind at it man. Even just standing on it helps. Once you get comfortable just standing and doing tic tacs, the rest comes fairly easy.
As a younger skater, I have much respect for teaching older generations how to skate. It's a great sport and videos like this help create skate communities! Cheers 🍻
This has to be one of the best YT tutorials I have seen, hands down. It's comprehensive, educational, lacks filler, has humor...not to mention the tight editing and superior sound. It makes me want to give that long board I got last Christmas another try.
Thank you so much for this. 43 year old woman here, in the UK - learning with my 7 year old son. Your video has been enormously helpful to me. I love your teaching style. Much respect, thank you.
Hello, I'm a 58 year old beginner in UK. I've been watching a load of skate videos but I have to say i really enjoyed watching your's... I knew all the points that you make, but that doesn't matter, you put it across so well and you really show how enjoyable skating is..I want to just cruise but you already know that.... Thanks for making this video, we may never meet but we know each other,,,,,cheers
I'm in my early 30s, and wanted to learn how to skate since I was 16 years old (but was too afraid to try.) Today, I finally got a longboard, and your video has been so helpful! Thank you! I'll rewatch it a bunch of times throughout the next days/weeks!
Thank you! I'm just learning at 47 and your video is exactly what I needed. You make it seem possible and chill. It feels so good to ride. Thanks for your help.
hey man you got this, skating is so much fun, the best times ive had on a skate board is going around a park with smooth concrete and just going in circles with some music on! maybe get some friends in to it aswell because that always make the session that much better!
I am so glad to have found this video...I have this beautiful longboard sitting in my closet that I bought for my daughter, and I am determined to try it this year myself since I've lost some weight and I don't feel as self-conscious.
Get out and ride that board ....I expect a response! Im 47 never stopped skating totally since the 80"s, though I have renewed my determination to skate more recently and it's always a good time, progress daily, baby steps. (And get some pads..)
I'm a late 30's Dad to an amazing daughter and she wanted to learn to skateboard. I've never tried so I bought us boards and safety gear. I'm trying to teach both of us. I'm glad for channels like this. I'm enjoying the process with her. Good luck out there folks.
I am exactly in the same position! I have got my son his first skateboard and have been contemplating whether I should get myself one! Thanks for sharing. I am about to order one for myself now. Hope all is going well at your end.
This might be the most approachable video I've ever seen for learning to skate. Done with love, thoughtfulness and good insight to the hang ups people who already skate take for granted. Well done.
If you didn't know this already, learning to ollie or do other tricks is way easier if you're on grass. The board won't shoot out from under you and grass is way more forgiving than pavement if/when you wipe out.
Im 37 and have been skating since i was about 12. I still skate pretty often, both street and at parks and i have to say that I love this video and watched the entire thing. This guy is great!
i gotta say, as someone who clicked on this video out of curiosity mostly because i’m a 30yr old who has been skating since i was 10, the part about skate culture and skate parks being very non judgemental and especially not bothering women who are skating or learning to skate is very true in my experience. i have very often seen women or younger girls learning to skate at my local parks and the only thing i have ever heard any of the guys who are regulars there say to them is something along the lines of “you should turn your head to follow your body when you try that” or “it helps if you keep your shoulders directly above your knees”. just useful advice they would give to anyone. skaters are very inclusive for the most part (there’s always some bad eggs, they get corrected quickly by everyone else though) and as long as you are putting in the effort and seriously trying to learn to skate and not just taking pictures at the park without actually skating, no one will say anything except encouraging or helpful words. skate culture is very unique in that there are very few gatekeepy types/attitudes. we want everyone to experience the joy of skating, and everyone is welcome to learn. the people who are experienced skaters are happy to pass on their knowledge and they all recognize that at one point they were in the exact same situation as the person learning and it brings them back to how amazing it felt when they landed their first kickflip or finally committed to a drop in for the first time. we want everyone to experience the joy we felt learning to skate and because of that, will never laugh at someone learning, and will always offer help if requested. we also recognize that it’s a very male dominated culture and in order to branch out from that we have to not be creepy weirdos to every woman at the park, so we just leave it alone, and treat women/girls at the skatepark the same as we would anyone else. never be afraid to go to your local park. i know it can seem intimidating but just be genuine. the only people skaters can’t stand are people attempting to use skate culture for aesthetic reasons without respecting the culture/people that created those aesthetic choices. skateboarding was invented by weirdo outcasts, to connect with other weirdo outcasts, and as a result, we never want to oust people from the scene without an extremely good reason.
This man is the most wholesome person ever and his skate content is wholesome af. Hopefully with skateboarding going into olympics, it will become popular and we'll see a whole family not riding bicycle in the weekends but cruising on a skateboard.
I don't think so much. My dad was a hardcore rough teacher bless his heart so maybe I'm unconsciously trying to be the opposite. Really glad this was helpful I have like a hundred videos on my channel and this might be the most appreciated and commented on. Really cool
As a 54 year old just starting out up here in Canada, I find ska8 world intimidating as there are so many young advanced tricksters and such out there. I just wanted to experience cruising and carving .... Mr. Ray breaks down essential skills in a digestible, yet; fun and soulful way ... "respect".☀
I've watched this five times or more....it's so cool and very inspiring. I'm 51 and have just bought my first board. After a couple of seshs which I thoroughly enjoyed, I'm progressing exponentially and I love it! Also, I teach guitar and tell all my students that it does not matter when you start, (as a lot of people think they would have achieved more if they had started fresh out of nappies!) all that matters is your desire and drive to do it and you will achieve it. I'm going to prove this by becoming a competent skater, even though I have started in my fifties.
I am a 40+ mom that has wanted to learn how to skate forever, but I never got the courage to ask anyone that already did it and was petrified of trying on my own with no idea how to pick out a board just for cruising. I love this! Thank you!
