as a previous longboarder, these were considered more of a hazard than a protection. We can heal from scrapes but if our 'protection' makes it harder to land properly from a fall/ prevent a fall and as such we hit our head or fall ugly, then it goes besides the point. No hate on kiddies wearing these ❤ but it's usually why adult skaters wear no protection or just a helmet.
this entire video is what inspired me to start skating. i've now been skating for 7 months and have mastered my full balance almost making it IMPOSSIBLE to fall over when skating, I've also been dedicated and still get lessons every Friday, I've got moderate transport at the moment to the point where i'll never need a car, and also NEVER need to pay for transportation anywhere cause of my skates. Thank YOU The Stuttering Skater. You've full on changed MY Life.
@@oashkyI wouldn't recommend doing this for a beginner you have to be very aware of your surroundings, start off on the side walks and practice going at higher speeds..when you're confident in your skills to a fairly quiet/empty street and practice there.
@@michaelb3581As someone who was a part of the original rollerskate generation in the 1970s, I have to say no one has a right to gatekeep. There's no "We did it first". You only say stuff like that to gloat, which really speaks volumes about your own insecurity. People of all ages and all periods of time have a right to enjoy whatever pastime they so feel like enjoying, without criticism or gatekeeping.
There has been a big resurgence of roller blades. I dusted my late 80's rollerblades and started back at it. Man I do miss the late-night downtown sessions, working on turns and backward skating. Great way to burn a few calories and enjoy it at the same time.
This random video decided to pop up on my feed for no apparent reason and I can't express the joy it brought me, hah. The music, the style and just overall vibe of the video just put a smile on my face.
@@thestutteringskater Add me to the list of many that you've inspired to give it a go! So armed with kneepads and every bit of motorbike, mountainbike and snowboarding protective gear I have ... I know that in my mind I'll be carving up the carpark but suspect that to onlookers I'll look I'm doing The Robot 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just found this channel and honestly this looks like a hella fun video game. The relaxed posture, the smooth turns and changes, the music choice. 10/10 so cool to watch. It’s so unbelievable how you weave through cars casually hoping over edges and manhole covers. Can’t imagine how much of a physical and mental workout this must be.
@@1stgrate2bbuck84 honestly, depending on the blades you have and how you carry/dress yourself, they can be cooler than skateboarding. There's a dude at my college, total emo guy, who goes around in black bellbottom jeans, a black leather jacket, black hair and black eyeliner, with black blades that practically look like combat boots. He wears his blades as often as most people wear shoes, and you'll see him gliding around from class to class all the time. Really cool dude, and definitely stands out a lot more than the average skater bro with a thrasher t shit and a snapback. On average though, I will agree that bladers tend to look a tad bit more dorky than most skaters.
@@H_M_Q23You described the most edgy uncool look ever. Only hot goth chicks were hot and thats because they are already hot. Maybe you just have a crush on that guy or something.
@H_M_Q23 how Sick bloody Awesome what a Life.. I lived on Blades for fifteen years best yrs of my life. 20yrs later I'm back on the wheels but with my wife and kids ..Perfect Life Happy Every Day ☺️
That turn you took backwards while white van going through intersection and you approaching parked vehicle, you just took to sidewalk with no slowing and I have no idea how you saw all that - wickedly spectacular.
This video got recommended to me by RUclips. At first I thought those had some kind of electric motor but they are just perfectly engineered wheels on a very skilled skater! So satisfying yet thrilling to watch!
Didn't know people are still blading. This was me 30 yrs ago when I lived in Vancouver. My knees can't take it anymore, but those were good times. Blade on!
I remember watching videos years ago of fixed gear cyclists, with no brakes, in NYC. That was insane, but this might just take it to a whole new level. Good stuff dude.
@@TheStaniG "Fixed gear" means the pedals are connected directly to the wheels with no freewheel mechanism. You can slow down the same way you speed up, by applying force to the pedals. In a pinch you can drag your foot on the wheel (e.g. if the chain gets derailed). So it's not quite as insane as it sounds.
@@OMGclueless wait you mean all this "fixie" stuff ppl keep harping on about is just a normal bike with a chain but with a single sprocket fixed on the rear wheel like childrens bikes used to be in the 90s cos derailleurs were for rich ppl???? Lmao lame. Nvm then.... ty for the explanation tho.
I just sat for 10 minutes staring at my computer screen with my jaw to the ground. My brother had to pick up my jaw and put it back in place. The sheer skill needed to roller blade thru the street of NYC at those speeds is insane. This guy has the biggest balls out of any New Yorker!
you are confusing courage with stupidity. This is extremely risky. Even if no one collides with him, or he with anyone... clipping a single stationary obstacle at those speeds EASILY compound fractures the ankle, and potentially then some, and thats if you don't hit any other part of your body on unyielding structures on the way down. People just don't understand the risk, and how fragile their bodies are. I am a pretty decent skater, and I've only done a few urban skates...the only time I tried skating through the busy inner city streets...its was so stressful with constant potential dangers...I'm like, yeah...I'm good out chillin on the trails.
Looks cool and probably feels great to do, but it's all probably gonna come to an end when you end up meeting someone just as unpredictable as yourself.
