I liked when he said don't let your age, body shape or gender deter you from skating. And in my mind I just said "check, check, aaaand check". I'm 5 weeks into skating as a chunky 36 year old (37 tomorrow) mom and I just have so much fun. I'm such an anomaly at the skate park that everyone pretty much just let's me go. I try my best to follow flow in the most skilled newbie fashion I can, and not to abuse the advantage. Such a blast.

@kiewildman9860

2 жыл бұрын

Refreshin x

@ocart.

2 жыл бұрын

Happy late birthday! 🎉

@Leachima

2 жыл бұрын

*bro fist* I'm 34 and trying my best at the skatepark. mostly going in the morning to have peace from the scooter kids and much better skating kids :)

@kiewildman9860

2 жыл бұрын

@@Leachima Snap...Gta be done!!!

@phenylalaninemusic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Check, check, check. Same here, I’m a 48 year old mom just getting back into skating after nearly 20 years.

Help keep your local skatepark clean. It's a community effort. A broom, bucket, and dustpan go a long way!

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

This is the way fellas (and ladies)!

@coys_hoyle5551

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@coys_hoyle5551

3 жыл бұрын

Also thx to u I now know how to do everything you need to do on a board 😉

@monkeboy121

3 жыл бұрын

Yo there is a pretty dope skatepark in st Augustine FL and in the very area there is a spray paint that says pick up your trash I find it's really cool

@Meandino804

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a skatepark at my side :') Idek where to skate and my skateboard is arriving this week

Are we Gonna ignore the fact this guy brought awhole carpet to the skate park

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Feels good to have my hard work be appreciated Ian, thanks man! (That thing was actually pretty heavy 😂)

@nigelbeale8588

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@dylanwerle1971

Жыл бұрын

Think this was genius! A hard enough surface to practice tricks and technique. With the adding resistance of the thin carpet

@Davroe_tv

Жыл бұрын

And he had to convince his partner that he wouldn't get it dirty

@marciobetancozapata4928

9 ай бұрын

Que buena esa 😂

I am turning 39 in may and I learnt how to ollie over a stick after 8 months of skating , I feel its the best feeling I ever had . Thanks for your videos. peace XX

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

That is amazing, way to keep at it and refuse to give up! That's all it takes and eventually you'll be able to do it all 🙌

@lamorandrews2358

3 жыл бұрын

Same! I turn 40 in May, just Ollie’d a curb. Champion feels.

@PHeMoX

3 жыл бұрын

It will get even better if you stick with it!! I am turning 37 soon and am finally getting into flip tricks now. Best feelings ever to land my first flip tricks on grass and I just know I can do them on concrete too, eventually. Taking things as slow as required to not destroy myself, whilst at the same time seeing a lot of progress already. Very awesome stuff!

@badmilk1735

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 43, basically a complete noob. Got a skateboard, a skate park across the street....but haven’t gone over. Damn those kids, are they ever in school??

@XYZandRGB

2 жыл бұрын

@@badmilk1735 Hope you went anyway! 35 here, and the kids have been more than alright to me. Get your nerve up and ask them for trick tips!

Because of you I learned Ollie in my first 5 days of skating 😀

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

That is incredible news my dude, good job!

There's one thing I'm missing from the absolute fundamentals, that is: have your legs ever so slightly bend when you are on your board!!! You will be more connected with the board, less prone to falling and generally just better balanced! This is pretty much the number one difference to how an intermediate skater stands on his board, versus a beginner with stretched legs that could pretty much slam that way just riding over a crack. (Also, don't ever put your legs too close to each other, have them apart properly).

@BooksAndShitButNotLiterally

2 жыл бұрын

Completely, and bending your legs gives you muuuuuch more leverage when carving etc

@GRANDPLAT77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip bro.

I’m late 40s. Got board and gear. I’m totally committed to learning this. Been into skater world since high school. First time riding. Thanks for your videos.

I’m trying to learn how to power slide now. I became a little hesitant to do it since the first day I tried I rolled my ankle. But I’ll try to get back into it.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Rolling my left ankle is like a monthly occurence for me! 😖 So frustrating! I'm going to start doing strengthening exercises for it. Anyway, hope you get another powerslide session in soon, they are FUUUNNN!

