This is not my first time really. A friend taught me how to ride the basics before but they totally assisted me while I was on the board and I always had a “tukod” before. This night was actually my first time to “ride” it alone! Thanks to Vince of WhenInManila.com for being my lao shi, sensei, teacher XD.
At first he was afraid that I might smash my face to the ground or skate myself into deep potholes at the sides of the streets of The Fort XD But you know me better guys, I usually want to try new stuff and dangerous it may be or not, I’m game!!!
Preparing for my lesson
It’s nothing formal really. Vince is just casual about everything and he always reminds me to just relax and have fun! I didn’t have knee pads or elbow pads and other protective gear so I wore leggings on my legs under my shorts so that in case I fall, I would not have a very bad injury. I also wear a bright-colored jacket as well just to protect my elbows and arms in case I fall… Why wear bright clothes? We were skating at the side streets AT NIGHT. Bright colors = more visibility. Meaning cars won’t bump me just randomly lol. It was too hot though, so I had to remove it
Skating Video
In the morning though, I brought all my clothes and stuff I needed for the skate after work. I also had watched this video just for inspiration XD It’s a music video from Chillitees – Andar… F*ckin awesome boarding video!!!
How was my first time?
GOSH… It’s like all my firsts… nervous, unsure, and I really don’t know what to expect when I really ride the board on my own… At first I “expected” to fall the first time and I was nervous because I did not have knee pads or elbow pads nor a helmet. So I knew I had to be really extra careful! In my first few tries, I had Vince to hold me while I ride the board but I think I had a more difficult time doing that because I was moving and he was just half-stationary and following me.
Thank you Vince for this awesome Panning shot!!!
While I was practicing my ride and my turns, I also taught Vince how to do a “Panning shot” so it’s a you-teach-me-I-teach-you thing. He’s getting better at Photography!
Surfing and Skating
When I tried just to ride it… WHOAH! I made it XD I guess me being a surfer helped
That’s probably another reason why skaters who would want try surfing would learn quickly. It’s pretty much the same really(especially with longboards) check this video out to have a visual comparison of the two… You’d see that what you do on a surfboard, you can also actually do on the skateboard like cross-step and some ticks and stuff.
Next Level
So I know how to ride the board now, I know how to maneuver it a bit, to turn it and stuff and so I asked Vince “So, I know how to ride it now… teach me how to cross step
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Vince: ?!? T___T
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aiseh, after you mastered, teach me next time.
XD
of course master JJ XD
whoa! cool! gusto ko din matuto neto
hehehe.
bili ka na ng board XD
magkano bili mo ng sayo? hehehe
I’m sticking to surfing. Afraid of bruises. LOL! Baler!!!!
Tell I’m serious let’s surf mga Dec-ish? game? I will try to plan for December!
The pictures came out really nice!
hey you! Did you like your pictures? you’re getting good at photography!
Wow ang galing! I want to try it rin, pero wah scared of the bruises T_T
kaya yan, helmet and pads lang
I don’t see the bright coloured jacket. its invisible!
hahaha I took it off because it was super hot
looks exciting..
I was like watching ANC earlier and they feature long boarding
awesome you should try it sometime if you can
I wanna try that! Was it hard to learn?
Vince is so nice and awesome to teach you! Rcok on, sensei Vince!
you wanna learn? sige next longboard session namin sa the fort ulit siguro
Cool. You look like a natural. The last time I stepped on a board was when I was about 9 or 10 years old. It would totally scare now if I try it again.
haha, thanks.. I guess me being a surfer helps.. but longboards are quite easy to learn rin
I miss playing with skateboards…waaaaaaaaaaaaah…… those tricks that I could hardly get..nyahaha…
I should try longboarding sometimes… pa borrow nman sa long board mo hannah..hehe
I anticipate that your website is actual absorbing and nice. Good job !
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