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SkaterTrainers + $1 To Make Your Own Balance Board
|ROGER HANSEN
SkaterTrainers make learning to ollie easier.  I have taught several kids who wouldn't even get close to landing their ollies and other tricks without skatertrainers.   Its really simple, its easier to learn new tricks without the wheels moving!Check out the SkaterTrainer balance board.   This is a fun twist and a way to work on your balance inside.    It works the same as a $100+ balance trainer (I have several), and only costs you $1 extra.    All you need is a $1 Three Liter bottle of soda.... Read more...
Beginner Skateboarder Jon (9 yo) Tries SkaterTrainers to Learn Tricks
|ROGER HANSEN
Jon is a young beginner skateboarder at 9 years old.   Jon wanted to try out the SkaterTrainers like the other young skateboarders, so we got some footage.   He was working on his manual and several boneless attempts.   I know for a fact that he would have fallen in a few of these attempts, and even did a few times.   But, the skateboard never rolled out or slipped out from under him, so he was in control the entire time.   He plans to continue to learn... Read more...
How SkaterTrainers Help to Learn Skateboard Tricks - Parents Edition
|ROGER HANSEN
Its pretty easy to get the basic concept of SkaterTrainers.  When the wheels don't roll, almost anyone can stand on a skateboard.     But the real value is when it comes to landing the tricks.   You can watch youtube videos of this all day long, and the common theme is everybody falls when they are trying to land.Why do Skateboarders want SkaterTrainers?  Here are what Skateboarders have told us why they like their SkaterTrainers.Most of the content on our blog is aimed at the skateboarder.   This one is... Read more...
First Time User SkaterTrainer Response and Comments from Christian
|ROGER HANSEN
Here is Christian, a new skateboarder that is 13 years old.   Christian has been skating for less than a year, and already has a good Ollie that is getting better every day.   Christian was excited to get his own set of SkaterTrainers and agreed they would be a big help to him learning to ollie higher and straighter, as well as learning shove-its, kickflips, heelfips, and to improve his manuals.   This really is perfect timing for Christian to practice his skateboarding tricks with his set of SkaterTrainers.... Read more...
SkaterTrainer Step by Step Ollie Picture Sequence with Dylan
|ROGER HANSEN
I got some cool pictures of Dylan landing an Ollie with his SkaterTrainers installed. These pictures demonstrate the timing, how to ollie step by step, and how Skater Trainers can help you ollie higher! It’s pretty simple, but the timing takes a lot of practice and effort to get down. The steps are basically Pop, Jump, Slide, and Land…but when you are just starting you know it is not that easy to get your Ollie.   SkaterTrainers can help you learn to Ollie anywhere and keep you from falling as much... Read more...
Use SkaterTrainer's to Ollie Curbs and Set up Grinds
|ROGER HANSEN
This is Dylan again working on Ollie up curbs and Ollie-ing up ledges.   This can be helpful in learning how to grind and learning axel stalls.   The SkaterTrainers are useful, especially when you drop down off the ledge.   Dylan even does some 180's with the SkaterTrainers installed.   These types of moves are also fun if you have a pallet or a fun box in your garage on rainy days. Notice how SkaterTrainers allow full contact with the bottom of the board (boardslides and stalls) and allow... Read more...
SkaterTrainer Ollie, Heelflip, Pop Shove-It Demo from Dylan
|ROGER HANSEN
Here is some footage of Dylan demonstrating how to Ollie and How to heelflip with his SkaterTrainers at the Skatepark and talking about his thoughts on SkaterTrainers.  Dylan is a very solid vert, pool, and street skateboarder.  He really has fun trying new and bigger things with his SkaterTrainers.   Dylan is well past being a beginner skateboarder but is still learning every day. The first evening spent shooting videos, he thought of several new and fun ways to use the Skatertrainers, including ollie up onto ledges and off of... Read more...
SkaterTrainer Ollie & Kickflip Demo and Review From Kaelin
|ROGER HANSEN
Here is Kaelin demonstrating how to Ollie and How to kickflip with his SkaterTrainers at the Skatepark.   Kaelin is 11 years old and is developing some good skills learning how to skateboard.   He really has fun trying new things with them and getting a little crazy while using his SkaterTrainers.  (Check out our other videos).    Kaelin says SkaterTrainers are great for beginners to learn how to Ollie and learn how to kickflip.   SkaterTrainers keep him from falling to much and make it easy to learn new... Read more...
My Kid wants a "Skateboard" Help with what to Buy? (Skateboard, Longobard / Ripstik ...
|ROGER HANSEN
Like most things, the answer is "It Depends".   Short answer, get a Skateboard or a Longboard.   You don’t need the top of the line, but you need one that is good enough to be safe and to not limit beginner performance.If they have any specific riding experience and ask for a specific board, then generally go with what they want.   Also what their friends have is very important, as you generally need a specific type of board for specific activity.   And always get quality components or... Read more...
Happy Go Skateboarding Day is June 21- Go Skate
|ROGER HANSEN
Every year on June 21, skateboarders around the globe celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding.Stuck at home?   Raining and can’t make it outside.   Use your SkaterTrainers to fill the gap and improve your skills while you wait.For inspiration, check out this video.   Its way beyond how to Ollie or how to kickflip.  Super slow motion (1000 frames per second) and high definition of some really complex kickflip,... Read more...
SkaterTrainer Demo - Ollie and Kickflip
|ROGER HANSEN
This is Eric from Quickie Mart showing off the SkaterTrainers on his board.   He was checking them out and was nice enough to throw an ollie and a kickflip for us to shoot.   He is a very experienced skater who is super smooth with some serious moves.   Notice the pop, and how the skateboard responds just like a real skateboard because..... it is a real skateboard.  Its his board that he rides every day.   He makes it look too easy.    Get a set of SkaterTrainers and start... Read more...
Bored with Your Skateboarding? Ideas to Fight Beginner Frustration
|ROGER HANSEN
Several beginners get a little bored with skateboarding for one reason or another.   It is usually due to a "lack of progress".   They get stuck trying to nail their ollie and don't work on anything else. They also get tired of falling.   SkaterTrainer can help with both of these frustrations. We guarantee that if you get a set of SkaterTrainers and you will progress in skateboarding much faster! ORDER YOUR SET OF SKATERTRAINERS 2.0!Another reasons they quit is because they don't know enough about beginner skateboard options and... Read more...