Dezember, 2024 | BOMMYS

Nicole Hause’s Mixtape Video

Nicole brings a heavy dose of her hardest hits over the years.

How To Start Skateboarding as an Adult

Whoever said, „You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,“ obviously wasn’t familiar with skateboarding. Our beloved pastime isn’t just for kids and teens—just ask dudes like Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero and Lance Mountain, for example. And the best part is, I’m barely scratching the surface with these names! That list goes on and on.

With all of that said, it’s hard to deny that most skateboarders do, in fact, get into it at a younger age. But the good news is, it’s never too late to learn! Whether you’re interested in learning how to skate as a way to stay active, impress your kids or simply push yourself in a fun and challenging way, learning to skate as an adult can be super rewarding. That’s why we’re here! Alright, let’s get rolling:

Understanding the Basics

Before you even step on a board, it’s pretty important to understand some of the basics, like knowing the parts that make a complete skateboard what it is, for example.

I know some of these might be obvious, but bear with us here. Everyone starts somewhere! The deck is, well, the wooden plank that we ride. I’m sure we all know that one. The trucks are the T-shaped pieces of metal that attach to your board with hardware. It’s also what you attach your wheels and bearings to. Your bearings are the small metal rings that go inside your wheels and make your board roll. And wheels are … wheels!

Boom. Now that we got that out of the way, we can dig a little deeper.

Choosing the Right Gear Is Essential

Despite your age, as a beginner, having the right gear can make a huge difference in your skateboarding journey from day one. More importantly, using the brands that skateboarders have trusted for decades doesn’t hurt either. Here are a few things you should consider grabbing before you start:

First and foremost—your skateboard. The best advice I can give anyone is walking into your local skate shop and asking as many questions as you want. Skate shop employees are full of knowledge and can cater to all your specific needs. Simply put—avoid Target and Walmart completes! Don’t search for skateboards on Amazon! Hit your local skate shop. If you start off with the good stuff, it’ll make all the difference in the world.

Secondly, a helmet and pads are also something to consider—at the very least a helmet. You don’t need me to tell you how important it is to protect your head, and if I’m being completely honest, you are going to fall. It’s just a part of the process! But it’s also what builds resilience. And I’ll tell you what, it’ll give you a ton of added confidence early on, which is a major bonus.

Lastly, I’d suggest investing in a good pair of skate shoes. Trust me, this will be huge in the long run. You want shoes that provide the grip and support needed for skateboarding, and some non-skate shoes out there simply aren’t designed for the wear and tear that comes with skating. Just something to consider.

Where’s the Best Place to Practice?

So you have your board, your shoes … your set. Now where do you actually go to practice? Choosing the right environment to practice is key to your progress, as well as building confidence along the way. I’d suggest somewhere with smooth ground, somewhat isolated and comfortable, both physically and mentally.

If you live somewhere with a driveway or a flat sidewalk, these can be great places to start in the comfort of your own home. Maybe you have a nice slab of cement in the backyard? Regardless, when you’re first starting out, it’s best to take things slow. Just stand on the board. Push a bit. Whatever feels comfy.

Once you’re a little more comfortable on your board, you can start exploring places like empty parking lots that might offer little street obstacles to start messing around. At the very least, it’s somewhere outside the comfort of home.

And, of course, once you really start to build up some courage, you can head to your local skatepark and start exploring new terrain. Many skateparks have designated areas for beginners, but I’ll tell you what—simply being there and seeing it all will help you progress much faster. Feel the stoke and get in on the action!

Don’t Be Discouraged Starting With the Basics

Whether you’re at home learning how to push and balance, in an empty parking lot practicing ollies and flip tricks, or confidently rolling around the skatepark, I’d still suggest taking it slow and starting with the basics.

For example—what’s your stance? Are you regular-footed (which means your left foot is at the top of your board) or goofy-footed (right foot forward). If you’re unsure, don’t stress! Simply stand on your board and find a stance that feels comfortable. Boom!

Many people will tell you, „There are no rules in skateboarding! Do what you want!“ But let me just say that there are some unwritten rules out there that all beginners should know about. A big one is pushing correctly.

You want to practice pushing with your back foot while keeping your front foot on the board. If it feels uncomfortable, maybe switch up your stance. Pushing with your front foot is playfully considered a no-no. You don’t want a skateboarder at the park to joke because you’re pushing „mongo.“ You can thank me later.

Finding your stance, learning to balance and push, beginning to practice how to ollie, and eventually learning how to drop-in is a great place to start! Trust me, everything will start to naturally follow after that.

Learning From Other Skateboarders

Skateboarding is hard. There’s no beating around the bush. But that’s literally what makes it so rewarding. That said, learning the basics can be way easier and more enjoyable with some guidance.

Do you have friends or family who skate? Co-workers? Mutual acquaintances? Whatever! If you know someone who skates, I’d say that’s the best place to start. Never be afraid to ask them for tips and advice along the way.

If you weren’t able to check any of the boxes above, that’s fine. Many cities have skate lessons, private classes or experienced instructors who offer lessons for beginners of all ages. It’s a great option to learn the basics safely and confidently. You’ll see the progression, guaranteed.