Hello Melanie thanks so much that means a lot. I'm excited for you. Best thng is to just get started and doing one push and seeing how long you can balance. Do that half HR everyday and in a few weeks you will be on your way. Plz let me know how you progress, respect ✌🏾
I’m 63 and starting to use the skateboard again to encourage my grandchildren to keep fit so the skateboarding is a good way rather having them play games in front of the TV… Like your video 👍
I am just turning 50, and today, I bought a skateboard and decided to watch some videos, so i came across your tutorial, and yours is amazing. Thank you very much
This was one of the easiest, most all around helpful tutorial videos I have ever watched on UA-cam! Your relaxed style makes it seem like anyone can do it..just got my 8 yo daughter a longboard and a stubby for her birthday. I have always wanted to skate, but have never done it (but did snowboard in my college years)...so, at almost 40...I am gonna give it a whirl (after getting protective gear, of course)! Thanks for the great info!! Keep it up!😊
Hello thank you and I'm glad it was helpful. The fact that you did some snowboarding means you have some of the balance reflexes already. There's a Facebook group I think it's called very old skateboarders that I joined also, lots of much older people there doing cool stuff. Let me know how it goes with you
This vid makes me happy. I'm a 62 year old woman and learning to skate now! 4th session in a couple days with a new girl group in my neighborhood in Paris (France).
Man, this is by far the best tutorial for adults. It's exactly what I went through and I see all my mistakes now and I had a lot of bad falls too. I think I am an adult now by government definition probably but still a kid at heart. I never was in the skateboard, culture growing up, and couldn't afford a skateboard either. I will get learning again and follow these life-saving tips.
This was a great video, thank you! As a 37 yo plus size woman who never set foot on any sort of board until a few weeks ago, I am always kind of afraid people are laughing at me, but I’m trying it anyway. Lots of great tips here for the basics 😊
I started learning 37 and plus size. I realized that most of the fear was in my head. People at the park actually don't care(not in a bad way), they're just happy to see a new face. Keep going. We got this 👍🏾
I’m 55 and have a friend that’s 64 and we still skate. There’s a saying “You don’t stop skating because your old, you get old because you stopped skating”.
Hahaha thanks so much, that's the best compliment. With youtube it's always best I found to make videos you're passionate about so it will come natural
I’m 40 and just won my first skateboard 2 days ago! I decided it was the universe telling me it’s time to learn. My brother was semi pro 15-20 years ago, and we have stayed very connected to the skateboard community locally. As a woman I love your shout out to women! 20 years ago I never saw another woman in the skate crowd. Now I do! I may have learned to skate back then if….
I got my first longboard today and seeing a bunch of young kids skate in the park made me think maybe I'm starting too late, but this video made me feel everything's gonna go just fine!
This is such a thoughtful, detailed, non judgemental guide. I've never been particularly athletic or coordinated, and im doing my best on a new E-Longboard, and i figured id look into some skate fundementals. Your video got me where i needed to be to start, thanks buddy!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, which was randomly recommended for me. I'm also a photographer, and like skateboarding, so I suppose it was a natural video for UA-cam to recommend. I was struck by how warm and friendly this man is, and ended up watching this whole video instead of editing photos. He was also a very talented photographer. I'm very sorry to learn of his passing, and my sincere condolences to his family for their loss.
Son, this is a great video. I wish I watched it before ending up on emergency twice within a 5 month period. I started skating at 37 because I didn’t want to die having never skated. Now I commute to work on a Landyachtz Dinghy a couple of days a week. I really learned to skate the open roads during Covid through lockdown...one of the best decisions I have ever made as I’ve reduced the use of a car. Anyway thanks for your video!
This was so good dude. I’ve been skating for 25 years now and I still watched this whole video because it was so damn enjoyable! Cheers to everyone getting into skating later in their lives. It’s a blast! 🤘🏼
haha oh no lol. hey man yeah my son showed me how he does speed bumps , he lifts the front wheel going over them fast and jumps as the back wheel hits it and the back of the board bounces off the bump and he lands and keeps moving. I dont have the guts to try that but the "step down take weight off board foot" technique should help. another thing I dont like are the yellow bumpy things at every crosswalk, they will throw you off if you hit them too fast.
Time Stamps for all you who would like to review! 01:29 Safety 02:42 Footing 04:47 Board Type 06:11 Foot Placement 06:56 Lesson 1 Pushing 07:37 Fall Prevention 07:59 Steering 08:43 Changing Foot Position 09:25 Swift Weight 09:47 Skate Culture (and Ladies) 10:51 Stopping 11:41 Slowing Down 12:21 Ray’s Gear 12:49 Wheels and Spacers 13:41 Jump Off Safely 15:43 Over a Lift 17:37 Leaning 18:09 Links and gear 18:38 Conclusion 19:21 Bloopers Let me know if I missed anything and I'll edit, thanks!
Hahahaha! Gary you're my right hand bro. Something tells me I should have shot this with you. Very good job on that timestamp list. You're dedicated that's all I can say. Respect
@@rwiersema sounds interesting I never knew that but I'm curious how the UA-cam algorithm knows where to put the beginning of each chapter. I will look into it thank you
This is so great. I have been skateboarding since I was 5 and now I'm 40 and still going strong. I've done it all from handrails to half pipes to bowls and all the flip tricks and grinds. Everything he says here is bang-on, and he's got a great style of skateboarding. When I skate now, I skate a lot like he does.
This was exactly the video I needed to see! I didn't know I needed this but getting to see a guy roughly my age (I assume) and with a really similar build to me talk about how this is something I can do and the way you calmly demonstrate all of the skills I want to master, just really made me feel positive and hopeful. Thanks for making this man. Excited to add skating to my city commute repertoire.
What an awesome video. Such great advice, delivered with such amazing poise. As a 47 year old making his way back to skating after... 35 years, I really appreciate the calmness and attention to detail. Great, great stuff.
This is AMAZING! This is exactly what I needed. I'm trying to learn to skate and I'm 29 and I'm not here to do cool tricks or anything, I just want to cruise. Thank you so much for this
@Alex it's okay! I'm much better, I still don't do tricks yet but I've been more open to trying! I can travel very swiftly around town without losing much stamina. Overall I sense I'm better than when I started but I've not mastered any tricks yet!
Such a great video Ray, I started skating 2 months ago at 41 years old and honestly, it's one of the best things that's ever happened to me. Great content, keep it up!
Thank you. I like how you emphasise safety and how you make it an accessible means of transport that doesn't have to kill you. I'm 47 and want to get back into this hobby. The last time I was on a skateboard I was 14 years old.
Thanks for this. I'm 40 and always wanted to skate but recent years felt I'd missed the boat. Before watching this I'd just decided to book my first lesson as a "YOLO" decision. This video (and all the comments) has given me much encouragement to do this! Subbed. 🙏🏽
I'm a 33-year-old woman and just found your video. I've wanted to learn to skate for years and never had the courage. Thank you so much for making it accessible to people like me. I just ordered my first board, pads, and helmet and I can't wait to start.
