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Title: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: shredbuffalo on November 14, 2013, 06:16:32 PM
So, I kind of like coming here, but as a 38 year old skater I find it a little difficult sometimes to relate to the people who post here (skateboarding culture today in general), and the things that they like to talk about/post.

I know that a while back someone started a thread for older posters and people seemed stoked on it, but it got swallowed up in the never ending cycle of "Pro's that have been arrested" and "Elissa Steamer Is Gay" threads. I was hoping we could get another one going and keep it going; maybe even get it going strong enough to get it stickied?

 so I guess I would say, maybe check in and say, "what's up?", share a little basic info about yourself, and maybe we can have a place here at SLAP where we, the older dudes can come and check in and talk about what we want to without having to sift through a bunch of shit that doesn't interest us.
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Post by: Sleazy on November 14, 2013, 06:19:09 PM
Every thread is full of geezers here
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Post by: band on November 14, 2013, 06:24:02 PM
yeah wtf im 48, i think most people here are like 40 +

you are actually young
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 14, 2013, 06:26:57 PM
What's up y'all?
Age:38
Set Up: 8.25 Anti Hero
             53mm Spitfire F1 Streetburners
             139 Indys
             Bones Super reds
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, some tranny, hate parks
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, David Gravette
Music: I like all kinds of stuff but I'm partial to punk/Hardcore/Metal
Married: No but been with/lived with my girl for 12 years
Kids: No
Occupation: Pallet jack driver/warehouse worker/shit job
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Post by: AfterEight on November 14, 2013, 06:27:27 PM
What's up y'all?
Age:38
Set Up: 8.25 Anti Hero
             53mm Spitfire F1 Streetburners
             139 Indys
             Bones Super reds
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, some tranny, hate parks
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, David Gravette
Married: No but been with/lived with my girl for 12 years
Kids: No
Occupation: Pallet jack driver/warehouse worker/shit job

Same.
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Post by: band on November 14, 2013, 07:00:46 PM
What's up y'all?
Age:38
Set Up: 8.25 Anti Hero
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  53mm Spitfire F1 Streetburners
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  139 Indys
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  Bones Super reds
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, some tranny, hate parks
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, David Gravette
Music: I like all kinds of stuff but I'm partial to punk/Hardcore/Metal
Married: No but been with/lived with my girl for 12 years
Kids: No
Occupation: Pallet jack driver/warehouse worker/shit job

lol cool man that was funny
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Post by: band on November 14, 2013, 07:01:14 PM
(http://s24.postimg.org/c398kik05/fuckoff.jpg)
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Post by: MaS on November 14, 2013, 07:05:55 PM
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What's up y'all?
Age:36
Set Up:
Board -8.5 Enjoi
Wheels-  58mm Ratbones SPF
Trucks-149 Indys
Bearings-Bones Super reds
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, Ledges, ;ate;y I started skating bowls / parks as now days its just more fun and easier to get out to a bowl at a park than try to skate a ledge at a park.  
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Keenan, Lotti, Gino , Gillette, Anderson ( any of them )
Music: I like all kinds of stuff but I'm partial 90's hiphop / Bluegrass.
Married: Yep
Kids: yep
Occupation: Run a Medical Laboratory in a 500 bed hospital. Good Job i guess but still hate it. Hope to go pro soon ::)

I don't post much but still love skating.  The culture, everything.  
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Post by: ScreamingHand on November 14, 2013, 07:12:20 PM
sup
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Post by: gnidraobetaks on November 14, 2013, 07:25:49 PM
whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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Post by: Tracer on November 14, 2013, 07:28:12 PM
Trogs! Is that still a word that describes older skaters?
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Post by: doublesteveburger on November 14, 2013, 07:31:47 PM
are you asking me out? cause yes.
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Post by: sans umbilical on November 14, 2013, 07:48:39 PM
Age:38
Set Up: 8.5 Blank
             52mm Bones STF Deadheads
             Ace 44's
             Bones Swiss Ceramic
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ditches and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Ray Barbee, Brain Lotti, Lance Mountain and Cab
Music: The Smiths, Joy Division, Dinosaur Jr, My Bloddy Valentine, Pink Floyd...
Married: Yes, 15 going on 16 years.
Kids: 1
Occupation: Adjunct College Instructor and Freelance Graphic Designer
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Post by: A.A on November 14, 2013, 08:14:57 PM
almost 36.

no complys and tre flips.

i like soft 53mm wheels now days.

feel old.
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Post by: tortfeasor on November 14, 2013, 09:15:09 PM
I'm so old I don't even know what's real in this thread
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Post by: band on November 14, 2013, 09:22:30 PM
I'm so old I don't even know what's real in this thread

BEST POST THIS YEAR!!!!!! I LUV IT!!!!
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Post by: dillanharp on November 14, 2013, 09:28:09 PM
What's the young/old cutoff?
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Post by: shark tits on November 14, 2013, 09:33:41 PM
Age:36
Set Up: 8.25[?] TASTY
             some kinda big wheels my pal gave me in flagstaff
             1 krux 1 thunder
             turd ass bearings
             grip w/ a line near the tail
Preferred Terrain: wallies, 5 sets,  smaller ledges
Favorite skaters: Fred Gall, Ricky O, PJ, Westgate, Hufnagel
Music:  lately new order but i like lotsa old indie/alternative stuff
Married: married the same bitch twice. currently divorced
Kids: got one i've never met in cleveland
Occupation: currently i'm occupying my mother's house.
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Post by: L33Tg33k on November 14, 2013, 09:34:04 PM
You know, when you start getting all gross. Like 26 or something.
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Post by: Ndsr on November 14, 2013, 10:17:00 PM
What's up y'all?
Age:38
Set Up: 8.25 Anti Hero
             53mm Spitfire F1 Streetburners
             139 Indys
             Bones Super reds
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, some tranny, hate parks
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, David Gravette
Music: I like all kinds of stuff but I'm partial to punk/Hardcore/Metal
Married: No but been with/lived with my girl for 12 years
Kids: No
Occupation: Pallet jack driver/warehouse worker/shit job

I like your style, get bigger wheels these northwest spots are rough!
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Post by: Ndsr on November 14, 2013, 10:20:36 PM
Quote from: sans umbilical  link=topic=74338.msg2031705#msg2031705 date=1384487319
Age:38
Set Up: 8.5 Blank
             52mm Bones STF Deadheads
             Ace 44's
             Bones Swiss Ceramic
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ditches and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Ray Barbee, Brain Lotti, Lance Mountain and Cab
Music: The Smiths, Joy Division, Dinosaur Jr, My Bloddy Valentine, Pink Floyd...
Married: Yes, 15 going on 16 years.
Kids: 1


Occupation: Adjunct College Instructor and Freelance Graphic Designer

Cool you're backing ace, what part of the sw u skating these ditches
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Post by: Tufty on November 15, 2013, 12:44:52 AM
You know, when you start getting all gross. Like 26 or something.

Shit i am 26. Is it all downhill from here?
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Post by: vancanman on November 15, 2013, 12:59:43 AM
Age: 31

Set up: 8.75 anti hero
            54mm stf's
            Bones red's
            Thunder 149's
            Mob grip

Preferred terrain: street, small transition parks, nice flatground

Favourite skaters: AVE, BA, Nick Boserio, David Clark and Jake Johnson

Music: Joy Division, Boards of Canada, Sabbath

Married: 5 years, together 11

Kids: Trying for a while unfortunately

Job: Short haul semi driver

           
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: vancanman on November 15, 2013, 01:03:32 AM
whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
Try taking 25mg Zinc per day with 1mg Copper to balance. Zinc helps increase testosterone production. Raise that and the sex drive will take care of it self.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: A.A on November 15, 2013, 01:53:13 AM
Who had a real mid life crisis?

Me.
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Post by: noileum on November 15, 2013, 02:57:17 AM
38

Board: 8.5 Stereo
Wheels: 56 Broadcast 99's
Trucks: Ace 44's
Bearings: Rockin Rons

Married: 10 years
Kids: 2 (8 and 5 and neither show any interest in skating at the moment)
Occupation: IT Security, currently studying to become a teacher (junior school)

Fave Skaters: Lance, Miller, Mullen, Barbee, Mariano, Nora Vasconcelous  :-* 
Terrain: Mainly just parks as it's easy to get to and co-ordinate a session with other old farts.
Skill level: Shit - got hardly any of the tricks I used to have but the enjoyment of simple ollies/grinds/carves/early grabs is still there
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 15, 2013, 05:13:35 AM
35
Scumco 8" (sometimes up to 8.25)
Indy 139
Bones Stf
Swiss 6
Mob

Engaged but good as married
No kids
Work pays the bills and I live comfortably. Gonna switch it up in a few years.
Favourite skaters, Stranger, Robbie Gangemi, AVE, Dill (deal with it), Gino, Heath and Klein, Chris Miller, Neal Hendrix, Mike Fraiser, Mike Daher, Westgate, DelTorre, Gall, Oyola, Barley, Kareem, Pontus, Hensley, Puleo (I know, I know), Rudy, Gabe, Henry, Sheffey, Drake Jones. That enough for now.

Prefer street, parks for warm up or lazy session, after a few heavy falls my transition confidence is waning. Very few friends that still skate.
Skill level, some days I got it some days I don't. Still learning every session.
Edit: Back to the Future was what got me into skating. Someone else mentioned this and growing up that was true for nearly all my skate friends.
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Post by: Mostly on November 15, 2013, 06:17:44 AM
Age:34
Set Up: 8.25 Anti Hero
             52mm sml. Wheels
             Thunders
             Old ass Swiss bearings
             Black Griptape
Preferred Terrain: Street.
Favorite skaters: My friends
Music: Belle & Sebastian, NPR
Married: 7 years
Kids: No
Occupation: Audio/Visual Specialist at a hospital and blogger/writer.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sans umbilical on November 15, 2013, 06:19:32 AM
Quote from: sans umbilical  link=topic=74338.msg2031705#msg2031705 date=1384487319
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Age:38
Set Up: 8.5 Blank
             52mm Bones STF Deadheads
             Ace 44's
             Bones Swiss Ceramic
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ditches and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Ray Barbee, Brain Lotti, Lance Mountain and Cab
Music: The Smiths, Joy Division, Dinosaur Jr, My Bloddy Valentine, Pink Floyd...
Married: Yes, 15 going on 16 years.
Kids: 1


Occupation: Adjunct College Instructor and Freelance Graphic Designer
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Cool you're backing ace, what part of the sw u skating these ditches


Yeah, love my Aces.

I'm actually in the SE. Alabama to be exact.
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Post by: Useful Idiot on November 15, 2013, 06:35:04 AM
38

Board: 8.5 shop deck
Wheels: 53 Bones STF
Trucks: Indy
Bearings: Who the fuck knows

Married: Fuck that
Kids: Double fuck this
Occupation: Programmer

Fave Skaters: Cards, Lance, McCrank, Gershon, etc.
Terrain: Whatever you got bro.
Skill level: Skating home drunk is getting harder.
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Post by: amplituden on November 15, 2013, 07:05:56 AM
I am 39, I love skateboarding and have since I was 11 years old when I saw "Back to the Future".

I have an old Plan B deck that looks like a Blue Bandana that I bought in approximately 1998 with Indies and some 56 Blind Wheels.

I skate around a bit to get from point A to point B but which is enough gnar for me right now.
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Post by: cletus the slack jawed yokel on November 15, 2013, 07:08:06 AM
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You know, when you start getting all gross. Like 26 or something.
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Shit i am 26. Is it all downhill from here?
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i?m 25 and i suck already #thankyouskateboarding
i'm also 26, and this has been a total year of filth for me
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Post by: cringe. on November 15, 2013, 07:12:50 AM
did 50 kickflips on my 50th birthday last week
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Post by: Pat Eisenhauer on November 15, 2013, 08:09:28 AM
I'm mostly a lurker but I'll play

39

8.38 politic
56 bones spf
indys
reds
whatever the fuck griptape came with it
parks (like more tranny than ledges)
old punk rock and related sub-genres
separated
no kids
a/v guy at a law school
favorites are really just local ripper kids, everyone is so good these days

I quit for @ 20 years so my skill level is ollies and grinds and rnrs and its looking to stay that way.
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Post by: ChronicBluntSlider on November 15, 2013, 08:18:53 AM
This thread smells funny.
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Post by: Random Matt on November 15, 2013, 08:50:46 AM
What is this, a personals thread?  I thought the point was old dude stuff.
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Post by: 360 frip on November 15, 2013, 09:10:28 AM
Recently my gout has been playing up and I piss myself daily.

Are you my son?

Don't leave me here.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on November 15, 2013, 09:10:43 AM
this is starting to sound like a craigslist personals ad.

37
8.25 Antihero
wide Indys
54mm spitfires
I don't have any idea what bearings I'm skating right now.

married for 17 years-my balls apparently don't work because we have no kids.

I'll skate anything but enjoy long slappy sessions on warm summer nights, a few beers and a nice ledge or a perfect 4 foot mini
and some punk rock or metal.

I'm a news director at a AAA FM Rock station and AM talk station in Missouri.  Winters and cold weather hurt
my broken old bones.

skating since 1989

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Post by: GAY on November 15, 2013, 09:23:16 AM
I hate twinks so this thread is gold for me.

On a serious note, I'm 39. Been skating for what feels like forever, but really started pursuing it around the age of 11 or 12. I've always been pretty uncoordinated so my skill level peaked during the pressure-flip/half-flip-to-casper era. Ouch. I love skateboarding with all my cold, dead heart.

Right now I've got some Girl Rick Howard cruiser shape with huge Zip Zinger wheels and Indy somethingorothers. My skill level has settled down to ollies, a few nollie backside 180's and some boardslides here and there. Love to ride around though. More comfortable pushing around on a skateboard than I am walking. Hope I never get to a point in my life where it's "time to put the skateboard away".

I never really had any favorite skaters because I thought they were all pretty fucking amazing, but I'd have to say my pal Ben Woosley was the best skater I was ever friends with. He's tearing it up still...fucker. Shiloh Greathouse was also pretty up there for me. Ray Barbee, too.
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Post by: L33Tg33k on November 15, 2013, 09:30:51 AM
GAY's down for the dark meat.
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Post by: geezer on November 15, 2013, 09:41:36 AM
Given my username, I guess I'm obligated to reply...
Just turned 41

AWS 8.375 (Jake Johnson Acid Reign)
Indy 149
Iron Horse 53s a friend gave me (usually SPFs though)
Bones Swiss
griptape

Married for 22 years
2 kids, 20 and 15
My 20 year old son skates, 15 yr old daughter doesn't.  He's away at college, not too far, but I miss skating with him.
I mostly hit skateparks so I can meet up with my other old friends, and my knees and ankles can't really take street skating any more.
Sometimes I learn new tricks, but not often.  Sometimes I relearn old tricks

Vasectomy advice - do it.  It's pretty easy, then you don't ever have to worry about birth control. 
Sex drive advice?  Have a hot-ass wife that turns you on.  Get drunk with her whenever you can.

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Post by: ttching! on November 15, 2013, 09:44:51 AM
GAY's down for the dark meat.

Yeah he is

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/56fc0dc8c306364919915459b5ce9348/tumblr_mq13w8pOtv1snbm50o1_400.gif)
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Post by: GAY on November 15, 2013, 09:46:33 AM
GAY's down for the dark meat.

I watch "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" every day before I go out skating.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 15, 2013, 10:10:22 AM
"What's the young/old cutoff?"
I would say 30 probably, but really there is no "cutoff". If you feel disenchanted with this place and have something to contribute that might resonate a little better with this crowd, then go for it.

"this is starting to sound like a craigslist personals ad."
"What is this, a personals thread?  I thought the point was old dude stuff"
.
Then talk about "old dude stuff." I mean, if you guys want to use it for other for other purposes by all means, have fun. I won't judge you...But like I said, I'm spoken for and come here because I love skateboarding.

**ttching Come on man...2 pages in and you're posting cock gifs? The point of this thread was that it be different than most of the others here. I'm sure that GAY! has an ample supply of dicks to look at, or can find them if need be.
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Post by: happenstance on November 15, 2013, 10:11:19 AM
I was going to ask if I could join. I am 28 but have the knees of a 50 year old.
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Post by: dillanharp on November 15, 2013, 10:18:53 AM
Ok rad, I'm 31.

Here's something.

I started skating in '93, riding Ventures because indys were too fucking heavy and it seemed like all the SF dudes were on Venture.  Being from northern california, that shit mattered. Anyway, 20 years later I'm still riding Ventures.  I tried a set of 139's for a while but now they're just collecting dust in my skate box.

Married, just had a kid, full time student getting it done later. Would like to skate more than I do, but that's life.

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Post by: Iceman on November 15, 2013, 10:37:46 AM
I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.
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Post by: ttching! on November 15, 2013, 10:54:02 AM
**ttching Come on man...2 pages in and you're posting cock gifs? The point of this thread was that it be different than most of the others here. I'm sure that GAY! has an ample supply of dicks to look at, or can find them if need be.

I'll post cock gifs for GAY! any damn time I want, but, if it makes you feel better...

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/824c065ae236d33235d0232fdd8aae24/tumblr_mvx55oChws1sq8730o1_400.gif)
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Post by: Seamus_McShamebag on November 15, 2013, 10:55:16 AM
Getting old, it's better than the other option.

Masters Final 2013 Vans Bondi Bowl-A-Rama (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oZa0Yf70so#)

Vans Pool Party Masters Finals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmv1kQZp4CE#)

Ron Allen - Best of 2012 - 50th Birthday Part. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Arsn5rorW0#)

On the Spot with Ron Allen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6t63QW1618#)
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 15, 2013, 11:12:15 AM
I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.
Is it just a balance issue? How often are you getting out there? Maybe it is a psychological thing.
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Post by: paraquat on November 15, 2013, 11:15:41 AM
26 is sick but it's the beginning of the end.

Me? 30, married, kid on the way. Not done by a long shot.
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Post by: rlang on November 15, 2013, 11:25:12 AM
38.  I have a bunch of gnarly stuff I want to do this year, we'll see how that works out...
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Post by: Iceman on November 15, 2013, 11:58:17 AM
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I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.
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Is it just a balance issue? How often are you getting out there? Maybe it is a psychological thing.

Average during the summer would be 1-2 times a week. During the winter once every two weeks. I think part of it is balance, but my movements also feel sluggish. Some days I am hesitant to even do any ollie based tricks since I feel so heavy. Even though I'm slim and in shape, it feels like I'm skating around with a sack of potatoes on my back. I don't know if it's just me or just an old guy thing, but it sucks.
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Post by: GAY on November 15, 2013, 12:01:47 PM
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I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.
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Is it just a balance issue? How often are you getting out there? Maybe it is a psychological thing.
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Average during the summer would be 1-2 times a week. During the winter once every two weeks. I think part of it is balance, but my movements also feel sluggish. Some days I am hesitant to even do any ollie based tricks since I feel so heavy. Even though I'm slim and in shape, it feels like I'm skating around with a sack of potatoes on my back. I don't know if it's just me or just an old guy thing, but it sucks.

Although I would never have qualified as "good" by any stretch of the imagination, I am definitely limited the older I get. Have you ever considered something like yoga? Not kidding...I don't do it myself but I know it's supposed to really limber up the old muscles and joints.
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Post by: heritage on November 15, 2013, 12:10:19 PM
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I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.
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Is it just a balance issue? How often are you getting out there? Maybe it is a psychological thing.

I was going to say the same thing, it's all psychological. I hear what you're saying (Iceman) about getting bummed but you have to ask yourself why you're really skating. You can't get bummed if you're having an off day. And truthfully speaking, if you only skate 1 time every two weeks, you aren't really skating enough to get bummed out. Set realistic expectations for yourself. Don't do it to 'keep up' with anyone. Just do what feels good to you and fuck the rest of the world.

I'm 38, been skating since 87, but this past year I've been experiencing skateboarding like I haven't in years. It feels amazing because I put zero pressure on myself. Some days I go all in, and want to learn something new while other days I do tricks all day long that I know I can stick. I skated just about every single day this past summer. Maybe 5 days total over the summer I didn't ride. I usually ride about 3-4 times a week now in the Fall. The hilarious irony is that I never stopped doing no comply tricks, shifties, 43s, slappies, etc and they've all come back around again. I'm amazed at the tech kids who can flip their boards 8 ways to Sunday, but have no idea how to slappy.

Specs: 8.1-8.25 size boards / Thunder 149 for everything / 53mm wheels (moved back down from 56 this year)

Favorite Skaters: GSD, Blender, Buz, Silas
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 15, 2013, 12:12:04 PM
I hear you iceman.

I'm 30 as of October and just picked up skating again after nearly a decade off the board. It took me two weeks to get my Ollies more than 6" off the ground.  I'm progressing, but it's slow as fuck, and I have accepted I will never get back to where I was as a youngin. Some days I go out and it feels terrible. I get that sluggish sack of potatoes feeling (even though I'm really tall and slender) and all my joints feel like they need wd-40. I always have fun, but some days I feel like the frustration isn't worth it. But then I have one of those sessions where it's night time and I'm just ripping Round the rough streets of my shitty little upstate NY city, busting Ollies and slappies galore, hopping sewer caps, and carving turns and I feel fucking great. Of course the last session I had like that ended abruptly when I sprained my ankle. Which is the second such sprain in the 4 months I been skating again.

Getting older is difficult.
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 15, 2013, 12:17:00 PM
Oh and:

Passport 8.125
Indy 139s
Pfc
Modus

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Polar p2 shape
Indy 149s
Powell rat bones reissues
Black panthers
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Post by: Iceman on November 15, 2013, 12:24:52 PM
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I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.
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Is it just a balance issue? How often are you getting out there? Maybe it is a psychological thing.
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Average during the summer would be 1-2 times a week. During the winter once every two weeks. I think part of it is balance, but my movements also feel sluggish. Some days I am hesitant to even do any ollie based tricks since I feel so heavy. Even though I'm slim and in shape, it feels like I'm skating around with a sack of potatoes on my back. I don't know if it's just me or just an old guy thing, but it sucks.
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Although I would never have qualified as "good" by any stretch of the imagination, I am definitely limited the older I get. Have you ever considered something like yoga? Not kidding...I don't do it myself but I know it's supposed to really limber up the old muscles and joints.

I haven't. As a matter of fact, skateboarding is my only form of exercise. I've never seriously considered yoga, or any other form of exercise before. Exercising for the sake of seems rather dull. I guess it's obvious that I need to change something though...


I was going to say the same thing, it's all psychological. I hear what you're saying (Iceman) about getting bummed but you have to ask yourself why you're really skating. You can't get bummed if you're having an off day. And truthfully speaking, if you only skate 1 time every two weeks, you aren't really skating enough to get bummed out. Set realistic expectations for yourself. Don't do it to 'keep up' with anyone. Just do what feels good to you and fuck the rest of the world.

I'm 38, been skating since 87, but this past year I've been experiencing skateboarding like I haven't in years. It feels amazing because I put zero pressure on myself. Some days I go all in, and want to learn something new while other days I do tricks all day long that I know I can stick. I skated just about every single day this past summer. Maybe 5 days total over the summer I didn't ride. I usually ride about 3-4 times a week now in the Fall. The hilarious irony is that I never stopped doing no comply tricks, shifties, 43s, slappies, etc and they've all come back around again. I'm amazed at the tech kids who can flip their boards 8 ways to Sunday, but have no idea how to slappy.

Specs: 8.1-8.25 size boards / Thunder 149 for everything / 53mm wheels (moved back down from 56 this year)

Favorite Skaters: GSD, Blender, Buz, Silas

I no longer try to keep up with these young whippersnappers and have lowered my standards quite a bit. But 4 out of 5 sessions being bummers is quite hard to deal with. I really wish I could skate more often but I don't have the time or energy. Speaking of energy, that's the real culprit, I think. When I have it, I have decent days. When I don't....forget it. None of these stimulants seems to work very well either (5Hour, Red Bull, etc).

I hear you iceman.

I'm 30 as of October and just picked up skating again after nearly a decade off the board. It took me two weeks to get my Ollies more than 6" off the ground.  I'm progressing, but it's slow as fuck, and I have accepted I will never get back to where I was as a youngin. Some days I go out and it feels terrible. I get that sluggish sack of potatoes feeling (even though I'm really tall and slender) and all my joints feel like they need wd-40. I always have fun, but some days I feel like the frustration isn't worth it. But then I have one of those sessions where it's night time and I'm just ripping Round the rough streets of my shitty little upstate NY city, busting Ollies and slappies galore, hopping sewer caps, and carving turns and I feel fucking great. Of course the last session I had like that ended abruptly when I sprained my ankle. Which is the second such sprain in the 4 months I been skating again.

Getting older is difficult.

It's a serious bummer. But when a good day shows up it's all worth it (until the next lame skate day).
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 15, 2013, 12:34:36 PM
I was going to ask if I could join. I am 28 but have the knees of a 50 year old.

Yeah, sorry man. 28 would normally be old enough but you gotta at least have the knees of a 60 year old to be accepted here....
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Post by: Commercial D on November 15, 2013, 12:57:17 PM
Age:36 (& still got tricks)
Set Up: 7.5 Justin Girard New Deal "Rumblefish" slick
             43mm Underworld Element Ducketts
             129 Thunders
             Bones Swiss
             Zero Two sneakers

Preferred Terrain: Parking garages, double-sided curbs, smooth flatground
Favorite skaters: Chris Fissel, Rene Matthyssen, Ron Knigge, Sage Humphries
Music: Beastie Boys, Descendents/All, Naughty By Nature, Black Sheep, Snow, Wreckx-n-Effect‎, Das Efx.
Married: Divorced 4x
Kids: No
Occupation: gigolo

Still got pressure flips & slappy noseslide shove-its on lock.
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 15, 2013, 12:58:28 PM
Average during the summer would be 1-2 times a week. During the winter once every two weeks. I think part of it is balance, but my movements also feel sluggish. Some days I am hesitant to even do any ollie based tricks since I feel so heavy. Even though I'm slim and in shape, it feels like I'm skating around with a sack of potatoes on my back. I don't know if it's just me or just an old guy thing, but it sucks.
Making time to skate is hard but what I did was make any excuse to roll. I skate to the shop, skate to the bus, take my board to work and when I went out for lunch I'd skate there. I wouldn't be busting tricks just ollieing and power slides, rolling switch. Doing that regularly just took away the sketchy Charlie Chaplin scenario you described. The other thing I do is when I watching TV or something passive I'll just do stationary manuals like its a balance board. Helps with the lateral support muscles. And the suggestions about yoga would help even if its just having a proper stretch every morning plus working on your core will take strain off you're other muscles meaning less energy spent.
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 15, 2013, 01:04:49 PM
^^^all very sound advice.  Doing all local errands on the board helps me get a little time in on days when job, kid, and life get in the way of a full-on session.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 15, 2013, 01:22:22 PM
Iceman, it sounds to me like what's going on with you is probably mostly in your head...Obviously we all have our bad days skating, and I would say that they come along more frequently the older we get (as do the injuries.) It sucks, but I guess time takes it's toll on all of us ad there's not much we can do about it. Does that mean that we have to stop having fun or that it's "time to put the skateboard away"? Fuck no!

I'd put my skill level at "not bad for a 38 year old" and I have days where I feel great, and days where I feel like I probably should have stayed home. Hell, last week i got serviced doing a 50-50 on an over-waxed ledge and broke my hand (worst skate related injury for me ever and the only bone I've ever broken.) But, even if I'm having an off day I always have fun because I'm out there living my life and doing one of the few things that makes me truly happy.

If I can't land a certain trick I don't get hung up on it and get all pissed off. I'll just move on and do something else and if the mood strikes me I'll come back to it later. If things aren't working out for me that day I'll just try to take it easy and do basic stuff that comes to me easy. My attitude is, "If I'm not having fun, what's the point?"

Lastly, I always follow the same routine when I go out. Take a few puffs (just enough to get my blood pumping, not enough to get me stupid), stretch out thoroughly, drink a Rockstar for some energy, and when I get to where I'm skating spend like 15 minutes skating flat doing "go-to tricks" to get warmed up.

I think you just need to go out there with a positive mental attitude, focus more on having fun rather than being good, and hopefully everything else will fall into place. I mean of course you'll have to address your issues with balance, energy, etc., but it seems like you're pretty passionate about skating and being happy and feeling good on your board again is a good place to start.
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Post by: Ndsr on November 15, 2013, 01:31:57 PM
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Age:38
Set Up: 8.5 Blank
             52mm Bones STF Deadheads
             Ace 44's
             Bones Swiss Ceramic
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ditches and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Ray Barbee, Brain Lotti, Lance Mountain and Cab
Music: The Smiths, Joy Division, Dinosaur Jr, My Bloddy Valentine, Pink Floyd...
Married: Yes, 15 going on 16 years.
Kids: 1


Occupation: Adjunct College Instructor and Freelance Graphic Designer
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Cool you're backing ace, what part of the sw u skating these ditches

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Yeah, love my Aces.

I'm actually in the SE. Alabama to be exact.

Not trying to type cast you, I grew in the geographic center of North America, aka the worst place to get seafood or skate ditches.  I've only skated good ditches in the sw and Texas.  I can only dream of those Alabama ditches
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Post by: Ndsr on November 15, 2013, 01:45:57 PM
I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.

Damn iceman that was way more personal than a bio and more sad.  Cheer up it's just the internet and you looking back on your glory daze
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Post by: Getty on November 15, 2013, 01:48:07 PM
Iceman, I'm 40 & this has been the year where I really started noticing a decline in my ability. I used to always be able to get the trick eventually if I worked at it - now, there are lots of times where the body just isn't up to it, & if I don't respect that I'll get hurt.

But I would also say I'm having more fun on a board then ever before. When I do tricks they feel better than they used to - maybe because I can feel it all slipping away & that makes me appreciate it more?

Whatever, just rolling through a city, doing slappies and ollieing little grates & doing manuals and 180 ollies on flat and early grabbing out of curb cuts - a flip trick or basic ledge trick here and there... man, I can do that for the rest of my life and be completely fucking happy.

Fuck age.
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Post by: Ndsr on November 15, 2013, 01:49:08 PM
Age:36 (& still got tricks)
Set Up: 7.5 Justin Girard New Deal "Rumblefish" slick
� � � � � � �43mm Underworld Element Ducketts
� � � � � � �129 Thunders
� � � � � � �Bones Swiss
� � � � � � �Zero Two sneakers

Preferred Terrain: Parking garages, double-sided curbs, smooth flatground
Favorite skaters: Chris Fissel, Rene Matthyssen, Ron Knigge, Sage Humphries
Music: Beastie Boys, Descendents/All, Naughty By Nature, Black Sheep, Snow, Wreckx-n-Effect‎, Das Efx.

You're talking zero 2's with the Velcro Ollie patch or you just fronting on the allstar team of sheffey and templeton just on the line fronting
Married: Divorced 4x
Kids: No
Occupation: gigolo

Still got pressure flips & slappy noseslide shove-its on lock.
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Post by: Iceman on November 15, 2013, 02:21:10 PM
Thanks for all the responses. I didn't mean to bring the vibe down, I just thought this thread was the right fit to spill what's been on my mind.

I think you guys are right. I need to get out there more often. It'll make me feel better on my board. Some extra exercises would help too. I guess one of my issues is that I avoid going skating if I don't feel perky. Very high chance of having a bad day (which always makes me think I'm too old and need to stop). Maybe it's just a hump I need to overcome then things get better.

I don't think my mentals concerning skating are off. Maybe the way I worded things made it sound like I'm concerned with doing good tricks. That's not really the case. The tricks are inconsequential. It's how I feel when I'm rolling/ollieing/grinding. It just so happens that this feeling also dictates my skating level that day.

I was thinking that maybe I'm just not as in shape as I think I am. I get tired quickly. Don't smoke but I can't catch my breath. I rarely feel like I have energy to burn. Fuck. I hate exercising. Maybe it's time to man up and join a gym. Ugh.

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Post by: bumpnrun on November 15, 2013, 02:40:19 PM
It feels like 80% of the forum is old guys.

Turn 39 next month.  Get out to skate 1-2 times a week when the weather is nice.  Less frequent in the rain season.  tricks lost >> tricks gained
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Post by: A.A on November 15, 2013, 02:59:43 PM
My friend cut done a quarter pipe to about 3 foot in is driveway yesterday.

33 to 40yo and about 5 of us skating.

The 40yo shut it down. I was thinking of this thread but I didn't say anything.

Then i got home and watched Danes part and shaved my head so I look less bald.

Fin.
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Post by: Fongstarr. on November 15, 2013, 03:04:39 PM
I was never good at skating and honestly haven't skated in 2 years. I think I've become that old man that loves to watch skating and be a fan more so than actually doing it. I am a prime example of what COFG hated on. It's all good cause I actually accept being this way.

This what I have now even though I hardly skate;

Age:32
Set Up:
Board: 7.75 REAL Brock deck
Wheels: Spitfire 53mm
Trucks: Thunder lows
Bearings: FTC cheap bearings that were like $10
Grip: Jessup?
Preferred Terrain: Park or street  
Favorite skaters: Daewon, Booze and Tits, Westgate, Reynolds, Jack Curtin,
Music: Wrap Music but do like random shit like Chili Peppers, Incubus, soul music, motown, reggae
Married: Nada
Kids: Nizzope
Occupation: Insurance Analyst with a degree in Graphic Design. Haha.

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Post by: A.A on November 15, 2013, 03:15:40 PM
But what is your fav year air max!?!?
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Post by: Spike Hawke on November 15, 2013, 03:16:04 PM
37 in a week

Currently rolling on a Magenta 7.75, Theeve 5'0s, Moshdog 54mm, reds.

Been with my wife since '95 but married for 6 years,one kid whose 4 next week too and one due in January. Don't skate as much as I used too and have definitely lost some sproing in my knees. Had a 3 hour sesh a couple of days ago and still ache tonight. Getting a little tubby in the gut aint helping either. Most the guys I skate with are at least 10 years my junior. Rad there are so many "oldies" here. Plus I'm stoked to have a wife who accepts my skate needs. Have seen so many people disappear of the skate map when they get ladies.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on November 15, 2013, 03:36:28 PM
So more old guy stuff.

I understand not feeling 100% Iceman and lacking energy. I get up at 4am everyday for work and I'm off at 1pm, which sounds perfect to go skate all afternoon, but it's not. I'm not a morning person at all! I've found that taking naps everyday when I get off and skating later at night has helped keep me on the board. I also make it a point to skate everywhere I go. I don't get in the car and drive to spots in town and if I need beer, smokes or I'm going to get a coffee on Saturday morning I skate. It's helped me on the board quite a bit. Just pushing everywhere makes me feel so much more comfortable when I actually try tricks.

My trick selection is certainly not what it was. My knees and ankles don't like any drops over 3 or 4 feet, I've lost a little pop and the really bad 360 flips I used to have are gone 9 tries out of 10. I have however gotten better at no-complys! ha. I just try to have fun anymore, to me that's the point.

My biggest problem is finding people to skate with! I don't mind skating by myself, but it's always fun to get a crew together. I just can't see going skating with a bunch of 15 year olds and with work, kids, wives and the trappings of adulthood it's difficult to get together with the very few people near my age still willing to go skate. I've got tons of friends who see me skating and say shit like, man I'd like to go out and skate but I don't know... I always try to get them out there, but they always find excuses.

The best thing about being old IMO is I can now afford shit! If I want a new board, shoes, etc. I can buy it! My next goal now that I own a home and have a big fenced in yard is a miniramp. I plan to put away a little savings this winter so I can get it up this spring. I'm hoping that might get a few of the other old guys around here out. I figure I can get them to donate time or money and since my fence is locked I'll give whoever helps a key so they can come skate whenever they want. Plus not dodging the little park kids, scooters and bmx bikes will be nice. It's funny, when I started skating around 11 or 12 I remember thinking I'd have to quit when I was 35. I'll be 38 this December and now I realize I'm not quitting until I'm so broken I literally can't skate or I'm in a box. Even if it's just rolling down the damn street.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on November 15, 2013, 03:42:26 PM
Well Said! Not killing myself for a trick was something I had to get over getting older. I used to punish myself, we've all had those days where no amount of blood shed or tweaked ankle, knee, whatever was going to stop us. Now I try to know when I've had enough rather than push on. When it takes twice as long to heal up I'd rather skate tomorrow than pull something today.


 But, even if I'm having an off day I always have fun because I'm out there living my life and doing one of the few things that makes me truly happy.

If I can't land a certain trick I don't get hung up on it and get all pissed off. I'll just move on and do something else and if the mood strikes me I'll come back to it later. If things aren't working out for me that day I'll just try to take it easy and do basic stuff that comes to me easy. My attitude is, "If I'm not having fun, what's the point?"

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Post by: Young Satchel on November 15, 2013, 03:46:59 PM

I was thinking that maybe I'm just not as in shape as I think I am. I get tired quickly. Don't smoke but I can't catch my breath. I rarely feel like I have energy to burn. Fuck. I hate exercising. Maybe it's time to man up and join a gym. Ugh.

Things I have begun to do that help with the problems you describe:

1. Eat better. Not trying to take shots at anyone's lifestyle choices, but I'm consistently amazed by the shit people put in their bodies. I eat less carbs, a bit less sodium, and less high fructose corn syrup. I drink tons of water, a glass of fruit juice a day, and try to limit my coffee intake to one or two max (not great, but better than 3 or 4) I eat fresh fruit daily now, and make giant salads with a variety of tasty veggies. I try to get leafy greens like kale in their too. I eat lean meats like bison and grass fed beef when I crave meat. I eat cheese and eggs often.

2. Vitamins. I take glucosamine sulfate. Their is a lot of debate about its effectiveness in promoting healthy joints, and the truth is I have no idea if it's working. But it seems like my knees feel a bit less creaky after a few months of regular doses, so I plan to continue. Also take a one-a-day men's supplement for active dudes. And another supplement for my migraine headaches.

3. Stretch before I skate, hydrate and replenish sodium while skating, and recover with a glass of low fat chocolate milk after.

4. Make myself skate if I planned to, even if I don't "feel like it" (this does NOT include pushing myself when injured) with a full time job and a 7 month old with some issues, I rarely feel like I have an over abundance of energy. A lot if times 8pm rolls around and I put the kid down and I don't want to go out anymore. But 9/10 times, if I go out and start pushing, I will stay out for 2 hours and have a great time. If I come back in 30 minutes, no big loss, at least I got out. If I have a crappy session, at least I had one at all, the key is consistency.

None of this is rocket science, but it all helps me, even if only incrementally. I don't feel like I'm 19 again, and I certainly still get hurt and rebound slower. This is just some stuff I do that makes a bit if a difference so I figured I'd share.
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Post by: manoftheeast on November 15, 2013, 03:51:09 PM
Age:29
Set Up:
  8.25 Alien Workshop
  Spitfire Strike Anywhere
  Thunder Ti-Lights
  Bones Swiss
  Black Magic grip

Married for 4 1/2 years with 1 kid.
Car salesman
When I have time/energy to skate, I am up for most anything.
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Post by: JAesop on November 15, 2013, 04:25:45 PM
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I have a 5 year old, almost 6.
I am a physical therapist assistant.
8.125 Hopps Barrier deck,Indy's, STF 54.
I'll shake it up and ride an 8.5 for a week or two and then an 8.
Favorite thing to skate is anything where I can keep moving. Street preferred.
Things about getting older, I def need warmup time before I feel like I can try anything new. But the flip side is that the stuff I can do I have locked down most of the time. I have lost the light feeling ollies though. I used to be able to just snap up or over anything, now it takes effort. 
Nobody my age really skates anymore so it's a lot of solo missions.  And slams hurt twice as much. And they get in my head twice as much.

All time faves are Busenitz, Speyer, Frazier, Brauch, Kirby, Matt Rodriguez, Chris Miller.

But it's all good b/c I just built a quarter pipe in my garage.   
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Post by: Glue Reed on November 15, 2013, 04:33:50 PM
Age: 35
Set Up: 8.62 Anti Hero
             55 mm spitfire parkburners
             149 Indys
           
Preferred Terrain: parks and curbs
Favorite skaters: Eric Dressen, Julien Stranger, Mark Gonzales, stereo-Ethan Fowler
Music: Just about everything... total record nerd.  these days lots of 70's Glam, NWOBHM and early Motorhead.  Italian/Euro hardcore
Married: Nope but in a steady reltionship
Kids: No but a shit load of pets
Occupation: been a chef for a long time, considering going back to school for electrical engineering.

Definitely takes longer to warm up and my sessions usually max out at the 1.5 to 2 hour mark, but feeling better than i have in a long time. Gonna try to start jogging again to keep it up. 
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Post by: vegan*shawn on November 15, 2013, 06:53:51 PM
Age:42
Set Up: 8.8 Welcome "owlcat" 55 ACE trucks 56mm Bones SPF "daggers" Super red Bones bearings not PIG rails and risers and some sort of hardware

Preferred Terrain: old man street (curbs, small ledges, curb cuts, etc...) pools, ditches, parks, parking garages, DIY spots

Favorite skaters: Neil Heddings, Ron Allen, Ed Templeton, Gonz, Natas, the Welcome kids, Jason Adams, Julian Stranger, Vincent Alverez, Raven Tershey, Screech, Pete The OX, Craig Questions, Foz, Chopper (all the Osaka Daggers), Tim Brauch, Ba Ku, Neil Blender... could go on and on

Music: Punk, Hardcore, Soul, hip hop (not rap), metal, jazz, classical, old country

Married: yes, 9 years, been a couple 10 years

Kids: 3 girls 16, 12 and 9

Occupation: Independent living instructor for handicapped adults
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Post by: ice nine on November 15, 2013, 06:57:03 PM
this threads the shit. go guys go, hope to be as level headed as some of u when im older and even more useless
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Post by: b.v. on November 15, 2013, 08:51:25 PM
Age: 39(40 next month)
set up: always changes, but right now 8.5 heroin/indys/53mm f4
terrain: most anything, but smallish tranny and curbs are preferred.
favs: My friends
married: yup, 15 years worth
kids: no but trying, little late to the game
job: skate shop lackey

These past few years I have slowed way down, still excited to roll and squeeze an hour or two in almost every day but my body is aging. Gained and lost then gained and lost again about 40 lbs. Had to establish a regimen of exercises, stretches and daily habits that are healthy.
I am worried about this winter as the colder it gets, the less I feel like skating. I used to need an all day fix but can get a ton of enjoyment from an hour or two and be satisfied to go home and hang out with my wife and dog. Hoping this topic helps me gain some excitement to go out of my way to roll.
Lots of your guys posts inspire me, I always feel so ancient when I'm out with my friends. I never have been great at skating, but enjoy the tricks I have and some days I push myself but regret it the next morning.
I don't drink or smoke, no drugs. Don't even drink soda really, kinda boring but I want to skate as long as possible and not be the beer gutted guy talking everyone's ear off at the park. I just wanna roll and be happy and healthy.

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Post by: gnidraobetaks on November 15, 2013, 08:53:52 PM
Age: 666
Set Up: 8.75 Anti Hero Cardiel Eagle board
             59 mm Jivaro wheels
             169 Indys
Preferred Terrain: the redcurb in the liquor store parking lot, my local poolcoping crater
Favorite skaters: ronnie russo, john trujillo, grant bosiero, ben burke
Music: mainly shitty southern rap from the early 2000's, and all them classic bob seger, csny america rock stuffs.
Married: guilty of pimping hoes
Kids: i own three goats.
Occupation: skateshop barnacle.
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Age:38
Set Up: 8.5 Blank
             52mm Bones STF Deadheads
             Ace 44's
             Bones Swiss Ceramic
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ditches and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Ray Barbee, Brain Lotti, Lance Mountain and Cab
Music: The Smiths, Joy Division, Dinosaur Jr, My Bloddy Valentine, Pink Floyd...
Married: Yes, 15 going on 16 years.
Kids: 1


Occupation: Adjunct College Instructor and Freelance Graphic Designer
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Cool you're backing ace, what part of the sw u skating these ditches

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Yeah, love my Aces.

I'm actually in the SE. Alabama to be exact.
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Not trying to type cast you, I grew in the geographic center of North America, aka the worst place to get seafood or skate ditches.  I've only skated good ditches in the sw and Texas.  I can only dream of those Alabama ditches

Here's a few pics of the ditches we skate. Four of the five are in close proximity to my house.

Most my homies I skate with range from age 33-41 years old.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2808/10880018675_7e96da9915.jpg)
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(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/10880170894_acefe7095b.jpg)
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Post by: b.v. on November 15, 2013, 09:10:25 PM
Damn!
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Post by: Randozzi on November 15, 2013, 09:13:58 PM
Age: 37
set up: 8.25 Magenta, 139 Indys (stage 11s), 54mm Prize Fighter
terrain: smallish tranny/banks, smallish ledges and curbs are preferred.
favs: friends, Mike Daher, Stranger, Ibaseta, Rick Howard, Dressen, Gonz, Agha, Jimmy Lannon, Leo Valls, Jake Johnson, many more.
music: jazz, godhead silo, unwound, wu-tang, gravediggaz, sleep, classical, tortoise, black sabbath, buncha shit
married: no
kids: 5 year old girl
job: freelance jerk of a couple trades, but nothing you know, regular.

never been good but i love pushing around cities, empty downtowns and random industrial areas. recently lost some weight and that's helped with my pop and self confidence. feel like i'm skating better than i ever have. granted, that's not saying much.
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Post by: Getty on November 15, 2013, 11:53:28 PM
Thanks for all the responses. I didn't mean to bring the vibe down, I just thought this thread was the right fit to spill what's been on my mind.

I think it's awesome that you brought this up. Aging as a skater is tough because it's such an insanely physical activity & the body just starts not working as well after awhile - no matter how you take care of it.

However, I really agree with the diet stuff that has been mentioned. I skate probably 5-6 times a week but there's no way I could keep that up physically if I was still eating & drinking the way I did in my 20s. Quitting nicotine and caffeine, & getting off processed foods and ANY artificial flavor, coloring, syrup, etc. - that right there got me a massive increase in energy and stamina when I did it in my early 30s. Just stop putting chemicals in your body & watch how good you start feeling.

The bottom line for me is: I will always love the feeling of just pushing and rolling. I still love doing tricks, and I hope to have lots more years of that. But in the end, when I'm too old to flip the board, I'll still love just pushing around some downtown or parking lot somewhere. If you get in touch with that essence of the whole thing (yeah, it's hokey but whatever), you'll always have fun - even if you're not having a good day, trick-wise, or your energy is low or whatever.

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Post by: Jares on November 16, 2013, 01:12:02 AM
Age:35
Set Up: 8.25 Larosa
             53mm Larosa Logos
             Thunder 149's
             Bones Swiss Ceramic

Preferred Terrain: Street
Favorite skaters: Jovante Turner, Rick Howard, Lavar McBride, Nick Jensen, Jason Jesse, Lenwood Kirk.
Music: My Bloody Valentine, MF DOOM, Ariel Pink, New Order, Ride, Das Racist, De La Soul, Flying Lotus.
Married: Naw.
Occupation: Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Photographer... whichever one of those I can make money off of at any given time- HA!

I've been skating off and on forever but just recently I've been trying to get back into it and actually shred a bit. I hurt my knee a while ago and am trying to work my way back up. It sucks because in my mind I can do shit but my body is like, "Yo dude, chill- one step at a time!" I also gained 10lbs after moving to a place where drinking beer is a requirement. I just realized how important the exercise, diet, and stretching reality is...sigh, I wish I would've known about his stuff when I was a young-buck. Now that winter is coming I will be confined to an indoor park, which I hate. Its a constant struggle for dominance with younger dudes who are always in snake mode, and when the BMXers get in the mix. Anybody here have an exercise/diet regiment they are on and would like to share?
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Post by: chinese weed on November 16, 2013, 03:51:43 AM
Age:36 (& still got tricks)
Set Up: 7.5 Justin Girard New Deal "Rumblefish" slick
             43mm Underworld Element Ducketts
             129 Thunders
             Bones Swiss
             Zero Two sneakers

Preferred Terrain: Parking garages, double-sided curbs, smooth flatground
Favorite skaters: Chris Fissel, Rene Matthyssen, Ron Knigge, Sage Humphries
Music: Beastie Boys, Descendents/All, Naughty By Nature, Black Sheep, Snow, Wreckx-n-Effect‎, Das Efx.
Married: Divorced 4x
Kids: No
Occupation: gigolo

Still got pressure flips & slappy noseslide shove-its on lock.
fuck, chill out, mang.
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 16, 2013, 03:52:26 AM


The bottom line for me is: I will always love the feeling of just pushing and rolling. I still love doing tricks, and I hope to have lots more years of that. But in the end, when I'm too old to flip the board, I'll still love just pushing around some downtown or parking lot somewhere. If you get in touch with that essence of the whole thing (yeah, it's hokey but whatever), you'll always have fun - even if you're not having a good day, trick-wise, or your energy is low or whatever.



The above is exactly what I didn't understand when I stopped skateboarding in my late teens.  I have a tendency to get easily frustrated with myself if I am not performing at or near what I perceive to be a "high-level" in whatever discipline I'm involved in, be it photography, skateboarding, graffiti, whatever.

Rather than being a "quitter," I will give a thing my all for several years, or even a decade, only to finally decide their is no point in continuing to do it because I will never be "good enough".  Thankfully, I have disabused myself of this habit, and now find myself enjoying the things I love for what they are and the joy they bring me, plain & simple.

Returning to skateboarding has only been possible in light of this change in attitude.  Even if I never get fliptricks back, and never ollie higher than 2' again, I will be content because I have finally found that elusive"essence" you describe; in the most literal meaning of the word: that which is essential.  Fuck the bullshit.
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Post by: Dutch on November 16, 2013, 04:18:02 AM
also 36
girl 8 inch kennedy deck
destructo trucks
bones 52 stf wheels
swiss

stance regular

job:stay at home dad :)

got a wife and a 3 year old boy, been skating almost anything mini, curb park flat stairs etc...
still nothing better to sort out stuff in the head and get rid of frustration, think i'll have to go and skate now.

dont skate a much as i used to, but hope to be able to skate more as soon as my kid can go out and skate with me.

Fav skaters:hensley, duffy, kenny anderson, jerry hsu reynolds marc johnson deawon... well... not that many that i dont like
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 16, 2013, 05:09:29 AM
Old guy question:
Does it ever annoy you when playing SKATE with the younger generation they automatically assume that Berrics BATB rules apply? The reason I ask is that if by chance I get them to T I'm almost certainly out of flip trick variations from my bag and a no comly variation is what I want to take them out. That or a Sal flip.
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Post by: few123456789 on November 16, 2013, 05:46:19 AM
Has anyone ever run into home insurance problems with mini ramps or a quarter in your garage?
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Post by: Life Fast Johnny on November 16, 2013, 06:16:24 AM
Age: 36
Set up:  Lockdown Wenning 8.25
             Thunder Cole Light 147 Hi's
             Spitfire F4 101 51mm
             Reds
Terrain:  Street
Favorite Skaters:  Oyola, Kalis, Wenning, Pops, Quim, Gino, Reynolds, Provost, Riley Hawk
Music:  Hardcore, some hip hop, some metal/doom
Married:  Yep
Occupation:  Construction Management
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Post by: Endless Toedrag on November 16, 2013, 06:52:07 AM
Age:30
Set Up: 8.5 of whatever is on sale.
             53 spits
             149 Indys
             bones  reds, always
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: all terrain.
Favorite skaters: childress, cardona, gravette, partanen, jason adams
Music:  hip hop, soul, reggae, some hardcore.
Married: yep
Kids: one
Occupation: freelance writer
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on November 16, 2013, 07:10:08 AM
Has anyone ever run into home insurance problems with mini ramps or a quarter in your garage?
Was shopping for new insurance this week and one of the questions
Progressive asked was do I have a skateboard ramp taller than 1 foot
on the property. Ha, never seen that one before. I just said no, all I have
right now is a quarter pipe and I figure I can tear that down quick if I need to.
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Post by: manoftheeast on November 16, 2013, 07:33:56 AM
sans umbilical, what part of Alabama do you reside?  I'm down here in the Montgomery area.
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Post by: Dirtymac on November 16, 2013, 07:50:30 AM
48 this January. Been out w a ruptured disc for almost 2 mnths now. Have limited use of my left leg and not sure if its ever coming back . But after reading all these posts Im really glad Im an old transition guy. Theres no pushing involved and carving and slash grinding bring me the juice I need from skating. Also being involved w the building and modifying of backyard spots.Hopefully I'll be back on board soon. That is all...
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Post by: Wayne Regretzky on November 16, 2013, 07:54:33 AM
Age: 33
Stance: Regs
Set-up: Wray Bros "Darkside of The Luna"
            Royal IV Low Trucks
            Bones 53mm
            Swiss Bearings
Terrain: I'll skate anything and I'm gonna slam doing it because I'm old and I suck
Favorite Skaters: Natas Kaupas, Matt Hensley and Gonz
Favorite Videos: Questionable, 1281 and Los Nueva Vidas De Paco
Favorite Part: Natas - "Streets On Fire"
Music: The Smiths, Morrissey, X, and 90's Hip-Hop

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Post by: Endless Toedrag on November 16, 2013, 08:24:04 AM
sans umbilical, what part of Alabama do you reside?  I'm down here in the Montgomery area.

hey fellow alabamians!  i grew up in auburn, but have since moved away.  i loved skating in alabama though.  used to trek up to montgomery all the time and skate.  cool!
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Post by: the snake on November 16, 2013, 09:13:35 AM
Age: 36
Stance: Regular
Set-up: 8.2 blank
            139 indys stage X bones hard bushings
            old bones stf
            old but still good Swiss Bearings
Terrain: skateparks , streets
Music: hendrix, nirvana, led zep, living colour, rory gallagher, king crimson, kyuss, at the driving etc...
living with my girl for 14 years, we have a 3 years old amazing daughter
job: stay at home dad too
i don't feel old, just have to hear carefully when my body screams...
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Post by: max power on November 16, 2013, 09:25:46 AM
Age: 32
Set up:  8" Polar, 5.0 Theeve's, 52mm Formula 4's
Terrain:  Street
Favorite Skaters:  Daniel Lebron, Hjalte Halberg, Andrew Allen, AVE, Pontus
Music: Mostly hip hop. Lately Action Bronson,  Jeremiah Jae and Danny Brown. Also Mogwai, Godspeed and shit like that.
Married:  Yeah
Occupation: Finished my masters in architecture a while ago and am looking for a job.
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Post by: sans umbilical on November 16, 2013, 10:11:21 AM
sans umbilical, what part of Alabama do you reside?  I'm down here in the Montgomery area.

Birmingham
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Post by: Glue Reed on November 16, 2013, 10:25:13 AM
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The bottom line for me is: I will always love the feeling of just pushing and rolling. I still love doing tricks, and I hope to have lots more years of that. But in the end, when I'm too old to flip the board, I'll still love just pushing around some downtown or parking lot somewhere. If you get in touch with that essence of the whole thing (yeah, it's hokey but whatever), you'll always have fun - even if you're not having a good day, trick-wise, or your energy is low or whatever.


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The above is exactly what I didn't understand when I stopped skateboarding in my late teens.  I have a tendency to get easily frustrated with myself if I am not performing at or near what I perceive to be a "high-level" in whatever discipline I'm involved in, be it photography, skateboarding, graffiti, whatever.

Rather than being a "quitter," I will give a thing my all for several years, or even a decade, only to finally decide their is no point in continuing to do it because I will never be "good enough".  Thankfully, I have disabused myself of this habit, and now find myself enjoying the things I love for what they are and the joy they bring me, plain & simple.

Returning to skateboarding has only been possible in light of this change in attitude.  Even if I never get fliptricks back, and never ollie higher than 2' again, I will be content because I have finally found that elusive"essence" you describe; in the most literal meaning of the word: that which is essential.  Fuck the bullshit.

i'm with you guys 100%.  one thing i've noticed is that when I was younger i never really just cruised around on my board.  it was all about getting to the spots... "cruiser" boards weren't really a thing.  it's one of my favorite things in the world to do now... just forget the car and haul ass down the street.  nothing more fun than that.
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Post by: ice nine on November 16, 2013, 11:32:32 AM
Age: 33
City: Los Angeles(Silverlake)
Stance: Regs
Set-up: Wray Bros 7.75  Paul Luna "Darkside of The Luna"
            Royal IV Low Trucks
            Bones 53mm
            Swiss Bearings
Terrain: I'll skate anything and I'm gonna slam doing it because I'm old and I suck
Favorite Skaters: Natas Kaupas, Matt Hensley, Duke Matsayama, and Mark Tavis
Favorite Video: Questionable
Favorite Part: Natas - "Streets On Fire"
Music: The Smiths, Morrissey, X, The Misfits, Black Flag, and 90's Hip-Hop


where'd u get ur username? 10 years ago I entered and won a tiny contest for a tiny band called Wayne regretzky from Toronto, and they never sent me my cd that I won!!
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Post by: Johnny Rad on November 16, 2013, 11:34:52 AM
Age: 35
Set Up: 8.125 3D Bear, Indys, Spitfires
Terrain: anything I can get to
Favorites: Hensley, MJ, Mariano, J Lee, Westgate
Music: Punk, Shoegaze, Motown, Metal (I saw Slayer last night)
Occupation: Accountant

Started skating at 10. I never for one day ever thought about quitting. Some of my friends I grew up skating with who were absolute rippers just stopped and I can't for one second wrap my head around how you can do and love something for so long and just stop?
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Post by: Commercial D on November 16, 2013, 03:04:00 PM
Age: 33
City: Los Angeles(Silverlake)

Ever go to El 7 Mares on Tuesdays for them $1 fish tacos?
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Post by: rothdigga on November 16, 2013, 04:34:56 PM
I'm an old dude...so I'll join in the fun on here.
Age: 41
Setup- 7.825 SLAVE or ZERO (I work for Blackbox), 50mm wheels (keeping it probably the lowest to the ground on here), low indys
Terrain- ledges that get lower and lower each year, manny pads, flatground for days...
Fav's- MJ, Creager, Busenitz, Gonz, Shane O'Neil, Hensley, Ray Barbee all day long
Music- early 90's gangster rap, Smiths, Cure, 80's punk
Occupation- Sales rep in Skate industry, head judge at most Pro and Am contests since 2000

The familiar theme on this whole thread is about warming up.  That's seriously the most difficult thing I deal with each time I go out and I battle and battle to get over it.  I was always the first try out of the car and never needed any warmup, so I really have to force myself to roll around doing barely anything these days just to get my legs going.  It probably sounds so stupid to someone who's younger, but it's the biggest thing I have to get past for a good skate session. 
I 100% agree with people on here who have said that ollies just aren't crispy anymore.  You pretty much feel like a soggy, wet dog everytime you get off the ground.  Gravity is my worst enemy these days. 
But...if I just go out and keep my flatground game somewhat tight (by going out 2 times a week), everything else falls into place.  I will not have skated a ledge for a while but if I've just been skating flat and keeping up with games of SKATE vs the homies, I can get down pretty easily.  If I go too long between skating, then it all goes to hell real quick. 
Even working in the skate industry since 1998, you would think it's just like you can skate everyday, but just like everyone else and any other job, I struggle to find time to get out and skate.  If we're running a contest somewhere, sometimes we're there from 8am-7pm.  Even watching all that ripping...at the end of that day I'm still thinking about going back to the hotel and chilling cause I'm beat.  One thing we do have a solid tradition of though is at Tampa Am and Pro, I get the keys to the park and show up at 11pm well after everyone is gone to have a super rad private session with a bunch of old dudes.  Me, Josh Friedberg, Zitzer, Vern, James Craig, Sinclair, Bob Reynolds, Andrew Cannon (not old but old at heart).  That's the usual crew.  I realized that about 5-6 years ago that we need to take advantage of being so lucky with places like that when we can. 
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Post by: beazlocal on November 16, 2013, 04:50:28 PM
fuck it, i'll play along,
37, turning 38 shortly, married, two kids
Riding an 8.25 Krooked, always Indy's, 139's, and 52 Spitty's.
I'll skate anything and enjoy it all.
Don't get to skate nearly as much as I would like to, but my 4 year old got himself a board and padded up this year. We'd skate flatground for an hour or 2 and it fucking ripped.

I hope to be able to skate forever, we'll see if my carcass will allow it.

I'd love to work in skateboarding somehow too, but I live in Canada, and have to bills to pay.....
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Post by: rothdigga on November 16, 2013, 04:52:47 PM
Oh yeah...married for 4 years, no kids...so I very much realize that gives me much more time to skate than the average person.

Beazelocal...I'm lucky enough to live here in SoCal to work in the skate industry.  If I didn't live here, I would be doing something else for sure (but still skating).
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 16, 2013, 06:21:16 PM
Props to you over 30 under 8" dudes....

I've bummed out a few geezers by telling them I'd rather skate flat than a vert bowl......
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 16, 2013, 06:37:53 PM
Right on, I'm glad so many of you checked in and introduced yourselves. There's more of you than I thought there would be and I don't recognize a lot of your names as regular posters in the everyday threads here (although I don't pay much attention so I could be wrong.) Keep it coming...

Rothdigga, it seems that you're living every old dude in here's dream hahaha. The Cold War video was fucking regular. Jamie really put it down for us old guys and Tommy and Dane set the bar a little higher for the stair/rail/gap dogs for sure.

I hear what a lot of you are saying about the inevitable body breakdown, but it's not affecting me too severely yet. I don't take great care of myself, I do bad and good things, and I'm not overweight and in good shape. I get up at 4:30 every morning and lift heavy shit until 2:00 for work. But my knees, wrists, elbows, ankles, fingers,toes, feet, hands, and neck are totally destroyed from skating. I'm constantly covered in scabs, limping, everything is popping and cracking, and I'm in some kind of pain hahaha. The funny thing is, I don't feel it when I'm skating most of the time. I don't know if it's the adrenaline or what but I usually feel better after a session than I did when I started, and usually feel better the next day too.

I've done bigger stuff this year and learned more tricks than I ever have in my life. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hyping myself up; I still suck compared to most people. But I think that my positive attitude and the fact that I'm having so much fun plays a really big role in what I've accomplished lately.

We're having a warm snap here; it's supposed to be close to 60 tomorrow. I always skate on Sundays and hopefully we can get one last REAL street session before the snow starts falling.  






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Post by: arcam on November 16, 2013, 07:06:07 PM
Age: 39
Stance: Regular
Set-up: always a Mariano
            Indy Kostons
            spitfires
Terrain: my kitchen,flatground
Favorite Skaters:Guy,Gilbert,Herman
Music: autolux,blinker the star,Mac demarco
Girl:Escorts
job: Fitter
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Post by: Tracer on November 16, 2013, 07:09:40 PM
you guys are old as dirt. im gunna go jerk off because i can still get a boner
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 16, 2013, 11:09:10 PM
It's not like you have the shitty thread market cornered.....
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 17, 2013, 12:09:39 AM
Props to you over 30 under 8" dudes....

I've bummed out a few geezers by telling them I'd rather skate flat than a vert bowl......
I was thinking the same thing. The friends I have that still skate, their board seem to be getting bigger and they seem to only want to skate tranny now where as my boards are either the same or smaller and I still want street and flatground.
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Post by: QUIT SINNIN on November 17, 2013, 12:40:39 AM
I'm pushing 40, but enough of the dating bio thing... let's discuss "old guy stuff".

I guess you could say I'm going through a skateboarding crisis. Been skateboarding for so long and was semi decent, but nowadays when I step on a board I feel like I'm going to fall over sideways ala Koston as Chaplin in Mouse. It's quite sobering to go from taking pros out in S.K.A.T.E. to struggling to 50-50 a ledge (some days). I don't know what happened these last few years, but not being able to just roll around and consistently do even basic tricks puts a serious damper on the fun level. The ratio of bummer skate days to semi-ok ones is far too great. I feel conflicted. If I generally don't have fun skating does that mean it's "time to put the skateboard away"? If so, can I? It's my true passion in life. I can't see myself ever being able to get it out of my mind. The alternative seems worse: being a skateboarding fan while not doing it. Just like every other fat old dude cheering for their favorite sports team. I need a therapist.

post of the year
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Post by: sfa on November 17, 2013, 10:41:38 AM
36
8.25
52mm
Indys currently the kostons
Swiss

Street

Favs: this is always tuff but...... Dill, Kalis, templeton, huf, forbes, Chico, ferguson, Nate Broussard, Puleo, Ben gore, renaud, Dgar, Molinar, al Davis, Ben fisher, lotti, Sean Pablo Murphy, loads more

Live with the lady

No kids

I'm lucky to live in LA and work in the industry. Loads of inspirational guys around all the time! More so, there is a park near my place with a lot of dudes that are in there 30's and the all rip! It's been really good the last year skating with so many guys my age who still want to skate at a high level for their own enjoyment. Skating with pros can be really fun and very inspiring but can also be a total fucking bummer. Still trying to film that "last" part and feeling drivin for it to not suck.

Summary fuck your age and skate your ass off!
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Post by: paraquat on November 17, 2013, 12:21:40 PM
30
8 shop deck thunders 54 bones stf

No friends that skate in town, all others quit.

Married with a kid on the way

Execersise frequently and eat right to stay healthy

Depending on the weather I will hit the streets solo about 4 days a week.

Got my lady a cruiser that she was riding with me for a while until the pregnancy.

Work in video production and just bought a house with a big yard hopefully gunna get some cement going. Hopefully that 1 foot rule isn't enforced.

Looking forward to many more years out there...


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Post by: j....soy..... on November 17, 2013, 11:18:47 PM
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Props to you over 30 under 8" dudes....

I've bummed out a few geezers by telling them I'd rather skate flat than a vert bowl......
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I was thinking the same thing. The friends I have that still skate, their board seem to be getting bigger and they seem to only want to skate tranny now where as my boards are either the same or smaller and I still want street and flatground.

I hate wearing helmets so I avoid terrain where I should be wearing one.....
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Post by: MaS on November 18, 2013, 12:43:07 PM
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Props to you over 30 under 8" dudes....

I've bummed out a few geezers by telling them I'd rather skate flat than a vert bowl......
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I was thinking the same thing. The friends I have that still skate, their board seem to be getting bigger and they seem to only want to skate tranny now where as my boards are either the same or smaller and I still want street and flatground.
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I hate wearing helmets so I avoid terrain where I should be wearing one.....

I just started skating bowls and stuff.  I was always sonic the ledge hog, and manual dude.  Not really into stairs and rails. Always had pretty good pop, so skating spots like Chaffey High School and tables were kinda my thing.  But recently because I get out less my brother who is a vert dog got me into skate park bowls and to be honest its been fun.  It's made skating more often easier, and I think it's improved my street skating.  Before when i would go to a ditch or something with super fast/tight tranny I would the guy thats sits it out.  Now Im down.  also I can take the Guy Mariano approach,  which means make a spot work for you.  Like a puzzle.   Yes I wear pads when Im skating the big bowls but I don't feel lame because the dudes that are usually in the session are doing the same.  My brother skates with a lot of bowls only dudes.  Look up Palm Springs, The Yard.  He's there pretty much everyday, or every other day, kind of like the resident photographer,  HE's skates with a lot of pro's.  Arto, Reyborn, etc.. but many old dudes like eddie Elguera and Holmes, Bucky.  Through him I get hooked up with free shit. Which is pretty cool, as years back I use to hook him up. 
 
I think getting older has made skating at a high level a different kind of challenge.  Because I've tweaked my ankle so much I skate switch more often when it's ledges and flat ground.  Less flip tricks but board size doesn't effect it much.  8.25 seems to flip the same as 8.5 on good days.   It's more the wheels and trucks that mess with me there.  I like 58's for my park board and 53's for my street ledge board.  I never really cared for the science of it till recently but it makes a big difference for me.  maybe it's all in my head.

Don't knock the bowls and pads.  One fall from the top and trust me you will be looking at hip pads in the football section of the sporting goods store.   
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Post by: dgus138 on November 18, 2013, 01:08:59 PM
Age: 31
Set up:  Isle Nick Jensen 8.125 deck
             Krux trucks
             Spitfire F4 99 52mm wheels
             Reds bearings
             Plains hardware
Terrain:  park/street
Favorite Skaters:  Keenan, Gino, York, Rickk, Busenitz, Pontus, Templeton
Music:  Hardcore, hip-hop, metal
Married:  3 months, together 13 years
Occupation:  Drawing houses
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 18, 2013, 05:39:41 PM
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Props to you over 30 under 8" dudes....

I've bummed out a few geezers by telling them I'd rather skate flat than a vert bowl......
[close]
I was thinking the same thing. The friends I have that still skate, their board seem to be getting bigger and they seem to only want to skate tranny now where as my boards are either the same or smaller and I still want street and flatground.
[close]

I hate wearing helmets so I avoid terrain where I should be wearing one.....
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I just started skating bowls and stuff.  I was always sonic the ledge hog, and manual dude.  Not really into stairs and rails. Always had pretty good pop, so skating spots like Chaffey High School and tables were kinda my thing.  But recently because I get out less my brother who is a vert dog got me into skate park bowls and to be honest its been fun.  It's made skating more often easier, and I think it's improved my street skating.  Before when i would go to a ditch or something with super fast/tight tranny I would the guy thats sits it out.  Now Im down.  also I can take the Guy Mariano approach,  which means make a spot work for you.  Like a puzzle.   Yes I wear pads when Im skating the big bowls but I don't feel lame because the dudes that are usually in the session are doing the same.  My brother skates with a lot of bowls only dudes.  Look up Palm Springs, The Yard.  He's there pretty much everyday, or every other day, kind of like the resident photographer,  HE's skates with a lot of pro's.  Arto, Reyborn, etc.. but many old dudes like eddie Elguera and Holmes, Bucky.  Through him I get hooked up with free shit. Which is pretty cool, as years back I use to hook him up. 
 
I think getting older has made skating at a high level a different kind of challenge.  Because I've tweaked my ankle so much I skate switch more often when it's ledges and flat ground.  Less flip tricks but board size doesn't effect it much.  8.25 seems to flip the same as 8.5 on good days.   It's more the wheels and trucks that mess with me there.  I like 58's for my park board and 53's for my street ledge board.  I never really cared for the science of it till recently but it makes a big difference for me.  maybe it's all in my head.

Don't knock the bowls and pads.  One fall from the top and trust me you will be looking at hip pads in the football section of the sporting goods store.   

No knocking nothin.....I'd just rather skate a curb than a pool....it's Slap man.....when shit gets gnarly you just tighten up your shoelace belt....
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Post by: MaS on November 18, 2013, 06:24:21 PM
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Props to you over 30 under 8" dudes....

I've bummed out a few geezers by telling them I'd rather skate flat than a vert bowl......
[close]
I was thinking the same thing. The friends I have that still skate, their board seem to be getting bigger and they seem to only want to skate tranny now where as my boards are either the same or smaller and I still want street and flatground.
[close]

I hate wearing helmets so I avoid terrain where I should be wearing one.....
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I just started skating bowls and stuff.  I was always sonic the ledge hog, and manual dude.  Not really into stairs and rails. Always had pretty good pop, so skating spots like Chaffey High School and tables were kinda my thing.  But recently because I get out less my brother who is a vert dog got me into skate park bowls and to be honest its been fun.  It's made skating more often easier, and I think it's improved my street skating.  Before when i would go to a ditch or something with super fast/tight tranny I would the guy thats sits it out.  Now Im down.  also I can take the Guy Mariano approach,  which means make a spot work for you.  Like a puzzle.   Yes I wear pads when Im skating the big bowls but I don't feel lame because the dudes that are usually in the session are doing the same.  My brother skates with a lot of bowls only dudes.  Look up Palm Springs, The Yard.  He's there pretty much everyday, or every other day, kind of like the resident photographer,  HE's skates with a lot of pro's.  Arto, Reyborn, etc.. but many old dudes like eddie Elguera and Holmes, Bucky.  Through him I get hooked up with free shit. Which is pretty cool, as years back I use to hook him up.  
 
I think getting older has made skating at a high level a different kind of challenge.  Because I've tweaked my ankle so much I skate switch more often when it's ledges and flat ground.  Less flip tricks but board size doesn't effect it much.  8.25 seems to flip the same as 8.5 on good days.   It's more the wheels and trucks that mess with me there.  I like 58's for my park board and 53's for my street ledge board.  I never really cared for the science of it till recently but it makes a big difference for me.  maybe it's all in my head.

Don't knock the bowls and pads.  One fall from the top and trust me you will be looking at hip pads in the football section of the sporting goods store.  
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No knocking nothin.....I'd just rather skate a curb than a pool....it's Slap man.....when shit gets gnarly you just tighten up your shoelace belt....

Aye yo I wasn't even upset or nothing, I was just sayin might want to give it a try. If not that's cool too. Whatever floats your boat. I like slappies to. A cooler full of coors and a red curb is all one needs.
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Post by: layzieyez on November 18, 2013, 06:37:59 PM
39
Skate everything except big drops/rails
I have a quiver of different set ups but I've been skating an 8 and 8.25 the most
2nd marriage, two kids, 9 daughter, 5 son.
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Post by: plod on November 19, 2013, 01:11:15 AM
34, wife, kid, Web Designer. Skate 8.5 to 9" boards . Bowls,  kerbs, park. Skate once a week, twice if I'm lucky.
I Used to work in the skateboard industry, have to say im much happier out of it and enjoy skateboarding more not being involved.
Immigrated a few years ago and lost all my skate crew which is why I lurk on here.
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Post by: Makaveli on November 19, 2013, 06:51:35 AM
Age: 107
Set up:  OG Nash yo
             Ride the best! Fuck the rest! Indy 149ers bitches!
             OJs and ratbones
             Reds bearings
             Plains hardware
Terrain:  natural street tranny
Favorite Skaters:  tim o'connor, jeff grosso, and gator
Music: death and burzum
Married:  75 years but bitches be crazy
Occupation:  chillin in da old folks home neeeegga!
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Post by: Iceman on November 19, 2013, 06:04:09 PM
34, wife, kid, Web Designer. Skate 8.5 to 9" boards . Bowls,  kerbs, park. Skate once a week, twice if I'm lucky.
I Used to work in the skateboard industry, have to say im much happier out of it and enjoy skateboarding more not being involved.
Immigrated a few years ago and lost all my skate crew which is why I lurk on here.

Cheers mate.
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Post by: Scaphoid Fracture on November 21, 2013, 07:51:11 AM
Age: 28
Set up: 8" shop deck, 147 thunders, 54mm autobahns, reds
Manny/tranny ratio: 70/30
Time on the board: 2 times a week for 2-3 hours
Occupation: Soon to be PE, English, and Spanish teacher.

I still feel great physically apart from acute injuries. What makes me feel old is more what shredbuffalo said, kind of a generation gap thing. For me it's the gradual change from being the kid to wanting to teach the kids the real values of skateboarding culture since they are so easily blinded by the corporate side of it. Example: In my hometown there is an awesome DIY movement that also organizes ramp-building workshops (all concrete) for the kids. It's just great to see their attitude in comparison to kids that grow up in pre-fab cookie-cutter skateparks.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 22, 2013, 06:23:18 PM
I'm just trying to bump the thread and keep it going...I guess I could find some old man shit to talk about.

A few of you guys said that you don't get out as much as you'd like to and that not having friends that skate can be a problem sometimes. It's kind of funny, but I have one friend that I skate with all the time. I met him because we'd see each other at the skatepark and random spots all the time and we started talking. He was always by himself, and I was too, so we just started skating together. We actually have a schedule that we follow like old men playing golf or meeting up for coffee twice a week hahaha. We hang out outside of our skate days once in a great while, but he has a job, I have a job, we both have girlfriends, etc...It's usually just a few skate videos sent back and forth on Facebook, a text at 7:30 Sunday morning saying, "where are we going today?", meeting up and skating for a few hours, drinking a few beers, and waiting until it's time to skate again. I should mention that my best friend also used to skate with me all the time but he blew his knee out probably almost 2 years ago now? He milked it and braced it up and kept skating for a while which completely destroyed it. He had surgery a little over a year ago but it never healed up right and he still doesn't feel good on his board. It sucks because I know it hurts him so much not being able to skate for so long, and it sucks for me because we had a lot of good times together and I really miss skating with him.

I can't say I mind having a two man crew though. I'm kind of a loner and I don't like skating/being around a lot of people I don't know. That's one of the main reasons I hate skateparks and the Fall/Winter here. I'm lucky to have an indoor park, but it gets so boring after a few visits, and when it's busy I feel so restricted and confined. I'd rather skate flat in a parking lot outside with just my boy than be in the indoor park with all of those people sometimes.

I'm mainly a street skater but I've really been thinking a lot about starting to work on my tranny skills some more...I know that my window for jumping off/down stuff is closing fast. I've taken a lot of damage and breaking my hand a few weeks ago, even though I'd like to think it was a just a freak incident, showed me that I wasn't the invincible young man I thought I was. Not to mention being out of work really fucked me financially when I wasn't expecting it and couldn't afford it. Anyhow, I've been spending some more time on the quarterpipes at the park the last few times I've been there. I'm getting backside disasters (not quite ollies yet, I kind of just sweep them up there right now), and last night me and my boy learned staple guns! Forward and fakie! Does it get any more old man than that?

And, That's really all I've for now...A stupid friend story and staple guns. What do you guys have? Tell a story, ask a question and have a bunch of grumpy old dudes argue over the answer, post a music or skating video, tell us which shoes are the best for geriatric feet (I'd say Emerica), talk about SOTY or the Zero video with like minded individuals....Whatever.
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 23, 2013, 02:16:30 AM
I'm just trying to bump the thread and keep it going...I guess I could find some old man shit to talk about.

A few of you guys said that you don't get out as much as you'd like to and that not having friends that skate can be a problem sometimes. It's kind of funny, but I have one friend that I skate with all the time. I met him because we'd see each other at the skatepark and random spots all the time and we started talking. He was always by himself, and I was too, so we just started skating together. We actually have a schedule that we follow like old men playing golf or meeting up for coffee twice a week hahaha. We hang out outside of our skate days once in a great while, but he has a job, I have a job, we both have girlfriends, etc...It's usually just a few skate videos sent back and forth on Facebook, a text at 7:30 Sunday morning saying, "where are we going today?", meeting up and skating for a few hours, drinking a few beers, and waiting until it's time to skate again. I should mention that my best friend also used to skate with me all the time but he blew his knee out probably almost 2 years ago now? He milked it and braced it up and kept skating for a while which completely destroyed it. He had surgery a little over a year ago but it never healed up right and he still doesn't feel good on his board. It sucks because I know it hurts him so much not being able to skate for so long, and it sucks for me because we had a lot of good times together and I really miss skating with him.

I can't say I mind having a two man crew though. I'm kind of a loner and I don't like skating/being around a lot of people I don't know. That's one of the main reasons I hate skateparks and the Fall/Winter here. I'm lucky to have an indoor park, but it gets so boring after a few visits, and when it's busy I feel so restricted and confined. I'd rather skate flat in a parking lot outside with just my boy than be in the indoor park with all of those people sometimes.

I'm mainly a street skater but I've really been thinking a lot about starting to work on my tranny skills some more...I know that my window for jumping off/down stuff is closing fast. I've taken a lot of damage and breaking my hand a few weeks ago, even though I'd like to think it was a just a freak incident, showed me that I wasn't the invincible young man I thought I was. Not to mention being out of work really fucked me financially when I wasn't expecting it and couldn't afford it. Anyhow, I've been spending some more time on the quarterpipes at the park the last few times I've been there. I'm getting backside disasters (not quite ollies yet, I kind of just sweep them up there right now), and last night me and my boy learned staple guns! Forward and fakie! Does it get any more old man than that?

And, That's really all I've for now...A stupid friend story and staple guns. What do you guys have? Tell a story, ask a question and have a bunch of grumpy old dudes argue over the answer, post a music or skating video, tell us which shoes are the best for geriatric feet (I'd say Emerica), talk about SOTY or the Zero video with like minded individuals....Whatever.
I've got one friend that I skate with all the time. He's 30 I'm 35 and we met randomly at the skatepark a week after he moved here from Finland. Like me he probably feels more comfortable skating with someone that has a similar amount of history in skating. We met exchanged phone numbers and skate once or twice a week depending on schedules and hang out if its too cold or raining. We get it if one of us is not feeling it or having old man aches. Then every summer a friend I've skated with since we were teenagers comes to Europe from Australia and we have a skate trip to Denmark, Sweden, France wherever we feel like and next year another guy from back in the day is coming. I have another friend who's younger that I met when he stopped me on the street looking for the skatepark and he was here studying for just a few months. He moved back to the States and now lives in Denver but we're planning on hooking up to skate next year. A two man crew skating flat is always better for me than a crowded skatepark but a 4 or 5 man crew hitting the streets is the shit. It's fun being older and knowing how to deal with security and stuff better than when you were a kid.
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 23, 2013, 08:50:24 AM
I live in this shitty little "city" about 2 hrs north of my native NYC. I been outta the game so long, and have very few friends around here anyway. Some kids saw me rolling on the block like a month and chNge ago and called me out like "yo, you skate?" But it got cold and I haven't seen them since.

With a young son and a full time job, the only time I can skate is between 8-11pm, so Albany (45min north) where there is seasons, and a scene, is out of the question most of the time. Add to that the fact that I'm old and can't really DO shit since I started again other than Ollie, shuv it, 180, and 50-50, and you've got a recipe for skating solitude. I don't mind that shit most of the time, but it definitely does make it difficult to stay motivated. There's a concrete park that's actually pretty legit in saugerties, so I been thinking about heading there during "old guy hours" (Sunday before 10am) and seeing who I run into.

Bout to get brick as fuck out here tho. Was 25 degrees this morning. So it may all soon be a moot point for the foreseeable future.
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Post by: dillanharp on November 23, 2013, 11:20:09 AM
This is the best thread on Slap. I love me some comradery. I'm about to head  downtown with the wife and kid to get a late breakfast and get a new deck.
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Post by: art hellman on November 23, 2013, 12:07:15 PM
had an over 30 skate crew in NYC...it was one of the most fun periods of skateboarding for me.

now, in Iowa, it's just me and corn
(http://brandsandfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/FieldOfDreams_field1.jpg)

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Post by: SodaJerk on November 23, 2013, 12:36:47 PM
This is the best thread on Slap. I love me some comradery. I'm about to head  downtown with the wife and kid to get a late breakfast and get a new deck.
Boom! That's how you do it.
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Post by: Phillyflared on November 23, 2013, 12:50:34 PM
Age: 39
Set up:  Cliche JB Gillet 7.75
             Thunder's with hollow kingpin
             Enjoi 51mm
             Reds bearings
             Enjoi Hardware
Terrain:  Cherry park/Westchester
Favorite Skaters:  Right now - Busenitz, Puig, Cromer, Chewy Cannon
                             All time - Julien, Hensley, Carroll, Oyola, Gino
Music:  All sorts
Married with a 1 year old
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 23, 2013, 01:49:47 PM
It's snowing.  Fuck.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 25, 2013, 01:28:29 AM
Age: 39
Setup: 8.5 or so
58mm wheels
Ventures
Terrain : tranny or just cruising around town doing powerslides and no complys.......
Fav's : Gonz, Cardiel, Dressen, Omar Salazar, Miller, many others
Music: anything from country to metal to hip-hop
Occupation: translator
Married with 2 boys, 1 and 5 year old.

A I explained in another thread, I broke my fibula 3 months ago, and I'm waiting for the plate in my ankle to be taken out before I start skating again. Before that, I would ride about twice a week. My only problem regarding motivation was there's not a lot of guys over 30 skating around here.... Some days I'd go to the park and be the only one over 20 actually. Also, I left Paris about 8 years ago so I'm not around my original skate crew anymore. Which sucks cause I have so much more fun skating with the guys I've started out with (well the few of them that still skate)
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Post by: Iceman on November 25, 2013, 06:36:04 AM
Age: 39
Setup: 8.5 or so
58mm wheels
Ventures
Terrain : tranny or just cruising around town doing powerslides and no complys.......
Fav's : Gonz, Cardiel, Dressen, Omar Salazar, Miller, many others
Music: anything from country to metal to hip-hop
Occupation: translator
Married with 2 boys, 1 and 5 year old.

A I explained in another thread, I broke my fibula 3 months ago, and I'm waiting for the plate in my ankle to be taken out before I start skating again. Before that, I would ride about twice a week. My only problem regarding motivation was there's not a lot of guys over 30 skating around here.... Some days I'd go to the park and be the only one over 20 actually. Also, I left Paris about 8 years ago so I'm not around my original skate crew anymore. Which sucks cause I have so much more fun skating with the guys I've started out with (well the few of them that still skate)

Glad to hear that your plan to quit (when you hurt yourself) was nixed.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 25, 2013, 07:20:11 PM
Age: 39
Setup: 8.5 or so
58mm wheels
Ventures
Terrain : tranny or just cruising around town doing powerslides and no complys.......
Fav's : Gonz, Cardiel, Dressen, Omar Salazar, Miller, many others
Music: anything from country to metal to hip-hop
Occupation: translator
Married with 2 boys, 1 and 5 year old.

A I explained in another thread, I broke my fibula 3 months ago, and I'm waiting for the plate in my ankle to be taken out before I start skating again. Before that, I would ride about twice a week. My only problem regarding motivation was there's not a lot of guys over 30 skating around here.... Some days I'd go to the park and be the only one over 20 actually. Also, I left Paris about 8 years ago so I'm not around my original skate crew anymore. Which sucks cause I have so much more fun skating with the guys I've started out with (well the few of them that still skate)


Welcome man...We were just talking about that (the being old and having friends to skate with thing) right before you joined us. The theme of aching and broken old bones/bodies has been a common theme as well.  I hope you heal up soon and you can get back on your board with no problems.
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Post by: sans umbilical on November 25, 2013, 08:55:21 PM
Do any of you guys over 35 have pain in the arches of your feet? I've had a regular arch all my life, I suppose. I've religiously wore Vans with waffle bottoms (mostly Half Cabs, Sk8-Hi's or Old Skools) for the 26 years I've been skating (give or take). However, now when I wake up in the morning after a day of skating, my feet begin to kill me as soon as they hit the floor. It's especially painful when I walk on the hardwoods barefoot. Again, I'm 38 and this has began to occur regularly the day after a sesh. I just thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone else has this issue.
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Post by: rothdigga on November 25, 2013, 11:38:42 PM
All this old man hype got me sparked to finally put together footage that I've collected for the past 4-5 years and edit it together.  It's rare that I go out and film anything anymore...the recurring theme on here of course is motivation.  I went through small periods of being hyped to film, then got busy and it would go away.  I'm almost finished and will post it on here as soon as I get completely finished.  Maybe I should put it up against Nyjah's part.  I've got no stairs, no hammers, curbs, flatground, manny tricks and small ledges...I think I can make a late run at SOTY if I play my cards right. 
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Post by: paraquat on November 26, 2013, 08:03:30 AM
Arch pain in my pushing foot at 29-30 here. Only when I skate thin shoes it seems. I went from half cabs to strictly emericas for 4-5 years now back to lakai griffins. And my foot pain is pretty nagging.
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Post by: art hellman on November 26, 2013, 08:16:15 AM
Sitting at a desk 10-12 hours a day has has beat up my body (i.e. back, legs, shoulders) more than skateboarding ever has... if anything, skateboarding helps me work out all the kinks at the end of the day/week.

(http://i.imgur.com/m084B.png)
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 26, 2013, 12:23:54 PM
Quote from: sans umbilical  link=topic=74338.msg2038132#msg2038132 date=1385441721
Do any of you guys over 35 have pain in the arches of your feet? I've had a regular arch all my life, I suppose. I've religiously wore Vans with waffle bottoms (mostly Half Cabs, Sk8-Hi's or Old Skools) for the 26 years I've been skating (give or take). However, now when I wake up in the morning after a day of skating, my feet begin to kill me as soon as they hit the floor. It's especially painful when I walk on the hardwoods barefoot. Again, I'm 38 and this has began to occur regularly the day after a sesh. I just thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone else has this issue.

"Arch pain in my pushing foot at 29-30 here. Only when I skate thin shoes it seems. I went from half cabs to strictly emericas for 4-5 years now back to lakai griffins. And my foot pain is pretty nagging."


I'm an Emerica guy. I've been running this pair of Herman G6's for probably 3 months now, and while they're starting to show their age I won't be surprised if I get another 4-6 weeks out of them. Quality wise, you cant fuck with Emerica (admittedly, I've never owned a pair of Lakais.)

Like you guys I was having some problems with my feet, mostly due to impact injuries and landing primo, and the fact that I'm on my feet all day at work rather than just being sore after a session...I had a nasty heel bruise for like 6 weeks that just wouldn't go away as long as I kept on skating twice a week. That's when I realized that the G6 Impact Foam insoles in my Hermans just weren't cutting it for me and I got myself a set of these...
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/igordog18/450.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/igordog18/media/450.jpg.html)
I actually bought the generic version, like "Top Care" or something for $10 less and my heel bruise got better and my feet have been in much better shape since.

I guess the moral of the story is, the shoe companies can spend all kinds of money coming up with and promoting the newest revolutionary shock absorbing insoles, but sometimes all you need is a pair of generic gel sport insoles and you're all good.

I recently got a pair of the older Westgates which I planned on using as my everyday/chilling shoes, so I haven't skated in them, but they're comfortable as hell and the insoles feel really soft and nice. Because I'm broke as hell and going to be playing catch up once I go back to work I might end up having to skate in them though.
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 12:33:52 PM
If you guys would just keep it as low to the ground as I do here in this part...you might not have the arch problems.
I finally got a hold of some tapes that me and my homie Billy have been filming with an old VX for the past few years as well as some stuff I filmed for the Roger Curb video that didn't go in. ? 
Like I said before, all this old man talk got me inspired to put stuff together. ? I can't get up on a ledge higher than my knee anymore and surely can't go off anything bigger than a 3 stair, but whatevs. ? 27 years deep in the game. ? 
Maybe I can get a vote for WSOTY with this shit...old men rise up.
Rothmeyer Part 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmyru9cXTuM&feature=youtu.be#)
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Post by: hootbags on November 26, 2013, 12:53:31 PM
Age:39
Set Up: 7.75 BLVD, 50mm Wheels, Silver Trucks
Preferred Terrain: Street: smooth flat for games of s.k.a.t.e., lower ledges these days, manny pads, small bumps, tranny skills are non existent.
Favorite skaters: Mike Carroll, Guy Mariano, Jeremy Wray, Kris Markovich, Brian Lotti, Matt Hensley. Mostly the older dudes from my era, i do really enjoy all the young bucks, but they just don't have the impact on me that the pros of my day had. Although the level of skating these days is off the charts.
Music: I'm a metal head at heart, but I enjoy most music. I don't really feel country, techno, or reggae.
Married: 10 years
Kids: No way!
Occupation: Web Developer

Back in the day I rode for Human Skateboards, Vans Shoes, and T-Bags clothing. I actually didn't like being sponsored. I like to skate what I want, when i want, on my own terms. But being sponsored made for some incredible memories. So i wouldn't trade it.

Then I went to work in the industry. Worked at Planet Earth/Adio for almost 8 years and then at Black Box for 2 before going freelance. I do miss working at skate companies because I skated more, and was more involved in the industry, but i enjoy my freedom from the office hours and commute.
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Post by: shark tits on November 26, 2013, 01:05:11 PM
that was awesome rothdigga but i feel like you were fettered by those pants. would've liked to see that tailslide nosewheelie in giant orange jeans.
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 01:12:30 PM
that was awesome rothdigga but i feel like you were fettered by those pants. would've liked to see that tailslide nosewheelie in giant orange jeans.

The whole part would have been better if I had orange or green Zimbabwe pants on.  I fully agree.  I just can't seem to find any at Buffalo Exchange or anywhere these days. 
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Post by: paraquat on November 26, 2013, 01:22:38 PM
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that was awesome rothdigga but i feel like you were fettered by those pants. would've liked to see that tailslide nosewheelie in giant orange jeans.
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The whole part would have been better if I had orange or green Zimbabwe pants on.  I fully agree.  I just can't seem to find any at Buffalo Exchange or anywhere these days. 
Hit up Carl Jones @ Cross Colors... Cross Colors x Black Box ala NB#
(http://www.rustyzipper.com/full/174175.jpg)
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Post by: sans umbilical on November 26, 2013, 01:24:32 PM
If you guys would just keep it as low to the ground as I do here in this part...you might not have the arch problems.
I finally got a hold of some tapes that me and my homie Billy have been filming with an old VX for the past few years as well as some stuff I filmed for the Roger Curb video that didn't go in. ?�
Like I said before, all this old man talk got me inspired to put stuff together. ?�I can't get up on a ledge higher than my knee anymore and surely can't go off anything bigger than a 3 stair, but whatevs. ?�27 years deep in the game. ?�
Maybe I can get a vote for WSOTY with this shit...old men rise up.
Rothmeyer Part 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmyru9cXTuM&feature=youtu.be#)


Loved that Hurricane at 1:09. That's one of my fave curb/ledge tricks.

Off topic question: Do you still have the enormous Star Wars collection? I think I remember seeing that in an old 411 interview. I'm a vintage toy collector and I've always remembered that interview.
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Post by: hootbags on November 26, 2013, 01:39:37 PM
I hate wearing helmets so I avoid terrain where I should be wearing one.....

agreed...i'd like to add pads to that list...one of the most disgusting things i have ever done was rent pads form the Encinitas YMCA. The helmet and pads were soaked with someone else's funk...
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 01:46:14 PM
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Loved that Hurricane at 1:09. That's one of my fave curb/ledge tricks.

Off topic question: Do you still have the enormous Star Wars collection? I think I remember seeing that in an old 411 interview. I'm a vintage toy collector and I've always remembered that interview.

I do still have that collection. ? I was actually gathering it up recently because Chris Cole expressed some interest in buying it all off of me...so it might go out to another fellow Star Wars geek. ? It's been sitting in some boxes for a while. ? I might have to keep the Emperor in package though...
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 01:48:03 PM
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Hit up Carl Jones @ Cross Colors... Cross Colors x Black Box ala NB#

Those pants look like a combination of all the whack ass pants we wore all morphed into one horrific design.  Awesome.
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Post by: Iceman on November 26, 2013, 01:53:04 PM
If you guys would just keep it as low to the ground as I do here in this part...you might not have the arch problems.
I finally got a hold of some tapes that me and my homie Billy have been filming with an old VX for the past few years as well as some stuff I filmed for the Roger Curb video that didn't go in. ? 
Like I said before, all this old man talk got me inspired to put stuff together. ? I can't get up on a ledge higher than my knee anymore and surely can't go off anything bigger than a 3 stair, but whatevs. ? 27 years deep in the game. ? 
Maybe I can get a vote for WSOTY with this shit...old men rise up.
Rothmeyer Part 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmyru9cXTuM&feature=youtu.be#)


I had a smile on my stupid face the whole way through. That was awesome!!
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 02:13:50 PM
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I had a smile on my stupid face the whole way through. That was awesome!!

Thanks Iceman.  Glad it was a smile and not a cringe.  I've got switch mongo on lock, can't shake it still. 
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Post by: sans umbilical on November 26, 2013, 02:28:06 PM
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Loved that Hurricane at 1:09. That's one of my fave curb/ledge tricks.

Off topic question: Do you still have the enormous Star Wars collection? I think I remember seeing that in an old 411 interview. I'm a vintage toy collector and I've always remembered that interview.
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I do still have that collection. ? I was actually gathering it up recently because Chris Cole expressed some interest in buying it all off of me...so it might go out to another fellow Star Wars geek. ? It's been sitting in some boxes for a while. ? I might have to keep the Emperor in package though...

That's funny because I have an Instagram account devoted to nothing but my toy pics and Chris is always either liking and/or commenting on my pics. Chris and I have a mutual friend (Drew ex-Blackbox employee) and he (Drew) tells me that Chris buys a lot of vintage toys for his kids.
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 02:36:43 PM
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That's funny because I have an Instagram account devoted to nothing but my toy pics and Chris is always either liking and/or commenting on my pics. Chris and I have a mutual friend (Drew ex-Blackbox employee) and he (Drew) tells me that Chris buys a lot of vintage toys for his kids.

Drew kills it.  I miss him working down at Black Box.  Husky ass ruler...
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 26, 2013, 02:37:04 PM
old men rise up.
Rothmeyer Part 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmyru9cXTuM&feature=youtu.be#)

Loved it. Interestingly the HD stuff looked better to me.
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 26, 2013, 03:07:55 PM
That part was fun. Lots of nice looking low-impact spots in there; that barrier-to-ledge lookin thing towards the end in particular .
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Post by: hootbags on November 26, 2013, 03:11:22 PM
Drew kills it.  I miss him working down at Black Box.  Husky ass ruler...

I second that on Drew! Went camping in Yosemite with him once..super fun dude.

Roth...I worked at Black Box for about two years...i'm pretty sure i met you there once...
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Post by: layzieyez on November 26, 2013, 03:23:42 PM
I beat an 18 year old at SKATE last friday.  To be fair, he had just come back from a wrist injury.  Never the less it felt good and I don't usually play SKATE, but I was coaxed into it because my new friend had a cool attitude about everything.

I got him with nollie flip, switch flip, switch backside 180, switch front pop shove, and ollie impossible.

He got me SKA with kickflip, heelflip, and switch backside pop shove.
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 04:18:00 PM
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Drew kills it.?  I miss him working down at Black Box.?  Husky ass ruler...
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I second that on Drew! Went camping in Yosemite with him once..super fun dude.

Roth...I worked at Black Box for about two years...i'm pretty sure i met you there once...

I'm sure I met you if you were there for 2 years.  I've been working for them for almost 8 years now.  There's been some good dudes come through there (and good dudes still there). 
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Post by: hootbags on November 26, 2013, 04:30:09 PM
I'm sure I met you if you were there for 2 years.  I've been working for them for almost 8 years now.  There's been some good dudes come through there (and good dudes still there).  

I was one of the web guys from 2008 - 2010. Not the tall one, the short fat one  ::)

Met some good dudes for sure.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 26, 2013, 05:44:27 PM
 That part was tight Roth. Good style, solid mix of tricks (your manuals are crazy), and it had a good vibe to it; like you were just a dude having fun skating rather than worrying about filming too much.

My boy and I started doing some filming just for the fun of it right at the end of this past summer but neither of us have nearly enough for a "part" hahaha. I haven't even seen any of it to be honest with you.

Does anyone else have any old man footage that they'd like to share with us? Maybe somebody here will watch it and get stoked to get out there and skate.
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Post by: Mouth on November 26, 2013, 05:54:07 PM
Screw it.

Age:      36
Set up:  Girl
             Ventures
             Anything small and white
Terrain:  Street (Mainly flat and ledge dancing)
Favorite Skaters:  Gino, Creager, Koston, Saari, Appleyard
Music: Everything that isn't shitty pop
Married:  For 7 years with one 3 year-old son (He's getting his first set up for Christmas)
Occupation:  Regional creative director of a digital/social/pr agency network


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Post by: hootbags on November 26, 2013, 05:58:20 PM
Does anyone else have any old man footage that they'd like to share with us? Maybe somebody here will watch it and get stoked to get out there and skate.

Some park footy from a few years back. Part of a Dirty Thirty video some of my friends in Rhode Island put out.

http://youtu.be/_gUScn1Mm7I?t=2m44s (http://youtu.be/_gUScn1Mm7I?t=2m44s)

Starts at 2:44 ends at 3:20
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Post by: rothdigga on November 26, 2013, 07:13:06 PM
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Does anyone else have any old man footage that they'd like to share with us? Maybe somebody here will watch it and get stoked to get out there and skate.
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Some park footy from a few years back. Part of a Dirty Thirty video some of my friends in Rhode Island put out.

http://youtu.be/_gUScn1Mm7I?t=2m44s (http://youtu.be/_gUScn1Mm7I?t=2m44s)

Starts at 2:44 ends at 3:20

You've got a super good frontside flip Dennis...up the step up was tight!  I seem to have lost them a while back and can't get them back at all. 
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Post by: hootbags on November 27, 2013, 08:34:50 AM
You've got a super good frontside flip Dennis...up the step up was tight!  I seem to have lost them a while back and can't get them back at all. 

Wow...thanks Jason! Means a lot coming form you...
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 28, 2013, 07:03:23 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to the SLAP old dude crew. I hope you all have a great day with friends/family; just don't eat/drink too much! Gotta watch those waistlines if you want to keep shredding!

***Hootbags: That part was a lot of fun to watch. All of your tricks were super clean and on point. Was that the Black Box park?
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Post by: hootbags on November 28, 2013, 08:20:36 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to the SLAP old dude crew. I hope you all have a great day with friends/family; just don't eat/drink too much! Gotta watch those waistlines if you want to keep shredding!

***Hootbags: That part was a lot of fun to watch. All of your tricks were super clean and on point. Was that the Black Box park?

Wow! Thanks for the kind words! Most of the tricks were at the Adio park right before i left for Black Box, my 'ender'  ::)  was at the Black Box park.

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! When I was younger growing up in Rhode Island, Thanksgiving was the best day to skate...everything was closed!
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Post by: Young Satchel on November 28, 2013, 08:27:20 AM
Happy turkey day and all that.  Poured rain all day yesterday and got rid of any snow and ice from earlier in the week. Bone dry out right now. Might go for some sleepy slappies after the meal if the wind chill isn't too real.
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Post by: shark tits on November 28, 2013, 06:01:05 PM
happy ganksgiving (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_jEsmi2GIw&feature=youtu.be#)

i don't know if this'll stoke any old farts out but this is last night/last wk. in my head i was doing 5050 to wallie when i banged my face but it doesn't look like it on video.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on November 29, 2013, 06:20:50 AM
happy ganksgiving (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_jEsmi2GIw&feature=youtu.be#)

i don't know if this'll stoke any old farts out but this is last night/last wk. in my head i was doing 5050 to wallie when i banged my face but it doesn't look like it on video.

Fuck yeah ST. That's what an old session is all about; hitting up a parking garage on a cold, dark night with your friends, letting loose, falling down and smacking your face on the concrete, some Sabbath, and having fun!!! I'm not sure what the whole cuddling with a giant pile of stuffed puppies thing was about, but hey, whatever works for you guys hahaha.
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Post by: b.v. on November 29, 2013, 07:43:18 AM
I've been dealing with a terrible groin pull for over a month, but yesterday I woke up feeling great so hit some spots before seeing my family for thanksgiving.
Just trying to join in on the old man camaraderie.
http://youtu.be/_vI5vv6Trxg (http://youtu.be/_vI5vv6Trxg)
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Post by: hootbags on November 29, 2013, 10:20:39 AM
I've been dealing with a terrible groin pull for over a month, but yesterday I woke up feeling great so hit some spots before seeing my family for thanksgiving.
Just trying to join in on the old man camaraderie.
http://youtu.be/_vI5vv6Trxg (http://youtu.be/_vI5vv6Trxg)

Sick! That flatbar look so fun....
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Post by: grimcity on November 29, 2013, 11:01:47 AM
Age: 39's coming up quick.
Set Up: 8.12 Chima, Thunder Lights, 53mm Spit F4s (Deluxe fanboy)
Preferred Terrain: Jack of all terrains, master of none. I love transition but French fry curbs are all day every day.
Favorite skaters: Fuck... Grosso, Daewon, Ishod, BoozenTits, just everybody. I don't think anyone's not my favorite, heh.
Married: Only a few years, but she's the same lady I dated back in college.
Occupation: All around IT and multimedia/web dev. Communications coordinator for a state govt agency, emergency comm staffer for my state's DHS (hurricanes, emergencies), do some web stuff for the Louisiana Democratic party when needed.

I'm a really happy guy, but have been working through bouts of anxiety and depression... the depression stuff is new to me, but the anxiety is something I recently found out I've been working around for several years. I go from extremely extrovert to extremely introvert in phases that last several months to a year or more. Not moping around or anything, but I go from skating at the park everyday to like now, where I just roll out by myself and spot hunt and hit my usual spots where I know I can roll by myself and either drill on tricks or just experiment on new things. Skateboarding's been really therapeutic in a very real way for me over the past year especially.

Been really fortunate as far as health is concerned, and I think skating's been way more fulfilling since I turned 30... I always had an awkward style (I'm sketchy but consistent), so keeping up with the next cat had never really been my thing, but after 30 I think I gave even less thought about comparing my progression to anyone else. Been focused on street lately, but I phase back and forth on ramp and park, but I think street will have more permanence with me since it's just so scalable if that makes sense.

This is from last Christmas, rolling with one of my best pals in the neighborhood... we have these little jazz sessions where we dork out really hard and just laugh a lot. He's a young gun who has a really mature/old soul thing going on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLQdMltxt1c& (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLQdMltxt1c&)

Roth, bv, shark... fuck yeah! Having one more cup of coffee and getting a session on.
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 29, 2013, 11:19:58 AM
Your ditchgrab mctwist parallels Kostons.....I think you could do a finger flip to fakie on that thing.....

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Post by: lampshade on November 29, 2013, 11:51:06 AM
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Do any of you guys over 35 have pain in the arches of your feet? I've had a regular arch all my life, I suppose. I've religiously wore Vans with waffle bottoms (mostly Half Cabs, Sk8-Hi's or Old Skools) for the 26 years I've been skating (give or take). However, now when I wake up in the morning after a day of skating, my feet begin to kill me as soon as they hit the floor. It's especially painful when I walk on the hardwoods barefoot. Again, I'm 38 and this has began to occur regularly the day after a sesh. I just thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone else has this issue.

If you have good insurance, get some custom insoles.  My plan allows two pair a year and they are amazing.  I go to a sports medicine guy I met through running.  The ones I get retail for $600 if your insurance doesn't cover it.  I have them for running, skating, casual, and dress shoes.  The process is you bring in all your old shoes so they can see how the insoles, soles, and uppers wear down after you wear them, they do motion capture of you walking and jumping, then you put your foot in this box that is like a little MRI and makes a 3-D image of what you got going on.  2-3 weeks later you get a sweet pair of customs. 
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Post by: sans umbilical on November 29, 2013, 01:22:37 PM
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Do any of you guys over 35 have pain in the arches of your feet? I've had a regular arch all my life, I suppose. I've religiously wore Vans with waffle bottoms (mostly Half Cabs, Sk8-Hi's or Old Skools) for the 26 years I've been skating (give or take). However, now when I wake up in the morning after a day of skating, my feet begin to kill me as soon as they hit the floor. It's especially painful when I walk on the hardwoods barefoot. Again, I'm 38 and this has began to occur regularly the day after a sesh. I just thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone else has this issue.
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If you have good insurance, get some custom insoles.  My plan allows two pair a year and they are amazing.  I go to a sports medicine guy I met through running.  The ones I get retail for $600 if your insurance doesn't cover it.  I have them for running, skating, casual, and dress shoes.  The process is you bring in all your old shoes so they can see how the insoles, soles, and uppers wear down after you wear them, they do motion capture of you walking and jumping, then you put your foot in this box that is like a little MRI and makes a 3-D image of what you got going on.  2-3 weeks later you get a sweet pair of customs. 

Thankfully I do have great insurance. Thank you very much for the tip. I had no idea this was possible.
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Post by: formeitscrazylike on November 29, 2013, 01:32:29 PM
I think the arch pain thing comes from (at least for me) not skating for a while (i.e. longer than a week) and then skating like a mad-man for a day or two. Cause I fell into an awful routine of only skating every 10 days or so, and the arch pain was real harsh. But once I started skating more and more, it was like the  more I skated the less it hurt. Just something to think about.

Any Old Dudes in NYC wanna roll around the city some time? I think a large part of me not skating as much I should is lack of skate buddies
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Post by: lampshade on November 29, 2013, 01:52:00 PM
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Do any of you guys over 35 have pain in the arches of your feet? I've had a regular arch all my life, I suppose. I've religiously wore Vans with waffle bottoms (mostly Half Cabs, Sk8-Hi's or Old Skools) for the 26 years I've been skating (give or take). However, now when I wake up in the morning after a day of skating, my feet begin to kill me as soon as they hit the floor. It's especially painful when I walk on the hardwoods barefoot. Again, I'm 38 and this has began to occur regularly the day after a sesh. I just thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone else has this issue.
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If you have good insurance, get some custom insoles.  My plan allows two pair a year and they are amazing.  I go to a sports medicine guy I met through running.  The ones I get retail for $600 if your insurance doesn't cover it.  I have them for running, skating, casual, and dress shoes.  The process is you bring in all your old shoes so they can see how the insoles, soles, and uppers wear down after you wear them, they do motion capture of you walking and jumping, then you put your foot in this box that is like a little MRI and makes a 3-D image of what you got going on.  2-3 weeks later you get a sweet pair of customs. 
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Thankfully I do have great insurance. Thank you very much for the tip. I had no idea this was possible.

Another random old guy tip- If you have good insurance, research the shit out of what they'll cover.  If you have a cool (Doesn't have to be shady, just know the system) Dr. you can get some really cool stuff.  Obviously don't go asking for random pills and shit.  My first boss out of college taught me this trick.  If your Dr./Masseuse can bill as a chiropractic appointment you can get free massages.  I get two a month from a legit sports place.  I don't think this can work at a strip mall rub and tug joint, but if the place is an actual medical facility, it works.  A lot of what insurance will or won't cover just depends on the code the Dr. enters.   
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Post by: Ollie Ringwald on November 30, 2013, 02:09:38 AM
I think the arch pain thing comes from (at least for me) not skating for a while (i.e. longer than a week) and then skating like a mad-man for a day or two.

I'd say the single most important change I've made that's helped me to keep skating and progressing is skating little and often instead of going out for a 6 hour binge once a week.
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Post by: Cosme on November 30, 2013, 11:56:09 AM

^ Same thing for me.

I'm 37 - and that kind of pain is almost chronic.

Although not in the arches but in the big toe mound of the pushing feet.
I learned that is called Sesamoiditis and there's nothing to do about it.
Just skate regularly and warm up the pushing motion gently.
I was afraid that it was some kind of rheumatoid arthritis.

Also, I learned that I'm becoming kinda apprehensive.
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 30, 2013, 06:41:30 PM
I got some custom orthotics like was mentioned earlier.....what tripped me out the most was how they support that area of my foot..... It's not like they are a cure all but yeah....if you have coverage well worth it....I can skate a vulc shoe again....
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Post by: Young Satchel on December 01, 2013, 04:00:56 AM
Custom orthotics sound amazing. I'm on the terrible high-deductible health insurance plan at my work right now so that I can take the most money home to my family, but that may change soon.  Would definitely look into that if i had legit coverage.

I've been having a new pain in the top of both my feet though.  More so my left (lead) foot than my pushing foot.  Dr. Google says tendonitis, or stress fractures.  Suggests rest for either, and more extensive warm up and stretching before activity so that the legs are better able to act as shock absorbers rather than forcing all the stress onto poor feet and ankles.  I just ordered some Lunar Gatos on Black Friday.  Like Sans Umbilical, I been Skating solid vulcs for as long as I can remember, so I'm hoping a little more support and cushion will improve the situation, without leading to rolled ankles.

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Post by: j....soy..... on December 01, 2013, 07:36:49 AM
My work you can pay extra for more coverage.....upgrade...get better then down grade....
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Post by: EPetrov on December 01, 2013, 01:56:23 PM
22 and havent ollied a stair set in years
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 02, 2013, 04:46:29 AM
keep the old man footy coming guys, it's making me look forward to the end of rehab!
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Post by: railchomper420 on December 02, 2013, 04:57:06 AM
22 and havent ollied a stair set in years

you sounds like a pussy. im 22, you wouldn't like me.

its beyond me that kids arnt using Viagra recreationally.........
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Post by: beazlocal on December 02, 2013, 05:23:18 AM
So 22 is considered old here?
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Post by: Dirtymac on December 02, 2013, 06:11:39 AM
Has anyone else on here(old guys not 20 somethings) had back/disc issues? I sure could use some advice, correspondence or just some good old fashioned comiseration on this issue.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sans umbilical on December 02, 2013, 07:28:14 AM
Has anyone else on here(old guys not 20 somethings) had back/disc issues? I sure could use some advice, correspondence or just some good old fashioned comiseration on this issue.

Again, along with my arch issues, I have a herniated disc. I remember exactly when I did it skating. After an MRI, a months worth of prescribed muscle relaxers and lortab, I had a decision to make. A. Surgery B. Pain block shots C. Physical therapy. I decided not to go with any of those options and just see if it somehow worked itself out. Probably not a smart decision long term but I have little to no trouble or pain anymore. If I do have a flare up or whatever, I just don't skate for a couple of days. After a couple of days I'm fine. Again, I'm not sure this is the right way to go about this issue but it's what I decided to do for now.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on December 02, 2013, 08:47:33 AM
I don't want to be a pain or be the guy who's using SLAP to solicit donations but it seems like there's a lot of cool, levelheaded guys posting here and I was hoping that you'd be willing to at least check out my thread "Please Read And Consider Making A Donation." http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=74683.0 (http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=74683.0)

We're trying to build a skatepark in the name/memory of a young woman who was killed by a drunk driver while riding her skateboard home from work a few years ago and instead of "black Friday" or "Cyber Monday", tomorrow has been dubbed "Giving Tuesday" in hopes of raising some of the $30,000 to buy the land to build the park on.

Please take a minute or two to read the story and if you feel that it's a worthy cause, donate what you can, even if it's only one or two dollars. The price of a cup of coffee really can make a lot of difference in a lot of lives.

I won't be offended if you guys aren't interested or can't afford to donate, just don't be pissed that I shared it here and tried to get you guys to chip in. I just figured that I'd try to share it with as many people as I could, you know?
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Post by: Dirtymac on December 02, 2013, 09:10:21 AM
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Has anyone else on here(old guys not 20 somethings) had back/disc issues? I sure could use some advice, correspondence or just some good old fashioned comiseration on this issue.
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Again, along with my arch issues, I have a herniated disc. I remember exactly when I did it skating. After an MRI, a months worth of prescribed muscle relaxers and lortab, I had a decision to make. A. Surgery B. Pain block shots C. Physical therapy. I decided not to go with any of those options and just see if it somehow worked itself out. Probably not a smart decision long term but I have little to no trouble or pain anymore. If I do have a flare up or whatever, I just don't skate for a couple of days. After a couple of days I'm fine. Again, I'm not sure this is the right way to go about this issue but it's what I decided to do for now.
Thanks. Thats exactly what Im going through(herniated disc) and the exact options I was given. I've had 2 pain block shots and they work great I just cant seem to get the use of my left leg back completely Its been a little over 2 months and my thigh muscles are still not responding completely and i swear theres some atrophy(sp?) going on. I've been thinking of doing some leg lifts on my bench press but if the muscles arent responding then it would be a waste of time I suppose. Did you have any of these symptoms in your legs after your disc problems. im going insane not skating.
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Post by: Commercial D on December 02, 2013, 11:39:37 AM
If you have good insurance, get some custom insoles.  My plan allows two pair a year and they are amazing.  I go to a sports medicine guy I met through running.  The ones I get retail for $600 if your insurance doesn't cover it.  I have them for running, skating, casual, and dress shoes.  The process is you bring in all your old shoes so they can see how the insoles, soles, and uppers wear down after you wear them, they do motion capture of you walking and jumping, then you put your foot in this box that is like a little MRI and makes a 3-D image of what you got going on.  2-3 weeks later you get a sweet pair of customs. 

$600 for insoles? They'd better be 30x better than these.... http://etceteraproject.com/sample-page/signature-insoles/ (http://etceteraproject.com/sample-page/signature-insoles/)
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Post by: rlang on December 02, 2013, 01:38:48 PM
Quote from: sans umbilical ?? link=topic=74338.msg2041784#msg2041784 date=1385998094
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Has anyone else on here(old guys not 20 somethings) had back/disc issues? I sure could use some advice, correspondence or just some good old fashioned comiseration on this issue.
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Again, along with my arch issues, I have a herniated disc. I remember exactly when I did it skating. After an MRI, a months worth of prescribed muscle relaxers and lortab, I had a decision to make. A. Surgery B. Pain block shots C. Physical therapy. I decided not to go with any of those options and just see if it somehow worked itself out. Probably not a smart decision long term but I have little to no trouble or pain anymore. If I do have a flare up or whatever, I just don't skate for a couple of days. After a couple of days I'm fine. Again, I'm not sure this is the right way to go about this issue but it's what I decided to do for now.
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Thanks. Thats exactly what Im going through(herniated disc) and the exact options I was given. I've had 2 pain block shots and they work great I just cant seem to get the use of my left leg back completely Its been a little over 2 months and my thigh muscles are still not responding completely and i swear theres some atrophy(sp?) going on. I've been thinking of doing some leg lifts on my bench press but if the muscles arent responding then it would be a waste of time I suppose. Did you have any of these symptoms in your legs after your disc problems. im going insane not skating.

When I was 23 (15 years ago) I ruptured my S1-L5, L5-L4, and severely herniated my L4-L3.  Shit hurt.  All my doctors told me if I was going to continue skating and snowboarding I shouldn't have surgery.  All you can really do is lose weight, rehab and stretch very regularly, and if needed get cortisone.  Strengthen your core religiously. 

I couldn't skate after that for almost 8-9 years, I was too jacked up.  About 6 years ago I slowly started getting back skating, just skating tranny pretty much.  After about 2 years of that I finally started street skating again.  You've gotta come back slow, as much as it sucks.  Now, I feel pretty good, all things considered.  I'm 38, super broken, but I'll still skate stairs / gaps / handrails, whatever.  It takes a good 5-6 days to heal after I do, but it is what it is.

Past 5 years I've been getting cortisone once a year.  I get an epidural down around S1, and facet joint injections at S1-L5, L5-L4 and L4-L3 on both sides.  So it's 7 injections really.  For about 4 months I feel like a million bucks, then it'll slowly start hurting again over the next several months.  You can't really do that forever, but I plan to for as long as there's things I still want to accomplish.     
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: floop on December 02, 2013, 09:43:08 PM
what's up oldies.  who grew up watching Flipper, Gentle Ben and Land of the Lost?

can't believe i missed this thread

Age: 40 (don't feel 40 but i guess i am)
Set up:  Anti Hero 8.28, Ace 44, Bones STF 54mm, Swiss
Terrain:  mostly park tranny, occasional solo parking lot no-comply red curb session
Favorite Skaters:  Matt Hensley, Daewon, Cardiel, Gravette, Rune, Lance Mountain, too many to name
Music:  Pixies, old school punk stuff, "alternative" stuff from the late 80's, Neil Young, Devo
Married:  in relationship for 9 years
Occupation:  work in animation.  just finished movie for Disney about princesses and a snow man
Likes: long walks on the beach, barrel aged imperial stouts, mexican tacos, brewery tours, hot springs
Years Skating:  skated from mid Elementary School through High School.  thought i grew out of it in college.  grew back into it about 5 years ago after seeing all these amazing parks
Injuries:  broken thumb, broken scaphoid, sprained (fucked) ankle, torn meniscus, torn MCL, broken ribs, fractured wrist bone (can't remember which)
Tricks Want To Learn:  proper frontside smith grinds, proper 5-0s, blunt fakies, would take a feeble
Recent Tricks Learned:  lipslides (sort of, not on lock), smith stalls
Favorite Foods:  mexican tacos, japanese ramen, sushi, buffalo chicken wings
Favorite Movies:  Harold and Maude, Rushmore, Le Samorui, Kiss Me Deadly
Favorite Places:  Hawaii Island, the desert, Big Sur
Education:  BA Modern Literature, MFA Film Production
Weight:  190 (need to lose 20 lbs)
Occupation Fantasize About Doing:  Brewer, Photographer, Ditch Digger
New Years Resolutions:  lose weight, hate Christians less, not stress out as much, save money and invest in something
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on December 02, 2013, 10:05:43 PM
31
skating 21 years
polar, spitfires, indies
I'll skate whatever, just not as gnarly of whatever as I used to.
Basically all the joints below my waist are fucked, except for my right hip I guess.  My left hip is the worst of them. Too many big hippers in my younger days.
I still feel like I have plenty of years left if I tone it down a bit.
I definitely feel a little more hesitant to jump down shit the older I get
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 02, 2013, 11:17:43 PM
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If you have good insurance, get some custom insoles.  My plan allows two pair a year and they are amazing.  I go to a sports medicine guy I met through running.  The ones I get retail for $600 if your insurance doesn't cover it.  I have them for running, skating, casual, and dress shoes.  The process is you bring in all your old shoes so they can see how the insoles, soles, and uppers wear down after you wear them, they do motion capture of you walking and jumping, then you put your foot in this box that is like a little MRI and makes a 3-D image of what you got going on.  2-3 weeks later you get a sweet pair of customs. 
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$600 for insoles? They'd better be 30x better than these.... http://etceteraproject.com/sample-page/signature-insoles/ (http://etceteraproject.com/sample-page/signature-insoles/)

I'd bet they are 30x better and free with the health plan.....2 pairs a year is nuts though!  Mines like one pair/ life.....i worry about my shoes getting stolen at the pool now....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 03, 2013, 01:31:09 AM
what's up oldies.  who grew up watching Flipper, Gentle Ben and Land of the Lost?

can't believe i missed this thread

Age: 40 (don't feel 40 but i guess i am)
Set up:  Anti Hero 8.28, Ace 44, Bones STF 54mm, Swiss
Terrain:  mostly park tranny, occasional solo parking lot no-comply red curb session
Favorite Skaters:  Matt Hensley, Daewon, Cardiel, Gravette, Rune, Lance Mountain, too many to name
Music:  Pixies, old school punk stuff, "alternative" stuff from the late 80's, Neil Young, Devo
Married:  in relationship for 9 years
Occupation:  work in animation.  just finished movie for Disney about princesses and a snow man
Likes: long walks on the beach, barrel aged imperial stouts, mexican tacos, brewery tours, hot springs
Injuries:  broken thumb, broken scaphoid, sprained (fucked) ankle, torn meniscus, fractured wrist bone (can't remember which)
Tricks Want To Learn:  proper frontside smith grinds, proper 5-0s, blunt fakies, would take a feeble
Recent Tricks Learned:  lipslides (sort of, not on lock), smith stalls
Favorite Foods:  mexican tacos, japanese ramen, sushi, buffalo chicken wings
Favorite Movies:  Harold and Maude, Rushmore, Le Samorui, Kiss Me Deadly
Favorite Places:  Hawaii Island, the desert, Big Sur
Education:  BA Modern Literature, MFA Film Production
Weight:  190 (need to lose 20 lbs)
Occupation Fantasize About Doing:  Brewer, Photographer, Ditch Digger
New Years Resolutions:  lose weight, hate Christians less, not stress out as much, save money and invest in something

dude if you got smith stalls you should get smith grinds soon no problem! to me that was the eureka moment, after years and years of not locking in properly: just think I'm gonna do a stall and then carve a bit more. that way I finally got smith grinds on lock last year, at 38, and that's THE trick I'm chomping at the mouth to do again when my ankle is healed!
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Post by: Young Satchel on December 03, 2013, 05:02:42 AM
Smith grinds are that one trick I've always sweated that I never really had locked. If I could get em down clean, my comeback at 30 will not have been in vain.
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Post by: the snake on December 03, 2013, 06:51:10 AM
Quote from: sans umbilical  link=topic=74338.msg2038132#msg2038132 date=1385441721
Do any of you guys over 35 have pain in the arches of your feet? I've had a regular arch all my life, I suppose. I've religiously wore Vans with waffle bottoms (mostly Half Cabs, Sk8-Hi's or Old Skools) for the 26 years I've been skating (give or take). However, now when I wake up in the morning after a day of skating, my feet begin to kill me as soon as they hit the floor. It's especially painful when I walk on the hardwoods barefoot. Again, I'm 38 and this has began to occur regularly the day after a sesh. I just thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone else has this issue.
got the same arch pains for months 2 years ago, got one osteopathy session, no pain at all since that
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 03, 2013, 08:27:20 AM
Here's a tip.....find the most legit Chinese foot massage place...the one without the Christmas lights......take you're ole lady....couples foot massage.....win...win....

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Post by: Makaveli on December 03, 2013, 08:35:34 AM

Age: 23
Set up:  Spray-painted board, indys, satori wheels, and shit
Terrain:  the streets and shit
Favorite Skaters: i hate them all
Music: listening to the byrds and enya a lot
Married:  nah
Occupation: student
Likes: T&A and head
Injuries: bad ankle
Tricks Want To Learn: nosegrind revert
Recent Tricks Learned: relearned fakie dog flip
Favorite Foods:  texmex, wings, salmon, and shrimp
Favorite Movies:  if...., Aguirre, Wrath of God
Favorite Places: in bed with the lady
Education:  in progress
Weight:  200lbs, i'm cut yo
Occupation Fantasize About Doing:  guy who does hot chicks in pornos
New Years Resolutions: finish my video part
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 05, 2013, 06:35:18 AM
Custom orthotics sound amazing. I'm on the terrible high-deductible health insurance plan at my work right now so that I can take the most money home to my family, but that may change soon.  Would definitely look into that if i had legit coverage.

I've been having a new pain in the top of both my feet though.  More so my left (lead) foot than my pushing foot.  Dr. Google says tendonitis, or stress fractures.  Suggests rest for either, and more extensive warm up and stretching before activity so that the legs are better able to act as shock absorbers rather than forcing all the stress onto poor feet and ankles.  I just ordered some Lunar Gatos on Black Friday.  Like Sans Umbilical, I been Skating solid vulcs for as long as I can remember, so I'm hoping a little more support and cushion will improve the situation, without leading to rolled ankles.


I've always had flat feet and issues with arch pain and body alignment. As a teenager I wore orthotics but just stopped as I outgrew them. Went to the doctor a few months back and got a referal to a specialist that I saw on Tuesday, she took one look and said shed make me some custom orthotics this Friday. All expenses paid by the NHS so here's to universal health care and my tax money coming back around.
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Post by: shark tits on December 06, 2013, 06:44:06 PM
blood sugar skate magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtT-sgkx7dA&feature=youtu.be#)
some more 30somethings in a parking garage. the goofy footed gentleman is only 29 which means he only gets 2 tries on his last trick.
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Post by: floop on December 06, 2013, 10:58:34 PM
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what's up oldies. �who grew up watching Flipper, Gentle Ben and Land of the Lost?

can't believe i missed this thread

Age: 40 (don't feel 40 but i guess i am)
Set up: �Anti Hero 8.28, Ace 44, Bones STF 54mm, Swiss
Terrain: �mostly park tranny, occasional solo parking lot no-comply red curb session
Favorite Skaters: �Matt Hensley, Daewon, Cardiel, Gravette, Rune, Lance Mountain, too many to name
Music: �Pixies, old school punk stuff, "alternative" stuff from the late 80's, Neil Young, Devo
Married: �in relationship for 9 years
Occupation: �work in animation. �just finished movie for Disney about princesses and a snow man
Likes: long walks on the beach, barrel aged imperial stouts, mexican tacos, brewery tours, hot springs
Injuries: �broken thumb, broken scaphoid, sprained (fucked) ankle, torn meniscus, fractured wrist bone (can't remember which)
Tricks Want To Learn: �proper frontside smith grinds, proper 5-0s, blunt fakies, would take a feeble
Recent Tricks Learned: �lipslides (sort of, not on lock), smith stalls
Favorite Foods: �mexican tacos, japanese ramen, sushi, buffalo chicken wings
Favorite Movies: �Harold and Maude, Rushmore, Le Samorui, Kiss Me Deadly
Favorite Places: �Hawaii Island, the desert, Big Sur
Education: �BA Modern Literature, MFA Film Production
Weight: �190 (need to lose 20 lbs)
Occupation Fantasize About Doing: �Brewer, Photographer, Ditch Digger
New Years Resolutions: �lose weight, hate Christians less, not stress out as much, save money and invest in something
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dude if you got smith stalls you should get smith grinds soon no problem! to me that was the eureka moment, after years and years of not locking in properly: just think I'm gonna do a stall and then carve a bit more. that way I finally got smith grinds on lock last year, at 38, and that's THE trick I'm chomping at the mouth to do again when my ankle is healed!

i knew you'd be back
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Post by: ice nine on December 06, 2013, 11:40:04 PM
wtf are 20 year olds doing in this thread? i wanna post my skate bio too but im not old enough. u have to wait if i have to wait
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 07, 2013, 12:06:06 AM
wtf are 20 year olds doing in this thread? i wanna post my skate bio too but im not old enough. u have to wait if i have to wait
Being old I'd like the new black high waters, everyone wants in.
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Post by: the snake on December 07, 2013, 12:07:19 AM
go away from this thread, kids
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltu9n91bd31r5qrimo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: shredbuffalo on December 09, 2013, 06:46:04 PM
Shark Tits, nice video. Almost nothing beats skating a homemade manny pad/small ledge and rail with a few of your boys.

It's cool that some of you actually talked about and exchanged some information about something useful in here, even if was something as insignificant as orthotic inserts for your broken feet hahaha. The dude that I ride with has really good insurance through his work and he went to a podiatrist and did whatever he had to do there and got himself a ridiculously priced pair of orthotic insoles too. He doesn't use them for his skate shoes...He uses them for his work boots so he can skate when he's not working.

Aside from that, it seems like not much else is really going on around around here...I still think Gravette should have won SOTY and I didn't hate Nyjah's video that much so I don't really have a lot to talk about to people.
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Post by: beazlocal on December 09, 2013, 06:48:17 PM
what can we discuss?

What was your favorite part from the Life video?
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Post by: shredbuffalo on December 09, 2013, 07:18:25 PM
You can discuss anything you want man!!! That's why we're here. If you're like me (and I would guess a few/lot? other people here), you want to talk about skateboarding but don't quite connect with the current generation of skateboarders, so you can come here and get with some dudes who might see things more from your perspective.

Ask a question, make a statement, I guess tell everybody to fuck off if you want to. I'm sure at least a few old dudes would be more than happy to give you their opinion.
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Post by: shark tits on December 09, 2013, 07:27:17 PM
Shark Tits, nice video. Almost nothing beats skating a homemade manny pad/small ledge and rail with a few of your boys.

It's cool that some of you actually talked about and exchanged some information about something useful in here, even if was something as insignificant as orthotic inserts for your broken feet hahaha. The dude that I ride with has really good insurance through his work and he went to a podiatrist and did whatever he had to do there and got himself a ridiculously priced pair of orthotic insoles too. He doesn't use them for his skate shoes...He uses them for his work boots so he can skate when he's not working.

Aside from that, it seems like not much else is really going on around around here...I still think Gravette should have won SOTY and I didn't hate Nyjah's video that much so I don't really have a lot to talk about to people.

thanks and i liked that insoles talk too. i cut and pasted it to my sister who's got a post car accident limp so maybe she can get some mileage off it. i'm fountain of youth, healthwise but all my sisters break their legs and shit. so tonight we're rained into a 20 x 10 ft square area talkin about 'let's play SKATE.' my buddy tries to match halfcab flip but his board falls down into the basement. i had to climb down a pole and opened a door to let my friends in, we found a new floor that stays dry[er] and it comes w/ wood for sketchy mannies. spagtacular!
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Post by: beazlocal on December 09, 2013, 07:29:25 PM
I have a lot less of a hard time connecting with the current kid generation of skating than I do with people of my own age, who don't skate, and never skated.

for instance. I'm a married grown ass man, with kids, and a "responsible" job. I hate my job, more than anything, but I have mouths to feed and a mortgage to pay, so I do it. I don't like anything about it, and hate talking about it.

I'm a skate rat, plain and simple, I like the same stuff now, that I liked when I was 12, skateboarding, and certain music.

Now that I have kids, who are at ages where they play with kids from school, we've had to go to a few "social" things. I fucking hate it. I have nothing in common with these people, other than the fact we have kids. I find it hard to talk about much, because not a lot outside of my kids, skateboarding, and bad music interests me to this day. I still wear skate gear, while the other grown up's are so far removed from my idea of a lifestyle.

Sorry for the rant, I guess i'm trying to say growing up and old sucks

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Post by: piece of shit, straight up. on December 09, 2013, 07:44:06 PM
I have a lot less of a hard time connecting with the current kid generation of skating than I do with people of my own age, who don't skate, and never skated.

for instance. I'm a married grown ass man, with kids, and a "responsible" job. I hate my job, more than anything, but I have mouths to feed and a mortgage to pay, so I do it. I don't like anything about it, and hate talking about it.

I'm a skate rat, plain and simple, I like the same stuff now, that I liked when I was 12, skateboarding, and certain music.

Now that I have kids, who are at ages where they play with kids from school, we've had to go to a few "social" things. I fucking hate it. I have nothing in common with these people, other than the fact we have kids. I find it hard to talk about much, because not a lot outside of my kids, skateboarding, and bad music interests me to this day. I still wear skate gear, while the other grown up's are so far removed from my idea of a lifestyle.

Sorry for the rant, I guess i'm trying to say growing up and old sucks



This interesting, I'm not that old yet, but I sympathize. It's funny, we're told all through our youth do what you love, find your passion etc, but it's kind of b/s,  especially if your passions don't really lead to stable careers, sure if your passion is Math, it's different. Skating, art, music , whatever, you have to realize one day you can't do them 8 hours a day, and you have to take up generic work. I'm at this point now, but at least there is weekends, I also don't have kids.
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Post by: beazlocal on December 09, 2013, 07:48:02 PM
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I have a lot less of a hard time connecting with the current kid generation of skating than I do with people of my own age, who don't skate, and never skated.

for instance. I'm a married grown ass man, with kids, and a "responsible" job. I hate my job, more than anything, but I have mouths to feed and a mortgage to pay, so I do it. I don't like anything about it, and hate talking about it.

I'm a skate rat, plain and simple, I like the same stuff now, that I liked when I was 12, skateboarding, and certain music.

Now that I have kids, who are at ages where they play with kids from school, we've had to go to a few "social" things. I fucking hate it. I have nothing in common with these people, other than the fact we have kids. I find it hard to talk about much, because not a lot outside of my kids, skateboarding, and bad music interests me to this day. I still wear skate gear, while the other grown up's are so far removed from my idea of a lifestyle.

Sorry for the rant, I guess i'm trying to say growing up and old sucks


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This interesting, I'm not that old yet, but I sympathize. It's funny, we're told all through our youth do what you love, find your passion etc, but it's kind of b/s,?  especially if your passions don't really lead to stable careers, sure if your passion is Math, it's different. Skating, art, music , whatever, you have to realize one day you can't do them 8 hours a day, and you have to take up generic work. I'm at this point now, but at least there is weekends, I also don't have kids.

As I've gotten older I've learned that very few people do "what they love", and many of those that say they do, are likely full of shit. Everything I love, I can't earn a living to support a family with. I chose to have a family, and would NEVER change that, but doing things I love to do ain't going to cut it.
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Post by: b.v. on December 09, 2013, 08:12:04 PM
Sorry for the rant, I guess i'm trying to say growing up and old sucks


I understand. Relating is so tough, i have to be social at my job but fear A one on one with the tucked in turtleneck, Dave Matthews listening, weekend warrior who rode his kids long board trying to relate to me at some social function.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on December 09, 2013, 08:20:09 PM
And, to get this thread going again, I'll ask a few questions and see what you guys have to say...

1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?
2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session
3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

1. I feel 100% out of place with skaters today. I hate to be the old dude who says, "back in my day", but I can't help it...For me skateboarding will always be about a mindset that involves friendship, a look, music, and a feeling that I don't share with these younger dudes. I go to spots and the park, and while some people are nice, I have nothing in common with them aside from the fact that we ride a skateboard. I would have no interest in talking to them again once we left that session. And I feel that a lot of the pros (not all) that have been in the spotlight in recent years are the same type of people. I don't look like them, I don't dress like them, I don't listen to the same music as them, and I definitely don't skate like them. I'm not a "hater" or a bitter old man. I love skating and I love watching good skating from just about anyone. I just don't feel like I'm one of them.

2. 1. Strike Anywhere-Spectacular
    2 .Head On Collision-Permanent Damamge
    3. Earthless-Jull
    4. UGK ft. Outkast-International Players Anthem
    5. Terror-Stay Free

3. Since I live in a frozen hellhole, I've been condemned to the indoor park twice a week for the last month. I won't say that I'm not grateful that it's there, but I fucking hate skateparks and I'm already tired of going there! Anyhow, the past three times that I've been there I landed a varial heel, or heelflip shuvit, whatever you like to call it, up the Euro gap. I had to put in a little work, but not too much. It's not a big deal to any of the dudes there who are really good, or even my friend who's been doing them for a long time, but for me they were a big accomplishment and made me feel good.
What's driving me crazy? I decided that because I can varial heel up the Euro I should be able to frontside heelflip up it too, right? Wrong! The last two times I've been there I've tried it over and over again and the results have been all over the place. I've done it perfectly and landed with my front (back) foot on the bolts and my back (front) foot right behind the tail (nose). I'll stick it and slide out on the dusty masonite. I'll land primo. I'll half flip it and perfectly catch it. I'll fling my board 5 feet away from me somehow. I even rolled my ankle/fucked up my foot doing it (not too bad thankfully)....But one thing remains constant: No matter how many times I've tried it, I haven't landed a clean one one and ridden away.

****EDIT: Hahahaha. I see you guys got it going again while I was slowly typing this with my gimpy hand. Right on.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: beazlocal on December 09, 2013, 08:27:45 PM
Shred, to answer one of your questions, I'm hit and miss when it comes to relating to today's skaters, a lot has to do with age and where we're at in life, but a big part for me is that i'm almost 38, and I don't look at the young kids skating today and seeing kids that will be lifers, always skating. I don't see the same thing I think I felt and saw in myself in those days.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: b.v. on December 09, 2013, 08:30:35 PM
And, to get this thread going again, I'll ask a few questions and see what you guys have to say...

1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?
I don't think I fit in anywhere, but our scene is really diverse and I have a lot of friends who are all ages. I watch all the current parts and try to keep up with industry stuff to stay semi relevant.
2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session
Uhhhh my ipod is always on shuffle.
3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?
Having been injured and not laying off it had gotten to the point where I am relegated to curbs and small transitions, but a few weeks ago I landed A decent noseblunt on my qp in my garage. Also re learned fs pivot fakie. Mostly I am stoked to hit A park and not be intimidated to do my standard tricks on something new. Usually it's A slow tortuous warm up to build confidence, but lately I have just been charging it.
My ledge tricks have all but dissipated so I'd say anything backside really. Nose mannys too, I watch kids do them like they're asleep at the wheel. Seems like I have lead on my nose or something.  


Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: dillanharp on December 09, 2013, 09:13:39 PM
1.  I'm 31 and I'm finally mature enough to make my way through community college and transfer with my AA to a state school, I have to deal with 18 year old kids every day.  I don't get it, even the skateboarders.  They grew up with parks and their parents accepting it as a "hobby."  I didn't even have the internet until I was 22. We had a hometown hero that would come back every few months with videos we could bootleg.  This generation spoiled.  In my poli sci class a few weeks ago the professor posed the question, you can do what you love and make $20k a year or work a job you absolutely hate and not have to worry about money.  I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT CHOSE THE LATER, in a class of 100 students.  I have a family I need to support, and if it weren't for the GI BillI wouldn't even be there.  Fuck these kids.

2.  1. GZA - 4th Chamber
     2. Pallbearer - Foreigner
     3. Saviours - Cavern of Mind
     4. Currensy - Airborne Aquarium
     5. Beastie Boys - Any

3.  I did a pretty nice front noseslide a few weeks back...  I'm coming off a break so my shit's pretty rusty and I'm not exactly out there every day.  I try to get in a sesh with the pal tangar once a week at least but our schedules have been off.

Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Iceman on December 09, 2013, 09:38:17 PM
1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders?

Other than being in very different places in life, I don't feel completely removed from them. Though, there is some distance. However, I rarely talk to them about anything that doesn't concern skateboarding. So, the only real differences we come across are experience, agility and energy.

2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session

I'm not picky anymore.

3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

Remember my first post in this thread where I was basically having a life crisis over skateboarding? Well, a few weeks back I got one of those beloved miracle days where you can pretty much do whatever you want. Shit came out of nowhere. All sorts of flip tricks, tech ledge combos, manuals, and I even put a few together ala Brezinski. For one day I was able to just skate. Total comfort. But don't worry, I'm now back to avoiding flip tricks and trying to catch my breath after grinding some tranny.  :D
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: shark tits on December 09, 2013, 09:44:50 PM
1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?
2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session
3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

i don't really 'fit in' w/ people too much. they think i'm 'interesting' for riding trains or maybe they think i'm a person for still skating/not having a job. suck a dick people, i can wallie so i'm above reproach. kids prolly think it's rad to still be skating but i feel weird about talking to kids just cause they skate. more comfortable w/ my couple 30something buddies. i'm from the era where skating wasn't cool so i think people are brainwashed when they're like 'oh that's cool'. whatever girl, gimme a handjob.

best 5 songs are anything on college radio. grandaddy 1080, desert/tundra by modest mouse, bizarre love triangle by frente or true faith by new order. 5? i don't know, i like the mystery of college radio.

recently halfcab feeble stokes me out the most cause it reminds me of PJ's sponsor me tape and it's new. fs tailslide feels the best and wallies are awesome.
nothing drives me crazy offhand but every time i skate it's a battle.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 10, 2013, 12:47:24 AM
I have a lot less of a hard time connecting with the current kid generation of skating than I do with people of my own age, who don't skate, and never skated.

for instance. I'm a married grown ass man, with kids, and a "responsible" job. I hate my job, more than anything, but I have mouths to feed and a mortgage to pay, so I do it. I don't like anything about it, and hate talking about it.

I'm a skate rat, plain and simple, I like the same stuff now, that I liked when I was 12, skateboarding, and certain music.

Now that I have kids, who are at ages where they play with kids from school, we've had to go to a few "social" things. I fucking hate it. I have nothing in common with these people, other than the fact we have kids. I find it hard to talk about much, because not a lot outside of my kids, skateboarding, and bad music interests me to this day. I still wear skate gear, while the other grown up's are so far removed from my idea of a lifestyle.

Sorry for the rant, I guess i'm trying to say growing up and old sucks


the same thing happens to me sometime (meeting other parents I have nothing to say to).
But then I think it's good to broaden our horizons past skating too, after 30.... I'm a skate rat at heart, but that's not all I wanna be. So, I play bass (was in a few bands), collect vinyls, do scuba diving, some snowboarding....just other things!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: olden intheway on December 10, 2013, 08:29:05 AM
47
8.25 Antihero
57mm spitfires
Indy 159's for life
Divroced w 2 kids
Anything diy, backyard pools, ditches, painted curbs, bombing hills
I can still ollie up most curbs
I work in construction management.
Born and raised in So Cal.
Skating since 1976
Favskaters: Gonz, Lance, Chris Miller, Raybourn, Grosso, Josh Borden

Been in the game a long time and feel like I still have the skate stoke of a 13 year old.
I highly recommend yoga to anyone who wants to skate into the golden years. Staying limber for me is a huge priority. Not only that but yoga classes are usually filled with chicks.....chicks wearing see-thru lululemon tights. Namaste bitches

Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: dgus138 on December 10, 2013, 09:24:52 AM
I'm a married grown ass man, with kids, and a "responsible" job. I hate my job, more than anything, but I have mouths to feed and a mortgage to pay, so I do it. I don't like anything about it, and hate talking about it.

Now that I have kids, who are at ages where they play with kids from school, we've had to go to a few "social" things. I fucking hate it. I have nothing in common with these people, other than the fact we have kids. I find it hard to talk about much, because not a lot outside of my kids, skateboarding, and bad music interests me to this day. I still wear skate gear, while the other grown ups are so far removed from my idea of a lifestyle.
This.

1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders?

I can relate to the younger generation that's into the more 90's style of skating that's popular right now, Polar/Palace/Magenta type stuff. Skating for fun will never go out of style. Still can't relate to a lot of what kids are down with these days though with the writing on the griptape and headphones at the session and filming at skateparks all the time. I rarely feel like I fit in anywhere though.

2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session

Songs don't matter to me as much as I just like the music. Sometimes silence is nice too.

3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

I think it's been a month since I got to skate, there's half a foot of snow outside right now that's not going anywhere and we don't have an indoor park here so I'm stuck debating heading into the underground parking garages but that's another problem altogether. Last trick I got before the snow was switch 50-50s which were feeling pretty good. I've been trying to relearn frontside noseslides and they've been driving me pretty crazy.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: rlang on December 10, 2013, 11:38:46 AM
1) Yeah. I street skate with a lot of younger guys and they're all cool. 

2) Anything by Slayer, old Metallica, Testament...  any good thrash metal

3) Probably a kickflip back noseblunt on a 3 ft quarter.  Haven't been able to street skate here for almost 2 months.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: floop on December 10, 2013, 04:09:03 PM
1 - i'm guessing by current generation you mean the young kids?  i would say i don't "fit in" but there are plenty of young dudes i enjoy skating with.  i think the cool thing about skating right now is it seems like there is a lot of crossover - with styles and ages.  i guess i'm lucky to live in southern california because there are plenty of older rippers here skating.   usually when i skate it's a cross section of all generations at once.  at least at parks

2 - depends on what i'm listening to at the time.  i like the new arcade fire (side 2 more than 1).  i don't keep up on music as much as i used to

3 - i pulled a frontside 5-0 stall on a pretty tall thing when i was in hawaii. the tallest i've done anyway (i'm guessing 8 feet or so).  was stoked to overcome that after many tries.    5-0 grinds still drive me crazy.  still can't come in.  it's a mind fuck.  hopefully some day i will have those on lock and be past this never ending battle



bonus old man footy:

IMG_1197 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/11315913464/#secret3c0fd0a630)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/9743020940/#secret172809dfda (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/9743020940/#secret172809dfda)]IMG_5496
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: SodaJerk on December 11, 2013, 04:13:46 AM
1. I guess. I relate as much now as I did BITD it's just I know less crew but most 18 to 20's I meet that are skating keep the same vibe. One thing I've noticed though is that despite this being the Information Age I do meet some guys with a lack of knowledge on skate/spot/trick/product history and I don't mean beyond their years but stuff that should be in there spectrum. I think web clips have taken away from the magazines and the reading involved. When you read it I think it sinks in deeper than just watching the video and a good photo can often be more prolific than the footage. Think Matt Hensley underpass fs ollie or the cowboy hat ollie, its not often people talk about photos even covers like they used to. Dane Burman's Philly rail will be remembered because of Cold War more than the Thrasher cover despite it being monumental (admittedly the photo didnt quite do it justice). I am at heart a true skate nerd so this might just be me.

