I'm an old guy just learning to ride an electric skateboard and used the tripple8 brand pads, which looked like a known skate brand and not the cheapest thing on amazon. I fell on the pavement with enough forward speed to slide the elbow pads up, exposing my elbow and forearm to pavement. I lost a lot of skin that day and damn did it hurt! The cloth part around the forearm gripped the pavement, while the plastic cap was barely scratched! I'm now thinking about beefy motocross pads, which looks like riot gear armor...
@@mint.f2060 They were on tight. Any tighter and it would constrict blood flow. I can see where they'd be fine falling straight down from a half pipe, but not on cement with forward speed. The more I see videos of PEV and Esk8 enthusiasts, the more I see those motocross style pads that cover way more skin. The ones I now have feature articulating joints and cover further up my elbow and down my forearm, as well as the knee pads covering my shins, just like what they're wearing in this vid. Not that I advocate riding like that through a city. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P7dfK4paVz4.htmlsi=VFf5woCyjkLO8gGy&t=57
Thanks Stu! Good to see your name pop up, hope you're well. Long story short i have a plate and 6 screws drilled into my arm for the rest of my life and lost some mobility and use of my tricep. Good news is my skating has not been affected too much and I've even managed to skate every day for the last 2 1/2 years so not all bad! Thanks for the well wishes.
Dude everytime I went to that park a kid latched on the entire time 😂 one was challenging me to the point it drove me to do tricks I wouldn't have so that was cool, I also became friends with his sister. Gotta love how sk8parks bring all ages, wheels and walks of life together 😂
Helmets are not something you want to use glue on and there is no glue that is not going to melt in the Arizona heat. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Dude thanks for checking in! Long story short my elbow is back in one piece thanks to a plate and 6 screws. My tricep doesn't work anymore and I hope to get the plate removed eventually as it's pretty annoying. Otherwise still skating everyday in some way shape or form! Hope you been good brotha! I see you putting time into your bike looks awesome.
@@TwoQs ah that's good dude! Yeah, not many people skate as much local to me now, so just been trying to enjoy things! Didn't think it would be 6 screws! That's mental!! I did get myself a pair of the sagona sways! Need to skate again asap!
Helmets are cheap, funerals aren't. Helmets are replaceable, you are not. I can't recall how many times my life has been saved by a helmet. I've cracked, as in outright destroyed, two. Both times I was taken out by another skater, and both times laid out flat on my back. Both times I was very grateful it wasn't my skull. We're all aware they are uncomfortable and unsightly, but comfort and looking cool is no excuse to ignore your well-being. Take care of yourself, my friends. Protect your head.
seems like common sense but the amount of people i see just riding bikes around busy city streets now without a helmet is astounding. even was arguing with a guy on reddit saying wearing no helmet was the safer option. people are just cooked now. could not catch me 2 ft out my door if i was going to go riding
According to the information posted on their amazon page you'd be looking at a Small/Medium. XS/S fits 18.9 - 21.3 in (48- 54 cm) S/M fits 21.7 - 22.8 in (55 - 58 cm) L/XL 23.2 - 24 in (59 - 61 cm)
@@TwoQs No, I just happened to read this thread after making the purchase. I think my head is more rounded than the fit so that may explain the difference.
As i tell my kid " you head is worth more than a helmet" and i lead by example. I wont skate without one. Spend the extra money if you can , its worth it as alot of the cheaper ones are not multiple impact rated and that means if it saved your head once , its done its job and is destined for the bin as you dont want to try your luck on another big bash to the head for it to fail. Once again , your head is worth more than a helmet and i cant drive that home enough. You will get use to the weight , my last helmet was a sweat saver and im a wee little thing and after a while it just becomes part of what skating feels like but i handed my sweat saver on to a friend as cut off my dreads and my head shrank. Its a good helmet and saved me a few times on some bad falls. Im now giving the S1 lifer a go in as the size is more adjustable if i end up growing my dreads back and im now getting use to the feel of a diffent helmet all over again . You get that, just like getting use to a new board or skates.
All valid points and I'm glad you're leading by example and most importantly keeping your kid safe. Keep in mind this video is over 4 years old. I use a different helmet now and advise people get something better than a Walmart helmet. Thanks for the comment.
@@TwoQs hence my point of spending the extra money . The tony halk tripple 8 sweat saver is still up there as one of the earily obtained yet good quality skate helmets but when getting a sweat saver , not all are equal. Tripple 8 sell a certified and a non certifed versons. There is a diffents in price point but that price point diffents is justified and its always best to get a " skate certification " as anything thats just bike certified is only front impact rated but skate certification is front , rear and side impact rated. What are you using now helmet wise? So id you work out what that grind was called? You would have that nailed by now.
do these come in different colors? I seen that if they do,theyre usually a "Pro" model or has someones name attached to them, but does that make a difference in the physical skates beyond aesthetics?
Hello, I believe the "basics" which are the budget version of the Aeons only come in black. Pro models typically have some better hardware like liners, buckles that sort of thing and come in different colors but are a bit more expensive. I am still riding the Aeon basics every day and I would recommend them if you are trying to keep costs down. You can always upgrade things yourself over time. If you have the money go for the pro's as you will be future proofing yourself in a sense.
Have you tried the Triple 8 Dual Certified, or the Nutcase Street? They have a more traditional skate helmet look, and ranked way higher on the VT helmet study
Got a pair of Roces M12's as a first time aggressive skate comming from regular urban skates. Anti rocker felt so terrible to roll that I ordered these in hopes as a commuter frame to get to and from spots. Hopefully my boot's stiff enough.
That sounds like it would be a rough transition from urban straight to anti. I haven't tried m12's so I can't speak to their stiffness but hope they work out for you with the kizers! Have you looked into the aeon 72s? That might be a nice Segway from urban to aggressive.
@@TwoQs I considered something like that but I figured I'd have a really hard time grinding with big wheels skating flat. I though anti rocker might be more forgiving while learning my first ones. Also they where the cheapest aggressive skates i found haha.
Hey ran across you first skate video and thanks you convinced me to get back on the horse lol been about 20yrs and I’m gonna do it lol even if it’s just for heath and cardio I’m excited man thank you and I’ll def let you know how it goes lol
I am familiar with the movie but somehow have never seen it and didn't realize that's probably what the reviewer meant. Just looked up a clip and that is hilarious and spot on. Will check out the rest of the movie for sure thanks for the recommendation.
I am sitting in my car, thinking how it has been over 2 years since I saw your first video. I still think about getting back into it, even dreaming about it fairly regularly. Happy to see you are enjoying yourself, even after that nasty injury. The only thing stopping me is the strange feeling of being at a public skatepark alone at 34 yrs old, starting from scratch. Anyway, hope you healed well , dude.
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should of check the map of 5g availability on all carrier in your area before committing to a carrier. t-mobile is the way to go because they bought out sprint which expanded their cellular towers. I'm getting 30 to 40 megabits per second on my premium t-mobile 5g plan, even when it's high traffic!! verizon is best in rural area
It is locked to AT&T until the device is fully paid off which takes 36 months. That is one of the downsides to the $1000. Its basically a 3 year contract. If I try to take the phone to another carrier or I cancel my service I lose the remaining credits and owe the remaining balance.
