By Mark Weth
A varial flip or varial kickflip is a combination between a kickflip and a shuvit and is a smooth looking flip trick. Learning how to varial flip is not hard; some skaters even learn how to varial flip before learning kickflips! Before learning how to varial flip, make sure you can pop shuv it. Knowing how to kickflips can help too.
How To Varial Flip From: Skatexplanation
Shows you how to Varial Flip with trouble shooting, examples, and in depth explanation to help you to learn how to Varial Flip.
How to Varial Flip:
1. To set up for the varial flip, place you're the middle of your back foot on center the tail, with your toes hanging off a little. Place your front foot similarly to the kickflip, with your toes slightly more angled.
2. Bend your knees as you prepare to pop up
3. Pop the tail and give a little backside shove. Do not scoop all the way as you would for the 360 flip- just a gentle drag.
4. With your front foot, you want to kick it off to the corner, where the board starts to curve up. You want to flick you ankle as you would for the kickflip, but at the same time give a little "shove" to help it spin in the backside direction.
5. At the same time, jump up and lift your back foot and suck up your legs to give the board room to spin.
6. Once the board has spun 180 degrees and has flipped once, stomp on the bolts to stop it from spinning.
7. Once you have caught the board, you want to bend you knees to absorb the impact. Ride away smoothly.
How to Varial Flip Tips:
1. When you first learn varial flips, you'll notice that the board will tend to shoot out away from you. To make up for this, you might want to jump with it in order to stay over it as it spins.
That's it! With these trick tips and dedication, you'll be varial flipping in no time!
Article by Mark Weth, skateboarding expert.
Check out Skateboard Trick Tips for more help on how to varial flip.
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Cool Skateboarding Tricks That You Should Learn To Show Your Skill
By Gregg Hall
Here below are just a few simple tricks for you to try if you are done with the beginner tricks and you are wanting to learn something that you can show your friends at home when you are skateboarding with them.
Danny Way Hard Rock bomb drop : From: rastapapalis
The bomb drop is probably one of the oldest tricks in the book of skateboarding. All you do is get up on a high platform and with a good flat or ramp like landing you drop off the platform with the board in your hand and try to land on the flat or ramp to make the bomb drop. It is a very simple trick and is often called an acid drop as well. You just drop from a high platform and try to land on the board at the bottom.
It isn't the safest trick to start out trying to learn but it isn't that dangerous if you have gotten used to your skateboard and are not falling to much you should be able to prefect this trick easy and quick.
180 boneless one foot tail stall to axle stall ollie out : From: SAVECBGB1611
This trick, called the Boneless One, has been around for a long time but it is hard to get down when you are just starting out for the first few years. All you do is jump up with the board and at the same time come back down with your feet. The catch is you have one foot on the board when you leave the ground and you have one foot still on the ground. The other name for this trick is no comply and it is a pretty difficult trick to learn for a beginner.
Even though it sounds hard it is not that hard if you are a skateboarder and have been skating for a little while now. Most skateboarding trick though are going to be hard and you need to know your limits when you are skateboarding. The last thing you will need to do is break a bone before you even start learning any cool tricks. So be careful when you are trying to learn to skateboard and do cool tricks. You also need to remember to wear your pads so you don't get any scraps or scratches or even gashes to where you have to get stitches. Stitches are something that you do not want to have to get if you get hurt that is the last thing that you want when you are a beginner skateboarder.
[Skate EA demo coffin tricks From: usefullidiot00
After we discovered the coffin, we decided to see how we could use the coffin in different tricks]
The coffin trick is probably the oldest trick in the history of skateboarding; it is right up there with the Ollie, the basic skateboarding trick. All you do is lie down on your board on your back and ride. Even though it sounds easy you have to go from standing up to lying down and it can get hard when you are cruising a few miles an hour trying to lie down on your back. The coffin is I think the oldest trick and the easiest because all you are doing is lying down on your skateboard.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about skateboarding as well as a skateboard gear at http://www.nsearch.com
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Here below are just a few simple tricks for you to try if you are done with the beginner tricks and you are wanting to learn something that you can show your friends at home when you are skateboarding with them.
Danny Way Hard Rock bomb drop : From: rastapapalis
The bomb drop is probably one of the oldest tricks in the book of skateboarding. All you do is get up on a high platform and with a good flat or ramp like landing you drop off the platform with the board in your hand and try to land on the flat or ramp to make the bomb drop. It is a very simple trick and is often called an acid drop as well. You just drop from a high platform and try to land on the board at the bottom.
It isn't the safest trick to start out trying to learn but it isn't that dangerous if you have gotten used to your skateboard and are not falling to much you should be able to prefect this trick easy and quick.
180 boneless one foot tail stall to axle stall ollie out : From: SAVECBGB1611
This trick, called the Boneless One, has been around for a long time but it is hard to get down when you are just starting out for the first few years. All you do is jump up with the board and at the same time come back down with your feet. The catch is you have one foot on the board when you leave the ground and you have one foot still on the ground. The other name for this trick is no comply and it is a pretty difficult trick to learn for a beginner.
Even though it sounds hard it is not that hard if you are a skateboarder and have been skating for a little while now. Most skateboarding trick though are going to be hard and you need to know your limits when you are skateboarding. The last thing you will need to do is break a bone before you even start learning any cool tricks. So be careful when you are trying to learn to skateboard and do cool tricks. You also need to remember to wear your pads so you don't get any scraps or scratches or even gashes to where you have to get stitches. Stitches are something that you do not want to have to get if you get hurt that is the last thing that you want when you are a beginner skateboarder.
[Skate EA demo coffin tricks From: usefullidiot00
After we discovered the coffin, we decided to see how we could use the coffin in different tricks]
The coffin trick is probably the oldest trick in the history of skateboarding; it is right up there with the Ollie, the basic skateboarding trick. All you do is lie down on your board on your back and ride. Even though it sounds easy you have to go from standing up to lying down and it can get hard when you are cruising a few miles an hour trying to lie down on your back. The coffin is I think the oldest trick and the easiest because all you are doing is lying down on your skateboard.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about skateboarding as well as a skateboard gear at http://www.nsearch.com
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How to Ollie Fast - How to Ollie in Two Weeks or Less
The ollie is one of the easiest skateboarding tricks, yet one of the most important. Learning how to do an ollie can seem like a challenging task to beginner skateboarders, but if set and follow a two week action plan, you're guaranteed to learn how to ollie in no time!
I strongly recommend that you practice from half an hour to an hour a day if you want to learn how to ollie as quick as you can. I suggest you practice on weekdays and take a break or just go skate around on the weekends.
Before you start, you must know what the ollie looks like. I suggest you watch some "how to ollie" videos on the internet so you know how they should look and the basic steps.
Days 1-2
For the first two days, you'll want to practice getting the foot position down. Footing is key in learning how to ollie!
You want to place your front foot a little ahead of the board, and your back foot on the tail of the skateboard, with the ball of your back foot in the center of the tail. For the first two days, just practice this foot position and make sure you're comfortable.
Days 3-5
For the rest of the week, I recommend you practice the general motion of the ollie. One of the most helpful ways to learn how to ollie is to visualize the trick in your mind first.
Stand over the board, in the ollie position. See yourself:
1. Popping the tail by slamming your back foot down hard on the tail
2. Jumping up
3. Dragging your front foot up towards the front of the board and
4. Leveling the board out and landing on the skateboard bolts
The key in learning how to do an ollie is being able to put those three things together.
After you visualized the ollie, it's time to stand on the board and try it out. Remember to slam, jump, and drag.
Days 8-14
For the second week, you should continue practicing your ollies. By now, you should know exactly how to do an ollie, but probably have trouble actually getting the skateboard up. If you're having a little bit of trouble, try out these tips:
- Do not bend too far down, because this can throw off your balance. Just give a slight squat.
- Suck up your legs after you pop to help get the board in the air
- Stay centered over your board as you pop and aim to land over the bolts
The only way to overcome this is practice and persistence. You have to experiment with the timing of the trick until you find something that works for you. It took me more than a month before I learned how to ollie.
