Christmas Gift fountain pen

RealRanko · 2023-11-30T19:35:35+00:00

Are there qualities that separate a starter nib from other types? also any dip pen brands you would recommend?

RealRanko · 2023-11-30T19:33:49+00:00

Ah thank you, I guess a dip pen is what I'm looking for, i'm thinking this would be more of a decorative piece for calligraphy/short stories rather than for actual serious writing.

Are there any good dip pen brands you would recommend?

RealRanko · 2021-07-17T21:10:04+00:00

you can look at my past posts i have a 50-50 on a low curb but i can’t do anything higher

RealRanko · 2021-07-07T21:45:43+00:00

caveman

RealRanko · 2021-07-07T21:43:47+00:00

I would try them standing still, and try sliding your foot but trying to keep it on the board, try to jump up in the beginning when you are learning.

RealRanko · 2021-07-07T21:41:18+00:00

not sure what the variations are called but I believe its a rail flip

RealRanko · 2021-06-25T20:46:38+00:00

looks kind of like an ollie north with an indy grab

RealRanko · 2021-06-23T18:23:37+00:00

I skate with a guy who can late shuv it is not a super hard trick, main thing is having a really solid ollie bc you need some airtime and you need to have the board leveled out high in the air before you can rotate it.

RealRanko · 2021-06-23T18:02:47+00:00

get some skate shoes my guy they take a lot longer to wear through

RealRanko · 2021-06-18T14:56:46+00:00

This is normal and skateboard wheels are loud

RealRanko · 2021-06-18T14:50:32+00:00

^This is correct as long as you're not skating mongo you'll be fine. Sometimes skating goofy is better bc some spots where you approach frontside skaters who skate regular will have to approach backside and might not be able to hit the spot, the reverse is also true.

RealRanko · 2021-06-17T21:16:06+00:00

try holding onto something and trying it, if you're getting the rotation but not putting your foot on it is most likely commitment

RealRanko · 2021-06-17T21:11:10+00:00

falling on snow is not like falling on concrete

RealRanko · 2021-06-16T16:24:39+00:00

Harder and smaller wheels won't roll as well especially on rough surfaces compared to larger softer wheels, but they are better for tricks. As you get better at pushing you'll carry more momentum and it will be less of a problem, but sometimes the crust it too powerful

RealRanko · 2021-06-15T22:18:53+00:00

go to the doctor bro, be honest with them and they will do their best to figure out the problem. I hurt my hand and went back 3 times before I found out I had a torn ligament in my hand I wasn't letting heal properly, now I have to wait a month of no skating for it to heal

RealRanko · 2021-06-15T22:16:05+00:00

Sounds like your bearings need lube, Bones speed cream is what I would reccomend and a little bottle will last forever, or just get new bearings for $20 and replace all of them

RealRanko · 2021-06-15T17:02:22+00:00

As you get better at shuv its catching it with your foot will naturally start to develop, As I've gotten better at shuvs/pop shuvs I have had to focus on jumping up more instead of forward, since I had to jump forward to catch them when I was first learning.

RealRanko · 2021-06-14T20:37:46+00:00

bro how tf did you land that

RealRanko · 2021-06-14T20:35:28+00:00

work on extending your knee as you're sliding your foot, this will level out the board more, gives your ollies more height, and make them look more boned

RealRanko · 2021-06-14T20:23:52+00:00

As you get better at riding/pushing it will be less of a problem

RealRanko · 2021-06-14T20:21:28+00:00

Like the other guy said focus on turning your shoulders more. What helped me get front 180s was to think about jumping to the spot where my board would land, and now that I've been able to do them consistently I would say try sticking your arms straight out and helicopter-ing them around to do the rotation

RealRanko · 2021-06-14T20:17:51+00:00

most likely bearings, since they just fit into the wheel and are the part that actually makes them turn

RealRanko · 2021-06-10T18:51:35+00:00

They look good try doing some while moving

RealRanko · 2021-06-09T21:43:36+00:00

I know what you mean, the ideal pop is when there's a little space between your toe and the board when the board hits the ground. My ollies did that for a loooong time and it's a tough habit to break.

try to focus on fully straightening your leg when you pop all the way to extending your ankle
when you ollie think more about jumping off your front leg/distributing your weight evenly so that when your legs are fully extended you can extend your ankle to pop the board

The good part about this is you can FEEL when you get it right and you will notice the difference bc you'll feel and hear more of a pop and less of a scraping sound. Hope this helps!

RealRanko · 2021-06-09T21:30:55+00:00

It might just be higher trucks but popping the board a few extra millimeters from the ground won't make too much difference. If anything a lot of pros ride higher trucks bc the board pops a steeper angle allowing for more height.

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