I’m a 38 year mom of 2 boys. My 10 year old son wants someone to skate with so I promised him that I would try to learn . So here I am at 3am watching as many videos as I can to see how hard it’s going to be at my age. LOL
That's awesome! I felt out of place because I was amongst many other younger kids and obviously was skating like a total newbie. There are some great youtube skating channels that offer great tips. It'll also be great if you have a friend that knows how to skate. But I think the best advice I got was to always stay at your own pace and just get absolutely comfortable with simply cruising on our board. I'm definitely still a newbie! Also, I recommend picking up some basic safety gear if you haven't done so already. Stay safe and have fun!
I’m 38 and a white man and just started a month ago, I feel out of place but I have a friend that’s 47 that skates.....get you a friend that skates, plus they give you tips, good luck, I love it
I’m a 41 year old mom of 3 young kids. I tried to skate briefly as a teen for a minute, but always regretted never pursuing it more. I’m learning now. It’s never too late! 🖤🛹
I'm turning 60 this year and bought a longboard. I did all board sports in my youth until about 30. So I'd figured I could still manage. But my muscles weren't used to it anymore and I fell. I learned that if you are stepping, your front foot should not have too much pressure. But while you have both feet on the board, _always_ put your body weight on your front foot. (Except if there are obstacles.) Your back foot (while you are still in the process of learning) should remain as loose as possible. I thought if I'd buy a longboard I could have more relaxing rides, but the truth is that you still have to work with your body. The movement always goes from head (look where you are going) to shoulders, hips and knees down to the front foot. It's a full body workout. And don't be a fool like me. If you start, from scratch or after not skateboarding for a long time, _always wear protection_ until you feel comfortable. For me it took two afternoons to get back into that stoked feeling of being in the flow again. 😉
@@MrAntsrules that’s awesome man. Have fun. I was ridin on my birthday and just fell flat on my back. My kid was lookin at me like I was dead. Lol I hopped up and said let’s go again. My kid was saying they’d of quit after that fall. It was odd. It actually felt good to pay the concrete price again.
42 female here. Skated a bit as a kid, but never too well. Have just taken up long boarding and am super pumped. Glad to see I’m not the only oldie out here giving it a try!
I have an 11yo daughter who loves skateboarding but she doesn’t always have the confidence to walk out onto the skatepark amongst others. So here I am at age 42 learning to skate so I can be her skate buddy. First session went ok. Took a couple of spills and I probably looked kinda ridiculous but I really enjoyed it. What you realise is how focused you have to be just to stay upright. And because it’s so difficult I can totally see how it becomes addictive. Now I want to get better so I can cruise around the park with some style and maybe see my daughter make real progress. She’s a natural compared to me for sure.
@@ChrisJakins happy to hear you're still getting at it. big ramps and tricks arent necessary at all. having fun and staying young at heart is what's important. Wish you all the best
I just started doing the same thing at 36! Im so glad im not the only geezer trying to jump on a board lol. For me it was Tony Hawk showing up on Joe Rogan and realizing he is 52 and still skating. Also Covid-19, I think everyone is tired of staying at home. Maybe we'll see an old guy skate revival! Keep it up, your giving me hope brother!
jwnewkirk84 For real. I saw that too, and it got me thinking. I’ve concluded now that you’re only too old when you’re dead. Other than that, get out there and live your life!
31 in febuary brother... I picked one up at 27 ish... Going to again here now got some extra time .... I also fingerboard like a pro ... Wood board and all ... Best of luck enjoy ur life befote its gone!!!!
28 got my board a couple weeks ago. My balance has improved tons and I can ride off of curbs but havent gotten ollies down. Im 6’1 250 so i got some weight to lose think that will help me as well.
I'm doing the same thing. 42 years old, and my wife (45y/o) decided she wanted to roller skate, so I compromised and told her I would skate but had to be outside. No skating rinks. The last thing I want to do is run over a little kid. So, I got a pair of inline skates, and she got a pair of quads. Been out like 6 times now, and having a blast. Just getting good enough to hop curbs and stuff, so I'm no pro, but it's been a lot of fun. Fell a good few times, and we feel it a little longer than a teenager, but it turns out we still heal up in our 40s. Decided to put a board together and give that a go. Can't wait for it to get here. Not gonna quit the inlines for sure, but a board just seems more me. I hope you stick with it and have fun.
I used to skateboard when I was 10. Couldn't get me off that thing. Stopped and tried to get back into in the 80s. 55 now and just started longboarding and now putting together a cruiser. Bought my 7 year old niece a board to spend time with her. Thanks for the inspiring video D!
31... Cant wait to get some tricks in.... Maybe... Its still nice to ride. Anjoy ur life and dont be afraid. We all right here. ")) i also fingerboard like a champ !!!
I started skating in Hollywood Hills in 1978 when I was 10 but stopped in 2014 when my best friend and "Skate Guru" passed from cancer. It brought back too many memories but after watching and reading the comments I just put together a new skate and headed to the park. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck. If you stick with it and do your own thing it's a great sport and has been the backbone of my life. \m/
When I was a kid, between 8th and 9th grade, I went on summer vacation with my friend's family to Florida. I had some spending money that I saved up to have fun while we were there, but first day I went into a skate shop and blew all my money on a professional board. I totally sucked but skating was always something I wanted to do, so I had high hopes. When I came back home that kinda got put on the back burner. Bandcamp started and I never really looked back with music and drums. Now that the pandemic hit, playing music and drums for a living is on the back burner. I'm 43 now, a father, and I have a lot of time on my hands. So now my daughter and I started skating together. Man, it's hard to put into words how bonding it's been for the two of us. I hope you and yours, and we too, keep at it. Failing and getting up and trying again. There's something very powerful in that recipe.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to share that comment! We're about the same age, and both play music! Awesome you get to bond with your kid! Have fun and stay safe out there!
