Hi I am a skateboarder and I have a tip for beginners. Don't be afraid to practice on your own. Like alone in your garage. It's not really obvious, but all those people at the skatepark probably practiced by themselves for a long time before they were comfortable doing stuff in front of other people. If you don't feel comfortable just practice by yourself until you have a little more confidence.

chill aunt vibes really came thru in this one. your videos are so informative and it makes skating seem sooo much less intimidating :)

Also, dress in clothes you don’t mind tearing up or will protect your skin when you fall. If you wear shorts and fall, you will have this crazy burn that will make your life difficult for a weeks.

And don’t forget water!! Better stay hydrated!

“Fear of coping” in every aspect of my life

Thank you for your great tips ! Your so encouraging! I’m a 51 year old momma who wants to skate with her 15 yr old skate board daughter. Watching your videos over the last few months here and there has gave me the courage to skate after 35 yrs I bought a pair of lollys and I’m skating like I’m 15 again . The best part is my daughter doesn’t mind me being around the skate park . Thanks again for all the love you put in to everything you do 💕🌺🛼

To me pumping seems very similar to swinging on a swing. You naturally know when to push to gain more speed and when to give yourself up to gravity.

This has been the most helpful pumping tutorial I’ve ever seen since I’m barely two weeks into skating

I really want to start skating like this but my life motto is "oh no I hope I dont fall-"

The way Estro looks at Miguel at 6:39 is pure love

Hi Estro! This video is exactly what I've been looking for. I just turned 54 so I treated myself to some park skates. I'm nervous to even make a first attempt at skating in a bowl. I think I'll be fine dropping in; it's the getting out that worries me. The tips you give in your video has given me more confidence to give it a go. You are often the topic of dinner conversation. I tell my family about your incredible skating skills, your calm demeanor, and your big heart. Thank you for sharing.

This is so sweet and honest at the end when she’s like “check in with yourself” and being like “for me, other people change my vibe” this is so true

Great video! We want to see Miguel on quads🤩

She gives me so much serotonin.😩

I can't wait for the drop-in video! I have a 7 minute video on my phone of myself being too scared to drop in lmao

Loved the pumping tips! can't wait for the video on dropping in!

I adore these videos estro! Never really seen tutorials for skateparks so well done, love the way you explain every detail, hopefully this can make my first trip to the skatepark a lot more approachable. Im loving the content!

The drop in video is what I’m excited for !!

@3:35 "Pointing in the direction you are going ...' I started using this for skating outdoors in the street and sidewalks, to non-verbally communicate to the other cars/bikes/pedestrians to let them know where I am going. With cars, this is usually done at stop signs/intersections where the car is in my way, and I'm pointing to show I'm going to skate around the back of their car instead of the front. It's been very helpful.

Love you Michelle!!! You’re so awesome for teaching us the way!! Thank you 😊

Thank you for helping and teaching others how to have fun learning new things!

Ive been park skating for a few months and the tips on pumping and turning were super helpful! Can't wait to test them out!

Thank you for posting this video!

Love the description of pump from Miguel it made so much more sense. Thank you for taking time to make all these amazing videos.

Couldn’t have said it any better!! Thank youuuuu!!❤️

Another amazing helpful video! I’m so glad you started this channel 💜

This was really helpful! I had my first accident at the skate park and have been a little spooked since, but this has really helped reinforce the basics. Thank you!!

I love your videos you really answer all the questions i need and feel like im not going in blind all the time , understanding when to pump , when to turn. So helpful :)

Why are you so fun to listen to

I'm miles off being at this point but I guess it's never to early to learn. I just wanna say I love your voice 😅

This was so so helpful! Thank you!

"Just keep moving at the skate park and if you want to stop, just step out of the way, all the way out of the park. Also, always watch for flying skateboards and understand its going to be your fault if you get hurt regardless how it happens. It's super dangerous." Skate parking lots and driveways for 10 years first."

Thanks for making this! I’m going for the first time today and this helps calm my nerves.