@thebeardedskateboarder

3 жыл бұрын

I practice my power slides in my garage since it's super smooth. Find the smoothest concrete that you can and practice, practice, practice. They're scary but fun to do.

@ChicoTooCold

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB I wanna make it my primary way of stopping. Mostly because Atlanta and the surrounding area is nothing but hills. I’m in Indiana becoming a truck driver and they allowed me to bring my board! So I have a lot of practice ahead of me across the US.

I have never in my life seen someone so calmly and smartly give advice about skateboarding! I can't wait to buy my skateboard and go to learn to ride at the age of 22 and your channel and way of speaking gives me great ambition! I will apply every tip you have given in this video! Greetings from Serbia and just keep recording on KZread!

Dude...your wisdom for skateboarding applies to so many other things than skateboarding. Thanks for the honest and encouraging advice.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks homie

i got a board 2 weeks ago, and have been skating. i hurt myself once, but i just used it a inspiration. I'm not too afraid of falling because i already know what the worst that could happen feels like. love your videos and thanks to them i feel like I've actually been improving.

@smokysausage772

2 жыл бұрын

I just saw your comment how has journey been

I LOVE that this list is both technical and motivational, and helpful for skaters of all levels :’) I also enjoyed your different poses LOL

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I may have had a little too much fun filming this one. Thank you so much for the comment!

I appreciate the time it took you to film at all different camera angles and locations lol it looks good

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad someone noticed the work behind the scenes! haha, I really had a good time finding all of the filming setups on this one.

Sheesh this is a really good video-tip for the ones that are really starting. You are helping a lot of peep.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

That's my goal, thank you very much for letting me know I'm on the right track!

Been going on my dumb little pandemic walks to feel something but really should be practicing riding around instead. Number 15 is hard for me to shake even though no one cares what I do and I have fun when I'm out there.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

My videos tend to over-emphasize that point, but that's because it's personally really hard for ME to do as well (I think we might be a little bit introverts haha), but every time I convince myself to stop worrying about it, I'm always really glad I did.

@CelicaCrazed

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB your videos are definitely giving me more confidence and understanding when I'm out there so thank you for all the tips! :D

Agree with everything except #8. While progression is going to happen on smoother concrete like you find at the skateparks, sometimes just getting comfortable with tricks is going to happen on rougher concrete. It's the same theory as learning on carpet. More grab and less chance of the board flying out on you. Rough concrete, yes. Pebble strewn concrete, No.

this is such a good video. i've been skating for a month or so and i'm thinking of getting protection gear - sometimes i still get a little terrified that i'll fall on my face because of a little rock:')

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Safety gear is more than just insurance against falling. It enables you to put your fear aside and opens up a whole new world of things you can start learning! I highly recommend going for it =)

everything is so true ( as a newbie I can relate). the most diffcult point is really the fear. as an older skater it's maybe a bigger problem. if you feel fear and then do it + fall, it gets even worse. I'm really struggling with this but skateboarding is still much fun☺️ maybe a little point to add: avoid frustration when your progress slows down and you see little 15year old kids around you doing insane stuff you only can dream of and you wish you would have started 20years ago🤣. oh and wear shin-ankle protectors (the ones soccer player use) so so useful!

I've been trying to get back into skating and watching your videos is helping alot so thank you

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Don't overthink it, haha that always helps me 🤙

Love your videos! They are really informative and to the point. No time wasted for me. 😎👌🏻

Hi, I’m just starting and I love your videos they have helped me sooooo much thanks man 👍🏻🙏🏻

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo sweet man! Very glad to hear that. Looking forward to seeing some skateboarding in your KZread vlogs bro!

this is literally such a great video

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice and sincere comment Maria, thanks so much! 🤘

underrated youtube channel

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind Defari!

thanks I am going to try this stuff out!

Another great video Justin! 👍👍 I'm still pending on that rolling ollie practice... 🤦

5:36 this tip is really helpful, Thank you!

this is really helpful thanks ‼️

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on man, thank you!! 🔥🔥

great video. seriously 💪🏽

Yeeehaw thank you for your videos they helped me get excited and begin to skate and now i skate every day :)

Thanks for the tips

my god your such an underrated goat i will recommend this channel to my friends who are just starting to sk8. this really helps!

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Loving the energy homie! Thank you!!!!