First time on a skateboard - summer 1977 dismantled rollerskate screwed onto a piece of wood, age almost 13, i am now 55 yrs old and decided to see if i could still do it while was still able to, went out on sunday bought a reasonably good board & went for a go the next day, hard to explain how good it felt, didn't bail once, im not done yet !
Wow, you built your own skateboard as a kid? Cool! And it's great that you're still doing it now! Keep safe, have fun, and wear those pads and helmet. I went and got one myself!
I skated as a kid and now during the pandemic I did the exact same thing I am skating with my kids its a great experience and I love hanging out and skating with them. NIce to see I am not alone. Good luck.
Hey Blake, thanks for the comment and super glad you enjoyed the video! Sorry for the late reply! Hope your skate journey has been going smooth, have fun, but get the safety gear!
Hi Daniel! Thanks for the support! Snowboarding! Man, I'd like to try that too, since it doesn't snow over here in Hong Kong, I don't know when it'll be safe for all of us to travel again to somewhere that has snow. Hopefully one day soon!
Nice man!!! How are you doing so far? I am 32, snowboard a lot and always wanted to get into skateboarding but never did it. I really want to learn now hoping I can land a kickflip or ollie some day....
I'm 23 now. My dream since childhood is to learn skateboarding and bike. However, as a youngest only girl in a strict asian family. My parents didn't allow me to roam outside and kept me locked on the house (unless you'll be going to work or have some other agendas) . When I was young, I never experienced to play on the streets or whatsoever. Its one of the factor that makes my social anxiety develops more. But still, I want to taste freedom by learning something like this. I want to travel around places and be freespirited once in a while. I became isolated but I knew on myself that I'm an adventurous person. I thought it is too late but saw this, you make me inspired again.
Thanks Roxanne for sharing your story! I certainly hope that you'd soon be able to experience all that you dream about! And if you do take up skateboarding, remember to start slow and wear helmet and pads! Maybe even consider finding a well organized skateboarding group class for beginners! Stay safe!
Keep at it. I've just turned 30 and I'm Itching to skate again. I skated between the ages of 14-16, never really progressed much at the time but I really want to give it a go again. I don't think I was committed in improving at the time and I can't wait to get set up go again. I'm going to sub to keep up to date with you. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the coming months.
Thanks for the sub! I've been laying low for several weeks coz of the virus, things are easing a bit now. So outta practice! Keep it up man! Nice to hear you're back at it! Never too late!
Most newbies lock their knees, which ensures an amazing way of falling. First thing, bend your knees a bit. And when you feel you're going to fall, drop your body to lower the center of gravity. Falling will end up in a short slide or roll instead of a maximum velocity somersault.
Thanks for the tips Pipo! It was a weird feeling at first, and still is sometimes, feeling like my legs are locked stiff on the board as I'm trying to move. I'm a lot better now turning right, but still a bit stiff turning left.
I'm a 47 year old, coming back to it after 30 something years, and I wasn't good then. I've been having a blast relearning the things I sort of knew back in the day. The boards are so much different than I remember, but I'm having a blast. I always wear a helmet and usually wrist guards, personally. Welcome to the Old Heads Skate Crew! Have a great time!
I am 46 years old and my 8 year old son wanted to learn to skate, so I bought him a Penny and I a skateboard ... the problem was who teaches us? After a few days and some scrapes and falls, I learned the hard way 😣 but it was fun. Currently 6 months have passed and I managed to buy a longboard dance (and protections! 😜) and it is incredible !! there is no doubt that it is never too late to learn and do what you like. I have learned a few tricks and I am a fan of Lotfi Lamali. Remember: Don't stop friend! Blessings from Mexico!
Dude!!!! Just saw this video! You are so awesome to do something like this. Thank you. Just turned 37, I skated in my teens then life hit! Lol. This video inspired me to to go out and buy a board and start back myself! Thank you so much for this video. Keep pushing and wear a helmet! Safty first.
Hi Drew, sorry for the late reply! But many thanks for your awesome comment. Glad you liked the video. And really happy to have met so many like-minded people in this comments section. But yes, we gotta take care of ourselves when we skate, we're older, but still have lots of people depending on us, haha!
Subscribed because my favorite part of skateboarding is hyping up others. You’re doing awesome, I remember as a kid a jock making fun of us skateboarding. I asked if he wanted to try just going down a super small bank. Needless to say he respected how much talent it takes to get to the point of even attempting to Ollie. Keep it up, you’re doing awesome!
Thanks Chris for the encouraging words! I've been trying to find areas around Hong Kong where I could safely practice, a lot of places either frown upon skateboarding or are too dense with people. Also many parks are still closed. Man, I'm eager to skate more regularly. Not to mention it's surprisingly good exercise too! Stay safe!
@@ThatAdamDiaz you’re welcome, hopefully you can find a park still open. I still wear a mask when skateboarding alone at mine. Don’t want to risk anyone that might show up. Be safe and have fun. 🙂
I love that he’s learning. One thing is to learn tricks that aren’t high risk. I started skating at 14, but I’m 30 now and just started guitar, and I see 3 year olds shredding, I know how you feel.
Thanks a lot! And yes, about the 3 year old rockers! haha, it's amazing the pace at which young kids are learning now! Back in my day, I was still playing with my GI Joe figures when I was 10.
35 year old here! Trying to get fit and really liking this video. Ill check out some of your other stuff as i begin my own skate journey! Thanks for sharing!
I'm 51 and coming back after several decades. Pray for me. lmao. Currently looking at baker board and 3 block along with some bones rough riders wheels for that cruiser feel.
