This is great, and as a 53yo woman, I really appreciate the shout out for women skaters! Your style of teaching is really great.

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks, you know lately I've been watching more KZread vids with great women skaters and I just see how they sometimes go through unnecessary foolishness just because theyre female and I learned a lot from that. Thanks for taking the time to watch this, glad it was helpful

@ettnollbajen9945

3 жыл бұрын

Where i live,Malmö sweden,we have loads of really good skateparks,lots of the architecture being built is skater friendly,old skaters are now calling the shots in the city when it comes to building stuff. We have a high school (16-19 year olds) which has skateboarding on the schedule. Lots of older people skatibg here,im 50,and i never stopped just because we have such a good skate community,producing world class skaters etc. Last but not least,ill say 30+% is girls/women. Indoor/outdoor parks have girls/women skating wirh other girls,certain hours no boys allowed etc. Good luck and keep on keeping on

@maxfrisket

3 жыл бұрын

Ray is the greatest!

@mastersamurai7683

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome

@Cyromantik

3 жыл бұрын

@@ettnollbajen9945 Sounds amazing, WTG seasoned skater city planners!

1) don't wanna die 2) don't wanna look lame 3) no tricks just cruise... I felt so seen in the first 90 seconds lmao

@djgwen

3 жыл бұрын

He knows what's up. lol

@puppy9196

3 жыл бұрын

yeaaaaaaahhh,

@ArneZiegfeld

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, same! 😄

@biancadavila2884

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!!!!!!! LMAO he was so funny and on point!

@an6350

3 жыл бұрын

Righttt lol

Came for the skating tutorial, staying for the chill vibes and dad jokes haha

@misery978

2 жыл бұрын

Very well put. Me too

I didn't start skating until I was 33. I was in Venice Beach and saw a man who looked like he was in his sixties skating. That encouraged me to learn. Best thing I could have done. I'm 44 now and have no plans of quitting.

@Cats-2079

9 ай бұрын

Could have been this guy. But even if it wasn't, here's another awesome older skateboarder. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4NtmcmtgNfIYMY.html

@calvinspace

9 ай бұрын

I'm just about to hit 33, just picked it up last year 😎

@robbiestewart240

3 ай бұрын

I'm 37 and my daughter is learning, she's getting good ,but I'm going to start trying to teach myself then one day at the skate park jump on her board and hopefully she'll be shocked I can do it...well that's the plan if I don't break my neck 😂😂

My man, I'm 35 but grew up skating and I have to give you the most credit for pointing out the most basic stuff that I myself would have overlooked if trying to teach an adult how to skate. I truly appreciate how you know the craft behind skating.

I've always been fascinated with skateboarding but I grew up in the hood where survival was the only option. Now that I'm in my 30s and able to afford a nice board, my wife thinks I'm crazy for getting in the game so late. I'm just glad there's adults out here with the same interest.. Cowabunga dudes!

@lifecoachmalachi

2 жыл бұрын

Bahaha, Cowabunga! That's something they would say in the hood to skaters. 😆

@justdaddrums2704

2 жыл бұрын

Bro...just getting back into it. 45 years old. WE GOT THIS.

@lifecoachmalachi

2 жыл бұрын

@@justdaddrums2704 I just turned 45 August 31st, thats awesome.

@JorgePereZ-R0

2 жыл бұрын

Same. But cowabunga is from the TMNT.

@lifecoachmalachi

2 жыл бұрын

@@JorgePereZ-R0 Yep, It was a was out in my high school years, but thats how my friends would talk referring to the skate culture of the 90’s.

I'm 29 and just starting to learn. I was too shy to learn it when I was about 12 years old, I didn't want anyone watching me while learning. But now I don't give a shit anymore :)

@blacky3594

3 жыл бұрын

Iam 19 and feeling the same rn.

@XunlimiteD101

3 жыл бұрын

I also had the same experience when I started skating at 21 years old. I'm 27 now and I just started learning the guitar. I can hardly switch chords but I know Feeling embarrassed by not immediately possessing the skill to do the thing perfectly is alright. I practice it anyway cause seeing the improvement feels very rewarding!

@bettinaleitner698

3 жыл бұрын

@@XunlimiteD101 I also started learning how to play the guitar. It can be very frustrating. But as you said seeing the improvement is really rewarding!