Congratulate yourself when you finally learn how to ollie. You can now take them to new places, such as onto curbs, off of ledges and over obstacles! Good luck learning how to ollie!
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips. Visit Secrets of Skateboarding to learn more tricks and techniques.
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I strongly recommend that you practice from half an hour to an hour a day if you want to learn how to ollie as quick as you can. I suggest you practice on weekdays and take a break or just go skate around on the weekends.
Before you start, you must know what the ollie looks like. I suggest you watch some "how to ollie" videos on the internet so you know how they should look and the basic steps.
Days 1-2
For the first two days, you'll want to practice getting the foot position down. Footing is key in learning how to ollie!
You want to place your front foot a little ahead of the board, and your back foot on the tail of the skateboard, with the ball of your back foot in the center of the tail. For the first two days, just practice this foot position and make sure you're comfortable.
Days 3-5
For the rest of the week, I recommend you practice the general motion of the ollie. One of the most helpful ways to learn how to ollie is to visualize the trick in your mind first.
Stand over the board, in the ollie position. See yourself:
1. Popping the tail by slamming your back foot down hard on the tail
2. Jumping up
3. Dragging your front foot up towards the front of the board and
4. Leveling the board out and landing on the skateboard bolts
The key in learning how to do an ollie is being able to put those three things together.
After you visualized the ollie, it's time to stand on the board and try it out. Remember to slam, jump, and drag.
Days 8-14
For the second week, you should continue practicing your ollies. By now, you should know exactly how to do an ollie, but probably have trouble actually getting the skateboard up. If you're having a little bit of trouble, try out these tips:
- Do not bend too far down, because this can throw off your balance. Just give a slight squat.
- Suck up your legs after you pop to help get the board in the air
- Stay centered over your board as you pop and aim to land over the bolts
The only way to overcome this is practice and persistence. You have to experiment with the timing of the trick until you find something that works for you. It took me more than a month before I learned how to ollie.
Congratulate yourself when you finally learn how to ollie. You can now take them to new places, such as onto curbs, off of ledges and over obstacles! Good luck learning how to ollie!
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips. Visit Secrets of Skateboarding to learn more tricks and techniques.
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The Ripstik, What Is It?
By Derek Cladek
The Ripstik is the board with the crazy style of riding. Your feet do not have to touch the ground to move; you can ride very fast, but stay balanced when riding very slow. You can turn on a dime or carve down a hill like you are on the slopes. You can ride them up hill with ease; ride them on sidewalks or in a garage. You can race them, bust out some insane freestyle tricks or ride ramps, even get a group of riders together and play team sports on them. Possibilities are endless and the fun never stops. I have seen a lot of skaters that are very skeptical. They just need to try riding one. They are tons of fun to ride and get friends together who all have the Ripstik. Imagine snowboarding on the street, but you have the ability to go anywhere you want, up or down. Now add the agility of roller blades, turning and moving with ease and balance, that is how the Ripstik feels. If you have not tried one you need to find a friend who has one or get one for yourself. You will learn to ride it in just minutes and I have never seen anyone who cannot gain their balance and ride. It may look intimidating, but do not worry you will learn fast and be riding with confidence in a matter of minutes. When you are learning to ride take is slow and maybe have a friend help you balance. Then try on your own. Once you get comfortable you can start working on tricks.
The ripstik comes in a variety of great looking colors; red, blue, green, silver, and pink are the colors they have at this point. The deck plates are also replaceable. So if you have a green deck and decide you want a blue deck, no problem, it only takes about 2 minutes to switch them out and you have a brand new looking board with a different color. Wheels also come in different colors and are very simple to replace.
Let me give you one word of caution when riding the Ripstik. They do not have breaks. I absolutely love riding very fast down hills on my Ripstik but you must be very careful not to gain too much speed that you are unable to safely stop or bail. I recommend starting on flat ground and only riding hills with gradual slopes. If you feel confident you can try larger hills but always wear protective pads and especially a helmet. Also never ride where there are cars that may get in your way of riding. If you are cruising down a hill and cannot stop and a car drives out, there is nothing good that can come of that.
So remember to ride smart and safe. Always wear a helmet. If are someone that has never tried the Ripstik I would suggest you find a friend that has a board to try, or get one for yourself, you will not regret it. Get out there and have as much fun as you can on this incredible board called the Ripstik.
Check out the Ripstik, also called the Ripstick and ride one for yourself. You will have tons of fun and be surprised how easy it is for you or your kids to ride. Ripstik's are made by Razor who also makes the Razor Scooter.
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How to 360 Flip - Learn How To 360 Flip In 8 Simple Steps
By Mark Weth
A 360 flip or tre flip is a combination between a kickflip and a 360 shuvit and is one of the coolest looking tricks out there. Almost every skater wants to learn how to 360 flip and if you follow this guide, you'll know how to 360 flip in no time.
Clip From: elementskater1528
How to 360 Flip in 8 Simple Steps
1. Place your back foot on the upper edge of your tail with your toes hanging off. This is so you can get a good scoop. You want to place your front foot in the center of the board at a 45 degree angle, with your heel hanging off.
2. Bend your knees a little to prepare for the trick. Make sure you're balanced.
3. Pop up and scoop with your back foot. When I saw scoop, I mean sweep your foot across the ground and quickly pull it behind you, to make the board spin.
4. At the same time, jump and flick out your front foot to get the board flipping. You don't have to give a huge kick; a gentle flick will do.
5. Suck up your legs to give the board some room to spin.
6. If the board moves away from you; jump in that direction. You want to remain over your board at all times.
7. When the board has spun and flipped all the way around, stomp on the bolts to catch it. Bend your knees when you land to absorb the impact.
8. Ride away with a huge grin on your face.
360 Flip Tips
1. The most important part in learning how to 360 flip is scooping the board. You really want to scoop as hard as you can to get the board to spin all the way.
2. If your board flips too much, or not enough, simply give more or less of a flick with your front foot.
3. If you have trouble staying over the board during the flip, just jump with it while you're in the air.
If you still have some problems, I recommend you check out Tony Water's free guide, "How to Land Flawless 360 Flips" at http://www.secretsofskateboarding.com
Good luck and have fun learning how to 360 flip!
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips. Visit Secrets of Skateboarding to learn more tricks and techniques.
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A 360 flip or tre flip is a combination between a kickflip and a 360 shuvit and is one of the coolest looking tricks out there. Almost every skater wants to learn how to 360 flip and if you follow this guide, you'll know how to 360 flip in no time.
Clip From: elementskater1528
How to 360 Flip in 8 Simple Steps
1. Place your back foot on the upper edge of your tail with your toes hanging off. This is so you can get a good scoop. You want to place your front foot in the center of the board at a 45 degree angle, with your heel hanging off.
2. Bend your knees a little to prepare for the trick. Make sure you're balanced.
3. Pop up and scoop with your back foot. When I saw scoop, I mean sweep your foot across the ground and quickly pull it behind you, to make the board spin.
4. At the same time, jump and flick out your front foot to get the board flipping. You don't have to give a huge kick; a gentle flick will do.
5. Suck up your legs to give the board some room to spin.
6. If the board moves away from you; jump in that direction. You want to remain over your board at all times.
7. When the board has spun and flipped all the way around, stomp on the bolts to catch it. Bend your knees when you land to absorb the impact.
8. Ride away with a huge grin on your face.
360 Flip Tips
1. The most important part in learning how to 360 flip is scooping the board. You really want to scoop as hard as you can to get the board to spin all the way.
2. If your board flips too much, or not enough, simply give more or less of a flick with your front foot.
3. If you have trouble staying over the board during the flip, just jump with it while you're in the air.
If you still have some problems, I recommend you check out Tony Water's free guide, "How to Land Flawless 360 Flips" at http://www.secretsofskateboarding.com
Good luck and have fun learning how to 360 flip!
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips. Visit Secrets of Skateboarding to learn more tricks and techniques.