You are lucky that you don't have the confidence /stupidity. Trust me. It's the same with bikers. I knew 5 people who also had that "confidence", 3 dead, 1 wheelchaired. I didn't have an accident to this day. Doesnt mean that it also couldn't happen to me, but you get my point.
Same here! Ari, you’re such an inspiration. I’m 40, used to skate a lot 25 years back as a youngster, now ordered the new pair of skates to get back to business 😅
I love watching your videos - I’ve been to NYC 1x, so it’s great to see the landscape as you ZOOM by- lol. I skated 30yrs ago - just bought new skates - I’m gonna get my old-ass out side and skate - thanks for being inspiring!!! Xoxo
Was a bike messenger for 15 years and this footage brings me back to my days of surfing traffic. Dangerous as all hell but that’s what made it incredible. Great video, but armor up, brother. Trust me:…the pavement always wins a fight.
most impressive City Skating on RUclips, navigating through the madness of New York traffic. It takes some courage to do what you do. But I also can't help but feel safety related unease
I came into this video with a TON of judgement. I was wrong and watched it end to end which was rather satisfying. Threading the needle was a very accurate title, maybe even an understatement!
I'm note even able to break through the crazy amount of top technical shit you just did while seeming like dancing through NYC streets... Absurd! What really stood the most for me was the bond between both visual/physical and musical dimensions. Not only jumps and landings but even acceleration was compassing the music beats. Amazing job👏
Not normally the content i watch but the way you flow through NY was so mesmerising. i just know im gonna get loads of skating videos recommended now =D
See this is exactly why I love ice skating the movements just look so fluid and smooth and the efficiency of turning your chemical energy to kinetic energy must be phenomenal on roller skates.
This was all me back in the 90's. Man I miss rollerblading in NYC so much! Ever since I moved to Metuchen, New Jersey, I've only been back to NYC for Broadway plays or the one instance in 2015 when I visited my mom after her acd fusion surgery on her spine. But every time I go back, I miss the atmosphere so much, I end up staying the entire day to experience as much as possible. Live it up man! I hope you enjoy NYC as much as I did!
Im surprised that cop at 4:45 didnt stop you for speeding or jaywalking at 100mph.. nah. Looks fun. Your skills shine through like you are literally just strolling through the city. Astonishing control. Awesome video and talent.
I've been to NYC once before, but just for a few days as a tourist. What's really fun is that a lifetime of seeing versions NYC in TV, movies, comic books, and video games has apparently given me at least some idea of certain landmarks. For example, I knew he was at least approaching the Hudson River Greenway (I didn't know what it was called before seeing this video) before we could actually see the water. Probably not impressive for most people, but I was pretty excited about it.
This was an absolute joy to watch. All I kept thinking about was his legs must be burning! You have alot of stamina for sure. Please stay safe out there.👍🏾💯
Bro, you are the 🐐. What you can do with skates especially in NYC manhattan traffic/pedestrians is absolutely crazy. Your sense of awareness is next level.
This is insane and one of the craziest videos that I’ve seen on RUclips. The dude can skate like nobody’s business. Incredible skills! Dude, wear pads, you’re a rockstar and if anything it will influence others to do the same. This thing should be at 20 million at least! I’m sure it will go viral.
I was never anywhere close to this level of skill, but oh how this video makes me miss my days of rollerblading in NYC back in the 1990s. From the promenade below Riverside Park, to the dance oval in Central Park, to that long sloping run in Prospect Park; oh how I miss it. Still blade to this day, and still average one fall per year. I also attribute my cat-like reflexes and remarkable balance to my many years of rollerblading.
Hello, I'm Charles Nike Watching from Florida Jacksonville USA. I'm sorry if I may appear intrusive I just want to let you know I didn't know this kind of beauty 😍 still exist, What's your name and where are you watching from?
This is one of the more entertaining videos ive seen in a while. A good way to show the city. I had a pair of roller blades in the early 90’s, never got anywhere near that fast lol
As an old Paris skater, I'm terribly impressed: this is indeed way fast - faster than I'll ever go in such environment... Not just because he is more skilled than I am, but also because I like to keep my safety margins way wider, especially when half of the variables are not controlled by me. But maybe that's just me being old, with the benefit of past crashes !
From my pov I think these roads are great for skating. I love that they have one way roads over there, lots of lanes and cars all moving in same direction so he can freely cross. I also prefer skating on roads with a fair bit of traffic, don’t get me wrong I love going down empty roads but if I’m moving slower than cars behind me I just get on the pavement cuz I understand people have places to be and don’t want to be impeding on their time so for me the traffic here looks great. That being said I noticed some pretty tight lines in the video especially at high speed so what you said does kinda make sense. Always gotta be careful
I used to skate like this through Toronto 20yrs ago. It’s awesome to do, but I also had a break and didn’t go backwards and take quite so many risks. Enjoy it mate and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞stay safe.
I think the important thing to note about this is how much it relies on the awareness of others, if you pay attention several people had to stop, or move to accommodate his movement, not everyone is gonna do this and some people will purposefully try to hurt you
I disagree completely. He clearly anticipates his own moves in order to avoid needing the attention of anyone else to see him. By the time he's in your orbit, he's just as fast out of your orbit and none of your concern. I can see startling a few people, but aren't New Yorkers supposed to be tough? But for the part he's moving too fast for anyone to really notice him until it's too late and he's already well past them and so "hurting him" isn't really an option.