Already started 2 years ago but love seen others opinions and views on skating

i like your videos, thanks justin!

Thank you so much for this video. I'm 46 and I found this incredibly useful.....You certainly are going to help more people than you know!!!

Hey man I know it’s an old video but your advice is solid so please keep up the good work it really does help and thank u!!!

@NeverStopImprovingSB

Жыл бұрын

Rock and roll Ethan, you keep up the good work too!

thank you, this really helped

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Most comprehensive list out there. Great work, Justin! I would recommend getting suede skate shoes with maybe a toe cap - that way they will last much longer.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! What brand of shoes are we talking about here (i.e. what do you recommend in that style?) I don't usually skate suede, is there a benefit over rubber/leather?

@ProgressSkateboarding

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB I'm currently skating Etnies Joslin Pro's. I think a style is subjective, but leather or suede will last much longer than canvas. I first went out in some canvas converse and put a hole in the side while practicing oliies. The griptape cut through the canvas, my sock and then my skin lol

9:36 😆 i love this channel.

Fantastic channel keep it up.

Thanks for this video

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! 🔥

Love the way your cat is like, there he goes again!! 🐈

Classss vids bro,U think of all those lil things most miss

@NeverStopImprovingSB

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kie 💪

Super helpful. As a 38yr old beginner, thanks!

Thanks for all the tips. I've been loosing motivation from anxiety, fear, work hours, and my upcoming wedding. I just started a month ago at age 30 and I was going out everyday now I havent been on a board in a week. It's making me depressed I dont have time or energy.

Serious question for you based on the use of the carpet; what are your thoughts and/or experiences with skate trainers for your wheels? Great video for anyone who skates, by the way. Keep Pushing

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

I think they're great if you don't mind paying the premium. The carpet thing is about 85% as effective, but 100% cheaper haha

LOVE UR VIDSSS keep it up bro!!! Which sk8park is that it's sooo litt🔥🔥🔥

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

I filmed this video at two different skateparks. A lot of the clips in the first half are from the Wells Branch Skatepark in North Austin, Texas, and the ones in the second half are from Northeast Metropolitan Park in Pflugerville, Texas.

@rickdarickroller48

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB aahh okay thanks bro

I like you videos very much!

@NeverStopImprovingSB

Жыл бұрын

Well I like your comments very much!

when it comes to skateboarding, your the best!

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of your comments!

you have the best vibe ever still trying to ollie im scared to commit

I’m 33 and used to skate. Now after 5 min I get a full body sweat 😅 but I’m trying to teach my son how to skate and it’s been a blast. Gonna keep going with it!

Thank you 🙏🏽

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I can't decide between a cruiser board or a long board. I want the longboard to enjoy an empty road near my house, but the cruiser board looks so cool 😎

good video)

Thank you for posting these tips, tricks, and how-to's! I'm a 13 year old genderfluid weirdo who has strong social anxiety, just learning how to skate and you've helped me a lot! I have a very heavy and just thick board and I've haven't done anything with it- Other then tic-tacking, so this has inspired me to get into skateing for real. Thanks again :)

I've never been this early & thank you!

@pedrovinicius7410

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing bro

Best skating channel on yt 🙏

Wooooo perfect❤💥

Guess what u just earned a new sub and i am a new skater who will Never Stop Improving.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice to hear Leland, skating is such a blast. Rock and Roll!!

Bro getting my board tmrw Ima ride it everyday let’s get it mannnn😤😤😤

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Let's get it homie!!! Skate every damn dayy!

@notyouraverage1saiah660

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB ✊🏾

all facts in this video man

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Ian, thank you dude!

The carpet idea for a newbie like me - is AWESOME!!! I will feel much safer to start...

Im learning it together with my brother and ofc we catch each other when we fall, I got a scratch on my knee and I'm Happy that's from skateboarding 😂I'm proud of it

Practice falling is very smart. I just broke my hand and wrist from a stupid fall while skating, now I can't skate for 10 weeks :(

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

That sucks so dang much dude, really sorry that happened. Hope you don't get too stir crazy while you're healing, and looking forward to your return, Stronger and Better!

@munken9786

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB Ay I appreciate that :) Got the news an hour ago that surgery is planned for next week. Hoping for a quick recovery so I can get back on that skating grind, stronger than ever!

