Very good Sarah, As a 33yo coming back after 16 years away from a board, it is really challenging, and the fear of falls really gets me more than in the past, but we will get there. Relearning now with my 9y son, and we are always watching your tutorials and tips. Thanks!!
i have about 2 years back at 41. i was never without a board, but life gets in the way and rust forms faster than you'd think. the last time i had skated in a manner i was proud of was maybe at 27 and sprained an ankle pretty bad. it was at a point in my life that the risk of injury was hard to justify, or just didn't seem worth it. i'm happier now skating in a manner that is much less risky
@@diplenski that's the key, just finding what works for you. for most adults the risk of injury really isn't worth it so it makes sense to just adopt a safer style of skating. i see younger skaters who genuinely don't consider you able to skateboard if you're not grinding rails & ledges when as an adult, throwing urself down a stairset and braining yourself on a rail just isn't cool anymore when people are relying on u to come home. young kids can break their bodies in pursuit of steez but acting that way as a grownup is a little different, there's no shame in maturing
@@jamsquan9415 i've always gravitated more the videos of the late '80s - early '90s. they definitely had some gnarly bits, but i really like the grit and jank and DIY look and feel, like a legit session with your buddies in a shopping center parking lot. i kinda tuned out with the super tech and XX-stair rails and superhuman/daredevil tricks of the more modern stuff. i'm also glad to see vert and mini ramp skating coming back in a big way, and freestyle. people are being much more open-minded than the '90s
I really love how you described the slow progression of stationary, just after you stop, just before , then rolling. Never thought about it that way. And I can relate to you on flat ground cuz I used to skate some street as a kid, when I came bck as an adult I pretty much just stuck to freestyle. Being able to mix in more flip tricks and rolling tricks will round me out as a skater. Thank you for the video Sarah!
This video got me jazzed! Inspirational doesn't say enough about your videos. You hit so many key points and this one absolutely sang to me. Can't thank you enough for all you do
Thanks for this video Sarah. My favourite tip is 6:20 patience and consistent practice are the keys to every trick! Also, to stop comparing ourselves to the skaters in social media 😆 is also another important advice
This is the perfect video, for me anyway... im back where you started, I am quite timid and an older beginner. I feel so much better progression occuring from really focussing on fundamentals first. Thanks, Sarah Park-Matott! You have been my favourite youtube skater find.... oh and your intelligence, ability to communicate so well, your calming voice and superb audio makes it a pleasure to learn from!
I found this video at the perfect time. 😅. I've been getting frustrated not being able to do anything rolling like I can do stationary. Just listening to your views gives me the confidence to just keep skating and I'll get there. Your process aligns with how I am. I'm going to try out the trick yourself method you suggested rolling then stopping, then building up to it. I love little steps you can work on.
waaa your still at it?? awesome!. im watching the how to ollie\shavit from 3 years ago, and those are some of the best out there. the tip about pushing the nose down was very helpful, and i never heard it before. great stuff thx!
Mitchie Brusco had a good tip (or challenge?) recently: try a trick at the speed you feel comfortable with, then try it again with a little more speed, and repeat. I've used that a few times this summer
4:56 really landed with me. I would also describe myself as a 'timid skater'. Although i wouldn't have thought to phrase it that way on my own, I really like it.
You look so comfortable now skating ! This video finished my day nicely😊 already working on endovers and monster walks and I’d never heard of a smoothie! How good is ur manual now !
thanks this was great timing 6 months in im getting into rolling shuvs and stuff and man do they suck i keep landing primo lmao. whatd u call that plant at 3:52?
Primo from Shuvs? Huh? Not experienced that roadblock before. I’m trying to picture how that happens, I might experiment to see if I can replicate it(without breaking my ankles haha) And theories on how that’s happening?