I am 41 and have decided to learn to skate, this video was super helpful and inspirational! Thank you for all of the tips and tricks and just generally making it chill and normal for people to learn at any age! :)
I thumbed this up after just sixty seconds when he actually got me. He said we adults aren't looking to do tricks and get injuries, we "just want to cruise". As an adult, every injury I get seems to be permanent. Hurt my finger at work last year ie, mofo still hurts and isn't as versatile as it was 365 days ago. So this man has the right understanding. Thank you thank you
Thank you for the vid! Your intro makes me feel better about getting out there and cruising around. I’m a 36 year old dad of 3 and I bought a longboard to get out and be more active as an alternative to jogging. I’ve been getting out every day and boarding. My gf ordered herself and her daughters one and my oldest bought himself one. Can’t wait to get out and skate!
Oh and as a new skater who started out just teaching self and experimenting, this video is spot on and hits all the right places. Thanks for sharing your way in a relaxing pleasant and fun way.
I was browsing through a long list of longboarding/skateboarding tutorials without much success, until I found this, and it hit the nail on every aspect. The relatability, the voice, the delivery and the quality were all spot on. Sadly it appears he passed away a couple of years ago, and now I m getting emotional about a guy I barely just watched a tutorial of. Thanks for the great advice buddy, I shall slay this beast for you and thanks to you.
Great video, thank you! I've started longboard just 2 weeks ago. Most tutorials are from short skinny men, and it's definitely inspiring to see a big dude (about my size) riding the board and giving advices.
Wow bro thats huge , thanks much, many times I see a great video and dont feel like commenting either but it really helps the creator to know its appreciated. youre welcome to check out my few other skate vids. respect
Brilliant tutorial and attitude to teaching others. I'm 63 and today was my first day on a longboard. There will be plenty more. Thank you my friend for taking the time to get this so right :)
I'm 34 years old and got my first ever skateboard yesterday. Also got helmet and pads. I'm taking myself and this video to the park later to learn. I used to bounce and keep going. Not anymore. I've watched many videos that are just not tuned for a dad of 4 who never learned. I just wanna ride it down the sidewalk. This is the perfect video! Thank you!
How awesome! I've started now at 30 and seeing so many women skaters starting a little later is so inspirational. Thank you so much for this video! I love it
I've been skating for over 30 years and still ride with my wife and kids regularly. I really dig your video. You have some awesome tips for people of all ages.
It `s genius. I'm 46 years old, I just bought my first board and after your video I felt like I could do it. I felt like I wanted to. Thank you. Greetings from Poland
Very comprehensive instructions. Thank you. I’m a 51 year old female and I bought a skateboard board and I’m determined to learn. Thanks for the encouragement to female skaters.
I’m a kid but I’m not very athletic so this was super helpful.. thanks also I really appreciate the lil tip for female skaters, I was pretty nervous about that lol
Hey thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Means a lot, took me over a month to shoot and edit this. I'm not too athletic either, notice I did no tricks lol. Let me know how you progress ☺️
UA-cam's coolest reviewer now becomes the coolest teacher.... Love this, you have just ignited my enthusiasm to go buy a skate board again. Good to see the term "goofy footer" still floating around. My friends used to pay out on me about that lol.
Hey bro thanks so much, youtube studio helped me here as it showed me your comment i havent responded to. im still learning. definately let me know how you do with skating
Bro you talk so smooth. I could listen to your voice all day. I recently picked up long boarding and I’ve been trying to share how great it feels with my parents. Watched ur 3 skate videos and loved what I saw. Imma check out ur photography videos now. Have a freakin fantastic day, know that you made mine!
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This is great, and as a 53yo woman, I really appreciate the shout out for women skaters! Your style of teaching is really great.
Aww thanks, you know lately I've been watching more UA-cam vids with great women skaters and I just see how they sometimes go through unnecessary foolishness just because theyre female and I learned a lot from that. Thanks for taking the time to watch this, glad it was helpful
Where i live,Malmö sweden,we have loads of really good skateparks,lots of the architecture being built is skater friendly,old skaters are now calling the shots in the city when it comes to building stuff.
We have a high school (16-19 year olds) which has skateboarding on the schedule.
Lots of older people skatibg here,im 50,and i never stopped just because we have such a good skate community,producing world class skaters etc.
Last but not least,ill say 30+% is girls/women.
Indoor/outdoor parks have girls/women skating wirh other girls,certain hours no boys allowed etc.
Good luck and keep on keeping on
Ray is the greatest!
Thats awesome
@@ettnollbajen Sounds amazing, WTG seasoned skater city planners!
1) don't wanna die 2) don't wanna look lame 3) no tricks just cruise... I felt so seen in the first 90 seconds lmao
He knows what's up. lol
yeaaaaaaahhh,
Haha, same! 😄
Same!!!!!!!! LMAO he was so funny and on point!
Righttt lol
I've always been fascinated with skateboarding but I grew up in the hood where survival was the only option. Now that I'm in my 30s and able to afford a nice board, my wife thinks I'm crazy for getting in the game so late. I'm just glad there's adults out here with the same interest.. Cowabunga dudes!
Bahaha, Cowabunga! That's something they would say in the hood to skaters. 😆
Bro...just getting back into it. 45 years old. WE GOT THIS.
@@justdaddrums2704 I just turned 45 August 31st, thats awesome.
Same. But cowabunga is from the TMNT.
@@JorgePereZ-R0 Yep, It was a was out in my high school years, but thats how my friends would talk referring to the skate culture of the 90’s.
I'm 29 and just starting to learn. I was too shy to learn it when I was about 12 years old, I didn't want anyone watching me while learning. But now I don't give a shit anymore :)
Iam 19 and feeling the same rn.
I also had the same experience when I started skating at 21 years old.
I'm 27 now and I just started learning the guitar. I can hardly switch chords but I know Feeling embarrassed by not immediately possessing the skill to do the thing perfectly is alright. I practice it anyway cause seeing the improvement feels very rewarding!
@@XunlimiteD101 I also started learning how to play the guitar. It can be very frustrating. But as you said seeing the improvement is really rewarding!
I'm 28 and feeling the same. I moved to Budapest a month ago, and this city just wants me to cruise around. So I got my cruiser board (after 15 years of nothing) and it was an awesome feeling to stand on a board again. I failed after a kilometer, and got some bruises and some small sprains, so I need a few days for healing but I will get back on it, because I want to do it and it makes me feel good.