Most important is to have fun! I'm 43 as well and recently bought a new board in wait for spring here in Sweden. I think some people feel they are to old for many things, but its good to fight those thoughts. We "oldboys/girls" just need to do things more carefully is what i think :-D :-D I will get an Helmet tough because i need to keep my head in one piece :-p
Haha so true, it's amazing how many times we tell ourselves certain things that actually limits us for no apparent reason. But ur right about that helmet though... Haha! Happy skating man!
33 here, just got my first board in over 15 years. Even when I skated as a kid I wasn't any good, and could really only Ollie, shy it, and kickflip sometimes. But i really wanted to get back out there and get active again. Hope you're still skating and doing well, my friend. We're not too old yet!
No we're not too old just yet! I haven't been skating that much this year...life...ya know? But I wanna get out there again. Super hot in HK at the moment. I know people that have regular meet ups with people their own age to play badminton...maybe I should start a meet up of 40 year olds to go skating? What a sight that would be...haha.
That is s really cool place to hang and skate. Wow. 58 years old and have not really skated since the late 70s but now want to just cruise around a bit like old times.
So im 40, and my kids found my skateboard. Not my original from when i was young, but a birthday gift my wife bought me for my 30th. I was too nervous to really get onto it. I have since bought them their own, and although im still nervous to do anything more than ride around, they have given me a reason to give it another shot. This video is encouraging.
I startet skateboarding at 40 and it‘s so much fun to just cruise with my man. Unfortunately I fell off my board last week broke three of my ribs and damaged my pleura. Hopefully today is my last day in hospital. Defenitely will get on my board as son as I am recovered from this. Stay save and have fun!
43 here, started in ‘89 stopped when I was about 23-24 picked up a Powell Cab Ban This w/g-bones. It’s been fun getting back at it.I’m a week back and still got my ollie and manuel lol.
Man I'm getting back at it at 41! I actually had a Frankie Hill board back in the early 90's and just rebuilt a reissue! Hope the skating is still going well!
I just found an Element board a neighbour had put out on the kerb. Gonna learn starting today. I could do an ollie and a shove-it when I was a teen but that's it. And neither of those I could do when rolling because I was terrified of stacking it. I'm 40 now and way more confident in my abilities and I think that is where us older learners can start from. We know our limitations and can work around them. My 4 year old daughter is loving messing about with it too so maybe we can learn together.
Thanks for the message! I'm gliding, but not yet jumping as much as I would like! I guess you skated on penny boards before? But anyway, good to hear from you and stay safe!
Hi Teddy! Thanks for the message and nice to meet a fellow HKer here in the comments! You skate too? I haven't been able to skate in the last few months, hurt my knee quite badly (not coz of skating). Still recovering from it!
Bought my first skateboard at 35. Took one month time to learn cruising. cant really tell if I want to learn the tricks. No real skateboard parks here at my place. Just normal parks. But the best part is that I have started a skateboarding workshop for the kids to learn. That has been really fun. Nice video .. thanks
between 10 and 12 I had a skateboard. First I made one with half rollerskates, and after a while I bought one. Sort of pennyboard... This was 1979. After I went 13, I never skate again. (girls.. ) Now I am 54, had two hart operations and bouhgt two boards... Practicing a lot. Itś kinda hard, but there is progress, and I love it. Hopefullu you keep on doing it, because.... You know, itś awesome. But... I practice early in the morning on a far away parkingplace. And when I am better then I am now, I can skate from my house. Sorry for my poor englisch, I am from amsterdam. Keep it up, and stay healphy and safe!
Thanks so much for your comment. Sorry for the late reply. Hope you're still skating and staying safe with the safety gear! Amsterdam? Sounds fantastic, your English is good!
Call me weird but i love to see people progress. Especially in a world where people like to see others fail. I dont care whether were both going for the same job and you get it and i dont, knowing youve bettered yourself and youre moving on up? Chuffed for you man. And thats the same here. Ive wanted to learn for years and youre actually doing it. Good on ya!
Not weird at all! Thanks for the encouragement! I've been really motivated by the number of people here that just simply are sincerely stoked on others enjoying life taking up skateboarding, no matter what the age! All the best to you and stay safe!
I grow up in HK and wanted to skate since I was small. I think the biggest problem we have is that we dont have a lot of space to skate. I am now 29 and went to study in the States and I started to skate and I am skating all alone with very slow progress. It is very encouraging to see this video. Thank you for sharing it!
I started at 43, I’m 46 can Ollie decently, FS180, manual, ugly shuvit, slappies. But above all, I lost 35 kgs and feel like 34 years old, and I have so much fun.
Happy you started skating bro. Post a follow up vid. We wanna see the progression. Also wear a helmet and pads bro. It means walking away from falls instead of being out for weeks at our age.
I use to skate as a teenager between 1988 - 1993. I'm 44 now and I've introduced my kids to it, got a really wide board and soft wheels for myself. Maan, I can still olie and kick flip, but my gawd how sketchy and unsure it feels. I've decided to just relearn riding so I can get my confidence back. Peace to all the 40 yo dad's out there who are either picking it back up again or learning for the first time. Keep at it.
Thanks for sharing! We're the same age! Yea, still uneasy on the board, but it sure is fun! Just cruising alone is relaxing and a good work out. Have fun and stay safe!
Dude...I'm only 2 minutes in and I already know I'm gonna love this channel! I can see the passion in your eyes... :) ... sweet! ... this is gonna be fun! I got lots to catchup I suppose. 715 subs... you ain't sleepin'... okay... Let's go... :) Good luck, bro! Edit: your buddy is worth GOLD!... You'll have the journey of your life! Cool to see you have a good friend teaching you!
Thanks Garry! That's encouraging! I bought a helmet and some pads, just to be on the safe side! But it's been tough getting out to skate lately over here. Hope things get better soon! Stay safe man.