@@marcuslinton310"Arent New Yorkers supposed to be tough?" Just like Texans all have guns with no fear to use them, right? Uvalde put a forever pin in that. I do agree with your overall sentiment for sure, though.
@@marcuslinton310 right… . It’s not a matter of if but a matter of when he’ll have taken one too many blindspots and rides over a pedestrian/ open door or any other obstacle that wasn’t aware of him. There is a reason cities don’t just have a paved surface and a free for anyone to go/ drive wherever they want. Guess which one.
It would be very cool if you mapped your skate route sometime for those of us who aren't familiar with New York that way we could see everywhere you go.
Hey Ari- been watching your vids for some time now. They’ve inspired me to get back out there. Your skating style is dope and your footwork like butter.. appreciate you sharing your adventures. Weds night skate looks absolutely amazing! 🤙🏽✌🏽👊🏽
Looks like so much fun, I think that all Americans should rollerblade as a way of transport in the city. It would improve health, reduce pollution and improve happiness. Excellent skating mate
This is awesome! Takes me back to the days of riding a fixed gear back around Chicago with narrow bars so I could fit between tighter gaps in traffic. There’s nothing like the feeling of flowing through traffic and being totally keyed into what is going on all around you.
There are some things where you have to ask, "If everyone did this, would society still function?" This is absurdly dangerous and would have to be made explicitly illegal, if it isn't already, if it were to catch on.
@@thestutteringskaterI swear some people do that and other sadistic stuff on purpose, like fake turning as someone is about to pass, then lo and behold they continue going straight and never had to turn at all, surprise, surprise. Look them in the face as you pass and they'll have a smile on their face like they accomplished something.
Sickkkkkkk. N scary af. God favors u because these damn drivers barely respect anything on 2 wheels. Also, it took me a while to realize how this was recorded. 😂
Dude, your choice of soundtrack and the beautiful scenary, the colors on your camera just pop, very very vibrant! Your video just appeared on my youtube feed and its one of the best videos i've seen. Freakin awesome!! You are a very skilled roller skater my friend. Keep up the great work and please be careful out there!
The footage is crazy compelling, and the skating is technical as frick. But if I saw you going between lanes while I was in it, I would be super pissed off. Be careful out there, my dude.
In a state of panic they might swerve to miss the skater and crash into something else or hit someone. It's not that far fetched, in a state of panic people do stupid stuff all the time. This skater is just begging to be a cripple or a vegetable. My mom's taken care of plenty of these morons in emergency rooms. But oh well, natural selection weeds out the inferior.. doing the rest a favor.
As an inline hockey player - you skate really well! They would close down 5th Ave and I would skate from HK to the BK bridge! Makes me want to put outdoor wheels on my skates!
I really love the way you skate, you're such an inspiration. Try touring the world with skates we'd love to see you in Ghana-Africa soon. We've got Mad Rollers, Ghana skaters association and many others here and we recently did a campaign titled World on Wheels. It was all about skating and was fun. Would love to have you here and try new stuffs.
Your skating is amazing, your stuttering almost non-existent. Jeff Emig (retired Supercross Racer) had a rather noticeable stutter when he was a Racer, once he worked at becoming an Announcer for Supercross, I never heard it again. Anyhoo, I speed raced quads as a kid, and all your moves make so much sense and flow so nicely! Just sub-subscribed : >
Didn’t expect to watch the whole thing but I did! This is what I envisioned rollerblading to feel like as a kid😂 How fast would you say you were going on average?
I tried using skates slower than these when i was younger and dear God they are terrifying. He makes it look easy but slowing down and turning correctly is so difficult and if you fall down it's game over. When he says these are fast that's an understatement. What he's doing is incredible, I don't think I would be brave enough to wear those, especially not in a congested city
I don't think there is a leg day routine that can compare to just rollerblading through New York As a rollerblader but definitely not a professional I am extremely blown away by his talent, speed, menuvers and tricks he performed in this video alone
This looks so damn fun. Idk why or how rollerblading isnt as popular as it used to be. Seems like such a fast way to get around places. Makes me want to get into it and learn how to get dope at it forsure. Im probably gonna get a pair for me and my sons cuz ik they will definitely love to do it as well.
Your skating and your nerves are amazing. Thanks, but please stay safe! Nice to see the city from this perspective. I lived in Manhattan on and off ifrom the 60s to the 90s, then I would go back to see family a few times a year until about 10 years ago. The point is: I don't ever remember the streets that empty, except late at night. What happened? Is this still an after-effect of Covid?
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this makes me realize how underrated roller blades are as a mode of transport
I mean its a harder skill than biking let alone walking... regardless the same infrastructure used by bikes would work for roller skating
I’ve always thought man if I could have a pair of heelys my size lol but yea this is way faster but takes more skill
@@neurofiedyamato8763doesn’t change the fact it’s underrated
How do you slow down?
@@tgagaming1354 3:46 drag a foot sideways
Especially at those speeds, I promise nobody would think less of you using elbow, knee, wrist pads. Eventually you know what is going to happen.
10/10 would be in full hockey gear 😂😂
as a previous longboarder, these were considered more of a hazard than a protection.