Every year, I care less and less about what everyone else thinks. Definitely a benefit of getting older.
“Anyone who skates has to not care what other people think” This is great advice. I’m a new skater in my 30s and it felt awkward to be my age skating around the neighborhood like an infant trying to learn to walk. Eventually I stopped caring and didn’t let it kill the vibe.
I am 53 and just bought a longboard and learning the basics 1st day. I can feel the respect people have when i look at them and they greet me. I have a motorcycle but I need more extreme hobby to keep in shape and stay young.
30? 53? 😂😂😂 I’m 71. Keep trucking 🎉
Came for the skating tutorial, staying for the chill vibes and dad jokes haha
Very well put. Me too
@@misery978 The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
56 year old woman here and yes my 19yr old skateboarding son thinks I’m insane but I’m secretly googling skateboarding tutorials. Yours was the ONLY one geared to adults. THANK YOU!!! Skateboarding for adults taught by a regular adult. No-one is doing this. More please!!!😀
HA! I will be 56 in a month and my 19-year-old son thinks skateboards are death on 4 wheels. This might be a good time to mention I ride motorcycles too. I've wanted a dancing longboard for as long as I can remember. Maybe I'll get one for my birthday!
😂😂Me too .. my husband gave me a longboard for my 40th birthday. 😂
Bro If my mom started skating Id be encouraging it with all my heart😂. Id just make sure she's safe and prepared. Its a weird coincidence but my mom is 56 and Im 19. What are the chances
I've just turned 60 and did a lot of skateboarding when l was a young bloke - This video made me dust off my old board and see how l'd go after 40 years of absence - Went pretty good too - Bit like riding a bike once you've learnt you never forget - Hell l even pulled off my favourite trick again second try - A Rolling Handstand 🖐️🙃✋
It's funny, I can't find beginner skateboard videos aimed at 8 to 12 year olds. They all seem to be aimed at like 5 year olds or adults. 8- 12 year olds have a much different attitude and attention span. They don't listen as well and it takes special little exercises for them to work on. Any direction on good instructional videos aimed at how to teach 8 to 12 year olds would be appreciated.
I'm a woman in my 40s learning to skate. I was on the board for the first time in my life today, and it was the most fun thing I have done in ages.
Welcome to the 40 something club loooool
Well done! What an inspiration
Hell yeah! Hope you’re sticking with it!
I just turned 40 and just got a skateboard, this made me happy
Love to hear this! How's your progress so far?
So sad to hear about him passing from cancer. He would've been pleasantly surprised to see how his skate videos surpassed all his other videos. 1 million views from such a chill skate tutorial. RIP.
Thanks for sharing the news. I just found this video today. Condolences to the family.
From cancer ? How do you know ?
Dude was like Bob Ross of skating. So calm, so kind. Now I'm shedding a tear. May he rest in peace. His teaching will be here forever.
I’ve been skating for 12 years and never have I seen someone try to teach older people/people who never learned as a kid how to skate. I appreciate what your doing since nobody is trying to show people who have no interest in tricks how to simply not push mongo or stop correctly.
Man I’m going through it now. I’m 30 but I’ve always wanted to skate but never had the means. Now I just bought a board and don’t know where to begin and everything is tailored towards kids like he said.
Yes dude. COWABUNGA!!
Like me. I just need an alternative mode of transportation either than a bicycle.
@@Darknesssleeps Don't give up homes just watch out for your back ;)
Stop saying mongo, it's racist.
For everyone wondering why this great guy didn't keep going on skateboard channel:
He passed away 2 years ago😭😭😭( I found this news on his IG)
He really did excellent video to teaching adults how to skate. I'm totally his fan after only watching this video.
R.I.P.
RIP
What!!!! That is CRAZY
Wow 😢 that's so shocking to hear! So sad 😞 he seemed like such a kind-hearted man. May God bless him and may he rest in peace ✝️🙏🏻
I watched this video a couple years ago when I was learning how to skate and it was super helpful. Algorithm decided to put it back into my feed today so I checked it out for old time sake.
After some looking around I learned Ray sadly passed away not even a year after posting this wonderful tutorial.
I hope he's still cruising wherever he is and may he rest in peace.
🥺
Bro what? How did he die?? I just found this video at 37 and wanting to try something new
Omgosh 😭😭😭. I just came back to this video bc I finally started to actually learn.
Please tell me you’re trolling…
What?! Nooo!
i’m 19 and already know how to cruise. Glad to see the grownups are interested in this hobby. I wish you all luck!
Hello thank you, and remember one day you will be a skating grown up too ☺️
So true... Time goes real quick. One minute I am 17 with my mates trying all kind of stupid tricks, next minute I am 46 with a wife, 2 kids and a mortgage and all my skate stuff in the attic. Great video.. really enjoyed it.
Your only here today because we were there yesterday...
😜
@@chiselcheswick5673 this made me kinda sad lol
Chisel Cheswick it’s only an attic away...
I want this guy to do commentary on everything in existence
Yeah no kidding. He was instant good vibes.
yup
was searching for something calm to get better in sleepping. And boom youtube thank u haha
"how to make love to your wife, for adults."
@@Daijyobanai ".. for adults" 🤣
I’m 55 years old fella from uk who used to skate in late 70s . Cheers for this , gives me confidence to try again, your inspirational 😊👍🇬🇧
Hello thank you so much. I learned in the '80s myself and I didn't get back into skating until about 5 years ago. Just remember to take it slow and you have nothing to prove, it's good to have a physical hobby and the reflexes it takes to balance on a skateboard can help you in other ways also. Thanks for taking the time to check this out and comment
54. The hardest thing is to grasp that skills go away, and falling has worst consequences... Just having fun and not wanting to push the limit is *hard*...
56 and in UK Still at it Stuart
I'm 53 and getting back into it through this street ride cruising stuff, go for it, it all comes back real quick and still feels as good as it ever did.
@@dfcvda got a new set up , but struggling with my confidence .
My man, I'm 35 but grew up skating and I have to give you the most credit for pointing out the most basic stuff that I myself would have overlooked if trying to teach an adult how to skate. I truly appreciate how you know the craft behind skating.
You, sir, are the Bob Ross of Skateboarding. I could watch your videos for hours. Your encouragement and explanations are great.
thats actually a good comparison :)
Hah! That’s awesome. I just said the same thing 👍🏻
Thank you! I'm a 33yr old woman and just starting to learn. It's nice to know i'm not alone, this was a great video.