Just bought my first board. I’m not as old as a lot of you but I’m 26 almost and have DID and anorexia and I just want to have some physical and emotional therapy and playing outside this summer with my roommate and learning sounds so fun. Best of luck to all the other beginners out there 👍
Hi there! I had tried it very briefly in my teen years, but wasn't very good at it at all. When getting back on to it in my 40s, I found the hardest part was trying to turn; and obviously just building up the courage to stay on the board. I just bought some extra protective gear after seeing a buddy of mine slam the floor pretty hard from what looked like an innocuous slip. Have fun but also stay safe out there!
Subscribed. I'm a 38 years old dad from Belfast. I've just ordered a skateboard....never did it before in my life. Peace from Ireland ✌🏼💚🇮🇪 Fingers crossed for me
I was just thinking this I was hoping to see an update but there does not seem to be, Im 34 and just recently got the skate bug again after about 14 years without one
Oh wow I saw that title and was like 😮 oh god thats me, soon, I am 34 and In made the decision recently, gathering confidence. You are definetely helping me with that 💪
I just bought my first board and at 37 and a Black Woman I feel outta place but I still wanna learn
Keep it up - just started at 38. You got this!
I’m a 38 year mom of 2 boys. My 10 year old son wants someone to skate with so I promised him that I would try to learn . So here I am at 3am watching as many videos as I can to see how hard it’s going to be at my age. LOL
Sarah Messenger you got this !
That's awesome! I felt out of place because I was amongst many other younger kids and obviously was skating like a total newbie. There are some great youtube skating channels that offer great tips. It'll also be great if you have a friend that knows how to skate. But I think the best advice I got was to always stay at your own pace and just get absolutely comfortable with simply cruising on our board. I'm definitely still a newbie! Also, I recommend picking up some basic safety gear if you haven't done so already. Stay safe and have fun!
I’m 38 and a white man and just started a month ago, I feel out of place but I have a friend that’s 47 that skates.....get you a friend that skates, plus they give you tips, good luck, I love it
I’m a 41 year old mom of 3 young kids. I tried to skate briefly as a teen for a minute, but always regretted never pursuing it more. I’m learning now. It’s never too late! 🖤🛹
Amazing to hear! Keep it up and stay safe!
@lizloukiss let's see your progress clips?
I'd love to skateboard at 61, but I'm disabled from a car accident with rods and hardware in both legs. 😢
I'm turning 60 this year and bought a longboard. I did all board sports in my youth until about 30. So I'd figured I could still manage. But my muscles weren't used to it anymore and I fell. I learned that if you are stepping, your front foot should not have too much pressure. But while you have both feet on the board, _always_ put your body weight on your front foot. (Except if there are obstacles.) Your back foot (while you are still in the process of learning) should remain as loose as possible. I thought if I'd buy a longboard I could have more relaxing rides, but the truth is that you still have to work with your body. The movement always goes from head (look where you are going) to shoulders, hips and knees down to the front foot. It's a full body workout.
And don't be a fool like me. If you start, from scratch or after not skateboarding for a long time, _always wear protection_ until you feel comfortable. For me it took two afternoons to get back into that stoked feeling of being in the flow again. 😉
Me, too, brother!! 47 years old and started learning last week.
That's awesome! Keep it up!
Feelin' you. Started with 40...two weeks ago. I can roll now.
Just skate everywhere the more you use your board the more comfortable you feel on it
31 starting again this week.
31 starting again this next week
43 yr old Mexican and I haven’t skated in 30 years. My kid just got into it and I’ll probably get back into it too. 🤘🏼
Awesome to hear!
I'm 48. Was one of the 1st generation skaters in the East Los Angeles in the 80s. I got back into it again too. Time permitting.
@@edwardlbc562 that’s awesome!!!
im in the same boat as you 47 just started again
@@MrAntsrules that’s awesome man. Have fun. I was ridin on my birthday and just fell flat on my back. My kid was lookin at me like I was dead. Lol I hopped up and said let’s go again. My kid was saying they’d of quit after that fall. It was odd. It actually felt good to pay the concrete price again.
42 female here. Skated a bit as a kid, but never too well. Have just taken up long boarding and am super pumped. Glad to see I’m not the only oldie out here giving it a try!
We oldies gotta stick together! 🤣
Cool
I have an 11yo daughter who loves skateboarding but she doesn’t always have the confidence to walk out onto the skatepark amongst others. So here I am at age 42 learning to skate so I can be her skate buddy. First session went ok. Took a couple of spills and I probably looked kinda ridiculous but I really enjoyed it. What you realise is how focused you have to be just to stay upright. And because it’s so difficult I can totally see how it becomes addictive. Now I want to get better so I can cruise around the park with some style and maybe see my daughter make real progress. She’s a natural compared to me for sure.
So it's been 1 year. Are you still skating? What have you learned?
I’m still skating! I like to roll around, kick turn on the ramps. I don’t do too well on the bigger ramps but I’m having a good time.
@@ChrisJakins happy to hear you're still getting at it. big ramps and tricks arent necessary at all. having fun and staying young at heart is what's important. Wish you all the best
I’m 38, started this months with a longboard 🛹 feeling like a young boy! 🤷🏽♂️
Sounds awesome!
You’ve had a channel for 14 years and haven’t changed your picture I salute you
I just started doing the same thing at 36! Im so glad im not the only geezer trying to jump on a board lol. For me it was Tony Hawk showing up on Joe Rogan and realizing he is 52 and still skating. Also Covid-19, I think everyone is tired of staying at home. Maybe we'll see an old guy skate revival! Keep it up, your giving me hope brother!
Haha great you started! Tony Hawk man, inspiring! We've been in lockdown for so long, I need to get back to practicing again soon! Keep it up man!
jwnewkirk84 For real. I saw that too, and it got me thinking. I’ve concluded now that you’re only too old when you’re dead. Other than that, get out there and live your life!
Me too... 47 young gal and just starting to learn 😁
31 here. Dont worry ... Enjoy ur life ")
30, bought my first board today. Looking forward to getting stuck in!