2. Music has always been hard for me to pin down as a like a really broad spectrum of genres but am pretty picky about what I deem to be great not good. 90's hip hop, real punk, post punk, classic rock/metal, left field, electronica, blues, blue grass, Detroit techno, Chicago house, certain pop tracks, if I like it it doesn't matter to me who else likes it. The older I get the more I appreciate the subtleties in production and restraint in musicianship. I've been bumping some Hall and Oats lately, Bobby Womack, Jeru, Dischord back catalog, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson mixes, Baron Zen.

3. Tricks have been hard to come by lately as I'm still rehabbing from a shoulder reconstruction. Skating a lot of flat ground I've really enjoyed getting proper kickflips back. I do them a little different than most and to me they are beautiful and really satisfying. FS 360 ollies too. Other than that half can noseslides, fs noseslides and fakie ollie tailslides both ways are feeling good. Old man footage will have to wait until we get some better weather and my shoulder feels more comfortable.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 11, 2013, 05:58:56 AM
floop, nice lipslide man!
Here's my mini-contribution to old man footy:

IMG_0545 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34084944@N04/11323424243/#secret8a6bca4fe1)

this is me struggling to get a grind in the Antwerp pool. That thing is super-steep (built by Team Pain)... Being European I had never skated a pool before, only skatepark bowls, and I've got a whole new level of respect for backyard rippers now!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: b.v. on December 11, 2013, 07:48:31 AM
All I do is skate curbs anymore.
http://youtu.be/FBtS1BVMA7Y (http://youtu.be/FBtS1BVMA7Y)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Brett on December 11, 2013, 08:07:24 AM
And, to get this thread going again, I'll ask a few questions and see what you guys have to say...

1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?
2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session
3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

1. I feel 100% out of place with skaters today. I hate to be the old dude who says, "back in my day", but I can't help it...For me skateboarding will always be about a mindset that involves friendship, a look, music, and a feeling that I don't share with these younger dudes. I go to spots and the park, and while some people are nice, I have nothing in common with them aside from the fact that we ride a skateboard. I would have no interest in talking to them again once we left that session. And I feel that a lot of the pros (not all) that have been in the spotlight in recent years are the same type of people. I don't look like them, I don't dress like them, I don't listen to the same music as them, and I definitely don't skate like them. I'm not a "hater" or a bitter old man. I love skating and I love watching good skating from just about anyone. I just don't feel like I'm one of them.

2. 1. Strike Anywhere-Spectacular
    2 .Head On Collision-Permanent Damamge
    3. Earthless-Jull
    4. UGK ft. Outkast-International Players Anthem
    5. Terror-Stay Free

3. Since I live in a frozen hellhole, I've been condemned to the indoor park twice a week for the last month. I won't say that I'm not grateful that it's there, but I fucking hate skateparks and I'm already tired of going there! Anyhow, the past three times that I've been there I landed a varial heel, or heelflip shuvit, whatever you like to call it, up the Euro gap. I had to put in a little work, but not too much. It's not a big deal to any of the dudes there who are really good, or even my friend who's been doing them for a long time, but for me they were a big accomplishment and made me feel good.
What's driving me crazy? I decided that because I can varial heel up the Euro I should be able to frontside heelflip up it too, right? Wrong! The last two times I've been there I've tried it over and over again and the results have been all over the place. I've done it perfectly and landed with my front (back) foot on the bolts and my back (front) foot right behind the tail (nose). I'll stick it and slide out on the dusty masonite. I'll land primo. I'll half flip it and perfectly catch it. I'll fling my board 5 feet away from me somehow. I even rolled my ankle/fucked up my foot doing it (not too bad thankfully)....But one thing remains constant: No matter how many times I've tried it, I haven't landed a clean one one and ridden away.

****EDIT: Hahahaha. I see you guys got it going again while I was slowly typing this with my gimpy hand. Right on.

1. Never really cared about fitting in with the kids, some of them look at me sideways still to this day. As a ex park owner, I had a little influence on several people in our area good or bad, I tried. I was or still am both loved and hated due to the park that I built and that I should mention has closed down close to a year ago. I tried to keep it as core as I could and didn't add a shop till a few years in. I made plenty of friends as we all have one thing in common?Skateboarding!
I must admit, skating with and watching Jon Cos, Ben Paterson, Lee Yankou and Zack Ferguson (along with plenty of others) grow up shredding has made me want to do it that much more. I know my limits but that doesn't mean I can't learn something new? step by step!
2. Sabbath 1-5
3. I still love my smith grinds probably cause I can't do anything else. And I still hate kick flips!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: SodaJerk on December 11, 2013, 08:22:42 AM
1 - i'm guessing by current generation you mean the young kids?  i would say i don't "fit in" but there are plenty of young dudes i enjoy skating with.  i think the cool thing about skating right now is it seems like there is a lot of crossover - with styles and ages.  i guess i'm lucky to live in southern california because there are plenty of older rippers here skating.   usually when i skate it's a cross section of all generations at once.  at least at parks

2 - depends on what i'm listening to at the time.  i like the new arcade fire (side 2 more than 1).  i don't keep up on music as much as i used to

3 - i pulled a frontside 5-0 stall on a pretty tall thing when i was in hawaii. the tallest i've done anyway (i'm guessing 8 feet or so).  was stoked to overcome that after many tries.    5-0 grinds still drive me crazy.  still can't come in.  it's a mind fuck.  hopefully some day i will have those on lock and be past this never ending battle



bonus old man footy:

IMG_1197 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/11315913464/#secret3c0fd0a630)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/9743020940/#secret172809dfda (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/9743020940/#secret172809dfda)]IMG_5496
Static cam, self filmed? Classic old man stuff. Rad.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: twistingtheknife666 on December 11, 2013, 08:53:29 AM

1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?
2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session
3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

1. I'll turn 38 at the end of the month, most kids I interact with annoy the shit out of me. They all want to play SKATE (berrics rules-haha) seem to be uber concerned with sponsorships, having the cool threads and keeping up with all the trends. I do occasionally run across the random kid at the park or just out rolling around that restores my faith in skateboarding and our little community. I also can usually tell who the lifers are compared to the guys you know are going to quit as soon as they get a girlfriend, car, drug habit, etc.  Being a "grown ass man" as many have pointed out makes it hard to have much in common with a 15 year old, other than skating, but that's how it's supposed to be. The young guys coming up shouldn't respect us old farts or where we're coming from. Fuck us, we're adults and shouldn't be trusted! We with our mortgages, jobs, wives and kids. I don't expect or think they should give a damn about our generation, but if they do that's great too. But really I don't care what some 12 year old thinks and don't care if we can relate or not.  I don't fit in with my adult peers either though. That's why it's awesome to meet other old fucks who are still skate rats at heart. I do appreciate where skating has gone, kids today are fucking nuts and I get stoked seeing them do things that my generation never even considered possible. Though for the last several years I've been more into watching videos of guys skating for fun, Tim and Eric, the Wiskate guys, stuff like that.

2. Lately I've been listening to Red Fang quite a bit, but I still like all the stuff I grew up skating to-Old DRI, Dead Milkmen, Fugazi, all the punk bands I grew up with, Naked Raygun's Understand album gets a lot of play when I'm on the ramp. DESCENDENTS, 7-seconds, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat. Shit that makes me sound like I'm some punk stuck in the 80's, really I'm not, I like a lot of new stuff but all those guys made some great records to skate to.

3. Haven't done a lot of skating in the last month due to winter weather-snow, ice and cold but on the last warm day we had I ollied this little natural pyramid I've been wanting to clear for a long time. It's not a huge gap, but It's at the corner of this little strip mall down the street from me, had to push like a mofo and clear a parking curb, over the corner of the sidewalk and over another parking curb. That felt really good, I tried to kickflip it but that didn't happen... The one trick that's been killing me is 360 flips. I had them down fairly well with skinnier boards-like 7.75 but lately I've been skating 8.25-8.5 decks and I just can't get them!! I have a skinny board set up and can do them on it, but I guess my old man legs just won't let me flick the bigger decks as easily. It's pissing me off, but it's been something I can try in the garage while I'm waiting for the snow to melt.

Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: shredbuffalo on December 11, 2013, 09:19:23 AM
Thanks for sharing the footy guys. Keep it coming!
B.V.: The FS Slappy/No Compy/Tailside combo and long ass Slappy Feeble were gnarly!
Floop: Nice Manny and Lipslide. I've been slowly getting more into riding transition lately and footage like that gets me stoked.
OBF: You were right there man! You looked like you felt really good in there and you had good carving lines even though you said it was really steep and scary. I've never had the opportunity to skate a real pool or even a decent bowl living where I do, and I know it's not easy to even carve around in one, so I have tons of respect for anyone who does it.




Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: fang on December 11, 2013, 05:51:31 PM
And, to get this thread going again, I'll ask a few questions and see what you guys have to say...

1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?
2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session
3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

1. I feel 100% out of place with skaters today. I hate to be the old dude who says, "back in my day", but I can't help it...For me skateboarding will always be about a mindset that involves friendship, a look, music, and a feeling that I don't share with these younger dudes. I go to spots and the park, and while some people are nice, I have nothing in common with them aside from the fact that we ride a skateboard. I would have no interest in talking to them again once we left that session. And I feel that a lot of the pros (not all) that have been in the spotlight in recent years are the same type of people. I don't look like them, I don't dress like them, I don't listen to the same music as them, and I definitely don't skate like them. I'm not a "hater" or a bitter old man. I love skating and I love watching good skating from just about anyone. I just don't feel like I'm one of them.

2. 1. Strike Anywhere-Spectacular
 ? ? ? 2. Head On Collision-Permanent Damamge .
 ? ? ? 3. Earthless-Jull
 ? ? ? 4. UGK ft. Outkast-International Players Anthem
 ? ? ? 5. Terror-Stay Free

****EDIT: Hahahaha. I see you guys got it going again while I was slowly typing this with my gimpy hand. Right on.

1) I don't give a lot of attention to the current generation of guys. I know they are amazing at tricks (not much style in my opinion anymore!) , but I don't need to see a bunch of kids in tight jeans , all doing the same tricks, with the same lack of style. Again, my opinion! I collected Thrashers/Transworlds from '86 till about 2009, now I just buy a mag if it's got one of us "old guys" in it, that I can read about. All the instant net footage stuff bores me, YET I understand that this is the current times. I just think it's weird and I'm sure this is mostly my refusal to "get with the times" but to me if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I prefer 86-99 mostly!

2) Fang - anything by them
 ?  ? the Accused - anything with Blaine on vocals!
 ?  ? Septic Death - anything
 ?  ? Suicidal - mostly the older stuff.... s/t and Join the Army mostly!
 ?  ? DRI - Dealing With it album

3) I did a varial heelflip that I felt was pretty clean a few weeks ago. I tend to be proud of any switch tricks in the last 2 years, because admittedly haven't kept up with my switch "skills" !

P.S. that band Head on Collision, I'm friends with the drummer and you will be happy to know that he skates. We skated a lot together for a good 5-7 years or so. He's currently in a band called "Who Fucking Cares?". The guitarist/singer of Head on Collision has a few things going I hear, one being "Lucifer D. Larynx and the Satanic Grind Dogs of Death". He was once in a band called "Very Metal" that is my favorite local (St Louis) band of all time!

I forgot, before HOC ended, they had started recording a new album and it was going to be awesome. Somewhere I have the lyricless tracks, and it was going to be awesome. A shame they broke up... they were the best band in STL since Very Metal broke up. (Cross Examination is good too!)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: fang on December 11, 2013, 06:03:20 PM
since i'm late to the craigslist ads....

Age: 37 (started skating in 1986)
Set Up: Consolidated 7 7/8"
            Thunder 145 lo's !
            Spitfire Classics 53mm
            Jessup + SF burner bearings
Preferred Terrain: Street, banks!!!, ditches and mini
Favorite skaters: Gator ( ! ) , Hosoi, Bill Danforth, Fred Smith, Eric Dressen, Jason Jessee, Hensley, Way, Sheffey, Mike Carroll, Guy Mariano, Gino Iannucci, Alan Peterson, Julien Stranger, Cardiel, Andy Roy, Scott Bourne, Jay Boy, Duane, other guys i'm forgetting
Music: Fang, Suicidal, Septic Death, the Accused, DRI, SOD, Minor Threat, Fugazi, Black Flag, Drunk Injuns, Christ on Parade, etc
Married: 3 years so far!
Kids: working on it!
Occupation: Warehouse/Forklift guy
Pants: Ones that fit regular and some baggy, no tight pants. Ever.
Fave videos: Consolidated during Jessee era, Plan B's Questionable, Girl - Mouse, old Santa Cruz videos, Anti Hero vids!
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Post by: Makaveli on December 11, 2013, 06:13:20 PM
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wtf are 20 year olds doing in this thread? i wanna post my skate bio too but im not old enough. u have to wait if i have to wait
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Being old I'd like the new black high waters, everyone wants in.

old is a relative term. technically, in terms of real life, thirty, forty years of age is not old. in terms of skating, being over twenty and still skating, specifically if you're not hooked up or really, really good, then yes, you are old.
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Post by: sans umbilical on December 11, 2013, 06:45:53 PM
I skated with a bunch of early 20-somethings today at a DIY spot in the city. You know, sometimes skating with people better than you (in this case, younger and better) pushes you to go harder. I've quit doing 360 flips for the most part but managed to pop and catch two today. I also did some other basic flatland and lip tricks on a flat bar at the spot. I normally just stick to ditches and mini-ramps but I walked away from today's sesh feeling pretty good about myself. I mean, in no way was I killing it like the younger guys but I didn't feel irrelevant either.

I thought I'd share some old dude footage. Most of it is ditch skating and some in in my friend's basement. Try not to heckle me too much. :P

The Old Man Files (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su0v6puuqlA#)
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Post by: floop on December 11, 2013, 09:08:05 PM
floop, nice lipslide man!
Here's my mini-contribution to old man footy:

IMG_0545 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34084944@N04/11323424243/#secret8a6bca4fe1)

this is me struggling to get a grind in the Antwerp pool. That thing is super-steep (built by Team Pain)... Being European I had never skated a pool before, only skatepark bowls, and I've got a whole new level of respect for backyard rippers now!


j'aime ce
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on December 11, 2013, 09:50:40 PM
+1's for all the footage on the last two pages.  Holy shit on the feeble!!  It's -5 right now, so faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwkkk all y'all, with your outdoors, and your shorts, and your good times.
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 12, 2013, 05:33:40 AM
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I skated with a bunch of early 20-somethings today at a DIY spot in the city. You know, sometimes skating with people better than you (in this case, younger and better) pushes you to go harder. I've quit doing 360 flips for the most part but managed to pop and catch two today. I also did some other basic flatland and lip tricks on a flat bar at the spot. I normally just stick to ditches and mini-ramps but I walked away from today's sesh feeling pretty good about myself. I mean, in no way was I killing it like the younger guys but I didn't feel irrelevant either.

I thought I'd share some old dude footage. Most of it is ditch skating and some in in my friend's basement. Try not to heckle me too much. :P

The Old Man Files (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su0v6puuqlA#)
Every old man posting their footage gets a Gnar.
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Post by: ChrisLambe94 on December 12, 2013, 05:38:12 AM
Age ain't nothin but a number , who cares how old u r , as long as your rolling n havin fun.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on December 12, 2013, 06:58:00 AM
I know they are amazing at tricks (not much style in my opinion anymore!) , but I don't need to see a bunch of kids in tight jeans , all doing the same tricks, with the same lack of style. Again, my opinion!


P.S. that band Head on Collision, I'm friends with the drummer and you will be happy to know that he skates. We skated a lot together for a good 5-7 years or so. He's currently in a band called "Who Fucking Cares?". The guitarist/singer of Head on Collision has a few things going I hear, one being "Lucifer D. Larynx and the Satanic Grind Dogs of Death". He was once in a band called "Very Metal" that is my favorite local (St Louis) band of all time!

Fang-you said it, it's weird to me to see all the young guys doing some badass tricks, but without much style. I think that's what makes some guys really stand out. If a young guy has killer style he REALLY stands out from all the cookie cutter, 20 stair killing handrail kings.  Stand out young guns to me right now include Ben Raybourn, but then he has that "old school" flair so I don't know if he counts.

Very Metal was the shit, I'm assuming you're old enough to have come up in St. Louis with other great bands around the late 80's early 90's then? Fragile Porcelain Mice were great and of course Ultraman. I have to admit I really liked seeing the Urge live too, that was always a great time. Did you ever travel south to Farmington Missouri to skate Gino's- it was an indoor park at a roller rink.  Just wondering if we ever ran into eachother...
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Post by: shredbuffalo on December 12, 2013, 08:42:54 AM
Fang and Twistingtheknife: I got into Head On Collision from seeing Thrasher's "Bust Or Bail" contest on Youtube. Not only is that one of the best contests to ever go down in my opinion, but that song was the perfect choice for the video. I checked them and keep them in my playlist, but this song in particular gets me stoked to skate...
Thrasher Bust or bail contest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZcpNBfqWN0#)
I wish they had more contests like this...Real spot, whoever shows up can enter, throw down with whatever you want, best of show wins, no fucking around.
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Post by: shone237 on December 12, 2013, 08:57:25 AM
I'm 42 and only here to pick on the kids. Actually I started coming here to kill time at my last job (Fuel tv) where it was ok to be on skateboard websites all day. Now I rarely post.
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Post by: norrin radd on December 12, 2013, 02:47:09 PM
Age:33
Set Up: 8" shop board. Thunder 149. 52mm wheels
Preferred Terrain: Street
Favorite skaters: Mike Carroll. Keenan Milton. AVE. Heath Kirchart. John Cardiel. Andrew Reynolds
Music: You'll catch me listening to kinds of stuff but always partial to punk/hardcore
Married: No. Live with girl for past 5 months (2/12 year relationship)
Occupation: Advertising Executive

1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?
 No, not really but I can say that as a blanket statement of today's generation as well. I think today's skaters are more critical of fellow skaters in a very superficial way. Skating today is amazing, with something for everyone, but the categories skaters are getting placed into other skaters just seems trivial (we could've stopped at hesh vs. fresh). Also, everything about skating today is beneficial to the average skater/fan of skating. The amount of access to great skating you can get daily and at an instant. The access to your favorite pros. Access to skateparks and skateshops. That seems so under appreciated by the current generation. I will say that the outsider attitude is lacking because skating is so mainstream but you can't fight it so why not enjoy it. Let me put it into perspective, i went to a high school is East Los Angeles with more than 2,000 students. There were probably 20 skaters in the school the whole time i was there. This was 94-98.

I would like to touch on the subject of SOTY. The award should go to skaters that are exceptional. I don't fully buy into the notion that the winner must fit the "Thrasher" attitude so if you're killing it you should win it. I'd say that since '96 Koston there have only been a handful of skaters that "earned it" by putting in a body of work and killing it the year it was one. Rowley, TNT, Cole, Daewon, and MJ. The rest (all well deserved (Silas though?) and now mostly legends) were all the top dogs that year. This year Nyjah was the top dog. He should've gotten it. If you used the same criteria that was applied to Reynolds and BA, he should've won it. Ishod is rad too but to not give it to Nyjah, one the most skilled skaters of his generation after what he did this year dilutes the award. The award started getting questionable when it became award season on the Thrasher site with companies pushing parts out then by not awarding it to Guy and now Nyjah.

3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?
The hardest part has been making the time to go skating. Always enjoy skating to get some food or the market, I got bit of a downhill street from my place.

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Post by: Blech Boys on December 12, 2013, 08:58:18 PM
Long time lurker, first time old guy

Age - 30
Setup - Santa Cruz 8.8, Indys, Spitfire Parkburner 58s
Terrain - Parks and curbs
Skaters - Jason Jessee, Wade Speyer, Danforth, Dressen, Andy Roy
Music - The Mentors
Ball and Chain - Yes
Occupation - Overworked and underpaid

I'm here for laughs to get me thru the work day and I'll probably post now that temps are sub-freezing around me.

Do I fit in with this generation of skateboarders? I guess. They don't bother me and I don't bother them but that's normally because I'm skating with other 30+ dudes.

Top 5 Songs to get pumped to...
1. Bl'ast - It's In My Blood
2. DRI - Thrashard
3. Haymaker - Waxed Curbs
4. Agent Orange - Bloodstains
5. Suicidal - You Can't Bring Me Down





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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on December 12, 2013, 09:22:42 PM
Ate shit bombing a hill and hitting a crack... Don't heal quite like I used to these days...
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Post by: shark tits on December 12, 2013, 10:25:22 PM
sans umbilical, i like your ditch witch style. we've got nothing like that where i live. liked your bank to curb tricks.
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Post by: sans umbilical on December 13, 2013, 05:26:10 PM
sans umbilical, i like your ditch witch style. we've got nothing like that where i live. liked your bank to curb tricks.

Thanks Sharky! I appreciate it.
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Post by: fang on December 13, 2013, 05:52:26 PM
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Fang-you said it, it's weird to me to see all the young guys doing some badass tricks, but without much style. I think that's what makes some guys really stand out. If a young guy has killer style he REALLY stands out from all the cookie cutter, 20 stair killing handrail kings.?  Stand out young guns to me right now include Ben Raybourn, but then he has that "old school" flair so I don't know if he counts.

Very Metal was the shit, I'm assuming you're old enough to have come up in St. Louis with other great bands around the late 80's early 90's then? Fragile Porcelain Mice were great and of course Ultraman. I have to admit I really liked seeing the Urge live too, that was always a great time. Did you ever travel south to Farmington Missouri to skate Gino's- it was an indoor park at a roller rink.?  Just wondering if we ever ran into eachother...

I dunno where I first heard it, but skaters like Hosoi, Hawk , Cab, Jessee, Mariano, Koston etc etc... you can tell it's them just by the way they skate! I can't do that with many of the youngbloods. I believe this is a product of jumping straight into tricks before just cruising around on the board like the old days! Raybourn is a slayer that's for sure!

Off the top of my head, bands we had locally were like Laffinstock, Big Fucking Deal, Whoppers Taste Good (<-- late 80s etc), then Dogfight (the original version rocked!), Round 2, Shortcut, Discourse, New Iron Column, and of course Judge Nothing etc etc. Fragile Porcelain Mice were pretty big around here. I saw them at Bastille's a few times I believe! Back in those days I didn't venture to Farmington much, as we felt we had to "rep" our local spots sooooo hard, ha. That Gino's place sounds awesome though, I always wanted to skate one of those roller rink floors!
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Post by: Juan Valdez on December 13, 2013, 06:21:28 PM
Nice to see old dudes around here. Maybe you were always here and I was just lurking too much.

Age: 40
Setup: 8.25 whatever board I can afford
           thunders
          54mm spitfires
Terrain: anything
Skaters: Brian Anderson, Peter Hewitt, Cardiel, Mike Carroll, Sheffey, Oyola
Music: Maiden, AC/DC, Suicidal, Slayer
Married: No
Occupation: Loser/Student/Unemployed

1.) Yeah feel like I can relate to this generation of skaters. Kids are the same, we have changed.

2.) SOTY is all about who you skate for. If you skate for a Deluxe company, more than likely you will win.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on December 14, 2013, 12:18:26 AM

I dunno where I first heard it, but skaters like Hosoi, Hawk , Cab, Jessee, Mariano, Koston etc etc... you can tell it's them just by the way they skate! I can't do that with many of the youngbloods. I believe this is a product of jumping straight into tricks before just cruising around on the board like the old days! Raybourn is a slayer that's for sure!

Off the top of my head, bands we had locally were like Laffinstock, Big Fucking Deal, Whoppers Taste Good (<-- late 80s etc), then Dogfight (the original version rocked!), Round 2, Shortcut, Discourse, New Iron Column, and of course Judge Nothing etc etc. Fragile Porcelain Mice were pretty big around here. I saw them at Bastille's a few times I believe! Back in those days I didn't venture to Farmington much, as we felt we had to "rep" our local spots sooooo hard, ha. That Gino's place sounds awesome though, I always wanted to skate one of those roller rink floors!
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Dogfight were awesome! Holy shit forgot all about them. A band I was in back then got to open for Judge Nothing at Bernard's Pub at the time I thought that was the greatest thing ever! I always liked Bent then as well and got to catch Uncle Tupelo a few times.

I understand not traveling to skate when you had the city available, just had quite a few guys come down from the city to skate the ramps. We had a 2 foot, 4 foot and 6 foot at Gino's all indoors. Of course as soon as one of the crew got a license we started hitting the city regularly. I miss skating downtown back then, especially late nights. You had all of downtown to yourself then (91-94). Just us and the bums after 9pm. Unless there was a game there really wasn't anything else going on downtown. Kiener Plaza, all the marble, underground parking lots. Skated lots at some banks over in south city too, don't remember what everyone called the place, it was off Lemp and Potomac I think? Near Cherokee street.

I agree about kids these days just jumping on their boards and trying tricks immediately. It took me a whole damn summer to learn how to ollie! But besides a one or two older guys around that skated you had no way to learn stuff then and now the internet makes everything immediately available with the click of a button. Shit how many times would you rewind a damn vhs tape to try and learn a trick? I remember watching rubbish heap 8 million times trying to learn certain things, late shuv-its come to mind. Now you can just look that shit up on youtube. The learning curve is certainly different now days.

I wonder if kids now still have people giving them shit for skating like we did? Back when I started as all you other guys are well aware, skating was NOT COOL. Running from rednecks who wanted to beat your ass for just being a skate rat was a pretty normal occurrence for me growing up. Normally some big truck would roll by, some hillbilly would yell "skate fags"or "skate rat", we'd flip them off, then run for our lives. That's some character building stuff! Seriously though, it's got to be a way different experience to be in highschool now and be a skater then it was when I was coming up. Maybe it was different in bigger cities or on the coasts, but here it could be pretty rough. That's my OLD MAN rant, those little fuckers just don't know how good they have it these days!
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Post by: MaS on December 14, 2013, 10:13:27 AM
1. Do you feel like you fit in with today's generation of skateboarders? If no, why?

Its weird, I'm somewhere in the middle.  I think when I want I skate good enough to hang but then there is a huge gap to that dude thats on the next level.  I'm not really down with a lot of the fake style shit and feathery ass tre flips.  As for attitudes, there seems to be two breeds, one thats kinda trying to tap into the old school vibe, and then there is a lot of this limp wrist shit, where everyone likes to skate like a sloth and be the cool guy.  if you give the  typical "yeeeaaahhh" they pretend like they didn't hear you.  To cool for school shit.  if you have been around some of the sponsored kids you know this limped out bitch aint getting to the next level.  I find MOST young dudes are cool with whatever tho. 

2. Top 5 songs to listen to on the way to a session

Albert Hammond Jr. - anything
Keith Murray - anything
Jazz Butcher - Bad Dream Lover ( soo good)
BIG - anything
Paul Simon - greatest Hits album  front to back


3. In the last month, what single trick have you done that you're most proud of, and which one has been driving you crazy?

I started skating vert and bowls recently.  So kick turn I guess?, carving bowls, finding lines etc..  Nothing really.  I tweaked my ankle on a fakie crooks on this mini ramp and heard this pop.  Since then I have been doing workouts at home " Insanity" my wife got me to kinda rehab that shit.  That was thanksgiving. So I'll be back to trying stuff again this next week i hope. 

On street my staples are switch back tail / regular back tail. Switch crooks, 5-O to switch crooks. I really am finding transition to be hella fun, and help my other skating. 

EDIT: on a side note, I'm finding that my casual two days a week is not enough to keep fat off like it used to so doing different workouts is playing a big role in keeping me some what young.  even though im old. 



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Post by: EPetrov on December 14, 2013, 01:21:05 PM
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22 and havent ollied a stair set in years
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you sounds like a pussy. im 22, you wouldn't like me.

its beyond me that kids arnt using Viagra recreationally.........

You sounds like a ruhtard.

I have the ankle of a 80 year old so I dont jump down stuff. I follow this rule: If I cant ollie up it I wont ollie down it
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Post by: rothdigga on December 16, 2013, 05:21:17 PM
I was going to keep this thread going for us all and change course a little bit. 
Since we're basically all turning into Carroll, Howard and Koston from Mouse when they're old and talking about how many tricks they invented and all, how about all of our favorite era of skating for each of us.  You know, GLORY DAYS and all...post up some skating of you at your peak, if that was your favorite time. 
I'll start this off, this was 1993-1994 and still is my favorite time in skating.  Pressure flips were gone, skating started to mellow out with the hyperactivity, I didn't have shit to do but just go out and skate everyday with the homies.  Obviously it's probably just a factor of this being when I was 21-22 years old and life was easy as all hell.  This is footage from a homie video that we made with Montoya, Bryan Paz (RIP), Dennis Bellew and a few other 508 homies...raw footage as the copy with music is super jacked.  Time hasn't been kind to VHS.
<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/2986580" width="500" height="333" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/2986580">Rothmeyer raw footage from A Perfect World 1993</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user777165">Jason Rothmeyer</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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Post by: b.v. on December 16, 2013, 05:45:48 PM
This just made me nostalgic as hell.
That era was so fun, never had fs flips like that, always wished I could but broke so many boards that way.
Fakie tre over the bike rack and all the garage footage is gold. Loved the whole thing, thanks for sharing!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 17, 2013, 12:51:31 AM
damn that was good! you were consistent with your tricks man, unlike many of us in the 90's ha........during that era, I was desperately trying to keep up with flip tricks and missing way more shit than I was landing!

anyways choosing my favorite era is easy: it was those 6 or 9 months in 98 (I think) when the Eiffel tower banks remained empty. Usually they were empty only for 2 weeks or so and I was so hyped on the spot, I hardly ever went skating anywhere else during that time period. skating right under the Eiffel Tower was just magic. We used to chill and drink beers there when the session was over and the crazy thing was, the cops didn't give a damn, even though we stood out like a sore thumb, with the masses of tourists around us.... Unfortunately I don't have any footage from that, we never filmed. Access to video cameras then was not what it is now....But at least I have this tailslide pic to remember it. I would really give good money to get one more session in that place.......every time I'm close, I go check out the banks, but they're always full. I don't think they've been skated since that year actually, never saw any footage anywhere. Fuck, now I'm feeling all nostalgic!


Bassins (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34084944@N04/11416020854/#)

(can't embed the pic for some reason, sorry.....)
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Post by: shredbuffalo on December 17, 2013, 06:45:48 AM
Damn, that video's crazy. I wasn't even close to that good when I was young hahaha.

My favorite eras in skating were easily the late 80's/early 90's, and I can't believe I'm going to say this, but 2000-now. I was a young teen in the late 80's and there was nothing to worry about in life other than skating. Come home from school, listen to some Bad Religion in my room for a little while, tell my mom that my homework was done even though it wasn't, and head out to meet up with my friends for a quick "Hokus Pokus" viewing and a 6-7 hour session.

Like FF said, we didn't film ourselves or have access to a video camera. The best we had was a disposable camera here and there shoplifted from 7-11 to grab some crappy still shots...

This one's me skating a mini that some dudes that we knew built in the fields behind their house in the summer of '89...It was built mostly from one of the guys' little brothers' fort I think, didn't have coping on one side, and was pretty rickety, but that didn't stop us...We spent half of that summer (it only lasted about a month and a half) all day every day over there skating.
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/igordog18/30028_1312691177116_4891064_n.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/igordog18/media/30028_1312691177116_4891064_n.jpg.html)

This one was from 1990 I believe, one of our favorite street spots, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in the ghetto (RIP). It had a nice broken in ledge, a good bank, a two stair, and as you see here, a decent sized loading dock. I still love to do a good Ollie North and I still call them that too...
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/igordog18/c9740b35-3494-4c7f-8448-1d75d9912567.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/igordog18/media/c9740b35-3494-4c7f-8448-1d75d9912567.jpg.html)

Even though I've talked so much here about feeling disconnected from skateboarding in this day and age, I'll still gladly admit that I love it as much as/more than I ever have, and know that the skill level is beyond what anyone could have ever dreamed of even 5 years ago, much less 20 years ago. Shane O'Neil and P-Rod may not be my favorite "type" of skaters, but I'm still blown away by their skating and I'll still sit here and watch in amazement at their tricks and skill.
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Post by: Lance on December 17, 2013, 07:40:46 AM
That footage was tight, seriously through me into an intstant time warp in my head.....one of my first boards was a Jason Rothmeyer Santa Cruz. 
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Post by: Dirtymac on December 17, 2013, 08:02:39 AM
My peak was so fucking long ago all I got is poloroids...the late 70's park boom and then eventual death in 83/84 was my salad days. Maybe we need an ancient dudes thread... ;D
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Post by: floop on December 17, 2013, 09:43:28 AM
Damn, that video's crazy. I wasn't even close to that good when I was young hahaha.

My favorite eras in skating were easily the late 80's/early 90's, and I can't believe I'm going to say this, but 2000-now. I was a young teen in the late 80's and there was nothing to worry about in life other than skating. Come home from school, listen to some Bad Religion in my room for a little while, tell my mom that my homework was done even though it wasn't, and head out to meet up with my friends for a quick "Hokus Pokus" viewing and a 6-7 hour session.

Like FF said, we didn't film ourselves or have access to a video camera. The best we had was a disposable camera here and there shoplifted from 7-11 to grab some crappy still shots...

This one's me skating a mini that some dudes that we knew built in the fields behind their house in the summer of '89...It was built mostly from one of the guys' little brothers' fort I think, didn't have coping on one side, and was pretty rickety, but that didn't stop us...We spent half of that summer (it only lasted about a month and a half) all day every day over there skating.
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/igordog18/30028_1312691177116_4891064_n.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/igordog18/media/30028_1312691177116_4891064_n.jpg.html)


fuck yes
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Post by: stevedave on December 17, 2013, 09:48:06 AM
yes.  old dude thread.  just hit 40, glad to see like minded old dudes here.  that old ramp photo is sick. 
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Post by: floop on December 17, 2013, 09:49:28 AM
my favorite era would have to be late 80's.  probably because that was the most care free period of my life, but also it was just the most fun.  watching Bones Brigade and H Street Videos in the morning..  go skate all day, all over the fucking place (we probably travelled like 10 miles each day no car)..  going from backyard ramp, to street spot, to ditches, to shitty launch ramps put against a wall.   i know the old dude rant is.. old..  but, it's true that back then if you met someone out skating they were pretty much immediately your friend.   there weren't all these different sects.   next thing you know you're at their parents house skating a ramp and their mom is making you food

i'd like to achieve the equivalent of Old School the movie except with old skating friends.  i'll ask my parents if we can have a sleep over and we'll sneak out in the night and throw eggs at cars.  then in the morning watch Bones Brigade and go skate.  who's with me?!
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Post by: rothdigga on December 17, 2013, 10:08:36 AM
That footage was tight, seriously through me into an intstant time warp in my head.....one of my first boards was a Jason Rothmeyer Santa Cruz.? 

Thanks for the $2 royalty!  I bet it bought me some Taco Bell back in the day. 
The old photos are sometimes even better than the old videos.  There's a lot of character in old photos that comes out.  That backyard ramp is reminiscent of many I skated back then.  A kink right at the bottom of the tranny you have to deal with.  No coping makes it easier to learn pivot fakies...good stuff.
I'm so down for the late 80's as well.  I guess anytime between 86-94 is the shit for me for different reasons.  The excitement of the newness of it all from 86-88, starting to branch out skating all over the place in 88-90, then just being on top of my game a little more in 91-94.  Like I said, whatever age you were really has a lot to do with your favorite era I'm guessing. 
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Post by: stevedave on December 17, 2013, 10:15:28 AM
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That footage was tight, seriously through me into an intstant time warp in my head.....one of my first boards was a Jason Rothmeyer Santa Cruz.? 
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Thanks for the $2 royalty!  I bet it bought me some Taco Bell back in the day. 
The old photos are sometimes even better than the old videos.  There's a lot of character in old photos that comes out.  That backyard ramp is reminiscent of many I skated back then.  A kink right at the bottom of the tranny you have to deal with.  No coping makes it easier to learn pivot fakies...good stuff.
I'm so down for the late 80's as well.  I guess anytime between 86-94 is the shit for me for different reasons.  The excitement of the newness of it all from 86-88, starting to branch out skating all over the place in 88-90, then just being on top of my game a little more in 91-94.  Like I said, whatever age you were really has a lot to do with your favorite era I'm guessing. 

totally agree.  i went to the FTC book release this past weekend, and the photos threw me into a serious time warp.  and every little detail was as good as the skating, if not better.  the hair styles/color, the sneakers, tees, etc.  all of it.  it said wonders about the time.  it's REALLY good and i highly recommend getting it.  it's worth every dime. 
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 18, 2013, 01:36:42 AM
old man vs technology: I won!
Finally found a way to embed this shit. I think I'm skating a Kenny Hughes deck here....back when the Element team was rad!
anyways I just had to show you guys the raddest spot on earth, period. Yeah I'm biased I know.....

b]Bassins[/b]


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/11416020854_f1aae25d17.jpg)
 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34084944@N04/11416020854/)

bonus: what the spot looks like usually.

(http://www.ridethefire.net/contenu/les_bassins.jpg)

for those who want to see footage, check out Video Days......Gonz, Jason Lee and Danny Way all skated it.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 18, 2013, 01:46:56 AM
just found this......fucking golden. lots of footy from the banks at the beginning.

Blind In Paris (Mark Gonzales/Jason Lee/Danny Way) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWa0u4oem_g#)
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Post by: sans umbilical on December 18, 2013, 06:09:20 AM
just found this......fucking golden. lots of footy from the banks at the beginning.

Blind In Paris (Mark Gonzales/Jason Lee/Danny Way) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWa0u4oem_g#)

Love this old Blind footage.
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Post by: BRIX SKWIKZ on December 18, 2013, 08:29:38 AM
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just found this......fucking golden. lots of footy from the banks at the beginning.

Blind In Paris (Mark Gonzales/Jason Lee/Danny Way) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWa0u4oem_g#)
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Love this old Blind footage.

GONZ, DANNY WAY AND JASON LEE KILLIN THEM ALL :o
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Post by: Dirtymac on December 18, 2013, 08:40:48 AM
old man vs technology: I won!
Finally found a way to embed this shit. I think I'm skating a Kenny Hughes deck here....back when the Element team was rad!
anyways I just had to show you guys the raddest spot on earth, period. Yeah I'm biased I know.....

b]Bassins[/b]


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/11416020854_f1aae25d17.jpg)
 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34084944@N04/11416020854/)

bonus: what the spot looks like usually.

(http://www.ridethefire.net/contenu/les_bassins.jpg)

for those who want to see footage, check out Video Days......Gonz, Jason Lee and Danny Way all skated it.
Is that pic you frenchie? Its crazy how I always picture people looking like their avatars...
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Post by: sans umbilical on December 18, 2013, 02:29:52 PM
This has become the first thread I try to find every time I come to Slap. All the other news/rumors can wait.
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Post by: beazlocal on December 18, 2013, 07:27:22 PM
I gotta learn how to scan photos and stuff.

anyways, if you search youtube - True Mathematics skateboard video, I'm in there with a few tricks.

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Post by: Ndsr on December 18, 2013, 08:13:38 PM
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old man vs technology: I won!
Finally found a way to embed this shit. I think I'm skating a Kenny Hughes deck here....back when the Element team was rad!
anyways I just had to show you guys the raddest spot on earth, period. Yeah I'm biased I know.....

b]Bassins[/b]


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/11416020854_f1aae25d17.jpg)


 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34084944@N04/11416020854/)

bonus: what the spot looks like usually.

(http://www.ridethefire.net/contenu/les_bassins.jpg)

for those who want to see footage, check out Video Days......Gonz, Jason Lee and Danny Way all skated it.
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Is that pic you frenchie? Its crazy how I always picture people looking like their avatars...

You guys rule, I've dreamt of this spot sooo much growing up.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 19, 2013, 12:49:32 AM
Dirtymac : yup that's me. happy to say I look nothing like my avatar....maybe in a few decades though!!

NDSR: I still to this day dream about that spot! think about the tricks I've done there, what I would do if I could skate it again....

Actually a lot of the spots I used to skate in Paris are gone. antiskated to death: Bastille, rue des saints-peres, the upper part of Le Dome, musee d'orsay (although that one seems to have been resurrected).

What about you guys? any old spot you wish you could go back to?
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Post by: Iceman on December 19, 2013, 06:19:22 AM
Dirtymac : yup that's me. happy to say I look nothing like my avatar....maybe in a few decades though!!

NDSR: I still to this day dream about that spot! think about the tricks I've done there, what I would do if I could skate it again....

Actually a lot of the spots I used to skate in Paris are gone. antiskated to death: Bastille, rue des saints-peres, the upper part of Le Dome, musee d'orsay (although that one seems to have been resurrected).

What about you guys? any old spot you wish you could go back to?

SF Pier 7, Philly City Hall, OG Brooklyn Banks, WTC Benches.....never got to skate them, but would love to session those Eiffel Tower banks too!
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 19, 2013, 06:29:25 AM
Old spots I wish I could skate again.

Block City, Collins St Melbourne
Taxi Banks, Melbourne
Tiles, St Kilda Rd Melbourne
The original Southbank with all the little banks London
Brooklyn Banks NY
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 19, 2013, 06:41:17 AM
I second you guys about Brooklyn banks.........got to skate the upper part once, super fun spot.

I also spent a few days in Melbourne in 99 or so, and I remember there was a super fun little bowl somewhere....like in park, with a spine and bumps/hips ? is that still there ? sorry I have no idea what it's called!
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 19, 2013, 06:53:25 AM
I second you guys about Brooklyn banks.........got to skate the upper part once, super fun spot.

I also spent a few days in Melbourne in 99 or so, and I remember there was a super fun little bowl somewhere....like in park, with a spine and bumps/hips ? is that still there ? sorry I have no idea what it's called!
Was it Fitzroy bowl? A spined bowl, pretty mellow with a roll over one slightly deeper and then the tiny peanut bowl next to it?
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 19, 2013, 07:14:22 AM
yeah Fitzroy that's it!
small spot but super fun. And Melbourne was actually one of the skate-friendliest cities I ever visited.
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 19, 2013, 07:39:12 AM
yeah Fitzroy that's it!
small spot but super fun. And Melbourne was actually one of the skate-friendliest cities I ever visited.
Melbourne has always had great spots and the police generally don't give a fuck unless you're breaking something but some security guards have a hero complex. It pales in comparison to the skate friendliness of Copenhagen but is still a great skate city. Fitzroy has been destroyed somewhat by supposed "repair" work. Last time I was there, a few years back, the surface was rougher and crumbling after attempts to improve it. Not sure what its like now.
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Post by: pandarelated on December 19, 2013, 04:23:18 PM
ola!
37th bday around soon.
i have been slamming on my same knee a lot recently. super over it.
any of you guys recommend a slim knee pad that i could wear under jeans?
just need a bit of extra protection i think.
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Post by: Young Satchel on December 19, 2013, 04:54:46 PM
I miss OG Brooklyn banks as much as the next New Yorker, but the spot I miss the most is the BAM ledges in downtown Brooklyn. I grew up around the corner and skated there all the time. One long straight knee-high ledge, one super long curved ledge in two sections with a gap in the middle. And a perfect, wide manny pad with a slight upward incline. All a nice, light grey granite, and always with the right amount of wax.  Shit was classic.

43rd street banks in Hell's Kitchen which I used to call food emporium banks were usually a quick bust but were good for a half hour of skating here and there. I also lived around the corner from there too when my folks split. Jacob javits center was another favorite on the far west. There was an ill plaza across from it with stairs and some banks if I remember correctly.

But BAM though.......
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Post by: rothdigga on December 22, 2013, 09:40:09 PM
OG Spots I miss from around the LBC area....
AT&T- of course, no joke, it's my favorite spot ever.  Mostly because you could roll up at any time any day and never get kicked out.  It's the manny pad spot under the awning I filmed a ton at.
Ramona- the 2 stair stage school that me, Creager, Lavar and a few others hit up a lot.  That place ruled so hard.  Epic sessions went down hard there.
Belmont Ledges- the ones on the far side were seriously the best.  From very low to pretty high, it had them all...and it was slightly downhill so if you started at the top you didn't have to push and you could hit 4 ledges in a row.  So fun.
Powell Skatezone- hands down the best indoor park I've ever skated.  It was so much fun, I never paid to get in ever (hence the reason it went away, nobody paid to get in). 
Jacob Park- those green or blue or grey blocks (changed colors over the years) that me, Brad Hayes, Chad Fernandez and a few others had footage on.  Multi level and so much fun.  Also never a bust, but they're pretty knobbed up now. 
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Post by: b.v. on December 22, 2013, 09:44:22 PM
ola!
37th bday around soon.
i have been slamming on my same knee a lot recently. super over it.
any of you guys recommend a slim knee pad that i could wear under jeans?
just need a bit of extra protection i think.

My buddy who had knee surgery a few years ago wears smith knee gaskets, neoprene with a little padding.
Says it makes a world of difference.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 23, 2013, 06:14:12 AM
this talk about old spots got me thinking: pretty much all the iconic 90's spots are long gone, aren't they?

EMB and Pier 7 of course, Brooklyn Banks, Pulaski, Love Park, Hubba Hideout, Le Dome in Paris and Southbanks in London are only half what they used to be.....

so what's left really?? the Marseille bowls, Wallenberg, Burnside....
The Santa Rosa and Derby parks I never got to skate, so maybe if I make it back to California at some point...
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Post by: floop on December 23, 2013, 07:53:11 AM
- this one is probably only known by people who lived in Fullerton, but "the V" was a fun spot when i was growing up (basically a drainage ditch.  was in mags a few times i think, like in the eeearrly days).  i went back there recently and they built an old folks home on top of it

- Pipeline.  it's not like i sit around missing it, but it would be fun to go back there after all these years
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Post by: shredbuffalo on December 24, 2013, 06:47:34 AM
Hey guys...I wanted to wish all of you old bastards a happy holiday. Hopefully you're spending the next few days doing something fun with people that you care about, maybe eating some good food and drinking some good beer, finding that Santa left you some much needed new decks/wheels/trucks/insoles/Glucosamine under the tree? Every year my buddy and I go skating at the indoor park on Christmas Eve and basically have the place to ourselves for a few hours, so I'm planning on doing that today. I took a slam on Sunday and gave myself a hell of a hipper so I'm going to have to take it easy, but I can't break tradition so I'll go and have some mellow fun.

Enjoy your holidays, be safe, and lets keep the "Old Dudes" thread going through 2014 until next Christmas! Peace.





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Post by: mfkream on December 24, 2013, 10:46:46 AM
yeah Fitzroy that's it!
small spot but super fun. And Melbourne was actually one of the skate-friendliest cities I ever visited.

Yes! I lived in Melbourne for a bit in 2001 and that bowl was right around the corner from where I stayed. That's probably the last time I could comfortably rip transition. On beer.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on December 24, 2013, 04:42:02 PM
this talk about old spots got me thinking: pretty much all the iconic 90's spots are long gone, aren't they?

EMB and Pier 7 of course, Brooklyn Banks, Pulaski, Love Park, Hubba Hideout, Le Dome in Paris and Southbanks in London are only half what they used to be.....

so what's left really?? the Marseille bowls, Wallenberg, Burnside....
The Santa Rosa and Derby parks I never got to skate, so maybe if I make it back to California at some point...
Shit, most spots in general from the '90's are gone. We were lucky in that many of us older guys street skated before knobs, and while all the great plazas were still around. I used to meet up with friends at spots where you can't even stand with a board now, and skate amazing, uncapped spots all day long. I'm sure a lot of people in this thread did.

I mean, yeah, there are things skaters are spoiled with today, and it definitely sucks to not be able or even willing to take slams like I used to, but there is a lot that is really fucking rad about skating when we were younger.

Also, seeing the list of spots people never got to makes me feel really lucky. I've been to and skated a lot of them. The way I see it though, that's how spots work. I never got to skate whittier or upland (og upland) or any of those spots, and there are a lot of spots out there today that in ten years people will wish they had a chance to skate.

oldie- If you do ever get back out to Cali, hit up Petaluma too, its right next to SR park, is from the same generation, has been in countless videos, and a lot of people probably even think it is Santa Rosa park. Also, Greer park in Palo Alto and the Dish in SF are all rad og parks to at least go ride in. The Dish is apparently sketchy, though I've never been fucked with, and the way SF is going, the projects there will be replaced with high-income condos within about 6 months or so. Oh, and PM me if you are looking for a tour guide to show you them all!
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Post by: ttching! on December 25, 2013, 10:46:22 AM
When I was like eight or nine, my mom was teaching at the local university and there was an area on campus that had these amazing brick humps all over it. The bricks were replaced by grass at some point in the 90's after we'd moved away. That spot basically hooked me on skating forever.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 26, 2013, 10:39:53 AM
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this talk about old spots got me thinking: pretty much all the iconic 90's spots are long gone, aren't they?

EMB and Pier 7 of course, Brooklyn Banks, Pulaski, Love Park, Hubba Hideout, Le Dome in Paris and Southbanks in London are only half what they used to be.....

so what's left really?? the Marseille bowls, Wallenberg, Burnside....
The Santa Rosa and Derby parks I never got to skate, so maybe if I make it back to California at some point...
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Shit, most spots in general from the '90's are gone. We were lucky in that many of us older guys street skated before knobs, and while all the great plazas were still around. I used to meet up with friends at spots where you can't even stand with a board now, and skate amazing, uncapped spots all day long. I'm sure a lot of people in this thread did.

I mean, yeah, there are things skaters are spoiled with today, and it definitely sucks to not be able or even willing to take slams like I used to, but there is a lot that is really fucking rad about skating when we were younger.

Also, seeing the list of spots people never got to makes me feel really lucky. I've been to and skated a lot of them. The way I see it though, that's how spots work. I never got to skate whittier or upland (og upland) or any of those spots, and there are a lot of spots out there today that in ten years people will wish they had a chance to skate.

oldie- If you do ever get back out to Cali, hit up Petaluma too, its right next to SR park, is from the same generation, has been in countless videos, and a lot of people probably even think it is Santa Rosa park. Also, Greer park in Palo Alto and the Dish in SF are all rad og parks to at least go ride in. The Dish is apparently sketchy, though I've never been fucked with, and the way SF is going, the projects there will be replaced with high-income condos within about 6 months or so. Oh, and PM me if you are looking for a tour guide to show you them all!

I definitely agree with that feeling of having enjoyed a unique era in skating.....them damn youngsters will never know haha!!
and many thanks for the tour guide invite man, that'd be rad. I haven't been to California since 95 I think...but I was lucky enough to go a few times when I was young, as my mom worked for a US company. funny thing is, a few of you mentioned OG Upland and I actually got to skate that once. I was maybe 14 and could barely pump but that might be the experience that got me hooked for life! incidentally I got an Upland tattoo on my back just last year...
allright I'm off for a vacation with the missus and kids, happy holidays to all you old farts!!
and long live the old dudes thread    ;D
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Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on December 26, 2013, 02:47:29 PM
Age:31
Set Up: 7.87 Omar Alien Workshop board
             53 blanks
             Venture 5.0
             Bones reds
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Ledges, flatbars and ditches if I can find one...
Favorite skaters:  Daewon, Heath, Rieder, Suciu, Van Engelen, Dill, Penny, Busenitz...
Music: The Smiths, Morrissey, ISIS, Neurosis, Year of no light, Pelican, Mono, Sleep...
Married: no, but my girlfriend and I have been together for 5 and half years.
Kids: not yet
Occupation: Freelance Graphic Designer/illustrator currently looking for a steady position.
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Post by: Johnny Rad on December 26, 2013, 05:00:50 PM
this talk about old spots got me thinking: pretty much all the iconic 90's spots are long gone, aren't they?

I feel so lucky that I got to skate some of the most iconic spots in their prime.

The Turf in 89
EMB in 93
Powell Skate Zone in 93
Hubba Hideout/Pier 7/3rd & Army in 99 (3rd & Army actually was 2002 I think?)
Chaffey High School in 2000-2003
Serra High School from 98-2003
Le Dome in 2003
BAM in Brooklyn in 2003
Those are just the famous ones I can think of. So many good spots just come and go
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 26, 2013, 09:00:40 PM
I feel lucky too skating during that time.....but I feel even luckier that skating is so full of pussies that even a 40 year old still gets to stick around.....
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Post by: busey on December 26, 2013, 09:56:26 PM
Age:15
Set Up:
Board -7.75 darkstar
Wheels-  51mm plan b
Trucks- romar ventures
Bearings-fast ones
             shake junt Grip
Preferred Terrain: mom's driveway (week-days), dad's condo plaza (week-ends)
Favorite skaters: p-rod, nyjah, mikey taylor, bam
Music: everyone my age has the worst taste in music. i wish i was born in a different generation. all they listen to is stupid justin beaver, i like real music like rolling stones and led zeppelin!!
Married: soon
Kids: no way!! lol
Occupation: sex man
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Post by: shark tits on December 26, 2013, 10:16:19 PM
mike 2000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKwCnbe9hjA#)
this ain't my prime per se cause i got sober/better but i wish a lot of spots here were still around. sadly i went to brooklyn banks too this yr but didn't try too hard to get footage. just a bs heel or kickflip fakie would've made my inner tourist happy..... pinche hindsight!
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Post by: paraquat on December 27, 2013, 10:15:37 AM
(http://s30.postimg.org/vlz5xchzl/Screen_shot_2013_12_27_at_1_16_20_PM.png)
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 27, 2013, 04:39:31 PM
Shants.....ports?
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Post by: shark tits on December 27, 2013, 06:34:44 PM
Shants.....ports?

i've been rolling up my pants in summer forever. i said it was since KIDS but actually, that style i borrowed from Cambodian gangstas from Lowell that i was in juvie w/. you roll em inside out so there's no cuff.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on December 27, 2013, 06:51:40 PM
I had a friend that was like 4'6" or so who would wear shants, and they totally just looked like big floods because he was so short. He also had a chain wallet with a huge chain that he used to trip over with his short little legs.
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Post by: b.v. on December 30, 2013, 07:04:06 PM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)
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Post by: shark tits on December 30, 2013, 07:32:47 PM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

happy 40 guy! w/out being condescending i thought that was the quintessential SLAP poster part [front shoves, slappies, powerslides] and i enjoyed it. then the sw fs wallride, my dream trick [5050 to wallie] and that long boardslide were all delightful! keep rolling!
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Post by: sans umbilical on December 30, 2013, 07:35:13 PM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

Man, I enjoyed every second of this! Good stuff.
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Post by: floop on December 30, 2013, 09:47:01 PM
^ me too.  fuckin stoked on this.  makes me want to go skate more than anything i've seen in a while

skating tomorrow and i'm gonna learn fuckin manuals to no complys like you!
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 30, 2013, 11:01:24 PM
That was sick....you've got all the right tricks to be a solid lifestyle pro....
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Post by: BRO on December 30, 2013, 11:28:28 PM
That was rad! 
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Post by: Randozzi on December 31, 2013, 12:54:54 AM
(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/DavefronttailFirebox.jpg)
Dave rules! Happy birthday!

(http://mydumbluck.com/SLAP/Davebluntslide.jpg)
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Post by: Ollie Ringwald on December 31, 2013, 01:56:42 AM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

So fucking sick.
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Post by: Dirtymac on December 31, 2013, 02:25:34 AM
Nice parts both of you guys. Made my morning. Still hoping and praying I'll be back on board soon. Getting the use of my left leg back slowly but surely. I would give anything for just one more good ol slash grind. Keep ripping all you fellow Grecians!
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Post by: the snake on December 31, 2013, 06:17:53 AM
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Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)
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Man, I enjoyed every second of this! Good stuff.
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Post by: b.v. on December 31, 2013, 06:20:04 AM
That was sick....you've got all the right tricks to be a solid lifestyle pro....
I think that's a compliment...

Thanks guys, I just do the tricks that are fun.
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Post by: steam vent on December 31, 2013, 07:27:11 AM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)
That was awesome! made me want to skate sooo bad, made worse by the fresh layer of slushy snow. I wanna be like you when I grow up, skatewise anyway lol. Happy Birthday yo!
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Post by: Iceman on December 31, 2013, 09:16:41 AM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

That was awesome! I can tell you were a ripper back in the day. Shit....you still are! No comply powerslides were the tits!

EDIT: Speaking of tits ^^^ heart-shaped areolas? Amazing.
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on December 31, 2013, 09:42:11 AM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

Great part, inspiring in turn. The slappy crooked grind on the ledge into the bank was real nice.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on December 31, 2013, 01:04:48 PM
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That was sick....you've got all the right tricks to be a solid lifestyle pro....
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I think that's a compliment...

Thanks guys, I just do the tricks that are fun.
best part of getting older...
How do you do no comply to 50-50's? Mine always loop out into 270 lipslides whenever I try it.
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Post by: b.v. on December 31, 2013, 01:37:48 PM
I have a weird pop for it. More scoop.
I learned em on curbs and slowly took them to bigger ledges.
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Post by: Young Satchel on December 31, 2013, 03:39:32 PM
Low impact gold in that birthday part b. 
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Post by: rothdigga on December 31, 2013, 04:56:25 PM
You've got some butters double sided curbs around you.  My next part is going to be heavy with double sided curbs, I'm going to try to relearn a bunch of the old gems. 
Loved that part.  Powerslide tailslide to switch crooks was sick.
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Post by: Dirtymac on January 01, 2014, 05:53:10 AM
Happy New year fellow grey rippers. Made a resolution to try to drop in on my ramp today and see if the leg buckles or holds up. 3 months of not rolling now and enough's enough. Hopefully by days end I will have made some pool block bark and be thinking,"damn right it was a good day"........or I'll eat shit and screw up 3 months of healing lol!
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Post by: steam vent on January 01, 2014, 05:58:33 AM
Happy New year fellow grey rippers. Made a resolution to try to drop in on my ramp today and see if the leg buckles or holds up. 3 months of not rolling now and enough's enough. Hopefully by days end I will have made some pool block bark and be thinking,"damn right it was a good day"........or I'll eat shit and screw up 3 months of healing lol!
HAHA awesome! good luck man
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Post by: wuust on January 01, 2014, 07:35:27 AM
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Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)
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Great part, inspiring in turn. The slappy crooked grind on the ledge into the bank was real nice.
stoked!
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Post by: shredbuffalo on January 01, 2014, 08:08:24 AM
Happy New year fellow grey rippers. Made a resolution to try to drop in on my ramp today and see if the leg buckles or holds up. 3 months of not rolling now and enough's enough. Hopefully by days end I will have made some pool block bark and be thinking,"damn right it was a good day"........or I'll eat shit and screw up 3 months of healing lol!

Happy new year to you as well (and the rest of the old dudes!) Good luck and be careful. If it feels good, go for it. If it doesn't feel right, don't push it. Let it heal some more so you can ride when you're ready. (Don't mean to kill your buzz, just seen too many guys try to go back too early and end up hurting themselves worse.)

I'll be starting the new year off right also...Heading to the indoor park in about an hour. I'm hoping that my string of slams/old man injuries that seem to have been plaguing me for the past few months will stay in 2013 and I can have some good luck the year to come.

***VXduce, tight video! You put something up here that obviously got a lot of us stoked to skate.
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Post by: Morty Seinfeld on January 01, 2014, 08:23:16 AM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

I'm not an old guy by any means but this video got me super stoked. Hope I can still skate that well in 19 years, when I'm 40.
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Post by: grimcity on January 01, 2014, 09:16:05 AM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

Fuck yes! Lines and curbs all day!

...edited to add some curb apreesh from last week. Sorry it's slo mo, but I'm hooked on the camera in my phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ampNu47j4& (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ampNu47j4&)
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Post by: b.v. on January 01, 2014, 09:17:49 AM
You guys are the best.
Thanks for the kind words.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 01, 2014, 05:11:06 PM
Bravo b.v.  :)  This thread is the best, feel like I have some long lost homies I've never met. I'll work on some clips to add to it this spring for my 39th birthday.
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Post by: Blech Boys on January 01, 2014, 05:24:52 PM
Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)

This ruled. The ender was great and the song selection had me smiling the whole time. Thumbs up.
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Post by: the snake on January 01, 2014, 09:19:40 PM
Great tricks selection and skating b.v.
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Post by: SodaJerk on January 02, 2014, 06:36:31 AM
You guys are the best.
Thanks for the kind words.
Everything about that part was awesome. It shows you that doing good looking tricks at interesting spots always triumphs and one of the most important elements of a part is to make it look like your having fun skating. Will watch again.
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Post by: art hellman on January 02, 2014, 12:32:49 PM
Great tricks selection and skating b.v.

shredding!
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Post by: A.A on January 02, 2014, 10:18:19 PM
That was super rad!! Ripping.
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Post by: paraquat on January 02, 2014, 10:33:26 PM
Gnar b v! You have awesome no comply posture. I am high on cough syrup with a fever.
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Post by: pinche gringo on January 02, 2014, 11:44:09 PM
Excellent shreddery b.v.
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Post by: shark tits on January 03, 2014, 05:45:04 AM
mike 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhW3Z-va4g#)
i was a spry 30 yrs old in this. i'm not sure if i'm better now or i don't challenge myself as much? either way this one has our old 'street DIY' called 'V-Block' which was the greatest place til walmart bought the property. at 1:58 you can read the words 'shark tits ride' on a bank to wall we made so things are really coming full circle. sad fact, the real 'shark tits' [mike leslie] never got to skate the wallride i named after him. damn you to hell walmart!
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Post by: SodaJerk on January 03, 2014, 06:24:41 AM
mike 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhW3Z-va4g#)
i was a spry 30 yrs old in this. i'm not sure if i'm better now or i don't challenge myself as much? either way this one has our old 'street DIY' called 'V-Block' which was the greatest place til walmart bought the property. at 1:58 you can read the words 'shark tits ride' on a bank to wall we made so things are really coming full circle. sad fact, the real 'shark tits' [mike leslie] never got to skate the wallride i named after him. damn you to hell walmart!
I particularly like the second line. Fuck Walmart.
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Post by: floop on January 03, 2014, 07:55:52 AM
that was sick.  i want to make a part but i can only do about 5 tricks heh
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Post by: shark tits on January 03, 2014, 07:58:01 AM
thanks 'jerk' and floop, i seen you doin some tranny stuff. it was rad but i wanted you to be layne. 'this beer's warm, even'.
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Post by: b.v. on January 03, 2014, 08:08:49 AM
Wallride onto the ledge then ollie the curb gap to sidewalk were great, kickflip the garbage can too.
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Post by: floop on January 03, 2014, 08:13:02 AM
thanks 'jerk' and floop, i seen you doin some tranny stuff. it was rad but i wanted you to be layne. 'this beer's warm, even'.

not sure what chu talkin bout willis
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Post by: shark tits on January 03, 2014, 08:34:56 AM
thanks bv. floop, i was talking about this IMG_5496 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/9743020940/#secret172809dfda) i remembered this from a long time ago and it's rad cause it's lipslide on tranny but it shattered my illusion you were the guy from river's edge.
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Post by: coneklr on January 03, 2014, 09:05:46 AM
Here's an edit my friend just did of a session at the ramp a couple weeks back.  The first guy is my friend Ralph who is 40 and is just getting back into it after his second knee surgery last year and the second guy is my cousin Jim who is 37.  I unfortunately couldn't be there because my back has been f'd but it's such a fun ramp.  If I can get my back better I'll get some footy for you guys soon, if not here is a pic from the last day I skated along with the vid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePsfCzrd0g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePsfCzrd0g)

me the last time right before I messed up my back
(http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/d74a5a185ad611e3854e122bbf2e8e5d_8.jpg)
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on January 03, 2014, 09:27:12 AM
Here's an edit my friend just did of a session at the ramp a couple weeks back.  The first guy is my friend Ralph who is 40 and is just getting back into it after his second knee surgery last year and the second guy is my cousin Jim who is 37.  I unfortunately couldn't be there because my back has been f'd but it's such a fun ramp.  If I can get my back better I'll get some footy for you guys soon, if not here is a pic from the last day I skated along with the vid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePsfCzrd0g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePsfCzrd0g)

me the last time right before I messed up my back
(http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/d74a5a185ad611e3854e122bbf2e8e5d_8.jpg)

Man that ramp looks fun as hell!! It's funny, I haven't recorded video since about 1993! It just never occurred to me to record anything in my old age, now I'm going to have to put together something once this fucking snow melts. everyone's videos have been great. I just had a birthday on December 29th and for some stupid reason (I've always sucked at math) I thought I was turning 38 until my wife reminded me that I'm just turning 37! Yes I'm an idiot for not knowing how old I am, however I feel like I just gained a whole year of my life back! My only New Years resolution is to skate more, keep it coming guys, it's good to see the rest of you broken down old bastards killing it!
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Post by: coneklr on January 03, 2014, 09:34:12 AM
If anyone is around upstate NY just get a hold of me.  If you're respectful of the place, the guys never have a problem with new people coming by for a session when we have them.  It has really tight transition but is sooo fun!  And we're just lucky, our friend Tim loves shooting video and taking pics so it just happens.
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Post by: floop on January 03, 2014, 10:26:13 AM
thanks bv. floop, i was talking about this IMG_5496 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/9743020940/#secret172809dfda) i remembered this from a long time ago and it's rad cause it's lipslide on tranny but it shattered my illusion you were the guy from river's edge.

ah, i gotcha.  sorry to disappoint.   i do think there's a little bit of Layne in all of us tough
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Post by: floop on January 03, 2014, 10:27:09 AM
Here's an edit my friend just did of a session at the ramp a couple weeks back.  The first guy is my friend Ralph who is 40 and is just getting back into it after his second knee surgery last year and the second guy is my cousin Jim who is 37.  I unfortunately couldn't be there because my back has been f'd but it's such a fun ramp.  If I can get my back better I'll get some footy for you guys soon, if not here is a pic from the last day I skated along with the vid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePsfCzrd0g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePsfCzrd0g)

me the last time right before I messed up my back
(http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/d74a5a185ad611e3854e122bbf2e8e5d_8.jpg)

that is a fucking sick picture.  i will definitely remember this and try to hit you up if i'm ever over there

gnars for all oldies posting any footage
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Post by: floop on January 03, 2014, 10:28:59 AM
can we re-focus the topic to an issue that was brought up earlier...

how do you oldies cope with your ball sacks dropping lower and lower by the year.  is there a way to slow down this process.  some kind of cream or nut cup?

like to hear from the 45-60 age range skaters
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 03, 2014, 11:39:19 AM
I tie them up if I know I'm going to be doing a bunch of no complies.....
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Post by: SodaJerk on January 03, 2014, 12:21:06 PM
can we re-focus the topic to an issue that was brought up earlier...

how do you oldies cope with your ball sacks dropping lower and lower by the year.  is there a way to slow down this process.  some kind of cream or nut cup?

like to hear from the 45-60 age range skaters
A lot of guys in that age range would be married so you'd have to ask their wives the whereabouts of their balls. Nah, just kidding, if mine get low I'm definitely going for a nip and tuck.
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 03, 2014, 03:20:53 PM
If anyone is around upstate NY just get a hold of me.  If you're respectful of the place, the guys never have a problem with new people coming by for a session when we have them.  It has really tight transition but is sooo fun!  And we're just lucky, our friend Tim loves shooting video and taking pics so it just happens.

Whereabouts upstate? I grew up in NYC so tranny like that scares the shit out of me.  Never skated anything other than street and some light park.  BUT im hoping to change that sooner rather than later. I live in Hudson, NY if you're familiar.
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Post by: coneklr on January 03, 2014, 03:41:05 PM
Whereabouts upstate? I grew up in NYC so tranny like that scares the shit out of me.  Never skated anything other than street and some light park.  BUT im hoping to change that sooner rather than later. I live in Hudson, NY if you're familiar.

I always forget southern NY thinks of Albany as upstate.  We're just outside of Plattsburgh which is about 2hrs north of Albany.  NYC got some amazing places in the last few years though.  I need to get down that way in the spring and check out the few I haven't been too.  Astoria was super fun, I'd love to hit that again.  If you're up this far north let me know.  Some decent street spots too.  Or Burlington VT ( I spent the last 12yrs there ) if you're on the other side of the lake.
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 04, 2014, 12:18:27 AM
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Whereabouts upstate? I grew up in NYC so tranny like that scares the shit out of me.  Never skated anything other than street and some light park.  BUT im hoping to change that sooner rather than later. I live in Hudson, NY if you're familiar.
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I always forget southern NY thinks of Albany as upstate.  We're just outside of Plattsburgh which is about 2hrs north of Albany.  NYC got some amazing places in the last few years though.  I need to get down that way in the spring and check out the few I haven't been too.  Astoria was super fun, I'd love to hit that again.  If you're up this far north let me know.  Some decent street spots too.  Or Burlington VT ( I spent the last 12yrs there ) if you're on the other side of the lake.

Hahahaha...yea man. Figured that was probably the case. After living here a couple years that distinction has become more clear, but even people born and raised here in Columbia county seem to call this upstate so I dunno what to do anymore. Where I come from "upstate" starts anywhere above westchester! :-). I'll hit you up if I'm ever up that way for sure. My family owns an old camp in Charlotte VT, so I used to be up in Burlington pretty often actually..it's an alright town.

The park explosion in NYC is bananas. I stopped skating for about 11 years from 19-this past summer, so I straight missed most of that shit.  Lived in Astoria where my girl is from for several years before moving "upstate" too. Not sure when they completed the park there but I certainly wasn't aware of it at the time. It looks so sick.

Street in Hudson is terrible. Super crusty and low impact. But I make do when I can...there's a decent concrete park 20 min south of me in saugerties that I plan to hit up once the spring comes. But it's lookin like as whole lotta snow between now and then.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 04, 2014, 12:00:47 PM
I apologize for the old guy rant ahead of time ;D: This thread made me actually post vs lurk, I enjoy it, just trying to keep it going. I guess for me personally, I rarely find any new skateboarding of interest anymore. Don't get me wrong, I'll enjoy an occasional Leo Valls clip here and there, it's relatable, but then again, I can only relate so much since he is 25 and I'll be hitting my 40's soon. I know it is super cliche' but I miss when skating wasn't about bigger the better, more the better, extreme bs. I'm not an extreme person, but I understand it is the sign of the times we live in. I never really enjoyed jumping down stuff or skating a 6 stair handrail even when I was in that small phase of skating, I just did it because it was a thing to do if that make sense. It's funny, the cruising, being in control, simplistic aspect of skating vs trick, trick, trick is like 75% vs 25% these days for me. Even back in the day, we would skate and hang all day and the actual skating (trick learning, doing tricks) was only 60% vs 40% hanging out with your friends, watching some videos, dissecting skating, going out to eat, etc.. Skating was more natural, organic back in the day, at least from my experience. Being a minority, the best thing about skateboarding back then was that there was such a small percentage of people that did it and found it, I loved that and miss it. I'm probably just being a nostalgic old dude.
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Post by: coneklr on January 04, 2014, 01:18:42 PM
Street in Hudson is terrible. Super crusty and low impact. But I make do when I can...there's a decent concrete park 20 min south of me in saugerties that I plan to hit up once the spring comes. But it's lookin like as whole lotta snow between now and then.

Saugerties is pretty fun man!  If I'm still around when the snow melts hit me up and a few of us will make the drive down and skate it with you!
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Post by: coneklr on January 04, 2014, 01:22:07 PM
I apologize for the old guy rant ahead of time ;D: This thread made me actually post vs lurk, I enjoy it, just trying to keep it going. I guess for me personally, I rarely find any new skateboarding of interest anymore. Don't get me wrong, I'll enjoy an occasional Leo Valls clip here and there, it's relatable. But then again, I can only relate so much since he is 25 and I'll be hitting my 40's soon. I know it is super cliche' but I miss when skating wasn't about bigger the better, more the better, extreme bs. I'm not an extreme person, but I understand it is the sign of the times we live in. I never really enjoyed jumping down stuff or skating a 6 stair handrail even when I was in that small phase of skating, I just did it because it was a thing to do if that make sense. It's funny, the cruising, being in control, simplistic aspect of skating vs trick, trick, trick is like 75% vs 25% these days for me. But then again, even back in the day, we would skate and hang all day and the actual skating (trick learning, doing tricks) was only 60% vs 40% hanging out with your friends, watching some videos, dissecting skating, going out to eat, etc.. most of the time. Skating was more natural, organic back in the day, at least from my experience. Being a minority, the best thing about skateboarding back then was that there was such a small percentage of people that did it and found it, I loved that and miss it. I'm probably just being a nostalgic old dude.

Pretty sure that sums it up for a lot of people man!  I mostly enjoy cruising around and hanging out with my friends these days since most of the time I try harder shit my back says fuck you and I can barely move for a week :/
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 04, 2014, 04:39:31 PM
Cliff mentioned this and I dunno if it's abp....but...this guy is so old he's married to Laura Dern......

Ben Harper Skateboarding, Laser Flip. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Ga8ph8-24&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on January 04, 2014, 07:45:17 PM
Old man skateboarder problems: At home on Saturday night doing work for my job, had to leave the session early to do so. I swore there was a time when I swore I'd never be that guy...technically I don't even have to be here either- I'm not on the clock, I'm just doing work (and constantly distracting myself from it by posting here). My friends are all either still skating or heading out to the bars.


And does anybody have the link of that dude well into his 30's doing like double kink rails and shit that was in the other thread? Dude is like my hero.
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 05, 2014, 06:41:40 AM
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Street in Hudson is terrible. Super crusty and low impact. But I make do when I can...there's a decent concrete park 20 min south of me in saugerties that I plan to hit up once the spring comes. But it's lookin like as whole lotta snow between now and then.
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Saugerties is pretty fun man!  If I'm still around when the snow melts hit me up and a few of us will make the drive down and skate it with you!

No doubt man. I'm hoping for some melt-off so I can session it sooner!
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Post by: floop on January 05, 2014, 09:15:52 AM
Old man skateboarder problems: At home on Saturday night doing work for my job, had to leave the session early to do so. I swore there was a time when I swore I'd never be that guy...technically I don't even have to be here either- I'm not on the clock, I'm just doing work (and constantly distracting myself from it by posting here). My friends are all either still skating or heading out to the bars.


And does anybody have the link of that dude well into his 30's doing like double kink rails and shit that was in the other thread? Dude is like my hero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWJpZad8zU8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWJpZad8zU8)
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Post by: skylerjm on January 05, 2014, 04:22:19 PM
So I signed up just to reply to this topic.  Its good to know that there are other older skaters out there still, in fact its inspiring to know that people still love skating after such a long time.  I think I am definitely most stoked on older skaters who still come out and have a good time. That gets me way more excited than any videos coming out today.  I have noticed that many posters on the forum grapple with having to accept age/time limitations to their ability on skateboard.  It is a little bit comforting to me to learn that I am not the only person to feel this way.  I am a 35 year old skater in Denver area and I guess I will post a link to my old man skate footage that I filmed last year. 

Skyler - Broomfield on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/50916119)  (I got rained out so I didn't get to try everything I wanted to.)

Any way thank you guys for shredding!


skyler
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Post by: SodaJerk on January 05, 2014, 04:32:14 PM
So I signed up just to reply to this topic.  Its good to know that there are other older skaters out there still, in fact its inspiring to know that people still love skating after such a long time.  I think I am definitely most stoked on older skaters who still come out and have a good time. That gets me way more excited than any videos coming out today.  I have noticed that many posters on the forum grapple with having to accept age/time limitations to their ability on skateboard.  It is a little bit comforting to me to learn that I am not the only person to feel this way.  I am a 35 year old skater in Denver area and I guess I will post a link to my old man skate footage that I filmed last year. 

Skyler - Broomfield on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/50916119)  (I got rained out so I didn't get to try everything I wanted to.)

Any way thank you guys for shredding!


skyler
That was good man. Post more when you film it.
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Post by: shark tits on January 05, 2014, 05:43:53 PM
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So I signed up just to reply to this topic.  Its good to know that there are other older skaters out there still, in fact its inspiring to know that people still love skating after such a long time.  I think I am definitely most stoked on older skaters who still come out and have a good time. That gets me way more excited than any videos coming out today.  I have noticed that many posters on the forum grapple with having to accept age/time limitations to their ability on skateboard.  It is a little bit comforting to me to learn that I am not the only person to feel this way.  I am a 35 year old skater in Denver area and I guess I will post a link to my old man skate footage that I filmed last year. 

Skyler - Broomfield on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/50916119)  (I got rained out so I didn't get to try everything I wanted to.)

Any way thank you guys for shredding!


skyler
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That was good man. Post more when you film it.

i was impressed. dig the imperfections like on the nollie heel down stairs. 4 on the floor is a land in my book.
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Post by: coneklr on January 05, 2014, 06:33:40 PM
So I signed up just to reply to this topic.  Its good to know that there are other older skaters out there still, in fact its inspiring to know that people still love skating after such a long time.  I think I am definitely most stoked on older skaters who still come out and have a good time. That gets me way more excited than any videos coming out today.  I have noticed that many posters on the forum grapple with having to accept age/time limitations to their ability on skateboard.  It is a little bit comforting to me to learn that I am not the only person to feel this way.  I am a 35 year old skater in Denver area and I guess I will post a link to my old man skate footage that I filmed last year. 

Skyler - Broomfield on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/50916119)  (I got rained out so I didn't get to try everything I wanted to.)

Any way thank you guys for shredding!


skyler

I was psyched on this!  That park looks sick too
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Post by: Upgrayedd on January 05, 2014, 06:36:35 PM
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So I signed up just to reply to this topic.  Its good to know that there are other older skaters out there still, in fact its inspiring to know that people still love skating after such a long time.  I think I am definitely most stoked on older skaters who still come out and have a good time. That gets me way more excited than any videos coming out today.  I have noticed that many posters on the forum grapple with having to accept age/time limitations to their ability on skateboard.  It is a little bit comforting to me to learn that I am not the only person to feel this way.  I am a 35 year old skater in Denver area and I guess I will post a link to my old man skate footage that I filmed last year. 

Skyler - Broomfield on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/50916119)  (I got rained out so I didn't get to try everything I wanted to.)

Any way thank you guys for shredding!


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I was psyched on this!  That park looks sick too

hell yeah!
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Post by: floop on January 05, 2014, 07:00:14 PM
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So I signed up just to reply to this topic.  Its good to know that there are other older skaters out there still, in fact its inspiring to know that people still love skating after such a long time.  I think I am definitely most stoked on older skaters who still come out and have a good time. That gets me way more excited than any videos coming out today.  I have noticed that many posters on the forum grapple with having to accept age/time limitations to their ability on skateboard.  It is a little bit comforting to me to learn that I am not the only person to feel this way.  I am a 35 year old skater in Denver area and I guess I will post a link to my old man skate footage that I filmed last year. 

Skyler - Broomfield on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/50916119)  (I got rained out so I didn't get to try everything I wanted to.)

Any way thank you guys for shredding!


skyler
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I was psyched on this!  That park looks sick too
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hell yeah!

bitchin.  kick flip back lip.   fuck.   nosegrind shove it was awesome too.  and nose grind at the end

bravo sir
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Post by: b.v. on January 05, 2014, 08:07:28 PM
Killin it!
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Post by: the snake on January 05, 2014, 08:31:05 PM
amazing !
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 06, 2014, 04:16:56 AM
back from holiday, glad to see the thread still going!

bv and skyler: congrats! filming a real street part at 40 is no small feat, just like filming one in one day.
I'll try to post some shit in 2014 too....I've stuck to tranny for the last 15 years but the Magenta vids got me hyped to film some downhill cruising stuff!!

and while on the topic of old rippers: I cannot believe how hard guys like Hosoi and Miller still go.... inspiring for sure.

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Post by: Spike Hawke on January 06, 2014, 04:27:52 AM
Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)
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Post by: SodaJerk on January 06, 2014, 04:37:10 AM
Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)
Congrats Spike. I'm sure you'll make time when the weather clears up.
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 06, 2014, 07:56:31 AM
Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)

Congrats Spike!

I've got a 9 month old with a recently diagnosed genetic disorder and some nasty weather to deal with myself.  I try and make it out when I can, but it's been really really tough lately.  Hang in there, you'll get back in the saddle soon enough!
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Post by: sans umbilical on January 06, 2014, 10:55:06 AM
Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)

Congrats man!
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Post by: AssBandit on January 06, 2014, 03:49:33 PM
Cliff mentioned this and I dunno if it's abp....but...this guy is so old he's married to Laura Dern......

Ben Harper Skateboarding, Laser Flip. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Ga8ph8-24&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)



i knew he rolled around, but a lazer flip?  now i respect his skating and music. 
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Cliff mentioned this and I dunno if it's abp....but...this guy is so old he's married to Laura Dern......

Ben Harper Skateboarding, Laser Flip. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Ga8ph8-24&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)



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i knew he rolled around, but a lazer flip?  now i respect his skating and music. 

i've seen him skating a few times at the Cove in Santa Monica.  dude has a respectable street game and serious pop.   was never a fan of his music but respect that he loves skating

also saw Laura Dern there too once (their kids skate).  think they are divorced now though, unless i'm mistaken
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Post by: nino brown on January 06, 2014, 06:55:15 PM
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sans umbilical, i like your ditch witch style. we've got nothing like that where i live. liked your bank to curb tricks.
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Thanks Sharky! I appreciate it.
skating trussville and dead animal ditch i see
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Post by: paraquat on January 06, 2014, 07:04:08 PM
Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)

Gnar!!! Congrats Spike. Looking good. I need pointers. Got one coming in a few months. I Just want to be a good dad.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 07, 2014, 12:42:32 AM
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Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)
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Congrats Spike!

I've got a 9 month old with a recently diagnosed genetic disorder and some nasty weather to deal with myself.  I try and make it out when I can, but it's been really really tough lately.  Hang in there, you'll get back in the saddle soon enough!

fuck Satchel, that's gotta be super tough. hope everything turns out good for you.
Spike: congrats!

as for me, my second son is now 16 months. it's a blast seeing them play together but having more than one than kid really takes a dent out of your skating/personal time!
My first son is 5 and a half, and not too interested in skating, but maybe in a few years.........we'll see! I hope I get to do sessions with both of them.
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Post by: Spike Hawke on January 07, 2014, 04:25:09 AM
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Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)
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Congrats Spike!

I've got a 9 month old with a recently diagnosed genetic disorder and some nasty weather to deal with myself.  I try and make it out when I can, but it's been really really tough lately.  Hang in there, you'll get back in the saddle soon enough!
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fuck Satchel, that's gotta be super tough. hope everything turns out good for you.
Spike: congrats!

as for me, my second son is now 16 months. it's a blast seeing them play together but having more than one than kid really takes a dent out of your skating/personal time!
My first son is 5 and a half, and not too interested in skating, but maybe in a few years.........we'll see! I hope I get to do sessions with both of them.
Satchel, that sounds tough. Good thing is that its been discovered pretty early on. Gives you more time to adjust and get your head around the "problem". My oldest is highly allergic to milk and eggs so we have to be heavily aware of all that he eats. He is 4 now so going to nursery and other kids houses and its pretty worrying when you are relying on other people to deal with a possible anaphylactic shock. Just got to remember to support each other through the tough times, when it comes to kids you tend to forget about each other sometimes.

Paraquat, best thing to do is go with what you feel is best. You wont break it but common sense in parenting is a must. Enjoy the crazy hormones.

Frenchie, My oldest loves watching skate vids and playing with, not on, his setup. I'm counting on him to get skating so I can take him out for a roll.
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Post by: heritage on January 07, 2014, 05:16:17 AM
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Just thought I would share A part I filmed this year for my 40th birthday.
All this is from this year.
Thanks for all the inspiration you guys give me, this topic keeps me rolling for sure.
VXDUCE #30 DAVE WAITE'S FORTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdIAocrt-eY&feature=sharenoembed#)
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Great part, inspiring in turn. The slappy crooked grind on the ledge into the bank was real nice.
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stoked!

BV - That was one of the best things I've seen in a long time. So damn good and so damn inspiring. Keep killing it homey!
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on January 07, 2014, 05:44:05 AM
Old man question-- woke up two days ago with what I can only imagine to be a pinched nerve in my shoulder.  The pain is pretty localized to the front of my right shoulder and about the size of a golfball.  Raising it above 45-50 degrees and the pain increases dramatically.  I looked on the internet and got a variety of responses, but figured I'd ask here too-- how long is too long before going to see someone?  The pain is not getting worse, but it's just there.  I tried to skate a parking garage a couple days ago and even impact on ollies was aggravating it though and going to the gym is out of the question with where the nerve is.  I was thinking about a week before checking in with a chiro or a doc.

For me it always depends on the amount of pain. If it's keeping me from sleep or being able to perform daily activities after 3 or more days I'll go see a doc. Have you tried the old RICE? (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.) I find, especially for the last several years that ice helps a lot. I use the ice-hot soak-ice quite a bit on my knees and ankles and it makes a huge difference. If after doing that it's something that a couple of ibuprofen can't alleviate I'll go to the doc. I do think due to the amount of abuse skateboarders put themselves through we have a higher pain tolerance than a lot of people. I walked around on a broken ankle for two months because it was just "sore" and I though I had just rolled it. The Dr. thought there was something really wrong with me, he didn't understand how I could deal with the "pain". In reality though I had put a brace on it, and just limping around, really not all that different from what he did, except for the cast and crutches.
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Post by: coneklr on January 07, 2014, 07:29:46 AM
HATE!  if it's muscle, see a masseuse, a hot one preferably haha.  It has done wonders for me on occasion.
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Post by: b.v. on January 07, 2014, 07:34:49 AM
When I get cramps or knots like that the main cause is dehydration. Try drinking an abundance if water and cut out the coffee and soda for a day.
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 07, 2014, 08:22:41 AM
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(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)
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Congrats Spike!

I've got a 9 month old with a recently diagnosed genetic disorder and some nasty weather to deal with myself.  I try and make it out when I can, but it's been really really tough lately.  Hang in there, you'll get back in the saddle soon enough!
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fuck Satchel, that's gotta be super tough. hope everything turns out good for you.
Spike: congrats!

as for me, my second son is now 16 months. it's a blast seeing them play together but having more than one than kid really takes a dent out of your skating/personal time!
My first son is 5 and a half, and not too interested in skating, but maybe in a few years.........we'll see! I hope I get to do sessions with both of them.
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Satchel, that sounds tough. Good thing is that its been discovered pretty early on. Gives you more time to adjust and get your head around the "problem". My oldest is highly allergic to milk and eggs so we have to be heavily aware of all that he eats. He is 4 now so going to nursery and other kids houses and its pretty worrying when you are relying on other people to deal with a possible anaphylactic shock. Just got to remember to support each other through the tough times, when it comes to kids you tend to forget about each other sometimes.

Paraquat, best thing to do is go with what you feel is best. You wont break it but common sense in parenting is a must. Enjoy the crazy hormones.

Frenchie, My oldest loves watching skate vids and playing with, not on, his setup. I'm counting on him to get skating so I can take him out for a roll.

Appreciate the support from you dudes. And spike, the toughest thing next to dealing with the problem itself is finding the time, energy, and sensitivity to make sure our own needs are met as individuals, and as a couple. But we are managing. He's got a genetic defect that causes retinal dystrophy from birth, rendering him essentially blind for all intents and purposes. It's a tough pill to swallow, but not insurmountable. I actually started skating again after over a decade off the board right around the time we began the road towards diagnosis and it's been a huge help as far as decompression and stress relief are concerned.

Dealing with other peoples lack of awareness as you describe in your case is something we will have to get used to I suppose...
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 07, 2014, 09:43:57 AM
I hope you aren't dealing with an impingement of some sort.

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00032 (http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00032)

Been dealing with that on and off for years and it fucking sucks...

Hope it heals up soon. Chronic shit is the worst...
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 07, 2014, 01:53:03 PM
Old man question-- woke up two days ago with what I can only imagine to be a pinched nerve in my shoulder.  The pain is pretty localized to the front of my right shoulder and about the size of a golfball.  Raising it above 45-50 degrees and the pain increases dramatically.  I looked on the internet and got a variety of responses, but figured I'd ask here too-- how long is too long before going to see someone?  The pain is not getting worse, but it's just there.  I tried to skate a parking garage a couple days ago and even impact on ollies was aggravating it though and going to the gym is out of the question with where the nerve is.  I was thinking about a week before checking in with a chiro or a doc.

I think 1) a good Physio 2) maybe massage guy 3) accu?...go and see someone soon.....I bet the answer will be some dude ramming his thumb into the spot until you cry.....and and some kooky exercises......maybe you're doctor is good but so many just give you pills....

Rotator cuff maybe?

I've messed up my shoulder multiple times over the years from weights, nerding out (using a mouse), falling, and just crappy style (arms flying around)
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Post by: paraquat on January 07, 2014, 01:58:44 PM
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Old man question-- woke up two days ago with what I can only imagine to be a pinched nerve in my shoulder.  The pain is pretty localized to the front of my right shoulder and about the size of a golfball.  Raising it above 45-50 degrees and the pain increases dramatically.  I looked on the internet and got a variety of responses, but figured I'd ask here too-- how long is too long before going to see someone?  The pain is not getting worse, but it's just there.  I tried to skate a parking garage a couple days ago and even impact on ollies was aggravating it though and going to the gym is out of the question with where the nerve is.  I was thinking about a week before checking in with a chiro or a doc.
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I think 1) a good Physio 2) maybe massage guy 3) accu?...go and see someone soon.....I bet the answer will be some dude ramming his thumb into the spot until you cry.....and and some kooky exercises......maybe you're doctor is good but so many just give you pills....

Rotator cuff maybe?

I've messed up my shoulder multiple times over the years from weights, nerding out (using a mouse), falling, and just crappy style (arms flying around)

Same Here. I sleep on my side (left). And I have woke up with my shoulder feeling like it dropped out of place. I am trying to do the exercise thing ( I hate going to doctors), and have had good success. I just do push up variations (burpees, etc), Pull up/Chin ups, bike, clean diet. Maintaining Good posture is good too.
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Post by: SodaJerk on January 07, 2014, 02:27:01 PM
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Old man question-- woke up two days ago with what I can only imagine to be a pinched nerve in my shoulder.  The pain is pretty localized to the front of my right shoulder and about the size of a golfball.  Raising it above 45-50 degrees and the pain increases dramatically.  I looked on the internet and got a variety of responses, but figured I'd ask here too-- how long is too long before going to see someone?  The pain is not getting worse, but it's just there.  I tried to skate a parking garage a couple days ago and even impact on ollies was aggravating it though and going to the gym is out of the question with where the nerve is.  I was thinking about a week before checking in with a chiro or a doc.
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I think 1) a good Physio 2) maybe massage guy 3) accu?...go and see someone soon.....I bet the answer will be some dude ramming his thumb into the spot until you cry.....and and some kooky exercises......maybe you're doctor is good but so many just give you pills....

Rotator cuff maybe?

I've messed up my shoulder multiple times over the years from weights, nerding out (using a mouse), falling, and just crappy style (arms flying around)
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Same Here. I sleep on my side (left). And I have woke up with my shoulder feeling like it dropped out of place. I am trying to do the exercise thing ( I hate going to doctors), and have had good success. I just do push up variations (burpees, etc), Pull up/Chin ups, bike, clean diet. Maintaining Good posture is good too.
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This is exactly how I sleep and exactly how it feels.  I've been forcing myself to sleep on my back the past two nights and I've been doing the ice wrap on and off today (thankfully I had a day off and school doesn't start til the 22nd) and it seems to really be working.  Fingers crossed that this is doing the trick.
I had a pretty full on surgical shoulder reconstruction las August and am still deep in the rehab/physio for it. Even if it feels better you might want to speak to a doctor or other professional to see what the problem is and then you can get a maintenance program for it. I have the same problem with wanting to sleep on the side of my bad shoulder (they're both bad but only one has had surgery). I use another pillow and rest that arm on it to act as a buffer to stop me rolling on to it while I sleep. If you do have a problem physio could prevent it from getting worse or the doctor might give you a cortisone injection. If you have any questions about rotator cuff maintenance excercises don't hesitate to ask me.
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Post by: sans umbilical on January 07, 2014, 08:09:30 PM
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sans umbilical, i like your ditch witch style. we've got nothing like that where i live. liked your bank to curb tricks.
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Thanks Sharky! I appreciate it.
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skating trussville and dead animal ditch i see

Whoa! A Bama bro! What's up?
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Post by: LennyDLXSF on January 08, 2014, 09:52:25 AM
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Definitely not that, I don't drink soda and only have about two cups of coffee a day.  I drink water all the time as well.  However the ice seems to be working a lot.  Thanks, dudes.


Congrats on the kid, Spike!

Potassium helps a lot with muscle cramps as well. bananas and coconut water are loaded with it.
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sans umbilical, i like your ditch witch style. we've got nothing like that where i live. liked your bank to curb tricks.
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Thanks Sharky! I appreciate it.
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Whoa! A Bama bro! What's up?
I moved down to the Mobile area from Maryland this past August.
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sans umbilical, i like your ditch witch style. we've got nothing like that where i live. liked your bank to curb tricks.
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Thanks Sharky! I appreciate it.
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Whoa! A Bama bro! What's up?
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I moved down to the Mobile area from Maryland this past August.

Welcome to the Dirty South Funky Brewster. You're going to hate the summers here.
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sans umbilical, i like your ditch witch style. we've got nothing like that where i live. liked your bank to curb tricks.
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Thanks Sharky! I appreciate it.
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Whoa! A Bama bro! What's up?
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Welcome to the Dirty South Funky Brewster. You're going to hate the summers here.
Thanks, I grew up in the Huntsville area. Lived awhile down in Miami as well. Moved back down because I don't dig the cold and what do you know, fuckin Polar Vortex.
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Post by: shark tits on January 09, 2014, 09:06:14 AM
mobile's got them flatbars going down the parking garage driveway. didn't get much of a feel for that place while i was there but those things were awesome.
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 09, 2014, 04:09:41 PM
Just turned 37 a couple weeks ago.
Me and the rest of my old man posse are the "Washed Up Warriors" We have made 3 videos. The first one came out in 2008. Then 2011 and 2012.
Old man rant: Does anyone remember when inward heelflips were called barrel rolls? Maybe that was just a Midwest thing; where I grew up.
Another: Nowadays everyone calls it a rewind, or pretzel, or wrong way or hard way 180 out. When are we gonna start calling them Gazelles again?
I posted my most recent part from a Lowcard edit in one of these other old man forums.
So here is my part from Washed Up 3, Way of the Washed. Released Dec 2012.
MATT SOSA - WAY OF THE WASHED (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl3R3tvlbuE#)
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Post by: shark tits on January 09, 2014, 04:17:33 PM
Just turned 37 a couple weeks ago.
Me and the rest of my old man posse are the "Washed Up Warriors" We have made 3 videos. The first one came out in 2008. Then 2011 and 2012.
Old man rant: Does anyone remember when inward heelflips were called barrel rolls? Maybe that was just a Midwest thing; where I grew up.
Another: Nowadays everyone calls it a rewind, or pretzel, or wrong way or hard way 180 out. When are we gonna start calling them Gazelles again?
I posted my most recent part from a Lowcard edit in one of these other old man forums.
So here is my part from Washed Up 3, Way of the Washed. Released Dec 2012.
MATT SOSA - WAY OF THE WASHED (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl3R3tvlbuE#)
that was awesome, i'm partial to the chink chink onto the rock. we usedta call inward heels 'hard heels' so i think it's a regional thing. gazelles were, i thought, kind of a revert. noseslide fakie and pivot to regular is what i call a gazelle [rarely]. it's like a 270 that's not in the air.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on January 09, 2014, 04:50:57 PM
Matt, that was a great video part. Definitely old man ripper status. It's cool that you have a crew of guys to skate with.

Yeah, I've never heard the names "Barrel Roll" or "Gazelle"...That one just sounds weird to me: "That 5-0 to Gazelle on the ledge today was sick!" hahaha. It's always been "the hard way" for me coming out frontside 180 from backside or vice versa. I remember seeing some video and someone was famous for doing, I think a front noseslide back 270 out and maybe Koston named it "The Pretzel Way"? I could be wrong though...I'm old, I've done too many bad things to my brain, and I can't remember shit too well.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 09, 2014, 05:22:59 PM
Just curious, how many of you click on a new part of some new skateboarder you've never heard of the photos/video thread and click off if it in 20 seconds or less. This happens to me 90% of the time, is that just me?
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Post by: FUSE on January 12, 2014, 09:45:30 AM
I'm 40.  I don't heal so good anymore.  Can't stop though, love it.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 12, 2014, 10:16:42 AM
It's weird dealing with the 5 - 6 months of winter of absolutely no skating again. Was living in more friendly climates for the last few years so I had the option to be on the board throughout the year. Don't really enjoy skateparks so it's these boards for now.
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 12, 2014, 11:26:04 AM
Just curious, how many of you click on a new part of some new skateboarder you've never heard of the photos/video thread and click off if it in 20 seconds or less. This happens to me 90% of the time, is that just me?

Honestly I'd say it's about 50/50 for me. I've found a lot of great stuff from dudes I've never heard of or regional favorites in the photos/videos section.  I check it often for that reason. Boring to just watch classic shit from dudes I heard of already all the time.

That said, I rarely find myself enjoying the hyped parts that get a 5-10 page thread. Tend to like the weird Japanese ripper or Aussie clip that gets like 7 comments more... :)
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Post by: BRO on January 12, 2014, 11:29:52 AM
For me, the Holy Grail of non pro old man video parts.  I have this dvd and the whole thing is a fun watch.  41 here, and I probably skate about 3-4 a week.  Just snowed last night, so probably won't be skating til this weekend when I head up to Portland. 

Brian Ball's part in Trick Factory's video Off The Couch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnVQn0Peq74#)
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 12, 2014, 12:38:27 PM
For me, the Holy Grail of non pro old man video parts.  I have this dvd and the whole thing is a fun watch.  41 here, and I probably skate about 3-4 a week.  Just snowed last night, so probably won't be skating til this weekend when I head up to Portland. 

Brian Ball's part in Trick Factory's video Off The Couch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnVQn0Peq74#)

blunt to fakie madness and the journey song...I like this!
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Post by: BRO on January 12, 2014, 01:10:13 PM
Just curious, how many of you click on a new part of some new skateboarder you've never heard of the photos/video thread and click off if it in 20 seconds or less. This happens to me 90% of the time, is that just me?

I know exactly what you mean.  It's not just you.  I think the most recent thing I got really excited about was that Magenta SF hill bomb video.  That was all kinds of awesome.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on January 12, 2014, 01:32:27 PM
skating on friday and I took my ankle out from just playing a couple of games of flatground skate. I didn't roll it or tweak it or land on it funny. I think just flicking my ankle that many times in a row made it get sore to the point where it felt like I had just sprained it.
getting old sucks.
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Post by: paraquat on January 12, 2014, 01:38:13 PM
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I know exactly what you mean.  It's not just you.  I think the most recent thing I got really excited about was that Magenta SF hill bomb video.  That was all kinds of awesome.

Me too. I'm "only" 30 but, I find myself fading away from new video clip watching. I'll scan hella clips and not click on one video.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on January 12, 2014, 02:12:00 PM
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Me too. I'm "only" 30 but, I find myself fading away from new video clip watching. I'll scan hella clips and not click on one video.
I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times, and a lot of "nbds" stop being impressive once you realize the way the progression of skating goes and kind of expect somebody would be able to do a lot of stuff. That's why the stereotype of old dudes liking Ricky Oyola and Bobby Puleo and magenta and shit carries a certain amount of weight. That shit brings something new to the table that is inspiring. Style also becomes more important. Somebody who looks good is a lot more fun to watch the 100,000th flatground 360 flip you've seen than somebody who is just doing one to have another trick in their line.
Does that even make sense? Oh well.
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Post by: paraquat on January 12, 2014, 02:40:37 PM
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Me too. I'm "only" 30 but, I find myself fading away from new video clip watching. I'll scan hella clips and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times, and a lot of "nbds" stop being impressive once you realize the way the progression of skating goes and kind of expect somebody would be able to do a lot of stuff. That's why the stereotype of old dudes liking Ricky Oyola and Bobby Puleo and magenta and shit carries a certain amount of weight. That shit brings something new to the table that is inspiring. Style also becomes more important. Somebody who looks good is a lot more fun to watch the 100,000th flatground 360 flip you've seen than somebody who is just doing one to have another trick in their line.
Does that even make sense? Oh well.
Yeah I get what your saying. The older gens (me us you and older)had to choose their videos wisely and watch them more than 30 times because at any given moment there were not 4000000 clips of skating at their finger tips. If you bought a shitty video, you were stuck with it and would usually watch it until you found something you liked about it. I think this mentality is still a part of my viewing, in that I am very selective because my limited time to browse, but also my search for quality skating (style, gusto, spots, etc)

Edit: can this thread get sticky'd? Take that jake johnson one down. It's been like 7 months.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 12, 2014, 08:22:34 PM
I'm lucky to know some 50 year olds who skate who could give two fucks about ever seeing a skate video....they just talk about skateboarder magazine covers....I tried to show them a video of Gino explaining to them that this the only thing that matters in skateboarding.....

It was like playing Depeche Mode to my dad....
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Post by: cuteandintimidating on January 12, 2014, 08:55:11 PM
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Post by: floop on January 12, 2014, 10:37:20 PM
Just turned 37 a couple weeks ago.
Me and the rest of my old man posse are the "Washed Up Warriors" We have made 3 videos. The first one came out in 2008. Then 2011 and 2012.
Old man rant: Does anyone remember when inward heelflips were called barrel rolls? Maybe that was just a Midwest thing; where I grew up.
Another: Nowadays everyone calls it a rewind, or pretzel, or wrong way or hard way 180 out. When are we gonna start calling them Gazelles again?
I posted my most recent part from a Lowcard edit in one of these other old man forums.
So here is my part from Washed Up 3, Way of the Washed. Released Dec 2012.
MATT SOSA - WAY OF THE WASHED (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl3R3tvlbuE#)

really impressive man
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Post by: floop on January 12, 2014, 10:44:48 PM
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Me too. I'm "only" 30 but, I find myself fading away from new video clip watching. I'll scan hella clips and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times, and a lot of "nbds" stop being impressive once you realize the way the progression of skating goes and kind of expect somebody would be able to do a lot of stuff. That's why the stereotype of old dudes liking Ricky Oyola and Bobby Puleo and magenta and shit carries a certain amount of weight. That shit brings something new to the table that is inspiring. Style also becomes more important. Somebody who looks good is a lot more fun to watch the 100,000th flatground 360 flip you've seen than somebody who is just doing one to have another trick in their line.
Does that even make sense? Oh well.

i still watch a lot of the new videos, but yeah.  it takes more for me to get really excited about something.  i get more stoked on those Tim and Eric videos than anything.   for younger dudes i admittedly like watching tranny stuff more than street, but it depends on who it is.  that Grant AH Welcome was a breath of fresh air

one thing i don't get about skate videos now - as opposed to the olde days - are people doing single tricks where it's just 1 push and then jumping down something, or doing a rail or whatever.  i guess it's impressive, but to me i'd much rather watch someone doing a line - street or tranny.  1 push, trick, stop - just doesn't seem that fun.  you're not even rolling

i'm sure this has been beaten to death by old guys but it's weird to see kids who can do a lot of advanced flip tricks or whatever, but they can hardly ride a skateboard.  as in, push around and actually ride.  i think this comes from parents dropping kids off at skateparks and so kids go there and play skate or whatever.  they never actually skate around anymore, on the streets

also i wish they'd stay off my lawn
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Post by: Useful Idiot on January 13, 2014, 08:15:44 AM
38 checking in. Just started skating vert. It's scary as fuck.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on January 13, 2014, 08:53:39 AM
For me, the Holy Grail of non pro old man video parts.  I have this dvd and the whole thing is a fun watch.  41 here, and I probably skate about 3-4 a week.  Just snowed last night, so probably won't be skating til this weekend when I head up to Portland. 

Brian Ball's part in Trick Factory's video Off The Couch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnVQn0Peq74#)

This video  :D 

Whoever said that us older guys are tired of seeing the same stuff after so long hit on something I think. Tim and Eric, The Wiskate guys that's the kind of stuff I look for nowdays. I'll have to check out this whole video. I find I'd rather watch Julien Stranger bomb a hill then watch some new kids demolish a 20 stair rail. Don't get me wrong, I still like watching some "big" video's, but the re-watch value of those when compared to the guys putting something different out isn't the same for me. If I want to watch something before skating to get stoked, I'm going to pop in this http://beez.wiskate.com/ (http://beez.wiskate.com/) before Watching Pretty Sweet.
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Post by: Useful Idiot on January 13, 2014, 09:32:35 AM
Jim's Ramp Jam will never get old.
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Post by: sans umbilical on January 13, 2014, 11:27:52 AM
38 checking in. Just started skating vert. It's scary as fuck.

Thumbs up man. I'm the same age and I have been considering giving vert a try. The closest vert ramp is an hour or so away but I hear it's very mellow from the dudes that skate it.
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Post by: BRO on January 14, 2014, 01:00:52 PM
This is Larry from Grants Pass, Oregon.  He's probably 51 now, but this video is making the rounds again.  He rips and his son does too.  Pretty inspiring stuff.

Old man skateboard tricks- 50 tricks on 50th Birthday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVpNAozgAhM#)
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Post by: Spike Hawke on January 14, 2014, 02:21:42 PM
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Just had my second kid. Skateboarding is a distant memory at the moment what with the weather and babys.
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h340/wilkatron/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/wilkatron/media/IMG_1811_zpsef1971c7.jpg.html)
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Congrats Spike!

I've got a 9 month old with a recently diagnosed genetic disorder and some nasty weather to deal with myself.  I try and make it out when I can, but it's been really really tough lately.  Hang in there, you'll get back in the saddle soon enough!
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fuck Satchel, that's gotta be super tough. hope everything turns out good for you.
Spike: congrats!

as for me, my second son is now 16 months. it's a blast seeing them play together but having more than one than kid really takes a dent out of your skating/personal time!
My first son is 5 and a half, and not too interested in skating, but maybe in a few years.........we'll see! I hope I get to do sessions with both of them.
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Satchel, that sounds tough. Good thing is that its been discovered pretty early on. Gives you more time to adjust and get your head around the "problem". My oldest is highly allergic to milk and eggs so we have to be heavily aware of all that he eats. He is 4 now so going to nursery and other kids houses and its pretty worrying when you are relying on other people to deal with a possible anaphylactic shock. Just got to remember to support each other through the tough times, when it comes to kids you tend to forget about each other sometimes.

Paraquat, best thing to do is go with what you feel is best. You wont break it but common sense in parenting is a must. Enjoy the crazy hormones.

Frenchie, My oldest loves watching skate vids and playing with, not on, his setup. I'm counting on him to get skating so I can take him out for a roll.
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Appreciate the support from you dudes. And spike, the toughest thing next to dealing with the problem itself is finding the time, energy, and sensitivity to make sure our own needs are met as individuals, and as a couple. But we are managing. He's got a genetic defect that causes retinal dystrophy from birth, rendering him essentially blind for all intents and purposes. It's a tough pill to swallow, but not insurmountable. I actually started skating again after over a decade off the board right around the time we began the road towards diagnosis and it's been a huge help as far as decompression and stress relief are concerned.

Dealing with other peoples lack of awareness as you describe in your case is something we will have to get used to I suppose...
Man thats a shame for your little guy. Sounds like you have the right attitude though. Remember that you and your partner have to have tie to adjust and to be there for each other. With a defect that is that affecting, you are going to have a lot of down times but the ups are going to feel amazing. Both are going to be highly stressful and a strain on your relationship not just with your partner but family and friends too.

Are you guys involved with any support groups or is there anything local you can go too? Speaking to other parents of kids with a similar issue is always good, plus you might find it more comfortable to ask questions and also see kids who are older and how they cope.

I wish your family all the luck in the world.
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Post by: floop on January 14, 2014, 02:28:01 PM
This is Larry from Grants Pass, Oregon.  He's probably 51 now, but this video is making the rounds again.  He rips and his son does too.  Pretty inspiring stuff.

Old man skateboard tricks- 50 tricks on 50th Birthday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVpNAozgAhM#)

that is so fuckin rad.  i'm glad i have 10 years to practice for mine because there's no way i can do all that
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Post by: sans umbilical on January 14, 2014, 06:05:46 PM
This is Larry from Grants Pass, Oregon.  He's probably 51 now, but this video is making the rounds again.  He rips and his son does too.  Pretty inspiring stuff.

Old man skateboard tricks- 50 tricks on 50th Birthday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVpNAozgAhM#)

Shoot, this guy at 50 rips! There's hope for me after all.
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Post by: Iceman on January 15, 2014, 04:28:10 PM
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I know exactly what you mean.  It's not just you.  
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I'll scan hella clips Slap and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times.
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i still watch a lot of the new videos, but yeah.  it takes more for me to get really excited about something.

^^^^ Ditto. Also, even if I really like something, I still might not even bother rewatching it. Maybe 2 video parts a year will get watched 5 times apiece.
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Post by: Spike Hawke on January 16, 2014, 08:17:19 AM
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I know exactly what you mean.  It's not just you.  
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I'll scan hella clips Slap and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times.
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i still watch a lot of the new videos, but yeah.  it takes more for me to get really excited about something.
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^^^^ Ditto. Also, even if I really like something, I still might not even bother rewatching it. Maybe 2 video parts a year will get watched 5 times apiece.
Think this is why I really like the Magenta stuff. Its filmed well and is fun and a bit different.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 16, 2014, 09:16:21 AM
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I know exactly what you mean.  It's not just you. 
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I'll scan hella clips Slap and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times.
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i still watch a lot of the new videos, but yeah.  it takes more for me to get really excited about something.
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^^^^ Ditto. Also, even if I really like something, I still might not even bother rewatching it. Maybe 2 video parts a year will get watched 5 times apiece.

I'm totally there with you. It easy to say it's our ADD induced society or from watching videos for decades but for me, I know it's just a subculture I felt I use to know that is basically a completely different thing now. It's unfortunate because, people say skating goes in cycles and and will eventually die again but for someone that's been doing it long enough, you know this "popularity" that skateboarding has right now is really never going away. The web has a lot to do with this...constant inexpensive marketing and advertising of skateboarding culture. You never had that back in the day, new kids that would've never been exposed to it are getting exposed at alarming rates. It is what it is.
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Post by: Young Satchel on January 16, 2014, 07:14:32 PM

I wish your family all the luck in the world.

Thanks Spike.  I appreciate the kind words....
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 18, 2014, 09:40:14 AM
Since this thread unfortunately is not getting a sticky any time soon, I'm keeping it here...any new old guy footage we can get stoked on this weekend?! 
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Post by: heritage on January 18, 2014, 09:55:07 AM
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I'll scan hella clips Slap and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times.
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i still watch a lot of the new videos, but yeah.  it takes more for me to get really excited about something.
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^^^^ Ditto. Also, even if I really like something, I still might not even bother rewatching it. Maybe 2 video parts a year will get watched 5 times apiece.
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I'm totally there with you. It easy to say it's our ADD induced society or from watching videos for decades but for me, I know it's just a subculture I felt I use to know that is basically a completely different thing now. It's unfortunate because, people say skating goes in cycles and and will eventually die again but for someone that's been doing it long enough, you know this "popularity" that skateboarding has right now is really never going away. The web has a lot to do with this...constant inexpensive marketing and advertising of skateboarding culture. You never had that back in the day, new kids that would've never been exposed to it are getting exposed at alarming rates. It is what it is.

Can't say I agree. I'm in my mid 30s and I love watching new clips of all the new dudes. In fact, I'm psyched on how much new content is available and on top of the free stuff I even bought a bunch of videos last year: Pretty Sweet, Deathwish, Tengu, Soleil Levant, Cold War, Made, 11th Hour, etc. all paid for.

Not that I would/could/want to ever do what they're doing now, I just love watching what is being done now. In a way it still inspires and pushes me but in a different context for my own skateboarding.
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Post by: shark tits on January 18, 2014, 10:34:45 AM
Since this thread unfortunately is not getting a sticky any time soon, I'm keeping it here...any new old guy footage we can get stoked on this weekend?! 
subliminal skate park edit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16fyNnBrKZw#)
ask and ye shall receive. i'm the shitbird w/ orange pants and later w/ a rugby shirt. everyone's mid 30s except nate w/ the nosegrind nosewheelie and the line w/ the big pyramid.
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Post by: art hellman on January 18, 2014, 11:41:06 AM
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I know exactly what you mean.  It's not just you.  
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I'll scan hella clips Slap and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times.
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i still watch a lot of the new videos, but yeah.  it takes more for me to get really excited about something.
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^^^^ Ditto. Also, even if I really like something, I still might not even bother rewatching it. Maybe 2 video parts a year will get watched 5 times apiece.
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I'm totally there with you. It easy to say it's our ADD induced society or from watching videos for decades but for me, I know it's just a subculture I felt I use to know that is basically a completely different thing now. It's unfortunate because, people say skating goes in cycles and and will eventually die again but for someone that's been doing it long enough, you know this "popularity" that skateboarding has right now is really never going away. The web has a lot to do with this...constant inexpensive marketing and advertising of skateboarding culture. You never had that back in the day, new kids that would've never been exposed to it are getting exposed at alarming rates. It is what it is.
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Can't say I agree. I'm in my mid 30s and I love watching new clips of all the new dudes. In fact, I'm psyched on how much new content is available and on top of the free stuff I even bought a bunch of videos last year: Pretty Sweet, Deathwish, Tengu, Soleil Levant, Cold War, Made, 11th Hour, etc. all paid for.

Not that I would/could/want to ever do what they're doing now, I just love watching what is being done now. In a way it still inspires and pushes me but in a different context for my own skateboarding.

right with Heritage on this one ... I'm still devouring all the new content and the best part of it is how seemlessly alot of it actually falls right in with the parts I've been rewatching for years upon years.  For example, whenever I have a free weekend afternoon where I can't skate, I'll watch Ethan in Tincan, then Jake in Mindfield, then Barley in EEIII, then Suciu's Philly part, then Cromer's Krooked part, then Gilbert in Old Dominion, then maybe Ed in Welcome to Hell or Jensen in 11th Hour or an Adidas clip.  It's all just one continuous compilation for me and new parts just keep the record playing and playing and playing...

p.s. appletv + handbrake + keepvid = the greatest things to happen to skateboard video watching since the VCR.  I used to spend countless hours creating compilation VHS tapes using two VCRs and putting all my fav video parts on one tape ... now I just throw em all on the computer and make playlists, etc. 
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I know exactly what you mean.  It's not just you.  
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I'll scan hella clips Slap and not click on one video.
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I think this just comes with watching skate videos for like 20 years. You start getting bored with the traditional stuff that you feel like you've seen a million times.
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i still watch a lot of the new videos, but yeah.  it takes more for me to get really excited about something.
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^^^^ Ditto. Also, even if I really like something, I still might not even bother rewatching it. Maybe 2 video parts a year will get watched 5 times apiece.
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I'm totally there with you. It easy to say it's our ADD induced society or from watching videos for decades but for me, I know it's just a subculture I felt I use to know that is basically a completely different thing now. It's unfortunate because, people say skating goes in cycles and and will eventually die again but for someone that's been doing it long enough, you know this "popularity" that skateboarding has right now is really never going away. The web has a lot to do with this...constant inexpensive marketing and advertising of skateboarding culture. You never had that back in the day, new kids that would've never been exposed to it are getting exposed at alarming rates. It is what it is.
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Can't say I agree. I'm in my mid 30s and I love watching new clips of all the new dudes. In fact, I'm psyched on how much new content is available and on top of the free stuff I even bought a bunch of videos last year: Pretty Sweet, Deathwish, Tengu, Soleil Levant, Cold War, Made, 11th Hour, etc. all paid for.

Not that I would/could/want to ever do what they're doing now, I just love watching what is being done now. In a way it still inspires and pushes me but in a different context for my own skateboarding.
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right with Heritage on this one ... I'm still devouring all the new content and the best part of it is how seemlessly alot of it actually falls right in with the parts I've been rewatching for years upon years.  For example, whenever I have a free weekend afternoon where I can't skate, I'll watch Ethan in Tincan, then Jake in Mindfield, then Barley in EEIII, then Suciu's Philly part, then Cromer's Krooked part, then Gilbert in Old Dominion, then maybe Ed in Welcome to Hell or Jensen in 11th Hour or an Adidas clip.  It's all just one continuous compilation for me and new parts just keep the record playing and playing and playing...

p.s. appletv + handbrake + keepvid = the greatest things to happen to skateboard video watching since the VCR.  I used to spend countless hours creating compilation VHS tapes using two VCRs and putting all my fav video parts on one tape ... now I just throw em all on the computer and make playlists, etc. 

Just want to be clear, I wasn't complaining about the wealth of free videos. I just don't rewatch stuff often. Though, I do replay tidbits of my faves in my head. I don't think it personally has much to do with an oversaturation of video content, but more to do with being old. Shit, I don't even listen to music anymore, though I still love certain artists. But, I'll keep abreast with politics and world events daily.
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Post by: floop on January 23, 2014, 10:56:28 AM
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Since this thread unfortunately is not getting a sticky any time soon, I'm keeping it here...any new old guy footage we can get stoked on this weekend?! 
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subliminal skate park edit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16fyNnBrKZw#)
ask and ye shall receive. i'm the shitbird w/ orange pants and later w/ a rugby shirt. everyone's mid 30s except nate w/ the nosegrind nosewheelie and the line w/ the big pyramid.

gnar'd for old man footy and old Grandaddy
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Post by: shark tits on January 23, 2014, 12:34:39 PM

gnar'd for old man footy and old Grandaddy
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thanks floop. that song came on college radio enroute to a parking garage and we'd had it in mind ever since.
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Post by: Dirtymac on January 27, 2014, 02:51:41 PM
Got my first grinds in over 3 months this afternoon. Nothing to write home about just scratch grinds, fside, bside and a few rock fakies, but it felt so good I almost cried. True story. I might make it to 50 yet...stoked! ;D
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 28, 2014, 12:14:02 AM
Got my first grinds in over 3 months this afternoon. Nothing to write home about just scratch grinds, fside, bside and a few rock fakies, but it felt so good I almost cried. True story. I might make it to 50 yet...stoked! ;D

good on ya! I'm really looking forward to those first slash grinds.......It's been 5 month since my ankle surgery and my foot is finally beginning to feel normal! I'll wait until the first nice days of spring (which is also when I'll turn 40)  to get back on the board, but it's good to feel like it's actually gonna be possible.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 28, 2014, 08:48:07 AM
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Got my first grinds in over 3 months this afternoon. Nothing to write home about just scratch grinds, fside, bside and a few rock fakies, but it felt so good I almost cried. True story. I might make it to 50 yet...stoked! ;D
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good on ya! I'm really looking forward to those first slash grinds.......It's been 5 month since my ankle surgery and my foot is finally beginning to feel normal! I'll wait until the first nice days of spring (which is also when I'll turn 40)  to get back on the board, but it's good to feel like it's actually gonna be possible.

I have a good 2+ months of winter left before I get some good outdoor cruising in.  Question...any older dudes ever try to have a conversation with the younger generation? I only ask because I'm pretty new to an area and generally, that's all I ever run into. It's pretty bizarre. It will be weird to be 39 this year.
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Post by: Not a Fotograph on January 30, 2014, 06:29:15 AM
I have a good 2+ months of winter left before I get some good outdoor cruising in.  Question...any older dudes ever try to have a conversation with the younger generation? I only ask because I'm pretty new to an area and generally, that's all I ever run into. It's pretty bizarre. It will be weird to be 39 this year.

Yeah, I've had some good ones. I gotta stop myself sometimes before I get in to old man story-telling mode about the 80's. But the dudes I see most often are usually pretty stoked to see a guy, in some cases their dad's age, out there hitting it. 
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on January 30, 2014, 08:12:32 AM
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I have a good 2+ months of winter left before I get some good outdoor cruising in.  Question...any older dudes ever try to have a conversation with the younger generation? I only ask because I'm pretty new to an area and generally, that's all I ever run into. It's pretty bizarre. It will be weird to be 39 this year.
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Yeah, I've had some good ones. I gotta stop myself sometimes before I get in to old man story-telling mode about the 80's. But the dudes I see most often are usually pretty stoked to see a guy, in some cases their dad's age, out there hitting it. 

I get in that same mode sometimes but feel like they look at me and don't buy it...problem is I look like I'm in my mid 20's so most tend to instantly assume I should be throwing myself down something or being more aggro in general. Funny thing is, if I was there age, I would be skating exactly the same as I do now with the addition of few more ollies here and there.  It took me a long time to realize how I wanted to actually skateboard or what was important about it to me at least.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on February 02, 2014, 05:12:30 PM
I haven't posted in a little while and I wanted to give it a bump, so I thought I'd check in. I'm happy to see that so many of you have kept it going for so long.

I guess I'll just chime in on what gearingupforgettingdown said here...I know exactly what you're talking about and that's why I like skating with just my one or two friends and a big part of why I hate going to skateparks. I don't consider myself a snob by any means, and if anyone at all is cool to me, no matter who they are, I'll be cool back to them. But I feel extremely awkward around and having to talk to people who I'm sometimes 20+ years older than. Most of the time, the only thing that we have in common is that we both skate, and 97% of the time, we have a completely different perspective on that. I don't hold it against them, but it's hard to "hang out" with them and skate/talk like I can with the few guys I normally do it with.

I just hooked up a new deck two weeks ago, a crispy new Baker/Figgy deck. My boy's been working nights so we've only been skating once a week on Sundays and last week I got serviced, bad. Hipper from hell. Limped around all week at work and had to take a raincheck on today's session.
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/igordog18/9a477445-a1ee-40c5-af06-634af41aa94e.jpg) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/igordog18/media/9a477445-a1ee-40c5-af06-634af41aa94e.jpg.html)
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Post by: j....soy..... on February 02, 2014, 08:55:20 PM
You're posting up a picture of a baker board on the Internet......you can't relate to 12 year olds?
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Post by: shredbuffalo on February 03, 2014, 12:55:58 PM
You're posting up a picture of a baker board on the Internet......you can't relate to 12 year olds?

Yeah, sorry I go with what I like and I don't ride a Magenta or some shit so I can be "core" here on SLAP. Besides, all the 12 year olds around here ride REAL decks, so my Baker wouldn't make me cool to them anyhow.
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Post by: coneklr on February 08, 2014, 05:33:10 PM
Trying to keep this thread where it's easy to find so thought I'd bump it with these clips I shot of my friend Ralph today ( my back sucked again so I figured this would be a good way to pass the time )  Not sure how to upload insta videos or if you can but heres a link

He turned 40 this year and had 2 knee surgeries in the last 3 ... I've got nothing but respect for this guy

http://instagram.com/p/kK10jNqa78/ (http://instagram.com/p/kK10jNqa78/)

http://instagram.com/p/kLO_6BqazN/ (http://instagram.com/p/kLO_6BqazN/)
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Post by: paraquat on February 08, 2014, 05:39:20 PM
Make this thread sticky please. Thanks slap gods.
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Post by: lk130 on February 08, 2014, 07:53:51 PM
I totally wish kids were into feeling the entire board and moving around instead of spots, gear or angles. The potential of skate is more limitless when you fully skateboard instead of pump out trickedytrickedoutness
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Post by: shredbuffalo on February 09, 2014, 05:26:23 PM
Make this thread sticky please. Thanks slap gods.

Keep it going and eventually with enough posts/time it will happen.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 10, 2014, 12:29:03 AM
Trying to keep this thread where it's easy to find so thought I'd bump it with these clips I shot of my friend Ralph today ( my back sucked again so I figured this would be a good way to pass the time )  Not sure how to upload insta videos or if you can but heres a link

He turned 40 this year and had 2 knee surgeries in the last 3 ... I've got nothing but respect for this guy

http://instagram.com/p/kK10jNqa78/ (http://instagram.com/p/kK10jNqa78/)

http://instagram.com/p/kLO_6BqazN/ (http://instagram.com/p/kLO_6BqazN/)

well those 2 tricks are enough to see he's pretty good!!

also, I came across this on youtube, full-on old man contest

Tampa Pro 2010 Team Manager and Industry VIP Contest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im1JYfVUaNY#)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 10, 2014, 12:34:06 AM
here's another one.......(before the vert sesh)
"as they get older, they start slamming harder!"
 ;D


Max Schaaf, Mike Frazier, Christian Hosoi and More! Tampa Pro 2013 Friday - SPoT Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghz_mcP3chE#)
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Post by: rothdigga on February 10, 2014, 02:25:10 PM
Frenchie...
We've been doing the Tampa VIP/Team Manager/Old Man contest for about 8-9 years now.  It was actually Stacy Lowery's idea to do it a long time ago.  Fun stuff, makes you actually try to land things you haven't done in a long time.  There's some good dudes in that clip.  Josh Friedberg is in there, Ira (filmer that did the 360 flip over the hip), Zitzer with the super good ollie off the extension, Brink, Kevin Wilkins etc.  It's a fun event.  Time for me to get my legs back, it's coming up in 1 month!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 11, 2014, 12:14:33 AM
I was actually wondering who did the smith and ollie off the extension......I thought it was Manzoori!
they have a little bit of the same style/build, don't they?

anyways it's a damn good idea!
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Post by: rothdigga on February 11, 2014, 12:18:22 AM
Yeah, I could see the similarities in their style  Frenchie. 
The idea was actually pretty genius by Stacy.  Many of us ex-pros, TM's and what not are at the contest anyways, so he said we should get off our fat-asses and get busy for a contest.  It's been pretty fun...like I said...just to actually try.  Sometimes at 41 years old that you need that extra motivation to really get going.  I'm sure that's one of the reasons that on a MUCH larger stage and extent the Vans Combi contest is so good.  All these vets really don't want to look too silly out there and most of them just downright kill it.  Just takes a little motivation these days. 
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Post by: SodaJerk on February 11, 2014, 01:01:04 AM
Yeah, I could see the similarities in their style  Frenchie. 
The idea was actually pretty genius by Stacy.  Many of us ex-pros, TM's and what not are at the contest anyways, so he said we should get off our fat-asses and get busy for a contest.  It's been pretty fun...like I said...just to actually try.  Sometimes at 41 years old that you need that extra motivation to really get going.  I'm sure that's one of the reasons that on a MUCH larger stage and extent the Vans Combi contest is so good.  All these vets really don't want to look too silly out there and most of them just downright kill it.  Just takes a little motivation these days. 
Rothdigga, Santa Cruz X Star Wars decks. Your reactions please?
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Post by: rothdigga on February 11, 2014, 09:29:07 AM
Sodajerk...
20 years too late I would say.  We could have done a lot more than the Star Wars graphic I had.  Although I do like the simplicity.  Seeing COS players walking around Agenda as Darth Vader and Leia was a bit much for me. 
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Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on February 11, 2014, 09:35:36 AM
I actually hate seniors. Nothing is more unsettling to a black man then a room full of old white people. I just like to assume they're all old, ignorant, racist xenophobes. Is there something wrong with that?
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Post by: shark tits on February 11, 2014, 09:46:19 AM
I actually hate seniors. Nothing is more unsettling to a black man then a room full of old white people. I just like to assume they're all old, ignorant, racist xenophobes. Is there something wrong with that?
i think that sometimes too, especially in the south. but by the same token when i see brett the hitman hart i thought you were a white canadian wrestling fan so i guess i'm as ignorant as everyone i think is ignorant.
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Post by: stickman1980 on February 11, 2014, 09:55:05 PM
Frenchie...
We've been doing the Tampa VIP/Team Manager/Old Man contest for about 8-9 years now.  It was actually Stacy Lowery's idea to do it a long time ago.  Fun stuff, makes you actually try to land things you haven't done in a long time.  There's some good dudes in that clip.  Josh Friedberg is in there, Ira (filmer that did the 360 flip over the hip), Zitzer with the super good ollie off the extension, Brink, Kevin Wilkins etc.  It's a fun event.  Time for me to get my legs back, it's coming up in 1 month!

Can any kinda published filmer/photographer skate in this?
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Post by: pinche gringo on February 12, 2014, 09:42:10 AM
Stoked to see my friend Adam in that clip from 2010. That's an awesome idea for a contest.
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Post by: Useful Idiot on February 12, 2014, 12:25:58 PM
Skate with Zitzer from time to time. Super nice dude. Slays vert.
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Post by: Young Satchel on February 12, 2014, 03:27:10 PM
I actually hate seniors. Nothing is more unsettling to a black man then a room full of old white people. I just like to assume they're all old, ignorant, racist xenophobes. Is there something wrong with that?

Just made the mistake of going to the grocery store on "senior discount day". Never again.  Fuckin fiasco of can-browsing and cart traffic Jams in every aisle.
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Post by: rothdigga on February 12, 2014, 05:07:59 PM
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Frenchie...
We've been doing the Tampa VIP/Team Manager/Old Man contest for about 8-9 years now.?  It was actually Stacy Lowery's idea to do it a long time ago.?  Fun stuff, makes you actually try to land things you haven't done in a long time.?  There's some good dudes in that clip.?  Josh Friedberg is in there, Ira (filmer that did the 360 flip over the hip), Zitzer with the super good ollie off the extension, Brink, Kevin Wilkins etc.?  It's a fun event.?  Time for me to get my legs back, it's coming up in 1 month!
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Can any kinda published filmer/photographer skate in this?

Stickman,
Anyone who is over 30 can skate in it really.  Just homies who are in the industry and want to get down.  I do remember someone being a TM at like 24 years old entering one time.  Like he had just got done skating Tampa Am the year before and was a TM now and entered for some reason.  He did a kickflip back noseblunt down one of the rails and it was so awkward cause we're all out there struggling on getting onto the ledge and dude is dropping HAMMERS.  He kind of got clowned on the mic and didn't skate a 2nd run.  Like entering a beginner contest when you're pro.  Got to know your place a little bit. 
But to answer your question...yeah.  Filmers are totally welcome! 
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Post by: j....soy..... on February 12, 2014, 10:42:40 PM
I think there should be a handicap.....
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Post by: rothdigga on February 15, 2014, 03:10:20 PM
I think there should be a handicap.....

A weight belt/ankle weights would be funny for rippers...or a fat suit.  Or just Tonya Harding pole bashing 20 year old dudes who try to enter and giving them old man knees...
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Post by: bumpnrun on February 15, 2014, 07:05:23 PM
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Frenchie...
We've been doing the Tampa VIP/Team Manager/Old Man contest for about 8-9 years now.?  It was actually Stacy Lowery's idea to do it a long time ago.?  Fun stuff, makes you actually try to land things you haven't done in a long time.?  There's some good dudes in that clip.?  Josh Friedberg is in there, Ira (filmer that did the 360 flip over the hip), Zitzer with the super good ollie off the extension, Brink, Kevin Wilkins etc.?  It's a fun event.?  Time for me to get my legs back, it's coming up in 1 month!
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Stickman,
Anyone who is over 30 can skate in it really.  Just homies who are in the industry and want to get down.  I do remember someone being a TM at like 24 years old entering one time.  Like he had just got done skating Tampa Am the year before and was a TM now and entered for some reason.  He did a kickflip back noseblunt down one of the rails and it was so awkward cause we're all out there struggling on getting onto the ledge and dude is dropping HAMMERS.  He kind of got clowned on the mic and didn't skate a 2nd run.  Like entering a beginner contest when you're pro.  Got to know your place a little bit. 
But to answer your question...yeah.  Filmers are totally welcome! 


lol at the bold!  So funny.
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Post by: Dirtymac on February 16, 2014, 07:24:14 AM
Yeah, I could see the similarities in their style?  Frenchie.? 
The idea was actually pretty genius by Stacy.?  Many of us ex-pros, TM's and what not are at the contest anyways, so he said we should get off our fat-asses and get busy for a contest.?  It's been pretty fun...like I said...just to actually try.?  Sometimes at 41 years old that you need that extra motivation to really get going.?  I'm sure that's one of the reasons that on a MUCH larger stage and extent the Vans Combi contest is so good.?  All these vets really don't want to look too silly out there and most of them just downright kill it.?  Just takes a little motivation these days.? 
Seen my boy Bob Reynolds in the top 3 too I think! Representing the NC!
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Post by: shredbuffalo on February 16, 2014, 08:07:20 AM
It's Sunday...Get your old bones warmed up, get out there and get some, and come home and tell the rest of us about it. I've had it with the indoor park and can't wait for Spring, but I gotta make the best with what I've got right now.
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Post by: wildbillhiccup on February 16, 2014, 08:16:13 AM
can i make a young dudes post up here thread. im 5
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Post by: Young Satchel on February 16, 2014, 02:54:39 PM
It's Sunday...Get your old bones warmed up, get out there and get some, and come home and tell the rest of us about it. I've had it with the indoor park and can't wait for Spring, but I gotta make the best with what I've got right now.

Got out there for a couple-mile hike in 2'+ powder to a frozen waterfall on snowshoes with a 30lb baby strapped to me.

Cross training?
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Post by: sans umbilical on February 16, 2014, 10:02:50 PM
It's Sunday...Get your old bones warmed up, get out there and get some, and come home and tell the rest of us about it. I've had it with the indoor park and can't wait for Spring, but I gotta make the best with what I've got right now.

My city is usually dead on Sunday's. I parked my car at the local skate shop then skated around the metro area. I was by myself because most of the guys I skate with were either injured or working. Since I was alone, I stopped and took pics of graffiti on trains going by and also took the elevator up a parking deck. I sat on top of the parking deck for a while and shot more photos, then I cruised down the 8 levels. Security came after me around level 4 but I beat him to the bottom and kept going down the street.

All in all, fun day. We've had some cold temps the past week but it was 65 today. It was a beautiful day to skate in Alabama.

*I suppose this pic is the equivalent to a skate selfie but I shot it while cruising down the street.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 17, 2014, 12:33:00 AM
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It's Sunday...Get your old bones warmed up, get out there and get some, and come home and tell the rest of us about it. I've had it with the indoor park and can't wait for Spring, but I gotta make the best with what I've got right now.
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My city is usually dead on Sunday's. I parked my car at the local skate shop then skated around the metro area. I was by myself because most of the guys I skate with were either injured or working. Since I was alone, I stopped and took pics of graffiti on trains going by and also took the elevator up a parking deck. I sat on top of the parking deck for a while and shot more photos, then I cruised down the 8 levels. Security came after me around level 4 but I beat him to the bottom and kept going down the street.

All in all, fun day. We've had some cold temps the past week but it was 65 today. It was a beautiful day to skate in Alabama.

*I suppose this pic is the equivalent to a skate selfie but I shot it while cruising down the street.

classic old dude right there.
as for me I went biking with my oldest son, it was fun.....he's just learned biking properly and I'm still trying to master wheelies on a mountain bike ha! nice way of rehabbing my ankle too. first session should come soon, in march!
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Post by: Young Satchel on February 17, 2014, 03:30:30 AM
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It's Sunday...Get your old bones warmed up, get out there and get some, and come home and tell the rest of us about it. I've had it with the indoor park and can't wait for Spring, but I gotta make the best with what I've got right now.
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My city is usually dead on Sunday's. I parked my car at the local skate shop then skated around the metro area. I was by myself because most of the guys I skate with were either injured or working. Since I was alone, I stopped and took pics of graffiti on trains going by and also took the elevator up a parking deck. I sat on top of the parking deck for a while and shot more photos, then I cruised down the 8 levels. Security came after me around level 4 but I beat him to the bottom and kept going down the street.

All in all, fun day. We've had some cold temps the past week but it was 65 today. It was a beautiful day to skate in Alabama.

*I suppose this pic is the equivalent to a skate selfie but I shot it while cruising down the street.

Sounds like a rad Sunday cruise. Confused the shit out of me with the "graffiti on trains going by", until you said Alabama and I realized you must be talkin freights. Nice selfie too brah  8)
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on February 24, 2014, 09:52:25 AM
Skated for a good 40 minutes yesterday with the semi-warm weather the east coast had this weekend, in the high 40's. It was like skating on the beach with all the sand. Woke up this morning with a spasm on my left thigh. Popping a good feeling ollie is my nemesis these days.
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Post by: Getty on March 07, 2014, 11:34:37 AM
Actually been able to skate 4 out of the last 5 days, despite temps mostly being in the 20s & below. At one point today I rolled by a high school & saw some kids watching me out their classroom window.

All these years later I still remember so clearly staring out the window of some classroom, the teacher droning on, & me desperately wanting to be outside skating. Now, here I am, 41 years old, & I still get this giddy, "playing hooky" kinda feeling when I roll by a school in the middle of the day.

Like: haha, I don't have to go to school & you do....

Real mature, right?: )

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Post by: Spike Hawke on March 07, 2014, 01:42:23 PM
A good sesh down the local indoor park today with a few other "oldies". Totally fucked now though. Didn't do my warm down stretches so I'm regretting it.
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Post by: Young Satchel on March 07, 2014, 03:39:48 PM
What did you say, Spike? Distracted by that spot in your sig  :)
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Post by: FFL on March 07, 2014, 04:43:45 PM
I am very late for the introduction, but fuck it.

40 yrs old started skating 1988
7.6" Girl Kenny Anderson
129 Indy
50 mm Bones Wheels

missing the crew from the past. I hate to skate on my own. The usual "session" ends after 5 mins cause of pure frustration. Half a year ago I met  up with two mates from the past a we had a wicked session. That feeling was unbeatable, like the complete skate rush. We had a couple beers after it got to dark to skate ( we didn't bring a generator, cause we thought we old fucks wouldn't sesh too long). That day was perfect, was absolutly worth the 2 days of sour muscles and pain. Wish we could meet more often, but we live all over the country hard to keep in touch with work family etc.


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Post by: Wayne Regretzky on March 07, 2014, 07:49:19 PM
I am very late for the introduction, but fuck it.

40 yrs old started skating 1988
7.6" Girl Kenny Anderson
129 Indy
50 mm Bones Wheels

missing the crew from the past. I hate to skate on my own. The usual "session" ends after 5 mins cause of pure frustration. Half a year ago I met  up with two mates from the past a we had a wicked session. That feeling was unbeatable, like the complete skate rush. We had a couple beers after it got to dark to skate ( we didn't bring a generator, cause we thought we old fucks wouldn't sesh too long). That day was perfect, was absolutly worth the 2 days of sour muscles and pain. Wish we could meet more often, but we live all over the country hard to keep in touch with work family etc.



7.6 on 50's - That's what's up!
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on March 07, 2014, 10:03:58 PM
34 years old
Current and Next set-ups
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2heeicz.jpg)
Started skating in 88-89
Married almost 7 years
1 daughter 5 years old( she's kinda getting into skating)
Influenced by early world/blind/101, plan b, girl/chocolate, menace, dlx.
Nowadays I'm influenced by all that early stuff, plus all the small companies coming out (polar, scumco, hopps, etc)

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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on March 08, 2014, 11:10:19 AM
^ I had the board on the right at one point. I'm pretty sure the guys in it are supposed to be fat boy caricatures of the team. Dude on the bottom is Aaron Herrington.

Downside of getting old: I was out skating by 8:30 this morning, and here it is 11 am and I'm sitting at home icing my hip...sigh
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Post by: SodaJerk on March 08, 2014, 12:18:34 PM
^ I had the board on the right at one point. I'm pretty sure the guys in it are supposed to be fat boy caricatures of the team. Dude on the bottom is Aaron Herrington.

Downside of getting old: I was out skating by 8:30 this morning, and here it is 11 am and I'm sitting at home icing my hip...sigh
There's always tomorrow Gip, or next week, or whatever you did something a lot of Slappers fail to do which is go skate. It's gonna be 17 degrees and sunny in London tomorrow so I'm meeting a friend (another +30) and we're gonna go skate.
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Post by: dougDfresh on March 08, 2014, 06:18:15 PM
I too am late with the intro, but here it is:

36 years old

I've been skating since I was 9 (4th grade was when I got a board that wasn't from the swapmeet or a banana board) but if butt boarding down hills and learning to stand on a board, not pushing mango, and learning wheelies and power slides count, then I started when I was 7.

Currently I gave away my board to one of the kids in my old skate club so I am without a board.

I live in LA.

Married 5 years with a 2.5 year old daughter that's scared of skateboarding.

Although Natas was the family hero, my life was heavily influenced by Mark Gonzales and Ron Chatman, along with the whole 60/40 crew.

Skateboarding put the world in front of me, it showed me the good, the bad, and it introduced me to different music and cultures. Still grateful that it saved my life.

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Post by: rothdigga on March 08, 2014, 07:46:55 PM
I am very late for the introduction, but fuck it.

40 yrs old started skating 1988
7.6" Girl Kenny Anderson
129 Indy
50 mm Bones Wheels

missing the crew from the past. I hate to skate on my own. The usual "session" ends after 5 mins cause of pure frustration. Half a year ago I met?  up with two mates from the past a we had a wicked session. That feeling was unbeatable, like the complete skate rush. We had a couple beers after it got to dark to skate ( we didn't bring a generator, cause we thought we old fucks wouldn't sesh too long). That day was perfect, was absolutly worth the 2 days of sour muscles and pain. Wish we could meet more often, but we live all over the country hard to keep in touch with work family etc.




That's a tight setup.  People trip out that I still skate a 7.825 with 50mm wheels and lo-Indys.  So funny.  I'm too close to losing all my flip tricks at 41 to give up and ride a damn 8.25 that I will never be able to 360 flip on. 
Love those old sessions with the homies.  You've got to find a decent little crew by you to get down with.  Or just as good, a solid low impact spot for a non-frustrating session.  I've got this little double sided curb and baby ledge that we skate all the time.  No worries, easy to warm up on and no stress trying old shit I've been doing for 25+ years on the curb.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on March 09, 2014, 06:57:55 AM
Still cold/wet here but hoping for an upswing in the temps/serious meltage soon. The indoor park is really getting to me. I've been skating a lot more tranny (mostly mini/quarters) this winter just to do something different, and I have to say it's been a lot of fun. I actually figured out how to do frontside smiths which I'm actually really proud of/stoked on.
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Post by: Young Satchel on March 09, 2014, 07:13:53 AM
Yea man, we are getting some nice melt off this weekend here in "downstate upstate", but more rain, snow, and freezing temps are on the way. Nearest indoor is over an hour in any direction and with a young kid it's near impossible to find time to make the trip. I haven't skated for longer than a quick cruise in over 2 months. This winter has been particularly brutal.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on March 09, 2014, 07:51:22 AM
Yea man, we are getting some nice melt off this weekend here in "downstate upstate", but more rain, snow, and freezing temps are on the way. Nearest indoor is over an hour in any direction and with a young kid it's near impossible to find time to make the trip. I haven't skated for longer than a quick cruise in over 2 months. This winter has been particularly brutal.
This is the same situation I'm dealing with.
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Post by: Young Satchel on March 09, 2014, 03:42:46 PM
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Yea man, we are getting some nice melt off this weekend here in "downstate upstate", but more rain, snow, and freezing temps are on the way. Nearest indoor is over an hour in any direction and with a young kid it's near impossible to find time to make the trip. I haven't skated for longer than a quick cruise in over 2 months. This winter has been particularly brutal.
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This is the same situation I'm dealing with.

It fucking sucks, huh?
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 10, 2014, 01:27:30 AM
stepped foot on my board for the first time thursday after 2 months in a cast and 4 months of rehab....
the initial feeling of victory quickly gave way to frustration I'm sorry to say. I just felt so uncoordinated and struggled with simple ollie 180's. Also there's a new pain in my hip, great. Probably my gift for turning forty in a few days.
Hope next session will be better!
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Post by: FFL on March 10, 2014, 12:45:17 PM

That's a tight setup.  People trip out that I still skate a 7.825 with 50mm wheels and lo-Indys.  So funny.  I'm too close to losing all my flip tricks at 41 to give up and ride a damn 8.25 that I will never be able to 360 flip on. 
Love those old sessions with the homies.  You've got to find a decent little crew by you to get down with.  Or just as good, a solid low impact spot for a non-frustrating session.  I've got this little double sided curb and baby ledge that we skate all the time.  No worries, easy to warm up on and no stress trying old shit I've been doing for 25+ years on the curb.
Cheers for the uplifting words. Glad to read that I am not the only one riding "toothpicks" Hahaha. Can' t help it, but I am so used to the small shapes that I can't even think to ride a wider board. Riding 7.5- 7.75 over 20 years now. But to prove that I used to ride wider shapes I attached a little link to the past.

http://fflzine.blogspot.hu/2012/02/more-boards-from-crypt.html (http://fflzine.blogspot.hu/2012/02/more-boards-from-crypt.html)

To sort out the problem with getting frustrated I took your advice with the low impact spot. Where I live there are now ledges or curbs, so I just rang up a mate who still has a slider bar. He dosn't skate anymore, so he sold it for cheap. Will have my own little low impact spot in front of the house. Maybe I'll built a mini quarter/jumpramp.
You got me sparked again. Thanks!
btw your line in the parking garage is still dope today!!!!
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Post by: beazlocal on March 10, 2014, 07:17:14 PM
haven't been able to skate since November, shitty weather, nothing close indoors!

Need to get out there, winter can fuck off any time now.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on March 10, 2014, 08:45:52 PM
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Yea man, we are getting some nice melt off this weekend here in "downstate upstate", but more rain, snow, and freezing temps are on the way. Nearest indoor is over an hour in any direction and with a young kid it's near impossible to find time to make the trip. I haven't skated for longer than a quick cruise in over 2 months. This winter has been particularly brutal.
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This is the same situation I'm dealing with.
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It fucking sucks, huh?
Yes it does, but it's warming up and snow is melting. So I got my fingers crossed, that I'll be skating soon.
haven't been able to skate since November, shitty weather, nothing close indoors!