Hey thank you so much. I always try to remember those that most people don't think about when I make a video. I'm 48 by the way. Please keep in touch and let me know how you progress
I'm 33 as well and learning to skate too )
Same. And I started about 2 years ago. I have to say this is not easy to learn at all. But it’s a lot of fun.
Same! I'm 33. I just started today and fell two times already 😂 it didn't hurt, and I proudly showed me scraped knee to my toddler (I'm off to buy protection now lol). So far so fun!
Hehe I’m 32 3rd day at the skate park today:)
For myself :
Starting = 6:15
Don't fall, put a feet = 7:41
Turning = 8:22
Stopping = 11:21
Sudden stop = 14:40
Go over something = 16:45
good luck!
Rest in peace, Aloy. Thanks for Your tutorial.
what the hell?? is he alright?
@@bca9195 He passed away...
Well my day is ruined 😢
What?!
I didn't start skating until I was 33. I was in Venice Beach and saw a man who looked like he was in his sixties skating. That encouraged me to learn. Best thing I could have done. I'm 44 now and have no plans of quitting.
Could have been this guy. But even if it wasn't, here's another awesome older skateboarder.
ua-cam.com/video/uO97gtPtb0c/v-deo.html
I'm just about to hit 33, just picked it up last year 😎
I'm 37 and my daughter is learning, she's getting good ,but I'm going to start trying to teach myself then one day at the skate park jump on her board and hopefully she'll be shocked I can do it...well that's the plan if I don't break my neck 😂😂
"It's called goofy, it's not an insult..." Supersweet!
Hahaha lol thanks, yes skate lingo is a comedy in itself
Fun fact is that it's called "goofy" cuz in an old Disney short Goofy was surfing and the way they drew him to face the frame was opposite to what most people face; thus the phrase goofy was coined🤙
I'm goofy footed, I thought of it as a compliment, born different haha. Just got a long board at 53 getting the confidence back one hill at a time, looking for a cruiser next. Feels great to see adults enjoying the ''skatey.'' This video explains the very basics I've been using as soon as I jumped back on, they're ingrained in my riding.
@@jacobmotosicky439 I hope this is true - if so that's the best fact I've learned today
@@jacobmotosicky439 that is what the most people think, but goofy wasn't riding just with the right foot in front, he always rode facing the audience, so he was riding regular too.
here can you read if you want :)
radratvideo.com/goofy-stance-come/
Today I got this video mentioned in my feed. I am a woman of 58 and started skateboarding for the first time of my life in 2019, at 57. Indeed there are little to no tutorials catered for older grown ups who are starting with this sport. I really like how you cover all the things we will encouter, sooner or later.
I must say I get a lot of positive feedback from young kids to older skateboarders when I am in a skatepark. Skatelessons are helping me a lot too and I love the skatevibe during those evenings, full of adults who are learning to skateboard.
It is great sport, enabling me to unwind like no other sport has ever done.
I just started at 36 and I love it!!!
Triple, nice to hear!...I'm 55 and I skated some when I was a kid. I'm looking to trying again.
Go Show o Triple 19, some love on her channel! She shreds!
I'm 70 in July!
I was a skier, snowboarder in the 90's,/2000's, and I ride my scooter around Berlin when ever I go out on, unless I take the bike!
What a brilliant tutorial for all you oldies trying this for the 1st time. This guy is so easy to listen to, and really gives great advice for all novices!
Nice to see the out-takes at the end. Shows you that this guy's real!
You're literally so cool
I always get excited when i see older people skating and stuff, its just cool
Been boarding for 4 years now, can't imagine a year I won't strap in
I am teaching my dad how to skate and this video helped him, soon he while be cruising through the streets with me
thats awesome thanks fot taking the time to comment, let me know how it goes
wholesome asf
How's ur dad w skating now
this was so soothing, i already know how to skate but your voice was so relaxing and chill i watched the entire video
Thanks so much.
not starting nor an adult,still here watching lol
@@bowles652 awesome thanks so much. You're more than welcome
For me the same.
Same here, too relaxed to even skate haha
The best skate tutorials are the ones without the ego and annoying stereotypes of the skate culture. Thank you for you’re thoughtful approach to this. This is the best thing I’ve seen on UA-cam today. Like you said earlier, the goal of skateboarding for me is to just cruise and enjoy the ride like I do when I’m surfing.
I just bought a 26” cruise board to commute from rail station to my office. I’m 41 and my wife told me I’m crazy and will end up hitting the ground. Then I found this video and I’m glad to see I’m not the only fool on the planet. Thanks man, I really enjoyed this content and compliments for the easy explanation!
I’m 37 and you just inspired me to go out and do it. I’m literally on my way to the skate shop right now to get started. Keep up the great work!
It’s been 2 months since this comment, how’s it going?
I hope dude's alive!
@@AkhiTweet it’s been too cold for me to go outside these last 2 months. But I’ve been getting practice in the basement and I definitely suck real bad
@@flapjack4886 you just gotta grind at it man. Even just standing on it helps. Once you get comfortable just standing and doing tic tacs, the rest comes fairly easy.
@@flapjack4886 just practice standing on one foot and pushing. All else will come by itself.
As a younger skater, I have much respect for teaching older generations how to skate. It's a great sport and videos like this help create skate communities! Cheers 🍻
This has to be one of the best YT tutorials I have seen, hands down. It's comprehensive, educational, lacks filler, has humor...not to mention the tight editing and superior sound. It makes me want to give that long board I got last Christmas another try.
Black woman in my early 40s check-in thanks brother for teaching us women to skate via UA-cam.This is hard but l am going to keep at it love from UK
Thank you so much for this. 43 year old woman here, in the UK - learning with my 7 year old son. Your video has been enormously helpful to me. I love your teaching style. Much respect, thank you.
Hello, I'm a 58 year old beginner in UK. I've been watching a load of skate videos but I have to say i really enjoyed watching your's... I knew all the points that you make, but that doesn't matter, you put it across so well and you really show how enjoyable skating is..I want to just cruise but you already know that.... Thanks for making this video, we may never meet but we know each other,,,,,cheers
Hello Kev thanks so much. You don't realize it but you got me emotional with what you said. Wow. Respect
Dude this is so cool I’m 18 and have been skating for 5 years and have never seen a tutorial video aimed towards adults. You’re the man!