Dude!! Right on!! I started skating when I was 12 ( I was born in '78), took a break around 30ish and now back skating again at 40.
Great to hear you're back to doing it! Great form of exercise too for us!
Hey Man, hope you’re still at it. I’m trying to learn at 42 😅. It’s cool to see you learning 👍
I'll try to post some video updates soon! Thanks for the patience and support! Stay safe!
49 50 in June, been back on the long board for a few months and recently picked up mountain boarding.
42 here and started riding again to ride with my kids and loving it. Stay with it. especially if it's something you have always wanted to do.
Right on!
Maann so good to know im not alone in this journey! 🔥🔥🔥
Hi Mark, yes, surprisingly enough, there's a lot of us out there! It's just been a little tough going out lately with what's been happening.
I've been debating on getting a skateboard at 27 so this definitely gives me motivation to start :)
31 in febuary brother... I picked one up at 27 ish... Going to again here now got some extra time .... I also fingerboard like a pro ... Wood board and all ... Best of luck enjoy ur life befote its gone!!!!
28 got my board a couple weeks ago. My balance has improved tons and I can ride off of curbs but havent gotten ollies down. Im 6’1 250 so i got some weight to lose think that will help me as well.
I got back into skating at 27 too
32 here. haven't touch it for 10yrs plus so getting one soon and as bonus hopefully able to convince my daughter to carry on with this sport as well.
I'm doing the same thing. 42 years old, and my wife (45y/o) decided she wanted to roller skate, so I compromised and told her I would skate but had to be outside. No skating rinks. The last thing I want to do is run over a little kid. So, I got a pair of inline skates, and she got a pair of quads. Been out like 6 times now, and having a blast. Just getting good enough to hop curbs and stuff, so I'm no pro, but it's been a lot of fun. Fell a good few times, and we feel it a little longer than a teenager, but it turns out we still heal up in our 40s. Decided to put a board together and give that a go. Can't wait for it to get here. Not gonna quit the inlines for sure, but a board just seems more me. I hope you stick with it and have fun.
Thanks alot for sharing! That sounds great and inspiring! Happy you picked up a board too! Stay safe and have fun!
I used to skateboard when I was 10. Couldn't get me off that thing. Stopped and tried to get back into in the 80s. 55 now and just started longboarding and now putting together a cruiser. Bought my 7 year old niece a board to spend time with her. Thanks for the inspiring video D!
Just turned 42 and started to re-learn skating again for first time in over 25 years! Loving my new cruiser. Thanks for this video mate!
Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed the video! Stay safe.
Just bought my first skateboard at the age of 34! Woo-hoo 🙌 go us oldies!
31... Cant wait to get some tricks in.... Maybe... Its still nice to ride. Anjoy ur life and dont be afraid. We all right here. ")) i also fingerboard like a champ !!!
Yes, go oldies!! haha! But 34? I don't think you qualify, haha, but thanks for your comment and keep it up, and stay safe!
I started skating in Hollywood Hills in 1978 when I was 10 but stopped in 2014 when my best friend and "Skate Guru" passed from cancer. It brought back too many memories but after watching and reading the comments I just put together a new skate and headed to the park. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck. If you stick with it and do your own thing it's a great sport and has been the backbone of my life. \m/
Oh wow, thanks a lot for sharing that story! Good luck to you as well! I'm definitely going to try to stick with it! Stay safe!
Just started 40yo, glad im not alone. Greetings from Finland.
When I was a kid, between 8th and 9th grade, I went on summer vacation with my friend's family to Florida. I had some spending money that I saved up to have fun while we were there, but first day I went into a skate shop and blew all my money on a professional board. I totally sucked but skating was always something I wanted to do, so I had high hopes. When I came back home that kinda got put on the back burner. Bandcamp started and I never really looked back with music and drums. Now that the pandemic hit, playing music and drums for a living is on the back burner. I'm 43 now, a father, and I have a lot of time on my hands. So now my daughter and I started skating together. Man, it's hard to put into words how bonding it's been for the two of us. I hope you and yours, and we too, keep at it. Failing and getting up and trying again. There's something very powerful in that recipe.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to share that comment! We're about the same age, and both play music! Awesome you get to bond with your kid! Have fun and stay safe out there!
31 and just started skating! Keep up the great work, this is inspiring! 🤗
Great to hear! Keep it up and stay safe! Thanks for the message!
I just started last Weeekend too and I’m 40 bro, congratulations and good luck, we’ll gonna need it 🤙
haha!! haha good luck to you as well man, stay safe!
You're going great man. Im starting skating again in my 40s now. After 25 years. Im inspired now!
First time on a skateboard - summer 1977 dismantled rollerskate screwed onto a piece of wood, age almost 13, i am now 55 yrs old and decided to see if i could still do it while was still able to, went out on sunday bought a reasonably good board & went for a go the next day, hard to explain how good it felt, didn't bail once, im not done yet !
Wow, you built your own skateboard as a kid? Cool! And it's great that you're still doing it now! Keep safe, have fun, and wear those pads and helmet. I went and got one myself!
I skated as a kid and now during the pandemic I did the exact same thing I am skating with my kids its a great experience and I love hanging out and skating with them. NIce to see I am not alone. Good luck.
Thanks for the message! It's amazing that it seems that many of us had the similar idea as well! Keep it up and stay safe!
Cool dude, thumbs up keep going. I started again skating too, I'm in my mid 30's.
Man oh man, welcome to the best sport in the world. Doing great! Have fun! I started again after 20 years. I’m 43. Loving it so much!
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS! I'm 45 yrs old, I really needed 2 see this!
Hey Blake, thanks for the comment and super glad you enjoyed the video! Sorry for the late reply! Hope your skate journey has been going smooth, have fun, but get the safety gear!
