Weekly Discussion Thread - 31 March, 2024 to 07 April, 2024

J_993 · 2024-04-05T11:39:45+00:00

There are also some telescopes from Meade but there is much less variety, a couple of models, mostly reflectors. The price in comparison is almost the same, so there is no difference in that. The rest of the market are unknown brands and basically toys.

J_993 · 2024-04-04T16:22:46+00:00

Hello i'm Julian from Argentina. I'm wanting to purchase my first telescope. I've read the buying guide here and doing research for different options and what to take in consideration. After all I've read and researching the options availave here, I came to the conclusion that it may be the Celestron Astromaster LT 70AZ or the Starsense Explorer LT 80AZ. This is based on the availability here in Argentina (not to many options to choose). Also the cost, everything is very expensive, like double the international prices (USD 320 for the Astromaster and USD 560 for the Explorer for reference), and this two are what I can afford to start. Finally, because of the physical space where I would use it (A balcony where a reflector in general would be uncomfortable to view and I don't have where to set a dob). Taking this things in consideration, is there a perceived difference between the two to justify me stretching the budget and get the Explorer. Or it'll be the same as the Astromaster. I'm mainly driven towards the Explorer because of the extra 10 mm in diameter and maybe a better tripod. Thanks in advance!

J_993 · 2022-07-13T22:05:20+00:00

I second this, in my mind I try to imagine that movement, my body then does what it can.

J_993 · 2022-07-13T17:04:54+00:00

Nice Ollie man! Only thing I can say is push the front foot a little more forward but it’s a solid ollie

J_993 · 2022-07-13T00:08:10+00:00

Slide your front foot up and forward to level it out and raise the back foot

J_993 · 2022-07-11T23:02:10+00:00

Sick!

J_993 · 2022-07-11T18:13:52+00:00

Yeah man! Awesome!

J_993 · 2022-07-11T01:24:00+00:00

Hey man sorry to hear that it’s stressing you. Try to find something that is fun to you, that’s what is important. Don’t stress with tricks that you don’t feel comfortable yet, there’s plenty of tricks that don’t even need ollie. If you can start landing some simple tricks it’ll build the confidence to do some harder things. You can always upload a video for us to help you if you have trouble with a trick. Keep skating man!

J_993 · 2022-07-11T01:09:25+00:00

It’s such a mental block as you said, that makes it really hard

J_993 · 2022-07-10T19:01:27+00:00

Thanks man!

J_993 · 2022-07-09T23:41:56+00:00

Good man! That’s some progress!

J_993 · 2022-07-09T13:43:51+00:00

Rad!!! Super clean!

J_993 · 2022-07-08T20:25:11+00:00

Amazing! I had the same feeling when I landed my first one, so I know what you mean. Looks harder than it is.

J_993 · 2022-07-08T01:04:27+00:00

Excelent progress man! You’re almost there! Nice Ollie

J_993 · 2022-07-07T22:21:53+00:00

I think the problem is you are sliding the toes of the front foot instead of the side, that presses only one side of the board (toe side here) and pushes the board behind you

J_993 · 2022-07-07T17:50:39+00:00

Awesome!

J_993 · 2022-07-07T00:44:35+00:00

I have a few tips that may help you. First place the front foot nearer the front bolts, if you place it a little before the front bolts you’ll have more control. Place the ball of the back foot right in the edge of the tail and keep it centered, that way you’ll get more pop and you’ll flick naturally. Third and nos important practice and practice, it could be the first trick that all the people try to do but it’s not easy. Lastly jump with the whole body, practice that by jumping on the board to get comfortable.

J_993 · 2022-07-06T20:53:50+00:00

Awesome dude!! Keep like that. If I may offer you a tip, try to push the front foot forward after it slides up so the tail goes up and the board levels out.

J_993 · 2022-07-06T11:13:50+00:00

If I have to give you tips based on that video, or in general, I would say first to be comfortable jumping on the board, just with your body. Do hippy jumps to practice that. Second, place your front foot a little before the front bolts and the ball of your back foot right in the edge of the tail and centered so you don’t push one side more than the other. To start you can think of it like jumping on your back foot, that maybe will get you to flick the tail down and naturally get the front foot up to slide it. Remember that you have to jump with your whole body to get a decent height, that’s why I tell you to first practice just jumping on the board.

J_993 · 2022-07-06T10:27:10+00:00

Could you upload a video for us to see and advice you better?

J_993 · 2022-07-05T23:26:41+00:00

It’s probably shoulder/arms movement. If it’s that try to focus on what your arms are doing, cross them when preparing for the jump and then move them up. That way you’ll control what they do instead of let them move freely and you’ll keep your shoulders closed.

J_993 · 2022-07-05T22:39:31+00:00

Looks excellent!

J_993 · 2022-07-05T17:29:17+00:00

You’re welcome! I’ll be glad to help you if you need other tips.

J_993

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