I'm in my early 30s, and wanted to learn how to skate since I was 16 years old (but was too afraid to try.) Today, I finally got a longboard, and your video has been so helpful! Thank you! I'll rewatch it a bunch of times throughout the next days/weeks!
Yep, are you ok ? Nothing has been broken so far? 🙃
I got myself a longboard for my 38th birthday. How’s your skating journey?
How has the longboat fitted into your life? Do you ride it to work or only cruise it tobthe skatepark and back?
Thank you! I'm just learning at 47 and your video is exactly what I needed. You make it seem possible and chill. It feels so good to ride. Thanks for your help.
hey man you got this, skating is so much fun, the best times ive had on a skate board is going around a park with smooth concrete and just going in circles with some music on! maybe get some friends in to it aswell because that always make the session that much better!
Same! :) It's a very relaxed, sensible approach to just learn cruising. Most coaches I know skip many of these steps :O
I am so glad to have found this video...I have this beautiful longboard sitting in my closet that I bought for my daughter, and I am determined to try it this year myself since I've lost some weight and I don't feel as self-conscious.
Good luck and have fun!
Get out and ride that board ....I expect a response! Im 47 never stopped skating totally since the 80"s, though I have renewed my determination to skate more recently and it's always a good time, progress daily, baby steps. (And get some pads..)
Just wanted to let you know I bought my first board this week and this video was a big part of the reason I felt confident enough to get it 😅
Get it 🛹
I'm a late 30's Dad to an amazing daughter and she wanted to learn to skateboard. I've never tried so I bought us boards and safety gear. I'm trying to teach both of us. I'm glad for channels like this. I'm enjoying the process with her. Good luck out there folks.
I am exactly in the same position! I have got my son his first skateboard and have been contemplating whether I should get myself one! Thanks for sharing. I am about to order one for myself now. Hope all is going well at your end.
This might be the most approachable video I've ever seen for learning to skate. Done with love, thoughtfulness and good insight to the hang ups people who already skate take for granted. Well done.
I needed this man, I’m 45 y/o and needed this so I can learn with my 8 year old. Thank you!
If you didn't know this already, learning to ollie or do other tricks is way easier if you're on grass. The board won't shoot out from under you and grass is way more forgiving than pavement if/when you wipe out.
Im 37 and have been skating since i was about 12. I still skate pretty often, both street and at parks and i have to say that I love this video and watched the entire thing. This guy is great!
Thank you Mathew, he's very handsome also I must say 😂✌🏾
i gotta say, as someone who clicked on this video out of curiosity mostly because i’m a 30yr old who has been skating since i was 10, the part about skate culture and skate parks being very non judgemental and especially not bothering women who are skating or learning to skate is very true in my experience. i have very often seen women or younger girls learning to skate at my local parks and the only thing i have ever heard any of the guys who are regulars there say to them is something along the lines of “you should turn your head to follow your body when you try that” or “it helps if you keep your shoulders directly above your knees”. just useful advice they would give to anyone. skaters are very inclusive for the most part (there’s always some bad eggs, they get corrected quickly by everyone else though) and as long as you are putting in the effort and seriously trying to learn to skate and not just taking pictures at the park without actually skating, no one will say anything except encouraging or helpful words. skate culture is very unique in that there are very few gatekeepy types/attitudes. we want everyone to experience the joy of skating, and everyone is welcome to learn. the people who are experienced skaters are happy to pass on their knowledge and they all recognize that at one point they were in the exact same situation as the person learning and it brings them back to how amazing it felt when they landed their first kickflip or finally committed to a drop in for the first time. we want everyone to experience the joy we felt learning to skate and because of that, will never laugh at someone learning, and will always offer help if requested. we also recognize that it’s a very male dominated culture and in order to branch out from that we have to not be creepy weirdos to every woman at the park, so we just leave it alone, and treat women/girls at the skatepark the same as we would anyone else.
never be afraid to go to your local park.
i know it can seem intimidating but just be genuine. the only people skaters can’t stand are people attempting to use skate culture for aesthetic reasons without respecting the culture/people that created those aesthetic choices.
skateboarding was invented by weirdo outcasts, to connect with other weirdo outcasts, and as a result, we never want to oust people from the scene without an extremely good reason.
This is perfect! 👏🏻 I'm 46, just got my longboard in today and looking for good videos for adults... New follower here
How are you getting on 5 months later?
This man is the most wholesome person ever and his skate content is wholesome af. Hopefully with skateboarding going into olympics, it will become popular and we'll see a whole family not riding bicycle in the weekends but cruising on a skateboard.
Awesome my man thanks so much. Jesus got me in the wholesomeness lol but I appreciate that. Much respect
This teaching style is so wholesome I love it
I don't think so much. My dad was a hardcore rough teacher bless his heart so maybe I'm unconsciously trying to be the opposite. Really glad this was helpful I have like a hundred videos on my channel and this might be the most appreciated and commented on. Really cool
@@Raychristofer MAN make a skate channel ples
As a 54 year old just starting out up here in Canada, I find ska8 world intimidating as there are so many young advanced tricksters and such out there. I just wanted to experience cruising and carving .... Mr. Ray breaks down essential skills in a digestible, yet; fun and soulful way ... "respect".☀
I've watched this five times or more....it's so cool and very inspiring. I'm 51 and have just bought my first board. After a couple of seshs which I thoroughly enjoyed, I'm progressing exponentially and I love it! Also, I teach guitar and tell all my students that it does not matter when you start, (as a lot of people think they would have achieved more if they had started fresh out of nappies!) all that matters is your desire and drive to do it and you will achieve it. I'm going to prove this by becoming a competent skater, even though I have started in my fifties.
I am a 40+ mom that has wanted to learn how to skate forever, but I never got the courage to ask anyone that already did it and was petrified of trying on my own with no idea how to pick out a board just for cruising. I love this! Thank you!