@Kurosakika

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 28 and feeling the same. I moved to Budapest a month ago, and this city just wants me to cruise around. So I got my cruiser board (after 15 years of nothing) and it was an awesome feeling to stand on a board again. I failed after a kilometer, and got some bruises and some small sprains, so I need a few days for healing but I will get back on it, because I want to do it and it makes me feel good.

@ARISUinW0NDERLAND

3 жыл бұрын

Every year, I care less and less about what everyone else thinks. Definitely a benefit of getting older.

I watched this video a couple years ago when I was learning how to skate and it was super helpful. Algorithm decided to put it back into my feed today so I checked it out for old time sake. After some looking around I learned Ray sadly passed away not even a year after posting this wonderful tutorial. I hope he's still cruising wherever he is and may he rest in peace.

@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable

Ай бұрын

🥺

@DUBLDENM

Ай бұрын

Bro what? How did he die?? I just found this video at 37 and wanting to try something new

@jclyntoledo

17 күн бұрын

Omgosh 😭😭😭. I just came back to this video bc I finally started to actually learn.

@OceanBlueKeys

16 күн бұрын

Please tell me you’re trolling…

Rest in peace, Aloy. Thanks for Your tutorial.

@bca9195

8 күн бұрын

what the hell?? is he alright?

@MAJONEZIK

Күн бұрын

@@bca9195 He passed away...

I'm a woman in my 40s learning to skate. I was on the board for the first time in my life today, and it was the most fun thing I have done in ages.

@andycoe23

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the 40 something club loooool

@istheresauce767

Жыл бұрын

Well done! What an inspiration

@ninjaballgaming

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Hope you’re sticking with it!

@bagandbroad

Жыл бұрын

I just turned 40 and just got a skateboard, this made me happy

@kaymadd

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear this! How's your progress so far?

I'm 70 in July! I was a skier, snowboarder in the 90's,/2000's, and I ride my scooter around Berlin when ever I go out on, unless I take the bike! What a brilliant tutorial for all you oldies trying this for the 1st time. This guy is so easy to listen to, and really gives great advice for all novices! Nice to see the out-takes at the end. Shows you that this guy's real!

@orbismworldbuilding8428

9 ай бұрын

You're literally so cool I always get excited when i see older people skating and stuff, its just cool

@nickwhite6717

8 ай бұрын

Been boarding for 4 years now, can't imagine a year I won't strap in

Rest in peace Aloy! , one of your skateboard tips actually saved my life… forever grateful

@konohaguy

Ай бұрын

He died?

@bigmeechie2332

Ай бұрын

@@konohaguy yes he passed away

56 year old woman here and yes my 19yr old skateboarding son thinks I’m insane but I’m secretly googling skateboarding tutorials. Yours was the ONLY one geared to adults. THANK YOU!!! Skateboarding for adults taught by a regular adult. No-one is doing this. More please!!!😀

@guzzigal

Жыл бұрын

HA! I will be 56 in a month and my 19-year-old son thinks skateboards are death on 4 wheels. This might be a good time to mention I ride motorcycles too. I've wanted a dancing longboard for as long as I can remember. Maybe I'll get one for my birthday!

@roseengland9701

Жыл бұрын

😂😂Me too .. my husband gave me a longboard for my 40th birthday. 😂

@zinzincoetzee1934

7 ай бұрын

Bro If my mom started skating Id be encouraging it with all my heart😂. Id just make sure she's safe and prepared. Its a weird coincidence but my mom is 56 and Im 19. What are the chances

@marko1314

2 ай бұрын

I've just turned 60 and did a lot of skateboarding when l was a young bloke - This video made me dust off my old board and see how l'd go after 40 years of absence - Went pretty good too - Bit like riding a bike once you've learnt you never forget - Hell l even pulled off my favourite trick again second try - A Rolling Handstand 🖐️🙃✋

I want this guy to do commentary on everything in existence

@Bogart1971

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah no kidding. He was instant good vibes.

@bobbylockes

2 жыл бұрын

yup

@renemersi5209

2 жыл бұрын

was searching for something calm to get better in sleepping. And boom youtube thank u haha

@Daijyobanai

2 жыл бұрын

"how to make love to your wife, for adults."