@@lyingcat9022 she has a vid on rolling shuvs talking ab it, a common issue is loose trucks causing the deck to pinch the wheels. i tightened mine i guess and i guess it happens less but i think its from shoving the board downward and causing the back wheels to clip the ground thus flipping? so do u flip it upwards lol? idfk man, shove its are scary, literally got those bitches faki on LOCK though
i've been tictacking to build speed more lately than ever. sometimes i'll do the loop around my neighborhood without pushing, about .5 mile. it's helpful to skate for transportation, get comfortable pushing/riding fast. i have a manhole cover out front i like to ollie over, it's flush with the asphalt and smooth enough that it won't jam me up if i take off late or land early. i always liked grass gaps, or just painted marking gaps. been focusing more on fundamentals this time around at 41, trying to not get hurt
hey total trick novice just been cruising by myself pretty much 5 years. i can boneless and powerslide, i could manual and shove also but i didnt practice them in a while
Hey Sarah! I feel silly, but what is the trick called around 3:55 right after a caveman? Ranja plant? Tried looking it up but am not getting good results. Thanks for your help!
Yeah, from what I've gathered, it's called a Randja plant (spelling varies). I do have a tutorial for it if you're looking for any breakdown or more examples. One of my early videos haha ruclips.net/video/vdfoa41ArDE/видео.html edit: also, there are no silly questions 😃
There are pros and cons to both boards when it comes to flipping 🤔 I actually started on a freestyle board, but filmed a lot of my early videos around relatively common street tricks 🙂 I got a popsicle out later when I decided to learn a little park too
Its a little different because a longboard absorbs so much of the micro jitters and jolts. But, it definitely is better than not skating anything and you can learn how to do good strong pushes and build up basic muscles💪
For me, longboarding was what built up my confidence. When I moved to a place with less hills (which was the main thing I had been longboarding), I switched to a skateboard. I had to adjust to having smaller wheels and learn the basics of street and park skating, but I at least understood how to balance on a moving board already. And starting out on a longboard built up my drive to skate to begin with. But in terms of doing tricks rolling, I think Sarah's tips are best: do them on a skateboard, build up to them, and be patient with yourself. Doing things like hippie jumps are what's helping me commit to doing ollies rolling.
@@SarahParkMatott you kinda jump off and push down at the same time? when i tried now the board wasnt coming off the ground so knew i was doing something wrong. know its outside the scope of this, but i have an ok boneless now with pop was interested in learning the bean plant...
@ yeah! It’s very much like a randja plant or a no comply. It helps to lean back a bit over the tail to help pop the board up. It’s a bit off of a move st first though. Congrats on getting a good boneless!! Bean plants are cool too. You definitely got it 💪
Very good Sarah, As a 33yo coming back after 16 years away from a board, it is really challenging, and the fear of falls really gets me more than in the past, but we will get there. Relearning now with my 9y son, and we are always watching your tutorials and tips. Thanks!!
i have about 2 years back at 41. i was never without a board, but life gets in the way and rust forms faster than you'd think. the last time i had skated in a manner i was proud of was maybe at 27 and sprained an ankle pretty bad. it was at a point in my life that the risk of injury was hard to justify, or just didn't seem worth it. i'm happier now skating in a manner that is much less risky
@@diplenski that's the key, just finding what works for you. for most adults the risk of injury really isn't worth it so it makes sense to just adopt a safer style of skating. i see younger skaters who genuinely don't consider you able to skateboard if you're not grinding rails & ledges when as an adult, throwing urself down a stairset and braining yourself on a rail just isn't cool anymore when people are relying on u to come home.
young kids can break their bodies in pursuit of steez but acting that way as a grownup is a little different, there's no shame in maturing
@@jamsquan9415 i've always gravitated more the videos of the late '80s - early '90s. they definitely had some gnarly bits, but i really like the grit and jank and DIY look and feel, like a legit session with your buddies in a shopping center parking lot. i kinda tuned out with the super tech and XX-stair rails and superhuman/daredevil tricks of the more modern stuff. i'm also glad to see vert and mini ramp skating coming back in a big way, and freestyle. people are being much more open-minded than the '90s
This channelnis the reason why i skate again for almost 20 yrs.😂😂😂😂
I really love how you described the slow progression of stationary, just after you stop, just before , then rolling. Never thought about it that way. And I can relate to you on flat ground cuz I used to skate some street as a kid, when I came bck as an adult I pretty much just stuck to freestyle. Being able to mix in more flip tricks and rolling tricks will round me out as a skater. Thank you for the video Sarah!