Hello Melanie thanks so much that means a lot. I'm excited for you. Best thng is to just get started and doing one push and seeing how long you can balance. Do that half HR everyday and in a few weeks you will be on your way. Plz let me know how you progress, respect ✌🏾
I’m 63 and starting to use the skateboard again to encourage my grandchildren to keep fit so the skateboarding is a good way rather having them play games in front of the TV…
Like your video 👍
I am just turning 50, and today, I bought a skateboard and decided to watch some videos, so i came across your tutorial, and yours is amazing. Thank you very much
This was one of the easiest, most all around helpful tutorial videos I have ever watched on UA-cam! Your relaxed style makes it seem like anyone can do it..just got my 8 yo daughter a longboard and a stubby for her birthday. I have always wanted to skate, but have never done it (but did snowboard in my college years)...so, at almost 40...I am gonna give it a whirl (after getting protective gear, of course)! Thanks for the great info!! Keep it up!😊
Hello thank you and I'm glad it was helpful. The fact that you did some snowboarding means you have some of the balance reflexes already. There's a Facebook group I think it's called very old skateboarders that I joined also, lots of much older people there doing cool stuff. Let me know how it goes with you
This vid makes me happy. I'm a 62 year old woman and learning to skate now! 4th session in a couple days with a new girl group in my neighborhood in Paris (France).
Man, this is by far the best tutorial for adults. It's exactly what I went through and I see all my mistakes now and I had a lot of bad falls too. I think I am an adult now by government definition probably but still a kid at heart. I never was in the skateboard, culture growing up, and couldn't afford a skateboard either. I will get learning again and follow these life-saving tips.
This was a great video, thank you! As a 37 yo plus size woman who never set foot on any sort of board until a few weeks ago, I am always kind of afraid people are laughing at me, but I’m trying it anyway. Lots of great tips here for the basics 😊
I'm a 36 year old plus size gal learning to skateboard too... go for it, you legend!
I started learning 37 and plus size. I realized that most of the fear was in my head. People at the park actually don't care(not in a bad way), they're just happy to see a new face. Keep going. We got this 👍🏾
Fuck what anyone says! Do you and have fun! Peace and love ✌🏾
37 yr old epileptic. Got back into it since 16. Painful but more fun than I remember. Keep on shreddin y'all! Nothing can stop ya!
I’m 55 and have a friend that’s 64 and we still skate. There’s a saying “You don’t stop skating because your old, you get old because you stopped skating”.
Been skateing for 20 years, i feel your doing great work, just cruising can be one of the best feelings in the world
Thanks so much
Great lessons! I started skating a year or so ago as a 44 year old man, and this is such a gentle, beautiful, clear introduction... Feels joyful!
Excellent video by a very likeable character 😃
Thanks Spaz, appreciate it, your name sounds like a high tech tv😎
Germany, 42 yo, - you closed the gap between teenage stunt crasher and "am i already THIS old?"
i'm about to pick one right now - and i'm thrilled :D
im literally a teenager who knows how to skate...but you teach so well and your content is so engaging I gotta watch
Hahaha thanks so much, that's the best compliment. With youtube it's always best I found to make videos you're passionate about so it will come natural
I’m 40 and just won my first skateboard 2 days ago! I decided it was the universe telling me it’s time to learn.
My brother was semi pro 15-20 years ago, and we have stayed very connected to the skateboard community locally. As a woman I love your shout out to women! 20 years ago I never saw another woman in the skate crowd. Now I do! I may have learned to skate back then if….
I got my first longboard today and seeing a bunch of young kids skate in the park made me think maybe I'm starting too late, but this video made me feel everything's gonna go just fine!
This is such a thoughtful, detailed, non judgemental guide. I've never been particularly athletic or coordinated, and im doing my best on a new E-Longboard, and i figured id look into some skate fundementals. Your video got me where i needed to be to start, thanks buddy!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, which was randomly recommended for me. I'm also a photographer, and like skateboarding, so I suppose it was a natural video for UA-cam to recommend. I was struck by how warm and friendly this man is, and ended up watching this whole video instead of editing photos. He was also a very talented photographer. I'm very sorry to learn of his passing, and my sincere condolences to his family for their loss.
same here. your comment is the first I heard of this. really sad to hear it.
Wow that makes me so sad, where did you see this?
Wow if that's true this is so sad 😭 I wish I could thanks this man for inspiring me to get on a skateboard.
Thanks for this! I’m 28 and jumping on a board for the first time in like 10 years. This was a great refresher
Son, this is a great video. I wish I watched it before ending up on emergency twice within a 5 month period.
I started skating at 37 because I didn’t want to die having never skated. Now I commute to work on a Landyachtz Dinghy a couple of days a week.
I really learned to skate the open roads during Covid through lockdown...one of the best decisions I have ever made as I’ve reduced the use of a car.
Anyway thanks for your video!
36 years old and getting back into skating. Many thanks for the excellent, thoughtful content and high production value.
This was so good dude. I’ve been skating for 25 years now and I still watched this whole video because it was so damn enjoyable! Cheers to everyone getting into skating later in their lives. It’s a blast! 🤘🏼
Old dude watching with bloody elbows 😁 -- longboard and speed bump didn't agree with each other yesterday
haha oh no lol. hey man yeah my son showed me how he does speed bumps , he lifts the front wheel going over them fast and jumps as the back wheel hits it and the back of the board bounces off the bump and he lands and keeps moving. I dont have the guts to try that but the "step down take weight off board foot" technique should help. another thing I dont like are the yellow bumpy things at every crosswalk, they will throw you off if you hit them too fast.
Cool !
Time Stamps for all you who would like to review!
01:29 Safety
02:42 Footing
04:47 Board Type
06:11 Foot Placement
06:56 Lesson 1 Pushing
07:37 Fall Prevention
07:59 Steering
08:43 Changing Foot Position
09:25 Swift Weight
09:47 Skate Culture (and Ladies)
10:51 Stopping
11:41 Slowing Down
12:21 Ray’s Gear
12:49 Wheels and Spacers
13:41 Jump Off Safely
15:43 Over a Lift
17:37 Leaning
18:09 Links and gear
18:38 Conclusion
19:21 Bloopers
Let me know if I missed anything and I'll edit, thanks!
Hahahaha! Gary you're my right hand bro. Something tells me I should have shot this with you. Very good job on that timestamp list. You're dedicated that's all I can say. Respect
@@Raychristofer Hey there is a lot too (re)learn and this is a great guide, I'll keep an eye out for any future videos:D
Sounds thorough to me. Thanks!
@@Raychristofer If you ad a 0:00 timestamp and add it in the description box, you get chapters in your video :)
@@rwiersema sounds interesting I never knew that but I'm curious how the UA-cam algorithm knows where to put the beginning of each chapter. I will look into it thank you
This is so great. I have been skateboarding since I was 5 and now I'm 40 and still going strong. I've done it all from handrails to half pipes to bowls and all the flip tricks and grinds. Everything he says here is bang-on, and he's got a great style of skateboarding. When I skate now, I skate a lot like he does.