Awesome vid! Wondered if you give me a tip on commiting the back foot during flat tricks? Getting the board movement down, just finding it hard not to plant my back foot Edit: Just watched your '1 hack' vid and it looks like you've answered me 😅 gonna try jumping on the board after dropping it 🤘

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir! That is my best recommendation on that topic for sure, you just have to find some way to get your back foot to understand that feeling of landing ON the board, and then from there on out, it'll stay on there naturally. Nice work figuring that out on your own by the way 👌

I skated rough concrete since day 1, right outside my house was the closest place i could skate haha i haven’t done it for a while and i tried again yesterday and honestly i’m not sure how i managed it, i can barely roll along my speed goes straight away lol

tbh i dont know if anyone makes fun of pads or helmet anymore the skate community is quite nice now

@bigcasso9428

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree , I’m a 19 year old skater who just started and I wear a helmet and wrist guards and I’ve never been made fun of once.

I'm getting to the point where I'm doing a kickflip everyone 20 or so tries. Have a video on that yet? That would be so cool and helpful

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

You know it! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZqSYwZaIhcKdoNo.html

I been skateboarding for 4 years and I agree with everything except the one on the carpet because I always practice on concrete. Also, you should add in try to skate as much as possible

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Hey T, it's been a while man good to see you again! Love the advice to skate as much as possible, it's the solution to all problems in life =)

@t-rextheskateboarder

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB thanks man

this guy soo underrated

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you buddy :) Heading out to film the next one!

These secrets are always up to date! Thanks for banning this on video:) Greetings from Germany ✌

I have wide feet. Where do I get wide skateshoes? I have have to buy a size up and I'm sure it's affecting my skating. My toes not reaching the tip of the shoe I'm sure is not helping . Help please

@DJJakeyJake

2 жыл бұрын

Try finding some wider brands. DC shoes are wider. There are plenty of good brands.

I injured my knee MCL while learning rock and roll. It really sucks that I have to be off skating for a while.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

This hurts my soul so much! Really wishing you the fastest possible healing and hope you will be able to get back on the board soon.

@jabbaughfc

3 жыл бұрын

That really sucks. I just finished my recovery from an MCL tear back in December. Went skating for the first time a week ago. Good luck on your recovery.

Comment your best tip for other skateboarders, and as usual, I'll pin my favorite one 👇👇👇👇👇

WOW cool

Bro! Point no. 8 you said not use road or concrete. I need to know why cause I dont have any skatepark or basketball court near me.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Mainly I was just trying to say that if you skate on a rough surface or a spot with little rocks and stuff all over it, whenever you're trying to practice riding, the wheels will get stopped by the cracks/pebbles and it'll make you fall, whereas if you had a smoother piece of concrete, you could focus on balancing and riding without that problem

Believe in your abilities is a great point.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's easier said than done, but if you can just imagine it a little bit, you're already done with the hardest part 👊

Do you recommend any helmets or pads?

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Triple Eight and Protec are the two top brands of skateboarding helmets that everyone uses. As far as pads go, you want to steer clear of the cheap toy versions and get some that are your size and that are rated for skateboarding: 187 Killer Pads, Protec, Triple Eight and Smith Scabs are all legit.

"avoid rough concrete" Aight imma head out and stop skateboarding

@my667thgoogleaccount7

2 жыл бұрын

K

"don't skate when it's wet" Belgian weather: aha, never skate again

every people while start skating: *teach me ollie, and than kick flip* they forget the basic-basic they should learn first

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

YES dude! I don't know why everyone does it this way, but it is so dang backwards! First tricks I recommend: Pushing, Manuals, Reverts, Cavemans, and Pumping

@yosualuckyoktavianus4666

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB yeps man, even tic tac, some people just don't get it, but they wanna ollie while ridding. Honestly i struggling with bended ollie, but for fight my mental block, i just try regular shove it, hippie jump, sex change, drop in from 1 stair, or more, or do something basic else, beside i make my bended Ollie.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

@@yosualuckyoktavianus4666 All great pre-ollie maneuvers!

0:33 the guy in the back hop on with his bck foot...

that cat is cute 0:57

@NeverStopImprovingSB

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Ugghh I just wanna go skate I'm still doing school

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

School can be fun, but when the weather's nice like today, I can 100% relate! haha you just gotta get outside sometimes

As a freerunner trying skateboarding the only thing I'm good at is falling 😂

What shoes do you wear?