Yayyy thank you thank you this video was so incredibly helpful and I’m SO excited to go to the park when I get the courage!! 😂 thanks again estro loving these videos! 💕

If you need friends there should be a Instagram group of skaters in your area, and if not you can create one.

Thanks for the tips. I feel more confident already. 💙

Thank you so much for the great tips, instruction, advice and encouragement 💕 it’s very obvious that you love what you do and it’s so beneficial to share that love with others - esp to keep us safe ! Our skate bowl here is massive and concrete. My daughter and I have just begun to skate with a friend that has been practicing a while . SO MUCH FUN ! I feel kinda silly getting outta the bowl , I’ll check out your next vid 😅😂🙏💖

This is super helpful!! Every minute of it !

This video was really cool & helpful. 👍

This video helped so much! Thank you 🌞

thank you for this! I want to get started at a park soon and got some good tips!

Thank you for these tips! I really needed to understand the turn and time to pump. I didn't know dropping in is an intermediate skill. So glad to know. I tried it and it did not go to good lol. I cant wait for your next video. Thanks so much Estro Jen😁😁😁

I am the biggest sook that ever sooked. I am scared of hurting myself. I'm extremely timid at the skatepark. I have been skating for like a year and a half now. It's been fabulous. But I've only just learned to drop in off a basic (but to my mind, big ass) 1/4 pipe w/ coping. I don't think skill or balance was a limiting factor for me. Fear has been. The first time I went to the skate park, my husband (bless him) tried to get me to go over something that was objectively at my level... but I got scared, bailed and landed on my arse and literally quit skating for 6months because I wasn't ready to fall. A friend from my course was getting back into skating and convinced me to go with him and now I go every week. I love it. I've improved so much. But it's been blindingly slow. I have stood on my toe stops for 45 minutes (my feet and ankled were numb af by the end) trying to pluck up the courage to go down a ramp literally only 30cm high. I have stood at the top of your basic 1/4 pipe transition for probably a good 7months until I finally felt the courage to drop in from it. There are children and adults alike who are just FEARLESS. I am not one of those people. Something that has helped me was creating a persona of myself who was fearless. She could go down the ramp. I'm going to pretend to be her. I have conquered so much pretending I'm a person without fear. It might help you to try it. Recently, I had my first major collison a couple weeks ago- with a skateboarder. Honestly, we both messed up (my friend was watching the situation). I fell on my arse. It really, really hurt (it still hurts). But because, and I really believe this, I took my time to work up to the scary stuff as a person full of fear (dropping in, going down the big ass 1/4 pipe, going down the big ass 1/4 pipe that connects to a big ass ramp via a platform that makes you go so fast you might die lol), the pain that the fall cause me didn't make me feel like I want to give up like last time- like, not at all. I went down the big connecter ramp/ 1/4 thing 2 more times before I decided that actually I can't walk properly, lol. Just... guys... if you are an afriad skater... thats ok. If new skaters are BLASTING pass you in their progress on their first day doing things you still can't do after 6months... that's ok. Stick at it, keep conquering fears. Be around people who will push you a little, offer suggestion for next steps, being literal goals for you to inspire you... that's enough. You'll get there. Dream big, but don't get impatient to progress. Enjoy the process. Not everybody is going to be able to do the "my skating journey in 30 days" and be able to do backflips or twirls or flipping anything, honestly. It's ok to skate afraid. It's ok to skate slow. It's ok to not learn a new thing every single session. Those things don't make you a failure, those things make you brave- you're going against a huge beast inside you that has probably been taking up residence for a LONG time. Just... believe in yourself... and if you can't, find others who do, and fake it until you believe in yourself too. You got this. I believe in you. Get it!

These videos are so helpful, Estro!! So fun seeing Miguel! Keep 'em coming. I definitely need to work on my transitions, but I am stoked about what else you are going to share.

We love when u connect with us too!!! Thanks for this video 🛼

I love the long videos!

Thanks, nice! I am sharing this video for the folks in the FBOOK group Lexington KY Roller Skaters. We have several skateparks in the area and a lot of interested guys and girls. I am seeing more Moxie skates here. Awesome place to set up camp! Thanks, have been a fan for years.