Thank you! Glad you liked it 😃🙏
This video got me jazzed! Inspirational doesn't say enough about your videos. You hit so many key points and this one absolutely sang to me. Can't thank you enough for all you do
Thanks for this video Sarah. My favourite tip is 6:20 patience and consistent practice are the keys to every trick! Also, to stop comparing ourselves to the skaters in social media 😆 is also another important advice
Patience and consistency going out is literally the key to everything 😂
This is the perfect video, for me anyway... im back where you started, I am quite timid and an older beginner. I feel so much better progression occuring from really focussing on fundamentals first. Thanks, Sarah Park-Matott! You have been my favourite youtube skater find.... oh and your intelligence, ability to communicate so well, your calming voice and superb audio makes it a pleasure to learn from!
ah thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear you've gotten so much value from the videos. I hope you continue to enjoy skating and that progression!
yeah this definitely has to be one of your best videos yet. i hope it goes viral and helps 1000s of people.
I found this video at the perfect time. 😅.
I've been getting frustrated not being able to do anything rolling like I can do stationary.
Just listening to your views gives me the confidence to just keep skating and I'll get there.
Your process aligns with how I am.
I'm going to try out the trick yourself method you suggested rolling then stopping, then building up to it.
I love little steps you can work on.
Your videos are phenomenal! So accessible and well explained!
waaa your still at it?? awesome!.
im watching the how to ollie\shavit from 3 years ago, and those are some of the best out there. the tip about pushing the nose down was very helpful, and i never heard it before.
great stuff thx!
Great advice, thanks for sharing your knowledge
Brilliant video. Some great advice all delivered in a totally relatable way. Thank you for sharing your insights - very much appreciated!
Mitchie Brusco had a good tip (or challenge?) recently: try a trick at the speed you feel comfortable with, then try it again with a little more speed, and repeat. I've used that a few times this summer
Always worth the watch!! Thank you Sarah!!! You are killing it btw
Ahh thank you! 😃 glad you liked the video
this is a great video clearly illuminating aspects of skating that are often glossed over. Thanks!
I needed to hear all of this. Such sound advice...thanks! 🙂
You got it Sean 💪
This is an outstanding video! Thank you for making this, you really covered all the bases here. Also, we seem to have the same taste in shoes :)
Your balance is insane. It's almost like magic!
4:56 really landed with me. I would also describe myself as a 'timid skater'. Although i wouldn't have thought to phrase it that way on my own, I really like it.
You look so comfortable now skating ! This video finished my day nicely😊 already working on endovers and monster walks and I’d never heard of a smoothie! How good is ur manual now !
thanks this was great timing 6 months in im getting into rolling shuvs and stuff and man do they suck i keep landing primo lmao. whatd u call that plant at 3:52?
That’s a randja plant 😃
Primo from Shuvs? Huh? Not experienced that roadblock before. I’m trying to picture how that happens, I might experiment to see if I can replicate it(without breaking my ankles haha)
And theories on how that’s happening?
@@lyingcat9022 she has a vid on rolling shuvs talking ab it, a common issue is loose trucks causing the deck to pinch the wheels. i tightened mine i guess and i guess it happens less but i think its from shoving the board downward and causing the back wheels to clip the ground thus flipping? so do u flip it upwards lol? idfk man, shove its are scary, literally got those bitches faki on LOCK though
Great video teacher!
i've been tictacking to build speed more lately than ever. sometimes i'll do the loop around my neighborhood without pushing, about .5 mile. it's helpful to skate for transportation, get comfortable pushing/riding fast. i have a manhole cover out front i like to ollie over, it's flush with the asphalt and smooth enough that it won't jam me up if i take off late or land early. i always liked grass gaps, or just painted marking gaps. been focusing more on fundamentals this time around at 41, trying to not get hurt
Great video, im 46 trying to learn to skate again after 20 years
ye dude. i just noticed yesterday, doing some hippie jumps before i try to ollie, that it improved my actual ollie tries by A LOT.
hey total trick novice just been cruising by myself pretty much 5 years. i can boneless and powerslide, i could manual and shove also but i didnt practice them in a while
5:13 wow! Nice jump 👍🏻
Hey Sarah! I feel silly, but what is the trick called around 3:55 right after a caveman? Ranja plant? Tried looking it up but am not getting good results. Thanks for your help!
