Skateboarding Explained: The Instructional DVD

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DVD BREAKDOWN: I. SKATING INTRO II. THE FUNDAMENTALS - EVERY SKATEBOARDER SHOULD KNOW - 8 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF RIDING A SKATEBOARD III. BASICS OF STREET & RAMP IV. THE MOST WANTED TRICKS Lake Owen Skate Camp presents Skateboarding Explained. A real skateboarding instructional, by real skateboarding instructor, Dan MacFarlane. Lake Owen is a world renowned skatecamp and a franchise of Woodward Skatecamp. Dan MacFarlane is a top ranked pro who has been skating for over 18 years, and is owner of the nationally distributed Mentality Skateboards. Lake Owen considers Dan to be their best Instructor.

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5 Stars from Skateboard.About.com Skateboarding Explained is a walkthrough DVD for beginner or intermediate skateboarders to learn the basics of skating, and all the tricks you need to know to be a truly intermediate, competent skater. There are several how-to-skateboard DVDs out there, but Skateboarding Explained is honestly the best one I''ve seen. This video takes the time to really teach the basics of skating (basics that anyone of any level could really use), and the style is such that any skater of any age (even adults!) should feel comfortable with it. You can watch the whole series of instructions in order, or go straight to the section or trick that you want to learn about. The DVD was directed and designed by Dan MacFarlane, a pro skater and the top skateboarding instructor at Camp Woodward s Lake Owen resort. Dan has a comfortable, easy going style in his instructions and masterfully performs all the tricks himself. His methods have been tried, and he knows they work. (Bonus fact - Dan instructed Shaun White at an Encinitas YMCA summer camp back when Shaun was 8 years old!) Dan MacFarlane knows how to teach, and what needs to be taught. The background music, video editing, style and feel of Skateboarding Explained are top-notch. The music is energetic, but doesn''t get in the way. Each trick features high quality slow motion parts that blend perfectly with the instructions, walking you through every aspect of what you are learning. This DVD is pure skateboarding, step by step, piece by piece. If you are looking for an instructional skateboarding DVD, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of Skateboarding Explained. - Steve Cave --Skateboard.About.com

This instructional DVD has been put together by Lake Owen Instructor and Mentality Pro Dan MacFarlane. The DVD does an exceptionally good job at taking skaters from the basics right up to the advanced tricks. It''s well presented and definitely recommended for beginners and those who want to brush up on their tricks or learn new ones. --Concrete Wave Magazine

A total beginner? Get a copy of Skateboarding Explained The Instructional DVD by Dan MacFarlane --The New York Times

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‎1 hour and 10 minutes

Number of discs

‎1

Media Format

‎Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen

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‎Dan MacFarlane

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‎1.33:1

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‎Mentality Skateboarding Productions

Release date

‎July 10, 2007

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‎B000FP2IQE

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Matt CooperVerified Purchase PERFECT INSTUCTIONAL VIDEO Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020 Sponsored by Houston Skateboards, this is THE BEST instructional video for skateboarding to date. Back in the day, you needed a friend to help you learn. Well, Dan MacFarlane becomes your own personal friend in this video. With technology as good as it is these days, it''s... See more Sponsored by Houston Skateboards, this is THE BEST instructional video for skateboarding to date. Back in the day, you needed a friend to help you learn. Well, Dan MacFarlane becomes your own personal friend in this video. With technology as good as it is these days, it''s easy to slow down the footage for a better understanding. This video helped both of my daughters learn to skateboard. 2 people found this helpful Helpful

K. L. KlinglerVerified Purchase Skateboarding Explained Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2010 From beginers, to advanced skaters, there is always something that you can work on or perfect, and with Skateboarding Explained, it can be alot easier. I first bought the dvd with a birthday gift card, and I wasn''t exactly sure if it would help, or be a total waste of time,... See more From beginers, to advanced skaters, there is always something that you can work on or perfect, and with Skateboarding Explained, it can be alot easier. I first bought the dvd with a birthday gift card, and I wasn''t exactly sure if it would help, or be a total waste of time, but when I watched it,it helped so much, that it was almost to good to be true that I had actually found a dvd that helped me on a different level. All of my tricks that I have learned, or have wanted to learn, have been on Skateboarding Explained.
I was at the skatepark one day, and my mom sat down with this family, and they told us that the pro himself had taught thier kid, and they gave us his number, and we called him up. I took 6 lessons from him, and have learned so much.
Skateboarding Explained is the next best thing than learning from the man himself, and I was fortunate enough to have both. 8 people found this helpful Helpful