We can heal from scrapes but if our 'protection' makes it harder to land properly from a fall/ prevent a fall and as such we hit our head or fall ugly, then it goes besides the point.
No hate on kiddies wearing these ❤ but it's usually why adult skaters wear no protection or just a helmet.
@@Aardappelpurree 😮🤔
Let people do whatever they like to however they like to uwu
Bunch of 🤓
This cat is flow state!
this entire video is what inspired me to start skating. i've now been skating for 7 months and have mastered my full balance almost making it IMPOSSIBLE to fall over when skating, I've also been dedicated and still get lessons every Friday, I've got moderate transport at the moment to the point where i'll never need a car, and also NEVER need to pay for transportation anywhere cause of my skates. Thank YOU The Stuttering Skater. You've full on changed MY Life.
Oh ... It will happen ..My wrist guards have plenty of scrapes.
I wish I lived in a city where this made sense, but I live in a county. We don't even have sidewalks.
Skating can be super fun but it’s very scary to be a beginner at a place where cars are so abundant
@@oashkyI wouldn't recommend doing this for a beginner you have to be very aware of your surroundings, start off on the side walks and practice going at higher speeds..when you're confident in your skills to a fairly quiet/empty street and practice there.
Bieeeen sigue así, saludos desde Ciudad de México
As a former nyc brakeless fixie rider getting doored by a tourist getting off a cab is the biggest of all dangers
ruclips.net/video/TgtrKLCDbPc/видео.html&ab_channel=Sonny someone already recorded themselves doing the exact same thing
sounds fun
doored, we all know the term
Damn
As a lane splitting motorcyclist in nyc getting doored is half the battle. The other half is jaywalking pedestrians jumping out between cars.
Who would have thought you could make rollerblading look cool in this day and age. Bravo sir. Bring back the 90's man.
its already been brought back. these kids are just repeating what we already did lol
I miss my skates. was never at his level but in my youth I remember the zen flow state that he has.
@@michaelb3581As someone who was a part of the original rollerskate generation in the 1970s, I have to say no one has a right to gatekeep. There's no "We did it first". You only say stuff like that to gloat, which really speaks volumes about your own insecurity. People of all ages and all periods of time have a right to enjoy whatever pastime they so feel like enjoying, without criticism or gatekeeping.
There has been a big resurgence of roller blades. I dusted my late 80's rollerblades and started back at it. Man I do miss the late-night downtown sessions, working on turns and backward skating. Great way to burn a few calories and enjoy it at the same time.
This! 🔥 🔥
This random video decided to pop up on my feed for no apparent reason and I can't express the joy it brought me, hah. The music, the style and just overall vibe of the video just put a smile on my face.
Man I'm just captivated by your skate style and how chillaxed you look while carving up the traffic.
Thank you, it's certainly a thrill
@@thestutteringskater Add me to the list of many that you've inspired to give it a go!
So armed with kneepads and every bit of motorbike, mountainbike and snowboarding protective gear I have ... I know that in my mind I'll be carving up the carpark but suspect that to onlookers I'll look I'm doing The Robot 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@thestutteringskater what Bearings do you use? I love the bones super swiss 6s. Its insane what fresh bearings and the newer wheels can do.
All it takes is one car door 😂
Epic Chillaxed or just Chillaxed ? Big diff yo
Came up on this channel by accident but will say you were skating majestically through those streets. You're like the real life Jet Set Radio 🔥
This ^
The music has the same vibes too. feel like the first are from Jet Set Radio Future
Was just thinking the same, damn
I...I don't like you because I miss that game now, and wish there was a 2023 version QQQQQ x.x
YES, EXACTLY, THIS VIDEO IS PERFECT
That is incredibly good footage Stut! 360 editing was perfect. Be careful out there!
Just found this channel and honestly this looks like a hella fun video game. The relaxed posture, the smooth turns and changes, the music choice. 10/10 so cool to watch. It’s so unbelievable how you weave through cars casually hoping over edges and manhole covers. Can’t imagine how much of a physical and mental workout this must be.
Blades are a lot quicker and cheeper than cars in new york. Faster than skateboarding although not as cool, but defo cooler than e scooters.
@@1stgrate2bbuck84 honestly, depending on the blades you have and how you carry/dress yourself, they can be cooler than skateboarding. There's a dude at my college, total emo guy, who goes around in black bellbottom jeans, a black leather jacket, black hair and black eyeliner, with black blades that practically look like combat boots. He wears his blades as often as most people wear shoes, and you'll see him gliding around from class to class all the time. Really cool dude, and definitely stands out a lot more than the average skater bro with a thrasher t shit and a snapback. On average though, I will agree that bladers tend to look a tad bit more dorky than most skaters.
@@H_M_Q23 that sounds really gay
@@H_M_Q23You described the most edgy uncool look ever. Only hot goth chicks were hot and thats because they are already hot. Maybe you just have a crush on that guy or something.
@H_M_Q23 how Sick bloody Awesome what a Life.. I lived on Blades for fifteen years best yrs of my life. 20yrs later I'm back on the wheels but with my wife and kids ..Perfect Life Happy Every Day ☺️
That turn you took backwards while white van going through intersection and you approaching parked vehicle, you just took to sidewalk with no slowing and I have no idea how you saw all that - wickedly spectacular.