This was exactly the video I needed to see! I didn't know I needed this but getting to see a guy roughly my age (I assume) and with a really similar build to me talk about how this is something I can do and the way you calmly demonstrate all of the skills I want to master, just really made me feel positive and hopeful. Thanks for making this man. Excited to add skating to my city commute repertoire.
Awesome bro thanks so much. glad it was helpful, let me know how you do and be safe
What an awesome video. Such great advice, delivered with such amazing poise.
As a 47 year old making his way back to skating after... 35 years, I really appreciate the calmness and attention to detail.
Great, great stuff.
Well, I’m 64 and found this tutorial really informative, so thanks for giving me the confidence to get out there and do it! 👍🎸
3:12 this is a really stylish post-apocalyptic skatepark. I really like the "themed" idea 🙂
The juxtaposition between my arthritis and the rusty, broken, concrete and rebar really speaks to me.
This is AMAZING! This is exactly what I needed. I'm trying to learn to skate and I'm 29 and I'm not here to do cool tricks or anything, I just want to cruise. Thank you so much for this
@Alex it's okay! I'm much better, I still don't do tricks yet but I've been more open to trying! I can travel very swiftly around town without losing much stamina. Overall I sense I'm better than when I started but I've not mastered any tricks yet!
Such a great video Ray, I started skating 2 months ago at 41 years old and honestly, it's one of the best things that's ever happened to me. Great content, keep it up!
Awesome thanks so much
Thank you. I like how you emphasise safety and how you make it an accessible means of transport that doesn't have to kill you. I'm 47 and want to get back into this hobby. The last time I was on a skateboard I was 14 years old.
Greetings from Rosarito Baja California, I'm 43 and I'm going to try for the first time, thanks for the content, wish me luck.
Thanks for this. I'm 40 and always wanted to skate but recent years felt I'd missed the boat. Before watching this I'd just decided to book my first lesson as a "YOLO" decision. This video (and all the comments) has given me much encouragement to do this! Subbed. 🙏🏽
How are you doing now?
I'm a 33-year-old woman and just found your video. I've wanted to learn to skate for years and never had the courage. Thank you so much for making it accessible to people like me. I just ordered my first board, pads, and helmet and I can't wait to start.
I am 41 and have decided to learn to skate, this video was super helpful and inspirational! Thank you for all of the tips and tricks and just generally making it chill and normal for people to learn at any age! :)
I thumbed this up after just sixty seconds when he actually got me. He said we adults aren't looking to do tricks and get injuries, we "just want to cruise". As an adult, every injury I get seems to be permanent. Hurt my finger at work last year ie, mofo still hurts and isn't as versatile as it was 365 days ago. So this man has the right understanding. Thank you thank you
Thank you for the vid! Your intro makes me feel better about getting out there and cruising around.
I’m a 36 year old dad of 3 and I bought a longboard to get out and be more active as an alternative to jogging. I’ve been getting out every day and boarding. My gf ordered herself and her daughters one and my oldest bought himself one. Can’t wait to get out and skate!
Oh and as a new skater who started out just teaching self and experimenting, this video is spot on and hits all the right places. Thanks for sharing your way in a relaxing pleasant and fun way.
I love you thanks so much ☺️
From an adult longboarder to another adult skater, thanks for this video and best regards
from Germany!
Awesome Patrick thanks and so glad it was helpful 😊
I was browsing through a long list of longboarding/skateboarding tutorials without much success, until I found this, and it hit the nail on every aspect. The relatability, the voice, the delivery and the quality were all spot on. Sadly it appears he passed away a couple of years ago, and now I m getting emotional about a guy I barely just watched a tutorial of. Thanks for the great advice buddy, I shall slay this beast for you and thanks to you.
Great video, thank you! I've started longboard just 2 weeks ago. Most tutorials are from short skinny men, and it's definitely inspiring to see a big dude (about my size) riding the board and giving advices.
My first time commenting on any video ever, and it’s just to say how much I appreciate your videos and skills; skate, video, etc! Thanks!
Wow bro thats huge , thanks much, many times I see a great video and dont feel like commenting either but it really helps the creator to know its appreciated. youre welcome to check out my few other skate vids. respect
Brilliant tutorial and attitude to teaching others. I'm 63 and today was my first day on a longboard. There will be plenty more. Thank you my friend for taking the time to get this so right :)
I'm 34 years old and got my first ever skateboard yesterday. Also got helmet and pads. I'm taking myself and this video to the park later to learn. I used to bounce and keep going. Not anymore. I've watched many videos that are just not tuned for a dad of 4 who never learned. I just wanna ride it down the sidewalk. This is the perfect video! Thank you!
How awesome! I've started now at 30 and seeing so many women skaters starting a little later is so inspirational. Thank you so much for this video! I love it
I've been skating for over 30 years and still ride with my wife and kids regularly. I really dig your video. You have some awesome tips for people of all ages.
I just started at 52 and this was a real joy to watch. I even watched it a bit on my first day on the board. Thank you so much!
It `s genius. I'm 46 years old, I just bought my first board and after your video I felt like I could do it. I felt like I wanted to. Thank you. Greetings from Poland
Very comprehensive instructions. Thank you. I’m a 51 year old female and I bought a skateboard board and I’m determined to learn. Thanks for the encouragement to female skaters.
I’m a kid but I’m not very athletic so this was super helpful.. thanks
also I really appreciate the lil tip for female skaters, I was pretty nervous about that lol
Hey thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Means a lot, took me over a month to shoot and edit this. I'm not too athletic either, notice I did no tricks lol. Let me know how you progress ☺️
UA-cam's coolest reviewer now becomes the coolest teacher.... Love this, you have just ignited my enthusiasm to go buy a skate board again. Good to see the term "goofy footer" still floating around. My friends used to pay out on me about that lol.
Hey bro thanks so much, youtube studio helped me here as it showed me your comment i havent responded to. im still learning. definately let me know how you do with skating
Bro you talk so smooth. I could listen to your voice all day. I recently picked up long boarding and I’ve been trying to share how great it feels with my parents. Watched ur 3 skate videos and loved what I saw. Imma check out ur photography videos now. Have a freakin fantastic day, know that you made mine!