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Beyond Trick Tips - 5 Ways to Take Your Skateboarding to the Next Level
By Mark Weth
So you want to get better at skating? Maybe you read some skateboard trick tips and can land a couple of tricks. Now what? Here are 5 Tips to help you take your skateboarding to the next level.
1. Know What you Want to Get Out of Skateboarding
You must have a goal. Why do you want to skateboard? Is it to strive to be a professional? Is it just to have fun? Whatever your reason may be, you must know why you're skating. You'll find that once you determine your purpose, you'll get a lot more out of skateboarding and enjoy it a whole lot more.
2. Skate with other skaters
This may sound like common sense, but I know many skaters who just practice by themselves in their driveway or basement. I strongly suggest you go out and find some others skaters to hang out with to push you and motivate you. Skate with those better than you and worse than you so you can both learn and teach.
3. Push yourself
To get better, we must get out of our comfort zone. If you want to get better, you have to push yourself and not settle for what you currently have. Always strive to be improving. This is not to say you can never be satisfied with your currently skill level- you can be appreciative of what you can currently do, but you should always seek something greater. When you push yourself to do that extra attempt, or skate that extra hour, you will find that you are improving both your skills and your mentality.
4. Experiment
If you can't seem to land a trick, instead of posting on the forums and asking for help, why not just try something different? Why not just shift your balance? Or move your foot further back? Think about it- how was Rodney Mullen so successful in inventing so many flatground skateboarding trick? He couldn't ask anyone for help- he just believed that the trick could be done, and tried different things until he got it.
5. Practice
Out of all of these tips, this is the most important one. In fact, practicing is the only way to become a better skater. You can spend hours on the internet reading about skateboard trick tips until you understand every single detail of the trick, but once you step on your board, it's completely different.
I know I used to read up on so many skateboarding tricks that I felt like I knew them all, but when I was actually skating, it was a whole different ball game. Knowing the trick is not enough, you must practice to fine tune the muscles in your body to do exactly what they should in order to land a trick successfully.
So now you know exactly what you have to do to get better at skateboarding. Why not give them a shot and start applying them today?
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips.
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So you want to get better at skating? Maybe you read some skateboard trick tips and can land a couple of tricks. Now what? Here are 5 Tips to help you take your skateboarding to the next level.
1. Know What you Want to Get Out of Skateboarding
You must have a goal. Why do you want to skateboard? Is it to strive to be a professional? Is it just to have fun? Whatever your reason may be, you must know why you're skating. You'll find that once you determine your purpose, you'll get a lot more out of skateboarding and enjoy it a whole lot more.
2. Skate with other skaters
This may sound like common sense, but I know many skaters who just practice by themselves in their driveway or basement. I strongly suggest you go out and find some others skaters to hang out with to push you and motivate you. Skate with those better than you and worse than you so you can both learn and teach.
3. Push yourself
To get better, we must get out of our comfort zone. If you want to get better, you have to push yourself and not settle for what you currently have. Always strive to be improving. This is not to say you can never be satisfied with your currently skill level- you can be appreciative of what you can currently do, but you should always seek something greater. When you push yourself to do that extra attempt, or skate that extra hour, you will find that you are improving both your skills and your mentality.
4. Experiment
If you can't seem to land a trick, instead of posting on the forums and asking for help, why not just try something different? Why not just shift your balance? Or move your foot further back? Think about it- how was Rodney Mullen so successful in inventing so many flatground skateboarding trick? He couldn't ask anyone for help- he just believed that the trick could be done, and tried different things until he got it.
5. Practice
Out of all of these tips, this is the most important one. In fact, practicing is the only way to become a better skater. You can spend hours on the internet reading about skateboard trick tips until you understand every single detail of the trick, but once you step on your board, it's completely different.
I know I used to read up on so many skateboarding tricks that I felt like I knew them all, but when I was actually skating, it was a whole different ball game. Knowing the trick is not enough, you must practice to fine tune the muscles in your body to do exactly what they should in order to land a trick successfully.
So now you know exactly what you have to do to get better at skateboarding. Why not give them a shot and start applying them today?
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips.
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How to Do an Ollie: Skateboarding Tricks : How to Do an Ollie on a Skateboard Ramp
Learn how to ollie on a skateboard ramp in this free skate video, with tips on how to do skateboarding tricks.
From: expertvillage
From: expertvillage
Super Slowmotion Skateboard Tricks
From: moeskate86
www.street-surfers.de
filmed with sony hdr hc7 camcorder in high speed mode
About This Video Skate slalom world record in speed.
About This Video
Skate slalom world record in speed.
Skate slalom world record in speed.
This guy has great flow.
Skate slalom world record in speed.
Skate slalom world record in speed.
This guy has great flow.
Beginner Ripstik Tricks
Beginner Ripstik Tricks
By Derek Cladek
There are tons of awesome free style tricks you can do on the Ripstik. I am going to talk about some beginner tricks for you to try. Before you try any Ripstik tricks make sure that you are comfortable riding your board. Once you are comfortable and confident you can try out some of these great tricks.
First try a manual. A manual is where you simply lift the front wheel off the ground. The longer you hold the manual the cooler it looks. Try balancing for long distances riding on just your back wheel. That is called a manual. A nose manual is when you do the same thing except that you lift your back wheel off the ground and ride the board balancing on your front wheel.
Another cool beginner trick is the step over. Once you know how to do a manual and nose manual the step over should be a piece of cake. To do the step over lay out an object like a broom stick. Approach the broom stick on your board and when you come up to it lift the front of the board over then immediately lift the back of your board over the stick. That is the step over. To make this trick more difficult use a larger object or try stepping up on to something like a curb.
A hang 9 and hang 10 are tricks that look very flashy and cool, but are not that difficult to do. A hang 9 is when you are riding your board normally and you take your front foot and place it on the back deck and ride for as long as you can. This trick leaves the front of your Ripstik empty and both feet are riding on the back deck. To do this trick put your back foot directly over the back wheel, if you put it to far back when you lift your front foot the front of the board with pop up into the air. Gain some speed and get your balance then quickly pull your front foot back to the back deck. Hold it for as long as you can, then return your foot back to the front deck and continue riding, that is your hang 9. Doing a hang 10 is a little more difficult but looks even cooler. Do the trick with the same technique but instead pull your back foot off the board and ride with both feet on the front deck, then return your back foot to the back deck.
A trick that I do not have a name for but is super fun to ride is simply trying to balance on a curb. The best is to find a curb that has a short drop on one side and grass on the other. A side walk with grass on the side is perfect. Ride up to the curb side and try to ride the length of the curb balancing and not falling off. No other board allows you to do this trick because no other board but the Ripstik has the two wheel design. There are some kids on youtube.com who ride a 137 foot curb without falling off. These are all the tricks I will discuss in this article, so be safe when you attempt new tricks, but mostly just have fun.
Be safe when doing the Ripstick tricks. The Ripstick (ripstik) is made by Razor who makes the very popular Razor Scooter. Try tricks with both.
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By Derek Cladek
There are tons of awesome free style tricks you can do on the Ripstik. I am going to talk about some beginner tricks for you to try. Before you try any Ripstik tricks make sure that you are comfortable riding your board. Once you are comfortable and confident you can try out some of these great tricks.
First try a manual. A manual is where you simply lift the front wheel off the ground. The longer you hold the manual the cooler it looks. Try balancing for long distances riding on just your back wheel. That is called a manual. A nose manual is when you do the same thing except that you lift your back wheel off the ground and ride the board balancing on your front wheel.
Another cool beginner trick is the step over. Once you know how to do a manual and nose manual the step over should be a piece of cake. To do the step over lay out an object like a broom stick. Approach the broom stick on your board and when you come up to it lift the front of the board over then immediately lift the back of your board over the stick. That is the step over. To make this trick more difficult use a larger object or try stepping up on to something like a curb.
