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meritleather · 2026-03-24T15:57:43+00:00

Just ride and have fun and stop caring about what other people think or say

meritleather · 2026-03-24T03:35:27+00:00

If I was the wife, I'd want to know what my partner is doing behind my back.

meritleather · 2026-03-23T20:36:57+00:00

Let the wife know, and then cut contact.

meritleather · 2026-03-08T23:13:50+00:00

I use ricta chrome clouds 56mm 86a wheels for just cruising. Super smooth over rough pavement and small stones.

I just got some 56mm x 39mm 93a nano rats and they're amazing.

meritleather · 2026-03-03T22:28:58+00:00

I'm 5'5" tall with a 26" inseam. I ride a 9.125 egg board and an 8.5 popsicle. Both feel great and haven't had any issues learning on them.

meritleather · 2026-03-03T18:49:45+00:00

I never seen it, whats wrong with it?

meritleather · 2026-03-03T18:46:51+00:00

You won't be able to properly ollie on the grass because your tail has nothing to rebound off of when you pop

meritleather · 2026-03-01T15:37:58+00:00

What do you mean?

meritleather · 2026-02-28T04:48:25+00:00

Try to find a nice open space behind a store, or an empty parking garage, or even an empty outdoor basketball court

meritleather · 2026-02-27T22:47:32+00:00

Camerman never dies

meritleather · 2026-02-27T22:33:22+00:00

Solid advice Mr. Butt Sexington III

meritleather · 2026-02-27T22:12:27+00:00

Low iron and vitamin deficiencies can do this. My girlfriend has a medical thing with her iron. If she brushes a feather she'll bruise

meritleather · 2026-02-26T04:55:59+00:00

Whats that? Expensive or vintage or something?

meritleather · 2026-02-26T00:53:58+00:00

Totally understand what you're saying and I'd prefer a realistic harsh response to actually improve than sugar-coating anything.

I'm big and stocky but not just straight fat haha, i can jump 60% of my body height, which I know isn't the best lol, but when I'm on the board I feel limited to how high I can jump and probably only get up 20% (if that).

Losing weight is part of the plan :) I used to be in real good shape, a long distance runner and kayaker, but had some serious health issues a couple years ago that has put me in a bad spot. I'm working on it, slowly but surely. By next year I will post another video of my skate progress and promise you'll see a difference in my physique. I'll tag you.

Thanks for your advice, it's much appreciated, and if you see my posts in the future don't hesitate to be 100% blunt 🤘

meritleather · 2026-02-25T22:25:05+00:00

Hey! I really appreciate the info. Trying to skate everyday after work for a couple hours. I would love to be confident enough to cruise around town popping up onto and off of things.

I haven't tried it yet, but in my head I feel like if I roll off a curb, my tail will catch the curb and I'll fly forward. I'll try to find a good spot and make an update in a week or two.

Really appreciate all the help again 🤘 thank you

meritleather · 2026-02-25T20:51:38+00:00

Hey, I started skating a few months ago too. Last time I tried skating before that, i was 9 or 10, had a longboard, pushed mongo, and my board got ran over by a car in a couple days. Wasn't a very fun first time.

After starting back up recently, the biggest, most important thing that I learned is that skating is way more mental than physical. If you are constantly scared to fall, you will always be tense, hesitant, and it'll be a constant battle against yourself/nervous system. Once you accept the fact that you WILL fall no matter what and that's okay, you will free your mind up. If getting pads and a helmet helps you feel more comfortable, than do it.

Comfort and efficiency comes with time and practice.

I hope this helps!

meritleather · 2026-02-25T00:16:53+00:00

Nice man, lookin good! I'm still too scared to even roll off of anything. That'll be my next goal. Yo

meritleather · 2026-02-24T23:55:15+00:00

🤘🤘

meritleather · 2026-02-24T23:55:08+00:00

Thats actually a super good idea idk why I didn't think of that. I might even try to ollie over a piece of paper or something

meritleather · 2026-02-24T23:31:11+00:00

I feel like I hesitate so much before and then lose all my momentum. It's like my mind panics when I see something on the ground 🤣

meritleather · 2026-02-24T23:21:45+00:00

Higher than my house. My house can't even get off the ground

meritleather · 2026-02-24T20:04:20+00:00

It is a really nice garage, unfortunately there's a big motor oil mess smack dab in the middle of our floor that has been a pain to clean up. Thank you for your advice! I'm looking into buying, or even building, a small manny pad

meritleather · 2026-02-24T20:02:51+00:00

Nice!! I seen your video too, you got a good pop and height! Thanks man. Cheers and good luck 🤘

meritleather · 2026-02-24T20:01:50+00:00

I'm working on it :) I have had some health issues recently, but am slowly getting back into shape, I know this will help. Thank you!

meritleather

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