I'm glad you included instructions for people who don't like to fly, I personally do, but it's just really good that you considered that. Personally I fear the mafia and try to steal from them as little as I can, but I do understand.
I've just started skating at 40 years old. The last time I had inline skates on I think I was 19. I was having a difficult time turning. I tried lots of other tutorials prior to this one. I'll be honest, I thought your instructions were silly. But I tried them. Sure enough, the airplane method had me turning on the first try. Thank you.
Thank you! I've learned skating without any tutorials by myself ( and my own technique is far away from the perfect) but in my tutorials I'm trying to give the methods that proved their efficiency. They may really look silly in the beginning, but that's ok to look a little bit silly at skates in the beginning.
@@NikZvi wow, learning it yourself means that you understand the physical law of the skates and how your body reacts to it, and when you include these to your tutorial, a real beginner can follow it without confusion. I had my first fall last night (backward fall, shocked me to death), and found your posture video that explains how you should feel on your ankle etc., and today I have better (novice) balance! Thankss!
I can not believe how much the Russian Mafia analogy is helping?! Every time I do this turn I think about you and ONLY this analogy, not the airplane etc: suitcase full of money in the appropriate hand and running from the mafia. It makes me smile and everything goes just right. And to think that I thought it was silly when I first heard it. BUT it was the only thing that helped me and made me nail not just the turns, but also several other trick that day, because of the new hope and confidence. Thank you so much. I trust you completely now! LOL
Just picked up skating again at 30, after dabbling in my early 20s. I could always do crossovers, but never turn like this - your video is legit the best I've seen for this. Well done, and thanks for the help
just came back to the comments to give you a big Thank You!!! 🥰 On my last Exercises i turned with the outer foot in front and wondered, why everybody can turn with both skates on the ground, because mine slided and stopped or the inner skate lifted up. Never thought about switching position, because it felt so natural to me, dont know why. Today i tried your tips with the correct skate position (i.e. right skate leading when turning right) and the imagination of heavy luggage in my hand :D I was surprised how well it went and how fast i could turn in so few space ☺ so much love to you and thank you, thank you, thank you 🤗💞
I'm trying to get back on inline skates, last time i skated was over 25 years ago. I forgot everything, i was even turning with the wrong foot, kept falling. But I tried your idea of the suit case and it worked. Thanks alot for the tips !
I just started skating this year and I just wanna say that you were one of the first youtube videos i watched in learning how to turn. its one of the best learning ive ever had. That airplane really stayed with me and ive been doing it every time i do a lunge turn. Thank you and more power 🖖🏽🛼
Im new to skating and have started to use this way instead of putting my other foot forward! Really useful and much easier on my knees! Thanks for posting this up!
I struggled a lot with trying to turn properly. I could only do the beginner turn. And today when practicing I decided to watch your video and tried to imagine the plane. Not only was it very funny, it also worked perfectly! I instantly got the feeling and turned! Going to practice more so I can go a full 180! I just wanna say thank you!!
Thank you soooo much for the plane and the helicopter. I was trying to turn without success until I found you video. You made it so much easier and fun 😜
The airplane and brief case explanations are so helpful. I've been struggling with sharp turns but not sure how to practice because all the other videos just tell you scissor position and turning foot in front.
@@NikZvi i just started skating and was proper struggling with getting my skates to turn😆thanks to your vid i managed so i am happy to come across your video thanks
Hi Nik Zvi ! I hit the SUBSCRIBE - Button ... because I was amused by the "Mafia-Example" 😁. That's my humor ... 👍. Also your tips are very helpfull ! Thanks and keep on with it.
Watched so many "how to turn" videos and still can't figure out how the turns work. Imma try the aeroplane/ helicopter tomorrow, I have a feeling they are just the things I need : D
@@NikZvi hi I tried two of your tips but I literally can't do it, I'm so wobbly when I move slow also my ground wasn't the smoothest or smooth, would that matter? Where in London do you suggest I practice?
Anything could matter when you're just beginning. That moves require a some speed. It's difficult to make on a slow speed, easier, when you're a little bit faster. But asphalt shouldn't be very smooth, otherwise you will slide and can fall. Never been to London unfortunately so can't give you any advice on a specific place. Any asphalt/concrete road should be ok in fact.
@@NikZvi oh thank you! For some reason I thought the gloomy weather in your videos was London I self learnt to skate as a kid with bad habits now that I'm starting again it's all new and difficult, I tried going backwards and failed miserably I think I need to practice on some less stony ground!