Need to get out there, winter can fuck off any time now.
This is exactly how I feel.
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Post by: Young Satchel on March 11, 2014, 09:11:11 AM
So spring is kinda in the air maybe, and what the fuck do I go and do but break (or hopefully just badly sprain?) a toe on my push foot this morning stumbling around in the dark trying to get myself coffee and calm my son down.

My feet are cursed this past year.
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Post by: noileum on March 11, 2014, 09:56:34 AM
there's only one thing to do
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Post by: Iceman on March 11, 2014, 02:42:37 PM
the winter is finally starting to break here in the northeast and today was the first day that it was both decent and i had some free time. it has been 2 months since i last skated. i took it very easy but i was still winded the entire time. i skated as long as i could to try to get back into it, but by the 1 hour mark i was ready for a nap. ha. it was good to ride again, but i'm looking forward to reestablishing my endurance so i can get more out of it.
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Post by: Young Satchel on March 11, 2014, 02:56:55 PM
the winter is finally starting to break here in the northeast and today was the first day that it was both decent and i had some free time. it has been 2 months since i last skated. i took it very easy but i was still winded the entire time. i skated as long as i could to try to get back into it, but by the 1 hour mark i was ready for a nap. ha. it was good to ride again, but i'm looking forward to reestablishing my endurance so i can get more out of it.

I'm preparing myself to be exhausted and frustrated. Weak Ollies here I come!
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Post by: shredbuffalo on March 11, 2014, 03:47:52 PM
It was 50 fucking degrees and gorgeous out here today...And we're expecting what they're calling a "Vulcan" blizzard again tomorrow. Fuck.
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on March 11, 2014, 06:09:13 PM
ow.   i think of how hard ledges and skate board parts are(wheels trucks ect) while thinking how soft the tissue is in my knees is  and and im gettin pretty close to 'fuck it!' let me tell you. Also skateboarding is eternally facinated with itself (old guy forum  proof of this) kinda nowheres ville but nobody told me that in 1986.   ok so the "sport" and culture sucks but the act of skating is addicting no dobt.
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Post by: shark tits on March 11, 2014, 06:18:57 PM
ow.   i think of how hard ledges and skate board parts are(wheels trucks ect) while thinking how soft the tissue is in my knees is  and and im gettin pretty close to 'fuck it!' let me tell you. Also skateboarding is eternally facinated with itself (old guy forum  proof of this) kinda nowheres ville but nobody told me that in 1986.   ok so the "sport" and culture sucks but the act of skating is addicting no dobt.
maybe the culture sucks on a macrocosm but i'm sure you've got your little posse [dwindling as we get old] w/ injokes and little quirks and it's awesome. what i consider 'skate culture' here is mostly me and my one buddy building shit, skating, yelling 'cunt' a lot, sharing cigs, drinking coffee and occasionally getting some of our other 35plus friends away from the beer and tv. there's like 10 different little posses out here, some are prolly cooler than others but we're more of the culture than whatever is in magazines from california.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on March 11, 2014, 06:22:23 PM
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ow.   i think of how hard ledges and skate board parts are(wheels trucks ect) while thinking how soft the tissue is in my knees is  and and im gettin pretty close to 'fuck it!' let me tell you. Also skateboarding is eternally facinated with itself (old guy forum  proof of this) kinda nowheres ville but nobody told me that in 1986.   ok so the "sport" and culture sucks but the act of skating is addicting no dobt.
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maybe the culture sucks on a macrocosm but i'm sure you've got your little posse [dwindling as we get old] w/ injokes and little quirks and it's awesome. what i consider 'skate culture' here is mostly me and my one buddy building shit, skating, yelling 'cunt' a lot, sharing cigs, drinking coffee and occasionally getting some of our other 35plus friends away from the beer and tv. there's like 10 different little posses out here, some are prolly cooler than others but we're more of the culture than whatever is in magazines from california.

Stop talking about your Idaho white supremacist compound like it has anything to do with skating.
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Post by: shark tits on March 11, 2014, 06:27:54 PM
i don't know what you're talking about but idapimp
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Post by: Young Satchel on March 12, 2014, 03:44:30 AM
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ow.   i think of how hard ledges and skate board parts are(wheels trucks ect) while thinking how soft the tissue is in my knees is  and and im gettin pretty close to 'fuck it!' let me tell you. Also skateboarding is eternally facinated with itself (old guy forum  proof of this) kinda nowheres ville but nobody told me that in 1986.   ok so the "sport" and culture sucks but the act of skating is addicting no dobt.
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maybe the culture sucks on a macrocosm but i'm sure you've got your little posse [dwindling as we get old] w/ injokes and little quirks and it's awesome. what i consider 'skate culture' here is mostly me and my one buddy building shit, skating, yelling 'cunt' a lot, sharing cigs, drinking coffee and occasionally getting some of our other 35plus friends away from the beer and tv. there's like 10 different little posses out here, some are prolly cooler than others but we're more of the culture than whatever is in magazines from california.
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Stop talking about your Idaho white supremacist compound like it has anything to do with skating.

Hahahahaha.  The fuck?
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Post by: paraquat on March 12, 2014, 07:51:39 AM
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ow.   i think of how hard ledges and skate board parts are(wheels trucks ect) while thinking how soft the tissue is in my knees is  and and im gettin pretty close to 'fuck it!' let me tell you. Also skateboarding is eternally facinated with itself (old guy forum  proof of this) kinda nowheres ville but nobody told me that in 1986.   ok so the "sport" and culture sucks but the act of skating is addicting no dobt.
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maybe the culture sucks on a macrocosm but i'm sure you've got your little posse [dwindling as we get old] w/ injokes and little quirks and it's awesome. what i consider 'skate culture' here is mostly me and my one buddy building shit, skating, yelling 'cunt' a lot, sharing cigs, drinking coffee and occasionally getting some of our other 35plus friends away from the beer and tv. there's like 10 different little posses out here, some are prolly cooler than others but we're more of the culture than whatever is in magazines from california.
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Stop talking about your Idaho white supremacist compound like it has anything to do with skating.
Can you guys go fight in the car with the radio up?
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Post by: shark tits on March 12, 2014, 10:51:09 AM
http://surfersmag.mpora.de/video/surflegende-doc-ball-still-rolling-mit-92-jahren.html (http://surfersmag.mpora.de/video/surflegende-doc-ball-still-rolling-mit-92-jahren.html)
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Post by: paraquat on March 31, 2014, 06:58:02 AM
Skated for the first time in around 4 months yesterday. Felt good. Salt piles are a big problem and didn't bring a push broom. Have a bunch of new gear that I am waiting to set up until I'm back at my very mediocre skill level.
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Post by: b.v. on March 31, 2014, 08:25:50 AM
Weather has been such A bummer on the east coast this year, couldn't imagine dealing with the gnarly winter they had.
Months of rain sucks here too. Montage with some friends from the weekend. Got A decent air out to wallride that felt good :34
VXDUCE #33 ROOM 23 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7aNUKn5jS4#)
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Post by: j....soy..... on March 31, 2014, 09:22:53 AM
Liked  the feeble curb dance....you dudes rip.....

It's been kicked around to death (by me) but...that Ed t epicly latered brought up some old dude themes for sure.....I always jokingly say to my friends....'it has to end......the only question is whether or not it's curtains or sunset.....'

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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on March 31, 2014, 09:33:17 PM
Weather has been such A bummer on the east coast this year, couldn't imagine dealing with the gnarly winter they had.
Months of rain sucks here too. Montage with some friends from the weekend. Got A decent air out to wallride that felt good :34
VXDUCE #33 ROOM 23 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7aNUKn5jS4#)
I just watched this, and I want to go skate so bad right now.
Nice little montage b.v., got me stoked.
I can't wait to skate again.
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 01, 2014, 10:32:28 PM
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Weather has been such A bummer on the east coast this year, couldn't imagine dealing with the gnarly winter they had.
Months of rain sucks here too. Montage with some friends from the weekend. Got A decent air out to wallride that felt good :34
VXDUCE #33 ROOM 23 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7aNUKn5jS4#)
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I just watched this, and I want to go skate so bad right now.
Nice little montage b.v., got me stoked.
I can't wait to skate again.
Sick edit b.v.
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Post by: b.v. on April 01, 2014, 10:40:26 PM
Thanks guys, it's so humbling and inspiring to skate with all of them.
Always a fun session.
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 01, 2014, 10:56:35 PM
No one I roll with films....too new school...
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Post by: Willie on April 02, 2014, 07:13:17 AM
9 times out of 10 I'm rolling solo - and my static tripod footy is kinda depressing...
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Post by: paraquat on April 02, 2014, 07:14:35 AM
9 times out of 10 I'm rolling solo - and my static tripod footy is kinda depressing...
Still beats propping my phone against a curb.
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Post by: Young Satchel on April 02, 2014, 03:20:57 PM
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9 times out of 10 I'm rolling solo - and my static tripod footy is kinda depressing...
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Still beats propping my phone against a curb.

Bout to get my curb-prop on soon as this broke toe heals.  Looking so nice out this east coast evening. Finally.
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Post by: handsclapanin on April 02, 2014, 09:57:21 PM
Props to all you old dudes out there getting some without a crew. Doing it solo style.
Your motivation is inspiring. I've probably gone out by myself 10 times during the last 20 years and had a full on session. Going to the store on the cruiser does not count.
Even as a young kid; my little brother skated. So I always had him to go out with.
Just like a month ago; it was a Saturday. Which usually means skate day. I wake up all hyped. Make the usual calls. My whole crew was either hurt, out of town or working. So I just ended up not skating.

This dude here was a major part of our crew. He was always down to go out. 2 years ago, he moved to Germany for a job. I talk to him once a month or so. He hardly even skates anymore, due to not having anyone to go out with. He's met a couple skater friends recently; but they are in their early 20's and he says their idea of skating is going to the skatepark and that's it. No street skating. Which is what he would like to do. So he takes a lap around the park and then just sits around and drinks beer while they play s.k.a.t.e. Without further ado; here he is, the one, the only Werm with his part from the first Washed Up Warriors video, released 2008. We miss you homie!
Mark "Werm" Ramirez Washed Up Warriors (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwIuoCx7Wps#)
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Post by: b.v. on April 02, 2014, 10:13:33 PM
I skate alone 5+ days a week.
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 02, 2014, 11:12:20 PM
I like skating alone.
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Post by: olliepop on April 03, 2014, 05:12:32 AM
Sorry to ruin everyones day but you're all too old.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/10734738/How-old-is-too-old-to-skateboard.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/10734738/How-old-is-too-old-to-skateboard.html)
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Post by: SodaJerk on April 03, 2014, 05:25:35 AM
Sorry to ruin everyones day but you're all too old.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/10734738/How-old-is-too-old-to-skateboard.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/10734738/How-old-is-too-old-to-skateboard.html)
News papers are too old to be relevant.
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Post by: b.v. on April 03, 2014, 07:28:03 AM
I like skating alone.
I do enjoy skating with friends when it works out, but no one has my schedule. And I can focus on actually skating a bit more by myself. After 20+ years of picking people up and organizing weekend adventures I am burned out on being that guy. It's easier to just go and if so someone hits me up or happens to be at the park then great. But I'm done calling 10 people before I leave the house.
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Post by: SodaJerk on April 03, 2014, 07:50:02 AM
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I like skating alone.
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I do enjoy skating with friends when it works out, but no one has my schedule. And I can focus on actually skating a bit more by myself. After 20+ years of picking people up and organizing weekend adventures I am burned out on being that guy. It's easier to just go and if so someone hits me up or happens to be at the park then great. But I'm done calling 10 people before I leave the house.
Word. I've got one guy I skate with and if he's not available I'll just go solo.
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 03, 2014, 08:35:36 PM
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I like skating alone.
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I do enjoy skating with friends when it works out, but no one has my schedule. And I can focus on actually skating a bit more by myself. After 20+ years of picking people up and organizing weekend adventures I am burned out on being that guy. It's easier to just go and if so someone hits me up or happens to be at the park then great. But I'm done calling 10 people before I leave the house.
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Word. I've got one guy I skate with and if he's not available I'll just go solo.
Same story for me. I get tired of dealing with the logistics of getting a session together. I usually have a time frame to deal with so I send out the text where I'll be and if no one shows I skate alone. I work weekends and a lot of my friends who skate are busy during the week when I am free. I'm definitely not asocial when it comes to skateboarding. I'm fortunate to still have a lot of friends who skate.
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 03, 2014, 09:12:15 PM
Why skating works as an adult is that you don't need your buddies to do it.........being cool with the kids at the park isnt bad....they are generally less bitter and care more about skating than most adults.....it's a great little time out....

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Post by: BRO on April 03, 2014, 11:43:19 PM
Why skating works as an adult is that you don't need your buddies to do it.........being cool with the kids at the park isnt bad....they are generally less bitter and care more about skating than most adults.....it's a great little time out....



This is true.  I usually see the same kids at the park, and they are all out there barging it. 
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Post by: shark tits on April 04, 2014, 09:47:24 AM
i usedta skate alone. yeah, w/ nobody else. ya know when i skate alone i prefer to be by myself but lately w/ the weather warming we've had a 3-4 man crew and i prefer that. it offsets the group dynamics of me and my one friend who's usually getting wicked mad and introduces us to different ideas. bruh man threw fire on flatground yesterday. i was particularly off but he made me try tricks i normally wouldn't so asides the comradery it's worth it for that. rusty keeps frontin on me but hopefully one of these days we'll add him to the mix.
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Post by: midevilco on April 04, 2014, 09:57:36 AM
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Still beats propping my phone against a curb.
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Bout to get my curb-prop on soon as this broke toe heals.  Looking so nice out this east coast evening. Finally.

Broken Toes - Theeee worst. Not sure if they ever fully heal.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on April 04, 2014, 10:30:00 AM
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Why skating works as an adult is that you don't need your buddies to do it.........being cool with the kids at the park isnt bad....they are generally less bitter and care more about skating than most adults.....it's a great little time out....


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This is true.  I usually see the same kids at the park, and they are all out there barging it. 

I skate alone quite a bit. Most of the guys I would skate with have moved or don't skate that much.
And now the younger guys (early 20's age) are starting to hit me up to go skate a lot more.
So it's kind of motivating having that happen.
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Post by: shredbuffalo on April 04, 2014, 12:28:01 PM
Well guys, I turned 39 a few weeks ago. My boy's coming to pick me up in about a half an hour to hit the park up for our Friday after work park session. My hip is aching a little bit from a slam I took Sunday and I think I pulled a muscle in my back this week at work so I'll have to take it kind of easy. Besides that, not much is going on.
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Post by: mattdlx on April 04, 2014, 12:43:20 PM
I skate alone 5+ days a week.


ditto, but nowhere near the level of my main man b.v.
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Post by: floop on April 04, 2014, 09:43:36 PM
i like skating with people but usually find that overall i'm more of a lone wolf.  it kind of goes in phases.  seems like skate friends come and go, and sometimes come back.  injuries, schedules etc..

at the end of the day i'm a lone wolf, but i love skating with people.   i kind of straddle both realms

oh yeah, i hardly ever skate all i do is work

cheers
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Post by: b.v. on April 04, 2014, 09:51:34 PM
i like skating with people but usually find that overall i'm more of a lone wolf.  it kind of goes in phases.  seems like skate friends come and go, and sometimes come back.  injuries, schedules etc..


There is something to be said about the energy from skating with friends. Obviously we feed off each other and I do tend to skate a bit better when I am thinking less. But overall if I'm putting plans with my wife on hold or playing taxi cab and picking 3 people up it's too much work. I have A dozen parks within 30 min of my house in any direction, usually someone there I know.
Plus being the guy at the skate shop everyone wants to talk about my job, and I'd rather just nerd out about actually riding my skateboard than the newest shoes we got in.
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Post by: tb303 on April 05, 2014, 12:56:45 AM
chatting with my work buddy today he reminisced about being a Danny Ways house at a party
and he got sick of everyone being there and came out with a shotgun and told everyone to fuck off.... ;D
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Post by: Beer Keg Peg Leg on April 05, 2014, 01:19:24 AM
chatting with my work buddy today he reminisced about being a Danny Ways house at a party
and he got sick of everyone being there and came out with a brick and told everyone to fuck off.... ;D

fuxt
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 05, 2014, 09:08:35 AM
Lucky there weren't any bricks in the house....
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Post by: Young Satchel on April 05, 2014, 01:49:43 PM
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i like skating with people but usually find that overall i'm more of a lone wolf.  it kind of goes in phases.  seems like skate friends come and go, and sometimes come back.  injuries, schedules etc..


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I have A dozen parks within 30 min of my house in any direction


Fuck your house  :)
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Post by: floop on April 07, 2014, 10:35:49 AM
had a pretty good session on Saturday.  haven't skated in weeks.  been working like a dog. 

i'm making it my mission to learn proper smith grinds on transition.  what's the secret?  i can grind about 2 inches.  think i need to be leaning back more

happy Monday old dudes
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Post by: shark tits on April 07, 2014, 10:42:24 AM
had a pretty good session on Saturday.  haven't skated in weeks.  been working like a dog. 

i'm making it my mission to learn proper smith grinds on transition.  what's the secret?  i can grind about 2 inches.  think i need to be leaning back more

happy Monday old dudes
good deal floop. i can only do grinds you ollie into but i'd say speed and leaning back. it's been good out here lately, the thaw has brought more 30somethings out from under the rock they've been smoking all winter. good to see everyone and smoke butts in a t-shirt.
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Post by: formeitscrazylike on April 13, 2014, 04:20:57 PM
I feel like as I get older I enjoy skating alone less and less, but as I get older there are less and less people to skate with. I don't mind a solo skatepark sesh, but skating street alone kinda sucks. I feel like the center of attention for everyone not skating, and I hate that. Like today I tried to roll around solo and was bummed on all the civilians enjoying the weather. I used to be able to skate flat in the park and feel like no one noticed me. Now there are 45 other people w/in a stones throw throwing balls at eachother, and I'm just there, making all the noise, working on a fliptrick  :-\

Left after about 7 minutes.
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 13, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
I used to skate this shitty park a bunch and the local dudes adopted me more or less....once they invited me to go street skating and it was actually pretty fun.....I bought them all ice cream cones.
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Post by: shark tits on April 13, 2014, 09:23:21 PM
I feel like as I get older I enjoy skating alone less and less, but as I get older there are less and less people to skate with. I don't mind a solo skatepark sesh, but skating street alone kinda sucks. I feel like the center of attention for everyone not skating, and I hate that. Like today I tried to roll around solo and was bummed on all the civilians enjoying the weather. I used to be able to skate flat in the park and feel like no one noticed me. Now there are 45 other people w/in a stones throw throwing balls at eachother, and I'm just there, making all the noise, working on a fliptrick  :-\

Left after about 7 minutes.
i don't like it either and i think i usedta throw shit fits when i was younger but now i just try to wait it out if people are paying too much attention. i like it when i land something but not if i'm conscious of them ahead of time. you can really make someone's day w/ unexpected radness. they don't know what they saw but it'll stick w/ them and get bigger and crazier when they tell their friends. i'm fortunate enough to have a buddy or 2 most of the time.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 15, 2014, 01:09:16 AM
I love solo cross-town missions.... went on a 3 hour cruise through Paris this week and it was so fun.
I actually miss living in Paris just because of that smooth-ass pavement everywhere.
also I filmed a lot of that cruise, no tricks, just focusing on the city...the architecture looks awesome just rolling around and swerving through pedestrians!
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on April 15, 2014, 09:10:25 AM
Went on a solo cruise/minimal trick sesh on Saturday, it was the first real nice day here on the East coast in my area. Made a mix and enjoyed the day being my own best friend in the warm sun. Best way to see the city while capturing that feeling of youth. Still new to the area, and everyone here is a fraction of my age. There is a crew of older dudes who all skate and have known each other their whole lives, tried to be part of that at first but it fizzled out. Turned 39 on Sunday and woke up with a kinked neck, not sure if it was due to skating or bad sleeping. Honest question: are there any 40 somethings on this board that still cruise in the streets and if so, how long do you guys think you have left?
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 15, 2014, 10:29:16 AM
40...rarely skate real street....but regularly session parks.....no idea how much longer.....I hope for another five...but I get that it could all end this afternoon....I'd be bummed but it's way more than I expected out of life.....

I know some dudes in their 50s and they still skate.  Barring major injury....I hope to do it for awhile but I'm in tune with nothing lasting forever.....and while I know dudes in their 50s....also know one dude who died...and another who was near crippled...

Something that keeps coming up in this thread is not having people to skate with.....obviously it's different as a full blown adult but....I've had this problem in the late 80s when skating fell off the map....in the 90s when everyone got all cool.....into the 2000s when everyone just started skating parks....
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on April 15, 2014, 11:17:54 AM
Thing is, I feel fairly healthy, run or go to gym all week, only skate once/twice a week when it's nice, usually has to be 65 or higher with no wind, I'm a OCD pussy. It's all just low impact shit, cruising, shuvits ,no complies, manuals, skating curbs, occasional flip trick etc..feels great and still enjoy it after two plus decades, in doses of course. But all honesty, nothing in my life has impacted me as much. Reality is how much longer could I do it or feel OK doing it. I'm a pretty unconventional person, meaning, I don't want to have kids, have to work 40 plus hours at a job I don't love, have a house, nice car, you know, the typical western civilization bs. I've been contemplating moving somewhere where the money I have could go further, live simply, work odd jobs and keep doing what I'm doing, meaning living this carefree skatenerd lifestyle til' I'm deep in my 40's. I may end up being in a third world country skating with kids half my age but there are worst things...am I crazy?
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Post by: SodaJerk on April 15, 2014, 11:37:33 AM
Went on a solo cruise/minimal trick sesh on Saturday, it was the first real nice day here on the East coast in my area. Made a mix and enjoyed the day being my own best friend in the warm sun. Best way to see the city while capturing that feeling of youth. Still new to the area, and everyone here is a fraction of my age. There is a crew of older dudes who all skate and have known each other their whole lives, tried to be part of that at first but it fizzled out. Turned 39 on Sunday and woke up with a kinked neck, not sure if it was due to skating or bad sleeping. Honest question: are there any 40 somethings on this board that still cruise in the streets and if so, how long do you guys think you have left?
I'm closer to 40 than 30 and prefer the streets to park still. Parks just frustrate me with kids, scooters, bikes and the local wanna be thugs hanging around. The streets have their own distractions but that's part of the experience. I get bummed when the one guy I regularly skate with wants to go to the parks even on a Sunday and usually strong arm him into a street session. Unlike a lot of older guys that prefer tranny as they get older I lost a lot of confidence skating it after a series of slams and hospital trips but I've been getting back into the mini since moving really close to one. I try to keep that strictly to weekdays or the last spot of the weekend.
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Post by: shark tits on April 15, 2014, 11:41:32 AM
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Went on a solo cruise/minimal trick sesh on Saturday, it was the first real nice day here on the East coast in my area. Made a mix and enjoyed the day being my own best friend in the warm sun. Best way to see the city while capturing that feeling of youth. Still new to the area, and everyone here is a fraction of my age. There is a crew of older dudes who all skate and have known each other their whole lives, tried to be part of that at first but it fizzled out. Turned 39 on Sunday and woke up with a kinked neck, not sure if it was due to skating or bad sleeping. Honest question: are there any 40 somethings on this board that still cruise in the streets and if so, how long do you guys think you have left?
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I'm closer to 40 than 30 and prefer the streets to park still. Parks just frustrate me with kids, scooters, bikes and the local wanna be thugs hanging around. The streets have their own distractions but that's part of the experience. I get bummed when the one guy I regularly skate with wants to go to the parks even on a Sunday and usually strong arm him into a street session. Unlike a lot of older guys that prefer tranny as they get older I lost a lot of confidence skating it after a series of slams and hospital trips but I've been getting back into the mini since moving really close to one. I try to keep that strictly to weekdays or the last spot of the weekend.
that sounds like me. i even hate when my buddy wants to skate tennis courts w/ prefab obstacles but i never learned to skate tranny so i'm relegated to the streets for better or worse. once i get old i'll stop eating fruit and learn how to slappy grind a mini ramp.
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 15, 2014, 02:01:19 PM
In the late 90's through the 2000's I loved checking out all the cool parks springing up everywhere but a quarterpipe is a quarterpipe is a quarterpipe. It gets stale. I have more fun at Derby than any other park. I go to parks frequently but I usually have more fun skating curbs and small street stuff.
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on April 15, 2014, 07:08:23 PM
"it is of adolesents that Life makes its old men"
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on April 15, 2014, 09:54:19 PM
 i know some of you "old dudes"  are the organized types meddling with city skate park design, and lobbying for concrete bowls.  A big FUCK YOU to you guys man .   NOBODY skates these pieces of shit except bikers and you're old ass (weekends only)   fuck outta here man!!  again, go to a park mid week and count how many SKATEBOARDERS are in the bowl section.
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 15, 2014, 10:45:22 PM
There's definitely some truth in that. Compare how many kids skating at once at a plaza vs. a bowl.....

A skatepark design thread isn't a bad idea...

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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 16, 2014, 12:55:28 AM
not true for my Euro ass....  I see plenty of teen rippers in the local bowls and pools. Which wasn't the case 10 years ago.
a good park's gotta have something for everyone anyway. That being said, if I was 15 right now, I'd head for the streets and not a confined playground.
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Post by: Willie on April 16, 2014, 07:20:30 AM
38 here. I nearly always roll solo although there is usually someone I know at the local parks. I've been rather tranny/park centric for the past decade but recently I've been trying to get some street back. My ledge and flat skills are rather embarrassing but honestly I've gotten a little bored of hanging out with old dudes doing frontside scratchers and stinkbugs. The problem with the more street like parks is that the age spread between me and the next oldest person is usually 18+ years.

The main reason I don't skate real streets so much is time constraints and the hassle of getting kicked out. I'd be happy if I had a spot with a manny pad, 3-stair, and ledge that wasn't a bust.

Just got over an injury, which thankfully doesn't happen that often but is something I can afford less and less these days because of day to day responsibilities. Guess that's in the back of my mind now.


Around here we still don't have a big, well rounded park. The old guys just want vert even if all they plan to do are the aforementioned frontside scratchers and the younger guys probably would be happy with just ledges and rails. I like a mix of bigger walls for speed, smaller hips to float, pryramids and euros that need to be ollied, small rails, a few easy QPs, a few super tight QPs, etc.
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Post by: floop on April 16, 2014, 11:46:21 AM
i know some of you "old dudes"  are the organized types meddling with city skate park design, and lobbying for concrete bowls.  A big FUCK YOU to you guys man .   NOBODY skates these pieces of shit except bikers and you're old ass (weekends only)   fuck outta here man!!  again, go to a park mid week and count how many SKATEBOARDERS are in the bowl section.

not sure what bumbfuck egypt town you live in but around here everyone skates everything (all ages).   older guys definitely skate transition more, but younger guys do too.  if it weren't for dudes getting involved with the city (most of whom are older) a lot of these parks you skate wouldn't even get built.  so suck on some shriveled old dude testicles and keep quiet
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Post by: handsclapanin on April 16, 2014, 12:41:34 PM
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Went on a solo cruise/minimal trick sesh on Saturday, it was the first real nice day here on the East coast in my area. Made a mix and enjoyed the day being my own best friend in the warm sun. Best way to see the city while capturing that feeling of youth. Still new to the area, and everyone here is a fraction of my age. There is a crew of older dudes who all skate and have known each other their whole lives, tried to be part of that at first but it fizzled out. Turned 39 on Sunday and woke up with a kinked neck, not sure if it was due to skating or bad sleeping. Honest question: are there any 40 somethings on this board that still cruise in the streets and if so, how long do you guys think you have left?
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I'm closer to 40 than 30 and prefer the streets to park still. Parks just frustrate me with kids, scooters, bikes and the local wanna be thugs hanging around. The streets have their own distractions but that's part of the experience. I get bummed when the one guy I regularly skate with wants to go to the parks even on a Sunday and usually strong arm him into a street session. Unlike a lot of older guys that prefer tranny as they get older I lost a lot of confidence skating it after a series of slams and hospital trips but I've been getting back into the mini since moving really close to one. I try to keep that strictly to weekdays or the last spot of the weekend.
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that sounds like me. i even hate when my buddy wants to skate tennis courts w/ prefab obstacles but i never learned to skate tranny so i'm relegated to the streets for better or worse. once i get old i'll stop eating fruit and learn how to slappy grind a mini ramp.

I'm with you all on the street tip. 37 here. So maybe my opinion will change in a few years. I've been telling myself for years that once my body can't take street skating anymore; I will set up a bigger board and learn to skate Washington St and other tranny spots. Then after that; the plan was to learn to surf. I've lived in San Diego for 18 years now; and gone surfing 3 times. Well, that big board has been sitting in my closet for at least 5 years now. And the time I spent helping build Washington St still outweighs the time I've skated there. Thankfully; my crew is of the same mindset and its pretty much only street skating for us.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on April 16, 2014, 03:05:40 PM
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Went on a solo cruise/minimal trick sesh on Saturday, it was the first real nice day here on the East coast in my area. Made a mix and enjoyed the day being my own best friend in the warm sun. Best way to see the city while capturing that feeling of youth. Still new to the area, and everyone here is a fraction of my age. There is a crew of older dudes who all skate and have known each other their whole lives, tried to be part of that at first but it fizzled out. Turned 39 on Sunday and woke up with a kinked neck, not sure if it was due to skating or bad sleeping. Honest question: are there any 40 somethings on this board that still cruise in the streets and if so, how long do you guys think you have left?
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I'm closer to 40 than 30 and prefer the streets to park still. Parks just frustrate me with kids, scooters, bikes and the local wanna be thugs hanging around. The streets have their own distractions but that's part of the experience. I get bummed when the one guy I regularly skate with wants to go to the parks even on a Sunday and usually strong arm him into a street session. Unlike a lot of older guys that prefer tranny as they get older I lost a lot of confidence skating it after a series of slams and hospital trips but I've been getting back into the mini since moving really close to one. I try to keep that strictly to weekdays or the last spot of the weekend.
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that sounds like me. i even hate when my buddy wants to skate tennis courts w/ prefab obstacles but i never learned to skate tranny so i'm relegated to the streets for better or worse. once i get old i'll stop eating fruit and learn how to slappy grind a mini ramp.
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I'm with you all on the street tip. 37 here. So maybe my opinion will change in a few years. I've been telling myself for years that once my body can't take street skating anymore; I will set up a bigger board and learn to skate Washington St and other tranny spots. Then after that; the plan was to learn to surf. I've lived in San Diego for 18 years now; and gone surfing 3 times. Well, that big board has been sitting in my closet for at least 5 years now. And the time I spent helping build Washington St still outweighs the time I've skated there. Thankfully; my crew is of the same mindset and its pretty much only street skating for us.

Since we're on this street skating subject, for me at least, I've said it before, skate trick ratio vs. cruising/chilling is 35% vs 65%. I just like being in a city, on the streets, hanging out, vibing, enjoying a nice day preferably with a buddy or two. There's no better way to literally hang out in the streets than with a skateboard. Feel like doing a trick, you do one, if not you just enjoy the sights and sounds, get a snack/beverage and it's a good day. You don't get that at parks, you're usually around the worst people with subpar scenery and your literally forced to do tricks in most cases. I guess that's why I feel like I can do this for another good 10 years? It's not like I'm not going to enjoy hanging outside on a nice day anytime soon, mine as well carve and do some shuvits while I'm out there. I guess, at the end of the day, we're all taking are own path. I'm sure if the majority could have their way, we should've all stopped riding skateboards a long time ago.
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Post by: vegan*shawn on April 16, 2014, 03:29:53 PM
http://4wheelbackscratcher.com/skateboarding/barclays-birthday-bash/ (http://4wheelbackscratcher.com/skateboarding/barclays-birthday-bash/)
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Post by: vegan*shawn on April 16, 2014, 03:32:45 PM
i know some of you "old dudes"  are the organized types meddling with city skate park design, and lobbying for concrete bowls.  A big FUCK YOU to you guys man .   NOBODY skates these pieces of shit except bikers and you're old ass (weekends only)   fuck outta here man!!  again, go to a park mid week and count how many SKATEBOARDERS are in the bowl section.

Grant Taylor, Raven Tershay, Kevin Kowalski etc.. all grew skating bowls and rip everything, just because you are to scared to learn how to skate anything then a 6" high ledge don't poo poo on those of us who like to skate everything!!
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on April 16, 2014, 05:52:47 PM
those dudes you mention are RAD , vert is prolly radder than street and gonz's favorite skater is shugo,  BUT,  representation by population is whats up for tax dollars fellas, quit fuking us with these sneaky  vert bowls or i'll blow one up
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on April 16, 2014, 06:01:46 PM
wouldnt really do that
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Post by: fang on April 16, 2014, 06:19:59 PM
I just want to point out that out of the "new" guys... Grant Taylor and Raven Tershy are amazing. Grant reminds me so much of Cardiel, its pretty awesome. Besides that, I just turned 38 three weeks ago and I swear I have a permanent heel bruise since 2010, it's regular and makes all my sessions shorter than I'd prefer. AND 99% of my skater buddies....no longer skate, so I skate alone, a LOT. it's weird!
And  my first child (son!) is due any week, I have mini-Vans for him and INdy onesies. tight!
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Post by: Brett on April 16, 2014, 06:38:13 PM
I personally enjoy skating with the younger cats. Most of the guys I skate with are younger now days anyway, cause I am the old guy. I have always enjoyed watching skateboarding and was always impressed watching my friends do new shit, so to see the kids now days do what they do, gets me hyped to try shit! I landed my first kick flip on vert last summer and that is something I never even thought possible so many years ago. I still have issues with flat ground ones but doing them on a ramp just feels more fulfilling to me after flipping my board for over 20 years.

 
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Post by: paraquat on April 17, 2014, 01:32:36 PM
Sorry for the giant pic. A box I built last weekend. Slight incline 8)
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Post by: ChrisLambe94 on April 17, 2014, 05:13:01 PM
Keenan Milton Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk2KPrhw8Oo&list=FLBEiNWxUGTRFyTLVni-6E9w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk2KPrhw8Oo&list=FLBEiNWxUGTRFyTLVni-6E9w)
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Post by: Getty on April 23, 2014, 04:47:42 AM
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Are there any 40 somethings on this board that still cruise in the streets and if so, how long do you guys think you have left?

I'm a 41-year-old who mostly skates street & mostly solo. I'm in a new city (Boston), so most days I just push out the door & spend a few hours wandering aimlessly. Sometimes it's just cruising around, enjoying the weather & the women & the rhythm of the city, sometimes I roll by a park & skate a little there, sometimes I meet up with other skaters at spots along the way.

I've had so many good sessions with bros over the years, but I'm totally content with solo skating these days. I tap into my deepest love for skating when it's just me & my board & the city - same way it was when I was 15. I imagine I can skate this way for another 10-15 years at least, but that's the thing about skating - you never know when the career-ending injury is going to happen. You just gotta live for now.


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I'm a 41-year-old who mostly skates street & mostly solo. I'm in a new city (Boston), so most days I just push out the door & spend a few hours wandering aimlessly. Sometimes it's just cruising around, enjoying the weather & the women & the rhythm of the city, sometimes I roll by a park & skate a little there, sometimes I meet up with other skaters at spots along the way.

I've had so many good sessions with bros over the years, but I'm totally content with solo skating these days. I tap into my deepest love for skating when it's just me & my board & the city - same way it was when I was 15. I imagine I can skate this way for another 10-15 years at least, but that's the thing about skating - you never know when the career-ending injury is going to happen. You just gotta live for now.



hey getty, i'm 45 minutes and another world away in wormtown but if you wanna meet up and skate my spots and nibble at my satchel, hit me up. i haven't skated boston in like a decade but i remember it fondly. we used to have gas stations named getty [w/ a pegasus logo i think] but they might be all gone now. i'm 37, my downstairs neighbor is 35 and we're out part of the day, every day. bruh man's in his early 30s and sometimes we've got a few other old farts.
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Post by: Ollie Ringwald on April 23, 2014, 05:01:36 AM
don't poo poo on those of us who like to skate everything!!

Skating curbs, ledges, manual pads, flatground, stairs etc = Not skating everything.. Gay.

Only skating transition, maybe the occasional bank = Skating everything.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on April 23, 2014, 06:43:26 AM
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I'm a 41-year-old who mostly skates street & mostly solo. I'm in a new city (Boston), so most days I just push out the door & spend a few hours wandering aimlessly. Sometimes it's just cruising around, enjoying the weather & the women & the rhythm of the city, sometimes I roll by a park & skate a little there, sometimes I meet up with other skaters at spots along the way.

I've had so many good sessions with bros over the years, but I'm totally content with solo skating these days. I tap into my deepest love for skating when it's just me & my board & the city - same way it was when I was 15. I imagine I can skate this way for another 10-15 years at least, but that's the thing about skating - you never know when the career-ending injury is going to happen. You just gotta live for now.




Nice Getty...I dig your attitude, same feelings basically. I think if you keep things pretty low to the ground and mellow, you can skate for while in your 40's, at least that's what I would think.
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Post by: b.v. on April 23, 2014, 07:56:07 AM
This weekend was rough, went out street skating and my legs felt kinda wobbly even though I ate well and stretched, found a few fun spots but then we ended up at this ride on grind up a ramp made of metal grating with sharp edges. Somehow neglected to realize the peril of my spot and went for it, slipped out and landed on my hands and leg. Thought my thumb got cut to the bone and broke my finger as they got stuck on the inside of the sharp grating, as i laid there i wondered what the hell am i doing at 40 out here skating some sketchy thing, having skated for so long I never considered what I would do without my phalanges, how at risk I put my self daily.
Seriously considered giving it up for a bit, I won't but I will be keeping myself a bit more contained.
I love the streets, but they kick my ass regularly.
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Post by: Getty on April 23, 2014, 08:13:09 AM

hey getty, i'm 45 minutes and another world away in wormtown but if you wanna meet up and skate my spots and nibble at my satchel, hit me up. i haven't skated boston in like a decade but i remember it fondly. we used to have gas stations named getty [w/ a pegasus logo i think] but they might be all gone now. i'm 37, my downstairs neighbor is 35 and we're out part of the day, every day. bruh man's in his early 30s and sometimes we've got a few other old farts.

Nice! I get around the metro area quite a bit, so I'll hit ya up if I'm in your neck of the woods for sure.

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as i laid there i wondered what the hell am i doing at 40 out here skating some sketchy thing

Gnarly hand-munch pics, man. Totally know that feeling of suddenly realizing you've overstepped your bounds a bit & now it's time to pay. I suppose skaters of all ages know that feeling to some extent.

For me there's this particular kind of exhilaration I get sometimes when the sun's going down in some shitty part of town & I'm all alone by some filthy dumpster in a parking lot somewhere skating some hunk of angle iron or a curb or something, getting obsessed with getting some trick before dark - or maybe just having a chill flatground sesh - & all around me guys my age in suits & work clothes are hurrying by, absorbed in the hustle, & it suddenly strikes me how completely ridiculous an activity this is for a 41-year-old man.

And then the next feeling is: goddamn I'm lucky.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 23, 2014, 08:23:13 AM
I made this little solo vid last week, dedicated to the art of swerving around pedestrians and traffic!
Goddamn I miss skating in Paris....Smoothest sidewalks of any city I've been to, it's like one giant skatepark. So fun.

If I was still living there, cruising through the streets from point A to point B is all I would do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq3IL6wc9dA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq3IL6wc9dA)
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Post by: floop on April 23, 2014, 03:27:44 PM
nice, Frenchie.  definitely the what it would feel like to be skating around Paris, which sounds fun to me right now
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Post by: Young Satchel on April 23, 2014, 03:29:54 PM
After nearly 3 months off due to terrible northeastern winter followed by broken toe, I got out for a couple night cruises recently. Always a struggle to get my form back after so much time off. Having difficulty nailing down the balance point on my manuals and struggling to Ollie small curbs; body feeling like a leaden weight. It'd be embarrassing, except on nights like these I am alone, and it's quiet out, and nobody gives a fuck, so why should I.

My favorite thing about getting older and starting to skate again has been not caring about being good at it the way I did when I was young.
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 23, 2014, 03:33:26 PM
My favorite thing about getting older and starting to skate again has been not caring about being good at it the way I did when I was young.
Very true.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 24, 2014, 12:14:13 AM
thanks Floop.

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My favorite thing about getting older and starting to skate again has been not caring about being good at it the way I did when I was young.
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Very true.

Maybe I have to learn to let go.......I still get frustrated about losing tricks.
yes, I don't care about "being good" like I used to. But I still care about getting worse and worse....and breaking my ankle at 39 really fucked up my confidence on the board.
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Post by: Nacnud on April 24, 2014, 12:32:29 AM
I have let go and skating is ever better now. Without focussing on the things I knew, I now get to break down all types of new tricks. Just learnt crooked slappies, reg frontside slappies and just general better flow to my skating. When this flow is happening the old tricks come back but without the  self loathing stress.  Time is tight these days with two kids so any time on the board is pure joy. I usually just skate by myself but when others are down the fun is tripled.
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Post by: Young Satchel on April 24, 2014, 03:42:23 AM
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My favorite thing about getting older and starting to skate again has been not caring about being good at it the way I did when I was young.
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Maybe I have to learn to let go.......I still get frustrated about losing tricks.
yes, I don't care about "being good" like I used to. But I still care about getting worse and worse....and breaking my ankle at 39 really fucked up my confidence on the board.

I'm no Buddhist sage. I should amend that to say that I still curse aloud and occasionally kick my board across the parking lot when I can't lock down some of the shit I used to have on speed dial.

But the difference now is if that happens one time too many, I just leave the lot and get back to cruising as fast as I can, Ollie a few sewer caps, and my troubles are soon forgotten.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on April 25, 2014, 11:34:44 AM
had an over 30 skate crew in NYC...it was one of the most fun periods of skateboarding for me.

now, in Iowa, it's just me and corn
(http://brandsandfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/FieldOfDreams_field1.jpg)


Where in Iowa, Art?
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Post by: SGSmith on April 26, 2014, 12:33:42 PM
-I turn 40 this June, 2014 and love skateboarding as much now as I did when I first started in 1985 as an 11 year old kid with my first Nash.
-I am deeply grateful that I can skate at the level I do (which is quite humble mind you but hey, I can land some stuff), but realize that I truly am in the twilight of my time of really skateboarding and not just cruising around, not that there's anything wrong with that.
-I'm glad Rodney Mullen voiced in an interview what I've felt for years, that I shy away form skating "in public" or with too many people anymore because I'm becoming more and more self conscious of my age and looking my age and well basically sucking on my board. I want to skate and not think about it and not feel like somebody's thinking, "oh look at that old guy, isn't that great he's still on it, and he can actually land some stuff here and there." Go fuck yourself.
-I can't do kickflips anymore, not because I can't do them, per-se, but after doing them for 20+ years, the pressure points in my knees and ankles just make it, well hard. But I can variel flip like a champ! Weird.
-Three weeks after meeting a woman I began dating, she came home from work to find me building a bench and a flat bar on her nice deck, (cause the area we lived in didn't have crap to skate) All she did was asked me if I needed a beer. We've been married for 11 years now.
-All the clichés we all rolled our eyes at are actually true. Life does go by fast. I was a brooding teenager then a sophisticated 20 something who thought everybody was beneath me, a panicky 30 year old finally establishing a career and now I'm 40 and realize I was always a dork and am happiest with my family, friends or on a skateboard. (all three together rule). Enjoy the moment.
-The older you get, especially after 30, the more the perception of time passing accelerates.
-Declaring, "I wont live past twenty something" is a cop out and an attempt to not plan for the future.
-Wear Sunblock! Between the ages of 8 to 18, is when your skin is the most vulnerable. The damage done during that time can have repercussion's throughout the rest of your life.
-Did I mention wear sunblock? Seriously.
-I appreciate it when skaters deride park skating. But when you get older, and your time becomes more scheduled, you need to be able to show up, skate, land what you need to land and get on with your day. Only those damn skateparks allow that. But I do love skating street, the rare times the opportunity presents itself.
-I have never ollied into an air on a ramp. I still early grab, but man can I early grab an air above the lip! It's a full stink-bug, and I'm the only one who likes it, when others see it, they involuntarily grasp their knees and convulse into the dry-heaves then plead with me to never do it again, but it feels great!
-I've only dropped in on vert and chinked my back trucks, 50-50 stalled and rocked to fakie on vert. That's it.
-I have never landed an impossible, so I redeemed myself by learning 360 flips instead. My friend who skates like Mike Carroll gave me the pointer that still sticks today, "ya gotta scoop with that back foot man, scoop it!"
-I have lost my nollie flips, but I can still nollie 5050 a ledge.
-When I really want to hit it hard at the park, I will only wear long jeans and I wrap my angles and shins in Ace bandages because after years of abusing my shins, it feels great to have the skateboard bounce of my shin and all I feel is a light bump. It really improves your commitment level to tricks too. I wish I wrapped my shins long ago. They look like skin grafts from a burn victim.
-I do not STILL skate. I simply Skate!
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on April 26, 2014, 06:31:49 PM
Got fully flared in my old age today.
http://instagram.com/p/nRPtj6ofxf/ (http://instagram.com/p/nRPtj6ofxf/)
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 26, 2014, 08:49:50 PM
^ nice!
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Post by: b.v. on April 26, 2014, 09:10:29 PM
Tech!
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Post by: SodaJerk on April 27, 2014, 02:09:37 AM
Got fully flared in my old age today.
http://instagram.com/p/nRPtj6ofxf/ (http://instagram.com/p/nRPtj6ofxf/)
you're my hero of the day.
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Post by: Seamus_McShamebag on April 27, 2014, 09:44:21 AM
Some dude called me "Sir" at a skatepark the other day.  Not a big deal other than the fact that said dude was rocking a full beard so either I need to stop wearing my monocle when I shred or that was my queue to start posting in this thread.
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Post by: SodaJerk on April 27, 2014, 12:20:02 PM
Went skating today after a pretty boozy night last night. Got up sans hangover (just lucky I guess) and went for a run with the wifey (which I never normally do. It figured after all that beer I owed it to my body), had a work out on the outdoor gym then called my friend to hit the park. About an hour in I whipped out on a switch FS pop shuvit and dislocated the shoulder I had surgery on last year. Sat up and put it back in one swift motion like it was no biggie, did a kickflip and said to my friend that it was beer time, gonna ice it up and rest for a week or two but I wasn't that bad. Told wifey and she was concerned but never would she say "Aren't you a little old to play on useless wooden toys" because she knows it keeps me young at heart and sane. Bummed I couldn't skate more but when your older, prone to injury and have a job you just have to roll with the punches.
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Post by: Getty on April 27, 2014, 08:39:50 PM
Damn, today I was forced to admit that since I cut out booze my skating has improved 1000 fold. Sucks, because I considered my boozelessness to be temporary (I always go off when on antibiotics) but after a week of no booze I've lost 10 pounds, which puts me pretty close to my ideal weight for skating, & I feel fucking AMAZING. Getting back ledge tricks I haven't had in years.

I'd thought that the reason certain tricks were getting hard was just that I was getting old. But now I'm realizing that over the last few years I've been steadily drinking & eating more & THAT is what was responsible for my deteriorating skate skills - far more than age.

Sucks, cause drinking's fun.:) But skating's more fun. Just weed for me now.
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Post by: b.v. on April 28, 2014, 07:34:28 AM
Felt really good this weekend and got some street skating in, learned a new trick!
http://instagram.com/p/nUJXVTgi42/ (http://instagram.com/p/nUJXVTgi42/)
Also my friend Logan uploaded his new video and I got a few things in it.
http://youtu.be/HaVqcBSpMCs?t=44s (http://youtu.be/HaVqcBSpMCs?t=44s)
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on April 28, 2014, 10:07:39 AM
Good stuff b.v., got me wanting to skate. Unfortunately it raining here, and looks like it's gonna keep raining until the weekend.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on April 28, 2014, 10:16:09 AM
Felt really good this weekend and got some street skating in, learned a new trick!
http://instagram.com/p/nUJXVTgi42/ (http://instagram.com/p/nUJXVTgi42/)
Also my friend Logan uploaded his new video and I got a few things in it.
http://youtu.be/HaVqcBSpMCs?t=44s (http://youtu.be/HaVqcBSpMCs?t=44s)

Nice..diggin' the boardslide hurricane and the ollie over into the miniature wedge.
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Post by: Lance on April 28, 2014, 10:18:07 AM
I've been on a regiment everyday since the weather broke:

1:15-Start Sauna
1:30-Put Daughter down for nap
1:30-2:00-Skate Flat out front of house (Trying to acquire a double sided curb for the driveway)
2:00-2:30- Sit in Sauna
2:30-2:45-Stretch/Shower
3:00-Lunch with Daughter

Been on this every day the weather allows and it's been pretty awesome, just trying to stay on top of my basics and stay comfortable/familiar with my board.  On nights I don't have to work I'll do a 10-15 mile bike ride, and on days it rains I'll just run on the treadmill/sit in the sauna.  I've been watching what I eat and eating way better and I notice that makes me feel lighter/limber.  A close friend lives by the "you are what you eat" & "It's not what you do once in a while, but what you do daily" and it's so true it's scary.  

It's 1:18 and 65 degrees out....gotta start that routine!
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 28, 2014, 05:05:42 PM
Damn, today I was forced to admit that since I cut out booze my skating has improved 1000 fold. Sucks, because I considered my boozelessness to be temporary (I always go off when on antibiotics) but after a week of no booze I've lost 10 pounds, which puts me pretty close to my ideal weight for skating, & I feel fucking AMAZING. Getting back ledge tricks I haven't had in years.

I'd thought that the reason certain tricks were getting hard was just that I was getting old. But now I'm realizing that over the last few years I've been steadily drinking & eating more & THAT is what was responsible for my deteriorating skate skills - far more than age.

Sucks, cause drinking's fun.:) But skating's more fun. Just weed for me now.
I'm less interested in drinking as I've gotten older. I kinda went off the deep end with it for a while, but thankfully moderation has come easier with age. Skating is definitely more fun. Going out just reminds me how out of touch, I am and drinking alone is a drag.
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Post by: handsclapanin on April 29, 2014, 12:44:59 PM
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Damn, today I was forced to admit that since I cut out booze my skating has improved 1000 fold. Sucks, because I considered my boozelessness to be temporary (I always go off when on antibiotics) but after a week of no booze I've lost 10 pounds, which puts me pretty close to my ideal weight for skating, & I feel fucking AMAZING. Getting back ledge tricks I haven't had in years.

I'd thought that the reason certain tricks were getting hard was just that I was getting old. But now I'm realizing that over the last few years I've been steadily drinking & eating more & THAT is what was responsible for my deteriorating skate skills - far more than age.

Sucks, cause drinking's fun.:) But skating's more fun. Just weed for me now.
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I'm less interested in drinking as I've gotten older. I kinda went off the deep end with it for a while, but thankfully moderation has come easier with age. Skating is definitely more fun. Going out just reminds me how out of touch, I am and drinking alone is a drag.
After 15 years of daily drinking; I haven't had a sip in 1 1/2 years now. And I feel great. I was the type to be drinking while I skated. Even if I drank so much that I threw up in the morning; by the time night rolled around; I'd start again. I don't know if my skills are any better now that I'm not drinking. But my whole quality of life seems better. Not so many highs and lows. It happened really organically too. One day I just decided I wasn't going to drink that day. I felt so good the next day that I just kept it going. I wake up hyped on the weekend to go skate now. Not dragging my feet and feeling half out of it. Just a few puffs of medical marijuana and I'm good to go.
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Post by: b.v. on May 02, 2014, 07:28:23 AM
Wednesday we headed down to  portland to do a wear test for Nike and skate the park they have indoors.
Really slick and rough trying to break in new shoes on the spot but we had a blast.
After we hit a few street spots but it was pretty warm out so didn't last long.
Myself and one of my guys at the park
http://instagram.com/p/ndwXMgAizc/ (http://instagram.com/p/ndwXMgAizc/)
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Post by: BRO on May 02, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
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Damn, today I was forced to admit that since I cut out booze my skating has improved 1000 fold. Sucks, because I considered my boozelessness to be temporary (I always go off when on antibiotics) but after a week of no booze I've lost 10 pounds, which puts me pretty close to my ideal weight for skating, & I feel fucking AMAZING. Getting back ledge tricks I haven't had in years.

I'd thought that the reason certain tricks were getting hard was just that I was getting old. But now I'm realizing that over the last few years I've been steadily drinking & eating more & THAT is what was responsible for my deteriorating skate skills - far more than age.

Sucks, cause drinking's fun.:) But skating's more fun. Just weed for me now.
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I'm less interested in drinking as I've gotten older. I kinda went off the deep end with it for a while, but thankfully moderation has come easier with age. Skating is definitely more fun. Going out just reminds me how out of touch, I am and drinking alone is a drag.
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After 15 years of daily drinking; I haven't had a sip in 1 1/2 years now. And I feel great. I was the type to be drinking while I skated. Even if I drank so much that I threw up in the morning; by the time night rolled around; I'd start again. I don't know if my skills are any better now that I'm not drinking. But my whole quality of life seems better. Not so many highs and lows. It happened really organically too. One day I just decided I wasn't going to drink that day. I felt so good the next day that I just kept it going. I wake up hyped on the weekend to go skate now. Not dragging my feet and feeling half out of it. Just a few puffs of medical marijuana and I'm good to go.

I've been working graves lately (10p-6a), so haven't really been drinking beer. I don't think I really drank too much, probably just too often.  Felt bloated and tired a lot.  Anyhoo, haven't hand any beer for close to 4 weeks, and I feel really good.  Lots of energy.  Skate just about everday for 1.5hrs, which I'll take as a 41 yr old.  Even learning some new tricks.  I'll probably just keep up not having any beer.  I've been drinking beer pretty consistently since I was 17, so probably time for a break.  New chapters.
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Damn, today I was forced to admit that since I cut out booze my skating has improved 1000 fold. Sucks, because I considered my boozelessness to be temporary (I always go off when on antibiotics) but after a week of no booze I've lost 10 pounds, which puts me pretty close to my ideal weight for skating, & I feel fucking AMAZING. Getting back ledge tricks I haven't had in years.

I'd thought that the reason certain tricks were getting hard was just that I was getting old. But now I'm realizing that over the last few years I've been steadily drinking & eating more & THAT is what was responsible for my deteriorating skate skills - far more than age.

Sucks, cause drinking's fun.:) But skating's more fun. Just weed for me now.
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I'm less interested in drinking as I've gotten older. I kinda went off the deep end with it for a while, but thankfully moderation has come easier with age. Skating is definitely more fun. Going out just reminds me how out of touch, I am and drinking alone is a drag.
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After 15 years of daily drinking; I haven't had a sip in 1 1/2 years now. And I feel great. I was the type to be drinking while I skated. Even if I drank so much that I threw up in the morning; by the time night rolled around; I'd start again. I don't know if my skills are any better now that I'm not drinking. But my whole quality of life seems better. Not so many highs and lows. It happened really organically too. One day I just decided I wasn't going to drink that day. I felt so good the next day that I just kept it going. I wake up hyped on the weekend to go skate now. Not dragging my feet and feeling half out of it. Just a few puffs of medical marijuana and I'm good to go.
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I've been working graves lately (10p-6a), so haven't really been drinking beer. I don't think I really drank too much, probably just too often.  Felt bloated and tired a lot.  Anyhoo, haven't hand any beer for close to 4 weeks, and I feel really good.  Lots of energy.  Skate just about everday for 1.5hrs, which I'll take as a 41 yr old.  Even learning some new tricks.  I'll probably just keep up not having any beer.  I've been drinking beer pretty consistently since I was 17, so probably time for a break.  New chapters.

Quitter.

When you coming up again?
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Post by: beazlocal on May 05, 2014, 05:20:37 PM
Got my first decent outdoor session in yesterday, fuck I'm sore today
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Post by: Aidan Clarke on May 05, 2014, 05:24:26 PM
IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER




do i qualify to post in this thread? im really old and my knee caps crack and pop every single time i try to bend down. clipping my toe nails has gotten really fun really fast.
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Post by: shark tits on May 05, 2014, 05:28:15 PM
IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER IM A 28 YEAR OLD LOSER




do i qualify to post in this thread? im really old and my knee caps crack and pop every single time i try to bend down. clipping my toe nails has gotten really fun really fast.
you can post whatever you want but you're still 2 yrs away from getting 3 tries on your last letter.
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Post by: Aidan Clarke on May 05, 2014, 05:31:24 PM
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do i qualify to post in this thread? im really old and my knee caps crack and pop every single time i try to bend down. clipping my toe nails has gotten really fun really fast.
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you can post whatever you want but you're still 2 yrs away from getting 3 tries on your last letter.


im so spaced out and out of my face when i play skate that i dont even remember which tricks were done. i stopped playing skate a while ago, since most of the people asking me to play skate are 15 year olds that want to play 'berrics rules' (which means the little bastards make up their own rules because i dont know what the fuck theyre talking about) and end up doing do overs on their 'switch nollie varial double flips.'

skateboarding on long island is the fucking worst.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 05, 2014, 08:18:24 PM
Never knew the three try rule.....

I get 4....
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on May 21, 2014, 10:03:10 AM
rad...

Vern Laird 40th Birthday Video Part on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/95895183)


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Post by: pinche gringo on May 21, 2014, 11:12:59 AM
Hell yeah! Vern Laird!
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Post by: shark tits on May 21, 2014, 11:14:58 AM
rad...

Vern Laird 40th Birthday Video Part on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/95895183)



what's up w/ philly?
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Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 21, 2014, 01:09:04 PM
http://www.surpriseskateboards.bigcartel.com/product/industry-appreciation-deck-vern-laird-with-art-by-mike-stein (http://www.surpriseskateboards.bigcartel.com/product/industry-appreciation-deck-vern-laird-with-art-by-mike-stein)
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Post by: b.v. on May 25, 2014, 06:27:02 PM
Weather has been pretty good, here, skating every day my body allows.
Lots of street lurking, learned fs 360 ollies after all these years. Also our curb spot has been getting a lot of action too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrrreiQpQg&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrrreiQpQg&feature=youtu.be)
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 25, 2014, 11:16:53 PM
With you around....Tom Knox can just keep karate chopping boards for all I care......
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 26, 2014, 12:47:21 AM
nice bv!

I wish my euro-ass could find a double-sided yellow curb like that somewhere.....dont think I've ever seen one out here,I'm jealous!
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on May 26, 2014, 07:44:34 AM
Very sick b.v.
Got me wanting to session some of the old double sided curb spots in my town.
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Post by: Getty on May 26, 2014, 08:20:32 AM
Damn, bv that was some smooth-ass curb slappin'. Nice!
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Post by: stephop on May 26, 2014, 02:10:42 PM
Spot skating sucks when you get older. Skated downtown providence yesterday and half the time was walking because the roads suck balls now.  Can't even cruise around really and all the spots more or less suck now.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 26, 2014, 05:22:01 PM
I'm with you...which is why I pretty much just skate parks....lately though I've thought twice because of collisions....never thought running into someone would take me out.....now I wonder when.....
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on May 26, 2014, 05:59:07 PM
I love the streets, downtown streets preferably. I just get more stoked when I look around and see urban landscapes. I just can't get down with parks, unless it was something like stoner with 5 people there total. Finally figured out backside slappies the right way tonight. Pretty  :)

Edit: Met some random 20 somethings in the streets, they trip out when they see me then hear how old I am. There is a such a divide these days with the youth, never mind how they see skateboarding.
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Post by: pinche gringo on May 26, 2014, 06:29:15 PM
Of the two curb spots I frequent, I prefer the one with the chunky asphalt ground. Skating the shitty spots makes me feel like a kid again.
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Post by: shark tits on May 26, 2014, 06:37:00 PM
Spot skating sucks when you get older. Skated downtown providence yesterday and half the time was walking because the roads suck balls now.  Can't even cruise around really and all the spots more or less suck now.
i still dig it. providence is a dream to me but that's cause we hardly get down there. you've got better spots but worcester's pretty dope for cruising around, ollie this, grind that. do you know mike leslie? i think he's living near brigham these days.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 27, 2014, 01:16:51 AM
I'm with you...which is why I pretty much just skate parks....lately though I've thought twice because of collisions....never thought running into someone would take me out.....now I wonder when.....

I told the story already but a collision in a park took me out last year (broken wrist and surgery to my ankle). that got me shook.
so I've taken to cruising the streets: downhill run, a few powerslides and ollies, take the bus, repeat. which is real fun but cars are pretty dangerous so.....
the fact is, skating is dangerous period. and with family/job duties, I really should stop I guess but letting go of your youth is a bummer....
allright enough philosophy for today!
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Post by: foureyedjim on May 27, 2014, 02:36:38 AM
Weather has been pretty good, here, skating every day my body allows.
Lots of street lurking, learned fs 360 ollies after all these years. Also our curb spot has been getting a lot of action too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrrreiQpQg&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrrreiQpQg&feature=youtu.be)

not even close to being "old" but had to say that was really sick. 
keep rippin bv!
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Post by: Willie on May 27, 2014, 06:40:07 AM
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I'm with you...which is why I pretty much just skate parks....lately though I've thought twice because of collisions....never thought running into someone would take me out.....now I wonder when.....
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I told the story already but a collision in a park took me out last year (broken wrist and surgery to my ankle). that got me shook.
so I've taken to cruising the streets: downhill run, a few powerslides and ollies, take the bus, repeat. which is real fun but cars are pretty dangerous so.....
the fact is, skating is dangerous period. and with family/job duties, I really should stop I guess but letting go of your youth is a bummer....
allright enough philosophy for today!


2 of my 3 last major injuries have been skatepark collisions. It is infuriating. It would be one thing if I was trying mctwists or something cool (it would still suck) but to just be riding along and get my collar bone broken or my already shitty knee wrenched sideward is maddening.

As a result I have gotten a bit squirrely at parks. If something seems like it might be happening behind me or in my periphery, I bail. I try to avoid the "bangin" sessions and when there are dumb kids on bikes I don't go anywhere near them or I leave.


Like you guys I'm pushing 40 and have family to take care of. I can't really afford the downtime when I'm hurt and increasingly I worry about long term joint injury or pain. I just don't have much else to do on a weekly basis that gives me the same joy as a good day skating: which is can be like a spiritual recharge that carries over throughout the duller days (if you want to get new age-y about it).
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on May 27, 2014, 09:00:42 AM

Like you guys I'm pushing 40. I can't really afford the downtime when I'm hurt and increasingly I worry about long term joint injury or pain. I just don't have much else to do on a weekly basis that gives me the same joy as a good day skating: which is can be like a spiritual recharge that carries over throughout the duller days (if you want to get new age-y about it).

Basically this, I can relate. It's weird, when you've been doing something for so long, so much of your socialization is based on that thing. It's just too bad I literally have two skate buddies that live in different cities. and when you're older, know one makes "friends" anymore unless you get lucky.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 27, 2014, 10:25:12 AM
Yeah...skating is such a good reset button....and I don't stress about it the way I used to....I'm pretty satisfied with what I have...never expected to get this far...

A lot of dudes like skating transition but I never liked how bad wilsoning out can be, vs. rolled ankles and shinners.....surprisingly the street plazas are more safe than the 'flow' parks....some dudes are weird and too cool but when you talk to them you realize they are just socially inept....

Someone posted up that vid of 'gentlemans' hour which is such a good title and idea....parks dead....and I've met similar type dudes rolling in at the same time slot.....


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Post by: pinche gringo on May 27, 2014, 10:33:17 AM
I don't trip out on what I used to be able to do either. It's been a trade off for me. I can do stuff that I couldn't do when I was younger and have lost things that I really don't miss. I like the 'gentlemens hour' idea. I'm a mid-week in the afternoon or night time curb zone kind of dude.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on May 27, 2014, 04:29:28 PM
It's funny how much weather has an effect on my mood towards skating these days. It was in the 80's yesterday and I get so amped to be on the board, outside, enjoying life, limbs/joints feel good, but it's dropping into the 60's again, and skateboarding is the last thing I want to do. I gotta move somewhere warm.
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Post by: Willie on May 27, 2014, 06:44:38 PM
It's funny how much weather has an effect on my mood towards skating these days. It was in the 80's yesterday and I get so amped to be on the board, outside, enjoying life, limbs/joints feel good, but it's dropping into the 60's again, and skateboarding is the last thing I want to do. I gotta move somewhere warm.

Ha! That's funny, my knees think the same way.

I might be the only dude who is happier skating when it is 95 degrees and humid than when it is 70. It totally changes how young my joints feel.
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Post by: paraquat on May 27, 2014, 06:53:17 PM
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It's funny how much weather has an effect on my mood towards skating these days. It was in the 80's yesterday and I get so amped to be on the board, outside, enjoying life, limbs/joints feel good, but it's dropping into the 60's again, and skateboarding is the last thing I want to do. I gotta move somewhere warm.
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Ha! That's funny, my knees think the same way.

I might be the only dude who is happier skating when it is 95 degrees and humid than when it is 70. It totally changes how young my joints feel.
I'm with you. I will definitely be the only guy at the park at 3pm in July when it's 94?f
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Post by: wildbillhiccup on May 27, 2014, 07:44:33 PM
Is 22 old? my body feels 40
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Post by: shark tits on May 27, 2014, 07:47:34 PM
Is 22 old? my body feels 40
in your case, yes. you'll be dead at 40 but your corpse will look 80. if you want to be young forever you've gotta get one of those portraits of yourself like louie barletta has in his attic.
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Post by: MaS on May 27, 2014, 09:06:36 PM
I turned 37 in Jan.  When I was 35 I was still skating pretty good.  Two years later.  Hella ankle and foot problems since then and now everything is so difficult.  Very unmotivated.  finally got orthos (350$) per foot but still getting used to them as they have zero padding.  Like hard plastic, feels like im skating with rocks in my shoes.   On top of all this the time away from teh board due to injuries mean I gain weight.  I'm not fat but compared to where I was I am more aerodynamic  :-[. 

regardless, keep sharing and I'll keep reading.  seeing the IG post and others just having fun helps.  The hard part is getting on that fitness program so i can start to feel healthier off the board.  Also I can't stop drinking a beer or two every nigh while watching TV with the wife.  Having 3 kids and a full time cooperate job don't help but that's just me making bullshit excuses. 
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Post by: McBrandt on May 27, 2014, 09:21:43 PM
Got fully flared in my old age today.
http://instagram.com/p/nRPtj6ofxf/ (http://instagram.com/p/nRPtj6ofxf/)

La Crosse, eh? I always loved that little bowl they had.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 27, 2014, 09:24:53 PM
If you skated in the 90s, 22 was old.....I've felt washed up since I was 23....it's done wonders for my ego.....
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Post by: SodaJerk on May 28, 2014, 04:30:22 AM
I turned 37 in Jan.  When I was 35 I was still skating pretty good.  Two years later.  Hella ankle and foot problems since then and now everything is so difficult.  Very unmotivated.  finally got orthos (350$) per foot but still getting used to them as they have zero padding.  Like hard plastic, feels like im skating with rocks in my shoes.   On top of all this the time away from teh board due to injuries mean I gain weight.  I'm not fat but compared to where I was I am more aerodynamic  :-[. 

regardless, keep sharing and I'll keep reading.  seeing the IG post and others just having fun helps.  The hard part is getting on that fitness program so i can start to feel healthier off the board.  Also I can't stop drinking a beer or two every nigh while watching TV with the wife.  Having 3 kids and a full time cooperate job don't help but that's just me making bullshit excuses. 
I've got orthotic insoles and I've found the best way to get the impact support is the take a craft knife or scalpel and cut some voids in your shoes insole that allow the orthotic to sit in the shoe without your foot popping out while still giving you some cushioning.
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Post by: floop on June 01, 2014, 06:58:50 PM
couple clips form recent seattle trip .   turned 41 last weekend.   could be dead within a fortnight

https://vimeo.com/97078675

https://vimeo.com/97078676
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Post by: truck on June 01, 2014, 07:00:22 PM
I'm old,,, i was born a pretty long time ago.
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Post by: Alan on June 02, 2014, 02:33:03 AM
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I turned 37 in Jan.  When I was 35 I was still skating pretty good.  Two years later.  Hella ankle and foot problems since then and now everything is so difficult.  Very unmotivated.  finally got orthos (350$) per foot but still getting used to them as they have zero padding.  Like hard plastic, feels like im skating with rocks in my shoes.   On top of all this the time away from teh board due to injuries mean I gain weight.  I'm not fat but compared to where I was I am more aerodynamic  :-[. 
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I've got orthotic insoles and I've found the best way to get the impact support is the take a craft knife or scalpel and cut some voids in your shoes insole that allow the orthotic to sit in the shoe without your foot popping out while still giving you some cushioning.

I've got some sport orthotics, and while they're not as soft as regular insoles, they aren't rigid. They work in cupsoles, in any case.
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Post by: SodaJerk on June 02, 2014, 03:21:15 AM
couple clips form recent seattle trip .   turned 41 last weekend.   could be dead within a fortnight

https://vimeo.com/97078675

https://vimeo.com/97078676
Sick
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 02, 2014, 12:06:44 PM
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couple clips form recent seattle trip .   turned 41 last weekend.   could be dead within a fortnight

https://vimeo.com/97078675

https://vimeo.com/97078676
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Sick

rad. don't die just yet, I'm sure you got some lippies left in ya!
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Post by: shark tits on June 02, 2014, 01:33:03 PM
rusty posted this somewhere else already but basically, the spirit of ricky o came to me in a dream and commanded me to build a couple of banks to this pillar and skate them. what, are you gonna not do what spirit ricky o says? i think not!
Michael Loughlin - Backside Wallie and Switch Backside Wallie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ixzzWr36Cc#)
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Post by: j....soy..... on June 02, 2014, 08:33:44 PM
I just try to do lines while talking in a Philly accent.....
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Post by: soccer mom on June 02, 2014, 09:30:48 PM
I just try to do lines while talking in a Philly accent.....
I get the sniffles and my nose runs if I do to many lines, I don't see how you can pull the Philly accent with your nose full of powder. More power to you man!
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Post by: BRO on June 03, 2014, 01:17:23 AM
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I turned 37 in Jan.  When I was 35 I was still skating pretty good.  Two years later.  Hella ankle and foot problems since then and now everything is so difficult.  Very unmotivated.  finally got orthos (350$) per foot but still getting used to them as they have zero padding.  Like hard plastic, feels like im skating with rocks in my shoes.   On top of all this the time away from teh board due to injuries mean I gain weight.  I'm not fat but compared to where I was I am more aerodynamic  :-[. 
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I've got orthotic insoles and I've found the best way to get the impact support is the take a craft knife or scalpel and cut some voids in your shoes insole that allow the orthotic to sit in the shoe without your foot popping out while still giving you some cushioning.
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I've got some sport orthotics, and while they're not as soft as regular insoles, they aren't rigid. They work in cupsoles, in any case.

I had really bad plantar fasciitis about 9 years ago.  I bought some rigid arch supports that lasted a good while and helped get rid of the fasciitis.  Alas, they finally broke, and I didn't want to fork out any more money on supports (although those were probably about $120 total), so I started cutting strips of Rite Aid double thick inserts into about 3/4"x 2.5" lengths. I usually use 2 per shoe, taking the first and taping it down with duct tape, directly into the shoe (sans insole).  Then adding the second, and finishing with some more duct tape to shape it to my arch. I throw the insole of my choice back in and, voila' I have some arch support.  It's a cheap work around for anyone on a budget, or not suffering terribly from arch pain. 

(http://i.imgur.com/UXSiGF5l.jpg)
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Post by: stephop on June 03, 2014, 04:53:29 AM
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Spot skating sucks when you get older. Skated downtown providence yesterday and half the time was walking because the roads suck balls now.  Can't even cruise around really and all the spots more or less suck now.
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i still dig it. providence is a dream to me but that's cause we hardly get down there. you've got better spots but worcester's pretty dope for cruising around, ollie this, grind that. do you know mike leslie? i think he's living near brigham these days.

Not sure if I know Mike. Worcester has really good hill bombs actually because some streets are one ways..pretty fun. Brigham ha. Razor tail in a couple of days.  Me and my buddy used to skate with Nate Keegan when he was little and bunch of Eastern Boarder dudes back in the day.
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Post by: shark tits on June 03, 2014, 05:08:11 AM
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Spot skating sucks when you get older. Skated downtown providence yesterday and half the time was walking because the roads suck balls now.  Can't even cruise around really and all the spots more or less suck now.
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i still dig it. providence is a dream to me but that's cause we hardly get down there. you've got better spots but worcester's pretty dope for cruising around, ollie this, grind that. do you know mike leslie? i think he's living near brigham these days.
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Not sure if I know Mike. Worcester has really good hill bombs actually because some streets are one ways..pretty fun. Brigham ha. Razor tail in a couple of days.  Me and my buddy used to skate with Nate Keegan when he was little and bunch of Eastern Boarder dudes back in the day.
he's got thick glasses, big pop and draws pictures. he may have been one of those EB dudes. it's funny you say that about brigham, i just thought i was a pussy last time i went there. a lot of our roads/spots seem to have atrophied since i was here last but yeah, we've got awesome hills.
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Post by: b.v. on June 03, 2014, 07:43:28 AM
couple clips form recent seattle trip .   turned 41 last weekend.   could be dead within a fortnight

https://vimeo.com/97078675

https://vimeo.com/97078676
Very nice! Love the qp at delridge.
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Post by: towerofcheeseandpotatoes on June 03, 2014, 10:53:01 AM
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You know, when you start getting all gross. Like 26 or something.
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Shit i am 26. Is it all downhill from here?

Im 30 and 27 was one of the best years.
Thats when I started riding big wide boards, skating bowls more, Riding way way looser trucks, more slappies and no-complies.
Getting seduced by 19 year old chicks?.
Your in a good place my man.
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Post by: handsclapanin on June 13, 2014, 03:50:52 PM
En route to being an old dude
SOSANATOR IN THE 90's on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/30118276)
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Post by: banksandledges on June 13, 2014, 04:52:08 PM
Married With Children (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhG80Tmm8zo#)

This seemed appropriate to post.  Was 35 when this was filmed.  It was a lot of fun to make.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on June 13, 2014, 09:17:09 PM
Married With Children (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhG80Tmm8zo#)

This seemed appropriate to post.  Was 35 when this was filmed.  It was a lot of fun to make.
This is/was sick. Saw this when it came out. Which guy are you? You guys have an amazing scene up in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area. I'm about 2.5 hours away, and always enjoy skate trips there.
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Post by: jack2jack on June 23, 2014, 05:42:57 AM
Hey. im 34 now (35 in three weeks) and back on the board after more than 10 years off because my son started skating.
i have skated only from 11 till 13/14 and 18 till 21 because of other things i was into...

the last 3/4 years im getting back most of the shit i could do with 20 but not so gnarly. im not good in any way and my fliptricks wont come back after torn ligaments incl. Weber-B fracture 3 years ago and last year i got a surgery because i broke my collarbone in three pieces while warming up in a skatehall....

But i enjoy skating with my son so much... last week here was a little contest at the park and i participated just for fun and got 14 th out of 31 haha... shared a jam run with my son (who got 5th), so much fun....

in a month we will be in Barca for 10 days again! i hope there are many years to come on the board....yesterday i relearned K-grinds on round parkrails but its much more a mental thing to throw yourself onto these things these days, haha (im a pussy sometimes)
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Post by: j....soy..... on June 23, 2014, 06:56:56 AM
 You know you're old when you say k-grind....
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Post by: jack2jack on June 23, 2014, 08:32:30 AM
You know you're old when you say k-grind....

Haha, you got me there...
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Post by: Young Satchel on June 23, 2014, 02:47:43 PM
I started about a year ago after a decade+ off the board as well. Not gonna lie, it's been tough going. 4 months of time off pretty much off the bat for rolled ankles (rolled one. Recovered. Rolled other immediately) plus 4 months of winter left me feeling like i made zero progress since my return. Now I'm dealing with a lot of those mental blocks you speak of because I literally can't afford to injure myself. But I'm starting to get my rhythm back slowly as summer begins...
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Post by: Candygirl on June 23, 2014, 03:26:39 PM
I started about a year ago after a decade+ off the board as well. Not gonna lie, it's been tough going. 4 months of time off pretty much off the bat for rolled ankles (rolled one. Recovered. Rolled other immediately) plus 4 months of winter left me feeling like i made zero progress since my return. Now I'm dealing with a lot of those mental blocks you speak of because I literally can't afford to injure myself. But I'm starting to get my rhythm back slowly as summer begins...

For me it helps to skate with someone who skates about the same level as me. But since you've been of for a while it might be hard to find someone like that.
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Post by: brarbra on June 23, 2014, 04:00:49 PM
I'm 33 and I'm terrible. I've seen myself on video. I'm clumsy and awkward. Now I just don't watch myself. I was on and off skating since 1997 but have been skating pretty much nonstop since 2012. It sucks looking back and regretting all of the tricks I gave up on learning and all of the times I chose to get hammered in parking lots or be in destructive relationships instead of skating. I never really took that long off.. maybe two or three years max, but the inconsistency set me back a lot. All I can do now is live in the present and look forward I guess. Luckily I live in a city where there are older skaters on the streets/spots sometimes. I feel like in suburbs you're pretty much going to end up stuck on your backyard mini ramp which is cool if you've got the means and you're into, but I still really like skating street.

With all of the stress we deal with as adults (including being a parent if you have kids) it's good to have something to focus on for yourself. It's extremely therapeutic and keeps you in shape.

To all the people who started again after years not skating, don't give up. To all the young people who are pissed that they suck, don't give up.
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Post by: Young Satchel on June 23, 2014, 08:19:36 PM
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I started about a year ago after a decade+ off the board as well. Not gonna lie, it's been tough going. 4 months of time off pretty much off the bat for rolled ankles (rolled one. Recovered. Rolled other immediately) plus 4 months of winter left me feeling like i made zero progress since my return. Now I'm dealing with a lot of those mental blocks you speak of because I literally can't afford to injure myself. But I'm starting to get my rhythm back slowly as summer begins...
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For me it helps to skate with someone who skates about the same level as me. But since you've been of for a while it might be hard to find someone like that.


LOL them back handed compliments there ;)  But in all seriousness, what I actually need to do is skate with some dudes my age (give or take a few) who are better than me.  I spent most of my youth skating with people who were at the same level or worse than me, and I started to feel a distinct lack of motivation.  It's not that I need competition per se, just that being around people doing things I want to do but can't quite manage encourages me rather than frustrates me.

I went to this skatepark near me that I had no idea existed yesterday.  I grew up skating in NYC in the early 90s; I had literally never skated a concrete park until yesterday.  I was alone, and though it was incredibly frustrating and I ate shit 5 or 6 times leaving bleeding and bruised by 10am, I feel better for it.  One thing I noticed straight away, skating street and skating transition/parks requires a totally different set of muscles; I feel like my core and shoulders got punched a lot.  I plan to continue making a fool of myself there, but as long as I live near enough to a city or town, I will always want to skate street more.  Street is why I skate, period. Even if it's sessioning an ankle-high manny pad for an hour like I did this evening.  The park provides a strange sort of hamster wheel sensation of exerting ones self completely, while going nowhere.  I like that it teaches me new things, and forces me to adapt, but I miss that sense of genuine locomotion you get on those crisp city evenings, ollieng sewer caps and firecrackering curbs and all that good, old, simple shit....
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Post by: shark tits on June 23, 2014, 08:54:01 PM
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I started about a year ago after a decade+ off the board as well. Not gonna lie, it's been tough going. 4 months of time off pretty much off the bat for rolled ankles (rolled one. Recovered. Rolled other immediately) plus 4 months of winter left me feeling like i made zero progress since my return. Now I'm dealing with a lot of those mental blocks you speak of because I literally can't afford to injure myself. But I'm starting to get my rhythm back slowly as summer begins...
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For me it helps to skate with someone who skates about the same level as me. But since you've been of for a while it might be hard to find someone like that.

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LOL them back handed compliments there ;)  But in all seriousness, what I actually need to do is skate with some dudes my age (give or take a few) who are better than me.  I spent most of my youth skating with people who were at the same level or worse than me, and I started to feel a distinct lack of motivation.  It's not that I need competition per se, just that being around people doing things I want to do but can't quite manage encourages me rather than frustrates me.

I went to this skatepark near me that I had no idea existed yesterday.  I grew up skating in NYC in the early 90s; I had literally never skated a concrete park until yesterday.  I was alone, and though it was incredibly frustrating and I ate shit 5 or 6 times leaving bleeding and bruised by 10am, I feel better for it.  One thing I noticed straight away, skating street and skating transition/parks requires a totally different set of muscles; I feel like my core and shoulders got punched a lot.  I plan to continue making a fool of myself there, but as long as I live near enough to a city or town, I will always want to skate street more.  Street is why I skate, period. Even if it's sessioning an ankle-high manny pad for an hour like I did this evening.  The park provides a strange sort of hamster wheel sensation of exerting ones self completely, while going nowhere.  I like that it teaches me new things, and forces me to adapt, but I miss that sense of genuine locomotion you get on those crisp city evenings, ollieng sewer caps and firecrackering curbs and all that good, old, simple shit....
i feel ya. skateparks are placebo skating to me. it's nice to see everyone and trick your body into thinking you did some skating but it doesn't count. not just cause it's prefab and looks bad on video, it's just sterile.
like electric avenue, 'out in the streets there is violence'. there's girls. dirty rigs. adversity. used condoms. dead birds. unexpected kindness. friends that don't get what you're doing but it's nice to see them on their way to tie one on.
so long as the cops give me wide berth and the weather holds up i'll be skating my strip mall plaza every night and street spots w/ friends whenever they're up and about.
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Post by: brarbra on June 23, 2014, 09:34:32 PM

I went to this skatepark near me that I had no idea existed yesterday.  I grew up skating in NYC in the early 90s; I had literally never skated a concrete park until yesterday.  I was alone, and though it was incredibly frustrating and I ate shit 5 or 6 times leaving bleeding and bruised by 10am, I feel better for it.  One thing I noticed straight away, skating street and skating transition/parks requires a totally different set of muscles; I feel like my core and shoulders got punched a lot.  I plan to continue making a fool of myself there, but as long as I live near enough to a city or town, I will always want to skate street more.  Street is why I skate, period. Even if it's sessioning an ankle-high manny pad for an hour like I did this evening.  The park provides a strange sort of hamster wheel sensation of exerting ones self completely, while going nowhere.  I like that it teaches me new things, and forces me to adapt, but I miss that sense of genuine locomotion you get on those crisp city evenings, ollieng sewer caps and firecrackering curbs and all that good, old, simple shit....

I have to chime in here. I grew up in Long Island and we didn't have parks either (one popped up out east in the late 90s but I didn't live that far). We skated shitty parking lots, loading docks and SUNY Stony Brook. Sometimes we took trips to Manhattan or Queens to skate around, but usually it was the same curbs and crunchy pavement. I skated a ton in San Francisco in 2000/2001, in Berkeley in 2008/2009, and now in another city. I love city skating. I feel better after a few hours skating around and doing whatever tricks as I go and stopping at spots for a few tricks and moving on than I ever do at a skatepark or just a single spot. I like the impromptu shit you end up doing when skating in the city. Growing up in the suburbs we would skate in front of someone's house or skate or drive to a spot and just be there for a while. Those times were fun in their own way, but it wasn't as exciting. 
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Post by: j....soy..... on June 23, 2014, 11:28:06 PM
If you watch mike V's speed freaks part he does Ollie to smith stalls on benches.....I could always do that but never being able to do back 50's decent stopped me from ever learning a back smith.....took me 20 plus years to figure out if I went in the other direction.....this would happen...

WARNING FILMED AT A PARK......

scolli (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8f4O8hgEEU&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


I've only seen myself skate a handful of times....by the time cameras were cheap I was too old and only good guys filmed....
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Post by: Young Satchel on June 24, 2014, 03:19:43 AM
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I started about a year ago after a decade+ off the board as well. Not gonna lie, it's been tough going. 4 months of time off pretty much off the bat for rolled ankles (rolled one. Recovered. Rolled other immediately) plus 4 months of winter left me feeling like i made zero progress since my return. Now I'm dealing with a lot of those mental blocks you speak of because I literally can't afford to injure myself. But I'm starting to get my rhythm back slowly as summer begins...
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For me it helps to skate with someone who skates about the same level as me. But since you've been of for a while it might be hard to find someone like that.

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LOL them back handed compliments there ;)  But in all seriousness, what I actually need to do is skate with some dudes my age (give or take a few) who are better than me.  I spent most of my youth skating with people who were at the same level or worse than me, and I started to feel a distinct lack of motivation.  It's not that I need competition per se, just that being around people doing things I want to do but can't quite manage encourages me rather than frustrates me.

I went to this skatepark near me that I had no idea existed yesterday.  I grew up skating in NYC in the early 90s; I had literally never skated a concrete park until yesterday.  I was alone, and though it was incredibly frustrating and I ate shit 5 or 6 times leaving bleeding and bruised by 10am, I feel better for it.  One thing I noticed straight away, skating street and skating transition/parks requires a totally different set of muscles; I feel like my core and shoulders got punched a lot.  I plan to continue making a fool of myself there, but as long as I live near enough to a city or town, I will always want to skate street more.  Street is why I skate, period. Even if it's sessioning an ankle-high manny pad for an hour like I did this evening.  The park provides a strange sort of hamster wheel sensation of exerting ones self completely, while going nowhere.  I like that it teaches me new things, and forces me to adapt, but I miss that sense of genuine locomotion you get on those crisp city evenings, ollieng sewer caps and firecrackering curbs and all that good, old, simple shit....
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i feel ya. skateparks are placebo skating to me. it's nice to see everyone and trick your body into thinking you did some skating but it doesn't count. not just cause it's prefab and looks bad on video, it's just sterile.
like electric avenue, 'out in the streets there is violence'. there's girls. dirty rigs. adversity. used condoms. dead birds. unexpected kindness. friends that don't get what you're doing but it's nice to see them on their way to tie one on.
so long as the cops give me wide berth and the weather holds up i'll be skating my strip mall plaza every night and street spots w/ friends whenever they're up and about.

Yeah I Ollied a bloody possum across from the bodega that sells beer on EBT cards last night. That's a "feature" a skatepark designer has yet to figure out how to build.
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Post by: handsclapanin on June 24, 2014, 09:44:20 AM
If you watch mike V's speed freaks part he does Ollie to smith stalls on benches.....I could always do that but never being able to do back 50's decent stopped me from ever learning a back smith.....took me 20 plus years to figure out if I went in the other direction.....this would happen...

WARNING FILMED AT A PARK......

scolli (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8f4O8hgEEU&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


I've only seen myself skate a handful of times....by the time cameras were cheap I was too old and only good guys filmed....

Nice! I have yet to experience what a legit back smith feels like either during my 30 years on board. Mine are never dipped enough to where the rail actually touches.
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Post by: handsclapanin on June 24, 2014, 09:49:32 AM
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I started about a year ago after a decade+ off the board as well. Not gonna lie, it's been tough going. 4 months of time off pretty much off the bat for rolled ankles (rolled one. Recovered. Rolled other immediately) plus 4 months of winter left me feeling like i made zero progress since my return. Now I'm dealing with a lot of those mental blocks you speak of because I literally can't afford to injure myself. But I'm starting to get my rhythm back slowly as summer begins...
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For me it helps to skate with someone who skates about the same level as me. But since you've been of for a while it might be hard to find someone like that.

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LOL them back handed compliments there ;)?  But in all seriousness, what I actually need to do is skate with some dudes my age (give or take a few) who are better than me.?  I spent most of my youth skating with people who were at the same level or worse than me, and I started to feel a distinct lack of motivation.?  It's not that I need competition per se, just that being around people doing things I want to do but can't quite manage encourages me rather than frustrates me.

I went to this skatepark near me that I had no idea existed yesterday.?  I grew up skating in NYC in the early 90s; I had literally never skated a concrete park until yesterday.?  I was alone, and though it was incredibly frustrating and I ate shit 5 or 6 times leaving bleeding and bruised by 10am, I feel better for it.?  One thing I noticed straight away, skating street and skating transition/parks requires a totally different set of muscles; I feel like my core and shoulders got punched a lot.?  I plan to continue making a fool of myself there, but as long as I live near enough to a city or town, I will always want to skate street more.?  Street is why I skate, period. Even if it's sessioning an ankle-high manny pad for an hour like I did this evening.?  The park provides a strange sort of hamster wheel sensation of exerting ones self completely, while going nowhere.?  I like that it teaches me new things, and forces me to adapt, but I miss that sense of genuine locomotion you get on those crisp city evenings, ollieng sewer caps and firecrackering curbs and all that good, old, simple shit....
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i feel ya. skateparks are placebo skating to me. it's nice to see everyone and trick your body into thinking you did some skating but it doesn't count. not just cause it's prefab and looks bad on video, it's just sterile.
like electric avenue, 'out in the streets there is violence'. there's girls. dirty rigs. adversity. used condoms. dead birds. unexpected kindness. friends that don't get what you're doing but it's nice to see them on their way to tie one on.
so long as the cops give me wide berth and the weather holds up i'll be skating my strip mall plaza every night and street spots w/ friends whenever they're up and about.
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Yeah I Ollied a bloody possum across from the bodega that sells beer on EBT cards last night. That's a "feature" a skatepark designer has yet to figure out how to build.

Agree. I've been to 2 skateparks so far this year. And its already half way through the year. One of the parks was a completely brand new one. And the other had some additions recently put in. I'm down for a park if I've never been there. But after that; they lose their thrill real fast.
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Post by: Getty on June 24, 2014, 02:03:09 PM
I'm 33 and I'm terrible. I've seen myself on video. I'm clumsy and awkward. Now I just don't watch myself.

I'm still filming pretty regularly but the last year or so, when I watch my footage I'm really started to see a lot of what can only be called "old man style." I'm kinda looking at it as a challenge though. Getting a clip I'm psyched on has always been hard for me, but I can still do it enough to make it fun to try. My aging body is increasingly a significant obstacle for me, but isn't that what skateboarding is about - getting creative with obstacles?

Honestly, my favorite skate vids these days are footage of older pros. I wish it wasn't so common to stop filming once your skating "falls off" a bit. The way people skate in their older years is fascinating to me. Nothing gets me more psyched than seeing footage of Ray Barbee or Ron Allen or even Tony Hawk -  any of the post 40 crowd who are still doing it.
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Post by: Senrud on June 24, 2014, 02:44:31 PM
I've always been pretty mediocre. I turn 30 this year, which isn't really old, but I can definitely feel the last 15 years in my knees. My legs aren't as strong as they used to be but it still feels good to be rolling around and to see people 5, 10, 15+ years older than me still doing it, still learning tricks, and still finding time to do this shit despite full time jobs, families, and whatever else. Being mediocre also offers a lot of opportunity to learn some simple tricks that I somehow overlooked.
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Post by: Iceman on June 24, 2014, 07:24:28 PM
If you watch mike V's speed freaks part he does Ollie to smith stalls on benches.....I could always do that but never being able to do back 50's decent stopped me from ever learning a back smith.....took me 20 plus years to figure out if I went in the other direction.....this would happen...

WARNING FILMED AT A PARK......

scolli (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8f4O8hgEEU&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


I've only seen myself skate a handful of times....by the time cameras were cheap I was too old and only good guys filmed....

that was awesome
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Post by: Willie on June 25, 2014, 06:01:18 AM
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If you watch mike V's speed freaks part he does Ollie to smith stalls on benches.....I could always do that but never being able to do back 50's decent stopped me from ever learning a back smith.....took me 20 plus years to figure out if I went in the other direction.....this would happen...

WARNING FILMED AT A PARK......

scolli (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8f4O8hgEEU&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


I've only seen myself skate a handful of times....by the time cameras were cheap I was too old and only good guys filmed....
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that was awesome


Sick! Nice workaround to your BS grind problem.

I don't think the old heads are gonna worry too much about having park footage. We understand...

That whoop de do next to the ledge looks fun.
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Post by: shark tits on June 25, 2014, 06:29:32 AM
i wasn't trying to be a dickhead about parks. skate anywhere you want. it's a personal thing for me but i get frustrated when all the other old farts just want to skate the auburn park [although i swear i'm not the one who keeps smashing cinderblocks there]. if i learned one thing from the pj video it's that there's more life in a tramp's vest so i just want to be in traffic/public/places i'm not sposedta be. that weird reverse smith was cool.
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Post by: Doughboy on June 25, 2014, 07:46:10 AM
Also an old dude. Age 34. Started skating in 1990. Still love skateboarding as much today as I did when I was a kid. I have alot of fun doing it. I work full time 6 days a week, help out my family alot, and I'm in a serious relationship. I still manage to skate almost everyday that it's not raining even if it's just pushing fast though town for 20 minutes or an all out city mission skate day. I just love the feeling of taking a running start and stepping on my board with those Swiss bearings fast and loud underneath me and taking that first push of the day into whatever adventure my wooden toy and feet can find. I feel like a kid again when I take that first push. All stress just goes away when you're rolling fast dodging cars, pedestrians, piles of poop, cops, kids, etc... Love that feeling!
Some days my body feels good and I manage to actually film some tricks or skate what I consider to be some bigger stuff. I am by no means an amazing skater, but I feel that my skill level is that of a respectable one considering my age and spots I have to work with on a daily basis. Other days I feel like I'm 65 and I'll bend my knees to pop a trick and consider taking a nap while I'm down there. All in all though I just try to live a healthy lifestyle and be a good person. I try to keep a positive mind set and I try to not take any of the good things I have for granted. I consider myself really lucky to have found skateboarding when I was 10 years old and to still be doing it today. I've gotten to go to many awesome places and meet many awesome people that I would not have had the chance if it wasn't for skating.
Nice to read about others that are also what is considered a little old for skateboarding still out there doing it, having fun, raising families, taking slams, living life, and so on. I have alot of respect for all the older heads out there still gettin' some. I find that super inspiring. I also have alot of respect for anyone out there skating, being yourself, and doing something positive no matter what age you are. Hope everybody keeps shredding and having fun :)
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Post by: j....soy..... on June 25, 2014, 03:06:27 PM
Thanks guys....there's pros and cons to both street skating and parks.....

I guess nothing beats pushing around but I'm still wired to try and do a bunch of tricks in an hour so parks work for that.....

It's all gravy though no matter how you cut it....





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Post by: Young Satchel on June 26, 2014, 03:13:28 AM
That was real clean. In not hating on parks either. I'm just sort of wired the opposite of you: I like to try as few tricks as possible in an hour, so I feel like a waste of space in them  ;) workin on it....
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Post by: PEEP GAME on June 26, 2014, 05:42:43 AM
80s baby, still skate in traffic.

peace.
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Post by: brarbra on June 27, 2014, 07:53:40 PM
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I'm 33 and I'm terrible. I've seen myself on video. I'm clumsy and awkward. Now I just don't watch myself.
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I'm still filming pretty regularly but the last year or so, when I watch my footage I'm really started to see a lot of what can only be called "old man style." I'm kinda looking at it as a challenge though. Getting a clip I'm psyched on has always been hard for me, but I can still do it enough to make it fun to try. My aging body is increasingly a significant obstacle for me, but isn't that what skateboarding is about - getting creative with obstacles?

Honestly, my favorite skate vids these days are footage of older pros. I wish it wasn't so common to stop filming once your skating "falls off" a bit. The way people skate in their older years is fascinating to me. Nothing gets me more psyched than seeing footage of Ray Barbee or Ron Allen or even Tony Hawk -  any of the post 40 crowd who are still doing it.

I know what you mean about "old man style". Our bodies continue to change all our lives. We 30-somethings are only just growing into adult bodies. People in their 20s are adults, but there's still a youthfulness because muscle deterioration hasn't yet begun. I took a human development class last semester and learned quite a bit.

I'm clumsy and awkward because I spent too man years not skating. Just like a martial artist or dancer who doesn't practice constantly or stick with it their entire life won't perform as well as someone who did it consistently, like a Shaolin monk or something.
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Post by: paraquat on July 06, 2014, 07:14:47 PM
Just had my first kid. Pretty psyched it's a boy. No sleep and abundant time with in laws sucks but everything else is rad. Somehow have had 2 brief street sessions: 1 terrible and 1 very good. I look back and thank the lord I sneaked all of those random sessions and skated even when I didn't feel like it over the last year.
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on July 06, 2014, 07:37:40 PM
people talkin bout 'old man style' thats sick!!!  all skate styles are rad .  Tip from an old guy to young cats; dont jump down shit, and dont skate 5 hours a day either thats bad.  I heard cycleling will build knee muscles that will prevent injury. (Hey if ur in your late 30s and like skating its a good time to consider physical training (calestetics, bicycling, cross training in gen) might steer you away from having a "survival stance" into ur 40s lol.
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Post by: pinche gringo on July 06, 2014, 11:10:40 PM
Just had my first kid. Pretty psyched it's a boy. No sleep and abundant time with in laws sucks but everything else is rad. Somehow have had 2 brief street sessions: 1 terrible and 1 very good. I look back and thank the lord I sneaked all of those random sessions and skated even when I didn't feel like it over the last year.

Congratulations.
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Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 06, 2014, 11:33:37 PM
Just had my first kid. Pretty psyched it's a boy. No sleep and abundant time with in laws sucks but everything else is rad. Somehow have had 2 brief street sessions: 1 terrible and 1 very good. I look back and thank the lord I sneaked all of those random sessions and skated even when I didn't feel like it over the last year.

So rad. My boy is 3 (born on my birthday no less) and it keeps getting better and better.  I haven't pushed skating (or anything) on him but he is obsessed with it. Just cause it's everywhere and part of my day.

He doesn't wanna watch cartoons, he just wants to watch skate vids which is a bonus.  Meet the Lurkers is his favourite DVD. I posted him watching it on IG and tagged the owners of Lurkville and they stoked the fuck out.  Sent me/him a board.

Welcome to fatherhood mate!!!
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Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 06, 2014, 11:47:24 PM
I had to tighten up his wheels so he doesn't fly down the hill.  He hasn't really mastered the art of stopping yet.
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/2014-05/61F8A760-3B65-474E-8B33-8FDDEB63755D_zpsvayw99df.jpg)
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Post by: jack2jack on July 07, 2014, 04:03:16 AM
Stopping is overrated......


Its nice to skate with your son, i do it almost every day ....

My son: Tim Otto - Barcelona 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3XZuWxaRCk#)
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Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 07, 2014, 03:13:38 PM
Stopping is overrated......


Its nice to skate with your son, i do it almost every day ....

My son: Tim Otto - Barcelona 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3XZuWxaRCk#)

Dude.. He's 3. It's not like he's gonna bomb Lombard or something.

Anyway that video of your son was rad.  The song not so much.   Man those Barce spots tho!!!!
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Post by: jack2jack on July 07, 2014, 10:15:47 PM
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Stopping is overrated......


Its nice to skate with your son, i do it almost every day ....

Dude.. He's 3. It's not like he's gonna bomb Lombard or something.

Anyway that video of your son was rad.  The song not so much.   Man those Barce spots tho!!!!
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Haha of course, and with 3 the fun begins... it wasnt meant that serios.
Song was his choice.

And the spots, yeah, we will be back to barca next week!
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Post by: hufs calve muscles on July 08, 2014, 12:16:12 AM
Ok. Bet.
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Post by: Useful Idiot on July 11, 2014, 01:24:21 PM
The older I get (37) the more I get bummed on being kicked out of a spot. Even if they're nice about it, just just ruins my vibe. Our park is amazing, but it's a 24/7 shit show.

It's been backyard minis and vert ramps so far this summer.
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Post by: posguy on July 11, 2014, 02:35:55 PM
Does it count as being old if I've sprained both knees about 10 times in the last 5 years? Now I can't creep up stairs, my cartilage in my right knee grinds and I have to pop my left knee consistently throughout the day... oh yeah, I'm 24... saying hello to the gifts that skating has given me.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on July 11, 2014, 03:22:57 PM
^ ecccch, you're an overachiever man...

Just got some high tops with orthotics...my ankle is feeling so much better.
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Post by: dillanharp on July 11, 2014, 04:25:19 PM
^ what're you using? Considering the dr. Scholls active insoles and some mids, but I'm not sure what kind yet. Trying to avoid dunks.
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Post by: headtowall on July 11, 2014, 04:31:31 PM
i'm not extremely old 29. started skating when I was like 11ish. I was a true skate rat for years, then music at first, and a few bad injuries that I was an idiot with healing slowed me down, But i still get other there when i can, hit the park early for my old man session, and hit solo spot missions. Being down in Brooklyn is fun, because there are a ton of rippers, but also a bunch of people in my same boat.
All time favs:
Gonz
Cardiel
Koston
Huf
Gino
etc

currently riding a 5 Boro deck, 8.25, Indy trucks (always and forever), Spitfire 54mm, bones reds.
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Post by: handsclapanin on July 14, 2014, 03:08:45 PM
I've got about 10 clips in this video that just came out.
Right around the 11 minute mark.
After Markovich.
Never thought I would say that after watching his parts 20 plus years ago in A1 Meats video and such.
There are a bunch of other old dudes in here too. Including my main old dude partner in crime: TBone.
He has the last part.

True Skateboard Mag Presents: SoL on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/100380301)
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Post by: shark tits on July 14, 2014, 03:37:32 PM
already dropped this on 'post you skating' but i figure it might be more relevant here. i'm 37 and have been doing some variation of this line since 95. turn the audio up for optimal enjoyment.
a tribute to ricky oyola (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaRrdUnjdxI#)
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Post by: Locbrew on July 14, 2014, 04:06:13 PM
I'm 25 going on 26 and I skate like I'm 35. I just skating old guy shit, bowls, ditches, slappies, I'll no comply and bean plant the fuck out of anything too. I can't ollie worth a shit so I thought I would just say fuck it and pop the board up and grab it.
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Post by: j....soy..... on July 15, 2014, 09:55:38 PM
Been stoked on having a park to skate regularly and the kids who skate it so I set up a jam w. the locals......it pissed rain but the live broadcast went off o.k. and I got to be interviewed by Nardwuar around 49 min....

http://nardwuar.com/rad/skate-rock/ (http://nardwuar.com/rad/skate-rock/)
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Post by: handsclapanin on July 28, 2014, 12:31:18 PM
After 30 years on board; I can still eat shit. That is one trick I haven't lost. Enders baby!
Although I am a firm believer that if you are not taking some good slams on a regular basis, you probably aren't trying hard enough.
This could also be viewed as an entry in the never ending Street vs Park debate.
Shows just a few of the things you are missing out on if you only skateboard inside cages: cops, bums, super citizens, dogs trying to kick you out, metallic painted human beings, tourists from Saudi Arabia falling in love with skateboarding on sight.
skatelife in San Diego (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPWEh34Asw#)
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Post by: SodaJerk on July 29, 2014, 02:17:35 AM
After 30 years on board; I can still eat shit. That is one trick I haven't lost. Enders baby!
Although I am a firm believer that if you are not taking some good slams on a regular basis, you probably aren't trying hard enough.
This could also be viewed as an entry in the never ending Street vs Park debate.
Shows just a few of the things you are missing out on if you only skateboard inside cages: cops, bums, super citizens, dogs trying to kick you out, metallic painted human beings, tourists from Saudi Arabia falling in love with skateboarding on sight.
skatelife in San Diego (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPWEh34Asw#)
That was intense.
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Post by: j....soy..... on July 29, 2014, 08:58:24 AM
When T-bone is in the mix do you expect anything less? 
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Post by: SFblah on July 29, 2014, 09:12:29 AM
Age:36
Set Up: 8.25 Index Shop Board
             52mm OJs
             Indys
             Bones Reds
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ditches, banks, and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Zered, Justin Strubing, Tim O'Connor, McCrank, MJ, Kalis, whole Adrenalin team
Music: All over the place
Married: No, but soon to have a fiance
Kids: None
Occupation: IT Risk & Compliance at a large food and beverage company

Still skate every week and even got a clip on Sunday

http://instagram.com/p/rAxju_LbL0/ (http://instagram.com/p/rAxju_LbL0/)
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Post by: SodaJerk on July 29, 2014, 09:44:36 AM
Age:36
Set Up: 8.25 Index Shop Board
             52mm OJs
             Indys
             Bones Reds
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ditches, banks, and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Zered, Justin Strubing, Tim O'Connor, McCrank, MJ, Kalis, whole Adrenalin team
Music: All over the place
Married: No, but soon to have a fiance
Kids: None
Occupation: IT Risk & Compliance at a large food and beverage company

Still skate every week and even got a clip on Sunday

http://instagram.com/p/rAxju_LbL0/ (http://instagram.com/p/rAxju_LbL0/)
Mach 10
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Post by: handsclapanin on July 31, 2014, 01:06:09 PM
Me, Ed Devera and some other oldies (mostly) doing our thing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rODpqhOyV7Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rODpqhOyV7Y)
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Post by: BRO on August 04, 2014, 01:01:27 PM
Sat on my leg kind of weird, about 6 weeks back, seems like it's not really recovering all that well.  Haven't skated and have been doing elliptical as light rehab, along with squats.  I've had acl reconstructions on each knee, and the knee in question feels pretty solid.  However, I think I may have fucked the miniscus a little bit.  Have aching pain that comes and goes and the knee is perma swollen.  Pretty depressing and makes me wonder if my days are becoming numbered, as I'm turning 42 this December.
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Post by: 144p on August 04, 2014, 06:29:56 PM
Take things a day at a time and do what you're doing, I skate with pain most days and just deal with it.
At least you can enjoy it on some level even if for a shorter duration.
Take what you can get.
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Post by: Willie on August 04, 2014, 07:48:18 PM
I messed up my wrist and my ribs almost 3 weeks ago. I'm now at the point where I probably could start skating again and I've been thinking about it constantly but I'm afraid that with one slam my shit is just going to explode and be way worse than it was to begin with.

Choices...
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Post by: BRO on August 04, 2014, 10:55:06 PM
Take things a day at a time and do what you're doing, I skate with pain most days and just deal with it.
At least you can enjoy it on some level even if for a shorter duration.
Take what you can get.

Yeah.  Just frustrating when your body suddenly isn't working like you want it to or like it was a month or so back.  Will probably just take it easy and ride my road bike and try and get healthy.
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Post by: ratherwatch on August 05, 2014, 08:54:42 AM
I have a friend who has had his ACL re- attached unsuccessfully twice. Not only can he not skate now but he has trouble walking any distance. The doctor told him there is nothing that can be done. Does anybody know of any therapy, maverick surgery or drugs which could help?

I'm 41, and I've discovered losing a little bit of weight makes me feel way way better after skating.
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Post by: BRO on August 05, 2014, 11:27:21 AM
I have a friend who has had his ACL re- attached unsuccessfully twice. Not only can he not skate now but he has trouble walking any distance. The doctor told him there is nothing that can be done. Does anybody know of any therapy, maverick surgery or drugs which could help?

I'm 41, and I've discovered losing a little bit of weight makes me feel way way better after skating.

That's the concern I have.  I don't want to be in constant aching pain.  At this point, I'm just being a realist.  I'll take my sabbatical, but if I end up having to have it scoped just to be able to comfortably move around, I doubt I'll be out skating again.  It's about quality of life, and each person is different.  Moving on to road bicycling and motorcycling touring just may be my next step.
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Post by: ratherwatch on August 05, 2014, 02:00:40 PM
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I have a friend who has had his ACL re- attached unsuccessfully twice. Not only can he not skate now but he has trouble walking any distance. The doctor told him there is nothing that can be done. Does anybody know of any therapy, maverick surgery or drugs which could help?

I'm 41, and I've discovered losing a little bit of weight makes me feel way way better after skating.
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That's the concern I have.  I don't want to be in constant aching pain.  At this point, I'm just being a realist.  I'll take my sabbatical, but if I end up having to have it scoped just to be able to comfortably move around, I doubt I'll be out skating again.  It's about quality of life, and each person is different.  Moving on to road bicycling and motorcycling touring just may be my next step.

Without being too maudlin about it, skating isn't what our bodies were designed for and there was always going to be a price to pay, it's just like Jackie Mason talking about seeing a shrink to'find himself', when he has to pay he says 'can't we wait til we find myself and bill that guy?'. We always thought that by the time the price tag came around we would be some other shnook who didn't mind so much. There was a really good British skater called Mat Fowler who said to me that he didn't mind not being able to skate any more because the journey it took him on he carried with him every day. Cycling is really low impact and good for your knees. The journey never changes.
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Post by: j....soy..... on August 05, 2014, 04:45:41 PM
No shame in cashing your chips in....it's coming for all of us at some point....

I ride my bike for transportation and its super fun when the weather is good.....I know some old skate dudes who now talk endlessly about grand fondos and $10k bikes....fuck those guys....
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Post by: 144p on August 05, 2014, 05:58:49 PM
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At least you can enjoy it on some level even if for a shorter duration.
Take what you can get.
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Yeah.  Just frustrating when your body suddenly isn't working like you want it to or like it was a month or so back.  Will probably just take it easy and ride my road bike and try and get healthy.
I totally understand and was in that boat for the last 8 months.
Finally healed and skating again comfortably.
Hope for the best for you!
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Post by: ungzilla on August 05, 2014, 06:18:46 PM
Yo, I'm kinda old, let me get in on this.

Degree of decrepitude: 32
Setup: Polar p1 or p4 shape depending on what I can find, I think the p4 is my shit though, Spitfire 54mm Formula 4s, Indy 149, Bones Swiss, Jessup grip usually
Terrain: Ledges, curbs, and flats
Favorites: Puig, Cromer, Busenitz, Kirchart, Dill
Favorite tricks: Slappies, switch back 180s, big spins
Music: All kinds of bullshit
Married: Nah but I've got a cool chick
Kids: Hell nah
Occupation: Field biologist - plant ecology and fish biology mostly

Still skating 3-5 times a week, get an occasional mediocre clip.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on August 06, 2014, 08:13:12 AM
Sat on my leg kind of weird, about 6 weeks back, seems like it's not really recovering all that well.  Haven't skated and have been doing elliptical as light rehab, along with squats.  I've had acl reconstructions on each knee, and the knee in question feels pretty solid.  However, I think I may have fucked the miniscus a little bit.  Have aching pain that comes and goes and the knee is perma swollen.  Pretty depressing and makes me wonder if my days are becoming numbered, as I'm turning 42 this December.

This is the type of shit that I am totally afraid of. 39 now, about to move somewhere weather is friendlier so I can get out twice/three times a week all year round. My plan is keep it as low impact as possible, exercise and stay active most other days and hope for the best.
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Post by: Getty on August 06, 2014, 09:41:00 AM
Sat on my leg kind of weird, about 6 weeks back, seems like it's not really recovering all that well.  Haven't skated and have been doing elliptical as light rehab, along with squats.  I've had acl reconstructions on each knee, and the knee in question feels pretty solid.  However, I think I may have fucked the miniscus a little bit.  Have aching pain that comes and goes and the knee is perma swollen.  Pretty depressing and makes me wonder if my days are becoming numbered, as I'm turning 42 this December.

I hear ya, dude. I had a back/neck thing recently that I thought might be the end of the line for me, but it seems to be healing once again.... still out there rolling at 41 - got lucky. But staring down a life without skating is pretty chilling. Don't give up hope just yet tho. The body has an amazing ability to heal itself over time (or to adapt to that which won't heal).

I've been waiting for years for The Big Injury that finally takes me out of skating, but what's really slowing me down lately has just been straight up fatigue. My body just gets exhausted so much faster now.  

It's a weird thing to be healthy, it's sunny out, I have plenty of time, I'm dying to skate, but forcing myself to take a day of rest so that the NEXT time I skate, I'll actually have enough energy to do a fucking trick.:)

 
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Post by: shark tits on August 06, 2014, 09:55:41 AM
once i didn't get a hard on for like an entire yr. i thought i ruined my dick w/ my laptop but turns out i just wasn't stoked on my girlfriend and was doing too many pills. now i'm skating around w/ a veritable priapism!
thanks skateboarding.
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Post by: victor doom on August 06, 2014, 11:42:14 AM
Old man Stats!:
Age:37
Setup:Politic 8, Indys, shop wheels, bones bearings, mob grip
Terrain: flat, ledges, banks
Favs: Mariano, AVE, Gillet, Luan, Renaud, Dela, many others
Fav. tricks: nollie flips, inward heel variations, backside 180 nosegrinds
Music: independent and classic hip-hop, classic rock, funk, jazz
Married: yup and expecting our first child in a week or so
Occupation: clerical and office product orderer
I skate about 3 times a week with type 1 diabetes and also suffer from psoriatic arthritis
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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on August 06, 2014, 05:00:05 PM
the worst part is the discouragement and the sad thoughts (with getting near 40 - 'skating days are numbered' stuff.)    You have love and complete empathy from me.  For the last 5 years I didnt know what was wrong with me (everything hurted) untill i cut my skating down to once a week, then alot of the pain left..  My shoulder is mega fucked so my surfing (newfound 10 year old interest) is somewhat limited too..  So I say get a fucking boogie board if ur shoulders go and keep  skating and put a poster of one those 2ft high brazillian leg less motherfuckers that skate on your wall for inspiration.    My knees are like "fuck off" and my back -wont get started..  (i have heard cycleing will improve ur knees tho)  If your shoulders are good and your knees are done just quit and start surfing strait up(i think single fins are the path of least resistence for your body)
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Post by: handsclapanin on August 07, 2014, 08:51:46 AM
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

? Hunter S. Thompson
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on August 07, 2014, 01:51:49 PM
Any old farts on here in Albuquerque? Just moved here from St. Louis and haven't met a whole lot of people as I pretty much just hang with my girlfriend. I've skated a bit downtown Sunday afternoons and of course hit a few ditch spots but haven't met anyone close to my age (37) at this point.
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Post by: El Chupacabra on August 07, 2014, 06:29:41 PM
So I'm 33, married to an awesome girl and run a tiny skateboard company and work at the woodshop/board press. I also pay my bills as a dental lab technician, making gold teef.
No kids, just a gigantic bulldog, who hates skateboards.
I'm fortunate enough to live right by a skatepark, so thats a good thing. I've never been very good, but I've had and continue to have a lot of fun.
Anyway, if anyone is in Northeast LA, holla at me, we'll skate Garvanza.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 12, 2014, 01:08:23 AM
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Sat on my leg kind of weird, about 6 weeks back, seems like it's not really recovering all that well.  Haven't skated and have been doing elliptical as light rehab, along with squats.  I've had acl reconstructions on each knee, and the knee in question feels pretty solid.  However, I think I may have fucked the miniscus a little bit.  Have aching pain that comes and goes and the knee is perma swollen.  Pretty depressing and makes me wonder if my days are becoming numbered, as I'm turning 42 this December.
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I hear ya, dude. I had a back/neck thing recently that I thought might be the end of the line for me, but it seems to be healing once again.... still out there rolling at 41 - got lucky. But staring down a life without skating is pretty chilling. Don't give up hope just yet tho. The body has an amazing ability to heal itself over time (or to adapt to that which won't heal).

I've been waiting for years for The Big Injury that finally takes me out of skating, but what's really slowing me down lately has just been straight up fatigue. My body just gets exhausted so much faster now.  

It's a weird thing to be healthy, it's sunny out, I have plenty of time, I'm dying to skate, but forcing myself to take a day of rest so that the NEXT time I skate, I'll actually have enough energy to do a fucking trick.:)

 

as I explained a few pages back, "the big injury" has come for me last year. I'm now waiting to get the plate taken out of my ankle in october. And I'm ashamed/stoked to say I found something to somewhat "replace" skating: mountain biking. It's much better on my knees, I fall a lot less and I just love fucking off on my own to the far corners of the forest.
I really miss skating still....but on the other hand, it's satisfying to start something new and progress, rather than the slow decline I've been experiencing in my skating....
I really marvel at guys like DaeWon or Creager who still rip insanely hard past 40. from 35 to 40 I just lost so many tricks it was super frustrating.
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Post by: Doughboy on August 20, 2014, 01:37:34 PM
Sup' fellow old dudes? Hope everyone is having a great summer and finding time to get some skating in while juggling, work, family, physical pain, and all that old man stuff. I've been skating alot lately despite being tired and exhausted most days due to summer being the busiest time of year for my work. Atleast the weather has been decent this year and not too much rain. For the past 2 weeks I've been helping a group of about 10 kids in my hometown get started skating. All these kids were mainly bmx kids that I would always see when I was skating because we all shared a pretty awesome d.i.y. spot on an old warehouse foundation. A couple months ago we got the permanent boot from our spot due to someone breaking some windows in the building adjacent to our spot. Didn't see any of the kids for awhile after our spot got busted. I'd see some of them here and there when I'd be skating street, then about 2 weeks ago they all started asking if I had any boards for sale. Our town is about 1 hour away from any major city with a skate shop, so it's kinda tough for youngsters to go into the city just to buy a skateboard. Being that I am a gear geek and a master of trying new deck shapes, wheels, trucks, etc and then not using stuff when I decide I don't like it, I had a rather large stock-pile of lightly used gear in storage. I sold off pretty much all of my backstock cheap enough that any of these dudes that wanted to start skating would be able to get hooked up with some basically new gear. It's been pretty fun skating lately because instead of it being only me skating, now there's a mob of kids ages 14-22 out. Some of these dudes skated before so they're picking up tricks again really fast. Kinda pushes me to try more shit. It's alot easier to jump down and off of stuff when there's a bunch of younger dudes feeding your ego saying "Yeah man you got this!" Hope these younger dudes stick with it. I'll probably just use the money from the decks and stuff I sold to build a grind box with caster wheels or something on it so we can push it from spot to spot until we find somewhere for a new d.i.y. project... Well that's what I've been up to. If you read this, thanks.

Side note. I use to like drinking more than anyone should. I didn't skate as much as I should have in my late 20's because I was too busy being drunk and lazy. This weekend I'll be 1,000 days sober. I'm stoked and thankful for that :)
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on August 20, 2014, 02:31:02 PM
^ Good job, and congrats.

I just found a pair of Blind jeans and a pair of Plan B jeans.  Yeah those, from 1993ish.  Why do I still have these, and what am I supposed to do with them?  I realize I am a pair of Pumas and a wig away from a halloween costume, but I already dressed up as me in 1993, for the whole year.  I don't think I need to do it again.   Purple I heart Slayer shirt was in the same box.

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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on August 20, 2014, 06:16:38 PM
^ Good job, and congrats.

I just found a pair of Blind jeans and a pair of Plan B jeans.  Yeah those, from 1993ish.  Why do I still have these, and what am I supposed to do with them?  I realize I am a pair of Pumas and a wig away from a halloween costume, but I already dressed up as me in 1993, for the whole year.  I don't think I need to do it again.   Purple I heart Slayer shirt was in the same box.



I was so stoked when I got this back in the day. Felt like a champ wearing it.
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Post by: paraquat on August 20, 2014, 07:35:07 PM
No shame in cashing your chips in....it's coming for all of us at some point....

I ride my bike for transportation and its super fun when the weather is good.....I know some old skate dudes who now talk endlessly about grand fondos and $10k bikes....fuck those guys....

aaaaa I can feel it too.. I started biking as a way to condition my knees in order to skate longer. Now I ride more than I skate. Just jumped up to a Cannondale from a Schwinn i bought at meijer 6 years ago. Things are getting serious....
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on August 20, 2014, 07:40:44 PM
The same company owns both Schwinn and Cannondale.  Dig up the post your bike thread, let's see it.  Maybe I'll dig it up, I just got a new ride myself.
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Post by: headtowall on August 20, 2014, 07:41:49 PM
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No shame in cashing your chips in....it's coming for all of us at some point....

I ride my bike for transportation and its super fun when the weather is good.....I know some old skate dudes who now talk endlessly about grand fondos and $10k bikes....fuck those guys....
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aaaaa I can feel it too.. I started biking as a way to condition my knees in order to skate longer. Now I ride more than I skate. Just jumped up to a Cannondale from a Schwinn i bought at meijer 6 years ago. Things are getting serious....

I'm also on my bike way more often than my board. It just an easier way to get around the city. Also i have to save my fucked knee and ankle for fun skating, cant risk hitting a fucking bottle cap and being out of commission.

I'm riding one of those Pure Fix bikes, all black, free wheel not fixed (knees again). Its nothing fancy but its a work horse. can take a serious beating and has never let me down! Plus bikes get ripped off so quickly here, no need for anything fancy.
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Post by: paraquat on August 20, 2014, 08:38:29 PM
The same company owns both Schwinn and Cannondale.  Dig up the post your bike thread, let's see it.  Maybe I'll dig it up, I just got a new ride myself.
Fucking liars at the bike shop. whatever, it rides very nice and weighs about half as much as my Schwinn. I will grab a pic tomorrow when I ride. What did you get?
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Post by: paraquat on August 20, 2014, 08:41:49 PM
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No shame in cashing your chips in....it's coming for all of us at some point....

I ride my bike for transportation and its super fun when the weather is good.....I know some old skate dudes who now talk endlessly about grand fondos and $10k bikes....fuck those guys....
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aaaaa I can feel it too.. I started biking as a way to condition my knees in order to skate longer. Now I ride more than I skate. Just jumped up to a Cannondale from a Schwinn i bought at meijer 6 years ago. Things are getting serious....

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I'm also on my bike way more often than my board. It just an easier way to get around the city. Also i have to save my fucked knee and ankle for fun skating, cant risk hitting a fucking bottle cap and being out of commission.

I'm riding one of those Pure Fix bikes, all black, free wheel not fixed (knees again). Its nothing fancy but its a work horse. can take a serious beating and has never let me down! Plus bikes get ripped off so quickly here, no need for anything fancy.

If i don't ride my bike, my knees start to hurt. Weird right? I feel for you big city guys. I could probably leave my bike on my front porch and it would be there in the morning. But there are no good bars or hip-young women gracefully walking around in my neighborhood. That's the trade off.
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Post by: mattofallmatts on August 20, 2014, 11:30:53 PM
I'm going to go skate tomorrow morning! Stoked. If anyone is in the east bay I'll be over at Richmond park around 9ish.
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Post by: skateskateskate on August 21, 2014, 06:15:30 AM
so everyone here will automatically get free shit from Tired Skateboards right?
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Post by: headtowall on August 21, 2014, 06:40:09 AM
so everyone here will automatically get free shit from Tired Skateboards right?
I almost picked one up because i love their whole thing, but i still cant fuck with a big ass shaped board. Maybe as a bar board.
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Post by: Doughboy on August 21, 2014, 11:13:11 AM
^ Good job, and congrats.

I just found a pair of Blind jeans and a pair of Plan B jeans.  Yeah those, from 1993ish.  Why do I still have these, and what am I supposed to do with them?  I realize I am a pair of Pumas and a wig away from a halloween costume, but I already dressed up as me in 1993, for the whole year.  I don't think I need to do it again.   Purple I heart Slayer shirt was in the same box.


Thanks dude, appreciate that!

I too fell victim to the Blind jeans in the early 90's. I had a pink pair, 10 sizes too big, and cut off at the bottom. Duct tape on my shoes was a must. The bigger the t-shirt, the better. I also had bleach blonde Mike Carroll Plan B era hair. Oh those were the times hahaha ;D
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Post by: handsclapanin on August 21, 2014, 01:31:28 PM


Side note. I use to like drinking more than anyone should. I didn't skate as much as I should have in my late 20's because I was too busy being drunk and lazy. This weekend I'll be 1,000 days sober. I'm stoked and thankful for that :)

Nice! I'm a few weeks away from being 2 years without a drink. After drinking pretty much every day for 15 years. And just over 4 months now without any cigs. I will say this: my body seems to heal up way quicker from all the abuse skating does without all that booze running through it.
I've always been into yoga and stretching out before I skate. But recently discovered the benefits of doing all that after I skate as well. Especially pilates for the ankles, knees and groin. Really helps with the day after pain that seems so common. And a drink made with a freshly squeezed lemon is great. I mix mine with cranberry juice. As you sip it; I swear you can feel the healing powers spread throughout your body.
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Post by: paraquat on August 22, 2014, 05:56:07 AM
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Post by: Doughboy on August 22, 2014, 07:06:47 AM
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Side note. I use to like drinking more than anyone should. I didn't skate as much as I should have in my late 20's because I was too busy being drunk and lazy. This weekend I'll be 1,000 days sober. I'm stoked and thankful for that :)
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Nice! I'm a few weeks away from being 2 years without a drink. After drinking pretty much every day for 15 years. And just over 4 months now without any cigs. I will say this: my body seems to heal up way quicker from all the abuse skating does without all that booze running through it.
I've always been into yoga and stretching out before I skate. But recently discovered the benefits of doing all that after I skate as well. Especially pilates for the ankles, knees and groin. Really helps with the day after pain that seems so common. And a drink made with a freshly squeezed lemon is great. I mix mine with cranberry juice. As you sip it; I swear you can feel the healing powers spread throughout your body.
That's really awesome! Happy to hear you're almost to 2 years. For me quitting drinking was a lifestyle change long over due and one that I'm glad I made. I have friends that drink, but they know I don't and they respect my choice and I respect their ability to choose what's best for them. I'm getting older and just trying to stay in as good physical and mental shape as possible so I can not only skate to the full potential that my aging body will let me, but also to be as good of a person as I can in my personal life too. I'm always stoked for anyone doing something good for themselves or others.

I agree too that stretching before and after skating helps alot.

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Post by: shark tits on August 22, 2014, 12:59:54 PM
cheers to everyone getting sober. i've been of drinking since november 10th, 2010. definitely not clean the whole time but i've stayed sober. helps skating on the whole 'whatever you do today you'll prolly do tomorrow'. i think i prolly went a yr or 2 w/out landing a 3 flip just hoboing across the country, skating from trainyard to liquor store or whatever. got my 3 flip back, learned nollie big flips last yr amongst other things. i don't talk to girls as much but otherwise life is way better not drinking but like greco i don't care if anyone else does it. i just sucked at it.
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Post by: j....soy..... on August 22, 2014, 04:35:20 PM
Not drinking has limited my ability to speak 'party'...like if a chick in a bikini comes up to me and says......'HAAAAYYYYY....what are you DOIN'?!?'......I'll reply....'a sudoku...'

Also I feel regret at all inclusives.....

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Post by: Doughboy on September 13, 2014, 08:46:53 AM
Hello old dudes. Hope that old man life is treating everyone good. Fall is almost upon us and I'm slightly bummed to see summer go, but I'm looking forward to skating in hoodies and beanies. Hopefully now that my busy season of work is slowing down I'll have the time and energy to dust off that trusty old vx, venture into the city, get some worthy clips, and have something to look back on for some 2014 nostalgia. I really love the way vx footage looks in the fall. We'll see how that goes, hopefully good and I don't get wrecked too bad.
I've also been doing my part to help all the new found skater homies that I've been skating in my hometown with. I stuck to my plan of using the money from the decks and stuff I sold to all the kids and built this grindbox.
(http://s25.postimg.org/71m1mi3vz/012.jpg)
Nothing too fancy. It's 6' long, 2' wide, and 15" tall. I put some 3" caster wheels on the back of it so I can push it from my workshop to the flatground spot. It's kind of a pain in the ass to move, but I only have to push it about 4 blocks so it's not too bad. It was pretty fun spending a weekend in my workshop/mancave and building this thing. I must admit I felt pretty darn tough while building it, kinda like Dennis Busenitz in that video where he's building granite ledges and stuff and drives the one ledge to the HUF store. I'm not quite on that level of awesome though hahaha. Nice to see kids getting their first 50/50's and stuff. I try to give back what I can to skating because when I was growing up nodbody ever really did anything nice for me and my crew... That's pretty much what I've been up to. I've been watching Thrashin' alot for some reason lately. Yes that ridiculous movie from the 80's with that dude from Goonies. I don't know why but it's actually been getting me pretty pumped to skate. Watching that movie really makes me want to go dig up my old Valtera King Cobra from 1990 and build a launch ramp. I'll shut up now. Have a good weekend fellas! Stay young! Stay gold! Never be too old!  :)
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Post by: Harsh_euro_barge on September 13, 2014, 10:02:38 PM
Age:35, skated since 87
Set Up: 8.38 WKND
             54mm F4's
             Indy 149
             Bones swiss
             Jessup Grip
Preferred Terrain: Tranny, banks with curbs at the top
Favorite skaters: Schaaf, Jason Jessee, AVE, Ethan Fowler, Koichiro Uehara, Raney, Greyson, Pontus, Mackey, Leo Valls, Barley, Ben Gore
Favourite tricks: FS Ollies, feebles
Music: From 80's synth pop to noisecore - right now lots of drive like jehu, hot snakes, rites of spring, jazz june, firehose
Married: Yes
Kids: Daughter, 3
Occupation: Psychiatric nurse
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Post by: Young Satchel on September 14, 2014, 04:35:10 PM
So happy Fall is upon us.  Unfortunately, winter is next.

Hit my head genuinely hard for the first time in a long time. Saw stars and had a mild case of whiplash that had my neck fucked up for the remainder of the week. Bounced back though and got 3 night sessions in after work/kid duty last week.
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Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on September 14, 2014, 05:05:41 PM
Finally have started a more consistent schedule during the week that allows me to skate 2-3 times a week with my old skate buds so im very hyped. Does anyone here workout before they skate? Ive recently pugged up a bit after being on a slump on working out but have noticed now if i do a nice full body workout for like 10-15 min and stretching i feel incredible when i skate and dont feel the need to warm up.
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Post by: jack2jack on September 14, 2014, 10:55:16 PM
^^ then u are warmed up...
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Post by: paraquat on September 15, 2014, 11:59:32 AM
Finally have started a more consistent schedule during the week that allows me to skate 2-3 times a week with my old skate buds so im very hyped. Does anyone here workout before they skate? Ive recently pugged up a bit after being on a slump on working out but have noticed now if i do a nice full body workout for like 10-15 min and stretching i feel incredible when i skate and dont feel the need to warm up.
I'm on this too. I am a lot more spry when I workout
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Post by: art hellman on September 15, 2014, 12:13:40 PM
So happy Fall is upon us.  Unfortunately, winter is next.

Hit my head genuinely hard for the first time in a long time. Saw stars and had a mild case of whiplash that had my neck fucked up for the remainder of the week. Bounced back though and got 3 night sessions in after work/kid duty last week.

stay safe Satch!  glad youre ok. 

ive been biking to the park the past couple of weekends...definitely helps remove the cobwebs
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Post by: El Chupacabra on September 15, 2014, 02:15:47 PM
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So happy Fall is upon us.  Unfortunately, winter is next.

Hit my head genuinely hard for the first time in a long time. Saw stars and had a mild case of whiplash that had my neck fucked up for the remainder of the week. Bounced back though and got 3 night sessions in after work/kid duty last week.
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Oh dude, I was skating home from the bar last week, hit a crack and took the full impact on my face and head. Seriously sucked. I haven't slammed that hard in years. Blood everywhere.
Fuck sidewalks at night man.
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Post by: Dubious on September 17, 2014, 08:35:14 AM
old lurker chiming in

Degree of decrepitude: 39
Setup: Antihero Cardiel 8", Real Tommy G 8.38", Tired 9", Elephant Rogue OG 10"
Terrain: tranny, banks, bowl, inept flatgound
Favorites: Cardiel, Guerrero, Blender, Dill, Kalis, Greyson, Ellington, BA, Jake, CK
Favorite tricks: Slappies, no complies, boneless, lipslides.. old man shit
Music: Psych, Stoner Rock, old metal, dub reggae
Married: yup
Kids: 1 son age 4
Occupation: web designer

started in 86 or so.. quite in the big pants era and picked it up again about 3 years ago.  Old, sore and terrible.. but not getting worse.
Get out a good 3 or more times a week.
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Post by: Senrud on September 17, 2014, 11:29:37 AM
so everyone here will automatically get free shit from Tired Skateboards right?

here's hoping
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Post by: Ccannon on September 17, 2014, 11:48:36 AM
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Skateboarder

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Post by: Dubious on September 17, 2014, 12:09:39 PM
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so everyone here will automatically get free shit from Tired Skateboards right?
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here's hoping

sadly didn't get the hookup from Staba.. nice decks though!

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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on September 18, 2014, 05:26:39 PM
Question for all my fellow old guys. For the dudes with no kids yet, you think you will have any? I personally have no interest in having kids. Call me selfish but I like my freedom, and I see it as being responsible. No person should have a child unless they are able to be selfless.  Just curious what other older skatenerds feel about having kids.
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Post by: Gay&Racist on September 18, 2014, 05:49:20 PM
Quit trying to meet little kids.  Perv!
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Post by: beazlocal on September 18, 2014, 06:04:15 PM
Question for all my fellow old guys. For the dudes with no kids yet, you think you will have any? I personally have no interest in having kids. Call me selfish but I like my freedom, and I see it as being responsible. No person should have a child unless they are able to be selfless.  Just curious what other older skatenerds feel about having kids.

It isn't selfish at all, nothing wrong with doing what you want, it isn't for everybody. I love my kids, have 2, but they take an enormous amount of commitment on so many levels that if you're not "into" it, just don't do it, it's not fair to you or them.

sorry for sounding old.

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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on September 18, 2014, 06:06:55 PM
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Question for all my fellow old guys. For the dudes with no kids yet, you think you will have any? I personally have no interest in having kids. Call me selfish but I like my freedom, and I see it as being responsible. No person should have a child unless they are able to be selfless.  Just curious what other older skatenerds feel about having kids.
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It isn't selfish at all, nothing wrong with doing what you want, it isn't for everybody. I love my kids, have 2, but they take an enormous amount of commitment on so many levels that if you're not "into" it, just don't do it, it's not fair to you or them.

sorry for sounding old.



Exactly how I see it. Thanks for the comment.
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Post by: 144p on September 18, 2014, 06:07:25 PM
Being married for a long time and managed to be kid free, we want some now but I love my freedom.
We've been trying but no luck, wears on you after a bit.
Funny how we waited for the house, savings account, steady income and maybe we missed our window.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on September 18, 2014, 06:20:41 PM
Being married for a long time and managed to be kid free, we want some now but I love my freedom.
We've been trying but no luck, wears on you after a bit.
Funny how we waited for the house, savings account, steady income and maybe we missed our window.


The way I see it, good move on getting that squared off before you had one, kids are expensive! Good luck!

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Post by: Dubious on September 19, 2014, 08:43:18 AM
my wife and i were married for over 10 years beofre we had our kid.  For us we jsut needed to be in THAT place before it was even considered..and at that point it felt right.

Lil dude is 4 and already obsessed with my decks.. plan to try and start him out next year.. Cant wait to shred with the lil man.

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Post by: handsclapanin on September 19, 2014, 05:11:26 PM
Question for all my fellow old guys. For the dudes with no kids yet, you think you will have any? I personally have no interest in having kids. Call me selfish but I like my freedom, and I see it as being responsible. No person should have a child unless they are able to be selfless.?  Just curious what other older skatenerds feel about having kids.

Don't have any kids. Don't want any kids. Unless my feelings change, probably won't have any. Luckily the wife (we're not actually married, but been together 16 years) is on the same page, so there are no conflicts there. We have 2 cats. Those are our children. I guess it is selfish; but I'm fine with that. My mom is a little bummed she won't get to be a grandma; but she'll have to get over it. My sister feels the same way and doesn't want kids either. It does seem like it would be very rewarding if done with 100% devotion though. Maybe when I win the lottery.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on September 19, 2014, 06:46:25 PM
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Question for all my fellow old guys. For the dudes with no kids yet, you think you will have any? I personally have no interest in having kids. Call me selfish but I like my freedom, and I see it as being responsible. No person should have a child unless they are able to be selfless.?  Just curious what other older skatenerds feel about having kids.
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Don't have any kids. Don't want any kids. Unless my feelings change, probably won't have any. Luckily the wife (we're not actually married, but been together 16 years) is on the same page, so there are no conflicts there. We have 2 cats. Those are our children. I guess it is selfish; but I'm fine with that. My mom is a little bummed she won't get to be a grandma; but she'll have to get over it. My sister feels the same way and doesn't want kids either. It does seem like it would be very rewarding if done with 100% devotion though. Maybe when I win the lottery.

Luck for you. I had to part ways recently with someone I had been with for three years. Initially, we were on the same page, we started to have different views on the subject, total deal breaker.

It's pretty sad that I feel the same way, not to say money will solve everything and I would actually have a kid anyhow with tons of loot but shits hard out there, an only getting harder.
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Post by: Getty on September 20, 2014, 07:06:19 AM
Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)

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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on September 20, 2014, 07:19:25 AM
We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)

I'm with you Getty. I see people with kids and I'm like, jesus, I don't envy that one bit. And out of all the friends I do have that have kids, I would say 30% at most seem super happy about the decision, those are usually people that come from some type of money.
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Post by: j....soy..... on September 20, 2014, 08:06:24 AM
I have to answer this stupid question every week and it's mildly annoying....no kids....


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Post by: Young Satchel on September 20, 2014, 06:07:01 PM
Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)



Interesting. I feel like most people I know who have kids are totally fucking exhausted, but generally quite happy, fullfiled, and productive. I planned to have a kid, but not when I did, and certainly not one with a rare genetic disorder, which was what I got. The first year and a half of my son's life has been incredibly intense and totally overwhelming at times. But I've also found bringing life into the world and nurturing it to be an incredible creative motivating force.

I'm making less art, but what I do make is of a superior quality. I've made strides in my professional life I never would have imagined, and I think that is due at least in part to the fact that having a child made me realize some latent potential more swiftly than I might have otherwise in order to make more money( To put it bluntly). And I started skateboarding again after over a decade off the board in the first few months of my son's life. I needed somewhere to put the stress, so I turned to my old friend and couldn't be happier with the result. I'm absolutely terrible at skateboarding now, but I just don't give a fuck. It's great.

Parenthood is different things at different times: often totally surreal. For the first several months We would smoke a joint after lil man went to bed and get all stoned-serious like: "I can't believe we made a PERSON".  I spend some days walking around feeling like a total fucking zombie, but somehow manage to keep it together, and hopefully get a skate in after the boy goes down. I sometimes find myself envious of friends who don't have kids, or friends who DO have kids, but whose kids DONT have a rare uncurable genetic mutation. But it's a futile exercise. Because when the day is done I'm incredibly lucky to know the child I made and live with the woman I made him with, and that's that.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on September 20, 2014, 09:53:30 PM
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Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)


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Interesting. I feel like most people I know who have kids are totally fucking exhausted, but generally quite happy, fullfiled, and productive. I planned to have a kid, but not when I did, and certainly not one with a rare genetic disorder, which was what I got. The first year and a half of my son's life has been incredibly intense and totally overwhelming at times. But I've also found bringing life into the world and nurturing it to be an incredible creative motivating force.

I'm making less art, but what I do make is of a superior quality. I've made strides in my professional life I never would have imagined, and I think that is due at least in part to the fact that having a child made me realize some latent potential more swiftly than I might have otherwise in order to make more money( To put it bluntly). And I started skateboarding again after over a decade off the board in the first few months of my son's life. I needed somewhere to put the stress, so I turned to my old friend and couldn't be happier with the result. I'm absolutely terrible at skateboarding now, but I just don't give a fuck. It's great.

Parenthood is different things at different times: often totally surreal. For the first several months We would smoke a joint after lil man went to bed and get all stoned-serious like: "I can't believe we made a PERSON".  I spend some days walking around feeling like a total fucking zombie, but somehow manage to keep it together, and hopefully get a skate in after the boy goes down. I sometimes find myself envious of friends who don't have kids, or friends who DO have kids, but whose kids DONT have a rare uncurable genetic mutation. But it's a futile exercise. Because when the day is done I'm incredibly lucky to know the child I made and live with the woman I made him with, and that's that.
Fuck yeah Satchel.
I'm with you all the way. My daughter is 5, and everyday she amazes me more and more.
Now that she's older I skate so much more(from age 2-4 I skated only a few times a year). She's into skating also. Like this morning she woke me up, to tell me she wanted to go to the skatepark. I was like that's what you want to do today? Offered other suggestions, but no she wanted to go to the skatepark. So to quote you," Because when the day is done I'm incredibly lucky to know the child I made and live with the woman I made him with, and that's that."
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Post by: 144p on September 21, 2014, 06:20:00 PM
Always up early and looking for spots by myself on Sunday's.
Fun day today
http://youtu.be/TcFSz-Tbu7Y (http://youtu.be/TcFSz-Tbu7Y)
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on September 21, 2014, 06:35:34 PM
Always up early and looking for spots by myself on Sunday's.
Fun day today
http://youtu.be/TcFSz-Tbu7Y (http://youtu.be/TcFSz-Tbu7Y)
Sick stuff.
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Post by: Paco Supreme on September 21, 2014, 06:38:37 PM
Always up early and looking for spots by myself on Sunday's.
Fun day today
http://youtu.be/TcFSz-Tbu7Y (http://youtu.be/TcFSz-Tbu7Y)

had it on repeat, back to back wallrides  8)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 22, 2014, 12:28:38 AM
Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)



seems to me like you're trying to convince yourself?
also that word "breeding" is just awful.

to each his own man! I got 2 boys and they make me happy in a million ways.
I imagine this seems weird to you, but growing old without kids would just seem pointless to me. I don't know, it just feels good to stop being so self-centered and put another being(s) first.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 22, 2014, 03:17:25 AM
on that subject, I have to say this made laugh..........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFQfylQ2Jgg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFQfylQ2Jgg)
(People with no kids don't know!)
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Post by: handsclapanin on September 22, 2014, 08:32:25 AM
Got a wallride on Saturday. Could barely walk on Sunday. Took the same slam to my left hip about 15 times.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/mattwallridesept202014_zpse258028c.jpg)

Our next video already has a name: Pushin 40.

new pushin40 video co (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4NIUBB69l4#)
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Post by: fang on September 22, 2014, 08:42:39 AM
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Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)


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Interesting. I feel like most people I know who have kids are totally fucking exhausted, but generally quite happy, fullfiled, and productive. I planned to have a kid, but not when I did, and certainly not one with a rare genetic disorder, which was what I got. The first year and a half of my son's life has been incredibly intense and totally overwhelming at times. But I've also found bringing life into the world and nurturing it to be an incredible creative motivating force.

I'm making less art, but what I do make is of a superior quality. I've made strides in my professional life I never would have imagined, and I think that is due at least in part to the fact that having a child made me realize some latent potential more swiftly than I might have otherwise in order to make more money( To put it bluntly). And I started skateboarding again after over a decade off the board in the first few months of my son's life. I needed somewhere to put the stress, so I turned to my old friend and couldn't be happier with the result. I'm absolutely terrible at skateboarding now, but I just don't give a fuck. It's great.

Parenthood is different things at different times: often totally surreal. For the first several months We would smoke a joint after lil man went to bed and get all stoned-serious like: "I can't believe we made a PERSON".?  I spend some days walking around feeling like a total fucking zombie, but somehow manage to keep it together, and hopefully get a skate in after the boy goes down. I sometimes find myself envious of friends who don't have kids, or friends who DO have kids, but whose kids DONT have a rare uncurable genetic mutation. But it's a futile exercise. Because when the day is done I'm incredibly lucky to know the child I made and live with the woman I made him with, and that's that.

I get what you're saying. My little dude was born 6 weeks premature after a complicated pregnancy (shrinking cervix, thus being held in by a cerclage. wife ? had to stay home from work and lay down 24-7 to not put any pressure on it etc). He was in the NICU for 3-4 weeks and weighed 4.12 pounds. and then when we got him home, he suffered from baby acid reflux, which is a nightmare. If they're awake, they're screaming, period. Soy formula cured that and he's been a happy little dude since. He was born in May so he's 4.5 months now. He's a happy lil guy until he gets tired, then it's cranky city.

When my wife first brought up kids, I know I was definitely like "whaaaat? how am I gonna do anything if I have kids etc etc". But you figure it out. My skate sessions generally are at night, once she will watch him/put him to bed. I feel more whole having made a child that is for sure. Every day he does/learns something new and it just makes you feel awesome inside. Especially when he looks at you and smiles or he's upset and you hold him and it soothes him, you feel awesome.

I liked to party hardy until the day I found out he was in there, I went home that night, slammed a few beers in a "oh shit, this is some serious responsibility" but not since that day have I felt panicky. I went out, bought him Indy onesies and just really let it all soak in about how rad it's gonna be to have a kid. I've probably only had 7 beers this year (I found out about him on January 1st) and I feel better for it. I don't want to be that guy who's kid says "my dad was a drunk asshole" later in his life. I've got plan to encourage so many things, it makes life feel a lot more worth it. I want to skate more,sure, but I want to be a good dad first you know? I've shown him a lot of skate vids already (I think he's just more amused by the movement/colors/sounds really!) but I am psyched.
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Post by: doublesteveburger on September 22, 2014, 09:33:14 AM
I'm in my mid-twenties and you dudes are giving me a more positive outlook for the future. My knees feel like they're in their mid-thirties but I'm sure I'll adjust to that at some point.

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Post by: shark tits on September 22, 2014, 10:30:35 AM
Got a wallride on Saturday. Could barely walk on Sunday. Took the same slam to my left hip about 15 times.

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/mattwallridesept202014_zpse258028c.jpg)

Our next video already has a name: Pushin 40.

new pushin40 video co (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4NIUBB69l4#)
that's a mighty fine wallride!
to doublesteveburger, i've had a few friends who had lower extremities injuries in their early to mid 20s. one of em took time off and now his ankles are fine, other one doesn't skate too often [he plays frolf, unforgivable] but he's still good whenever he comes out. i think they prolly just got fat off beer and it taxed their legs.
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Post by: Young Satchel on September 22, 2014, 04:07:43 PM
Fuck yeah Fang. That's a rad picture. And baby acid reflux is the worst, holy shit! My guy had to go on some special formula and nexium. Prior to that he was a screaming mess constantly throwing up and always miserable. Now at 18 months he's off the nexium transitioning to solid foods eating guacamole and pasta with beans and I'm fucking psyched.

I should note that as misty-eyes as my first post on this subject sounds, I spent the next day dealing with a crabby, teething monster and ended up exhausted and angry with no energy to skate.