@bobbylockes

2 жыл бұрын

@@Daijyobanai ".. for adults" 🤣

Black woman in my early 40s check-in thanks brother for teaching us women to skate via KZread.This is hard but l am going to keep at it love from UK

Thank you so much for this. 43 year old woman here, in the UK - learning with my 7 year old son. Your video has been enormously helpful to me. I love your teaching style. Much respect, thank you.

I’ve been skating for 12 years and never have I seen someone try to teach older people/people who never learned as a kid how to skate. I appreciate what your doing since nobody is trying to show people who have no interest in tricks how to simply not push mongo or stop correctly.

@Darknesssleeps

2 жыл бұрын

Man I’m going through it now. I’m 30 but I’ve always wanted to skate but never had the means. Now I just bought a board and don’t know where to begin and everything is tailored towards kids like he said.

@BuckwaveFM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes dude. COWABUNGA!!

@pumpkingamebox

2 жыл бұрын

Like me. I just need an alternative mode of transportation either than a bicycle.

@jesuslovesmebetter

Жыл бұрын

@@Darknesssleeps Don't give up homes just watch out for your back ;)

@davesargent7304

Жыл бұрын

Stop saying mongo, it's racist.

"It's called goofy, it's not an insult..." Supersweet!

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha lol thanks, yes skate lingo is a comedy in itself

@jacobmotosicky439

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact is that it's called "goofy" cuz in an old Disney short Goofy was surfing and the way they drew him to face the frame was opposite to what most people face; thus the phrase goofy was coined🤙

@zelljubovic9390

3 жыл бұрын

I'm goofy footed, I thought of it as a compliment, born different haha. Just got a long board at 53 getting the confidence back one hill at a time, looking for a cruiser next. Feels great to see adults enjoying the ''skatey.'' This video explains the very basics I've been using as soon as I jumped back on, they're ingrained in my riding.

@craigjsanderson

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobmotosicky439 I hope this is true - if so that's the best fact I've learned today

@miika_brl3679

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobmotosicky439 that is what the most people think, but goofy wasn't riding just with the right foot in front, he always rode facing the audience, so he was riding regular too. here can you read if you want :) radratvideo.com/goofy-stance-come/

I'm in my early 30s, and wanted to learn how to skate since I was 16 years old (but was too afraid to try.) Today, I finally got a longboard, and your video has been so helpful! Thank you! I'll rewatch it a bunch of times throughout the next days/weeks!

@ivanabdullaev859

10 ай бұрын

Yep, are you ok ? Nothing has been broken so far? 🙃

@Hoax711

8 ай бұрын

I got myself a longboard for my 38th birthday. How’s your skating journey?

@1anre

6 ай бұрын

How has the longboat fitted into your life? Do you ride it to work or only cruise it tobthe skatepark and back?

I'm a late 30's Dad to an amazing daughter and she wanted to learn to skateboard. I've never tried so I bought us boards and safety gear. I'm trying to teach both of us. I'm glad for channels like this. I'm enjoying the process with her. Good luck out there folks.

@milkaaaa

10 ай бұрын

I am exactly in the same position! I have got my son his first skateboard and have been contemplating whether I should get myself one! Thanks for sharing. I am about to order one for myself now. Hope all is going well at your end.

For myself : Starting = 6:15 Don't fall, put a feet = 7:41 Turning = 8:22 Stopping = 11:21 Sudden stop = 14:40 Go over something = 16:45

@Nukroo

Жыл бұрын

good luck!

i’m 19 and already know how to cruise. Glad to see the grownups are interested in this hobby. I wish you all luck!

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you, and remember one day you will be a skating grown up too ☺️

@chiselcheswick5673

3 жыл бұрын

So true... Time goes real quick. One minute I am 17 with my mates trying all kind of stupid tricks, next minute I am 46 with a wife, 2 kids and a mortgage and all my skate stuff in the attic. Great video.. really enjoyed it.

@deantaylor1512

3 жыл бұрын

Your only here today because we were there yesterday... 😜

@DOSDreamz

3 жыл бұрын

@@chiselcheswick5673 this made me kinda sad lol

@deantaylor1512

3 жыл бұрын

Chisel Cheswick it’s only an attic away...

This was a great video, thank you! As a 37 yo plus size woman who never set foot on any sort of board until a few weeks ago, I am always kind of afraid people are laughing at me, but I’m trying it anyway. Lots of great tips here for the basics 😊

@DearDrDoom

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 36 year old plus size gal learning to skateboard too... go for it, you legend!