Best tuts on turning and gr8 explanation. This is a very rare video and valuable information. Can you please do a video on curve moving? I am learning skates, finding difficulties in turns. Your video is a great help. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot! I appreciate your support. I have a tutorial on curving downhill ruclips.net/video/-qgYXJ55DB8/видео.html if that's what you're looking for.
It's okay to have one dominant side. The practice will help you wit a time. You have to control all the body, starting from the shoulders. They are also a little bit turn for proper scissors. Check my scissors tutorial if you haven't seen it yet.
Good tips. But I’m just not able to use the outside part of my skates. I’m able to use the inside and turn the wrong way 😂 . But it’s more 90 deg turns than 180. Hopefully will get the hang of it in a few days
@@NikZvi I’ve been trying this for the past 3 days now. My observations are below. Please give me your views 1. My shoes have some wiggle room them. Its EU 44 and EU 43 is too small and tight. Which means when I try turns, I can feel my leg moving inside them. Is that a problem? 2. I’m a right hander and most games I play puts the left foot in front. So I’m very comfortable in the scissor position with left foot ahead. I can make turns with that position, but cant make tight turns. Is it something that’ll come with practice? 3. When I try crossovers, my legs don’t crossover. It feels like the other leg is too far forward and I can’t maintain balance. Any tips on that?
@@krishgetz1. it's of course better to have skates that fix your foot good enough, but that's not a very big problem. I've learnt my first powerslide on fitness skates that were two size bigger. If you don't have the possibility to get the new skates right now, you anyway will be able to make basic elements on any skates. 2. Tight turns will come with the practice. You just have to get comfortable with your simple turns and then your body will be ready for more fast weight transfer and hence the turn. 3. I will make the separate video on crossovers. That's mostly the question of proper edging and weight transfer. On crossovers the inside foot should be extremely on the outside edge in the end of the move, so it's not that simple.
@@NikZvi Thanks for the reply. Highly appreciated. And the lesson to be learnt is… patience. Will keep practicing 👍 Sports usually come very easy for me, guess this is the first one I’m struggling at and hence the need for reassurance. This is the first foot based sport I’m attempting and that could be the reason.
You have to "edge" more To tilt wheels to the side of a turn. Each turn on flat setup includes some micro sliding of front and back wheels, and main principal of any sliding is an angle with surface.
Great tips, thanks. One question, what should the weight distribution be when turning? More weight to the leading foot, to the trailing one or half each?
I struggle so much to actually get my inside foot in front of my outside when doing a parallel turn. I also have trouble getting my inside skate to tilt inward. I tend to corner more like a noob with my skates aligned and my outside foot tilted in w/ most of my weight on it.
It requires some practice. And sometimes it's difficult to control all the parts at once. Start from learning the scissors position without turn and when you will be able to make it without problems move to the turns
@@NikZvi Yeah I'm sure it just requires more practice. The wierd thing is my issue is primarily with putting my left foot in front. I can skate very naturally with my right foot in front and even do a decent cross over step when turning left...
does anyone know if there's anything wrong with my turning? i have my feet in scissor position, leaning to the turning side and I have my body weight on the correct side, but my skates don't want to turn at all and they just keep going straight. the only way i can turn is by dragging my skates along, which slows it down, as they don't seem to want to roll into the turn.
It is difficult to say what is the problem. I recommend you to shoot a video and watch at yourself. Sometimes you feel that your doing everything right but in fact you're not. Probably the knees are not bent enough the edging is not good etc.
p but even to turn slightly and 'put pressure' on my leading leg actually feels like I have weak legs or thigh, it does not go the direction I want it to even when I position my feet in that direction, my leg sometimes leaves my body, I feel like I have no strength what's this all about lol ...if I I want to go left it such an effort for my legs to stay still.... Is it normal to feel it in the thighs knees and ankles???
That's of course a thing that depends on your physical shape. You can have some difficulties in the beginning, but in fact you body just have to get used and adjust to new positions it will take some time, but not too much. Just keep practicing. Maybe ask someone to help you, to hold you while you're turning. You need to feel some confidence, then it will be easier.
@@NikZvi hmm well at least it normal for beginners, so I can go straight in up down pavements and uneven ground so I thought my stability would improve!! Do you have any video what to practice to make my leading leg more strong or dominant? I literally feel like the skates are heavier than my body
You can try to practice such things as one foot skating and skating in scissor position, also simple squats and one-foot squats are helpful for gaining some power. But the practice is the key, just focus on the right technique and you will be more confident with time
When I turn to the right I let my left foot lead for stability, I have tried doing it the other way around and I can do it at slow speeds, but I lose stability at higher speeds, will this get easier?
It will come with some practice. Just skate more in scissors with your "weak" foot in front. Try to play with the edges control and the turn of the torso. You will get more comfortable with some time. We all have come through this.