He pay them
@@kyouko__O Paid actors.
Lol no. Not paid actors. This channel isn’t that big. You need millions of views to make that kind of model profitable.
@@jdisdetermined Paid actors bro. get over it
@@kello-my-eggo3924Negative.
Your videos have inspired me to skate again after like 20 years at least. Thank you and be careful out there, man!
This video got recommended to me by RUclips. At first I thought those had some kind of electric motor but they are just perfectly engineered wheels on a very skilled skater! So satisfying yet thrilling to watch!
I watched this w my headphones in and the fan blowing on my face and it almost felt like virtual reality. Very cool.
Haha this is amazing
same i got a fan next to me full speed lmao
Didn't know people are still blading. This was me 30 yrs ago when I lived in Vancouver. My knees can't take it anymore, but those were good times. Blade on!
I remember watching videos years ago of fixed gear cyclists, with no brakes, in NYC. That was insane, but this might just take it to a whole new level. Good stuff dude.
Nah, those guys are way more hardcore
Why TF would you ride a bike.... WITHOUT BRAKES??? Am I missing something or are they being assholes to every padestrian out there?
@@TheStaniG "Fixed gear" means the pedals are connected directly to the wheels with no freewheel mechanism. You can slow down the same way you speed up, by applying force to the pedals. In a pinch you can drag your foot on the wheel (e.g. if the chain gets derailed). So it's not quite as insane as it sounds.
@@OMGclueless wait you mean all this "fixie" stuff ppl keep harping on about is just a normal bike with a chain but with a single sprocket fixed on the rear wheel like childrens bikes used to be in the 90s cos derailleurs were for rich ppl????
Lmao lame. Nvm then.... ty for the explanation tho.
I just sat for 10 minutes staring at my computer screen with my jaw to the ground. My brother had to pick up my jaw and put it back in place. The sheer skill needed to roller blade thru the street of NYC at those speeds is insane. This guy has the biggest balls out of any New Yorker!
well to be fair everyone who lives in nyc is a lgbt vegan beta libtard who gets offended by words.... sooooo
He’s a middle aged dweeb rollerblading, relax
Huge balls , no brains.
you are confusing courage with stupidity. This is extremely risky. Even if no one collides with him, or he with anyone... clipping a single stationary obstacle at those speeds EASILY compound fractures the ankle, and potentially then some, and thats if you don't hit any other part of your body on unyielding structures on the way down.
People just don't understand the risk, and how fragile their bodies are. I am a pretty decent skater, and I've only done a few urban skates...the only time I tried skating through the busy inner city streets...its was so stressful with constant potential dangers...I'm like, yeah...I'm good out chillin on the trails.
You can tell he has big ones cause he picked them up when he went over the poll to make sure they didn't hang lol
This is the coolest skate video I’ve ever seen. Seriously awesome flow and I didn’t skip a second. Safe travels man 🤙🏼
HAHAHA... "yea he does have nice hair!"... The thought you have after reading your comment, having spent decades of your life as a hockey fan 🍁🦫❤
This has got to be the closest feeling to flying without actually flying… I love how skating makes me feel…
yeah, your just gliding through the streets with the wind in ur face
Air gear.
Motorcycle.
i have this feeling on EUC
Motorcycles are infinitely better at that feeling
No matter how many times I see it, to see the stick shadow without the stick is just pure magic. 😂😂love it.
Amen. It felt like it just came outta nowhere a few years ago, so much so that I still see people confused on the amazing camera men/drone footage.
Question my friend. What type and size of wheels are you using when you are rolling in the streets?. Thank you dor the motivation.
Looks cool and probably feels great to do, but it's all probably gonna come to an end when you end up meeting someone just as unpredictable as yourself.
Just like surfing. They know a shark can get em one day but then again, maybe not.
Or a cop, because basically none of this is legal. You have to obey traffic laws, stay to the right or in a bike lane, etc., when doing this in NYC.
The streets of NYC are predictable in nature, once you learn the flow of the streets everyone is on the same wavelength.
@@thestutteringskater I mean I can see that, too. No harm no foul. Good luck!
Its too easy for him. Sorry :D
I wish I had the confidence to speed threw the city like that. So sick. That fancy footwork in the park was the vibe.
I like to do that on a racing bike. It gives a thrill to speed right past traffic and pedestrians
through* but yes
You are lucky that you don't have the confidence /stupidity. Trust me. It's the same with bikers. I knew 5 people who also had that "confidence", 3 dead, 1 wheelchaired. I didn't have an accident to this day. Doesnt mean that it also couldn't happen to me, but you get my point.
@@schnurstracks8166C’mon, man don’t call having fun stupidity
@@oashky famous last words 😂
You inspired me to get into skating again after 25 years. Ordered my new skates yesterday, can’t wait.
This was me a few weeks back - a few run-ins with the asphalt since and still here, lol.
What did you guys get? I’m a newbie with a $400 budget.