@jaynejoi

Жыл бұрын

I started learning 37 and plus size. I realized that most of the fear was in my head. People at the park actually don't care(not in a bad way), they're just happy to see a new face. Keep going. We got this 👍🏾

@Retroactive93

10 ай бұрын

Fuck what anyone says! Do you and have fun! Peace and love ✌🏾

@dmd7472

10 ай бұрын

No body laughing at you 30 year old plus size girls. Too busy loving on you

@jeybrown6056

8 ай бұрын

37 yr old epileptic. Got back into it since 16. Painful but more fun than I remember. Keep on shreddin y'all! Nothing can stop ya!

i gotta say, as someone who clicked on this video out of curiosity mostly because i’m a 30yr old who has been skating since i was 10, the part about skate culture and skate parks being very non judgemental and especially not bothering women who are skating or learning to skate is very true in my experience. i have very often seen women or younger girls learning to skate at my local parks and the only thing i have ever heard any of the guys who are regulars there say to them is something along the lines of “you should turn your head to follow your body when you try that” or “it helps if you keep your shoulders directly above your knees”. just useful advice they would give to anyone. skaters are very inclusive for the most part (there’s always some bad eggs, they get corrected quickly by everyone else though) and as long as you are putting in the effort and seriously trying to learn to skate and not just taking pictures at the park without actually skating, no one will say anything except encouraging or helpful words. skate culture is very unique in that there are very few gatekeepy types/attitudes. we want everyone to experience the joy of skating, and everyone is welcome to learn. the people who are experienced skaters are happy to pass on their knowledge and they all recognize that at one point they were in the exact same situation as the person learning and it brings them back to how amazing it felt when they landed their first kickflip or finally committed to a drop in for the first time. we want everyone to experience the joy we felt learning to skate and because of that, will never laugh at someone learning, and will always offer help if requested. we also recognize that it’s a very male dominated culture and in order to branch out from that we have to not be creepy weirdos to every woman at the park, so we just leave it alone, and treat women/girls at the skatepark the same as we would anyone else. never be afraid to go to your local park. i know it can seem intimidating but just be genuine. the only people skaters can’t stand are people attempting to use skate culture for aesthetic reasons without respecting the culture/people that created those aesthetic choices. skateboarding was invented by weirdo outcasts, to connect with other weirdo outcasts, and as a result, we never want to oust people from the scene without an extremely good reason.

You, sir, are the Bob Ross of Skateboarding. I could watch your videos for hours. Your encouragement and explanations are great.

@Ntwister

2 жыл бұрын

thats actually a good comparison :)

@COVMAPA

2 жыл бұрын

Hah! That’s awesome. I just said the same thing 👍🏻

I’m 40 and just won my first skateboard 2 days ago! I decided it was the universe telling me it’s time to learn. My brother was semi pro 15-20 years ago, and we have stayed very connected to the skateboard community locally. As a woman I love your shout out to women! 20 years ago I never saw another woman in the skate crowd. Now I do! I may have learned to skate back then if….

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, which was randomly recommended for me. I'm also a photographer, and like skateboarding, so I suppose it was a natural video for KZread to recommend. I was struck by how warm and friendly this man is, and ended up watching this whole video instead of editing photos. He was also a very talented photographer. I'm very sorry to learn of his passing, and my sincere condolences to his family for their loss.

@brmbkl

10 ай бұрын

same here. your comment is the first I heard of this. really sad to hear it.

@Lisa_leelee

8 ай бұрын

Wow that makes me so sad, where did you see this?

@MaxxRemKing1

6 ай бұрын

Wow if that's true this is so sad 😭 I wish I could thanks this man for inspiring me to get on a skateboard.

Thank you! I'm a 33yr old woman and just starting to learn. It's nice to know i'm not alone, this was a great video.

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much. I always try to remember those that most people don't think about when I make a video. I'm 48 by the way. Please keep in touch and let me know how you progress

@ManlyYodeler

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 33 as well and learning to skate too )

@karenzhang1020

3 жыл бұрын

Same. And I started about 2 years ago. I have to say this is not easy to learn at all. But it’s a lot of fun.