Charles jonesVerified Purchase Great instructional DVD for the beginner to learn to skate the proper way and with confidence. Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015 As a none skate boarding father of a twelve year old daughter, I must admit that I cringed at the thought of my little girl skate boarding. However, I was fortunate to meet Mr. Dan McFarlane about seven years ago. Long before my little girl new what a skateboard was. Who... See more As a none skate boarding father of a twelve year old daughter, I must admit that I cringed at the thought of my little girl skate boarding. However, I was fortunate to meet Mr. Dan McFarlane about seven years ago. Long before my little girl new what a skateboard was. Who would have thought that seven years later this encounter would be a blessing. I knew back then that Dan was a boarder, and heard from many sources that he was good, but I had no interest. After a few years of not seeing him, mr. Farlane showed up at a store that we met at. I anxiously told him about my daughter and that I needed his help. He was excited to hear this and recommended his instructional DVD. Not only that, but he took the time to point me in the right direction of for as getting the proper skating equipment for her. To sum it up. This DVD was far more than I expected. The professional video quality, the audio, and the easiness to follow alone with him was a plus. He explains skating in a way that a beginner and a father would feel comfortable having his daughter go out and skate after watching it. My daughter enjoys it and has watch it three times, with constant pausing and note taking. Dan also took the time to take a photo with me after seeing him again after purchasing the generously priced DVD. Now my daughter believes that I actually met a professional skater. Looks like aim the cool dad now! Thanks, Dan. 4 people found this helpful Helpful

B. TaylorVerified Purchase Very detailed and the best instructional skateboarding DVD. Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2007 From the start of this DVD, Dan MacFarlane gives you the basics of skateboarding in a easy to follow pace. I watched this with my 9yr. old son, who has been trying to learn various tricks on his own. After his first viewing of Skateboarding Explained, he immediately put on... See more From the start of this DVD, Dan MacFarlane gives you the basics of skateboarding in a easy to follow pace. I watched this with my 9yr. old son, who has been trying to learn various tricks on his own. After his first viewing of Skateboarding Explained, he immediately put on his helmet, ran outside, and worked on his Ollie. He easily copied what he saw on the DVD; since all of the tricks are shown in slow motion, and graphics appear onscreen, to guide the viewer where to look, while attempting the tricks. What was funny was my son asked me, for the first time, to get him portable DVD player, so he could watch the DVD outside and practice skateboarding. I may actually to purchase it for him, since this is the skateboarding DVD he truly feels will help him. I''ve already bought for my son two other DVDs, "Zero To Hero", and "Tony Hawk''s Trick Tips", but they did not seem to be as detailed as Skateboarding Explained. Skateboarding Explained already has my son performing his Ollie higher and leveled off, and he is getting better at other tricks he has never tried before, because now he understands what he needs to do to nail the tricks. After purchasing the "other two" DVDs, I was not sure "S.E." was going to be any different, but since my son did not have a mentor to teach him the tricks in person, I wanted to give this DVD a chance, and it was worth it. Thanks Dan Macfarlane, you did a great job, my son certainly appreciates it too. 23 people found this helpful Helpful

Tony MorrisVerified Purchase from mongo to guru Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2008 I am a keen but uncoordinated "extreme" sports addict...generally takes me a long time to build up the skills, and there''s always a few hilarious incidents along the way. I often find instructors are very poor at getting the point across to someone who needs to... See more I am a keen but uncoordinated "extreme" sports addict...generally takes me a long time to build up the skills, and there''s always a few hilarious incidents along the way.

I often find instructors are very poor at getting the point across to someone who needs to internalise and translate in their own way - for examlple I gave up ski lessons and found a few instructional books that worked for me...then it was just a case of working it.

Having skated as a youngster on a plastic board - and having the kids show interest recently, we went out and did our best, but I struggled to get the kids motivated over being scared.

As for myself, found the balance wasn''t what it used to be! And thought i could take a few steps toward some "tricks" or skills as well (as opposed to just bombing down slopes when I was a kid). I was looking for a product that:
a) broke these skills down to the basics then built up on them
b) motivated the kids
c) explained at a level we all could understand

and this is it.

The way in which Dan takes you through the connected skills that build up to msatering skate park or street showoffs is great, and I found myself happily tic tacing and 180''ing first on the rubber mats in my lounge room and then with the kids (although they are still building up to riding confidence). I am yet to have the confidence to take it to the park, but I am sure this DVD will lead through that just as easily (and safely).