A hang 9 and hang 10 are tricks that look very flashy and cool, but are not that difficult to do. A hang 9 is when you are riding your board normally and you take your front foot and place it on the back deck and ride for as long as you can. This trick leaves the front of your Ripstik empty and both feet are riding on the back deck. To do this trick put your back foot directly over the back wheel, if you put it to far back when you lift your front foot the front of the board with pop up into the air. Gain some speed and get your balance then quickly pull your front foot back to the back deck. Hold it for as long as you can, then return your foot back to the front deck and continue riding, that is your hang 9. Doing a hang 10 is a little more difficult but looks even cooler. Do the trick with the same technique but instead pull your back foot off the board and ride with both feet on the front deck, then return your back foot to the back deck.
A trick that I do not have a name for but is super fun to ride is simply trying to balance on a curb. The best is to find a curb that has a short drop on one side and grass on the other. A side walk with grass on the side is perfect. Ride up to the curb side and try to ride the length of the curb balancing and not falling off. No other board allows you to do this trick because no other board but the Ripstik has the two wheel design. There are some kids on youtube.com who ride a 137 foot curb without falling off. These are all the tricks I will discuss in this article, so be safe when you attempt new tricks, but mostly just have fun.
Be safe when doing the Ripstick tricks. The Ripstick (ripstik) is made by Razor who makes the very popular Razor Scooter. Try tricks with both.
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Skateboards Give You The Freedom To Fly Past
Skateboards Give You The Freedom To Fly Past
By Manny Charro Ramirez
The skateboard is a certain device which was conceived as a means of surfing outside of water. The history of skateboards cannot be specifically traced back to a certain age but is indeed very fascinating. Some hold the belief that the art of skateboarding began on the beaches of California while some other hold other that the background of skateboarding can be traced to some other place. In the recent times however skateboards are seen as an emblem of youthful energy and vigour. In the early era of 1930s the kids in the United States attached the roller skates to a board which measured up to two to four inches. But it was not before 1958 that the modern range of skateboards was invented.
Talking about the design of the skateboards it can be easily claimed that they were inspired from that of surfboards. In the initial phase they were quite similar to that of the surfboards but in the following times there was a change in the design due to that of the commodities. The first range of skateboards was manufactured in the year 1965. They were thick by one inch and had in them rubber wheels and also cast iron trucks. With varied range of skateboards available the skateboarders are also able to classify themselves accordingly like free style skateboarders, high jump skateboarders, downhill skateboarders, long jump skateboarders and so on.
Today with the popularity of skateboarding especially in the Western parts of the world the surfing enthusiasts are developing a special fascination over the skateboards and this is leading to an increase in the manufacture of skateboards of different types. There are also certain trivia attached to that of the skateboard. In the year 1993, on 17th August Thomas Welsh was issued patent # 5,236,208 for a skateboard which would be platform steerable. Following that Allan Ollie Gelfand invented Ollie which was again a trick of skateboarding where in the skateboarder would jump into the air with the skateboard completely attached to his feet. Though there was a lapse in the popularity of the skateboards in the 70s and 80s it has made a huge comeback again both in the arena of pastime and sport in the contemporary times. In the United States skateboarding ranks sixth when it comes to the talk of the sports which has the largest number of participants. In the coming years also it is likely to remain the major attraction as well as the centerpiece of the youth culture of America.
Manny Charro Ramirez is the webmaster and writer of Bcheap Skateboards Store a Skateboards site, where you can find more information about Zero Skateboards and Skateboard Decks. Read more and find great deals on BCheap Superstore
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By Manny Charro Ramirez
The skateboard is a certain device which was conceived as a means of surfing outside of water. The history of skateboards cannot be specifically traced back to a certain age but is indeed very fascinating. Some hold the belief that the art of skateboarding began on the beaches of California while some other hold other that the background of skateboarding can be traced to some other place. In the recent times however skateboards are seen as an emblem of youthful energy and vigour. In the early era of 1930s the kids in the United States attached the roller skates to a board which measured up to two to four inches. But it was not before 1958 that the modern range of skateboards was invented.
Talking about the design of the skateboards it can be easily claimed that they were inspired from that of surfboards. In the initial phase they were quite similar to that of the surfboards but in the following times there was a change in the design due to that of the commodities. The first range of skateboards was manufactured in the year 1965. They were thick by one inch and had in them rubber wheels and also cast iron trucks. With varied range of skateboards available the skateboarders are also able to classify themselves accordingly like free style skateboarders, high jump skateboarders, downhill skateboarders, long jump skateboarders and so on.
Today with the popularity of skateboarding especially in the Western parts of the world the surfing enthusiasts are developing a special fascination over the skateboards and this is leading to an increase in the manufacture of skateboards of different types. There are also certain trivia attached to that of the skateboard. In the year 1993, on 17th August Thomas Welsh was issued patent # 5,236,208 for a skateboard which would be platform steerable. Following that Allan Ollie Gelfand invented Ollie which was again a trick of skateboarding where in the skateboarder would jump into the air with the skateboard completely attached to his feet. Though there was a lapse in the popularity of the skateboards in the 70s and 80s it has made a huge comeback again both in the arena of pastime and sport in the contemporary times. In the United States skateboarding ranks sixth when it comes to the talk of the sports which has the largest number of participants. In the coming years also it is likely to remain the major attraction as well as the centerpiece of the youth culture of America.
Manny Charro Ramirez is the webmaster and writer of Bcheap Skateboards Store a Skateboards site, where you can find more information about Zero Skateboards and Skateboard Decks. Read more and find great deals on BCheap Superstore
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More kickflips on my Ripstik and a fakie bigspin at the end.
it was a pretty good day for me, and the last for me and my Ripstik because my skateboard has been broke so ive been riding my Ripstik. So as for tomarrow, depending wen u see this video, i will be making skateboarding videos instead.
From: zach3493
Skateboard Trick Tips (Very Helpful)
Skateboard Trick Tips (Very Helpful)
"The most important skateboard trick tip of all: if at first you don't succeed, try again!"
"The most important skateboard trick tip of all: if at first you don't succeed, try again!"
The Basics You Need To Know About Skateboarding Before You Get Started
The Basics You Need To Know About Skateboarding Before You Get Started
By Gregg Hall
Skateboarding is one of the most popular sports of today; most of younger skateboarders are all under the age of 18 and over 12 million people world wide skateboard. With todays up and coming younger generation we have a lot of younger and good people that are trying to get into the sport of skateboarding.
If you are a person that would like to start trying to skateboard then you should read the next few lines to see if it is a sport that you would like to try out.
Before you start falling like crazy and trying to drop in on some ramps you are going to need just a few quick and simple things. You are going to need pads, you will need elbow pads, a good helmet, and knee pads and maybe some wrist guards but if you don't fall all that much you should be good on the wrist guards for now.
Most kids disregard the fact that skateboarding is a dangerous sport and can hurt you. Most kids will not wear pads when they go skateboarding because they think that they alter their performances when they skateboard but obviously that isn't true because you always see pro skateboarder wearing pads whenever you watch the x games on TV. You will always see someone wearing pads if they are a smart skateboarder.
After you have put on your pads and you either bought them already or are putting them on or you are still trying to find a good pair of pads you will want to find a good skateboard for yourself to ride and start to learn on. Skateboards come in all shapes and sizes. You will see all kinds of different skateboards that you may like but there is only one good one that is for you since you can only use one skateboard at a time.
Before you start falling and hurting yourself out on the streets you will need to get used to your skateboard so you don't embarrass yourself that much and bad.
The other very important thing that you should take to mind before you start to skateboard is how you are going to want your stance when you are skateboarding. You either want your left foot first which means you are a regular foot, or you either want your right foot first which means that you are a goofy foot. If you use your back feet instead and use one foot to put on the back of the tail and the other to push and you push then put a foot in front of the back foot you are a mongo stance.
You will just need to get used to the feeling of using a skateboard and try to not hurt yourself to bad while you are getting down all the basic tricks and things like that. If you still need help I am pretty sure that you can find some help on some videos.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about skateboarding as well as a skateboard gear at http://www.nsearch.com
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By Gregg Hall
Skateboarding is one of the most popular sports of today; most of younger skateboarders are all under the age of 18 and over 12 million people world wide skateboard. With todays up and coming younger generation we have a lot of younger and good people that are trying to get into the sport of skateboarding.