I don't remember unfortunately. I've started skating when I was a kid and most of the basics came to me pretty naturally. My daughter learned it not a long time ago and I guess it took about three sessions for her to understand main principles. If you have problems with it you probably have to work more on your basic stride and ability to weight transfer first. Knees-edges-torso, one foot glide, all that stuff. I have some tutorials on it. Check them, it should help. And the turn will come with some time.
@@NikZvi Thank you. I subscribed to your channel a few weeks ago because of this video actually..all of it makes sense but I'm struggling with making it work ehe Thanks for your reply ✌️ ❤️
Well, I can suggest you to bend your knees more. In that position you will feel yourself more maneuverable. And of course just practice more in more comfortable wide area and try to make your turns sharper there at first.
Can you do a video showing how to turn with 2 money cases from the mafia? I’m greedy so I’ll have one money case in each hand. Double suitcase mafia turns is probably more advanced
I can easily turn right cause the right food is my stronger. But when it comes to turn left i have problems. It feels unnatural to have my left food to the front. This makes turning and overcrossing feel unstable. Any advises for that. I think i just have to get more use of my left feed going forward. Muscelmemory and so on... Anyone else with this problem? Good tutorials like to watch everyone of them.
Thank you! I guess you just have to work on your left foot scissors more. Keep practicing it even without turning. Pay special attention to your edges and that will be fine. It's a pretty common thing for almost every skater. So called "switch" - uncomfortable side. I still have some problems with my backwards switch side. But backwards is not that crucial as turns, so you have to train it. It's a question of few sessions in fact.
All skaters who started as adults have had this problem. It's coming from the outside edge on your weak leg. you have to work this outside edge. Lemons, half lemons, snakes are great exercises to work on this edge. Best of all for this is the forward "Criss Cross". It is not that hard as it seems. Start slowly, in slow motion. ruclips.net/video/8FJsuhU8o_k/видео.html ruclips.net/video/e71aBbNiKJM/видео.html Hope this helps you.
I’ve practiced and practiced. I CANNOT get my inner foot to lead on a turn. When my outer foot leads, I turn quickly and with more stability. When I try to turn with my inner, I barely turn at all.
Can't say exactly what is your problem without seeing it. Usually it depends on proper edging and scissor position. Try to work thoroughly in this elements it should help.
Your skates are softboot model and they probably don't fix your foot enough and you don't have enough strength in muscles yet. I would recommend you to try turning more carefully starting from the long radiuses and always make a good warm up before the training. If you have the possibility try to skate in some other skates. Maybe they will suit you better. Also don't tighten your skates (laces and buckles) too much , sometimes it can cause a pain.
when I turn right I have my left leg in front and the right back. ITS SOOOO much easier for me. I just can't do it the otherway without losing balance. I am not even close to doing it. I lose balance almost immediately :(
That seems easier at the beginning but you won't be able to turn that way on higher speeds and the risk of falling is higher. The proper turn is not that difficult in fact and it will be very natural once you'll catch th proper feeling of it.
bro i literally can't, the only way i can turn is by using the opposing leg to the direction to be in front, it doesn't work when i use the right leg, what's up with that ???
The only thing this I can suggest is to train more and check all the points. It should work if you will do everything that is needed. Also shoot yourself on video and analyse your mistakes..
Hi Nik, I come again to this tutorial because I really hard to turn when running on 3x110 wheels :((( Prior to this new setup, I was running on 4x80. In this setup not only I can turn but even I can power stop and power slide. This 3x110 is quite hard to maneuveur. I tried to skewed the angkles but still I quite hard to turn. To turn I need to rotate the ankles in slow speed. :( Have you experience this problem in the past? Need your advises Nik! Thank you so much!
Well. I did not have really much problem while transferring from 4*80 to 3*110. It only took about few days to get back the powerslide and turns haven't been a problem at all. I guess you're just a little bit too careful in transferring your weight, 3*110 feel significantly higher and more cumbersome so you just need to get used to it and fully use your weight transfer.
@@NikZvi yes, Nik you're correct! This is the first time I use 110mm. So I feel the wheels are too high. I think I need a few days to get used to it. Thank you Nic for your advices 👌
The usual reasons are: 1you're skating on both inner edges of your wheels, like this /\. The edges should be like this //. The outer skate on the inner edge th inner skate on the outer edge. 2. Your feet are too wide. The feet should be in the scissor position and almost in one line, so one skate follows another one and the gap between them is minimal. 3. You center of gravity is not moved to the center of the turn. Try to tilt inside.