I'm 59,and still go for a gentle roll around the UK skate parks ,when no one is around!!! Makes me happy!!xxx
Literally bought my first board ever at 34! I’m hoping to transfer my snowboarding skills to skateboarding. Keep up the good work
Hi Daniel! Thanks for the support! Snowboarding! Man, I'd like to try that too, since it doesn't snow over here in Hong Kong, I don't know when it'll be safe for all of us to travel again to somewhere that has snow. Hopefully one day soon!
Nice man!!! How are you doing so far? I am 32, snowboard a lot and always wanted to get into skateboarding but never did it. I really want to learn now hoping I can land a kickflip or ollie some day....
41 and just got back in to skateboarding! Super happy to be back on one and having a blast!
Thanks so much for this video. I’m 42 and buying a board next week. Super excited!
I'm 23 now. My dream since childhood is to learn skateboarding and bike. However, as a youngest only girl in a strict asian family. My parents didn't allow me to roam outside and kept me locked on the house (unless you'll be going to work or have some other agendas) . When I was young, I never experienced to play on the streets or whatsoever. Its one of the factor that makes my social anxiety develops more. But still, I want to taste freedom by learning something like this. I want to travel around places and be freespirited once in a while. I became isolated but I knew on myself that I'm an adventurous person. I thought it is too late but saw this, you make me inspired again.
Thanks Roxanne for sharing your story! I certainly hope that you'd soon be able to experience all that you dream about! And if you do take up skateboarding, remember to start slow and wear helmet and pads! Maybe even consider finding a well organized skateboarding group class for beginners! Stay safe!
Keep at it. I've just turned 30 and I'm Itching to skate again. I skated between the ages of 14-16, never really progressed much at the time but I really want to give it a go again. I don't think I was committed in improving at the time and I can't wait to get set up go again. I'm going to sub to keep up to date with you. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the coming months.
Thanks for the sub! I've been laying low for several weeks coz of the virus, things are easing a bit now. So outta practice! Keep it up man! Nice to hear you're back at it! Never too late!
Most newbies lock their knees, which ensures an amazing way of falling. First thing, bend your knees a bit. And when you feel you're going to fall, drop your body to lower the center of gravity. Falling will end up in a short slide or roll instead of a maximum velocity somersault.
Thanks for the tips Pipo! It was a weird feeling at first, and still is sometimes, feeling like my legs are locked stiff on the board as I'm trying to move. I'm a lot better now turning right, but still a bit stiff turning left.
I'm a 47 year old, coming back to it after 30 something years, and I wasn't good then. I've been having a blast relearning the things I sort of knew back in the day. The boards are so much different than I remember, but I'm having a blast. I always wear a helmet and usually wrist guards, personally. Welcome to the Old Heads Skate Crew! Have a great time!
Thanks for the comment and sorry for the late reply. Haha, old heads skate crew, looks like we need to get some t-shirts made!
Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the video! Have fun and stay safe!
I am 46 years old and my 8 year old son wanted to learn to skate, so I bought him a Penny and I a skateboard ... the problem was who teaches us? After a few days and some scrapes and falls, I learned the hard way 😣 but it was fun. Currently 6 months have passed and I managed to buy a longboard dance (and protections! 😜) and it is incredible !! there is no doubt that it is never too late to learn and do what you like. I have learned a few tricks and I am a fan of Lotfi Lamali. Remember: Don't stop friend! Blessings from Mexico!
Thanks so much Omar for the comment! Yes, it's never too late to learn! You keep it up too! Stay safe and have fun!
I thought I was old starting at 28. Good luck with your progress man
Now way! Thanks and you keep it up too! Stay safe!
45 and got back into it after 30 years a month ago. Great video and good luck man
Oh wow! great to hear! We're like the same age! Great to hear we're not alone! haha! Stay safe!
Dude!!!! Just saw this video! You are so awesome to do something like this. Thank you. Just turned 37, I skated in my teens then life hit! Lol. This video inspired me to to go out and buy a board and start back myself! Thank you so much for this video. Keep pushing and wear a helmet! Safty first.
Hi Drew, sorry for the late reply! But many thanks for your awesome comment. Glad you liked the video. And really happy to have met so many like-minded people in this comments section. But yes, we gotta take care of ourselves when we skate, we're older, but still have lots of people depending on us, haha!
Subscribed because my favorite part of skateboarding is hyping up others. You’re doing awesome, I remember as a kid a jock making fun of us skateboarding. I asked if he wanted to try just going down a super small bank. Needless to say he respected how much talent it takes to get to the point of even attempting to Ollie.
Keep it up, you’re doing awesome!
Thanks Chris for the encouraging words! I've been trying to find areas around Hong Kong where I could safely practice, a lot of places either frown upon skateboarding or are too dense with people. Also many parks are still closed. Man, I'm eager to skate more regularly. Not to mention it's surprisingly good exercise too! Stay safe!
Oh and thanks for the sub too!
@@ThatAdamDiaz you’re welcome, hopefully you can find a park still open. I still wear a mask when skateboarding alone at mine. Don’t want to risk anyone that might show up. Be safe and have fun. 🙂
@@TheDeadKingsRaven You too! Stay safe out there!
Thanks for this. I just turned 47 and haven’t skated since 1989. I want to try again, so thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for sharing! And glad you liked the video! We're pretty much the same age!
I love that he’s learning. One thing is to learn tricks that aren’t high risk. I started skating at 14, but I’m 30 now and just started guitar, and I see 3 year olds shredding, I know how you feel.
Thanks a lot! And yes, about the 3 year old rockers! haha, it's amazing the pace at which young kids are learning now! Back in my day, I was still playing with my GI Joe figures when I was 10.
Keep at it. I started when I was 40 and still enjoying. Always learning.