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

They're called Nike SB Dunk High

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if they're still making them or not, but I hope they are, they're the best shoes for me

5:59 I live in a small down and nobody actully skate like doing trick

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Soon you will be the LOCAL LEGEND!! 👊👊

3:24 we dont have skate Parks. We only have road like on that 3:24

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

That is really frustrating! Hopefully soon you can find a nice smooth patch somewhere close by where you can skate 🤞

I’ve been skating for around 5 months and can’t land a shuv, I know I can land it, just gotta commit. I’m thinking of buying a helmet so I can commit easier and progress faster.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

I think that and maybe some wrist guards could go a long way in helping you commit! At some point you pretty much have to just give in to the inevitable fall and get it out of the way, and then you'll be good to land it after that (don't want you to get seriously injured trying it though!)

5 yo me in the house: 0:49

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Haha me too 😂 Also 16 y/o me... Also 25 y/o me... Also me last week... 😂😂😂😂😂

There's a reason this has over 30, 000 views and only 11 dislikes.

@NeverStopImprovingSB

2 жыл бұрын

You're too kind my man, thank you for the positivity! 💪

One can never have too much Hurley

@NeverStopImprovingSB

Жыл бұрын

agreed! haha

I started skating today and I am so unsteady.

i use to be the "cool kid" at the park and now i regret it cuz 18years later my knees still hurt and sometimes lockup :)

Man, thanks...

What size board do you think a beginner should get

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

It depends a little bit on how tall the skater is and how big their shoe size is, but a good range for a beginner would be between 8" and 8.5" wide (I'm really tall and have size 13 shoes, and I skate an 8.75", just to give you a point of reference 😉)

@syd7741

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB what about 5,2 and shoe size 7

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

I don't even know what kind of board that is. What dimension are they measuring and what are the units of measurement?

@syd7741

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB lol I meant 5 foot 2 inches as in height if the person

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

@@syd7741 If you want to get more into tech tricks (flatground flip tricks/ledge tricks) 7.75" would work good for you (I wouldn't go smaller than that) but if you're more interested in speed/stability/bowl skating/cruising like me, 8" or 8.25" would both be good options with 8" being kind of a jack of all trades size for you 🤙

I Push Goofy but i can do Switch as Well

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

It is slowly becoming a forgotten skill, so props for that!

@JohannestheBruckmeier

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB yeah, but i think it is so importent to learn. Cuz, for doing Switch is eayier

Hij kun jij er een over fronseit maken of hem jij dat al

Bro after not skating a park for 10years and being used to the "cool kids" being there starting fights ect. I took my kids up to the new park being built and started skating around tryna work off the rust ect then these kids rocked up hats backwards on bmx and scooters (the cool kids arrive) I chat with one who was skating for a minute or so just saying wassup and that they seemed aight, they start riding doing fkn backflips and shit off the quarters and then they were chilling for a bit and I was skating up and down and each time ide skate up the ramp they were sitting on ide hear em talking to each other and they were literally talking about going home after this to play Roblox... (Nothing wrong with this infact it was a nice surprise in contrast to MY childhood memories of skateparks...

“ second if your gonna take skateboarding serious at all get a real skateboard “ i can’t even afford the one in the linked bio 👄 i’ll stick with department store skateboard until i can upgrade !

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I didn't mean to make it about money like that (that's my bad), it's just I rode one from a store called 'Big Lots' once, and I kept falling off and I couldn't keep my balance and there wasn't any friction on the grip tape and it wouldn't roll! (it was fully terrible) and I didn't realize that the problem wasn't with me until later on when I rode a real one and everything worked like it was supposed to, so I was just trying to relay on that info. Anyways, that sounds like a good plan, department store boards are better than nothing! (and who knows, maybe they are getting a little bit better?)

@ZestyZhorts

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeverStopImprovingSB i got mines from sports academy and it rides pretty good !! but i’m grinding to get a real one ! thanks for the video loved it

My mom doesn't want me to get a skateboard so imma get one without her knowing :v wish me luck Update: I got my skateboard!!! And I already fell but it felt awesome

@NeverStopImprovingSB

3 жыл бұрын

🙀🙀🙀🤫🤫🤫