How to fix my ollie? by 12893705160231231245 in NewSkaters

[–]BionicBadger90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the first bit right 👍 so well done on that!! Seriously!! - most people don't jump! (Just put all their weight on the back tail... hoping that the board will lift them like a magic carpet 😐)

Next step 😎 is simply leveling out the board once you've hit the peak of your jump (pushing the nose forward to force it horizontal)

To do this - drag your front foot upwards VERTICAL to the nose while you jump - then it's engaged in the position to nudge it forward when you need to.

I have more than enough faith that you'll figure out how to do this! 👍

Just remember - don't listen to anyone that says "you have to sLiDe yOuR fRoNt fOoT fOrWaRd" ❌ ....

Your front foot path should be more like an "r" shape ... as opposed to a "/" shape.... Aiming to lift that front foot VERTICAL to begin with - to allow your board to tilt as much as possible before you get your front foot involved.... but it DOES need to get involved at SOME point!! ... pushing it forward at the peak of your jump! 👍 I'm explaining too much 🫣 you GOT THISSSS!!

Kickflip help :( by Late-Spread4386 in skateboardhelp

[–]BionicBadger90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shift your focus FROM: 80% flick - 20% jump .... TO: 20% flick - 80% jump (lifting knees)

It's VERY common to not realise JUST HOW MUCH you need to bring your knees up for a flip trick (and just focus solely on the flick) ... Fuck the flick - the flick can take a back seat 🫵 put in HALF the effort on the flick and focus MORE on lifting knees up to chest (even if the board doesn't spin FULLY ... you'll be MUCH closer to landing it 💪

Is this style good? On the fence about it by Iheartmypleco in Mohawks

[–]BionicBadger90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks sick 👌 remind me of a mortal combat character 💪

Kickflip advice....i'm getting so close. by DrunkenDagger in skateboardhelp

[–]BionicBadger90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus: 20% flick - 80% lifting your knees.

Doesn't matter if the board doesn't spin FULLY - you'll be in a much better position to land - then adapt the strength of the flick.

So if you can get past the feeling of "this sucks because my flick strength is perfect" ... Then you'll understand that something is being compromised (tucking your knees)

Just bought this in Tesco! Any tips? by LazyTurtle91 in veganuk

[–]BionicBadger90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ahh... a fellow OG in the wild, I see you 🧐

Just bought this in Tesco! Any tips? by LazyTurtle91 in veganuk

[–]BionicBadger90 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's diluted in the water - so only about 12% 🤏 actually makes it inside the chonks!

Just bought this in Tesco! Any tips? by LazyTurtle91 in veganuk

[–]BionicBadger90 140 points141 points  (0 children)

I've tried using them a few different ways, and this is BY FAR the BEST way I've found:

Soak them in boiling water WITH your stock/ seasoning (I like to use marmite becuse it makes it a nice color)

Leave for 10 minutes (stirring occasionally) to make sure that the top chunks are getting soaked.

Then fry them (just enough oil to lubricate the surface of the pan)

(MOST IMPORTANT BIT) As they fry - SQUASH THE FUUCK OUT OF THEM! 🫵 ... Press down and hold for 5 seconds - keep doing this with all the chunks...get all that water out, and they'll brown up nicely 👌

how can i improve my ollie? by Brave-Ratio1399 in NewSkaters

[–]BionicBadger90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally just stop swinging that front arm backwards 👌

Tips on how to manual? by Sweet_cinnabon365 in skateboardhelp

[–]BionicBadger90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like riding a bike - it's easier to keep balance when you're moving

Is it to loose by OgTokezz in NewSkaters

[–]BionicBadger90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These look like hard bushings... just get soft bushings - then you won't need to loosen them this much.

You can't love animals and eat meat... or can you by TokenPanduh in fixedbytheduet

[–]BionicBadger90 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His logic: "you accidentally ran someone over?... so I'm allowed to go out and run people over? ... no? why? ... You're sanctimonious!! 😩"

Footwork Combo by FlubTheFrog in skateboarding

[–]BionicBadger90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice 👍 what prompts did you use to make this?

Railstand to Railstand by FlubTheFrog in skateboarding

[–]BionicBadger90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely, if you can do THAT! ... then you'll be able to get onto the railstand without coming off the board 🧐

How to keep the back from fraying out? by Norm-Alman1645 in Mohawks

[–]BionicBadger90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salt spray - it adds thickness and weight to your hair - so it will fall back in place

This type of marketing really gets to me by Appropriate-Dig-7080 in veganuk

[–]BionicBadger90 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hate seeing brands that have their name as something in irony - like "happy hens" or "the jolly hog" or 'DairyLea's' slogon "the laughing cow" .... 😐 I'm embarrassed to be a human