6 TIPS to cruise through urban obstacles | [ LONGBOARD TALK EP.3 ] 

this guys hugely underated. we need to get him more subs

wasn’t expecting this. the diagonal tip is new and these are ACTUAL beginner tricks and tips. good vid

How have I never thought to go across small ledges diagonally. Thanks so much for sharing that tip.

When on the pavement understand that the pavement is primarily for pedestrians and pedestrians should always have the right of way. I know of some people who have the sentiment that pedestrians are the worst because they won't get out of the way or don't hear them, if you're going faster than pedestrians then you need give way and also understand that a lot of people aren't tuned to hear longboards, some people might be tuned to hear skateboards but less tuned to longboards so a lot of people just won't know that you're coming because you aren't producing a sound they recognise - it is then also useful that if you are passing someone it could be useful to call out "passing you on your right" so they are aware to not go right. Also, it's happened to me a few times and to some others I've talked to - for some reason there are some older people who will deliberately step into your path so that you crash into them, they're pretty obvious that they're going to do it but nobody knows why they're doing it, happened to me 3 times 2 of which were the same old man but didn't think it was an issue elsewhere. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be really nice to know

Others:having a longboard and looking for tricks Me:planning for a longboard and dreaming about riding it😂

This video definitely saves how much my shoe sole wears down due to foot-breaks

Longboarding outside and encountering human beings is an understatement 😭

Got my first longboard only this month at age 41, using it for city cruising (Loaded Ballona 70 cm deck, Paris reverse kingpin trucks, Orangatang Love Handles 65 mm 80A, Orange). Never knew skating was going to be such an intense full-body workout. Felt pretty absurd about starting at this age, but already, I love the thing. Last week, I managed my first commute to a neighboring town, 8 km away from my place, and back. Now I need to gain a bit more practice and learn to do just a few basic tricks for the sake of confidence and security (and fun), as well as gradually speeding up. I love how humbly this pro shares practical tips for beginners, thank you for that.

Tip 6 is the best one. Not only applicable to street riding, but also to any type of riding (bikes, rollerskating, skiing, snowboarding...). Always respect and yield preference to whom ever is in front of you. Adapt to their speed and skill level when necesary and find the way to give enough space for the takeover to be safe and forgetable. Very appropriate.

Oh my god thank you for this! I will start taking my longboard to school in September and hopefully I don’t kill a kid or an old lady by accident ;)

Totally ate it on a speed bump today, so I'm here! This was very beginner friendly, thank you 🙏

I started longboarding in 2009. Stopped 3 years ago due to toe injuries. I think Lofti is simply the best dancer I've seen so far including every guy sponsored by Original, Bustin, Loaded, Moonshine, Alternative etc... His flow is unique in the world. This channel deserves more subs for sure.

I finally skated to work through central London. This video REALLY helped prepare me. Thank you!!!

Very good. I was expecting not very useful tips but these are very easy and practical BUT number 6:sidewalks is for pedestrians, so they have the right to not to move. Is an obligation for every rider (board, bike, scooter, horse, mule) to dodge people. And please don’t consider them as practice cones. Keep bringing good material. Enjoy Paris roads and be safe

Well, haha, I ended getting a skateboard some odd years ago and realised now I should've got a longboard for my cruising needs. Time to start skating again.

Bruh I never thought about going diagonally that’s next level I’m subscribing

Tip No7: Wear a helmet, specially when you ride among cars....

Really glad to hear the tip about taking low sidewalks diagonally, I have a spot that I ride past nearly every day where I just seems to have the worst luck dealing with. I even considered that taking it at an angle was the way to go. Imma try to do that when i ride tomorrow.

I would have died for many of these but I’m going to try 😂 The diagonal approach is a life saver. I’ve been using my friend’s board when we go and I’ve finally got my own on the way, I’m excited to try to use it to at my transfer college’s massive campus

When ever I’m skateboarding and someone’s on the road side of the car or something, I just whistle, it always catches there attention. I’ll do it even if they’re not completely in my way or if I can go around, people are unpredictable and I don’t wanna risk them suddenly deciding to Step backwards into my path for seemingly reason. It also feels like it does a better job of catching their attention then yelling

i just followed you...i’m getting a longboard in two weeks so i’d been watching a ton of videos and this video was by far the best. Thank you!