Even made me feel less guilty for early days spent as a mongo pusher...

Of course - watching Dan do the "tricks" Dad had just done, that both motivated the kids and raised their opinion of me!

Well thought out, well broken down into each individual step that builds up to a complete repertoire, worth having unless you are a guru (then you can still learn from this re breaking these steps down to teach your friends piece by piece).

My only criticism is that Dan goes through the same thing (the key important items) so often that he sounds a little bored - I can certainly understand that given how far back to the beginning he goes...

Outstanding.

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maschaVerified Purchase Fantastic DVD! Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2007 I got the DVD and I love it! It''s super comprehensible, no annoying sound effects or anything that would turn me off or discourage me... just skateboarding explained, pure and simple, nothing more or less. His voice is very calming, and it ''sticks'' with you.... See more I got the DVD and I love it!

It''s super comprehensible, no annoying sound effects or anything that would turn me off or discourage me... just skateboarding explained, pure and simple, nothing more or less. His voice is very calming, and it ''sticks'' with you.

I spent all of last night on the basketball court, practising the basics. I feel so much better now, knowing the basics and knowing I am learning things the right way, because it''s so much harder to get rid of bad form.

The DVD has three parts, so no matter if you are a beginner like me, or been skateboarding for a couple of years... there is something you can learn from Dan!

Yeah I feel like Dan and I have bonded, I mean, I have never met him or spoken to him personally, but I have watched him, talked back at him the DVD, and listened to him so much, that I can almost hear him speak to me when I am out there trying to do 180''s, tic tacs and manuals.

Also, he has a myspace account where you can ask him questions, leave comments and he actually takes the time to write back and give more tips!
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Amazon CustomerVerified Purchase Provides real instruction. Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016 It is very thorough, detailed, repetitive, and the slow-mo is great. If you want to learn a trick right, you will appreciate the repetition, even though it is boring. My only complaint is that the narrator speaks in a monotone. I am starting out on a longboard, so this DVD... See more It is very thorough, detailed, repetitive, and the slow-mo is great. If you want to learn a trick right, you will appreciate the repetition, even though it is boring. My only complaint is that the narrator speaks in a monotone. I am starting out on a longboard, so this DVD doesn''t apply right now. When I advance to a shortboard, this DVD will really come in handy. 3 people found this helpful Helpful

Liesa BlondVerified Purchase From unskilled skateboard fanatic to Shredder Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2008 Skateboarding explained is Fabulous! The setting is at Lake Owen (Woodward), the quality is amazing, Dan shows you ways to practice, shows you where to put your feet, and he teachs you like 34 tricks! Ollies, Kickflips, 360 flips, boardslides, 50-50s, lots of tricks! Dan is... See more Skateboarding explained is Fabulous! The setting is at Lake Owen (Woodward), the quality is amazing, Dan shows you ways to practice, shows you where to put your feet, and he teachs you like 34 tricks! Ollies, Kickflips, 360 flips, boardslides, 50-50s, lots of tricks! Dan is so chill, I feel like ive already met him! And Im going to get lessons from him! And the dvd is only 70 minutes, and each trick is explained in 3 minutes. Now Everyday I watch Skateboarding Explained everyday, and it teaches you pretty fast because its so well explained.

Skateboarding Explained is for anyone, any age, pro, beginner, amatuer, wants to get better, get their tricks cleaner and just improve your avorall skating! I love my Skateboarding Explained DVD! I am going to post a video review when I get a camera man to film me. I want every skateboarder to have skateboarding explained!

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Jason MartinVerified Purchase Skateboarding Not So Explained Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2010 The product is good, the quality is excellent, the material is fine, but nothing is really explained, only demonstrated with 1 or 2 common sense tips. It was worth the money and I don''t regret the purchase, but if you have been skating for more than a year, don''t bother....See moreThe product is good, the quality is excellent, the material is fine, but nothing is really explained, only demonstrated with 1 or 2 common sense tips. It was worth the money and I don''t regret the purchase, but if you have been skating for more than a year, don''t bother. The most difficult thing with this video is: The voice over. Not only is it apparent that he is reading from a script/page, but he is doing it rather poorly and monotonously. After awhile it really gets grating. Most if not all of the tricks covered in this video have also been covered in more and better detail on youtube, for free. One person found this helpful

nannygVerified Purchase he seems pleased with it Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2018 Gift to go with grandsons skateboard, he seems pleased with it.

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