@Sky2Mina

3 жыл бұрын

Same! I'm 33. I just started today and fell two times already 😂 it didn't hurt, and I proudly showed me scraped knee to my toddler (I'm off to buy protection now lol). So far so fun!

@ltmltm4945

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe I’m 32 3rd day at the skate park today:)

I am teaching my dad how to skate and this video helped him, soon he while be cruising through the streets with me

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

thats awesome thanks fot taking the time to comment, let me know how it goes

@lougisierra4336

3 жыл бұрын

wholesome asf

@an6350

3 жыл бұрын

How's ur dad w skating now

Thanks for this! I’m 28 and jumping on a board for the first time in like 10 years. This was a great refresher

Germany, 42 yo, - you closed the gap between teenage stunt crasher and "am i already THIS old?" i'm about to pick one right now - and i'm thrilled :D

This 100% - “We just wanna cruise…”

Old dude watching with bloody elbows 😁 -- longboard and speed bump didn't agree with each other yesterday

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

haha oh no lol. hey man yeah my son showed me how he does speed bumps , he lifts the front wheel going over them fast and jumps as the back wheel hits it and the back of the board bounces off the bump and he lands and keeps moving. I dont have the guts to try that but the "step down take weight off board foot" technique should help. another thing I dont like are the yellow bumpy things at every crosswalk, they will throw you off if you hit them too fast.

@hardiscodata

2 жыл бұрын

Cool !

This is so great. I have been skateboarding since I was 5 and now I'm 40 and still going strong. I've done it all from handrails to half pipes to bowls and all the flip tricks and grinds. Everything he says here is bang-on, and he's got a great style of skateboarding. When I skate now, I skate a lot like he does.

I just bought a 26” cruise board to commute from rail station to my office. I’m 41 and my wife told me I’m crazy and will end up hitting the ground. Then I found this video and I’m glad to see I’m not the only fool on the planet. Thanks man, I really enjoyed this content and compliments for the easy explanation!

Today I got this video mentioned in my feed. I am a woman of 58 and started skateboarding for the first time of my life in 2019, at 57. Indeed there are little to no tutorials catered for older grown ups who are starting with this sport. I really like how you cover all the things we will encouter, sooner or later. I must say I get a lot of positive feedback from young kids to older skateboarders when I am in a skatepark. Skatelessons are helping me a lot too and I love the skatevibe during those evenings, full of adults who are learning to skateboard. It is great sport, enabling me to unwind like no other sport has ever done.

@catriciamagsayo6470

2 жыл бұрын

I just started at 36 and I love it!!!

@bmwlane8834

2 жыл бұрын

Triple, nice to hear!...I'm 55 and I skated some when I was a kid. I'm looking to trying again.

@pikachuclasico2366

2 жыл бұрын

Go Show o Triple 19, some love on her channel! She shreds!

this was so soothing, i already know how to skate but your voice was so relaxing and chill i watched the entire video

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@bowles652

3 жыл бұрын

not starting nor an adult,still here watching lol

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

@@bowles652 awesome thanks so much. You're more than welcome

@zeppie2002

3 жыл бұрын

For me the same.

@roguey123

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, too relaxed to even skate haha

This vid makes me happy. I'm a 62 year old woman and learning to skate now! 4th session in a couple days with a new girl group in my neighborhood in Paris (France).

Love the lighthearted demeanor. I keep bracing for some dry humor, but it never comes

As a younger skater, I have much respect for teaching older generations how to skate. It's a great sport and videos like this help create skate communities! Cheers 🍻

I’m 37 and you just inspired me to go out and do it. I’m literally on my way to the skate shop right now to get started. Keep up the great work!

@AkhiTweet

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been 2 months since this comment, how’s it going?

@korbx

2 жыл бұрын

I hope dude's alive!

@flapjack4886

2 жыл бұрын

@@AkhiTweet it’s been too cold for me to go outside these last 2 months. But I’ve been getting practice in the basement and I definitely suck real bad

@BeardedBuffManWithWhiteOakleys

2 жыл бұрын

@@flapjack4886 you just gotta grind at it man. Even just standing on it helps. Once you get comfortable just standing and doing tic tacs, the rest comes fairly easy.

@HECKAKYH-ADEKBATEH

2 жыл бұрын

@@flapjack4886 just practice standing on one foot and pushing. All else will come by itself.

