#landyachtz longboards

[guppygiggles]

You know, I would love to learn how to skateboard and maybe I will, but I feel like Casper could be a good teacher. What do you think?

Hi again!

Like most things about Casper, the skating is life-accurate. I do actually skate, and I've helped my niece learn how, too!

I should mention that I do not skate "traditionally." I ride a longboard that is meant for carving. It does not have a tail, so it's not meant for tricks, and I don't really have a desire to do tricks, either; I'm thirty, and learning how to do anything on a skateboard involves falling -- a lot -- especially learning tricks. There is always some risk with skating, and I don't want to increase that risk, especially at my age.

That said, here are some tips I can give you, if you want to learn how to longboard like I do.

1. Always wear a helmet. Bones can heal, but TBIs are for life. Never skate without one.

2. Always bend your knees, never be rigid on your board. It's hard in the beginning, but always keep it in the back of your mind. You will have the best reflexes if you are loose and relaxed. Skating is all about weight control, shifting your weight between your feet to do different things. It's hard to be light on your feet when you're stiff.

3. Learn to footbrake. Again, non-negotiable. If you can't stop, you can't skate. When you're learning, brace the inside of your brake foot against the deck and slowly lower it by bending your opposite knee.

4. When you're riding, if you're afraid, your instinct will be to lean back away from danger and put your weight on your back foot. That's how you fishtail and crash. Always keep your weight on your front foot.

5. Don't get some cheap piece of shit board off Amazon, do some research and expect to spend between $200-$300 at least. Again, this is a safety thing, don't risk your life on some crap deck that's going to fall apart when you need it most and get you hurt.

I have a 33" Landyachtz Dropcat, which has been amazing to learn on and I would recommend to anyone. I am 5"5 and I have a short stance, so the shorter version is perfect for me, but they also have a 38" version if you are tall.

Hope that was helpful! I love to skate, and it has been fantastic for my mental and physical health.

[longboarderlabs]

You're still in time to grab some new wheels and cruise to where the sun sets, 🌞 All kinds of boards, shapes and sizes available in store and online at longboarderlabs.com #summer #vancouver #longboarderlabs #longboard #longboarding #landyachtz #nice #Evo #van https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg0XXl0ptAw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[get-trggrd]

Got up to 40km/h yesterday, Slowly getting faster!

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[crshandburn]

new addition 🤙🏻

[mastercontrol]

2016 Landyachtz Switchblade 36 — The Chimera Series (Jackalope)

[marillakilla]

I desperately need some friends to skate and longboard with.

Dusja als je doet longboarden of skateboarden hit me up! Since ik niemand heb om het mee te doen :(

[dirtyyvans]

[thesuperherochronicles]

My girl bought me a fucking SICK longboard for Christmas. I honestly don’t know how I got so lucky. This girl is too good to me. I don’t deserve this. 😭

[ivalannah]

My everything🤙🏽🌈🌀🗿🔮

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[coug122]

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Went out for a little #nightride #skaterboi #skater #sk8 #longboard #chillbird #landyachtz #skateboard #skateboarding https://www.instagram.com/p/B2QRsOPHvJV/?igshid=1xn2gp3eq9nru

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[seyasou-blog]

Long skateboarding×Sacred mountain in Japan. @masafusa_gecko #pawellperalta #landyachtz #paristruckco #venomskate #sector9 #longskateboard #longboard #longboarddownhill #lsk8 #longbording #longboardskate #landyachtzskateboards #heelcheck #powerslide #ロンスケ #スケボー #ダウンヒル #laps #富士山 #mtfuji #仙石原 #箱根 #japan https://www.instagram.com/p/BtycB6oDdh4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g6l1nhcm5s0m