Probably you're trying to move the center of weight too fast. pushing too hard in the inside foot and it just sticks into the ground instead of turning. This is one of the ways of braking in fact. Start with the very big curves and do it smoothly. Just move the weight to the center of the curve smoothly, don't try to turn 90 or 180 degrees immediately. Then make this curve smaller step by step. It will come.
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My tutroial on JUMPS on SKATES is waiting for you here: ruclips.net/video/YaQzo2NXNa0/видео.html
I'm glad you included instructions for people who don't like to fly, I personally do, but it's just really good that you considered that. Personally I fear the mafia and try to steal from them as little as I can, but I do understand.
Glad you've liked it! Thank you!
I've just started skating at 40 years old. The last time I had inline skates on I think I was 19. I was having a difficult time turning. I tried lots of other tutorials prior to this one. I'll be honest, I thought your instructions were silly. But I tried them. Sure enough, the airplane method had me turning on the first try. Thank you.
Thank you! I've learned skating without any tutorials by myself ( and my own technique is far away from the perfect) but in my tutorials I'm trying to give the methods that proved their efficiency. They may really look silly in the beginning, but that's ok to look a little bit silly at skates in the beginning.
@@NikZvi wow, learning it yourself means that you understand the physical law of the skates and how your body reacts to it, and when you include these to your tutorial, a real beginner can follow it without confusion. I had my first fall last night (backward fall, shocked me to death), and found your posture video that explains how you should feel on your ankle etc., and today I have better (novice) balance! Thankss!
@@Simulacras that's great, thank you!
I can not believe how much the Russian Mafia analogy is helping?! Every time I do this turn I think about you and ONLY this analogy, not the airplane etc: suitcase full of money in the appropriate hand and running from the mafia. It makes me smile and everything goes just right. And to think that I thought it was silly when I first heard it. BUT it was the only thing that helped me and made me nail not just the turns, but also several other trick that day, because of the new hope and confidence. Thank you so much. I trust you completely now! LOL
Thanks for such a nice comment! Great that it helped you!
+1
I am never going to forget that suitcase analogy. Clever.
:) thank you!
"suitcase full of money" might be the best tip I've heard yet. Kudos!
Thanks a lot
Just picked up skating again at 30, after dabbling in my early 20s. I could always do crossovers, but never turn like this - your video is legit the best I've seen for this. Well done, and thanks for the help
You're welcome and good luck!
I love the heavy suitcase drill! Very creative and useful also!
Thanks a lot!
A mountain lion just casually strolled behind you.
Yep. I've seen him. But I'm not afraid! :)
പൂച്ച 😂
;)
Looks like a lynx.
Yep, russian lynx :) you can spot another one in my today's video btw
I love your videos, mate. Crack me up and useful at the same time. 😂🤘🏻
Thanks a lot and you're welcome!
just came back to the comments to give you a big Thank You!!! 🥰 On my last Exercises i turned with the outer foot in front and wondered, why everybody can turn with both skates on the ground, because mine slided and stopped or the inner skate lifted up. Never thought about switching position, because it felt so natural to me, dont know why. Today i tried your tips with the correct skate position (i.e. right skate leading when turning right) and the imagination of heavy luggage in my hand :D I was surprised how well it went and how fast i could turn in so few space ☺ so much love to you and thank you, thank you, thank you 🤗💞
You're welcome!
This is why you're my favorite inline skating channel :) thanks a ton for these tips!
You're welcome and thanks for writing this!
I'm trying to get back on inline skates, last time i skated was over 25 years ago.
I forgot everything, i was even turning with the wrong foot, kept falling.
But I tried your idea of the suit case and it worked.
Thanks alot for the tips !
Thanks! And good luck in getting back on skates !
I just started skating this year and I just wanna say that you were one of the first youtube videos i watched in learning how to turn. its one of the best learning ive ever had. That airplane really stayed with me and ive been doing it every time i do a lunge turn. Thank you and more power 🖖🏽🛼
Thanks a lot for this comment! It's really great that it really helps!
I love the cat at 0:42!
Yeah. Great cat!
Im new to skating and have started to use this way instead of putting my other foot forward! Really useful and much easier on my knees! Thanks for posting this up!
You're welcome!
I struggled a lot with trying to turn properly. I could only do the beginner turn. And today when practicing I decided to watch your video and tried to imagine the plane. Not only was it very funny, it also worked perfectly! I instantly got the feeling and turned! Going to practice more so I can go a full 180! I just wanna say thank you!!
You're welcome)
Incredibly helpful tips, especially for a beginner like me. Love the rap interlude!
Great that it helps! Thank you!
I like running away with stolen money from the mafia 😂 subd!
Welcome!