I am 41 and have decided to learn to skate, this video was super helpful and inspirational! Thank you for all of the tips and tricks and just generally making it chill and normal for people to learn at any age! :)

36 years old and getting back into skating. Many thanks for the excellent, thoughtful content and high production value.

This has to be one of the best YT tutorials I have seen, hands down. It's comprehensive, educational, lacks filler, has humor...not to mention the tight editing and superior sound. It makes me want to give that long board I got last Christmas another try.

The best skate tutorials are the ones without the ego and annoying stereotypes of the skate culture. Thank you for you’re thoughtful approach to this. This is the best thing I’ve seen on KZread today. Like you said earlier, the goal of skateboarding for me is to just cruise and enjoy the ride like I do when I’m surfing.

I'm a 33-year-old woman and just found your video. I've wanted to learn to skate for years and never had the courage. Thank you so much for making it accessible to people like me. I just ordered my first board, pads, and helmet and I can't wait to start.

gotta love the good vibes in the video! stay stoked! thanks!

Son, this is a great video. I wish I watched it before ending up on emergency twice within a 5 month period. I started skating at 37 because I didn’t want to die having never skated. Now I commute to work on a Landyachtz Dinghy a couple of days a week. I really learned to skate the open roads during Covid through lockdown...one of the best decisions I have ever made as I’ve reduced the use of a car. Anyway thanks for your video!

"we're not tryna fall 20x a day" PREACH 😂

This is clearly the best Dad Skater video on youtube, good work sticking to fundamentals and the basic guidelines that every one should know. Im glad you know about skate culture and our unwritten rules about respect in the park.

I just got back into skateboarding since my teens, I’m 31 now. This video was full of helpful tips. Love your energy my guy! Keep up the good work!

Dude this is so cool I’m 18 and have been skating for 5 years and have never seen a tutorial video aimed towards adults. You’re the man!

Thank you! I'm just learning at 47 and your video is exactly what I needed. You make it seem possible and chill. It feels so good to ride. Thanks for your help.

@photoion1

2 жыл бұрын

hey man you got this, skating is so much fun, the best times ive had on a skate board is going around a park with smooth concrete and just going in circles with some music on! maybe get some friends in to it aswell because that always make the session that much better!

@tinyspyro8163

Жыл бұрын

Same! :) It's a very relaxed, sensible approach to just learn cruising. Most coaches I know skip many of these steps :O

This is wonderful. Been skating for years, but I'm teaching my kids and now that I'm almost forty it's just pleasant to see another adult talk about skating like this.

He was such a genuine and kind spirit

I am so glad to have found this video...I have this beautiful longboard sitting in my closet that I bought for my daughter, and I am determined to try it this year myself since I've lost some weight and I don't feel as self-conscious.

@schrodings9465

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck and have fun!

@souperdave2009

2 жыл бұрын

Get out and ride that board ....I expect a response! Im 47 never stopped skating totally since the 80"s, though I have renewed my determination to skate more recently and it's always a good time, progress daily, baby steps. (And get some pads..)

Hello, I'm a 58 year old beginner in UK. I've been watching a load of skate videos but I have to say i really enjoyed watching your's... I knew all the points that you make, but that doesn't matter, you put it across so well and you really show how enjoyable skating is..I want to just cruise but you already know that.... Thanks for making this video, we may never meet but we know each other,,,,,cheers

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kev thanks so much. You don't realize it but you got me emotional with what you said. Wow. Respect

great vid man, keep skating. i just started 2 days ago and feel thrilled to learn more and get comfy on the board and just stroll through parks and have fun in the summer

Coming back here after a year or so of skating. This was the video that actually got me going! I've been having a fantastic time with it.

Just wanted to let you know I bought my first board this week and this video was a big part of the reason I felt confident enough to get it 😅

@chrishaha6906

Жыл бұрын

Get it 🛹

This might be the most approachable video I've ever seen for learning to skate. Done with love, thoughtfulness and good insight to the hang ups people who already skate take for granted. Well done.

Wow. I love this. I have felt way too scared, but seeing this guide is amazing. Thank you for explaining everything so kindly!

This is such a quality tutorial. It was randomly in my feeds, but I will def share this to friends

I needed this man, I’m 45 y/o and needed this so I can learn with my 8 year old. Thank you!

@timothycollier3807

2 жыл бұрын

If you didn't know this already, learning to ollie or do other tricks is way easier if you're on grass. The board won't shoot out from under you and grass is way more forgiving than pavement if/when you wipe out.