@@honkhonk1555 Tried out Impala, FRX 80, landed on Rollerblade RB Pro X for the win
Same here! Ari, you’re such an inspiration. I’m 40, used to skate a lot 25 years back as a youngster, now ordered the new pair of skates to get back to business 😅
Ikr I'm about to if I keep watching 😅
I love watching your videos - I’ve been to NYC 1x, so it’s great to see the landscape as you ZOOM by- lol. I skated 30yrs ago - just bought new skates - I’m gonna get my old-ass out side and skate - thanks for being inspiring!!! Xoxo
HELL YEAH! Thanks for the support
I agree this was a really neat way to get to see the city.
Me too I'm in Australia 🇦🇺 Got new Skates and going back out Today... 😁👍🏻
Was a bike messenger for 15 years and this footage brings me back to my days of surfing traffic.
Dangerous as all hell but that’s what made it incredible.
Great video, but armor up, brother. Trust me:…the pavement always wins a fight.
most impressive City Skating on RUclips, navigating through the madness of New York traffic. It takes some courage to do what you do. But I also can't help but feel safety related unease
I came into this video with a TON of judgement. I was wrong and watched it end to end which was rather satisfying. Threading the needle was a very accurate title, maybe even an understatement!
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I'm note even able to break through the crazy amount of top technical shit you just did while seeming like dancing through NYC streets... Absurd!
What really stood the most for me was the bond between both visual/physical and musical dimensions. Not only jumps and landings but even acceleration was compassing the music beats. Amazing job👏
Not normally the content i watch but the way you flow through NY was so mesmerising. i just know im gonna get loads of skating videos recommended now =D
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See this is exactly why I love ice skating the movements just look so fluid and smooth and the efficiency of turning your chemical energy to kinetic energy must be phenomenal on roller skates.
Omg this video brought me back to my younger days back in the 90s. We used to skate all over town for hours on hours everyday. Makes me miss it.
The jump to the wood at 9:22 was wild.
Had to rewind like 3 times. Crazy!!
This was all me back in the 90's.
Man I miss rollerblading in NYC so much!
Ever since I moved to Metuchen, New Jersey, I've only been back to NYC for Broadway plays or the one instance in 2015 when I visited my mom after her acd fusion surgery on her spine.
But every time I go back, I miss the atmosphere so much, I end up staying the entire day to experience as much as possible.
Live it up man! I hope you enjoy NYC as much as I did!
I'm astounded by your skill and control. I've never been interested in roller blading but your videos have me hooked
Thank you so much, i think it's time to pull the trigger on some skates ;)
You might be right! :) @@thestutteringskater
you give the ultimate jet set radio vibes around 6:58 and onwards. Exactly how I feel when I'm biking and start getting a bit bored.
Im surprised that cop at 4:45 didnt stop you for speeding or jaywalking at 100mph.. nah. Looks fun. Your skills shine through like you are literally just strolling through the city. Astonishing control. Awesome video and talent.
I've been to NYC once before, but just for a few days as a tourist. What's really fun is that a lifetime of seeing versions NYC in TV, movies, comic books, and video games has apparently given me at least some idea of certain landmarks. For example, I knew he was at least approaching the Hudson River Greenway (I didn't know what it was called before seeing this video) before we could actually see the water. Probably not impressive for most people, but I was pretty excited about it.
Yeah that place sucks lol
This was an absolute joy to watch. All I kept thinking about was his legs must be burning! You have alot of stamina for sure. Please stay safe out there.👍🏾💯
This is a man riding with the confidence of never suffering a back injury. You go sir 🫡
Bro, you are the 🐐. What you can do with skates especially in NYC manhattan traffic/pedestrians is absolutely crazy.
Your sense of awareness is next level.
Of all the you-tuber that skates, you have the coolest and best style of skating of them all!!!
Nicola Torrelli has a sick style that compares but probably not the velocity.
So fluent and smooth on your skates bro. Your footwork is beautiful. Makes me want to get back into it for sure.
This is insane and one of the craziest videos that I’ve seen on RUclips. The dude can skate like nobody’s business. Incredible skills! Dude, wear pads, you’re a rockstar and if anything it will influence others to do the same. This thing should be at 20 million at least! I’m sure it will go viral.
I was never anywhere close to this level of skill, but oh how this video makes me miss my days of rollerblading in NYC back in the 1990s. From the promenade below Riverside Park, to the dance oval in Central Park, to that long sloping run in Prospect Park; oh how I miss it. Still blade to this day, and still average one fall per year. I also attribute my cat-like reflexes and remarkable balance to my many years of rollerblading.
That was absolutely mental! I couldn’t take my eyes away for a second. It must be so exhilarating to do that.
The ability you have to adapt to all situations and environment is insane‼️
My heart races every time you weave in-out between cars / sidewalk. 😅
Your confidence on these is amazing. I havent been on skates since junior high school-1993
Hello, I'm Charles Nike Watching from Florida Jacksonville USA. I'm sorry if I may appear intrusive I just want to let you know I didn't know this kind of beauty 😍 still exist, What's your name and where are you watching from?
Those 360 cams continue to impress me. Oh ya and the skating is unbelievably good. Thanks for sharing.
Damn bro!!! Two things here.... 1 - you badass at skating.... 2 - This is life!!! get it bro!!!
This is one of the more entertaining videos ive seen in a while. A good way to show the city.