Hi kid , these are awesome tips and I use nearly every one you show here in your video. I love my boards and I've been riding since I was 4 or 5 years old , my older brother and I would take wheels of any type and a plank of wood to build a board to hit the hills in our town and many many times we would come home hurt, lol. I've grown up now and have raised 7 sons and still board every day ( weather permitting) and I turn 60 next month .😎. I've decided to subscribe for more great hints and content. Best regards from the Old Guy way up here in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.

Thank you brother for these tips. They definitely help more than most realize. Some I had already practiced when I skateboarded so it was easier for me to apply to my longboarding sessions (jumping lightly when riding over cracks etc.) but the main ones like when going over sidewalks is an amazing help that I will keep going back to this video to learn and get better on. Slowly getting the Ollie down and it is going to be the main trick I want to master this year before jumping to anything else. I am definitely subscribing to you man.

Super great advice! I broke my arm last month taking a low sidewalk edge straight on after dark (nighttime riding as a beginner was also a bad choice-don’t recommend). Now I know to go diagonal!

the intro with thewindows bit got me hooked instantly😅

This is the type of content a beginner like me needs

Great tips and great video. This helps so much. It's always the little things we don't think about.

Go on please! More tips! This one is really good and do answer a lot of questions of mine. Thanks man!

Nice! This is actually useful! Even for someone like me that has been cruising and transporting around for so long :)

FINALEMENT L'ÉPISODE 3 !!! J'ai presque pleuré quand j'ai vu qu'il n'y avait que deux épisodes lorsque j'ai découvert la série il y a quelques jours :P Je commence le longboard et tes vidéos aident énormément et c'est extrêmement bien expliqué ;)

I'm so glad i came across this video! I love the diagonal tip the most (OF COURSE i always used to take it straight ahead 🤦‍♀). So much to learn for me, as i'm a beginner, but it's gonna be a bigger fun than it's been for a while, since i kept avoiding the obstacles instead of learning how to deal with them. Thank you! (That intro though! 😂i love it!)

Love you dude, thanks for your videos

extra helpful honestly! great vid Lotfi!

wow, this is a first longoarding video where the narrator is not trying to show off trick. It is actually helpful. Thank you! 🙏🏼

Thank you for this content! I'm looking for buying my first longboard and this really helps!

cheers m8 this is definitely gonna come in handy for me and now i'm gonna be no longer terrified of curbs thanks to ur help!

Saw the description and the up/down on the sidewalks was perfect. Even the diagonal (even slightly) tip. A lot of road rash was had learning all that the hard way.

bless you i needed this

This is exactly why I love RU-vid. Great video!

Excellent tips…I am just learning to navigate sidewalks…so thanks a bunch 🙌

Looking forward to seeing!

Thanks bro. great tips. Just re started long boarding. Im 56....time to shred!!!

Ive been boarding for 4 years and I still picked up some shit. I usually would just pick up speed and power through the bumps. Great content, man!

Already knew the diagonal trick for cracks, curbs etc. I picked that up kind of instinctively. When I go through crowds I find it helps to stand up straight and hold my arms in close or behind my back to minimise the space I need

Awesome video, and awesome channel dude. Subscribed and thx for the tips n tricks

Best intro ever with the Windows Startup Sound. Good job.

Thanks for the advice! Super useful! Wish me luck applying the techniques successfully 😝

This was really useful and fun to watch! Thanks a lot!

Thank you so muuuuch! I'm always very scared of skating in the town where people are walking and cars are going, that is why I do longboarding only in empty parks... But your video helped me REALLY well, and now there Will be less problems with it, thank you 💚💚💚💚💚💚

That beginning was great! Good sense of humor lol

Your editing speech and video were awesome! Subscribed.

the diagonal tip is gold!