It's all in the balance I guess...
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 09, 2014, 10:42:22 AM
so a year after breaking myself utterly and completely, I finally got the plate and screws taken out of my ankle!
rad feeling and I hope to celebrate by cruising around soon....except I have to wait like 2 months for the bone to heal and winter is coming....but fuck it, I'm stoked anyways. after all this shit I probably won't skate like I used to, but I look forward to cruising around, powersliding and slash grinding every once in a while at least.
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Post by: Nanda Zinger on October 09, 2014, 12:13:16 PM
so a year after breaking myself utterly and completely, I finally got the plate and screws taken out of my ankle!
rad feeling and I hope to celebrate by cruising around soon....except I have to wait like 2 months for the bone to heal and winter is coming....but fuck it, I'm stoked anyways. after all this shit I probably won't skate like I used to, but I look forward to cruising around, powersliding and slash grinding every once in a while at least.
i waited too long to get my plates and screws removed, so the bone grew over the plates making it impossible to remove. been 15 years, kinda scared about how it will feel when im older.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 09, 2014, 12:36:34 PM
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so a year after breaking myself utterly and completely, I finally got the plate and screws taken out of my ankle!
rad feeling and I hope to celebrate by cruising around soon....except I have to wait like 2 months for the bone to heal and winter is coming....but fuck it, I'm stoked anyways. after all this shit I probably won't skate like I used to, but I look forward to cruising around, powersliding and slash grinding every once in a while at least.
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i waited too long to get my plates and screws removed, so the bone grew over the plates making it impossible to remove. been 15 years, kinda scared about how it will feel when im older.

that's why I had it removed....plus I could feel one of the screws rubbing against the interior of some shoes, it was a little painful.....just didn't feel comfortable
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Post by: floop on October 09, 2014, 01:33:34 PM
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Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)

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seems to me like you're trying to convince yourself?
also that word "breeding" is just awful.

to each his own man! I got 2 boys and they make me happy in a million ways.
I imagine this seems weird to you, but growing old without kids would just seem pointless to me. I don't know, it just feels good to stop being so self-centered and put another being(s) first.

to each their own but that seems a bit narrow-minded

glad you are healing up though Frenchie
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 09, 2014, 11:42:42 PM
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Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)

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seems to me like you're trying to convince yourself?
also that word "breeding" is just awful.

to each his own man! I got 2 boys and they make me happy in a million ways.
I imagine this seems weird to you, but growing old without kids would just seem pointless to me. I don't know, it just feels good to stop being so self-centered and put another being(s) first.
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to each their own but that seems a bit narrow-minded

glad you are healing up though Frenchie


thanks man!
about the kids comment: that's just how I would feel. It's not for everyone and as I said, I totally understand if it seems weird to some people.

on another note, my eldest son just started playing football (soccer) this year, and shows no interest in skating at all. on the one hand I'm a little bummed but I'm also stoked he's already choosing his own shit.
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 10, 2014, 11:49:12 AM
I don't know where to put this. Maybe I should start a new thread. Maybe in Things you are not stoked on. Maybe it doesn't even need to be written. I don't have a Facebook or IG (I might be the only one); so I can't post it there. Here goes.
The past 4 days have been filled with tears. My friend died. My good friend Marc "Shockus" Delellis died skateboarding. Sunday morning he slammed, hit his head, skating his favorite place on earth, the OB skatepark. Monday night he passed away. It still doesn't seem real to me. I've known him about 15 years. One of the nicest people I ever met. He always had a smile on his face. You could not be bummed in his presence. Thrasher and Transworld had some nice things to say on their websites this week.
Below is a video me and a friend made back in 2011. Washed Up Warriors 2, The Second Bumming. Marc has a little line at 15:50 at his beloved OB park, in one of the friend montages. When this video premiered at one of the local bars; and Marc's part came on the screen, it received the loudest cheers of the night. Everyone loved him.
WASHED UP WARRIORS PRESENT: 'THE SECOND BUMMING' FULL LENGTH VIDEO on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/30841943)
Just getting that clip of him was a struggle. He loved to skate. But was more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. I was filming one of Marc's best friends, McKinney, doing that judo. He has the clips after Marc in that video. I kept bugging Marc "let me film a trick of you for the video". He wasn't having it. So I just started filming him not skating and getting all these face shots. I told him "you're going to be in our video regardless. Even if it's just face shots. So you might as well get a skate clip" So finally he gave in and let me film that line of him. If I remember right, he did it first try.
I'm going to miss him so much. This whole nightmare has made me question a lot of things. Do I even want to skate anymore? Should I wear a helmet? I've hit my head probably 10 times over the years. Had to get stitches twice. It's scary to think that one slam and you could die. The area of the park where he fell is like 3 or 4 feet tall. Goes to show it could happen anywhere.
I know Marc led a full life in his 39 years here. He travelled the world over, multiple times. Listening to his stories was the best. Like his first time in China; a little Chinese man started petting his arm. I guess he had never seen something so big and hairy. If you've watched a skate video in the last 15 years; you probably saw his filming work. Maybe his mission was complete, so God called him home. That doesn't make it any easier for those of us left behind, though.
I love you Marc. I miss you. And hope to see you again some day.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/shockus1_zps1049b93c.jpg)
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Post by: Getty on October 10, 2014, 12:53:51 PM
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but growing old without kids would just seem pointless to me.

Cool, man! The main thing is to find what works for you - sounds like you have. Big props to all the skate dads here - I'd never seriously disrespect dudes who are trying to raise kids... you guys are actually inspiring as hell in lots of ways, even though I wouldn't want your life.:)

But I'm definitely a weirdo. I don't know anyone else who lives like me who's got kids, true - but honestly, my lifestyle is probably more appropriate to either a 15-year-old or a homeless person. I guess I'm somewhere between the two.:)
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Post by: shark tits on October 10, 2014, 07:06:51 PM
I don't know where to put this. Maybe I should start a new thread. Maybe in Things you are not stoked on. Maybe it doesn't even need to be written. I don't have a Facebook or IG (I might be the only one); so I can't post it there. Here goes.
The past 4 days have been filled with tears. My friend died. My good friend Marc "Shockus" Delellis died skateboarding. Sunday morning he slammed, hit his head, skating his favorite place on earth, the OB skatepark. Monday night he passed away. It still doesn't seem real to me. I've known him about 15 years. One of the nicest people I ever met. He always had a smile on his face. You could not be bummed in his presence. Thrasher and Transworld had some nice things to say on their websites this week.
Below is a video me and a friend made back in 2011. Washed Up Warriors 2, The Second Bumming. Marc has a little line at 15:50 at his beloved OB park, in one of the friend montages. When this video premiered at one of the local bars; and Marc's part came on the screen, it received the loudest cheers of the night. Everyone loved him.
WASHED UP WARRIORS PRESENT: 'THE SECOND BUMMING' FULL LENGTH VIDEO on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/30841943)
Just getting that clip of him was a struggle. He loved to skate. But was more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. I was filming one of Marc's best friends, McKinney, doing that judo. He has the clips after Marc in that video. I kept bugging Marc "let me film a trick of you for the video". He wasn't having it. So I just started filming him not skating and getting all these face shots. I told him "you're going to be in our video regardless. Even if it's just face shots. So you might as well get a skate clip" So finally he gave in and let me film that line of him. If I remember right, he did it first try.
I'm going to miss him so much. This whole nightmare has made me question a lot of things. Do I even want to skate anymore? Should I wear a helmet? I've hit my head probably 10 times over the years. Had to get stitches twice. It's scary to think that one slam and you could die. The area of the park where he fell is like 3 or 4 feet tall. Goes to show it could happen anywhere.
I know Marc led a full life in his 39 years here. He travelled the world over, multiple times. Listening to his stories was the best. Like his first time in China; a little Chinese man started petting his arm. I guess he had never seen something so big and hairy. If you've watched a skate video in the last 15 years; you probably saw his filming work. Maybe his mission was complete, so God called him home. That doesn't make it any easier for those of us left behind, though.
I love you Marc. I miss you. And hope to see you again some day.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/shockus1_zps1049b93c.jpg)
first, my heart goes out to ya, guy. i've lost some dear friends over the yrs and it's one of the rough realities. before i ever picked up a skate [actually i got a nash for christmas but it didn't roll] an acquaintance was run over and killed skating. my other friend watched it but somehow i think i was more traumatized. my 6th grade yr i'd just imagine it over and over.
so i would just say do what makes you happy, apparently you can die getting punched but i've been in a million fights and still here and that's negative. car accidents kill more people than anything but nobody 2nd guesses getting behind the wheel.
sorry your friend is gone, don't let it hold you back.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 11, 2014, 01:34:24 AM
damn that's heavy.
Sorry for your loss man.

I've been having the same helmet debate in my head lately, since my heavy crash last year. I want to be there for my kids in 20 years.
There's no easy answer I guess, but I have to say the no pads/no helmet trend of the last few years is beginning to make me uncomfortable. I mentioned it in the In Transition Berrics thread, watching Rune skate huge oververt concrete shit without any pads is pushing it a bit far for me...

RIP for your friend.

(oh and Getty, glad to see you understand my point of view! weirdos unite!!)
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 11, 2014, 11:24:18 AM
R.I.P.....

My helmet routine makes no real sense but if I skate a coping bowl....helmet....but if I skate street...none....plus i try to be super careful about
collisions now....when in doubt....I don't drop in....skating street is safer than a bowl when it comes to head injuries...

It's stupid...but I plan on wearing one at some point...I wear one biking and snowboarding....not sure when though....TA wears one for Christ sakes....Im just waiting for a warning sign....which I admit is careless....

We lost one of our OG's a few years back....in our area there are lots of 40 year olds...more 30's...this guy was in his 50's and not some Johnny come lately midlife crisis guys....he skated all the way through....

One of the things I'm starting to see more of now with older skaters and i think it's disproportionate to the rest of the population....suicides and OD's....I've seen like 4 guys go in the last month....

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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 11, 2014, 03:52:22 PM
RIP

R.I.P.....

My helmet routine makes no real sense but if I skate a coping bowl....helmet....but if I skate street...none....plus i try to be super careful about
collisions now....when in doubt....I don't drop in....skating street is safer than a bowl when it comes to head injuries...

It's stupid...but I plan on wearing one at some point...I wear one biking and snowboarding....not sure when though....TA wears one for Christ sakes....Im just waiting for a warning sign....which I admit is careless....

We lost one of our OG's a few years back....in our area there are lots of 40 year olds...more 30's...this guy was in his 50's and not some Johnny come lately midlife crisis guys....he skated all the way through....

One of the things I'm starting to see more of now with older skaters and i think it's disproportionate to the rest of the population....suicides and OD's....I've seen like 4 guys go in the last month....



Did this person die skating or an OD?
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Post by: DONT_CARE on October 11, 2014, 04:59:59 PM
Shockus Passed away from skating, OB park the one where he had his tricks in Washed Up Warriors. Marc Was one of the best people and didn't deserve it, he always had a smile on his face and would probably be the next person running SLAP or some Really cool thing with Thrasher of he didn't want to manage C1RCA anymore. I miss him more and would do anything to shred with him and talk to him about skating, cameras and just life.
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Post by: hufs calve muscles on October 11, 2014, 05:34:13 PM
Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)



You have the poor part right but get all the fuck out with joyless bit. It's not like kids suck the life out of you. Your friends were probably not happy to begin with.
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Post by: slothflip on October 11, 2014, 05:54:37 PM
vibes for your buddy fellas, that is some tough stuff. as a fellow 39 yo who still goes after it HARD sans helmet, this is particularly hard to hear.  not that it couldn't happen to any 16 yo either, the difference now is I have kids, wife. etc. and obviously need to be here for them. maybe time to reevaluate...

it probably wont mean much at the moment and I realize its quite obvious however.... your buddy died SKATEBOARDING, doing something he presumably loved and was passionate about.

not the worst way to check out imo 
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 11, 2014, 06:12:52 PM
Shockus Passed away from skating, OB park the one where he had his tricks in Washed Up Warriors. Marc Was one of the best people and didn't deserve it, he always had a smile on his face and would probably be the next person running SLAP or some Really cool thing with Thrasher of he didn't want to manage C1RCA anymore. I miss him more and would do anything to shred with him and talk to him about skating, cameras and just life.

Sorry, I knew that. Question was for j..soy about his 50 year old friend he mentioned.
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Post by: somejackass on October 11, 2014, 08:06:32 PM
Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)




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Post by: somejackass on October 11, 2014, 08:10:20 PM
I don't know where to put this. Maybe I should start a new thread. Maybe in Things you are not stoked on. Maybe it doesn't even need to be written. I don't have a Facebook or IG (I might be the only one); so I can't post it there. Here goes.
The past 4 days have been filled with tears. My friend died. My good friend Marc "Shockus" Delellis died skateboarding. Sunday morning he slammed, hit his head, skating his favorite place on earth, the OB skatepark. Monday night he passed away. It still doesn't seem real to me. I've known him about 15 years. One of the nicest people I ever met. He always had a smile on his face. You could not be bummed in his presence. Thrasher and Transworld had some nice things to say on their websites this week.
Below is a video me and a friend made back in 2011. Washed Up Warriors 2, The Second Bumming. Marc has a little line at 15:50 at his beloved OB park, in one of the friend montages. When this video premiered at one of the local bars; and Marc's part came on the screen, it received the loudest cheers of the night. Everyone loved him.
WASHED UP WARRIORS PRESENT: 'THE SECOND BUMMING' FULL LENGTH VIDEO on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/30841943)
Just getting that clip of him was a struggle. He loved to skate. But was more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. I was filming one of Marc's best friends, McKinney, doing that judo. He has the clips after Marc in that video. I kept bugging Marc "let me film a trick of you for the video". He wasn't having it. So I just started filming him not skating and getting all these face shots. I told him "you're going to be in our video regardless. Even if it's just face shots. So you might as well get a skate clip" So finally he gave in and let me film that line of him. If I remember right, he did it first try.
I'm going to miss him so much. This whole nightmare has made me question a lot of things. Do I even want to skate anymore? Should I wear a helmet? I've hit my head probably 10 times over the years. Had to get stitches twice. It's scary to think that one slam and you could die. The area of the park where he fell is like 3 or 4 feet tall. Goes to show it could happen anywhere.
I know Marc led a full life in his 39 years here. He travelled the world over, multiple times. Listening to his stories was the best. Like his first time in China; a little Chinese man started petting his arm. I guess he had never seen something so big and hairy. If you've watched a skate video in the last 15 years; you probably saw his filming work. Maybe his mission was complete, so God called him home. That doesn't make it any easier for those of us left behind, though.
I love you Marc. I miss you. And hope to see you again some day.
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this story is sad. ive heard a lot about it. it sounds like a lot of people really loved this dude. it's insane to think how easy it could happen to anyone skating.sorry for your loss man.
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Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on October 13, 2014, 09:00:53 AM
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Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)


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Wow youre in your 40's and still think bragging about smoking weed is kool!? If anything im sure all your friends with kids probably consider you guys the miserable ones, still needing to smoke weed to have a good time.
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Post by: floop on October 13, 2014, 02:16:49 PM
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Kidless here, & the wife and I are definitely not down with breeding. What's nice is now that we're in our 40s people have finally stopped saying shit like "you still have time to change your mind," etc. We often sit around laughing at how miserable all our friends with kids seem: joyless, harried, exhausted, poor. Then we roll another joint, fuck one more time, & then I go skate. I don't know anyone with kids who lives like that...:)


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Wow youre in your 40's and still think bragging about smoking weed is kool!? If anything im sure all your friends with kids probably consider you guys the miserable ones, still needing to smoke weed to have a good time.



i don't think he said he needed to smoke weed to have a good time.  he just sounded like he was trying to rub it in. 

the fact is, there are pluses and minus' to both.  obviously people who either have kids or don't have kids will argue that their chosen lifestyle is the best. 

i have to admit, i don't envy my family members or friends with kids.   i like kids.  i like my nephews.  it's nice to see them for a bit and then when the tantrums and drama starts i can say "see ya later".   my sister and brother in law spend every free moment of their lives going from soccer games to baseball games to 'get togethers' with other parents with kids...    when my sister sees me going on spur of the moment trips and vacations she says she is jealous and can't imagine what it would be like to just go away.  then again, obviously i'm missing out on the whole child bond thing / family etc..  maybe later in life i'll wish i had kids to take care of me.

i just think it's simple minded to think one way or the other is best. 

i do think not having kids is something that's often idiotically discriminated against.  i think sometimes people who have kids, who are unhappy with their lives, try to convince themselves that they are happier than people without kids because it makes them uncomfortable. 

the grass is always greener.

life is suffering
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Post by: Getty on October 13, 2014, 04:17:56 PM
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If anything im sure all your friends with kids probably consider you guys the miserable ones, still needing to smoke weed to have a good time.

Could very well be (though that's not what they tell us...:)) But the truth is that few are cut out for a life of weed, skating and sex. Lots of folks seem to have this idea that there are other, more important, things to do.

Always seemed crazy to me, but hey - to each his own.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on October 18, 2014, 07:49:36 PM
At 35, it still feels good to learn new tricks.
http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true)
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 18, 2014, 08:33:13 PM




i have to admit, i don't envy my family members or friends with kids.   i like kids.  i like my nephews.  it's nice to see them for a bit and then when the tantrums and drama starts i can say "see ya later".   my sister and brother in law spend every free moment of their lives going from soccer games to baseball games to 'get togethers' with other parents with kids...    when my sister sees me going on spur of the moment trips and vacations she says she is jealous and can't imagine what it would be like to just go away.  then again, obviously i'm missing out on the whole child bond thing / family etc..  maybe later in life i'll wish i had kids to take care of me.


Perfect explanation.

This is exactly what's been happening to me lately, I've been catching up with my friends a lot who have two little girls. The meltdowns are fucking terrible, I want to shoot myself, I have no idea how people deal.
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Post by: shark tits on October 18, 2014, 11:09:37 PM
At 35, it still feels good to learn new tricks.
http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true)
that was dope stanley. i've had the idea to try flips outta fakie grinds for a while, i just always space it when i'm out.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on October 19, 2014, 06:01:46 AM
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At 35, it still feels good to learn new tricks.
http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true)
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that was dope stanley. i've had the idea to try flips outta fakie grinds for a while, i just always space it when i'm out.
Thanks
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Post by: Young Satchel on October 19, 2014, 12:32:16 PM
Haven't skated in like two weeks or more. Been house hunting and it is absorbing pretty much all of my free time/energy. Now I found a place I like and am in the offer stage and it is stressful as fuck. Skating relieves stress, But I've been so exhausted (physically and psychologically) by the whole search along with work and another child on the way that I can't seem to get my ass out the door into the cold night at day's end for a session.

Chalk this up as a strike "against" adulthood I suppose.
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Post by: Phillyflared on October 19, 2014, 01:21:35 PM
Almost 41. Married with a son and a dog.
From Philly.
LB resident for the last 12+ years.
Skate during lunch and at least once on the weekend at Cherry.
Hurt my leg a few weeks ago , hence posting on Slap.
Wish I would skate more street but time constraints has me in the parks. Don't want to deal with cops at this point in my life at all.
Still skate the same size boards as I did when I was in my early to mid 20's, 7.75.

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Post by: m477 on October 19, 2014, 08:11:35 PM
Probably a stupid comparison but I look at having kids like this: It's kinda like skating. It can be hard, painful and frustrating but then in the blink of an eye it's the most amazing, fulfilling and rewarding feeling you can have. As a parent, sure there are things I miss but I'd be missing a lot more if I wasn't a dad.

I would never recommend anyone to have kids. Just like with skating, there has to be a passion..  Don't do it because your family nags you. Don't do it because it's the 'normal' thing to do. Only have kids if it's something you truly want to do.

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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 20, 2014, 12:31:51 AM
Probably a stupid comparison but I look at having kids like this: It's kinda like skating. It can be hard, painful and frustrating but then in the blink of an eye it's the most amazing, fulfilling and rewarding feeling you can have. As a parent, sure there are things I miss but I'd be missing a lot more if I wasn't a dad.

I would never recommend anyone to have kids. Just like with skating, there has to be a passion..  Don't do it because your family nags you. Don't do it because it's the 'normal' thing to do. Only have kids if it's something you truly want to do.



I thought that was actually a pretty accurate comparison. both points you made are spot on!
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Post by: art hellman on October 20, 2014, 07:02:29 AM
Haven't skated in like two weeks or more. Been house hunting and it is absorbing pretty much all of my free time/energy. Now I found a place I like and am in the offer stage and it is stressful as fuck. Skating relieves stress, But I've been so exhausted (physically and psychologically) by the whole search along with work and another child on the way that I can't seem to get my ass out the door into the cold night at day's end for a session.

Chalk this up as a strike "against" adulthood I suppose.

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: MaS on October 20, 2014, 08:09:04 AM
At 35, it still feels good to learn new tricks.
http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/uTZmWgof-8/?modal=true)


Hell yeah super legit!! that was fresh.

I have kids. Decent job, etc.. wife looks pretty damn good.  I'm not bummed on it, actually the opposite.  It's not automatic like it is for women.  Learning to be a father is hard shit.  make plenty of mistakes and learn from them like everything else in life.  Life is good and now would have a difficult time not having a family. 

If you don't want kids, thats cool too.  it's not for everyone and can be stressful as hell.  I started my family at 31.  kind of late.  I could not imagine being 21 trying to deal with it.  I would have blown my head off.  Props to those dudes that do that and survive. 

If i don't skate its because I'm not motivated.  I also have never really got involved with the scene here in Az, its pretty crowded with "cool guys".  Lately I've been putting heavy miles on the bike and skate once a week.  I work Monday-Friday but will stop at a skatepark here and there.  I wear a suit so I generally will need a change of clothes when I head out. This forum as silly as it sounds is motivational, seeing other dudes that still have a real passion for the sport.  I go though phases when I will skate bunch but I usually end up hurt and have to sit out for a couple months

Because of work and stuff it does allow me to do a lot of stuff with my family.  We camp a lot.  travel etc.. which cool because then I get to skate something new.  I believe I'm blessed in that regard.  I love skateboarding. Messing around on these forums etc.  look to see how the new crowd thinks and stuff.  I also like pushing switch mongo but can actually skate switch pretty well and fast, not like a bitch.  nothing worse than watching someone struggle to push switch regular.

I think everything in life can be related to skating even breeding 
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 20, 2014, 12:53:05 PM
You came to the wrong place if you don't like switch mongo or pushing slow.....
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 21, 2014, 01:00:52 PM
Thanks for all the kind words fellow old dudes.
I took 2 weeks off from skating to mourn the loss of my friend.
Then went out last weekend and was reminded why this is the best thing in the world.
Isn't skating the best when you've been off it for a while?
I'm sure Marc wouldn't want me to stop on his account.
Knowing that one slam could end your life just drives home the fact that it is a miracle any of us are even alive and breathing. No point in living in fear. We're all gonna die one day.
Thought this was pretty cool. The only painted part at Washington St. Prior to this, it was a memorial for Jay Adams.
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 21, 2014, 01:04:06 PM
R.I.P.....

My helmet routine makes no real sense but if I skate a coping bowl....helmet....but if I skate street...none....plus i try to be super careful about
collisions now....when in doubt....I don't drop in....skating street is safer than a bowl when it comes to head injuries...

It's stupid...but I plan on wearing one at some point...I wear one biking and snowboarding....not sure when though....TA wears one for Christ sakes....Im just waiting for a warning sign....which I admit is careless....

We lost one of our OG's a few years back....in our area there are lots of 40 year olds...more 30's...this guy was in his 50's and not some Johnny come lately midlife crisis guys....he skated all the way through....

One of the things I'm starting to see more of now with older skaters and i think it's disproportionate to the rest of the population....suicides and OD's....I've seen like 4 guys go in the last month....



Do you think skaters have a lower life expectancy than the rest of the population? My guess would be yes.
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 21, 2014, 01:06:37 PM
vibes for your buddy fellas, that is some tough stuff. as a fellow 39 yo who still goes after it HARD sans helmet, this is particularly hard to hear.?  not that it couldn't happen to any 16 yo either, the difference now is I have kids, wife. etc. and obviously need to be here for them. maybe time to reevaluate...

it probably wont mean much at the moment and I realize its quite obvious however.... your buddy died SKATEBOARDING, doing something he presumably loved and was passionate about.

not the worst way to check out imo? 


Yes, it is poetic in a way. But I would have preferred to have him try the mega ramp at age 80 and go out that way. Not at 39.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 21, 2014, 01:44:02 PM
Been off it for a few months now, been in transition. Skatewise, East Coast Fall weather gets old to me real quick these days. Nice to chill in, not so good for these old joints to skate in. Heading to a se asia in two weeks, going to cruise in a t shirt in December, pretty stoked.
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 28, 2014, 03:58:31 PM
Someone with some photoshop skills should do this right. Maybe add a little old man with a grey beard on a board.

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Post by: MaS on October 28, 2014, 06:06:40 PM
If someone will do that and send me ai file I can make some shirts.
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Post by: N.L. on October 28, 2014, 08:39:37 PM
Condolences to friends of Shokus.

I hung up on an oververt lip a  couple of years back at age 37 and dropped eight foot onto my head on the flatbottom (no helmet).  I quit skateboarding that very moment while I was stumbling around bleeding profusely from my head trying to find my phone and car keys...

Of course I didn't quit but it scared the shit out of me for a few.

39 now, still going, losing some tricks, gaining others. Body feels good but mostly skate tranny and parks. Def miss the streets and try to get out there every once in awhile. I think aging with skateboarding can be done gracefully, if you don't try to force what doesn't come natural. In some ways I skate better than I did at 19 or 29....
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 28, 2014, 09:16:42 PM
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Shockus Passed away from skating, OB park the one where he had his tricks in Washed Up Warriors. Marc Was one of the best people and didn't deserve it, he always had a smile on his face and would probably be the next person running SLAP or some Really cool thing with Thrasher of he didn't want to manage C1RCA anymore. I miss him more and would do anything to shred with him and talk to him about skating, cameras and just life.
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Sorry, I knew that. Question was for j..soy about his 50 year old friend he mentioned.

Missed this one...the 50 yr old OG was Don Hartley aka Carver Don....he died while skating....

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Post by: shark tits on October 28, 2014, 09:37:49 PM
filmed a backside tailslide tonight at 37. did one when i was maybe 31 but the last 6 wks i've landed maybe a few hundred [out of a few thousand attempts]. for me it's easier, i never got 'good' so i can slow and steady improve forever. if i found the right 10 i'd prolly ollie it, grim city did one a few yrs back and he's older than i am.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on October 29, 2014, 12:07:29 PM
Sorry to hear about the death of any skateboarder, especially when it's accident related. Always seems so pointless, like those sorts of things always happen to the best people. RIP

As far as kids and the whole family life thing goes, you just have to make time for you. It's hard for sure and you definitely need an understanding partner. I have a 3 year old son, between potty training, running after him, cleaning up countless messes, feeding and entertaining him it's hectic. But it's rewarding and 99 percent of the time he just puts a smile on my face. Getting to be a part of someone growing up, seeing your ideas, ethics and beliefs rub off in a positive way on a child is pretty amazing. It's certainly not for everyone, but I'm stoked on being a part of a family and am looking forward to adding another rugrat or two down the road. I'll be 38 this December, never really wanted kids until the last few years, now I'm excited about it.

The best part is when he wants to ride his bike-he has one of those little balance bikes-and he tells me to get my skateboard and go with him. It's so fun to be cruising down a hill with him smiling the whole way. It's also scary as shit trying to watch out for cars and crap because even though I've been teaching him to be aware of his surroundings and that cars hurt-he's three and doesn't really pay attention. On the plus side, I take him to bike trails in town and skate with him and no one really says shit to me about skating the trail, same thing when I take him to a park or something, I can get a few licks in on some benches or ledges and no one really pays attention cause it's like I'm just skating around with my son. Win-win.

How often do I get to skate? Besides just pushing around with the kiddo-I get out at lunch during work at least 2-3 times a week, then maybe early Sunday morning most weeks. I try to get out at least one evening after work too but that can be difficult and now that the weather is cooling off it's even harder. I recently moved from the midwest to the southwest though-have to say the  weather here for October is a hell of a lot nicer than it was back in Missouri.

My joints are stiff and sore, I feel like I was beaten with a bat the night before when I get up after skating the previous day. I eat 500-1000 mg ibuprofen every day and I can't eat anything with sugar or that's high in carbs cause I'll just get fatter overnight. I work, take care of a family, pay my bills and try to be a decent human being, all while squeezing in a little skating when I can. I'm more content with life right now than I've ever been. I don't think there's only one way to live your life, interesting to read how many of us there are out there. I don't advertise that I skate, realizing there's quite a few guys out there like me, just doing there thing and hitting the streets or parks when they get the chance between raising a family and work. Cheers to you all.


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Post by: Young Satchel on October 29, 2014, 02:59:05 PM
Good post^^

And thanks Art!
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 29, 2014, 05:53:17 PM


Missed this one...the 50 yr old OG was Don Hartley aka Carver Don....he died while skating....



Understood..skating. Was he just cruising, ollieing a 20 stair, skating a big bowl without a helmet? How did it actually happen.
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Post by: Heather Chandler on October 29, 2014, 11:35:20 PM
Everything is dangerous...we're all going to do die...might as well have fun doing whatever makes you happy. 
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Post by: shark tits on October 29, 2014, 11:45:21 PM
Everything is dangerous...we're all going to do die...might as well have fun doing whatever makes you happy. 
especially chaos. chaos is what killed the dinosaurs, darling.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 30, 2014, 12:58:11 AM
these Magenta vids are getting me way hyped lately!

Magenta's OLD WOOPS NEW GROOVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkKxqYjyPM0#)

from to 25 to 39, I was basically a tranny-only dude as my knees couldn't handle street anymore....but breaking my leg last year has pretty much soured me on concrete parks.  I don't even wanna fuck with that shit anymore. So I think the next phase for my decrepit self is going to be strictly downhill skating, powerslides, ollies....and that's pretty much it. I just wanna get the feeling of cruising around town, with a minimum risk of injury (which is close to impossible I know, but I can't give up skating entirely)
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Post by: Nacnud on October 30, 2014, 01:32:44 AM
these Magenta vids are getting me way hyped lately!

Magenta's OLD WOOPS NEW GROOVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkKxqYjyPM0#)

from to 25 to 39, I was basically a tranny-only dude as my knees couldn't handle street anymore....but breaking my leg last year has pretty much soured me on concrete parks.  I don't even wanna fuck with that shit anymore. So I think the next phase for my decrepit self is going to be strictly downhill skating, powerslides, ollies....and that's pretty much it. I just wanna get the feeling of cruising around town, with a minimum risk of injury (which is close to impossible I know, but I can't give up skating entirely)

That sucks about your knees and leg. I would be content with slappies, wallies, wall rides and hill bombs until rigamortis sets in. I live in a flat city so hill bombs wont be happening for the moment. That Magenta vid is great. Love how close the filmer gets to the action.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 30, 2014, 02:10:38 AM
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these Magenta vids are getting me way hyped lately!

Magenta's OLD WOOPS NEW GROOVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkKxqYjyPM0#)

from to 25 to 39, I was basically a tranny-only dude as my knees couldn't handle street anymore....but breaking my leg last year has pretty much soured me on concrete parks.  I don't even wanna fuck with that shit anymore. So I think the next phase for my decrepit self is going to be strictly downhill skating, powerslides, ollies....and that's pretty much it. I just wanna get the feeling of cruising around town, with a minimum risk of injury (which is close to impossible I know, but I can't give up skating entirely)
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That sucks about your knees and leg. I would be content with slappies, wallies, wall rides and hill bombs until rigamortis sets in. I live in a flat city so hill bombs wont be happening for the moment. That Magenta vid is great. Love how close the filmer gets to the action.

well I'm not complaining.... I had my share of injuries, but that's the burden of any aging skater I guess, except maybe the super-gifted ones. at least I can still cruise around! and I live in Brussels now, which has pretty cool hills. only problem is the pavement is pretty shitty and I miss Paris in that respect, but I'll just buy some 62 mm wheels or something when I'm all healed up!
(oh and I agree: the Magenta filmer is plain awesome)
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Post by: kenneth on October 30, 2014, 03:22:39 AM
Well, if you happen to be in Sweden december 6th, here is your time to shine!

http://www.bryggeriet.org/2014/10/gold-school-street-comp-612/ (http://www.bryggeriet.org/2014/10/gold-school-street-comp-612/)
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 30, 2014, 11:01:47 AM
Everything is dangerous...we're all going to do die...might as well have fun doing whatever makes you happy. 

It's true but I think it's healthy to look at....when will it end?  How will it end?

Because it will end.....
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 30, 2014, 01:11:08 PM
See if you can wrap your old brains around this one.
The old are only getting older. Is there an official age to get in this old dude skater club? I'm thinking it's 30. Now think about this. You could have someone who is 30 years old and has been skating for 20 years. And they would never have ridden anything but "popsicle" shapes. Kinda trippy. Maybe it's time to redefine what it means to be old. Like you have to be able to answer the question "where were you when Video Days came out". As much as it sucks getting old and decrepit; I'm still very glad that I was around to witness the insane progression during the late 80's / early 90s. Whether it be board shapes, tricks, fashion, whatever.
Here's another one. Back in the day, contests only had one group: the pros. Then when dudes like Cab got older and still wanted to compete, they made a veterans division. Nowadays there are 3 divisions: pros, masters, legends. If these old guys keep going; a fourth division is going to have to be made.
Just some thoughts.
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Post by: Willie on October 31, 2014, 06:16:26 AM
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these Magenta vids are getting me way hyped lately!

Magenta's OLD WOOPS NEW GROOVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkKxqYjyPM0#)

from to 25 to 39, I was basically a tranny-only dude as my knees couldn't handle street anymore....but breaking my leg last year has pretty much soured me on concrete parks.  I don't even wanna fuck with that shit anymore. So I think the next phase for my decrepit self is going to be strictly downhill skating, powerslides, ollies....and that's pretty much it. I just wanna get the feeling of cruising around town, with a minimum risk of injury (which is close to impossible I know, but I can't give up skating entirely)
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That sucks about your knees and leg. I would be content with slappies, wallies, wall rides and hill bombs until rigamortis sets in. I live in a flat city so hill bombs wont be happening for the moment. That Magenta vid is great. Love how close the filmer gets to the action.
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well I'm not complaining.... I had my share of injuries, but that's the burden of any aging skater I guess, except maybe the super-gifted ones. at least I can still cruise around! and I live in Brussels now, which has pretty cool hills. only problem is the pavement is pretty shitty and I miss Paris in that respect, but I'll just buy some 62 mm wheels or something when I'm all healed up!
(oh and I agree: the Magenta filmer is plain awesome)


I turned 38 this year and it's been a strange time for me skate-wise.

I had been skating almost nothing but tranny since around 2001 but about 3 years ago I started getting bored with my scene and made an effort to skate some other more street oriented parks in the area. It was a bummer to find that I could barely 50-50 a ledge anymore but I started to really appreciate more tech/bleeding edge type skating as opposed to the Anti-Creature stuff I had spent the last decade aspiring to. So while I now have kids and skate less than ever I think about skating (and follow it online) as much or more so than ever.

On the other hand, I now feel like my body is truly starting to be not up to skating. Now that it's getting colder my knees don't seem to want to bend. I couldn't even frontside slash the other day I was so stiff legged. I seem to be lacking that fast twitch explosive response bit skating requires. Hopefully it's just lack of practice - I did miss out on a lot of skating this year with 2 separate rib injuries. On the other hand, maybe my time is running out? I suppose I would still enjoy just pushing around town if that's all I could do.

It's just that I have had a small number of great skating days this year and I find myself chasing that feeling - a pure unadulterated joy - that I get far less in my "adult" pursuits.
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Post by: twistingtheknife666 on October 31, 2014, 11:39:01 AM
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these Magenta vids are getting me way hyped lately!

Magenta's OLD WOOPS NEW GROOVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkKxqYjyPM0#)

from to 25 to 39, I was basically a tranny-only dude as my knees couldn't handle street anymore....but breaking my leg last year has pretty much soured me on concrete parks.  I don't even wanna fuck with that shit anymore. So I think the next phase for my decrepit self is going to be strictly downhill skating, powerslides, ollies....and that's pretty much it. I just wanna get the feeling of cruising around town, with a minimum risk of injury (which is close to impossible I know, but I can't give up skating entirely)
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That sucks about your knees and leg. I would be content with slappies, wallies, wall rides and hill bombs until rigamortis sets in. I live in a flat city so hill bombs wont be happening for the moment. That Magenta vid is great. Love how close the filmer gets to the action.
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well I'm not complaining.... I had my share of injuries, but that's the burden of any aging skater I guess, except maybe the super-gifted ones. at least I can still cruise around! and I live in Brussels now, which has pretty cool hills. only problem is the pavement is pretty shitty and I miss Paris in that respect, but I'll just buy some 62 mm wheels or something when I'm all healed up!
(oh and I agree: the Magenta filmer is plain awesome)
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I turned 38 this year and it's been a strange time for me skate-wise.

I had been skating almost nothing but tranny since around 2001 but about 3 years ago I started getting bored with my scene and made an effort to skate some other more street oriented parks in the area. It was a bummer to find that I could barely 50-50 a ledge anymore but I started to really appreciate more tech/bleeding edge type skating as opposed to the Anti-Creature stuff I had spent the last decade aspiring to. So while I now have kids and skate less than ever I think about skating (and follow it online) as much or more so than ever.

On the other hand, I now feel like my body is truly starting to be not up to skating. Now that it's getting colder my knees don't seem to want to bend. I couldn't even frontside slash the other day I was so stiff legged. I seem to be lacking that fast twitch explosive response bit skating requires. Hopefully it's just lack of practice - I did miss out on a lot of skating this year with 2 separate rib injuries. On the other hand, maybe my time is running out? I suppose I would still enjoy just pushing around town if that's all I could do.

It's just that I have had a small number of great skating days this year and I find myself chasing that feeling - a pure unadulterated joy - that I get far less in my "adult" pursuits.


Broke my ankle skating a 5' mini ramp when I was 28, it's never been the same since. To make matters worse I broke it again about 3 months after it healed the first time...riding a motorcycle. I've lost some pop, which sucks, it's not so much ollie height, but I just don't feel like I can really snap it as hard. Sort of weird to explain. It also swells up a bit everyday, but I have no pain and full range of motion, so I'll deal with it. My doctor wanted to do surgery but I'm afraid it'll just make it worse and since it doesn't bother me I've not worried about it. One thing that sucks is I have to be super careful about stepping on anything at a weird angle, stepping off on a curb or anything like that will basically give me a minor sprain for a few days. It helps if I wear an ankle brace, but all of the ones that I've tried feel super uncomfortable so I usually don't wear one.

I will say I'm stiffer and it takes me way longer to warm up now when skating. I usually feel comfortable after about 20 minutes of pushing around and taking it easy at first, then I feel good to go. Of course by "go" I mean skating ledges, ditches, red curbs and occasionally stepping it up a bit if I'm feeling really good. Stretching helps keep me loose before I skate, and I believe it helps keep me a little looser after skating, but nothing gets me loose as quick as just pushing to spots. Anymore when I go skating I just step out my door and go skate around. Really reminds me of being 13 again, being miles from home, skating everywhere, just hitting spots as I go. Rarely drive to a spot unless it's really out of the way or the park.   

On another note, the cold absolutely affects my joints. Ibuprofen and drinking tons of water seems to help. I've also noticed that a really long hot shower before I go skating in cooler weather seems to help. I get up around 6am on Sundays, take a long hot shower and go out for a few hours, I can absolutely tell a difference. Counter-productive I suppose, but oh well. When I was 16 or so I always remember thinking I'd quit skating when I was 35...I'll turn 38 in December and now I'm hoping I can at least cruise around doing slappys until I'm 50.
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Post by: Bill on November 01, 2014, 09:51:34 PM
The next division would be retirement. These guys wouldn't want to embarrass them selves with a wheelchair division. Look at Duane Peters, He's in his mid 50's and doing insane shit. His career could end & he's recovered from some gnarly injuries. I see where you're coming from but there isn't going to be any new division for even older dudes.

Tommy G was asked if theyre going to start a Master division for street? He just laughed, & said No one wants to watch us Ollie hips & do axles stalls. He's right thou, as cool as it sounds, It wouldn't be entertaining. Bowls & Vert are a different beast, the older pros can still do some rad tricks

See if you can wrap your old brains around this one.
The old are only getting older. Is there an official age to get in this old dude skater club? I'm thinking it's 30. Now think about this. You could have someone who is 30 years old and has been skating for 20 years. And they would never have ridden anything but "popsicle" shapes. Kinda trippy. Maybe it's time to redefine what it means to be old. Like you have to be able to answer the question "where were you when Video Days came out". As much as it sucks getting old and decrepit; I'm still very glad that I was around to witness the insane progression during the late 80's / early 90s. Whether it be board shapes, tricks, fashion, whatever.
Here's another one. Back in the day, contests only had one group: the pros. Then when dudes like Cab got older and still wanted to compete, they made a veterans division. Nowadays there are 3 divisions: pros, masters, legends. If these old guys keep going; a fourth division is going to have to be made.
Just some thoughts.
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Post by: Harry in Your Pocket on November 14, 2014, 08:46:17 PM
Where to begin? The last time I was on a board was in 1987. My first board was a Santa Cruz, but I broke it launching off some stairs (5 at the most) at a Middle School near where I lived. Next I had a Lance Mountain deck, cant even remember which one that was. Finally I had a Mark Gonzalez Vision board. Then I stopped. in 1987. Didn't watch videos, quit reading Thrasher, following skaters, etc.

Flash-forward to three weeks ago. My middle son has been saving up for a skateboard so I took him to the local skate shop. It brought back some memories, and I was like "fuck-it" laid down about $110 for my own setup. I'm hugely fat now so I asked for a bigger board and got a Krooked 8.5. Then proceeded to take two of my boys around to me and my friends old "spots".

It's like waking up from being frozen. Man has this sport changed. I mean holy shit...what the hell am I supposed to do? I'm teaching the boys how to ollie, I'm trying to grind some curbs. I've bailed a couple of times bad enough for the boys to stop and look at me scared that I'm dead and ask if I'm OK. It hurts, but I always have a smile on my face. I'm going back and trying to catch up on all this stuff. I think I'm just gonna skate a little bit, maybe lose some weight. At this point my kids don't hate my guts and want me to disappear so skating has become an activity that I get to share with my boys. And, that is a gift that I cannot fathom. The joy of being back on the board, the joy of landing something (anything) and skating away. The joy of being with my kids and laughing and talking with them and spending time in their presence in such a fun rad way.

Sorry I was gone for so long. Sorry I missed what I've missed. Glad my boys were able to get their 43 year old obese father back onto a board and, if only for a few minutes, to feel that magic again.   

I'll be around.
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Post by: Getty on November 14, 2014, 09:41:18 PM
Where to begin? The last time I was on a board was in 1987. My first board was a Santa Cruz, but I broke it launching off some stairs (5 at the most) at a Middle School near where I lived. Next I had a Lance Mountain deck, cant even remember which one that was. Finally I had a Mark Gonzalez Vision board. Then I stopped. in 1987. Didn't watch videos, quit reading Thrasher, following skaters, etc.

Flash-forward to three weeks ago. My middle son has been saving up for a skateboard so I took him to the local skate shop. It brought back some memories, and I was like "fuck-it" laid down about $110 for my own setup. I'm hugely fat now so I asked for a bigger board and got a Krooked 8.5. Then proceeded to take two of my boys around to me and my friends old "spots".

It's like waking up from being frozen. Man has this sport changed. I mean holy shit...what the hell am I supposed to do? I'm teaching the boys how to ollie, I'm trying to grind some curbs. I've bailed a couple of times bad enough for the boys to stop and look at me scared that I'm dead and ask if I'm OK. It hurts, but I always have a smile on my face. I'm going back and trying to catch up on all this stuff. I think I'm just gonna skate a little bit, maybe lose some weight. At this point my kids don't hate my guts and want me to disappear so skating has become an activity that I get to share with my boys. And, that is a gift that I cannot fathom. The joy of being back on the board, the joy of landing something (anything) and skating away. The joy of being with my kids and laughing and talking with them and spending time in their presence in such a fun rad way.

Sorry I was gone for so long. Sorry I missed what I've missed. Glad my boys were able to get their 43 year old obese father back onto a board and, if only for a few minutes, to feel that magic again.   

I'll be around.

Fuck yeah, man. Raddest thing I've read on the forum in awhile. Welcome back!
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 14, 2014, 09:44:09 PM
Yes Harry....welcome back....

While you were gone Gator murdered someone.....
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Post by: fang on November 15, 2014, 05:52:04 AM
Broke my ankle skating a 5' mini ramp when I was 28, it's never been the same since. To make matters worse I broke it again about 3 months after it healed the first time...riding a motorcycle. I've lost some pop, which sucks, it's not so much ollie height, but I just don't feel like I can really snap it as hard. Sort of weird to explain. It also swells up a bit everyday, but I have no pain and full range of motion, so I'll deal with it. My doctor wanted to do surgery but I'm afraid it'll just make it worse and since it doesn't bother me I've not worried about it. One thing that sucks is I have to be super careful about stepping on anything at a weird angle, stepping off on a curb or anything like that will basically give me a minor sprain for a few days. It helps if I wear an ankle brace, but all of the ones that I've tried feel super uncomfortable so I usually don't wear one.

I will say I'm stiffer and it takes me way longer to warm up now when skating. I usually feel comfortable after about 20 minutes of pushing around and taking it easy at first, then I feel good to go. Of course by "go" I mean skating ledges, ditches, red curbs and occasionally stepping it up a bit if I'm feeling really good. Stretching helps keep me loose before I skate, and I believe it helps keep me a little looser after skating, but nothing gets me loose as quick as just pushing to spots. Anymore when I go skating I just step out my door and go skate around. Really reminds me of being 13 again, being miles from home, skating everywhere, just hitting spots as I go. Rarely drive to a spot unless it's really out of the way or the park.? 

On another note, the cold absolutely affects my joints. Ibuprofen and drinking tons of water seems to help. I've also noticed that a really long hot shower before I go skating in cooler weather seems to help. I get up around 6am on Sundays, take a long hot shower and go out for a few hours, I can absolutely tell a difference. Counter-productive I suppose, but oh well. When I was 16 or so I always remember thinking I'd quit skating when I was 35...I'll turn 38 in December and now I'm hoping I can at least cruise around doing slappys until I'm 50.

This is also my deal. I have to "warm up" my knees for about 20 minutes before I can Ollie worth anything since about 33 years old. Stretching is a MUST now as well. I learned that around that time as well. Frontside flip on my unstretched 33 year old body led to groin muscle pull that felt like shit.

My main physical issues are my left ankle and left knee (I'm goofy foot and the only switch I do these days are flatground switch ollies, 180s, kickflips and frontside flips). So my push foot/knee combo suck. In 2001 (I was 25), I tore some tendons in my ankle/foot, which I believe never truly healed right (I had no medical insurance so I just sat on a couch for months = "healed"?!). That was on a kickflip off some stairs, rear foot half on/half off = nice twist! Anyway, that foot/ankle cracks and pops so much, even if I don't move it. IT sucks. My left knee has been a bummer since growth spurts at 12/13... but these days, it's pretty crunchy and feels weak at times? The last time I skated was about a week ago, where I basically thought "hey I haven't done a 360 flip in a while" and just repeatedly did/tried those, with a few makes, more misses! But ever since that day, my knee has felt like Van Damme kicked it from the side.

My knees hate tranny. I learned this also at 33. 32, no problem, all day, sweet. 33 onward has been... skate into tranny - feel like knees caving in. So my 1987 dream of doing at least one McTwist, I've let go of. Stairs/rails/big gaps = over. I'm okay with this. I drive my car into downtown (I live by 2 gnarly hills, skating/walking up them AFTER skating all around...sucks), park it at the edge of town and cruise the whole city, stopping at what spots are left for some tricks here and there. Curbs, banks, ledges, all still amazingly fun! And honestly, like you said brings out the 13 year old. It feels almost just as good (I say almost, cuz after im done skating now I have a lot of responsibilities that I didn't then ha). Cruising full speed down sidewalks, stopping at 7-11 for a smoke, Walgreens for their free water fountain, etc.. seriously just like being a middle school skate rat again.

All my local skate friends have quit skating and I get that look when I talk about skating/how rad it still is/how i'm never gonna quit. You know, the look of "Dewd, just get mature already. Stop having fun with your life. Watch the news, discuss current events and go to work!" . So, honestly over the last year, I've given up on all of my friends. I skate alone, which has it's goods (can go where ever I want/when I want etc) and bads ("Did you see that!? Oh i'm alone" and waiting for a high five that isn't coming) . And I'm also on a tight schedule to skate. I watch my kid all day, wife home around 4:30 and I usually help her with the kid until 8pm , then walk my dogs for about an hour... THEN I skate at 9 or so, generally for an hour, hour and a half. I haven't skated in the sunlight since....I have no idea. Skating at night is the shit though, skate down main streets in between cars, still fun as a mofo. Less people to deal with especially. I still get the occasional "faggot!" yelled at me or "skate or die man" (My suburb is a pretty pro-football/anti-skateboard type place)...or this new-to-me one of: honking the horn, then when I look, some kid/kids banging their head and holding the horns at me? My reaction is to give them a hang loose. I dunno why but it makes me laugh.

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Post by: Harry in Your Pocket on November 15, 2014, 08:36:55 AM
Yes Harry....welcome back....

While you were gone Gator murdered someone.....

No kidding? And Hosoi was in jail! Got out and married a stripper it appears, but is a preacher or something? Good grief.

Finally watched the Bones Brigade doc last night on Netflix, that was really cool. I actually remember a couple of those videos and watching them on VHS. We had to learn tricks by looking at magazines and trying to learn them that way. No wonder we sucked. I've  been on YouTube and there is so much out there (I'm gonna watch the Hosoi doc and the Rogowski doc today).

What a wild ride this little hobby has been on over the last 30 years.

Apparently, now a days, everyone is rad. I'm just gonna have to hide in my driveway and try not to look like an idiot (too late). 
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Post by: Heather Chandler on November 15, 2014, 11:43:26 AM
Turning 42 in about a month.  I need to lose about 20lbs and strengthen my body more.  Got hurt last Summer, but slowly seem to be coming back from that.  Getting old sucks.
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Post by: 144p on January 01, 2015, 11:04:35 PM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)
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Post by: Paco Supreme on January 01, 2015, 11:12:51 PM
happy birthday boss, ripping as usual
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Post by: QUIT SINNIN on January 01, 2015, 11:19:24 PM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)

that was sick! now im not so bummed about growing older. jake johnson would be proud of that ender!
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Post by: ice nine on January 02, 2015, 12:35:08 AM
that was so good dave, hell yea. did u roll away from that last co comply tho?
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Post by: Ollie Ringwald on January 02, 2015, 12:51:20 AM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)

So good, your footage has got better and better over the year. You're like the Siucu of the older dudes.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on January 02, 2015, 06:40:55 AM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)
happy birthday boss, ripping as usual
Awesome as always! Keeping me stoked.
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Post by: 144p on January 02, 2015, 07:05:56 AM
that was so good dave, hell yea. did u roll away from that last co comply tho?
I put my hand on the ground and my back foot came off but i pulled my self up.
It's a make to me and my body was wrecked at that point.
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Post by: straight on January 02, 2015, 08:12:18 AM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)

NICE!
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Post by: bumpnrun on January 02, 2015, 01:54:44 PM
Awesome thread. Keep it going oldies. Kind of weird though seeing as 90% of the forum is 30+. Turned 40 in mid Dec.
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Post by: stephop on January 02, 2015, 02:34:24 PM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)

Ripping. I want some nice spacer curbs to skate  >:(
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 02, 2015, 03:00:16 PM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)
Sick stuff! Really liked the big slappie at 1:20.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 02, 2015, 03:59:44 PM
It's rad you not only skate street but film too.....
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Post by: paraquat on January 02, 2015, 06:33:27 PM
Dude. Gnar for you 144p. You got flow, tricks, and your style oozes fun.
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 22, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Just turned 38. Couple somewhat recent pics. Our new video premiers in a couple weeks. Unfortunately, while everyone else is getting their last minute tricks, I've been sidelined for a month now with a  tweaked ankle.
Taking my slappy crook to new heights.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/mattslappycrook_zpsad3861a1.jpg)

Pole jamming
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/mattpolejam_zps7f8761d8.jpg)
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Post by: 144p on January 22, 2015, 05:35:10 PM
Dude!
Thats impressive (both pics)
Good luck with the injury.
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Post by: Randozzi on January 22, 2015, 05:54:45 PM
sick man! love the slappy crook photo. hope you heal up soon.
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Post by: Noioso on January 22, 2015, 06:07:27 PM
I've broken 3 boards in 3 weeks. This is the most I've skated regularly in years, and now the most boards I've broken in probably 13 years. This last time, I bruised the fuck out of my heel, and kept skating, but felt super off balance...But I kept pushing it, and broke it kickflipping off a ledge on the last trick I was going to do at the park. I wanted to land it 3 times in a row, and I of course broke it on the third time. The other time was a 360 flip, and the time before that was a big spin.

Being old allows me to just go buy a new board. I'm thankful for that part of being old.
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Post by: IPODS SUCK! on January 22, 2015, 07:39:13 PM
Hey Slap forum.

39 years old.

I haven't posted here since 2010 I think.

I was widowed in May of '10 so obviously that changed things being left alone to raise a 5 year old boy. He's almost 10 now though and some of the dust has cleared.

I've skated a little bit on and off over the last few years but I'm ready for a big comeback this year. Quit smoking cigarettes and starting to feel better than ever.
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Post by: trillytrill on January 23, 2015, 06:29:07 AM
Regarding people talking about Mother, what the fuck is "chillwave"?
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Post by: shark tits on February 04, 2015, 05:23:37 PM
i'll be 38 in the AM. here's the grand sum of what i did last yr. never die and never get old........
http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s (http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s)
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Post by: dillanharp on February 04, 2015, 05:27:47 PM
i'll be 38 in the AM. here's the grand sum of what i did last yr. never die and never get old........
http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s (http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s)
Good shit. you skating to bizarre love triangle somehow brought a tear to my eye.
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Post by: shark tits on February 04, 2015, 05:32:39 PM
heh, thanks nallid. i love new order but that gal's cover makes me wistful.
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Post by: floop on February 04, 2015, 05:38:22 PM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)

gnar'd ya brah
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on February 04, 2015, 08:48:42 PM
i'll be 38 in the AM. here's the grand sum of what i did last yr. never die and never get old........
http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s (http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s)
Damn, that was awesome.
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Post by: shark tits on February 04, 2015, 08:52:07 PM
appreciate ya stanley spadowski! lookin forward to making a 2015 w/ jim and dan, bruh man and rusty. pinche groundhog says not for 6 more wks but we'll be in the game then. anyone else in new england is more than welcome to go for the ripride too.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 05, 2015, 12:16:47 AM
i'll be 38 in the AM. here's the grand sum of what i did last yr. never die and never get old........
http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s (http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s)

good shit man! even some flip-out shit in there, ha.

Dave Waite props to you as well!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 05, 2015, 12:19:41 AM
Hey Slap forum.

39 years old.

I haven't posted here since 2010 I think.

I was widowed in May of '10 so obviously that changed things being left alone to raise a 5 year old boy. He's almost 10 now though and some of the dust has cleared.

I've skated a little bit on and off over the last few years but I'm ready for a big comeback this year. Quit smoking cigarettes and starting to feel better than ever.


damn that's heavy.
Welcome back !!

right I'm off to go do some mountain biking, it's way too cold to skate out here right now for my old ass.
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Post by: RonAllenGaveMeThisAndIAmStoked on February 05, 2015, 05:38:31 AM
Props to everyone here,

I have seldom visited Slap Forum but I have become so disillusioned with so much of skateboard media that I felt it was best to seek out where the real discussion is.

39 Years Old, Chocolate Elijah Berle, Thunders, Spitfire. I have skated pretty much through since I was 11. Had a couple of dry years 17-19. Much of the last 10 years I have skated fairly solo.

Have 3 sons, none of them are really interested in skating. Maybe one day. Still read Transworld, sometimes Thrasher but it embarrasses me, the Berries seems like a cult, Ride Channel is watered down skateboarding. The only thing that I read that seems good is Jenkem and Quartersnacks. I am on Instagram not to post but to follow skaters. Watch plenty of skateboarding videos still. Love checking stuff out on Youtube but miss the time when videos actually meant something. Watched Plan B True (fun) loved Supreme Cherry.

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Post by: handsclapanin on February 05, 2015, 11:12:36 AM
i'll be 38 in the AM. here's the grand sum of what i did last yr. never die and never get old........
http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s (http://youtu.be/il8kjG8Tf1A?t=8m37s)
Nice! Happy Birthday.
f/s nosegrind the picnic table was sick. And I like the spin around the pole thing. Looked fun.
You got enough sock showing that you could totally fit in with the kids nowadays.
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Post by: spool of cord on February 05, 2015, 12:28:41 PM
144p, I'm almost 20 years younger than you and you're doing some tricks that I struggle with. I can't imagine being in my 40s catching kickflips, no complying gaps, and doing pivot fakies and back D's in lines! Major props

...I know, I don't belong in this thread...but it's pretty inspiring to see what your older guys are pulling off

like butthole sniffer eating that wooly bear caterpillar. woah
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Post by: handsclapanin on February 12, 2015, 05:29:15 PM
I guess I could have posted this in Skate Questions. But who else is gonna know besides old farts.
Common knowledge, every grab changes names b/s vs f/s: indy/frontside, backside/lien, mute/slob.
So what the heck is a backside Stalefish called?
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on February 12, 2015, 07:22:22 PM
I guess I could have posted this in Skate Questions. But who else is gonna know besides old farts.
Common knowledge, every grab changes names b/s vs f/s: indy/frontside, backside/lien, mute/slob.
So what the heck is a backside Stalefish called?
I think it's just called a backside stalefish.
youtube.com/watch?v=TClio9L9n9w (http://youtube.com/watch?v=TClio9L9n9w)
4:42
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Post by: Willie on February 12, 2015, 07:27:56 PM
I guess I could have posted this in Skate Questions. But who else is gonna know besides old farts.
Common knowledge, every grab changes names b/s vs f/s: indy/frontside, backside/lien, mute/slob.
So what the heck is a backside Stalefish called?


Backside stalefish.


I think the naming rules are rather fluid. True, a backside grab turning frontside is probably a lien, but if you were talking about an Indy/frontside on a straight launcher then "Indy" would refer to an around the foot grab. Similarly I've always been told that mute vs slob was solely about the grab. You can turn frontside or backside but if you "stink bug" it with your front arm, then it's slob. Around the foot, mute (tweak for Japan).
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Post by: Fart Sounds on February 12, 2015, 08:21:37 PM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy

between seeing this and binging Grosso's Love Letters on youtube... tonight fucking rules
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Post by: Doughboy on February 16, 2015, 07:39:08 AM
Hello fellow old dudes. Hope that everybody is doing good. Only a few more weeks until spring starts. I can't wait. Woke up today and it was -8 degrees outside. Not fun. I've kinda been feeling like a hermit this winter. Pretty much just go to work and then hide from the cold for the rest of the day and watch old skate videos or organize my shoe collection. I injured both my achilles tendons in the middle of October doing something fairly stupid on my skateboard. So for the last month and a half of decent weather I was basically just able to push around in pain. Feeling better now. Super stoked to be out skating again once the snow and cold takes a hike. I saw some of the younger dudes I helped get into skating this summer out a few days ago skating a parking lot in the freezing cold doing ollies and stuff. Totally reminded me of my group of friends and I 20 years ago skating no matter what the weather was and being happy just to be on 4 wheels. Oh that skateboarding nostalgia.

To all the old heads that posted some footage on the past page or two. Great job guys! You dudes rip! That stuff definitely helps to motivate. I'll be on the ol' shred stick sooner than later. Usually around March weather starts getting decent again for me. Few more weeks, few more weeks ;)

Later dudes!
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Post by: 144p on March 01, 2015, 05:26:38 PM
Weather has been warm last few days.
Been having a lot of fun. Hope the rest of you can roll soon.

Interbae (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jUg1Nr1goc#)
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Post by: j....soy..... on March 02, 2015, 03:39:45 PM
Im sure I've said it before, but it's rad you film.  It was never part of my program....when I was young only the good guys did it...and when I was older its been more just happy your out skating.  With iPhones now though I should get on it.....truthfully though when I see the footage sometimes it's.....'thank god I never filmed..' i would have quit..




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Post by: 144p on March 02, 2015, 04:41:44 PM
Somtimes I shake my head at myself taking the time to film mediocre tricks at crappy spots.
Others I step back and realize as we get older it helps to have things to work towards, and to have peers that inspire, regardless of skill or style. That maybe in some odd way I am helping get somebody off the couch to roll around a bit because they saw someone else who reminds them of a time when it was frequent and fun.
My ego is pretty minimal and I'm not fishing for compliments by posting myself, I think the number of aging skateboarders is growing and the cliche of turning into a bowl troll or painfully stepping on a board 3 times a year is disappearing. More guys are skating at a higher level into their late 30s than say 10 years ago.
I also have a complex running a shop that I won't turn into the loudmouth behind the counter always rambling about the good old days and barely touching a board anymore.
Today is just fine for me and it keeps me motivated to progress even in small ways.
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Post by: HoudiniXLogic on March 02, 2015, 06:33:45 PM
Hey Slap forum.

39 years old.

I haven't posted here since 2010 I think.

I was widowed in May of '10 so obviously that changed things being left alone to raise a 5 year old boy. He's almost 10 now though and some of the dust has cleared.

I've skated a little bit on and off over the last few years but I'm ready for a big comeback this year. Quit smoking cigarettes and starting to feel better than ever.


Im sorry to hear that man. I hope everything goes well! Take care of your son!
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Post by: floop on April 14, 2015, 03:05:47 PM
think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/
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Post by: Xen on April 14, 2015, 05:07:34 PM
Just found this old man thread, being 42, I figure I qualify.

No recent pics or vids (I skate solo)  ::)

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Post by: shredbuffalo on April 14, 2015, 07:02:27 PM
I'm so glad this thread is still going...This forum is terrible for the most part (admittedly I still come here but don't usually post hahaha), but thankfully most of the bullshit that goes on hasn't made it here.

As for me, I recently turned 40, I blew my shoulder out at work, spent my winter at an indoor park skating smallish tranny, and whatever else...I'm just glad it's spring and I can skate some street and not go anywhere near a skatepark unless I feel like skating a ramp or I visit a new one that I've never been to before. I have a few good friends that I skate with all the time and we're looking forward to some fun times this summer.

Keep this shit going guys.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on April 14, 2015, 09:43:07 PM
Just turned 40 on Monday. 39 felt ok, let's see how this year goes. :-\
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Post by: pinche gringo on April 14, 2015, 10:24:46 PM
think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/
That's totally proper.

Monday I turn 38. I got kicked out of a curb spot tonight by an old man security gaurd before really even getting warmed up. On a positive note, it doesn't look like it's going to rain tomorrow.
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 14, 2015, 11:16:15 PM
Just getting down 5-0s too..I gotta have my tail scraping as I go in....

After like 30 years of skating I realize I never lean back....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 15, 2015, 12:04:54 AM
think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/

congrats man! that's one of the more satisfying tricks ever. also one I totally lost after knee surgery a few years back. confidence is everything for that one.
as for me, I've been rolling around a bit again, which is satisfying in itself but psychologically, I haven't shaken off my ankle breaker yet. everytime I step on my board I think of that injury and I have to say it takes a lot of the fun out of skating. it'll take time I guess.....
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Post by: Nacnud on April 15, 2015, 12:38:30 AM
think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/

Any tips for that one?It looks truly proper to me.. I have been struggling to get up on them for 20 years?I think I am just a big pussy!! It's getting me down. Here is a we curb session with my brother in law. Oh and I just turned 37!
https://instagram.com/p/1clqhQDpJt/
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Post by: floop on April 15, 2015, 10:51:08 AM
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https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/
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Any tips for that one?It looks truly proper to me.. I have been struggling to get up on them for 20 years?I think I am just a big pussy!! It's getting me down. Here is a we curb session with my brother in law. Oh and I just turned 37!
https://instagram.com/p/1clqhQDpJt/

thanks guys.  it's been the longest battle.  for me i'm realizing my problem was i needed to bend my knees more, plus lean back into the tranny a bit more.  i got 5-0s to tail a long time ago, but could never come in without going to tail.   think bending knees prepares you for coming back in and gives you some leeway to adjust.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on April 15, 2015, 06:16:16 PM
Age:41
Set Up: 9.77 Real TG Re-issue
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  54mm Spitfire F4
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  149 Thunders
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  i think swiss
 ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  ?  what ever i get from the shop
Preferred Terrain: curbs & rolling around bowls.
Favorite skaters: Max Schaaf , Gonz , Jason Lee
Music: NYHC/the Replacements/Afghan Whigs
Married: Nope
Kids: No
Occupation: Landscape gardener
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Post by: 144p on April 15, 2015, 06:46:06 PM
Without curbs, I might skate a lot less.
https://igcdn-videos-d-12-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t50.2886-16/11155211_428280277341032_1373589142_n.mp4
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Post by: Glue Reed on April 15, 2015, 06:59:30 PM
Just getting down 5-0s too..I gotta have my tail scraping as I go in....

After like 30 years of skating I realize I never lean back....

I have this issue too.  I'm at the 20 year mark and still have to remind myself to put more weight on my back foot.

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https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/
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Any tips for that one?It looks truly proper to me.. I have been struggling to get up on them for 20 years?I think I am just a big pussy!! It's getting me down. Here is a we curb session with my brother in law. Oh and I just turned 37!
https://instagram.com/p/1clqhQDpJt/
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thanks guys.  it's been the longest battle.  for me i'm realizing my problem was i needed to bend my knees more, plus lean back into the tranny a bit more.  i got 5-0s to tail a long time ago, but could never come in without going to tail.   think bending knees prepares you for coming back in and gives you some leeway to adjust.

man I'm glad I'm not the only 'old dude' with this issue.  I can slash a frontside grind on just about anything, even managed to get little ones on vert, but can never get a good stand up 5-0. 

Even on my frontside slappies I feel like I'm more on the edge as opposed to on top.

One of my favorite looking tricks too... a bucket list trick for me is a good 5-0 stall; the kind when you just go up, smack it down, and hold for a second.  I'm keeping at it.
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Post by: Paco Supreme on April 15, 2015, 07:11:29 PM
Without curbs, I might skate a lot less.
https://igcdn-videos-d-12-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t50.2886-16/11155211_428280277341032_1373589142_n.mp4

One of the first things i saw this morning on instagram, good way to get stoked.
always look forward to those mini clips  8)
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on April 15, 2015, 07:15:10 PM
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Without curbs, I might skate a lot less.
https://igcdn-videos-d-12-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t50.2886-16/11155211_428280277341032_1373589142_n.mp4
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One of the first things i saw this morning on instagram, good way to get stoked.
always look forward to those mini clips  8)

i would for sure skate a lot less with out curb seessions .
this is about all i got left .I also have to remind myself to push down on my back foot . back side slappy's are gonna be tough .
https://instagram.com/p/0RMyIVNe_t/?taken-by=njaybird
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Post by: 144p on April 15, 2015, 07:26:29 PM
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Without curbs, I might skate a lot less.
https://igcdn-videos-d-12-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t50.2886-16/11155211_428280277341032_1373589142_n.mp4
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One of the first things i saw this morning on instagram, good way to get stoked.
always look forward to those mini clips  8)
Thanks man appreciate the kind words as always .
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Post by: coneklr on April 15, 2015, 08:39:46 PM
I had crazy trouble with front 5-0's on transition for the longest time too, but after watching my friend do them a few times and really paying attention, I found what helps me is this ... go fast, come into it like you're gonna just slash it and go up on the deck with all weight on the back, ( this is the part that helped me a ton right here ) once up on the coping keep your weight back and knee bent AND turn the front in towards the transition slightly, when you're ready to go in turn it the rest of the way and move weight to the front and bam you got it.

I hope this helps, it worked for me.

Also ... on my quest to get my back leg working again, I texted a friend and told him to choose a flatground trick and I was gonna go do it, so of course he pics one I haven't done in a while and with my back leg still f'd it was a struggle and not very clean but I'll take it haha

https://instagram.com/p/1hVilTCxk2/?taken-by=mesamisskate
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Post by: 144p on April 15, 2015, 08:55:30 PM
Fakie tre's are so hit or miss. Rarely land them in games of skate but after a few tries I usually almost break my nose off and roll away from one.
Nice work.
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Post by: coneklr on April 15, 2015, 09:14:40 PM
Fakie tre's are so hot or miss. Rarely land them in games of skate but after a few tries I usually almost break my nose off and roll away from one.
Nice work.

Thanks man!  I should have said if I didn't that was nollie ... but my back leg isn't back to 100% yet, so flicking with it and jumping is difficult.  But yeah, I love any good 360 flip ... unfortunately that wasn't good yet haha.  Next time hopefully will go better
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 15, 2015, 10:43:57 PM
Fakie tre is easier to flip and stay under you but weird because it's fakie....no?

Fakie bigflip is the consolation prize.

I'm slowly getting the front 5-0s...I gotta relearn them every session....

Up there w. front 5-0 is the dreaded roll in....working on that one too....and concrete in general...grew up on maso....
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Post by: coneklr on April 15, 2015, 11:01:34 PM
Fakie tre is easier to flip and stay under you but weird because it's fakie....no?

Fakie bigflip is the consolation prize.

I'm slowly getting the front 5-0s...I gotta relearn them every session....

Up there w. front 5-0 is the dreaded roll in....working on that one too....and concrete in general...grew up on maso....

For me the fakie ones have always come easier, big flip included.  Same with regular fakie flips.  Nollie has always been more of a struggle when I learn a new trick.

Roll in's are fucking scary, every session it's like 5 min of getting myself ready for it and then just going for it.  I think it stems from watching my friend hang up doing it on a 6 foot to flat once ... definitely one of the more cringe worthy things I've seen first hand
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Post by: manute bol on April 16, 2015, 07:11:26 AM
think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/


Damn. That looks proper to me.
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Post by: handsclapanin on April 20, 2015, 10:27:33 AM
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think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/
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congrats man! that's one of the more satisfying tricks ever. also one I totally lost after knee surgery a few years back. confidence is everything for that one.
as for me, I've been rolling around a bit again, which is satisfying in itself but psychologically, I haven't shaken off my ankle breaker yet. everytime I step on my board I think of that injury and I have to say it takes a lot of the fun out of skating. it'll take time I guess.....

Completely proper. I like how you can see the shift when you got fully on top. I'm still slashing mine after all these years. Sometimes I might be a little more on top than others. Still one of the best tricks ever.
Injuries suck. They really take longer to heal the older I get. I've been skating, but 4 months after rolling it, my ankle is still not better. I messed up the big toe on my other foot about 1.5 years ago. And even that still hurts.
The main thing that hypes me up these days is new spots. It's too much work to learn a new trick. So I just take the few tricks I can do to different places. This last weekend that meant making the 2 hour trek up to LA. It was a blast.
https://instagram.com/p/1o8503y2D0/
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Post by: Get fired up on April 20, 2015, 11:00:46 AM
I had crazy trouble with front 5-0's on transition for the longest time too, but after watching my friend do them a few times and really paying attention, I found what helps me is this ... go fast, come into it like you're gonna just slash it and go up on the deck with all weight on the back, ( this is the part that helped me a ton right here ) once up on the coping keep your weight back and knee bent AND turn the front in towards the transition slightly, when you're ready to go in turn it the rest of the way and move weight to the front and bam you got it.

I hope this helps, it worked for me.

Also ... on my quest to get my back leg working again, I texted a friend and told him to choose a flatground trick and I was gonna go do it, so of course he pics one I haven't done in a while and with my back leg still f'd it was a struggle and not very clean but I'll take it haha

https://instagram.com/p/1hVilTCxk2/?taken-by=mesamisskate

This is pretty good advice. Approach like a slash, but with your weight going more up on top.  I find if I point my toes on my back foot as I am getting up on top. It forces the truck to lock in properly, and cocks the front of the board into the ramp which makes it easier to come back in.   I also found when I was learning them, or if Im trying one on some tranny out of my comfort zone. I try and grind as far as I can or even to a stop to get comfortable.
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Post by: manute bol on April 20, 2015, 02:35:58 PM
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think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/
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Any tips for that one?It looks truly proper to me.. I have been struggling to get up on them for 20 years?I think I am just a big pussy!! It's getting me down. Here is a we curb session with my brother in law. Oh and I just turned 37!
https://instagram.com/p/1clqhQDpJt/

Good stuff. Boomgates too!
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Post by: 144p on April 20, 2015, 04:05:33 PM
I was saving some stuff for the Tired video but then I realized I didn't want to be in it.
https://igcdn-videos-g-9-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t50.2886-16/11166330_789879564414849_1247002243_n.mp4
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Post by: Young Satchel on April 20, 2015, 06:34:33 PM
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Without curbs, I might skate a lot less.
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One of the first things i saw this morning on instagram, good way to get stoked.
always look forward to those mini clips  8)
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Thanks man appreciate the kind words as always .
Hell yeah that was hype. What's your IG handle? I'll follow for more curb action.

Well, between the end of winter (1st week of April) and the birth of my second son (5 days ago) I managed to get in a handful of sessions. Winter here was brutal this year, and I didn't even look at my board for nearly 5 months. First day back it was a struggle to get more than 6" off the ground and my legs barely worked. Things got (somewhat) better by the 3rd day out, but i was still limited to 50s and Noseslide 270 shuvs out. All of which were really slow and shitty looking.

It's cool that despite the age level in the thread, the average skill level is pretty high. Wish I could say the same for myself but the decade-plus I took off from the board seems to have stunted my chance of progression pretty substantially. I'll be relegated to the sidelines with this newborn for a minute, but I'm hoping by the time summer rolls around I can get back out there for some solo night sessions.
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Post by: Harry in Your Pocket on April 20, 2015, 06:37:45 PM
I was saving some stuff for the Tired video but then I realized I didn't want to be in it.
https://igcdn-videos-g-9-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t50.2886-16/11166330_789879564414849_1247002243_n.mp4

How come you did not want to be in it? Your stuff might be a bit too good. I bet I could get in there with some of my embarrassing slams and goofs.
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Post by: Willie on April 20, 2015, 07:20:14 PM
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I had crazy trouble with front 5-0's on transition for the longest time too, but after watching my friend do them a few times and really paying attention, I found what helps me is this ... go fast, come into it like you're gonna just slash it and go up on the deck with all weight on the back, ( this is the part that helped me a ton right here ) once up on the coping keep your weight back and knee bent AND turn the front in towards the transition slightly, when you're ready to go in turn it the rest of the way and move weight to the front and bam you got it.

I hope this helps, it worked for me.

Also ... on my quest to get my back leg working again, I texted a friend and told him to choose a flatground trick and I was gonna go do it, so of course he pics one I haven't done in a while and with my back leg still f'd it was a struggle and not very clean but I'll take it haha

https://instagram.com/p/1hVilTCxk2/?taken-by=mesamisskate
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This is pretty good advice. Approach like a slash, but with your weight going more up on top.� I find if I point my toes on my back foot as I am getting up on top. It forces the truck to lock in properly, and cocks the front of the board into the ramp which makes it easier to come back in.� �I also found when I was learning them, or if Im trying one on some tranny out of my comfort zone. I try and grind as far as I can or even to a stop to get comfortable.

Honestly, I don't do the fully locked-in 5-0 that often. Most of the time I like doing a slash but trying to be more up on than under the coping. Doesn't always happen. That said, the above is good advice for the fully locked-in stand up 5-0 as well as for proper smith grinds. You should be aiming to stay in that correct position until the end of the grind.

For learning either of them I think that doing stalls is better practice than trying to tweak your regular frontside grinds into smith or 5-0. Other pointers might be a) both can feel closer to a frontside 50-50 than a slash as far as being over the coping and b) wait a little bit longer as you ride up the transition before you start getting your grind on. It's really only postponing your wind-up by a fraction of a second although it can feel longer if you are used to a slashier grind. Just wait a hair longer with your body relatively still and noncommittal until your head body get up over the lip.
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Post by: Nacnud on April 20, 2015, 11:36:44 PM
This is all such great advice!! Keep it coming!!! thanks SLAP PALS.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 21, 2015, 12:36:28 AM
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I had crazy trouble with front 5-0's on transition for the longest time too, but after watching my friend do them a few times and really paying attention, I found what helps me is this ... go fast, come into it like you're gonna just slash it and go up on the deck with all weight on the back, ( this is the part that helped me a ton right here ) once up on the coping keep your weight back and knee bent AND turn the front in towards the transition slightly, when you're ready to go in turn it the rest of the way and move weight to the front and bam you got it.

I hope this helps, it worked for me.

Also ... on my quest to get my back leg working again, I texted a friend and told him to choose a flatground trick and I was gonna go do it, so of course he pics one I haven't done in a while and with my back leg still f'd it was a struggle and not very clean but I'll take it haha

https://instagram.com/p/1hVilTCxk2/?taken-by=mesamisskate
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This is pretty good advice. Approach like a slash, but with your weight going more up on top.� I find if I point my toes on my back foot as I am getting up on top. It forces the truck to lock in properly, and cocks the front of the board into the ramp which makes it easier to come back in.� �I also found when I was learning them, or if Im trying one on some tranny out of my comfort zone. I try and grind as far as I can or even to a stop to get comfortable.
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Honestly, I don't do the fully locked-in 5-0 that often. Most of the time I like doing a slash but trying to be more up on than under the coping. Doesn't always happen. That said, the above is good advice for the fully locked-in stand up 5-0 as well as for proper smith grinds. You should be aiming to stay in that correct position until the end of the grind.

For learning either of them I think that doing stalls is better practice than trying to tweak your regular frontside grinds into smith or 5-0. Other pointers might be a) both can feel closer to a frontside 50-50 than a slash as far as being over the coping and b) wait a little bit longer as you ride up the transition before you start getting your grind on. It's really only postponing your wind-up by a fraction of a second although it can feel longer if you are used to a slashier grind. Just wait a hair longer with your body relatively still and noncommittal until your head body get up over the lip.


stalls were the key for me too. I wish I had understood that earlier. it's just so frustrating that I finally learned proper smith grinds at 39, after fucking 20+ years of doing shitty ones......and then I went and broke my leg. and now......I'm afraid to do anything.
I swear I will do somes smithies again though. But I need to find an easy wooden mini-ramp, I really dont want to take a chance again on all the gnarly concrete spots close to where I live.

Oh and to the guy who did the wallie crooked, that was awesome! I was expecting to you go fakie out but wallriding out of it was sick.
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Post by: floop on April 21, 2015, 10:15:01 AM
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think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.�  it's been a very long journey

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congrats man! that's one of the more satisfying tricks ever. also one I totally lost after knee surgery a few years back. confidence is everything for that one.
as for me, I've been rolling around a bit again, which is satisfying in itself but psychologically, I haven't shaken off my ankle breaker yet. everytime I step on my board I think of that injury and I have to say it takes a lot of the fun out of skating. it'll take time I guess.....
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Completely proper. I like how you can see the shift when you got fully on top. I'm still slashing mine after all these years. Sometimes I might be a little more on top than others. Still one of the best tricks ever.
Injuries suck. They really take longer to heal the older I get. I've been skating, but 4 months after rolling it, my ankle is still not better. I messed up the big toe on my other foot about 1.5 years ago. And even that still hurts.
The main thing that hypes me up these days is new spots. It's too much work to learn a new trick. So I just take the few tricks I can do to different places. This last weekend that meant making the 2 hour trek up to LA. It was a blast.
https://instagram.com/p/1o8503y2D0/

incredible.  nice work dude.  i can't even krooked grind on a curb

i live in LA and don't know where that is.  where is it?
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Post by: handsclapanin on April 21, 2015, 11:07:58 AM
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think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.�  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/ (https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/)
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congrats man! that's one of the more satisfying tricks ever. also one I totally lost after knee surgery a few years back. confidence is everything for that one.
as for me, I've been rolling around a bit again, which is satisfying in itself but psychologically, I haven't shaken off my ankle breaker yet. everytime I step on my board I think of that injury and I have to say it takes a lot of the fun out of skating. it'll take time I guess.....
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Completely proper. I like how you can see the shift when you got fully on top. I'm still slashing mine after all these years. Sometimes I might be a little more on top than others. Still one of the best tricks ever.
Injuries suck. They really take longer to heal the older I get. I've been skating, but 4 months after rolling it, my ankle is still not better. I messed up the big toe on my other foot about 1.5 years ago. And even that still hurts.
The main thing that hypes me up these days is new spots. It's too much work to learn a new trick. So I just take the few tricks I can do to different places. This last weekend that meant making the 2 hour trek up to LA. It was a blast.
https://instagram.com/p/1o8503y2D0/ (https://instagram.com/p/1o8503y2D0/)
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incredible.  nice work dude.  i can't even krooked grind on a curb

i live in LA and don't know where that is.  where is it?

Thanks. Yeah, I've been trying to track down that spot for close to a year. It is a bank to ledge/wall going down a whole neighborhood block. I even made a thread about it in the Travel Guide section to get some help. http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=80941.0 (http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=80941.0)
That didn't work. I had to go about it the old fashioned way. Ask someone who lives up there. It's in East LA. Cross streets are 2nd ST & Bonnie Beach Place. No one had a problem with us skating the section I hit. But further down the hill, there is another part that they said was off limits.
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Post by: Young Satchel on April 21, 2015, 01:11:14 PM
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think i'm finally getting closer to properish 5-0s.��  it's been a very long journey

https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/ (https://instagram.com/p/1bCGtPLOND/)
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congrats man! that's one of the more satisfying tricks ever. also one I totally lost after knee surgery a few years back. confidence is everything for that one.
as for me, I've been rolling around a bit again, which is satisfying in itself but psychologically, I haven't shaken off my ankle breaker yet. everytime I step on my board I think of that injury and I have to say it takes a lot of the fun out of skating. it'll take time I guess.....
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Completely proper. I like how you can see the shift when you got fully on top. I'm still slashing mine after all these years. Sometimes I might be a little more on top than others. Still one of the best tricks ever.
Injuries suck. They really take longer to heal the older I get. I've been skating, but 4 months after rolling it, my ankle is still not better. I messed up the big toe on my other foot about 1.5 years ago. And even that still hurts.
The main thing that hypes me up these days is new spots. It's too much work to learn a new trick. So I just take the few tricks I can do to different places. This last weekend that meant making the 2 hour trek up to LA. It was a blast.
https://instagram.com/p/1o8503y2D0/ (https://instagram.com/p/1o8503y2D0/)
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incredible.�  nice work dude.�  i can't even krooked grind on a curb

i live in LA and don't know where that is.�  where is it?
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Thanks. Yeah, I've been trying to track down that spot for close to a year. It is a bank to ledge/wall going down a whole neighborhood block. I even made a thread about it in the Travel Guide section to get some help. http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=80941.0 (http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=80941.0)
That didn't work. I had to go about it the old fashioned way. Ask someone who lives up there. It's in East LA. Cross streets are 2nd ST & Bonnie Beach Place. No one had a problem with us skating the section I hit. But further down the hill, there is another part that they said was off limits.

Damn that was really sick! As I age, finding a new spot is just about as exciting as getting a new trick, and probably more frequent :-)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 06, 2015, 01:41:46 AM
hey old farts. well I had my first real sesh at the park and I felt so damn sketchy and uncomfortable on my board......I thought I was going to self-destruct just dropping in. so I was almost ready to give up but it got better after an hour. I'm still super far from where I was at pre-injury though. Might never get back there, but whatever. As someone said, better appreciate what you can still do rather than regret the tricks you've lost.

Anyways here's a funny one you english-speakers might find strange: I was talking to some young dudes at the park, and I had this dilemma, do I prefer to be adressed as "tu" or "vous"?? Cause we have two ways of saying "you" in French: "tu" is like for buddies and "vous" is more formal. so when some guy said "vous" I felt respected as an elder.....but when another one said "tu", I thought: cool, maybe I don't look too fucked up and wrinkled yet!! 

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Post by: NL on June 15, 2015, 07:53:33 AM
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sans umbilical, what part of Alabama do you reside?  I'm down here in the Montgomery area.
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Birmingham

44 year old here...

I just moved to Bham. How is Railroad Park? Looking forward to exploring the local spots and scene here!!!
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Post by: CigaretteBeer on June 15, 2015, 08:23:03 AM
I'm 31

My hair is getting very grey

I'm divorced

I have one dead child

My bladder is very weak. I wake up to piss at least 4 times a night.

I don't drink heavily anymore because the hangovers are so brutal. If I had hangovers like I get now when I started drinking I never would have become an alcoholic.

I have arthritis in my back and knees

My board is a Toy Machine with Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, Swiss bearings

I like flatbars and ledges

Gay guys are usually attracted to me

Dogs love me

I used to like Chinese girls until I was about to fuck one in the ass. Before I stuck my penis in I bent down to lick her butthole and a loud explosion came from her buttocks area. She said it came from her vagina but it sounded way more like a fart to me and there was a strange musty poo smell in the air. My dick went limp, she went home and I never pursued another Chinese in the department of sexual activities.

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Post by: N.L. on June 15, 2015, 10:21:14 AM
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sans umbilical, what part of Alabama do you reside?  I'm down here in the Montgomery area.
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Birmingham
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44 year old here...

I just moved to Bham. How is Railroad Park? Looking forward to exploring the local spots and scene here!!!

Shame about the username...
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Post by: Elderly Gentleman on June 15, 2015, 10:23:56 AM
I'm 39 (I'll be 40 in a couple months).  I think getting back into skating may have been a bit of a mid life crisis for me.  (It's cheaper than buying a new vette so it's all good).  I just kind of drifted away from skating several years ago.  Since coming back I truly regret ever quitting.  My rhythm and balance is slowly coming back to me bit by bit.  I get tired really really fast.  Luckily there's a local skate shop that has an older owner and about once a week he has an "Old man skate" on the mini half in the back.  It's so much fun and there's some old guys around here that can really shread!
     I do have a serious question though.  Since it's been awhile for me and technology has improved; there's a huge church parking lot just up from my house.  All the curbs are pretty much untouched (they just extended the parking lot last summer).  There are several curbs and sidewalks and a couple island sidewalks that make perfect manny pads.  Anyway, since these are untouched, and grinding is a shaky venture at this point anyway, what kind of wax is best for virgin curbs?  We basically just used old candles or paraffin blocks back in the day.  Is there a better product out there now? 

Oh yeah, my setup:
8.5 Blank (pressed in Asia)
Indy 149 Kostons 
56mm Spitfire formula 4
Reds
Pig rails
Indy 94 hard bushings
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Post by: NL on June 15, 2015, 12:05:45 PM
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Birmingham
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44 year old here...

I just moved to Bham. How is Railroad Park? Looking forward to exploring the local spots and scene here!!!
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Shame about the username...

Opps, Sorry about that...I am not clever enough for a catchy username so I just went with something basic.
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Post by: NL on June 15, 2015, 12:51:58 PM
Figured I'd bump this topic since it's dead of winter and all us old guys need a little motivation.
Turned 41 yesterday and my buddy took all my footage (vx and iphone and vhs) from this year and made me a part.
warning! Curb heavy
Dave Waite 2014 Retrospective // 41st Birthday Video Part (Slappie BirthDave!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplxdR_YmoA#)

Wow!!! That was amazing and very inspirational!!! I've got 2 years on ya but after watching your video makes me want to save up quicker for a new board so I can get back out there. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on June 15, 2015, 01:42:48 PM
36 soon
8" Toy Machine, Indy 139s, 53 mm Bones, China Reds
Street, wanna skate transition

I'm skating again every day after a seven-year period in which I skated only a few times a year. I don't think I've lost much because I never had much to begin with. Just basic street tricks. I like to go fast and do ollies, 180s, kickflips, 5-0 grinds, crooked grinds, noseslides, boardslides or just cruise down the street carving, power sliding and launching off curb cuts. It's still fun as hell and I've realized I'm at the age where I need to do other exercise outside of skating so I've been doing that as well. One trick I never learned back in the day that I'm trying to get now is slappy grinds and it's incredibly hard! What the hell is with this devil of a trick? I've done a couple on a very low curb but I still haven't figured out how to do them consistently. I've watched some slappy video in slow motion and it looks like there's some shifting of your weight onto your heels at just the right moment and then locking in but it's harder than it looks to actually execute. I've been trying them on NYC metal curbs. Does that make it harder or easier? All the videos I see have people on those red California curbs. Any tips?

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Post by: j....soy..... on June 15, 2015, 02:03:20 PM
Only new curb technology is salba sauce aka laquer.  It's good for unpainted curbs. 

Slappys?  My backside one works.....I drag and unweight into it.  Frontside is hard....I lift front truck then back...and I think as you get better you can just ram your front truck in.....

As tech as I get.....41 and still not done.....

https://youtu.be/_cEqOYvHcYg
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Post by: stephop on June 15, 2015, 03:05:18 PM
Every time I step on my board for the first time after my long New England hibernation I feel drunk and every time I skate it's always a surprise because I never have clue what I'm going to be able to from one session to the next. Good times.
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Post by: shark tits on June 15, 2015, 05:32:38 PM
Only new curb technology is salba sauce aka laquer.  It's good for unpainted curbs. 

Slappys?  My backside one works.....I drag and unweight into it.  Frontside is hard....I lift front truck then back...and I think as you get better you can just ram your front truck in.....

As tech as I get.....41 and still not done.....

https://youtu.be/_cEqOYvHcYg

just how tech can shit get? tech as the abyss!
method man said that and i find it appropriate for your ss bs heelflip. there's a place around my way called 'purgatory chasm' but everyone pronounces it phonetically like 'chaz-em'. method man's line about your sw bs heelflip into the abyss reminded me of that.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on June 22, 2015, 07:02:40 AM
after a lot of failing and just not getting it, I finally understand and can sometimes do some pretty decent slappies. man, when you hit one just right, it feels so awesome. I still need to perfect my technique. I'm not always smooth with getting onto them. I think the trick is to haul some ass and put your weight onto your heels at just the right moment before you hit the curb. also, you don't want to lean too far forward or too far back. you kind of have to envision yourself grinding.
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Post by: 144p on June 22, 2015, 08:03:48 AM
Just some older clips I put together,
Be good (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_PI094j5fg#)
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Post by: coneklr on June 22, 2015, 08:09:41 AM
Fuck yeah!  That looked like a good time!  Nice 144p!
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Post by: Heather Chandler on July 09, 2015, 12:45:05 PM
Been kind of a harsh Summer skatewise.  Kids, camps, and starting work at 6pm a lot of times until 6am.  I need to get more motivated, has been a good 3 weeks or so no skating.
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Post by: posguy on July 14, 2015, 08:07:25 AM

     I do have a serious question though.  Since it's been awhile for me and technology has improved; there's a huge church parking lot just up from my house.  All the curbs are pretty much untouched (they just extended the parking lot last summer).  There are several curbs and sidewalks and a couple island sidewalks that make perfect manny pads.  Anyway, since these are untouched, and grinding is a shaky venture at this point anyway, what kind of wax is best for virgin curbs?  We basically just used old candles or paraffin blocks back in the day.  Is there a better product out there now? 


I literally just made a new spot in Portland. Go find some rocks with some flat sides on them and grind down the ledges by "waxing" it with the rock and then waxing it with wax and just go back and forth alternating. I did that 5 or 6 times two weeks ago at the concrete bench and finally went back to skate it yesterday after it had a chance to set or whatever. Ended up getting a bunch of 50-50s off the ledge.

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As far as wax use any skate wax. If the curbs are the nice painted curbs that are made out of cement and not concrete then you can skip the rock part and wax it up and use your trucks.
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Post by: handsclapanin on July 20, 2015, 12:10:38 PM
Just got back from my yearly trip back to Cheeseland (Madison, WI). Hung with the family and friends who still live out there.
A lot of rain. But managed to get a couple skate days in.
Boardslide @ ATT. I've been skating this spot for 25 years now. And have been dreaming about doing this trick there for 2 years. A few years ago, it went through some upgrades. Some of the hits there were destroyed. But others were created. Like this ledge. In my dreams, I wanted to do a boardslide transfer into the little bank on the other side. Tried that a few times before realizing it wasn't going to work. The bank is smaller than your wheelbase; so it would be impossible to get both sets of wheels on at the same time. Decided to just take it all the way to the end.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/matt%20boardslide%20ATT_zpsomdeawfz.jpg)

Thread the needle hippie jump @ WHARF. Another spot I've been skating for 25+ years. This one spot has at least 20 different spots at it. I had never thought of this possibility before. Amazing place. Ground is a little rough and cracked at spots. But that is what winter does.
https://instagram.com/p/5Tj_ryyGAQ/?taken-by=washedupwarriors (https://instagram.com/p/5Tj_ryyGAQ/?taken-by=washedupwarriors)

Tailblock skidder. Found this spot while looking for another. Looked like no one had really skated it before. No marks at all. Thought it would be an instant bust. But we had no problems.
https://instagram.com/p/5DvjZ1y2CH/?taken-by=tboneolson_tclips (https://instagram.com/p/5DvjZ1y2CH/?taken-by=tboneolson_tclips)

Got to witness this first hand. The new breed of Madison ripper 5-0 grinding down the edge of a mountain @ Humanities.
https://instagram.com/p/5DoF_Iubci/?taken-by=alumniskateboarding (https://instagram.com/p/5DoF_Iubci/?taken-by=alumniskateboarding)

Hooked up some herb (Skywalker, Berry White, Lemon Kush) that was just as good as anything in San Diego (where I've lived for 20 years now).
Good times.
See you next year Madtown.
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Post by: floop on August 02, 2015, 08:02:23 PM
This is the only time I've had someone follow film me.  Stoked just for that reason.  Was pretty hung over during this session.   That could be a caveat but I also suck

42.  Beer gut.  Ass sweat.  Hung over.  Fucked ankle.  Fucked knee.  Fucked thumb.  Fucked right testicle (been enlarged for some reason.  Might be a urinary infection).  Cheers

http://instagram.com/p/55wZmBLOO9/ (http://instagram.com/p/55wZmBLOO9/)
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Post by: Doom patrol on August 03, 2015, 02:24:09 AM
Lots of great shit in this thread,.enjoyed the clips in the last two posts ,especially the tail block slide.
Turned 33 yesterday ,spent the day skating flat ground. Learned switch no comply shuv its and felt inexcusably happy about it.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on August 03, 2015, 12:28:29 PM
a lot of the old guys in this thread exaggerate the degree of their oldness. when you read their posts, you picture some doddering old senior citizen but then you watch their footage or see their pictures and they look like fairly normal dudes albeit older than the teens at the skatepark.
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on August 03, 2015, 01:30:29 PM
+1 floop.  You go get it, hung over or not.
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Post by: pinche gringo on August 04, 2015, 01:27:27 AM
+1 to the floop +1. That park looks rad. Get yours.
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Post by: yeahmmm on August 04, 2015, 02:23:37 PM
just turned 34. feel twice my age physically- had a lot of stupid nagging injuries.  havent skated in a few months but want to start again badly.  this was when i was 32. hot metal skatepark.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKIpVDbaY6Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKIpVDbaY6Y)  oh and heres another messing around on a tall curb.  i was trying to do as many early 90's tricks I could think of.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6O_1NRKrN0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6O_1NRKrN0)
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Post by: Spike Hawke on August 06, 2015, 12:33:08 PM
Barely managed to skate at all this year. Weather has been utter shite and when I have found the time, I keep fucking myself. Broke my wrist and tore my ligaments in my foot. Feel fucking old at the mo. Bad shit :(
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Post by: handsclapanin on August 06, 2015, 01:27:06 PM
a lot of the old guys in this thread exaggerate the degree of their oldness. when you read their posts, you picture some doddering old senior citizen but then you watch their footage or see their pictures and they look like fairly normal dudes albeit older than the teens at the skatepark.

That's probably because this skateboarding thing is like the fountain of youth.
Last Sunday the Vans Combi contest was on regular TV. I had it on and the wife was tripping on how young Chris Miller still looks. And he's in his 50s.
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Post by: 144p on August 06, 2015, 05:03:13 PM
This is the only time I've had someone follow film me.  Stoked just for that reason.  Was pretty hung over during this session.   That could be a caveat but I also suck

42.  Beer gut.  Ass sweat.  Hung over.  Fucked ankle.  Fucked knee.  Fucked thumb.  Fucked right testicle (been enlarged for some reason.  Might be a urinary infection).  Cheers

http://instagram.com/p/55wZmBLOO9/ (http://instagram.com/p/55wZmBLOO9/)
Rad! Grew up skating with Eric.
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Post by: j....soy..... on August 07, 2015, 06:33:49 PM
I don't think I have any footage in this but I helped put this together.....

https://vimeo.com/135397878 (https://vimeo.com/135397878)

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Post by: the snake on August 07, 2015, 08:16:14 PM
gg grandpas, here's my contribution to the old sack club
video 1438876074 mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt9Vk1Kz3DM#)
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Post by: Sedition on August 08, 2015, 02:30:21 AM
I'm new here. 41. Been skating for close to 30 years. Lucky I can still walk, let alone skate. Here is some rinky-dinky shit my tired old ass did over the past few weeks.

https://youtu.be/12D6x0VubeM (https://youtu.be/12D6x0VubeM)
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Post by: stephop on August 08, 2015, 12:47:38 PM
I beat a kid in skate today with no flip tricks. My year is complete.
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Post by: floop on August 09, 2015, 05:38:04 PM
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This is the only time I've had someone follow film me.  Stoked just for that reason.  Was pretty hung over during this session.   That could be a caveat but I also suck

42.  Beer gut.  Ass sweat.  Hung over.  Fucked ankle.  Fucked knee.  Fucked thumb.  Fucked right testicle (been enlarged for some reason.  Might be a urinary infection).  Cheers

http://instagram.com/p/55wZmBLOO9/ (http://instagram.com/p/55wZmBLOO9/)
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Rad! Grew up skating with Eric.

Awesome.  Nicest guy.  And serious ripper.  pretty sure I'm the least good person he's filmed
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Post by: yeahmmm on August 10, 2015, 03:13:17 PM
I'm new here. 41. Been skating for close to 30 years. Lucky I can still walk, let alone skate. Here is some rinky-dinky shit my tired old ass did over the past few weeks.

https://youtu.be/12D6x0VubeM (https://youtu.be/12D6x0VubeM)
  Nice!
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Post by: yeahmmm on August 10, 2015, 03:23:07 PM
if people are gonna talk about injuries i might as well. i always hit my face a lot learning new tricks. i managed to knock out my whole front grill in 3 different incidents.  I know have all implants on every tooth cept my back molars.  I wanted dentures but the dentist was like "your a 28 yo kid you can't have dentures they suck and never fit right and hurt"  so i went the hard route which included gum surgery and pulling almost all my teeth. My teeth never were my main problem with skating. id get work on them and be out the next day if not too swollen.  my main dumbass fucking problem is my good for nothing ankles.  been rolling them since i started to jump down stuff at 11.  34 now and 2 years ago I went to a podiatrist (you can physically how my ankles look different sizes)  he said i can get you on the cutting board whenever you want since your ligaments and tendons are completely shot. done. nothing left in them, they've been streched to the moon all these years and now are worthless. I guess what they do now is cauterize your ligaments instead of just cutting them to make em tighter.  I haven't done the surgery yet because I am relatively young and i can walk.  not sure when i should do this tho. my cousin had it done at 16 years old!  she played soccer but what scared me is the down time is 6 months on crutches.  Anyone have any insight or experiences with ankle surgeries?  it needs to be done but I'd like to wait til i'm almost a cripple so i can kinda be able to work and skate in the mean time.
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Post by: Sedition on August 10, 2015, 03:27:05 PM
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I'm new here. 41. Been skating for close to 30 years. Lucky I can still walk, let alone skate. Here is some rinky-dinky shit my tired old ass did over the past few weeks.

https://youtu.be/12D6x0VubeM (https://youtu.be/12D6x0VubeM)
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  Nice!

Danke!
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Post by: 144p on August 10, 2015, 04:49:44 PM
Today at the skatepark. Flip tricks feel good again!
Tillicum (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIGUiVEwMFU#)
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Post by: mattdlx on August 28, 2015, 10:24:18 AM
I'm old enough that after a 35minute session at the skatepark (which went reasonably well for me), I was at work and found a random ziplock in a bag with my stuff - it had ibuprofen in it. I literally shouted "Yes; SCORE!"



I'm also listening to Gershwin right now, but that's partly due to Pandora.
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Post by: shark tits on August 28, 2015, 10:27:25 AM
Today at the skatepark. Flip tricks feel good again!
Tillicum (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIGUiVEwMFU#)
50-50 alley oop 180! i usedta see tillicum signs when i lived in olympia and think it sounded dirty but now i see the word and think of the whale.
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Post by: mattdlx on August 28, 2015, 10:32:17 AM
You are the best. Come visit SF, you magnificent man.
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Post by: j....soy..... on August 28, 2015, 12:26:48 PM
kids have been waxing curbs everywhere around town and it's so much fun.....

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Post by: ChuckRamone on August 28, 2015, 02:31:42 PM
tweaked my ankle a couple weeks ago and kept skating after that. it didn't heal so I stopped skating for a bit. it's been four days and I'm itching to skate but I think I'll rest just one more day. so fucking irritating, especially since the weather has been perfect.
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Post by: Young Satchel on August 28, 2015, 04:41:58 PM
Have skated a grand total of once in the 4 months since my second kid was born. Depressed.
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Post by: N.L. on August 28, 2015, 08:01:48 PM
Haven't skated since July 4th. Broke a toe and its taking forever to heal. 40 isn't starting off so great...

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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 29, 2015, 10:12:35 AM
just came back from doing a few downhill runs after 2 months not skating. Felt pretty rusty and scared but it was fun.
I had so much fun ollieing a 2 stair (ha!) in the middle of a hill that I went back up to do it again!
other than that, a no comply 360 was the most tech I got I think....

also I had so much fun doing that Paris Cruising vid last year, I did another one!
This time I went from La Defense all the way to Montparnasse, if any of you know the city. Probably took me about an hour and a half.


Paris Cruising 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_meGrxhtg#)

cheers old dudes worldwide!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 29, 2015, 10:22:12 AM
Have skated a grand total of once in the 4 months since my second kid was born. Depressed.

I feel ya man! It was the same for me when we had kid number 2. that's one of the reasons I dont go on park missions anymore, it takes too much time: 2 hours skating plus basically 2 hours driving to and fro, that's just too much. I rarely have 4 hours for myself!
so if I have 2 hours time, I have 3 options: skate around in the streets, go hit the local not-too-good park, or go mountain bike in the woods.
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Post by: Willie on August 29, 2015, 05:43:39 PM
just came back from doing a few downhill runs after 2 months not skating. Felt pretty rusty and scared but it was fun.
I had so much fun ollieing a 2 stair (ha!) in the middle of a hill that I went back up to do it again!
other than that, a no comply 360 was the most tech I got I think....

also I had so much fun doing that Paris Cruising vid last year, I did another one!
This time I went from La Defense all the way to Montparnasse, if any of you know the city. Probably took me about an hour and a half.


Paris Cruising 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_meGrxhtg#)

cheers old dudes worldwide!

That was neat - shades of the film Rendezvous.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 30, 2015, 09:30:59 AM
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just came back from doing a few downhill runs after 2 months not skating. Felt pretty rusty and scared but it was fun.
I had so much fun ollieing a 2 stair (ha!) in the middle of a hill that I went back up to do it again!
other than that, a no comply 360 was the most tech I got I think....

also I had so much fun doing that Paris Cruising vid last year, I did another one!
This time I went from La Defense all the way to Montparnasse, if any of you know the city. Probably took me about an hour and a half.


Paris Cruising 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_meGrxhtg#)

cheers old dudes worldwide!
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That was neat - shades of the film Rendezvous.

damn Slap posters are cultured! now I'm gonna have to see that movie to see what you mean.
and 'merci' by the way  ;)
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Post by: Willie on August 30, 2015, 05:38:56 PM
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just came back from doing a few downhill runs after 2 months not skating. Felt pretty rusty and scared but it was fun.
I had so much fun ollieing a 2 stair (ha!) in the middle of a hill that I went back up to do it again!
other than that, a no comply 360 was the most tech I got I think....

also I had so much fun doing that Paris Cruising vid last year, I did another one!
This time I went from La Defense all the way to Montparnasse, if any of you know the city. Probably took me about an hour and a half.


Paris Cruising 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_meGrxhtg#)

cheers old dudes worldwide!
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That was neat - shades of the film Rendezvous.
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damn Slap posters are cultured! now I'm gonna have to see that movie to see what you mean.
and 'merci' by the way  ;)

http://YouTube.com/watch?v=Dwjy0qED2Lo
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 31, 2015, 12:15:33 AM
oh of course man! I totally forgot that crazyness by Lelouch was called C'etait un rendez-vous.
I thought you meant the movie Rendez-vous by Techine!
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Post by: mother collection on August 31, 2015, 03:55:02 PM
Today at the skatepark. Flip tricks feel good again!
Tillicum (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIGUiVEwMFU#)

got that old dude steez going on
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Post by: breathnaigh on September 01, 2015, 06:35:50 AM
Been on injured reserve with tendinitis/gouty push foot for over a month and it's still not 100%. Maybe not even 75%. Dying to skate.  Skated so little this summer I'm super rusty.

Plus side: building a miniramp.


(http://i.imgur.com/Poe3YAk.jpg?1)
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Post by: drasp on September 02, 2015, 04:32:02 AM
First post, been lurking for a while, seems as good a thread as any to pop in on. . .

35yrs old, too chicken-shit to skate as a kid.  I remember trading to get a thrashed deck from a kid in my neighborhood, fooling with it just enough to skin a knee or elbow & then putting it in the garage.  We were in Chicago this year around Christmas/NY & my 8yr old Son, Chuck, saw kids skating at Grant skatepark & got the bug.  I borrowed a deck from a younger co-worker & ended up getting myself totally hooked!  I'm a total beginner, but I'm skating as much as I can, before work, during lunch breaks, even skipping band practices now & then.  Never really pushed myself in this way before, the combo of mental & physical is just. . .pretty rad.  Anyhow, great forum.  Back to it.  :)
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Post by: floop on September 03, 2015, 09:20:41 PM
First post, been lurking for a while, seems as good a thread as any to pop in on. . .

35yrs old, too chicken-shit to skate as a kid.  I remember trading to get a thrashed deck from a kid in my neighborhood, fooling with it just enough to skin a knee or elbow & then putting it in the garage.  We were in Chicago this year around Christmas/NY & my 8yr old Son, Chuck, saw kids skating at Grant skatepark & got the bug.  I borrowed a deck from a younger co-worker & ended up getting myself totally hooked!  I'm a total beginner, but I'm skating as much as I can, before work, during lunch breaks, even skipping band practices now & then.  Never really pushed myself in this way before, the combo of mental & physical is just. . .pretty rad.  Anyhow, great forum.  Back to it.  :)

welcome to an awesome, fulfilling and painful obsession
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Post by: zuma on September 03, 2015, 11:55:26 PM
started in 89 at 10 i m 37 now it s the best thing that s happened to me
PASSIONate - Blacks Why - Park Part on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/117586751)
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Post by: 144p on September 04, 2015, 06:05:55 PM
Re learned a trick I haven't done since 2009 or so.
Wanted to see if it looked as goofy as before.
Sep 4, 2015 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuowLYAZWjQ#)
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Post by: Ticallion Stallion on September 05, 2015, 06:05:25 PM
What's the minimum age? Got a girl with 2 kids was in the military 6 years 1 tour my body is shot. Does that count as old dude?
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Post by: 144p on September 05, 2015, 09:34:04 PM
I remember that time frame well, I skated alone a lot.
Just gotta be outgoing at the skatepark/local spots and make new friends.
Peoples schedules always change, so you gotta find those with the same as yours.
 
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Post by: ChuckRamone on September 06, 2015, 08:01:21 AM
What age is considered old? I'm in an awkward phase with my skating. I'm 25, and there's nobody to skate with that is my age. It's starting to bum me out! I feel weird going to spots with 16 & 17 year old kids.

I had the same problem recently but add a decade to your age. There was a guy about your age who saw me skating and introduced himself and we played skate and talked and even exchanged numbers but it never panned out, mostly because I felt weird that he was so much younger than me. I'm not sure if he knew exactly how old I was. I'm assuming he knew I was older but probably not exactly how much older. I probably put too much thought into it when we could have just become skate buddies. Oh well. I mostly skate by myself.
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Post by: j....soy..... on September 06, 2015, 08:37:08 AM
I used to skate with guys over ten years older...and I'm super thankful I had them around and that they didn't feel it was weird skating with me....we were pretty different styles too but I was stoked to try and pick up some stuff from them....like carve lines....

If it's chronic pain...or you're 40 or 50....i get how you don't want to get hurt.....otherwise....just scale back your skating.....ah....get used to it dude.....more excuses......



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Post by: 144p on September 06, 2015, 09:49:00 AM
Yesterday was all city showdown(filming contest) and I sometimes go along for the ride but couldn't this year so did my own curb version before work.
All curb showdown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OpdsRTuHTI#)
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Post by: shark tits on September 06, 2015, 10:02:24 AM
Yesterday was all city showdown(filming contest) and I sometimes go along for the ride but couldn't this year so did my own curb version before work.
All curb showdown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OpdsRTuHTI#)
'alabama, arkansas
i do love serrated gnar!'
and i must say between your vids and zuma, ya'll setting the bar high for old farts!
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Post by: N.L. on September 06, 2015, 10:19:04 AM
Yesterday was all city showdown(filming contest) and I sometimes go along for the ride but couldn't this year so did my own curb version before work.
All curb showdown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OpdsRTuHTI#)

Tidy work. The old blunt biggie... Used to do this... thanks for the inspo. Fuck, I hope to skate again one day...
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Post by: ChuckRamone on September 06, 2015, 02:47:20 PM
Yesterday was all city showdown(filming contest) and I sometimes go along for the ride but couldn't this year so did my own curb version before work.
All curb showdown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OpdsRTuHTI#)

those were some awesome curb maneuvers. I like how there's a korean buffet in the background. I'm from Washington state so seeing this made me think of home.
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Post by: Get fired up on September 06, 2015, 08:07:01 PM
Yesterday was all city showdown(filming contest) and I sometimes go along for the ride but couldn't this year so did my own curb version before work.
All curb showdown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OpdsRTuHTI#)

Nice work.  I need to make a double sided curb like this.
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on September 06, 2015, 09:03:31 PM
started in 89 at 10 i m 37 now it s the best thing that s happened to me
PASSIONate - Blacks Why - Park Part on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/117586751)
(http://i.giphy.com/w8x93KuYx3M9q.gif)

...was my reaction. Amazing part!
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Post by: the snake on September 06, 2015, 11:56:21 PM
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started in 89 at 10 i m 37 now it s the best thing that s happened to me
PASSIONate - Blacks Why - Park Part on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/117586751)
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(http://i.giphy.com/w8x93KuYx3M9q.gif)

...was my reaction. Amazing part!
holy shit ! massive shifty flips, dude
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Post by: zuma on September 07, 2015, 01:07:01 AM
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started in 89 at 10 i m 37 now it s the best thing that s happened to me
PASSIONate - Blacks Why - Park Part on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/117586751)
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(http://i.giphy.com/w8x93KuYx3M9q.gif)

...was my reaction. Amazing part!
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holy shit ! massive shifty flips, dude

thanks guys! i guess i went trough the penny school with the shifty flips...
PASSIONate - Blacks Why on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/102303601)

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Post by: 144p on September 07, 2015, 07:58:03 AM
Yeah Zuma!
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Post by: Heather Chandler on September 07, 2015, 03:57:59 PM
Skated twice in the last 3 days.  Feels good to be back on board after an extended Summer hiatus. 
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Post by: handsclapanin on September 14, 2015, 09:08:00 AM
Zuma, your bag of tricks is huge and you're still jumping down shit. Very impressive for an old timer.
144p, that long feeble was sick.
I got down on a handrail over the weekend for the first time in a very long time. I'll be 40 in a little over a year. Unless I'm forgetting something; I think this is the first handrail I jumped on in my 30's. I know the fact that it's a wall rail makes it way less scary. But I'm still stoked. I'm having trouble walking today because of it. And my ring finger is all purple and might be broke. But it was worth it. Also, I broke my board trying it and ending up getting the land on my buddy's setup. Which usually doesn't work for me.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/matt%20noseslide%20cropped%202_zpscwoh6ax1.jpg)

A couple other photos from the last month or so.
Wallride
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/matt%20wallride%20downtown_zpsjqrynryg.jpg)
Polejam and another wallride
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/matt%20polejam%20and%20wallride%20double%20photo_zpsgfrlwr7v.jpg)
One of the rare times I actually flipped my board. Kickflip. This one was a pain. Really busy street. I would get one attempt per walk signal.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/matt%20kickflip%20park%20ave_zpspwfbtre1.jpg)
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Post by: N.L. on September 14, 2015, 10:05:47 AM
First skate in over two months due to a stupid injury. Also first time filming myself. Excuse the cheesy slow-mo...
Video - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting (http://tinypic.com/r/j5zhvr/8)
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Post by: floop on September 14, 2015, 11:25:46 AM
Oldsters for life!!!

 (however long that ends up being)
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Post by: dillanharp on September 14, 2015, 12:12:08 PM
Hands- holy shit, those wall rails are scary, I always think about my foot slipping down and snapping my leg in half...
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 12, 2015, 09:30:03 PM
Bringing the best thread back to the top. 40 years old here, living in SE Asia currently, besides feeling less like jumping these days, feel as comfortable as ever. Even flipped my board this weekend. Enjoying lots of powerslide maneuvers these days. Basic slappy grinds, no complys, etc have been staples as long as I can remember, I guess the way I skate makes me look 'trendy' these days, but I just think it reflects my age. Anyways, lets hear some updates old dudes.  ;D
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 13, 2015, 08:27:14 AM
Any of you have (or at least remember) the Mike McGill hip pads? My first trip to the legendary Turf skatepark was also the first time I experienced having the wind knocked out of me. Fell straight on my ass in the Lipslide Gully. The next time I went there; I purchased some in the pro shop. They came with 2 hip pads and a little tailbone pad. I would probably still rock them today, if I had held onto them. Falling on my left (forward) hip seems to be my go to slam.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 20, 2015, 09:20:59 AM
not much to tell on my part, as I skated about once in about 3 months, but I just had a random Alex Olson sighting in Paris this weekend, that was funny.
I was there to see my family and handle some work stuff, I'm walking near Bastille and I hear skaters coming. Just from the noise, I could tell they were good, cause they were going fast. So this big group of like 10 guys catches up with me and 2 dudes pop a huge ollie on the sidewalk bump. The first one landed in the street super close to traffic and I was like 'woah pretty gnar'! Then I look again and realize it's Alex Olson....

Always loved the way he skates and I was not disappointed with the 30 seconds I saw of him. That made me want to skate pretty bad, especially around Paris. Too bad I'm back in Belgium now, where all the sidewalks are fuckin cobblestone...
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Post by: bumpnrun on October 20, 2015, 10:36:16 AM
Turn 41 in Dec.

Was talking with wife the other day about 90's style coming back and said: "You should see the way the kids at the plaza dress these days." She was laughing about how old I sound LOL
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 20, 2015, 11:01:29 AM
Turn 41 in Dec.

Was talking with wife the other day about 90's style coming back and said: "You should see the way the kids at the plaza dress these days." She was laughing about how old I sound LOL

41 in April buddy, right behind you. Like I said in my last post, I feel pretty OK at the moment, generally agile, though, I take care of myself, don't party much at all,  excercise daily. I wonder if it will all end suddenly. edit: I also get this weird feeling sometimes, like, why the fuck do I still do this, which is something I never had when I was younger. But, I realize, I'm pretty deep into it at this point, so, habitual or not, can't see it really ever leaving.
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Post by: layzieyez on October 20, 2015, 06:52:23 PM
Any of you have (or at least remember) the Mike McGill hip pads? My first trip to the legendary Turf skatepark was also the first time I experienced having the wind knocked out of me. Fell straight on my ass in the Lipslide Gully. The next time I went there; I purchased some in the pro shop. They came with 2 hip pads and a little tailbone pad. I would probably still rock them today, if I had held onto them. Falling on my left (forward) hip seems to be my go to slam.
I ordered Tony Hawk's Bionic Hip Pads from Transworld after slamming hard on my hip skating ramps back in the day.

Nowadays, I wear the pad diaper skating concrete tranny.  I got sick of getting taken out for a month at a time while hobbling around more than I already do as a 41 year old arthritic.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91n3CdSuasL._SL1500_.jpg)
http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Bumsaver-Black-X-Large/dp/B004IUNDSE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445392008&sr=8-1&keywords=triple+8+hip+pads (http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Eight-Bumsaver-Black-X-Large/dp/B004IUNDSE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445392008&sr=8-1&keywords=triple+8+hip+pads)
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Post by: Esquivel on October 21, 2015, 01:14:44 AM
Age:34
Set Up: 8.25 Anti Hero
             52mm sml. Wheels
             Thunders
             Old ass Swiss bearings
             Black Griptape
Preferred Terrain: Street.
Favorite skaters: My friends
Music: Belle & Sebastian, NPR
Married: 7 years
Kids: No
Occupation: Audio/Visual Specialist at a hospital and blogger/writer.

36
8.2
52/101a
139

really digging belle and sebastian, each skate session takes its toll off my body
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Post by: SFblah on October 21, 2015, 05:00:05 AM
I posted these but I'll put them here too.

A few tricks
https://instagram.com/p/5nuYGUm1T-/

Me with 2nd trick
https://instagram.com/p/8qn3seLbFl/

Age: 37
Setup: 8.25 Black Label
           52mm Spitfire Formula Fours
           Indy 149s
Married: 6 weeks
Favorite skaters: Friends, Austin Kanfoush, Walker Ryan, and Strubing. And the First Division and Adrenalin 411 Industry sections.

I still skate twice a week and sometimes more.
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Post by: layzieyez on October 21, 2015, 06:02:10 AM
I posted these but I'll put them here too.

A few tricks
https://instagram.com/p/5nuYGUm1T-/

Me with 2nd trick
https://instagram.com/p/8qn3seLbFl/

Age: 37
Setup: 8.25 Black Label
           52mm Spitfire Formula Fours
           Indy 149s
Married: 6 weeks
Favorite skaters: Friends, Austin Kanfoush, Walker Ryan, and Strubing. And the First Division and Adrenalin 411 Industry sections.

I still skate twice a week and sometimes more.

Hell yeah! Great skating.
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Post by: 144p on October 21, 2015, 07:42:55 AM
Had A rough Fall so far. Dislocated 2 fingers and dealing with knee and ankle issues.
Filmed this the other day at my local park, 42 this December.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t50.2886-16/12020937_1645574539061436_1581869870_n.mp4
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Post by: shark tits on October 21, 2015, 09:35:06 AM
Had A rough Fall so far. Dislocated 2 fingers and dealing with knee and ankle issues.
Filmed this the other day at my local park, 42 this December.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t50.2886-16/12020937_1645574539061436_1581869870_n.mp4
you know who else is 42 in december? dolores riordan of the fabulous cranberries! i actually have no idea if that's true or not but good skating and run w/ it. make an edit to ridiculous thoughts or something.
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Post by: Getty on October 21, 2015, 10:52:27 AM
Had A rough Fall so far. Dislocated 2 fingers and dealing with knee and ankle issues.
Filmed this the other day at my local park, 42 this December.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t50.2886-16/12020937_1645574539061436_1581869870_n.mp4

That was sick! Dealing with injury a bunch lately myself. Shoulder has become the big problem. It never really heals now & every time I fall and catch my weight with my hands (which is hard not to do sometimes) it makes things even worse.

Currently forcing myself to not skate at all for a couple weeks to see if I can heal more. What's frustrating is I can feel my skills intact underneath my malfunctioning body. Very strange feeling, this aging thing.:)
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 21, 2015, 02:18:04 PM
42 end of the month.....I had a good convo w. a dude same age.....still rips....he's throwing in the towel...it's a good reference point and conversation.  He only does stuff to 100% and he's super good.....I think it's a waste...but I get it....he picked up road biking or something that he can go 100% and not take a slam.....

Pretty stoked carrying on @ 60%......relatively injury free....

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Post by: floop on October 21, 2015, 03:31:56 PM
Had A rough Fall so far. Dislocated 2 fingers and dealing with knee and ankle issues.
Filmed this the other day at my local park, 42 this December.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t50.2886-16/12020937_1645574539061436_1581869870_n.mp4

nice.  park looks fun
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Post by: floop on October 21, 2015, 03:34:38 PM
42 end of the month.....I had a good convo w. a dude same age.....still rips....he's throwing in the towel...it's a good reference point and conversation.  He only does stuff to 100% and he's super good.....I think it's a waste...but I get it....he picked up road biking or something that he can go 100% and not take a slam.....

Pretty stoked carrying on @ 60%......relatively injury free....



lame

i'm lucky to live in So Cal where there are tons of elder shredders, older than me and shredding way way way harder than me, for inspiration.   if any of you 42 year olds are feeling too old to skate, take a visit to the Vans Combi bowl some time
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Post by: Willie on October 21, 2015, 08:08:29 PM
I keep filming stuff for this thread but it looks like barf.

The old knees gripe, while totally true, is getting trite. Although, I'm starting to enjoy that telling my age (39) elicits gasps from the young ones.
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 21, 2015, 11:16:45 PM
I filmed some stuff in high school but never again until now.....I don really feel like I missed out cause it looks pretty bad...

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42 end of the month.....I had a good convo w. a dude same age.....still rips....he's throwing in the towel...it's a good reference point and conversation.  He only does stuff to 100% and he's super good.....I think it's a waste...but I get it....he picked up road biking or something that he can go 100% and not take a slam.....

Pretty stoked carrying on @ 60%......relatively injury free....


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lame

i'm lucky to live in So Cal where there are tons of elder shredders, older than me and shredding way way way harder than me, for inspiration.   if any of you 42 year olds are feeling too old to skate, take a visit to the Vans Combi bowl some time

We talking street eh? 
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Post by: SFblah on October 21, 2015, 11:16:54 PM
So has anyone else realized you're older than the security/police when they kick you out? That felt weird the first few times. Also, I could tell they were thrown off we weren't kids when they got closer.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 21, 2015, 11:30:04 PM
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I posted these but I'll put them here too.

A few tricks
https://instagram.com/p/5nuYGUm1T-/

Me with 2nd trick
https://instagram.com/p/8qn3seLbFl/

Age: 37
Setup: 8.25 Black Label
           52mm Spitfire Formula Fours
           Indy 149s
Married: 6 weeks
Favorite skaters: Friends, Austin Kanfoush, Walker Ryan, and Strubing. And the First Division and Adrenalin 411 Industry sections.

I still skate twice a week and sometimes more.

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Hell yeah! Great skating.

Killing it for 37
I need to get my game on...
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Post by: paraquat on October 22, 2015, 08:48:08 AM
So has anyone else realized you're older than the security/police when they kick you out? That felt weird the first few times. Also, I could tell they were thrown off we weren't kids when they got closer.
Just happened. Was bombing a hill behind my neighborhood grocery store with my wife and son spotting for cars. 17 -18 year old came out with an attitude kicking me out. Had a strange feeling for a few hours.
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Post by: floop on October 22, 2015, 09:56:05 AM
I filmed some stuff in high school but never again until now.....I don really feel like I missed out cause it looks pretty bad...

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42 end of the month.....I had a good convo w. a dude same age.....still rips....he's throwing in the towel...it's a good reference point and conversation.  He only does stuff to 100% and he's super good.....I think it's a waste...but I get it....he picked up road biking or something that he can go 100% and not take a slam.....

Pretty stoked carrying on @ 60%......relatively injury free....


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lame

i'm lucky to live in So Cal where there are tons of elder shredders, older than me and shredding way way way harder than me, for inspiration.   if any of you 42 year olds are feeling too old to skate, take a visit to the Vans Combi bowl some time
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We talking street eh? 

you from Canada eh?
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 22, 2015, 12:20:04 PM
So has anyone else realized you're older than the security/police when they kick you out? That felt weird the first few times. Also, I could tell they were thrown off we weren't kids when they got closer.

This happens all the time. They roll up with attitude, then see gray hair and a full beard and kind of relax.
I'm not sure if it's because of the age thing or because skating is more accepted nowadays; but I've had a lot more luck lately talking them into giving me 5 more minutes. Which turns into 20. Also, (knock on wood) I haven't got a skateboarding ticket in probably 15 years. I got like 6 or 7 of them back in the 90's.
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Post by: 144p on October 22, 2015, 12:46:48 PM
Had this female cop call me a loser for being out skating with all my shop shop kids who are half my age, accused me of being a pedophile. I've definitely caught way more shit from security for being older.
"You should know better!!"
   
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on October 22, 2015, 06:28:58 PM
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Any of you have (or at least remember) the Mike McGill hip pads? My first trip to the legendary Turf skatepark was also the first time I experienced having the wind knocked out of me. Fell straight on my ass in the Lipslide Gully. The next time I went there; I purchased some in the pro shop. They came with 2 hip pads and a little tailbone pad. I would probably still rock them today, if I had held onto them. Falling on my left (forward) hip seems to be my go to slam.
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I ordered Tony Hawk's Bionic Hip Pads from Transworld after slamming hard on my hip skating ramps back in the day.

Nowadays, I wear the pad diaper skating concrete tranny.  I got sick of getting taken out for a month at a time while hobbling around more than I already do as a 41 year old arthritic.

Way back when, we had a steel vert ramp and a 7' bowl.  Being the go getter that I was, I slammed too hard a few times, and would limp through high school for a week.  That really wasn't a good look as skateboarders were already losers back in 89/90.  I cracked the caps of my knee pads, so I ripped off the rest of the plastic and wrapped them around my hips when riding the big stuff.  My ass looked fat but I could blast without fear of hippers.  They fit just fine under my orange Life's A Beach shorts.  Plus I bought new Pro Design knee pads, man those were an upgrade.
(http://atomicspacejunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/rectorpads2.jpg)
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Post by: Willie on October 22, 2015, 07:12:25 PM
^I still have those exact same pads. Actually, I never at any point bought better ones so my late 20s run at trying to skate vert ended rather quickly on account of knee sliding hurting so much.
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 28, 2015, 07:54:22 AM
Saturday morning, I'm digging through my closet, looking for a sheet of grip.
Sunday morning, I'm digging through my closet, looking for my cane.
What a difference a day makes.
Right ankle got rolled big time.
I guess I should consider myself lucky. No slam has taken me out for more than a few days all year. Last major one was my left ankle last December. Took me out for about a month.
Hopefully it will only be a month this time too.
Epsom salt, my new best friend.
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Post by: 144p on October 28, 2015, 08:38:38 AM
Ice only my man, I promise.
Avoid heat for at least a week. Just keeps it inflamed.
I Ice my ankles all the time, helps speed up recovery after skating all day.
Gotta bring that swelling down, ibuprofen and a diet of anti inflammatory foods will speed up the process.
Good luck!
(https://www.health.harvard.edu/media/content/images/Foods%20that%20fight%20inflammation-infograph.png)
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Post by: dick wolf on October 28, 2015, 11:58:38 AM
Ice only my man, I promise.
Avoid heat for at least a week. Just keeps it inflamed.
I Ice my ankles all the time, helps speed up recovery after skating all day.
Gotta bring that swelling down, ibuprofen and a diet of anti inflammatory foods will speed up the process.
Good luck!
(https://www.health.harvard.edu/media/content/images/Foods%20that%20fight%20inflammation-infograph.png)

No wonder I'm always so inflamed
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 28, 2015, 02:20:58 PM
Thanks for the list of food 144p!
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Post by: dalycitymassive on October 28, 2015, 03:29:59 PM
Gotta lay off the fries. Thanks for the info.
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 30, 2015, 03:11:05 PM
42 end of the month.....I had a good convo w. a dude same age.....still rips....he's throwing in the towel...it's a good reference point and conversation.  He only does stuff to 100% and he's super good.....I think it's a waste...but I get it....he picked up road biking or something that he can go 100% and not take a slam.....

Pretty stoked carrying on @ 60%......relatively injury free....



Bummer.
I've seen it happen too. Pro level ripping and then they quit after skating 20+ years.
I have a theory. Kind of like that saying, the brightest candle burns fastest. Or however it goes. In a way these guys with incredible skill have kind of won, mastered, figured out, conquered skateboarding. Where do they go from there? What's next? But then for guys like me, with a more average skating level, there are still so many things to learn; or at least try. So you just keep going.
As an old timer, once you accept and embrace the fact that you're past your prime, it's invigorating. Skating comes full circle. Just like when you were a kid, simple things make you stoked.

144p, I had a grilled salmon burrito for dinner last night, thanks to your post.
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Post by: shark tits on October 30, 2015, 08:43:56 PM
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42 end of the month.....I had a good convo w. a dude same age.....still rips....he's throwing in the towel...it's a good reference point and conversation.�  He only does stuff to 100% and he's super good.....I think it's a waste...but I get it....he picked up road biking or something that he can go 100% and not take a slam.....

Pretty stoked carrying on @ 60%......relatively injury free....


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Bummer.
I've seen it happen too. Pro level ripping and then they quit after skating 20+ years.
I have a theory. Kind of like that saying, the brightest candle burns fastest. Or however it goes. In a way these guys with incredible skill have kind of won, mastered, figured out, conquered skateboarding. Where do they go from there? What's next? But then for guys like me, with a more average skating level, there are still so many things to learn; or at least try. So you just keep going.
As an old timer, once you accept and embrace the fact that you're past your prime, it's invigorating. Skating comes full circle. Just like when you were a kid, simple things make you stoked.

144p, I had a grilled salmon burrito for dinner last night, thanks to your post.
i'm 38 and sorta fell off since it got cold but along the lines of your post, i did some wallrides and 180s in front of the house, powersliding through leaves and such, grinning like a person who just shit hisself and knows someone's gonna hafta rub his ass w/ wet wipes. i'll be back in black next spring for sure but i ain't balls enough to brave the weather this yr. i was in 2013 so it halfass depends on my friends and in other sad news Subliminal is apparently shutting down this wk. alas.
if anyone is in my area [central Mass] i've got a bit of kale left in the yard, maybe some peas in a pod. everything else done froze. next yr i'm going in heavy on that produce front, fuck w/ me. i got peppers that'll make you ollie double digits.
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Post by: floop on October 31, 2015, 03:37:36 PM
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42 end of the month.....I had a good convo w. a dude same age.....still rips....he's throwing in the towel...it's a good reference point and conversation.�  He only does stuff to 100% and he's super good.....I think it's a waste...but I get it....he picked up road biking or something that he can go 100% and not take a slam.....

Pretty stoked carrying on @ 60%......relatively injury free....


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Bummer.
I've seen it happen too. Pro level ripping and then they quit after skating 20+ years.
I have a theory. Kind of like that saying, the brightest candle burns fastest. Or however it goes. In a way these guys with incredible skill have kind of won, mastered, figured out, conquered skateboarding. Where do they go from there? What's next? But then for guys like me, with a more average skating level, there are still so many things to learn; or at least try. So you just keep going.
As an old timer, once you accept and embrace the fact that you're past your prime, it's invigorating. Skating comes full circle. Just like when you were a kid, simple things make you stoked.

144p, I had a grilled salmon burrito for dinner last night, thanks to your post.

i still don't understand it.  even if someone was super good.  why would you stop doing something you love?  isn't that why we all do it, at the end of the day? 

even Tony Hawk still manages to learn new things and is still stoked on skating, after learning pretty much every trick there is.   aside from debilitating injury i can't making a conscious decision to stop skating.  unless you were actually over it, which happens (but you always come back)
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Post by: Getty on October 31, 2015, 03:49:44 PM

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i still don't understand it.  even if someone was super good.  why would you stop doing something you love?  isn't that why we all do it, at the end of the day? 

even Tony Hawk still manages to learn new things and is still stoked on skating, after learning pretty much every trick there is.   aside from debilitating injury i can't making a conscious decision to stop skating.  unless you were actually over it, which happens (but you always come back)

I know plenty of dudes whose prime kick with skating was being good at it - performing at a high level. Or the adrenaline rush of going fast, big, etc. Once they couldn't do that, they didn't have enough just plain love of rolling to keep it up at diminished capacity. Just pushing is literally enough to keep me interested, tho. I mean, I'm not giving up tricks anytime soon, but when all I can do is push around, I'll happily just do that.
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Post by: shark tits on October 31, 2015, 03:55:18 PM

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i still don't understand it.  even if someone was super good.  why would you stop doing something you love?  isn't that why we all do it, at the end of the day? 

even Tony Hawk still manages to learn new things and is still stoked on skating, after learning pretty much every trick there is.   aside from debilitating injury i can't making a conscious decision to stop skating.  unless you were actually over it, which happens (but you always come back)
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I know plenty of dudes whose prime kick with skating was being good at it - performing at a high level. Or the adrenaline rush of going fast, big, etc. Once they couldn't do that, they didn't have enough just plain love of rolling to keep it up at diminished capacity. Just pushing is literally enough to keep me interested, tho. I mean, I'm not giving up tricks anytime soon, but when all I can do is push around, I'll happily just do that.
sounds like you love this game like i love this game. we're all id whereas some other jabronis are all ego. maybe a bit of the 2 mixed? well i guess that i just don't know.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on October 31, 2015, 07:56:16 PM
I don't think there's any point in quitting unless you physically can't anymore. I've been reading sites like Middle Age Shred, and it seems like the urge never goes away. There are dudes on there in their forties and fifties who are like "I'm picking up my board again after 20 years." Why not just keep skating so you don't end up being that guy who tries to start again after 20 or 30 years off? Even if you've lost some spring in your step, I'm sure you'll be better off to stick with it than try to make a comeback at that age. I've skated off and on my whole life and I always come back and I always regret the time I took off.
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Post by: Willie on October 31, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
I think some of that stuff comes from being competitive (even if not ostensibly competing). I know a few rippers who have dropped off the map as well. Maybe that's what fueled their skating - being the shit.

I've never been remotely competitive with my skating and I can deal with getting worse.
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Post by: SFblah on November 01, 2015, 06:22:07 AM
I'm happy to just cruise around and ollie a few manholes on some days. Not sure how someone could not even love that as they slow down.
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 01, 2015, 10:49:58 AM
When you haven't skated for a month...and you do that...and you take the worst slam in your life....that's how it ends.....

I got some midlife crises buds and it's sketchy..I feel like......'you wearing a helmet?  Hey...why don't we just watch the bones brigade movie!' 



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Post by: Heather Chandler on November 01, 2015, 11:00:34 PM
I had a rough Summer of minimal skating, which I blame on myself.  I do shift work, so I was going in at 6pm, but before that I was basically daycare for my daughters.  We did a lot of fun things, riding bikes, swimming, etc., but I started slacking on going skating.  Then I'd get frustrated when I would go because I wasn't skating enough and I suck, so I need to skate at least 3X/week.  Started getting that empty dreadful feeling in my gut that maybe I was done, that I was moving on into fully domesticated bliss.  Started a new shift beginning of October, and have been going more regularly.  I'm going to be 43 this December and just want to keep charging as best I can each year.  Not doing anything spectacular trick wise, but I try to go as fast as I can.  I want to keep skating until I'm physically unable.  It really is the best feeling thing you can do on wheels.
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on November 02, 2015, 01:35:00 AM
I'm 31 and have notably lost pop and flexibility, but am loving skateboarding more than ever! Just sticking to transition now in the name of longevity
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 02, 2015, 01:45:48 AM
I'm happy to just cruise around and ollie a few manholes on some days. Not sure how someone could not even love that as they slow down.

that's basically where I'm at.
But I can understand people quitting. I'm not super competitive but it's just frustrating to lose trick after trick....

I had a little sesh last week and felt so rusty after not skating for about 2 months. I think I'm finally beginning to get over breaking my ankle though....I have more of an urge to skate, but it's been 2 years! these days the one thing that gets me hyped is getting to skate once in a blue moon with the dudes that I grew up skating with. skating alone doesn't have the appeal it used to.
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Post by: Evil on November 02, 2015, 08:03:10 AM
Age:35
Set Up:
Board -8.25 Scumco // 9.5 Earthwing Drifter (cruiser)
Wheels-  53mm Spitfire F4 Classic 99a  // 66mm-86a cloud ride mini slide
Trucks-149 Indys // 169 indys (Bones hardcore bushings in both)
Bearings-Bones reds        
Preferred Terrain: Street for now, but I'd love to be able to shred FDR one day
Music: rap /metal
Married: Y
Occupation: Designer for structural engineering co
Location: Philly area
Other: Beer enthusiast/homebrewer

Sup old heads, this thread was the inspiration for my joining the forum so thought I should make my first post here. 35 just getting started street skating, been pushing various longboards off and on for 7 years or so, still commuting on my double kick cruiser. Figure I'm not getting any younger and I want to learn some street skating before my legs give up. Nice to see a bunch more old heads still ripping.

cruiser setup
(http://www.evilchurch.net/doc/SKATEBOARD/cruiser.jpg)

fresh street setup
(http://www.evilchurch.net/doc/SKATEBOARD/beergods.jpg)
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Post by: shark tits on November 02, 2015, 10:30:44 AM
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I'm happy to just cruise around and ollie a few manholes on some days. Not sure how someone could not even love that as they slow down.
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that's basically where I'm at.
But I can understand people quitting. I'm not super competitive but it's just frustrating to lose trick after trick....

I had a little sesh last week and felt so rusty after not skating for about 2 months. I think I'm finally beginning to get over breaking my ankle though....I have more of an urge to skate, but it's been 2 years! these days the one thing that gets me hyped is getting to skate once in a blue moon with the dudes that I grew up skating with. skating alone doesn't have the appeal it used to.
skateboard tricks can neither be invented nor destroyed. they just exist somewhere in the ether. or like., maybe your trick you wanted to do has been checked out at the moment but just take out another one and glean everything you can from it. i guarantee you can re-read your old tricks at some point if it's that important to you.
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Post by: BMCsteve on November 02, 2015, 10:36:02 AM
That Scumco board is a beauty!
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Post by: 144p on November 02, 2015, 12:34:53 PM
Damn that was cool!
Few tricks from our shop video that premiered recently.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t50.2886-16/12021030_986458031412834_883938519_n.mp4
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 02, 2015, 01:32:49 PM
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I'm happy to just cruise around and ollie a few manholes on some days. Not sure how someone could not even love that as they slow down.
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that's basically where I'm at.
But I can understand people quitting. I'm not super competitive but it's just frustrating to lose trick after trick....

I had a little sesh last week and felt so rusty after not skating for about 2 months. I think I'm finally beginning to get over breaking my ankle though....I have more of an urge to skate, but it's been 2 years! these days the one thing that gets me hyped is getting to skate once in a blue moon with the dudes that I grew up skating with. skating alone doesn't have the appeal it used to.
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skateboard tricks can neither be invented nor destroyed. they just exist somewhere in the ether. or like., maybe your trick you wanted to do has been checked out at the moment but just take out another one and glean everything you can from it. i guarantee you can re-read your old tricks at some point if it's that important to you.

dude your posts freak me out....but in a good way ha!


Zuma: that was awesome. kinda makes me regret not ever filming a part in 30 years of skating. back in the days only sponsored guys did it, and I never was that good.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on November 09, 2015, 04:55:40 PM
I didn't get kicked out of a spot but I had a teacher lady come tell I could "play" behind the school at night but not to wax the ledge because kids are slipping on it. It felt realy weird at my age to have someone talk to me like that. I was just like "alright" and then I left because I felt weird.
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Post by: iwishilivedinfinla on November 10, 2015, 04:48:32 AM
fresh street setup
(http://www.evilchurch.net/doc/SKATEBOARD/beergods.jpg)

my buddy Giancarlo did that graphic.  coudn't be happier to see a marriage between my favorite artist and skate company.













speaking for myself:  i'm 28 and i can honestly say i skate better now than i ever have... i also skate like 3-4 times a week and have a wonderful skatepark at my disposal 5 minutes from my house.  i like to think that if i didnt, id still go to the nearest smooth parking lot and skate flatground for hours.  i couldn't imagine "quitting" or something gay like that
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Post by: floop on November 11, 2015, 09:38:44 PM
Will learn some new tricks some day.  In the mean time

https://www.instagram.com/p/99V3p2LOMk/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/99V3p2LOMk/)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 25, 2015, 01:04:44 AM
Hey old farts. I felt like sharing this pic of the best session I had in years: reunion with some heads from my old crew!
We're all over the 40 mark....and some guys I hadn't seen in about 10 years. Super fun. It felt like we were 15 again. I'm the dude far left.

Shot in Paris, Porte de la Muette skatepark. 6 days before the attacks....None of us were directly affected luckily, but this shit hit hard.


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/385915Sanstitre.jpg)

PS:
Floop, I share your love of fs pivots!
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Post by: coneklr on November 25, 2015, 01:17:45 AM
Fuck yeah OBF!  I'm getting married next summer and one of the things I'm really looking forward to is having all of my friends from back in the day together for a session for the first time in forever ( your pic got me looking forward to that even more )!  Sending positive thoughts and vibes to you and yours my friend!
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Post by: Esquivel on November 25, 2015, 01:18:58 AM
I didn't get kicked out of a spot but I had a teacher lady come tell I could "play" behind the school at night but not to wax the ledge because kids are slipping on it. It felt realy weird at my age to have someone talk to me like that. I was just like "alright" and then I left because I felt weird.

feels very weird indeed! i am 36 and most security guards in my area are half my age. it is not very pleasant to be told to "fuck off", especially when this happens in front of randomers or even people i sort of know (sometimes customers of mine!)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 25, 2015, 01:32:16 AM
-> coneklr : thanks man! And wedding session sounds super good. Just watch out not to roll your ankle before the honeymoon trip ha!! Bride would be bummed.....  ;D
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Post by: SodaJerk on November 25, 2015, 02:40:19 AM
-> coneklr : thanks man! And wedding session sounds super good. Just watch out not to roll your ankle before the honeymoon trip ha!! Bride would be bummed.....  ;D
I had a week in Copenhagen skating with friends before my wedding in Sweden. We had a blast. One guy came from Australia, another from New York. We skated everyday and the only injury I got was a minor break on my thumb so I was pretty stoked even though my wife wouldn't have been shocked had I turned up on crutches. Another great part of the trip was when we found a discount shoe store selling NOS Osiris D3's so we bought some and tried to skate in them, it wasn't easy but it was hilarious and every spot you turned up at the locals would be stoked to see someone sporting D3's.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on November 25, 2015, 06:54:21 AM
hell yeah, dudes. never stop shredding.
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Post by: N.L. on November 25, 2015, 07:37:34 AM
After breaking my toe in the summer (a month after turning 40), it is finally letting me try tricks again, after months of the occasional slappy and carve grind....

https://www.instagram.com/p/-aFpxULxd7/?taken-by=foulweather (https://www.instagram.com/p/-aFpxULxd7/?taken-by=foulweather)
https://www.instagram.com/p/-UbZqwrxeo/?taken-by=foulweather (https://www.instagram.com/p/-UbZqwrxeo/?taken-by=foulweather)
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Post by: N.L. on November 25, 2015, 07:45:02 AM
Hey old farts. I felt like sharing this pic of the best session I had in years: reunion with some heads from my old crew!
We're all over the 40 mark....and some guys I hadn't seen in about 10 years. Super fun. It felt like we were 15 again. I'm the dude far left.

Shot in Paris, Porte de la Muette skatepark. 6 days before the attacks....None of us were directly affected luckily, but this shit hit hard.


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/385915Sanstitre.jpg)

PS:
Floop, I share your love of fs pivots!

Rad photo.
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Post by: coneklr on November 25, 2015, 08:52:29 AM
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I had a week in Copenhagen skating with friends before my wedding in Sweden. We had a blast. One guy came from Australia, another from New York. We skated everyday and the only injury I got was a minor break on my thumb so I was pretty stoked even though my wife wouldn't have been shocked had I turned up on crutches. Another great part of the trip was when we found a discount shoe store selling NOS Osiris D3's so we bought some and tried to skate in them, it wasn't easy but it was hilarious and every spot you turned up at the locals would be stoked to see someone sporting D3's.

OBF haha, can not bum the bride on that day so I'll try to not go all out  ;D

Soda, yes!  This is what I'm talking about.  I bet it was one of the best times, I can't wait!
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Post by: Young Satchel on December 01, 2015, 09:48:53 AM
Haven't been posting cuZ haven't been skating. Literally two sessions since my 2nd son was born in mid April :-((( both were when I had to take my car to tire shop so I sessions the curb and long manny pad in the strip mall parking lot for about 2 hrs each time. That's as good as it gets for me these days unfortunayely. Glad to see all you dudes doing well and continuing to shred. Rad flick OBF!
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Post by: 144p on December 16, 2015, 05:02:21 PM
Just thought I'd share my part in our new shop related video, I'll be 42 this month.
Winter here has been rough, hope it helps the old guys get off the couch.
https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064 (https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064)
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Post by: Doom patrol on December 16, 2015, 05:52:57 PM
Your clips are always great 144p ,I'm a big fan of the half cab feebles variations you do on parking blocks.
The rock wallie manual front shuv was outstanding.
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Post by: Shitbag on December 17, 2015, 01:37:17 AM
Posted this in the other old guy thread but in case everyone doesn't see it there

VENICE NOGAMI's BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE 2015 on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/149169779)

Homie from Japan turned 41 and busted 40 blunts to fakie in a row  on mini ramp and kickflipped out on the 41st one.
Sick as fuck!
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Post by: 4LOM on December 17, 2015, 05:24:17 AM
144p clips make this thread one of my favorites.