This was the video that I was looking for for a long time. Thank you for the great techniques and explanations!!
You're welcome!
Haha thanks for these helpful tips and for the laughs. You have a lovely voice
Thank you!
Omg, your sense of humour is remarkable. Also, thanks for the tips :D
Thank you!:)
2:42 Your explanations and visual additions have earned you my sub.
Great, 👍
Thank you soooo much for the plane and the helicopter. I was trying to turn without success until I found you video. You made it so much easier and fun 😜
Great, you're welcome!
You're hilarious! Thank you for making these videos. I just got my first pair of skates 😁
Great to hear that I'm inspiring someone to skate! Good luck with your first steps!
THANK GOD! Finally some good advice on how to escape the mafia😂 great video, made my day and helped my skating!
Thank you!
Easily understood, precise instructions, well done
Thank you!
I've been struggling with turns, but this video made the most sense for me. I'm still struggling with crossovers
Thank you! Someday I will make a tutorial on cross overs)
You’re hilarious and helpful. Great video! I’m surprised you don’t have more followers and likes!
Yeah, thanks a lot! I'm also surprised about that:D
OMG! Yesterday, I was skating and suddenly remember the this suitcase thing, I couldn’t focus and kissed the ground lol😂
Take care man!
The airplane and brief case explanations are so helpful. I've been struggling with sharp turns but not sure how to practice because all the other videos just tell you scissor position and turning foot in front.
Thank you, hope that really helped!
Really good tutorial, I love your sense of humour lol
Thanks a lot!
Best explanation and tips on turning i ever saw👌🏼i got it the first try
Nice to hear it! Thank you!
@@NikZvi i just started skating and was proper struggling with getting my skates to turn😆thanks to your vid i managed so i am happy to come across your video thanks
@@royverkerk2999 that's great. Good luck with other elements too
Love the editing! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you and you're welcome!
I learned how to turn by watching this video on my rollerblades came back to say thanks man you rock 👍
Nice too hear it! You're welcome!
I really love this as I'm having trouble turning. I'm going to try this tomorrow as its raining right now. Thanx much
You're welcome and Good luck at trying!
This guy is Crazy, I love it 💚🤠🤠🤠🤠💚
Thank you!:)
Hi Nik Zvi !
I hit the SUBSCRIBE - Button ... because I was amused by the "Mafia-Example" 😁.
That's my humor ... 👍.
Also your tips are very helpfull !
Thanks and keep on with it.
Thanks! Mafia knows how to convince!
Simple but effective breakdown.
Thank you!
Hahaha - I loved the suitcase bit too!!! 😀🤪 Thank you for an educational and enjoyable video!!! 👍⚘
:) you're welcome!
Ok! I’m here for the raps! I need more of that to help me remember!
Ok, I will take into an account for the future tutorials.
Love your videos.....very funny and helpful.
Thanks a lot!
Watched so many "how to turn" videos and still can't figure out how the turns work. Imma try the aeroplane/ helicopter tomorrow, I have a feeling they are just the things I need : D
Thank you! Hope that will really help.
lmao that was pretty random sudden rap but that was pretty funny ,great vid
It was unexpected even for me :) thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial! Gonna try this today.
You're welcome! Good luck with it!
that little jingle song was cute and funny XD
Heh) thank you!
Lol this guy is hilarious 😆 great vid🔥
Thank you!
Good tips.
Thank you!
Thanks for all those tips... .. very helpful..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You're welcome! Thanks for comment!
I desperately need several autographs from slim skaty, even a skid mark will suffice. I'm obsessed with their new single Don Ton Leff
Hehe! maybe someday:)
Your explainations are really good. I'm gonna try the airplane tomorrow😆
Good luck! Don't forget to to take your parachute!
Thank you for outer and inner edge thing, help me visualize to turn.. really noob here
You're welcome!
I'm going to be practicing all of these soon
Thank you
Good luck!
@@NikZvi hi I tried two of your tips but I literally can't do it, I'm so wobbly when I move slow also my ground wasn't the smoothest or smooth, would that matter?
Where in London do you suggest I practice?
Anything could matter when you're just beginning. That moves require a some speed. It's difficult to make on a slow speed, easier, when you're a little bit faster. But asphalt shouldn't be very smooth, otherwise you will slide and can fall.
Never been to London unfortunately so can't give you any advice on a specific place. Any asphalt/concrete road should be ok in fact.
@@NikZvi oh thank you! For some reason I thought the gloomy weather in your videos was London
I self learnt to skate as a kid with bad habits now that I'm starting again it's all new and difficult, I tried going backwards and failed miserably
I think I need to practice on some less stony ground!