I had a pair of roller blades in the early 90’s, never got anywhere near that fast lol
I love this vlog style, it’s super inspiring! Labels in bruh that looks clean! Speed skating with you would be amazing
Haha thank you, hopefully more of this coming soon
As an old Paris skater, I'm terribly impressed: this is indeed way fast - faster than I'll ever go in such environment... Not just because he is more skilled than I am, but also because I like to keep my safety margins way wider, especially when half of the variables are not controlled by me. But maybe that's just me being old, with the benefit of past crashes !
Dude you drive so incredible, WOW! Best skater I´ve ever seen man! But it is soooooo dangerous in that citytraffic. Stay safe dude!
From my pov I think these roads are great for skating. I love that they have one way roads over there, lots of lanes and cars all moving in same direction so he can freely cross. I also prefer skating on roads with a fair bit of traffic, don’t get me wrong I love going down empty roads but if I’m moving slower than cars behind me I just get on the pavement cuz I understand people have places to be and don’t want to be impeding on their time so for me the traffic here looks great. That being said I noticed some pretty tight lines in the video especially at high speed so what you said does kinda make sense. Always gotta be careful
This is so exciting to watch! Amazing footage of the city, and the speed is exhilarating, can't wait to see more.
More coming soon!
This is a real life super power, hands down. I am amazed, inspired and surprised, no joke.
I used to skate like this through Toronto 20yrs ago. It’s awesome to do, but I also had a break and didn’t go backwards and take quite so many risks. Enjoy it mate and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞stay safe.
Dude, thank you so much for your commitment to creating such great content. I look forward to every video.
I think the important thing to note about this is how much it relies on the awareness of others, if you pay attention several people had to stop, or move to accommodate his movement, not everyone is gonna do this and some people will purposefully try to hurt you
I disagree completely. He clearly anticipates his own moves in order to avoid needing the attention of anyone else to see him. By the time he's in your orbit, he's just as fast out of your orbit and none of your concern. I can see startling a few people, but aren't New Yorkers supposed to be tough? But for the part he's moving too fast for anyone to really notice him until it's too late and he's already well past them and so "hurting him" isn't really an option.
He skates on too many blind spots. People can't be aware if they can't see him
@@kalfch1 Once again, he doesn't need anyone to "be aware" of him. He looks out for himself.
@@marcuslinton310"Arent New Yorkers supposed to be tough?" Just like Texans all have guns with no fear to use them, right? Uvalde put a forever pin in that.
I do agree with your overall sentiment for sure, though.
@@marcuslinton310 right… . It’s not a matter of if but a matter of when he’ll have taken one too many blindspots and rides over a pedestrian/ open door or any other obstacle that wasn’t aware of him. There is a reason cities don’t just have a paved surface and a free for anyone to go/ drive wherever they want. Guess which one.
Flow is on point this is the first time I’ve ever seen anything like it
You look like you know what you’re doing, stay safe bro keep cuttin it up !!
This man knows no fear and i love that
It would be very cool if you mapped your skate route sometime for those of us who aren't familiar with New York that way we could see everywhere you go.
Strava?
@@rollerbladingsydney had to look it up, yeah that would be cool
Yeah, i'll deff try to work on that. Editing is hard and I;m still learning how to do it. But I'll try to get it going
@@thestutteringskater that would be fabulous. Really appreciate your videos and sharing your life and enjoyment with us.
And a speedometer!
Hey Ari- been watching your vids for some time now. They’ve inspired me to get back out there. Your skating style is dope and your footwork like butter.. appreciate you sharing your adventures. Weds night skate looks absolutely amazing! 🤙🏽✌🏽👊🏽
I love hearing that! It's a blast, that's for sure
Looks like so much fun, I think that all Americans should rollerblade as a way of transport in the city. It would improve health, reduce pollution and improve happiness. Excellent skating mate
This is awesome! Takes me back to the days of riding a fixed gear back around Chicago with narrow bars so I could fit between tighter gaps in traffic. There’s nothing like the feeling of flowing through traffic and being totally keyed into what is going on all around you.
THIS!!! Thanks for the kind words, love the fixie riders
I used to roller skate literally everywhere ! by seeing this video so many good memories came to life ! tnx for that !!!
Same.
This is beautiful! Thank you for what you are doing for the sport.
There are some things where you have to ask, "If everyone did this, would society still function?" This is absurdly dangerous and would have to be made explicitly illegal, if it isn't already, if it were to catch on.
3:47 was sick. What kind of speeds are you hitting regularly?
Dude is unreal, literally got on skates for the first time in years and was blown away at the gap in skill level. Holy sh*t man 🤣
Hahaha yeah that van short stopped, so I had to readjust my shoulders to clear. All good fun
@@thestutteringskaterI swear some people do that and other sadistic stuff on purpose, like fake turning as someone is about to pass, then lo and behold they continue going straight and never had to turn at all, surprise, surprise. Look them in the face as you pass and they'll have a smile on their face like they accomplished something.
They definitely do. I ride motorcycles in the city (not NYC) and people always do things to mess with you, no matter how courteously you ride.
Sickkkkkkk. N scary af. God favors u because these damn drivers barely respect anything on 2 wheels. Also, it took me a while to realize how this was recorded. 😂
This is like watching a video game in real life. This is awesome
Dude, your choice of soundtrack and the beautiful scenary, the colors on your camera just pop, very very vibrant! Your video just appeared on my youtube feed and its one of the best videos i've seen. Freakin awesome!! You are a very skilled roller skater my friend. Keep up the great work and please be careful out there!