Yeah, from what I've gathered, it's called a Randja plant (spelling varies). I do have a tutorial for it if you're looking for any breakdown or more examples. One of my early videos haha ruclips.net/video/vdfoa41ArDE/видео.html
edit: also, there are no silly questions 😃
one thing that took me way to long to realize is: Speed is your friend.
a lot of stuff is somuch easier with momentum/safer to do.
curious, what are you wheel specifications- thanks!
I freestyle, so I am usually skating waltz freestyle wheels
@@SarahParkMatott ah thank you, wasn't familiar with these.
All solids suggestions 🙌✌️😊
What wheels do you use?
Waltz freestyle wheels are my go-to since I freestyle a lot
@@SarahParkMatott good to know. Thank you for sharing 😀
I noticed you went from a popsicle to a freestyle board . Is it easier to learn flip tricks on the freestyle board
There are pros and cons to both boards when it comes to flipping 🤔 I actually started on a freestyle board, but filmed a lot of my early videos around relatively common street tricks 🙂 I got a popsicle out later when I decided to learn a little park too
nice trick at 5:19
longboarding could help rolling?
Its a little different because a longboard absorbs so much of the micro jitters and jolts. But, it definitely is better than not skating anything and you can learn how to do good strong pushes and build up basic muscles💪
For me, longboarding was what built up my confidence. When I moved to a place with less hills (which was the main thing I had been longboarding), I switched to a skateboard. I had to adjust to having smaller wheels and learn the basics of street and park skating, but I at least understood how to balance on a moving board already. And starting out on a longboard built up my drive to skate to begin with. But in terms of doing tricks rolling, I think Sarah's tips are best: do them on a skateboard, build up to them, and be patient with yourself. Doing things like hippie jumps are what's helping me commit to doing ollies rolling.
tictacking to build speed switch is great practice but it feels so strange
what is that trick around 4 minutes in ranga plant? looks cool
I think it's actually just the "running" version of a caveman. Jumping off, running and then caveman back on 😃
@@SarahParkMatott cool thats a good way to think of it... helps me to visualise
@@SarahParkMatott
you kinda jump off and push down at the same time? when i tried now the board wasnt coming off the ground so knew i was doing something wrong. know its outside the scope of this, but i have an ok boneless now with pop was interested in learning the bean plant...
@ yeah! It’s very much like a randja plant or a no comply. It helps to lean back a bit over the tail to help pop the board up. It’s a bit off of a move st first though. Congrats on getting a good boneless!! Bean plants are cool too. You definitely got it 💪
@@SarahParkMatott thanks for the correspondence and good content too prob my fav skater/tuber to learn off
Roads where i live are unskateable and i can only ride at the park. I have problems doing tricks rolling, maybe i should switch to freestyle
I understand that. My roads are pretty unskateable, which is why I like to roll around this basketball court, even though its pretty rough😂
Whaaaat...i haven't seen you do a boneless in years. You also got hella pop now.
If you wanna be good at skating while moving skate while moving
what wheels are you using in this video?
Most of the wheels I skated in this video were waltz freestyle wheels 💪
@@SarahParkMatott aight thanks!!
what wheels do you skate
Mostly waltz freestyle wheels 😃
could you make a video on how to do a strawberry milkshake?
I've actually never done one 🫣
Crazy how your skateboard has almost no curvature in the tail and nose. Would think that this makes tricking much harder
Time on board - word.
Required viewing for anyone learning anything new
5:24 that’s a sick kickflip