This is the first in a series of instructional videos that features the 12-time world champion and most successful skateboarder in history. Is there any better way to learn than from the world?s best? The skaters? casual b... more »ut insightful narration provides helpful hints that will be of great assistance to the progressing skater.« less
Actor:Tony Hawk Genres:Special Interests, Sports Sub-Genres:Special Interests, Skateboarding Studio:Redline Ent Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 10/23/2001 Original Release Date: 01/01/2000 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2000 Release Year: 2001 Run Time: 0hr 53min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
Jennifer E. from MILLERSVILLE, MD Reviewed on 3/5/2008...
My son is just learning how to skateboard and found that this DVD offers a WEALTH of information for those just starting out. As a mom, I appreciate that Tony wears safety equipment throughout and leads by example. Definitely recommend, even for those who might have moved beyond the "basics".
Movie Reviews
Trick Tips, aint a jip
Michael Roffman | Haddonfield, Illinois | 11/26/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"With skateboarding influencing smaller kids with Playstation's video games and ESPN's X-Games...kids can only need help. For instance, I can remember struggling to perform an olly and finally learning with help. This tape as I viewed it really showed how to do each trick and helped strengthen my friend's performance moves. If you need help with the board buy it."
Helpful Basics
Randy Given | 12/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I got this video for my 9 yr. old son just getting into skateboarding. We found it very informative and easy to follow. Skateboarding is certainly not what it was in my day and I'm glad I got it for my son. It gave us information on skateboard terminology, safety issues and how to build an appropriate board for my son. All tricks were visually easy to follow. The tricks explained by Tony Hawk and friend were easy to understand. We are now able to help my son practice the tricks he is learning from the video. We all educated ourselves in this hot, new sport. I highly recommend getting this video."
Tony Hawk's Trick Tips
Sk8er | U.S. | 03/23/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The best video I've seen. It teaches you how to do many tricks in great detail, also in goofy and regular footing. It's aimes at beginning skaters, but more advanced ones could use it too. It teaches you how to set up your board, how to push, turn, and do tricks like the ollie, the 180 ollie, a pop shuvit, kickflips, and heelflips. He teaches you about ramps--pumping, kickturning,dropping in, and a rock and roll fakie. He teaches you rail tricks and ledge tricks like the lipslide, frontside boardslide, 5-0 grind and many more. I would recommend this site to all skaters."
Tony Hawk's Trick Tips Vol. 1
Justin Ray | Johnston City,IL USA | 02/03/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This video is the best skateboard video I've ever seen! I bought this video about 2 months ago and I'm starting to get good at skateboarding. First on the video Tony Hawk shows you the board set up at the Boardroom skateshop in California. He also tells you what size and shape boards,trucks,wheels,and bearings are right for beginners. Next , Tony Hawk and Kris Markovich show you how to push,balance,and turn. Next,they show you how to do ollies,180 ollies,pop shove-its,kickflips,and heelflips. The good things they show you in these tricks are in goofy and regular footed and what you should be doing and what you shouldn't be doing and the most common mistakes. Next,they take you to mini ramp skating. They show you how to pump, kickturn,drop in,and rock to fakie. next, Tony and Brian Sumner show the boardslide. And that's about it. I would recomend you buy this video if you want to learn how to skate cause Tony,Kris,and Brian have sure showed me how to skate."