Guess what I'm going to learn when the snow melts? This is awesome; I will learn all of these.

trop fort on t'aime LOTFI Mille merci pour cette vidéo j'adore les petit commentaire au instant t ; c'est brillant, j'ai hâte de voir la suite

this looks like an awesome idea!!!! 🐱‍🏍

Just night a board to get rid of Ubering and Busses. This vid came in clutch. Thanks breh

Super killer vid, sir! The diagonally tip seriously helps

Cool video and awesome tips. Going to try them out soon.

Watched your 3 episodes. Subscribed! Please make more beginner videos. I bought a longboard for the first time in my life. I'm almost 40 and felt like a kid again. Off to buy safety gear.

Yes!! I needed that! I've got my LB last summer and I bearly made any progress.. I have a Pintail (I love it!) but I wish I'd have a kicktail...

Was looking for such videos for a while now. At least... Here is one !

Tip no.6 is so crucial! Some people will get mad just because it scares them.. I always apolagize and keep it positive. Also to add onto this: try to anticipate the direction of the pedestrians. It's always safer (and more polite) to go behind someones back then to force your way in front of them.

I used to ride a longboard to work and college in Sao Paulo when I was younger. A really mad car traffic and damaged sidewalks, but it was really fun. I really enjoyed making my way on foot a few times just to get to really know the route and its features, so when I actually made the ride I knew where I was getting myself into. Cheers.

Great guy teaching the community 👍👏👌

tbarkalah 3lik koya lotfi, rak kayn

You make it look so easy.

Nice videos!! Fun but useful tips for anyone. Makes me want to get better

Super Helpful. Thank u!

Honestly I wasn't even interested in the topic (don't get me wrong I love longboarding) but the vibes of this video were way higher than expected and I love it. Keep up the good work Chief! 🔥

wasn't expecting such good humor :) loved the video

Had to learn all this sh!t from experience 😅 Happy to see that someone made a video about the basics.

Really helpful for beginners. Thx a lot lol

Lol that moment when my carve turn into hard slide that I couldn't control on wet pavement x)

Great vid with useful tips!

YES! DUDE, FINALLY SOMEONE ACKNOWLEDGES THE DIAGONAL-TRICK! If I had a penny for every time that trick has saved me from a small edge, I'd be ridin' a carbon fiber deck with titanium trucks and ceramic bearings :)

Realmente eres mi idolo😊💜, saludos desde Colombia! 🇨🇴

Very helpful and not so common advice. Thanks.

Useful Tips, Thank you !

The diagonal trick omg... I WISH I KNEW EARLIER. TYSM!

This seems so logical but I've seriously never tried most of these tips.. and I've been boarding for 5-6 years now. Thanks man!

I need more longboard talks!

I ride a surfskate but some of your tips are helpful for me too - thank you ♡

Like your style, good talk man 👍

I’m liking just for that intro 😆

really helpful video, thanks

I’m proud of myself for thinking of diagonal quick turns on those pumps and cracks before watching this🙏

Thanks! That was very helpful

"you'll thank me later" 😂

I don't even skate but I really appreciate your tips. Thank you 👍

Great video, I hadn't seen most of these even after watching a bunch of beginner videos. Getting on a curb looks like you're navigating the deck of a sailing ship 😂

Really helpful thanks

This is a GEM

Thank you so much, gonna be useful for me^^

This helped me more, then any other Video

Man, thanks for this. Greetings!

This is the best video on the topic, I saw them all! We need an extended version, let’s get more comfortable and talk about this same topic man.

Mega, danke, thanks 🙏🏼

Wow beginner tips video that didn't explain super basic stuff. The diagonal tip is going to save my life I swear lmao

Hopping to get off curbs is a great tip, I don't have tip/tail to kick the board on to the curb as it's a drop deck. I've been boarding for ~2 years and this has made it sooo much more enjoyable than hopping off everytime

These are great!