If you are a person that would like to start trying to skateboard then you should read the next few lines to see if it is a sport that you would like to try out.
Before you start falling like crazy and trying to drop in on some ramps you are going to need just a few quick and simple things. You are going to need pads, you will need elbow pads, a good helmet, and knee pads and maybe some wrist guards but if you don't fall all that much you should be good on the wrist guards for now.
Most kids disregard the fact that skateboarding is a dangerous sport and can hurt you. Most kids will not wear pads when they go skateboarding because they think that they alter their performances when they skateboard but obviously that isn't true because you always see pro skateboarder wearing pads whenever you watch the x games on TV. You will always see someone wearing pads if they are a smart skateboarder.
After you have put on your pads and you either bought them already or are putting them on or you are still trying to find a good pair of pads you will want to find a good skateboard for yourself to ride and start to learn on. Skateboards come in all shapes and sizes. You will see all kinds of different skateboards that you may like but there is only one good one that is for you since you can only use one skateboard at a time.
Before you start falling and hurting yourself out on the streets you will need to get used to your skateboard so you don't embarrass yourself that much and bad.
The other very important thing that you should take to mind before you start to skateboard is how you are going to want your stance when you are skateboarding. You either want your left foot first which means you are a regular foot, or you either want your right foot first which means that you are a goofy foot. If you use your back feet instead and use one foot to put on the back of the tail and the other to push and you push then put a foot in front of the back foot you are a mongo stance.
You will just need to get used to the feeling of using a skateboard and try to not hurt yourself to bad while you are getting down all the basic tricks and things like that. If you still need help I am pretty sure that you can find some help on some videos.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about skateboarding as well as a skateboard gear at http://www.nsearch.com
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Are You Up On All Of These Skateboarding Tricks?
Are You Up On All Of These Skateboarding Tricks?
By Gregg Hall
Skateboarding is one of those sports where you need to learn and be able to do a lot of tricks or you just are not going to make it very far in the skateboarding industry. You need to be able to land all the tricks that you can do as well as execute them.
Aerials are the types of tricks you do on a half pip or a quarter pipe or maybe even a little kicker ramp so get high up in the air. You will want to get a lot of speed so you can hit a good transition and get off the wood and into the air. You will want to learn how to do these tricks on a half pipe or quarter pipe before you start trying to be a pro.
The Ollie is the first trick that anyone should learn when they are trying to learn to skateboard. You are going to have both of your feet not to far apart when you are setting up for this trick. You will have your back foot on the tail and your front foot slightly in the middle of the board or 4 inches before the screws in front of your front foot. This way you will have enough time to pop the deck and slide your front foot up to get the ollie down.
Flips tricks come as you get better you will want to try to flip the board after you have learned the Ollie. After you can Ollie about a foot or two you will want to try to start kicking your foot out when you slide your front foot forward. This way when you are doing your Ollie, you just slide your foot up and out to start learning flip tricks. After you have learned some of these you are probably getting pretty good.
You will do grabs whenever you do a big air on a half pipe or quarter pipe. All you do is get your air off the transition and then grab your board when you get air. It is the easiest trick to do because you are just in the air holding the board. There are grabs called indys, roastbeefs, stalefish, Japan air, there are all kinds of names for grab tricks when you are in the air. You just need to learn how to get air before you can even start learning these tricks. You can also do these tricks on a kicker or launch ramp.
The grind is another basic trick I think you just start on a mini half pipe and use the coping at the top which is the metal and you just try to grind and grind the metal with the trucks of your skateboard.
Slides are tricks which you use a metal rail to slide your skateboard across while still being on the skateboard and sliding on the rail. These tricks are going to be harder then you think and you might hurt yourself or at least fall several times before you try sliding wood on metal.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about skateboarding as well as a skateboard gear at http://www.nsearch.com
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By Gregg Hall
Skateboarding is one of those sports where you need to learn and be able to do a lot of tricks or you just are not going to make it very far in the skateboarding industry. You need to be able to land all the tricks that you can do as well as execute them.
Aerials are the types of tricks you do on a half pip or a quarter pipe or maybe even a little kicker ramp so get high up in the air. You will want to get a lot of speed so you can hit a good transition and get off the wood and into the air. You will want to learn how to do these tricks on a half pipe or quarter pipe before you start trying to be a pro.
The Ollie is the first trick that anyone should learn when they are trying to learn to skateboard. You are going to have both of your feet not to far apart when you are setting up for this trick. You will have your back foot on the tail and your front foot slightly in the middle of the board or 4 inches before the screws in front of your front foot. This way you will have enough time to pop the deck and slide your front foot up to get the ollie down.
Flips tricks come as you get better you will want to try to flip the board after you have learned the Ollie. After you can Ollie about a foot or two you will want to try to start kicking your foot out when you slide your front foot forward. This way when you are doing your Ollie, you just slide your foot up and out to start learning flip tricks. After you have learned some of these you are probably getting pretty good.
You will do grabs whenever you do a big air on a half pipe or quarter pipe. All you do is get your air off the transition and then grab your board when you get air. It is the easiest trick to do because you are just in the air holding the board. There are grabs called indys, roastbeefs, stalefish, Japan air, there are all kinds of names for grab tricks when you are in the air. You just need to learn how to get air before you can even start learning these tricks. You can also do these tricks on a kicker or launch ramp.
The grind is another basic trick I think you just start on a mini half pipe and use the coping at the top which is the metal and you just try to grind and grind the metal with the trucks of your skateboard.
Slides are tricks which you use a metal rail to slide your skateboard across while still being on the skateboard and sliding on the rail. These tricks are going to be harder then you think and you might hurt yourself or at least fall several times before you try sliding wood on metal.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about skateboarding as well as a skateboard gear at http://www.nsearch.com
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Beyond Skateboard Trick Tips - The Ultimate Success Formula
Beyond Skateboard Trick Tips - The Ultimate Success Formula
By Mark Weth
Anthony Robbin doesn't teach about skateboarding, but there are so many lessons we can learn from him and directly apply to help us out.
This is his "Ultimate Success Formula"
Step #1: Know Your Outcome...
Number one, we have to know what we want to get out of skateboarding. Whether it is going pro or having fun, or to pick up girls, whatever, we must know why we do it so we'll have a drive to skate, even if we're not "in the mood"
Secondly, if you're learning a new trick, this is simply, knowing EXACTLY how the trick works. Read up everything about this trick- read trick tips, watch videos of pro's, etc. Make sure you visualize the trick in your mind. Everyone can pretty much master this step.
Step #2: Take Massive Action
This is the most important step. This is basically going out and practicing. Having a goal is NOT enough. Go out and skate! Don't piddle around, go for it with a vengeance
If you had trouble landing a trick, find out why before you ask for help!
Did you try to find out for yourself why you're doing that? Did you experiment with different foot positions \and different balancing? How many times did you even try the trick?
I know what you're thinking- but if I mess up a lot and keep practicing, won't I just be reinforcing my mistakes? Yes, if your goal is to land it wrong. But since we know what exactly want we and what the trick should look like, our mind and body will automatically adjust and take us in that direction.
How do you think Rodney Mullen invented his tricks? He sure as hell didn't go on his little computer and ask others for help. He invented everything through trial and error and LOTS of practice.
I know how frustrating it is when we can't land something, but if we practice more, we're getting closer and closer to landing it. I used to think i spent a LOT of time skating ( I practiced about 1-2 hours a day) and I was upset that the kickflip was coming to me so slow. Then, I talked to another skater whose been skating for a while, and he said he skated 7-9 hours a day. I was blown away. The time I spent was nothing compared to him.
Say you spend 30 minutes watching TV each day. Instead of watching tv, how bout going out and skating? 30 minutes a day may not seem like much, but day after day, week after week, month after month, the extra practice will stack up and you're gonna get major results.
Bottom line- if you wanna get good, skate more. No amount of trick tips will help you if you don't go out and do it.