@@teeslifebudgetingadulting7982 good luck to you!
The airplane and helicopter had me dead 😂
Hope you will recover fast)
This is super helpfulll Thank u 🙏
Nice! Thank you!
hahahaha nice tips! gonna watch more vidoes of yours!
Great you've liked it!
Very good teaching ability. You should start a school for inline skating.
Thank you! May be someday)
¡Muchas gracias!
You're welcome!
Haha I like this guy ,thanks for the video though 👍
Thank you!
1:38 Your rap earned you a like.
Nice that you've liked it.
Love it!
Great! Thank you!
Slim skaty🤣 Perfect twist!
;)
Best tuts on turning and gr8 explanation. This is a very rare video and valuable information. Can you please do a video on curve moving? I am learning skates, finding difficulties in turns. Your video is a great help. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot! I appreciate your support. I have a tutorial on curving downhill ruclips.net/video/-qgYXJ55DB8/видео.html if that's what you're looking for.
I got easy on turn right scissor positioning, but I cant turn left ini scissor position, my left leg doesnt able to ahead of right leg, any advice?
It's okay to have one dominant side. The practice will help you wit a time. You have to control all the body, starting from the shoulders. They are also a little bit turn for proper scissors. Check my scissors tutorial if you haven't seen it yet.
1:40 fire 🔥🔥🙏
Thanks!
Good tips. But I’m just not able to use the outside part of my skates. I’m able to use the inside and turn the wrong way 😂 . But it’s more 90 deg turns than 180. Hopefully will get the hang of it in a few days
It's the question of practice. Try to make it without movement holding a fence or something. Your body have to understand that it's easy and stable.
@@NikZvi I’ve been trying this for the past 3 days now. My observations are below. Please give me your views
1. My shoes have some wiggle room them. Its EU 44 and EU 43 is too small and tight. Which means when I try turns, I can feel my leg moving inside them. Is that a problem?
2. I’m a right hander and most games I play puts the left foot in front. So I’m very comfortable in the scissor position with left foot ahead. I can make turns with that position, but cant make tight turns. Is it something that’ll come with practice?
3. When I try crossovers, my legs don’t crossover. It feels like the other leg is too far forward and I can’t maintain balance. Any tips on that?
@@krishgetz1. it's of course better to have skates that fix your foot good enough, but that's not a very big problem. I've learnt my first powerslide on fitness skates that were two size bigger. If you don't have the possibility to get the new skates right now, you anyway will be able to make basic elements on any skates.
2. Tight turns will come with the practice. You just have to get comfortable with your simple turns and then your body will be ready for more fast weight transfer and hence the turn.
3. I will make the separate video on crossovers. That's mostly the question of proper edging and weight transfer. On crossovers the inside foot should be extremely on the outside edge in the end of the move, so it's not that simple.
@@NikZvi Thanks for the reply. Highly appreciated. And the lesson to be learnt is… patience. Will keep practicing 👍 Sports usually come very easy for me, guess this is the first one I’m struggling at and hence the need for reassurance.
This is the first foot based sport I’m attempting and that could be the reason.
Nice....
Thanks!
These are great lessons! New subscriber here, thanks for making them fun and amusing 🤣
You're welcome and thanks a lot!
Thank you for this!!!!
You're welcome!
I can do this on rockered but find it so challenging to do on a straight setup.. any advice Nik?
You have to "edge" more
To tilt wheels to the side of a turn. Each turn on flat setup includes some micro sliding of front and back wheels, and main principal of any sliding is an angle with surface.
@@NikZvi Thank you Nik. I will try to turn more and I understand your concept is that the angle is more important than the front/ back wheels. thanks!
Can you use mobile phone and selfie stick to video your skating videos??
Yep. I had started from this. But Insta360 or any other action cam is a better decision imho.
Great tips, thanks. One question, what should the weight distribution be when turning? More weight to the leading foot, to the trailing one or half each?
I always prefer to put a little bit more weight to the back foot, so I can correct the position if my front foot will meet some obstacle.
@@NikZvi So basically the same as the scissors going straight.
Yep. The same.
I struggle so much to actually get my inside foot in front of my outside when doing a parallel turn. I also have trouble getting my inside skate to tilt inward. I tend to corner more like a noob with my skates aligned and my outside foot tilted in w/ most of my weight on it.
It requires some practice. And sometimes it's difficult to control all the parts at once. Start from learning the scissors position without turn and when you will be able to make it without problems move to the turns
@@NikZvi Yeah I'm sure it just requires more practice. The wierd thing is my issue is primarily with putting my left foot in front. I can skate very naturally with my right foot in front and even do a decent cross over step when turning left...