Boardslide to smith stall? yes please.
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Post by: shark tits on December 17, 2015, 06:21:44 AM
nice picture oldie but frenchy. you guys look younger than your years. 144p you played some heads up ball and that's all i ask of my team. you're a real slugger!
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Post by: 144p on December 17, 2015, 07:58:19 AM
Thanks guys, seeing what everyone else posts gets me stoked to skate, trying to return the favor.
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on December 17, 2015, 08:28:25 AM
Just thought I'd share my part in our new shop related video, I'll be 42 this month.
Winter here has been rough, hope it helps the old guys get off the couch.
https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064 (https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064)
Very motivating. Always like your clips. Keep it up.
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Post by: handsclapanin on December 17, 2015, 01:23:24 PM
Fuck yeah 144p! Really liked the wallie to bank fakie. Fuck that, all of it was sick.

As for me, I'm stoked to be skating again. For 2 weeks now. My ankle ended up taking me out for 6 weeks. It's still a little crunchy. But almost back to full strength. Good to be back on board. I'll be 39 in a few days.

Nice pic Frenchie! Having a skate crew that spans decades is the best. I know I'm thankful for mine.


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Post by: coneklr on December 17, 2015, 03:07:05 PM
144p lets link up man!  I'll give you that stuff to give away and maybe get a little session in!
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Post by: floop on December 17, 2015, 03:31:48 PM
Just thought I'd share my part in our new shop related video, I'll be 42 this month.
Winter here has been rough, hope it helps the old guys get off the couch.
https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064 (https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064)

A+
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Post by: 144p on December 17, 2015, 06:49:09 PM
144p lets link up man!  I'll give you that stuff to give away and maybe get a little session in!
Sounds good, busy at the shop til after the 1st of the year probably.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 18, 2015, 05:34:15 AM
Boardslide to smith stall? yes please.

also that 40 blunts video was crazy. that last frame! not even sure I could do 40 rock fakies before my legs give in.........

anyways best wishes to all you guys for the holiday season!
I'm about to head to the Alps with wife and kids for the first time, super excited about that. Not skating until then cause I'm just too scared of hurting myself before I get that snowboarding week in......
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on December 18, 2015, 09:48:37 AM
At 33 I'm pretty hyped that I skated a handrail last weekend. Just did a boardslide, and only tried it like 5-6 times max before I rolled away, but I'm still sore today, nearly a week later.

Getting older is interesting.
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Post by: 144p on December 18, 2015, 01:50:27 PM
I'm still holding onto the dream that I can do one, maybe next summer.
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Post by: shark tits on December 18, 2015, 02:36:40 PM
I'm still holding onto the dream that I can do one, maybe next summer.
i'd like to fs board and 50-50 this 6 stair i boardslid a long time ago. ideally i'd like to skate a few rails after winter's over, we'll see. i know i can, it's just hard to do it alone and the older i get the less likely whoever i'm hanging out w/ is gonna be spry and intent on doing it w/ me.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 19, 2015, 02:53:14 AM
nice picture oldie but frenchy. you guys look younger than your years. 144p you played some heads up ball and that's all i ask of my team. you're a real slugger!

red wine is the secret mon ami !      ;D
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Post by: Cosme on December 19, 2015, 04:50:22 AM

Just thought I'd share my part in our new shop related video, I'll be 42 this month.
Winter here has been rough, hope it helps the old guys get off the couch.
https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064 (https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064)
Fantastic as usual Dave, inspiration.


Yesterday night I met with Sodajerk and have a little session in an spot right by my house that I didn't know of. Perfect curbs and smooth ground. It just brightened the prospects of my winter and I couldn't thank him enough for that.

Before meeting I wanted to warn him that I am 39 and, as it turned out, he is almost there too. Nice session and great meeting you Sodajerk, thanks - I am coming back today!


Also, I believe that I didn't share this pic. This is me in my favorite ledge in my favorite part of my hometown when I last visited Spain in September.

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd159/cosmebucket/cos_fsts_coutorosa_zpsgq43kbal.jpg)

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Post by: SodaJerk on December 19, 2015, 05:32:07 AM

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Just thought I'd share my part in our new shop related video, I'll be 42 this month.
Winter here has been rough, hope it helps the old guys get off the couch.
https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064 (https://youtu.be/dipC3xBd064)
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Fantastic as usual Dave, inspiration.


Yesterday night I met with Sodajerk and have a little session in an spot right by my house that I didn't know of. Perfect curbs and smooth ground. It just brightened the prospects of my winter and I couldn't thank him enough for that.

Before meeting I wanted to warn him that I am 39 and, as it turned out, he is almost there too. Nice session and great meeting you Sodajerk, thanks - I am coming back today!



Always good to share the stoke Cosme. I'll message you when I finish work and if you're still about I'm down for a session, maybe even a pint after. Keep it up old guys.
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Post by: headtowall on December 19, 2015, 03:04:46 PM
I didn't step foot on my board more than 3-4 times the whole summer/fall between buying an investment property and regular day to day work/life shit, which is sad, but i have grand plans to hit an indoor mini on my time off between christmas and new years and see if my knees will hold up. 30 years old but my knees and wrists feel like 75 from my early years of throwing my self down shit on a regular basis from 1995-2005
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Post by: Allen. on December 19, 2015, 05:39:38 PM
You guys all stoke me out.
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Post by: Shitbag on December 19, 2015, 06:07:32 PM
Today's my birthday, 46 years old, I wanted to see if I could do 46 tricks in one session on my favorite bank to parking block so if you wanted to see an old man do some old man things on an old man friendly obstacle, today is your lucky day.

Larry's 46th Bank to Curb Birthday Challenge on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/149495366)
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Post by: shark tits on December 19, 2015, 06:18:27 PM
happy birthday shitbag! that was rad, especially seeing an almost 50 yr old eat shit those few bails. never die and never get old or at least don't move like you are.
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Post by: 144p on December 19, 2015, 06:44:31 PM
Damn dude, that was seriously so good and stoke giving.
Seriously awesome crew, video and song and of course the spot!
Thank you for sharing, will forward to all my buds.
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Post by: N.L. on December 19, 2015, 07:16:14 PM
Been skating solo filming shitty little insta clips for the fuck of it. I'm usually a tranny dog but trying to get out in the street again...

https://www.instagram.com/p/_fl5MxLxe3/?taken-by=foulweather (https://www.instagram.com/p/_fl5MxLxe3/?taken-by=foulweather)
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Post by: Willie on December 19, 2015, 08:03:08 PM
That was sick, Shitbag!

Also, I didn't realize you were Salami from GR! I was Willie D on there..
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Post by: Shitbag on December 19, 2015, 09:41:43 PM
That was sick, Shitbag!

Also, I didn't realize you were Salami from GR! I was Willie D on there..
Oh shit dude!! No way that is seriously rad talk about throwing it back, GR forum was the shit way back!!
Good to see you're still out there skating, man seriously cool running into you again here.
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Post by: floop on December 19, 2015, 10:21:31 PM
seriously good shit Shitbag.  i wish i could do 5 of those tricks.  fun edit

cool stuff N.L.

i need a day off work so i can fucking skate
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Post by: layzieyez on December 19, 2015, 10:28:05 PM
Happy birthday Lars! Love the video. Keep on ripping up all the spots on the island.
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 19, 2015, 11:11:32 PM
Yah....you look pretty spry for 46.

Saw Lances part and so stoked to see the stuff he does on street....
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Post by: the snake on December 19, 2015, 11:48:33 PM
nice moves Larry, and very cool spot....
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Post by: Shitbag on December 20, 2015, 01:44:58 AM
Happy birthday Lars! Love the video. Keep on ripping up all the spots on the island.
Thanks Charlie, you still out here? You should come shralp Makiki sometime, I usually go there or street skate, not so much A'ala Park these days, kinda burned out in the lurker scene down there lately.
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Post by: Shitbag on December 20, 2015, 01:49:02 AM
Yah....you look pretty spry for 46.

Saw Lances part and so stoked to see the stuff he does on street....
Dude seriously right? Street Lance is so fucking rad, he needs to bust some more.
His part was easily the most fun to watch in Chronicles 3, and the dude is 50-51 years old, talk about inspiring.
Waiting for that next Ron Allen part though, homie is like 55 I think and still absolutely killing it.
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Post by: layzieyez on December 20, 2015, 06:33:18 AM
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Happy birthday Lars! Love the video. Keep on ripping up all the spots on the island.
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Thanks Charlie, you still out here? You should come shralp Makiki sometime, I usually go there or street skate, not so much A'ala Park these days, kinda burned out in the lurker scene down there lately.
I'm up in Athens, Georgia again.  I just graduated from UGA with my bachelor in social work.  Now, I am studying for the GRE and taking a stab at the masters program there.  I'll be back in May 2016 to visit.

I skated Manana the most when I was out there last although I did finally start enjoying A'ala again with the  Mike Beard reunion.  Always love seeing everyone again when I play tourist.  If you ever find yourself in the Dirty South, I'm here at your service.
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on December 20, 2015, 06:40:41 AM
Shitbag, that was really fun to watch.  Good song too.  Keep it up.
NL- nice work also.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on December 20, 2015, 09:36:35 AM
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That was sick, Shitbag!

Also, I didn't realize you were Salami from GR! I was Willie D on there..
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Oh shit dude!! No way that is seriously rad talk about throwing it back, GR forum was the shit way back!!
Good to see you're still out there skating, man seriously cool running into you again here.

whoa, I used to post there too. small world. go back to china.
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on December 20, 2015, 04:05:10 PM
Today's my birthday, 46 years old, I wanted to see if I could do 46 tricks in one session on my favorite bank to parking block so if you wanted to see an old man do some old man things on an old man friendly obstacle, today is your lucky day.

Larry's 46th Bank to Curb Birthday Challenge on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/149495366)

Hey shitbag!
I'm 31 and you've inspired me to make a New Years resolution, to learn all 46 of those tricks ( prob only got about 14 of them in my current bag!)
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Post by: Shitbag on December 20, 2015, 06:05:44 PM
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Today's my birthday, 46 years old, I wanted to see if I could do 46 tricks in one session on my favorite bank to parking block so if you wanted to see an old man do some old man things on an old man friendly obstacle, today is your lucky day.

Larry's 46th Bank to Curb Birthday Challenge on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/149495366)
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Hey shitbag!
I'm 31 and you've inspired me to make a New Years resolution, to learn all 46 of those tricks ( prob only got about 14 of them in my current bag!)
Go get it!
I wish that bank to block was out in the real street but a skatepark bank will do as long as the parking block is genuine.
I happened to stumble across a couple of neglected blocks that weren't being property utilized so i appropriated them for a better use and brought them to the park.
Hopefully you'll have some room on top so you can transfer in, those are the most fun and even better if you can hit from frontside or backside.
Good luck dude let me know how the New Year treats you!
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Post by: OldmanEpic on December 20, 2015, 07:19:35 PM
Fuck, how have I not seen this thread????

36 now and been skating since about age 7 or 8(fuck thats long when I think about it hahah)

My 3 boys skate too! (Ages 10, 11 & 12)

Great to see the older doods ripping!
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on December 21, 2015, 02:25:37 AM
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Today's my birthday, 46 years old, I wanted to see if I could do 46 tricks in one session on my favorite bank to parking block so if you wanted to see an old man do some old man things on an old man friendly obstacle, today is your lucky day.

Larry's 46th Bank to Curb Birthday Challenge on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/149495366)
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Hey shitbag!
I'm 31 and you've inspired me to make a New Years resolution, to learn all 46 of those tricks ( prob only got about 14 of them in my current bag!)
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Go get it!
I wish that bank to block was out in the real street but a skatepark bank will do as long as the parking block is genuine.
I happened to stumble across a couple of neglected blocks that weren't being property utilized so i appropriated them for a better use and brought them to the park.
Hopefully you'll have some room on top so you can transfer in, those are the most fun and even better if you can hit from frontside or backside.
Good luck dude let me know how the New Year treats you!

Thanks mate
We actually have a very similar set up at the bottom of an old snake run in Sydney! I'll post a pick on Insta and link it next time I'm there.
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Post by: handsclapanin on December 21, 2015, 10:05:53 AM
Happy Birthday Shitbag. digging the switch bs blunt disaster

Turned 39 yesterday. Had a little skatepark sesh with the boys:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYR7-hQ6n6E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYR7-hQ6n6E)
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Post by: Shitbag on December 21, 2015, 12:00:08 PM
Happy Birthday Shitbag. digging the switch bs blunt disaster

Turned 39 yesterday. Had a little skatepark sesh with the boys:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYR7-hQ6n6E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYR7-hQ6n6E)
This is so sick, love that park, you guys are so lucky!
But as a lifelong Raider fan I cannot abide by the shirt or the font colors presented in this clip.
I have family in S.D. and that park is like a 15 minute drive from my mom's house, got to sesh a couple times when I was there a couple summers ago, that pole jam scared the SHIT out of me, tried a few times but flew off one time and ate shit pretty hard had to leave it alone after that.
Rad edit, and Happy Birthday dude enjoy your last year on the third floor because it gets a liiiiiitle bit tougher up here on the fourth floor!!
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Post by: shark tits on December 21, 2015, 02:20:22 PM
Happy Birthday Shitbag. digging the switch bs blunt disaster

Turned 39 yesterday. Had a little skatepark sesh with the boys:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYR7-hQ6n6E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYR7-hQ6n6E)
happy birthday handsclapinan! is that a submerged picnic table built into a slant bank? what will those construction workers think of next?
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Post by: Shitbag on December 22, 2015, 09:54:11 AM
By the way thanks everyone that said happy birthday and gave props, would have loved to do something similar in the streets but sadly there aren't any bank to curb/parking block situations comparable to the park we did it at, also how fucking rad was Hartsel's backside and frontside laybacks???
Talk about inspiration, that dude is 5 years older than my old ass and he's basically my main source of stoke not to mention completely rad human in general.
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 27, 2015, 07:49:58 AM
http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ (http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ)

I got two tricks at 7:25.....

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Post by: 360 frip on December 27, 2015, 07:58:59 AM
http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ (http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ)

I got two tricks at 7:25.....



Smoothly done. Variel heel was a nice one.
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Post by: Shitbag on December 28, 2015, 01:18:36 AM
http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ (http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ)

I got two tricks at 7:25.....


Rad spot is that some DIY stuff?
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 28, 2015, 12:51:31 PM
Yeah....a ghetto spot out in the suburbs.....
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Post by: handsclapanin on December 28, 2015, 01:08:59 PM
vibes
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/handsclapanin/matt%20kickflip%20ib%20rock_zpsjm7mh6p7.jpg)
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 29, 2015, 10:24:06 AM
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http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ (http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ)

I got two tricks at 7:25.....


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Smoothly done. Variel heel was a nice one.

Thanks Frip....and ice nine for hooking up a slap pal...friends part in a bro video...finally there's somewhere for the geriatric street skater....

http://youtu.be/-7aIf1YnbbU (http://youtu.be/-7aIf1YnbbU)
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Post by: Get fired up on December 29, 2015, 06:34:10 PM
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http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ (http://youtu.be/nJ6r1zYMYlQ)

I got two tricks at 7:25.....


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Smoothly done. Variel heel was a nice one.
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Thanks Frip....and ice nine for hooking up a slap pal...friends part in a bro video...finally there's somewhere for the geriatric street skater....

http://youtu.be/-7aIf1YnbbU (http://youtu.be/-7aIf1YnbbU)


Nice one J soy.  The varial heel was tight.
That hip by the new Brighton pool is not easy to skate

The whole vid made me miss living in Vancouver.  Nightly sessions at 401, the Geogia banks and all the UBC spots while I was going to school there.  
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 29, 2015, 10:55:16 PM
I'm gonna skate UBC spots more....I just hit the park which is dumb....

Lived by that hip for more than five years...never skated it....took a humbling say at Leeside to finally take a run at it...
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Post by: Get fired up on December 30, 2015, 02:17:45 PM
I'm gonna skate UBC spots more....I just hit the park which is dumb....

Lived by that hip for more than five years...never skated it....took a humbling say at Leeside to finally take a run at it...

Got to skate Leeside when I was back visiting family for the holidays.  That place is definitely humbling. 
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Post by: BMCsteve on January 02, 2016, 06:59:29 AM
Fun first 2016 session mess around with Tanger and nallid (RIP) this morning

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAA1T6-Lo-R/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BAA1T6-Lo-R/)
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Post by: floop on January 09, 2016, 09:57:10 AM
already posted this trick, but happy to be getting this more on lock after literally years of fucking trying

hoping to learn Smiths next

https://www.instagram.com/p/BADzE17rOBh/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BADzE17rOBh/)
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Post by: Willie on January 09, 2016, 06:10:02 PM
That was looking good!

Smiths are fun. For a really locked in one (solid truck/rail contact) they are somewhat dependent on the transition+coping you are doing them on. Learning smith stalls helped me. I still don't have them on lock.

I was trying to film one yesterday but my camera battery died and I ended up only having a record of a weak ass one.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 09, 2016, 06:18:49 PM
I think it's like the three flip, impossible, three shove.....it's hard to have them all......
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Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on January 10, 2016, 08:21:17 AM
Slowly getting fs nose slides back

https://www.instagram.com/p/8h_thJmoBA/?taken-by=hakon_designs (https://www.instagram.com/p/8h_thJmoBA/?taken-by=hakon_designs)
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Post by: Willie on January 10, 2016, 03:44:21 PM
Well, you guys got me psyched to try and film something!

Filmed this bit by bit over the summer and up through last Friday. Was still a spry 38 in some of the earlier clips. Never mind the weak ass ollie at the start...

Grays Ferry 2015 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YW3uP98ZOo#)
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Post by: OldmanEpic on January 10, 2016, 03:54:40 PM
Well, you guys got me psyched to try and film something!

Filmed this bit by bit over the summer and up through last Friday. Was still a spry 38 in some of the earlier clips. Never mind the weak ass ollie at the start...

Grays Ferry 2015 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YW3uP98ZOo#)

Nice! Wish I had a better park to cruise at

Youve aged well, def. Dont look over 38 man, not at all
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Post by: Shitbag on January 11, 2016, 04:36:13 PM
Well, you guys got me psyched to try and film something!

Filmed this bit by bit over the summer and up through last Friday. Was still a spry 38 in some of the earlier clips. Never mind the weak ass ollie at the start...

Grays Ferry 2015 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YW3uP98ZOo#)
Fuck yeah dude, that's rad!
Where is this park that you seem to have all to yourself? Pretty fun looking.
Also I laughed pretty hard at "not really a sweeper if it takes this long"!
Dude you haven't even hit 40 you still spry in my eyes, keep shredding homie!
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Post by: Shitbag on January 11, 2016, 05:00:28 PM
Almost a year ago so I was a spry 45 then

https://www.instagram.com/p/zOhMaJFMD-/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/zOhMaJFMD-/)
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on January 12, 2016, 12:01:36 AM
Inspiration.

https://vimeo.com/75730850
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Post by: Willie on January 12, 2016, 06:32:23 AM
Thanks guys!

That park is in Philly. Only 3 years old. It can get crowded if more than 6 people are there but oftentimes I've gotten it to myself. It's really smooth, which I enjoy A LOT at this point. The tightish transitions and pool coping scare off some of the street kids and I suppose the current crop of FDR guys just prefer FDR.

I actually used that sweeper joke in an older video. I then got better at sweepers, then stopped doing them, and am now back to being terrible - so it seemed appropriate to call myself out again.
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Post by: floop on January 12, 2016, 10:55:53 AM
Well, you guys got me psyched to try and film something!

Filmed this bit by bit over the summer and up through last Friday. Was still a spry 38 in some of the earlier clips. Never mind the weak ass ollie at the start...

Grays Ferry 2015 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YW3uP98ZOo#)

that was rad willie.  where is that park?
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Post by: N.L. on January 12, 2016, 11:03:38 AM
that park looks perfect. diy?
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Post by: Willie on January 12, 2016, 12:39:52 PM
Not really DIY but it was built on the cheap with city money left over from the Philadelphia Paine's Park build. A general contractor did the flats after Jesse Clayton, T.Z., and a few others built all the trannies and banks. Both those guys have done work on various DIY type stuff (T.Z. did a lot at FDR back in the day) and they've also gone legit and built a few parks in the area outright.

http://franklinspaine.com/skateparks/existing (http://franklinspaine.com/skateparks/existing)
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 12, 2016, 10:52:02 PM
Yah that little park looks like so much fun.....I gotta speed up my sweepers too....
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Post by: layzieyez on January 14, 2016, 06:14:27 AM
It's just a video of the same trick done three times B-sides style completely uncut.  I fought this for about an hour before.  I start landing them at 1:47.  I'm trying to stack up a few clips for a video edit for when I hit 42 in July and finally learn the meaning of life according to the Hitchhiker's Guide.
Three in a row (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA51sUC1iz4#)
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Post by: paraquat on January 18, 2016, 05:30:43 PM
Cross post. Video my Buddy put together. Ohio and Kentucky.
Mike and Molly (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3yqyYs0uOs#)
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Post by: hup on January 21, 2016, 02:36:02 AM
At the risk of being off topic, have any other old dudes been thrown seeing a familiar name on an unfamiliar face?
When I first read about Tom Knox on Isle I had a little giggle to myself, thinking of the old SC pro. Cos for such a long time there was only one Tom Knox, and when anyone referred to Tom Knox you knew who they meant.
But tonight I saw a young dude called Isaiah Thomas playing for the Celtics. So now I wonder if this one of those symptoms of getting old - that new people come up and inhabit the names you held dear.
Or maybe it's just a symptom of too much wine midweek
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Post by: Ernest Borgnine on January 23, 2016, 01:52:21 AM
I had a little trouble with Matt Willigan, Russ Milligan. By the way I'm Bill, 41 years old, and skating since 88. My Instagram name is @clockradiospeaker fellas. I love skateboarding.
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Post by: layzieyez on January 23, 2016, 03:25:29 AM
I had a little trouble with Matt Willigan, Russ Milligan. By the way I'm Bill, 41 years old, and skating since 88. My Instagram name is @clockradiospeaker fellas. I love skateboarding.
I liked your christmas tree flip.
https://www.instagram.com/p/_5iRwisL9B/?taken-by=clockradiospeaker (https://www.instagram.com/p/_5iRwisL9B/?taken-by=clockradiospeaker)
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Post by: Ernest Borgnine on January 23, 2016, 03:57:54 AM
Cool man, thanks... It was the first time I had ever really tried it. I've always been in to Christmas trees so it was sort of a natural progression from a straight kickflip.
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Post by: lampshade on January 23, 2016, 04:17:23 AM
At the risk of being off topic, have any other old dudes been thrown seeing a familiar name on an unfamiliar face?
When I first read about Tom Knox on Isle I had a little giggle to myself, thinking of the old SC pro. Cos for such a long time there was only one Tom Knox, and when anyone referred to Tom Knox you knew who they meant.
But tonight I saw a young dude called Isaiah Thomas playing for the Celtics. So now I wonder if this one of those symptoms of getting old - that new people come up and inhabit the names you held dear.
Or maybe it's just a symptom of too much wine midweek

I thought the same about the Isle Tom Knox for awhile.  The Santa Cruz one was/is awesome, but the new one's not too bad. 
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 23, 2016, 10:44:16 PM
Hopefully we don't lose the new one to judo....
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Post by: Thick McRunFast on January 24, 2016, 01:21:13 AM
I'm 30 is that old enough? I just started skating again. I didnt touch a board for like 7+ years and I just started up again a few weeks ago. I dont really have time to ever do it though because I work nights. Some of it came back to me but I'm pretty fucking bad now. I was getting my ass kicked ollieing some baby 4 stair the other night lol. Ive been recording some of it and throwing it up on youtube for shits n giggles to.

Thanks guys!

That park is in Philly. Only 3 years old. It can get crowded if more than 6 people are there but oftentimes I've gotten it to myself. It's really smooth, which I enjoy A LOT at this point. The tightish transitions and pool coping scare off some of the street kids and I suppose the current crop of FDR guys just prefer FDR.

I actually used that sweeper joke in an older video. I then got better at sweepers, then stopped doing them, and am now back to being terrible - so it seemed appropriate to call myself out again.

where at in philly? I live right outside philly and im a little reluctant to go to some where like FDR or Paine cause im just getting back into it.

edit: nvm I stopped being a dumbass and googled Grays Ferry
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 24, 2016, 03:13:40 AM
I just spent one and a half hours getting my warm up run down in my local bowl, which comprises of a handful of basic transition tricks that I have had on lock for 15 years...
And then couldn't repeat it!
Sorry for pointlessness of post, but I needed to vent my angst
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Post by: kenneth on January 24, 2016, 05:22:53 AM
Hi!

I've a question for some of you older guys.
Why have you stopped pushing yourself?
For me skateboarding has always been about progression and pushing oneself.(apart from being the funniest thing one can do)
Trying to learn new things or take the things you've learned to different places.
I see alot of people posting their slappy footy here, and yes slappies are fun, but don't you want to take it further.
If you learn a combo on a slappycurb, why don't you try it on a flatbar or a small rail?
I like to play around on small stuff too but how can it be everything when skateboarding can give you so much more.
Not trying to diss, just trying to understand.
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Post by: JAesop on January 24, 2016, 06:07:15 AM
Explain why you think these guys aren't pushing themselves? Every other post is about someone landing a new trick or trying to get something back when they haven't skated in a long time.
Just because someone posts a vid of a slappy doesn't mean they aren't skating a flat rail.
Progression doesn't mean bigger. And progression is personal, not to be judged by your standards.
There was an interview with Chris Miller a few years back where he talked about frontside ollies and how he now can control every aspect of his ollies on vert. He said something to the effect that now he can just " feel " every Ollie he does and how it makes him a much better skater than he ever was before. So maybe refinement is progression too.
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Post by: kenneth on January 24, 2016, 06:23:13 AM
The thing I think you missed in my post was "some older guys".
I'm not judging, just trying to understand.

On the subject of Chris Miller, he is the total opposite of the tired skaters my question was aimed for.
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Post by: Willie on January 24, 2016, 06:31:15 AM
Get old, you'll understand.
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Post by: JAesop on January 24, 2016, 07:53:08 AM
The thing I think you missed in my post was "some older guys".
I'm not judging, just trying to understand.

On the subject of Chris Miller, he is the total opposite of the tired skaters my question was aimed for.


In that case I owe you a beer. I think I know what you mean. There is a group of older guys at the park that basically stand around, talk and occasionally kick turn and haven't tried anything at all for years. I don't get that either. It seems really boring. But I guess they are having fun.
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 24, 2016, 09:45:31 AM
Hi!

I've a question for some of you older guys.
Why have you stopped pushing yourself?
For me skateboarding has always been about progression and pushing oneself.(apart from being the funniest thing one can do)
Trying to learn new things or take the things you've learned to different places.
I see alot of people posting their slappy footy here, and yes slappies are fun, but don't you want to take it further.
If you learn a combo on a slappycurb, why don't you try it on a flatbar or a small rail?
I like to play around on small stuff too but how can it be everything when skateboarding can give you so much more.
Not trying to diss, just trying to understand.


You got ig? Feel free to lead by example! 😉
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Post by: kenneth on January 24, 2016, 10:30:13 AM
Does it make my question more valid if I'm a good skater?
If I wanted to post footy here I would've done it already.
Or was my post just a set up to get someone to ask for that?

I try to push myself when I skate. I find it hard to understand people that don't.
Whether I'm good or not is irrelevant.
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Post by: Grampa on January 24, 2016, 10:49:18 AM
I've never considered that people may have differing ideas of what's "fun" about skating  ::)
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Post by: ChuckRamone on January 24, 2016, 11:02:39 AM
^damn dude. that was sick!
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Post by: kenneth on January 24, 2016, 11:28:47 AM

I'm pushing 36. I have no clue what you're talking about. I've never done this trick ever, let alone on a curb. I smithed it in 2012. It's 2016, I like to think I'm progressing. For me skateboarding has always been about fun.
Switch 180 50/50 revert LA High (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF91cztMy_A#)

First of all, that was sick!
But I think you kind of proove my point here.
Skateboarding is first and most about having fun.
Still one want to try new things, tricks one haven't done before etc.
What made you try that?
To try new or harder things, to progress, has for me always been a big part of it.
Some older skaters seems to give up on that part.
My question is aimed at them, obviously not at you.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 24, 2016, 11:55:21 AM
progression is gravy and not necessary.....fun is.....the quicker you see that the better......

You sound like one of those kids....l'if I can't be sponsored....why bother?' 

And with the slappy shit?  Don't blame us dude....go take it out on fully abled bodied 20 year olds who are losing their shit over some clever powerslides.....

Honestly for most of us slappies are new too....they are fun and we have nothing to prove...
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Post by: kenneth on January 24, 2016, 12:34:33 PM
progression is gravy and not necessary.....fun is.....the quicker you see that the better......

You sound like one of those kids....l'if I can't be sponsored....why bother?' 

And with the slappy shit?  Don't blame us dude....go take it out on fully abled bodied 20 year olds who are losing their shit over some clever powerslides.....

Honestly for most of us slappies are new too....they are fun and we have nothing to prove...

I prefer my sunday steak with gravy.
Makes the meal complete.

To learn and progress is something I want for myself.
I find it hard to understand people that don't want that.

I am old. 20 years old losing their shit is another topic.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 24, 2016, 12:54:56 PM
If you don't understand that some people just want to have fun and are happy with what they have.......best case scenario you're narrow minded.....

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Post by: Joust Ostrich on January 24, 2016, 09:44:53 PM
If you still skate when you're 40, stop back by and let us know how you feel.

Until then, just know that we've already won skateboarding, and some of just choose to dick around now, and love it.
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Post by: Heather Chandler on January 24, 2016, 10:52:17 PM
He, who has the most fun, wins. 
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Post by: kenneth on January 25, 2016, 02:46:58 AM
Regarding my first post on the subject.
I think I went at it the wrong way.
It sound a bit harsh and my intention was not to make anyone upset.
English is not my native language so it's kind of hard to express what I mean.
I will try like this instead.

I am 40 years old, been skating since the late 80's.
I've had so much fun with skateboarding, both on and off board.
If asked about the must fun I've had with skateboarding I probably think about a roadtrip or something like that.
But if asked about the moments on board that have given me the most it will probably be when I've made something for the first time or when I stepped out of my comfort zone.
I love the feeling of just carving around but the achivement of say a fs grind over a loveseat has rewarded me more than just a single carve.
That feeling of achivement, of doing something that you've wanted to try, of pushing yourself.
That for me is a part of skateboarding, even tho having fun is a much bigger part.
It's not about beeing good or bad, It's about the selfreward you get from things like that.
If anyone is asked about the best monemts on a skateboard, they will probably think of when they made a special trick.

Any moment on board is a great moment but for me personally I feel even better when I make something I've been trying for a while.

What I find hard to understand is people that don't try anymore.
Skateboarding is still fun when just fooling around but it can be so much more.

Hope this explains better what I was after.

Thanks.
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Post by: Dirtymac on January 25, 2016, 07:35:06 AM
Regarding my first post on the subject.
I think I went at it the wrong way.
It sound a bit harsh and my intention was not to make anyone upset.
English is not my native language so it's kind of hard to express what I mean.
I will try like this instead.

I am 40 years old, been skating since the late 80's.
I've had so much fun with skateboarding, both on and off board.
If asked about the must fun I've had with skateboarding I probably think about a roadtrip or something like that.
But if asked about the moments on board that have given me the most it will probably be when I've made something for the first time or when I stepped out of my comfort zone.
I love the feeling of just carving around but the achivement of say a fs grind over a loveseat has rewarded me more than just a single carve.
That feeling of achivement, of doing something that you've wanted to try, of pushing yourself.
That for me is a part of skateboarding, even tho having fun is a much bigger part.
It's not about beeing good or bad, It's about the selfreward you get from things like that.
If anyone is asked about the best monemts on a skateboard, they will probably think of when they made a special trick.

Any moment on board is a great moment but for me personally I feel even better when I make something I've been trying for a while.

What I find hard to understand is people that don't try anymore.
Skateboarding is still fun when just fooling around but it can be so much more.

Hope this explains better what I was after.

Thanks.
I just turned 50 3 weeks ago and still skate. However after 2 ruptured discs, partial loss of feeling in my legs and feet, 2 separated shoulders etc. I pretty much don't try new stuff anymore. Fear of paralysis and the need to perform at a job to put food on my table keeps me from progressing, but not from having a blast skating and doing whatever I can still manage. This is the reason I(and probably many older guys)"don't try anymore". Do you think I should tear down my miniramp and quit skating Kenneth?
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Post by: Scott/Howard on January 25, 2016, 09:39:24 AM
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I'm pushing 36. I have no clue what you're talking about. I've never done this trick ever, let alone on a curb. I smithed it in 2012. It's 2016, I like to think I'm progressing. For me skateboarding has always been about fun.
Switch 180 50/50 revert LA High (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF91cztMy_A#)
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First of all, that was sick!
But I think you kind of proove my point here.
Skateboarding is first and most about having fun.
Still one want to try new things, tricks one haven't done before etc.
What made you try that?
To try new or harder things, to progress, has for me always been a big part of it.
Some older skaters seems to give up on that part.
My question is aimed at them, obviously not at you.
Thanks.
I try not to worry about how others skate.
I worry more about if they're gonna skate and how much beer I need to buy.
Sometimes I do tricks because people don't think I can, because people think I can and because I think I can.
It's the same principle of when you first started skating and all those friends that you skated with.
Sometimes the fire burns out as we get older, sometimes the flame starts to dim and for others the fire keeps burning(sometimes brighter).
Believe me though, I have become a cheerleader(by encouragement and keeping a positive vibe).
Although a lot of dudes live in the past, I never tell them they "can't"
.... just wish those dudes would "shut up and skate".

Actions have reactions, don't be quick to judge
You may not know the hardships people don't speak of
It's best to step back, and observe with couth
For we all must meet our moment of truth

Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH3hrtp1T84#)
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Post by: kenneth on January 25, 2016, 12:40:42 PM
I just turned 50 3 weeks ago and still skate. However after 2 ruptured discs, partial loss of feeling in my legs and feet, 2 separated shoulders etc. I pretty much don't try new stuff anymore. Fear of paralysis and the need to perform at a job to put food on my table keeps me from progressing, but not from having a blast skating and doing whatever I can still manage. This is the reason I(and probably many older guys)"don't try anymore". Do you think I should tear down my miniramp and quit skating Kenneth?

Yes!

Thank you very much for a honest answer.
I don't want anyone to stop skateboarding.
I've been trying to figure out why skateboarding has kept me interested for so long.
I loose interest in things easily.
Sure skateboarding is fun.
But lots of things are fun, what makes skateboarding so special?
I think the selfrewards (is that a word?) it gives you plays a big part.
Every time you do something on a board you get something back and if you make something you've been trying for a while ot gives you even more.
A good way to test your thought process is to defend it.
Asking the question helped me formulate what I was after.

Another thing I think plays a part of it is the moments of perfection.
Often when you do a trick you know it's a make before it's done.
Say you do a tailslide in a miniramp.
Somewhere mid-slide you know you're going to make it.
It's even more evident on flip tricks.
When you catch the board, you know it's a make.
You get a small moment of perfection.

Sometimes you don't make the trick even tho you get that feeling.
That often leaves you confused.
"What happened? I knew I had it"

I don't think thoose moments are easy to find anywhere else.

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Post by: kenneth on January 25, 2016, 12:54:56 PM

Thanks.
I try not to worry about how others skate.
I worry more about if they're gonna skate and how much beer I need to buy.
Sometimes I do tricks because people don't think I can, because people think I can and because I think I can.
It's the same principle of when you first started skating and all those friends that you skated with.
Sometimes the fire burns out as we get older, sometimes the flame starts to dim and for others the fire keeps burning(sometimes brighter).
Believe me though, I have become a cheerleader(by encouragement and keeping a positive vibe).
Although a lot of dudes live in the past, I never tell them they "can't"
.... just wish those dudes would "shut up and skate".

Actions have reactions, don't be quick to judge
You may not know the hardships people don't speak of
It's best to step back, and observe with couth
For we all must meet our moment of truth

Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH3hrtp1T84#)

Be careful with the Gangstarr qoutes.

Whatever I do, Wherever I go
I want to take nothin less than the best
Whatever I choose, I choose to do
I have to stand out from all the rest
Whatever I do, wherever I go
I want to take nothin less than the best
Whatever I choose, I choose to do
I just wanna stand out from all the rest


Royalty, same album.

Believe it or not, I keep up a good vibe at the sessions too.
People can do whatever they want but I still think the question is interesting.
Not trying to judge, even tho I understand why some thought I did.
Keep pushing!

(And I wanna see that switch 180 50 fakie with a 5-0 instead)

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Post by: shark tits on January 25, 2016, 01:36:10 PM
here's an existential skate problem.
do i skate for pure id enjoyment?
is it more based off of ego?
if it were just id then the feeling of sliding would be enough and we wouldn't yell swears when we slide and loose the plot on landing, right? but if it were just ego then basic tricks maybe wouldn't feel so good.
or maybe fucking up the rideaway screwed up the continuity of the trick that was pure animal enjoyment like screwing. falling can be fun too when it's exhilarating and ya don't get hurt like ya could've.
i get what you're saying kenneth, deconstruct to find out what it is you're stuck on about this game. i think there's a lot to it. old tricks that are easy, going fast, progression, comradery, the aesthetic of ricky o, mike carroll and whoever else looks neat. memory lane of old videos and maybe you remember that spot which no longer exists or an era that's gone.
a lot goes into it, progression is just a part of it that varies in importance from one skater to another.
i have little 'growth spurts' where i progress and long periods where i just enjoy 'spending the money in my bank account' aka doing tricks i already worked for. i got a pal who quit cause his knees hurt and it wasn't worth it to him to fight to stay where he was. no progression, no deal.
just depends on the individual.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 25, 2016, 10:33:39 PM
Ken....if you ever stop learning....there will always be slam poetry...
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Post by: coneklr on January 26, 2016, 12:16:51 AM
I'm gonna try to get this back to the reason I love this thread ( to see Old Dudes skating and keeping the dream alive! )

My back was killing me the other day but the rain stopped so I decided to push my luck anyway.  First nollie flip and flat bar sesh in a while.  Not that impressive but felt so good just to be out there and able to move around some and at almost 39, I'll take what I can get haha

I even slow mo'd it because I know everyone loves that

little nollie flip but I'll take it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEYbDluCEE8#)

Little flatbar sesh while it wasn't raining (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIzA2l9gen8#)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: handsclapanin on February 17, 2016, 02:36:32 PM
What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on February 17, 2016, 09:26:14 PM
What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)

Man, I love the baggy light denim jeans/etnies rap/white t shirt kit that dudes use to wear. Thanks for the feelings of nostalgia.
40 years old, will be 41 in April, still kickn'. Ollied up a long three recently, felt like a champ ;)

can't ollie up, won't ollie down. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ek2bSH57Jc&feature=youtu.be#)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Stanley Spadowski on February 17, 2016, 09:39:17 PM
What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)
That was sick. Madison has always had a great skate scene, from California connection, Fak-eye, flying fish to alumni and freedom.
Some great spots in that. Matc, camp randall, wharf, cheese wedges and library mall, etc.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: handsclapanin on February 18, 2016, 08:39:08 AM
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What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)
[close]

Man, I love the baggy light denim jeans/etnies rap/white t shirt kit that dudes use to wear. Thanks for the feelings of nostalgia.
40 years old, will be 41 in April, still kickn'. Ollied up a long three recently, felt like a champ ;)

can't ollie up, won't ollie down. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ek2bSH57Jc&feature=youtu.be#)

That's a long 3. I would have been stoked too. Tried to Ollie up this big 2 stage thing last weekend. Size of a 4 stair. Couldn't make it. I still ollied down it though. Guess I broke the rule.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: handsclapanin on February 18, 2016, 08:51:35 AM
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What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)
[close]
That was sick. Madison has always had a great skate scene, from California connection, Fak-eye, flying fish to alumni and freedom.
Some great spots in that. Matc, camp randall, wharf, cheese wedges and library mall, etc.


California Connection was the best. I wonder how many hours I spent sitting in that shop. Especially during winter. We'd go skate around, get kicked out, get cold. Go back to the shop and warm up. Go back out, skate. Go back to the shop. I still have such a vivid memory of walking in there and dudes jaws were on the ground. The Blind video had just come in. Watching that for the first time there was amazing. Bought my first video, Propaganda, there. Funny story. California Connection was out of business by the time FakEye came around. In that video I posted, during Jeremy Nichols part, he skates a backyard ramp. On the deck, you can see the old California Connection sign. Fast forward to 2012. My sister, who still lives in Madison, and her husband buy that same house. The ramp is long gone. But leaning against a shed in the backyard is the sign. She still has it.

What spot are you calling cheese wedges?
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: handsclapanin on February 18, 2016, 09:01:46 AM
Here's my new part.
Filmed over 2015.
Came out last November. So I had picked the Bowie before he died.
Sure signs of decrepitude: in a 4 minute part, I flip my board twice. And half my tricks don't even involve an Ollie.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJhKhMXV0M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJhKhMXV0M)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Stanley Spadowski on February 18, 2016, 10:05:10 AM
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What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)
[close]
That was sick. Madison has always had a great skate scene, from California connection, Fak-eye, flying fish to alumni and freedom.
Some great spots in that. Matc, camp randall, wharf, cheese wedges and library mall, etc.

[close]

California Connection was the best. I wonder how many hours I spent sitting in that shop. Especially during winter. We'd go skate around, get kicked out, get cold. Go back to the shop and warm up. Go back out, skate. Go back to the shop. I still have such a vivid memory of walking in there and dudes jaws were on the ground. The Blind video had just come in. Watching that for the first time there was amazing. Bought my first video, Propaganda, there. Funny story. California Connection was out of business by the time FakEye came around. In that video I posted, during Jeremy Nichols part, he skates a backyard ramp. On the deck, you can see the old California Connection sign. Fast forward to 2012. My sister, who still lives in Madison, and her husband buy that same house. The ramp is long gone. But leaning against a shed in the backyard is the sign. She still has it.

What spot are you calling cheese wedges?
The slam walls at the bottom of State st. by humanities. I always called them the slam walls, but everyone I skate with now refers to them as the cheese wedges.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: handsclapanin on February 18, 2016, 10:34:12 AM
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What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)
[close]
That was sick. Madison has always had a great skate scene, from California connection, Fak-eye, flying fish to alumni and freedom.
Some great spots in that. Matc, camp randall, wharf, cheese wedges and library mall, etc.

[close]

California Connection was the best. I wonder how many hours I spent sitting in that shop. Especially during winter. We'd go skate around, get kicked out, get cold. Go back to the shop and warm up. Go back out, skate. Go back to the shop. I still have such a vivid memory of walking in there and dudes jaws were on the ground. The Blind video had just come in. Watching that for the first time there was amazing. Bought my first video, Propaganda, there. Funny story. California Connection was out of business by the time FakEye came around. In that video I posted, during Jeremy Nichols part, he skates a backyard ramp. On the deck, you can see the old California Connection sign. Fast forward to 2012. My sister, who still lives in Madison, and her husband buy that same house. The ramp is long gone. But leaning against a shed in the backyard is the sign. She still has it.

What spot are you calling cheese wedges?
[close]
The slam walls at the bottom of State st. by humanities. I always called them the slam walls, but everyone I skate with now refers to them as the cheese wedges.

Blasphemy! Slams should never be called by any other name.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on February 18, 2016, 04:30:18 PM
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What up fellow old dudes? You making it through winter ok?
I've got a new part about to drop.
For now, here is my first part ever, circa 1994.
Fak Eye was a skateshop in Madison, WI from 94 - 97.
This was their first video.
A year later they came out with another one. But I don't think that one is online.
Steve Celentani filmed and edited this. He would later go on to make Trouble Shooters and Tactical Manual.
Also featuring parts from Dave Mayhew, Aaron Snyder & Pete Lehman that most of you probably haven't seen.
I'm sure Tbone would have been in here too. But he had already escaped to San Diego by this time.
My part starts @ 9:45. (I beat Reynolds to the punch with this song by at least a decade)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDlT5E6BxH8)
[close]

Man, I love the baggy light denim jeans/etnies rap/white t shirt kit that dudes use to wear. Thanks for the feelings of nostalgia.
40 years old, will be 41 in April, still kickn'. Ollied up a long three recently, felt like a champ ;)

can't ollie up, won't ollie down. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ek2bSH57Jc&feature=youtu.be#)
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That's a long 3. I would have been stoked too. Tried to Ollie up this big 2 stage thing last weekend. Size of a 4 stair. Couldn't make it. I still ollied down it though. Guess I broke the rule.

Here's my new part.
Filmed over 2015.
Came out last November. So I had picked the Bowie before he died.
Sure signs of decrepitude: in a 4 minute part, I flip my board twice. And half my tricks don't even involve an Ollie.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJhKhMXV0M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJhKhMXV0M)

From the looks of it, I'm sure you could do it easy my man. Sick new clip by the way, I go weeks without flipping my board these days, that what makes it more special when I actually do.

On a side note, I noticed I got a negative point after I posted that last comment and clip of myself  ??? Haha, not that I really give a shit, nor do I even know how or who can give someone that, but I am curious, which one of you spiteful miserable fuckers felt the need to do that after I posted a positive comment and a seemingly innocent clip of my old ass gracefully jumping up something. I'm honestly dying to know who it was, i know we're all hiding behind our computer screens here but be a champ and reply  ;)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: shark tits on February 18, 2016, 05:07:36 PM
i gnarred ya gearingup cause it seems like it bothered ya to get kooked. it does seem kinda cruel, i don't know.
handsclapinan, noseslide at the end shows lack of decrepitude. lots of good stuff in there, slappy grind up a bunch of stairs, was that curb skate  stopped on the stair side? jeesh!
on t-bone's channel no less.
i dug that old video w/ mayhew the best though. sometimes i'll pick a yr and hit like 'skate 1994' and go to most recent, every so often there's new old gold.
cheers all ya old turkey buzzzards!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on February 18, 2016, 07:56:44 PM
i gnarred ya gearingup cause it seems like it bothered ya to get kooked. it does seem kinda cruel, i don't know.
handsclapinan, noseslide at the end shows lack of decrepitude. lots of good stuff in there, slappy grind up a bunch of stairs, was that curb skate  stopped on the stair side? jeesh!
on t-bone's channel no less.
i dug that old video w/ mayhew the best though. sometimes i'll pick a yr and hit like 'skate 1994' and go to most recent, every so often there's new old gold.
cheers all ya old turkey buzzzards!

Ha...honestly, really doesn't bother me at all sniffman. I could have tracer kooks on this shit and I'd be dandy. We all live in a virtual world to some degree now so I guess I also get caught up in little idiosyncrasies of people online. I know the person that probabaly did it is 99% most likely a  kook, I have compassion for them. But thanks for the gnar butthole.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 19, 2016, 12:22:47 AM
ha I've given up understanding how the gnar/kook thing works on here!

anyways I'm probably gonna get kooked hard for this: I think I've fully turned into a snowboarder.......
I had maybe one skate day in the last 3 months and 12 snow days. Even though I live far from the mountain. Truth is, everytime I skate now, I think what could happen if I snapped my ankle clean in 2 like 2 years ago. That fear just sucks all the fun out of skating. and I don't mean the fear of getting hurt, but fear of the consequences for work/family shit.

Snowboarding just seems like a safer option to have "kind of" the same rush as skating. you can easily go fast, carve and ollie shit.......plus I've been snowboarding as long as I've been skating, so it feels kinda natural.

allright......kook away!!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FqkZIWC93w0/TVLxZqfMHbI/AAAAAAAAAjo/dvKACXwZooQ/s1600/neon-snowboard.jpeg)

and I even wear a helmet while snowboarding!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Willie on February 19, 2016, 07:28:00 AM
I've skated once in the past month and a half on account of it being frigid cold. I know there were plenty of hardy souls skating Love Park in  the same timeframe but it just seemed like a good time to stay indoors and repair stuff.

I did get some hockey skates so I could take my kids ice skating but they ended up not wanting to go so I started going alone and trying to teach myself how to ice skate. It's actually really fun to go fast around corners and stuff. I might be turning into Tracer.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Bonefish on February 19, 2016, 08:11:20 AM
lol i think Tracer plays roller. I've been playing hockey for a few years, but after having skated for so long there is absolutely no way I would ever put on rollerblades; ice or bust.


Truth is, everytime I skate now, I think what could happen if I snapped my ankle clean in 2 like 2 years ago. That fear just sucks all the fun out of skating. and I don't mean the fear of getting hurt, but fear of the consequences for work/family shit.

I'm the same way now. I've broken 4 bones from skating and never really gotten too shook by it, but last spring I partially tore my MCL and I am so fucking terrified of having to deal with ligament injury again.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Getty on February 21, 2016, 10:32:28 AM
I feel ya, Frenchie. I've finally made the old guy transition into skating transition for the same reason. My shoulder, neck & upper back are, I think, permanently fucked. Which means literally everytime I fall - ANY kind of fall, even just your basic flatground drop & roll - there's a good chance I'll be unable to move or walk for a few days. Which means I can't skate at ALL. Which sucks.:(

So, I ain't giving up skating yet by a long shot, but I am making a serious effort to not FALL, which means less risky shit & more low-impact transition stuff right now.

There are lots of days now where my skating kinda resembles the way people go jogging. I go park in downtown Escondido at like 8 in the morning & just push around for like an hour, doing nothing but pushing hard & doing little ollies. Still hoping if I can not fall for a few months straight my injuries might heal & I can get back to tricks. But something tells me the bell is tolling for me getting buck on this kid's toy.

But I'll push & do ollies until I'm fucking crippled.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: N.L. on February 21, 2016, 10:42:42 AM
I sessioned with a group of old men yesterday. Probably age range from about 35 to 45 plus. Some serious slaying went down and I'm not talking about token slash grinds. Five hours  non-stop, two backyard bowls. More grinds than beers for once... It was a beautiful thing.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: stupidfuckface on February 21, 2016, 11:02:18 AM
I think it would be rad to have an over 35 meet up like once a month.. Bay Area old heads what's up?
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Willie on February 21, 2016, 11:24:24 AM
I feel ya, Frenchie. I've finally made the old guy transition into skating transition for the same reason. My shoulder, neck & upper back are, I think, permanently fucked. Which means literally everytime I fall - ANY kind of fall, even just your basic flatground drop & roll - there's a good chance I'll be unable to move or walk for a few days. Which means I can't skate at ALL. Which sucks.:(

So, I ain't giving up skating yet by a long shot, but I am making a serious effort to not FALL, which means less risky shit & more low-impact transition stuff right now.

There are lots of days now where my skating kinda resembles the way people go jogging. I go park in downtown Escondido at like 8 in the morning & just push around for like an hour, doing nothing but pushing hard & doing little ollies. Still hoping if I can not fall for a few months straight my injuries might heal & I can get back to tricks. But something tells me the bell is tolling for me getting buck on this kid's toy.

But I'll push & do ollies until I'm fucking crippled.



I feel you too, but be warned that transition, even small, can be just as bad if not worse than flat, slamwise.

My knee is permanently squirrelly thanks to a kickturn gone wrong.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: stephop on February 21, 2016, 11:46:10 AM
I was going to skate today for the first time this winter but I think 50 is too cold. Old and lazy :(
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: layzieyez on February 21, 2016, 11:49:09 AM
I just fall. I figure if I don't do enough falling, I won't remember what to do when it all goes wrong.

I'm currently injured but it's because I pulled something while I was doing a short sprint to jump on my board for speed and it was cold out. Muscle strain/tear in my calf.

I'm usually the warm up before and stretch after session guy, but I did some static stretches for my calves, quads, ITB, and back before to try to help get me loosened up, too. I still managed to get injured.

Now, I'm wearing compression sleeves on my calves and trying to stay active by working upper body and no impact cardio so I don't put on weight from the lack of time on my board.

Shit happens. I've rolled my ankle walking on uneven pavement. I'd rather get hurt skating if I have to get hurt at all.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Iceman on February 21, 2016, 06:27:27 PM
i believe last time i posted in here i was expressing worry that i just could no longer skate due to age (40+). that might have been 2 years ago. anyway, things have changed for the better, and i credit that to better habits and mindset.

no matter how nice it is out, or how badly i want to skate, if i don't feel physically and mentally sharp that day, i don't do it. i always stretch beforehand and quite often during, and i really try to listen to my body and board (aka not getting ahead of myself).

if i'm skating tranny and it's above my shoulder, i'm not going to do more than a rock or 50, but i'll get down on smaller transition. knee high is the highest ledge or flat rail i'll skate. obviously, i absolutely don't jump down anything anymore.

if i feel like my warm up tricks are a bit of a challenge that day, i won't move past them, even if it gets boring.

the result of all of this is that i haven't been hurt beyond a shinner or something light like that this entire time. and when my body and board end up on the same page, i'll dig into my old bag of flippety flops and sometimes even get lucky enough to take out these prime 20 year olds in s.k.a.t.e.

i guess what i'm trying to get at is that even when you think you truly can't skate anymore, things can change. stay positive and vigilant, my fellow seniors!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: coneklr on February 21, 2016, 07:06:27 PM
no matter how nice it is out, or how badly i want to skate, if i don't feel physically and mentally sharp that day, i don't do it.

This was the best thing I started doing for myself a few years back.  Even if I'm 5 min into a session, if I feel it's an off day, I find a better way to spend the day.  And I now enjoy every day I get to roll around and make the most of the days I can't/I'm not feeling it

I got a few minutes in today between rain clouds

Nose Manny Between Rain Clouds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faiVQGXuK7U#)



Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: shredbuffalo on February 21, 2016, 07:26:06 PM
Fuck yes!!! I started this thread a while back to get the old dudes who are bald, possibly fat,  and have grey beards together here a place to talk about shit that they like (not the shit that they talk about on a day to day basis hahaha), and it turned into a great community. I don't know why SLAP hasn't stickied it yet??? Anyhow, I have some videos of me and my old man crew skating if any of you would like to see them. I would never post them publicly here to be to torn apart by the infamous "SLAP message boards." And I'm a member of a few "Over 40" skateboarding groups on Facebook that you guys might like too....Let me know and I'll send you a link.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Krooked antihero on February 21, 2016, 11:18:54 PM
33 years young, started to finally understand 360 flips this winter, so stoked.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: j....soy..... on February 21, 2016, 11:29:43 PM
42....I've stuck a handful of them in 2016.....anthing is possible but I realized it's hard to become light footed....winter has been good just messing around in a parking garage.....

I don't think we should sticky it.....it's stayed on top on its own....

Rolled my ankle a couple times in the last couple weeks....couldn't handle new toe caps.....still trying to hold my own with the kids.....

In the outfit department.....

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Post by: ice nine on February 22, 2016, 12:10:13 AM
im 30 now, can i post in this thread yet? i just learned fs boardslides on a flat bar last week, pretty cool feeling. instead of skating once a month or something like a usual winter ive been skating 5 or so times a week, feel better then ever on my board. i fear getting old and not being able to skate like i want to so im trying to take it a lil more seriously this year, its been great. i dont want to be 40 and full of regret over not trying my hardest while my body still puts up with shit.

also im p sure jsoy owns/skates more toe caps than most 14-30 year olds :-*
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 22, 2016, 12:32:07 AM
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no matter how nice it is out, or how badly i want to skate, if i don't feel physically and mentally sharp that day, i don't do it.
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This was the best thing I started doing for myself a few years back.  Even if I'm 5 min into a session, if I feel it's an off day, I find a better way to spend the day.  And I now enjoy every day I get to roll around and make the most of the days I can't/I'm not feeling it

I got a few minutes in today between rain clouds

Nose Manny Between Rain Clouds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faiVQGXuK7U#)



yeah, I should have done that when I was still skating heavily. Instead of being all, I HAVE TO SKATE, no matter what, even if I'm not feeling good. would have saved me quite a few useless slams.
nice nose wheelie btw. forever one of my fave tricks. I still bust out G-turns every once in a while and pretend I'm Scott Oster!

Also, I agree on the tranny slams.....they can be just as bad as street. Especially in big concrete parks, which is how I broke my wrist and ankle at the same time...

Final point about the snowboarding thing: kids are a factor too. For some reason, my oldest son (7) never took to skating. But it turns out he loves skiing, so I'm glad we can share those moments on the hill, it's awesome. Still hope he'll turn around about skating at some point though!!

and finally: yes, awesome little community here. Props for getting it rolling Buffalo! I love seeing little updates from everyone.
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on February 22, 2016, 01:53:32 AM
When I first got back into skating after a decade hiatus 18 months ago I thought I was old. I'm 32 now and I'd honestly say I'm not that much older than the average Sydney skater! And I'm feeling better on the board than ever. I hope my body is still holding up in 10 years time and I still have the Stoke like the rest of you champions
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Post by: floop on February 27, 2016, 05:39:02 PM
Haven't been skating because of work, as usual..  excuses excuses.   same tricks I always do but still gonna post cuz I've been drinking.  And this is the old man thread so fuck it

Was trying fs 5-0s on pool coping for the 1st time today.  Think it's within reach

https://instagram.com/p/BCTVcchLOAa/
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Post by: Willie on February 27, 2016, 07:22:54 PM
It's hard to really get the distance on pool coping but goddamn it feels good!
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Post by: Main on February 27, 2016, 07:56:19 PM
I'm not old but I'm always vibing with the older dude's when I'm at the park. The kids are great too but they always just wanna play skate haha. Without a doubt they would whoop my ass, but I've never been into being competitive when I skate. It's all about fun. If an older dude shows up I can actually have a good conversation about skate history and the culture. The kids are really only aware of the surface of skating and that's about it. Not hating, just saying.

I can't do much. Just different bs and fs grinds on quarters, rocks, long manuals, powerslides, hippie jumps, slappies...but I've always been fine with what I'm able to do. I enjoy myself and try new stuff here and there but I've broken enough bones to realize it's fine to chill out. I don't care how good I am, I care about being in the moment and freeing my mind from all the bullshit in life. Respect to all of you who are still pushing.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on February 27, 2016, 09:23:25 PM
I'm not old but I'm always vibing with the older dude's when I'm at the park. The kids are great too but they always just wanna play skate haha. Without a doubt they would whoop my ass, but I've never been into being competitive when I skate. It's all about fun. If an older dude shows up I can actually have a good conversation about skate history and the culture. The kids are really only aware of the surface of skating and that's about it. Not hating, just saying.

I can't do much. Just different bs and fs grinds on quarters, rocks, long manuals, powerslides, hippie jumps, slappies...but I've always been fine with what I'm able to do. I enjoy myself and try new stuff here and there but I've broken enough bones to realize it's fine to chill out. I don't care how good I am, I care about being in the moment and freeing my mind from all the bullshit in life. Respect to all of you who are still pushing.

Nice post Main. Sounds like you're a bit wise beyond your years.
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Post by: beginnerskater847 on March 01, 2016, 02:34:48 PM
Hey all.

I'm 26
Male
Ultimate Goal: Be a great big vert ramp skater.
Torn Repaired ACL but am in prime condition now since my ACL tear. It came from basketball.

Skate park just opened literally 3 blocks away from my house. I was so excited to see it. Also on the way to work i spotted a very low key skatepark i can frequent if the one by my house gets busy or boring.

I am a complete beginner. Will be building my own deck for the first time this summer. I will be riding around easy going not forcing anything and taking skateboarding really slow. I can't afford to miss work because its paying all my bills. So im torn between life and skateboarding but ill never say i wont try a trick that really pulls me. such as a nice kickflip

Tricks im interested in learning.

So far im not looking to do manuals or anything that requires extreme balancing.
Im interested in tricks such as kickflips, heelflips, strawberry milkshaking, and more.

Thanks for reading
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Post by: Paco Supreme on March 01, 2016, 03:09:24 PM
strawberry milkshaking

Have I missed something?
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Post by: SodaJerk on March 01, 2016, 03:30:47 PM
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Have I missed something?
All the cool kids are doing it
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Post by: beginnerskater847 on March 01, 2016, 06:43:31 PM
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strawberry milkshaking
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Have I missed something?
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All the cool kids are doing it

its from this youtuber aaron kyro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_fPV4YREM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_fPV4YREM)
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Post by: Paco Supreme on March 01, 2016, 06:51:26 PM
Ohhh, right, Get Fucked then...
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Post by: Main on March 01, 2016, 07:37:40 PM
Ohhh, right, Get Fucked then...

LOL...
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Post by: SodaJerk on March 02, 2016, 05:07:21 AM
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strawberry milkshaking
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Have I missed something?
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All the cool kids are doing it
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its from this youtuber aaron kyro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_fPV4YREM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_fPV4YREM)
Oh, I thought it had some kind of sexual reference. Fuck that kook.
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Post by: beginnerskater847 on March 02, 2016, 09:16:32 AM
i dont like him either. but hes popular on youtube. i can tell hes not the best teacher, i use him more as a reference for general skate knowledge.

i like ryan sheckler, nyjah houston, and p rod.
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Post by: floop on March 27, 2016, 08:13:05 PM
first baby smith grind.  think I'm finally over the fear of going back in.   still need to lean back more.  look forward to trying on something slightly steeper

https://instagram.com/p/BDd3d26rOKS/

42.  old.  bald.  beer gut.   hemorrhoids.  low dangling ball sack.   skate once a week.   this is the only thread I should post in
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Post by: Main on March 27, 2016, 09:39:19 PM
first baby smith grind.  think I'm finally over the fear of going back in.   still need to lean back more.  look forward to trying on something slightly steeper

https://instagram.com/p/BDd3d26rOKS/

42.  old.  bald.  beer gut.   hemorrhoids.  low dangling ball sack.   skate once a week.   this is the only thread I should post in

Looks good man! I actually want to learn those. Frontside grinds scare me, I frequently pussy out and throw it into a tail stall/slide if I'm going fast enough. Not really being able to see where I'm going back in is what gets me. I'll backside grind all fucking day and night though.
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Post by: j....soy..... on March 27, 2016, 11:01:08 PM
That's a real smith grind.....sometimes I do a frontside grind to smith stop.....what you do is better....
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 27, 2016, 11:10:00 PM
dope smith!
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Post by: coneklr on April 10, 2016, 08:29:51 PM
Posted this in the you skating thread but thought I'd post it up here too since this thread is way too good to be lost 5 pages back

Rainy Day Edit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WmSdDLQ4eo#)
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on April 10, 2016, 08:54:24 PM
Really sick coneklr!
I watched Love Child last night, got stoked on some of the sw noseslides. Also filmed this while my daughter played on the playground.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BECSCCzofxu/?taken-by=stanley_spadowski (https://www.instagram.com/p/BECSCCzofxu/?taken-by=stanley_spadowski)
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Post by: coneklr on April 10, 2016, 09:34:04 PM
Really sick coneklr!
I watched Love Child last night, got stoked on some of the sw noseslides. Also filmed this while my daughter played on the playground.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BECSCCzofxu/?taken-by=stanley_spadowski (https://www.instagram.com/p/BECSCCzofxu/?taken-by=stanley_spadowski)

Thanks!  And that was a great sw noseslide all level and coming out proper!  Also Love Child is one of my favorite vids ever, I let a friend borrow my copy years ago and he taped over it by accident, was not cool haha
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Post by: Blech Boys on April 11, 2016, 06:40:54 PM
Lately my hips have been bothering me & my left hamstring, too. I do basic stretches (No Salba) before I skate but I'm starting to think about trying some yoga daily. Anybody have any stretches/yoga positions that my hip might benefit from? Rather ask guys who actually skate than just blindly hit up Google.
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Post by: floop on April 11, 2016, 09:48:35 PM
Posted this in the you skating thread but thought I'd post it up here too since this thread is way too good to be lost 5 pages back

Rainy Day Edit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WmSdDLQ4eo#)

That was rad.  Serious pop

I can barely ollie up a curb
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 11, 2016, 10:03:25 PM
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Rainy Day Edit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WmSdDLQ4eo#)
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That was rad.  Serious pop

I can barely ollie up a curb

That backside ollie was a thing of beauty. Such a rad feeling trick
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 11, 2016, 11:03:14 PM
Lately my hips have been bothering me & my left hamstring, too. I do basic stretches (No Salba) before I skate but I'm starting to think about trying some yoga daily. Anybody have any stretches/yoga positions that my hip might benefit from? Rather ask guys who actually skate than just blindly hit up Google.

Pigeon and some warrior type stuff..windshield wipers...what's helped my hips more than anything is rolling around on a lacrosse ball....

Warm up before you skate....stretch at night...
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Post by: coneklr on April 11, 2016, 11:16:24 PM
Thanks guys!  I'm just happy my back has been allowing me an hour or two at a time without putting me out for a few days lately.  Knock on wood ;)

I was gonna say pigeon too and also the ball or foam roller.  I think yoga in general is gonna help though as it will keep you flexible and limber
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 11, 2016, 11:21:22 PM
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Lately my hips have been bothering me & my left hamstring, too. I do basic stretches (No Salba) before I skate but I'm starting to think about trying some yoga daily. Anybody have any stretches/yoga positions that my hip might benefit from? Rather ask guys who actually skate than just blindly hit up Google.
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Pigeon and some warrior type stuff..windshield wipers...what's helped my hips more than anything is rolling around on a lacrosse ball....

Warm up before you skate....stretch at night...

chuck some half/ full butterfly in there too to help loosen them joints up
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Post by: Blech Boys on April 12, 2016, 01:52:13 PM
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Lately my hips have been bothering me & my left hamstring, too. I do basic stretches (No Salba) before I skate but I'm starting to think about trying some yoga daily. Anybody have any stretches/yoga positions that my hip might benefit from? Rather ask guys who actually skate than just blindly hit up Google.
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Pigeon and some warrior type stuff..windshield wipers...what's helped my hips more than anything is rolling around on a lacrosse ball....

Warm up before you skate....stretch at night...
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chuck some half/ full butterfly in there too to help loosen them joints up

Thanks, dudes!
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 12, 2016, 10:59:41 PM
I bet there's some weird girly clamshell and dog pissing excercises that might help your hips too....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 26, 2016, 12:15:18 AM
sooooo..... I went back to Paris for a friend's birthday last week and I thought I'd pay the new Supreme store a visit. That was weird. I think I finally understood the famous Jason Jessee quote: I love skateboarding so much I want it to die. There were 1000x more fashionistas than "skaters" in there. Fucking hated it.

Then the following day, kinda hungover after the party, I went cruising in the streets for a while and everything was good again, after a few powerslides and shit. Ok no real point here except I really miss living in a city where you can skate anywhere/everywhere on smooth-ass pavement.....now that cruising around is pretty much the only type of skating I do!!
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 26, 2016, 09:01:58 AM
My friend went to the opening and said they let skaters in and let everyone else stand in line....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 26, 2016, 09:26:08 AM
My friend went to the opening and said they let skaters in and let everyone else stand in line....

that's good to hear! and actually that doesn't surprise me, as I know Samir is running the store. I know him a little from back in the day, he's a cool dude. But it's just so far removed from what skating was.... it's weird.
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Post by: baravettski on April 28, 2016, 11:34:40 PM
I'm old. Here's some stuff from the last year or so and an insta clip from many many moons ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNBAMplVt4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNBAMplVt4)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUjwI8CZKr/?taken-by=ftwbrand (https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUjwI8CZKr/?taken-by=ftwbrand)
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Post by: Heather Chandler on April 29, 2016, 12:18:36 PM
I'm old. Here's some stuff from the last year or so and an insta clip from many many moons ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNBAMplVt4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNBAMplVt4)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUjwI8CZKr/?taken-by=ftwbrand (https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUjwI8CZKr/?taken-by=ftwbrand)

Good stuff.  Great thing about PDX are all the old dude skaters that still rip.  You should look N.L. up on here, he lives there...rips.
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Post by: Heather Chandler on April 29, 2016, 12:21:14 PM
Not much, but it's all I have to contribute old skater video wise.  I'll take what I can get at 43.  Have been playing a lot of basketball lately, amazing how full court play makes you realize how out of shape and weak you really are. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEZoBXTqVcd8cL6GzD0HPbeEXdn_ZyaLmyEyz40/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BEZoBXTqVcd8cL6GzD0HPbeEXdn_ZyaLmyEyz40/)
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on April 29, 2016, 09:15:52 PM
HELLO?!?! HELMET??? Rad shit man.

on crutches my second time in two years. My body has been telling me "no" lately when I do anything remotely big, but the mind is still very willing. I'll teach this old bag of bones who is the fucking boss.
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Post by: layzieyez on April 30, 2016, 07:19:34 AM
I got in a 45 minute session before my feet hurt too much from switching to some skinnier shoes. I think I'll try putting plastic bags full of water in them and throwing them in the freezer to stretch those things out.  42 years old in July.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEzMuwlI_P8/?taken-by=layzieyez (https://www.instagram.com/p/BEzMuwlI_P8/?taken-by=layzieyez)
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Post by: the snake on April 30, 2016, 08:07:34 AM
i switched to thinnier shoes too, vans old school low that i tuned (thick air Chamber glued on the heel and lunarlon insoles, and my left foot was painfull after the yesterday 1h session, like a bone moved in the middle of it, and symetrical blisters like an alien christ, 2 on each foot, but i was able to skate again this morning after icing it, great dog drug ^^
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Post by: shark tits on April 30, 2016, 12:46:41 PM
rode this old girl to that little ledge [aubrey plaza is what i call the spot] and got a noseslide to fakie easy enough but took forever to ride away a tailslide. new shoes/deck are my only excuses cause me and  jim and dan skated there decent and fairly recent and rusty and i skated there w/in the last yr too. i refuse to believe it's due to aging but holy hell, i'm worse now than i've been since i usedta drink and sleep outside.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/20pbtoj.jpg)
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Post by: 4LOM on May 01, 2016, 01:31:05 PM

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strawberry milkshaking
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All the cool kids are doing it
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its from this youtuber aaron kyro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_fPV4YREM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_fPV4YREM)

I thought that trick was called "Macgyver impossible"
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Post by: Shitbag on May 01, 2016, 06:49:19 PM
rode this old girl to that little ledge [aubrey plaza is what i call the spot] and got a noseslide to fakie easy enough but took forever to ride away a tailslide. new shoes/deck are my only excuses cause me and  jim and dan skated there decent and fairly recent and rusty and i skated there w/in the last yr too. i refuse to believe it's due to aging but holy hell, i'm worse now than i've been since i usedta drink and sleep outside.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/20pbtoj.jpg)
I WOULD RIDE THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF AUDREY PLAZA
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Post by: floop on May 01, 2016, 07:05:02 PM
I got in a 45 minute session before my feet hurt too much from switching to some skinnier shoes. I think I'll try putting plastic bags full of water in them and throwing them in the freezer to stretch those things out.  42 years old in July.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEzMuwlI_P8/?taken-by=layzieyez (https://www.instagram.com/p/BEzMuwlI_P8/?taken-by=layzieyez)

Looks like a fun spot.  Nice crooked grind
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Post by: johnes on May 01, 2016, 07:14:51 PM
I keep thinking 27 is old, but i guess it's not.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 01, 2016, 11:32:22 PM
I got in a 45 minute session before my feet hurt too much from switching to some skinnier shoes. I think I'll try putting plastic bags full of water in them and throwing them in the freezer to stretch those things out.  42 years old in July.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEzMuwlI_P8/?taken-by=layzieyez (https://www.instagram.com/p/BEzMuwlI_P8/?taken-by=layzieyez)

Hair dryer will help stretch them out....

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Post by: N.L. on May 02, 2016, 09:07:53 AM
Nothing fancy but a few old men in a backyard aging with grace...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE40t6QrxbN/?taken-by=foulweather (https://www.instagram.com/p/BE40t6QrxbN/?taken-by=foulweather)
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Post by: handsclapanin on May 02, 2016, 09:46:42 AM
Nothing fancy but a few old men in a backyard aging with grace...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE40t6QrxbN/?taken-by=foulweather (https://www.instagram.com/p/BE40t6QrxbN/?taken-by=foulweather)

that looks so fun.
I might never skate anywhere else if I had that thing at my disposal
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Post by: N.L. on May 02, 2016, 09:58:21 AM
yep, that's the problem. there's a little circuit of 3 backyard bowls all in the same 'hood and its hard to drag these guys out to skate anything else... very fun though...
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Post by: layzieyez on May 04, 2016, 05:35:49 AM
I probably wouldn't want to go anywhere else either if I had those mini bowls to mess around on.
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Post by: E Duarte on May 08, 2016, 10:26:15 AM
I'm 46

Male

Learned to skate vert at Skate City.  I never dreamed I would skate vert at 12.  I could not even go down a 30 degree incline without eating it.  My lesson was tighten your trucks and follow me.  Did a few runs in the capsules and that was it.  I learned to skate vert.

Did a few sessions at Hickam Hangar (which is a great keyhole), some night sessions at Skatelab.  
As much as I love skating big ditches, curbs, bowls and ramps.  Seen too many broken elbows to pick up a board again.

Not a fan of the big pants and small wheels era.  Skating fast, lines, flow, knowing how to push is the best part of skating.
  
Favorite Skaters: Flip Team, Tommy G, Alva, Cab, Jaws, Gravette, Ishod, Raybourn and Evan Smith.    

Watching Luan Oliveira win Street League in LA on a Oscar Niemeyer inspired course gets me excited about the future of skateboarding.


Ed
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 09, 2016, 08:30:24 AM
How do your knees hold up to knee sliding? 
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Post by: Heather Chandler on May 16, 2016, 11:48:51 PM
Hit the park before work.  Nobody there, so I didn't feel too weird trying to film myself.  Nothing spectacular, but feeling pretty jazzed lately on skating as much as I can.  My new board is hyping me up quite a bit.  Think I'll go skate a curb before work tomorrow.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFfJfgqNVjOrTS_mwgZhWNxhc1Y81aj1kwS3yA0/?taken-by=egbert_michael72&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BFfJfgqNVjOrTS_mwgZhWNxhc1Y81aj1kwS3yA0/?taken-by=egbert_michael72&hl=en)
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Post by: coneklr on June 14, 2016, 04:22:07 PM
Since we got bumped all the way to page 8, I thought I'd throw this clip in here as well to get us back to page 1

39 in a couple weeks!

Messing Around Between Rainclouds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKUffN8SmMg#)
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Post by: floop on June 14, 2016, 09:38:01 PM
yeah conekir!
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Post by: baravettski on June 15, 2016, 03:13:01 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGaWuV9CZJ_/?taken-by=ftwbrand (https://www.instagram.com/p/BGaWuV9CZJ_/?taken-by=ftwbrand)

First time I skated a flatbar in hella long...ended up being pretty fun.
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Post by: coneklr on June 15, 2016, 03:18:34 PM
Thanks floop!  And that was rad baravettski!
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Post by: baravettski on June 15, 2016, 03:20:15 PM
Thanks floop!  And that was rad baravettski!

Thanks man! Nice work on yours too.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 31, 2016, 02:51:09 AM
hey old farts, how was summer??

I think I skated one hour total, not counting the times I mess around with my kids when they're scootering/biking
(none of the 2 has picked up skating yet, but I havent given up hope....)

I spent quite a lot of time in the water in July....so fun.

Freediving Fabregas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5BzMSpGLw8#)

anyways I think I'd skate more if I had minibowls like NL posted around    :P
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Post by: N.L. on August 31, 2016, 09:33:52 AM
yeah, didn't skate many mini bowls this summer...

turned 41, skated 1 to 3 times a week mostly solo. learnt slappy k grinds and backside power slides, so i'm stoked... hit some new parks here and there. on it goes...

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Post by: Joust Ostrich on September 04, 2016, 09:31:22 AM
^Curb envy (park too)

^^Water envy.
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Post by: Buck Bundy on September 05, 2016, 02:17:11 AM
35 years young. I'm having more fun now than I did when I was in my teens. After not being able to skate for almost two years due to back problems, just being able to cruise around and pop a few Ollie's, makes me forget how hectic being a "grown up" can be. Luckily my buddy built all the ramps at a huge, indoor, key holder only park. Most Saturday nights I get to tag along and skate an old opera house with only 7-8 people. As long as I land 2 new tricks (even if it's a crail block on a bank) I'm psyched. With another Chicago winter approaching, I'm going to get a key so I can go as much as possible. It also helps that it's in a college town and there's always a few 20 something year old girls hanging around. Add beers and a little smoking to the mix and the place is fucking paradise.
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Post by: Willie on September 05, 2016, 10:39:36 AM
^Where's that spot Buck? Evanston or something? I went to school near there and liked the area but the never ending winters were brutal.


N.L.: that was sick stuff! Those parks look decent.



I feel like I didn't get out nearly enough this summer. Maybe I'll film something this fall...
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 19, 2016, 08:25:22 AM
so I just had two nice Magenta-inspired solo cruising missions.... Keen to go out again soon before real winter sets in!

G-turns are still fun after all those years. Not quite Scott Oster-like yet.....but I'm starting to feel more comfortable on the board again   ;D

https://vid.me/9dgg (https://vid.me/9dgg)
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Post by: N.L. on October 19, 2016, 08:36:43 AM
Yeah, Frenchie. I can respect a good G-Turn. Going to go out and do one now. Cheers.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 20, 2016, 12:19:23 AM
Cheers mate! and good luck in the upcoming 6 nations   ;)

as for the rest of you greybeards who have no clue what I'm referring to here, come on keep the thread alive!
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Post by: layzieyez on October 20, 2016, 06:04:18 AM
Any news of you skating is good news. It's been a while since I g-turned but count me in.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 21, 2016, 12:07:18 AM
allright! there's three of us!
well my attempt to resurrect the thread didn't work too well but there's hope. I actually reread some old pages yesterday and it's really pretty rad.

anyways! here's a beautiful Scott Oster gif to end on a good note.

(http://66.media.tumblr.com/3c4a60d308a3024bae5f1d5bc089d4af/tumblr_npc5kzmHL31sgg3dvo1_500.gif)

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Post by: shark tits on October 21, 2016, 12:17:42 AM
Skated in a light drizzle tonight. My 360 flips been for shit lately so I trick myself & settle for a my dick flip (it has 360 flip in it) then made myself land a horrid fakie one.
I don't think it's age so much as I rode rusty's tensors for a month & it wreaked havoc on my skating
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Post by: Shitbag on October 21, 2016, 02:02:45 AM
Skated mini ramp last night, getting much more relaxed and confident than I have ever been on transition.

Super stoked to have access to a newly built private warehouse ramp that is basically perfect and my good homie is the owner/keymaster, by the way it's Rene Matthyssen, ex New Deal pro and he's doing great and still rips.

Lots of incredible sessions lately with a good mix of young gun rippers and old wily shredders, it is awesome to still be able to mix it up with cats that I'm old enough to be their dad as well as guys I've been skating with for 20 plus years in the same sesh.

Also I used to kind of shy away from being the old guy but these days I relish in it and love when people see me skate and ask how old I am.
I'm gonna be 47 in 2 months and I've never felt more comfortable on a skateboard in the 30 years I've been doing this.

Whatever you do, DO NOT quit skating.
You may skate less, and you may have other interests and activities or girlfriend/wife/kid stuff going on in your life, most of us do, but under no circumstance should you ever 100 percent quit skateboarding, don't even think about it.

We've all seen those dudes, and they are not happy.
Don't be that dude.

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Post by: layzieyez on October 21, 2016, 03:28:29 AM
Someone brought a new box to the DIY foundation spot so I did the thing on it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqncLg6vF/?taken-by=layzieyez (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqncLg6vF/?taken-by=layzieyez)
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on October 21, 2016, 05:07:30 AM
Skated mini ramp last night, getting much more relaxed and confident than I have ever been on transition.

Super stoked to have access to a newly built private warehouse ramp that is basically perfect and my good homie is the owner/keymaster, by the way it's Rene Matthyssen, ex New Deal pro and he's doing great and still rips.

Lots of incredible sessions lately with a good mix of young gun rippers and old wily shredders, it is awesome to still be able to mix it up with cats that I'm old enough to be their dad as well as guys I've been skating with for 20 plus years in the same sesh.

Also I used to kind of shy away from being the old guy but these days I relish in it and love when people see me skate and ask how old I am.
I'm gonna be 47 in 2 months and I've never felt more comfortable on a skateboard in the 30 years I've been doing this.

Whatever you do, DO NOT quit skating.
You may skate less, and you may have other interests and activities or girlfriend/wife/kid stuff going on in your life, most of us do, but under no circumstance should you ever 100 percent quit skateboarding, don't even think about it.

We've all seen those dudes, and they are not happy.
Don't be that dude.



Nice post shitbag.
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Post by: Esquivel on October 21, 2016, 05:16:44 AM
Rights, Shitbag's post gave me a big smile. thanks for the words! I am now considering to stop posting in this thread as I may be too young to do so  :)
36 and still learning new tricks every time i skate, not even close to thinking i might ever quit. And Lazieyes, nice stuff.
N.L., i couldn't open the link -it seems broken or my laptop is bunk
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 21, 2016, 05:38:37 PM
Someone brought a new box to the DIY foundation spot so I did the thing on it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqncLg6vF/?taken-by=layzieyez (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqncLg6vF/?taken-by=layzieyez)

I think you can get lucky and switch mannie that thing.....

Sick no bump nose mannie.....takes me so many tries for the no bump...no idea how anyone flips out....
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Post by: coneklr on October 21, 2016, 07:48:34 PM
Fuck man ... I love this thread and you guys!  I have never been able to do a real impossible ( with a good wrap ) this weekend if it's dry for a couple hours, I pledge to you, my old dudes I will learn them and post up a clip in this thread in honor of Dylan and to keep the good vibes alive and well in here.  I posted this in the other thread but I should have just kept it here ... a little bluntslide a day after my wedding ...

A Day Late (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBOdH4QUFhs#)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 22, 2016, 02:15:30 AM
now that's what I'm talking about! good to see some updates (and good-looking bluntslides) from you guys.

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Someone brought a new box to the DIY foundation spot so I did the thing on it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqncLg6vF/?taken-by=layzieyez (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqncLg6vF/?taken-by=layzieyez)
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I think you can get lucky and switch mannie that thing.....

Sick no bump nose mannie.....takes me so many tries for the no bump...no idea how anyone flips out....

I liked the nose manual too.... Soy, when you say "no bump", you mean bumping the back wheels when you come off? I have trouble with that too...Gonna work on it this afternoon or tomorrow if I can manage to get two hours off from dad duty !
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Post by: Willie on October 22, 2016, 05:20:17 AM
Good stuff guys!

I was filming some junk yesterday and decided to redo a rock and roll that wasn't fully decked. Slipped out, tweaked my knee on a split, and dislocated my fucking elbow. Good times! Herniated a disc in my back earlier this summer doing a scorpion (although that was mainly attributable to my age said the doctor).


Anyway, don't mean to cast a gloom and I did have a good summer of skating. I got plenty of time to edit my super underwhelming footage now.
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Post by: layzieyez on October 22, 2016, 08:02:13 AM
Fuck man ... I love this thread and you guys!  I have never been able to do a real impossible ( with a good wrap ) this weekend if it's dry for a couple hours, I pledge to you, my old dudes I will learn them and post up a clip in this thread in honor of Dylan and to keep the good vibes alive and well in here.  I posted this in the other thread but I should have just kept it here ... a little bluntslide a day after my wedding ...

A Day Late (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBOdH4QUFhs#)
Legit! Congrats on tying the knot and landing that.

The ledge seems a little soft as in it sinks very slightly in when you land on top of it. I'm gunning for the switch nose manny, but it's been a while since I've made one and that thing is not very wide. We'll see...
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Post by: N.L. on October 24, 2016, 08:23:46 AM
Been a getting a few sessions with my 26 yr old nephew who is visiting.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL1zwqzBTCo/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BL1zwqzBTCo/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)

He's the one doing the flip tricks. I'm doing the old man tricks...
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 28, 2016, 12:10:22 AM
props for the properly decked rock man! skating with a family member is awesome, I hope my sons come around before I'm useless.......

So I've been watching these and Tommy G made me feel better about my shrinking bag of tricks when he said he's just given up on tricks. Plus he's into music so I can relate! The contrast between the two is crazy tough........Gonz still gets depressed when he can't land his tricks!

BS with TG : Mark Gonzales Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msERKyF9rsM#)
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Post by: Willie on November 03, 2016, 07:37:17 AM
Here's my video of skating over this summer. Forty! Whoop whoop!

After the slam I took I probably won't be touching a board until spring.


Not Particularly Street (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rv3sXaQ5cuU#)
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Post by: JAesop on November 03, 2016, 08:01:09 AM
Here's my video of skating over this summer. Forty! Whoop whoop!

After the slam I took I probably won't be touching a board until spring.


Not Particularly Street (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rv3sXaQ5cuU#)

Fuckin great! Where is the park with the brick banks? You Philly/ Delaware area?
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Post by: Willie on November 03, 2016, 08:43:34 AM
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Here's my video of skating over this summer. Forty! Whoop whoop!

After the slam I took I probably won't be touching a board until spring.


Not Particularly Street (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rv3sXaQ5cuU#)
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Fuckin great! Where is the park with the brick banks? You Philly/ Delaware area?

Thanks, man. I am in Philly. The brick banks are at Paine's Park by the Art Museum.
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Post by: N.L. on November 03, 2016, 09:06:13 AM
Nice work Willie. Sick looking spots also.
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Post by: handsclapanin on November 03, 2016, 09:20:35 AM
Here's my video of skating over this summer. Forty! Whoop whoop!

After the slam I took I probably won't be touching a board until spring.


Not Particularly Street (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rv3sXaQ5cuU#)

Ouch.
I like the "boardslides" title. I'm wrapping up this part I've been filming over 2016 and it's funny how many boardslides are in there. It's been a very comfortable trick for me lately.
Next month I'll be the big 40. I remember shortly after I turned 30, I fs bigspinned this bump to flat gap thing. On the raw footy, when I roll away I raised my arms in victory and said "first trick as a 30 year old". It was like, hey I can still do this. I'm excited for what my first one as a 40 year old will be.
Also, good looking with skating the best shoe out there. Reynolds cup is the only thing on my feet these days.
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 03, 2016, 08:52:38 PM
so 'Boardies at 40's' is the new slap vid? 
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Post by: Willie on November 04, 2016, 06:48:39 AM
Boardies' are all I've ever had. They're my slappy.



Handsclapanin: I can't find anymore Reynolds cupsoles in my size. I'm starting to panic.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 04, 2016, 10:04:25 AM
Nice Willie!

I liked the spots too.
For me, it's torture right now. I'm in Paris to visit family/friends, but I got a bad cold and it's just impossible to skate, I'm too busy coughing. feel like shit. But I'm staying like one street away from this spot...FUCK. Hope I get at least one session in before we leave sunday...

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JtXLL6n3f2E/WBivsPZkLRI/AAAAAAAARUk/6GB_WhnDwwo4rGUl2tWe8a2kBa4w98E4QCLcB/s640/Skatepark%2BVolcom%2BR%25C3%25A9publique.jpg)
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Post by: handsclapanin on November 04, 2016, 12:38:17 PM
Boardies' are all I've ever had. They're my slappy.



Handsclapanin: I can't find anymore Reynolds cupsoles in my size. I'm starting to panic.

I've been stockpiling because it doesn't look like Emerica is keeping this shoe around forever.
If you're a 9.5 (like me) then I'm mad at myself for telling you this. But Amazon looks to have pretty much every size.
Support your local amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Emerica-REYNOLDS-LOW-Skateboarding-Silver/dp/B00Y1MH9V6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478287465&sr=8-1&keywords=reynolds%2Blow&th=1&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Emerica-REYNOLDS-LOW-Skateboarding-Silver/dp/B00Y1MH9V6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478287465&sr=8-1&keywords=reynolds%2Blow&th=1&psc=1)

Or you can go straight to Emerica (but the cost is a little more).
http://emerica.com/shoes/the-reynolds-low-11/black-silver/ (http://emerica.com/shoes/the-reynolds-low-11/black-silver/)

3 years ago I got my first pair of Reynolds at a local shop. Every pair since then, I've had to get online because no shop around here carries the cupsole.
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Post by: Burton Ernie on November 06, 2016, 07:59:59 AM
just found this Old Man thread. 37 counts as "old" right?

on to the important stuff: any tips on reversing a permanent hot-pocket?

my right ankle feels like it's stuffed with soggy dish towels, and i haven't had full range of motion in it in years.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on November 06, 2016, 09:09:08 PM
41 here. Currently in a tropical area, recently unemployed and skating at least two three times a week. Can honestly say I have more control than I've ever had on my board, even still learning weird new little moves. My biggest negative which has been declining since my 30's is ollieing.  I do wonder when it will all end though  :-\
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 26, 2016, 04:56:00 PM
https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/ (https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/)

Turned 43 last month.....

Oh the shit I do to avoid doing back 50's........

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Post by: AitchBeeGayBuh on November 27, 2016, 06:08:25 AM
I'm 34 n recently ollied my first bum out in the wild.

No lookin and sizing him up to do it either.

Just skatin down the street goin from point A to B, looked ahead n saw a passed out dude sittin up n decided to float over him.

When I landed I laughed my drunken ass off as I continued down the street.

Came home n told the wife, she didn't give one shit.
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Post by: Willie on November 27, 2016, 07:41:07 AM
https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/ (https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/)

Turned 43 last month.....

Oh the shit I do to avoid doing back 50's........



I guess that's a good problem to have because that fakie 5-0 is fucking legit!
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Post by: the snake on November 27, 2016, 07:53:54 AM
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https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/ (https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/)

Turned 43 last month.....

Oh the shit I do to avoid doing back 50's........


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I guess that's a good problem to have because that fakie 5-0 is fucking legit!
yep, very inspiring soy.....
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Post by: booty on November 27, 2016, 09:35:18 AM
I'm 35. I skate. I hate. Geritol.
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 27, 2016, 04:27:26 PM
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https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/ (https://instagram.com/p/BNSorCMj1Bl/)

Turned 43 last month.....

Oh the shit I do to avoid doing back 50's........


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I guess that's a good problem to have because that fakie 5-0 is fucking legit!
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yep, very inspiring soy.....

Thanks......for some reason 180'ing into stuff is way less scarier.....no way in hell....I'm ever doing a back smith....but somehow this makes sense.....

https://instagram.com/p/BNBbZIjjwDN/ (https://instagram.com/p/BNBbZIjjwDN/)
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Post by: floop on November 29, 2016, 05:42:52 PM
back after another injury.  fractured my femur (and fucked up my shoulder) 4 months ago.  pretty much fully back.  been a little harder to get fully back in though.  a little harder each time

anyway, will post some footage of the 3 or 4 tricks I can do
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Post by: Fart Sounds on December 14, 2016, 12:34:28 PM

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Thanks......for some reason 180'ing into stuff is way less scarier.....no way in hell....I'm ever doing a back smith....but somehow this makes sense.....

https://instagram.com/p/BNBbZIjjwDN/ (https://instagram.com/p/BNBbZIjjwDN/)

fuck! that was so rad
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 14, 2016, 06:06:39 PM
Thanks....I just figured this one out in the last couple years....

Maybe you old guys remember Mike V in speed freaks....stationary Ollie to smiths....that's where this came from....

The ABC shirt is from the Gonz part in that old real vid....

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Post by: N.L. on December 15, 2016, 09:12:19 AM
Been struggling recently. Shit weather, too much work. I know if I can still get the odd 360 flip, I'm OK.  Tried yesterday in below freezing weather and failed. Now, I'm on a horrible mission to land one tre before 2017... In times of yore I'd be hunting wooly mammoth to feed my family for the winter but in this day and age, its a 360 flip before new year....
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Post by: headtowall on December 15, 2016, 09:13:50 AM
Been struggling recently. Shit weather, too much work. I know if I can still get the odd 360 flip, I'm OK.  Tried yesterday in below freezing weather and failed. Now, I'm on a horrible mission to land one tre before 2017... In times of yore I'd be hunting wooly mammoth to feed my family for the winter but in this day and age, its a 360 flip before new year....
what's funny was i could never throw down a 360 flip when I was skating all day every day as a kid, but finally landed one a couple years ago after watching a trick tip on youtube haha
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Post by: N.L. on December 15, 2016, 10:01:25 AM

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Thanks......for some reason 180'ing into stuff is way less scarier.....no way in hell....I'm ever doing a back smith....but somehow this makes sense.....

https://instagram.com/p/BNBbZIjjwDN/ (https://instagram.com/p/BNBbZIjjwDN/)
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fuck! that was so rad

What!! Nicely done JSoy!
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Post by: handsclapanin on December 15, 2016, 01:01:57 PM
Old dude. New part.
I'll be 40 next week.
Filmed over the last year.
My last part (posted a few pages back in this thread) had a grand total of 2 flip tricks. So this time around I really made an effort to do some flipping. Even if it's just a flatground trick here and there.
Warning, contains an over abundance of boardslides and tricks not involving an Ollie (wallrides, wallies, slappies). If you're not down with that, don't waste your time. Otherwise, hope you enjoy. It's basic tricks, but I try to at least keep the spots interesting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM)
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Post by: Roisto on December 15, 2016, 01:15:39 PM
Old dude. New part.
I'll be 40 next week.
Filmed over the last year.
My last part (posted a few pages back in this thread) had a grand total of 2 flip tricks. So this time around I really made an effort to do some flipping. Even if it's just a flatground trick here and there.
Warning, contains an over abundance of boardslides and tricks not involving an Ollie (wallrides, wallies, slappies). If you're not down with that, don't waste your time. Otherwise, hope you enjoy. It's basic tricks, but I try to at least keep the spots interesting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM)

Dude! That was brilliant. Looked like you were having fun and everything was way better than I expected based on your description. Proper skating and not just some shit that barely counts. As an oldish dude myself, I really enjoyed it!
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Post by: ChuckRamone on December 15, 2016, 01:39:00 PM
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Old dude. New part.
I'll be 40 next week.
Filmed over the last year.
My last part (posted a few pages back in this thread) had a grand total of 2 flip tricks. So this time around I really made an effort to do some flipping. Even if it's just a flatground trick here and there.
Warning, contains an over abundance of boardslides and tricks not involving an Ollie (wallrides, wallies, slappies). If you're not down with that, don't waste your time. Otherwise, hope you enjoy. It's basic tricks, but I try to at least keep the spots interesting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM)
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Dude! That was brilliant. Looked like you were having fun and everything was way better than I expected based on your description. Proper skating and not just some shit that barely counts. As an oldish dude myself, I really enjoyed it!

Was that Peter Smolik at the end? Nice part, not even for an old dude but in general.
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Post by: baravettski on December 15, 2016, 02:34:40 PM
Here's a few randoms from my insta recently.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQd-NOGu9dk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQd-NOGu9dk#)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQbnwMFOGLU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQbnwMFOGLU#)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDY0mBtDBA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDY0mBtDBA#)

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Post by: NJFly318 on December 16, 2016, 04:11:06 AM
Old dude. New part.
I'll be 40 next week.
Filmed over the last year.
My last part (posted a few pages back in this thread) had a grand total of 2 flip tricks. So this time around I really made an effort to do some flipping. Even if it's just a flatground trick here and there.
Warning, contains an over abundance of boardslides and tricks not involving an Ollie (wallrides, wallies, slappies). If you're not down with that, don't waste your time. Otherwise, hope you enjoy. It's basic tricks, but I try to at least keep the spots interesting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufmM4mP4OM)

I like that part, well shot and put together. Kept me entertained more than some other video parts, a lot of which I just can't relate to with too many flip in/flip outs.
Great Job!!!
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Post by: Willie on December 16, 2016, 11:15:01 AM
That was super good, Handsclapanin!

I honestly haven't had much of an urge to go skate since my injury but that made me want to get out and skate as soon as I can.

Also, nice kicks.
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Post by: handsclapanin on December 16, 2016, 12:28:10 PM

Was that Peter Smolik at the end? Nice part, not even for an old dude but in general.

Yes, the one and only Pillager himself.

Thanks everyone. Glad you liked it.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 17, 2016, 04:08:26 AM
That was super good, Handsclapanin!

I honestly haven't had much of an urge to go skate since my injury but that made me want to get out and skate as soon as I can.

Also, nice kicks.

same here. Made me want to go grab my board....... But then I remembered it's december and freezing.

also props to Jsoy and the other old-but-sill nimble fellas, all the stuff posted lately was inspiring!
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Post by: Sleazy on December 17, 2016, 08:22:56 AM
didn't realize what this thread was all about. super motivating in a make you feel like you suck kind of way. feel like i'm the only guy who can't 360 flip. jsoy, jees man... is that backsmith trick an nbd?

filmed this in the summer

House Park Smith, Fakie Ollie Line (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiiK2IxXkGs#)

part of my problem lately is that when i do go skate i always end up wanting to bring my kids and then i don't really get to skate. more or less just chase them around the park and make sure they aren't getting in peoples way or getting kid napped. here's a little family home video of an adventure. i'm hoping eventually they will start getting serious\good and help me get more productive.

Grace's First Bank Roll In at House Park (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQF3dJNt3M4#)
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Post by: Cuban_Lynx on December 17, 2016, 09:24:24 AM
That was super good, Handsclapanin!

I honestly haven't had much of an urge to go skate since my injury but that made me want to get out and skate as soon as I can.

Also, nice kicks.
I'll third that. Also, nice Packers/Bucky shirts. I'm originally from Milwaukee, so always cool to see Wisco skaters.
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Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on December 17, 2016, 09:27:51 AM

I have a no wife and kids policy on sessions. I go early, get back by noon so the day isn't spent.  But it's for exactly that reason. Also, sometimes dad just needs a break.
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 17, 2016, 07:32:44 PM
Sleazy....just started getting 3 flips this year....they are horrific and I can only do them with the aid of a bank....but who knew....nollie or switch flips in 2017....last year I got switch heels and i can do he odd nollie heel....

We'll get our rezzies up on here soon....

I don't have kids but yah....I'd treat them as different missions....I'm kinda like that w bros...they don't want to watch me try three flips for an hour..so I just cruise around when I'm with the old guys.....
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Post by: handsclapanin on December 20, 2016, 08:48:38 AM
Inspired by Shitbag last year (our birthdays are right around the same time); I set out to do 40 tricks for my 40th birthday. I knew I had to do it somewhere like PQ here, where there are lots of options. No way am I pulling it off like Shitbag did, all on one obstacle.
This almost got cancelled real quick. With only 6 tricks under my belt I smacked my knee really hard. Went and got a bag of ice, took a break, switched from my normal skate intake of sativa only over to a heavy indica, and went back in. Then around #12, I fell and hit the back of my head on the corner of a ledge. Got a little bump.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOOaXabg3lu/?taken-by=washedupwarriors (https://www.instagram.com/p/BOOaXabg3lu/?taken-by=washedupwarriors)
Thought I might have to seriously downgrade this thing. Does it still count if I slash grind in 20 different areas of the park? Maybe I should get all Magenta and do some powerslides? Wear the same outfit and work on this for the next month?
But, when you got local legends like Oscar Jordan and Willy Santos there to hype you up, you have to push on. Anyone who knows me knows I'm terrible at manuals. Besides vert, they would be the weak link in my skateboard chain. I don't have the balance or patience for them. So, after I did that hippy jump I'm looking around trying to decide what to do for my last trick. Willy asked if I had done any manuals and suggested I do that nose manual up. I laughed and said it might take me until I'm 41. Sure enough, it was a little battle. But when Willy throws out a request, you try to comply.
Huge thank you to Tbone for filming and editing this. My #1 go to old dude partner in crime for decades now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebgAP4wvC_Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebgAP4wvC_Y)
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Post by: SodaJerk on December 20, 2016, 10:27:42 AM
Inspired by Shitbag last year (our birthdays are right around the same time); I set out to do 40 tricks for my 40th birthday. I knew I had to do it somewhere like PQ here, where there are lots of options. No way am I pulling it off like Shitbag did, all on one obstacle.
This almost got cancelled real quick. With only 6 tricks under my belt I smacked my knee really hard. Went and got a bag of ice, took a break, switched from my normal skate intake of sativa only over to a heavy indica, and went back in. Then around #12, I fell and hit the back of my head on the corner of a ledge. Got a little bump.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOOaXabg3lu/?taken-by=washedupwarriors (https://www.instagram.com/p/BOOaXabg3lu/?taken-by=washedupwarriors)
Thought I might have to seriously downgrade this thing. Does it still count if I slash grind in 20 different areas of the park? Maybe I should get all Magenta and do some powerslides? Wear the same outfit and work on this for the next month?
But, when you got local legends like Oscar Jordan and Willy Santos there to hype you up, you have to push on. Anyone who knows me knows I'm terrible at manuals. Besides vert, they would be the weak link in my skateboard chain. I don't have the balance or patience for them. So, after I did that hippy jump I'm looking around trying to decide what to do for my last trick. Willy asked if I had done any manuals and suggested I do that nose manual up. I laughed and said it might take me until I'm 41. Sure enough, it was a little battle. But when Willy throws out a request, you try to comply.
Huge thank you to Tbone for filming and editing this. My #1 go to old dude partner in crime for decades now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebgAP4wvC_Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebgAP4wvC_Y)
Sick man. I've got a bit over a year until I hit 40 and I'm definitely going to have to film all year to get 40 clips. One day is no joke.
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Post by: N.L. on December 24, 2016, 02:39:34 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOaqY52BQ8X/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BOaqY52BQ8X/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)

Got it one last Tre Before Trump.

Flip tricks after 40....  ::)
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Post by: shark tits on December 24, 2016, 03:13:30 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOaqY52BQ8X/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BOaqY52BQ8X/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)

Got it one last Tre Before Trump.

Flip tricks after 40....  ::)
uh! 3 flip butterz!!!
nice 5-0s and slappies. curbs sounded really loud on my computer.
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Post by: yapple dapple on December 24, 2016, 07:38:19 PM
I can't tell if this kid was being a dick or just naive but I never felt so old in my life. So I'm at the park yesterday, sometimes when I get off work I like to cruise though the park get my trick and get out. It was one of those days. So he comes up to me and ask "what trick are you trying?" It was quite oblivious since I been at the same 1/4 pipe for the last 20mins. "backside noseblunt" I reply. "Oh yeah, well I slid the whole thing yesterday and popped it back in." Thanks for making my day kid.
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Post by: Burt Ward on December 24, 2016, 11:06:30 PM
That was dope. Props Sir.
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Post by: floop on December 26, 2016, 10:53:11 AM
Attempting to learn feebles

https://instagram.com/p/BN_ITA2A4e8/
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Post by: calvinsdream on December 26, 2016, 02:47:33 PM
Just to introduce myself, I'm 30 and have been skating for four years. I didn't skate when I was a kid. The first two years were banal and tough, but now I've got some of the basics (180s, powerslides, ollies, manuals) consistent, I've been having a lot more fun. I'm not that social and have never skated with anyone outside of a lesson at Commonwealth, so I imagine I still look pretty wonky.
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Just to introduce myself, I'm 30 and have been skating for four years. I didn't skate when I was a kid. The first two years were banal and tough, but now I've got some of the basics (180s, powerslides, ollies, manuals) consistent, I've been having a lot more fun. I'm not that social and have never skated with anyone outside of a lesson at Commonwealth, so I imagine I still look pretty wonky.
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Nice to see someone with a similar experience. Especially the part about the first two years being one fucking chore. But it's getting better everyday for me. Nowhere near good, but still! Hopefully I'll be doing cool shit by the age of 30, and earn the right to post around the clock in this thread. I'd tell you to go skate with people, but that's something I don't really do... I'm happy when I find nobody at the places I like to go! But keep it up, man!

Thanks dude! I'm definitely one of the early morning skatepark dudes. Nice to know there's others!
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Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on December 27, 2016, 08:48:17 AM
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Just to introduce myself, I'm 30 and have been skating for four years. I didn't skate when I was a kid. The first two years were banal and tough, but now I've got some of the basics (180s, powerslides, ollies, manuals) consistent, I've been having a lot more fun. I'm not that social and have never skated with anyone outside of a lesson at Commonwealth, so I imagine I still look pretty wonky.
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Nice to see someone with a similar experience. Especially the part about the first two years being one fucking chore. But it's getting better everyday for me. Nowhere near good, but still! Hopefully I'll be doing cool shit by the age of 30, and earn the right to post around the clock in this thread. I'd tell you to go skate with people, but that's something I don't really do... I'm happy when I find nobody at the places I like to go! But keep it up, man!
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Thanks dude! I'm definitely one of the early morning skatepark dudes. Nice to know there's others!
Just curious, but how does someone get in to skating at 26?
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Post by: Heather Chandler on December 27, 2016, 11:52:24 AM
Just turned 44 over the holidays. My birthday wish for 30+ only skateparks, as I hate 95% of all teenagers. 
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Just to introduce myself, I'm 30 and have been skating for four years. I didn't skate when I was a kid. The first two years were banal and tough, but now I've got some of the basics (180s, powerslides, ollies, manuals) consistent, I've been having a lot more fun. I'm not that social and have never skated with anyone outside of a lesson at Commonwealth, so I imagine I still look pretty wonky.
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Nice to see someone with a similar experience. Especially the part about the first two years being one fucking chore. But it's getting better everyday for me. Nowhere near good, but still! Hopefully I'll be doing cool shit by the age of 30, and earn the right to post around the clock in this thread. I'd tell you to go skate with people, but that's something I don't really do... I'm happy when I find nobody at the places I like to go! But keep it up, man!
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Thanks dude! I'm definitely one of the early morning skatepark dudes. Nice to know there's others!
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Just curious, but how does someone get in to skating at 26?

I was watching a lot of skate videos for about a year, and kind of started doing it to prove to myself that I could, I guess? How does one normally get into it?
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Post by: shark tits on December 27, 2016, 12:30:27 PM
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Just to introduce myself, I'm 30 and have been skating for four years. I didn't skate when I was a kid. The first two years were banal and tough, but now I've got some of the basics (180s, powerslides, ollies, manuals) consistent, I've been having a lot more fun. I'm not that social and have never skated with anyone outside of a lesson at Commonwealth, so I imagine I still look pretty wonky.
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Nice to see someone with a similar experience. Especially the part about the first two years being one fucking chore. But it's getting better everyday for me. Nowhere near good, but still! Hopefully I'll be doing cool shit by the age of 30, and earn the right to post around the clock in this thread. I'd tell you to go skate with people, but that's something I don't really do... I'm happy when I find nobody at the places I like to go! But keep it up, man!
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Thanks dude! I'm definitely one of the early morning skatepark dudes. Nice to know there's others!
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Just curious, but how does someone get in to skating at 26?
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I was watching a lot of skate videos for about a year, and kind of started doing it to prove to myself that I could, I guess? How does one normally get into it?
through freinds in your adolescence or teen years. it's unique to pick it up later, most 26 yr olds have a mental block like 'i wish i started when i was 13' that prevents them from following their interest [applies to anything requiring courage].
never too late.
welcome!
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Post by: 20matar on December 27, 2016, 01:56:05 PM
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Just to introduce myself, I'm 30 and have been skating for four years. I didn't skate when I was a kid. The first two years were banal and tough, but now I've got some of the basics (180s, powerslides, ollies, manuals) consistent, I've been having a lot more fun. I'm not that social and have never skated with anyone outside of a lesson at Commonwealth, so I imagine I still look pretty wonky.
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Nice to see someone with a similar experience. Especially the part about the first two years being one fucking chore. But it's getting better everyday for me. Nowhere near good, but still! Hopefully I'll be doing cool shit by the age of 30, and earn the right to post around the clock in this thread. I'd tell you to go skate with people, but that's something I don't really do... I'm happy when I find nobody at the places I like to go! But keep it up, man!
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Thanks dude! I'm definitely one of the early morning skatepark dudes. Nice to know there's others!
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Just curious, but how does someone get in to skating at 26?
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I was watching a lot of skate videos for about a year, and kind of started doing it to prove to myself that I could, I guess? How does one normally get into it?
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through freinds in your adolescence or teen years. it's unique to pick it up later, most 26 yr olds have a mental block like 'i wish i started when i was 13' that prevents them from following their interest [applies to anything requiring courage].
never too late.
welcome!

Truth. In my case, I started just before turning 24. I'd start sooner in my adult life, but I was busy with school, working fulltime, and with a nagging ankle injury that just made me squeamish... once I got less busy with studies, I bought a shitty complete online and started to try and learn. Best decision I took in my whole life. My ankle never stopped hurting, but the extra strength really helps.
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 27, 2016, 06:00:21 PM
That's what I've really enjoyed and acknowledge how rad it is in that skateboarding is way more broad than it used to be.....we can talk about the good ole days but they clearly were not conducive to old skaters let alone newbies starting....

They have a crew of adult never skaters or midlife crisis dudes and I'm down to help them out.....a ton of chicks too...that are late 20's plus.... Longboard cross overs.....I don't give a shit....there's always some aspect of skating or skate culture you can get down with....

I skate in the am..between 9-10:30 is usually before street razors show up....it's called gentlemans hour.....

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Post by: Krooked antihero on December 27, 2016, 11:56:05 PM
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Just to introduce myself, I'm 30 and have been skating for four years. I didn't skate when I was a kid. The first two years were banal and tough, but now I've got some of the basics (180s, powerslides, ollies, manuals) consistent, I've been having a lot more fun. I'm not that social and have never skated with anyone outside of a lesson at Commonwealth, so I imagine I still look pretty wonky.
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Nice to see someone with a similar experience. Especially the part about the first two years being one fucking chore. But it's getting better everyday for me. Nowhere near good, but still! Hopefully I'll be doing cool shit by the age of 30, and earn the right to post around the clock in this thread. I'd tell you to go skate with people, but that's something I don't really do... I'm happy when I find nobody at the places I like to go! But keep it up, man!

Funny, i'm 34 and i feel like i'm not old enough to post on this thread :D
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Post by: Doughboy on December 31, 2016, 06:17:06 PM
Just wanted to take some time to say what's up to all the fellow old dudes. This is by far one of the best threads SLAP has. Glad to see so many dudes still ripping in late 30's and 40's. Totally inspiring... Although not too much skating going on for me right now due to injuries and weather. I guess it's better to be recovering from injuries in the winter rather than the middle of summer though. I'll be 37 pretty soon. Kinda feels like I'm getting up there in age, but seeing so many dude's clips in this thread and seeing so many pros in their 40's still ripping helps to keep the motivation levels high. I hit 5 years of sobriety in November so I'm pretty stoked on that. Just trying to eat healthy and not gain too much winter weight right now. Hope that all of you old dudes and young dudes too are having a good safe holiday. Thanks to all that contribute to this thread and keep the old dude vibe going. Man 2017, still remember being a little kid skating in parking lots by myself when I first discovered East Bay punk rock and being such a goofy little skate dude and thinking I was so cool when I got my first set of Thunders. I'm pretty much still just a goofy skate dork. Have a good new years everyone!!! :)
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Post by: floop on January 13, 2017, 09:55:30 AM
I decided to try and learn kickflips at the ripe and tender age of 43.  Never learned them when I was a kid.  Skipped it.

Any tips?   This is frustrating. 
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Post by: shark tits on January 13, 2017, 10:10:42 AM
I decided to try and learn kickflips at the ripe and tender age of 43.  Never learned them when I was a kid.  Skipped it.

Any tips?   This is frustrating. 
skate faster.
nah i'm joking. this is sort of corny but if you hang onto 2 chairs and get used to flipping it stationary w/ that extra milisecond in the air maybe it will give you the confidence to do them normal?
that's all i can think of.
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on January 13, 2017, 01:02:34 PM
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I decided to try and learn kickflips at the ripe and tender age of 43.  Never learned them when I was a kid.  Skipped it.

Any tips?   This is frustrating.  
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nah i'm joking. this is sort of corny but if you hang onto 2 chairs and get used to flipping it stationary w/ that extra milisecond in the air maybe it will give you the confidence to do them normal?
that's all i can think of.

Try learning them stationary on a surface that isn't too slippery, try to keep both feet above the board all the time, keep your weight centred. When I learned them, I put my toe below the front top bolts at a 45-degree angle.
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Post by: Endless Toedrag on January 13, 2017, 06:52:21 PM
Part of me is glad to share the stoke and the other part wishes I could have a session to myself every once in a while.  Skating with my kids is always weird.  I feel like a good session involves a lot more cursing or something...

didn't realize what this thread was all about. super motivating in a make you feel like you suck kind of way. feel like i'm the only guy who can't 360 flip. jsoy, jees man... is that backsmith trick an nbd?

filmed this in the summer

House Park Smith, Fakie Ollie Line (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiiK2IxXkGs#)

part of my problem lately is that when i do go skate i always end up wanting to bring my kids and then i don't really get to skate. more or less just chase them around the park and make sure they aren't getting in peoples way or getting kid napped. here's a little family home video of an adventure. i'm hoping eventually they will start getting serious\good and help me get more productive.

Grace's First Bank Roll In at House Park (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQF3dJNt3M4#)
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Post by: N.L. on February 01, 2017, 11:42:42 AM
Not many sessions this winter and very short ones at that but I did squeeze a quick one in this morning and learned switch feebles to fakie on this tight little wall... Not a big deal but pretty stoked considering.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2nq76s3.jpg)
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Post by: Krooked antihero on February 01, 2017, 12:35:22 PM
^ Tight!
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Post by: Baron Samedi on February 01, 2017, 03:43:43 PM
Not many sessions this winter and very short ones at that but I did squeeze a quick one in this morning and learned switch feebles to fakie on this tight little wall... Not a big deal but pretty stoked considering.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2nq76s3.jpg)
Looks like such a fun park.

So how old do you have to be to get up in this? I'm almost 30 and I certainly feel old.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 01, 2017, 04:26:59 PM
Not many sessions this winter and very short ones at that but I did squeeze a quick one in this morning and learned switch feebles to fakie on this tight little wall... Not a big deal but pretty stoked considering.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2nq76s3.jpg)
dope!
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Post by: N.L. on February 01, 2017, 08:42:58 PM

So how old do you have to be to get up in this? I'm almost 30 and I certainly feel old.

I'm 41 but I'd say 30+ is old in skateboarding. Greco is 39!

Thanks Pals.
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on February 01, 2017, 08:50:42 PM
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Not many sessions this winter and very short ones at that but I did squeeze a quick one in this morning and learned switch feebles to fakie on this tight little wall... Not a big deal but pretty stoked considering.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2nq76s3.jpg)
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Pretty awesome NL
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Post by: zippy z on February 01, 2017, 09:24:20 PM
I've been at it for 31 years. I'm still in love with her and every time I look into her eyes I get lost in a Cure/Smiths spiral I never want to find my way out of. This is definitely my first love and it will never change.
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Post by: shark tits on February 05, 2017, 01:24:36 PM
i been claiming it for the last 5 yrs but i actually turned 40 today. blessed w/ a 35 degree day so i skated my strip mall where i'm self proclaimed plaza boss. felt amazing after being cooped up most of the last 3 months. i can still 360 flip they just take a bunch of tries. halfcab flip and switch flip first try. alas, no footage but none of it was amazing, just fun.
never die and never get old.......
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Post by: floop on February 13, 2017, 09:29:01 PM
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Not many sessions this winter and very short ones at that but I did squeeze a quick one in this morning and learned switch feebles to fakie on this tight little wall... Not a big deal but pretty stoked considering.

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Looks like such a fun park.

So how old do you have to be to get up in this? I'm almost 30 and I certainly feel old.

your testicles need to be hanging down at least 6 inches.  ideally 8

N.L. that is fucking sick

butthole and adam, thanks for the advice
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Post by: floop on February 22, 2017, 07:39:38 PM
me and my old friend being old the last 2 days.  I'm the one who is fatter with less hair

https://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/33019797506/in/dateposted-public/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/33019797506/in/dateposted-public/)
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Post by: shark tits on February 22, 2017, 07:47:57 PM
me and my old friend being old the last 2 days.  I'm the one who is fatter with less hair

https://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/33019797506/in/dateposted-public/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/9795061@N08/33019797506/in/dateposted-public/)
damn the man, save the empire, floop!
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Post by: j....soy..... on February 22, 2017, 10:18:07 PM
The front 5-0 is super good.....
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Post by: drcroc on February 24, 2017, 10:13:18 PM
After five years of not touching a board I started up again and... I lasted 10 months of skating every day with a week off here and there.  I'm 29 years old. Recently I rolled my ankle pretty bad (couldn't walk without limping for a couple of months and pain consistently) and then I ate it so very hard after landing primo and slipping out (I wasn't expecting to fall so when I did it was brutal), so I'm quitting again. You could say, "pussy!" but I feel like I single-handedly knocked out all of my coordination with one fall. It would be stupid to try and keep skating cause I know I just don't have that focus and coordination left. I would def. fall again and maybe it would be worse. I can't afford a hospital bill. Confidence went straight out the window as well. I basically juiced myself out of the game in one session.

Not saying I'm never coming back but I feel like it's not as fun when you're by yourself. I don't like skateparks either, just not a fan.  I wasn't good as a kid but I figured out heelflips during my return, there's a special secret to landing them I can easily explain to anyone now. It's this one thing you have to do to land it.

Some random thoughts on my brief comeback:
Being the age I am, I don't like the new trend of wider decks like 8+ only.  I'm 6'2 tall and old and yet I still skated a 7.75 and a 7.6.  If I upped to an 8 it's like what's the point?  I feel like skating a big deck and doing tricks on one is purely for a trend hopper who wants to show off for his instagram feed. But hey, I'm the old dude. ...Not to mention it's easy as sh*t to land flip tricks on an 8.  I know I'm not alone in the thought that those trends of big decks and big wheels ought to have stayed in the past. At what point are you just skating a longboard? If that becomes cool I'm fully tuned out.

Something I didn't pay as much attention to before and I did recently was how "flatground" is many things. Skating a tennis court, is one thing. Then there's the street which could be curved, abrasive, etc. so that's it. Paying attention to all the tiny little details of everything was something I didn't do back in the day, but I learned.  Also I noticed how the old pros will all preach "gotta skate, bro." But of course they're saying that, it's their career, if kids stop skating they're out of money. Don't have to look far to find some older pros that are over it too. Some of them even own companies. I'm glad I skated again overall but I'm taking the "signs" and dipping out. I'll post again during BATB
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Post by: j....soy..... on February 24, 2017, 10:37:55 PM
I decided to try and learn kickflips at the ripe and tender age of 43.  Never learned them when I was a kid.  Skipped it.

Any tips?   This is frustrating. 

Keep your shoulders parallel......that way it flips under you...not in front of you...where you can see it......
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Post by: shark tits on February 24, 2017, 10:53:59 PM
After five years of not touching a board I started up again and... I lasted 10 months of skating every day with a week off here and there.  I'm 29 years old. Recently I rolled my ankle pretty bad (couldn't walk without limping for a couple of months and pain consistently) and then I ate it so very hard after landing primo and slipping out (I wasn't expecting to fall so when I did it was brutal), so I'm quitting again. You could say, "pussy!" but I feel like I single-handedly knocked out all of my coordination with one fall. It would be stupid to try and keep skating cause I know I just don't have that focus and coordination left. I would def. fall again and maybe it would be worse. I can't afford a hospital bill. Confidence went straight out the window as well. I basically juiced myself out of the game in one session.

Not saying I'm never coming back but I feel like it's not as fun when you're by yourself. I don't like skateparks either, just not a fan.  I wasn't good as a kid but I figured out heelflips during my return, there's a special secret to landing them I can easily explain to anyone now. It's this one thing you have to do to land it.

Some random thoughts on my brief comeback:
Being the age I am, I don't like the new trend of wider decks like 8+ only.  I'm 6'2 tall and old and yet I still skated a 7.75 and a 7.6.  If I upped to an 8 it's like what's the point?  I feel like skating a big deck and doing tricks on one is purely for a trend hopper who wants to show off for his instagram feed. But hey, I'm the old dude. ...Not to mention it's easy as sh*t to land flip tricks on an 8.  I know I'm not alone in the thought that those trends of big decks and big wheels ought to have stayed in the past. At what point are you just skating a longboard? If that becomes cool I'm fully tuned out.

Something I didn't pay as much attention to before and I did recently was how "flatground" is many things. Skating a tennis court, is one thing. Then there's the street which could be curved, abrasive, etc. so that's it. Paying attention to all the tiny little details of everything was something I didn't do back in the day, but I learned.  Also I noticed how the old pros will all preach "gotta skate, bro." But of course they're saying that, it's their career, if kids stop skating they're out of money. Don't have to look far to find some older pros that are over it too. Some of them even own companies. I'm glad I skated again overall but I'm taking the "signs" and dipping out. I'll post again during BATB
what a bummer-ass post that was. how bummer? dead babies in a bathtub bummer. talk about a post so grey it's black inside, watching churches on tv. in a coma you don't dream. you just hope that someone sits w/ you. when vanessa torres comes back from knee surgery i'm sure she will read this post and understand your reasoning. holy fuck i'm depressed.
Bright Eyes - Padraic My Prince - 02 (Lyrics in the description) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COv81enKHEw#)
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Post by: SodaJerk on February 25, 2017, 09:05:57 AM
so I'm quitting again. You could say, "pussy!" but I feel like I single-handedly knocked out all of my coordination with one fall. It would be stupid to try and keep skating cause I know I just don't have that focus and coordination left. I'll post again during BATB
Fuck of them pussy. I'm 10 years older than you and dipped out for a few years and wrecked myself to get back into it.
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Post by: Gimax on February 25, 2017, 08:43:01 PM
Turning 40 in a month.
On and off (even had a 14 year break) since 1991.
Messed up my leg today but hope it heals soon as I can't wait to go back out there and skate.
8"
Thunder hi's with 1/8 riser.
51's.
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Post by: floop on March 03, 2017, 10:51:17 AM
Trying to learn these.  I think I grinded about 2 inches.  Counting it!

https://instagram.com/p/BRJgvf2hQ6Q/
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Post by: coneklr on March 03, 2017, 12:53:44 PM
Fuck yeah floop!
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Post by: VOSGOS on March 04, 2017, 02:39:31 AM
  43 got back on board like 2 1/2 years back. Bout a year ago I ordered some NB shoes on clearance and tried putting new insoles in em the shoe itself was like a low top and really thin like for tech tricks.  Long story short I had a really nice sesh going with a couple buds and one of em starts stretching saying we are gonna push to another spot and I'm like ok I'll stretch too. I did a little backside 180 on my way from the spot and my toe overextended in the shoe and something popped I self-diagnosed it as Turf Toe? Anyway off the board for like 2 months.  I tried to work a job when I should have taken a break I was in constant pain but ya know I just couldn't wait to get back to skating shit saved my life!  I skate every day, I'm single (by choice), sober,  I quit smoking, I eat right, and I lift one day run the next always, I'm like fucking Henry Rollins over here  MY WAR BITCHES!
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Post by: Esquivel on March 06, 2017, 03:51:10 AM
I will be 37 in a month and in the last few years i have noticed a tendency of my ankles to swell much easier than they used to (they never used to swell before i reached 28-30).
I got annoyed last weekend because i had 4 hour sessions for three consecutive days and in the end of the third day my ankles were in such a state of swell/pain that i had no control over my board. Do any older dudes here have similar issues and if yes what do you do to reduce the pain and to extend the sessions? I feel that if it wasn't for my ankles i could easy last another couple of hours, which would be great on weekends  :)
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Post by: NJFly318 on March 06, 2017, 06:50:02 AM
I will be 37 in a month and in the last few years i have noticed a tendency of my ankles to swell much easier than they used to (they never used to swell before i reached 28-30).
I got annoyed last weekend because i had 4 hour sessions for three consecutive days and in the end of the third day my ankles were in such a state of swell/pain that i had no control over my board. Do any older dudes here have similar issues and if yes what do you do to reduce the pain and to extend the sessions? I feel that if it wasn't for my ankles i could easy last another couple of hours, which would be great on weekends  :)

Hey, I'm 44 and started up again about a year ago when my son wanted to start skating.
The ankle pain(not swelling) is something I've been dealing with too. I've started taking 500mg of magnesium every night and it really helps with muscle and joint pain in general, it started to work after about a week. Give it a try.
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Post by: Esquivel on March 06, 2017, 09:58:55 AM
^i will give it a shot for sure, thanks. It is probably the cartilage or whatever is there has worn off - i need ankle aftermarkets
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Post by: shit_for_brains on March 06, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
After five years of not touching a board I started up again and... I lasted 10 months of skating every day with a week off here and there.  I'm 29 years old. Recently I rolled my ankle pretty bad (couldn't walk without limping for a couple of months and pain consistently) and then I ate it so very hard after landing primo and slipping out (I wasn't expecting to fall so when I did it was brutal), so I'm quitting again. You could say, "pussy!" but I feel like I single-handedly knocked out all of my coordination with one fall. It would be stupid to try and keep skating cause I know I just don't have that focus and coordination left. I would def. fall again and maybe it would be worse. I can't afford a hospital bill. Confidence went straight out the window as well. I basically juiced myself out of the game in one session.

Not saying I'm never coming back but I feel like it's not as fun when you're by yourself. I don't like skateparks either, just not a fan.  I wasn't good as a kid but I figured out heelflips during my return, there's a special secret to landing them I can easily explain to anyone now. It's this one thing you have to do to land it.

Some random thoughts on my brief comeback:
Being the age I am, I don't like the new trend of wider decks like 8+ only.  I'm 6'2 tall and old and yet I still skated a 7.75 and a 7.6.  If I upped to an 8 it's like what's the point?  I feel like skating a big deck and doing tricks on one is purely for a trend hopper who wants to show off for his instagram feed. But hey, I'm the old dude. ...Not to mention it's easy as sh*t to land flip tricks on an 8.  I know I'm not alone in the thought that those trends of big decks and big wheels ought to have stayed in the past. At what point are you just skating a longboard? If that becomes cool I'm fully tuned out.

Something I didn't pay as much attention to before and I did recently was how "flatground" is many things. Skating a tennis court, is one thing. Then there's the street which could be curved, abrasive, etc. so that's it. Paying attention to all the tiny little details of everything was something I didn't do back in the day, but I learned.  Also I noticed how the old pros will all preach "gotta skate, bro." But of course they're saying that, it's their career, if kids stop skating they're out of money. Don't have to look far to find some older pros that are over it too. Some of them even own companies. I'm glad I skated again overall but I'm taking the "signs" and dipping out. I'll post again during BATB

Go see a specialist and make sure you didn't break your vagina bone
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Post by: Krooked antihero on March 07, 2017, 12:13:37 AM
I will be 37 in a month and in the last few years i have noticed a tendency of my ankles to swell much easier than they used to (they never used to swell before i reached 28-30).
I got annoyed last weekend because i had 4 hour sessions for three consecutive days and in the end of the third day my ankles were in such a state of sweell/pain that i had no control over my board. Do any older dudes here have similar issues and if yes what do you do to reduce the pain and to extend the sessions? I feel that if it wasn't for my ankles i could easy last another couple of hours, which would be great on weekends  :)
Have you tried those balance/wobble boards? It made wonders to my ankles, i can skate now as much as I want without having to worry about my stiff ankles anymore.
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Post by: Esquivel on March 07, 2017, 01:43:34 AM
I have not tried those boards but I am not sure if it is going to help as it is mainly not stiffness that I experience but swelling. Then the swelling leads to stiffness and lack of balance. It is like if i skate for longer than 4-5 hours i get swollen ankles. If i travel a long journey (10+ hours being sat down) i get swollen ankles. Dare to walk too much in Barca? - yep, swollen ankles for the rest of my trip.
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Post by: N.L. on March 07, 2017, 07:35:54 AM
Trying to learn these.  I think I grinded about 2 inches.  Counting it!

https://instagram.com/p/BRJgvf2hQ6Q/ (https://instagram.com/p/BRJgvf2hQ6Q/)


Man I want those too... I can do fake frontside 50 50s but the alley oop component makes no sense to me.

Speaking of 2" grinds.... Managed to get 2" inches of nose grind on pool coping the other day... excuse the freeze frame grab....

(http://i63.tinypic.com/2inkau.jpg)
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Post by: 144p on March 11, 2017, 07:34:29 PM
This winter has been terrible, so much rain.
This garage has saved me.
Spar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zJ3iGwvKKU#)
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Post by: floop on March 13, 2017, 08:57:50 PM
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Trying to learn these.  I think I grinded about 2 inches.  Counting it!

https://instagram.com/p/BRJgvf2hQ6Q/ (https://instagram.com/p/BRJgvf2hQ6Q/)

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Man I want those too... I can do fake frontside 50 50s but the alley oop component makes no sense to me.

Speaking of 2" grinds.... Managed to get 2" inches of nose grind on pool coping the other day... excuse the freeze frame grab....

(http://i63.tinypic.com/2inkau.jpg)

sick
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Post by: N.L. on March 13, 2017, 09:19:39 PM
This winter has been terrible, so much rain.
This garage has saved me.
Spar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zJ3iGwvKKU#)

Love the crook pop over and the nollie losi grind? good stuff. thanks for the inspo.
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Post by: j....soy..... on March 13, 2017, 10:44:14 PM
Yah me too....those curbs look like so much fun.

I love skating outside for sure but there's something to be said about a parking garage session by yourself....
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Post by: notcool on March 14, 2017, 01:16:23 PM
I'm 35 this trick is several years old.  Probably one of the best of ever done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb4j5yk85k0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb4j5yk85k0)
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Post by: VCR on March 14, 2017, 02:33:03 PM
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This winter has been terrible, so much rain.
This garage has saved me.
Spar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zJ3iGwvKKU#)
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Love the crook pop over and the nollie losi grind? good stuff. thanks for the inspo.

Switch Biggie!
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Post by: Pat Eisenhauer on March 15, 2017, 05:57:25 AM
Here's a quick little montage from last year I made for my blog, age 42. I didn't film all that much and suck but at least I've still got the basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVG161EBEY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVG161EBEY)
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Post by: SodaJerk on March 15, 2017, 05:48:01 PM
Here's a quick little montage from last year I made for my blog, age 42. I didn't film all that much and suck but at least I've still got the basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVG161EBEY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVG161EBEY)
All legit. I like how you're bald too.
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Post by: 144p on March 15, 2017, 06:02:33 PM
That mini ramp bowl looks so good.
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Post by: 144p on March 15, 2017, 06:03:35 PM
I'm 35 this trick is several years old.  Probably one of the best of ever done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb4j5yk85k0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb4j5yk85k0)
Combo mania!
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Post by: j....soy..... on March 15, 2017, 11:20:27 PM
Raining a bunch here too....so I go and get weird at the mall....

https://instagram.com/p/BQPe5q3jKVt/ (https://instagram.com/p/BQPe5q3jKVt/)
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Post by: floop on March 19, 2017, 09:29:11 PM
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Here's a quick little montage from last year I made for my blog, age 42. I didn't film all that much and suck but at least I've still got the basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVG161EBEY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVG161EBEY)
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All legit. I like how you're bald too.

I agree.  baldies unite
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Post by: floop on March 19, 2017, 09:31:26 PM
Raining a bunch here too....so I go and get weird at the mall....

https://instagram.com/p/BQPe5q3jKVt/ (https://instagram.com/p/BQPe5q3jKVt/)

nice one j soy
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 29, 2017, 07:50:18 AM
https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/ (https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/)

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Post by: N.L. on May 07, 2017, 08:29:00 AM
https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/ (https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/)



Nice, JSoy! Certified Old Man Ledgetarian....

Old blokes, old park, new coping! I'm so old, I'm the padded one...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTxlc6mhZph/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BTxlc6mhZph/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 07, 2017, 05:53:52 PM
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https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/ (https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/)


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Nice, JSoy! Certified Old Man Ledgetarian....

Old blokes, old park, new coping! I'm so old, I'm the padded one...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTxlc6mhZph/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BTxlc6mhZph/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)
I'd be padded up too if I was riding that!
Fuck yeah to JSoy, you've even got some young buck ledge tricks on lock too!
P.s. I love nollie front tails nearly as much as I love the backside version (and despite the stigma attached to nollie-ing into these types of tricks) 
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Post by: Basingstoke on May 08, 2017, 04:10:01 PM
Raining a bunch here too....so I go and get weird at the mall....

https://instagram.com/p/BQPe5q3jKVt/ (https://instagram.com/p/BQPe5q3jKVt/)

I was in Vancouver for the winter and meant to go to that park, but was told that you had to wear helmets & it would cost $500.00 a session.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 08, 2017, 11:11:06 PM
I think you can rent the whole place out for $150......I'm not really proud that I skate there....

One more from Venice....I argued with all my old friends why I wanted to skate the courthouse and didn't care about Venice but it was hard to resist.....it was the bucket hat that gave me the edge.....

https://instagram.com/p/BTfoh-TgcBZ/ (https://instagram.com/p/BTfoh-TgcBZ/)

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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 08, 2017, 11:33:45 PM
ugh, Venice beach park looks so fun. I'm headed to LA at the end of the month for work and am sooooo tempted to pack my board...
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 09, 2017, 01:18:53 AM
I think you can rent the whole place out for $150......I'm not really proud that I skate there....

One more from Venice....I argued with all my old friends why I wanted to skate the courthouse and didn't care about Venice but it was hard to resist.....it was the bucket hat that gave me the edge.....

https://instagram.com/p/BTfoh-TgcBZ/ (https://instagram.com/p/BTfoh-TgcBZ/)



super jealous you can do laybacks.  :o    I tried to learn that trick for hours way back when and I could never seem to drop back in....I think I did one out of 25 000 tries!
Anyways I'm still in "just cruising" mode. That mini-ramp contest at woodward is really making me itch for a mini sesh though!!
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on May 09, 2017, 02:19:56 AM
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I think you can rent the whole place out for $150......I'm not really proud that I skate there....

One more from Venice....I argued with all my old friends why I wanted to skate the courthouse and didn't care about Venice but it was hard to resist.....it was the bucket hat that gave me the edge.....

https://instagram.com/p/BTfoh-TgcBZ/ (https://instagram.com/p/BTfoh-TgcBZ/)
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super jealous you can do laybacks.  :o    I tried to learn that trick for hours way back when and I could never seem to drop back in....I think I did one out of 25 000 tries!
Anyways I'm still in "just cruising" mode. That mini-ramp contest at woodward is really making me itch for a mini sesh though!!

Hope you get one soon, mon ami.

And hell yeah, J. Ripping as always, stoked to see a legit transition trick from you.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 09, 2017, 11:23:57 AM
I learned the layback in my 30's.....i more or less use the coping like a handicap rail....5-0's are scary.....I go to tail and my hand is all wrong but all the dudes that would call me out can barely skate now.....Obviously the hard thing is getting back up....

You're suppose to grind it out and angle back so your board catches up to your body, but I keep it tight, go to tail and hope I can hold it together going in.

Venice looks rad but it's hairy, slippery and there's tons of people all cheering the little fly out kid.... Next time I'd go early.....

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Post by: stephop on May 09, 2017, 02:44:26 PM
I'm back out of my New England Hiatus of skipping months at a time of skating. About to try Thunders. Haven't rode them since I was a kid. Worst part about getting old is warm up time. Takes me way longer. Need to start stretching all the time.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 10, 2017, 12:21:21 AM
Merci Adam... and thanks for the pointers J!

now this has nothing to do with skateboarding but I thought it was funny    ;D

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/french-annoyingly-retain-right-to-claim-intellectual-superiority-over-americans (http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/french-annoyingly-retain-right-to-claim-intellectual-superiority-over-americans)
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Post by: Shitbag on May 10, 2017, 11:59:59 AM
Stoked to see this thread going strong and so much shredding still for the older heads.

Been keeping busy with work and raising 16 month old twins which is insane regardless but nowadays I'm getting to skate about once every week and a half to two weeks and I'm fine with that.

Last time I skated I finally learned how to backside tailslide on transition, and let me tell you that shit felt goooooood.
Granted it was only a 4 foot high cement QP that has metal "noping" but you can lock in grinds and slides on it really good.
I got sick of seeing everyone (seems like nearly everyone these days can do them pretty easily around here) being able to do them and why the fuck did I not learn these in my 20's or 30's??

Anyway this trick was surprisingly easier than I had thought it would be, waaaaay easier than backside Smiths which I can barely get into and barely grind, and after the first make I just kept trying it and trying it and doing more of them (I always said if I could do this trick I would do it all fucking day every chance I got) and everything about this trick from the way it looks, feels and sounds is something I can't believe it took me over 30 years to finally experience.

BTW I'm 47 but that shit made me feel 19.
I'm gonna go skate a mini ramp tonight with real coping and if I'm feeling it I'm gonna see if I can get into a couple, maybe it'll work out maybe not, I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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Post by: franc on May 10, 2017, 12:19:32 PM
A lot of good stuff in this thread! Stoked on that. You guys rule.

I'm 35 and haven't skated as much as I wanted lately as I sprained my foot 4 times during the last year and a half. Sprained it again last Saturday. Seems like the ligaments in my feet are just really weak after all these years.

I'll see if I can make a mini edit of semi-recent footage sometime soon.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 10, 2017, 03:22:53 PM
Stoked to see this thread going strong and so much shredding still for the older heads.

Been keeping busy with work and raising 16 month old twins which is insane regardless but nowadays I'm getting to skate about once every week and a half to two weeks and I'm fine with that.

Last time I skated I finally learned how to backside tailslide on transition, and let me tell you that shit felt goooooood.
Granted it was only a 4 foot high cement QP that has metal "noping" but you can lock in grinds and slides on it really good.
I got sick of seeing everyone (seems like nearly everyone these days can do them pretty easily around here) being able to do them and why the fuck did I not learn these in my 20's or 30's??

Anyway this trick was surprisingly easier than I had thought it would be, waaaaay easier than backside Smiths which I can barely get into and barely grind, and after the first make I just kept trying it and trying it and doing more of them (I always said if I could do this trick I would do it all fucking day every chance I got) and everything about this trick from the way it looks, feels and sounds is something I can't believe it took me over 30 years to finally experience.

BTW I'm 47 but that shit made me feel 19.
I'm gonna go skate a mini ramp tonight with real coping and if I'm feeling it I'm gonna see if I can get into a couple, maybe it'll work out maybe not, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Yo if you're 47....backside tails life means your hand is down and you're grabbing your nose like the master of disaster.....

Get some 12 yr old to film you and post it!
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Post by: Burton Ernie on May 10, 2017, 05:07:42 PM
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Stoked to see this thread going strong and so much shredding still for the older heads.

Been keeping busy with work and raising 16 month old twins which is insane regardless but nowadays I'm getting to skate about once every week and a half to two weeks and I'm fine with that.

Last time I skated I finally learned how to backside tailslide on transition, and let me tell you that shit felt goooooood.
Granted it was only a 4 foot high cement QP that has metal "noping" but you can lock in grinds and slides on it really good.
I got sick of seeing everyone (seems like nearly everyone these days can do them pretty easily around here) being able to do them and why the fuck did I not learn these in my 20's or 30's??

Anyway this trick was surprisingly easier than I had thought it would be, waaaaay easier than backside Smiths which I can barely get into and barely grind, and after the first make I just kept trying it and trying it and doing more of them (I always said if I could do this trick I would do it all fucking day every chance I got) and everything about this trick from the way it looks, feels and sounds is something I can't believe it took me over 30 years to finally experience.

BTW I'm 47 but that shit made me feel 19.
I'm gonna go skate a mini ramp tonight with real coping and if I'm feeling it I'm gonna see if I can get into a couple, maybe it'll work out maybe not, I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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Yo if you're 47....backside tails life means your hand is down and you're grabbing your nose like the master of disaster.....

Get some 12 yr old to film you and post it!

can confirm, am old, recently learned back tails on tranny, and they are FUN
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Post by: Shitbag on May 10, 2017, 07:27:10 PM
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Stoked to see this thread going strong and so much shredding still for the older heads.

Been keeping busy with work and raising 16 month old twins which is insane regardless but nowadays I'm getting to skate about once every week and a half to two weeks and I'm fine with that.

Last time I skated I finally learned how to backside tailslide on transition, and let me tell you that shit felt goooooood.
Granted it was only a 4 foot high cement QP that has metal "noping" but you can lock in grinds and slides on it really good.
I got sick of seeing everyone (seems like nearly everyone these days can do them pretty easily around here) being able to do them and why the fuck did I not learn these in my 20's or 30's??

Anyway this trick was surprisingly easier than I had thought it would be, waaaaay easier than backside Smiths which I can barely get into and barely grind, and after the first make I just kept trying it and trying it and doing more of them (I always said if I could do this trick I would do it all fucking day every chance I got) and everything about this trick from the way it looks, feels and sounds is something I can't believe it took me over 30 years to finally experience.

BTW I'm 47 but that shit made me feel 19.
I'm gonna go skate a mini ramp tonight with real coping and if I'm feeling it I'm gonna see if I can get into a couple, maybe it'll work out maybe not, I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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Yo if you're 47....backside tails life means your hand is down and you're grabbing your nose like the master of disaster.....

Get some 12 yr old to film you and post it!
Oh shit dude I would if I could but I skate with Jef Hartsel all the time and he can do that shit soooo good!!
One hand down, other hand on nose and strrrretching that shit out for distance too, makes it look so cool but then everything Hartsel does looks cool. Also he's the only dude we session with that's older than me so he's a huge inspiration because he's killing it just as hard as he ever did when he was pro, maybe even more so now!
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 10, 2017, 10:46:18 PM
I and I style......

The Duane peters bs tail is arguably harder than the regular back tail.....I'm working on the regs back tail...but when I do them it's all shoe....

Harts is Asian.....possibly on some okinanwan shit which means he ages even slower.....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 11, 2017, 12:26:55 AM
are you guys talking about a sort of backside layback ? like hand on coping and going to tail backside grabbing the nose?
I can do those (or at least I could do them.....) and it seems way easier than bs tail slides to me! especially cause the commitment level is way lower. no bad slam can happen if you miss, whereas with bs tailslides well....
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Post by: Shitbag on May 11, 2017, 04:32:38 AM
I and I style......

The Duane peters bs tail is arguably harder than the regular back tail.....I'm working on the regs back tail...but when I do them it's all shoe....

Harts is Asian.....possibly on some okinanwan shit which means he ages even slower.....
Dude no doubt the DP backside layback ones are super hard, can't even begin to comprehend those.

Hartsel is half Japanese half Korean I'm pretty sure but yeah he has some insane genes and never ages but still kills it and hasn't slowed down even a little bit.

I skated mini ramp tonight, (it's in between 5 and 6 feet high , like right in the middle) and actually did several backside tailslides, two of which were pretty satisfying but overall still need work on this trick. Still, the fact that I got into and full on slid a couple on real coping felt amazing.


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Post by: Shitbag on May 11, 2017, 04:33:40 AM
are you guys talking about a sort of backside layback ? like hand on coping and going to tail backside grabbing the nose?
I can do those (or at least I could do them.....) and it seems way easier than bs tail slides to me! especially cause the commitment level is way lower. no bad slam can happen if you miss, whereas with bs tailslides well....
Exactly, backside layback is the only name I can think of that would describe it.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 11, 2017, 05:32:11 AM
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are you guys talking about a sort of backside layback ? like hand on coping and going to tail backside grabbing the nose?
I can do those (or at least I could do them.....) and it seems way easier than bs tail slides to me! especially cause the commitment level is way lower. no bad slam can happen if you miss, whereas with bs tailslides well....
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Exactly, backside layback is the only name I can think of that would describe it.


I actually do one here at 0'30. But now I realize the difference with the old masters like Hartsel or DP: they actually slide whereas I just go to tail....
F**** I can't believe that footy is seriously 13 years old now!!


Sessions 2004 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0YL1U6vF-c#)
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Post by: Willie on May 11, 2017, 10:08:09 AM
Man Frenchie, you had some smooth style! That was legit!



Im sure my skating rather ugly around then. I'd like to think my style improved as I got older but my trick bag got smaller and smaller.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 12, 2017, 12:05:08 AM
thanks Willie! Unfortunately the key word here is "had"....

I might have a mini ramp resurgence at some point though! Just cruising 50-50s and slasher grinds would feel good at this point. I'm gonna try and find a wooden mini to get back into it easily, cause all the gnarly concrete parks around where I live scare me now.....
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Post by: N.L. on May 19, 2017, 05:58:06 PM
Been trying to get back into skating things bigger than 6" curbs again....

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUSsI1phbTZ/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BUSsI1phbTZ/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)
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Post by: 144p on May 19, 2017, 06:32:14 PM
Hell yeah!
Pool coping is so fun, not brave enough for anything bigger than 6 feet though.
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Post by: VOSGOS on May 20, 2017, 01:51:16 PM

What's up y'all?
Age:43
Set Up:
Board Hopps 8.125
Wheels- 53 mm CANAL
Trucks- Thunder 147
Bearings-Bones swiss
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: Street
Favorite skaters: Shawn Powers, Ave, Stevie and Josh, GONZ
Music: Jazz, (the mean stuff hard BOP and experimental stuff)
Married: MGTOW
Kids: NOPE
Occupation: jack of all trades master of none, but mainly carpentry and house painting
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Post by: Willie on May 21, 2017, 05:12:26 AM
Been trying to get back into skating things bigger than 6" curbs again....

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUSsI1phbTZ/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BUSsI1phbTZ/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)


West Linn always looked like fun to me although I imagine it's gnarlier in person. Was the refurb just new coping or did they do something to the surface too?

The one time I went out to Seattle and skated Bainbridge (which was probably 7 years old at the time) the surface was kind of grainy, like grip tape. It sucked to fall on.
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Post by: N.L. on May 21, 2017, 08:38:41 AM
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Been trying to get back into skating things bigger than 6" curbs again....

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUSsI1phbTZ/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BUSsI1phbTZ/?taken-by=foulweather&hl=en)
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West Linn always looked like fun to me although I imagine it's gnarlier in person. Was the refurb just new coping or did they do something to the surface too?

The one time I went out to Seattle and skated Bainbridge (which was probably 7 years old at the time) the surface was kind of grainy, like grip tape. It sucked to fall on.