Step #3: Look at What you Did
Okay, this is the part when you ask for help. You notice what you're doing and the results you're getting. Say you tend to land on the tail. You can either use your head and think of ways to correct that OR post on the forum (but not without doing a search first ).
Step #4: Adjust Your Approach
Did your adjustments take your further or closer to your goal? If you're closer to your landing your trick, keep going! Refine your process, eliminate unnecessary steps, but keep doing what you're doing.
If it didn't work out, did you practice enough? If you did, then try a different adjustment and repeat.
That's it! If you follow these step you'll destined to land your tricks. This stuff is common sense if you really think about it. But most people don't take massive action and practice. I'm going to make a commitment for myself to skate at least an hour extra each day.
Hope that helps and keep practicing!
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips. Visit Secrets of Skateboarding to learn more tricks and techniques.
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By Mark Weth
Anthony Robbin doesn't teach about skateboarding, but there are so many lessons we can learn from him and directly apply to help us out.
This is his "Ultimate Success Formula"
Step #1: Know Your Outcome...
Number one, we have to know what we want to get out of skateboarding. Whether it is going pro or having fun, or to pick up girls, whatever, we must know why we do it so we'll have a drive to skate, even if we're not "in the mood"
Secondly, if you're learning a new trick, this is simply, knowing EXACTLY how the trick works. Read up everything about this trick- read trick tips, watch videos of pro's, etc. Make sure you visualize the trick in your mind. Everyone can pretty much master this step.
Step #2: Take Massive Action
This is the most important step. This is basically going out and practicing. Having a goal is NOT enough. Go out and skate! Don't piddle around, go for it with a vengeance
If you had trouble landing a trick, find out why before you ask for help!
Did you try to find out for yourself why you're doing that? Did you experiment with different foot positions \and different balancing? How many times did you even try the trick?
I know what you're thinking- but if I mess up a lot and keep practicing, won't I just be reinforcing my mistakes? Yes, if your goal is to land it wrong. But since we know what exactly want we and what the trick should look like, our mind and body will automatically adjust and take us in that direction.
How do you think Rodney Mullen invented his tricks? He sure as hell didn't go on his little computer and ask others for help. He invented everything through trial and error and LOTS of practice.
I know how frustrating it is when we can't land something, but if we practice more, we're getting closer and closer to landing it. I used to think i spent a LOT of time skating ( I practiced about 1-2 hours a day) and I was upset that the kickflip was coming to me so slow. Then, I talked to another skater whose been skating for a while, and he said he skated 7-9 hours a day. I was blown away. The time I spent was nothing compared to him.
Say you spend 30 minutes watching TV each day. Instead of watching tv, how bout going out and skating? 30 minutes a day may not seem like much, but day after day, week after week, month after month, the extra practice will stack up and you're gonna get major results.
Bottom line- if you wanna get good, skate more. No amount of trick tips will help you if you don't go out and do it.
Step #3: Look at What you Did
Okay, this is the part when you ask for help. You notice what you're doing and the results you're getting. Say you tend to land on the tail. You can either use your head and think of ways to correct that OR post on the forum (but not without doing a search first ).
Step #4: Adjust Your Approach
Did your adjustments take your further or closer to your goal? If you're closer to your landing your trick, keep going! Refine your process, eliminate unnecessary steps, but keep doing what you're doing.
If it didn't work out, did you practice enough? If you did, then try a different adjustment and repeat.
That's it! If you follow these step you'll destined to land your tricks. This stuff is common sense if you really think about it. But most people don't take massive action and practice. I'm going to make a commitment for myself to skate at least an hour extra each day.
Hope that helps and keep practicing!
Article by Mark Weth, a skateboarding expert and creator of the site, Skateboard Trick Tips. Visit Secrets of Skateboarding to learn more tricks and techniques.
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5 Things To Look For When Buying New Skate Shoes
5 Things To Look For When Buying New Skate Shoes
By Geoff Wheeler
1) FIT :You want to get the very best fit possible when buying yourself a new pair of skate shoes.The best time for shoe shopping is at night because your feet actually swell during the day (or after a good skate session)due to heat.For size you need about 1/2 inch between the big toe and the end of the shoe.Also make sure the heel of your foot rests comfortably at the back of the shoe.
2) GRIP :A pattered sole give you a sure grip on your board.Brands like DC and Vans have excellent grip on their soles.The last thing any skater wants is slippery feet when skating.So make sure whatever shoe you go with it has an excellent grip and pattered sole.
3) FLEX :You need a durable shoe that is also lightweight and provides a really great flex.Brands like Adio have special "Flex grooves" which give you maximum flexibility while maintaining total comfort.Flex is very important.Who wants to feel like they are wearing ridged hard shoes when skating? Not us.
4)DURABILITY :If you spend alot of time skating then you are going to need a tough skate shoe.One that will stand up to punishment from your board and from the street!Look for leather sides for good wear and tear,a rubber toe and even lace protectors.All will add to the life of your shoes.Some shoes now feature internal "lace hiders" which keep them totally out of the way.Nobody wants to deal with unruly laces while skating.Also look for a thick and durable sole.
5)STYLE :You gotta love them if you're going to skate in them every day!So be sure to grab something that you think looks cool and fits your style.At the end of the day functionality is important but if you don't love how they look on you then chances are they will see more dust then skate parks.With such a mind blowing selection of skate shoes out today finding something to meet your skating and style needs has never been easier.Follow our tips and you will do just fine.
Geoff Wheeler has been involved in skateboarding for the past 20 years and enjoys writing about skate shoes including adio shoes and DC shoes
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By Geoff Wheeler
1) FIT :You want to get the very best fit possible when buying yourself a new pair of skate shoes.The best time for shoe shopping is at night because your feet actually swell during the day (or after a good skate session)due to heat.For size you need about 1/2 inch between the big toe and the end of the shoe.Also make sure the heel of your foot rests comfortably at the back of the shoe.
2) GRIP :A pattered sole give you a sure grip on your board.Brands like DC and Vans have excellent grip on their soles.The last thing any skater wants is slippery feet when skating.So make sure whatever shoe you go with it has an excellent grip and pattered sole.
3) FLEX :You need a durable shoe that is also lightweight and provides a really great flex.Brands like Adio have special "Flex grooves" which give you maximum flexibility while maintaining total comfort.Flex is very important.Who wants to feel like they are wearing ridged hard shoes when skating? Not us.
4)DURABILITY :If you spend alot of time skating then you are going to need a tough skate shoe.One that will stand up to punishment from your board and from the street!Look for leather sides for good wear and tear,a rubber toe and even lace protectors.All will add to the life of your shoes.Some shoes now feature internal "lace hiders" which keep them totally out of the way.Nobody wants to deal with unruly laces while skating.Also look for a thick and durable sole.
5)STYLE :You gotta love them if you're going to skate in them every day!So be sure to grab something that you think looks cool and fits your style.At the end of the day functionality is important but if you don't love how they look on you then chances are they will see more dust then skate parks.With such a mind blowing selection of skate shoes out today finding something to meet your skating and style needs has never been easier.Follow our tips and you will do just fine.
Geoff Wheeler has been involved in skateboarding for the past 20 years and enjoys writing about skate shoes including adio shoes and DC shoes
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Ripstik Safety
Ripstik Safety
By Derek Cladek
The most important thing about riding your Ripstik is having fun. If you did not have fun on your board you would not tell your friends about it and the Ripstik would go out of business. The second most important thing about riding is safety. The only thing riding safe does for you on the Ripstik is keeps you riding. If you were to fall off your Ripstik and hit your head without a helmet the damage could be so great that you may not be able to ride for a long time. If you have a helmet on you may have a head ache but you are back riding your board, if not the same day, the very next day.
The extreme sport movement has set a good standard showing every professional athlete at say a popular event like the X-Games wearing helmets. Helmets are not nerdy or dumb to wear, it is smart. Just look at the pros, they all wear one and I bet each one of them have their own stories of the time they hit their head, but thankfully had a helmet on. How much more damage would have been done without a helmet. Helmets come in all sorts of designs and shapes and sizes. Find one that fits you right and looks good. Put it on and ride smart.