"We're going to teach you how to skate without killing yourself"... all I'm asking for 😁 Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it!!

@deathGod252

2 жыл бұрын

How'd you do

@plusbonus1165

2 жыл бұрын

@@deathGod252 settle down , she's from Berkeley.

No time wasting straight to the point. Really good content

Love this video I’m a 30 yr poc and this makes me feel even more encouraged to get a board and coast. Awesome!!

Excellent video by a very likeable character 😃

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Spaz, appreciate it, your name sounds like a high tech tv😎

Im 37 and have been skating since i was about 12. I still skate pretty often, both street and at parks and i have to say that I love this video and watched the entire thing. This guy is great!

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mathew, he's very handsome also I must say 😂✌🏾

Loved this video! It was fun to watch and very informative! You the man!

the vibes are incredible in this video you're so chill. I don't have a board yet but I've Really been considering a long board (I'm a bit on the taller side and ive heard its a lot easier to control) and id like too have as much info as i can before I jump right into it. thanks for the great vid!

This is perfect! 👏🏻 I'm 46, just got my longboard in today and looking for good videos for adults... New follower here

@chrishoggett8087

2 жыл бұрын

How are you getting on 5 months later?

Time Stamps for all you who would like to review! 01:29 Safety 02:42 Footing 04:47 Board Type 06:11 Foot Placement 06:56 Lesson 1 Pushing 07:37 Fall Prevention 07:59 Steering 08:43 Changing Foot Position 09:25 Swift Weight 09:47 Skate Culture (and Ladies) 10:51 Stopping 11:41 Slowing Down 12:21 Ray’s Gear 12:49 Wheels and Spacers 13:41 Jump Off Safely 15:43 Over a Lift 17:37 Leaning 18:09 Links and gear 18:38 Conclusion 19:21 Bloopers Let me know if I missed anything and I'll edit, thanks!

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Gary you're my right hand bro. Something tells me I should have shot this with you. Very good job on that timestamp list. You're dedicated that's all I can say. Respect

@garymaple3387

3 жыл бұрын

@@Raychristofer Hey there is a lot too (re)learn and this is a great guide, I'll keep an eye out for any future videos:D

@jimrollins4857

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds thorough to me. Thanks!

@rwiersema

3 жыл бұрын

@@Raychristofer If you ad a 0:00 timestamp and add it in the description box, you get chapters in your video :)

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

@@rwiersema sounds interesting I never knew that but I'm curious how the KZread algorithm knows where to put the beginning of each chapter. I will look into it thank you

Love all the little comments on the physics of why you do things a certain way, makes it very clear.

Great video! I love your energy. I just bought a small cruiser board deck and can't wait to shred some sidewalks and roads. Your video was inspiring. Thank you! I would love to see a part 2 with more advanced cruising techniques.

This was one of the easiest, most all around helpful tutorial videos I have ever watched on KZread! Your relaxed style makes it seem like anyone can do it..just got my 8 yo daughter a longboard and a stubby for her birthday. I have always wanted to skate, but have never done it (but did snowboard in my college years)...so, at almost 40...I am gonna give it a whirl (after getting protective gear, of course)! Thanks for the great info!! Keep it up!😊

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you and I'm glad it was helpful. The fact that you did some snowboarding means you have some of the balance reflexes already. There's a Facebook group I think it's called very old skateboarders that I joined also, lots of much older people there doing cool stuff. Let me know how it goes with you

I've watched this five times or more....it's so cool and very inspiring. I'm 51 and have just bought my first board. After a couple of seshs which I thoroughly enjoyed, I'm progressing exponentially and I love it! Also, I teach guitar and tell all my students that it does not matter when you start, (as a lot of people think they would have achieved more if they had started fresh out of nappies!) all that matters is your desire and drive to do it and you will achieve it. I'm going to prove this by becoming a competent skater, even though I have started in my fifties.

How awesome! I've started now at 30 and seeing so many women skaters starting a little later is so inspirational. Thank you so much for this video! I love it

Amazing video! Thank you for inspiring me to start Skateboarding. I never would of thought that I would have been skateboarding in my 30's. God bless you man.