Yeah, Evergreen skateparks ground down and patched up some of the cracks and raised sections in the surface. Unlike some of the coastal parks in the Northwest, West Linn still pretty damn smooth. Not all the coping was replaced just the more haggard sections. Its strange skating buttery smooth coping again... I kind of like a bit of grip and 'feedback' on older coping.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 21, 2017, 07:00:41 PM
Jesus....curbs to pool coping is a jump....I was expecting a noseslide on a foot high ledge.....

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Post by: Julz on May 21, 2017, 07:32:18 PM
What's the name of that asian pro from the late 80's-90's who did long ass lines in So Cal ? He had a pony tail and the biggest pop. He ollied over a tall fire hydrant if I remember correctly.

Very under rated dude.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 21, 2017, 09:18:47 PM
Donger.....
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Post by: stephop on May 21, 2017, 09:28:09 PM
What's the name of that asian pro from the late 80's-90's who did long ass lines in So Cal ? He had a pony tail and the biggest pop. He ollied over a tall fire hydrant if I remember correctly.

Very under rated dude.

They guy in my avatar..

Kien Lieu - The Dreams of Children (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTNIB8qJhrk#)
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 21, 2017, 09:34:34 PM
Donger.....
how can you forget Donger tho?
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Post by: Julz on May 21, 2017, 11:08:20 PM
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What's the name of that asian pro from the late 80's-90's who did long ass lines in So Cal ? He had a pony tail and the biggest pop. He ollied over a tall fire hydrant if I remember correctly.

Very under rated dude.
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They guy in my avatar..


Thank you
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 21, 2017, 11:18:40 PM
He got the name from sixteen candles no?  Did he even look like Long Duck Dong?  Sucks you get stuck with that name....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 22, 2017, 12:25:38 AM
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What's the name of that asian pro from the late 80's-90's who did long ass lines in So Cal ? He had a pony tail and the biggest pop. He ollied over a tall fire hydrant if I remember correctly.

Very under rated dude.
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They guy in my avatar..

Kien Lieu - The Dreams of Children (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTNIB8qJhrk#)

dude your gif game is on point! that ollie fs wallride freaks me out everytime. And now that line in your sig....who is that ? and what in the fuck is that trick? I can't figure out if he does the nosebump or the one foot first! what in hell....

NL: proper smith man...  8)

Vosgos: welcome! You made me look up MGTOW. There is some seriously weird shit going on in American society.....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 06, 2017, 12:39:05 AM
well this is gonna be quite underwhelming after NL's spot, but I was repping SLAP hard on sunday with that Huf tshirt.....so I thought this deserved a post!


https://streamable.com/3qsuf (https://streamable.com/3qsuf)
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Post by: shit_for_brains on June 06, 2017, 07:05:32 AM
I always felt Donger was appropriately rated. If anything he was too early.
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Post by: N.L. on June 06, 2017, 08:05:55 AM
well this is gonna be quite underwhelming after NL's spot, but I was repping SLAP hard on sunday with that Huf tshirt.....so I thought this deserved a post!


https://streamable.com/3qsuf (https://streamable.com/3qsuf)

That place looks super fun. Smith grinds are the best. Can you do backside? Its on my agenda for 2017 but I'm nowhere near.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 06, 2017, 11:45:10 PM
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well this is gonna be quite underwhelming after NL's spot, but I was repping SLAP hard on sunday with that Huf tshirt.....so I thought this deserved a post!


https://streamable.com/3qsuf (https://streamable.com/3qsuf)
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That place looks super fun. Smith grinds are the best. Can you do backside? Its on my agenda for 2017 but I'm nowhere near.

it is super fun! That's Meudon skatepark, just south of Paris. There's also a gnarly pool in the back....

And yeah, smith grinds are the best! Funnest trick. Only fs stand-up 5-0 have that same surfy feel but they're way scarier. To me at least. As for backside smith, no way! I tried to learn them a few years back but did not even get close.... Good luck on that quest!
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Post by: silhouette on June 13, 2017, 03:54:13 PM
a few months short of turning 30 and i really don't feel old at all, most likely thanks to skating. i try and skate as much as i can, which - thankfully - is several times a week, but i also know my limits and when to take a day off, for instance if i've really been skating so much that my body lets me know it's too tired to interact with a skateboard that day i won't waste my time forcing things. that way i can foresee & avoid 'bad' skate days, and consequently save my energy for when i'm in better physical position. i think managing your effort is key, as well as listening to your body in general, something modern society is quick to distract you from, and consists in giving yourself enough rest but also watching what you put inside yourself. some recreational abuse is fine, but always make some time to check in on what your carcass is telling you before you really cross the line of what is reasonable depending on your life goals (i find remaining physically able to keep skating to be a good one - works for me at least, and regularly keeps me in check). also it's fundamental to hydrate yourself more than you think you would, and eat good food (look shit up, cook accordingly, experiment).

i find a lot of that age thing to be mostly in your head. my skating kind of took a dump when i was around 25, 26 because i lacked hindsight & was making closing in on the number 30 quite a big deal to myself, that and - most importantly - i was almost exclusively skating with friends who were older around that time, and they had entangled themselves in short sight & close horizons, making it clear they had given up on learning new shit (or even some of their old tricks again), in favor of constantly raving over the good old days, back when they had acceptable backside flips or whatever. truthfully a few of them had never been that good in the first place, and there's nothing wrong with that at all, but that along the endless ramblings and tales of old spots they barely ever really skated anyway would make them come off as confused, disenchanted young adults with personal difficulties embracing their own growth, rather than genuinely motivated skate rats with a spark.

constantly being in the vicinity of guys in such a mood would make me feel my own age so bad. i started giving up on a lot of my old tricks just because they would stop working, maybe as a side effect of my brain 'adapting' to a fictional condition. i still skated most every day and learned stuff, but i'd really just be messing around with nollie tailslides and step hops the whole time (i still love them). then 2 years ago i had to move back to my hometown which is really small, but always had a great local skate scene, and i ended up skating with younger kids again, which even felt weird at first. turned out they had so much energy, and it was so communicative, we all started to fuel one another's fires. i started doing a lot more flip and ledge tricks again and not only did i relearn most everything i used to be able to do all the time, i also learned tons of new shit i had never thought i would have been really able to do, even as a kid - i even ended up learning some of my 'dream tricks', basic stuff i'd grown up seeing & loving in mags, that had never clicked for me before as a youngster. kids are competitive - they will try and learn just about anything, check in on what you're doing, learn your shit - sometimes before you actually do, then you're the one learning their shit. they benefit a lot from the perspective of skating with older guys (i.e. they get ideas, study postures, apply advice), and older guys can easily benefit from the effervescence, and also occasionally be put in 'defense mode' when you see an insecure kid really trying to bite your shit and you want to show them how (you think) it's done...

that 'getting old' mindset really is a downward spiral one might consider getting out of before they actually get old, as long as they have some passion left, and some spare time (even if scarce). the way i think is along the lines of, life is short and fragile enough as it is, fuck it being too short for one not to ever skateboard the way they always wanted to skateboard, experience the feel of the tricks they've always wanted to feel (albeit that will take the corresponding amount of work). try to remember the 12-something-years-old version of yourself going through their first few set-ups and generally just first finding out about skating, then try to become that kid's favorite (or dream) skateboarder... skateboarding & character goes hand in hand. treat yourself accordingly and age (especially in your thirties which is still young as fuck in the grand scheme of things) shouldn't hold you back. every night i go to sleep feeling like i've never skated as well as today before and i'll skate even better tomorrow (whether i realize it on the spot or not) and i'm so thankful to have that priviledge. experimenting with the limits of what you think you can do, and what you can actually do is a virtuous cycle which to me feels rad as fuck !
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Post by: Makaveli on June 13, 2017, 03:56:30 PM
What exactly constitutes an old dude? Did I have to be around for Blind jeans, or do brown cords qualify me?
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Post by: kook nukem on June 13, 2017, 10:38:52 PM
a few months short of turning 30 and i really don't feel old at all, most likely thanks to skating. i try and skate as much as i can, which - thankfully - is several times a week, but i also know my limits and when to take a day off, for instance if i've really been skating so much that my body lets me know it's too tired to interact with a skateboard that day i won't waste my time forcing things. that way i can foresee & avoid 'bad' skate days, and consequently save my energy for when i'm in better physical position. i think managing your effort is key, as well as listening to your body in general, something modern society is quick to distract you from, and consists in giving yourself enough rest but also watching what you put inside yourself. some recreational abuse is fine, but always make some time to check in on what your carcass is telling you before you really cross the line of what is reasonable depending on your life goals (i find remaining physically able to keep skating to be a good one - works for me at least, and regularly keeps me in check). also it's fundamental to hydrate yourself more than you think you would, and eat good food (look shit up, cook accordingly, experiment).

i find a lot of that age thing to be mostly in your head. my skating kind of took a dump when i was around 25, 26 because i lacked hindsight & was making closing in on the number 30 quite a big deal to myself, that and - most importantly - i was almost exclusively skating with friends who were older around that time, and they had entangled themselves in short sight & close horizons, making it clear they had given up on learning new shit (or even some of their old tricks again), in favor of constantly raving over the good old days, back when they had acceptable backside flips or whatever. truthfully a few of them had never been that good in the first place, and there's nothing wrong with that at all, but that along the endless ramblings and tales of old spots they barely ever really skated anyway would make them come off as confused, disenchanted young adults with personal difficulties embracing their own growth, rather than genuinely motivated skate rats with a spark.

constantly being in the vicinity of guys in such a mood would make me feel my own age so bad. i started giving up on a lot of my old tricks just because they would stop working, maybe as a side effect of my brain 'adapting' to a fictional condition. i still skated most every day and learned stuff, but i'd really just be messing around with nollie tailslides and step hops the whole time (i still love them). then 2 years ago i had to move back to my hometown which is really small, but always had a great local skate scene, and i ended up skating with younger kids again, which even felt weird at first. turned out they had so much energy, and it was so communicative, we all started to fuel one another's fires. i started doing a lot more flip and ledge tricks again and not only did i relearn most everything i used to be able to do all the time, i also learned tons of new shit i had never thought i would have been really able to do, even as a kid - i even ended up learning some of my 'dream tricks', basic stuff i'd grown up seeing & loving in mags, that had never clicked for me before as a youngster. kids are competitive - they will try and learn just about anything, check in on what you're doing, learn your shit - sometimes before you actually do, then you're the one learning their shit. they benefit a lot from the perspective of skating with older guys (i.e. they get ideas, study postures, apply advice), and older guys can easily benefit from the effervescence, and also occasionally be put in 'defense mode' when you see an insecure kid really trying to bite your shit and you want to show them how (you think) it's done...

that 'getting old' mindset really is a downward spiral one might consider getting out of before they actually get old, as long as they have some passion left, and some spare time (even if scarce). the way i think is along the lines of, life is short and fragile enough as it is, fuck it being too short for one not to ever skateboard the way they always wanted to skateboard, experience the feel of the tricks they've always wanted to feel (albeit that will take the corresponding amount of work). try to remember the 12-something-years-old version of yourself going through their first few set-ups and generally just first finding out about skating, then try to become that kid's favorite (or dream) skateboarder... skateboarding & character goes hand in hand. treat yourself accordingly and age (especially in your thirties which is still young as fuck in the grand scheme of things) shouldn't hold you back. every night i go to sleep feeling like i've never skated as well as today before and i'll skate even better tomorrow (whether i realize it on the spot or not) and i'm so thankful to have that priviledge. experimenting with the limits of what you think you can do, and what you can actually do is a virtuous cycle which to me feels rad as fuck !
Almost 32 here and skating better than ever. You fucking nailed it. Keep it up.
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Post by: kook nukem on June 13, 2017, 10:40:17 PM
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What's the name of that asian pro from the late 80's-90's who did long ass lines in So Cal ? He had a pony tail and the biggest pop. He ollied over a tall fire hydrant if I remember correctly.

Very under rated dude.
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They guy in my avatar..

Kien Lieu - The Dreams of Children (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTNIB8qJhrk#)
Dude! That just instantly became one of my all time favorite parts. Thanks for that.
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Post by: N.L. on July 03, 2017, 06:47:39 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2q2lagi.jpg) (http://i63.tinypic.com/14e7yqe.jpg)

Two skateparks and a DIY spot on Friday. Good day.
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Post by: drcroc on July 05, 2017, 03:00:29 AM
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After five years of not touching a board I started up again and... I lasted 10 months of skating every day with a week off here and there.  I'm 29 years old. Recently I rolled my ankle pretty bad (couldn't walk without limping for a couple of months and pain consistently) and then I ate it so very hard after landing primo and slipping out (I wasn't expecting to fall so when I did it was brutal), so I'm quitting again. You could say, "pussy!" but I feel like I single-handedly knocked out all of my coordination with one fall. It would be stupid to try and keep skating cause I know I just don't have that focus and coordination left. I would def. fall again and maybe it would be worse. I can't afford a hospital bill. Confidence went straight out the window as well. I basically juiced myself out of the game in one session.

Not saying I'm never coming back but I feel like it's not as fun when you're by yourself. I don't like skateparks either, just not a fan.  I wasn't good as a kid but I figured out heelflips during my return, there's a special secret to landing them I can easily explain to anyone now. It's this one thing you have to do to land it.

Some random thoughts on my brief comeback:
Being the age I am, I don't like the new trend of wider decks like 8+ only.  I'm 6'2 tall and old and yet I still skated a 7.75 and a 7.6.  If I upped to an 8 it's like what's the point?  I feel like skating a big deck and doing tricks on one is purely for a trend hopper who wants to show off for his instagram feed. But hey, I'm the old dude. ...Not to mention it's easy as sh*t to land flip tricks on an 8.  I know I'm not alone in the thought that those trends of big decks and big wheels ought to have stayed in the past. At what point are you just skating a longboard? If that becomes cool I'm fully tuned out.

Something I didn't pay as much attention to before and I did recently was how "flatground" is many things. Skating a tennis court, is one thing. Then there's the street which could be curved, abrasive, etc. so that's it. Paying attention to all the tiny little details of everything was something I didn't do back in the day, but I learned.  Also I noticed how the old pros will all preach "gotta skate, bro." But of course they're saying that, it's their career, if kids stop skating they're out of money. Don't have to look far to find some older pros that are over it too. Some of them even own companies. I'm glad I skated again overall but I'm taking the "signs" and dipping out. I'll post again during BATB
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Go see a specialist and make sure you didn't break your vagina bone

I'm coming back. You guys were right. Turning 30 in 6 months.

Sticking to my flat ground only shtick and seeing what I can do. The comeback showed me I was capable of stuff I didn't realize I was.

I know this is kind of lame but I sort of want to film a flatground video as my goal. 5 on flat or some tutorial or something. Maybe even just a series of clips, like lines or whatever. Those are cool if pulled off right. I guess I might need to find someone to film me at some point. Any tips for this? I was thinking about posting an ad at a local college for some film studies person or something.
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Post by: drcroc on July 05, 2017, 03:05:19 AM
What exactly constitutes an old dude? Did I have to be around for Blind jeans, or do brown cords qualify me?

My vote is on 28+  I feel like you sort of realize "I'm not in my heyday anymore" once you hit 28. Same in music.
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Post by: Willie on July 05, 2017, 06:34:43 AM
Apparently YouTube knows I'm an old skater because one of Shitbag's videos popped up in my recommended list.
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Post by: shark tits on July 16, 2017, 09:32:38 PM
my neighborhood curb where skate dreams go to die.........
funny, i felt like jimmy greco riding up to bricktown but it really does not translate one bit...... alas.
bs 270 lipslide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN41bpALaiw#)
nollie bs 50=50 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR31rD3-8rQ#)
bs tailslide. to stop. to forwards. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDvCG6Z-qTg#)
bs lipslide fall (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RpJ0Sh09og#)
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Post by: Shitbag on July 17, 2017, 03:57:56 AM
Apparently YouTube knows I'm an old skater because one of Shitbag's videos popped up in my recommended list.
Hahaha
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Post by: sectachrome on July 17, 2017, 09:56:04 AM
I recently binge watched all the bobshirt interviews and got hyped on skating again. Also just seeing older guys still ripping on instagram and stuff. I've been on and off for the past 6 or 7 years. Just busy with life and relationships. I usually just get frustrated and bored that I can't do even the simplest shit like I used to and fade out again. This time kind of feels different though. I got some cheap Kalis lites and new setup and I'm loving them. I didn't think I'd been that out of the loop, but when I went to buy new stuff and had no idea what a conical wheel was or that 8.5" boards are like a normal thing now I felt old. It seems like Hockey/Fucking Awesome are the most popular brands now but I'm not feeling them. I got an 8.2 Chocolate which is definitely the biggest board I've ever skated and it feels great. I went out and just skated flat at a school parking lot the other night and it felt pretty good. I was eventually able to still do a decent amount of stuff when I got comfortable on my board again. I also realized that skateboarding has always been more of a mental challenge for me rather than a physical one. Once I can get over the mental hump of doing something it's easier than I thought.

All the parks out here in CO are mostly a bunch of crazy concrete tranny stuff. Coming up just skating flat and ledges I feel so out of place. I have no idea how to ride that shit. I never even really learned to drop in well. Just give me a smallish ledge I can't hurt myself too bad on and some run up that isn't directly into the deep end of a 15 ft bowl and I'm good. You can keep all that other shit. It's funny because most of the older guys at the parks are the opposite and don't ever touch the street stuff.
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Post by: Ineffable Epoch on July 17, 2017, 04:38:06 PM
https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/ (https://instagram.com/p/BTcYhA2gEJN/)



This has to be the paradigm of how to do a bs 180 to fakie 5-0 to regular. What a treat!
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Post by: drcroc on July 19, 2017, 08:43:50 PM
I recently binge watched all the bobshirt interviews and got hyped on skating again. Also just seeing older guys still ripping on instagram and stuff. I've been on and off for the past 6 or 7 years. Just busy with life and relationships. I usually just get frustrated and bored that I can't do even the simplest shit like I used to and fade out again. This time kind of feels different though. I got some cheap Kalis lites and new setup and I'm loving them. I didn't think I'd been that out of the loop, but when I went to buy new stuff and had no idea what a conical wheel was or that 8.5" boards are like a normal thing now I felt old. It seems like Hockey/Fucking Awesome are the most popular brands now but I'm not feeling them. I got an 8.2 Chocolate which is definitely the biggest board I've ever skated and it feels great. I went out and just skated flat at a school parking lot the other night and it felt pretty good. I was eventually able to still do a decent amount of stuff when I got comfortable on my board again. I also realized that skateboarding has always been more of a mental challenge for me rather than a physical one. Once I can get over the mental hump of doing something it's easier than I thought.

All the parks out here in CO are mostly a bunch of crazy concrete tranny stuff. Coming up just skating flat and ledges I feel so out of place. I have no idea how to ride that shit. I never even really learned to drop in well. Just give me a smallish ledge I can't hurt myself too bad on and some run up that isn't directly into the deep end of a 15 ft bowl and I'm good. You can keep all that other shit. It's funny because most of the older guys at the parks are the opposite and don't ever touch the street stuff.

I agree, choosing a size when older (and especially now) has me wondering what to do. I skated a 7.75 then moved to 7.625 blank from there. I had venture lows on it and like 52mm wheels. Seemed to work fine. Once I skated the 7.625 for a couple of months I found anything bigger felt really weird, like almost too big. I guess you just adapt to whatever.

I have a rule for my old-man skating, which is flat ground only. As I kid I dropped in on 8 foot vert. I'm trying to learn tre-flips just to get a clip. Other than that I push and do ollies and shuvs and shit. I learned fakie front 180s (fs half cab? meh) Nothing crazy. I was going balls deep ollie'ing over stuff in a construction zone like a year ago though. Once you get into a groove you start throwing caution to the wind, gotta be careful though. I rolled my ankle so bad I thought I might see bone. I also ate shit ollie'ing over decks and face planted. Elbow/arm could've been broken. Shit like that. Skating is dangerous thats what sucks about it.

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Post by: sectachrome on July 20, 2017, 10:23:07 AM
Yeah I'm not really about doing anything other than flat ground and smallish flat ledges. I never really was one to huck myself up, over, or down big stuff though. I mentioned to my mom the other day that I started skating again recently and she just sent me a long text telling me I'm old and washed up and could injure myself and become disabled and not be able to walk my dog anymore, and could I at least promise her I would wear a helmet.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on July 23, 2017, 09:52:42 AM
42

42 Yr Old riding a wall and doing a wheelie. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzsRg7QYHxU&feature=youtu.be#)
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Post by: SodaJerk on July 23, 2017, 02:16:25 PM
42

42 Yr Old riding a wall and doing a wheelie. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzsRg7QYHxU&feature=youtu.be#)
Good shit.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on July 23, 2017, 09:31:06 PM
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42

42 Yr Old riding a wall and doing a wheelie. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzsRg7QYHxU&feature=youtu.be#)
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Good shit.

Thanks SodaJerk.
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Post by: 144p on July 23, 2017, 10:57:14 PM
Sick wallride manny!
The other day I just wanted to see if I still had some tricks I used to do alot.
Realized I used the impossible I didn't wrap instead of the good one I did, oh well.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/20215151_292409447900521_6277899120413769728_n.mp4
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Post by: SodaJerk on July 24, 2017, 12:00:03 AM
Sick wallride manny!
The other day I just wanted to see if I still had some tricks I used to do alot.
Realized I used the impossible I didn't wrap instead of the good one I did, oh well.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/20215151_292409447900521_6277899120413769728_n.mp4

I really
Like the late front shuv. The surface there looks as good/bad as what I skated yesterday.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on July 24, 2017, 01:38:31 AM
Sick wallride manny!
The other day I just wanted to see if I still had some tricks I used to do alot.
Realized I used the impossible I didn't wrap instead of the good one I did, oh well.
https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/20215151_292409447900521_6277899120413769728_n.mp4


Thanks...jesus, flatground game is strong my man! I barely want to flip my stick these days...and tend to strictly do 4-5 at most going mach zero..which feels cool enough....but that was impressive.
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Post by: rothdigga on July 24, 2017, 04:00:35 PM
I'm old...I'll contribute on here.  Started filming this about 8-9 months ago and it gave me some real good motivation to get out there and actually TRY instead of just going through the motions.  I'm 45, so it's easy to just go to the park or spot and do what you're still comfortable with at a slower pace that is safe.  But once the camera comes out, you want to take the extra push, land without tic-tacs and just clean your shit up. 
I travel a ton for work in the skate industry, so literally every single free day I had was spent out filming, when I could find a filmer that is. 
Anyways...thought I would jump in here.  It's been since like page 18 or so on this thread that I added anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s)
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Post by: 144p on July 24, 2017, 04:17:08 PM
My hero!
On repeat for days Jason.
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Post by: Glue Reed on July 24, 2017, 04:32:02 PM
That was a great watch.  Keep ripping Jason
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Post by: stephop on July 24, 2017, 05:43:27 PM
Murdered those spacer curbs. Sick.
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Post by: drcroc on July 24, 2017, 05:57:26 PM
I'm old...I'll contribute on here.  Started filming this about 8-9 months ago and it gave me some real good motivation to get out there and actually TRY instead of just going through the motions.  I'm 45, so it's easy to just go to the park or spot and do what you're still comfortable with at a slower pace that is safe.  But once the camera comes out, you want to take the extra push, land without tic-tacs and just clean your shit up.  
I travel a ton for work in the skate industry, so literally every single free day I had was spent out filming, when I could find a filmer that is.  
Anyways...thought I would jump in here.  It's been since like page 18 or so on this thread that I added anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s)


Great video. Enjoyed the manual tricks and steezy pressure flip that was thrown in there. Can I ask what was the situation for cameras? Like if you had to call up a filmer, what if their camera was different or what did you pay them, or any details on that part of the production?  I'm 29 here and about to start filming a part myself and I'm a little weary of having it all be stationary shots on 720p, but maybe it doesn't matter if they're all done well. Anyone feel free to chime in with ideas.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 24, 2017, 07:13:59 PM
faaaaark, that was epic mate!
gnars for day
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on July 24, 2017, 09:30:33 PM
I'm old...I'll contribute on here.  Started filming this about 8-9 months ago and it gave me some real good motivation to get out there and actually TRY instead of just going through the motions.  I'm 45, so it's easy to just go to the park or spot and do what you're still comfortable with at a slower pace that is safe.  But once the camera comes out, you want to take the extra push, land without tic-tacs and just clean your shit up. 
I travel a ton for work in the skate industry, so literally every single free day I had was spent out filming, when I could find a filmer that is. 
Anyways...thought I would jump in here.  It's been since like page 18 or so on this thread that I added anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s)


Great part! I am generally very very jealous of all your curb spots and low impact parks you skate. What part of Cali is all that great stuff in? I assume LA? Cali is huge..so I have no idea.
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Post by: rothdigga on July 25, 2017, 09:18:13 AM
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I'm old...I'll contribute on here.?  Started filming this about 8-9 months ago and it gave me some real good motivation to get out there and actually TRY instead of just going through the motions.?  I'm 45, so it's easy to just go to the park or spot and do what you're still comfortable with at a slower pace that is safe.?  But once the camera comes out, you want to take the extra push, land without tic-tacs and just clean your shit up.? 
I travel a ton for work in the skate industry, so literally every single free day I had was spent out filming, when I could find a filmer that is.? 
Anyways...thought I would jump in here.?  It's been since like page 18 or so on this thread that I added anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s)

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Great part! I am generally very very jealous of all your curb spots and low impact parks you skate. What part of Cali is all that great stuff in? I assume LA? Cali is huge..so I have no idea.

Thanks for the compliment.  We've got a ton of good curb spots here.  These are scattered around LA/Long Beach and all over Southern California.  There's a few spots I wanted to film at but just never got around to driving to them, but we've got so much to choose from it's insane.  Curbs seem to be the low-bust option so it's nice because it's usually the corner of a parking lot and people just don't give a shit. 
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Post by: handsclapanin on July 25, 2017, 10:57:03 AM
I'm old...I'll contribute on here.?  Started filming this about 8-9 months ago and it gave me some real good motivation to get out there and actually TRY instead of just going through the motions.?  I'm 45, so it's easy to just go to the park or spot and do what you're still comfortable with at a slower pace that is safe.?  But once the camera comes out, you want to take the extra push, land without tic-tacs and just clean your shit up.? 
I travel a ton for work in the skate industry, so literally every single free day I had was spent out filming, when I could find a filmer that is.? 
Anyways...thought I would jump in here.?  It's been since like page 18 or so on this thread that I added anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s)


Rad. I was always a fan of your Big Pants Small Wheels part. And I know a lot of that had to do with the song. I really liked Iron Man.
Now, 25 years later, you're still making rad parts with good songs.
Totally agree with you that the camera can be a real motivator.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zExZCwnqdSc&index=5&list=PL9CA2A1ACB9889FC7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zExZCwnqdSc&index=5&list=PL9CA2A1ACB9889FC7)
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on July 25, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
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I'm old...I'll contribute on here.?  Started filming this about 8-9 months ago and it gave me some real good motivation to get out there and actually TRY instead of just going through the motions.?  I'm 45, so it's easy to just go to the park or spot and do what you're still comfortable with at a slower pace that is safe.?  But once the camera comes out, you want to take the extra push, land without tic-tacs and just clean your shit up.? 
I travel a ton for work in the skate industry, so literally every single free day I had was spent out filming, when I could find a filmer that is.? 
Anyways...thought I would jump in here.?  It's been since like page 18 or so on this thread that I added anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xiOldRy8M&t=3s)

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Great part! I am generally very very jealous of all your curb spots and low impact parks you skate. What part of Cali is all that great stuff in? I assume LA? Cali is huge..so I have no idea.
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Thanks for the compliment.  We've got a ton of good curb spots here.  These are scattered around LA/Long Beach and all over Southern California.  There's a few spots I wanted to film at but just never got around to driving to them, but we've got so much to choose from it's insane.  Curbs seem to be the low-bust option so it's nice because it's usually the corner of a parking lot and people just don't give a shit. 

Rad my man...sounds soo good. Looking for a new city to relocate too. If I can find a somewhat cheaper area to move too over there, maybe I'll see you around those curb spots someday.
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Post by: Shifty Flip on August 15, 2017, 09:32:32 AM
Advice anyone, please.
Been raining here past few days, so haven't been skating or walking/hiking at all. Yesterday I noticed all these tiny half inch spider vein ruptures? all over the top of both of my feet, but more so in the right foot. Now this morning I feel what I read is described as nerve pain. Pins and needles mixed with sharp pain on the middle of my arch. Just moved back to MD, so can't get into my primary care DR for a few weeks. Any ideas on what caused this & treatments. I don't have sugar or high blood pressure problems. I'm 41.
Just set up new Fred guest board and want to get on it now that it's drink today, but don't want to make anything worse. Anyone ever experienced anything like this before?
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Post by: drcroc on August 15, 2017, 02:44:53 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2q2lagi.jpg) (http://i63.tinypic.com/14e7yqe.jpg)

Two skateparks and a DIY spot on Friday. Good day.

That second photo is pretty dope. I wouldn't mind having that one for myself.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 07, 2017, 11:58:29 PM
Just had my first mini ramp sesh in years yesterday.... felt super good but 15 minutes in I looped out on my first smith grind attempt and slammed pretty hard.

My elbow and hip are pretty fucked, my wife laughed at me.
Good times!

--> Rothdigga, that was rad. I so wish we had perfect curbs like that in Europe!

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Post by: j....soy..... on September 08, 2017, 12:05:26 AM
After a 20 plus year hiatus front smiths started making sense to me again.....putting my feet close together like all the kids do now helped....

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Post by: drcroc on September 10, 2017, 02:43:02 PM
I've noticed I'm slightly less agile from age 28 to 29. I fell off (more than I thought I would) in just one year. Or maybe I'm just more hesitant because of recent fall and rolled ankle and whatever. Prob both.
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Post by: gearingupforgettingdown on September 24, 2017, 08:37:40 PM
It's funny, in my old age(42), I've definitely gravitated towards old simpler moves, like when I was kid but still may occasionally throw in the basic board flip or slightly more difficult/dangerous(for me) maneuver, if the mood suits me.

Ironically, I feel like I sort of skate like these guys  ;D I ain't mad it though.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYopm1SlWcz/?taken-by=rachellevinberg (https://www.instagram.com/p/BYopm1SlWcz/?taken-by=rachellevinberg)
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Post by: FS-OverKOOK on September 30, 2017, 05:40:35 PM
what are peoples experiences with aftermarket insoles? I see the FPs but not sure if there is anything better out there.
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Post by: j....soy..... on September 30, 2017, 05:52:17 PM
Id say kick down for sports orthotics....
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Post by: Willie on September 30, 2017, 06:11:52 PM
So I've been off the board for 3+ weeks because I've been having pain in my knee joints- like they are filled with acid or broken glass.

Finally saw a doctor who said I've got the start of arthritis and cartilage thinning. Also have a torn meniscus and MCL but not bad enough to do anything about. Her advice was exercises and taking it easy when possible.

Bummed that I'm looking forward towards a more painful future and I'm probably going to be skating less - although I think i might get a little session tomorrow.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 02, 2017, 12:23:46 AM
So I've been off the board for 3+ weeks because I've been having pain in my knee joints- like they are filled with acid or broken glass.

Finally saw a doctor who said I've got the start of arthritis and cartilage thinning. Also have a torn meniscus and MCL but not bad enough to do anything about. Her advice was exercises and taking it easy when possible.

Bummed that I'm looking forward towards a more painful future and I'm probably going to be skating less - although I think i might get a little session tomorrow.

I've had meniscus trouble since I was 18 (4 surgeries to date) and my only advice is go biking.
basically my doc told me: don't jog, avoid running, avoid walking too much. Then when I asked can I bike? He said you MUST bike!
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Post by: Willie on October 02, 2017, 06:54:43 AM
Well I enjoy biking, so that's good!
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Post by: ontheswarm on October 02, 2017, 04:12:31 PM
Just got back into skating a lot more recently. I was skating the Kyle Walkers and no back pain or knee pain and everything was good. Switched to the Cory Kennedys and after about a hour of skating I had a weird pain in my lower back. Didn't land weird or anything just all of a sudden started to hurt. Been about a week and been taking it easy and it's slowly going away. Just not sure what the hell happened. Noticed vulcs were giving me knee pain too so I knew I shouldn't of skated them.
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Post by: Wizard Fight on October 03, 2017, 12:02:58 PM
How old is old? Cuz I'm only 28 but my body is old. I gained about 50 lbs when I got clean two years ago, I've torn ligaments in both my ankles, and I have a recurring pinched nerve in my shoulder blade and my pinkie finger has been numb for about 2 weeks. I'm feelin' it and I'm worried life is going to physically suck exponentially over time.
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Post by: shit_for_brains on October 03, 2017, 12:16:29 PM
How old is old? Cuz I'm only 28 but my body is old. I gained about 50 lbs when I got clean two years ago, I've torn ligaments in both my ankles, and I have a recurring pinched nerve in my shoulder blade and my pinkie finger has been numb for about 2 weeks. I'm feelin' it and I'm worried life is going to physically suck exponentially over time.

Not old just shitty but in a few more years you'll be old AND shitty and then it's your time to shine
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Post by: shark tits on October 03, 2017, 01:10:18 PM
How old is old? Cuz I'm only 28 but my body is old. I gained about 50 lbs when I got clean two years ago, I've torn ligaments in both my ankles, and I have a recurring pinched nerve in my shoulder blade and my pinkie finger has been numb for about 2 weeks. I'm feelin' it and I'm worried life is going to physically suck exponentially over time.
you could start a thread called 'babyshambles' for people who aren't old but they've already gone to shit. eat more kale and stretch, in 22 more yrs you can quit skating and go back to being a junkbomb. that is unless tony hawk raises the retirement age again between now and then.
believe me, i'm counting down the days. 9.5 more yrs and i can have a cigarette and drink and not have elbow scabs ever again.
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Post by: CRAILFISH TO REVERT on October 03, 2017, 01:23:15 PM
So I've been off the board for 3+ weeks because I've been having pain in my knee joints- like they are filled with acid or broken glass.

Finally saw a doctor who said I've got the start of arthritis and cartilage thinning. Also have a torn meniscus and MCL but not bad enough to do anything about. Her advice was exercises and taking it easy when possible.

Bummed that I'm looking forward towards a more painful future and I'm probably going to be skating less - although I think i might get a little session tomorrow.

sounds very familiar.
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Post by: 144p on October 03, 2017, 01:27:03 PM
This summer was a tough one for me, had some mental health issues and it fucked up my digestive system, causing my body to freak out and make my stomach in a constant state of distress.
Been skating a bunch though, feels good to be back on board full time.
Definitely learned to appreciate every day!
Keep posting vids friends. 
Helps keep me going.
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Post by: mattdlx on October 04, 2017, 12:02:07 PM
you inspire us all on the regular; will try to get some clips for you! xoxo
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Post by: drcroc on October 06, 2017, 03:12:39 PM
How tf is Mike Carroll still ollie'ing huge gaps? He so old. My 30 year old knees can barely take an ollie on flat. Pretty much can't ollie anymore without immediate pain and mental note of: "Yeah let's not do that." 12 months ago I was ollie'ing no problem over sh*t. What happened!!? Each added year takes a giant toll, damn.
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Post by: Bubblegum Tate on October 06, 2017, 09:56:55 PM
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Finally saw a doctor who said I've got the start of arthritis and cartilage thinning. Also have a torn meniscus and MCL but not bad enough to do anything about. Her advice was exercises and taking it easy when possible.

Bummed that I'm looking forward towards a more painful future and I'm probably going to be skating less - although I think i might get a little session tomorrow.
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I've had meniscus trouble since I was 18 (4 surgeries to date) and my only advice is go biking.
basically my doc told me: don't jog, avoid running, avoid walking too much. Then when I asked can I bike? He said you MUST bike!

Haven't skated in about 6 weeks. Saw an orthopedic and have gotten an MRI. I have a bucket handle meniscus tear. Surgery is an option, but not haven't gotten it yet.

I can roll around and sort of ollie since I am regular and I hurt my left knee again. After getting ACL reconstruction on the same knee in 2006. Haven't tried a kickflip, but when I flex it and extend it, there's some pain. When I bent down and "tried" nollie/switch ollie. My knee tightens up and has little to no feeling.

For now, I just do knee exercises and walk for exercise.
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Post by: 144p on October 12, 2017, 05:30:50 PM
Felt good to skate some stairs at 43!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaHgwH_lNFe/?taken-by=dave_waite
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Post by: Paco Supreme on October 12, 2017, 05:51:14 PM
Hell yeah dave! couldn't make it out on my phone screen but it looks good in the bigger window.

That garage TF clip with the no comply onto the steep ramp from the other day got me off my ass and on my board.

 ;D
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Post by: 144p on October 12, 2017, 06:50:54 PM
That bank is a sign tipped over.
A friend wallied into it years ago and I just randomly ended up trying it and the no comply over and into it worked.

 
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Post by: jakeumms on October 13, 2017, 10:10:33 AM
How old is old? Cuz I'm only 28 but my body is old. I gained about 50 lbs when I got clean two years ago, I've torn ligaments in both my ankles, and I have a recurring pinched nerve in my shoulder blade and my pinkie finger has been numb for about 2 weeks. I'm feelin' it and I'm worried life is going to physically suck exponentially over time.

You wanna get that numb pinkie finger checked out stat. Numbness in that side of the hand is your ulnar nerve aka your funny bone. Sounds like it got pinched fer sure but when you have numbness you have a limited window for getting the feeling back (around 6 months.) Worst case scenario they just cut you open and move the nerve over a bit. It's honestly a pretty minor operation. You go under but you're home after it's all over and the recoup time is minimal. I had it done about 7 years ago and I only missed 1 day of work.
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 13, 2017, 11:39:05 AM
Looking good Dave!  I promised the kids at the park id Ollie the set on my birthday.......I hope it rains....
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 14, 2017, 02:16:06 AM
Felt good to skate some stairs at 43!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaHgwH_lNFe/?taken-by=dave_waite

nice, making it look easy! you got me hyped to finally try this off something instead of just on flatground....gonna head out right now, it's sunny.
cheers old fellas!
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Post by: stephop on October 14, 2017, 04:23:17 AM
How tf is Mike Carroll still ollie'ing huge gaps? He so old. My 30 year old knees can barely take an ollie on flat. Pretty much can't ollie anymore without immediate pain and mental note of: "Yeah let's not do that." 12 months ago I was ollie'ing no problem over sh*t. What happened!!? Each added year takes a giant toll, damn.

Fuck that shit. I'm 40+. I'm not dropping off anything higher than a loading dock and I won't be doing anything that involves a board flipping and shoving down it. Maybe shuv it heelfips because I've never been afraid to get wrecked trying those. Also skating like 20 times a year you only have so much confidence and that is what is needed for any gaps and shit like that. My buddy is like 45 is still has pop. I'm jealous. Must be his martial arts training or something. I never know how my legs will work each time I go out. I have more problems with distances than height now. It's a mind fuck to me. Like ollie a a cone or something a certain height no problem. Make it a bench or something with width the same height I get all sketched out and it's not even much wider lol
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 18, 2017, 01:50:13 AM
gotta give you props again Dave! saturday I managed to land a straight no comply down a curb, a first for me so I was stoked, but doing it on a real stair set seems not easy at all....

also I've been using my Zig Zagger cruiser to go to my coworking place recently and it's so fun. Best way to start the day, it's a 15 min downhill ride from my place, I just have to watch out not to crash with my laptop in my backpack! any of you guys commute with a useless wooden toy?
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 18, 2017, 01:58:02 AM
any of you guys commute with a useless wooden toy?
I do these days and I love it! I always leave my laptop at work though solely for the reason you outlined
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Post by: Esquivel on October 18, 2017, 02:12:06 AM
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I do these days and I love it! I always leave my laptop at work though solely for the reason you outlined

Yeah, I tried to do the skater/office worker combo once and trashed my laptop. I rolled kinda parallel to a big crack and back wheel caught..
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 18, 2017, 02:36:49 AM
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Yeah, I tried to do the skater/office worker combo once and trashed my laptop. I rolled kinda parallel to a big crack and back wheel caught..

mmm not a good look! I have big soft wheels on my cruiser though (Road Riders 62 mm 78 A) and I've yet to meet a crack that can stop them...cross my fingers
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Post by: SodaJerk on October 18, 2017, 03:19:39 AM
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mmm not a good look! I have big soft wheels on my cruiser though (Road Riders 62 mm 78 A) and I've yet to meet a crack that can stop them...cross my fingers
I used to do the skate/tube combo
To work but now I just ride a bike. Two weeks after I got I new laptop I hit a slick patch on the road and went ass over tits with the laptop in my back pack but luckily it's one of those titanium MacBooks and I have a soft case for it so all it got was a little ding on it. Was a little bummed but it could have been much worse.
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Post by: Esquivel on October 18, 2017, 04:04:59 AM
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Yeah, I tried to do the skater/office worker combo once and trashed my laptop. I rolled kinda parallel to a big crack and back wheel caught..
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mmm not a good look! I have big soft wheels on my cruiser though (Road Riders 62 mm 78 A) and I've yet to meet a crack that can stop them...cross my fingers

haha mine were probably 45mm 101. I was using my regular setup for everything so I went proper flying and landed into swimming position with the laptop under my belly (helped me skid a bit longer)
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Post by: stendhalian on October 18, 2017, 01:51:56 PM
Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
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Post by: SodaJerk on October 18, 2017, 02:07:40 PM
Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
Harsh indeed. I can offer nothing other than sympathy and hope that you can at the very least roll again.
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Post by: stendhalian on October 18, 2017, 02:33:54 PM
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Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
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Harsh indeed. I can offer nothing other than sympathy and hope that you can at the very least roll again.

Thanks... I just hope I can still do rock and rolls and grinds in a bowl again (me in the IG video) Nothing more than that is needed. I can be chill and stay within my ability.  I think I just have to be more careful and be in touch with my condition physically a little more. I was tired and stiff when I fell so hard. I suppose, In future I have to be more cautious but also more aware of energy levels.I dont want to stop skating bowls!


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Post by: j....soy..... on October 18, 2017, 11:23:03 PM
man...this tops the plaza in terms of weird places I bump into ya.....

You're a natural and you'll get there.....Raimondo shattered his pelvis and he was 50 or something and he recovered....lots of physio though....

Get well soon....hopefully poking around on the Internet keeps you motivated......


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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 18, 2017, 11:55:31 PM
Harsh indeed. I can offer nothing other than sympathy and hope that you can at the very least roll again.
THIS! Doctors often say that you'll never skate again if you can get your strength back you'll at least be able to roll. If in doubt look at Cardiel for inspiration.

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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 19, 2017, 12:26:45 AM
Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?

this is hard to answer cause it really depends on the doc. Some doctors think skateboarding is like satan reincarnate, others are more realistic. I think you should talk to him a bit more: can you do other sports still? which ones? If he says you can ski for instance, you can definitely still skate.
all I know is it's next to impossible to skate whithout slamming every now and then. that's my main objective nowadays though: don't fall!

Btw I skated that bowl in your vid! do you live in Belgium or were you traveling? that spot is not an easy one and felt more like a pool to me....props on the rock! all I got was some grinds in the deep    ;-)
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Post by: stendhalian on October 19, 2017, 12:36:29 AM
man...this tops the plaza in terms of weird places I bump into ya.....

You're a natural and you'll get there.....Raimondo shattered his pelvis and he was 50 or something and he recovered....lots of physio though....

Get well soon....hopefully poking around on the Internet keeps you motivated......

Hey dude! Ya was good to see you out there...last March? Raimondo...was that when he hung up on the deathbox at kensington? Yes, I plan to do physio hard. Cycling! I was a bike messenger of and on for years so I still got the bike and equipment. Have been doing some research about my injury on the internet and its good to see other people's recovery stories, etc. I only ever had one catastrophic injury before...when I was 18! Chad Voght and I collided on a  vert ramp in Corvalis, Oregon and I had a tibula fibula fracture. That healed in 5 months and I was skating again. !8 years old you can heal up quick so at my age I realise the stakes are higher and maybe healing a little slower. I am determined to keep skating in any shape form or fashion!
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Post by: stendhalian on October 19, 2017, 12:47:37 AM
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Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
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this is hard to answer cause it really depends on the doc. Some doctors think skateboarding is like satan reincarnate, others are more realistic. I think you should talk to him a bit more: can you do other sports still? which ones? If he says you can ski for instance, you can definitely still skate.
all I know is it's next to impossible to skate whithout slamming every now and then. that's my main objective nowadays though: don't fall!

Btw I skated that bowl in your vid! do you live in Belgium or were you traveling? that spot is not an easy one and felt more like a pool to me....props on the rock! all I got was some grinds in the deep    ;-)

The Doctor is Romanian and I am in Brussels and his english is not that great. I have a buddy come to the appointments with me and he translates a bit. He said I could play soccer again, etc. But no skateboarding, its too dangerous. I don't get that though. Dudes can get fucked up playing soccer!

But yeah, I cannot afford to slam like that again. But I also have to stop skateboarding when I am tired/hungover or have lack of sleep etc. before I broke my hip I was just getting over a tweaked  knee in I got in copenhagen at christiania bowl. Skating with 2 hours sleep and drinking beer in the afternoon. Dumb! When I broke my hip I was tired. I had already had a weird fall earlier in the session. The kind where you crumple up strangely with like zero reaction time. The hip break was similar. Hung up on an axel stall and just fell right to flat, no arms out, no reaction. Maybe this break will force me to study how my body is feeling more. Skateboarding is so physical but its also about so much passion and that balance can get skewed and we end up forgetting to stretch, eat and rest because we just want to do what we love.

Thats sick you came through Belgium! That bowl is in Halle, 7kms down the canal from Brussels. I live in Brussels but am originally from Vancouver, Canada. That bowl was crazy! It had a DIY feel and all the transitions were different. That rock was done in the one sweet spot. Props on your grinds that place was not easy to skate! Did you skate the weird bowl in the centre of Brussels at La Chapelle?
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 19, 2017, 01:28:15 AM
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Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
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this is hard to answer cause it really depends on the doc. Some doctors think skateboarding is like satan reincarnate, others are more realistic. I think you should talk to him a bit more: can you do other sports still? which ones? If he says you can ski for instance, you can definitely still skate.
all I know is it's next to impossible to skate whithout slamming every now and then. that's my main objective nowadays though: don't fall!

Btw I skated that bowl in your vid! do you live in Belgium or were you traveling? that spot is not an easy one and felt more like a pool to me....props on the rock! all I got was some grinds in the deep    ;-)
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The Doctor is Romanian and I am in Brussels and his english is not that great. I have a buddy come to the appointments with me and he translates a bit. He said I could play soccer again, etc. But no skateboarding, its too dangerous. I don't get that though. Dudes can get fucked up playing soccer!

But yeah, I cannot afford to slam like that again. But I also have to stop skateboarding when I am tired/hungover or have lack of sleep etc. before I broke my hip I was just getting over a tweaked  knee in I got in copenhagen at christiania bowl. Skating with 2 hours sleep and drinking beer in the afternoon. Dumb! When I broke my hip I was tired. I had already had a weird fall earlier in the session. The kind where you crumple up strangely with like zero reaction time. The hip break was similar. Hung up on an axel stall and just fell right to flat, no arms out, no reaction. Maybe this break will force me to study how my body is feeling more. Skateboarding is so physical but its also about so much passion and that balance can get skewed and we end up forgetting to stretch, eat and rest because we just want to do what we love.

Thats sick you came through Belgium! That bowl is in Halle, 7kms down the canal from Brussels. I live in Brussels but am originally from Vancouver, Canada. That bowl was crazy! It had a DIY feel and all the transitions were different. That rock was done in the one sweet spot. Props on your grinds that place was not easy to skate! Did you skate the weird bowl in the centre of Brussels at La Chapelle?

dude I live in Brussels too! funny how the internet works....I'm french obviously but I've been living here over 10 years. as for the Chapelle bowl, man that place kicked my ass a few times... when they built it I was like, I'm going to rip this place!! Yeah right. after 3 gnarly slams in there, I've pretty much given up on tricks and just carve around.

Anyways, that's what I thought, the doc probably has no idea what skating is really like. If he says soccer is ok, you can skate for sure. I mean my knees are fucked and soccer/basket ball/tennis/ball sports is a no no for me but I can still somewhat skate and snowboard. (I actually skate a lot less than before cause breaking my tibula 4 years ago at 39, screws and all, really took its toll).

we should have a sesh sometime whenever you're healed! good luck et "bon courage".
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Post by: 144p on October 26, 2017, 02:06:54 PM
This DIY spot is super fun!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BauV91HFF3g/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BauV91HFF3g/?hl=en)
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Post by: SodaJerk on October 26, 2017, 02:16:09 PM
This DIY spot is super fun!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BauV91HFF3g/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BauV91HFF3g/?hl=en)
Looks great
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 26, 2017, 05:51:22 PM
fuck, take me there now!
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 26, 2017, 07:05:43 PM
That looks like so much fun....your clips are always sick....it's super hard to do two tricks in a row... Especially on film....

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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 27, 2017, 12:08:12 AM
That looks like so much fun....your clips are always sick....it's super hard to do two tricks in a row... Especially on film....

well, just do shitty tricks. But in a row.  ;)

spot does look super fun. And it's covered!

Edit: just to clear it up, Dave, I dont mean to imply that your tricks are shitty here, far from from it! I mean I'd rather do easy stuff and cruise than try a hard trick over and over for an hour...
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Post by: eranka on October 27, 2017, 01:54:51 AM
Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
Yo dude, dont trip about it! Doctors are people too, that means some of them suck and dont know how to handle patient emotions and fears.
the bone broke, they fixed it, now let it heal and youll be a 100%. youre not young anymore so it would take some time (seriously lay off the alcohol and cigs, it would help ALOT) but once it heals theres no reason not to skate. bone will even grow stronger when its under strain. the only thing i would worry about is falling on it hard in the next 6-8 months. other than that you should be good.
the only complications i can think of is if they cut a muscle or hit a nerve while they did the surgical cut and maybe some loss of range of motion because of the screws or the fixation being slightly off but with time and physical therapy you should be back to normal.
another thing about injuries, sometimes you wont be able to get all the tricks you had back in the day but you will find a way to skate and learn new trick and keep things fun
i had a 60 yo patient with a hip replacement swimming an hour a day 3 weeks after the surgery and now he rides bicycle and runs long distances (falling hard on dirt road etc.)
You broke a bone and that sucks, but from this to actually saying you cant skate? he has no idea whats up.
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Post by: Lee Ralph Fan Club on October 27, 2017, 06:44:48 AM
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Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
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Harsh indeed. I can offer nothing other than sympathy and hope that you can at the very least roll again.
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Thanks... I just hope I can still do rock and rolls and grinds in a bowl again (me in the IG video) Nothing more than that is needed. I can be chill and stay within my ability.  I think I just have to be more careful and be in touch with my condition physically a little more. I was tired and stiff when I fell so hard. I suppose, In future I have to be more cautious but also more aware of energy levels.I dont want to stop skating bowls!


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The transitions in that thing look perfect. Heal up!
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Post by: 144p on October 27, 2017, 01:50:23 PM
well, just do shitty tricks. But in a row.  ;)

spot does look super fun. And it's covered!

Edit: just to clear it up, Dave, I dont mean to imply that your tricks are shitty here, far from from it! I mean I'd rather do easy stuff and cruise than try a hard trick over and over for an hour...
Hard is a relative thing, plus there is a whole realm of skating I'm just not interested in.
Thanks for the positive words Jsoy and GIS!
The guys building it are really doing awesome stuff for the scene.
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Post by: sectachrome on October 27, 2017, 02:52:18 PM
Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?

That sounds rough dude sorry. Sounds like he's just telling you it's not worth the risk to slam on your hip again. Not that it's not possible to still skateboard. It would make me think twice about it. You have a lot of life left to live to have a fucked hip and not be able to get around. Maybe look into some heavy pads you can wear under pants. There are some compression short type things that have pads built into them.
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Post by: coneklr on October 27, 2017, 02:54:13 PM
Fuck I think I saw that diy on my commute to Seattle but never made it out there to check out yet.  Let me know next time you're thinking of going Dave.
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Post by: muntcuscle on October 27, 2017, 05:55:04 PM
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Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
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Harsh indeed. I can offer nothing other than sympathy and hope that you can at the very least roll again.
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Thanks... I just hope I can still do rock and rolls and grinds in a bowl again (me in the IG video) Nothing more than that is needed. I can be chill and stay within my ability.  I think I just have to be more careful and be in touch with my condition physically a little more. I was tired and stiff when I fell so hard. I suppose, In future I have to be more cautious but also more aware of energy levels.I dont want to stop skating bowls!


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is that a polar boserio deck? love that one. heal up quick and like someone said above lay off alcohol/cigs and take the PT seriously. i'm sure you'll be able to cruise bowls again
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Post by: Willie on October 27, 2017, 07:00:59 PM
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Long time lurker first time poster. 45 turning 46 in a month. Been skating since 1985, died down a little in the 90s after I lost my sponsors and went to art school. Picked it up seriously again in late 90s until the mid 2000s. Last 6 years have been at it again.  Now last month I fell like a stone to my hip and cracked the femural neck at my hip. Basic broken hip and I got three screws. Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. The screws are in for life and if I wreck them I am in trouble.  At the moment I am just working on walking again let alone skating but this was some harsh news. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?
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Harsh indeed. I can offer nothing other than sympathy and hope that you can at the very least roll again.
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Thanks... I just hope I can still do rock and rolls and grinds in a bowl again (me in the IG video) Nothing more than that is needed. I can be chill and stay within my ability.  I think I just have to be more careful and be in touch with my condition physically a little more. I was tired and stiff when I fell so hard. I suppose, In future I have to be more cautious but also more aware of energy levels.I dont want to stop skating bowls!


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The transitions in that thing look perfect. Heal up!


That was a nice and proper rock and roll!


I hope you are able to do them again. I think you will eventually be physically able to but you may want to consult another Dr. for a balanced assessment of risk.

You won't like this story but I know a guy, lifetime skater, vert ripper, 40s, who broke his hip doing an invert in a pool and walked away from skating cold turkey after that. Decided it wasn't worth the risk of missing out on the rest of a fully active life.

I myself have had some doubts since my last injuries but I can't seem to break up with the board.

You'll figure it out.
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Post by: 144p on October 27, 2017, 08:02:51 PM
I think of my body like A car, it needs maintenance. I eat well now, i drink water, lots. I work out a few days a week, i walk every night. I stretch and do yoga every morning and night.
It's a lot, and most people expect that they can just going on like normal without some type of change.
All my friends say the same thing, they are interested in still skating but they just complain without the motivation to attempt to fix whats wrong. I realize it isn't the more fun option, but it keeps me skating daily.
Sorry if that isn't the feel good "You got this" response the world expects now, but your 30's can physically be the best years of skating if you prepare/plan. Old enough to be done drinking too much and job/schedule stability.
I work hard to still be able to skate almost daily at 43, i sacrificed a lot.
But no, it doesn't get easier, if you lack structure in your personal life, that makes it even harder.
 Good luck hope you find a happy medium.
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Post by: SodaJerk on October 28, 2017, 12:37:21 AM
I think of my body like A car, it needs maintenance. I eat well now, i drink water, lots. I work out a few days a week, i walk every night. I stretch and do yoga every morning and night.
It's a lot, and most people expect that they can just going on like normal without some type of change.
All my friends say the same thing, they are interested in still skating but they just complain without the motivation to attempt to fix whats wrong. I realize it isn't the more fun option, but it keeps me skating daily.
Sorry if that isn't the feel good "You got this" response the world expects now, but your 30's can physically be the best years of skating if you prepare/plan. Old enough to be done drinking too much and job/schedule stability.
I work hard to still be able to skate almost daily at 43, i sacrificed a lot.
But no, it doesn't get easier, if you lack structure in your personal life, that makes it even harder.
 Good luck hope you find a happy medium.
Well said. It's a tough pill to swallow but you actually have to make an effort.
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Post by: L.S on October 28, 2017, 07:05:16 AM
Doctor said today I should never skateboard again. Anyone ever get this sort of advice from a doctor?

When i was maybe 15 or 16 years old i was diagnosed with all kinds of problems in my back/spine and the doctors pretty much told me and my parents i should find some other hobby and never skate again. I've also had arthritis in both of my hips since i was about 18, which was also a "good enough" reason for the doctor diagnosing those to recommend never skating again.

Im 34 now and i've been skating constantly the whole time and now im slowly starting to notice the negative effects on my body but i still try to skate somewhat seriously and go out filming and challenge myself with new tricks (every day the no-comply to ollie ratio is more and more skewed towards no-complies, though). Im well aware of the fact that it might be hard for me to walk if i ever live to be 50 years old but a little effort and exercise can do wonders to keep your body in better shape and being able to skate at least in a close to the ground, low-impact way.

I guess what im trying to say is that you shouldn't listen to doctors rather than your own body. And always keep the mentality that you're going to skate in some way no matter what, even if it might not be on the same level that it was in your early twenties or so.
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Post by: shark tits on October 28, 2017, 07:33:41 AM
doctors are wrong as often as fast food clerks. they're just people and people are dummies. wasn't it a doctor who told cardiel he'd never  walk again?
keep doing it, LS and everyone. don't let other people talk you out of anything.
i'd rather be crippled at 50 than 50 and regret not skating all the preceding yrs.
remember that anti hero/hemingway ad was like
'i'd rather have my pen leaking, cracked and ugly but used than pristine and know i had nothing to write'
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 29, 2017, 02:19:02 AM
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well, just do shitty tricks. But in a row.  ;)

spot does look super fun. And it's covered!

Edit: just to clear it up, Dave, I dont mean to imply that your tricks are shitty here, far from from it! I mean I'd rather do easy stuff and cruise than try a hard trick over and over for an hour...
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Hard is a relative thing, plus there is a whole realm of skating I'm just not interested in.
Thanks for the positive words Jsoy and GIS!
The guys building it are really doing awesome stuff for the scene.

mm I knew that came out wrong....Was trying to be positive too. Especially since we're the same age and you're skating way better than me. I know for sure since I tried straight no complys down stuff like you did!

Also I totally ascribe to that 'body as a car' view. I've gotta start applying it myself. I had a nice little sesh yesterday with an old buddy and today my back is fucked. I have to do back/core exercices everyday like I did before to be able to skate properly again. I'm still nowhere near the level I was at before breaking my ankle... But I try not to let that stop me from having fun.
The strange and awesome thing is I realized that when I'm cruising around the city, weaving in and around traffic/pedestrians, is when I feel like myself. I barely skated for 3 years after my injury and now I realize how much I missed it. Even if it's just cruising! Unfortunately winter's coming so....
Right, end of old man rant. Keep it up all you old farts worldwide!
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Post by: shit_for_brains on October 29, 2017, 05:00:35 AM
I have one guaranteed skate day a week, others are take them when I can get them. The past three in a row have been called off for weather and it's driving me fucking insane.
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Post by: Allez_Jambon on October 29, 2017, 06:18:45 AM
how old is old? ill be 30 next week and uhh i want to join the club.
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Post by: layzieyez on October 29, 2017, 06:22:23 AM
I'm in the club and I don't want to be in the club.  I'd give anything for my young dude status back.
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Post by: SodaJerk on October 29, 2017, 06:32:19 AM
how old is old? ill be 30 next week and uhh i want to join the club.
30 is the minimum
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 29, 2017, 03:31:31 PM
Old fart, new part.
Filmed from November 2016 - Sept 2017.
So I got a month of 39 in here. Otherwise all 40 club tricks.
Personal highlights:
Without a doubt; more lines than I've ever had in a part. I'm pretty sure I've filmed whole parts of single tricks.
First kickflip varial I've filmed this century. Those are still legal, right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e54TziVBBsY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e54TziVBBsY)
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Post by: franc on October 29, 2017, 04:03:12 PM
Old dude checking in. 32yo, about to turn 33 in a few weeks. I just started skating again back in April after not doing it for a few years (got married/divorced) and recently relocated to Portland, OR.  Finally feel like I'm getting tricks back which is good, looking forward to actually learning new ones though. I think the toughest part of coming back to skating after years of not doing it, and especially in your 30s is how fucking horrible it feels to warm up to skate. When I first get to the spot/park I can't even ollie up a curb and occasionally eat shit on just flat ground ollies haha. It's fucking demoralizing. It usually takes like a half hour to warm my legs up enough to actually start doing shit, too bad I can't skate for more than an hour though before my legs are exhausted. How long are you guys able to skate? Have any tips on how to increase skate endurance? Is warming up this horrible for everyone in their 30s?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BavSjXiAJjP/?taken-by=sk8_bueno
Those clips were rad man!
I'll see if I can post something here for the sake of it, ha.

I'll be 36 next month. I skate about twice a week, usually between an hour and a half and 2 hours, with friends or whoever is at the park. I live in the sticks and also regularly go for quick solo skates in my village, a quick skate lasting 15 to 45 minutes. I like taking my time to warm up, I just can't start the sesh with a game of SKATE with tons of flip tricks like most people younger than me do. I often skate with kids and find their energy and the way they try new tricks quite inspiring. I always walked a lot so I suppose this helps me. I also try to avoid booze if I know I want to to skate the day after as even mini hangovers destroy my legs these days.
Well, I guess my point is that the more often you skate, the stronger you'll feel, the longer you'll be able to skate every time you step foot on your board. No rocket science here but it's how it works.

Have fun!
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 29, 2017, 06:17:23 PM
Old fart, new part.
Filmed from November 2016 - Sept 2017.
So I got a month of 39 in here. Otherwise all 40 club tricks.
Personal highlights:
Without a doubt; more lines than I've ever had in a part. I'm pretty sure I've filmed whole parts of single tricks.
First kickflip varial I've filmed this century. Those are still legal, right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e54TziVBBsY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e54TziVBBsY)

Impressive....filming and skating street spots.....good for you....
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Post by: straight on October 29, 2017, 10:02:47 PM
hands, that was too good .. first trick got me hyped and ender was perfect
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Post by: ChuckRamone on October 29, 2017, 11:37:33 PM
hands, that was too good .. first trick got me hyped and ender was perfect

I second that emotion. roof gaps and handrails at 40! damn, that was awesome.
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on October 30, 2017, 12:46:34 AM
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hands, that was too good .. first trick got me hyped and ender was perfect
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I second that emotion. roof gaps and handrails at 40! damn, that was awesome.

Emotion passed

Hands for POTY
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Post by: Willie on October 30, 2017, 07:27:55 AM
That was super good, Handsclapanin! Cocksparrer was a good fit too.


What are you going to do when you run out of Reynolds Lows??
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 30, 2017, 08:44:04 AM
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hands, that was too good .. first trick got me hyped and ender was perfect
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I second that emotion. roof gaps and handrails at 40! damn, that was awesome.
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Emotion passed

Hands for POTY

Thanks dudes!

That was super good, Handsclapanin! Cocksparrer was a good fit too.


What are you going to do when you run out of Reynolds Lows??

Cry a little.
Then move onto his G6.
I've got 3 more pairs of the Lows in the box. Love that shoe.
I just got a pair of the G6's. The all brown ones. They feel almost the same as the lows.
I'm not allowing myself to skate them until I finish off my Low stockpile.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 30, 2017, 09:44:57 AM
I usually hate agreeing with everyone, but yes Mr Hands that was awesome!
and I'm still so jealous of american ditch spots...
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 30, 2017, 08:18:52 PM
fuck handsclapanin, that was epic, really motivational stuff (though I don't think I'll ever post any of my footage on slap now)
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Post by: the snake on October 30, 2017, 10:48:41 PM
that ghost noseslide on the yellow curbs...wtf ?  :o
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 31, 2017, 08:55:07 AM
that ghost noseslide on the yellow curbs...wtf ?  :o
some tricks come easier than others. but that one was a battle.
in the beginning I was giving it my best Rob Welsh impression. really trying to nollie out. but I kept landing with only half of my nose on the next ledge. 50 - 70 tries and a couple hours later, I realized the way to make it work was to just haul ass and pretend the gap didn't exist.
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Post by: the snake on October 31, 2017, 09:03:51 AM
Totally mystic, thanks for the feedback, I rewatched it several times and you really do it like it doesn't exist
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Post by: Joclo on October 31, 2017, 09:32:05 AM
That was sick, Hands! Makes me want to skate every time I watch it.
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Post by: Budgie Lasek on October 31, 2017, 09:41:42 AM
Old fart, new part.
Filmed from November 2016 - Sept 2017.
So I got a month of 39 in here. Otherwise all 40 club tricks.
Personal highlights:
Without a doubt; more lines than I've ever had in a part. I'm pretty sure I've filmed whole parts of single tricks.
First kickflip varial I've filmed this century. Those are still legal, right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e54TziVBBsY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e54TziVBBsY)

Sick! Couple of familiar North County spots in there - rad to see something up the rail off the ledge on Mission. Your name is really familiar to me... longtime SD loc? (I'm not from there, just spent a lot of time visiting over the years)
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Post by: SodaJerk on October 31, 2017, 05:08:25 PM
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that ghost noseslide on the yellow curbs...wtf ?  :o
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some tricks come easier than others. but that one was a battle.
in the beginning I was giving it my best Rob Welsh impression. really trying to nollie out. but I kept landing with only half of my nose on the next ledge. 50 - 70 tries and a couple hours later, I realized the way to make it work was to just haul ass and pretend the gap didn't exist.
Yeah that really stuck out to me too.
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Post by: straight on October 31, 2017, 05:14:31 PM
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that ghost noseslide on the yellow curbs...wtf ?  :o
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some tricks come easier than others. but that one was a battle.
in the beginning I was giving it my best Rob Welsh impression. really trying to nollie out. but I kept landing with only half of my nose on the next ledge. 50 - 70 tries and a couple hours later, I realized the way to make it work was to just haul ass and pretend the gap didn't exist.
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Yeah that really stuck out to me too.

same .. ghost slide deserves a gif
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Post by: 144p on November 06, 2017, 06:44:28 PM
My hip finally feels good again, and A sunny day after it snowed yesterday.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbK-_s5Fudu/?taken-by=dave_waite (https://www.instagram.com/p/BbK-_s5Fudu/?taken-by=dave_waite)
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Post by: verylowimpact on November 26, 2017, 07:54:55 PM
Long time lurker, new here and new to the LA/Long Beach area. Any of you guys in Long Beach who would want to meet up?
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Post by: j....soy..... on November 26, 2017, 08:14:06 PM
My hip finally feels good again, and A sunny day after it snowed yesterday.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbK-_s5Fudu/?taken-by=dave_waite (https://www.instagram.com/p/BbK-_s5Fudu/?taken-by=dave_waite)

So sick....glad you're back shredding....
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Post by: Shitbag on January 28, 2018, 02:50:02 PM
First skate of 2018 yesterday, late I know but been busy with work and our twins just turned two and just doing kid shit all the fucking time ANYWAY, brand new deck and wheels and I was skating in my not all the time skate shoes and was still able to manage to kickflip on flat first try and it was actually a decent one. Also I just turned 48 last month I have to be the oldest dude that posts here or in the top 2 or 3 maybe?
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Post by: SodaJerk on January 29, 2018, 02:01:37 AM
First skate of 2018 yesterday, late I know but been busy with work and our twins just turned two and just doing kid shit all the fucking time ANYWAY, brand new deck and wheels and I was skating in my not all the time skate shoes and was still able to manage to kickflip on flat first try and it was actually a decent one. Also I just turned 48 last month I have to be the oldest dude that posts here or in the top 2 or 3 maybe?
I think someone else said they are 50 but yeah you're up there. I wanna kickflip at 50, only 10 more years to go.
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Post by: layzieyez on January 29, 2018, 05:02:58 AM
Great job Matt Sosa! Gapped noseslide is indeed nutty.
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Post by: verylowimpact on February 11, 2018, 05:12:54 PM
Just recently relocated to LA from the East coast. Growing up, always wanted to be here, ironically, being here now(42. 43 soon) the overload of skateboarders and skatepark culture is a bit too much and a huge turn off too me. The cliche saying that it's basically baseball here is so true, doesn't feel special one bit.  I can sort of see myself quitting out here  :-\
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Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on February 11, 2018, 05:55:45 PM
Just recently relocated to LA from the East coast. Growing up, always wanted to be here, ironically, being here now(42. 43 soon) the overload of skateboarders and skatepark culture is a bit too much and a huge turn off too me. The cliche saying that it's basically baseball here is so true, doesn't feel special one bit.  I can sort of see myself quitting out here  :-\

What part of LA did you move to?
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Post by: Fat_Dude_Arnold on February 11, 2018, 06:01:20 PM
My hip finally feels good again, and A sunny day after it snowed yesterday.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbK-_s5Fudu/?taken-by=dave_waite (http://www.slapmagazine.com/p/BbK-_s5Fudu/?taken-by=dave_waite)
How do you skate thunders without getting pitched to death on every landing that isn't 100% perfect? I tried, I've never been more beat down in my life from just ollies.
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Post by: verylowimpact on February 11, 2018, 06:40:40 PM
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Just recently relocated to LA from the East coast. Growing up, always wanted to be here, ironically, being here now(42. 43 soon) the overload of skateboarders and skatepark culture is a bit too much and a huge turn off too me. The cliche saying that it's basically baseball here is so true, doesn't feel special one bit.  I can sort of see myself quitting out here  :-\
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What part of LA did you move to?

South Pasadena East LA area.
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Post by: Willie on February 12, 2018, 06:06:03 AM
Just recently relocated to LA from the East coast. Growing up, always wanted to be here, ironically, being here now(42. 43 soon) the overload of skateboarders and skatepark culture is a bit too much and a huge turn off too me. The cliche saying that it's basically baseball here is so true, doesn't feel special one bit.  I can sort of see myself quitting out here  :-\


On my last trip to CA (Bay Area) I thought the same thing. I mean, I liked all the parks and stuff but had I grown up there I wonder if I'd have been turned off skating and listening to punk.
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Post by: verylowimpact on February 12, 2018, 09:02:52 AM
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Just recently relocated to LA from the East coast. Growing up, always wanted to be here, ironically, being here now(42. 43 soon) the overload of skateboarders and skatepark culture is a bit too much and a huge turn off too me. The cliche saying that it's basically baseball here is so true, doesn't feel special one bit.  I can sort of see myself quitting out here  :-\
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On my last trip to CA (Bay Area) I thought the same thing. I mean, I liked all the parks and stuff but had I grown up there I wonder if I'd have been turned off skating and listening to punk.

I lived in the Bay also, five years back, for a couple years and it didn't feel half as bland, cheesy and cookie cutter as down here. Though, I'm sure a lot has changed in 5 years, including the Bay. I could at least enjoy the 'island' or the dmv when I was up there.

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Post by: backinaction on February 12, 2018, 09:35:39 AM
I'm 45.  I started skating in 88 to catch the tail end of the fat boards with no nose and continued through '92 where I was skating 40mm wheels and doing lots of stupid flippy things like pop shove late kick flips and triple kickflips.  Lots of mini ramp skating with a spine, and zero vert or concrete bowl.

I then took most of the next 20 years off, skating maybe 10 times total.  I picked it up again in the fall of '14 and it's pretty hit or miss.  I'll have a month or two where I get out 2-3 times a week, then I won't be able to skate for a couple months.  I have two young kids, my own company, my wife has her own business, and I do other sports as well.

Since starting up again I probably skate mostly mini, some bowl, some street park and recently an Evergreen built 'lunar landscape' weird ass thing.  I've avoided most of my old flip tricks, save the occasional kickflip or impossible.

Yesterday I woke up with a headache, but the snow was coming in the afternoon so I hit the street park. I dropped in and the first run I could tell I was on.  50/50s were locked in and long, transfers were on and ollies were high.  I decided that it was a good day to work on kickflips. 

I learned kickflips in '89 or so and I did them all wrong.  I did them as an ollie, then a hard down push to flip. There was no catch, and even though I could time them well on flat I wouldn't take them down stairs often.  I could do double flips regularly and triples every now and then.  I decided that this year I was going to learn them the correct way.  Yesterday was the day. It took 15-20 minutes, but I started getting it and by the end I was landing them about 50% of the time.  I came really close to getting a double, and closest I have come to landing one up the euro gap.

I think my new goal is a tre flip.  I don't know if I ever really tried them back in the early 90s.  I figure 45 is a good time to start them.

We also had a guy recently build a vert ramp in town.  12' high, 24' wide.  I am busy enough that I can't often make the sessions, but I did do my first drop in and I would like to spend a bit more time on that this year.
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Post by: MrCokesNSmokes on March 01, 2018, 09:50:04 PM
Never knew there were so many old guys lurking at Slap...

45 years old. Started skating at nine on a plastic banana board. Lost all the loose ball bearings, clueless kid, didn't know how to fix it, f'n quit for a minute. Got back into it in 1988, never made that quitting mistake again. Started skating street, went to mini ramps, tried vert, sucked at it, back to mini ramps. Nowadays I run a website called Everything Skateboarding (www.everythingskateboarding.com), and ride a lot of different skateboards. Still street skate a little, but spend most of my time in concrete bowls and ditches, since Arizona has so many of them. Kinda lucky like that. Fun times.

And yes, I still suck. So no need to point it out, I'm already well aware of it. Thanks.
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Post by: MarmaladeCoyote on March 02, 2018, 08:19:09 AM
Just turned 33.  Skated from 10-18, put it away for a few years while I was in college, picked it up again at 23 and been pushing ever since.  The years I wasn't skating were the worst.  My life is so much better when I can roll.  I have 3 parks really close to where I live so I spend the majority of my time in there.  Mainly on the mini ramp, ledges, and little stairs.  That stuff is just fun for me.  BUT I decided that this is the year I am going to learn to skate the bowl...it's at a Grindline designed park and the bowl is deep and I am pretty nervous about it.  Bowl skating looks like so much fucking fun...I can't go any longer without it. 

Much love old dudes.  Keep rolling. 
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Post by: Stanley Spadowski on August 18, 2018, 06:34:11 PM
39 and still ledge dancing
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmosgnZl_LG/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BmosgnZl_LG/?hl=en)
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on August 18, 2018, 07:46:35 PM
43 and just started back skating about 5 months ago after a 25 year BMX adventure. I stand by the notion that tre flips are easier than kick flips.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlsO-TAjW2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlsO-TAjW2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
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Post by: j....soy..... on August 18, 2018, 09:23:11 PM
kickflip is two movements....3 flip is just one that you rather have...or don't....
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: notaLOCAL on August 19, 2018, 10:31:20 AM
Age:20
Set Up: 8.25 Krooked
             crusty formula 4 conicals
             indy 144
             bronson g2
             MOB
Preferred Terrain: mini, ditches, red curbs
Favorite skaters: Jerry Hsu, Caswell Berry,
Music:  90's Hip Hop, indie, alternative
Married: no
Kids: I think my gf is pregnant but she's popping up negative
Occupation: work at a boba shop
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: feedmeseymour on August 19, 2018, 10:34:25 AM
Age:20
Set Up: 8.25 Krooked
             crusty formula 4 conicals
             indy 144
             bronson g2
             MOB
Preferred Terrain: mini, ditches, red curbs
Favorite skaters: Jerry Hsu, Caswell Berry,
Music:  90's Hip Hop, indie, alternative
Married: no
Kids: I think my gf is pregnant but she's popping up negative
Occupation: work at a boba shop

If 20 is “old” then I’m fucked
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: j....soy..... on August 19, 2018, 01:34:16 PM
20 was old in skateboarding at some point.......
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: VHS ERA on August 19, 2018, 06:22:31 PM
43 and just started back skating about 5 months ago after a 25 year BMX adventure. I stand by the notion that tre flips are easier than kick flips.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlsO-TAjW2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlsO-TAjW2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

I stand by the notion that tre flips are genetic or some shit. Some people got em easy. Others like me learn many tricks but try their whole life and still can’t tre flip at 30. The idea of it being easier than a kickflip is bonkers to me.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: VHS ERA on August 19, 2018, 06:27:56 PM
My fakie tre’s are lookin pretty good but I may just say fuck it and accept that I wasn’t meant to have consistent 360 flips in this life
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: cucktard on August 20, 2018, 04:32:12 AM
Age:42
Set Up: 8.75 flight
             Bones spf
             indy titanium 159
             bronson
             Some outer space Grip
              And
              Black Label Auby hammerhead
              Bones ATF
              Stage 9 Indy 169
Preferred Terrain: mini, bowl, tranny
Favorite skaters: Andy Anderson, roller surfer
Music:  80’s punk, 70’s reggae, 60’s soul
Married: yup, 5 years
Kids: First child a month ago
Occupation: English teacher/ snowboard instructor
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Yung Brimley on August 20, 2018, 04:36:56 AM
Age: 45
Set Up: 8.13 dead end deck (prime wood)
thunder 147s
53mm spitfire formula fours 101a
Preferred Terrain: the quiet streets of price corner
Favorite skaters: my friends
Music:  yes. anything and everything.
Married: yes
Kids: yes
Occupation: network engineer
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjAC0volfzq/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BjAC0volfzq/)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: HugeBodBoyle on August 20, 2018, 05:30:50 AM
Not that it matters, but I totally forgot this part-

Age: 43
Set Up: 8.5 Quasi Bledsoe
thunder 149s
54mm spitfire formula fours 101a
Preferred Terrain: Local park and its manny pad and knee high ledge.
Favorite skaters: All time fave is probably Ed Templeton.
Music: There's a lot of post rock instrumental on my phone right now.
Married: Yup.
Kids: Yeah.
Occupation: Network Engineer
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: ghettoD on August 20, 2018, 07:43:16 AM
Age: 39
Set Up: 8.5 Rob Welsh Humidity Shop deck
Ventures
50mm Bones STF
Preferred Terrain:manual pads,ledges,curbs,
Favorite skaters: Bobby Worrest, Hjalte Halberg, Gilbert Crockett
Music: everything
Married: Yes
Kids:no
Occupation: Equipment Evaluator 2
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: blo0mz on August 20, 2018, 11:28:09 AM
Age: 30 next week

Set Up: 8" Numbers Edition but I reallly want a new Real deck
53mm Spitfire F4 Conicals 99a
Thunder 148s
Bones Reds
Mob Grip

Preferred Terrain: Street, but there's jack shit to skate around where I live. I have my driveway and a shittily paved road and that's it.

Favorite skaters: It's been so long, I don't know. Jake Johnson, Ishod, Heath Kirchart, used to be a big Greco fan, Evan Smith...

Music: Death Grips, used to like Mars Volta a lot, Tool (I know), John Frusciante

Married: No, been with my girl for like 2.5 years
 
Kids: Probably never

Occupation: Just graduated from college with a computer science degree and looking for work
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Not Local on September 07, 2018, 03:48:03 PM
43 since I last posted in this thread. Couple of clips from today's solo morning session. Not getting easier...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BncDMlHFDpU/?hl=en&taken-by=foulweather (https://www.instagram.com/p/BncDMlHFDpU/?hl=en&taken-by=foulweather)

Set Up: 8.5" polar/ Ace 44/ Spit F4 101a 54mm and 8.62 Antihero/ Ace 55/ Spit F4 99a 58mm
Preferred Terrain: Curbs and coping, everything really...
Favorite skaters: Lee Ralph, Blender, Tom Knox Cards, Gonz, Senn
Music:  Crusty Black Metal/ Ambient Dub Reggae, everything
Married: Yes, 18 yrs
Kids: 14yr old daughter
Occupation: Social Worker, Shit shoveler, story teller
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: AngryBlackMan on September 07, 2018, 04:35:18 PM
Age: 38

Set Up: 8.5 Powell flight deck. It's my second one but I want something from South Central next.
53mm Bones stf V1
Indy 149
Bones swiss
Minilogo Grip... It was free

Preferred Terrain: ledges, bowls, banks, flatground
Favorite skaters: BA, Gravette, Ishod, my 5yr old
Music: I miss Stuck Mojo
Married: Twice
 Kids: Thrice
Occupation: Been in the field service area of packaging for years now.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: stephop on September 09, 2018, 08:27:35 AM
Attempting to film a 40+ part barely skating once a week half of the year appears it's going to be a daunting task . I guess a trick per session goal is the way to go about it :o
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: olivelawn on September 09, 2018, 09:32:21 AM
Age:43
Set Up: 7.64 Real
             51mm Bones
             Thunders
             Swiss
Preferred Terrain: Mostly street and mini.
Favorite skaters: Hensley, Ocean Howell, Donger, Sheffey, Pitre, Lee, Daewon, Blender
Music: Dinosaur Jr, Odd Numbers, Cap'n Jazz
Married: No
Kids: No
Started skating in Vermont, live in San Francisco
Occupation: Computer Shite
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Nth syd bear on September 09, 2018, 10:34:40 AM
Age:43
Set Up: 7.64 Real
             51mm Bones
             Thunders
             Swiss
Preferred Terrain: Mostly street and mini.
Favorite skaters: Hensley, Ocean Howell, Donger, Sheffey, Pitre, Lee, Daewon, Blender
Music: Dinosaur Jr, Odd Numbers, Cap'n Jazz
Married: No
Kids: No
Started skating in Vermont, live in San Francisco
Occupation: Computer Shite
7.64.. ? I assume u mean 8.64
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: WhiteClydeSingleton on September 09, 2018, 11:27:01 AM
Age: 30

Set up: 8.25 Antihero. Indys, 53mm hard ass oj's, shake junt bearings

Favorite terrain: street, but recently got to skate an actual pool and developed a real boner for that.

Favorite skaters: Frank Gerwer, John Cardiel, Jerry Hsu, Tom Penny, Jeff Grosso

Music: hip hop and 90s rock

Married: No. Long time cohabiting gf though

Kids: Never.

Been pushing since 93 or 94, and have been through lots of periods of not skating, and those periods were fucking stupid. I live in Oregon, and am from Chicago. I manage a body shop and hate the shit out of it.

Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: olivelawn on September 09, 2018, 03:18:48 PM
7.64.. ? I assume u mean 8.64

Actually ride a 7.64"
https://www.instagram.com/p/pzHvJMxMo9 (https://www.instagram.com/p/pzHvJMxMo9)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: j....soy..... on September 10, 2018, 12:46:24 AM
Over 40 under 8?
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: HugeBodBoyle on September 10, 2018, 04:07:22 AM
Attempting to film a 40+ part barely skating once a week half of the year appears it's going to be a daunting task . I guess a trick per session goal is the way to go about it :o

I kinda wanna do this. But I also know that it will take me longer to pull shit than a filmer is gonna wanna deal with, imo.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: truthislie on September 10, 2018, 09:56:51 AM
Age: Just turned 35
Set Up: 8.0
             spitfire F4 101
             indy 149
             bronson
             
Preferred Terrain: skatepark, street
Favorite skaters:
Music:  90s hip hop, indie, punkrock
Married: relationship for 10 years not married
Kids: not yet
Occupation: English/sports teacher

I have never looked in this thread before, but wanted to share a little story. I skate maybe once - twice a week, most of the time skateparks. Last Saturday I was hucking some stairs (well 5 stairs is hucking for me anyways) for the first time in years. I tried to bs flip the set. After ollieing I realized the impact is super low so I wasnt really scared. But it still took me around 50 tries until finally my board snapped. Without really slamming any of the tries, I cant believe how sore I was on Sunday. I do quite a lot of other sports (swimming, running, climbing, sometimes even surfing) so I´m used to physical activity. I was really surprised but needless to say I ll be back next weekend  :D
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on September 10, 2018, 11:32:21 AM
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Attempting to film a 40+ part barely skating once a week half of the year appears it's going to be a daunting task . I guess a trick per session goal is the way to go about it :o
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I kinda wanna do this. But I also know that it will take me longer to pull shit than a filmer is gonna wanna deal with, imo.

Tripod my friend. Works pretty well for 1 trick wonders, kinda sucks for lines....And the tripod never complains too, always down to film :)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on September 10, 2018, 12:27:15 PM
Age - 41
Set up   Ride 8.25” boards – whatever I can get my hands off for cheap. Currently riding a Studio board (peep their new vid Lately - https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUb4AJuM3b8  )
Wheels – 52’s – another set I bought for cheap – I think their Paradise Wheels – Andrew Mcgraw – quite a few yrs old…
Swiss bearings (first pair I’ve ever owned, had ‘em for maybe 6+ yrs now I think – wish I would have bought a pair years ago…)
Indys- 144 I think (flush with an 8.25) 6+ years too (maybe more)
Preferred terrain – Street , ledges, that type of stuff…
Fav Skaters : I don’t follow the new stuff as much as I should, but enjoy watching the older guys skate. Chico’s insta clips get me hyped.
Music – 90’s hip hop, classic rock, whatever I guess.
Married for 7 yrs in November
Kids - 2 boys – 2 (in Nov) and 4
Started skating – In the neighborhood – butt boarding - Skating for 30+ years (marty mcfly really got me into it)
Occupation - Work in an office setting - desk job

Actually bought the bearing and trucks off Dave from 35th via mail order.  He gave me a nice deal. I used to frequent this board allot more before and then backed off for a bit…

Fav skate spot would be ledges. We have this legal skate plaza at home and I skate it as much as possible. Lots of interesting characters too, and there’s a convenience /beer store across the street. Kid you not!

That’s my story
Never really stopped skating, definitely slowed down in certain periods of my life and really got back into it this summer. We had a great summer weather wise (was hot as hell) but not too much rain to through off my scheduled sessions (they’re almost  set in stone - Tuesday and Friday nights). Past couple of years with the arrival of my kids, moved and bought a house, few DIY renovations that took and entire summer (basement gut and god know what else), my schedule finally freed up a bit for more consistent skating. Thank god for muscle memory, but my confidence definitely took a hit so allot of hesitating when I skate up to the ledges but I’m getting over that.

Usually go out and skate alone, and will run into other peps at the spots. Tell ya though, lotta times Id be alone at the spot and it was great. Blank slate. No one cutting in front of you or younger kids one upping whatever tricks im trying. Glad to say that my skating felt allot better at the end of the summer vs the beginning. Getting a little self-conscious with my skating as I age.

I’ve used my wifes Iphone tripod a few times to get a few clips (yea I’m that guy, but use it when I’m alone at the park). I’ll try to piece a few together and throw them up sometime.

I’m wondering if me getting back into skating full tilt at 41 is my mid life crisis – I really can’t afford a sportscar. But I’ve had a blast this summer.

Shoes though, went through 2 pairs. Hard to find a decent cup sole padded shoe. Cant do vulcanized. Loved the old Prods, but ordered the 10(or 11) and they’re kinda like Janoskis so I sent them back (too flimsy for me). Been skating the SB Team classic, and its been treating me pretty well. Im a size 13 and have a hard time finding a good fit. Found some of those New Balances on sale, but 13 was too tight. Mail order to Canada is brutal, so I cant get my hands on those es slim accell (shipping and duty double up the price) so Im on my 2nd pair of SB’s. Soles are supper sticky but seem to wear down fast and the suede is ok. Bought some shoe goo today and will try to patch up my ollie hole. At least I haven’t tre flipped through my big toe yet. I swear haven shoe goo’ed for like 15-20 yrs. No joke.

Love the thread. Keep it up.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on September 10, 2018, 12:28:35 PM
Age - 41
Set up   Ride 8.25” boards – whatever I can get my hands off for cheap. Currently riding a Studio board (peep their new vid Lately - https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUb4AJuM3b8  )
Wheels – 52’s – another set I bought for cheap – I think their Paradise Wheels – Andrew Mcgraw – quite a few yrs old…
Swiss bearings (first pair I’ve ever owned, had ‘em for maybe 6+ yrs now I think – wish I would have bought a pair years ago…)
Indys- 144 I think (flush with an 8.25) 6+ years too (maybe more)
Preferred terrain – Street , ledges, that type of stuff…
Fav Skaters : I don’t follow the new stuff as much as I should, but enjoy watching the older guys skate. Chico’s insta clips get me hyped.
Music – 90’s hip hop, classic rock, whatever I guess.
Married for 7 yrs in November
Kids - 2 boys – 2 (in Nov) and 4
Started skating – In the neighborhood – butt boarding - Skating for 30+ years (marty mcfly really got me into it)
Occupation - Work in an office setting - desk job

Actually bought the bearing and trucks off Dave from 35th via mail order.  He gave me a nice deal. I used to frequent this board allot more before and then backed off for a bit…

Fav skate spot would be ledges. We have this legal skate plaza at home and I skate it as much as possible. Lots of interesting characters too, and there’s a convenience /beer store across the street. Kid you not!

That’s my story
Never really stopped skating, definitely slowed down in certain periods of my life and really got back into it this summer. We had a great summer weather wise (was hot as hell) but not too much rain to through off my scheduled sessions (they’re almost  set in stone - Tuesday and Friday nights). Past couple of years with the arrival of my kids, moved and bought a house, few DIY renovations that took and entire summer (basement gut and god know what else), my schedule finally freed up a bit for more consistent skating. Thank god for muscle memory, but my confidence definitely took a hit so allot of hesitating when I skate up to the ledges but I’m getting over that.

Usually go out and skate alone, and will run into other peps at the spots. Tell ya though, lotta times Id be alone at the spot and it was great. Blank slate. No one cutting in front of you or younger kids one upping whatever tricks im trying. Glad to say that my skating felt allot better at the end of the summer vs the beginning. Getting a little self-conscious with my skating as I age.

I’ve used my wifes Iphone tripod a few times to get a few clips (yea I’m that guy, but use it when I’m alone at the park). I’ll try to piece a few together and throw them up sometime.

I’m wondering if me getting back into skating full tilt at 41 is my mid life crisis – I really can’t afford a sportscar. But I’ve had a blast this summer.

Shoes though, went through 2 pairs. Hard to find a decent cup sole padded shoe. Cant do vulcanized. Loved the old Prods, but ordered the 10(or 11) and they’re kinda like Janoskis so I sent them back (too flimsy for me). Been skating the SB Team classic, and its been treating me pretty well. Im a size 13 and have a hard time finding a good fit. Found some of those New Balances on sale, but 13 was too tight. Mail order to Canada is brutal, so I cant get my hands on those es slim accell (shipping and duty double up the price) so Im on my 2nd pair of SB’s. Soles are supper sticky but seem to wear down fast and the suede is ok. Bought some shoe goo today and will try to patch up my ollie hole. At least I haven’t tre flipped through my big toe yet. I swear haven shoe goo’ed for like 15-20 yrs. No joke.

Love the thread. Keep it up.


Sorry didnt mean to post the vid like that, wanted a link, not a screen shot....
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: whale on September 10, 2018, 12:54:34 PM
34, but that’s really not that old these days.
Deffinetly older than most guys i skate with though.
Not married but we’ve got a kid.
Skate like once or twice a week, started out like that because I physically couldn’t (broke both my legs in my 20’s), nowadays that’s just the system.
Any more than that I can’t really get hyped and just end up having a boring/bad session.
Mostly skate ledges and flatground, with a little bit of tranny mixed in there.
Standard skatepark shit.
Still feel like there’s room for progression, even though most of the tricks are just re-learned from 10+ years ago.
Would love to be able to film one more video part...
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Sedition on September 11, 2018, 05:11:07 PM
Age: 44

Set Up: 8.25 Anti Hero
             53mm Spitfire F4 Classics 99a
             144/8.25” Forged Indys
             Bones Swiss 6
             Jessup

Preferred Terrain: I was pure street skater (I hate parks, except DIYs) my entire life, but “discovered” transition about a year and half ago. Been skating mostly mini ramps recently. That said, my favorites are curbs, small ledges, DIYs, barriers, banks, and tranny. I despise “perfect” skate parks—has to have some crust factor or I won’t go near it.   

Favorite skaters: BA.KU., J. Stranger, Natas, Tommy G., Chris Miller, Jerry Gurney, Matt Hensley, Lance, B.A., Danny Way, Burnquist, Frank Gerwer, Tom Knox, Dressen, Ethan Fowler, Mike V., Dune, Chris Pfanner, GT, pretty much all the Anti-Hero guys. 

Music: Punk, post-punk, metal, darkwave, big band/swing, old hip-hop, soul/funk.

Married: No. Got out of 7.5-year-long relationship awhile ago.

Kids: Hell, no! I can’t even keep plants alive.

Occupation: I was a lawyer, but I quit practicing law. Now I am a security manager at a large bar / night club.

Here are two pics of me from within the last month. First handrail in over 20 years, and a great bail shot at a local bowl. At my age, I consider it a blessing that I can skate at all. I am grateful for every session that I have, and I'm having more fun skating in my 40s than I ever did when I was younger.

(http://i65.tinypic.com/bio2s.jpg)

(http://i65.tinypic.com/2hohf94.jpg)

Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on September 12, 2018, 09:22:27 AM
Nice handrail pic! Your a brave sole. Handrails and gaps are something I dont even bother with at my ripe age of 41. Crusty spots always seem better.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Switch_fsflip_noseslide on September 12, 2018, 09:26:38 AM
Age: 31
Set Up: 8.25 to 8.8
Indy
56mm
Preferred Terrain: the streets
Favorite skaters: changes constantly, right now, tfunk.
Music:  no country
Married: engaged
Kids: yes
Occupation: industrial tool sharpening
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Sedition on September 12, 2018, 09:53:51 AM
Nice handrail pic! Your a brave sole. Handrails and gaps are something I dont even bother with at my ripe age of 41. Crusty spots always seem better.

Thanks for the kind words!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 13, 2018, 12:02:02 AM
First handrail in over 20 years,
(http://i65.tinypic.com/bio2s.jpg)
I turn 40 in December but that is both fucking epic and inspiring :o
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: cosmicgypsies on September 13, 2018, 02:08:14 AM
thats fuckin sick, major props
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Sundaynuggets on September 13, 2018, 04:06:50 AM
https://instagram.com/p/BmjeqHKFUb-/


https://instagram.com/p/BmE2XQGA1ph/

https://instagram.com/p/BmwNxnLFILW/

Age: 39

Set up: 8.2 Buzzbomb skateboards Mullen deck (Pennswood)
Ace 33’s
Spitfire hard chargers 54mm 80 soft

Favorite skaters: Kien “Donger” Lieu, Daewon Song, Rodney Mullen, Kyle Nicholson is one of my modern favorites

Music: Froggy fresh

Married: Yep

Occupation: Brazilian jiujitsu teacher

Story: started skating in 1989 in New jersey. Mosty neighborhood suburbs style skating (make ledges out of old desks from the trash, flip bike racks to make flat bars), skated Trenton a lot and the fountain in Princeton a lot until mid 90’s when I started going to Philly and NYC a lot. Moved to Philly in ‘97 and skated City hall a lot and the other normal spots at the time. Love every once in a while, but not a ton. Slowed down in 2002 and didn’t skate much (maybe once a month or every other month) until 2016 when I started skating a lot again. Still in Philly but mostly skate around the city looking for interesting spots. Go to Municipal, Paines and Pops a pretty fair amount.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on September 13, 2018, 06:12:49 AM
  Any one posting on this under 36 has early onset grumpieness (EOG)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: SquintinTarantino on September 13, 2018, 07:43:54 AM
Age: 35
Set Up: 8.5 Habitat Twin Peaks "Bob" deck
Indys
53mm Rictas
Preferred Terrain: manny pads, street, mini ramp (although havents skated one in years)
Favorite skaters: (All-time) Jamie Thomas, Reynolds, Rowley, Koston
Favorite skaters: (Current) Milton, Cole Wilson, Austyn, Foy
Music: Mostly punk and metal, but dabble in just about everything
Married: No, committed relationship for 6+ years
Kids:cats
Occupation: desk jockey

Current:
http://www.reddit.com/r/OldSkaters/comments/8so0w2/sketchy_old_guy_flips_first_of_the_year_35yo/

Glory days:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8vzGpEgiio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giD07u_CNUc
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: FS-OverKOOK on September 13, 2018, 11:35:06 AM
http://imgur.com/cYBn1TO  (my embedding skills are lacking)
set up and speed are still a little shaky but this one was out of the rotation for awhile.

Age: 38

Set Up - 8.5 Baker AR
Indy 149 Hollows
Spitfire 52mm 99d Lock Ins

Terrain - Street and park ledges when I'm lazy(often)

Favorite Skaters - Mike C. and Andrew R.

Music - Mac Dre, Dre Dog, Dilated Peoples

Married - No

Kids - 1

Occupation -  Work in the bass fishing industry but looking to switch up soon.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Sedition on September 17, 2018, 11:09:41 AM
Separated my AC joint (shoulder) on Saturday. Was skating a 4' mini ramp. Did a b/s indy nose pick. Was leaning a bit too far forward on reentry. Held on across the flat, but then full-on shoulder checked the tranny/wall on the other side. I know AC separations are graded on severity. I'm going for follow-up on Wed, but I am almost 100% certain it's not a Stage III (total separation), thank god. Anyone else ever done this? How long till you were rolling again? 
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Not Local on September 17, 2018, 12:56:03 PM
You survived the handrail but tore out your shoulder on a mini ramp?? Sorry to hear that!

I have no advice on the matter just commiserations.

I knew I was due a slam and had a bad one of Friday. Trying to nose manual in and out of a bowl. Weight was all off on re entry and smashed into a concrete hip. Nothing too serious but bruised wrist and arse cheek. Couldn't really walk Saturday but luckily I had acupuncture scheduled for Sunday.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Sedition on September 17, 2018, 02:07:34 PM
You survived the handrail but tore out your shoulder on a mini ramp?? Sorry to hear that!

I have no advice on the matter just commiserations.

I knew I was due a slam and had a bad one of Friday. Trying to nose manual in and out of a bowl. Weight was all off on re entry and smashed into a concrete hip. Nothing too serious but bruised wrist and arse cheek. Couldn't really walk Saturday but luckily I had acupuncture scheduled for Sunday.

 I know, right? I had pads on, too, when skating the mini ramp...just not shoulder pads! Sorry to hear about your wreck. Hope you're doing better!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: notcool on September 17, 2018, 02:17:11 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnPC3tBFXOo/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1nufejrjuenba
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on September 18, 2018, 05:58:15 AM
Heal up soon Sedition.

Checked out the Dime Glory Challenge this weekend - Im lucky, was at home.

Felt that by going to this, really get your skate blood boiling again. Great to see soo many people ripping and hucking themselves.

First year I attended the street events, and really wish I went lat year.

So if there are events in your town/city or close enough, check them out. Will get you pumped and hopefully get you skating more.

It was nice feeling like im 20 again...

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Post by: handsclapanin on September 18, 2018, 08:26:09 AM
Heal up soon Sedition.

Checked out the Dime Glory Challenge this weekend - Im lucky, was at home.

Felt that by going to this, really get your skate blood boiling again. Great to see soo many people ripping and hucking themselves.

First year I attended the street events, and really wish I went lat year.

So if there are events in your town/city or close enough, check them out. Will get you pumped and hopefully get you skating more.

It was nice feeling like im 20 again...

Second Hand Stoke is real


Sorry about your slam Sedition. Hopefully you'll heal up fast and won't become Sedation.
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Post by: Sedition on September 18, 2018, 09:50:04 AM
Sorry about your slam Sedition. Hopefully you'll heal up fast and won't become Sedation.

LOL. Thanks for the good wishes.
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Post by: Sedition on September 18, 2018, 09:52:05 AM
Since I'm out on injury, I put together a few clips from last year, and a few from last week. Every session is a gift at this age. Hope everyone is skating this week!

https://youtu.be/TGmGVy4d7F0 (https://youtu.be/TGmGVy4d7F0)
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Post by: verylowimpact on September 18, 2018, 02:17:20 PM
Since I'm out on injury, I put together a few clips from last year, and a few from last week. Every session is a gift at this age. Hope everyone is skating this week!

https://youtu.be/TGmGVy4d7F0 (https://youtu.be/TGmGVy4d7F0)

Haha...I enjoyed this. Some of those tricks surprised me for sure, looks like you have a knack for the nollie front side flip and the switch backside flip ;) The back tail was also a surprise. You're definitely from my era dude.
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Post by: Sedition on September 18, 2018, 03:47:36 PM
Haha...I enjoyed this. Some of those tricks surprised me for sure, looks like you have a knack for the nollie front side flip and the switch backside flip ;) The back tail was also a surprise. You're definitely from my era dude.

Hah. Thanks for the kind words. What surprises me that most, is that I can still stand-up on a skateboard. Everything beyond that is extra.
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Post by: verylowimpact on September 18, 2018, 04:22:54 PM
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Haha...I enjoyed this. Some of those tricks surprised me for sure, looks like you have a knack for the nollie front side flip and the switch backside flip ;) The back tail was also a surprise. You're definitely from my era dude.
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Hah. Thanks for the kind words. What surprises me that most, is that I can still stand-up on a skateboard. Everything beyond that is extra.

I know right? I just feel blessed I can comfortably cruise down a street carving around people and things these days, and then to ollie up a curb in the process is just insane. The simple pleasures.
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Post by: notcool on September 18, 2018, 05:00:49 PM
I just turned 37. Skating since about 10 didn't skate on and off for years you know the story.  Didn't skate last 3 years at all. Started back up last 8 months ago almost everyday. So hard to learn again i lost all my tricks had to start from scratch.  Skateboarding is the hardest thing i've ever done in my life.  Here is some of the footage i've compiled over the last 6 months mainly parks- I wish i had more street available to me but where i live its dry of good street spots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYrT4GBHQFg
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: handsclapanin on November 25, 2018, 10:00:20 AM
41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk
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Post by: themanwhomakes on November 25, 2018, 10:36:48 AM
I just turned 37. Skating since about 10 didn't skate on and off for years you know the story.  Didn't skate last 3 years at all. Started back up last 8 months ago almost everyday. So hard to learn again i lost all my tricks had to start from scratch.  Skateboarding is the hardest thing i've ever done in my life.  Here is some of the footage i've compiled over the last 6 months mainly parks- I wish i had more street available to me but where i live its dry of good street spots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYrT4GBHQFg
I promise that there’s a TON of good shit to skate in Chico, you just gotta loosen your trucks, look harder and think differently. Theres a million creative little things in downtown if you actually push around. You cant skate Chico like its So-Cal. You’re not gonna find perfect ground, stairs, ledges and rails. There’s a bunch of weird concrete stuff in Paradise that survived the fire too.
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on December 23, 2018, 07:56:48 AM
41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk

Hell yeah Matt.  That was great.
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 23, 2018, 08:00:21 AM
Yeah....respect for taking it to the streets....
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Post by: whorific on December 23, 2018, 01:09:31 PM
Age:     45

 

Set Up: 7.8 DGK Vaughn
            Independent 129 Titanium
            Spitfire Formula Four 54 mm 101 du Conical
            Bones Swiss
            Shake Junt grip and hardware (cuz fuk it Im hip LULZ )
           
Preferred Terrain: Street, DIY/Crusty Parks w/ some tranny

Favorite skaters: (All-time) Paulo Diaz, Antwuan Dixon, Steevie and Kallis, Gonz
Favorite skaters: (Current) Pedro Barros, Marquise Henry, Spanky and Hsu, Greco

Music:   Thee Oh Sees, The Notwist, Kanye and Kids See Ghosts, Amps For Christ,

Married: yes, recently after 7 years
Kids: She had one took him as my own when he was 2 and we have one on the way

Occupation: Construction (opening my own shop)

Story:  Started Skating in 85 in Minnesota my friend got a Variflex from Target and I got a Vision from our local Roller Skating Rink it had Trackers and Sims wheels I think. I don't think we even knew that ollies were a thing we just pushed around and rode off of curbs. A year or two later I was up in the Mountains of Washington and was "The weird Kid". My dad made me shave off my mohawk but I still wore flannels, punk shirts, and combat boots. This other weird kid asked me if I skated and I said yes that day after school I had a hand me down Dog Town and we were power sliding huge winding hills. There was a Vision Psycho Skate Video commercial on TV somehow one of us got the Video for Christmas or a birthday or some shit. We watched it relentlessly and whenever our parents would go to a bigger town we would tag a long and look for other skaters there would be make shift parks in parking lots and we would make shitty ramps it was great. We had a rich friend who built a real half pipe, we had another friend who could kickflip. By the time I got back to Minnesota my cousins were competing in skate jams and winning. Vert and shaped boards died and I got into playing music more and fell off from skating but always loved it and tried to keep up with what was going on. Fast forward 30 odd years, I had traveled the world fucked and been fucked over by everyone ran out of drugs and booze and fame and all that was left was skateboarding. I cleaned up got my shit together went to my local and said hook me up ,got the setup and some Vans Authentic's, that was 3 1/2 years ago. Now I'm clean from the hard stuff, moved to a small town, married, have a kid on the way, paying a mortgage, building a skate-shop and park in my basement. Jesus saved my soul but skateboarding was the earthly counterpart that saved my life.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Tally810 on December 23, 2018, 02:08:46 PM
41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk
Respect dude. Like all the cool spots.  You definitely still bangin in your 40s
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Post by: Allez_Jambon on December 25, 2018, 09:53:48 PM
My dad picked me up from the airport this morning, I came home and gave my cat I've had since I was 14 a big hug (I'm 31 now, is that old enough?), ate a bowl of homemade soup, then drove downtown to shovel/broom out a patch of flatground at the museum. After moving from Syracuse, NY to LA, I no longer have much solitude, nor can I slow down and really think about what I'm doing.

I started skating there at the Everson Museum of Art around 2001, and everything felt so good and familiar to return. I dream about that place more than any other location. Alone, skating in the low 30s, I relearned every flatground trick I had in the same method I'd always used to practice. I think of it as Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, going through the button combinations in my head with all 4 ollies, 180s, 360s, kickflips (+FS/BS), heelflips (+FS/BS), shove its, and so on. Until I got too cold, I was just going back and forth in the little dry patch doing the same thing I've been doing for nearly 20 years. Shit, I just did a rough estimate, [(Reg+Sw+No+Fak) x (# of different flat tricks)] and did ~92 +/- 8. As somebody who is very familiar with depression, I can actually say I'm happy with myself for all of this.

I dread the day I can no longer ollie up the tall planter (it's maybe two inches taller than the courthourse stage). Switch ollies are a battle now and I don't see myself being able to do do that for much longer. What about the last nollie back heel I ever do? The last kickflip I ever do? Or even the last time I even ride?

I came home, ate family dinner, and watched BBC Planet Earth with my mom. Now, I'm in the same bedroom I had growing up with my TV/VHS combo covered in skate stickers and a stash of old boards in the corner. I feel so fortunate and appreciative for having the simple things I care about today and wanted to share, and yes, I told my friends I love them today.

Also another Tired video came out today and I don't care if this is posted in another thread. It's relevant and I don't want to look it up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLjwoDMfMF0
 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLjwoDMfMF0)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 12, 2019, 05:24:51 AM
well I'm sorry to say I am now officially at the point my knees have trouble with everyday life.
Long story short: I was on holiday in Martinique (awesome place, my 3rd time there) and I just bumped my leg in the trashcan while buying food. That was enough for my damaged meniscus (it's had surgery twice already) to snap in my right knee. Now it's been 10 days, I'm back home, and I still can't walk properly.
Needless to say the prospect of any real skating in the future seems far-fetched. Bummer but I expected that! Now I just wish my knee to go back to normal so I can leave the house again!!

Anyways, sorry to start the year with some not too positive shit, but this seemed to me like the best place to vent a bit.... Best wishes to all the old heads around here!

some pics to make this post less dreary

(https://i.ibb.co/MPL34BZ/tortues.png) (https://ibb.co/CVFTZPm)

free-diving with turtles is always a highlight of my stay!

(https://i.ibb.co/FxMJZw0/IMG-0961.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GxLkY2t)

everytime I go to Martinique I start thinking of ways to move there....it's a French island in the Caribean....lovely people, easy and safe to travel to with our kids and just epic tropical paradise basically. Also it's not segregated into tourist resorts/ghettos for everybody else like some other islands in the region!
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Post by: slobplant on January 12, 2019, 06:10:24 AM
41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk

Wow. I loved that video, a lot of good stuff in there.
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Post by: Pat Eisenhauer on March 17, 2019, 07:40:44 AM
October of last year I decided I wanted to try to film 45 tricks for my 45th birthday. This is the result. It’s not a strict count, a lot of the ollies and 5050s probably shouldn’t be considered separate tricks, but who really cares. Most of the tricks are pretty basic but I’m still proud of this because some were a real battle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhTMUXH0BBY
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Post by: VHS ERA on March 17, 2019, 07:55:23 AM
October of last year I decided I wanted to try to film 45 tricks for my 45th birthday. This is the result. It’s not a strict count, a lot of the ollies and 5050s probably shouldn’t be considered separate tricks, but who really cares. Most of the tricks are pretty basic but I’m still proud of this because some were a real battle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhTMUXH0BBY

I’m about to turn 31 next week and debating if I wanna attempt 31 respectable tricks. Good shit tho, hopefully my knees allow skateboarding at 45. shoutout owls head park, place sucks but it’s the closest park to me.
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Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on March 17, 2019, 08:26:54 AM
well I'm sorry to say I am now officially at the point my knees have trouble with everyday life.
Long story short: I was on holiday in Martinique (awesome place, my 3rd time there) and I just bumped my leg in the trashcan while buying food. That was enough for my damaged meniscus (it's had surgery twice already) to snap in my right knee. Now it's been 10 days, I'm back home, and I still can't walk properly.
Needless to say the prospect of any real skating in the future seems far-fetched. Bummer but I expected that! Now I just wish my knee to go back to normal so I can leave the house again!!

Anyways, sorry to start the year with some not too positive shit, but this seemed to me like the best place to vent a bit.... Best wishes to all the old heads around here!

some pics to make this post less dreary

(https://i.ibb.co/MPL34BZ/tortues.png) (https://ibb.co/CVFTZPm)

free-diving with turtles is always a highlight of my stay!

(https://i.ibb.co/FxMJZw0/IMG-0961.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GxLkY2t)

everytime I go to Martinique I start thinking of ways to move there....it's a French island in the Caribean....lovely people, easy and safe to travel to with our kids and just epic tropical paradise basically. Also it's not segregated into tourist resorts/ghettos for everybody else like some other islands in the region!

I feel for you, mate. Not to get too corny but like Phelps said, we skate for those that can't. Also, swimming with turtles is the best.
Bon Chance!
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Post by: breezer on March 17, 2019, 02:53:15 PM
Age: 49

set-up: Girl Kodak Rick McCrank, Mini Logo trucks, Bones Miller SPF's & Reds

Favourite skaters BITD: Blender, Danforth, Davie Phillips, Mike V, Gonz
Favourite skaters now: Gravette, Pedro Delfino, Milton Martinez, Chris Russel
Music from the B's on my ITUNES  Bad Brains, Barrington Levy, Beefeater, Big Boi, Black Moon, Black Uhuru, Bob Marley, Booker T and The MG's, Burning Spear
Occupation: photographer

Started skating in '85 - my brother and his pal got boards, me and my mates followed suit.....back then it was bombing hills, ollies & boneless ones.  We would occasionally jump into someones moms car and scare ourselves silly attempting to skate the terrifying transitions at Livi Skate Park.  A couple of years later we were old enough to go the pub and most of my mates chucked it.  I've skated on and off ever since depending on whether I've had folk to skate with.  In my student years me and my mate Steve street skated a bit and then diverted into snow boarding and surfing.  After uni I always had a board lying around - punk rock shows, travelling and a bit of skating - back then I was hanging out with the local BMX dudes, who seemed much friendlier than the local mid 90's skaters. Then I got into bikes, but then in my 30's I was travelling to AZ every few years to clown around and skate and drink beer with my American chums, got to skate a few pools and a few parks before settling into middle age and Monday night skates with a bunch of other lads in their 40's.  So many parks around here, but so little time now that I am a parent.  But thats ok, so long as you can still push to the shops, ollie up a kerb and drop in at the local park without killing, or embarrassing yourself, its all good. And you can kid yourself you know whats relevant by watching skate vids on youtube and thrasher....and occasionally dropping by slap magazine
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Post by: WastedHippy on March 17, 2019, 04:22:56 PM
41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk

This was rad, just felt fun and gave me that viewers enjoyment haha some really cool spots too
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Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on March 18, 2019, 06:40:07 AM
Average age in the van today was 42.8. Four parks total. Skated all day. Tour of janky parks. First time hitting this absolute piece of crud. Stupidly steep, kinked, lumpy, skin eating trannies, where just hitting the lip felt like an achievement...

(http://i68.tinypic.com/1ysiea.jpg)
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Post by: Dustwardprez on March 18, 2019, 11:20:13 AM
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41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk
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This was rad, just felt fun and gave me that viewers enjoyment haha some really cool spots too

I agree. Well done. Blue sock blue wall. Hippie jump Rail line. Switch 50 on the over pass thing.
Into the ditch.  Good shit.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 19, 2019, 12:41:16 AM
-> Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum
that's a nice shot man!
and thanks for the kind words.....as for me I got some snowboarding in since last time so I should be able to roll around come spring. Funny how lately I struggle with basic shit like walking up and down steps but I can still ride around....Knees are tricky mfers!
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Post by: sbmfj on March 30, 2019, 07:12:54 AM
Nice stuff guys. Enjoyed your edit Matt, I gotta get out there and wallride something!!

Got in a few powder days this past winter too OldieButFrenchie. Does a body good and nice way to enjoy the winter. Love that crisp winter air.

Here’s my Summer 2018 Tripod Edit – 41 at time of filming.

Never filmed much when I was “younger” – didn’t have easy access to a camera or filmer. Really wish I made more of an effort to do so back then, so I’m trying to make up for lost time now I guess. IPhone and wifey’s tripod have saved the day. Gonna try and film some lines this summer and have allot of fun doing so. Name of the game. 

The guy at the end is convinced I’m the singer from Bad Religion.

Take care homies.

https://vimeo.com/326543105
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Post by: ChuckRamone on March 30, 2019, 11:16:48 AM
Nice stuff guys. Enjoyed your edit Matt, I gotta get out there and wallride something!!

Got in a few powder days this past winter too OldieButFrenchie. Does a body good and nice way to enjoy the winter. Love that crisp winter air.

Here’s my Summer 2018 Tripod Edit – 41 at time of filming.

Never filmed much when I was “younger” – didn’t have easy access to a camera or filmer. Really wish I made more of an effort to do so back then, so I’m trying to make up for lost time now I guess. IPhone and wifey’s tripod have saved the day. Gonna try and film some lines this summer and have allot of fun doing so. Name of the game. 

The guy at the end is convinced I’m the singer from Bad Religion.

Take care homies.

https://vimeo.com/326543105

nice backside tailslide! when I saw you doing those first few backside 50-50s, I could feel a backside tailslide coming on for some reason. your ledge game is looking good.
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on March 31, 2019, 02:29:10 PM
Nice stuff guys. Enjoyed your edit Matt, I gotta get out there and wallride something!!

Got in a few powder days this past winter too OldieButFrenchie. Does a body good and nice way to enjoy the winter. Love that crisp winter air.

Here’s my Summer 2018 Tripod Edit – 41 at time of filming.

Never filmed much when I was “younger” – didn’t have easy access to a camera or filmer. Really wish I made more of an effort to do so back then, so I’m trying to make up for lost time now I guess. IPhone and wifey’s tripod have saved the day. Gonna try and film some lines this summer and have allot of fun doing so. Name of the game. 

The guy at the end is convinced I’m the singer from Bad Religion.

Take care homies.

https://vimeo.com/326543105
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That back tail was some sweet action.
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Post by: jakeumms on April 01, 2019, 12:16:06 AM
The guy at the end is a wearer of True Religion.

That's a cool spot and a nice edit. Look forward to seeing the lines.
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Post by: sbmfj on April 05, 2019, 10:55:32 AM
Thank you for the kind words. My favorite part of the vid is the Uncle Rico bit.

Very lucky indeed to have this spot. Skateboarding was legalized/permitted there a few years back, and it’s been great ever since. I sure paid my share of fines from this spot back in the day. Cracks in the ledges were all fixed up so they’re smooth as butter now. Quite often when I show up to skate, parks empty, so I get it all to myself.

Ill put the Go Pro to work this summer and try to film a few lines. Ill be that guy filming with the Go Pro. ;)

Have a good weekend guys.
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Post by: tension on April 05, 2019, 11:45:21 AM
Nice stuff guys. Enjoyed your edit Matt, I gotta get out there and wallride something!!

Got in a few powder days this past winter too OldieButFrenchie. Does a body good and nice way to enjoy the winter. Love that crisp winter air.

Here’s my Summer 2018 Tripod Edit – 41 at time of filming.

Never filmed much when I was “younger” – didn’t have easy access to a camera or filmer. Really wish I made more of an effort to do so back then, so I’m trying to make up for lost time now I guess. IPhone and wifey’s tripod have saved the day. Gonna try and film some lines this summer and have allot of fun doing so. Name of the game. 

The guy at the end is convinced I’m the singer from Bad Religion.

Take care homies.

https://vimeo.com/326543105

Youre sure youre not?
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Post by: fakie nollie on April 05, 2019, 02:23:38 PM
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41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk
[close]

This was rad, just felt fun and gave me that viewers enjoyment haha some really cool spots too
[close]

I agree. Well done. Blue sock blue wall. Hippie jump Rail line. Switch 50 on the over pass thing.
Into the ditch.  Good shit.

I'm 30 now and cannot imaging doing that kickflip into the ditch at 41. We live in the same area - where's that overpass?
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Post by: handsclapanin on April 05, 2019, 09:19:35 PM
Thanks dudes.
Nice edit sbmfj. Fs crook and bs tail were on point. That spot looks really good.
Snowboarding's better than no boarding, oldfrenchie. Hope your body cooperates.
Fakie nollie, the overpass bank is in national city, where 18th st goes under the 5. Its tough dealing with the half a push runway and freeway traffic zooming right by and dropping off the curb, but besides that, it's not too bad. The bank isn't too steep. Brian gille's ss tre into it in the new sk858 vid rules.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 10, 2019, 01:53:03 AM
Thanks dudes.
Nice edit sbmfj. Fs crook and bs tail were on point. That spot looks really good.
Snowboarding's better than no boarding, oldfrenchie. Hope your body cooperates.
Fakie nollie, the overpass bank is in national city, where 18th st goes under the 5. Its tough dealing with the half a push runway and freeway traffic zooming right by and dropping off the curb, but besides that, it's not too bad. The bank isn't too steep. Brian gille's ss tre into it in the new sk858 vid rules.

yup that's how I see it too! It's a good way to get the highs of skating with a lot less risk and work....
actually I'm off to the Alps with an old skating buddy tomorrow  :D
for those of you who don't understand snowboarding's appeal.....well shit, just watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p_Nu4AHM6Q
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Post by: mariomister on April 10, 2019, 02:18:45 AM
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hhWQjXZzdOo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

A brief glance director
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 13, 2019, 08:32:42 AM
https://instagram.com/p/BxWXe3OFqom/
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Post by: moonordie on May 13, 2019, 09:56:11 AM
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41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk
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This was rad, just felt fun and gave me that viewers enjoyment haha some really cool spots too
I'm glad to write that I enjoyed every second of that.
I would have left for last trick that 50-50 but that's just me.
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Post by: Dustwardprez on May 13, 2019, 04:52:56 PM
Nice. I like ledges too.
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Post by: C Dash Money on May 13, 2019, 09:32:20 PM
I feel like snowboarding is really fun but just looks incredibly corny. The aesthetic is just painful. Plus it is exclusive. One of the big appeals of skateboarding is its simplicity...just a piece of wood with wheels and you can use it practically anywhere. Sort of like soccer in that regard.
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 13, 2019, 10:29:47 PM
Pow rules....
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Post by: sbmfj on June 12, 2019, 05:02:47 AM
Pow does rule.

Hit the axle on my Indy’s ( barely ). Another milestone. Te exposed rubber was throwing off my nose slide game.

Saw Tiago skate other day. So good. Very humble and polite too. His part in The dime video will be something else.

Hope everyone’s getting some shred time in.


Hope photo is properly sized. Cant seem to figure this out

sorry for the huge pic. Im getting old.

Have a good one.

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Post by: hateboard on June 12, 2019, 06:00:37 AM
I’m pretty much same age as poster but I just don’t understand how you can freeze your tastes in skating like most old skaters do. I loved the usual suspects back in the day but I’m just as hyped to watch the new up and comer kids now as well. I never could relate to the sweaty pad bowl goons my age who still worship old legends but burn any new kids who are absolutely destroying it, saying shit like id rather watch cardiel eat his cereal than see some kid switch flip back noseblunt a rail. Back when we watched Mouse, Questionable etc it seemed impossible to even imagine this shit, now its here arent you excited??

Besides, Old skate vids dont age well, sure some more than others. But to just stop liking new shit and keep smashing the classics on loop makes no sense to me. I’ll watch anything and love it, thrasher + raw cuts, team vids, shop vids, youtube vids, street league, nine club (inc experience), berrics (even though its often fucking boring), nike parts, frog parts, gx parts, that other sf crews parts, insta throwies, fuck even nyjahs send saturdays beats watching nothing at all! Its all good to me, its all skating and I can never have enough new shit... I’ll even be watching the olympics with beer and a bowl of popcorn in the dark hoping none of you core skataliban fuckers see me.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on June 27, 2019, 05:57:19 PM
Anyone get dizzy skating? Almost like sea sick? I can’t do a run on a mini ramp anymore without wanting to puke. I am thinking of taking a Dramamine before going skating. This is totally an age thing and getting worse in my 40s. It’s making skating almost unenjoyable. Anyone experiencing this frustrating issue? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Post by: jakeumms on June 27, 2019, 06:53:44 PM
Anyone get dizzy skating? Almost like sea sick? I can’t do a run on a mini ramp anymore without wanting to puke. I am thinking of taking a Dramamine before going skating. This is totally an age thing and getting worse in my 40s. It’s making skating almost unenjoyable. Anyone experiencing this frustrating issue? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

That doesn't necessarily sound like an age thing. Get yerself checked by an ear nose and throat doctor because it sounds like an inner ear thing.
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Post by: Churby on June 27, 2019, 07:43:18 PM
Anyone get dizzy skating? Almost like sea sick? I can’t do a run on a mini ramp anymore without wanting to puke. I am thinking of taking a Dramamine before going skating. This is totally an age thing and getting worse in my 40s. It’s making skating almost unenjoyable. Anyone experiencing this frustrating issue? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

I get dizzy on ramps too
Could be vertigo, I always think mine is from old concussions from skating and hockey but being hydrated really helps and stretching. I try to skate a lot, if I get dizzy I stop and try to skate later or the next day. I get 1 good session in a week with a few failed attempts because of dizzy was or headaches or spot is fucked up. I’ve learned that skateparks cause the most dizziness so I stick to street spots.
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Post by: os89 on June 27, 2019, 08:05:24 PM
Anyone get dizzy skating? Almost like sea sick? I can’t do a run on a mini ramp anymore without wanting to puke. I am thinking of taking a Dramamine before going skating. This is totally an age thing and getting worse in my 40s. It’s making skating almost unenjoyable. Anyone experiencing this frustrating issue? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Anytime I have taken Dramamine it has always fucked me up even worse. Personally I wouldn't recommend it, couldn't imagine skating on it.
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Post by: Willie on June 27, 2019, 08:09:59 PM
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Anyone get dizzy skating? Almost like sea sick? I can’t do a run on a mini ramp anymore without wanting to puke. I am thinking of taking a Dramamine before going skating. This is totally an age thing and getting worse in my 40s. It’s making skating almost unenjoyable. Anyone experiencing this frustrating issue? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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That doesn't necessarily sound like an age thing. Get yerself checked by an ear nose and throat doctor because it sounds like an inner ear thing.

I can still skate a mini (poorly) but some of that stuff definitely changes when you get older. I feel like I could puke when I swing on a swing set with my kids and I was out of commission for several hours after going on a Tilt a Whirl. Still OK on roller coaster though.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on June 27, 2019, 10:01:39 PM
I’m pretty much same age as poster but I just don’t understand how you can freeze your tastes in skating like most old skaters do. I loved the usual suspects back in the day but I’m just as hyped to watch the new up and comer kids now as well. I never could relate to the sweaty pad bowl goons my age who still worship old legends but burn any new kids who are absolutely destroying it, saying shit like id rather watch cardiel eat his cereal than see some kid switch flip back noseblunt a rail. Back when we watched Mouse, Questionable etc it seemed impossible to even imagine this shit, now its here arent you excited??

Besides, Old skate vids dont age well, sure some more than others. But to just stop liking new shit and keep smashing the classics on loop makes no sense to me. I’ll watch anything and love it, thrasher + raw cuts, team vids, shop vids, youtube vids, street league, nine club (inc experience), berrics (even though its often fucking boring), nike parts, frog parts, gx parts, that other sf crews parts, insta throwies, fuck even nyjahs send saturdays beats watching nothing at all! Its all good to me, its all skating and I can never have enough new shit... I’ll even be watching the olympics with beer and a bowl of popcorn in the dark hoping none of you core skataliban fuckers see me.

are you the unabomber? lol wtf bro.
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Post by: ChasingCars on July 02, 2019, 08:27:53 PM

Age:42
Set Up: 8.0 Scumco
             Destructo Trucks
             Yellow Jackets ABEC 5
              Spitfire F4 Conicals
              Mob M-80
Preferred Terrain: street and parks
Favorite skaters: Mullen, Hensley, Kevin Taylor, Carlos Lastra,
Music:  Classic Rock, 90’s Grunge and Alt, Anything slightly depressing but interesting
Married: Divorcing but with a girlfriend
Kids: Three - 20, 15 and due in October
Job: Senior Purchasing and Inventory Manager
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Post by: Cool Ceith on July 03, 2019, 10:54:09 AM

Age:42
Set Up: 8.0 Scumco
             Destructo Trucks
             Yellow Jackets ABEC 5
              Spitfire F4 Conicals
              Mob M-80
Preferred Terrain: street and parks
Favorite skaters: Mullen, Hensley, Kevin Taylor, Carlos Lastra,
Music:  Classic Rock, 90’s Grunge and Alt, Anything slightly depressing but interesting
Married: Divorcing but with a girlfriend
Kids: Three - 20, 15 and due in October
Job: Senior Purchasing and Inventory Manager
Age: 43 (to shifty)
Krooked 8.25
Ace 44
Preferred terrain: Wherever there are no kids/pebbles
Married: With a vengeance
Kids: a 21-year-old who thinks she can do everything better than me. As if.
Job: Writer.
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Post by: Technique on July 03, 2019, 11:49:02 AM
Damn, I’m sorry, but this thread is the saddest shit I’ve ever seen. I was already depressed before looking at this and now I’m even more depressed because this thread made me realize I’m also gonna become old and shitty.
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Post by: whale on July 03, 2019, 12:22:51 PM
Damn, I’m sorry, but this thread is the saddest shit I’ve ever seen. I was already depressed before looking at this and now I’m even more depressed because this thread made me realize I’m also gonna become old and shitty.
The trick is to enjoy being shitty, but don’t worry child, you’ll quit skating long before you get old.
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Post by: arrbee on July 03, 2019, 12:25:06 PM
Age: A month away from 33
Maybe not as old as some in here, but I fit this demographic more than others in my age group.

Make it out to skate 1-2 times a week, 5 years ago we moved about 2 hours away so my wife could get her doctorate so I don't have any homies at the parks. Making friends in your 30's is weird. Now I'm just a weird dude that shows up and films himself on his phone at the park.

Set Up:
8.25 Quasi
5.8 Venture High
Bones Swiss
Spitfire F4 tablets 53mm
Mob

Preferred Terrain: street and parks
Favorite skaters: Kirchart, Cards, Worrest
Music:  90's Hip Hop
Married: Divorced and remarried 
Kids: Three - 9, 7 (with first wife) and 4 (with current wife)
Job: Facilities Manager
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Post by: sbmfj on July 03, 2019, 12:39:48 PM
Man, I had kids late in life compared to you guys. 42 with a 2.5 and 5 yo.

Good luck with the new one Chasing Cards. Im just getting out of diapers, couldnt imagine starting over again.

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Post by: ChasingCars on July 03, 2019, 04:26:48 PM
Man, I had kids late in life compared to you guys. 42 with a 2.5 and 5 yo.

Good luck with the new one Chasing Cards. Im just getting out of diapers, couldnt imagine starting over again.

Thanks man, I was and am apprehensive about starting over but that is usually part of the deal when you start dating a 27 year old with no kids. Now if I could just get me ex-wife out of my wallet things would be pretty perfect.
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Post by: ohnowisee on July 03, 2019, 05:14:41 PM
Age: 33

Skate probably 2/3 times a week. I prefer to skate alone, plus I know no one out in North Texas. Found a great shop, but it's like an hour away. Skating since 10, but gave up on paying attention to it and trying anything for like 7 years and actually started trying tricks again a little over a year ago.

Set Up:
8.06 DGK(Currently.  Normally I'll ride Girl/Choco 008, but I'm trying different sizes and companies)
Krux Standard(normally it's venture lows)
Andales
Bones 52mm Cody Lockwood
Mob

Preferred Terrain: curbs, dried up ditches and concrete parks
Favorite skaters: Jamie Thomas, Daewon, McCrank
Music:  Punk, Ska, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jam bands, whatever I feel(mostly Disney tracks when my son's awake)
Married: Married 
Kids: 1.5 year old and 3 dogs
Job: Supervisor for a Major Airline
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Post by: Cool Ceith on July 03, 2019, 05:27:14 PM

Music:  Punk, Ska, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jam bands, whatever I feel(mostly Disney tracks when my son's awake)

"Let It Go" is the anthem. Put your damn hands up.
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Post by: arrbee on July 03, 2019, 05:57:02 PM
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Music:  Punk, Ska, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jam bands, whatever I feel(mostly Disney tracks when my son's awake)

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"Let It Go" is the anthem. Put your damn hands up.

We ran the frozen soundtrack into the dirt in my house/car.
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Post by: ohnowisee on July 03, 2019, 06:26:47 PM
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Music:  Punk, Ska, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jam bands, whatever I feel(mostly Disney tracks when my son's awake)

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"Let It Go" is the anthem. Put your damn hands up.
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We ran the frozen soundtrack into the dirt in my house/car.

It's Hakuna Matata over and over again for us. I've tried pushing Why should I worry from Oliver and Company because it's a little more bearable, but all I get is " ta ta, ta ta"
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on July 03, 2019, 09:29:30 PM
I just turned 44. Am I too old to skate in board shorts? It felt so nice.
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Post by: sbmfj on July 04, 2019, 05:12:14 AM
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Music:  Punk, Ska, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jam bands, whatever I feel(mostly Disney tracks when my son's awake)

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"Let It Go" is the anthem. Put your damn hands up.

Thanks for putting that in my head this morning...lol
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Post by: VHS ERA on July 04, 2019, 06:40:52 AM
Damn, I’m sorry, but this thread is the saddest shit I’ve ever seen. I was already depressed before looking at this and now I’m even more depressed because this thread made me realize I’m also gonna become old and shitty.

I’m better at skating in most ways at 31 than I was at 16. Just adapt and keep pushing. What happens when I approach 40... well, we’ll see.
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Post by: VHS ERA on July 04, 2019, 06:44:13 AM
How many of yall have forgotten that you ever had certain tricks?  I was watching a teenage street part of mine yesterday and was shocked to see clean front heels and back 5050 back 180 out. Legitimately had no idea i ever had those tricks like that.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on July 04, 2019, 07:01:13 AM
I just turned 44. Am I too old to skate in board shorts? It felt so nice.

If it is too cold for shorts (sub 45 F) I just won’t skate. Keep your white socks high for warmth and shinner protection.

Around 2007 I basically reverted back to Hocus Focus dress code and I have been there ever since. I feel like I am a few years away from being in style.
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Post by: moonordie on July 04, 2019, 07:02:43 AM
How many of yall have forgotten that you ever had certain tricks?  I was watching a teenage street part of mine yesterday and was shocked to see clean front heels and back 5050 back 180 out. Legitimately had no idea i ever had those tricks like that.
Front heels imo is the most difficult trick ever and anybody who can land those deserves to be praised.
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Post by: Cool Ceith on July 04, 2019, 08:51:38 AM
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How many of yall have forgotten that you ever had certain tricks?  I was watching a teenage street part of mine yesterday and was shocked to see clean front heels and back 5050 back 180 out. Legitimately had no idea i ever had those tricks like that.
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Front heels imo is the most difficult trick ever and anybody who can land those deserves to be praised.
;D This happened to me last year. I asked a friend for tips on fakie tre flips, then I started getting 'em down really well. Then like a month later I found a photo from '94 of me doing one on flat. I was like, "Oh yeah I used to have those."  ::)
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Post by: ohnowisee on July 04, 2019, 11:30:37 AM
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How many of yall have forgotten that you ever had certain tricks?  I was watching a teenage street part of mine yesterday and was shocked to see clean front heels and back 5050 back 180 out. Legitimately had no idea i ever had those tricks like that.
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Front heels imo is the most difficult trick ever and anybody who can land those deserves to be praised.
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;D This happened to me last year. I asked a friend for tips on fakie tre flips, then I started getting 'em down really well. Then like a month later I found a photo from '94 of me doing one on flat. I was like, "Oh yeah I used to have those."  ::)

Half cab heels used to come so easily to me.  I landed them before a kickflip, but not so much now.
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on July 05, 2019, 08:00:09 AM
Age: 37 in a week
Setup: AWS 8.25-8.5 (currently 8.5), Independent 149, 55mm F4 99 classics
Preferred terrain: banks and curbs
Favorite skaters: Dill, Freddy, Gino, John Drake, Drake Jones
Music: Classic rock, synth-pop/new wave, noise/industrial
Married: Yes
Kids: Maybe at some point
Job: Facilities/AV for a library

Started in 1996 but stopped from 2012 to 2016. I skate for an hour every weather-permitting work day on my lunch break, and I try to get at least one longer session in on the weekends. Never been good at skateboarding, but I feel like I'm better now than I was in my 20s.

I just turned 44. Am I too old to skate in board shorts? It felt so nice.

This is the first summer I've skated in shorts since high school. Once you get over the irrational fear of extra shinners, it rules.
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Post by: Cool Ceith on July 05, 2019, 08:23:35 AM
Age: 37 in a week
Setup: AWS 8.25-8.5 (currently 8.5), Independent 149, 55mm F4 99 classics
Preferred terrain: banks and curbs
Favorite skaters: Dill, Freddy, Gino, John Drake, Drake Jones
Music: Classic rock, synth-pop/new wave, noise/industrial
Married: Yes
Kids: Maybe at some point
Job: Facilities/AV for a library

Started in 1996 but stopped from 2012 to 2016. I skate for an hour every weather-permitting work day on my lunch break, and I try to get at least one longer session in on the weekends. Never been good at skateboarding, but I feel like I'm better now than I was in my 20s.

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I just turned 44. Am I too old to skate in board shorts? It felt so nice.
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This is the first summer I've skated in shorts since high school. Once you get over the irrational fear of extra shinners, it rules.
Out of curiosity: Why did you start skating again after the 5-year break?
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on July 05, 2019, 09:05:09 AM
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Age: 37 in a week
Setup: AWS 8.25-8.5 (currently 8.5), Independent 149, 55mm F4 99 classics
Preferred terrain: banks and curbs
Favorite skaters: Dill, Freddy, Gino, John Drake, Drake Jones
Music: Classic rock, synth-pop/new wave, noise/industrial
Married: Yes
Kids: Maybe at some point
Job: Facilities/AV for a library

Started in 1996 but stopped from 2012 to 2016. I skate for an hour every weather-permitting work day on my lunch break, and I try to get at least one longer session in on the weekends. Never been good at skateboarding, but I feel like I'm better now than I was in my 20s.

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I just turned 44. Am I too old to skate in board shorts? It felt so nice.
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This is the first summer I've skated in shorts since high school. Once you get over the irrational fear of extra shinners, it rules.
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Out of curiosity: Why did you start skating again after the 5-year break?

I had been talking about wanting to skate again and my then-girlfriend (now wife) got me a board for Christmas 2015. I skated it once and then fractured my tibia climbing over a wall later that week. For whatever reason that made me want to skate again even more, and I've been skating regularly since my recovery.

I should mention that when I stopped, it wasn't a hard stop or anything...I was just super focused on some other things and it just got to the point where I just didn't own a board. During those years I would still lurk on here and watch videos and stuff.
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Post by: Serious Tea Drinker on July 05, 2019, 09:19:22 AM
Damn, I’m sorry, but this thread is the saddest shit I’ve ever seen. I was already depressed before looking at this and now I’m even more depressed because this thread made me realize I’m also gonna become old and shitty.

Sounds like you already are.
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Post by: McBrandt on July 05, 2019, 10:09:06 AM

Age:42
Set Up: 8.0 Scumco
             Destructo Trucks
             Yellow Jackets ABEC 5
              Spitfire F4 Conicals
              Mob M-80
Preferred Terrain: street and parks
Favorite skaters: Mullen, Hensley, Kevin Taylor, Carlos Lastra,
Music:  Classic Rock, 90’s Grunge and Alt, Anything slightly depressing but interesting
Married: Divorcing but with a girlfriend
Kids: Three - 20, 15 and due in October
Job: Senior Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Ohh, we're gonna old Dad it together. I'll be 42 in September with my second kid due in December. First one is 4 years old. Fairly anxiety-ridden about dealing with a baby again, especially with a toddler thrown into the mix.

I skate very infrequently, but I actually did get out and get some 4th of july slappies yesterday. I typically skate whatever '91 era-ish shape I can, currently on a Polar after the dead stock of old Frankie Hill ear decks appears to have dried up after a solid 10 year run on them.

While the soundtrack can quickly default to the Disney pandora station, I do my best to curate what my daughter hears and thus tailor it to stuff I like. She was on a Kraftwerk kick for a while. About a week or so ago while driving her to daycare I played Atlas by Battles (Arto song in Mindfield), and she tripped out on the vocals. Now we listen to that song in the car all the time. Much rather hear that than some wreck-it ralph soundtrack songs.
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Post by: ChasingCars on July 06, 2019, 09:47:17 PM
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Age:42
Set Up: 8.0 Scumco
             Destructo Trucks
             Yellow Jackets ABEC 5
              Spitfire F4 Conicals
              Mob M-80
Preferred Terrain: street and parks
Favorite skaters: Mullen, Hensley, Kevin Taylor, Carlos Lastra,
Music:  Classic Rock, 90’s Grunge and Alt, Anything slightly depressing but interesting
Married: Divorcing but with a girlfriend
Kids: Three - 20, 15 and due in October
Job: Senior Purchasing and Inventory Manager
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Ohh, we're gonna old Dad it together. I'll be 42 in September with my second kid due in December. First one is 4 years old. Fairly anxiety-ridden about dealing with a baby again, especially with a toddler thrown into the mix.

I skate very infrequently, but I actually did get out and get some 4th of july slappies yesterday. I typically skate whatever '91 era-ish shape I can, currently on a Polar after the dead stock of old Frankie Hill ear decks appears to have dried up after a solid 10 year run on them.

While the soundtrack can quickly default to the Disney pandora station, I do my best to curate what my daughter hears and thus tailor it to stuff I like. She was on a Kraftwerk kick for a while. About a week or so ago while driving her to daycare I played Atlas by Battles (Arto song in Mindfield), and she tripped out on the vocals. Now we listen to that song in the car all the time. Much rather hear that than some wreck-it ralph soundtrack songs.

Congrats on the new one. I am getting pretty excited to start the child rearing journey again. Can’t wait till I can get her a board of her own. I feel you on the music front... if I had a dollar for every time my son plays a juicewrld song I could buy a new complete weekly. New rap is terrible.
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Post by: SHIREFLIP on July 07, 2019, 04:22:03 AM
Damn, I’m sorry, but this thread is the saddest shit I’ve ever seen. I was already depressed before looking at this and now I’m even more depressed because this thread made me realize I’m also gonna become old and shitty.

(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/71971803.jpg)
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Post by: Cool Ceith on July 07, 2019, 09:09:17 AM
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Damn, I’m sorry, but this thread is the saddest shit I’ve ever seen. I was already depressed before looking at this and now I’m even more depressed because this thread made me realize I’m also gonna become old and shitty.
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(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/71971803.jpg)
Denial can be a beautiful thing.
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Post by: Serious Tea Drinker on July 07, 2019, 11:25:34 AM
Last weekend 44 and 1 month:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bza4w7LFOWM/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bza4w7LFOWM/)

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Post by: MarmaladeCoyote on July 08, 2019, 11:33:19 AM
Age:34
Set Up: 9.25 BA 18
            Indy 169s
            Bones Swiss
            Spitfire F4 Conicals
            Grizzly
Preferred Terrain: street and parks
Favorite skaters: Reynolds, Cardiel, BA, Malto, GT
Music:  Classic Rock, Hip Hop, Indie Pop
Married: Yep
Kids: One on the way!
Job: Ad agency marketing manager
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 09, 2019, 09:28:27 PM
Let's not pretend like I'm young or anything...

Age: 40
Set Up: Chico Big Boy Chocolate (8.75), Ace Trucks, Spitfire F4 Classics (54mm), Bones Swiss 6 balls
Preferred Terrain: Anything I can get my hands on these days. I live in a fairly rural area so it's usually my local DIY (that's undercover) or some marble curbs. I also like hill bombing but don't get to do as much these days...
Favorite skaters: Matt Reason, Scott Bourne, Ricky Oyola, Ed Templeton, Wade Burkitt and recently Ryan Lay, Shin Sabongi and instagram-era Chico.
Music: Punk, thrash, 90s hiphop and some hardcore/ emo thrown in the mix when necessary. Also like 90s acid jazz and some random J-Pop
Married: Y
Kids: 2 (4.5 and 9 months)
Occupation: University Administration
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Post by: DanTheDoucher on July 10, 2019, 09:17:00 AM
Age: 33
Set Up: Baker gold foil logo deck 8.0, Indy trucks, Spitfire wheels. Backup boards are a Real oval logo and a Santa Cruz logo both with Thunder trucks.
Preferred Terrain: Flatground, ledges, small stair sets
Favorite skaters:  Reynolds has been my favorite skater since I was about 15, Cardiel, Arto, Austin Kanfoush (because I know him in real life)
Music:  70's and 80's punk and hardcore (Ramones, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Minor Threat, etc...)
Married: Yes, for 10 years so far.
Kids: 2 kids, 8 year old daughter and 4 year old son.
Job: I manage a team in securities lending at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. I can safely say I hate my job but it pays the bills and my wife doesn't have to work, although she will be when my son starts kindergarten in the fall.
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Post by: VHS ERA on July 10, 2019, 09:55:36 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/h1wKHJj/CA3-E9-B06-5611-4141-BC5-B-06-BB8611-A339.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FqCBJLM)
Let’s get these 2 trick lines bros
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Post by: sbmfj on July 10, 2019, 10:17:37 AM
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Let’s get these 2 trick lines bros

Good tools. Good old streching helps a bunch too. Resistance bands can be quite handy as well. Helped me tons. Just have to be consistent and use em every few days to keep everything feeling nice.

All about two trick ledge lines for now. Love the challenge. Second ledge trick is tricky tho, legs get tired! Gonna try and film something this summer, gotta find a filmer tho, my tripod useless for a line ;)

Dan, if I ever have questions about security lending, Im gonna hit you up. I work in the middle office for an investment co .




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Post by: 50mm on July 10, 2019, 10:17:52 AM
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Let’s get these 2 trick lines bros
What are those handheld rollers for? Does it help stretch or just for soreness. I have a really stiff Nike foam roller but I only really use it to pop my back.
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on July 10, 2019, 10:19:26 AM
I feel bad because I never stretch...but I am so old now I wonder if it even matters.
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Post by: DanTheDoucher on July 10, 2019, 11:01:22 AM
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Let’s get these 2 trick lines bros

A 2 trick line for me nowadays would look something like an inward heel on flat then a fs shove down a 5 stair haha
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Post by: VHS ERA on July 10, 2019, 11:15:07 AM
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A 2 trick line for me nowadays would look something like an inward heel on flat then a fs shove down a 5 stair haha

Jumping down stairs? Couldn’t be me. I’m 31 but torn my ACL 3 times and meniscus are shot so not jumping off shit at all is how I keep skating. 2 trick line =flatground trick + ledge or manual trick
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Post by: DanTheDoucher on July 10, 2019, 12:13:04 PM
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Let’s get these 2 trick lines bros
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A 2 trick line for me nowadays would look something like an inward heel on flat then a fs shove down a 5 stair haha
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Jumping down stairs? Couldn’t be me. I’m 31 but torn my ACL 3 times and meniscus are shot so not jumping off shit at all is how I keep skating. 2 trick line =flatground trick + ledge or manual trick

Back in my younger days I would warm up on a 6 stair and move up to the 10 stair. I've never had issues with ligaments though. I have broken both of my ankles doing stairs. I still like to jump down stuff, but not like I used to...
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Let’s get these 2 trick lines bros
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A 2 trick line for me nowadays would look something like an inward heel on flat then a fs shove down a 5 stair haha
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Jumping down stairs? Couldn’t be me. I’m 31 but torn my ACL 3 times and meniscus are shot so not jumping off shit at all is how I keep skating. 2 trick line =flatground trick + ledge or manual trick
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Back in my younger days I would warm up on a 6 stair and move up to the 10 stair. I've never had issues with ligaments though. I have broken both of my ankles doing stairs. I still like to jump down stuff, but not like I used to...

Im in my late 30's and just bomb hills, carve parks, do no comply variations, and red curbs.  I literally try to avoid popping my deck.  Had my days in my youth doing all that shit so I like the chill aspect
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Post by: Gnarfunkell on July 10, 2019, 02:57:33 PM
41 and not quite done.
Still having fun, out getting some.
Here's my newest part, filmed over the last year.
Very heavy on ollies, 5050s & bank/wall rides. If you were to take all those out, it might be 2 minutes.
But what I lack in trick variation, I try to make up for with interesting spots. Hope it's enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CZmPM2kxZk

Dude this is amazing! Hitting kinked rails at 41?!

I don't even skate regular hand rails and I just turned 26 lmao.