Safety involves more then just helmets though. Riding safe is just as important. Most of the time there is someone better then you that have more difficult and more dangerous tricks. Chances are they have also been riding longer too. Riding safe means not trying something so far out of your skill level that you may get hurt. Do not jump right to the most difficult trick on your first day. Work your way up. Start with tricks that are easier and build upon all the tricks you already know. You will eventually be able to do the difficult tricks, but if you hurt yourself trying them when you should not be you may never get to try them.
There are also other pads that you can wear such as elbow pads, knee pads and wrist pads. These pads are not as important as a helmet but can often give you the confidence to learn something new. It can never hurt to throw all the pads on if you are trying to learn a difficult trick. You will minimize your injury if you fall so you can jump back up and try it again. Knee pads are usually always a good idea because if you need to bail off a trick then a safe place to fall is usually onto your knees with pads on. This is especially true if you are trying to ride on ramps. Wearing these pads can also give you confidence to take your riding to the next level.
Put on your helmet and pads, ride safe and ride confident. We ride the Ripstik because it is a blast; we put on the pads and helmet to minimize injury so we can continue to ride. Chances are you are going to fall and get hurt. If you have pads on you jump back up, if you are riding unsafe you may not get up off the pavement and onto your board for a long time. Ride safe, ride smart, but most importantly have fun.
Ride safe with the Ripstik. It will keep you riding longer and have more fun. Check it out... often called the Ripstick, Ripstik or Rip Stick. Made by Razor the maker of the Razor Scooter
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By Derek Cladek
The most important thing about riding your Ripstik is having fun. If you did not have fun on your board you would not tell your friends about it and the Ripstik would go out of business. The second most important thing about riding is safety. The only thing riding safe does for you on the Ripstik is keeps you riding. If you were to fall off your Ripstik and hit your head without a helmet the damage could be so great that you may not be able to ride for a long time. If you have a helmet on you may have a head ache but you are back riding your board, if not the same day, the very next day.
The extreme sport movement has set a good standard showing every professional athlete at say a popular event like the X-Games wearing helmets. Helmets are not nerdy or dumb to wear, it is smart. Just look at the pros, they all wear one and I bet each one of them have their own stories of the time they hit their head, but thankfully had a helmet on. How much more damage would have been done without a helmet. Helmets come in all sorts of designs and shapes and sizes. Find one that fits you right and looks good. Put it on and ride smart.
Safety involves more then just helmets though. Riding safe is just as important. Most of the time there is someone better then you that have more difficult and more dangerous tricks. Chances are they have also been riding longer too. Riding safe means not trying something so far out of your skill level that you may get hurt. Do not jump right to the most difficult trick on your first day. Work your way up. Start with tricks that are easier and build upon all the tricks you already know. You will eventually be able to do the difficult tricks, but if you hurt yourself trying them when you should not be you may never get to try them.
There are also other pads that you can wear such as elbow pads, knee pads and wrist pads. These pads are not as important as a helmet but can often give you the confidence to learn something new. It can never hurt to throw all the pads on if you are trying to learn a difficult trick. You will minimize your injury if you fall so you can jump back up and try it again. Knee pads are usually always a good idea because if you need to bail off a trick then a safe place to fall is usually onto your knees with pads on. This is especially true if you are trying to ride on ramps. Wearing these pads can also give you confidence to take your riding to the next level.
Put on your helmet and pads, ride safe and ride confident. We ride the Ripstik because it is a blast; we put on the pads and helmet to minimize injury so we can continue to ride. Chances are you are going to fall and get hurt. If you have pads on you jump back up, if you are riding unsafe you may not get up off the pavement and onto your board for a long time. Ride safe, ride smart, but most importantly have fun.
Ride safe with the Ripstik. It will keep you riding longer and have more fun. Check it out... often called the Ripstick, Ripstik or Rip Stick. Made by Razor the maker of the Razor Scooter
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Beginner Ripstik Tricks
Beginner Ripstik Tricks
By Derek Cladek
There are tons of awesome free style tricks you can do on the Ripstik. I am going to talk about some beginner tricks for you to try. Before you try any Ripstik tricks make sure that you are comfortable riding your board. Once you are comfortable and confident you can try out some of these great tricks.
First try a manual. A manual is where you simply lift the front wheel off the ground. The longer you hold the manual the cooler it looks. Try balancing for long distances riding on just your back wheel. That is called a manual. A nose manual is when you do the same thing except that you lift your back wheel off the ground and ride the board balancing on your front wheel.
Another cool beginner trick is the step over. Once you know how to do a manual and nose manual the step over should be a piece of cake. To do the step over lay out an object like a broom stick. Approach the broom stick on your board and when you come up to it lift the front of the board over then immediately lift the back of your board over the stick. That is the step over. To make this trick more difficult use a larger object or try stepping up on to something like a curb.
A hang 9 and hang 10 are tricks that look very flashy and cool, but are not that difficult to do. A hang 9 is when you are riding your board normally and you take your front foot and place it on the back deck and ride for as long as you can. This trick leaves the front of your Ripstik empty and both feet are riding on the back deck. To do this trick put your back foot directly over the back wheel, if you put it to far back when you lift your front foot the front of the board with pop up into the air. Gain some speed and get your balance then quickly pull your front foot back to the back deck. Hold it for as long as you can, then return your foot back to the front deck and continue riding, that is your hang 9. Doing a hang 10 is a little more difficult but looks even cooler. Do the trick with the same technique but instead pull your back foot off the board and ride with both feet on the front deck, then return your back foot to the back deck.
A trick that I do not have a name for but is super fun to ride is simply trying to balance on a curb. The best is to find a curb that has a short drop on one side and grass on the other. A side walk with grass on the side is perfect. Ride up to the curb side and try to ride the length of the curb balancing and not falling off. No other board allows you to do this trick because no other board but the Ripstik has the two wheel design. There are some kids on youtube.com who ride a 137 foot curb without falling off. These are all the tricks I will discuss in this article, so be safe when you attempt new tricks, but mostly just have fun.
Be safe when doing the Ripstick tricks. The Ripstick (ripstik) is made by Razor who makes the very popular Razor Scooter. Try tricks with both.
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By Derek Cladek
There are tons of awesome free style tricks you can do on the Ripstik. I am going to talk about some beginner tricks for you to try. Before you try any Ripstik tricks make sure that you are comfortable riding your board. Once you are comfortable and confident you can try out some of these great tricks.
First try a manual. A manual is where you simply lift the front wheel off the ground. The longer you hold the manual the cooler it looks. Try balancing for long distances riding on just your back wheel. That is called a manual. A nose manual is when you do the same thing except that you lift your back wheel off the ground and ride the board balancing on your front wheel.
Another cool beginner trick is the step over. Once you know how to do a manual and nose manual the step over should be a piece of cake. To do the step over lay out an object like a broom stick. Approach the broom stick on your board and when you come up to it lift the front of the board over then immediately lift the back of your board over the stick. That is the step over. To make this trick more difficult use a larger object or try stepping up on to something like a curb.
A hang 9 and hang 10 are tricks that look very flashy and cool, but are not that difficult to do. A hang 9 is when you are riding your board normally and you take your front foot and place it on the back deck and ride for as long as you can. This trick leaves the front of your Ripstik empty and both feet are riding on the back deck. To do this trick put your back foot directly over the back wheel, if you put it to far back when you lift your front foot the front of the board with pop up into the air. Gain some speed and get your balance then quickly pull your front foot back to the back deck. Hold it for as long as you can, then return your foot back to the front deck and continue riding, that is your hang 9. Doing a hang 10 is a little more difficult but looks even cooler. Do the trick with the same technique but instead pull your back foot off the board and ride with both feet on the front deck, then return your back foot to the back deck.