Lastly, don’t forget that we live in a digital age! There are so many skateboarders on YouTube, TikTok and social media in general who offer countless tutorials for beginners. Usually for free! Do a little research. I bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Just Stay Motivated!

I’m 34 years old, and I’ve been skating for two decades now (some days that might be questionable, but this isn’t about me). My point is I understand that learning to skateboard as an adult can be challenging, but like anything, staying motivated is key to your progress.

A good way to stay motivated and track your progress is to set some small, achievable goals! Like we mentioned earlier—start small. Like learning to balance, push, turn… whatever it is. Also, I’d suggest celebrating every milestone along the way. You deserve it. You’re road to radness is looking good!

Most importantly, just know that consistency is key, just like everything else in life that’s challenging. Try your best to practice as often as possible, even if you’re just dorking around for a few minutes every day. The more you practice, the more comfortable you’ll become on your board and the more confident you’ll become!

Hey, just remember that I referred to it as your „skateboarding journey“ because that’s exactly what it is—a journey. It takes time, patience, and plenty of persistence, but what doesn’t? You will fall, sure. You will make tons of mistakes, of course. (Even your favorite pros aren’t perfect!) The point is, that’s all part of the process. Embrace each challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. Aside from learning tricks, that’s a huge part of what makes skateboarding so rad—all the mental health benefits.

So what have we learned? Skateboarding as an adult is not only possible but also incredibly rewarding. It’s a great way to stay active, challenge yourself, connect with people … it’s just the greatest thing in the world. No argument. Hit your local shop, set up a board, gear up, and start your skateboarding journey today. Enjoy it!

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How To Clean Your Skate Shoes and Make Them Last Longer

Skate shoes are a funny thing—they’re made of high-quality materials, have great cushioning to protect your feet, are usually expensive—yet at the end of the day, they’re made to be destroyed. As skaters, we know this is going to happen eventually, but, like most of us, if you don’t have an endless supply of money, you should consider taking these basic steps to make them last longer. We’ve included basic skate shoe cleaning tips, too, because, as they say, „Look good, feel good, skate good.“ And as always, support your local skateshop when it is time for new shoes!

Shoo Goo ‚Em Up

Shoo Goo is a skate shoe’s best friend. Maybe you’ve seen people patch holes in shoes with it, but a wise man hits the laces in crucial areas before you even start skating. If and when you do eventually get a hole clean through to your sock, here’s an easy patch recipe: Take a skate sticker, cut or tear it big enough to cover the hole. Stick the sticker on the inside of the shoe, sticky side out. Then, put the Shoo Goo on the outside of the shoe, covering the now-sticker-filled hole. Use enough Shoo Goo to fully cover all the torn edges of the hole. The Shoo Goo will dry as almost a new layer of rubber—skate-ready!

Superglue the Seams

Another preventative measure: Put Superglue on the seems anywhere you’ll be flicking or Ollieing. Some skate shoe brands might triple-stitch, multi-layer material and/or glue the upper in these areas, but continuous skating will eventually rip these seams. Once a seam peels, your shoe is on a one-way trip to looking dumpy and getting a big hole. So Superglue those seams straight out the box and have that Shoo Goo ready at the first sign of daylight (through the shoe).

Glue down those seems. Photo: blog.buyskateshoes.com

Keep ‚Em Clean

Your skate shoes are going to take you to all kinds of dirty corners of the city, dusty ditches and more. Clean ‚em up every once in a while with these basic techniques.

Take out the laces and insoles if possible and give them a good shaking, smacking and dust off outdoors. Set them aside. You can wash the laces by themselves in a washing machine.

Whether your shoes are canvas, suede, or leather, the cleaning recipe is the same: Warm water and laundry detergent. Mix it up in the sink, get a sponge or brush, and get to work. Clean ‚em best you can, then dry them outdoors, out of the sun. We’re not guaranteeing they’re going to look skateshop-new, but it will give you something a bit nicer to look down at on your next session. This Youtuber below has a pretty good tutorial—he got those Half Cabs lookin‘ damn near brand new!

Avoid washing machines and driers: Having your skate shoes clunk around in the washer might damage your machine and could alter the shape of your shoes. Do it by hand. Same with the insoles if you choose to wash those, too.

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Skateboarding and Snowboarding Collide in Ambition Snowskate’s New Film ‚DEADLOCK‘

It’s not quite skateboarding, not quite snowboarding, but it’s definitely super rad. The Ambition Snowskates‘ squad strikes again in their new film, ‚DEADLOCK‘.

Ditch your trucks and wheels for a bit and hit the snowy streets in a different kind of way! Take a look:

I remember when Ambition dropped a similar video years ago and basically broke the internet. Personally, I had never seen „snowskating“ in my life, and I’ll admit I was certainly a bit skeptical. But all it took was the first few seconds—the spots they were hitting, the tricks they were doing—to see the obvious influence skateboarding had on this unique subculture.

To my pleasant surprise, it turned out that all of the dudes in the video were in fact skateboarders (honestly, it would’ve been hard to believe if they weren’t) and simply used snowskating as a way to get rad during the winter.

