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post 1669567683 10-16-2022, 11:52 AM
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Thinking of picking up Skating again (mid life crisis?)

Always sucked at it and last I skated regularly was like 20 years ago, physically kinda fked up right now, bad knees etc. can barely moderately lift

I'm in my mid 30's but think I could at least pull a kickflip now, we didnt have youtube tutorial vids back then

I wouldn't hit a skate park or streets but have big enough space in the yard to embarrass myself privately


Thoughts? any oldcel picking up new hobbies before kicking the bucket or becoming physically impaired?
post 1669567873 10-16-2022, 11:57 AM
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I'm 29 and used to skate all the time as a teenager

I'm thinking of buying a new deck too bro

Seems like a good time pass
post 1669568133 10-16-2022, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted By blueberryboy⏩
I'm 29 and used to skate all the time as a teenager

I'm thinking of buying a new deck too bro

Seems like a good time pass
Looks like a lot of the brands went down when skating declined in popularity, there are new ones but only a few old school brands remain, eying a Zero deck myself.
post 1669568483 10-16-2022, 12:10 PM
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Who cares if its midlife crisis brah

I’m almost 30 and in the past couple of years I got back into a couple of hobbies I never did after turning 20.

As you age you realize it’s important to indulge in hobbies and not just chase money and pussy.
post 1669568823 10-16-2022, 12:18 PM
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post 1669568993 10-16-2022, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted By verymuchalpha⏩
Who cares if its midlife crisis brah

I’m almost 30 and in the past couple of years I got back into a couple of hobbies I never did after turning 20.

As you age you realize it’s important to indulge in hobbies and not just chase money and pussy.
tru dat
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lol pretty much, one reason it will be my little secret


thoughts on this deck?

post 1669569583 10-16-2022, 12:43 PM
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Fuk yeah do it. Certian things come back quick if you were good at it and did lots of it.

Brb didnt play soccer for 19 years,come back in a rec league and was 2nd points leader outve 200 people all season.
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post 1669570163 10-16-2022, 12:55 PM
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I’ve pretty much quit completely, but a year or so ago I revisited skating and definitely got better than I ever was as a kid. That extra brain power to figure it out, as well as online tutorials, as mentioned, made it a lot easier.

Although I no longer skate, I still look at decks and I hang them for art work in my office.
post 1669570223 10-16-2022, 12:56 PM
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I did BMX since I was like 9 until about 23 or so. Stopped completely and picked it back up a couple years ago. Promptly fuked my wrist up trying to go big.
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get a mtb boyo
post 1669570883 10-16-2022, 01:10 PM
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I still skate. I've never stopped since I was 11 or 12. I just bought a blank deck from skatewarehouse for $20 recently. Much better deal than that alltimers deck I would imagine.
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Started skating again at 27 (35 now). Probably the funnest and most freeing thing you can do. It’s fun af once you get a few tricks you can consistently do on each obstacle at the skate park

Just flowing around the park or wherever there’s concrete is awesome
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Originally Posted By AVOJAMACADA⏩
Fuk yeah do it. Certian things come back quick if you were good at it and did lots of it.

Brb didnt play soccer for 19 years,come back in a rec league and was 2nd points leader outve 200 people all season.
I sucked at it tho lol one reason I wanna go back
Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
I’ve pretty much quit completely, but a year or so ago I revisited skating and definitely got better than I ever was as a kid. That extra brain power to figure it out, as well as online tutorials, as mentioned, made it a lot easier.

Although I no longer skate, I still look at decks and I hang them for art work in my office.
yeah think I can figure out some tricks better now that im older, but just in theory I might still suck at it
Originally Posted By uRFeeble⏩
get a mtb boyo
That's popular around here, but doesnt interest me much... biking seems to be less "age" demanding tho
Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
I still skate. I've never stopped since I was 11 or 12. I just bought a blank deck from skatewarehouse for $20 recently. Much better deal than that alltimers deck I would imagine.
wanna get zero, posted the alltimer mostly for the lulz, but yeah dont wanna spend big bucks then leave it collecting dust, might get a frugal set up then upgrade if I stick with it
post 1669571863 10-16-2022, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
wanna get zero, posted the alltimer mostly for the lulz, but yeah dont wanna spend big bucks then leave it collecting dust, might get a frugal set up then upgrade if I stick with it
I've tried a ton a brands and as far as the decks go they're all pretty much the same.
post 1669571993 10-16-2022, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted By DumpsterFire⏩
I did BMX since I was like 9 until about 23 or so. Stopped completely and picked it back up a couple years ago. Promptly fuked my wrist up trying to go big.
I am also from BMX, but ride mountain bike now. I'm 34, and usually am the youngest rider in most group rides I do.... So yeah, there's a lot of time left for you.
Originally Posted By uRFeeble⏩
get a mtb boyo
this guy knows^^^

Mountain biking is the adult equivalent of "going outside to play" when you were a kid.
post 1669572463 10-16-2022, 01:46 PM
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go for it. if you want to be good at it just to you can flex then why not?
post 1669572533 10-16-2022, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted By azumi121⏩
Started skating again at 27 (35 now). Probably the funnest and most freeing thing you can do. It’s fun af once you get a few tricks you can consistently do on each obstacle at the skate park

Just flowing around the park or wherever there’s concrete is awesome
I shall know the feeling once more, I would have to get a lot more confident to visit the local skate park tho lol
Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
I've tried a ton a brands and as far as the decks go they're all pretty much the same.
I feel ya, mostly going for the design, probably would be better to spend more on trucks or bearings


I just borrowed a board from someone, we'll see how it goes.
Originally Posted By HMFIC_BROWSIN⏩
I am also from BMX, but ride mountain bike now. I'm 34, and usually am the youngest rider in most group rides I do.... So yeah, there's a lot of time left for you.

this guy knows^^^

Mountain biking is the adult equivalent of "going outside to play" when you were a kid.
thx m8 it does seem like the equivalent, can see myself evolving into it at some point
post 1669572593 10-16-2022, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted By DASBUNKER⏩
I shall know the feeling once more, I would have to get a lot more confident to visit the local skate park tho lol
I'll go to skateparks sometimes in early morning and there will either be no one there or like one dude around my age that seems like he just started skating again lol.
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build a mini half pipe in your yard.
post 1669573353 10-16-2022, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
I'll go to skateparks sometimes in early morning and there will either be no one there or like one dude around my age that seems like he just started skating again lol.
That could be an option, sounds like a good early workout.
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build a mini half pipe in your yard.
not a bad idea, but definitely would have to get more committed.
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good place to start is probably learning to ride switch. nail down a few basics such as ollie, shuvit and kickflip
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I started skating when I was 12. My step-father built me a half pipe in the backyard with money me and my younger brother won at the racetrack.

I'd like to start riding again but the risk of injury rises as you get older.
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