@Pizzatech4560 do you know the name of the song that starts at 1.46? 😅
@@christopherlynch8383 NO CAP by Yarin Primak
Song at 8:27 please
You look so chillax while being so free 🩶
Hey we need a stuttering skater Spotify playlist so we can listen to the same tunes that spur you on through the Manhattan streets!
I can feel my own ribcase almost hitting that white van and the ticking of the car mirrors against my sides. POV's are so like you are there vibe.
The footage is crazy compelling, and the skating is technical as frick. But if I saw you going between lanes while I was in it, I would be super pissed off. Be careful out there, my dude.
Thank you, yeah anyone who drives a car in NYC is gonna be bitter haha
just curious, why would you be super pissed off?
@@hugejackedman1951he puts people at risk by going between cars like that. Rollerbladers and cyclists are pretty much invisible in mirrors.
@@derek96720 a rollerblader is going to hurt someone in a car? how?
In a state of panic they might swerve to miss the skater and crash into something else or hit someone. It's not that far fetched, in a state of panic people do stupid stuff all the time. This skater is just begging to be a cripple or a vegetable. My mom's taken care of plenty of these morons in emergency rooms. But oh well, natural selection weeds out the inferior.. doing the rest a favor.
As an inline hockey player - you skate really well! They would close down 5th Ave and I would skate from HK to the BK bridge! Makes me want to put outdoor wheels on my skates!
dude that speed is insane!!!
You are a menace to people on the street of NYC.
I really love the way you skate, you're such an inspiration. Try touring the world with skates we'd love to see you in Ghana-Africa soon. We've got Mad Rollers, Ghana skaters association and many others here and we recently did a campaign titled World on Wheels. It was all about skating and was fun. Would love to have you here and try new stuffs.
Nobody else is gonna say it cause they’re enamored by the footwork, justifiably, but the music you selected is perfect for the video. 1:1 energy match
Your spidey senses are amazing! Stay safe out there and keep the uploads coming!!
floating through them streets
This looks incredibly fun.
Your skating is amazing, your stuttering almost non-existent. Jeff Emig (retired Supercross Racer) had a rather noticeable stutter when he was a Racer, once he worked at becoming an Announcer for Supercross, I never heard it again. Anyhoo, I speed raced quads as a kid, and all your moves make so much sense and flow so nicely! Just sub-subscribed : >
honestly feel like you would be a really creative wizard skater and could even put a part out with some creativity.
This is so cool leaving everybody standing still .
Didn’t expect to watch the whole thing but I did! This is what I envisioned rollerblading to feel like as a kid😂
How fast would you say you were going on average?
Judging by how quickly he moves away from stationary objects, I'd say he's going 15-20ish on average and mid to high 20s at the fastest.
Can’t wait to see that opened door video!
I tried using skates slower than these when i was younger and dear God they are terrifying. He makes it look easy but slowing down and turning correctly is so difficult and if you fall down it's game over. When he says these are fast that's an understatement. What he's doing is incredible, I don't think I would be brave enough to wear those, especially not in a congested city
I don't think there is a leg day routine that can compare to just rollerblading through New York
As a rollerblader but definitely not a professional I am extremely blown away by his talent, speed, menuvers and tricks he performed in this video alone
@PassportBachelor yeah I showed one of my friends who doesn't skate and she was so confused on how he was able to perform the stuff he did
@PassportBachelor I'm at least a 4 or 5 out of 10😅
Been playing ice hockey since high school. This dudes crossovers are beautiful!!!
I am not a pro skater I am a bike rider. But average mph looks like 25mph? I am intrigued. The finesse on the race wheels is really interesting.
agreed. Bicyclist myself, max speed w/o motor is 32 mph, cruising is 15-25 mph, that looks about right
This looks so damn fun. Idk why or how rollerblading isnt as popular as it used to be. Seems like such a fast way to get around places. Makes me want to get into it and learn how to get dope at it forsure. Im probably gonna get a pair for me and my sons cuz ik they will definitely love to do it as well.
No one wants to be a fruitbooter. Even roller hockey attracts all the squirrels.
@@_JamesBrownshowing your age with that term
Rollerblading was on track to pass skateboarding at one point. It was really popular for a while.
This is pure adrenal rush! Holy crap, you’re amazing
So sick man would be cool to have a speedometer on to see what speeds you’re catching up to!
The insta360 can do that.
Epic sick or just basic sick ?
@@plutoplatters a significant issuing of sick, almost Covid but way cooler.
Only reason I watched the whole video is because I wanted somebody to open there car door 😂😂😂
Brings back memories of blading through the streets of Tokyo traffic years ago with all my boys.
These make me sooo nervous!
You should add a speedometer somewhere on the screen 🎛️
Absolute BEASTY on skates...scooped up what ever he dropped like it was nothing..didn't miss a beat!! ❤
Your skating and your nerves are amazing. Thanks, but please stay safe! Nice to see the city from this perspective. I lived in Manhattan on and off ifrom the 60s to the 90s, then I would go back to see family a few times a year until about 10 years ago. The point is: I don't ever remember the streets that empty, except late at night. What happened? Is this still an after-effect of Covid?