Over the years, they’ve dropped plenty of other bangers and I’ll always tune in. I’m a legit fan at this point! I will say, it feels way more like you’re watching a skate video than a snowboarding video, that’s for sure. Not that there’s anything wrong with snowboarding, either. I just can’t relate to it as much!

But when I see dudes doing manuals on bright white pads and ollieing over handrails into snowy banks; or boardsliding out-rails and backside lipsliding icy ledges (all without trucks and wheels)—well, yeah… consider me intrigued!

I was actually able to try one of these out a few years back, too, and had no idea how hard they were to ride! These dudes make it look way too easy, it’s sort of mind-blowing. And with each video comes an insane amount of progression. Like, they’re literally doing gap-to-grinds (slides?) on legit handrails. It’s unreal.

Anyways, all I can say is you should seriously watch this video. I threw in one of their older clips above as well, in case you start to feel the same stoke I did when I first watched. Like I said… it’s not quite skateboarding, not quite snowboarding—but it sure is rad!

This Old Ledge: Los Angeles Mall

For most, the LA Mall is an uninviting Downtown fortress, but skaters have been flocking there since the ’80s. Walk the grounds with Ted Barrow as he traces the bricks‘ history from early Guy to modern Greco.

Welcome Madrid X Spitfire Video

Adrian Del Campo, Felipe Bartolome, Gabi Ferrero and the crew from Madrid’s Welcome shop charge their city’s bounty of granite spots for Spitfire.

Chris Joslin: ‚The Best Part I’ve Filmed in the Last 10 Years‘

After a year of filming, including multiple trips back to Barcelona, Chris Joslin just dropped his new video part, ‚JOYCE‘ in loving memory of his grandma, Joyce. It has all the classic Joslin skateboarding you’d expect. In fact, Chris declared this, “The best part I’ve filmed in the last ten years.” Dive in:

Huge sets, heavy handrails, high speeds… it’s all here. The fact that all of this was filmed within a year is pretty wild in itself, especially considering his busy schedule! And let’s not forget his part in Plan B’s latest video alongside Lazer Crawford just dropped a few months ago. Insane!

When he’s not stacking in the streets, the dude skates all the major contests, has a family to care for, and I’m just barely scratching the surface here. It’s a lot. To say I’m impressed simply wouldn’t be saying enough.

You can’t help but feel a little emotional there at the end when we see the photo of Chris and his grandmother, too. I think it’s great that he dedicated this part to her and you can just tell he’s out there trying his best to make his family proud every time he steps on his board. When there’s a higher purpose driving you, it’s amazing how much you can achieve. Really inspiring.

Chris has been on an absolute tear the last decade or so. The way he skates is almost a lost art these days, but if anyone is keeping the „jumping“ alive, it’s Joslin. Always entertaining. Always impressive. Congrats to Chris on yet another bangin‘ part!

Chris Russell’s „OJ Part Battle Scars“ Video

OJ brings out all the sticks and slams from the Muscle’s unhinged part.

Vans Celebrates Gold Medalist Arisa Trew with Custom Sk8-Hi Featuring All-Over Duck Print

Aussie ripper, Olympic Gold Medalist and all-around epic human, Arisa Trew has had quite an impressive year, to say the least. She’s rightfully become a household name, from Australia to The States and everywhere in between, and she’s just getting started.

She snagged gold on the world stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics, an extraordinary achievement by any measure. But the best part of this epic triumph? All she wanted to celebrate her victory was a cute little duck to call her own. Ha! Her friends at Vans understood the assignment perfectly, and well, here we are—the custom Sk8-Hi featuring an all-over duck print was born. Check it out:

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„At just 14, Arisa Trew made history by becoming the first woman to land a 900. She followed that by taking home gold on the world stage, all in the same year. But the moment that truly stole hearts? A deal with her parents: win gold, get a duck,“ Vans mentions in the caption.

„Honoring Arisa’s incredible story and historic victory, Vans created a custom Sk8-Hi featuring an all-over duck print that nods to her fearless drive and playful spirit. Launching alongside her avatar debut in Vans World 2.0 on Roblox, this drop celebrates Arisa’s barrier-breaking approach to pushing skateboarding forward —one trick, and one duck, at a time.“

You certainly don’t need me to tell you how bright Arisa’s future is right now, but I will say it’s been so rad seeing he burst out of her bubble and become such a major figure in the skateboarding world. So well-deserved!

If I were you, I’d cop a pair of these simply based on the legacy this hungry up-and-comer is creating right now. And I think it’s safe to say this won’t be her only Vans model. At any rate, the story behind these are super special… and let’s be real—who doesn’t love ducks?!

Congrats to Arisa on everything she’s accomplished up to this point. The future is bright as can be. Skateboarding is in good hands because of people like Trew. Can’t wait to see what she hits us with in 2025!

„303 Does North Carolina“ Video

303 takes the crew across the country to the holy land of handrails. Duckin‘ security and linkin‘ with a SOTY, Devin Bagnoli, Myles Tussey, Michael Matlock and the Denver gang handles business.

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