Thank you so much for this video! I'm so excited about all of your content! Oh, and you're never going to say too much or do too much if anything we want more, just have fun creating it. And well have fun watching it! Thanks again.!!

yes! i love it. I've watched a lot of different people give tutorials about a lot of different things on the internet, and I'm going to have to agree that Estro Jen you have a special way of imparting your knowledge - your massive love for skating shines through and inspires me (and I'm sure countless others) to not be scared of leaving my comfort zone - because the rewards are worth it! Really thoughtful and helpful - thank you!!!!!!!

Thanks, this video was really helpful for me as a beginner.

This is amazing, such a beautiful persona 🥰💯

Hope you’re feeling okay Estro! You are loved!

Love this! So helpful and Miguel and Estro were so cute together

i LOVE YOUR OUTFITS

LoL I thought I was the only one in Parks that is pointing the direction I am going :) Very useful and everyone gets what you are showing but I never seen anyone else doing it.

Thank so much! I've dropped in before, but without all your advice, and was like, "Yeah, she's right! That's what I should have done!" Love your stuff!

love it! thanks for the wheel tips .... i am dropping in tomorrow!!!!!! =)

F$%! Yaaaa! Thank you so much for sharing and being so encouraging! These videos are so helpful, havent skated since I was a little kid but I am getting ready to get back to it. My parents met at the roller rink its destiny! 💚💜

thanks so much. u made me realise my biggest issue in skating: turning too early. this'll help me so much next time i'm at the park!!

Side note I just want to gush on how amazing the sound of her wheels on that ramp is. Omg like silky smooth skate goodness!! Legit microphone Super quality ramp build -clean bearings -proper park skate set up & wheels...gahh I could listen to it all day long!!

Thank you for this!

Estrojen! You are awesome. We have cultivated a great roller skating scene in Cincinnati OH . Thank u OG.

I love this video. Thank you! It’s so helpful. I’m waiting for my Panthers to arrive after years of using derby skates. Excited to get going in boots and one day to go to the park so this video is great! And I also love how the first video I saw from you was last year, and you said how much you didn’t like being in front of the camera and now look at you! I’m so impressed with your presenting skills (as well as everything else). Thank you Estro Jen, you are a complete inspiration! ✨🦩💜🦩✨

The pump dance awwwwww ❤️

thanks Miguel

Loved this video, wish I had seen it years ago.

Knee pads are a life saver because you will most likely bail on them

Great video. It was not too long. More Ramos cameos!!!

thank you so much for this vidéo :)

Great video Michelle on skatepark basics. - Justice Constantine

Ive been trying to figure out pumping for MONTHS, thank you, miguel! lol

YOU r so fascinating! We love ya! ❤

Learning ramps looks fun. I'm 4 years of experence in figure skating think I'm ready for ramps?

I’ve never clicked so fast on a video in my life😂 I see Estro uploads I click. Simple🥰😂

I can do bunny hops, two toe stop stalls on the side of the ramp. But I can't do carving or turns just yet as I'm using 78a ones😂😂 I've got some 99a ones on the way so lets hope it improves my skating in the bowl

"That ramp looks so fun! So so fun!"

I love the idea of if the park is too busy just go to another unless you live where I live and there is only one skate park within a 3 hour radius haha I envy those with access to good spots

Hey Hey! This is so great and I am excited to get on the ramps soon! Thank you! From a skater getting ready for ramps! Just need to get my helmet first. ;) If you get a chance, may you please make a video which runs through different variations of transitions? From basics through to more advanced, and where you might use each of them? I am a sole skater in a small community and these videos are where I am learning, sometimes though I feel like I miss out on sharing tips and tricks or the intricacies of weight transfers because I haven't got many people to share ideas with. So this is the thing I am trying to figure out next and I thought I could ask the online community. I have a few transitions that I can do, a 180 jump and a pivot and a (I made this one up so far) 'pointed toe follow through?' thingy and a heel to heel turn, but I can't get much speed on them yet. So a more detailed transitions video, with some ideas about weight and trying to work some speed into them would help me heaps. If you already have one, that I couldn't find, may somebody point me in the right direction? Or if someone makes one, or has any ideas, please let me know! :) Briana

This was really helpful, I’ve been watching videos on tips and all because I’m going to be starting soon, if you have a video on how to attach the grind block or have a link to a pair of skates that already have one, would you mind replying with it? Thank you.

