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Testing Cheap Alternatives To Skate Products

VLSkate5 skaters recommend it · 5 mentions, 2019 to 2022
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VLSkate tests everyday household items as cheap stand-ins for skate products, including tennis balls on wheels as a static trainer for practicing ollies. Published 2019.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked in r/NewSkaters whenever someone asks for a cheap alternative to skate trainers, mainly for the tennis ball trick at the start.

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“… I cut up 4 tennis balls and put them on my wheels so they don’t move, works like a charm. See VLSkate’s video about this …”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/_DontYouLaugh2022 · 15 points

I don't think this is a good idea. If you really wanna practice static ollies like that, you should secure your wheels with some tennis balls or something [VIDEO]. Your trucks aren't a piece of wood, they are build for movement.

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u/Abstract_Dark2020 · 2 points

I think skater trainers are worth the purchase, however you could always cut open some tennis balls and put them onto your wheels. With the tennis balls your wheels will roll but thats only if you make them move on purpose. Skater trainers are worth it tho, they can be very hepful, but tennis balls are a great alternative. You can check out VL skates skate alternatives video [VIDEO] For other alternatives for other things

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u/P5Y7H02020 · 2 points

[VIDEO] Just at the beginning he shows that one with tennis balls.

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u/InsertFunnyUsername02019 · 1 points

Concrete helps, but if it is too hard, grass is really bad. I cut up 4 tennis balls and put them on my wheels so they don’t move, works like a charm. See VLSkate’s video about this: [VIDEO]

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