And here’s the result of my intense practising sessions … Almost there …
Also, don’t forget to check my article “Pump it“!
And if you are around Miami on June 12th, you are invited to the grand opening of the pump track in Amelia Earhart Park!
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I’m pumping …
8 JunPump it!
6 Jun
Don’t be afraid, it’s gonna take a bit of work, determination maybe be a bit painful but …I’ll master the pump race or skateboard supercross …
But what is this pump thing?
The track is made of bumps connected to sharp turns where the gravity is supposed to stick you to the inside the curb of the track. It sounds scary but it’s not if you are a bit patient and listen to your instructor.
No pushing required just stand on the board, put your both feet on the board and let the gravity and your balance do the rest …
I picked my “short” Biscuit board by Hamboards, changed the washers and bushings, tightened the trucks. I also brought with me my trusty watermelon helmet (S1 helmet) and wrist protections …
Let’s say I was ready!
To complete my outfit, I was provided with supercool soft elbow and knee pads (by G-form).
Then with a lot of sweat, clutching at the hand of my instructor Sarah and some minor falls, it took me one lesson on the small track to follow the bumps and almost look like confident on my board. I’m excited to go back for my second lesson!!!
It’s quite a totally different sport than riding my board on the boardwalk. Both activities are cool and complement each other.
I’m a land surfer now and on the way to become a concrete waves surfer!!!
gravity sticking me to the curve …
pumping
pumping
still pumping
Hour2, gave me more confidence on the track, I almost worked out ok the curb.
Hour3, I’m ok with the bumps and curb, toe side.
Hour4, gaining a bit of speed and it’s ok on the curbs, starting to practice heel side.
PS:
- Grand opening of the race track on June 12th, Amelia Earheart Park, Hileah (401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013near the bike trails)
- Kids and grown ups welcomed.
- All wheels accepted! Bikes, scooters, inline skaters and of course skateboards.
More info about
- Discover the Supercross skateboarding association, follow their Instagram account and their Skateboard Supercross blog
- Come practice the pump race in NYC and Miami
- Hamboards, they simply invented the landsurfing
That’s the Yvolution!
11 Aug
That’s our evolution
When we are babies, we crawl then we stumble and rise to finally walk and run. That’s when we want to go faster and discover the tricycle and the bike …
With Y-volution, my little nephews discovered a whole new world.
LittleB, 5 years old boy, chose the Fliker B3 , littleE, 3 years and half girl, the Fliker B1 and I went for the Fliker C3.
The Yvolution upgraded the regular one slate scooter to a v-shape 2 slates scooter with a hand break.
The front wheel works the same as a regular scooter but the 2 back wheels are “loose” and allow you “to fool around”.
The Fliker is great on flat and downhill, uphill will be more challenging physically.
Unfold the scooter, and screw the 2 big green buttons and here you go! You are ready!
 Easy to transport, a bit heavy though |
 Unfold the scooter |
 Turn both green screws to fasten |
To start, just kick as with your regular scooter than shake your bootie (move your hip from one side to the other) to experience the speed, carve and slide. Take a bit of speed and here goes the 360 turn, lean on the handlebars and here goes the skidding!!! All in full safety with the handbreak!
With a bit of practice and sweat, you’ll master the beast.
The Fliker is great to do workout and works evenly on both legs (instead of the regular scooter), you’ll challenge you thighs, hips and abs and this is good. Great workout while having fun.
 the front wheel |
 the handy handbrake |
 Ready to kick! |
Meanwhile littleB and littleE are having fun with the B1 and B3.
More infos
. The official Yvolution for kids and grow ups website
. Like Yvolution Facebook page
. Follow @YvolutionWorld
