How To NOT Look Like a Beginner Longboarder

Pro-tip: Forget what other people think and have fun.

I went for a night skate and as soon as I stepped outside my board slipped out of my hand causing a gunfire-like sound to echo through the entire apartment complex at 2am

I am a 53 years beginner, never stop learning ;-) thx Hans!

I love it when you keeps repeating that being a beginner is totally okay

I've been yelling at longboarders for 9 years now

Who cares if we look like beginners. You have to start somewhere.

I always just avoid going to places where I know skaters will be, it’s intimidating especially since I started a little late to the game haha I really like going to normal parks and riding along the paths and in the parking lots

Did you just use me as clickbait?

when he said “i got you baby-“ i-

I tried riding a longboard for the first time two days ago and i did okay besides the fact i almost killed a runner💀

Idk if you've covered this in a video yet, but a 'how to' on general street cruising would cool, like going down hill and how to handle your legs, going over bumps like curbs etc. Love from UK! \m/

Does anyone else here ride goofy?

hi Hans,remember me? my mother still doesn't want me to buy a longboard because she thinks its all useless and shitty 🙃 but hey,ily and your videos motivate me to skate even if i haven't stepped on an actual board yet. so in conclusion,i bought one online and ik that my mom will kill me once it arrives but hey whatever,yolo ❤

Just graduated highschool, dug out my old long board and looking to learn how to actually use it, since it would be good transportation for college. Awesome video, helps a lot!

First off: You're adorable. Second: I just started university, im on campus and all the people here can ride a skate/long board and because of that, I just started learning. But it's hard to practice when you're scared of looking like a beginner in front of people who've been doing this for years. This was really helpful.

Few extra tips as someone who’s been skateboarding since I was 13 and am now teaching my gf how to longboard. I also work as a snowboard instructor and these tips apply to pretty much every board sport: 1. You are going to fall. We’ve all been there. Turn on the Xgames and you’ll see even the pros still fall. It happens to all of us from just learning how to ride all the way to learning a new trick. So don’t be scared and wear the proper gear if you’re worried about getting hurt. 2. Ever seen a jogger run by? How long did you think about them after they passed you? A few seconds? Maybe not even at all? It’s the same thing when you’re on a board. They’ll judge you for a second and forget so who cares what they think. 3. The community has all been where you were at some point. Some of the best people I’ve met in the sport only started a year or two ago. Most are willing to give you pointers and are extremely helpful. Anyone mocking you is most likely under the age of 15 and/or aren’t very good either. Just tell them their mom made you a bangin breakfast earlier. 4. Lastly, just have fun with it and learn to feel the board man. It’s not taking you for a ride you’re riding the board. Hope this all helps to any newcomers!

Your a big help for the 9 year old army skaters out here ily

Me yesterday: Cruising through my town, pops up board whilst skating. My board: let’s crash onto the floor and draw everyone’s attention to me

I used to have no hobby's at all. Now I got a longboard! I've learnt the basics already Turning pushing riding etc I'm so excited cuz my friends getting a longboard too soo we get to cruise around together. This video helped alot as I don't wanna look like a beginner 😂 Thank you!!!

Nice to see a video with a friendly, polite and genuine young guy, no ego at all. His parents must be so proud :) great, informative video!