35 year old here! Trying to get fit and really liking this video. Ill check out some of your other stuff as i begin my own skate journey! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Mateus, sorry for the late reply, but I appreciate your comments! Hope your skate journey's going smooth!
I'm 51 and coming back after several decades. Pray for me. lmao.
Currently looking at baker board and 3 block along with some bones rough riders wheels for that cruiser feel.
Most important is to have fun! I'm 43 as well and recently bought a new board in wait for spring here in Sweden. I think some people feel they are to old for many things, but its good to fight those thoughts. We "oldboys/girls" just need to do things more carefully is what i think :-D :-D I will get an Helmet tough because i need to keep my head in one piece :-p
Haha so true, it's amazing how many times we tell ourselves certain things that actually limits us for no apparent reason. But ur right about that helmet though... Haha! Happy skating man!
33 here, just got my first board in over 15 years. Even when I skated as a kid I wasn't any good, and could really only Ollie, shy it, and kickflip sometimes. But i really wanted to get back out there and get active again. Hope you're still skating and doing well, my friend. We're not too old yet!
No we're not too old just yet! I haven't been skating that much this year...life...ya know? But I wanna get out there again. Super hot in HK at the moment. I know people that have regular meet ups with people their own age to play badminton...maybe I should start a meet up of 40 year olds to go skating? What a sight that would be...haha.
What a fun video! Thanks for posting!
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it! Stay safe!
35 and just got my first board 2 weeks ago!!! It's been fun so far & I'm doing better than I expected 😊 I'm glad the dream stayed alive!
37 and just ordered a board. Haven't tried in 15 years or so...and I think I could barely Olly back then!
Great! How's it going so far?
That is s really cool place to hang and skate. Wow. 58 years old and have not really skated since the late 70s but now want to just cruise around a bit like old times.
awesome vid... I am 38 now Iand just discovered my old board in the basement from when I was 18. I think I wil give it another shot. Thank you!
Hi Bass! Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the video! How's the old board doing? Probably needs some TLC after so long?
great video Adam, its nice to share your experience with us. Im planning to learn to skate at 29. Best wishes to your family
So im 40, and my kids found my skateboard. Not my original from when i was young, but a birthday gift my wife bought me for my 30th. I was too nervous to really get onto it. I have since bought them their own, and although im still nervous to do anything more than ride around, they have given me a reason to give it another shot. This video is encouraging.
44, started the other week at the same time my daughter did, loving it so far. No surrender
Thanks for the comment, stay safe out there!
It doesn't matter the age, it's all about what you love doing. It's never too late for everything.
That's true! It's never too late.
I startet skateboarding at 40 and it‘s so much fun to just cruise with my man. Unfortunately I fell off my board last week broke three of my ribs and damaged my pleura. Hopefully today is my last day in hospital. Defenitely will get on my board as son as I am recovered from this. Stay save and have fun!
Oh man, so sorry to hear that happened man. Hope you're well and staying safe out there!
43 here, started in ‘89 stopped when I was about 23-24 picked up a Powell Cab Ban This w/g-bones. It’s been fun getting back at it.I’m a week back and still got my ollie and manuel lol.
That's awesome to hear and great you still can ollie!
Man I'm getting back at it at 41! I actually had a Frankie Hill board back in the early 90's and just rebuilt a reissue! Hope the skating is still going well!
Awesome to hear! I hurt my knee (not from skating) and it has been taking a while to heal but hope to start cruising soon!
I just found an Element board a neighbour had put out on the kerb. Gonna learn starting today. I could do an ollie and a shove-it when I was a teen but that's it. And neither of those I could do when rolling because I was terrified of stacking it. I'm 40 now and way more confident in my abilities and I think that is where us older learners can start from. We know our limitations and can work around them. My 4 year old daughter is loving messing about with it too so maybe we can learn together.
It is great that this is an activity we could do with our kids! Keep it up and stay safe!
Cool Dude ! Hope you will gilding away soon and doing jumps ! Man the boards are like surfboards compared to my days lol. Have fun !
Thanks for the message! I'm gliding, but not yet jumping as much as I would like! I guess you skated on penny boards before? But anyway, good to hear from you and stay safe!
Hello, I am 57 HKer. Surprise to recognize Chai Wan and Morrison Hill. Go go....add oil, hope to bump into you one day.
Hi Teddy! Thanks for the message and nice to meet a fellow HKer here in the comments! You skate too? I haven't been able to skate in the last few months, hurt my knee quite badly (not coz of skating). Still recovering from it!
Bought my first skateboard at 35. Took one month time to learn cruising. cant really tell if I want to learn the tricks. No real skateboard parks here at my place. Just normal parks. But the best part is that I have started a skateboarding workshop for the kids to learn. That has been really fun. Nice video .. thanks
Melbourne Beach Florida 🌴🇺🇸 USA. Iam a 77 year young boarder ! Good for you. 🏄
Oh wow! That's inspiring!
between 10 and 12 I had a skateboard. First I made one with half rollerskates, and after a while I bought one. Sort of pennyboard... This was 1979. After I went 13, I never skate again. (girls.. ) Now I am 54, had two hart operations and bouhgt two boards... Practicing a lot. Itś kinda hard, but there is progress, and I love it. Hopefullu you keep on doing it, because.... You know, itś awesome. But... I practice early in the morning on a far away parkingplace. And when I am better then I am now, I can skate from my house. Sorry for my poor englisch, I am from amsterdam. Keep it up, and stay healphy and safe!
Thanks so much for your comment. Sorry for the late reply. Hope you're still skating and staying safe with the safety gear! Amsterdam? Sounds fantastic, your English is good!
Call me weird but i love to see people progress. Especially in a world where people like to see others fail. I dont care whether were both going for the same job and you get it and i dont, knowing youve bettered yourself and youre moving on up? Chuffed for you man. And thats the same here. Ive wanted to learn for years and youre actually doing it. Good on ya!