@@ballan00 that is a typical thing. Almost every skater has his strong side and weak side, you just have to train both
does anyone know if there's anything wrong with my turning? i have my feet in scissor position, leaning to the turning side and I have my body weight on the correct side, but my skates don't want to turn at all and they just keep going straight. the only way i can turn is by dragging my skates along, which slows it down, as they don't seem to want to roll into the turn.
It is difficult to say what is the problem. I recommend you to shoot a video and watch at yourself. Sometimes you feel that your doing everything right but in fact you're not. Probably the knees are not bent enough the edging is not good etc.
@@NikZvi thank you! i'll give it a try
My getaway skating is on point. Sprints is where it's at, also most of those mafioso guys are on the heavy side.
Nice. But practice is always good:)
@@NikZvi yes definitely!
p but even to turn slightly and 'put pressure' on my leading leg actually feels like I have weak legs or thigh, it does not go the direction I want it to even when I position my feet in that direction, my leg sometimes leaves my body, I feel like I have no strength what's this all about lol ...if I I want to go left it such an effort for my legs to stay still.... Is it normal to feel it in the thighs knees and ankles???
That's of course a thing that depends on your physical shape. You can have some difficulties in the beginning, but in fact you body just have to get used and adjust to new positions it will take some time, but not too much. Just keep practicing. Maybe ask someone to help you, to hold you while you're turning. You need to feel some confidence, then it will be easier.
@@NikZvi hmm well at least it normal for beginners, so I can go straight in up down pavements and uneven ground so I thought my stability would improve!! Do you have any video what to practice to make my leading leg more strong or dominant? I literally feel like the skates are heavier than my body
You can try to practice such things as one foot skating and skating in scissor position, also simple squats and one-foot squats are helpful for gaining some power. But the practice is the key, just focus on the right technique and you will be more confident with time
@@NikZvi thanks for the tips I'll definitely try!
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Oh) thank you!
When I turn to the right I let my left foot lead for stability, I have tried doing it the other way around and I can do it at slow speeds, but I lose stability at higher speeds, will this get easier?
It will come with some practice. Just skate more in scissors with your "weak" foot in front. Try to play with the edges control and the turn of the torso. You will get more comfortable with some time. We all have come through this.
Facing similar things, feels unnatural/unstable to do leading foot as turning foot. Good luck in getting it.
@@NikZvi I finally got it down, I can't believe how elegant my turns are now, thank you for the advice.
I'm glad you've made it. And good luck with further perfecting;)
Your russian mafia anolagy did it, i still dont believe how it worked but it did 😄 Thanks bro
Russian mafia always does what is needed;) you're welcome!
How long did it take you to learn this? Do you remember struggling with it? Thanks
I don't remember unfortunately. I've started skating when I was a kid and most of the basics came to me pretty naturally. My daughter learned it not a long time ago and I guess it took about three sessions for her to understand main principles.
If you have problems with it you probably have to work more on your basic stride and ability to weight transfer first. Knees-edges-torso, one foot glide, all that stuff. I have some tutorials on it. Check them, it should help. And the turn will come with some time.
@@NikZvi Thank you. I subscribed to your channel a few weeks ago because of this video actually..all of it makes sense but I'm struggling with making it work ehe
Thanks for your reply ✌️ ❤️
You're welcome!
I have difficulty when got very limited space to turn and I am afraid I will not make the turn and hit curb or end on grass etc. Any suggestions?
Well, I can suggest you to bend your knees more. In that position you will feel yourself more maneuverable. And of course just practice more in more comfortable wide area and try to make your turns sharper there at first.
@@NikZvi I had a feeling that was going to be the answer!
Hahahahaha you're funny. But your explanation is clearly explained and easy to understand
Thanks! That's my style.
PLEASE THAT SONG IN THE MIDDLE😭✋
Soon on i-tunes:)
Kool dud
Thanks!
I feel that the following will be: "how to turn backwards" ^^ ... and (01:40) what the hell! 😆 Yo men. 🤙
It's too early to turn backwards. I plan next tutorial on onefoot:) yo!
Can you do a video showing how to turn with 2 money cases from the mafia? I’m greedy so I’ll have one money case in each hand. Double suitcase mafia turns is probably more advanced
Hehe:) I guess you can just use a helicopter tip using suitcases as a counterweights for your hands;)
I can easily turn right cause the right food is my stronger. But when it comes to turn left i have problems. It feels unnatural to have my left food to the front. This makes turning and overcrossing feel unstable. Any advises for that. I think i just have to get more use of my left feed going forward. Muscelmemory and so on... Anyone else with this problem? Good tutorials like to watch everyone of them.