Love this! I really need to figure out transitions now, because ramp skating looks like so much fun! But my body freaks out and freezes when I try to turn, it’s incredibly frustrating and discouraging. Any tips on how to get over such a visceral fear response?

Ohh baby i would like to fall but with you ,, nice video 🤗

The hard wheels thing- I was skating on 92A’s and decided to try 98A’s I was slipping all over the place and felt super nervous skating so I switched back to my 92’s. When trying to carve I fell and because of the grip my foot didn’t slip with me but actually stayed in the same spot resulting in a broken ankle and having to take months out! 💔 I wish there was an in between wheel with rounded edges!! Maybe 95A. I haven’t found one yet though.

ah thanks, estro!

Estro and Miguel are so dang cute together 🥰😭🛼💕 I’ve been skating on fundaes at the park, I also have the Estro Jen bowl bombers but tbh I’m a little scared of how much harder those are 😬 any tips on wheel break in?

Where was this video BEFORE I broke my leg... AT THE SKATEPARK!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Estro what do you recommend for the fear of the air out especially backwards? Knees bent? How to help yourself and not to fear it? Plus sth I learnt - better wear jeans than leggings especially on wooden ramps - I once ended up falling-sliding hard & thus taking splinters of the ramp with me home on a specific part of my body 😄🤣 jeans are a lot better!!

thank you for making these videos! I'm really excited to start skating at the skate park, and I'm looking forward to the video about dropping in. If I don't have hard wheels on my skates, would you recommend I get some before ramp skating? or do you think I can make it work if it's all I have?

Thank you, very helpful. I use fundaes at the skate Park, should I try harder ones for when I start bowls? (I also always wear my helmet and pads)..

What wheels do you recommend for a good hybrid one? Outdoor rhythm skating and outdoor park skating?

I helped build burnside skatepark.this girl is pretty amazing.i helped red. Out back in the day.

Love this yt channel sm🥰💕 which skates are you wearing btw? xx

Hi! I've just purchased my first pair of skates and have had a few "get-to-know-myself" sessions on flat ground. I live in China and thankfully there are a lot of skateparks popping up in my city but in-person stores are limited. You mentioned hard wheels. What else would you recommend for a beginner? And can your products ship to China? :D

Woot woot

I can't wait to try park skating but my curiosity is killing me! What's the deal with the Jack 2 boot?! 🤣

I've found that shin guards under knee socks make me less paranoid about hitting my shins on the coping. And padded shorts - either worn over leggings or under other clothing, makes butt-plants a lot less painful.

I have rollerblade and wheels 80mm and i tried when came up on ramp touch the rail but is hard cause mt wheels but i will try to remove one wheel to see if i can put my feet on it

Must be so nice to have a beautiful ramp to skate on whenever you want The only skate park near me everything is old and the ramps are crowded together Like whoever designed it was clearly not a skater

I always feel that my trucks are getting stuck on the coping (my wheelbase is pretty short).That’s why I have problems on using the whole ramp.I just thought I’ll just need slide blocks but I could hear the same sound and also saw that Estro was stuck for a short time on the coping especially when they went fakie and they have slide blocks on.Does anybody has tips for this problem? When I am stuck on the coping for this short time I just get in panic and have to put my feet quickly somewhere else because I feel like I am preventing myself from falling this way so I am not able to just continue on rolling back into the ramp. Thank you Estro for your vids they’re very helpful! 💕Lovely Greetings from Germany (that’s why my English is not that good😬)

I have seen you before in vids but just now I think I caught a crush 😂🤣 ... 🥰😍😘

Are any specific skates needed or can you just get some from Walmart or some place like that