Props that was a fun watch.
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Post by: Sativa Lung on July 10, 2019, 03:16:42 PM
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Let’s get these 2 trick lines bros

How do you like that deck? I was looking at it because I have problems with sleep paralysis and it sort of hits home for me haha.
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Post by: VHS ERA on July 10, 2019, 07:24:49 PM
What are those handheld rollers for? Does it help stretch or just for soreness. I have a really stiff Nike foam roller but I only really use it to pop my back.

Same function as a foam roller more or less. Loosens up tight muscles etc. Foam roller works better but it compliments it well.

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How do you like that deck? I was looking at it because I have problems with sleep paralysis and it sort of hits home for me haha.

Lol, sorry sleep paralysis sounds fucked. I like it. Been enjoying it as much as all the other 8” polars I been skating. This graphic is metal af though.
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Post by: nonickname on September 03, 2019, 06:21:28 PM
After a long summer of nothing...torn meniscus/ACL strain compounded by some other background issues I got some serious end of summer nostalgia and got out my regular set up (had been using a cruiser to go get the mail) looked down and said "this shape is garbage!" and bought a new deck. Headed to the local highschool and skated solo for maybe 20-25 minutes just doing ollies up the curb/over catchbasin grates and manuals to figure out what my knee could take/I had left. Knee was dodgy but serviceable which in your mid40s is enough.

Just wanted to bump this thread and say to the other old guys sometimes you just need to buy something from the local to give yourself a kick in the ass to get back out there after a injury induced layoff.
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Post by: stephop on September 03, 2019, 06:45:58 PM
I've had a bad run. I get broke off alot lately when I skate which is not a lot. Usually fucking around. It's kind of weird that confidence is everything in life in general. Definitely skating too. Hard to do shit without full commitment.
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Post by: Lou Strux on September 03, 2019, 08:22:21 PM
I am a dude.
Who is old.
Now I am posting...
Up here.

Now that I’m a member of the club, where do I send my dues?
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Post by: DotGuru on September 03, 2019, 11:15:51 PM
This is as close as I'm going to get to drinking at the American Legion.
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Post by: Sila on September 03, 2019, 11:24:44 PM
I'm 32, is that old enough to be an old dude?
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Post by: coalition_msk on September 03, 2019, 11:57:44 PM
I feel bad because I never stretch...but I am so old now I wonder if it even matters.

I'm 40. i never stretch. fuck it
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Post by: KoRnholio8 on September 04, 2019, 12:26:06 AM
I bring one of these with me whenever I have the time for a flatground session only:
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Forces you to train pop and drains you of energy quiet effectively.
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Post by: whale on September 04, 2019, 09:32:17 AM
I am a dude.
Who is old.
Now I am posting...
Up here.

Now that I’m a member of the club, where do I send my dues?
You can post nudes here
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Post by: Mr. Stinky on September 04, 2019, 11:10:55 AM
35 with real mixed feelings about it, just started skating again this spring after a really, really long break (so long I won't even say).  Sorry if this gets real hokey here, but long story short, quitting skating was a huge mistake; I always felt like a skateboarder before anything else and craved the feeling of urethane and concrete beneath my feet basically all the time I wasn't doing it.   I knew that I was the way I was as a person, good and bad, mostly because I grew from a child into an adult as a skateboarder back when that actually meant being an outsider, even sometimes among other skateboarders.  That can do something to a person, and in my case it forced me to think about all kinds of things in all areas of life on my own without even considering the received wisdom.  I stopped because I had no one to skate with anymore--I was the last of my high school crew to hang it up--but I told myself it was because I had to move into a new phase of life and put aside childish things. 

I struggled in my life since I quit, tormented by feeling like there was no place in the world for me, someone too weird to function.  I accomplished a lot (school, amazing family, career, etc.) on paper, but literally the entire time I wished I was dead.  I did something about that about a year ago and spent some time in the hospital.  After I got out of the hospital, I still struggled and I kept feeling like I needed to go back to the hospital so I wouldn't hurt myself again. Then one day I saw my old board sitting in the closet. I was feeling down and anxious, so I just grabbed it to push around on the street and and maybe snap some ollies over speed bumps, if I still could.  After pushing around for a few minutes and hearing that sound again--the one like you're standing on a tiny jet--I could suddenly imagine what feeling more like a whole person was like, like there was some hope of hanging on until I could repair some of the damage.  I realized if I could do that then I could keep hanging on until I could repair a little more and a little more.  I have gone skating almost every day since early March, started getting tricks back slowly, and now here I am, still skating, still hanging on.  I learned so much from quitting that I wish I didn't have to.  My body will be broken or I will die before I quit again.

I'm not good, and I never was; I was a brute who liked to go fast, muscle through really long grinds and slides, and wear out wheels bombing hills and powersliding.   I am finally starting to feel that old brutishness coming back when I skate street, crashing my board into things going really fast and hanging on.  There is nothing else in the world, no other feeling that can possibly compare.   There were almost no concrete parks built in my area when I was young, so I am finally starting to get into more like what you might call "park skating" (bowls, hips, pyramids, etc.), which is hard and scary, but it's fun and I can feel it making me more confident on the board all the time. 

TL; DR: Skating is fun, never quit because it could save your life one day. 
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Post by: shucknjive on September 04, 2019, 11:13:46 AM
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Post by: fang on September 04, 2019, 11:31:21 AM
^ I've felt the loss of not being a skateboarder a few times. Pretty sure those non skating times led to the same feeling of 0 belonging and drug use as well. As corny as it is, when I've been skating I don't need fuck all else. When I chilled on skating to do hardcore bands, I felt it. When I chilled on skating to be more involved with anti-racist skinheads, I felt it. Later, as just a full time party monster, I felt it. Like a constant loss / longing for a feeling that you can't get anywhere else. I was always "skater first". My skinhead lads never got that, to them I was just fucking around. To me, they were just fucking around.

For myself, when I've been off the board, there's always a guilt I carry around, like "it's nice out, should be skating... " always in the back. I carry a lot of depression and so forth that I let hold me back from time to time. Seems to me, to get myself back in, I usually have to look backward to re-kindle the fire. I usually go back to the videos I've liked the most, just to "remember" I guess? H-street, world industries rubbish heap, plan b questionable, girl - mouse, etc. Or any old Jeremy Klein footage. He always looked fun. And the fun is what I need. Once I get it back, I look at more current stuff I suppose.

I feel like a crack user explained some shit to me: "that first time you do crack is the best time, you can never feel that again, so you keep doing it and doing it, trying to recapture that feeling".

I feel like skating is pretty similar. Not that you can't still enjoy it, just that you always want to recapture the fun.

And just to update my old stats..
Age: 43
Years skating: 33
Deck: Real 8.0, Jessup
Trucks: Thunder hi 147
Wheels: spitfire bighead 52
Bearings: Swiss
Hardware: shorty's 7/8 Allen or diamond Carroll 7/8 Allen
Shoes: adidas busenitz vulc, or adidas Lucas
Fave tricks: kickflips, 1 foot, switch flips, shifty anything
Terrain: banks, curbs, ledges

I also never skate at skateparks. Feel confined there, and it's too much of a social situation for myself. Always loved the streets and the anti social ness. Like to cruise to the spot, part of the fun.
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Post by: Rem377 on September 04, 2019, 02:45:02 PM
Long time lurker, first time poster.

Age: 32
Set Up: Chapman 8.0 deck, Indy trucks, Spitfire 53mm, Bones Reds or VXB bearings. Also have a Santa Cruz cruiser that I picked up recently
Preferred Terrain: Parks and parking lots
Favorite skaters:  Muska, Koston, Mike V,  Jason Adams, Westgate, Pedro Barros, Zion, Raven Tershy
Married: No, live with GF and plan to propose soon
Kids: None
Job: Portfolio / Investment Management

Recently moved from NYC to Dallas. Skated for 6 years before taking a 17 year hiatus, and have been back at it for the past 2.5 years.
I skate solo- would hit up LES or FatKid parks on the weekends in NY, now have to drive to Dallas area parks at 7am to beat the scooter crowd. I'll cruise around on weeknights and/or head to an empty parking lot for flatground practice, although progression has been slow as of late.
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on September 04, 2019, 02:53:10 PM
Long time lurker, first time poster.

Age: 32
Set Up: Chapman 8.0 deck, Indy trucks, Spitfire 53mm, Bones Reds or VXB bearings. Also have a Santa Cruz cruiser that I picked up recently
Preferred Terrain: Parks and parking lots
Favorite skaters:  Muska, Koston, Mike V,  Jason Adams, Westgate, Pedro Barros, Zion, Raven Tershy
Married: No, live with GF and plan to propose soon
Kids: None
Job: Portfolio / Investment Management

Recently moved from NYC to Dallas. Skated for 6 years before taking a 17 year hiatus, and have been back at it for the past 2.5 years.
I skate solo- would hit up LES or FatKid parks on the weekends in NY, now have to drive to Dallas area parks at 7am to beat the scooter crowd. I'll cruise around on weeknights and/or head to an empty parking lot for flatground practice, although progression has been slow as of late.

Welcome, and good luck.  I'll start you with a positive rep.
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Post by: Mr. Stinky on September 04, 2019, 03:37:26 PM

I feel like a crack user explained some shit to me: "that first time you do crack is the best time, you can never feel that again, so you keep doing it and doing it, trying to recapture that feeling".

I feel like skating is pretty similar. Not that you can't still enjoy it, just that you always want to recapture the fun.

And just to update my old stats..
Age: 43
Years skating: 33
Deck: Real 8.0, Jessup
Trucks: Thunder hi 147
Wheels: spitfire bighead 52
Bearings: Swiss
Hardware: shorty's 7/8 Allen or diamond Carroll 7/8 Allen
Shoes: adidas busenitz vulc, or adidas Lucas
Fave tricks: kickflips, 1 foot, switch flips, shifty anything
Terrain: banks, curbs, ledges

I also never skate at skateparks. Feel confined there, and it's too much of a social situation for myself. Always loved the streets and the anti social ness. Like to cruise to the spot, part of the fun.

Dude, that's a really good way of putting it and I see exactly what you're saying.  With something like drugs, the amazing experience isn't because of anything you did, it's something that happened to you one time and can never happen again because there will only ever be that one time.  It's the same thing as only ever being able to have one first beer, only no one's first beer is probably even close to that good.   

With skating, there is actually almost a way of going back because it requires that you do something on a skateboard with your own body that produces the feeling rather than a chemical.  I can remember that incredible feeling of grinding my first curb when I was a kid, and guess what?  I can go session a different curb and have just as much fun as I did then--maybe even more, since I can do a bunch of other fun shit on the curb now that I couldn't do then.  Same general feeling but different time and place; the important thing is that you're skating a curb (or whatever is just basic fun on a skateboard to you).  I guess when you think of it like that, it's kind of less like "going back" than "coming back around" and discovering or rediscovering the things about skateboarding that make time fly like when you were young

Stats:

Board: 8.5" Anti-Hero full shape w/Mob (definitely switching to Jessup next board I set up, I'm hard on shoes as it is)
Trucks: Ace 44
Wheels/bearings: 53mm F4 Conicals, Bones Reds Big Balls
Vans Berle Pro (ugly as shit but they're treating me extremely right, the Busenitz ADV were next on my list so I'll probably give them a shot after these get worn out)
Fave tricks: fast f/s and b/s 50-50s, f/s boardslides, feebles, kickflips, big ass tweaked out melon grabs that I can definitely not do
Terrain: Parks, curbs, sensible hills
Married/w kids
A dirtbag lawyer
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Post by: ramplocal on September 04, 2019, 04:04:17 PM
39, i have to stretch all day before i plan skating after work, i even walk 6 miles a day at my job and i still pay for ir if i dont stretch. The joys of getting older
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Post by: Lowcalcium on September 04, 2019, 04:05:04 PM
Age:31
Set Up: 8.5 Quasi
             53mm Spitfire
             Independent Hollows
             Bones Reds
             Jessup
Preferred Terrain: Street, mainly skating parks lately
Favorite skaters: Westgate, Sheffey, Crockett
Music: Neil Young, Fugazi, Sonic Youth, Hendrix
Married: 5 years
Kids: No
Occupation: Librarian
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Post by: Lowcalcium on September 04, 2019, 04:28:38 PM
October of last year I decided I wanted to try to film 45 tricks for my 45th birthday. This is the result. It’s not a strict count, a lot of the ollies and 5050s probably shouldn’t be considered separate tricks, but who really cares. Most of the tricks are pretty basic but I’m still proud of this because some were a real battle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhTMUXH0BBY

Dude this is so sick, I turn 32 in a few months and kinda want to challenge myself to film 32 tricks before my birthday in December. After not skating consistently for about 6 years, a few friends of mine started skating again and they got me to start coming out with them in the morning. We go to skate parks at 7am before work—usually about twice a week. It's been so much fun!
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Post by: Sila on September 04, 2019, 10:29:49 PM
I also never skate at skateparks. Feel confined there, and it's too much of a social situation for myself. Always loved the streets and the anti social ness. Like to cruise to the spot, part of the fun.

I'm the same. Parks are great for what they are but can also feel a bit sterile. Since I started skating I always felt bored by the environment at skateparks . Part of why I fell in love with skateboarding is because it opened up the world and gave me a reason to explore. Just cruising to a spot, some random bit of concrete and hanging out for a few hours is such a strange simple pleasure that is so hard to explain to people that don't skate.
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Post by: BL0B on September 04, 2019, 10:33:01 PM

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Post by: Switch FS K-Swiss Grind on September 04, 2019, 10:53:30 PM
Been kinda active on here for the past few months but never really done an "intro".

Was really into skating from age 14 to 18 then music took over. For the next 12 years I always owned a board but mostly just used it for transport. Got back into skating heavily at 30. A lot of injuries in the first few years back on the board, but nothing major recently. Some tricks haven't come back as good as when i was younger, but also some tricks I've never had before. I'm progressing slowly, and know that if I try to skate for more than 4 hours at a time my back will be fucked for most of the week after. My wrists and ankles have taken a lot of damage and I should probably start trying to learn transition but just really love the freedom of street, it's like reclaiming your concrete jungle. Mostly come to slap to fill in the time in my boring ass job.

Age:36
Set Up: have way too many boards, love trying out different shapes and dimensions but mostly keep coming back to this one
             8.5 square af lookin Quasi/wknd
             52mm Spitfire f4 classics
             Independent titanium forged
             Bones Swiss
             Jessup

Preferred Terrain: Street, but will skate parks too if they're not too busy and I can't find a friend to hit the streets with, find it hard to stay motivated to skate alone. love banks, curbs, ledges, anything a bit different that forces you to be creative and get out of your comfort zone.
Favorite skaters: Franky Villani, Louie Lopez, Milton Martinez, anyone who looks like they're having fun and gets me hyped to skate, not into sterile skating from people who look like they're not having fun.
Music: Footwork, Jungle, UK Garage, Bruk/Broken Beat, Jazz
Married: No
Kids: No
Occupation: part time retail, Part time music

Hi errybody :)
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Post by: DotGuru on September 06, 2019, 12:12:48 PM
K-Swiss, I also transitioned to music, and heavily. I think it's moderately common (I have a couple of friends from high school that did the same). Feel free to PM me any music links--I'm kind of curious as to what kinds of music people tend to make when making that transition.

I didn't do this before, so here:
Age:37 (17-year break)
Set Up: 8.5 Flight Deck
             53mm Spitfire (probably 51 or so by now)
             Thunder hollow lights
             Bronson cheapies
             Black grip (don't remember brand)
Preferred Terrain: flat, banks, ledges, manuals, curbs, trying to learn mini
Tricks: flippys (used to do tons of hardflip stuff, just now getting it back)
Favorite skaters: Mullen, Ocean Howell, and anyone creative that surprises me (unorthodox tricks)
Music: indie rock? Folk. Old stuff. Motown and Phil Spector, especially.
Married: 10 years
Kids: 2
Occupation: Teacher and builder/property developer (I'll buy vacant lots and build cabins on them, then sell).
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Post by: drcroc on September 07, 2019, 01:30:08 AM
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A 2 trick line for me nowadays would look something like an inward heel on flat then a fs shove down a 5 stair haha
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Jumping down stairs? Couldn’t be me. I’m 31 but torn my ACL 3 times and meniscus are shot so not jumping off shit at all is how I keep skating. 2 trick line =flatground trick + ledge or manual trick
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Back in my younger days I would warm up on a 6 stair and move up to the 10 stair. I've never had issues with ligaments though. I have broken both of my ankles doing stairs. I still like to jump down stuff, but not like I used to...
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Im in my late 30's and just bomb hills, carve parks, do no comply variations, and red curbs.  I literally try to avoid popping my deck.  Had my days in my youth doing all that shit so I like the chill aspect

Amen to that. I'm in my 30s and I pretty much just cruise around at this point. The farthest I'd go would be scraped 180s and manuals on flat. The motivation to push myself to learn i.e. a hardflip went away somewhere down the line.
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on September 07, 2019, 07:01:34 AM
I tried to feeble the rail at the skatepark last night. I'm 44.
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Post by: redux on September 07, 2019, 07:16:04 AM
The PJ thread got me thinking about getting a new 8" setup. I was riding an 8.5 for years before my latest hiatus. Maybe a smaller board will get the jazz flowing again? Sorry, fishing and painting Warhammer minis is a lot of fun when you're old.
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Post by: HaveFunSkateboarding on September 07, 2019, 08:32:13 AM
The PJ thread got me thinking about getting a new 8" setup. I was riding an 8.5 for years before my latest hiatus. Maybe a smaller board will get the jazz flowing again? Sorry, fishing and painting Warhammer minis is a lot of fun when you're old.

Warhammer???? I've always wanted to play that. I used to buy the minis and paint them here and there, but never had anyone to play the game with (same with D&D). Awesome to hear someone else that skates is into this.

I'm 40 (41 in October), I find it hard to motivate myself to skate. As of late I've been rolling around in front of my house or even on my porch (it's something). I'm skating a Chocolate Stevie Perez 8.375" with Royals and 52mm Wayward wheels. I want to find a curb to skate but I'm finding it hard to find a parking lot that's smooth enough for this. Everything around me is rough as hell.
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Post by: drcroc on September 07, 2019, 11:54:01 AM
I tried to feeble the rail at the skatepark last night. I'm 44.

How'd that work out?
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Post by: Schneaumunn on September 07, 2019, 02:14:29 PM
[wringing hat in hands]
my name is Schneaumunn. I’m an old Dude.
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on September 07, 2019, 07:40:13 PM
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How'd that work out?

I got on it, didn't land it. I'm going back for more because I think it's able to be gotten by my soggy, old ass.
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Post by: drcroc on September 07, 2019, 07:54:12 PM
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How'd that work out?
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I got on it, didn't land it. I'm going back for more because I think it's able to be gotten by my soggy, old ass.

I always wanted to 50-50 a flat bar but I've never seen someone do it in person and can't comprehend how it works. Do I just coat the bar with a lot of wax?  I used to ride up, ollie onto the bar and stick. Every time. If you're doing feebles I guess part of the board is sliding too... not just metal on metal, right?
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Post by: Yesterdays-pop on September 07, 2019, 08:51:32 PM
The PJ thread got me thinking about getting a new 8" setup. I was riding an 8.5 for years before my latest hiatus. Maybe a smaller board will get the jazz flowing again? Sorry, fishing and painting Warhammer minis is a lot of fun when you're old.

I’m gonna try painting some warhammer minis, idk what that is but I googled it and it looks cool. I need a new hobby. I fish a decent amount but I really only like to fish on vacation
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on September 12, 2019, 03:31:08 PM
Never posted here - turning 41 in a month so I guess I qualify  ;D Been skating nonstop since I was 12-13 ish, so quite a few years. Been skating almost everyday the last year, and it feels great. Just a positive with age that you dont have to slow down. Or yeah, it does feel sometimes, and my pop isnt where it used to be.. But its more fun then ever. I can also skate masterclass contests now since Im over 40.

I took advantage of that and won the Swedish Championships in miniramp for masters this summer  :D

Anyways, heres two lines from this summer, first one two days ago. Was supposed to be a 5 trick line, but couldnt make it past the bs 180 nosgrind.. Works every time as a single trick, but lines..  I hate them.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2R3-dWBKWn/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0N-asAh4SU/



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Post by: redux on September 12, 2019, 05:15:41 PM
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The PJ thread got me thinking about getting a new 8" setup. I was riding an 8.5 for years before my latest hiatus. Maybe a smaller board will get the jazz flowing again? Sorry, fishing and painting Warhammer minis is a lot of fun when you're old.
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Warhammer???? I've always wanted to play that. I used to buy the minis and paint them here and there, but never had anyone to play the game with (same with D&D). Awesome to hear someone else that skates is into this.

I'm 40 (41 in October), I find it hard to motivate myself to skate. As of late I've been rolling around in front of my house or even on my porch (it's something). I'm skating a Chocolate Stevie Perez 8.375" with Royals and 52mm Wayward wheels. I want to find a curb to skate but I'm finding it hard to find a parking lot that's smooth enough for this. Everything around me is rough as hell.

It's a tough game to get into, but there are a lot of facets to it so you can get into whatever you want and be into Warhammer. I'm partial to the painting, models, and lore, and haven't even played a full game or finished building a proper army. If you are interested I recommend you start by digging into Youtube and Twitch for painting tutorials and battle reports.
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Post by: 144p on September 12, 2019, 05:44:13 PM
Mr. Jenkins, you're way too good to be posting in here.
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Post by: drcroc on September 12, 2019, 05:48:41 PM
Mr. Jenkins, you're way too good to be posting in here.

Facts be that.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 12, 2019, 05:59:08 PM
Mr. Jenkins, you're way too good to be posting in here.

yeah, c'mon mang stop putting all the other 41 year olds to shame :(
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on September 12, 2019, 06:39:17 PM
Mr. Jenkins makes me feel some sort of way.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on September 12, 2019, 10:45:32 PM
Alright, ill come back closer to my 50´s then  ;D
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Post by: DotGuru on September 13, 2019, 06:45:48 PM
Yeah, Mr. J.
Sick stuff. I'm getting a lot of good tricks back, but I just don't have the energy to do lines like that. I can do 2 trick lines and then I just don't have the pop to do anything that isn't no-comply based. You skate 10+ years younger than your age, I'd say. Something to which we could all aspire.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on September 14, 2019, 02:11:06 AM
Yeah, Mr. J.
Sick stuff. I'm getting a lot of good tricks back, but I just don't have the energy to do lines like that. I can do 2 trick lines and then I just don't have the pop to do anything that isn't no-comply based. You skate 10+ years younger than your age, I'd say. Something to which we could all aspire.

The pop is definitely not what its used to be, but Im still suprised on how much i can keep up still, but it does requires me to skate a lot, if i dont skate for a while it really feels in my body.

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Post by: KoRnholio8 on October 02, 2019, 11:00:49 PM
I've just gotten plantar fascitis in my left foot (I am regular, but skate switch a lot). I am going to have the time for a skate session tomorrow, so I was wondering if this is very debilitating (I cannot wait months for it to disappear)? Will stretching that area help, even if I continue to skate a couple of times per week?

I do a couple of dynamic stretches before the session, but no cold stretching afterwards. My shoes are well padded, but the previous pair was worn quite thin on the sole.
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Post by: DotGuru on October 03, 2019, 10:53:23 AM
I've just gotten plantar fascitis in my left foot (I am regular, but skate switch a lot). I am going to have the time for a skate session tomorrow, so I was wondering if this is very debilitating (I cannot wait months for it to disappear)? Will stretching that area help, even if I continue to skate a couple of times per week?

I do a couple of dynamic stretches before the session, but no cold stretching afterwards. My shoes are well padded, but the previous pair was worn quite thin on the sole.

I have not had that, so I can't tell you, but I can tell you this: sometimes one of my hips will get sore (if I skate regular a lot, my left hip gets sore, if I skate goofy (or nollie, for me), my right does). So I have to either balance my sessions between stances or kind of alternate which stance I prefer in a session. My suggestion (which works well for me on sore and/or cold days) is to (obviously) do stretching and warming up, but to start your session with lower, regular-stance ollie based tricks and feel it out. I had a very good session last week that started this way--I didn't think I was going to skate at all, but easing into the session with some lower regular stance stuff really got my into the groove.

Also, fellow old dudes: I'm going to be putting out a video in a little over a week--sort of a (re)progression video about the process of getting it all back after a very long break. I'm pretty excited about it--there's some stuff in there (so far) that I didn't think I'd be able to do. I will be posting it in this thread only for old dude inspiration (though I might also put it in the "post you skating" thread, but I am not so sure about non-old dudes being able to appreciate it as much). Three more sessions of filming, so we'll see how it goes...I'm waiting until after the 11th, since I have to travel to a different town for a work meeting and they have a really good ledge at the park there (I don't have any normal-sized ledges within an hour's drive).
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Post by: sbmfj on October 11, 2019, 12:53:05 PM
Awesome lines J. Those BS 180 Nosegrinds aren’t easy. It’s on my to do list . I think I overwind and end up to far inside the ledge. 
Summer flew by. Had a blast skating – usually around twice a week. Got super busy in late July and August – hardly skated. Life and responsibilities took over. Finally had some time and got to skate for a bit. Saw some kid on a Lime scooter at the skate spot (electric public share things) tried it and wanted to jump up a curb and ate shit – bruised my ankle. Out for a week or something. The irony!! Anywho, foot was a little sore, everything else was fine (minor bruise on knee). Week later, woke up on a Tuesday morning and couldn’t bend my knee. Got way worst over next few days – called in sick – went to physio/doctor – They didn’t know what’s was going on. Gave my some anti-inflammatory pills and waited. Got better but was a tuff week. Feels much better now (almost a month later). Went for an X-ray and MRI, doctor seems to think it was some sort of reaction (almost like a chemical reaction) to some sort of calcium deposit in my knee or something. Quite odd how this all happened. Knee feels pretty good now. I’m stoked but a little bit weary.

Dot Guru - my hips hurt at times too - get the rubber bands and stretch - DM me if you want an easy exercise that will work wonders.

Managed to snag one tripod clip – one and only for the summer. Will upload soon and repost here. Gonna try and skate this weekend. It’s been a while. Should be fun. Hopefully try to film a line before the snow falls or it gets too cold out.

Stay fit boys - enjoy your skating.
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Post by: In A Jar on October 16, 2019, 07:30:42 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ttqAyrOzCo&list=PLTIjTCnOxnUsRvGOuK3IBmmkjLfQz5G9u

Here's a link to a "mostly over 40" skate video some friends and I made.  We are mostly from the Boulder/Denver area.  We have a good time.  We call ourselves The Stubborns because, well, we are.  There are a couple of names like Jeremy Frankovis and Pat Smith (yes that Pat Smith) that you may recognize. 
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on October 17, 2019, 06:25:32 AM
While at the park last night, there was a dad there watching his kid skate. The dad kept looking at me and finally came up to me and asked me if we used to skate together back in the 90's. Turns out, we went to the same high school, and we did skate together a bit during my senior year (he was a freshman). There was a crew of younger guys that hung out together that he was a part of and I drove around back then, and then he casually mentioned that two thirds of them are dead now. One OD'd and one shot himself several years ago.

That was a little jarring.

Feels weird to know that I was the oldest out of that grouping and I am the one that still skates.

The guy that shot himself had a mom that was a certified cougar, tho. I mean...damn.
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Post by: DotGuru on October 17, 2019, 08:18:58 PM
It started getting cold and I started getting sore so I decided it was time to edit this year's footage.
The skating is only in the first 3 minutes--the rest is motivational speech type stuff for fellow old dudes that might be considering getting back into it but haven't yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9zvtn6FXp4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9zvtn6FXp4)

And I'm already thinking about next spring. It's going to be a long winter.
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Post by: Lou Strux on October 18, 2019, 12:55:48 AM
Still here.
Still old.
Posting “up here” again, because...
I still fits them descriptions!
Not getting any younger.
It’s nearly 1AM. I’m finally off work. Wife & kids are asleep. So is most of the city. I’m going skating.

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Post by: DotGuru on October 18, 2019, 09:17:36 AM
Still here.
Still old.
Posting “up here” again, because...
I still fits them descriptions!
Not getting any younger.
It’s nearly 1AM. I’m finally off work. Wife & kids are asleep. So is most of the city. I’m going skating.

Night time city sessions are great. Jealous.
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Post by: Yesterdays-pop on December 27, 2019, 10:11:44 PM
Skating is getting more difficult and it’s depressing me. Im mid 30s and I don’t think my legs have much left. I don’t know what I’m going to think about or do. What is a midlife crisis if I can’t physically relive my youth? Do I get a motorcycle? How do I cure this depression
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Post by: satan on December 27, 2019, 10:28:09 PM
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2019/08/30/jocks-guide-skateboarding-gym-exercises/
I rarely do this stuff but the ankle exercises work
Sometime do calf lifts when I'm standing around. Or 1-leg squat/hold things

Midlife crisis?
Young gf? Young bf? Both? I don't judge.. good on you..
Motorcycle? Hell yes. I'd suggest mellow naked bike over crotch rocket or big Harley
Red convertible? Sexy sexy sexy but I'm picturing an 80's baldish dude wearing lotsa gold
New sport? Stand up paddle boarding looks really cool. Really really cool

For me it's smoke weed, go skate. Depresh hits mid-session? Smoke another bowl. And it's medical cuz I'm sore as fuck
Don't think your legs have much left? I've got a decade on you and I don't even wanna talk about how fucked up my leg is
Just get out there and enjoy the suck.. friendly curbs and park blocks can be great therapy
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Post by: mattdlx on December 27, 2019, 10:48:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ttqAyrOzCo&list=PLTIjTCnOxnUsRvGOuK3IBmmkjLfQz5G9u

Here's a link to a "mostly over 40" skate video some friends and I made.  We are mostly from the Boulder/Denver area.  We have a good time.  We call ourselves The Stubborns because, well, we are.  There are a couple of names like Jeremy Frankovis and Pat Smith (yes that Pat Smith) that you may recognize.

Rad; thank you! RIP Jason 💗🙏🏽💗
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Post by: AssFlea on December 28, 2019, 08:02:51 PM
"COUPLE FACE 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SKATEBOARDING ON FREEWAY IN ATTEMPT TO RECREATE 1970S STUNT"

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Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on December 28, 2019, 08:12:09 PM
Skating is getting more difficult and it’s depressing me. Im mid 30s and I don’t think my legs have much left. I don’t know what I’m going to think about or do. What is a midlife crisis if I can’t physically relive my youth? Do I get a motorcycle? How do I cure this depression
  Motorcycle is a bad idea.  When your on a bike and you see that car stopped at the sign or in his driveway, is he waiting for you? or is he just fucking around with his radio and is going to pull out in front of you while ur going 80 clicks?  Just skate flatground and try some tranny.  Skate alot and smoke a doob to your dome.
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Post by: AssFlea on December 28, 2019, 09:35:18 PM
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Skating is getting more difficult and it’s depressing me. Im mid 30s and I don’t think my legs have much left. I don’t know what I’m going to think about or do. What is a midlife crisis if I can’t physically relive my youth? Do I get a motorcycle? How do I cure this depression
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  Motorcycle is a bad idea.  When your on a bike and you see that car stopped at the sign or in his driveway, is he waiting for you? or is he just fucking around with his radio and is going to pull out in front of you while ur going 80 clicks?  Just skate flatground and try some tranny.  Skate alot and smoke a doob to your dome.

try a diet change? It worked for me.

Im 41 i can put 8hrs without breaks on my board again.

I forget to piss though and that sucks sometimes. Get home and feel like the dog who pissed on Freddys grave.

🔥
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on March 12, 2020, 01:30:37 PM
Some clips from this winter (a few from last too). Kinda made an effort to get something this year. At 41, its not easy  ;D

https://vimeo.com/397271292
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Post by: oldbummer on April 12, 2020, 07:14:27 PM
I've just gotten plantar fascitis in my left foot (I am regular, but skate switch a lot). I am going to have the time for a skate session tomorrow, so I was wondering if this is very debilitating (I cannot wait months for it to disappear)? Will stretching that area help, even if I continue to skate a couple of times per week?

I do a couple of dynamic stretches before the session, but no cold stretching afterwards. My shoes are well padded, but the previous pair was worn quite thin on the sole.

They make braces that you sleep in that are supposed to help that.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/z78AAOxy6MBSRJmH/s-l300.jpg)


Also, in general old guy news:

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/prescription-arthritis-drug-voltaren-available-over-the-counter

This is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory cream.  It is supposed to be easier on you liver than taking a bunch of acetaminophen because you apply it to the spot where you need it. 
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on April 12, 2020, 07:42:55 PM
Taking naproxen sodium helps my aching knees quite a bit, as long as I remember to keep up with it.

I just built a 1' tall, 6' long grind box in my garage and during the quarantine, I have been sessioning it by myself with regularity. I did fuck up the other day and slipped out on a grind and got the end of the angle iron in my lower back. But I didn't bleed out or anything. I'll be 45 in two months, so we'll see how long this keeps going.
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Post by: Hyliannightmare on April 13, 2020, 12:22:12 AM
Only and while skating with my 19 year old homies yesterday someone asked if one of them was my son smh
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 13, 2020, 01:21:42 AM
Unexpected effect of covid lockdown: I've been skating around with my sons a lot, maybe 3 times a week. There's a lot less cars and traffic, so we take advantage. Going cycling is still allowed in Brussels so I don't think we are breaking any rules and the cops don't say anything. My oldest son is starting to get hooked, he's landing his first stationary ollies! So stoked on that. Not stoked on how rusty I am though! Every ollie seems to take such effort....But it's all coming back slowly. But then again I can feel my knees are fucked so I'm taking it easy with that 46 year-old body of mine. Take care old dudes!  8)
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Post by: Fernandito on April 13, 2020, 09:11:03 AM
I'm 25 and have to take pain killers before and after every flatground sesh
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on April 19, 2020, 01:04:35 PM
Got a little kickflip done today. Probably 5 years ago I did these - used to come so easy to me. Happy I still got it in me  :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_K-Ws-FNkg/?igshid=cdvm4lr3rksa
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Post by: fs1/2cab on April 19, 2020, 02:39:37 PM
Got a little kickflip done today. Probably 5 years ago I did these - used to come so easy to me. Happy I still got it in me  :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_K-Ws-FNkg/?igshid=cdvm4lr3rksa

That was sick mate. I am struggling with these, when is the right time to start the pop motion? How much speed do I need to do a kickflip slightly over the coping and NOT get a hang up?
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Post by: Commercial D on April 19, 2020, 03:02:20 PM
not saying I'm old

but i had Pal status since before "gino of chocolate"
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Post by: bigdave on April 19, 2020, 03:15:50 PM
not saying I'm old

but i had Pal status since before "gino of chocolate"

We must know each other then. Between this join and THA MB I've been around forever and am older than stone.
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Post by: bigdave on April 19, 2020, 03:19:10 PM
Shit, old guys post. I just built a 2' x 7' mini ramp for qurantine to skate with my son. The kicker? I'm 43 and I can cruise a park but have never really learned any tricks and have never had a proper mini ramp to skate for more than an hour or so.

Also learning how to skate street again after not picking up a board from 2008 until recently. I've instituted a regimen of a minimum of 25 ollies per day.

I feel fine though. I became a fairly active cyclist (rode 112 miles this week) and I run a bit and do yoga and shit. I got some weight I could still lose but thats because I eat a lot of fucking good vegan food. I feel like I have the same kind of energy levels I did when I was in my 20s. Slams suck more now though, I almost think that's mental as much as anything.
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Post by: legion on April 19, 2020, 03:40:55 PM
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not saying I'm old

but i had Pal status since before "gino of chocolate"
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We must know each other then. Between this join and THA MB I've been around forever and am older than stone.
There's dirt newer than me :-\
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Post by: bigdave on April 19, 2020, 03:57:36 PM
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not saying I'm old

but i had Pal status since before "gino of chocolate"
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We must know each other then. Between this join and THA MB I've been around forever and am older than stone.
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There's dirt newer than me :-\

Yup, I remember you.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on April 19, 2020, 10:50:58 PM
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Got a little kickflip done today. Probably 5 years ago I did these - used to come so easy to me. Happy I still got it in me  :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_K-Ws-FNkg/?igshid=cdvm4lr3rksa
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That was sick mate. I am struggling with these, when is the right time to start the pop motion? How much speed do I need to do a kickflip slightly over the coping and NOT get a hang up?

Im just doing it as late as I can, lift my from front wheels and pop it off right before my backwheels hit the coping. The speed is of course dependent on ramp and the hight your going for.
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Post by: 411bandit on April 20, 2020, 03:21:33 AM
not saying I'm old

but i had Pal status since before "gino of chocolate"

You need to be able to skate though.....
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Post by: Commercial D on April 20, 2020, 09:21:43 AM
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not saying I'm old

but i had Pal status since before "gino of chocolate"
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You need to be able to skate though.....

I follow NASCAR do I need a racecar to watch a race?

Why the fuck would I risk injury riding a skateboard? Leave that shit to the pros.
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Post by: Uncle Flea on April 20, 2020, 10:07:36 AM
https://youtu.be/XF76coHS77I

What can I do to make this thing smoother before clear coat and wax the edge.
I plan more tricks and hope to attack from above without getting cheese greater effect on my board.

Its high aggregate and it cuts almost a ply deep. Than the dark lord for F4

Plz don't rep this horrendous move just help me make the obstacle better
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Post by: Commercial D on April 20, 2020, 10:32:24 AM
https://youtu.be/XF76coHS77I

What can I do to make this thing smoother before clear coat and wax the edge.
I plan more tricks and hope to attack from above without getting cheese greater effect on my board.

Its high aggregate and it cuts almost a ply deep. Than the dark lord for F4

Plz don't rep this horrendous move just help me make the obstacle better

Chunky!
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Post by: fs1/2cab on April 20, 2020, 01:03:38 PM
https://youtu.be/XF76coHS77I

What can I do to make this thing smoother before clear coat and wax the edge.
I plan more tricks and hope to attack from above without getting cheese greater effect on my board.

Its high aggregate and it cuts almost a ply deep. Than the dark lord for F4

Plz don't rep this horrendous move just help me make the obstacle better

Rub bricking should help. I used a stone to rub a curb and that shit is so smooth now, see the starting a curb thread.

20 minutes rub brick, 1 layer clear coat, 1 layer wax and clear coat again.
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Post by: Uncle Flea on April 20, 2020, 01:29:54 PM
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https://youtu.be/XF76coHS77I

What can I do to make this thing smoother before clear coat and wax the edge.
I plan more tricks and hope to attack from above without getting cheese greater effect on my board.

Its high aggregate and it cuts almost a ply deep. Than the dark lord for F4

Plz don't rep this horrendous move just help me make the obstacle better
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Rub bricking should help. I used a stone to rub a curb and that shit is so smooth now, see the starting a curb thread.

20 minutes rub brick, 1 layer clear coat, 1 layer wax and clear coat again.


thanks
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Post by: fs1/2cab on April 21, 2020, 10:46:38 AM
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https://youtu.be/XF76coHS77I

What can I do to make this thing smoother before clear coat and wax the edge.
I plan more tricks and hope to attack from above without getting cheese greater effect on my board.

Its high aggregate and it cuts almost a ply deep. Than the dark lord for F4

Plz don't rep this horrendous move just help me make the obstacle better
[close]

Rub bricking should help. I used a stone to rub a curb and that shit is so smooth now, see the starting a curb thread.

20 minutes rub brick, 1 layer clear coat, 1 layer wax and clear coat again.
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thanks

If it isn't too much too ask, could you show us the end result when you are done?
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Post by: legion on April 21, 2020, 03:31:35 PM
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https://youtu.be/XF76coHS77I

What can I do to make this thing smoother before clear coat and wax the edge.
I plan more tricks and hope to attack from above without getting cheese greater effect on my board.

Its high aggregate and it cuts almost a ply deep. Than the dark lord for F4

Plz don't rep this horrendous move just help me make the obstacle better
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Rub bricking should help. I used a stone to rub a curb and that shit is so smooth now, see the starting a curb thread.

20 minutes rub brick, 1 layer clear coat, 1 layer wax and clear coat again.
If you do paint-wax-paint, the 2nd layer of paint will only stick where there isn't wax.
I do 2 coats on the edge and then check it (see how it grinds), then I think about wax.
Painting the top takes more paint, usually 2-3 light coats/misting. But your shit looks really porous..
Lacquer goes on thinner but seems to soak in better. Enamel does on thicker and is supposed to be stronger than lacquer.
Best to let the paint dry overnight but if it's 70*f and sunny it'll dry quick.
Ppl are saying a regular brick will work if you can't find a rub brick.
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Post by: franc on April 29, 2020, 12:29:40 PM
Hi everybody. I've been checking this thread for a while but never posted much. I'm 38 and still skate as much as I can, usually 2 to 3 times a week.

I recently made a corona themed edit, was fun to work on. Getting a clip after a long day at work always felt good during this weird thing we’re all going through at the moment. This lockdown forced me to skate differently too, which was interesting.

Quarante tricks en quarantaine, it means forty tricks in quarantine but it sounds better in French (even if I ended using 42 clips, hehe).

Filmed that from March 19th to April 20th.

Hopefully some of you will enjoy it.

Have fun skating!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cHjYWFYSK/
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Post by: Bata on April 29, 2020, 12:35:51 PM
damn you have legitimately good style
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on April 29, 2020, 01:10:04 PM
Sacre bleu
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Post by: nonickname on April 29, 2020, 02:21:49 PM
That was such a fun watch - very smooth.

Where are you based out of? - the hills in the background look great with the snowcover.
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Post by: franc on April 29, 2020, 10:27:14 PM
Thanks for the kind words!

I live in the south of Switzerland and all this stuff was filmed very close to my place.
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on April 30, 2020, 05:27:40 AM
From South of Switzerland to my dumb garage. COVID operations as I worked through relearning the way I kick flip and getting comfortable grinding on round rails again.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ivhyRnX9N/
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Post by: Uncle Flea on April 30, 2020, 07:38:58 AM
From South of Switzerland to my dumb garage. COVID operations as I worked through relearning the way I kick flip and getting comfortable grinding on round rails again.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ivhyRnX9N/

Looks fun to me.

I wish my flat bar was like that. Mine is like a double barrelshot gun. I have to wax the middle of it to get good crooks.

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Post by: bradtheraddad on April 30, 2020, 08:34:39 AM
Hey all, long time lurker, figured I should contribute something. Turned 45 about a year ago so I did one of those birthday challenge videos. I wrote down as many tricks I thought I could do and even a few NBDs (e.g., fakie big flip over a hip) and just worked off of that list for a few weeks. Because work & family take up 99% of my time, my "free" time consists of roughly 20-30 minutes a day about 2-3 days out of the week if I'm lucky so I'm only able to get out and skate a few times a month.

I didn't want to spend a lot of time filming (solo, mostly), it's just not my idea of fun, so I would move on after checking of a trick on the list (ie, expect to see a LOT of imperfect skating). I'm not trying to get sponsored or impress anyone, this was just a personal challenge for myself. It took a few weeks to finally finish up the video due to injuries (rolled ankle, tweaked back..getting old sucks lol) here/there, work, family obligations etc.

Quick bio: Skated 24/7/365 from '87 - '01 then Life 2.0 happened (kids, career, multitude of health problems). Moved to California and did the LEAST amount of skating in my life (this was before the park boom and I learned the harsh reality of actually tickets for skateboarding). Moved to Austin, TX, found a great crew of older dudes and more parks/ditches than I've ever dreamed of.

Well, let me know what you think about an overweight geezer's attempt at something like this. Check out my friends in the video (they're all way better than I am) and give me some feedback if you're inclined, thanks!

https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg (https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg)
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Post by: Uncle Flea on April 30, 2020, 08:59:52 AM
Hey all, long time lurker, figured I should contribute something. Turned 45 about a year ago so I did one of those birthday challenge videos. I wrote down as many tricks I thought I could do and even a few NBDs (e.g., fakie big flip over a hip) and just worked off of that list for a few weeks. Because work & family take up 99% of my time, my "free" time consists of roughly 20-30 minutes a day about 2-3 days out of the week if I'm lucky so I'm only able to get out and skate a few times a month.

I didn't want to spend a lot of time filming (solo, mostly), it's just not my idea of fun, so I would move on after checking of a trick on the list (ie, expect to see a LOT of imperfect skating). I'm not trying to get sponsored or impress anyone, this was just a personal challenge for myself. It took a few weeks to finally finish up the video due to injuries (rolled ankle, tweaked back..getting old sucks lol) here/there, work, family obligations etc.

Quick bio: Skated 24/7/365 from '87 - '01 then Life 2.0 happened (kids, career, multitude of health problems). Moved to California and did the LEAST amount of skating in my life (this was before the park boom and I learned the harsh reality of actually tickets for skateboarding). Moved to Austin, TX, found a great crew of older dudes and more parks/ditches than I've ever dreamed of.

Well, let me know what you think about an overweight geezer's attempt at something like this. Check out my friends in the video (they're all way better than I am) and give me some feedback if you're inclined, thanks!

https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg (https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg)

Not bad. I hope to be still able to skate well like this in 4 years.

I watched like 5 mins.  I would film the ditch more nice green grass. and the big red Bank less or from the angle of the slam. I'm sorry for talking about that I know it's bad luck but whatever knock on your board. Maybe re edit it down to like 5 mins



Anytime I see someone with good Manny powers I suggest they do more there.
That Manny in the dark looking long and smooth. I think it had red curbs around the pad.

I would suggest trying to expand upon that. Maybe back 80 fakie Manny?  Or back 80 out.

Kick flip Manny looking possible.
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Post by: bradtheraddad on April 30, 2020, 10:49:46 AM
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Hey all, long time lurker, figured I should contribute something. Turned 45 about a year ago so I did one of those birthday challenge videos. I wrote down as many tricks I thought I could do and even a few NBDs (e.g., fakie big flip over a hip) and just worked off of that list for a few weeks. Because work & family take up 99% of my time, my "free" time consists of roughly 20-30 minutes a day about 2-3 days out of the week if I'm lucky so I'm only able to get out and skate a few times a month.

I didn't want to spend a lot of time filming (solo, mostly), it's just not my idea of fun, so I would move on after checking of a trick on the list (ie, expect to see a LOT of imperfect skating). I'm not trying to get sponsored or impress anyone, this was just a personal challenge for myself. It took a few weeks to finally finish up the video due to injuries (rolled ankle, tweaked back..getting old sucks lol) here/there, work, family obligations etc.

Quick bio: Skated 24/7/365 from '87 - '01 then Life 2.0 happened (kids, career, multitude of health problems). Moved to California and did the LEAST amount of skating in my life (this was before the park boom and I learned the harsh reality of actually tickets for skateboarding). Moved to Austin, TX, found a great crew of older dudes and more parks/ditches than I've ever dreamed of.

Well, let me know what you think about an overweight geezer's attempt at something like this. Check out my friends in the video (they're all way better than I am) and give me some feedback if you're inclined, thanks!

https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg (https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg)
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Not bad. I hope to be still able to skate well like this in 4 years.

I watched like 5 mins.  I would film the ditch more nice green grass. and the big red Bank less or from the angle of the slam. I'm sorry for talking about that I know it's bad luck but whatever knock on your board. Maybe re edit it down to like 5 mins



Anytime I see someone with good Manny powers I suggest they do more there.
That Manny in the dark looking long and smooth. I think it had red curbs around the pad.

I would suggest trying to expand upon that. Maybe back 80 fakie Manny?  Or back 80 out.

Kick flip Manny looking possible.


Hey, I appreciate any/all feedback, thank you! I hear you on some of the crappy angles. If other skaters are at the park, I try to put my phone where it's out of the way, sometimes that does = crappy angle. Regarding manuals, I really debated just putting in a boring one but, it was all I had captured at the time. I definitely want to get some variations next time (kf manny, nose manny shuv, etc.). Thanks again for the feedback, I'll take whatever y'all got!
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Post by: franc on May 02, 2020, 09:03:36 AM
From South of Switzerland to my dumb garage. COVID operations as I worked through relearning the way I kick flip and getting comfortable grinding on round rails again.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ivhyRnX9N/

Radness! Nice wrap on that impossible.
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Post by: whale on May 02, 2020, 09:23:56 AM
All videos on this page RULE!
Shalom to all
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Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on May 02, 2020, 09:53:52 AM
Hey all, long time lurker, figured I should contribute something. Turned 45 about a year ago so I did one of those birthday challenge videos. I wrote down as many tricks I thought I could do and even a few NBDs (e.g., fakie big flip over a hip) and just worked off of that list for a few weeks. Because work & family take up 99% of my time, my "free" time consists of roughly 20-30 minutes a day about 2-3 days out of the week if I'm lucky so I'm only able to get out and skate a few times a month.

I didn't want to spend a lot of time filming (solo, mostly), it's just not my idea of fun, so I would move on after checking of a trick on the list (ie, expect to see a LOT of imperfect skating). I'm not trying to get sponsored or impress anyone, this was just a personal challenge for myself. It took a few weeks to finally finish up the video due to injuries (rolled ankle, tweaked back..getting old sucks lol) here/there, work, family obligations etc.

Quick bio: Skated 24/7/365 from '87 - '01 then Life 2.0 happened (kids, career, multitude of health problems). Moved to California and did the LEAST amount of skating in my life (this was before the park boom and I learned the harsh reality of actually tickets for skateboarding). Moved to Austin, TX, found a great crew of older dudes and more parks/ditches than I've ever dreamed of.

Well, let me know what you think about an overweight geezer's attempt at something like this. Check out my friends in the video (they're all way better than I am) and give me some feedback if you're inclined, thanks!

https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg (https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg)

Nice work Brad. I'm right behind you and 45 later this month. I'll see what I can come up with.
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Post by: whitefeathers on May 03, 2020, 06:11:03 AM
No videos or anything of my newb skating at 37 years old to share. I started last year as balance work for offseason ski training. Its great to see that many older people are out there starting anew. its rare in park skiing to see "new old" people. haha. I warm up with a bike ride to the skate park at 6am. Not a soul there just a bunch of birds and the occasional turkey. I'm just rolling around right now, no tricks, doing "laps" around the perimeter. I alternate which foot leads on the board even though riding regular is more comfy. I only go about once a week since I have too many other things going on and during this corona time my work is still open and super busy. Lots of OT.
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Post by: throwaway187 on May 03, 2020, 07:01:49 AM
I'm 38. Body is wrecked but I can't stop. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qUY7ClMim/?igshid=1i4v1ataai360
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Post by: DontBlowNoBubbles on May 03, 2020, 01:30:27 PM
...turned 43 today.  Here's a video my buddy (also 43...soon to be 44) and I have been making.  Mellow skating...no enders -- Covid shut down the sessions and we're also old, we've got kids, wives, careers and the rest of it, and often we opt to give our bones a break and surf instead. Nevertheless, we try to keep those lunch sessions alive.  Respect to all old guys still pushing....

https://youtu.be/7yxfMEajbjw
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Post by: fs1/2cab on May 03, 2020, 04:07:13 PM
...turned 43 today.  Here's a video my buddy (also 43...soon to be 44) and I have been making.  Mellow skating...no enders -- Covid shut down the sessions and we're also old, we've got kids, wives, careers and the rest of it, and often we opt to give our bones a break and surf instead. Nevertheless, we try to keep those lunch sessions alive.  Respect to all old guys still pushing....

https://youtu.be/7yxfMEajbjw

That was impressive! Much respect. Oh and happy birthday pal. (:
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Post by: fs1/2cab on May 03, 2020, 04:05:39 PM
...turned 43 today.  Here's a video my buddy (also 43...soon to be 44) and I have been making.  Mellow skating...no enders -- Covid shut down the sessions and we're also old, we've got kids, wives, careers and the rest of it, and often we opt to give our bones a break and surf instead. Nevertheless, we try to keep those lunch sessions alive.  Respect to all old guys still pushing....

https://youtu.be/7yxfMEajbjw

That was impressive! Much respect. Oh and happy birthday pal. (:
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Post by: fs1/2cab on May 03, 2020, 04:06:36 PM
...turned 43 today.  Here's a video my buddy (also 43...soon to be 44) and I have been making.  Mellow skating...no enders -- Covid shut down the sessions and we're also old, we've got kids, wives, careers and the rest of it, and often we opt to give our bones a break and surf instead. Nevertheless, we try to keep those lunch sessions alive.  Respect to all old guys still pushing....

https://youtu.be/7yxfMEajbjw

That was impressive! Much respect. Oh and happy birthday pal. (:
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Post by: nonickname on May 13, 2020, 05:41:19 PM
After dropping off birthday cards my kids made for my Dad (82!) I skated my old high school for a bit before heading home. Just some small ollies on a bank, manuals and firecrackered the stairs for fun (two bails in the form of stopping dead from unseen gravel and a weird wobble off a speed bump) - nothing even close to the "old days" but damn it was fun. So to paraphrase what others have said "much props" to us old gits still rolling.

Stay safe everyone.
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Post by: stephop on May 13, 2020, 06:27:01 PM
Hey all, long time lurker, figured I should contribute something. Turned 45 about a year ago so I did one of those birthday challenge videos. I wrote down as many tricks I thought I could do and even a few NBDs (e.g., fakie big flip over a hip) and just worked off of that list for a few weeks. Because work & family take up 99% of my time, my "free" time consists of roughly 20-30 minutes a day about 2-3 days out of the week if I'm lucky so I'm only able to get out and skate a few times a month.

I didn't want to spend a lot of time filming (solo, mostly), it's just not my idea of fun, so I would move on after checking of a trick on the list (ie, expect to see a LOT of imperfect skating). I'm not trying to get sponsored or impress anyone, this was just a personal challenge for myself. It took a few weeks to finally finish up the video due to injuries (rolled ankle, tweaked back..getting old sucks lol) here/there, work, family obligations etc.

Quick bio: Skated 24/7/365 from '87 - '01 then Life 2.0 happened (kids, career, multitude of health problems). Moved to California and did the LEAST amount of skating in my life (this was before the park boom and I learned the harsh reality of actually tickets for skateboarding). Moved to Austin, TX, found a great crew of older dudes and more parks/ditches than I've ever dreamed of.

Well, let me know what you think about an overweight geezer's attempt at something like this. Check out my friends in the video (they're all way better than I am) and give me some feedback if you're inclined, thanks!

https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg (https://youtu.be/IlDwNN4J4eg)
sick. I turn 45 this year. Might have to steal this idea and try it at the shit park near me. There will probably be lots of filler tricks and I suck at any tranny  :)
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on May 16, 2020, 01:08:50 PM
Got sent a clip from Mark Nickels from one of the big Osiris tours back in the day, that I never seen. 19 years ago.. Went to my local ramp and gave it a try, haven't done this in 10+ years but worked it out  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CACd4CwFRLS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI_XJKjjXU/
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Post by: fs1/2cab on May 16, 2020, 01:56:13 PM
Got sent a clip from Mark Nickels from one of the big Osiris tours back in the day, that I never seen. 19 years ago.. Went to my local ramp and gave it a try, haven't done this in 10+ years but worked it out  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CACd4CwFRLS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI_XJKjjXU/

What the fuck man?! That was incredible
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on May 16, 2020, 02:02:11 PM
I finally found my home.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on May 16, 2020, 02:27:56 PM
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Got sent a clip from Mark Nickels from one of the big Osiris tours back in the day, that I never seen. 19 years ago.. Went to my local ramp and gave it a try, haven't done this in 10+ years but worked it out  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CACd4CwFRLS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI_XJKjjXU/
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What the fuck man?! That was incredible

Haha its a wierd one. Especially at 41  ;D Pretty stoked I still could do it
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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on May 16, 2020, 02:36:38 PM
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Got sent a clip from Mark Nickels from one of the big Osiris tours back in the day, that I never seen. 19 years ago.. Went to my local ramp and gave it a try, haven't done this in 10+ years but worked it out  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CACd4CwFRLS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI_XJKjjXU/
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What the fuck man?! That was incredible
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Haha its a wierd one. Especially at 41  ;D Pretty stoked I still could do it

that was so fucking sick
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Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on May 23, 2020, 12:03:11 PM
45 today.

Had a little pre-celebrate myself session yesterday. Nice to finally get out into a skatepark again. Kept it cool with the distancing...  no worries...
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on May 23, 2020, 12:09:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3jQ58Uu.jpg) 45 today.

Had a little pre-celebrate myself session yesterday. Nice to finally get out into a skatepark again. Kept it cool with the distancing...  no worries...
Nothing but a number.. HBD man
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Post by: Fred Gerwer Frank Gall on May 23, 2020, 12:17:02 PM
Cheers!
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on May 25, 2020, 01:48:21 PM
Happy birthday, sir!

Does anyone put a lot of effort into relearning tricks? I've been relearning a few tricks that I haven't done in like fifteen years. Today I spent almost two hours trying to relearn nollie inward heelflips and I got my feet on a few. Didn't roll away clean, though. The vast majority of the time they only flip halfway, but I'm getting my feet on the board all the time.

Just mentioning it because it feels great to relearn them, but since I'm so inconsistent it's also frustrating. Still, at this point in my life it's refreshing to reignite my old muscle memory. And since I've been sober for years, I'm hoping my consistency will improve.
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Post by: Shiek on May 25, 2020, 01:58:32 PM
Happy birthday, sir!

Does anyone put a lot of effort into relearning tricks? I've been relearning a few tricks that I haven't done in like fifteen years. Today I spent almost two hours trying to relearn nollie inward heelflips and I got my feet on a few. Didn't roll away clean, though. The vast majority of the time they only flip halfway, but I'm getting my feet on the board all the time.

Just mentioning it because it feels great to relearn them, but since I'm so inconsistent it's also frustrating. Still, at this point in my life it's refreshing to reignite my old muscle memory. And since I've been sober for years, I'm hoping my consistency will improve.

Not sure if I qualify as old or a dude but relearning 360 flips on an 8.25 took me about 100 tries over 3 days. This was after not doing much skating for 10 years. backside 180s and pivot/slide tricks in general also took a few hours of dedicated practice to relearn my body just did not want to go backside for whatever reason.

Some tricks like kickflip and FS 360 came back really easy and were instantly better than when I quit. Not sure how that works exactly but I'll take it. 
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on May 25, 2020, 02:14:21 PM
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Happy birthday, sir!

Does anyone put a lot of effort into relearning tricks? I've been relearning a few tricks that I haven't done in like fifteen years. Today I spent almost two hours trying to relearn nollie inward heelflips and I got my feet on a few. Didn't roll away clean, though. The vast majority of the time they only flip halfway, but I'm getting my feet on the board all the time.

Just mentioning it because it feels great to relearn them, but since I'm so inconsistent it's also frustrating. Still, at this point in my life it's refreshing to reignite my old muscle memory. And since I've been sober for years, I'm hoping my consistency will improve.
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Not sure if I qualify as old or a dude but relearning 360 flips on an 8.25 took me about 100 tries over 3 days. This was after not doing much skating for 10 years. backside 180s and pivot/slide tricks in general also took a few hours of dedicated practice to relearn my body just did not want to go backside for whatever reason.

Some tricks like kickflip and FS 360 came back really easy and were instantly better than when I quit. Not sure how that works exactly but I'll take it.

I could only do fakie 360 flips, and not very well. You must be stoked.

I've heard about certain tricks becoming easier after quitting skating for awhile. Jason Lee said that he could land occasional heelflips and switch flips when he returned to skating, but couldn't do those when he was pro.
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Post by: Shiek on May 25, 2020, 02:23:28 PM
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Happy birthday, sir!

Does anyone put a lot of effort into relearning tricks? I've been relearning a few tricks that I haven't done in like fifteen years. Today I spent almost two hours trying to relearn nollie inward heelflips and I got my feet on a few. Didn't roll away clean, though. The vast majority of the time they only flip halfway, but I'm getting my feet on the board all the time.

Just mentioning it because it feels great to relearn them, but since I'm so inconsistent it's also frustrating. Still, at this point in my life it's refreshing to reignite my old muscle memory. And since I've been sober for years, I'm hoping my consistency will improve.
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Not sure if I qualify as old or a dude but relearning 360 flips on an 8.25 took me about 100 tries over 3 days. This was after not doing much skating for 10 years. backside 180s and pivot/slide tricks in general also took a few hours of dedicated practice to relearn my body just did not want to go backside for whatever reason.

Some tricks like kickflip and FS 360 came back really easy and were instantly better than when I quit. Not sure how that works exactly but I'll take it.
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I could only do fakie 360 flips, and not very well. You must be stoked.

I've heard about certain tricks becoming easier after quitting skating for awhile. Jason Lee said that he could land occasional heelflips and switch flips when he returned to skating, but couldn't do those when he was pro.

I'm not even slightly stoked off relearning 360 flips I was furious after about the 10th try and ready to start chuckin my new complete around like I was 14. Missing any flip trick pisses me off so bad. Also tricks are judged way more harshly these days. I needed my 360 flip to be nicer than they were when I was young because other people do them so much better these days.

I think as a teen I overthought a lot of basic tricks so having a fresh perspective made tricks like frontside flips and impossibles which were way out of my reach before fairly learnable.
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Post by: Ok on May 25, 2020, 02:23:38 PM
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Happy birthday, sir!

Does anyone put a lot of effort into relearning tricks? I've been relearning a few tricks that I haven't done in like fifteen years. Today I spent almost two hours trying to relearn nollie inward heelflips and I got my feet on a few. Didn't roll away clean, though. The vast majority of the time they only flip halfway, but I'm getting my feet on the board all the time.

Just mentioning it because it feels great to relearn them, but since I'm so inconsistent it's also frustrating. Still, at this point in my life it's refreshing to reignite my old muscle memory. And since I've been sober for years, I'm hoping my consistency will improve.
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Not sure if I qualify as old or a dude but relearning 360 flips on an 8.25 took me about 100 tries over 3 days. This was after not doing much skating for 10 years. backside 180s and pivot/slide tricks in general also took a few hours of dedicated practice to relearn my body just did not want to go backside for whatever reason.

Some tricks like kickflip and FS 360 came back really easy and were instantly better than when I quit. Not sure how that works exactly but I'll take it.
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I could only do fakie 360 flips, and not very well. You must be stoked.

I've heard about certain tricks becoming easier after quitting skating for awhile. Jason Lee said that he could land occasional heelflips and switch flips when he returned to skating, but couldn't do those when he was pro.

All I try and do is flip tricks from 20 plus years ago.

Early 40s, also no longer imbibe.

There is something to the quitting and coming back and learning stuff. I don’t get it.
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Post by: ndsr on May 25, 2020, 02:36:34 PM
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(https://i.imgur.com/3jQ58Uu.jpg) 45 today.

Had a little pre-celebrate myself session yesterday. Nice to finally get out into a skatepark again. Kept it cool with the distancing...  no worries...
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Nothing but a number.. HBD man
That qp is savage!   Nice work
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Post by: mrnollies on May 25, 2020, 07:15:30 PM
45 today.

Had a little pre-celebrate myself session yesterday. Nice to finally get out into a skatepark again. Kept it cool with the distancing...  no worries...


happy birthday  man!   good your still skating
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on May 25, 2020, 08:04:02 PM
I'm gonna be 35 in a few weeks. Haven't skated much in the past 5 years due to injuries and other stuff, but i've owned a board since I was 11. I started grad school in the fall and hearing wheels over bricks outside the building all my classes were in, at least once a day, got me really wanting to skate again. I've never been too good, but i'm stoked to set up a big old 8.something and start pop shuving my way around town.
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on May 25, 2020, 08:18:29 PM
I'll be 45 in less than three weeks. On Saturday I cut my grind box down 4 inches from 13" to 9" because I am not 18 anymore. It's way more fun now.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 26, 2020, 01:36:22 AM
I think skateboarding hates me. after 2 months of taking my kids skating so they get some exercice during the lockdown, of course I get comfortable again on the board and start to really get into it....and it's just so awesome to see my eldest son learning ollies....
then sunday I hang up on a downhill manual pad....and fracture my elbow. in a cast again. only 2 weeks and no surgery so it's not too bad but goddamn....I just can't skate regularly whithout hurting myself at some point. every fuckin time.
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Post by: nonickname on June 09, 2020, 03:41:02 PM
I think skateboarding hates me. after 2 months of taking my kids skating so they get some exercice during the lockdown, of course I get comfortable again on the board and start to really get into it....and it's just so awesome to see my eldest son learning ollies....
then sunday I hang up on a downhill manual pad....and fracture my elbow. in a cast again. only 2 weeks and no surgery so it's not too bad but goddamn....I just can't skate regularly whithout hurting myself at some point. every fuckin time.

I feel ya Frenchie! I've been doing low impact stuff very intermittently for a few weeks - but today hit up the park on my lunch hour. Was crazy hot and humid so just did some ollies up the small ledge in between some carves. Felt great so decided to grind the ledge - slipped out and somehow twisted my back and now am in a lot of pain. Getting old, for me at least, is not conducive to good skating done regularly it seems.

Hope you heal quick!
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Post by: midtownatl on June 09, 2020, 04:20:22 PM
I think skateboarding hates me. after 2 months of taking my kids skating so they get some exercice during the lockdown, of course I get comfortable again on the board and start to really get into it....and it's just so awesome to see my eldest son learning ollies....
then sunday I hang up on a downhill manual pad....and fracture my elbow. in a cast again. only 2 weeks and no surgery so it's not too bad but goddamn....I just can't skate regularly whithout hurting myself at some point. every fuckin time.

Age is for real man. Bruised my heel bad on sunday after coming down wrong on a 2” pop shuv lol.
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Post by: radcunt on June 09, 2020, 04:22:31 PM
Got sent a clip from Mark Nickels from one of the big Osiris tours back in the day, that I never seen. 19 years ago.. Went to my local ramp and gave it a try, haven't done this in 10+ years but worked it out  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CACd4CwFRLS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI_XJKjjXU/

Lol fuck you, thats sick!
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Post by: handsclapanin on June 09, 2020, 04:24:55 PM
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Got sent a clip from Mark Nickels from one of the big Osiris tours back in the day, that I never seen. 19 years ago.. Went to my local ramp and gave it a try, haven't done this in 10+ years but worked it out  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CACd4CwFRLS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI_XJKjjXU/
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What the fuck man?! That was incredible
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Haha its a wierd one. Especially at 41  ;D Pretty stoked I still could do it
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that was so fucking sick

Rad!
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Post by: handsclapanin on June 09, 2020, 04:27:22 PM
I'll be 45 in less than three weeks. On Saturday I cut my grind box down 4 inches from 13" to 9" because I am not 18 anymore. It's way more fun now.
Nice!
A friend cut his mini ramp from 5' to 4' recently for the same reasons.
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Post by: franc on June 24, 2020, 01:56:33 PM
I'm 38 and don't jump down shit anymore but still learn new tricks on knee high obstacles and flatground regularly.
Thought I'd post another clip as some of you seemed to enjoy the other one I posted a while ago. Got this personal NBD today, was stoked, wanted to do it since seeing Penny do it at Chicken's pool in 411 30!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0sAxEFN6M/

Rolling away from a new trick is one of the best feelings.
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Post by: ndsr on June 24, 2020, 03:56:01 PM
45 today.

Had a little pre-celebrate myself session yesterday. Nice to finally get out into a skatepark again. Kept it cool with the distancing...  no worries...
Congrats!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 24, 2020, 11:57:00 PM
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I think skateboarding hates me. after 2 months of taking my kids skating so they get some exercice during the lockdown, of course I get comfortable again on the board and start to really get into it....and it's just so awesome to see my eldest son learning ollies....
then sunday I hang up on a downhill manual pad....and fracture my elbow. in a cast again. only 2 weeks and no surgery so it's not too bad but goddamn....I just can't skate regularly whithout hurting myself at some point. every fuckin time.
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I feel ya Frenchie! I've been doing low impact stuff very intermittently for a few weeks - but today hit up the park on my lunch hour. Was crazy hot and humid so just did some ollies up the small ledge in between some carves. Felt great so decided to grind the ledge - slipped out and somehow twisted my back and now am in a lot of pain. Getting old, for me at least, is not conducive to good skating done regularly it seems.

Hope you heal quick!

btw....thanks man! I can now use my left arm again and it feels good   8)
No skating for me until september at least though. and I think I'll stick to flatground/mellow banks now....and cruising. HOPEFULLY I won't get injured doing G-turns on flat..... but I just can't imagine not skating at all.
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Post by: botefdunn on June 25, 2020, 01:01:46 AM
I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on July 21, 2020, 05:07:21 PM
Bumpage.. I know you old senile bastards probably forgot about this thread, but I hope you are all still finding time to skate this Summer.
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Post by: Allen. on July 21, 2020, 10:06:26 PM
This thread is such an inspiration. If old is a state of mind... I’m with ya.
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Post by: j....soy..... on July 21, 2020, 10:25:01 PM
I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.

^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing. 
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Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on July 22, 2020, 02:49:08 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.

Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha
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Post by: Meekin on July 22, 2020, 02:52:27 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha
Every comment you make is complete shit. You definitely do not have any friends.
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Post by: RichardBarkley on July 22, 2020, 02:57:41 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha

If you knew how little I and everyone else thought of you. You would definitely get upset.

Your not a skateboarder and you never will be.

Stop trying
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Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on July 22, 2020, 03:00:10 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha
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If you knew how little I and everyone else thought of you. You would definitely get upset.

Your not a skateboarder and you never will be.

Stop trying

Nice rebuttal. Love how you didn't address anything I said. You're probably just mad that I'm on track in becoming a full SLAP Pal
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Post by: RichardBarkley on July 22, 2020, 03:05:51 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha
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If you knew how little I and everyone else thought of you. You would definitely get upset.

Your not a skateboarder and you never will be.

Stop trying
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Nice rebuttal. Love how you didn't address anything I said. You're probably just mad that I'm on track in becoming a full SLAP Pal

It's not a rebuttal. I'm just telling you that your a piece of shit.

People like you used to make me hate skateboarding. Then lately I've realized you aren't skateboarding at all.

Go back to posting your nyjah shoes on Instagram.
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on July 22, 2020, 03:21:56 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha
It sounds like you have completely missed the point of skateboarding. But don't fret, maybe you could take your wonderful personality and spread it in another community. Skateboarding doesn't need you at the moment, Good luck champ.
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Post by: Glurmpz on July 22, 2020, 03:49:28 PM
I guess I could have posted this in here - did the trick-per-year challenge on my 43rd birthday. I'm also filming a part for a more traditional video project to come out at the end of the year. After 3 separate elbow dislocations last year I'm happy I can even skate at all. Getting over the fear has been tough.

https://vimeo.com/434993421 (https://vimeo.com/434993421)
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Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on July 22, 2020, 03:55:01 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha
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If you knew how little I and everyone else thought of you. You would definitely get upset.

Your not a skateboarder and you never will be.

Stop trying
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Nice rebuttal. Love how you didn't address anything I said. You're probably just mad that I'm on track in becoming a full SLAP Pal
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It's not a rebuttal. I'm just telling you that your a piece of shit.

People like you used to make me hate skateboarding. Then lately I've realized you aren't skateboarding at all.

Go back to posting your nyjah shoes on Instagram.

Hahah you must be one of those old kooks who hates on Nyjahs glory and calls him a kook. even though he skates more than your ass and actually skates the streets. If anything, YOU aren't skateboarding. Fucking hater
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on July 22, 2020, 04:58:07 PM
I guess I could have posted this in here - did the trick-per-year challenge on my 43rd birthday. I'm also filming a part for a more traditional video project to come out at the end of the year. After 3 separate elbow dislocations last year I'm happy I can even skate at all. Getting over the fear has been tough.

https://vimeo.com/434993421 (https://vimeo.com/434993421)
Absolutely killing it man.
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Post by: Hyliannightmare on July 22, 2020, 05:13:28 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha
Gotta get those trey's however you can broooo
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Post by: botefdunn on July 22, 2020, 05:24:22 PM
hey shark, lots of people think that skateboarding is for kids and anyone doing it is living in the past, but what's the advantage of embracing this outlook? does it make you feel better about yourself? not me.

in response to your question, most people's kids do hang out with adults all day, 5 days a week. If a math teacher can be a positive influence, why not a skateboarder? Do you think that the institutional structure of school is necessary for healthy relationships to be possible? that hasn't been my experience.

here's some fortune cookie wisdom:
Dreams may change as you get older, but if you stop dreaming that's when you're fucked.


happy belated glurmz! killing it.
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Post by: Willie on July 22, 2020, 05:27:49 PM
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I guess I could have posted this in here - did the trick-per-year challenge on my 43rd birthday. I'm also filming a part for a more traditional video project to come out at the end of the year. After 3 separate elbow dislocations last year I'm happy I can even skate at all. Getting over the fear has been tough.

https://vimeo.com/434993421 (https://vimeo.com/434993421)
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Absolutely killing it man.

I dunno, he might be too good for this thread. This is a safe place for old dudes who are terrible.


 Seriously though, THREE dislocations?!? I did one a few years ago and it was fucking awful.
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on July 22, 2020, 06:32:43 PM
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I guess I could have posted this in here - did the trick-per-year challenge on my 43rd birthday. I'm also filming a part for a more traditional video project to come out at the end of the year. After 3 separate elbow dislocations last year I'm happy I can even skate at all. Getting over the fear has been tough.

https://vimeo.com/434993421 (https://vimeo.com/434993421)
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Absolutely killing it man.
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I dunno, he might be too good for this thread. This is a safe place for old dudes who are terrible.


 Seriously though, THREE dislocations?!? I did one a few years ago and it was fucking awful.
Dudes too good for almost any thread on here! And the timing of Glurmpz post after that kid was running his gums was nothing short of perfect. And I quote "Lol the irony"
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Post by: handsclapanin on July 22, 2020, 08:09:35 PM
Hell yeah Glurmpz! All those tricks in one day?
Shark, you just don't get it. We can't stop. And I've been hearing I'm too old for this since I was 15. Time for a new insult.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCAU6FclsSA/?igshid=4br4587hzg6h
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Post by: Lou Strux on July 22, 2020, 09:00:05 PM
https://vimeo.com/434993421 (https://vimeo.com/434993421)
!!!
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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on July 22, 2020, 09:19:10 PM
I guess I could have posted this in here - did the trick-per-year challenge on my 43rd birthday. I'm also filming a part for a more traditional video project to come out at the end of the year. After 3 separate elbow dislocations last year I'm happy I can even skate at all. Getting over the fear has been tough.

https://vimeo.com/434993421 (https://vimeo.com/434993421)

Glurmpz that was fucking sick. Happy 43. That backtail was perfecto.
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on July 22, 2020, 09:41:41 PM
I've been hearing I'm too old for this since I was 15. Time for a new insult.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/fVzkXbxK1z2GwW5MKR/giphy.gif)
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Post by: Glurmpz on July 22, 2020, 09:47:24 PM
Hell yeah Glurmpz! All those tricks in one day?
Shark, you just don't get it. We can't stop. And I've been hearing I'm too old for this since I was 15. Time for a new insult.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCAU6FclsSA/?igshid=4br4587hzg6h

Thanks! And yeah, one day. I did something like 30 at the first spot but then kept 'replacing' them with different/better ones at the Plaza.

That noseslide is sick - I checked that spot a few years ago with some friends but for whatever reason we kept moving. When the border opens up again and I can get back down I may have to pick your brain for a couple spots. Really missing San Diego right now.

Thanks to everyone else as well - appreciate the love! Yes, dislocating your elbow is gnarly and I wouldn't wish it on anybody. 3 times in one year has me a tad traumatized if I'm being honest. Mental battles for sure. Gotta learn to fall differently, but I'm not gonna let it stop me.  :)
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Post by: Untilthewheelsfalloff on July 22, 2020, 09:51:11 PM
I did the 42 at 42. These are the last month of quarantine clips,

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjRhM_lzNe/
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Post by: The Drew on July 22, 2020, 10:26:27 PM
I did the 42 at 42. These are the last month of quarantine clips,

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjRhM_lzNe/

That was solid as heck.
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Post by: Glurmpz on July 22, 2020, 10:29:46 PM
I did the 42 at 42. These are the last month of quarantine clips,

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjRhM_lzNe/

Damn! Respect. And extra respect for the Emerica kicks.  ;)
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Post by: j....soy..... on July 22, 2020, 10:44:36 PM
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I think it's the first time I post in here, though I figure I belong, got 3+ decades skating. anyway respect to everybody with kids and competing interests but I just got added to the younger dudes group chat and it feels pretty good. If that sounds like a sad substitute for other types of adult experience, it probably won't be long before I get fucked up and have to sit it all out again so I'm just going to enjoy it for what it's worth.
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^this....

I've probably mentiond this before but there are tons of times where I could be hanging out with real life adults and it's like...fuck that....so I can bitch about work?  Traffic?  Gentrification?  I'd way rather lose my mind trying 3 flips with a 15 year old....

You're on point with this and one thing I've learned is skating helps me connect with the present, and be present....not the past....the way skating is now...it's actually a super good way to be around a ton of different types of people which is way better than what most people are doing.
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Lol the irony. You're still trying to relive your PAST by riding a piece of wood meant for teenagers. Maybe it's time to grow up. ALL OF YOU on this thread. You guys are old as hell hanging out with 15 year olds. Imagine if one of your kids was hanging out with someone 30 years older than him hahahhahaha

You wanna have an adult off? 
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on July 24, 2020, 03:13:44 AM
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I guess I could have posted this in here - did the trick-per-year challenge on my 43rd birthday. I'm also filming a part for a more traditional video project to come out at the end of the year. After 3 separate elbow dislocations last year I'm happy I can even skate at all. Getting over the fear has been tough.

https://vimeo.com/434993421 (https://vimeo.com/434993421)
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Glurmpz that was fucking sick. Happy 43. That backtail was perfecto.

damn! watched the whole thing BEFORE realizing that was all one day. Serious skills man. And even more impressive with no hat and grey hair ha!   ;D
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Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on July 24, 2020, 04:01:29 PM
Serious question here

Do you guys tell your coworkers or friends that you skate?
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Post by: Glurmpz on July 24, 2020, 04:28:02 PM
Serious question here

Do you guys tell your coworkers or friends that you skate?


Thanks Frenchie! Only a tad self conscious about the grey hair.

Shark - your whole lame schtick of trying to insinuate we should be embarrassed by skating at our age honestly just shows how immature and beholden to out-dated mindsets you are. I've worked in plenty of jobs outside of the skate world and at each one my non-skate coworkers often said straight up how envious they are of the experiences I've had via skateboarding. They also love to pick my brain about skateboarding. I've spent loads of time answering questions about skating for curious coworkers who always end up saying things like "Wow! That's so awesome! Unfortunately I have 3 kids and could never afford to just bop down to California on a whim. I'm so jealous!". Seriously. The impression I've walked away with from each of my non-skate jobs is that my coworkers apparently think skateboarding at my age is cool as fuck. They're definitely surprised, but I'm not getting any 'you should be embarrassed' vibes at all. Hell - I've even hooked a couple up with set-ups that got inspired to try skating because I'm doing it at my age.

Maybe you listen to a lot of more conservative voices/opinions? I know my old ass parents didn't really get it for a long time, but even now they're starting to think I'm sort of 'cool cat' (lol) for being a skater in my 40's. 
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Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on July 24, 2020, 04:30:47 PM
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Do you guys tell your coworkers or friends that you skate?
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Thanks Frenchie! Only a tad self conscious about the grey hair.

Shark - your whole lame schtick of trying to insinuate we should be embarrassed by skating at our age honestly just shows how immature and beholden to out-dated mindsets you are. I've worked in plenty of jobs outside of the skate world and at each one my non-skate coworkers often said straight up how envious they are of the experiences I've had via skateboarding. They also love to pick my brain about skateboarding. I've spent loads of time answering questions about skating for curious coworkers who always end up saying things like "Wow! That's so awesome! Unfortunately I have 3 kids and could never afford to just bop down to California on a whim. I'm so jealous!". Seriously. The impression I've walked away with from each of my non-skate jobs is that my coworkers apparently think skateboarding at my age is cool as fuck. They're definitely surprised, but I'm not getting any 'you should be embarrassed' vibes at all. Hell - I've even hooked a couple up with set-ups that got inspired to try skating because I'm doing it at my age.

Maybe you listen to a lot of more conservative voices/opinions? I know my old ass parents didn't really get it for a long time, but even now they're starting to think I'm sort of 'cool cat' (lol) for being a skater in my 40's.

A simple "yes" would've sufficed
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Post by: Mongoloid on July 24, 2020, 04:41:27 PM
Honestly Shark, you’re a living breathing shart smear. Your miserable existence is essentially a state of purgatory between being an actualized turd log, and a gaseous fart cloud. If you were to be reincarnated you’d maybe graduate to being that of a swirly coiled cobra-esque steamer, but most likely you’d still have to suffer through life as thick frothy diarrhea expulsion first.

What I’m saying is you fucking suck the largest brand of industrial sized Dick one could ever muster. It’s impressive someone can be such endless stream of assholery, but somehow you pull it off in unrivaled fashion.
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Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on July 24, 2020, 05:12:43 PM
Honestly Shark, you’re a living breathing shart smear. Your miserable existence is essentially a state of purgatory between being an actualized turd log, and a gaseous fart cloud. If you were to be reincarnated you’d maybe graduate to being that of a swirly coiled cobra-esque steamer, but most likely you’d still have to suffer through life as thick frothy diarrhea expulsion first.

What I’m saying is you fucking suck the largest brand of industrial sized Dick one could ever muster. It’s impressive someone can be such endless stream of assholery, but somehow you pull it off in unrivaled fashion.


Lol the hypocrisy, you're the one projecting hate on me. Delete your account and make me a SLAP Pal
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Post by: georgethecat on July 24, 2020, 05:37:03 PM
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Honestly Shark, you’re a living breathing shart smear. Your miserable existence is essentially a state of purgatory between being an actualized turd log, and a gaseous fart cloud. If you were to be reincarnated you’d maybe graduate to being that of a swirly coiled cobra-esque steamer, but most likely you’d still have to suffer through life as thick frothy diarrhea expulsion first.

What I’m saying is you fucking suck the largest brand of industrial sized Dick one could ever muster. It’s impressive someone can be such endless stream of assholery, but somehow you pull it off in unrivaled fashion.
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Lol the hypocrisy, you're the one projecting hate on me. Delete your account and make me a SLAP Pal

Slap Pal isn't some higher state of being. All you have to do is post 1000 times and not wear an anklet. It's pretty straightforward. 
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Post by: AngryBlackMan on July 24, 2020, 05:46:33 PM
The ignore feature is the best thing about slap
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Post by: fakie nollie on July 24, 2020, 05:51:39 PM
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Honestly Shark, you’re a living breathing shart smear. Your miserable existence is essentially a state of purgatory between being an actualized turd log, and a gaseous fart cloud. If you were to be reincarnated you’d maybe graduate to being that of a swirly coiled cobra-esque steamer, but most likely you’d still have to suffer through life as thick frothy diarrhea expulsion first.

What I’m saying is you fucking suck the largest brand of industrial sized Dick one could ever muster. It’s impressive someone can be such endless stream of assholery, but somehow you pull it off in unrivaled fashion.
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Lol the hypocrisy, you're the one projecting hate on me. Delete your account and make me a SLAP Pal

I saw KingSharkIsAShark at a grocery store in Santa Ana yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for proof he actually skates or anything.

He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?”

I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Smirnoff Ice’s in his hands without paying.

The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.
When she took one of the smirnof’s and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word.

After she scanned each smirnof and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
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Post by: botefdunn on July 24, 2020, 11:35:58 PM
Serious question here

Do you guys tell your coworkers or friends that you skate?

Friends and coworkers of family can be pretty painful. I was on crutches after ankle surgery at my brother's place and he had a safety inspector from his company over for dinner. The guy asked about my injury, then asked if I would still keep skateboarding if/when I got better. I said yes and he said isn't that nice, your public healthcare pays for you to keep hurting yourself. He thought it was real funny. It sucked but at the end of the day that guy works for an oil extraction company that is polluting the planet, and some part of me thinks all least half of my decisions are better than half of his, so fuck it. Anyway, sounds like you have decided that being a skater lowers your social status and you don't want that. Makes sense, but personally I don't really believe in recipes to success, there's always a cost to being yourself, no matter who you are.
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Post by: j....soy..... on July 25, 2020, 08:10:07 AM
No....maybe a few, but it's work....who gives a shit.  I don't know how many kids each has...or their names.. I don't really care and I don't think they care that I don't know that.  They probably don't know that I'm Japanese either....they probably think I'm Chinese....don't care. 

It's 2020....they all think skating is cool now anyhow....guess how I feel about that? 

I do and have done all the shit: working out, yoga, running, hiking, Im suppose to buy a road bike and be that guy?  Fuck that....
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Post by: nonickname on July 26, 2020, 05:24:22 PM
First up, Glurmpz, handsclapanin and untilthewheelsfalloff those clips were all amazing. I was joking with a friend that I should do a "4.7 tricks at 47" clip so those were a mental kick in the ass to get out more.

As for friends and co-workers?  Friends - of course, thats what you do with friends, talk about things. Co-workers...some, but not all as I don't think the person waiting for my ESC inspection report really cares, and I'm fine with that.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on August 02, 2020, 11:34:12 AM
What we gonna do right now is go back...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XKWw_wBrI

Check out slim and trim Phil encroaching on the course. Fuckin’ skate dads
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on August 02, 2020, 04:46:55 PM
What we gonna do right now is go back...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XKWw_wBrI

Check out slim and trim Phil encroaching on the course. Fuckin’ skate dads
This was wild! Great post man
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Post by: Willie on August 02, 2020, 07:16:55 PM
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What we gonna do right now is go back...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XKWw_wBrI

Check out slim and trim Phil encroaching on the course. Fuckin’ skate dads
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This was wild! Great post man

Phil looks so virile!

Who are skaters 1 and 3 and where was this?
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on August 02, 2020, 07:42:54 PM
I have some answers:

https://www.trafficskateboarding.com/blog/2020/3/26/sub-zero-skate-contest-1993
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Post by: Garbagewagon on August 02, 2020, 07:48:41 PM
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What we gonna do right now is go back...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t_XKWw_wBrI

Check out slim and trim Phil encroaching on the course. Fuckin’ skate dads
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This was wild! Great post man
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Phil looks so virile!

Who are skaters 1 and 3 and where was this?

Man. That red Scirocco in the background...
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Post by: botefdunn on August 02, 2020, 10:15:12 PM
skated some vert this weekend, or tried to anyway. Shit is hard, much respect to all the vert dads out there.
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Post by: whale on August 03, 2020, 01:13:05 AM
Holy shit, Glurmpz and untilthewheelsfalloff you guys are killing it!
Serious inspiration!
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Post by: DontBlowNoBubbles on August 09, 2020, 10:28:26 AM
https://youtu.be/LanHJdo8yoI

Wish: to film some skating
Challenges: no one to film; skate friends have retired...limited time; baby's nap time
Solution: go behind house and create illusion line
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Post by: FUBAR on August 09, 2020, 11:10:38 AM
Dont blow no bubbles...dude, my son has a little donkey (we call him Bro Burro) like that and Ive been skating it too. Crazy.

To the guy that mentioned the lame comment from the (lame) safety inspector: I am a safety guy too. I look at skating like this: We are grown ass dudes with experience riding a skateboard so if we accept the risk, it is what it is. Injuries will happen no matter what you do. What anyone does in their time away from work isn’t for me to worry about.

Now put on your hardhat!
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on August 09, 2020, 01:35:42 PM
https://youtu.be/LanHJdo8yoI

Wish: to film some skating
Challenges: no one to film; skate friends have retired...limited time; baby's nap time
Solution: go behind house and create illusion line
Hell yeah man! I know that story all too well.
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Post by: DontBlowNoBubbles on August 10, 2020, 01:18:09 PM
Thanks.  I would've loved to do this, but my 40+-year-old-legs don't have it in them.  Come to think of it, my legs never had it in them.  Thanks for the playing-with-toys inspiration anyway, Sheffey.

https://youtu.be/MOshfqo8dL4
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Post by: sbmfj on August 20, 2020, 07:10:14 AM
https://youtu.be/LanHJdo8yoI

Wish: to film some skating
Challenges: no one to film; skate friends have retired...limited time; baby's nap time
Solution: go behind house and create illusion line

Awesome! Love the illusion lines.
Ive be getting quite bored skating alone this summer, but hey Im having fun. I think a little skate atmosphere would help me out sometimes...
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Post by: ok boomer on September 03, 2020, 09:51:03 AM
Age: 44
Set Up: (4): 7.5 w/ Venture 5.0 Lo and 52mm SF
                  7.81 w/ Indy 129 standard and 52 mm SF
                  8.12 w/ Indy 139 standard and 44 mm boardycakes
                  8.18 w/ Venture Lo 5.2 and 52mm SF
Preferred Terrain: underground parking lots, curbs, ledges and especially banks (banked areas and/or actual banks with money inside of them. they usually have good stuff)
Favorite skaters: Speyer, Mullen, Way , Mariano, Lotti, Klein, Mountain, Carroll, Jason Rogers, Gino, Lennie Kirk, Cardiel, Heath, Atchley
Music: Pink Floyd, Slayer, Cro-Mags, Sheer Terror, Gwar, Beethoven, Cat Stevens, Suicidal Tendencies
Married: Yes, 10 year anniversary this month
Kids: I have 1 kids
Occupation: Office Manager

I go through a nostalgia board/ truck madness every year around this time, which makes me want:
skinny boards with ventures (mid 90s Girl)
football shape with tiny wheels (Plan B Questionable)
And I flip flop back and forth between Indys and Ventures. I was a pure Indy rider (minus 6 months during Questionable era where I wanted to be Sheffey so I had Ventures), until Stage 9 Indys, then rode Ventures until stage X, and have kinda dipped back and forth since. I also like boards under 8, but I bought that new Gino FA board because it is the dope show. (I am already panicking about the trucks , which is a normal day in the life)
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Post by: franc on September 09, 2020, 02:51:23 PM
Still 38, until November...

Enjoyed a week off at home last week, was fun.
Mini homage to some of my favourite skaters.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzQdadlAzM/

Found this lovely bank to curb in a new skatepark here this morning and danced a bit too.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7BQY3lF5C/
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Post by: lemonchicken91 on September 09, 2020, 03:00:57 PM
that was a badass double set of clips
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Post by: franc on September 09, 2020, 03:32:07 PM
Thank you!
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Post by: DontBlowNoBubbles on September 09, 2020, 04:11:18 PM
Oh to be 38 again;)  Nice work.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 09, 2020, 07:58:33 PM
I've skated every day for the last 8 days and I'm strangely in no pain. I swear it hurt more at 35, ten years ago. Not sure what I am doing different. Less booze, better diet, I don't know but I'm riding this wave till the end.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 09, 2020, 07:58:56 PM
PS some great clips in this thread of recent.
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Post by: franc on September 10, 2020, 01:13:01 AM
I've skated every day for the last 8 days and I'm strangely in no pain. I swear it hurt more at 35, ten years ago. Not sure what I am doing different. Less booze, better diet, I don't know but I'm riding this wave till the end.

Oh yes, less booze and a better diet do make a world of difference!
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on September 12, 2020, 11:05:10 AM
I need some old guy advice..I am getting to skate more lately, and now I am starting to progress again and straye away from all my safe "go to tricks". Unfortunately now I am also ending up way more sore than normal. I'm not taking more slams, just using different muscles because I'm trying different tricks maybe? All my shit is relatively low impact skating, and I always do basic stretches for about 10 minutes prior to a session. I am wondering what you guys do pre session to avoid some of the inevitable old guy soreness.
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on September 12, 2020, 11:12:19 AM
I need some old guy advice..I am getting to skate more lately, and now I am starting to progress again and straye away from all my safe "go to tricks". Unfortunately now I am also ending up way more sore than normal. I'm not taking more slams, just using different muscles because I'm trying different tricks maybe? All my shit is relatively low impact skating, and I always do basic stretches for about 10 minutes prior to a session. I am wondering what you guys do pre session to avoid some of the inevitable old guy soreness.

What I do is do some dynamic stretches before I skate, and I jump rope for a few minutes. Dynamic stretches are supposed to be done before your exercise, and static stretches are supposed to be done afterward. But usually I'll throw in some static stretches like touching my toes beforehand as well to warm up my legs. And at the beginning of the session I just cruise around and do reverts for a few minutes to warm up further on my board.

I also try to focus on the side of my body that gets sore more easily, and try to stretch it out further/stronger before I skate just to try and be safer.
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on September 12, 2020, 11:33:46 AM
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I need some old guy advice..I am getting to skate more lately, and now I am starting to progress again and straye away from all my safe "go to tricks". Unfortunately now I am also ending up way more sore than normal. I'm not taking more slams, just using different muscles because I'm trying different tricks maybe? All my shit is relatively low impact skating, and I always do basic stretches for about 10 minutes prior to a session. I am wondering what you guys do pre session to avoid some of the inevitable old guy soreness.
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What I do is do some dynamic stretches before I skate, and I jump rope for a few minutes. Dynamic stretches are supposed to be done before your exercise, and static stretches are supposed to be done afterward. But usually I'll throw in some static stretches like touching my toes beforehand as well to warm up my legs. And at the beginning of the session I just cruise around and do reverts for a few minutes to warm up further on my board.

I also try to focus on the side of my body that gets sore more easily, and try to stretch it out further/stronger before I skate just to try and be safer.
Lol Aparantly I have only been doing static streches (I had to look up what those even were just now) before skating. Thank you man, I will look into dynamic stretches before I skate again. Much appreciated advice!
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Post by: nevrwasben on September 12, 2020, 11:36:34 AM
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I need some old guy advice..I am getting to skate more lately, and now I am starting to progress again and straye away from all my safe "go to tricks". Unfortunately now I am also ending up way more sore than normal. I'm not taking more slams, just using different muscles because I'm trying different tricks maybe? All my shit is relatively low impact skating, and I always do basic stretches for about 10 minutes prior to a session. I am wondering what you guys do pre session to avoid some of the inevitable old guy soreness.
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What I do is do some dynamic stretches before I skate, and I jump rope for a few minutes. Dynamic stretches are supposed to be done before your exercise, and static stretches are supposed to be done afterward. But usually I'll throw in some static stretches like touching my toes beforehand as well to warm up my legs. And at the beginning of the session I just cruise around and do reverts for a few minutes to warm up further on my board.

I also try to focus on the side of my body that gets sore more easily, and try to stretch it out further/stronger before I skate just to try and be safer.
All of that. +the below works for me.
Drink A LOT of water the night before and during/after session, bananas & coconut water are good too (potassium).
Take an Aleve after to help with muscle inflammation.
If you can afford it, buy one of this percussion massagers. You can get a good one for around $80 on Amazon
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 12, 2020, 11:43:22 AM
I don't stretch before skateboarding. I just try and stretch throughout the week. But a warm up helps. I ride my bike to spots and that feels good. Also, spend some time just pushing around (or if in a  park lots of carving and pumping) before I really get into it. Hydration. Not boozing while skateboarding. Stretch afterward seems to be more useful for me than stretching beforehand.

Last year, I would session long and hard on a weekend day and then have days of back or knee pain. Since the Pandemic, I'm skateboarding way more frequently but for shorter sessions. I think this helps also. I love growing old on my skateboard.
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Post by: stephop on September 12, 2020, 11:48:00 AM
I'm only skating once or twice a month. I'm still ok but my Ollie is trash now which basically kills my confidence especially on ledges.I almost feel like I have to train to get it back which frankly I won't do  :(
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Post by: layzieyez on September 12, 2020, 12:27:43 PM
I'm only skating once or twice a month. I'm still ok but my Ollie is trash now which basically kills my confidence especially on ledges.I almost feel like I have to train to get it back which frankly I won't do  :(
I'm doing the opposite. There is a squat rack and a deadlift spot in my basement. I do a set, skate a bit, repeat. I refuse to let my legs wither from disuse. I'm not lifting heavy (165 lb for squat) so I don't get too big.
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Post by: stephop on September 12, 2020, 03:17:34 PM
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I'm only skating once or twice a month. I'm still ok but my Ollie is trash now which basically kills my confidence especially on ledges.I almost feel like I have to train to get it back which frankly I won't do  :(
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I'm doing the opposite. There is a squat rack and a deadlift spot in my basement. I do a set, skate a bit, repeat. I refuse to let my legs wither from disuse. I'm not lifting heavy (165 lb for squat) so I don't get too big.

I don't mean train like that. I mean like throw down a knee high box or something and just go back and forth and ollie it over and over until I can do it lazily without much effort at a decent speed. At 44 it's impossible for me to just hop out of a car an get going my legs going. It takes a while.  I'm sure that has a direct correlation to flat out not skating much obviously which = lack of confidence and committing to tricks.
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Post by: j....soy..... on September 12, 2020, 06:10:07 PM
Oh yeah, when you roll up to the ledge and know you need to 50-50 it, but you just keep doing the same shitty noseslides....
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on September 12, 2020, 06:50:41 PM
Oh yeah, when you roll up to the ledge and know you need to 50-50 it, but you just keep doing the same shitty noseslides....

Ledges? What are you tryin’ to get yourself hurt?

If I can’t roll onto it I ain’t skating it.
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Post by: layzieyez on September 12, 2020, 07:00:47 PM
Oh yeah, when you roll up to the ledge and know you need to 50-50 it, but you just keep doing the same shitty noseslides....
Nowadays, I need an hour of that before I can tell if jumping around is in the cards for that day.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on September 12, 2020, 10:00:13 PM
I'm 35 and haven't skated much in the past couple years because of some low back issues that came following some cervical herniations. It looks like that stuff is finally working out though. I was out for a bike ride a while back and found a cruiser complete in the bushes so i scooped it up, rode to an empty parking lot and did some fast ollies onto sidewalks and felt good.

If any of y'all know about the psoas muscle and have had issues with it, mine was locked short and the fascia was super, super dry. For at least 2 years it felt like my right side low rib cage was being pulled toward the hip, subsequently tweaking everything on that side. Pushing alone felt like i was being wrung out like a dry rag.

I was in 300hr yoga teacher training based in yin and restorative techniques, with a strong emphasis on working 1:1 with folks rehabbing from injuries and for one of the modules we went to a park and learned how to walk for the afternoon. I know it sounds crazy but after making an effort to walk in the anatomically correct way, my pain level has dropped, I can run, jump, shoot baskets, and I think I can skate. I'll also say that for those of us who ride bikes, riding fixed gear has been an incredible mode of healing my low back and subsequent weak/tight hamstrings. Now I've just gotta drop 10 more lbs and I'll be ollieing up 3 sets again ha ha ha
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 13, 2020, 08:50:33 AM
Cycling def helps. Brakeless fixed did not help me. Skid stops and skips felt awful on the knees and back.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on September 13, 2020, 11:41:35 AM
Cycling def helps. Brakeless fixed did not help me. Skid stops and skips felt awful on the knees and back.

I feel you. I've been skid stopping less and learning to gradually slow with the push/pull. I live in a pretty rural area though, so i've generally got room to ride like that.
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Post by: themanwhomakes on September 13, 2020, 11:54:17 AM
I'm 35 and haven't skated much in the past couple years because of some low back issues that came following some cervical herniations. It looks like that stuff is finally working out though. I was out for a bike ride a while back and found a cruiser complete in the bushes so i scooped it up, rode to an empty parking lot and did some fast ollies onto sidewalks and felt good.

If any of y'all know about the psoas muscle and have had issues with it, mine was locked short and the fascia was super, super dry. For at least 2 years it felt like my right side low rib cage was being pulled toward the hip, subsequently tweaking everything on that side. Pushing alone felt like i was being wrung out like a dry rag.

I was in 300hr yoga teacher training based in yin and restorative techniques, with a strong emphasis on working 1:1 with folks rehabbing from injuries and for one of the modules we went to a park and learned how to walk for the afternoon. I know it sounds crazy but after making an effort to walk in the anatomically correct way, my pain level has dropped, I can run, jump, shoot baskets, and I think I can skate. I'll also say that for those of us who ride bikes, riding fixed gear has been an incredible mode of healing my low back and subsequent weak/tight hamstrings. Now I've just gotta drop 10 more lbs and I'll be ollieing up 3 sets again ha ha ha


I would love to hear more about the yoga if you want to talk about it here or if i could PM you. I have neck, shoulder, upper, middle and lower back, knee problems in addition to auto immune disease and organ problem. Haven’t been able to skate without severe pain for years, haven’t skated at all in about 6 months because it’s gotten so bad.  I’ve been doing yoga everyday since quarantine started and it felt like it was helping but i’m hitting a wall. Any help or guidance at all is appreciated.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 13, 2020, 11:59:32 AM
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I feel you. I've been skid stopping less and learning to gradually slow with the push/pull. I live in a pretty rural area though, so i've generally got room to ride like that.

For sure. I still love riding fixed when I am not dealing with traffic. Sure its fun but it just tenses up my whole body.
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Post by: bigdave on September 14, 2020, 12:24:21 PM
Anyone else get basically offended when the "old guy crew" at the park (full pads, TSOL on a blue tooth speaker, 11" boards, skating only a bowl, and skating it like its a backyard crew) try to recruit you and pal around with you?

I went to skate with my son (11, getting more confident, but definitely still in phase 1 of learning park skating and ettiquite) yesterday and these dudes were playing up the "old guy" thing so hard and recruiting me for their crew and giving me merch and stuff for their little club...its like, I get it, but I will never understand the assumption that is "here is an old guy with his kid! he's wearing a punk tee shirt and all black and vans! he must become one of us!" No actually I want to just dork around with my son and have fun with him and I dont even own pads. Im not trying to join the old guy crew...I'm actually thinking about skating the curb manual pad in the parking lot or the quarterpipe.

I think there is a real and significant difference between growing old and aging and learning to deal with it gracefully, and then going full-barrel into owning it and making it a part of your personality or how you appear to other people. I am happy to be in the first group, I dont really want to be in the second. The assumption that Hosoi is my favorite skater because I have some grey hair is just really, really weird. (no offense to Hosoi, he's amazing, but Ricky Oyola is my favorite skater of all time).

Is this mostly just a CA thing? Or does this happen everywhere?

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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 15, 2020, 01:52:14 AM
I think it's mostly a Cali thing....and it sounds better than what I usually see at parks: almost nobody over the age of 25. Really makes you feel ancient...

edit: your "one of us" line really made me think of this!!   :-X :-X

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Bnk6VU53Y
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Post by: sbmfj on September 15, 2020, 08:06:46 AM
Try those foam rollers for soreness the day afte or better yet after a skate - They can really help - No need for the bumpy nimply ones - smooth ones work great. Ill have to try the lots of water trick the night before. I aslo use those elastic bands for my hips and knees and stuff - work quite well. I usually try to band up the night before a session, usually helps. Give Dr Kyle Brown a follow on the Insta. He skates and does physio type of stuff. Great little vids and streches. Its free too :)

Been biking tons this year too - I cheated and bought a pedal assist- Super handy / loads of fun, and doesnt burn the legs out too much on my rides to the spot (10 km each way). Got pannier bags and stuff too, so no more board tied to the backpack and I carry all my crap in there. Soo good.I def recommed the pannier bags (and the pedal assist) on a bike. Its a really nice way to warm up, and it actually takes me as long to bike to the skate spot vs driving (cause of traffic and parking). Really nice and refreshing.

And Jsoy - hear you on the noselside - It has become my go to trick, but I learnt them frontside this summer, and am pretty happy about that. Trying to 270 shuf out of the regs one (I mean b/s n/s) for now... 

Big Dave - I almost ordered on of theose old man skate crew tess from tjhose guys on Insta. The homeless dudes at the skate spot have nicknamed me "Old Man skater", so I thought the tee would be perfect. Id love to run into old dudes at the spot, but I mainly skate solo. People dont skate my spot much these days. I really dont get it. Theyd rather skate a skatepark, then a legit legal street spot.

Take care boys, hope all is well with you guys...



Oh, and Iusedtoskatemore - Please elaborate on your Yoga / Yin practices...Thanks!
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Post by: Dirty_Dan90 on September 15, 2020, 01:39:27 PM
Is 30 old? been skating since 2001 but feel like i have been progressing faster the last 5 years then i ever have. Definitely feel more sore after a sesh then i did ten years ago but feel more focused and determined to try and learn new shit everyday. My younger 20 year old homies call me old but ive got older homies in their 40s still gettin it. Cant escape responsibilities and shit with each passing year but that dont mean you gotta stop progressing skate-wise.
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Post by: Telly on September 16, 2020, 12:02:33 PM
I focused my first ever deck last night.  I’m 42.  Had a hissy fit and the fucker snapped perfectly, first try.
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Post by: cjt on September 16, 2020, 01:58:13 PM
Is 30 old? been skating since 2001 but feel like i have been progressing faster the last 5 years then i ever have. Definitely feel more sore after a sesh then i did ten years ago but feel more focused and determined to try and learn new shit everyday. My younger 20 year old homies call me old but ive got older homies in their 40s still gettin it. Cant escape responsibilities and shit with each passing year but that dont mean you gotta stop progressing skate-wise.


At 30 we're in that delicate ether in between
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Post by: Glurmpz on September 16, 2020, 02:10:36 PM
Hello fellow old people, here is a teaser for a video I'm working on that will feature plenty of other fellow old people. Enjoy!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNVEHbFtLW/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNVEHbFtLW/)
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Post by: sbmfj on September 17, 2020, 05:59:29 AM
Looks good Grumpz. I really wish I had a skate crew. You guys out west seem to have it all.

Ill keep working on my solo tripod Iphone edit....
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Post by: breezer on September 17, 2020, 08:40:38 AM
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I'm 35 and haven't skated much in the past couple years because of some low back issues that came following some cervical herniations. It looks like that stuff is finally working out though. I was out for a bike ride a while back and found a cruiser complete in the bushes so i scooped it up, rode to an empty parking lot and did some fast ollies onto sidewalks and felt good.

If any of y'all know about the psoas muscle and have had issues with it, mine was locked short and the fascia was super, super dry. For at least 2 years it felt like my right side low rib cage was being pulled toward the hip, subsequently tweaking everything on that side. Pushing alone felt like i was being wrung out like a dry rag.

I was in 300hr yoga teacher training based in yin and restorative techniques, with a strong emphasis on working 1:1 with folks rehabbing from injuries and for one of the modules we went to a park and learned how to walk for the afternoon. I know it sounds crazy but after making an effort to walk in the anatomically correct way, my pain level has dropped, I can run, jump, shoot baskets, and I think I can skate. I'll also say that for those of us who ride bikes, riding fixed gear has been an incredible mode of healing my low back and subsequent weak/tight hamstrings. Now I've just gotta drop 10 more lbs and I'll be ollieing up 3 sets again ha ha ha
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I would love to hear more about the yoga if you want to talk about it here or if i could PM you. I have neck, shoulder, upper, middle and lower back, knee problems in addition to auto immune disease and organ problem. Haven’t been able to skate without severe pain for years, haven’t skated at all in about 6 months because it’s gotten so bad.  I’ve been doing yoga everyday since quarantine started and it felt like it was helping but i’m hitting a wall. Any help or guidance at all is appreciated.

if you have been doing yoga online I would recommend joining a class in the real world - a good yoga teacher will teach you how to get into poses correctly. ( if real world classes exist at the moment, I'm not sure )
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 17, 2020, 10:57:30 AM
Is 30 old? been skating since 2001 but feel like i have been progressing faster the last 5 years then i ever have. Definitely feel more sore after a sesh then i did ten years ago but feel more focused and determined to try and learn new shit everyday. My younger 20 year old homies call me old but ive got older homies in their 40s still gettin it. Cant escape responsibilities and shit with each passing year but that dont mean you gotta stop progressing skate-wise.

No. I convinced myself I was old between 25 and 30 and that was a mistake. I felt like shit. I stopped caring in my mid-30s and started to feel and skate better. I think it was largely a mental thing. I also changed my diet, which cleared my head and helped my energy and motivation.
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Post by: Dirty_Dan90 on September 18, 2020, 07:53:45 AM
Anyone ever had nerve pain in forearm while skating? Not often but sometimes, usually when first warming up at the park just when I pop i feel this tightness in my right forearm, dosent really hurt much but its such a weird feeling it throws me off if im trying flip tricks or even getting onto a ledge. Im goofy foot so its my lead arm and the tension goes away after skating around for 20 min but just want to prevent it from being a ongoing thing. I was thinking it may have been from dehydration or not stretching, though i always stretch my legs and hamstrings before skating but didnt have anything to drink other then coffee that morning.
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Post by: Still out but now okay on September 19, 2020, 03:06:52 AM
33 and just blew out my knee today. I was trying to fs board across a pyramid and my high top pumas just stuck to the masonite while my body twisted and I felt a huge pop and can't move or put pressure on my right leg. The CT scan revealed my patella slammed in to my tibia and broke it in to pieces. I will have an MRI soon and the doctor said I at least tore my meniscus. This sucks.
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Post by: The real veganshawn on September 19, 2020, 06:46:17 PM
I saw it more in California, now that I'm back in Ohio most old guys I know just skate without the need to be part.of a old guy crew


Anyone else get basically offended when the "old guy crew" at the park (full pads, TSOL on a blue tooth speaker, 11" boards, skating only a bowl, and skating it like its a backyard crew) try to recruit you and pal around with you?

I went to skate with my son (11, getting more confident, but definitely still in phase 1 of learning park skating and ettiquite) yesterday and these dudes were playing up the "old guy" thing so hard and recruiting me for their crew and giving me merch and stuff for their little club...its like, I get it, but I will never understand the assumption that is "here is an old guy with his kid! he's wearing a punk tee shirt and all black and vans! he must become one of us!" No actually I want to just dork around with my son and have fun with him and I dont even own pads. Im not trying to join the old guy crew...I'm actually thinking about skating the curb manual pad in the parking lot or the quarterpipe.

I think there is a real and significant difference between growing old and aging and learning to deal with it gracefully, and then going full-barrel into owning it and making it a part of your personality or how you appear to other people. I am happy to be in the first group, I dont really want to be in the second. The assumption that Hosoi is my favorite skater because I have some grey hair is just really, really weird. (no offense to Hosoi, he's amazing, but Ricky Oyola is my favorite skater of all time).

Is this mostly just a CA thing? Or does this happen everywhere?
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Post by: MxsDx on September 19, 2020, 10:32:58 PM
33 and just blew out my knee today. I was trying to fs board across a pyramid and my high top pumas just stuck to the masonite while my body twisted and I felt a huge pop and can't move or put pressure on my right leg. The CT scan revealed my patella slammed in to my tibia and broke it in to pieces. I will have an MRI soon and the doctor said I at least tore my meniscus. This sucks.

Sorry to hear it. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Post by: FatGuy92 on September 19, 2020, 10:46:02 PM
Anybody here have advice on some slappy maneuvers? I can fs slappy on (slightly) sloped red curbs but have a hard time on anything straight up and down. I recently moved and the only red curbs near me are the latter.
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Post by: Lou Strux on September 19, 2020, 10:48:52 PM
What is old guys even?
30+?
40+?
Where/when does one cross the threshold into old age, skateboarding wise?
Is there a consensus?
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Post by: Sila on September 19, 2020, 11:00:26 PM
What is old guys even?
30+?
40+?
Where/when does one cross the threshold into old age, skateboarding wise?
Is there a consensus?

All about how you feel really.
In my mind it's 40+. Lower for people that havn't taken care of themselves and those that have suffered major injuries.
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Post by: Vegetables on September 19, 2020, 11:02:12 PM
I’m wondering the same. I’m 30 and none of the padded up bowl skater dudes are trying to recruit me at my local park. But also I’ve easily got 10 years on most other kids I see at the park. I’m just out here trying to maintain mediocre ledge tricks and telling high schoolers who Ricky oyola is when they ask about the board I’m skating currently.
What is old guys even?
30+?
40+?
Where/when does one cross the threshold into old age, skateboarding wise?
Is there a consensus?
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Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on September 20, 2020, 05:58:04 AM
What is old guys even?
30+?
40+?
Where/when does one cross the threshold into old age, skateboarding wise?
Is there a consensus?
40+
If any 30-somethings disagree, wait til you hit 40...then you will understand.  :)
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Post by: Coldpizza on September 20, 2020, 07:44:30 AM
Hey y’all,
I see a lot of people in here talking about skating post injuries or after a hiatus. I’m 37 now, started skating ‘95 and definitely deal with lots of aches and pains these days. Below is something I posted in the Egg Shape thread, figured I’d post it here as well. I will add, I’ve found most of my back pain comes from my hip. I’ve got a lot of specific stretches that I do nowadays, and it definitely helped to focus on core strength. Anyways...

“I rocked a Krooked Cromer with some Thunder 149s and some Spitfire 80D wheels. I was coming off of a really bad back injury that had me off board for like 6-7 months. It was some of the worst constant pain I’ve ever had and it really fucked with my whole life. Needless to say I was pretty gunshy when I started pushing around again. Every time I went out on my regular board, I was so disheartened by how I felt. So I set up the Cromer as a way to not hold myself to any mental standard of skating. I would think “I’m just on a cruiser, so I don’t even have to try or do any tricks and it’s ok.” Before I even knew it a few weeks had gone by and I was rifling off Flatground tricks, cruising a bowl, hitting a bump to ledge... That setup helped me get back in the saddle so much that when I broke it doing some flip trick I bought another. Nowadays I skate my regular board again, but I have that setup (I swapped the 80Ds for some formula 4s) and still skate it a ton. I guess what I’m getting at with my long rambling story is; egg boards are fun as fuck & if you don’t like it as a regular setup, they make great fucking cruisers. Cheers y’all.”
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Post by: j....soy..... on September 20, 2020, 07:59:03 AM
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What is old guys even?
30+?
40+?
Where/when does one cross the threshold into old age, skateboarding wise?
Is there a consensus?
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40+
If any 30-somethings disagree, wait til you hit 40...then you will understand.  :)

But if you're in your 40's, you remember a day when skating in your 20's you were old so I'm sure you can relate to the guy.....

I'm in my 40's and don't notice the difference than when I was in my 30's.....it's a weird measuring stick but comparatively I feel better now than in my 30's because back then all the guys in their 20's and teens shredded.....now you roll up to a park and the skill level has actually gone down.....

I can tell you when you start feeling older...is when you aren't getting any better and your friends quit...that and obviously injuries.....I've seen those little protégés turn 15 and they aren't the kid their parents told them they'd be...and you can tell...they feel old. 
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 20, 2020, 08:02:23 AM
I’m wondering the same. I’m 30 and none of the padded up bowl skater dudes are trying to recruit me at my local park. But also I’ve easily got 10 years on most other kids I see at the park. I’m just out here trying to maintain mediocre ledge tricks and telling high schoolers who Ricky oyola is when they ask about the board I’m skating currently.
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What is old guys even?
30+?
40+?
Where/when does one cross the threshold into old age, skateboarding wise?
Is there a consensus?
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That's funny b/c yesterday I was telling my 56 yr old friend who Ricky Oyola is. My friend started skateboarding in the 70s, came of age in the East Coast vert scene. I used to call him to go skate bigger tranny. Someone I could pad up with. However, these days, when I call, he's all about hitting the curb spots. He just learned frontside slappies. And was trying slappy crooks yesterday. I doubt he'll be learning flip tricks any time soon but he's out there 11 years older than me, several times week smashing curbs.
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Post by: franc on September 20, 2020, 01:19:33 PM
Hey y’all,
I see a lot of people in here talking about skating post injuries or after a hiatus. I’m 37 now, started skating ‘95 and definitely deal with lots of aches and pains these days. Below is something I posted in the Egg Shape thread, figured I’d post it here as well. I will add, I’ve found most of my back pain comes from my hip. I’ve got a lot of specific stretches that I do nowadays, and it definitely helped to focus on core strength. Anyways...

“I rocked a Krooked Cromer with some Thunder 149s and some Spitfire 80D wheels. I was coming off of a really bad back injury that had me off board for like 6-7 months. It was some of the worst constant pain I’ve ever had and it really fucked with my whole life. Needless to say I was pretty gunshy when I started pushing around again. Every time I went out on my regular board, I was so disheartened by how I felt. So I set up the Cromer as a way to not hold myself to any mental standard of skating. I would think “I’m just on a cruiser, so I don’t even have to try or do any tricks and it’s ok.” Before I even knew it a few weeks had gone by and I was rifling off Flatground tricks, cruising a bowl, hitting a bump to ledge... That setup helped me get back in the saddle so much that when I broke it doing some flip trick I bought another. Nowadays I skate my regular board again, but I have that setup (I swapped the 80Ds for some formula 4s) and still skate it a ton. I guess what I’m getting at with my long rambling story is; egg boards are fun as fuck & if you don’t like it as a regular setup, they make great fucking cruisers. Cheers y’all.”

Yes Sir. I set up my first shaped board as some kind of cruiser or board for crusty spots and miniramps 3 years ago and quickly really liked skating it. I now have 3 setups, 2 with shaped boards (8.25 90s shape with 144s and 8.125 square shape with 144s) and 1 with a popsicle. About to get one more setup, with my first egg shape (8.75 with 149s)! Can't wait. I totally second what you said about not holding yourself to any standard on shaped boards, even if I got used to them and now pretty much skate them like a regular board. The popsicle is the thing I don't want to miss 360 flips on, the shaped boards are TOYS.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on September 20, 2020, 02:31:32 PM
Anybody here have advice on some slappy maneuvers? I can fs slappy on (slightly) sloped red curbs but have a hard time on anything straight up and down. I recently moved and the only red curbs near me are the latter.

Step By Step

1.) Approach the curb frontside or backside depending which way is more comfortable to you.
2.) Make sure you have generated enough speed to ensure successful completion of the maneuver.
3.) At an angle, push your front foot into the curb while keeping your weight centered on the board.
4.) Turn into the grind and allow your back foot to position your board on top of the curb.
5.) Grind for as long as you have speed for and before you slow down lift of the curb and roll away to the next obstacle in your path.
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Post by: j....soy..... on September 20, 2020, 10:42:52 PM
i lift....until I don't have to anymore.....
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Post by: FatGuy92 on September 21, 2020, 08:58:05 AM
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Anybody here have advice on some slappy maneuvers? I can fs slappy on (slightly) sloped red curbs but have a hard time on anything straight up and down. I recently moved and the only red curbs near me are the latter.
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Step By Step

1.) Approach the curb frontside or backside depending which way is more comfortable to you.
2.) Make sure you have generated enough speed to ensure successful completion of the maneuver.
3.) At an angle, push your front foot into the curb while keeping your weight centered on the board.
4.) Turn into the grind and allow your back foot to position your board on top of the curb.
5.) Grind for as long as you have speed for and before you slow down lift of the curb and roll away to the next obstacle in your path.

Thanks! I typically try to carve into it but wasnt using my front foot to push into the curb at all. I’ll give that a shot.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 22, 2020, 08:50:26 AM
Keep your front foot on or slightly behind the front bolts. Carving into them is good. Find a curb with a slight slant to learn them or a parking block. It's way easier.
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Post by: ok boomer on September 22, 2020, 09:19:17 AM
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What is old guys even?
30+?
40+?
Where/when does one cross the threshold into old age, skateboarding wise?
Is there a consensus?
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40+
If any 30-somethings disagree, wait til you hit 40...then you will understand.  :)
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But if you're in your 40's, you remember a day when skating in your 20's you were old so I'm sure you can relate to the guy.....

I'm in my 40's and don't notice the difference than when I was in my 30's.....it's a weird measuring stick but comparatively I feel better now than in my 30's because back then all the guys in their 20's and teens shredded.....now you roll up to a park and the skill level has actually gone down.....

I can tell you when you start feeling older...is when you aren't getting any better and your friends quit...that and obviously injuries.....I've seen those little protégés turn 15 and they aren't the kid their parents told them they'd be...and you can tell...they feel old.

For me that was 30 (in 2006). I tried to do a rail transfer (low flat rail connected on both ends to cement pillars), which I had done before, but when we went to film it, the board banana-peeled out from under me and I jammed both wrists into the concrete hard as fuck. (both wrists pop in multiple spots from this now). Initially, I was psyched that I didn't fall on my face (I had just got teeth fixed). But the mental damage appeared. And by that, I mean confidence. Last rail (minus my flat bar at home) I ever skated. From there, my stair counts went from 9 to 6 to 4 over the next few years. Also, around the same time as my slam, a few friends moved away and quit skating and my local posse dwindled down to me and 2 guys. Then one of the guys became so obsessed with weed (then crack) and the other guy was in a band and quit too. Then 2 of my longest lasting skate friends (that had moved away) died in the last 3 years and I am just an army of 1 now. Skating parking lots behind buildings by myself, trying to recapture my Rubbish Heap and Public domain days of yore. I still never skate parks, and I love ledges and banks and curbs.

I had people telling me at 19 that I was too old to skate. Girls I knew laughing at the fact that I still skated at 22. Cops asking me "Aren't you a little old to be skating?" at 25. At 44, it's almost just a look of pity and shame I receive, with no verbal communication at all now.
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Post by: augustmoon on September 22, 2020, 09:53:38 AM
just turned 41.  gotta say I feel better skating now than i did at 31, despite the extra 30 pounds or so. 
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Post by: lemonchicken91 on September 22, 2020, 10:09:10 AM
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Is 30 old? been skating since 2001 but feel like i have been progressing faster the last 5 years then i ever have. Definitely feel more sore after a sesh then i did ten years ago but feel more focused and determined to try and learn new shit everyday. My younger 20 year old homies call me old but ive got older homies in their 40s still gettin it. Cant escape responsibilities and shit with each passing year but that dont mean you gotta stop progressing skate-wise.
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No. I convinced myself I was old between 25 and 30 and that was a mistake. I felt like shit. I stopped caring in my mid-30s and started to feel and skate better. I think it was largely a mental thing. I also changed my diet, which cleared my head and helped my energy and motivation.

I'm 28 and this i feel like that right now, beginning to care less and enjoy myself.
I went surfing Saturday and I am still sore. What the fuck ! Slowing down on my partying now and beginning to appreciate the things that I used to as a teen. Seeing friends begin to either do that or double down on partying at this point.
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Post by: Dick Diablo on September 22, 2020, 12:03:25 PM
I'm 48, I have been skating since 1985. The things I see that have changed for myself are:

1. I am no longer made of rubber and indestructible.

2. I wear pads, at least knee pads all the time because shit hurts now.

3. I no longer care about performing cool tricks or crazy antics. I am perfectly content carving and doing little simple stuff tricks or just cruising down the street and feeling the wheels under my feet.

4. I'm not rich or even well off, but I am not a broke scavenging gutter punk riding whatever scrap I can find. I have the money to buy any board or gear I want any time I want. Most guys do Corvettes and 20 year olds for their midlife crisis, I just buy skateboards.
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Post by: Allez_Jambon on September 23, 2020, 06:20:53 AM
I am 32 so I don't know if I'm old (for skateboarding), but I'm probably getting there. Either way, 32 is kind of old for having a first video part. I've been progressing laterally for years, gaining and losing ability. Can't manual for shit or work my way around a flat bar anymore. Never had tall drops, but love longer gaps. Some of my worse falls were in 2019, cutting my lip open, having close calls with knocking my head a few times, having the A1 pulley on my thumb in a permanent bump. I moved to Los Angeles for a career shift, escape from winter, and to live in Koreatown. With all the horseshit this year, I'm almost over it. Anyway, I'm the first guy.

http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video (http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video)

https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77 (https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77)

Sorry if this is self indulgent. I don't have much "pride" in self except for the learning to skate at the Everson Museum of Art, ability to get along with animals, and this trick which looks better as a photo than a clip.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/)
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on September 23, 2020, 08:36:32 AM
Haven't peeped this thread in a while but yeah, good stuff.

I spent a lot of time skating alone and reflecting during quarantine and came to a lot of realizations about my skating. I think one of the guys in Freddy's crew posted something about, as an aging skater, to just hold on to your favorite tricks, do them everywhere, and let the rest fall away. And taking that to heart, and running with it, I have been able to progress in my skating at 38. I think I was focusing on tricks that made skating less enjoyable, but in realizing like "ok, this is who I am and how I skate" I've been able to find a path forward.

Also want to agree with the people who mentioned cycling. Been biking to work every day lately (4.5 miles each way) and it has helped me feel way more comfortable on my board and gets me warmed up quick. Also just started some low-impact kettle bell stuff to work on my core, so I am optimistic about that.

@FatGuy92  my two cents for the slappy stuff:

Keep your body over your board and your shoulders square with the curb. There is a lot more upper body involved than is apparent at first. I also keep my front foot in the pocket (toe side) and find that helps with getting on.
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Post by: franc on September 23, 2020, 09:44:20 AM
Sorry if this is self indulgent.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/)

Nah mate, this is cool, always stoked to see footage or pictures of fellow old farts (even when they're kinda young, haha). Nice part by the way!
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Post by: ndsr on September 23, 2020, 10:09:36 AM
I am 32 so I don't know if I'm old (for skateboarding), but I'm probably getting there. Either way, 32 is kind of old for having a first video part. I've been progressing laterally for years, gaining and losing ability. Can't manual for shit or work my way around a flat bar anymore. Never had tall drops, but love longer gaps. Some of my worse falls were in 2019, cutting my lip open, having close calls with knocking my head a few times, having the A1 pulley on my thumb in a permanent bump. I moved to Los Angeles for a career shift, escape from winter, and to live in Koreatown. With all the horseshit this year, I'm almost over it. Anyway, I'm the first guy.

http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video (http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video)

https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77 (https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77)

Sorry if this is self indulgent. I don't have much "pride" in self except for the learning to skate at the Everson Museum of Art, ability to get along with animals, and this trick which looks better as a photo than a clip.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/)
Great skating, thanks for posting
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Post by: skunty on September 23, 2020, 11:14:02 AM
Anybody here have advice on some slappy maneuvers? I can fs slappy on (slightly) sloped red curbs but have a hard time on anything straight up and down. I recently moved and the only red curbs near me are the latter.

If you're slappying on a curb that is 90 degrees straight into the ground and taller than your board, put your front foot on the bolts or even on the nose a bit and get your front truck on the curb first. If the curb is sloped at all or really short you can just treat it like coping on a quarter pipe, come at it pretty straight forward and just kinda kick turn onto it while leaning back a bit. You don't have to go as fast as most people say, I think its easiest to learn by slappy axel stall first and once youve figured that out add speed to make it grind
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 23, 2020, 11:44:32 AM
I'm going to disagree with the foot on the nose thing. Not only does that look terrible, it risks you lifting the back truck up instead of smashing/ carving into it. Slappies on 90 degree curbs can be done properly but it takes a bit more finesse. Keep that front foot on the bolts or back to avoid bad habits.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: skunty on September 23, 2020, 12:00:14 PM
I'm going to disagree with the foot on the nose thing. Not only does that look terrible, it risks you lifting the back truck up instead of smashing/ carving into it. Slappies on 90 degree curbs can be done properly but it takes a bit more finesse. Keep that front foot on the bolts or back to avoid bad habits.

true it does look like shit if you're all the way up on the nose. I didnt really mean it like that, I didn't word it too great I meant more like your foot fully over the bolts with the edge of your shoe up against where the nose starts to bend up. That may not be as cool as your ones but if youre failing at those then my way will get you over the hump, and I've been able to move my foot back a bit since learning it that way. Plus itll teach you how to slappy crook which is cool.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: halfbad on September 23, 2020, 12:38:36 PM
I'm 48, I have been skating since 1985. The things I see that have changed for myself are:

1. I am no longer made of rubber and indestructible.

2. I wear pads, at least knee pads all the time because shit hurts now.

3. I no longer care about performing cool tricks or crazy antics. I am perfectly content carving and doing little simple stuff tricks or just cruising down the street and feeling the wheels under my feet.

4. I'm not rich or even well off, but I am not a broke scavenging gutter punk riding whatever scrap I can find. I have the money to buy any board or gear I want any time I want. Most guys do Corvettes and 20 year olds for their midlife crisis, I just buy skateboards.

I feel this. I'm 32, so perhaps not old yet, but I've got a reconstructed ACL. Simple things like powerslides,  cracking smooth ollies and going fast/hill bombs are often enough now.

It's also nice to not have to scrounge anymore. I do okay so I've always got a fresh board, set of wheels, etc. Guess that's kinda the trade-off.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: bigdave on September 23, 2020, 04:31:01 PM
Hello I am 44 and I bought an Element flat bar today.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: KUberry on September 23, 2020, 10:08:37 PM
I am 32 so I don't know if I'm old (for skateboarding), but I'm probably getting there. Either way, 32 is kind of old for having a first video part. I've been progressing laterally for years, gaining and losing ability. Can't manual for shit or work my way around a flat bar anymore. Never had tall drops, but love longer gaps. Some of my worse falls were in 2019, cutting my lip open, having close calls with knocking my head a few times, having the A1 pulley on my thumb in a permanent bump. I moved to Los Angeles for a career shift, escape from winter, and to live in Koreatown. With all the horseshit this year, I'm almost over it. Anyway, I'm the first guy.

http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video (http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video)

https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77 (https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77)

Sorry if this is self indulgent. I don't have much "pride" in self except for the learning to skate at the Everson Museum of Art, ability to get along with animals, and this trick which looks better as a photo than a clip.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/)

I get what youre saying about lateral progession.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Lou Strux on September 23, 2020, 10:38:12 PM
I am 32 so I don't know if I'm old (for skateboarding), but I'm probably getting there. Either way, 32 is kind of old for having a first video part. I've been progressing laterally for years, gaining and losing ability. Can't manual for shit or work my way around a flat bar anymore. Never had tall drops, but love longer gaps. Some of my worse falls were in 2019, cutting my lip open, having close calls with knocking my head a few times, having the A1 pulley on my thumb in a permanent bump. I moved to Los Angeles for a career shift, escape from winter, and to live in Koreatown. With all the horseshit this year, I'm almost over it. Anyway, I'm the first guy.

http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video (http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video)

https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77 (https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77)

Sorry if this is self indulgent. I don't have much "pride" in self except for the learning to skate at the Everson Museum of Art, ability to get along with animals, and this trick which looks better as a photo than a clip.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/)
Holy shit... Mah duuude!!!
Looks like you put in the work for that one. Plenty to love in there.
I’m a fan of the flip from the block to the lip on the curb.
Lots of props and an extra serving of shalom for you, sir.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: j....soy..... on September 23, 2020, 10:45:21 PM
Hello I am 44 and I bought an Element flat bar today.

you hoping you learn feebles before 50 too?
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Frank and Fred on September 23, 2020, 11:05:26 PM
I am 32 so I don't know if I'm old (for skateboarding), but I'm probably getting there. Either way, 32 is kind of old for having a first video part. I've been progressing laterally for years, gaining and losing ability. Can't manual for shit or work my way around a flat bar anymore. Never had tall drops, but love longer gaps. Some of my worse falls were in 2019, cutting my lip open, having close calls with knocking my head a few times, having the A1 pulley on my thumb in a permanent bump. I moved to Los Angeles for a career shift, escape from winter, and to live in Koreatown. With all the horseshit this year, I'm almost over it. Anyway, I'm the first guy.

http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video (http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/adam-abadas-big-budget-video)

https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77 (https://youtu.be/F9XRCfr8W7Y?t=77)

Sorry if this is self indulgent. I don't have much "pride" in self except for the learning to skate at the Everson Museum of Art, ability to get along with animals, and this trick which looks better as a photo than a clip.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcKGo8FVFY/)

Shit dude, you rip. Not old and rip too hard. You might need your own thread.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: yghartsyrt on September 24, 2020, 06:40:09 AM
First post ...

I'm 43. Started skating in 88 and had a long hiatus from 2005 until last year's spring. Currently riding a Koloss in 8.8, but a 9.4 Heroin egg is already waiting. Unfortunately my patellar tendonitis is stopping me from skating right now. Fingers crossed that I'll be back in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Sedition on September 24, 2020, 07:48:03 AM
I am 46. Been skating non-stop since I was 11-years-old. I broke my leg/Fib (just above ankle) with bad ligament damage in May 2019. Lots of hardware, and two surgeries. I broke it on a 6' mini doing a "set-up" trick I've done 1,000s of times. I just started skating again in March 2020. Was out almost a year. My ankle will never be the same. Weaker, with a lot less flexibility. But it is slowly making progress. I honestly thought I would never be able to skate again for awhile. I can now, but not at the level before the break. I was doing 7-stair rails (just boardslides) at 45-years-old. That b/s disaster in my sig file ain't going to ever happen again...but I am still skating, and that's all that counts. The entire process taught me a few things about being an "old guy skater."

-Have no expectations (of what you "should" be able to do). Carry those and it will only lead to frustration, anger, and resentment. Abandon them, and skateboarding opens up like never before.

-Play the Long Game. Shift focus from thinking about what rad new tricks to learn today, to thinking about what you can do today to make sure you are skating tomorrow.

-Skate as often as you possibly can. There is real truth to the phrase "use it or loose it." That is even more true as we age.

-A harsh reality is the we simply do not react, or heal, as quick as we used to. Soft tissue damage is a common injury among us old guys. We also become more stiff with age. A bail can suddenly turn into a pulled or torn muscle. Regular stretching can help avoid (or minimize) that. To that end, pads can be your best friend (esp. on mini ramps/small transitons). Again, we do not heal/react as fast. A bad run-out can instantly turn into a twisted/torn knee or ankle...a good knee slide avoids that problem.

In short, there are three pillars to guy-skating, which will keep you rolling, and smiling, for a long time.

1. No expectations.
2. Low Impact skating.
3. Pads, when applicable. 
   
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: BeardedBastard on September 24, 2020, 07:54:22 AM
44, had too many stop/start moments to recollect at this point. Started skating again last April with my kids after not skating consistently for about 20 years.

I’ve had a bunch of fuck this moments this go around, but fortunately I skate with couple dudes my age who just rip so it keeps me going. Not to mention all the old timers I see at the skateparks doing their thing.

My kids are no where near as obsessed as I am, and at first it bummed me out, but hey it’s my trip not theirs.

I’ve improved a ton (for me) since restarting but I have to constantly remind myself that I’m not younger me. I can’t slappy for shit, my flat ground sucks, but I am cool with all that. I am just happy to be back on a board and doing what I can. 
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: layzieyez on September 24, 2020, 07:55:19 AM
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Hello I am 44 and I bought an Element flat bar today.
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you hoping you learn feebles before 50 too?
I can slap them in. How do you get over the feeling when you ollie into it you are overshooting and going to die?
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: ok boomer on September 24, 2020, 07:56:30 AM
^ good post. Mentioned before, coming off the ankle / foot injury. Now my left knee feels weak af, so my new pet peeve. One advantage I have felt, as I get old... is reverting back to "fun skating". And what I mean is "not going to really hurt myself" skating. Once stairs and rails showed up, that was a different type of skating. So now I'm going backwards I suppose. Low impact everything, which to me, is when skating is fun, not jumping off shit and hoping for the best. I've got my son riding his BMX and we go cruise together at night - him on the bike, me on my board. All I'm trying to do right now is get my legs back so in a few weeks I can go for some tricks again. But we are going EVERY night so hopefully this goes as planned!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Fernandito on September 24, 2020, 08:44:20 AM
Just turned 26. I’m now the same age as the jaded “old” local that I used to pester as a kid after playing extreme goofy skateboarding and have none of the wisdom or maturity to show for it
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on September 24, 2020, 08:48:22 AM
26 - cmon man, your not old.

Board got run over last night, and it survived!! Super stoked on that.

Then out of the blue, figured id try a new trick, and landed it first time. Couldnt redo it after tho. BS 180 nosegrind back to regs (like a f/s noselside, but you grind if ya know what I mean - tha nice Mike York trick from peir 7...) I was soo pumped. It was perfect. \

Last night was allot of fun.
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Post by: bigdave on September 24, 2020, 09:28:58 AM
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Hello I am 44 and I bought an Element flat bar today.
[close]

you hoping you learn feebles before 50 too?

Haha, as nice as that sounds....I will be happy getting back 50-50s on lock.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Frank and Fred on September 25, 2020, 07:46:59 PM
First time on the ole wooden swing set as a 45 year old and after months of mostly Covid Curb Crushing.... Felt pretty good but its a whole other game...

(https://i.imgur.com/gWX9PcB.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/YHJTGSo.png)
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: ndsr on September 25, 2020, 08:18:13 PM
First time on the ole wooden swing set as a 45 year old and after months of mostly Covid Curb Crushing.... Felt pretty good but its a whole other game...

(https://i.imgur.com/gWX9PcB.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/YHJTGSo.png)
Get it!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: ndsr on September 26, 2020, 05:46:16 PM
26 - cmon man, your not old.

Board got run over last night, and it survived!! Super stoked on that.

Then out of the blue, figured id try a new trick, and landed it first time. Couldnt redo it after tho. BS 180 nosegrind back to regs (like a f/s noselside, but you grind if ya know what I mean - tha nice Mike York trick from peir 7...) I was soo pumped. It was perfect. \

Last night was allot of fun.
I’ve never done that one, tried to no avail.  Slash did a sick one of those at  a steep bank spot that is right by a skatepark in SD north county I believe.  The ditch is better than the skatepark in my opinion
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: j....soy..... on September 26, 2020, 07:23:38 PM
I'm alright with mid 20's skaters being old...it's that stage when you start thinking maybe it's all downhill, all your friends quit, and you feel adulthood kicking in.....
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Obscura on September 26, 2020, 10:20:02 PM
First time on the ole wooden swing set as a 45 year old and after months of mostly Covid Curb Crushing.... Felt pretty good but its a whole other game...

(https://i.imgur.com/gWX9PcB.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/YHJTGSo.png)

Sick! Is this Clatskanie?
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Frank and Fred on September 27, 2020, 02:47:05 PM
It is indeed Clatskanie. You skate there?
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: FUBAR on September 27, 2020, 02:56:57 PM
Old dude things I realized I did today at my local spot (empty parking lot):
Brought a cooler
Speaker playing music
Swept the spot before skating
Waxed curbs lightly before skating
Warmed up on my 8.5 then switched to 8.38 when I got tired
Realized I need new wristguards
Filmed myself doing a lipslide
Picked up trash before leaving the spot
Filmed my 5 year old skating
Had fun making fun of myself
Flipped my board 0 times and I’m cool with that
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: ziggy on September 27, 2020, 04:29:19 PM
I never vibed older guys when i was young

I only hope i am as lucky now
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Post by: bigdave on September 28, 2020, 05:54:58 AM
Has this been posted yet? It's fantastic.

https://blog.slamcity.com/senior-skateboarding/


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Esther Sayers: Yes! Our family holidays are always skate tours now but during the last one to Dorset I found that it was often me skating alone. I often out skate my kids these days – my drive is more urgent somehow. They have years left to skate, I on the other hand find every moment precious and treat it as such. It’s normal to do that kind of holiday in a ski context, but not skate.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: ok boomer on September 28, 2020, 08:01:32 AM
Has this been posted yet? It's fantastic.

https://blog.slamcity.com/senior-skateboarding/


Quote
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Esther Sayers: Yes! Our family holidays are always skate tours now but during the last one to Dorset I found that it was often me skating alone. I often out skate my kids these days – my drive is more urgent somehow. They have years left to skate, I on the other hand find every moment precious and treat it as such. It’s normal to do that kind of holiday in a ski context, but not skate.
[close]

quote hurts my heart a bit. I think about this each fall (which is finally happening), that "I wonder how many more Fall weathers I have to skate"
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: MS1605 on September 28, 2020, 08:07:17 AM
Checking in.

33 y/o and 2 weeks in after a 15 year hiatus.
I don't remember everything hurting like this...
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on September 28, 2020, 09:04:07 AM
So I was called out as a ‘dick’ last week but some younger ones. (16-19 year old Id say)
Actually quite funny. New generation seems a little soft – maybe Im too hard? (I really doubt it..)

So skating the local spot, and having fun on a ledge.
2 kids show up. Start skating around.
One of them proceeds to leave his backpack at the foot of the ledge – so if I 50-50’ed it end to end, Id land on his backpack. Park was empty, lots of place to leave your bag.
We are opposite ends of park.
I shout at the kid, “Don’t leave your bag there, its in the way”
He gives me an odd look, and moves it. His friends rolls by, they exchange words amongst themselves.

I try to film a few tricks, or attempts at them when I skate alone, and I had my Iphone on a tripod running. It was right by the ledge, so I caught their little convo on tape.
So the kid who puts down his bag, when I shout at him to move the bag, he just kinda sighs and  mutters out “chill out guy” –
His friends then proceeds to roll by and states “that guys a dick, he yells at us ev-ery-time”

For the record, Ill only ‘yell’ at them if they blatantly leave shit in the way ( I think this was the first time this year, or the only time I can remember). I skate alone 95% of the time, so when someone shows up to skate I’m kinda happy, Ill say hi (regardless of age), try to make small talk, give props for tricks landed, and basically have fun. I skate for fun.

Funny thing is, one of the kids had a some wax, and I asked if I could borrow it, and the transactions was quite cold..lol. I did complement his signature Nyjah Element wax tho…

Ill try not to yell at them next time. I guess Ill skate a different obstacle and make my way over and move the bag or ask them in a softer/kinder voice.

The yelling seemed warranted. And the park is kinda rough around the edges, so a little shouting really isn’t outta place.

I find this all kinda funny, I don’t really feel like I was out of line but I suppose they didn’t see it that way – My wife nicknamed me Karen for the weekend. It’s been great.


And Hell yea @Frank and Fred. Looking good!!!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Trashcon on September 28, 2020, 04:14:48 PM
First time on the ole wooden swing set as a 45 year old and after months of mostly Covid Curb Crushing.... Felt pretty good but its a whole other game...

(https://i.imgur.com/gWX9PcB.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/YHJTGSo.png)

Yeah! Get it!
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Post by: Glurmpz on September 28, 2020, 04:49:30 PM
So I was called out as a ‘dick’ last week but some younger ones. (16-19 year old Id say)
Actually quite funny. New generation seems a little soft – maybe Im too hard? (I really doubt it..)

So skating the local spot, and having fun on a ledge.
2 kids show up. Start skating around.
One of them proceeds to leave his backpack at the foot of the ledge – so if I 50-50’ed it end to end, Id land on his backpack. Park was empty, lots of place to leave your bag.
We are opposite ends of park.
I shout at the kid, “Don’t leave your bag there, its in the way”
He gives me an odd look, and moves it. His friends rolls by, they exchange words amongst themselves.

I try to film a few tricks, or attempts at them when I skate alone, and I had my Iphone on a tripod running. It was right by the ledge, so I caught their little convo on tape.
So the kid who puts down his bag, when I shout at him to move the bag, he just kinda sighs and  mutters out “chill out guy” –
His friends then proceeds to roll by and states “that guys a dick, he yells at us ev-ery-time”

For the record, Ill only ‘yell’ at them if they blatantly leave shit in the way ( I think this was the first time this year, or the only time I can remember). I skate alone 95% of the time, so when someone shows up to skate I’m kinda happy, Ill say hi (regardless of age), try to make small talk, give props for tricks landed, and basically have fun. I skate for fun.

Funny thing is, one of the kids had a some wax, and I asked if I could borrow it, and the transactions was quite cold..lol. I did complement his signature Nyjah Element wax tho…

Ill try not to yell at them next time. I guess Ill skate a different obstacle and make my way over and move the bag or ask them in a softer/kinder voice.

The yelling seemed warranted. And the park is kinda rough around the edges, so a little shouting really isn’t outta place.

I find this all kinda funny, I don’t really feel like I was out of line but I suppose they didn’t see it that way – My wife nicknamed me Karen for the weekend. It’s been great.


And Hell yea @Frank and Fred. Looking good!!!

Well you’re not being a dick, those kids are just being dumb. I maybe would have skated over and sad hi and asked nicely, knowing how kids can be, but they may have reacted the same then. I’ve encountered this sort of thing lots. Skaters not paying attention when a group of people are skating a specific obstacle and them standing right if front of it or sitting on it. The other day I was at a street spot, filming someone skating a ledge in a line. Another skater showed up, said hi, and then proceeded to go sit his stuff right on the ledge we were filming on, which he clearly saw as he arrived, and then got into a whole stretching routine right there. The whole time I’m looking at my friend like “Is this guy a fucking idiot?!”. After a minute or two I had to speak up, so I just hollered over “hey - look out right there, that’s where we’re filming”, and dude moved on. Still, boggles my mind how clueless some people are.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: louchi88 on October 02, 2020, 06:36:44 AM
Age:38
Set Up: 8.5 Blank
             52mm Bones STF Deadheads
             Ace 44's
             Bones Swiss Ceramic
             Jessup
Code: [Select]
GripPreferred Terrain: Street, ditches and mini
Favorite skaters: Matt Hensley, Ray Barbee, Brain Lotti, Lance Mountain and Cab
Music: The Smiths, Joy Division, Dinosaur Jr, My Bloddy Valentine, Pink Floyd...
Married: Yes, 15 going on 16 years.
Kids: 1
Occupation: Adjunct College Instructor and Freelance Graphic Designer


If I were a lesbian I’d be straight
Age:33
Set Up:
Board -8.125 AWS
Wheels- ACID WHEELS (straight from zumiez) anyone know anything about new OJ NOMAD WHEELS ??  95a ??? I want them bad
Trucks-148 hollow Thunders need indys again so bad
Bearings-swiss my homie gave me them years ago

             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain:ledges mannies
Favorite skaters: greco Berle AVE Ellington delfino Dickson Sammy montano jacopo

Music:rap ambulance kind like griseldas new shit
Shoes: vans pro
Occupation: hussles id donanything to have a skate shop/barbershop and be an ambassador for skate brands   

I breathe skateboarding I cried watching baker 4 when Ellington ss frontside flipped  those steps and steamer gave him a hug
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on October 02, 2020, 08:37:33 AM
I feel your pain Grumpz. Glad to know Im not alone out there ...

Enjoy the weekend guys, hope it doesnt rain where ever you are...
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 02, 2020, 08:46:41 PM
35... i haven't skated much in the past few years because of back and foot injuries but have been playing with a cruiser and softwheels a little lately.