Not weird at all! Thanks for the encouragement! I've been really motivated by the number of people here that just simply are sincerely stoked on others enjoying life taking up skateboarding, no matter what the age! All the best to you and stay safe!
I grow up in HK and wanted to skate since I was small. I think the biggest problem we have is that we dont have a lot of space to skate. I am now 29 and went to study in the States and I started to skate and I am skating all alone with very slow progress. It is very encouraging to see this video. Thank you for sharing it!
That's great to hear! Keep it up and stay safe!
I started at 43, I’m 46 can Ollie decently, FS180, manual, ugly shuvit, slappies. But above all, I lost 35 kgs and feel like 34 years old, and I have so much fun.
I'm 44 years old and last night I spent an hour trying to ollie over a 4" tall amazon box I reconstructed:).
Dude, I'd be glad if I could get 2" off the ground...haha!
Just started too. I'm 42. Never skated.
Thanks for the comment, hope the skating is going well!
Happy you started skating bro. Post a follow up vid. We wanna see the progression. Also wear a helmet and pads bro. It means walking away from falls instead of being out for weeks at our age.
Thanks for the comment and safety suggestions! Will try to post a follow up soon! Stay safe!
Props bro that’s amazing ,it’s never late to start something new in life
Thanks Sal! Yep, never too late and never too old! Stay safe!
Inspiring bro! Good job! Feel like doing it as well on my 30s
This rocks dude. 2021 and onward!
Keep rockin'!
I think the "gliding positon" is called coast. (see Lupe Fiasco's song Kick Push)
I use to skate as a teenager between 1988 - 1993. I'm 44 now and I've introduced my kids to it, got a really wide board and soft wheels for myself. Maan, I can still olie and kick flip, but my gawd how sketchy and unsure it feels. I've decided to just relearn riding so I can get my confidence back. Peace to all the 40 yo dad's out there who are either picking it back up again or learning for the first time. Keep at it.
Thanks for sharing! We're the same age! Yea, still uneasy on the board, but it sure is fun! Just cruising alone is relaxing and a good work out. Have fun and stay safe!
Where's the update video?
Dude...I'm only 2 minutes in and I already know I'm gonna love this channel! I can see the passion in your eyes... :) ... sweet! ... this is gonna be fun! I got lots to catchup I suppose. 715 subs... you ain't sleepin'... okay... Let's go... :) Good luck, bro!
Edit: your buddy is worth GOLD!... You'll have the journey of your life! Cool to see you have a good friend teaching you!
Thanks Garry! That's encouraging! I bought a helmet and some pads, just to be on the safe side! But it's been tough getting out to skate lately over here. Hope things get better soon! Stay safe man.
I just got back into skating after 20 plus years super fun
wow! keep it up man and stay safe!
Also started at 43, loving it so far!!¡
Frankie Hill is the man. I am 42 and just got back on the board. Keep pushing the good push.
Thanks a lot! It's super fun and it's a great practice of tenacity and persistence! Frankie Hill dude!
Yoooooo gebs....
Hey!!!! What’s up bro! The good ones get around.
41, just started, so thankful for this vid. buy a 8 - 9" wide deck older newbies. :)
Zero i like
Awesome! Keep it up!
Great stuff man! Are you still learning to skate ? Would love to see another episode of this.
The parks here in HK finally were opened back up! I'll try to film a skate progress video soon! Thanks a lot!
as a guy 53 getting back pushing, that is a awesome looking place to just cruise around.
Just bought my first board. I’m not as old as a lot of you but I’m 26 almost and have DID and anorexia and I just want to have some physical and emotional therapy and playing outside this summer with my roommate and learning sounds so fun. Best of luck to all the other beginners out there 👍
Thanks for sharing! Definitely getting outdoors and some exercise sounds a great idea! Have fun and stay safe.
What the heck lol... I am 49, overweight ...trying to just stay on the board, let alone ride lol... I can't even stay on the board lol
Hi there! I had tried it very briefly in my teen years, but wasn't very good at it at all. When getting back on to it in my 40s, I found the hardest part was trying to turn; and obviously just building up the courage to stay on the board. I just bought some extra protective gear after seeing a buddy of mine slam the floor pretty hard from what looked like an innocuous slip. Have fun but also stay safe out there!
Bend the knees slightly, most beginners go straight legged and it messes with your balance , very slight knee bend helps a lot
Hey man, just found your channel cuz I am old dude starting to skate again. Bring us some more on your progression skating
Yes, will film more of that once things begin to settle a bit more over here in Hong Kong. Thanks for the support and patience! Stay safe!
Wait…but he started off so good already!!! My board just came in today, I don’t know if I’m going to be as solid as you right off the bat, hahah
How's it going?
Bought my first board on my 39th birthday this year !! So far I absolutely love it I skate everywhere as I don't drive.
That's awesome! How's it been going so far?
Subscribed. I'm a 38 years old dad from Belfast. I've just ordered a skateboard....never did it before in my life.
Peace from Ireland ✌🏼💚🇮🇪
Fingers crossed for me
Thanks a lot for the sub! I'm glad you ordered one! I suggest some pads and a helmet too! Stay safe!
A wide 8.5 board is best for balance
I love snowboarding and I'm goofy! I would TOTALLY love to learn skateboard!
Hope you do! Just make sure you get safety gear as well!
its been a year! please tell us you kept skating, i think we all want to see your progress! :)
I was just thinking this I was hoping to see an update but there does not seem to be, Im 34 and just recently got the skate bug again after about 14 years without one
Oh wow I saw that title and was like 😮 oh god thats me, soon, I am 34 and In made the decision recently, gathering confidence. You are definetely helping me with that 💪
Thanks Diddy for the comment! Like Sal said, never too late! Have fun out there and stay safe!
Keep going, it builds character and it will be a great story of “you”.