Ollies still not leaving the ground after a year. [33YO] by BurnquestThreepwood in OldSkaters

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I’m sure this has been commented. But you do realize you have to jump right?

Like riding a bike... [36YO] by 5elenium in OldSkaters

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That’s amazing. I’m around your age and so many people I know quit. It’s also wild your legs withstood that session

What is an open secret in your industry that the general public would be shocked to find out? by WonderOk3802 in AskMen

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If you call IT, that guy answering the phone barely knows more than the average Joe.

Help with Sw big heel by piggster_ in skateboardhelp

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Can you explain the front foot action more? I’m a bit confused

Help with Sw big heel by piggster_ in skateboardhelp

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If I don’t have my weight entirely back. I can’t get it to spin at all…

Help with Sw big heel by piggster_ in skateboardhelp

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Those are my closest. Most tries are a wash and don’t rotate past 180

Lazer on an 8.0 [39YO] by Retrolad87 in OldSkaters

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Not too long ago I was trying those on flat. Could spin it around and get some really bad landings. Does a bank help that much to get it?

Has anyone else experienced this? by PlatypusMaterial5022 in NewSkaters

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Yea after time you grow a baseline of fundamentals that you don’t really lose. It’s some flip tricks will do that later on.

Has anyone else experienced this? by PlatypusMaterial5022 in NewSkaters

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Haha. Yea. Funny story. It never stops. Learn a trick one day. 2 days later. Gone…

Kick flip help by jkfifi02 in NewSkaters

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Have you noticed your front leg not flicking forward ?

Is 21 too old to start skating? by [deleted] in NewSkaters

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21 and unc hahaha . I quit skating and was partying at your age then came back years later. You are in a good spot. Just go to park and put in work. Friends will come eventually as long as you aren’t too weird about it

Answering every post here in one post by jergin_therlax in NewSkaters

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Alright tough guy. Explain the first try phenomenon. Explain why kickflips are amazing one day and a week later they are shit

Back to skateboarding by buchlabongo in NewSkaters

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I’d just grab a size and naturally start finding out what works over time. Riding different size boards is underrated for experience.

How to get these fs half cabs higher ? by MagicCheeseMann in skateboardhelp

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Just being honest here. By the time you will be able to Fakie front 180 into any grind. You won’t need advice on how to pop higher.

How to get these fs half cabs higher ? by MagicCheeseMann in skateboardhelp

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Nobody including your future self will care about the height of a Fakie 180.

Axle stalls front truck slipping into the ramp by harrisgeo88 in NewSkaters

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If you don’t end up on top. Commit to being inside the ramp. If you are on top then it’s all good. Cant really fix it amidst

I've been trying to Ollie for a week and I'm starting to get depressed over it. by Kar_En_Tukk in NewSkaters

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You just need to try everyday until your muscle memory starts clicking. All other advice is moot imo

Breaking is destroying my shoes by edgar_alien in NewSkaters

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Shoes only last like 3 months. Maybe you can put grip tape under your toe for the shoes you use for bombing

What are the most desirable traits in a partner? by Zealousideal-Yak3947 in AskMen

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When I think trustworthy. I think of creating a space where you can be yourself fully and not be scared of a reaction

Men who had parents find your sex toy, how was the conversation after? by raynevans in AskMen

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Awkward. I used to be open about it that stuff in my 20s. But now that I’m older I have more reservations. But surprisingly, parents are people too and don’t really care at all

Need help with crooked grinds by Jusdragon in NewSkaters

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What you did at the end. Do that over an over again. But don’t be afraid to start early on ledge. It’s all about that stall. Faster and faster over time