This teaching style is so wholesome I love it

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think so much. My dad was a hardcore rough teacher bless his heart so maybe I'm unconsciously trying to be the opposite. Really glad this was helpful I have like a hundred videos on my channel and this might be the most appreciated and commented on. Really cool

@serotonin69

3 жыл бұрын

@@Raychristofer MAN make a skate channel ples

This man is the most wholesome person ever and his skate content is wholesome af. Hopefully with skateboarding going into olympics, it will become popular and we'll see a whole family not riding bicycle in the weekends but cruising on a skateboard.

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome my man thanks so much. Jesus got me in the wholesomeness lol but I appreciate that. Much respect

Been skating for 18 years. It's always cool to see the helpful tips beginners come up with that I've never thought about.

This has to be one of the best skate tutorials i've ever seen. Thanks!

Man, this is by far the best tutorial for adults. It's exactly what I went through and I see all my mistakes now and I had a lot of bad falls too. I think I am an adult now by government definition probably but still a kid at heart. I never was in the skateboard, culture growing up, and couldn't afford a skateboard either. I will get learning again and follow these life-saving tips.

Great lessons! I started skating a year or so ago as a 44 year old man, and this is such a gentle, beautiful, clear introduction... Feels joyful!

I like how respectfully it was explained. So even things that are perhaps too obvious for experienced skaters, but elementary for beginners. Well done!

Hey mate, just wanted to say just how much I appreciated this tutorial. Your calm voice and absolutely chill demeanor were fantastic to give me the necessary confidence to take up skateboarding. Thanks!

Here I am thinking I’m too old to start at 25. Thank you all for inspiring me to go for it

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hello bro you're at the best age because you got common sense not to do nothing stupid. Trust me. Thanks

@BigOz

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 26 soon ... Started last year too. Keep pushing bro !

@a.darling8960

3 жыл бұрын

Saaame, my board is in the mail. I’m so excited to start

@silviasuto5275

3 жыл бұрын

A soon 39 y.o. girl here... never too old, just go for it!

@blkeclipsel2400

3 жыл бұрын

Almost 39 years old and I'm back at it. I skated at 13 and stopped at 19. I wish started again back at the age of 25 . You're definitely not too old.

Been skateing for 20 years, i feel your doing great work, just cruising can be one of the best feelings in the world

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Thank you for this wholesome content my friend. These are some nice tips. Found this by random a few hours ago. Went to the attic and found my old skateboard again. You put a light under that old fire again. Been 20 years since i skated. It's difficult now when it felt like walking before.

First video I've ever seen on this channel and I can tell it's about photography from the shot composition and cinematography in this video! Well done! Super chill guy too, subbed!

Well, I’m 64 and found this tutorial really informative, so thanks for giving me the confidence to get out there and do it! 👍🎸

I’m a kid but I’m not very athletic so this was super helpful.. thanks also I really appreciate the lil tip for female skaters, I was pretty nervous about that lol

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Means a lot, took me over a month to shoot and edit this. I'm not too athletic either, notice I did no tricks lol. Let me know how you progress ☺️

What a well put together video that was. Gotta be one of the best tuts I've seen. I didn't feel the need to fast FWD anything. Thank you!

What an awesome video. Well done bro. I really enjoyed watching this. Recently got a new cruiser board and this helped give me the confidence to get started.

I got my first longboard today and seeing a bunch of young kids skate in the park made me think maybe I'm starting too late, but this video made me feel everything's gonna go just fine!

im literally a teenager who knows how to skate...but you teach so well and your content is so engaging I gotta watch

@Raychristofer

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks so much, that's the best compliment. With youtube it's always best I found to make videos you're passionate about so it will come natural

Watching you skate is giving me the confidence to get back on a board and just skate differently. Used to skate since my teens up until a spinal injury from something completely unrelated but had to give up a lot of balance-related stuff for a while, rehab has taken years. I did get on a board during the lockdowns tho ended up tweaking my back, taking me out from walking upright for a few months but watching your vibe is giving me a new outlook what I should probably start doing. This is a great video for those starting out but it i belive it could also get some people back on a board.

What a cool video!! I've been wanting to get back into skating, and your video has given me confidence and I haven't even got a board yet. Thanks

This was so good dude. I’ve been skating for 25 years now and I still watched this whole video because it was so damn enjoyable! Cheers to everyone getting into skating later in their lives. It’s a blast! 🤘🏼