Thank you! I guess you just have to work on your left foot scissors more. Keep practicing it even without turning. Pay special attention to your edges and that will be fine.
It's a pretty common thing for almost every skater. So called "switch" - uncomfortable side.
I still have some problems with my backwards switch side. But backwards is not that crucial as turns, so you have to train it. It's a question of few sessions in fact.
All skaters who started as adults have had this problem. It's coming from the outside edge on your weak leg. you have to work this outside edge. Lemons, half lemons, snakes are great exercises to work on this edge. Best of all for this is the forward "Criss Cross". It is not that hard as it seems. Start slowly, in slow motion.
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Hope this helps you.
I’ve practiced and practiced. I CANNOT get my inner foot to lead on a turn. When my outer foot leads, I turn quickly and with more stability. When I try to turn with my inner, I barely turn at all.
Can't say exactly what is your problem without seeing it. Usually it depends on proper edging and scissor position. Try to work thoroughly in this elements it should help.
I skated for 7 years, and i learned to do the firstgood turn maybe 2 days ago. I can do jumps, 180 even 360 but nahh i couldnt turn the right way xD
You're welcome!
This vid is great but did you see the cat just walk in the vid😂
Yeah. The cat is a part of the show!
xDDD good situation
:) it happens
Sometimes when I turn, it would hurt my left foot. is there any tips for it not to hurt?
The problem could be in the skate itself. What skates do you have? And where does it hurt?
@@NikZvi impulse-W the inner side of my left ankle would hurt
Your skates are softboot model and they probably don't fix your foot enough and you don't have enough strength in muscles yet. I would recommend you to try turning more carefully starting from the long radiuses and always make a good warm up before the training. If you have the possibility try to skate in some other skates. Maybe they will suit you better. Also don't tighten your skates (laces and buckles) too much , sometimes it can cause a pain.
@@NikZvi thank you!
when I turn right I have my left leg in front and the right back. ITS SOOOO much easier for me. I just can't do it the otherway without losing balance. I am not even close to doing it. I lose balance almost immediately :(
That seems easier at the beginning but you won't be able to turn that way on higher speeds and the risk of falling is higher. The proper turn is not that difficult in fact and it will be very natural once you'll catch th proper feeling of it.
bro i literally can't, the only way i can turn is by using the opposing leg to the direction to be in front, it doesn't work when i use the right leg, what's up with that ???
The only thing this I can suggest is to train more and check all the points. It should work if you will do everything that is needed. Also shoot yourself on video and analyse your mistakes..
Knowing how to turn on skates is good but did anyone notice the cat at 0:44
Oh yeah, they did notice. This is probably half the part of popularity of this video
hahaha brilliant analogy
Thank you!
Hi Nik, I come again to this tutorial because I really hard to turn when running on 3x110 wheels :(((
Prior to this new setup, I was running on 4x80. In this setup not only I can turn but even I can power stop and power slide.
This 3x110 is quite hard to maneuveur. I tried to skewed the angkles but still I quite hard to turn. To turn I need to rotate the ankles in slow speed. :(
Have you experience this problem in the past?
Need your advises Nik!
Thank you so much!
Oh I just need more powerrrr
Well. I did not have really much problem while transferring from 4*80 to 3*110. It only took about few days to get back the powerslide and turns haven't been a problem at all. I guess you're just a little bit too careful in transferring your weight, 3*110 feel significantly higher and more cumbersome so you just need to get used to it and fully use your weight transfer.
@@NikZvi yes, Nik you're correct! This is the first time I use 110mm. So I feel the wheels are too high. I think I need a few days to get used to it. Thank you Nic for your advices 👌
@@bmw335hdk2 you're welcome!
How comes I never turn even while doing so? My body turns but legs remain.
The usual reasons are: 1you're skating on both inner edges of your wheels, like this /\. The edges should be like this //. The outer skate on the inner edge th inner skate on the outer edge. 2. Your feet are too wide. The feet should be in the scissor position and almost in one line, so one skate follows another one and the gap between them is minimal. 3. You center of gravity is not moved to the center of the turn. Try to tilt inside.
@@NikZvi so i should bend more towards the inside, wont i fall over?
1:47 so funny
:)
My inside leg always jams up, its like I can turn with one leg but once I try with both, the turn stops mid way
Probably you're trying to move the center of weight too fast. pushing too hard in the inside foot and it just sticks into the ground instead of turning. This is one of the ways of braking in fact. Start with the very big curves and do it smoothly. Just move the weight to the center of the curve smoothly, don't try to turn 90 or 180 degrees immediately. Then make this curve smaller step by step. It will come.