Baby steps! Jack (in the video) didn't even know about tricks for the first 5 years of his progression, so all he worked on was flow. Learning to pump, carve, etc in the real world and just becoming very good at that 😁

How are you getting on

@@thespectaclebear ooh it’s tough. I practice every day but I’m still waking up some muscles I haven’t used for a while. I’m doing pretty good with balance, less good at pushing off. It’s still fun though!

@@origGooglieWooglie glad to hear it

@@origGooglieWooglieyo thats cool, i just learned to pump efficient and i suddenly dont use all those muscles anymore when i started, its more like jogging now

Appreciate that! Freeskates are incredible for maneuverability but yes, we get a little carried away sometimes 😅 To learn to maneuver like this (safely), it’s best to throw yourself into busy environments like college campuses, city paths, etc, even if you start at a slower pace. Eventually you’re able to think on the spot and act quickly when needed 👌

Kinda like rollerblades

So glad you enjoyed, stay safe out there!!

Glad you like them!! 😁

Man, size doesn't matter when u know how to use it, same goes well with drift skates 😂

Happy to hear that!! You’ll notice the difference immediately. Enjoy 💯🔥

@@jmkride why would you be so sure?;) Anyway I am not Amazon but AliExpress fan 😸

So glad you enjoyed! What was your favorite part about it? :)

@@jmkride I like how he changes up his technique and keeps it fresh the whole trip!

Jack has it down like crazy. Yes it’s super effective! We’ll probably make an updated tutorial from his perspective 👍

He's in his happy place

Glad you enjoyed it!

You got this! 👏 It’ll only get easier with time.

As long as you push past the learning curve and stick with it, it’ll be the best birthday present ever!

😂😂😂 thank you James!

Obrigado!!

Thanks!

Thanks so much!! What was your favorite part?

You can do it! Would love to see some footage.

I’ve these hip pads that drop in & clip to the inside of the pants-quick & EZ. Grab m’helmet, & drop one in on the way out the door. Stay safe & enjoy the ride! 🤙🕊️

Oh, & they can be heated & molded to the shape of one’s hip! I dig’m.

Yup. Wear pads. Its all good.

Thank you!

🤣😂🤣

Thanks for the idea! Glad you got a lot out of it

Noted!

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Thank you! I missed that!🎉🎉

It's wild!

More practice is the answer! You'll gain endurance in those muscles. The more you practice, the longer you'll be able to go, and the longer it takes to get sore or tired.

@@ReavoEnd obviously.... but with a skateboard for example if I have a bit of a slope I can just relax on the board and not get tired. I cannot do the same on freeskates.

It's not a convenient answer, but the solution to this will be time on the skates. Once you've freeskated for a a while, you should find that the soreness simply goes away, especially in those instances where you're just chilling on a slope. In fact, one of my (Gabe) favorite things to do is just relax and stand still when out cruising, and just take in the view. In these moments, there is no soreness/tiredness whatsoever - it's very relaxing. Your comment, however, does remind me that yes, there is an initial period where you feel like you're having to keep your skates from splitting apart... This feeling should subside, as I've seen it does for everyone that continues to ride. Hope that helps you in some way!

Oh, and as far as some actionable advice... A common beginner mistake/habit is keeping your skates far too spread apart. If you're doing this at all, it's totally understandable that there would be some tension/soreness, as this is an uncomfortable way to skate. Really, once you've learned where your balance point is, go ahead and close up that stance to shoulder-width. If you want, close it up even more so that the skates are close to touching (always remember to keep your weight centered in this case). This should create less strain and also give you so much more freedom with your range of motion. Bending your knees will help as well! Lastly, maybe this distance tips video will be a good refresher: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8efacWBzJnZgac.html Good luck to you, don't give up!

@@jmkride ohh I definitly won't give up. I love over all. Thanks a lot 🥰🙏

We can add that to the list! For now, a heat source like a hair dryer will soften up the grip tape. After that you can use your nails or the edge of a blade to get a start on pulling up the grip. Of course, do this safely and under adult supervision 👍

@@jmkride how long should i use the hair dryer for

@@JeremiahWee However long it takes to soften it up from the heat, so it can peel up more easily

@@jmkride k

I measured on very rough road, beginner here I got average cruise speed 9km/h (5.6mp/h) Top speed 19km/h (11mp/h) I'd imagine on perfect ground it'd be a lot faster than that If you hit a piece of wood, chances are the skate will just fly out from under you, and you'll land on your feet

You’d be exactly right! Jack snowboards as well, for the last 15 years. Freeskating has been huge for him in the offseason and has helped with his snowboarding skills 🤙

You could say it was a fork in the road...

Hey, thanks for commenting! We have a friend in his second year of freeskating, and he’s 74 years old. If you’re riding those other things then you can totally pick it up!

Am 50. Am six months in on a pair of jmk. I am rolling with it :)

You can ride with either foot in front, left or right! As far as which foot generates power, ideally it’s equal between both feet. As a beginner though, it’s totally normal to have a stronger foot… So you can continue to skate like that, but just make sure you focus on strengthening the other foot as you continue to progress :)

Many thanks for the advice.

You should if you’re ever in San Diego! This video was a blast to make

Really depends on the time you put in! If you really want to get used to them fast, you should make it a routine to use them consistently in the real world. For some of us, that meant riding them to classes in college, or commuting to work. In those cases, a lot can be learned in the first 3-6 months. Of course, over the span of 10 years, Jack has made all sorts of improvements along his journey. Hope that helps!

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You can with practice! Where are you at with your progression right now?

People have, but security doesn't normally allow wheeled rides

@@jmkride Do you or any of the rest of the JMK team ride them in the mall/airport?

We ship to India 👍

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Absolutely! Jack is insanely dedicated and passionate. He's amazing. But anyone can learn if dedicated

Any age is cool!

That's awesome! Hope you can share it with us there

@@jmkride I will!