A trick that I do not have a name for but is super fun to ride is simply trying to balance on a curb. The best is to find a curb that has a short drop on one side and grass on the other. A side walk with grass on the side is perfect. Ride up to the curb side and try to ride the length of the curb balancing and not falling off. No other board allows you to do this trick because no other board but the Ripstik has the two wheel design. There are some kids on youtube.com who ride a 137 foot curb without falling off. These are all the tricks I will discuss in this article, so be safe when you attempt new tricks, but mostly just have fun.
Be safe when doing the Ripstick tricks. The Ripstick (ripstik) is made by Razor who makes the very popular Razor Scooter. Try tricks with both.
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Skateboarding Tricks - The Ollie
Skateboarding Tricks - The Ollie
By Corey Polomka
Doing skateboard tricks is so cool and gives you such an adrenalin rush. If you are new to skateboarding tricks you will want to learn the 'Ollie' first as it is used by most riders and is the basis for many other tricks.
You will find a lot of information on the internet about skateboarding tricks including the Ollie but most of the sites won't give you the tips that will make it easier to do.
Here are some tips on how you can perform the 'Ollie' just like the pro's.
To perform the Ollie stand on your board and have your back foot on the tail of the board. Your front foot will be around about the middle of the board and you will need to have your knees bent slightly.
When you first start out learning this trick just take it slow and don't go too fast on your board. There is nothing worse than trying to do a trick for the first time and going too fast and stacking it on the concrete.
A big tip to make the Ollie easier is to keep down low, the lower that you are bent down the more air you will get. You will perform much better if your hands are reasonably low and not too far off the ground.
When you are ready then slam your back foot on the tail of the board so that you will jump high into the air. You really need to hit the board as hard as you can with that back foot so that your board will follow when you jump into the air.
It is important to keep your balance so try to remain centered on the board for balance and keep your knees in the bent position to absorb the landing.
With anything the more you practice the better you will get so if you don't succeed straight away don't give up just keep on practicing. Practice and remember these skateboard Ollie tips and you will be the envy of your friends in no time.
Corey Polomka loves skateboarding and is a legend at skateboard tricks. Visit his site at Coreys Cool Club! to grab a free report called "How To Land Flawless 360 Flips".
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By Corey Polomka
Doing skateboard tricks is so cool and gives you such an adrenalin rush. If you are new to skateboarding tricks you will want to learn the 'Ollie' first as it is used by most riders and is the basis for many other tricks.
You will find a lot of information on the internet about skateboarding tricks including the Ollie but most of the sites won't give you the tips that will make it easier to do.
Here are some tips on how you can perform the 'Ollie' just like the pro's.
To perform the Ollie stand on your board and have your back foot on the tail of the board. Your front foot will be around about the middle of the board and you will need to have your knees bent slightly.
When you first start out learning this trick just take it slow and don't go too fast on your board. There is nothing worse than trying to do a trick for the first time and going too fast and stacking it on the concrete.
A big tip to make the Ollie easier is to keep down low, the lower that you are bent down the more air you will get. You will perform much better if your hands are reasonably low and not too far off the ground.
When you are ready then slam your back foot on the tail of the board so that you will jump high into the air. You really need to hit the board as hard as you can with that back foot so that your board will follow when you jump into the air.
It is important to keep your balance so try to remain centered on the board for balance and keep your knees in the bent position to absorb the landing.
With anything the more you practice the better you will get so if you don't succeed straight away don't give up just keep on practicing. Practice and remember these skateboard Ollie tips and you will be the envy of your friends in no time.
Corey Polomka loves skateboarding and is a legend at skateboard tricks. Visit his site at Coreys Cool Club! to grab a free report called "How To Land Flawless 360 Flips".
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Popular Extreme Toys For The Kids
Popular Extreme Toys For The Kids
By Derek Cladek
Not every kid out there finds the skateboard or roller blades to be the most fun for them to ride. Although the popularity of the two sports are growing tremendously and are extremely fun within their own right, this article is about the other types of extremely fun boards out there. The extreme sport era is here and it is here to stay, so many other toys are being created to fulfill the urge to live extreme. First let us talk about the ever popular kick scooter. Scooter riding used to be for the kid who could not skate. Now you can check out kids doing 720's and back flips on scooters at YouTube. The extreme has taken over kick scooters. Even if you cannot do a flip on the scooter they are being built today to be able to do some insane freestyle tricks as well as ride them on ramps. You cannot drive by a local skate park anymore without seeing some kid riding a kick scooter. Not only riding one but a lot of the time they are showing off just like the best skaters are. A kick scooter is a blast to ride and unlike some of the other popular boards you can pretty much open up a scooter jump on and ride. They are very easy to learn but just like anything they take a lot of time and practice to master.
Another hot board on the market right now is the caster board. The two most popular caster boards are the Ripstik and the Wave Board. These boards are designed so that the rider's feet never have to touch the ground. There are only two wheels and the boards completely twist and bend, purposely. Not only that but you can ride these boards at very fast speeds as well as stay balanced going slower then any board or scooter out there. You can make very tight and deliberate turns with the caster board. Riding down a street with people walking, you can just as easily weave through the people on your caster board as you can walk, the balance is amazing. Not only for just riding on the street but on these boards you can ride ramps, and bust out some incredible skateboard style tricks. One draw back is that you can only ride the board in one direction, but that does not stop you from doing kick flips, manuals, ollies, acid drops, hang nines, and tons more awesome tricks. I one time saw someone balance on a 137 foot curb and ride the whole thing. It was awesome. These boards are amazingly versatile, and you will find that you want to bring them wherever you go. It becomes easier to ride a caster board then walk after a while.
These are just a few of the new extreme styles of riding out there for young people. There are always new and inventive toys to look out for. Extremely fun and exciting to ride boards that you may have never tried are right around the corner. Give them a shot because you will probably find that you love them.
For kick scooters it is the Razor Kick Scooter. And particularly the pro model that the kids are really extreme on. For caster boards the Wave Board and the Ripstick are the most popular.
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By Derek Cladek
Not every kid out there finds the skateboard or roller blades to be the most fun for them to ride. Although the popularity of the two sports are growing tremendously and are extremely fun within their own right, this article is about the other types of extremely fun boards out there. The extreme sport era is here and it is here to stay, so many other toys are being created to fulfill the urge to live extreme. First let us talk about the ever popular kick scooter. Scooter riding used to be for the kid who could not skate. Now you can check out kids doing 720's and back flips on scooters at YouTube. The extreme has taken over kick scooters. Even if you cannot do a flip on the scooter they are being built today to be able to do some insane freestyle tricks as well as ride them on ramps. You cannot drive by a local skate park anymore without seeing some kid riding a kick scooter. Not only riding one but a lot of the time they are showing off just like the best skaters are. A kick scooter is a blast to ride and unlike some of the other popular boards you can pretty much open up a scooter jump on and ride. They are very easy to learn but just like anything they take a lot of time and practice to master.
Another hot board on the market right now is the caster board. The two most popular caster boards are the Ripstik and the Wave Board. These boards are designed so that the rider's feet never have to touch the ground. There are only two wheels and the boards completely twist and bend, purposely. Not only that but you can ride these boards at very fast speeds as well as stay balanced going slower then any board or scooter out there. You can make very tight and deliberate turns with the caster board. Riding down a street with people walking, you can just as easily weave through the people on your caster board as you can walk, the balance is amazing. Not only for just riding on the street but on these boards you can ride ramps, and bust out some incredible skateboard style tricks. One draw back is that you can only ride the board in one direction, but that does not stop you from doing kick flips, manuals, ollies, acid drops, hang nines, and tons more awesome tricks. I one time saw someone balance on a 137 foot curb and ride the whole thing. It was awesome. These boards are amazingly versatile, and you will find that you want to bring them wherever you go. It becomes easier to ride a caster board then walk after a while.
These are just a few of the new extreme styles of riding out there for young people. There are always new and inventive toys to look out for. Extremely fun and exciting to ride boards that you may have never tried are right around the corner. Give them a shot because you will probably find that you love them.
For kick scooters it is the Razor Kick Scooter. And particularly the pro model that the kids are really extreme on. For caster boards the Wave Board and the Ripstick are the most popular.
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