I do counseling with this little dude who is 6 and we do all kinds of shit like riding bikes, playing guitar, trying new tools, or working in the garden, but last time I broke out a couple boards and we went to the bike trail. He's a real little guy and was tic tacking all over the place but couldn't push, so I grabbed a smallish, broken tree branch, had him hold on, and starting pushing down the path. This little homie was super stoked! I hauled him around for an hour before I got too tired. It was cool to see this tiny little dude try shit even though he can't push, like dirt mounds and redwood stumps/roots were just something for him to try to ride down. As for me, I definitely couldn't land any flippers but had fun with some 180s and bonelesses. Reckon I'll get some skate shoes instead of these new balance 574s that can't stick for shit for the next episode. What's the coolest, other than how pumped the little dude was, is that my body back didn't hurt and i wasn't limping afterwards. keep pushn, y'all!
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: bigdave on October 03, 2020, 05:26:51 AM
35... i haven't skated much in the past few years because of back and foot injuries but have been playing with a cruiser and softwheels a little lately.

I do counseling with this little dude who is 6 and we do all kinds of shit like riding bikes, playing guitar, trying new tools, or working in the garden, but last time I broke out a couple boards and we went to the bike trail. He's a real little guy and was tic tacking all over the place but couldn't push, so I grabbed a smallish, broken tree branch, had him hold on, and starting pushing down the path. This little homie was super stoked! I hauled him around for an hour before I got too tired. It was cool to see this tiny little dude try shit even though he can't push, like dirt mounds and redwood stumps/roots were just something for him to try to ride down. As for me, I definitely couldn't land any flippers but had fun with some 180s and bonelesses. Reckon I'll get some skate shoes instead of these new balance 574s that can't stick for shit for the next episode. What's the coolest, other than how pumped the little dude was, is that my body back didn't hurt and i wasn't limping afterwards. keep pushn, y'all!

this is so damn rad.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: handsclapanin on October 05, 2020, 10:50:51 AM
43. Or I could just list my age as no comply. :D
Checking in from the left coast with my latest part.
First part in the video below.
Its funny, without a doubt, I've skated more handrails in the first few years of my 40's than I did throughout my whole 30's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69oqbfhSRrw&t=115s
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Maccat on October 05, 2020, 11:23:51 AM
Old dude things I realized I did today at my local spot (empty parking lot):
Brought a cooler
Speaker playing music
Swept the spot before skating
Waxed curbs lightly before skating
Warmed up on my 8.5 then switched to 8.38 when I got tired
Realized I need new wristguards
Filmed myself doing a lipslide
Picked up trash before leaving the spot
Filmed my 5 year old skating
Had fun making fun of myself
Flipped my board 0 times and I’m cool with that

Yes to,

Wrist guards
Speaker
Broomin’
No flips
Multiple set ups.

Plus one if you get up at 6AM to skate your local. I’m a Midwest guy so this ain’t to escape heat. All old guy shit but I’m good with it.
Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: sbmfj on October 05, 2020, 12:17:27 PM
Solid part Matt, that was awesome!!

Cool spots, and looks like you and your crew are having a blast. Keep it up.

Im gonna go and try to find a wallride spot now. :)


Title: Re: Old Dudes Post Up Here...
Post by: Glurmpz on October 05, 2020, 12:28:25 PM
43. Or I could just list my age as no comply. :D
Checking in from the left coast with my latest part.
First part in the video below.
Its funny, without a doubt, I've skated more handrails in the first few years of my 40's than I did throughout my whole 30's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69oqbfhSRrw&t=115s

Damn! Such a rad part. Also didn’t recognize pretty much any of the spots... jealous. Haha. I’m crossing my fingers to also get a front nose on a rail for the video I’m working on now, that was dope. Inspiration for a fellow 43’er!
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Post by: ndsr on October 05, 2020, 12:47:53 PM
Solid part Matt, that was awesome!!

Cool spots, and looks like you and your crew are having a blast. Keep it up.

Im gonna go and try to find a wallride spot now. :)
Respect, that front nose on the handrail is inspiration.  I’m gonna go skate now
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Post by: Sleazy on October 05, 2020, 01:27:26 PM
been hitting the skate park with my daughter durning lunch breaks, it's always empty and she likes to ride around on blades. today was my 47th birthday and i wanted to ollie this cone that's waist high on me of this bump and land a kickflip to celebrate and feel like i can still do bare minimum tricks for all the years of work i've put in. such a hard hobby to maintain...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-XkNNJkrd/
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Post by: rawbertson. on October 05, 2020, 02:06:52 PM
jesus you guys have good spots. it is wild to me what the spots are like that the pros dont skate that the average joe finds fun. your spots are better than most skate parks we have here lmao but some of those rails were no joke still some of them were quite steep. ur fuckin nuts triyng that shit at 43 buddy i dont hardly skate rails anymore at 34 lol i can do it but i guess i dont really have the spots to keep up with it like i used to. (used to live near a park with a perfect 6 stair handrail)
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Post by: Beeker on October 05, 2020, 02:24:22 PM
been hitting the skate park with my daughter durning lunch breaks, it's always empty and she likes to ride around on blades. today was my 47th birthday and i wanted to ollie this cone that's waist high on me of this bump and land a kickflip to celebrate and feel like i can still do bare minimum tricks for all the years of work i've put in. such a hard hobby to maintain...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-XkNNJkrd/

That's tight, I'm 39 and really hoping I can be as nimble at your age.
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Post by: DontBlowNoBubbles on October 05, 2020, 02:43:15 PM
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Solid part Matt, that was awesome!!

Cool spots, and looks like you and your crew are having a blast. Keep it up.

Im gonna go and try to find a wallride spot now. :)
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Respect, that front nose on the handrail is inspiration.  I’m gonna go skate now

Excellent part.  Good spots, good music, and great skating.  Also love the variety.  And, of course, that handrail game is unfu$%withable, even more so given that you're 43.  Great watch. 
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 05, 2020, 08:10:44 PM
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35... i haven't skated much in the past few years because of back and foot injuries but have been playing with a cruiser and softwheels a little lately.

I do counseling with this little dude who is 6 and we do all kinds of shit like riding bikes, playing guitar, trying new tools, or working in the garden, but last time I broke out a couple boards and we went to the bike trail. He's a real little guy and was tic tacking all over the place but couldn't push, so I grabbed a smallish, broken tree branch, had him hold on, and starting pushing down the path. This little homie was super stoked! I hauled him around for an hour before I got too tired. It was cool to see this tiny little dude try shit even though he can't push, like dirt mounds and redwood stumps/roots were just something for him to try to ride down. As for me, I definitely couldn't land any flippers but had fun with some 180s and bonelesses. Reckon I'll get some skate shoes instead of these new balance 574s that can't stick for shit for the next episode. What's the coolest, other than how pumped the little dude was, is that my body back didn't hurt and i wasn't limping afterwards. keep pushn, y'all!
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this is so damn rad.

hell ya, thanks for saying so. This little dude's been through a handful of foster homes and his bio-mom just passed a month ago. although he's had a solid, loving placement for the past year, it's some serious hard luck and trauma that most adults i know couldn't handle. So, I think, if he keeps digging it, we're going to stick with skating for a while. I come from an intact family and sucked at skating. All the best shredders I knew had serious issues at home and looking through an ecosystemic/counseling lens now, I see skating as their outlet and safe zone. Trying to cultivate a community has to start at the roots, you know?
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Post by: ndsr on October 05, 2020, 08:47:51 PM
Respect, thank you for making the world a better place
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 06, 2020, 01:25:38 AM
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Solid part Matt, that was awesome!!

Cool spots, and looks like you and your crew are having a blast. Keep it up.

Im gonna go and try to find a wallride spot now. :)
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Excellent part.  Good spots, good music, and great skating.  Also love the variety.  And, of course, that handrail game is unfu$%withable, even more so given that you're 43.  Great watch.

damn, man chill! 50-50ing rails at 43? you're making the rest of us old bags look bad!! that video is really a california dream I must say: good spots, blue skies, solid crew....

as for me well, fuck. breaking my elbow in may got me shook (again) and now I struggle with the most basic shit like shove-its or no-complys....well at least rolling around still feels good and my eldest son has been motivating to go out lately, so I hope it'll all slowly come back. Plus I've been working out lately and I feel it'll help me become more nimble again. Lost 2 pounds already.

->Sleazy: that was nice too! I'll turn 47 in March and a birthday session is a pretty rad idea.

->Iusedtoskatemore: that is heavy. losing your mom at that age is just beyond words. I hope that kid sticks with it. and props for what you are doing man! as an adopted kid myself, I'm still coming to terms with my past now, even though I'm dangerously nearing 50. and I probably had nowhere near as traumatic an experience as that kid....
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 06, 2020, 06:44:33 AM
Hey old dudes!  I am coming up on 6 weeks since I blew my knees out dropping into a 7’ QP.  I still can’t quite run normally and when I do it feels like the bottoms of both legs aren’t quite attached properly.  No doctor visit yet and trying to heal.  I got back on the board last week (wearing knee braces), working on some ground (shuvit, ollie, Manuals, and Casper stall).  Hit the mini a couple of days ago and it was def. sketchy but now about 2.5 weeks with zero THC, about 20 months alcohol free, just using some CBD, and I really NEED to skate.

Anyway, started at age 50 and been at it almost 16 months with maybe 2.5 total months out with injuries (back and knees).  I filmed my mini-ramp accomplishments just a few days before I ate shit:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDK4ArgaOA/?igshid=13g0757v1vn5r

And stoked when I got this roll-in to 50-50 grind:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCoNFViAA7E/?igshid=1uwdscowc3ltr

I simply cannot say enough about what skateboarding has done for my mental and emotional health, and my outlook on life.

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Post by: Uncle Flea on October 06, 2020, 09:43:24 AM
https://youtu.be/4hBM8iCP53s

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Post by: dstrytruitt on October 06, 2020, 11:15:27 AM
been hitting the skate park with my daughter durning lunch breaks, it's always empty and she likes to ride around on blades. today was my 47th birthday and i wanted to ollie this cone that's waist high on me of this bump and land a kickflip to celebrate and feel like i can still do bare minimum tricks for all the years of work i've put in. such a hard hobby to maintain...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-XkNNJkrd/

Looking pretty solid for 47, man! I'm 42 and I don't have those hops anymore; strictly tranny and knee pads full-time for me. Appreciate you showing out for the old guy set!
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Post by: bigdave on October 06, 2020, 02:50:53 PM
Hey old dudes!  I am coming up on 6 weeks since I blew my knees out dropping into a 7’ QP.  I still can’t quite run normally and when I do it feels like the bottoms of both legs aren’t quite attached properly.  No doctor visit yet and trying to heal.  I got back on the board last week (wearing knee braces), working on some ground (shuvit, ollie, Manuals, and Casper stall).  Hit the mini a couple of days ago and it was def. sketchy but now about 2.5 weeks with zero THC, about 20 months alcohol free, just using some CBD, and I really NEED to skate.

Anyway, started at age 50 and been at it almost 16 months with maybe 2.5 total months out with injuries (back and knees).  I filmed my mini-ramp accomplishments just a few days before I ate shit:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDK4ArgaOA/?igshid=13g0757v1vn5r

And stoked when I got this roll-in to 50-50 grind:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCoNFViAA7E/?igshid=1uwdscowc3ltr

I simply cannot say enough about what skateboarding has done for my mental and emotional health, and my outlook on life.

my dude, you are awesome.
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 06, 2020, 03:29:51 PM

my dude, you are awesome.

Thanks bigdave!  This thread is so motivating....just looking at the past few pages I see I am a noob, maybe even a kook, I don’t know but damn you all make me think I might ollie up onto a curb someday. 

Gotta say, after the first 4 weeks of being down my neck started cracking again and all my joints started to loosen up.  The pain of disuse seems to be greater than the pain of use....ya know what I mean?  Like, blowing my knees up was super-painful, followed by weeks of daily pain.  But if someone says “damn, why subject yourself to such abuse”, I say the abuse feels way better than neglect. 
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Post by: handsclapanin on October 07, 2020, 09:26:34 AM
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43. Or I could just list my age as no comply. :D
Checking in from the left coast with my latest part.
First part in the video below.
Its funny, without a doubt, I've skated more handrails in the first few years of my 40's than I did throughout my whole 30's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69oqbfhSRrw&t=115s
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Damn! Such a rad part. Also didn’t recognize pretty much any of the spots... jealous. Haha. I’m crossing my fingers to also get a front nose on a rail for the video I’m working on now, that was dope. Inspiration for a fellow 43’er!

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Solid part Matt, that was awesome!!

Cool spots, and looks like you and your crew are having a blast. Keep it up.

Im gonna go and try to find a wallride spot now. :)
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Respect, that front nose on the handrail is inspiration.  I’m gonna go skate now
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Excellent part.  Good spots, good music, and great skating.  Also love the variety.  And, of course, that handrail game is unfu$%withable, even more so given that you're 43.  Great watch.
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damn, man chill! 50-50ing rails at 43? you're making the rest of us old bags look bad!! that video is really a california dream I must say: good spots, blue skies, solid crew....

as for me well, fuck. breaking my elbow in may got me shook (again) and now I struggle with the most basic shit like shove-its or no-complys....well at least rolling around still feels good and my eldest son has been motivating to go out lately, so I hope it'll all slowly come back. Plus I've been working out lately and I feel it'll help me become more nimble again. Lost 2 pounds already.

->Sleazy: that was nice too! I'll turn 47 in March and a birthday session is a pretty rad idea.

->Iusedtoskatemore: that is heavy. losing your mom at that age is just beyond words. I hope that kid sticks with it. and props for what you are doing man! as an adopted kid myself, I'm still coming to terms with my past now, even though I'm dangerously nearing 50. and I probably had nowhere near as traumatic an experience as that kid....

Thanks old dudes! Glad the FS nose got noticed. That was the best one I've done in my life for sure. My part before this, I did one down a 3 stair rail and that was the first time ever down a real rail. This time I stepped it up to a 5 stair.
Get it Glurmpz! A little piece of wisdom that I picked up while fighting the battle for this trick that might help: In the beginning I was going a little faster and ollieing out to it. But in the end I found I had to go as slow as possible and aim high on the rail. Also helps to find a perfect square rail like the one I hit.

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Thanks bigdave!  This thread is so motivating....just looking at the past few pages I see I am a noob, maybe even a kook, I don’t know but damn you all make me think I might ollie up onto a curb someday. 

Gotta say, after the first 4 weeks of being down my neck started cracking again and all my joints started to loosen up.  The pain of disuse seems to be greater than the pain of use....ya know what I mean?  Like, blowing my knees up was super-painful, followed by weeks of daily pain.  But if someone says “damn, why subject yourself to such abuse”, I say the abuse feels way better than neglect. 

Use it or lose it. Cliche, but so true
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 07, 2020, 08:28:29 PM
https://youtu.be/4hBM8iCP53s

bringing me back right here. mm mm mmm. goddamn. wow that made me remember some shit.
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Post by: Glurmpz on October 07, 2020, 09:38:47 PM
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43. Or I could just list my age as no comply. :D
Checking in from the left coast with my latest part.
First part in the video below.
Its funny, without a doubt, I've skated more handrails in the first few years of my 40's than I did throughout my whole 30's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69oqbfhSRrw&t=115s
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Damn! Such a rad part. Also didn’t recognize pretty much any of the spots... jealous. Haha. I’m crossing my fingers to also get a front nose on a rail for the video I’m working on now, that was dope. Inspiration for a fellow 43’er!
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Solid part Matt, that was awesome!!

Cool spots, and looks like you and your crew are having a blast. Keep it up.

Im gonna go and try to find a wallride spot now. :)
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Respect, that front nose on the handrail is inspiration.  I’m gonna go skate now
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Excellent part.  Good spots, good music, and great skating.  Also love the variety.  And, of course, that handrail game is unfu$%withable, even more so given that you're 43.  Great watch.
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damn, man chill! 50-50ing rails at 43? you're making the rest of us old bags look bad!! that video is really a california dream I must say: good spots, blue skies, solid crew....

as for me well, fuck. breaking my elbow in may got me shook (again) and now I struggle with the most basic shit like shove-its or no-complys....well at least rolling around still feels good and my eldest son has been motivating to go out lately, so I hope it'll all slowly come back. Plus I've been working out lately and I feel it'll help me become more nimble again. Lost 2 pounds already.

->Sleazy: that was nice too! I'll turn 47 in March and a birthday session is a pretty rad idea.

->Iusedtoskatemore: that is heavy. losing your mom at that age is just beyond words. I hope that kid sticks with it. and props for what you are doing man! as an adopted kid myself, I'm still coming to terms with my past now, even though I'm dangerously nearing 50. and I probably had nowhere near as traumatic an experience as that kid....
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Thanks old dudes! Glad the FS nose got noticed. That was the best one I've done in my life for sure. My part before this, I did one down a 3 stair rail and that was the first time ever down a real rail. This time I stepped it up to a 5 stair.
Get it Glurmpz! A little piece of wisdom that I picked up while fighting the battle for this trick that might help: In the beginning I was going a little faster and ollieing out to it. But in the end I found I had to go as slow as possible and aim high on the rail. Also helps to find a perfect square rail like the one I hit.

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Thanks bigdave!  This thread is so motivating....just looking at the past few pages I see I am a noob, maybe even a kook, I don’t know but damn you all make me think I might ollie up onto a curb someday. 

Gotta say, after the first 4 weeks of being down my neck started cracking again and all my joints started to loosen up.  The pain of disuse seems to be greater than the pain of use....ya know what I mean?  Like, blowing my knees up was super-painful, followed by weeks of daily pain.  But if someone says “damn, why subject yourself to such abuse”, I say the abuse feels way better than neglect. 
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Use it or lose it. Cliche, but so true

I'll be trying it on that famous silver fat round CIBC rail that recently got uncapped here - the one Mariano switch back tailed in 1994 and Koston hit a bunch in Mouse. But yeah, I've done them on a rail in the past (square) and I think skating it like you would a ledge is the best approach. Hit it high.

I got a trick on video I've been wanting to do for over 20 years this evening, so I'm very hyped. Hopefully the next two months here aren't completely rain. Fingers crossed.
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Post by: franc on October 11, 2020, 01:33:19 PM
Did you guys see that clip Kalis posted yesterday? Dope line, and his hair! Splendid.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLBm6SDEXd/

I just posted this on Insta today, thought I'd post it here as well. Loving this curb.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNcWFAl0gX/

Happy skateboarding y'all!
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Post by: Sleazy on October 12, 2020, 04:04:43 AM
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been hitting the skate park with my daughter durning lunch breaks, it's always empty and she likes to ride around on blades. today was my 47th birthday and i wanted to ollie this cone that's waist high on me of this bump and land a kickflip to celebrate and feel like i can still do bare minimum tricks for all the years of work i've put in. such a hard hobby to maintain...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-XkNNJkrd/
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Looking pretty solid for 47, man! I'm 42 and I don't have those hops anymore; strictly tranny and knee pads full-time for me. Appreciate you showing out for the old guy set!

thanks man, just getting my jumping back after a year of lame sessions. new park got me hyped

I just posted this on Insta today, thought I'd post it here as well. Loving this curb.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNcWFAl0gX/

Happy skateboarding y'all!

great clip man. gets me hyped to try some of these tricks. i've never figured out tail or 5 0 to switch crook. any tips?

want to get this with a longer tail slide and revert but was fun to hang on to it

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNwO76p4ng/
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Post by: franc on October 12, 2020, 08:40:17 AM
great clip man. gets me hyped to try some of these tricks. i've never figured out tail or 5 0 to switch crook. any tips?

Thanks pal!

You usually have most of your weight on your arch and on your back heel when doing a frontside 5-0 or frontside tailslide. Do them like that but put the pressure on your toes right before popping and locking in your switch crooks, so you can level your truck up the curb/ledge/coping/whatever you're skating. Does that make sense to you?
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Post by: SatanicPanic on October 12, 2020, 10:14:22 AM
43. Decided my goal was to finally learn tre flips this year. I was getting close but I think I went too hard and now my knee hurts. Oops. Sucks because more time to skate was about the only good thing going on this year.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 12, 2020, 12:59:41 PM
I'm back visiting my family and am healthy enough to skate, so after watching that Quim and Mike clip I went pushing around the spots I grew up skating. There's these wooden, knee high benches that were the first benches I grew up trying to wax and skate. I landed a couple boardslides and it felt good. What was really kind of unique was that while I was filming this spot, trying to land the trick, I realized that I first tried the same trick on this same bench 23 years ago.

A few days earlier I had gone for a walk and saw this young punk rock looking girl with a red mohawk and plaid skirt carrying a skateboard get harassed by some kids driving by. I stopped for a second to tell her that in that same exact spot, 20 years prior, some jocks drove by and yelled "nice tight pants, f++got" (i was wearing dickies) and threw some shit at me. The kid looked super stunned to hear it and smiled.

going home is a trip.
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Post by: Sleazy on October 14, 2020, 01:09:49 PM
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great clip man. gets me hyped to try some of these tricks. i've never figured out tail or 5 0 to switch crook. any tips?
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Thanks pal!

You usually have most of your weight on your arch and on your back heel when doing a frontside 5-0 or frontside tailslide. Do them like that but put the pressure on your toes right before popping and locking in your switch crooks, so you can level your truck up the curb/ledge/coping/whatever you're skating. Does that make sense to you?

so just transfer your weight to your toes as you pop it up, i'll play around with it thanks!
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Post by: Fubawu on October 14, 2020, 01:38:32 PM
I was directed to this post as an oldish skater! lol

Board is  Stereo 8.25
Mini wheels 52mm 101
Indy Ti trucks 144

I thought I would introduce myself. Newish skater here, I skated as a kid until 14 ish then steeped away for 29yrs. 43yrs old now. I was a basic skater as a kid did Ollie's , the odd grind and some weak kick flip attempts.

Flash forward to this summer and my youngest son started skating (10yrs old). I jumped on his board and thought I got to get back into this. Flash forward a couple weeks and I cleared out the garage and built a mini ramp 2.5 x 8 x 18.5 by ramp2rail. Awesome ramp, my son and I skate about an hour a day.  2 months since I started I've had a few slams!  Rock 2 Fakie beat the hell out of me..lol I can now Rock2Fakie, slash grind , rock and roll, tail stall etc street wise I can do all the basics shuvs, 180 Ollie's (sketchy) actually every trick is somewhat sketchy but I just landed my first kick flips over the weekend. 5 hours of practice total got it done. It's not pretty but its landed. Anyways just thought I would encourage you guys to pull your dad off the couch or if older and reading this, your already in the know. All the best.

Now working on my kick flips while moving and getting my axel stall down on ramp. Its a great way to clear the mind!

Cheers





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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 14, 2020, 04:39:08 PM
Gotta figure out how to get videos from my phone onto the computer. I'm kind of a luddite. No instagram or anything like that, but filming these tricks the past few days around my home town has been hella fun.

Went to a little old prefab part and blasted a bunch of boardslides, manuals, 5050s, and some heel flips. Then went to a jersey barrier spot and started smashing little wall rides or whatever.

I'm the healthiest I've been, and most sober, in like 10 years, and it feels wicked good. I'm riding a flat cruiser with softies, wearing New Balance 574 old dude chill shoes, and still landing shit. It's not great but considering I haven't skated in pretty much 5 years, that I'm landing everything I try is pretty sweet. I'll stop now.

have fun dudes
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on October 14, 2020, 05:44:54 PM
Gotta figure out how to get videos from my phone onto the computer. I'm kind of a luddite. No instagram or anything like that, but filming these tricks the past few days around my home town has been hella fun.

Went to a little old prefab part and blasted a bunch of boardslides, manuals, 5050s, and some heel flips. Then went to a jersey barrier spot and started smashing little wall rides or whatever.

I'm the healthiest I've been, and most sober, in like 10 years, and it feels wicked good. I'm riding a flat cruiser with softies, wearing New Balance 574 old dude chill shoes, and still landing shit. It's not great but considering I haven't skated in pretty much 5 years, that I'm landing everything I try is pretty sweet. I'll stop now.

have fun dudes

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Post by: Jory4 on October 17, 2020, 04:50:55 AM
Super fun mini ramp just got built in the neighbouring village. Kudos to the dads who got it done.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ_W1mHOkL/?igshid=1xwd7tthxnr7s

I think the thing I still love about skating at 47 is that the buzz from progressing / relearning stuff never goes away!
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Post by: FUBAR on October 17, 2020, 09:07:20 AM
I realized being the old guy at a park full of younger skaters is no big deal. Only got called ‘sir’ once, and everyone cheers when my old ass gets a kick flip.
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Post by: Szechuan on October 17, 2020, 11:03:19 AM
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Gotta figure out how to get videos from my phone onto the computer. I'm kind of a luddite. No instagram or anything like that, but filming these tricks the past few days around my home town has been hella fun.

Went to a little old prefab part and blasted a bunch of boardslides, manuals, 5050s, and some heel flips. Then went to a jersey barrier spot and started smashing little wall rides or whatever.

I'm the healthiest I've been, and most sober, in like 10 years, and it feels wicked good. I'm riding a flat cruiser with softies, wearing New Balance 574 old dude chill shoes, and still landing shit. It's not great but considering I haven't skated in pretty much 5 years, that I'm landing everything I try is pretty sweet. I'll stop now.

have fun dudes
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 19, 2020, 07:33:43 PM
Been to this spot a few times and each time it pissed me off. Finally got a little something on it...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGgNZNYA0I3/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CGgNZNYA0I3/)
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 19, 2020, 07:39:18 PM
Super fun mini ramp just got built in the neighbouring village. Kudos to the dads who got it done.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ_W1mHOkL/?igshid=1xwd7tthxnr7s

I think the thing I still love about skating at 47 is that the buzz from progressing / relearning stuff never goes away!

Yeah, Love a front rock! Didn't you used to do a surf blog?
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Post by: franc on October 21, 2020, 01:33:35 PM
I think the thing I still love about skating at 47 is that the buzz from progressing / relearning stuff never goes away!

Absolutely! I'm 38 and did 2 new tricks this morning. Made my day.

Rad front rock pic by the way man!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnEF5rFSpY/
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Post by: Jory4 on October 21, 2020, 03:25:41 PM
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Super fun mini ramp just got built in the neighbouring village. Kudos to the dads who got it done.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ_W1mHOkL/?igshid=1xwd7tthxnr7s

I think the thing I still love about skating at 47 is that the buzz from progressing / relearning stuff never goes away!
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Yeah, Love a front rock! Didn't you used to do a surf blog?
yep, many years ago when blogs were a thing and instagram was a twinkle in a nerds eye I did the adventures in trim blog. Made a couple of U.K. logging surf dvds too.
Skating was the gateway drug to surfing for me though since I grew up In the midlands.

Love your barrier clip btw!
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Post by: Sleazy on October 30, 2020, 09:34:16 AM
Trying to learn to pop above the coping again. This ramp is high to low so cheating a bit

https://www.instagram.com/p/CG8HjWlpiYG/?igshid=spydiig6xuk0
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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on October 30, 2020, 09:44:16 AM
Any of you wonderful dudes in NYC doing physical therapy or have a pool membership? I'm trying to find a facility with a pool to PT before ankle surgery and so much stuff is obviously shut down due to Covid. XOXO
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 01, 2020, 12:37:47 AM
shit so I got a good one for you guys: my wife broke her ankle. So bad she needed surgery and a metal plate. And she did that walking! Basically she had our youngest son's scooter in her hand, she stepped off a curb, the thing turned, she stepped on it and did a slow motion banana peel thing....Crazy. I was certain it was nothing, but she was in crazy pain and the X-ray confirmed: fracture. When I think of all the slams I saw/endured skating and we escaped with just a few bruises....

So it's been 3 weeks now, she's better fortunately. But it was so weird the see the situation reversed, she's seen me injured so many times. the side effect is I dont dare skate now, cause if the smallest thing happens to me, we'll be fucked! Someone has to take care of the kids    :-X

so that's my story! also just saw this yesterday, really feeling this guy's flow and style. Inspires me to change my cruiser setup and just skate that for a while.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OasqjWZRnwc

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Post by: rothdigga on December 02, 2020, 04:25:36 PM
Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on December 02, 2020, 06:46:21 PM
Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0

It’s cool you have so many years in that you can dip back into 91’-92’ for some variation. I’m 43 and I go out and try to think what I was trying when I first started in 89’.

On the lines you were doing how long would you try something until you said ‘fuck it’ and move on?

When I film tricks I am trying I give it about five attempts before I say ‘that’s enough of that’. If someone was filming me it may be 2-3 attempts since I would just be filming for my own personal enjoyment.

Thanks for sharing. Next time set up a football shape on some 40 mm wheels and wear some orange New Deal pants.
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Post by: nonickname on December 02, 2020, 07:09:49 PM
Frenchie - sorry to hear about the wife's injury. Hope her ankle heals quickly.

Rothdigga - I got caught watching your clip when I was supposed to be paying attention to "Santa chronicles 2" with the family. There's two hours I'm not getting back.

For those fellow old guys who see clips in here and think "damn I don't have those tricks in my locker anymore" check out Bill Weiss' IG account. His recent flatground "tutorials" always make my day.

In closing its now full on winter here in Canada and we're back into a lockdown so stay safe and sane everyone.
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Post by: Willie on December 02, 2020, 07:35:46 PM
Rothdigga: You have some enviable curbs in your area. You wouldn’t think that would be so hard to come by but grass isn’t as green here.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on December 02, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Nice work, Rothdigga!

Skipped work for a bit of solo skate therapy today. My friends are dropping like flys. I'm getting tired of skating with people twenty years younger than me, fun as it can be...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIUL2cAgN0r/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CIUL2cAgN0r/)
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Post by: rothdigga on December 02, 2020, 10:54:33 PM
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Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0
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It’s cool you have so many years in that you can dip back into 91’-92’ for some variation. I’m 43 and I go out and try to think what I was trying when I first started in 89’.

On the lines you were doing how long would you try something until you said ‘fuck it’ and move on?

When I film tricks I am trying I give it about five attempts before I say ‘that’s enough of that’. If someone was filming me it may be 2-3 attempts since I would just be filming for my own personal enjoyment.

Thanks for sharing. Next time set up a football shape on some 40 mm wheels and wear some orange New Deal pants.
Honestly, most of these are quick hitter lines.  But I’ll try them for a minute until I feel like I’m actually gonna make it then have a homie film it.  I hate torturing people while taking too long to film a line, but most of these are certainly longer than 4-5 tries.  The pop shove noseslide line was first try tho...that felt like an accomplishment. 
Most of my bag is pretty much based on 89-92 tricks right now. 
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Post by: rothdigga on December 02, 2020, 10:55:50 PM
Rothdigga: You have some enviable curbs in your area. You wouldn’t think that would be so hard to come by but grass isn’t as green here.
I’m well aware that we’re super spoiled by all our amazing curbs here in SoCal.  Very lucky to have so much to choose from. 
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Post by: sk8bat on December 02, 2020, 11:11:57 PM
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Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0
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It’s cool you have so many years in that you can dip back into 91’-92’ for some variation. I’m 43 and I go out and try to think what I was trying when I first started in 89’.

On the lines you were doing how long would you try something until you said ‘fuck it’ and move on?

When I film tricks I am trying I give it about five attempts before I say ‘that’s enough of that’. If someone was filming me it may be 2-3 attempts since I would just be filming for my own personal enjoyment.

Thanks for sharing. Next time set up a football shape on some 40 mm wheels and wear some orange New Deal pants.
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Honestly, most of these are quick hitter lines.  But I’ll try them for a minute until I feel like I’m actually gonna make it then have a homie film it.  I hate torturing people while taking too long to film a line, but most of these are certainly longer than 4-5 tries.  The pop shove noseslide line was first try tho...that felt like an accomplishment. 
Most of my bag is pretty much based on 89-92 tricks right now.
Wow! I must have watched bpsw a thousand times as a kid. So crazy.
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Post by: Burt Ward on December 03, 2020, 01:18:27 AM
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Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0
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It’s cool you have so many years in that you can dip back into 91’-92’ for some variation. I’m 43 and I go out and try to think what I was trying when I first started in 89’.

On the lines you were doing how long would you try something until you said ‘fuck it’ and move on?

When I film tricks I am trying I give it about five attempts before I say ‘that’s enough of that’. If someone was filming me it may be 2-3 attempts since I would just be filming for my own personal enjoyment.

Thanks for sharing. Next time set up a football shape on some 40 mm wheels and wear some orange New Deal pants.
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Honestly, most of these are quick hitter lines.  But I’ll try them for a minute until I feel like I’m actually gonna make it then have a homie film it.  I hate torturing people while taking too long to film a line, but most of these are certainly longer than 4-5 tries.  The pop shove noseslide line was first try tho...that felt like an accomplishment. 
Most of my bag is pretty much based on 89-92 tricks right now.

You really know how to string a line together JR. Lovely.
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Post by: Sleazy on December 04, 2020, 02:10:03 PM
damn rothdigga, gonna watch that clip before i go skate. serious geezer appreciation there. got a few new tricks at the local

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYz8-gpX8P/

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foulweather, killing it man. i like your spot and trick selection man, guessing that qp in the beginning is steep which makes those ollies that much iller
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Post by: rothdigga on December 04, 2020, 03:34:44 PM
damn rothdigga, gonna watch that clip before i go skate. serious geezer appreciation there. got a few new tricks at the local

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYz8-gpX8P/

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foulweather, killing it man. i like your spot and trick selection man, guessing that qp in the beginning is steep which makes those ollies that much iller

How's that totally empty park?  Insane.  Looks so fun!
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Post by: Glurmpz on December 04, 2020, 03:55:35 PM
Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0

Hell yes! That was dope and inspirational, as a fellow old dude. 'Only' 43 though. Haha.

I'm in the last couple weeks left to film for a project I've been working on all year, got a trick today I haven't done in many years so I'm stoked. I'll post the full video on here right around New Year's. (Haslam has a bunch of footage in it skating shoes I assume he got from you ;) , so thanks!)
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Post by: rothdigga on December 04, 2020, 04:02:59 PM
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Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0
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Hell yes! That was dope and inspirational, as a fellow old dude. 'Only' 43 though. Haha.

I'm in the last couple weeks left to film for a project I've been working on all year, got a trick today I haven't done in many years so I'm stoked. I'll post the full video on here right around New Year's. (Haslam has a bunch of footage in it skating shoes I assume he got from you ;) , so thanks!)

Glad I could inspire.  43...48...it pretty much feels the same these days. 
Haslam is on Roth flow...although I'm still a full believer that he should be fully paid as a skateboarder to represent a shoe brand...but I'll keep him laced up anytime he needs them.  Just sent a box to Senn today too...my homie flow list is pretty damn strong!
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Post by: Glurmpz on December 04, 2020, 04:16:27 PM
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Since this is where old dudes post up and I am most definitely in that category (48, dangerously close to that 50 mark), I figured I would share this cell phone edit I did of 2019/2020 homie cell footage.  When lockdowns first started I was really going out skating a lot, which was awesome.  DMV's closed down as did office buildings here in SoCal and that opened up a ton of no-bust spots, a real treat.  Then the skate industry went ballistic and my work got insanely busy so I'm back to once a week style.  Enjoy lots and lots of curbs, some flat and a few manuals. 
https://youtu.be/7JjrTR7NxS0
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Hell yes! That was dope and inspirational, as a fellow old dude. 'Only' 43 though. Haha.

I'm in the last couple weeks left to film for a project I've been working on all year, got a trick today I haven't done in many years so I'm stoked. I'll post the full video on here right around New Year's. (Haslam has a bunch of footage in it skating shoes I assume he got from you ;) , so thanks!)
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Glad I could inspire.  43...48...it pretty much feels the same these days. 
Haslam is on Roth flow...although I'm still a full believer that he should be fully paid as a skateboarder to represent a shoe brand...but I'll keep him laced up anytime he needs them.  Just sent a box to Senn today too...my homie flow list is pretty damn strong!

Yeah I agree Chris deserves to be solidly backed. He's doing his thing though and his skating is still as ridiculous as ever. It was great having him in Vancouver for a long stretch this year. He was down to skate every day by the time I woke up, and he was helping out a lot at the local diy by repairing ramps and making new things to skate, however strange they may have been. There's some of that in the video for sure.

411 #2 was one of the only videos I actually owned, so I'm a big fan of yours. Puts a smile on my face to see you still murking the parking lots. Respect.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on December 04, 2020, 05:39:27 PM
skated a new deck and a fresh set of bones 56mm today. First new deck I've had in long ass time and it was even longer with wheels. 3rd sesh since I started skating again in October and it felt good. It's crazy how muscle memory works and what the body remembers!!! I've always had pop on the few tricks I could do and they're still there, albeit not as high.

The mind always limited me, especially skating- I'd always psych myself out and just assume that a trick was out of my wheel house because I wasn't good enough. Since I started skating again, granted it's only been a few sessions, my mind is really fucking expansive and connecting with bodily movement- for instance, I was doing 5050s on the park ledge and adjusting my feet while staying in the grind- that's something I never put together- and very quickly started 180ing out and pop shove its out started making sense. Started trying little air/ollies over the little tranny spots and it started to click. Same with riding fakie up the ramp and throwing big spins. I'm not landing all of it yet, but it all made sense and all of a sudden seems very, very doable.

I'm wicked fucking stoked for this new era of skating in my life. Everything feels possible!
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Post by: Sleazy on December 05, 2020, 07:10:41 AM
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damn rothdigga, gonna watch that clip before i go skate. serious geezer appreciation there. got a few new tricks at the local

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYz8-gpX8P/

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foulweather, killing it man. i like your spot and trick selection man, guessing that qp in the beginning is steep which makes those ollies that much iller
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How's that totally empty park?  Insane.  Looks so fun!

i work from home and make my own schedule so i go most days around lunch and it's been great this week. usually just a hand full of older guys who can ollie if you know what i mean. it's small but has all the small mellow props a middle aged guy could want

(https://www.spaskateparks.com/images/made/05c047e364d635f5/SPA_Skateparks_-_City_of_Leander_Texas_Lakewood_Park_-_Design_Build_Skate_Park_Contractor_940_180_c1.jpg)

(https://businessnewsatx.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/82007423_164494388251401_800432378982957056_o.jpg?w=1024)

gonna rewatch your part to get some ideas for my morning sesh




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Post by: cky enthusiast on December 05, 2020, 07:58:32 AM
that looks like such a fun park
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 05, 2020, 05:12:10 PM
It really makes a session fun when you don't have to dodge everyone else.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 08, 2020, 12:08:10 AM
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damn rothdigga, gonna watch that clip before i go skate. serious geezer appreciation there. got a few new tricks at the local

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYz8-gpX8P/

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foulweather, killing it man. i like your spot and trick selection man, guessing that qp in the beginning is steep which makes those ollies that much iller
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How's that totally empty park?  Insane.  Looks so fun!
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i work from home and make my own schedule so i go most days around lunch and it's been great this week. usually just a hand full of older guys who can ollie if you know what i mean. it's small but has all the small mellow props a middle aged guy could want

(https://www.spaskateparks.com/images/made/05c047e364d635f5/SPA_Skateparks_-_City_of_Leander_Texas_Lakewood_Park_-_Design_Build_Skate_Park_Contractor_940_180_c1.jpg)

(https://businessnewsatx.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/82007423_164494388251401_800432378982957056_o.jpg?w=1024)

gonna rewatch your part to get some ideas for my morning sesh

that really is a very nice-looking park....

but I gotta ask: who is doing that kickflip in your sig??
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 08, 2020, 07:16:38 PM


that really is a very nice-looking park....

but I gotta ask: who is doing that kickflip in your sig??

No answer?

Looked it up (too keen) and that thing is NUTS!!!!!

Taylor Kirby, Deathwish

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEdJ8dDIOf/
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 09, 2020, 12:34:01 AM
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that really is a very nice-looking park....

but I gotta ask: who is doing that kickflip in your sig??
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No answer?

Looked it up (too keen) and that thing is NUTS!!!!!

Taylor Kirby, Deathwish

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEdJ8dDIOf/

thanks man! shit looks massive, now I really have to watch that Deathwish vid!!
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Post by: Sleazy on December 09, 2020, 01:13:37 PM
OldieButFrenchie

Definitely recommend watching that video. Skating is insane, good music, good vibes. It's kind of what I think everyone was hoping Baker 4 would be.

Got me a new trick. Never could do feebles on ledges because my front wheels would always touch so pretty stoked to lock these in

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIl1_8Yp5Qm/
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 09, 2020, 04:53:32 PM

Got me a new trick. Never could do feebles on ledges because my front wheels would always touch so pretty stoked to lock these in


Those look so good!

It is funny how a lot of skaters I know always want knee high minimum on any ledge options, but the lower ledges can work really well on top of banks like that for so many options.

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Post by: FUBAR on December 09, 2020, 05:35:19 PM
Feeble was sick! Need to add them to the bag myself.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 10, 2020, 12:09:59 AM
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Got me a new trick. Never could do feebles on ledges because my front wheels would always touch so pretty stoked to lock these in

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Those look so good!

It is funny how a lot of skaters I know always want knee high minimum on any ledge options, but the lower ledges can work really well on top of banks like that for so many options.

I could never do feeble grinds anywhere, but I did a few exactly like that on a bank to curb a few years back! I wanna try again on just a curb, just to have one more slappy variation in my bag....Except it's cold af right now outside. Close to 0 celcius and that makes me not wanna skate AT ALL.   :-X
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Post by: Sleazy on December 10, 2020, 06:26:38 AM
thanks fellas!

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Got me a new trick. Never could do feebles on ledges because my front wheels would always touch so pretty stoked to lock these in

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Those look so good!

It is funny how a lot of skaters I know always want knee high minimum on any ledge options, but the lower ledges can work really well on top of banks like that for so many options.
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I could never do feeble grinds anywhere, but I did a few exactly like that on a bank to curb a few years back! I wanna try again on just a curb, just to have one more slappy variation in my bag....Except it's cold af right now outside. Close to 0 celcius and that makes me not wanna skate AT ALL.   :-X

a straight up curb would be hard but sick. seems like most curb spots have that one curb that is dug out on one side, be sick for that kind of spot and in high school i used to do them on parking blocks.
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 10, 2020, 06:51:51 AM
We have a version of that same obstacle here (Newline build?) it has an angle on the curb and that shit angle iron coping, it's pretty much all I skate and it's the only thing in the world I can feeble....
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Post by: Sleazy on December 10, 2020, 07:59:31 AM
We have a version of that same obstacle here (Newline build?) it has an angle on the curb and that shit angle iron coping, it's pretty much all I skate and it's the only thing in the world I can feeble....

last time i had this trick was at a grindline park where they had a similar setup but with a square curb on top. it was amazingly easy and rewarding to lock them in and and right when you rolled into the park so every session would start with a big feeble. super fun. the rest of the park was pretty meh though. grindline makes everything so steep and it was commissioned by all the old vert heads so there were like 2 oververt pockets including biggest in US at the time and no flat bars, lol.
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Post by: sbmfj on December 10, 2020, 10:12:40 AM
that looks like such a fun park

Cold and snowy up north in Canada. Gonna hit up the indoor park tonight - Had to reserve 24 hours in advance (limited capacity) and skate with a mask. Should be interesting.

Summer cant come soon enough...

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Post by: kimura on December 13, 2020, 09:02:00 AM
Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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Post by: Cool Ceith on December 13, 2020, 09:04:46 AM
Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.

Hey it can only help your center of gravity, right?  ;D
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Post by: Easy Slider on December 13, 2020, 09:50:16 AM
Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.

I feel you bro. Turned 43 this year and picked up skating again during lockdown after more than 20 years. Don't forget that you have selective memory, it will only remember a handful of heroic tricks you landed back then but not the millions of embarrassing slams. Shalom!
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Post by: kimura on December 13, 2020, 09:59:40 AM
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Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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Hey it can only help your center of gravity, right?  ;D
I guess thats one way to look at it. Although its made relearning ollies pretty interesting.
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Post by: kimura on December 13, 2020, 10:01:28 AM
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Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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I feel you bro. Turned 43 this year and picked up skating again during lockdown after more than 20 years. Don't forget that you have selective memory, it will only remember a handful of heroic tricks you landed back then but not the millions of embarrassing slams. Shalom!

I was seriously delusional when I figured Id hop on and pick up where I left off. NOPE.
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Post by: Easy Slider on December 13, 2020, 10:18:13 AM
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Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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I feel you bro. Turned 43 this year and picked up skating again during lockdown after more than 20 years. Don't forget that you have selective memory, it will only remember a handful of heroic tricks you landed back then but not the millions of embarrassing slams. Shalom!
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I was seriously delusional when I figured Id hop on and pick up where I left off. NOPE.

I was the opposite, I was sure I wouldn't even be able to ollie up a curb and was super stoked when I managed to do that the day I started again. I'd say lower your expectations because it's a long way to get back where you left of, so much is for sure. I am slowly getting my kickflips back (still nowhere as consistent or stylish as back in the nineties). I also have great fun with simple curb/ledge tricks (boardslides, noseslides, 50/50s). My dream is getting my Muska flips back tho. That was my signature trick back in the day.   ;D
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Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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I feel you bro. Turned 43 this year and picked up skating again during lockdown after more than 20 years. Don't forget that you have selective memory, it will only remember a handful of heroic tricks you landed back then but not the millions of embarrassing slams. Shalom!
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I was seriously delusional when I figured Id hop on and pick up where I left off. NOPE.
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I was the opposite, I was sure I wouldn't even be able to ollie up a curb and was super stoked when I managed to do that the day I started again. I'd say lower your expectations because it's a long way to get back where you left of, so much is for sure. I am slowly getting my kickflips back (still nowhere as consistent or stylish as back in the nineties). I also have great fun with simple curb/ledge tricks (boardslides, noseslides, 50/50s). My dream is getting my Muska flips back tho. That was my signature trick back in the day.   ;D

I'm just 35 but I'm getting back starting to consistently skate again after the last 5 years of my 20s was spent wasted and the first 5 of my 30s injured. I think you're spot on about the lowering of expectations!!! I've been going out every dry day and relearning those same simple curb tricks like I did when I was 14 years old. Because I'm going into it without much in the way of expectations, I'm actually learning new stuff with the quickness. Just last night I finally figured out the "scoop" in no complies and Tre flips. Ain't gonna lie, but watching cheesy trip tip videos for 360 flips is helpful as fuck! Keep it up G!
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Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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I feel you bro. Turned 43 this year and picked up skating again during lockdown after more than 20 years. Don't forget that you have selective memory, it will only remember a handful of heroic tricks you landed back then but not the millions of embarrassing slams. Shalom!
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I was seriously delusional when I figured Id hop on and pick up where I left off. NOPE.
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I was the opposite, I was sure I wouldn't even be able to ollie up a curb and was super stoked when I managed to do that the day I started again. I'd say lower your expectations because it's a long way to get back where you left of, so much is for sure. I am slowly getting my kickflips back (still nowhere as consistent or stylish as back in the nineties). I also have great fun with simple curb/ledge tricks (boardslides, noseslides, 50/50s). My dream is getting my Muska flips back tho. That was my signature trick back in the day.   ;D
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I'm just 35 but I'm getting back starting to consistently skate again after the last 5 years of my 20s was spent wasted and the first 5 of my 30s injured. I think you're spot on about the lowering of expectations!!! I've been going out every dry day and relearning those same simple curb tricks like I did when I was 14 years old. Because I'm going into it without much in the way of expectations, I'm actually learning new stuff with the quickness. Just last night I finally figured out the "scoop" in no complies and Tre flips. Ain't gonna lie, but watching cheesy trip tip videos for 360 flips is helpful as fuck! Keep it up G!

Oh yea, my expectations are lower than ever
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Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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I feel you bro. Turned 43 this year and picked up skating again during lockdown after more than 20 years. Don't forget that you have selective memory, it will only remember a handful of heroic tricks you landed back then but not the millions of embarrassing slams. Shalom!
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I was seriously delusional when I figured Id hop on and pick up where I left off. NOPE.
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I was the opposite, I was sure I wouldn't even be able to ollie up a curb and was super stoked when I managed to do that the day I started again. I'd say lower your expectations because it's a long way to get back where you left of, so much is for sure. I am slowly getting my kickflips back (still nowhere as consistent or stylish as back in the nineties). I also have great fun with simple curb/ledge tricks (boardslides, noseslides, 50/50s). My dream is getting my Muska flips back tho. That was my signature trick back in the day.   ;D
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I'm just 35 but I'm getting back starting to consistently skate again after the last 5 years of my 20s was spent wasted and the first 5 of my 30s injured. I think you're spot on about the lowering of expectations!!! I've been going out every dry day and relearning those same simple curb tricks like I did when I was 14 years old. Because I'm going into it without much in the way of expectations, I'm actually learning new stuff with the quickness. Just last night I finally figured out the "scoop" in no complies and Tre flips. Ain't gonna lie, but watching cheesy trip tip videos for 360 flips is helpful as fuck! Keep it up G!

Oh dude, that sounds sick. I agree about the youtube trick tip cllips. I feel like I would have been able to progress so much faster had we had them back in the day. On the other hand I am grateful we didn't have instagram and other social media as I certainly would have made a complete idiot of myself using them.  ;D
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Figured my first forum post would be in this thread to say what up! Just turned 47 and recently picked up skateboarding again after several years. Its amazing what a few extra years and pounds of body weight can do to a mans skating. Things just aren't as easy as I remembered them. Its been fun experimenting with setups though.
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I feel you bro. Turned 43 this year and picked up skating again during lockdown after more than 20 years. Don't forget that you have selective memory, it will only remember a handful of heroic tricks you landed back then but not the millions of embarrassing slams. Shalom!
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I was seriously delusional when I figured Id hop on and pick up where I left off. NOPE.
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I was the opposite, I was sure I wouldn't even be able to ollie up a curb and was super stoked when I managed to do that the day I started again. I'd say lower your expectations because it's a long way to get back where you left of, so much is for sure. I am slowly getting my kickflips back (still nowhere as consistent or stylish as back in the nineties). I also have great fun with simple curb/ledge tricks (boardslides, noseslides, 50/50s). My dream is getting my Muska flips back tho. That was my signature trick back in the day.   ;D
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I'm just 35 but I'm getting back starting to consistently skate again after the last 5 years of my 20s was spent wasted and the first 5 of my 30s injured. I think you're spot on about the lowering of expectations!!! I've been going out every dry day and relearning those same simple curb tricks like I did when I was 14 years old. Because I'm going into it without much in the way of expectations, I'm actually learning new stuff with the quickness. Just last night I finally figured out the "scoop" in no complies and Tre flips. Ain't gonna lie, but watching cheesy trip tip videos for 360 flips is helpful as fuck! Keep it up G!
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Oh dude, that sounds sick. I agree about the youtube trick tip cllips. I feel like I would have been able to progress so much faster had we had them back in the day. On the other hand I am grateful we didn't have instagram and other social media as I certainly would have made a complete idiot of myself using them.  ;D

it's been a lot of fun. I rode away from a no comply 180 and a switch back 180 on flat last night and felt like a G. ha ha ha

And yeah, I'm super grateful to have no had access to internet as a kid. Aside from being an idiot, it would've been too stressful. I had so much fun skating as a kid, like this most recent incarnation of my skate life, it's about getting away from everything else!
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Post by: jigga man on December 13, 2020, 04:19:45 PM
took time away and came back intending to rip. permission was not granted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atfDg4fLcks
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Post by: nonickname on December 18, 2020, 05:07:34 PM
For us really old guys...check out Chico Brenes IG account. Today has two new Rick Howard tricks with the classic Neds as the background. Was not expecting that slice of awesome today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI7LxaahJal/?igshid=5y0lrt5e20z0
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Post by: Frank and Fred on December 18, 2020, 06:46:08 PM
Ned's hasn't aged well. Rick and Chico have.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on December 19, 2020, 07:04:08 AM
Ned's hasn't aged well. Rick and Chico have.

They all aged well IMO....90's alternative rock is alive, how dare you !!   :-X :-X
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Post by: sbmfj on December 19, 2020, 06:02:02 PM
Saw the Rick and Chico post. What a treat to see Rick skate..
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Post by: manysnakes on December 19, 2020, 08:05:45 PM
Does anyone else feel like they skate as well or better than they did when they were younger? I don't know if it's because I've always remained active, but at 40, I feel more comfortable skating than at any other time in my life. There are plenty of tricks I can't make anymore, but the ones I've learned as an adult are as good or better than any flippy thing I could do when I was 15
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 19, 2020, 08:38:49 PM
Does anyone else feel like they skate as well or better than they did when they were younger? I don't know if it's because I've always remained active, but at 40, I feel more comfortable skating than at any other time in my life. There are plenty of tricks I can't make anymore, but the ones I've learned as an adult are as good or better than any flippy thing I could do when I was 15

I feel like I have lost so many tricks and so much confidence over the years, especially after each solid injury, but in saying that, everything I can still do is much smoother and more refined than when I was younger. 
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on December 20, 2020, 12:59:24 PM
Does anyone else feel like they skate as well or better than they did when they were younger? I don't know if it's because I've always remained active, but at 40, I feel more comfortable skating than at any other time in my life. There are plenty of tricks I can't make anymore, but the ones I've learned as an adult are as good or better than any flippy thing I could do when I was 15

I'm 35 and just recently started skating again. I can't do all that much other than the staples that are super ingrained in my muscle memory and my stamina is way up there yet, but I feel very, very comfortable and am learning new tricks faster. It might be due to being able to focus more and giving less shits.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on December 20, 2020, 01:10:58 PM
Does anyone else feel like they skate as well or better than they did when they were younger? I don't know if it's because I've always remained active, but at 40, I feel more comfortable skating than at any other time in my life. There are plenty of tricks I can't make anymore, but the ones I've learned as an adult are as good or better than any flippy thing I could do when I was 15

Yes. I don't throw myself down big gaps anymore and tricks come and go but I don't pressure myself. I skate for fun and not to be good and its done wonders for my skateboarding.
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Post by: kimura on December 20, 2020, 03:34:23 PM
Finally got a session in today for about an hour at my favorite curb. The asphalt was damp so I decided to throw on my pads. Good thing I did. I was warming up and slammed hard as shit on a board slide and my wrist guards saved me from at least a harsh sprain. Fucking hurts getting old. I hate skating in pads.  But gotta pay the bills too. Stupid responsibilities.
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Post by: j....soy..... on December 20, 2020, 10:50:31 PM
Does anyone else feel like they skate as well or better than they did when they were younger? I don't know if it's because I've always remained active, but at 40, I feel more comfortable skating than at any other time in my life. There are plenty of tricks I can't make anymore, but the ones I've learned as an adult are as good or better than any flippy thing I could do when I was 15

Definitely.....skateboarding was barely flippy when I was 15......
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Post by: ThrashGnar on December 28, 2020, 12:45:12 PM
40 y/o checking in from LA.  Nothing much to add.  HMU if you want to skate mellow stuff occasionally and you don't mind regular flaking.
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Post by: vicious cycle on December 29, 2020, 01:37:46 AM
Does anyone else feel like they skate as well or better than they did when they were younger? I don't know if it's because I've always remained active, but at 40, I feel more comfortable skating than at any other time in my life. There are plenty of tricks I can't make anymore, but the ones I've learned as an adult are as good or better than any flippy thing I could do when I was 15
Me for sure. i stoped skating with 19 and came back with 36 last year in may. I picked up my board again after a period of burning out, followed by depressions. The first few sessions were hell. I couldn't do anything anymore.
My body felt like rolled over by a car the first two weeks, even though i was in pretty good shape.
So i worked on my basics, day in day out.
Also in cold winter (Germany) under bridges or wherevere it was dry. I ate lots of shit, and my shins looked like murdered but i couldn't stop anymore. Skating is my way out that mental hole i was sitting in.
Now after 1 1/2 years back in, i skate better than i ever was when i was younger. Back then i wasn't focused. Mostly drunk and high. Now it's my Therapie. And when i'm off my board for to long, i feels sick inside.
So folks, keep rolling.
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Post by: Sleazy on December 30, 2020, 09:22:20 AM
Does anyone else feel like they skate as well or better than they did when they were younger? I don't know if it's because I've always remained active, but at 40, I feel more comfortable skating than at any other time in my life. There are plenty of tricks I can't make anymore, but the ones I've learned as an adult are as good or better than any flippy thing I could do when I was 15

in someways but definitely way less pop
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Post by: Frank and Fred on December 30, 2020, 09:26:53 AM
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They all aged well IMO....90's alternative rock is alive, how dare you !!   :-X :-X

I like the Stone Roses  but I think that's about it from that era... I loved Ned's at the time...
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Post by: cky enthusiast on December 30, 2020, 11:48:41 AM
my top listened song from 2020 was a neds song
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Post by: The real veganshawn on December 30, 2020, 12:26:18 PM
Having to explain the big pants small wheels era to a kid at the park yesterday, made me feel my 49 years
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Post by: biaherl on December 30, 2020, 12:42:09 PM
Went to the park a couple of weeks ago and forgot my board

The next time I went I wheel bit on a throw down and slammed into a wall. My ribs are still bruised

Was walking my dog at a park today and saw Chris Gregson he did not recognized me and I creeped him out in my you can't tell I skate creepy uncle attire. That's par for the course for me so I don't sweat it

Feeling so frustrated
Even antiquated
'Cause you can't update me
If I'm overrated
So frustrated
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Post by: ok boomer on December 30, 2020, 02:54:48 PM
Having to explain the big pants small wheels era to a kid at the park yesterday, made me feel my 49 years

If it makes you feel any better, a few months ago I saw 2 skaters (early 20s) running from getting kicked out of a spot. I stopped them to give them a quick short cut exit, as I know this town inside and out. They said thanks but both gave me an "ok boomer" look. I realized that I was wearing my dad office gear and carrying my sons BMX bike probably was weird for them. Felt pretty old af afterwards
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Post by: Grim Deeds on December 30, 2020, 06:22:16 PM
I teach where I live and the skatepark is where all my students hang out. I try to session early mornings only to avoid them but that's when parent bring toddlers on scooters. And if I bring my son, the session is just me pulling him back and forth until he gets bored enough to let me sneak in a run. It's tough out there! If I'm lucky he'll keep skating and I'll have a built-in skate buddy.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 30, 2020, 06:24:20 PM
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If it makes you feel any better, a few months ago I saw 2 skaters (early 20s) running from getting kicked out of a spot. I stopped them to give them a quick short cut exit, as I know this town inside and out. They said thanks but both gave me an "ok boomer" look. I realized that I was wearing my dad office gear and carrying my sons BMX bike probably was weird for them. Felt pretty old af afterwards

Best post of the day  ^^

Made me laugh a bit anyway.

Working behind the scenes doing stocktakes for a large surf, skate, fashion / retail shop in Australia for 12 years, dealing with all the cool youger kids working in all the stores, most didn't know how old I was or that I actually skated - they just thought I was wearing the outfit to fit in and were more often than not surprised when I would help them with skate product info, grip boards, or even more surprised when I took my cap off (balding head) but I was never one to really show off any skateboarding skills or knowledge if they didn't ask.

Most of the guys I skate with in the old guys group are office attire or semi casual suit wearing people, so it is funny hearing their stories of going in to a skate shop on a lunch break and getting helped / stared at by a young guy behind the counter.
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Post by: sammyz on December 31, 2020, 03:33:58 AM
Damn...how have i missed this thread??

Been on slap for maybe a year...will turn 45 in 2021...started skating in ‘87 and stopped in 2001/2. I started up again in 2019. Its been like learning from scratch again. I’ve only recently felt comfortable on the board...but fuck its been fun! Even with all the injuries i don't think ill stop again, unless im forced to do so.

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Post by: codelanguage on January 05, 2021, 01:36:42 AM
I just turned 40. I've been skating on and off since I was 11. I should be fucking amazing at this point but due to stopping so many times, I'm just not. But, I made a lot of progress from age 20-22. Skated 24-25 learned boardslides and ollying up pyramids. When I started again from 27-29 I skated everywhere so I got pretty good at pushing fast, and skating mini ramps. From age 32-34 I learned proper kickflips, heelflips, pop shuvits, and some grinds. I started again about three months ago and everything came back pretty quick. My manuals are getting better and I can pop nollies for the first time. So yeah I'm still the kook/poser/creepy old guy but whatever. I'm happy.

Fuck what anyone else thinks and especially what you tricked yourself into thinking anyone else thinks. You'll be dead soon. Make the best of it.
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Post by: Sleazy on January 14, 2021, 01:10:59 PM
finally skated some street

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCiHWipaYp/
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Post by: ok boomer on January 14, 2021, 01:17:50 PM
Good job mang, gave you a gnar
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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on January 14, 2021, 01:29:16 PM
I'm 35 now and have a list of tricks/lines to film in different cities over the next three years. I still don't have kids but probably will in the next two years or so, and I'm in the final stages of solidifying my career.

I hope I can do the tricks I want to do, at the spots I want to visit, from 35-38. It's not easy this winter because my muscle memory will have been degrading for almost five months, then I need to build it back up again. Plus since I'm getting older, I've noticed slams hurt more and my muscles get sore more easily. There's this whole doubting game I'm already playing which probably won't help.

Not only do I want to film tricks I can do, but I also want to learn new tricks and film those. And I want to relearn tricks. And it may be a dream at this point but I want to learn how to ollie higher. I'm just wondering if my "window" has really passed. I'm not looking to ollie over anything huge, but just improve my technique (which I should've done a long time ago).

So I'm doing what I can now to prepare for spring by stretching, yoga, jumping rope, watching skate vids, anything to preserve the muscle memory I have and maintain my body. Trying to eat healthier. I'm hoping I can still move the way I want to, basically. If not I'll regret it, I know it's not the end of the world, but I'd like to reach these personal goals.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on January 14, 2021, 04:45:25 PM
I'm 35 now and have a list of tricks/lines to film in different cities over the next three years. I still don't have kids but probably will in the next two years or so, and I'm in the final stages of solidifying my career.

I hope I can do the tricks I want to do, at the spots I want to visit, from 35-38. It's not easy this winter because my muscle memory will have been degrading for almost five months, then I need to build it back up again. Plus since I'm getting older, I've noticed slams hurt more and my muscles get sore more easily. There's this whole doubting game I'm already playing which probably won't help.

Not only do I want to film tricks I can do, but I also want to learn new tricks and film those. And I want to relearn tricks. And it may be a dream at this point but I want to learn how to ollie higher. I'm just wondering if my "window" has really passed. I'm not looking to ollie over anything huge, but just improve my technique (which I should've done a long time ago).

So I'm doing what I can now to prepare for spring by stretching, yoga, jumping rope, watching skate vids, anything to preserve the muscle memory I have and maintain my body. Trying to eat healthier. I'm hoping I can still move the way I want to, basically. If not I'll regret it, I know it's not the end of the world, but I'd like to reach these personal goals.


I'm also 35 and appreciate what you're saying. The preparation is crucial to staying healthy and strong. I don't have a fat bag of tricks or anything, but just getting back into skating after a solid 5 year departure from any skating whatsoever, my muscle memory is actually on point with, if not stronger, than what it was when I had stopped. I don't think winter necessarily kills it and your preparation will do you well, for sure.

About them ollies... I've alway believed that you can ollie at least as high as you can jump. Suck those knees up, my man! You'll get higher!
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Post by: nincompoop on January 14, 2021, 05:05:00 PM
finally skated some street

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCiHWipaYp/
dude! are you gentle jones?
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Post by: FUBAR on January 14, 2021, 05:19:58 PM
The other day I tried some stuff they sell for bodybuilders to sip while they are working out. It has carbs and other shit in it, and instead of skating 45 minutes my session was over two hrs. I didn’t have the shakes, loss of what little pop I have left, and fatigue in my legs I normal get after the usual 45 mins. Pretty stoked to try it again. And yeah, it’s legal.
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Post by: Eric Dolphy on January 14, 2021, 06:32:18 PM
The other day I tried some stuff they sell for bodybuilders to sip while they are working out. It has carbs and other shit in it, and instead of skating 45 minutes my session was over two hrs. I didn’t have the shakes, loss of what little pp I have left, and fatigue in my legs I normal get after the usual 45 mins. Pretty stoked to try it again. And yeah, it’s legal.
what's it called, you dirty little tease
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Post by: Sleazy on January 14, 2021, 07:08:20 PM
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCiHWipaYp/
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dude! are you gentle jones?

No gentle jones, dope name though
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 14, 2021, 08:54:39 PM
The other day I tried some stuff they sell for bodybuilders to sip while they are working out. It has carbs and other shit in it, and instead of skating 45 minutes my session was over two hrs. I didn’t have the shakes, loss of what little pp I have left, and fatigue in my legs I normal get after the usual 45 mins. Pretty stoked to try it again. And yeah, it’s legal.

Like viagra for skateboarding?

Only you have more fun and don't need to deal with anyone else.
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Post by: Sedition on January 14, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
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The other day I tried some stuff they sell for bodybuilders to sip while they are working out. It has carbs and other shit in it, and instead of skating 45 minutes my session was over two hrs. I didn’t have the shakes, loss of what little pp I have left, and fatigue in my legs I normal get after the usual 45 mins. Pretty stoked to try it again. And yeah, it’s legal.
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what's it called, you dirty little tease

I think it’s called “coffee,” no?
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Post by: FUBAR on January 15, 2021, 03:15:02 AM
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The other day I tried some stuff they sell for bodybuilders to sip while they are working out. It has carbs and other shit in it, and instead of skating 45 minutes my session was over two hrs. I didn’t have the shakes, loss of what little pop I have left, and fatigue in my legs I normally get after the usual 45 mins. Pretty stoked to try it again. And yeah, it’s legal.
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what's it called, you dirty little tease
In-kaged. There are other brands too. Shits like $27 so not bad. There are 20 servings so for a little over a buck a serving you may have a much better session...worth a shot.
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Post by: manysnakes on January 15, 2021, 09:08:10 AM
The other day I tried some stuff they sell for bodybuilders to sip while they are working out. It has carbs and other shit in it, and instead of skating 45 minutes my session was over two hrs. I didn’t have the shakes, loss of what little pop I have left, and fatigue in my legs I normal get after the usual 45 mins. Pretty stoked to try it again. And yeah, it’s legal.

In a similar vein, I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder for which I was prescribed steroids, and lemme tell you old guys - that shit works. I skated better and longer this past summer than I had in a long time. My course ran out and I didn’t seek any more, but hoooo boy was I feeling it during my treatment
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Post by: sbmfj on January 20, 2021, 08:22:57 AM
@Sleazy - That was steazy!! Looks like a fun spot!!

and Fubar, I also use a Gatorade type of electrolyte juice that I get at one of those Body Builder stores. Has a bit of caffeine in it as well (the orange one does - not all flavors do)
The caffeine nice for the extra push, but I find overall the stuff hydrates you well, and you dont as cramped up after a skate (still gotta stretch tho…).

Actually used it for the first time snowboarding - Went on a 3 day trip and drank a bunch and didnt cramp up as much either. Tell ya, a little snowboarding is good for the mind and soul.

Stuffs called Cytomax (google it)
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Post by: overwaxed on January 20, 2021, 09:59:57 AM
35 and a week back into it - loving it so far. I was a regular on this board from like 00'-03', made some friends for life, and got into a lot of great music (both from the board and videos) which led me to being a touring musician for the better part of my 20's and some of my 30's.

I'm married, first kid on the way, and live in Brooklyn (though we're thinking about moving to Chicago to be closer to her family). But I feel like I'm back on the board for real and for good.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 24, 2021, 10:11:21 AM
45 and 3/4. Not sure I can do 46 tricks at 46 but might make little edit... Silly as it is to film oneself it does provide some motivation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en)
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Post by: chat noir on January 24, 2021, 10:18:30 AM
I'm 32. I really want to get a handrail in before I die.
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Post by: GlenSuggittsflexfit on January 24, 2021, 10:32:59 AM
45 and 3/4. Not sure I can do 46 tricks at 46 but might make little edit... Silly as it is to film oneself it does provide some motivation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en)
You skate with good taste my friend.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on January 24, 2021, 02:05:59 PM
45 and 3/4. Not sure I can do 46 tricks at 46 but might make little edit... Silly as it is to film oneself it does provide some motivation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en)

nice clip homie. can't wait to film some myself.
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Post by: kimura on January 24, 2021, 07:52:00 PM
Can any of you fellow old dudes recommend some good shoes for skating with these old tired feet? My Vans are killing the balls of my feet after a good session. I feel like I need something with more padding but without losing board feel.
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Post by: chuckles on January 24, 2021, 08:01:05 PM
45 and 3/4. Not sure I can do 46 tricks at 46 but might make little edit... Silly as it is to film oneself it does provide some motivation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en)



This was great.


Edit: Just rewatched this with the volume on. Hoover!!!
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Post by: ChuckRamone on January 24, 2021, 08:08:47 PM
Can any of you fellow old dudes recommend some good shoes for skating with these old tired feet? My Vans are killing the balls of my feet after a good session. I feel like I need something with more padding but without losing board feel.

I skate vulcs but with Gamechangers insoles in place of the stock ones. Might be worth a try.
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Post by: kimura on January 24, 2021, 08:17:29 PM
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I skate vulcs but with Gamechangers insoles in place of the stock ones. Might be worth a try.

Nike Vulcs? I also saw adidas makes Vulcs  too. I’ll check out the gamechanger insoles. Man they are pricey. Thanks for the suggestion. I don’t mind the price if it will help the foot pain.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 24, 2021, 08:24:13 PM
Can any of you fellow old dudes recommend some good shoes for skating with these old tired feet? My Vans are killing the balls of my feet after a good session. I feel like I need something with more padding but without losing board feel.

Are you in pro shoes or classics?

I have subbed out the existing insoles or pulled out the classic footbed and replaced them with my own special insoles for a long time now, but a lot of people swear by some of the aftermarket insoles, eg Footprint, Remind, Etcetra and others.

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Post by: kimura on January 24, 2021, 08:27:23 PM
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Are you in pro shoes or classics?

I have subbed out the existing insoles or pulled out the classic footbed and replaced them with my own special insoles for a long time now, but a lot of people swear by some of the aftermarket insoles, eg Footprint, Remind, Etcetra and others.



I have a few different pairs of Vans. Most of them are the old skool style that come with the newer removable insoles. I can’t stand the classics they aren’t much better than old school Chuck Taylor’s.
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Post by: ChuckRamone on January 24, 2021, 08:28:55 PM
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I skate vulcs but with Gamechangers insoles in place of the stock ones. Might be worth a try.
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Nike Vulcs? I also saw adidas makes Vulcs  too. I’ll check out the gamechanger insoles. Man they are pricey. Thanks for the suggestion. I don’t mind the price if it will help the foot pain.

I've been skating mostly States for the last few years but I've used Gamechangers in Vans and Emericas too. They are pricey but I think they're worth it. For me they last multiple pairs of shoes but YMMV. They come in different thicknesses so make sure to get the right ones for the insoles you'll be replacing. I also recommend rolling the soles of your feet on a massage ball of some sort. I use an old baseball but people also use lacrosse, tennis, or special massage balls.
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Post by: sbmfj on January 25, 2021, 05:48:17 AM
nice edit Frank and Fred!! Love your f/s rocks!

Kimura - NB 288 -cup sole mind you, but great pading and I felt my board fine. Quite a change from a Vans to the 288 tho, but your feet will love you for it!
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Post by: vicious cycle on January 25, 2021, 06:14:04 AM
Can any of you fellow old dudes recommend some good shoes for skating with these old tired feet? My Vans are killing the balls of my feet after a good session. I feel like I need something with more padding but without losing board feel.
Hi. I'm almost 38. I tried all kinds of shoes.
I can't skate vulcs anymore. No matter what insoles.
I had the best experience with the Etnies Marana and Joslins 1 + Footprint Orthotics insoles.
Also the Etnies Marana Mid was a very nice shoe but hard to find these days.
At the moment i skate Maranas exclusively and it love them.
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Post by: kimura on January 25, 2021, 08:13:39 AM
nice edit Frank and Fred!! Love your f/s rocks!

Kimura - NB 288 -cup sole mind you, but great pading and I felt my board fine. Quite a change from a Vans to the 288 tho, but your feet will love you for it!

Thanks bro, Ill check em out
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 25, 2021, 09:22:37 AM
Can any of you fellow old dudes recommend some good shoes for skating with these old tired feet? My Vans are killing the balls of my feet after a good session. I feel like I need something with more padding but without losing board feel.

Board feel is over rated. Get yourself a cupsole. I'm in Joslins. I know they are too thick for some people. But I'm not in pain after a full day of skating.
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Post by: kimura on January 25, 2021, 09:33:16 AM
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Board feel is over rated. Get yourself a cupsole. I'm in Joslins. I know they are too thick for some people. But I'm not in pain after a full day of skating.

The Etnies Joslin aren't cupsole are they? I was just checking the Joslins out. I like those. Which model are you rockin? There are a few different types.
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Post by: jakeumms on January 25, 2021, 09:38:37 AM
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Board feel is over rated. Get yourself a cupsole. I'm in Joslins. I know they are too thick for some people. But I'm not in pain after a full day of skating.
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The Etnies Joslin aren't cupsole are they? I was just checking the Joslins out. I like those. Which model are you rockin? There are a few different types.
Etnies put out a vulc Joslin in the latter half of 2020 but all the other versions will be a cupsole. It will say it's a vulc in the model name so just avoid those if that's not what you're looking for.
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Post by: kimura on January 25, 2021, 10:24:44 AM
Thanks for all the suggestions fellow old dudes. Etnies Joslin's and Gamechanger insoles are in route.
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Post by: vicious cycle on January 25, 2021, 12:41:17 PM
Whatever you do..
When your feet are old and sensitive, don't buy the Joslin Vulcs !
The worst shoe ever.. even with the footprint insoles.
The regular ones, Joslin 1 and 2 and the regular Maranas are cupsole.
They need a bit breakin in time. I use them as my all day shoe for about a week.
After that they feel great.
There is also a Marana Vulc but in all honesty, they also suck imho.
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Post by: OMSK on January 25, 2021, 01:07:41 PM
Recently I started skating the Vans BMX Skate Hi (with a cup sole) and if you like the feel/fit of Vans but can't stand your feet/ankles/knees being destroyed, then I suggest you try them out. Has the classic Vans grip without the classic Vans lack of support.
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Post by: kimura on January 25, 2021, 06:07:54 PM
Truth be told I didn’t even know the terms vulcanized and cupsole until today after I did some google-foo. I’ve never put much thought into shoes and always just rocked Vans most of which I now know are/where vulcanized. I’ve had some cupsoles over the years when I think back. I’m positive some good cupsoles with good insoles is exactly what I’m looking for.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on January 25, 2021, 06:42:50 PM
Truth be told I didn’t even know the terms vulcanized and cupsole until today after I did some google-foo. I’ve never put much thought into shoes and always just rocked Vans most of which I now know are/where vulcanized. I’ve had some cupsoles over the years when I think back. I’m positive some good cupsoles with good insoles is exactly what I’m looking for.

cupsole 100%
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 25, 2021, 06:52:50 PM
I wish I could skate cups.... You guys have me wanting to try again...
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Post by: Sleazy on January 26, 2021, 07:00:35 PM
i've been digging the new ave's. you get ollie holes quick but they don't need to be broke in and are slim yet easy on the feet. i plugged the hole with some of those sued patches for shoes.

45 and 3/4. Not sure I can do 46 tricks at 46 but might make little edit... Silly as it is to film oneself it does provide some motivation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaTdI9gvSl/?hl=en)

damn sick. i love self filming. get way more shit done. i've been working on two tricks for multiple sessions now because i want to film them right. if it wasn't for that i would have moved on.
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Post by: Sedition on January 26, 2021, 09:42:38 PM
I wish I could skate cups.... You guys have me wanting to try again...

Don't do it. You know they have the board of feel of moon boots.
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Post by: kimura on January 27, 2021, 05:45:24 AM
I’ve actually managed to skate 3 out of the last 4 days here in Seattle. My feet, back and neck are wrecked. It was worth it though. I usually skate for about an hour. I don’t do a lot of standing around and  I try to keep moving/flowing to keep my body warmed up and my heart rate and lungs working.

How often and how long do you guys usually skate?
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Post by: Easy Slider on January 27, 2021, 05:58:35 AM
I’ve actually managed to skate 3 out of the last 4 days here in Seattle. My feet, back and neck are wrecked. It was worth it though. I usually skate for about an hour. I don’t do a lot of standing around and  I try to keep moving/flowing to keep my body warmed up and my heart rate and lungs working.

How often and how long do you guys usually skate?

In the winter I skate on Saturday and Sundays notwithstanding the weather or legs. If need be I go to the underground parking.  When the days get longer and I can use the evenings I go two to three times a week, choosing the actual day depending on weather and legs. Sessions usually last an hour (net skating time) then the legs are tired and it gets dangerous. If it is really cold, the session might be shorter but not because of me but my wife gets cold.  I always take her along as she likes to get outside and does not object to filming my humble efforts. Other than my wife I prefer to have no one else around.
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Post by: Sedition on January 27, 2021, 06:20:48 AM
Hawk’s current IG post...the 720... It’s really cool (not sure that is the right word) to see someone in skateboarding, especially someone at his level, openly talk about (and show) the impact of biology, time, and age. It’s a (losing) battle, that all of us old guys know. Much respect for that 720, but even more for the honest vulnerability. Every session is a gift. It won’t last forever.

Humanizing...that was the word I was looking for.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 27, 2021, 07:03:44 AM
I’ve actually managed to skate 3 out of the last 4 days here in Seattle. My feet, back and neck are wrecked. It was worth it though. I usually skate for about an hour. I don’t do a lot of standing around and  I try to keep moving/flowing to keep my body warmed up and my heart rate and lungs working.

How often and how long do you guys usually skate?

Had a couple of long weekend holiday type things here, so actually been skating a lot more than I might have otherwise.  Everything hurts, but I feel so much better because of it.

Being in lockdown did a number on both my mind and my body, even though I could have been on my feet more and active, but getting older is just one of those things.

That Lance Mountain (or other wonderful human being) quote is true:

You don't stop skateboarding because you get old, you get old because you stop skateboarding!
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Post by: kimura on January 27, 2021, 07:20:51 AM
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I’ve actually managed to skate 3 out of the last 4 days here in Seattle. My feet, back and neck are wrecked. It was worth it though. I usually skate for about an hour. I don’t do a lot of standing around and  I try to keep moving/flowing to keep my body warmed up and my heart rate and lungs working.

How often and how long do you guys usually skate?
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In the winter I skate on Saturday and Sundays notwithstanding the weather or legs. If need be I go to the underground parking.  When the days get longer and I can use the evenings I go two to three times a week, choosing the actual day depending on weather and legs. Sessions usually last an hour (net skating time) then the legs are tired and it gets dangerous. If it is really cold, the session might be shorter but not because of me but my wife gets cold.  I always take her along as she likes to get outside and does not object to filming my humble efforts. Other than my wife I prefer to have no one else around.

Yea skating in the cold doesn't make thing any easier. I can definitely tell a difference in everything from my body to my how my board feels with cold wheels and bushings. Plus bailing a trick hurts just a bit more. I do sweat a bit less so that a plus I suppose. I sweat buckets when I skate or workout. It actually kinda sucks. I always joke its a curse. Im envious of you guys that don't sweat much.
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Post by: lemonchicken91 on January 27, 2021, 07:31:18 AM
Been feeling down, friend just moved nearby and waned to cruise around.

Never underestimate a good cruise sesh.
He had this super squirrely little board with soft bushings and slightly harder cruiser wheels you could really surf style pump it fast

My friend was skating in some yeezy equivalent type shoes damn near broke his ankle. Told him to get something flatter. duh!
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Post by: ok boomer on January 27, 2021, 07:58:36 AM
I recently just went for a cruise session and enjoyed it more than a frustrating "why can't I land shit?" session at a spot.
Just fullspeed cruising
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Post by: RichardBarkley on January 27, 2021, 08:26:57 AM
I recently just went for a cruise session and enjoyed it more than a frustrating "why can't I land shit?" session at a spot.
Just fullspeed cruising

Funny you should say that. I usually cycle to the local spots but skated the other day. The skate there and back was much more enjoyable ha. Haven't felt that good in a long time.
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Post by: Glurmpz on January 27, 2021, 12:08:18 PM
Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)
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Post by: skunty on January 27, 2021, 01:46:31 PM
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I’ve actually managed to skate 3 out of the last 4 days here in Seattle. My feet, back and neck are wrecked. It was worth it though. I usually skate for about an hour. I don’t do a lot of standing around and  I try to keep moving/flowing to keep my body warmed up and my heart rate and lungs working.

How often and how long do you guys usually skate?
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In the winter I skate on Saturday and Sundays notwithstanding the weather or legs. If need be I go to the underground parking.  When the days get longer and I can use the evenings I go two to three times a week, choosing the actual day depending on weather and legs. Sessions usually last an hour (net skating time) then the legs are tired and it gets dangerous. If it is really cold, the session might be shorter but not because of me but my wife gets cold.  I always take her along as she likes to get outside and does not object to filming my humble efforts. Other than my wife I prefer to have no one else around.
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Yea skating in the cold doesn't make thing any easier. I can definitely tell a difference in everything from my body to my how my board feels with cold wheels and bushings. Plus bailing a trick hurts just a bit more. I do sweat a bit less so that a plus I suppose. I sweat buckets when I skate or workout. It actually kinda sucks. I always joke its a curse. Im envious of you guys that don't sweat much.

I'm the sweatiest dude at the session every time and I'm starting to think its a mental thing. I sweat way more when I do physical activities that require your focus and mental energy. If I'm riding a bike or jumping rope or something it doesn't come down nearly as fast as if I'm skating or like building or fixing something. I think if I stay cognizant of it and just chill the fuck out I'll probably sweat less and skate better.
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Post by: sbmfj on January 27, 2021, 02:03:17 PM
I sweat so damn much, I always pack an extra tee and bring a sweat towel as well.

My winter sessions have pretty much ended for now. Pretty severe COVID lockdown  and province wide 8 pm curfew. Skateparks are closed, and I cant really get to the underground parking garages in time with work and kids during the week. Hopefully this weekend.

Been snowboarding a bit though, that's kinda fun. A "different" type of skating...hehe. 
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on January 27, 2021, 04:21:55 PM
Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)

yoooooooooo, MY MAN! that's a dope part. wicked
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 27, 2021, 06:12:31 PM
Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)

What! Handrails? Flips into manuals? Legit shit.
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Post by: kimura on January 27, 2021, 06:23:07 PM
Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)

Legit!
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Post by: Glurmpz on January 27, 2021, 10:41:01 PM
Thanks friends! It was definitely a fun project and I tried to make myself film new things instead of the same old stuff. Not sure if you guys watched the rest, but Haslam has a fun little part to close it out and there's a couple other names in there that might be familiar to people following Vancouver skateboarding.

I also built a box that I can fit in my car recently, had the first real session on it tonight. With borders closed and no trips to California happening, this will be key to making it through a long wet winter.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKk_UvPFTfb/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKk_UvPFTfb/)
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Post by: Lou Strux on January 27, 2021, 11:42:22 PM
So... who’s the Sheriff of these here thread, and exactly how old does one need to be in order to post up here?
Asking because I may actually qualify in another 4 to 5 years, depending on where the bar is set.
I don’t think I’m old, but my ankles, knees, and hips insist otherwise.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 28, 2021, 01:52:50 AM
Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!


Watched the whole thing (had to do it in the evening, not during the day) but that was pretty cool - especially liked the parking block on top of the DIY curb / gap where you and others did feeble / hurricane variations.

I looked up Summit and it shows I already watched it, can't remember when, but I think I will have to rewatch it again too.

Never remember or know what I get up to late at night, sleep deprivation, etc.

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Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 28, 2021, 01:54:28 AM
So... who’s the Sheriff of these here thread, and exactly how old does one need to be in order to post up here?
Asking because I may actually qualify in another 4 to 5 years, depending on where the bar is set.
I don’t think I’m old, but my ankles, knees, and hips insist otherwise.

Any and all welcome I would say, because if you are in here (and a Pal), you wouldn't be lost.

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Post by: sbmfj on January 28, 2021, 06:32:29 AM
Sick part Glumpz. MVP for sure!
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Post by: SatanicPanic on January 28, 2021, 09:35:49 AM
Wow Glumprz that was rad
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Post by: captjwebb on January 28, 2021, 09:44:24 AM
Age:33
Set Up:
Board -8.88 Toy Machine
Wheels-  52mm Spitfire f4
Trucks-169 Indys
Bearings-Bones Reds
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: Slappies, Short Ledges and gaps, Mini ramp
Favorite skaters: Mike Maldonado, Jamie Thomas, Tom Penny
Music: CCR, Hendrix
Married: Yep
Kids: yep
Occupation: Run fishing charter boats

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Post by: Sleazy on January 28, 2021, 10:02:55 AM
Glumprz like those houston beats, great part. that line in the middle with the five 0 180 was nice and love that diy curb gap spot
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Post by: rothdigga on January 28, 2021, 12:06:03 PM
Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)

Damnit.  I haven't done a backside flip fakie nose manny in a LOOOONG time but seeing you do one makes me think I need to fucking sack up and film one for my 50th part.  I've got a year and a half til I hit the half century mark and am gonna start filming soon.  That part was sick.  Some solid ledge trickery!
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Post by: Glurmpz on January 28, 2021, 12:08:38 PM
That DIY curb spot was fun for it's very short existence. It got built on a side street next to another older diy quarterpipe (small, like 6 feet wide, 2 feet high), but the street gets used regularly. Once the curb got built, someone also brought a skate box and flatbar to leave there, which people would pull out into the middle of the street. During the pandemic it was like a skatepark. Easily 20 skaters there mid day hanging out in the middle of the road. Then to cap off the heating-out of the spot, the people who built the curb decided to build a 3 jersey barrier kinked quarterpipe... right in front of a fire hydrant. I mean, c'mon... 20 people blocking off a road to skate home made obstacles in the middle of the day was bad enough. Why on earth would you put so much work into a diy obstacle but put it right in front of a fire hyrdrant? I was surprised they somehow transported 3 jersey barriers to the spot. Did no one speak up when they decided where to drop them? Serious bunt. Lasted exactly 1 full day. City ripped out everything.
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Post by: Glurmpz on January 28, 2021, 12:27:23 PM
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Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)
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Damnit.  I haven't done a backside flip fakie nose manny in a LOOOONG time but seeing you do one makes me think I need to fucking sack up and film one for my 50th part.  I've got a year and a half til I hit the half century mark and am gonna start filming soon.  That part was sick.  Some solid ledge trickery!

Thanks! And thanks again everyone else - not dead yet! hahaha. I'll be stoked to see what you put together for 50 - that's inspiring.

I've always filmed parts for videos I worked on, but it's hard to balance filming other people with performing well in front of the camera myself. So often I'm trying to get my own clips when I'm tired out from being hunched over filming the past couple hours. I feel like I did better this time around at planning my clips out, and I also just self filmed a bunch of it with my phone 16:9 and then added motion in a 4:3 timeline after. Lol.

Once spring hits we're gonna be working on another one. Plan is to use the VX this time, but I'm sure the G9 will be filling in here and there. I just hope I can think of new stuff to film...
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Post by: Allez_Jambon on January 28, 2021, 12:46:39 PM
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Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)
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Damnit.  I haven't done a backside flip fakie nose manny in a LOOOONG time but seeing you do one makes me think I need to fucking sack up and film one for my 50th part.  I've got a year and a half til I hit the half century mark and am gonna start filming soon.  That part was sick.  Some solid ledge trickery!
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Thanks! And thanks again everyone else - not dead yet! hahaha. I'll be stoked to see what you put together for 50 - that's inspiring.

I've always filmed parts for videos I worked on, but it's hard to balance filming other people with performing well in front of the camera myself. So often I'm trying to get my own clips when I'm tired out from being hunched over filming the past couple hours. I feel like I did better this time around at planning my clips out, and I also just self filmed a bunch of it with my phone 16:9 and then added motion in a 4:3 timeline after. Lol.

Once spring hits we're gonna be working on another one. Plan is to use the VX this time, but I'm sure the G9 will be filling in here and there. I just hope I can think of new stuff to film...

Damn that was fucking sick. You got 10 years on me and I hope to be putting shit out half as good. Fakie shove manny 180 and cab noseblunt were great. Also that bogus park after your part looks pretty awesome.
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Post by: Allez_Jambon on January 28, 2021, 01:00:15 PM
Also @rothdigga that shit was cool too. I drove 45 mins to that ledge to manny at some parking lot sort of near culver city one day and got kicked out after 3 minutes. Was so bummed because this was right when I moved here and assumed it'd be like this all of the time.

Here's my 2020 iphone/insta/goofy edit. I was 32-33. I'm not really young and not really old so i have no idea what constitutes for an acceptable post here. Warning. I have shitty songs (that im kind of stoked on), have inconsistent fits, booger my noseblunt, put my hands down, do illegal tricks, tictac and bussup. I just kind of want to make my friends laugh.

https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo (https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo)
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Post by: dofrenzy on January 28, 2021, 01:04:42 PM
Frank and Fred I loved the edit!  Backside air on the ramp is my dream trick, nice skating.
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Post by: Glurmpz on January 28, 2021, 01:23:49 PM
Also @rothdigga that shit was cool too. I drove 45 mins to that ledge to manny at some parking lot sort of near culver city one day and got kicked out after 3 minutes. Was so bummed because this was right when I moved here and assumed it'd be like this all of the time.

Here's my 2020 iphone/insta/goofy edit. I was 32-33. I'm not really young and not really old so i have no idea what constitutes for an acceptable post here. Warning. I have shitty songs (that im kind of stoked on), have inconsistent fits, booger my noseblunt, put my hands down, do illegal tricks, tictac and bussup. I just kind of want to make my friends laugh.

https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo (https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo)

Holy crap dude - you did a lot of really hard shit in there. Wow. I only just learned to switch back 5050 curbs, and it feels super awkward... I can't imagine doing it on a table. So sick. Next time I get the chance to skate a table I might try some switch crooks though - props on that one! You skated so many spots that I hit with my friends from LA when I visit. Can't wait to get back!
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 28, 2021, 08:15:14 PM
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Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)
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Damnit.  I haven't done a backside flip fakie nose manny in a LOOOONG time but seeing you do one makes me think I need to fucking sack up and film one for my 50th part.  I've got a year and a half til I hit the half century mark and am gonna start filming soon.  That part was sick.  Some solid ledge trickery!
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Thanks! And thanks again everyone else - not dead yet! hahaha. I'll be stoked to see what you put together for 50 - that's inspiring.

I've always filmed parts for videos I worked on, but it's hard to balance filming other people with performing well in front of the camera myself. So often I'm trying to get my own clips when I'm tired out from being hunched over filming the past couple hours. I feel like I did better this time around at planning my clips out, and I also just self filmed a bunch of it with my phone 16:9 and then added motion in a 4:3 timeline after. Lol.

Once spring hits we're gonna be working on another one. Plan is to use the VX this time, but I'm sure the G9 will be filling in here and there. I just hope I can think of new stuff to film...
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Damn that was fucking sick. You got 10 years on me and I hope to be putting shit out half as good. Fakie shove manny 180 and cab noseblunt were great. Also that bogus park after your part looks pretty awesome.

Hell yeah glurmpz!  Lot of life in those old legs!
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Post by: sometimeperhaps on January 28, 2021, 08:24:46 PM
Also @rothdigga that shit was cool too. I drove 45 mins to that ledge to manny at some parking lot sort of near culver city one day and got kicked out after 3 minutes. Was so bummed because this was right when I moved here and assumed it'd be like this all of the time.

Here's my 2020 iphone/insta/goofy edit. I was 32-33. I'm not really young and not really old so i have no idea what constitutes for an acceptable post here. Warning. I have shitty songs (that im kind of stoked on), have inconsistent fits, booger my noseblunt, put my hands down, do illegal tricks, tictac and bussup. I just kind of want to make my friends laugh.

https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo (https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo)

This was nice. You got a knee bend that sometimes reminds me of Jerry Hsu.
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Post by: kimura on January 28, 2021, 08:33:18 PM
Also @rothdigga that shit was cool too. I drove 45 mins to that ledge to manny at some parking lot sort of near culver city one day and got kicked out after 3 minutes. Was so bummed because this was right when I moved here and assumed it'd be like this all of the time.

Here's my 2020 iphone/insta/goofy edit. I was 32-33. I'm not really young and not really old so i have no idea what constitutes for an acceptable post here. Warning. I have shitty songs (that im kind of stoked on), have inconsistent fits, booger my noseblunt, put my hands down, do illegal tricks, tictac and bussup. I just kind of want to make my friends laugh.

https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo (https://youtu.be/bgZ30-sthwo)

Solid skating bro. I was digging some of the tunes. I’m curious, what’s an illegal trick? Lol
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Post by: Easy Slider on January 29, 2021, 03:01:45 AM
Could you please post the super good skating in the "post you skating" thread and only post up old dudes clips here otherwise I'm going to get depressed. Just kidding, impressive stuff guys, I wish I had half your bag of tricks.
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Post by: sbmfj on January 29, 2021, 06:15:29 AM
Sick edit Mr Go Ham (allez Jambon).

Im amazed as how smooth and slick the concrete is in your California Skateparks. Looks like a loot of fun.

Like Glumpz mentioned, sick shit on those picnic tables, switch back 50  and krookies!!

Id love to skate one of the picnic table / benches, but probably never will.

Jkwon looks like soo much fun. awesome noseblunt!

Love the nosegirnd tailgrabs!!

Keep it up guys.
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Post by: kimura on January 30, 2021, 04:44:21 PM
Had an hour long slappy session in my new Joslin's today. Wow what a difference. Still have a bit of foot pain but its way better than with the Vans I've been wearing. Thanks for all the suggestions. I pulled the trigger on some NB 288's as well. Ill give those a go and report back.

Cup sole > Vulc for old dudes feet.
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Post by: RichardBarkley on January 31, 2021, 04:02:14 AM
Had an hour long slappy session in my new Joslin's today. Wow what a difference. Still have a bit of foot pain but its way better than with the Vans I've been wearing. Thanks for all the suggestions. I pulled the trigger on some NB 288's as well. Ill give those a go and report back.

Cup sole > Vulc for old dudes feet.

What joslins did you get ?
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Post by: kimura on January 31, 2021, 04:20:50 AM
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Had an hour long slappy session in my new Joslin's today. Wow what a difference. Still have a bit of foot pain but its way better than with the Vans I've been wearing. Thanks for all the suggestions. I pulled the trigger on some NB 288's as well. Ill give those a go and report back.

Cup sole > Vulc for old dudes feet.
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What joslins did you get ?

https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/joslin-4101000484.html
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Post by: RichardBarkley on January 31, 2021, 04:24:27 AM
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Had an hour long slappy session in my new Joslin's today. Wow what a difference. Still have a bit of foot pain but its way better than with the Vans I've been wearing. Thanks for all the suggestions. I pulled the trigger on some NB 288's as well. Ill give those a go and report back.

Cup sole > Vulc for old dudes feet.
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What joslins did you get ?
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https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/joslin-4101000484.html

Thanks dude gonna grab some.
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Post by: ok boomer on February 01, 2021, 08:52:33 AM
Had an hour long slappy session in my new Joslin's today. Wow what a difference. Still have a bit of foot pain but its way better than with the Vans I've been wearing. Thanks for all the suggestions. I pulled the trigger on some NB 288's as well. Ill give those a go and report back.

Cup sole > Vulc for old dudes feet.

I was all Vans for years and years and now skate only Nike and Adidas cupsoles. Life savers for sure!
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Post by: sbmfj on February 01, 2021, 09:29:32 AM
all hail the cup sole!

I think youll love the 288's Kimura!
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Post by: kimura on February 01, 2021, 11:19:52 AM
all hail the cup sole!

I think youll love the 288's Kimura!

Yup skated the 288s yesterday. I do like them way better than my Vans but I give the nod to the Joslins. The sole on the Joslin feels just a bit more firm/thick. Both great shoes.
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Post by: drewSTEADMAN on February 04, 2021, 06:20:45 PM
Forgot I said I would link this in here when I finished it...

Here's the video I've been working on over the past year. My footage starts at 15:08. I'm 43. Pretty happy with what I was able to put together, for once. Lol. Wish I had done more flip tricks but I didn't even realize I was lacking in that department until I was almost done filming. Next part I'm gonna focus on that more. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa6J7WTBTQ)
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awesome footage!!! looking good!!!!!
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Post by: KoRnholio8 on February 13, 2021, 04:05:26 AM
Finally we get a break from all the rain and I went to the skatepark in 23°F weather with some minor wind.

I was doing some embarrassingly easy grinds on a manual pad that I always struggled with and then I slip out and hit hit the ground and my head. Fucking hell, 20 years on board and 35 years old, this is my first time and it freaked me out. I watched in slo-mo how I'm falling, but at that moment I couldn't even fathom that I would hit my head. It wasn't anything much, but I am considering buying a helmet. And not ever going out in these freezing temperatures ever again. Not worth it at my age.
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Post by: Sleazy on February 13, 2021, 04:29:22 AM
Finally we get a break from all the rain and I went to the skatepark in 23°F weather with some minor wind.

I was doing some embarrassingly easy grinds on a manual pad that I always struggled with and then I slip out and hit hit the ground and my head. Fucking hell, 20 years on board and 35 years old, this is my first time and it freaked me out. I watched in slo-mo how I'm falling, but at that moment I couldn't even fathom that I would hit my head. It wasn't anything much, but I am considering buying a helmet. And not ever going out in these freezing temperatures ever again. Not worth it at my age.

was it a front blunt? i smacked the shit out of my head on a front blunt slip out on a curb one time and lost my memory for a day.
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Post by: KoRnholio8 on February 13, 2021, 04:32:22 AM
nah, the trick was waaay more embarrassing
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Post by: kimura on February 13, 2021, 06:43:04 AM
I’m 47 and started wearing a helmet and some triple 8 gloves/wrist guards when I skate. Every session I fall and my gloves have saved my palms and wrists hundreds of times. Haven’t hit my head luckily.
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Post by: Neil on February 13, 2021, 10:18:15 AM
I'm thinking about going all Andy Anderson / Mike V. and wearing a helmet always.

I'm in my late 30's, new dad, and when it was 100% about me taking care of me I was prepared to hit my head. Now, I'd put such a strain on my partner and daughter. Plus I have a feeling I'll hit my head doing the lamest, easiest thing as my faculties fade. 50-50 to slip out to back of head on the coping type shit.

Thinking of an S1 Retro Lifer because I like the technology and it looks kinda cool once you decide you want to look like a Vespa rider when you skate.
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Post by: Sleazy on February 13, 2021, 10:45:24 AM
nah, the trick was waaay more embarrassing

hopefully not coming across one uppy there... just to be clear, my curb game these days is fs and bs 5050s, fs tailslides and five0s. reverts on most of those and on a good day fakie ollie 5050 and nollie back tail/5 0. all super basic tricks. front blunt incident was 15 years or so back when i was thinking i was going to get good at ledges and that's were my progression came to a halt. but fuck, i have so much more respect for blunts on curbs now. that shit can go crazy wrong in the blink of an eye.
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Post by: stupidfuckface on February 15, 2021, 09:12:19 AM
Ok, seems like the level of skating is getting too good around these parts. So, I’ll do my part and bring the average back down.
Be gentle, I’m old..

http://youtu.be/MM8YqcU9R7A
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Post by: Fhk on February 15, 2021, 09:19:57 AM
Ok, seems like the level of skating is getting too good around these parts. So, I’ll do my part and bring the average back down.
Be gentle, I’m old..

http://youtu.be/MM8YqcU9R7A
Ain't nothing wrong with that..Great taste in music too.
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Post by: MxsDx on February 15, 2021, 10:53:30 AM
Ok, seems like the level of skating is getting too good around these parts. So, I’ll do my part and bring the average back down.
Be gentle, I’m old..

http://youtu.be/MM8YqcU9R7A

Good stuff man! I really like seeing people in our age range skating street. Great spots too.
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Post by: FUBAR on February 15, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
Awesome skating from everyone that posted!
Cupsoled shoes are my old ass feet’s best friend.
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Post by: jsettle on February 16, 2021, 04:03:27 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKbi0OzFZWo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Post by: sbmfj on February 18, 2021, 10:45:32 AM
Nice edit SFF. You got some good flatground skills. The park with the triangle shaped bank looks like a good time!
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Post by: Sleazy on February 20, 2021, 04:33:10 AM
Ok, seems like the level of skating is getting too good around these parts. So, I’ll do my part and bring the average back down.
Be gentle, I’m old..

http://youtu.be/MM8YqcU9R7A

this clip got me so hyped to work on flat land. i've got that same element box. i'm guessing you are also like "are you kidding me" with the high legs. like WTF, can a brother get a medium set of legs? it's not even worth strapping them on for a nose slide then i've got nothing.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKbi0OzFZWo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

love the BGPs from what i assume is your daughter

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Post by: GardenSkater77 on February 20, 2021, 08:04:47 AM
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Ok, seems like the level of skating is getting too good around these parts. So, I’ll do my part and bring the average back down.
Be gentle, I’m old..

http://youtu.be/MM8YqcU9R7A
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this clip got me so hyped to work on flat land. i've got that same element box. i'm guessing you are also like "are you kidding me" with the high legs. like WTF, can a brother get a medium set of legs? it's not even worth strapping them on for a nose slide then i've got nothing.

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love the BGPs from what i assume is your daughter

Good to see you have an internet connection. Hopefully your week was not as terrible as many of your fellow Texans.

Hopefully you had a backup generator.

Either way, very scary stuff. I have never lost power in the winter and it’s always a concern in a winter storm.
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Post by: Jory4 on March 01, 2021, 08:22:00 AM
Not sure I’m brave enough to put this in the post you skating thread. It’s a bit slow (like me!)

Fun to learn some new things today - half cab 50-50 and the hurricanes are new today. Straight after a fun surf. Happy days! :-)

www.instagram.com/p/CL4ehRFnFzR/?igshid=1f4tx0442dwv1
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Post by: OldSkater on March 01, 2021, 09:12:27 AM
i am old but started skating late (a year and a half ago)

any tips on avoiding injury?
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Post by: kimura on March 01, 2021, 09:18:03 AM
i am old but started skating late (a year and a half ago)

any tips on avoiding injury?

Triple 8 gloves with the wrist guard. Saved me many many times. Cupsole shoes will help with footpain. Helmet and full pads obviously.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on March 01, 2021, 09:40:51 AM
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any tips on avoiding injury?
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Triple 8 gloves with the wrist guard. Saved me many many times. Cupsole shoes will help with footpain. Helmet and full pads obviously.

Don’t perform tricks. Learn to skate like you would have in 88’.

TicTacs are incredibly important. Kick turns. 180 slides. Rail slides on double sided curbs or 6 x 6 posts. You can add metal edging and wax and practice rail slides an 50/50 grinds.

Wax curb cuts and ride up to get comfortable on grinds.

Get a wide board (8.5+) with some meat on the tail and nose. The more places to place your feet the better.

Watch H Street Hocus Pokus to get a sense of how people skated before handrails and gaps.

Practice nose manuals and manuals before you learn to Ollie properly. Do not skate slow. People get hurt more skateboarding slow because they land awkwardly when they fall. If you fall run into the slide. Do not try and stop falling. Just stay loose and go with it.

That is all for now...
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Post by: kimura on March 01, 2021, 10:45:00 AM
Thats good advice for sure. I second all that.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on March 01, 2021, 10:58:23 AM
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i am old but started skating late (a year and a half ago)

any tips on avoiding injury?
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Triple 8 gloves with the wrist guard. Saved me many many times. Cupsole shoes will help with footpain. Helmet and full pads obviously.
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Don’t perform tricks. Learn to skate like you would have in 88’.

TicTacs are incredibly important. Kick turns. 180 slides. Rail slides on double sided curbs or 6 x 6 posts. You can add metal edging and wax and practice rail slides an 50/50 grinds.

Wax curb cuts and ride up to get comfortable on grinds.

Get a wide board (8.5+) with some meat on the tail and nose. The more places to place your feet the better.

Watch H Street Hocus Pokus to get a sense of how people skated before handrails and gaps.

Practice nose manuals and manuals before you learn to Ollie properly. Do not skate slow. People get hurt more skateboarding slow because they land awkwardly when they fall. If you fall run into the slide. Do not try and stop falling. Just stay loose and go with it.

That is all for now...

truth. it's the only way I've been able to start skating again, even though I'm not watching H street ;) I'm seeing all these little gaps and it's just not worth it right now. good advice
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Post by: jakeumms on March 01, 2021, 11:02:30 AM
Mellow grass gap gang we out here
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Post by: Easy Slider on March 01, 2021, 12:16:50 PM
Mellow grass gap gang we out here

One of my tasks for the Spring/Summer: Find a grass (or other) gap small enough for me.  ;D
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Post by: franc on March 01, 2021, 01:34:54 PM
I'm turning 40 later this year and kind of want to learn 40 new tricks before that. Already got 6 since the beginning of the new year (8 since my birthday in November). Here's one I learnt yesterday:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2JC5hlS3_/
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Post by: sbmfj on March 01, 2021, 03:58:50 PM
That was cool, but Im really impressed with the backdrop to your skatepark. Quite the view!!
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Post by: radcunt on March 01, 2021, 04:02:33 PM
Man I need to get more nimble. Feel like I’m hostage on this bloody thing just hanging on for dear life when on curbs. I’m worried (know) that means I need to lose 10kg but man that sucks.

Any good old dude warm ups? Started doing those leg swing things which definitely helps pre and post sessio. 
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 01, 2021, 05:20:38 PM
I'm turning 40 later this year and kind of want to learn 40 new tricks before that. Already got 6 since the beginning of the new year (8 since my birthday in November). Here's one I learnt yesterday:


Such rad combos in some of your videos.

Finding the right spot can sometimes be just what you needed, but also doing tricks on a good spot is more important than thinking of a trick and trying to find the right spot sometimes too.

This spot was so much fun (crap quality video though)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1332rMxTjss

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Post by: franc on March 01, 2021, 10:31:26 PM
That was cool, but Im really impressed with the backdrop to your skatepark. Quite the view!!

Thanks! That's in the Rhone valley, in the Swiss Alps.

Any good old dude warm ups?

I just roll around and do really basic shit for 5 or 10 minutes before I try "real tricks", and then when I start "doing tricks" it's just ollies and things I know I can't miss. I don't stretch after skating. I probably should.

Such rad combos in some of your videos.

Finding the right spot can sometimes be just what you needed, but also doing tricks on a good spot is more important than thinking of a trick and trying to find the right spot sometimes too.

This spot was so much fun (crap quality video though)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1332rMxTjss

Sick clip man.

Thanks for the kind words!

I fully agree with what you said. Thinking about a trick and trying to find the right spot for it never really works for me. I usually have much more fun (and sometimes end filming a clip for the sake of it) when I simply go skating and see what happens, what I feel able to do that day, what possibilities the spot I'm skating offers. Plus that's more spontaneous, which is spicier and more enjoyable.  :) :) :)
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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on March 02, 2021, 04:09:49 AM
Man I need to get more nimble. Feel like I’m hostage on this bloody thing just hanging on for dear life when on curbs. I’m worried (know) that means I need to lose 10kg but man that sucks.

Any good old dude warm ups? Started doing those leg swing things which definitely helps pre and post sessio.

@radcunt dynamic stretches to warm up might be the way to go. Hope this helps:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/dynamic-stretches
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Post by: sbmfj on March 02, 2021, 06:01:12 AM
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Man I need to get more nimble. Feel like I’m hostage on this bloody thing just hanging on for dear life when on curbs. I’m worried (know) that means I need to lose 10kg but man that sucks.

Any good old dude warm ups? Started doing those leg swing things which definitely helps pre and post sessio.
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@radcunt dynamic stretches to warm up might be the way to go. Hope this helps:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/dynamic-stretches

Check out Dr Kyle Brown on Instsagram - hes got a bunch of warm of streches and rehabilitation ones too. That shit helps!!
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Post by: radcunt on March 02, 2021, 11:58:16 PM
Thanks guys, exactly what I was looking for!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 03, 2021, 12:07:04 AM
the weather turning nice got me inspired to hit the local street spot near my house in the morning, before all the kids and rippers come out and it becomes unbearably crowded....and you guys got me inspired to try the self filming/instagram/old man on a curb thing! this semi-shitty slappy tailslide is all I got for now but I'll be back   8)   

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLyxzgDBMvy/
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Post by: franc on March 03, 2021, 12:23:47 AM
Yes mate! These are well fun, and you can go all out once you're comfortable with them!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 03, 2021, 12:46:13 AM
fun indeed! actually I'm trying to get generally comfortable on the board again....but not too comfortable!
(last year I got a little too excited to be street skating again and broke my elbow, so taking it slow and low impact is my mantra this time around!)

Edit: franc you really do have a lot of nice stuff on your instagram....you're way more technical than I ever was!!  :-X   but it's inspiring for sure  (oh just saw you're not 40 yet, that gives me a good excuse ha! shit I'll be 47 this month and if someone had told me 20 years ago I'd still be messing around with no complys at that age I would NEVER have believed it!!)
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Post by: Skatebeard on March 03, 2021, 01:36:28 AM
Figure it's about time I post up in here, just shy of turning 36.

Started skating again tentatively in Sept 2019 after about 12 years of a board whilst i destroyed my body snowboarding instead.

Really got back into skating proper around this time last year when lockdown kicked in here in the UK, and there was nothing else to do. Imagine my surprise when I started to actually learn new stuff, and get better than I ever was as a teen. Still can't skate transition... I like flatground, a lot.

My vibe- flat decks and flat feet, 14" WB, visiting the osteopath, flatground, uncool tricks that no one does, buying decks I don't need, Epsom salts, being a gear nerd, cupsoles, early 2000s everything.

2021 new learns sofar - flip body varials, fakie flip body varials, fakie bigflips (see what I mean).
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Post by: franc on March 03, 2021, 04:55:27 AM
fun indeed! actually I'm trying to get generally comfortable on the board again....but not too comfortable!
(last year I got a little too excited to be street skating again and broke my elbow, so taking it slow and low impact is my mantra this time around!)

Edit: franc you really do have a lot of nice stuff on your instagram....you're way more technical than I ever was!!  :-X   but it's inspiring for sure  (oh just saw you're not 40 yet, that gives me a good excuse ha! shit I'll be 47 this month and if someone had told me 20 years ago I'd still be messing around with no complys at that age I would NEVER have believed it!!)

Thanks pal!

Samir Karim said his dream was to still be able to do backtails at age 40 in a Sugar (French skate mag) interview about 20 years ago. I was a kid when I read that but I remember thinking that was a pretty rad goal.

Skateboarding is the fountain of youth.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 03, 2021, 05:46:32 AM
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fun indeed! actually I'm trying to get generally comfortable on the board again....but not too comfortable!
(last year I got a little too excited to be street skating again and broke my elbow, so taking it slow and low impact is my mantra this time around!)

Edit: franc you really do have a lot of nice stuff on your instagram....you're way more technical than I ever was!!  :-X   but it's inspiring for sure  (oh just saw you're not 40 yet, that gives me a good excuse ha! shit I'll be 47 this month and if someone had told me 20 years ago I'd still be messing around with no complys at that age I would NEVER have believed it!!)
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Thanks pal!

Samir Karim said his dream was to still be able to do backtails at age 40 in a Sugar (French skate mag) interview about 20 years ago. I was a kid when I read that but I remember thinking that was a pretty rad goal.

Skateboarding is the fountain of youth.

oh you mean Samir Krim?? real nice dude,  I haven't seen him in a long time, but from what I can see on insta he's still going strong! last I heard he managed the Supreme store in Paris....

https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6LSKWoK9n/

edit: yes he can still bs tailslide!   ;)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1J_qgCFNnG/
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 03, 2021, 06:25:08 AM
And having fun doing it (or just laughing at himself because it took him 20x more tries to get that line than he wanted).

Either way, I don't care and that was rad to see.

Thanks for posting!



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Post by: sbmfj on March 03, 2021, 06:33:28 AM
Those clips were rad!!
Ive started following a few of you on the 'gram! Nice manny skills there Franc!!

I gotta make it out to Europe one day and skate - looks like soo much fun.


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Post by: sbmfj on March 03, 2021, 07:21:02 AM
Heres my 2020 tripod edit. Had fun making it, weird how a camera can be a source of motivation to get a trick. Learnt f/s noselides and the reg noselide 270 shuv out last summer - was hyped on new tricks. And managed to re-learn the nosesldie nosegrind on a ledge - used to slappy em back in the day. 43 years young.

Can any of you Europeans decipher the quebecois?

And I skated that board that got run over for a solid month after - didnt even snap! It has since been donated to some Cuban skaters. Love those Control boards!

https://vimeo.com/505469036

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Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on March 03, 2021, 07:38:07 AM
Heres my 2020 tripod edit. Had fun making it, weird how a camera can be a source of motivation to get a trick. Learnt f/s noselides and the reg noselide 270 shuv out last summer - was hyped on new tricks. And managed to re-learn the nosesldie nosegrind on a ledge - used to slappy em back in the day. 43 years young.

Can any of you Europeans decipher the quebecois?

And I skated that board that got run over for a solid month after - didnt even snap! It has since been donated to some Cuban skaters. Love those Control boards!

https://vimeo.com/505469036

You're ripping as usual, gets me fired up!
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Post by: franc on March 03, 2021, 10:42:44 AM
Rad clip, solid moves!

I find those noseslide to crooked grinds hard! Did a few slappying into them, would love to get one on a proper ledge like you did!

Can decipher québécois for sure, tabarouette. My girlfriend has family in MTL, Québec, Trois-Rivières and Rimouski. Can't wait to visit again, Quebec is fantastic.
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Post by: sbmfj on March 03, 2021, 11:21:25 AM
Ha! Thats awesome Franc, give me a shout next time you come if you have time for a skate. Good scenes in all those cities! (and some tasty food too)

I struggled with the noseslide to krooks for a good part of the summer, and then watched the Mike York trick tip. Helped a bunch and managed to land it after a session or two.

Good luck!

And Thanks Madam Adam!
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Post by: franc on March 03, 2021, 12:00:40 PM
Yeah man, sounds good, I'll give you a shout if I'm in town and have my board!

I never watch trick tips but I'm going to check this one out, I really need help with these! Thanks.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 04, 2021, 12:21:45 AM
Heres my 2020 tripod edit. Had fun making it, weird how a camera can be a source of motivation to get a trick. Learnt f/s noselides and the reg noselide 270 shuv out last summer - was hyped on new tricks. And managed to re-learn the nosesldie nosegrind on a ledge - used to slappy em back in the day. 43 years young.

Can any of you Europeans decipher the quebecois?

And I skated that board that got run over for a solid month after - didnt even snap! It has since been donated to some Cuban skaters. Love those Control boards!

https://vimeo.com/505469036

I'd say I understood about 80%! so between you, Franc and me, we got a Swiss, a Quebecois and a Frenchie living in Belgium....we got a good part of the francophonie covered!   ;D
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Post by: botefdunn on March 04, 2021, 03:24:17 PM
HELL YEAH SBMFJ! Making me jones for the street cleaners, thanks for the inspiration.
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Post by: Fhk on March 04, 2021, 03:51:46 PM
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Heres my 2020 tripod edit. Had fun making it, weird how a camera can be a source of motivation to get a trick. Learnt f/s noselides and the reg noselide 270 shuv out last summer - was hyped on new tricks. And managed to re-learn the nosesldie nosegrind on a ledge - used to slappy em back in the day. 43 years young.

Can any of you Europeans decipher the quebecois?

And I skated that board that got run over for a solid month after - didnt even snap! It has since been donated to some Cuban skaters. Love those Control boards!

https://vimeo.com/505469036
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I'd say I understood about 80%! so between you, Franc and me, we got a Swiss, a Quebecois and a Frenchie living in Belgium....we got a good part of the francophonie covered!   ;D
My wife's family are from Quebec and it sure would be helpful to know something more than tabarnak! I live near lac magantec and it's embarrassing not speaking the language when I'm visiting.  :-X
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 10, 2021, 12:46:12 AM
I swear my body fucking hates me. Went skating monday morning, 3rd sesh in 3 weeks, so I was starting to feel comfortable on the board again....Then after an hour of skating, I tried to ollie off this small launch ramp and my calf fucking exploded. Felt like getting stabbed in the calf. So, pulled muscle. Nothing major but I've been limping for two days and apparently, I will have to wait around two months to hop on the board again. So there goes my skateboarding spring.   >:(
Anyone dealt with that kind of injury before? btw my calf started to hurt a little before this happened, but I brushed if off and kept skating....so if you have some minor muscle pain during a session, my advice is to stop skating to avoid a real injury....
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Post by: Skatebeard on March 10, 2021, 02:33:10 AM
I swear my body fucking hates me. Went skating monday morning, 3rd sesh in 3 weeks, so I was starting to feel comfortable on the board again....Then after an hour of skating, I tried to ollie off this small launch ramp and my calf fucking exploded. Felt like getting stabbed in the calf. So, pulled muscle. Nothing major but I've been limping for two days and apparently, I will have to wait around two months to hop on the board again. So there goes my skateboarding spring.   >:(
Anyone dealt with that kind of injury before? btw my calf started to hurt a little before this happened, but I brushed if off and kept skating....so if you have some minor muscle pain during a session, my advice is to stop skating to avoid a real injury....

I feel your pain mate, haven't done that to my calf specifically, but i'm like a walking injury management example most of the time these days...ice for the first 24-48 hours, then heat after that, and just rest up for a few days, follow your docs advice and don't rush back to skating.

I've been working off another ankle roll for the past couple of months, it has been lingering a bit but manageable... went out for a couple hours on sunday and banana peeled trying to land a fakie 3 shuv, landed tail heavy and went down awkwardly onto an outstretched hand with my back kind of twisted and legs out to the side... I've managed to pull/tear something in the bottom of my back, so I'll be out for a month I reckon...pretty sure this is an old injury that i've just managed to wake up again.

Skating in your 30s and beyond seems to be mostly about managing injuries and fitness, and just fitting in what skating you can when your body is feeling cooperative!

fuck fakie 3 shuvs, not going there again.

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Post by: Lou Strux on March 10, 2021, 12:06:49 PM
I've posted this elsewhere, but this IS the old dudes thread, so I'm going to "recycle" for fun's sake.
Three 50 year old dudes who have been skating this curb together for better than 30 years doing their impersonation of skateboarding's Blue Angels. Grey Angels (as the good homey who uploaded it put it) is a far more accurate description.
So, in summary: a cumulative total of 150 years worth of old guys, putting a collective 90 years of experience at this spot to use. You'd have thought with numbers like that, we would have been able to put together something a little more dramatic/exciting, but meh, it am what it am.
https://vimeo.com/521552158
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Post by: nonickname on March 10, 2021, 01:38:38 PM
I've posted this elsewhere, but this IS the old dudes thread, so I'm going to "recycle" for fun's sake.
Three 50 year old dudes who have been skating this curb together for better than 30 years doing their impersonation of skateboarding's Blue Angels. Grey Angels (as the good homey who uploaded it put it) is a far more accurate description.
So, in summary: a cumulative total of 150 years worth of old guys, putting a collective 90 years of experience at this spot to use. You'd have thought with numbers like that, we would have been able to put together something a little more dramatic/exciting, but meh, it am what it am.
https://vimeo.com/521552158

That is amazing. I'll be 48 this summer and am trying to push some fellow oldies to get back on boards for just this sort of fun/camaraderie. I started sending them shitty clips of me skating just to let them know fun is the goal - nothing crazy.
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Post by: layzieyez on March 10, 2021, 01:44:17 PM
I had to wear a compression sleeve around my calf for a few months after overdoing it. I hope your healing is faster than that. Cold weather contributed to my injury.
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Post by: stephop on March 10, 2021, 04:31:22 PM
I haven't stepped on a board in 3 months and better weather is coming. Hope my body cooperates. All i want to do is find a nice curb and spacer curb spot but i don't think there is one in the whole state of RI ☹️
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 11, 2021, 01:10:25 AM
thanks guys for the get better wishes!
I can almost walk without limping today, so things are slowly improving.
and yeah, back pain is a bitch for sure! I had that for around two years, until a doc showed me core strengthening exercices that I still do pretty religiously.

The camaraderie thing is really a big part of it and I miss my old skate friends so much. The bonds you create by eating shit on concrete for hours when you're 15 last for life! The problem is, I'm from the Paris area and now live in Brussels....and my old pals are scattered everywhere: Marseille, Paris, les Cévennes close to Montpellier, Lyon....Really jealous of those 3 guys who still session the same curb together 30 years later! that was dope btw..... 8)
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Post by: sbmfj on March 11, 2021, 06:22:17 AM
Awesome clip Lou!!
Hope to be able to do the same in 6 years from now - 50 seesm far enough away, but 6 years doesnt really feel that long either. Id be stoked if I had a crew at that age!!

To Fuk Hu - Thats awesome you live near Megantic - didnt think there'd be too many Anglos out in those parts. Next time you wanna impress someone with your french, if you need a quarter, call it a "trente sous" (thirty cents) Old french dudes call quarters 'trente sous' as back in the day you could melt down a quarter and sell the silver for 30 cents. Took me years to figure this out (ie in my 30's). Youll get some street cred!

Hang in the Frenchie, hopefully it will heal up soon. Slammed had last summer messing around on a back 180's and killed my lower back - such a drag. I got start streching a bit more to get ready for the summer. Sounds like when youre all healed up you should head to France for a quick skate trip!!

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Post by: paraquat on March 11, 2021, 08:07:58 AM
37 here. Anyone else having trouble getting motivated after winter? I always have Shakey legs the first few seshs. Just being a bitch for no reason. Peace.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on March 11, 2021, 08:25:00 AM
37 here. Anyone else having trouble getting motivated after winter? I always have Shakey legs the first few seshs. Just being a bitch for no reason. Peace.

37 is a dangerous year. I have emails from 6 years ago calling it my ‘final push’. Meaning my last chance to hold on to my tricks. So, I Bought a track bike and started riding everywhere I normally drove. I also expanded my quiver and put together what I was calling at the time a ‘street masher’ which was just a 8.5” with 57mm Key Frames. I split my time between skating at the park with my ‘trick board’ and hitting the streets with my masher. It worked until I started biking too much and hurt my sciatic nerve. It hurt so bad I lost the ability to Ollie for an entire fall.

6 years later I’m in the same spot but not expecting to have ‘tricks’ anymore. I’m just looking to feel comfortable on my board and surprise myself.

So, what I’m saying is if you pride yourself on your skateboard ability this is the time. It’s too late for me but I wanna get some too...

Let’s fuckin’ goooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 11, 2021, 05:40:20 PM
37 here. Anyone else having trouble getting motivated after winter? I always have Shakey legs the first few seshs. Just being a bitch for no reason. Peace.

You get older.

Everything takes a bit longer and is harder to do than last time.

If in doubt, just roll around and enjoy it for what it is, rather than pushing for what you had or what you want.

Any time off or minimal periods of skating is going to mean you lose muscle strength and take a whole lot more to get going again.

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Post by: Frank and Fred on March 11, 2021, 05:43:42 PM
Micro sessions. I've been trying to squeeze in 30 to 60 min mini sessions every dry day. Keeps me familiar with the board and is less harsh on the body than a weekly four hour beat down. Could be 30 mins of flatground outside the house or a lunch time park session. I'm digging this approach to the wooden toy and it seems to help me mentally get though the day also.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on March 11, 2021, 08:25:59 PM
Micro sessions. I've been trying to squeeze in 30 to 60 min mini sessions every dry day. Keeps me familiar with the board and is less harsh on the body than a weekly four hour beat down. Could be 30 mins of flatground outside the house or a lunch time park session. I'm digging this approach to the wooden toy and it seems to help me mentally get though the day also.

that's what's up. before I just jacked my ankle, which is getting better, that's what my aim was- just skating for as long as it felt good, which was usually about an hour or so at a single spot. I was able to skate most days and not feel sore as death. started learning more tricks too, which I think was due to getting less frustrated and tired
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Post by: Sleazy on March 21, 2021, 05:59:45 AM
relearned these. i first learned these last year of high school 30 years ago on parking blocks at this financial bank we used to skate. i've been doing them on other things but felt so good to do them something like a parking block.

http://www.instagram.com/p/CMrmr7Lp57K/
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on March 21, 2021, 06:10:30 AM
^^^Fuck yeah! That was nasty. I’d be proud of that one too.
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Post by: KoRnholio8 on March 22, 2021, 12:47:01 AM
last Saturday I was having a good session, weather was sunny, the air temperature was good and as I started to get fatigued and switched to the most basic of tricks, I did that slip out thing where the front leg stays on the board and the back leg catches on the pavement and you sorta do a split

it hurt like hell, but I was able to walk it off, but it has now been more than a week and my knee and most of my leg below it feel weak and painful. the pain disappears if I go for a long walk with my dog, but if I am sitting still, it flares up again. hope it heals up soon
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Post by: RichardBarkley on March 22, 2021, 08:52:54 AM
Does anyone's knee ever feel loose?

My front legs knee feels kind of loose. Not so much pain, it's only painful walking up stairs and then it's mild.
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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on March 22, 2021, 12:07:23 PM
Does anyone's knee ever feel loose?

My front legs knee feels kind of loose. Not so much pain, it's only painful walking up stairs and then it's mild.

@RichardBarkley I have that, like it felt off kilter and that I'd need to bend my leg to click it. For me it can be fixed with PT. Did you get any imaging?
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 23, 2021, 01:44:21 AM
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My front legs knee feels kind of loose. Not so much pain, it's only painful walking up stairs and then it's mild.
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@RichardBarkley I have that, like it felt off kilter and that I'd need to bend my leg to click it. For me it can be fixed with PT. Did you get any imaging?

that sounds like meniscus trouble.  KoRnholio8 it might be that too.
Unfortunately I've had way too much experience with that type of injury. When it's really acute, you can't straighten your leg fully and it needs surgery (I think I've had 4!)
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Post by: KoRnholio8 on March 23, 2021, 02:57:37 AM
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My front legs knee feels kind of loose. Not so much pain, it's only painful walking up stairs and then it's mild.
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@RichardBarkley I have that, like it felt off kilter and that I'd need to bend my leg to click it. For me it can be fixed with PT. Did you get any imaging?
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that sounds like meniscus trouble.  KoRnholio8 it might be that too.
Unfortunately I've had way too much experience with that type of injury. When it's really acute, you can't straighten your leg fully and it needs surgery (I think I've had 4!)

ugh, you got me scared good now, ha. I did some online research and it seems that if a tear occurred it is minor, I've had no swelling or locking up at all. I'll guess I need to limit myself to walking and cycling for a few weeks to see if the discomfort will subdue completely and then see the doctor if it won't
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on March 23, 2021, 05:51:00 AM
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My front legs knee feels kind of loose. Not so much pain, it's only painful walking up stairs and then it's mild.
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@RichardBarkley I have that, like it felt off kilter and that I'd need to bend my leg to click it. For me it can be fixed with PT. Did you get any imaging?
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that sounds like meniscus trouble.  KoRnholio8 it might be that too.
Unfortunately I've had way too much experience with that type of injury. When it's really acute, you can't straighten your leg fully and it needs surgery (I think I've had 4!)
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ugh, you got me scared good now, ha. I did some online research and it seems that if a tear occurred it is minor, I've had no swelling or locking up at all. I'll guess I need to limit myself to walking and cycling for a few weeks to see if the discomfort will subdue completely and then see the doctor if it won't

sorry my man, but don't be too scared! it can go away on its own. And the worst case scenario is a very minor surgery. Usually you can walk like a week later. If you do go see a doc, see a specialist though. That type of injury does not appear on XRays and general practitioners usually have no clue about that type of stuff.
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Post by: exlurker on March 23, 2021, 07:06:42 AM
When i was 18-19 i fucked up my wrists all the time, and began learning to never try to brace myself with my arms when i fell. Pretty soon i never did, and would always go straight to my hips/butt and roll onto my back.

That went great for 15 years but now i'm starting to pay the price - my pelvis/hip ecosystem is fucking wrecked. Now that i only skate low-impact shit and parks, time to go back to wrist-bracing? Not even sure if I could relearn it, it's so second-nature now to just go to the ground, even for the tiniest slo-mo slams

To give an example of pelvis hell, after a skate session last week i found i had to use my arm to move my leg from the gas pedal to the brake and back again while driving. Not ideal
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Post by: KoRnholio8 on March 23, 2021, 09:37:57 AM
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My front legs knee feels kind of loose. Not so much pain, it's only painful walking up stairs and then it's mild.
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@RichardBarkley I have that, like it felt off kilter and that I'd need to bend my leg to click it. For me it can be fixed with PT. Did you get any imaging?
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that sounds like meniscus trouble.  KoRnholio8 it might be that too.
Unfortunately I've had way too much experience with that type of injury. When it's really acute, you can't straighten your leg fully and it needs surgery (I think I've had 4!)
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ugh, you got me scared good now, ha. I did some online research and it seems that if a tear occurred it is minor, I've had no swelling or locking up at all. I'll guess I need to limit myself to walking and cycling for a few weeks to see if the discomfort will subdue completely and then see the doctor if it won't
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sorry my man, but don't be too scared! it can go away on its own. And the worst case scenario is a very minor surgery. Usually you can walk like a week later. If you do go see a doc, see a specialist though. That type of injury does not appear on XRays and general practitioners usually have no clue about that type of stuff.

good on you for sharing your experience - I've never had to deal with any serious injuries, since I skate very meekly. So it is nice to know what to be on the look-out for, but it is also pretty scary to read online on how some people never really fixed their problems etc. Anyways, it will be a while before I know for sure what is going on
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Post by: Sleazy on March 24, 2021, 01:29:43 PM
^^^Fuck yeah! That was nasty. I’d be proud of that one too.

thanks!
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Post by: Fhk on April 22, 2021, 05:04:39 PM
https://youtu.be/65hNJJzL4iQ
Bump for all the elderly on here. I had a paid day off and it happened to snow 8" so I got a buzz and tried to ride a non-moving skateboard. Snow sucks.. Shalom
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 22, 2021, 08:28:34 PM
Bump for all the elderly on here. I had a paid day off and it happened to snow 8" so I got a buzz and tried to ride a non-moving skateboard. Snow sucks.. Shalom

Yeah no matter what or how, still counts!

Crazy thinking I live in very moderate conditions all year round when I see something like that.

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Post by: franc on April 22, 2021, 11:45:12 PM
That was awesome! There's not much snow left here in the Alps now but it was still really cold until yesterday, I can totally relate to this.

Haven't posted anything here in a while so here's a trick I learnt the other day, inspired by Video Days as usual:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNiG9EXFcGR/
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Post by: Fhk on April 23, 2021, 03:42:37 AM
Mbrimson88 Thanks man.. It's a little more fun rolling haha Enjoy those warmer temps for me would ya?
Franc that was sick! My snow was actually all gone until this hit, cold temps coming up so I think it will stick around for a while  :-\
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Post by: Sleazy on April 23, 2021, 04:51:48 AM
That was awesome! There's not much snow left here in the Alps now but it was still really cold until yesterday, I can totally relate to this.

Haven't posted anything here in a while so here's a trick I learnt the other day, inspired by Video Days as usual:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNiG9EXFcGR/

Nice man! Ground looks crusty too
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 23, 2021, 11:21:48 PM
That was awesome! There's not much snow left here in the Alps now but it was still really cold until yesterday, I can totally relate to this.

Haven't posted anything here in a while so here's a trick I learnt the other day, inspired by Video Days as usual:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNiG9EXFcGR/
that was fucking proper!

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Post by: EvenStevieNicks on April 24, 2021, 03:54:13 AM
I've posted this elsewhere, but this IS the old dudes thread, so I'm going to "recycle" for fun's sake.
Three 50 year old dudes who have been skating this curb together for better than 30 years doing their impersonation of skateboarding's Blue Angels. Grey Angels (as the good homey who uploaded it put it) is a far more accurate description.
So, in summary: a cumulative total of 150 years worth of old guys, putting a collective 90 years of experience at this spot to use. You'd have thought with numbers like that, we would have been able to put together something a little more dramatic/exciting, but meh, it am what it am.
https://vimeo.com/521552158

That shit was wholesome as hell.
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Post by: EvenStevieNicks on April 24, 2021, 03:56:13 AM
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i am old but started skating late (a year and a half ago)

any tips on avoiding injury?
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Triple 8 gloves with the wrist guard. Saved me many many times. Cupsole shoes will help with footpain. Helmet and full pads obviously.

Lots and lots of stretching
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Post by: franc on April 25, 2021, 06:55:25 AM
Nice man! Ground looks crusty too

It's not that good but it's better than it looks.

that was fucking proper!

Thanks pal!
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Post by: Laddygoo on April 25, 2021, 07:23:06 AM
What up pals, 43yo picked skating back up after 12 years, slowly getting my tricks back but honestly feel more comfortable on the board now than when I was younger&#129335;‍♂️
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Post by: Lou Strux on April 25, 2021, 09:50:47 PM
https://vimeo.com/541451566?ref=em-share
Senior Swim is Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-9AM.
Dipping my toes in the water at the Hornet.
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Post by: Sleazy on April 26, 2021, 05:43:39 PM
Sick spot Lou! Gotta get the half cab board or nollie lip now.
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Post by: Lou Strux on April 26, 2021, 07:54:21 PM
Sick spot Lou! Gotta get the half cab board or nollie lip now.
Nollie lip is a go, I may have a shitty version in the digital database somewhere, but it’s a solid lock at that spot.
Half cab board is only meh if I want to actually slide a piece though, unless I start from the other side and transfer in. Easier (for me) from the sidewalk up top, on account of still sucking after all these years.
That spot sure is worth the trip across the bay, though.
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Post by: dunc on May 05, 2021, 02:13:14 AM
Good day all you oldies out there. 43 years young, been skateboarding since I was 12 and it is an integral part to who I am. Been struggling with sciatic pain recently and can’t  really skate for longer than 5 minutes. I have put on a little more padding on the dad bod lately and wondered if this was the issue. It maybe part of it?? Any pals out there got some suggestions for the pain? Stretches, remedies, insight or advice. Would love to hear what people have done in the past. Just keen to keep rolling and wiggling till the wheels fall off.
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Post by: manysnakes on May 05, 2021, 07:42:00 AM
Good day all you oldies out there. 43 years young, been skateboarding since I was 12 and it is an integral part to who I am. Been struggling with sciatic pain recently and can’t  really skate for longer than 5 minutes. I have put on a little more padding on the dad bod lately and wondered if this was the issue. It maybe part of it?? Any pals out there got some suggestions for the pain? Stretches, remedies, insight or advice. Would love to hear what people have done in the past. Just keen to keep rolling and wiggling till the wheels fall off.

I say this every four or five pages, but for skating I strongly recommend Pilates, which focuses heavily on improving and strengthening very small movement patterns. Skating is really nothing more than these patterns, as are most of life’s daily tasks. It’s definitely kept me, at 40, skating and active generally at a much higher level than a lot of other desk jockeys my age.
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Post by: dunc on May 05, 2021, 01:25:31 PM
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Good day all you oldies out there. 43 years young, been skateboarding since I was 12 and it is an integral part to who I am. Been struggling with sciatic pain recently and can’t  really skate for longer than 5 minutes. I have put on a little more padding on the dad bod lately and wondered if this was the issue. It maybe part of it?? Any pals out there got some suggestions for the pain? Stretches, remedies, insight or advice. Would love to hear what people have done in the past. Just keen to keep rolling and wiggling till the wheels fall off.
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I say this every four or five pages, but for skating I strongly recommend Pilates, which focuses heavily on improving and strengthening very small movement patterns. Skating is really nothing more than these patterns, as are most of life’s daily tasks. It’s definitely kept me, at 40, skating and active generally at a much higher level than a lot of other deck jockeys my age.

Thanks for this. I realise I need to be more proactive than ever before.
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Post by: bigdave on May 05, 2021, 03:47:36 PM
Good day all you oldies out there. 43 years young, been skateboarding since I was 12 and it is an integral part to who I am. Been struggling with sciatic pain recently and can’t  really skate for longer than 5 minutes. I have put on a little more padding on the dad bod lately and wondered if this was the issue. It maybe part of it?? Any pals out there got some suggestions for the pain? Stretches, remedies, insight or advice. Would love to hear what people have done in the past. Just keen to keep rolling and wiggling till the wheels fall off.

I struggled with sciatica for a long time. My solution was two fold: riding bikes regularly and yoga.

Daily yoga practice solves a lot of everything.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 05, 2021, 04:45:28 PM
There's been a lot of good suggestions in this thread and others to assist the aging skateboarder with longevity. Different strokes for different blokes but here's what's worked for me. I am about to turn 46 and my body feels better now than it did in my 30s.

1) diet. obviously. know what works for you. this can take some time. I learned the hard way after 12 years that a particular diet had a detrimental impact on my health and mental health. I believe its different for everyone but generally speaking sugar and over processed foods are not helpful.

2) vary your activity. lots of people suggesting cycling. i do to. can't be skateboarding all the time... mix it up.

3) only skate when you're feeling it. no point forcing it. if a trick, spot or whatever isn't working out, move on... I no longer beat myself up trying the same shit 100 times. I find what's working that day and I do it to death. Sometimes, that just means 100 frontside slash grinds.

4) short frequent sessions. I used to have marathon sessions on the weekend. it just resulted in fatigue and pain for days after. I'm all about the 30 min to two hour sessions several times a week or more... Its really helped with my consistency (and dare I say progression), keeps me hungry and in less pain.

5) alcohol and any inflammatory foods do not help aging joints. absolutely do not help recovery time when injured. Limiting that shit has done wonders for my own health.

6) upgrade your insoles. I like remind medics but Vans popcush have treated me pretty well recently also.

Just sharing my own ideas and in no way offer the above as solve-all for all other old bastards.
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Post by: dunc on May 05, 2021, 09:12:32 PM
There's been a lot of good suggestions in this thread and others to assist the aging skateboarder with longevity. Different strokes for different blokes but here's what's worked for me. I am about to turn 46 and my body feels better now than it did in my 30s.

1) diet. obviously. know what works for you. this can take some time. I learned the hard way after 12 years that a particular diet had a detrimental impact on my health and mental health. I believe its different for everyone but generally speaking sugar and over processed foods are not helpful.

2) vary your activity. lots of people suggesting cycling. i do to. can't be skateboarding all the time... mix it up.

3) only skate when you're feeling it. no point forcing it. if a trick, spot or whatever isn't working out, move on... I no longer beat myself up trying the same shit 100 times. I find what's working that day and I do it to death. Sometimes, that just means 100 frontside slash grinds.

4) short frequent sessions. I used to have marathon sessions on the weekend. it just resulted in fatigue and pain for days after. I'm all about the 30 min to two hour sessions several times a week or more... Its really helped with my consistency (and dare I say progression), keeps me hungry and in less pain.

5) alcohol and any inflammatory foods do not help aging joints. absolutely do not help recovery time when injured. Limiting that shit has done wonders for my own health.

6) upgrade your insoles. I like remind medics but Vans popcush have treated me pretty well recently also.

Just sharing my own ideas and in no way offer the above as solve-all for all other old bastards.
Sage advice thanks. I have recently dropped gluten and dairy . This seems to help my gut and hopefully my joints down the line. Stretching is the key I think and a variety of movements as you state. I cycle a lot and it’s my other love and it does help but gives me some neck issues at times. Last night I did some hip flexer stretches and it’s a huge difference today.
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Post by: manysnakes on May 06, 2021, 08:10:53 AM
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There's been a lot of good suggestions in this thread and others to assist the aging skateboarder with longevity. Different strokes for different blokes but here's what's worked for me. I am about to turn 46 and my body feels better now than it did in my 30s.

1) diet. obviously. know what works for you. this can take some time. I learned the hard way after 12 years that a particular diet had a detrimental impact on my health and mental health. I believe its different for everyone but generally speaking sugar and over processed foods are not helpful.

2) vary your activity. lots of people suggesting cycling. i do to. can't be skateboarding all the time... mix it up.

3) only skate when you're feeling it. no point forcing it. if a trick, spot or whatever isn't working out, move on... I no longer beat myself up trying the same shit 100 times. I find what's working that day and I do it to death. Sometimes, that just means 100 frontside slash grinds.

4) short frequent sessions. I used to have marathon sessions on the weekend. it just resulted in fatigue and pain for days after. I'm all about the 30 min to two hour sessions several times a week or more... Its really helped with my consistency (and dare I say progression), keeps me hungry and in less pain.

5) alcohol and any inflammatory foods do not help aging joints. absolutely do not help recovery time when injured. Limiting that shit has done wonders for my own health.

6) upgrade your insoles. I like remind medics but Vans popcush have treated me pretty well recently also.

Just sharing my own ideas and in no way offer the above as solve-all for all other old bastards.
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Sage advice thanks. I have recently dropped gluten and dairy . This seems to help my gut and hopefully my joints down the line. Stretching is the key I think and a variety of movements as you state. I cycle a lot and it’s my other love and it does help but gives me some neck issues at times. Last night I did some hip flexer stretches and it’s a huge difference today.

Oh yeah man, hip flexor shit is the worst. I don’t do it enough, and like all the other old farts here, I’m an avid cyclist, so my hips are fucked from traveling constantly in one direction while being jammed repeatedly into the socket. Whatever good it does for the knees for me seems to be offset by the damage it does to hips!
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Post by: Sonny Paluso on May 06, 2021, 10:00:59 AM
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There's been a lot of good suggestions in this thread and others to assist the aging skateboarder with longevity. Different strokes for different blokes but here's what's worked for me. I am about to turn 46 and my body feels better now than it did in my 30s.

1) diet. obviously. know what works for you. this can take some time. I learned the hard way after 12 years that a particular diet had a detrimental impact on my health and mental health. I believe its different for everyone but generally speaking sugar and over processed foods are not helpful.

2) vary your activity. lots of people suggesting cycling. i do to. can't be skateboarding all the time... mix it up.

3) only skate when you're feeling it. no point forcing it. if a trick, spot or whatever isn't working out, move on... I no longer beat myself up trying the same shit 100 times. I find what's working that day and I do it to death. Sometimes, that just means 100 frontside slash grinds.

4) short frequent sessions. I used to have marathon sessions on the weekend. it just resulted in fatigue and pain for days after. I'm all about the 30 min to two hour sessions several times a week or more... Its really helped with my consistency (and dare I say progression), keeps me hungry and in less pain.

5) alcohol and any inflammatory foods do not help aging joints. absolutely do not help recovery time when injured. Limiting that shit has done wonders for my own health.

6) upgrade your insoles. I like remind medics but Vans popcush have treated me pretty well recently also.

Just sharing my own ideas and in no way offer the above as solve-all for all other old bastards.
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Sage advice thanks. I have recently dropped gluten and dairy . This seems to help my gut and hopefully my joints down the line. Stretching is the key I think and a variety of movements as you state. I cycle a lot and it’s my other love and it does help but gives me some neck issues at times. Last night I did some hip flexer stretches and it’s a huge difference today.
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Oh yeah man, hip flexor shit is the worst. I don’t do it enough, and like all the other old farts here, I’m an avid cyclist, so my hips are fucked from traveling constantly in one direction while being jammed repeatedly into the socket. Whatever good it does for the knees for me seems to be offset by the damage it does to hips!

Agreed. I've been battling that since last December. Have it in my push leg. I've been doing stretching, massage, tems machine, ice, tiger balm, ibuprofen. Shit def lingers. Good luck
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Post by: Bongwater Mojito on May 14, 2021, 10:35:23 PM
https://skateboarding.transworld.net/photos/tws-10-deadhippies-tips-for-skating-in-your-40s/

Turning 44 soon, this resonates to me almost 100%. Hardest part has been the crapshoot aspect - sometimes it gets shitty in 10 minutes, learned to leave it there and pack my board to avoid frustration.
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Post by: Easy Slider on May 15, 2021, 03:05:08 AM
https://skateboarding.transworld.net/photos/tws-10-deadhippies-tips-for-skating-in-your-40s/

Turning 44 soon, this resonates to me almost 100%. Hardest part has been the crapshoot aspect - sometimes it gets shitty in 10 minutes, learned to leave it there and pack my board to avoid frustration.

Mostly spot on but „eat a good meal beforehand“? That doesn‘t do it for me. I can‘t skate with a full stomach. I eat very lightly just to get a bit of energy. If I eat a full meal I‘ll have to wait three hours at least.
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Post by: dofrenzy on May 15, 2021, 04:34:23 AM
https://skateboarding.transworld.net/photos/tws-10-deadhippies-tips-for-skating-in-your-40s/

Turning 44 soon, this resonates to me almost 100%. Hardest part has been the crapshoot aspect - sometimes it gets shitty in 10 minutes, learned to leave it there and pack my board to avoid frustration.

Nice article, thanks for sharing it.  I am totally new, started 2 years ago, and I can identify with a lot here....session-ending slams 5 minutes in, knowing I look ridiculous and stiff and new (old age helps with that vanity bullshit), having to be an adult but unable to walk (wicked slam both knees 9 months ago still paying dearly) and getting hooked on skateboarding.  I actually just wanted to learn to drop in for my 50th.  I’ll be 52 in a few days and I have a fucking 8’ wide, 3.5’ tall mini with Gatorskins in my yard now.

I suck at this too with almost no tricks on my mini OR flat ground, and slams have made me “twice shy”, but holy fuck just locking in my rock-fakie and getting a 5 second manual is enough to make a grown man high.

https://www.instagram.com/p/COMXSo9HCR7/?igshid=tjp6wnmtj9mc
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 15, 2021, 06:33:42 AM
https://skateboarding.transworld.net/photos/tws-10-deadhippies-tips-for-skating-in-your-40s/

Turning 44 soon, this resonates to me almost 100%. Hardest part has been the crapshoot aspect - sometimes it gets shitty in 10 minutes, learned to leave it there and pack my board to avoid frustration.

That Dead Hippie piece was right on. And he's getting so good, if you follow his Insta. But, everything he said rings so true....

The self-filming point is interesting. I never filmed myself until the last few years. It was mostly to try and document my skateboarding before it slipped away but I totally agree, it gets you in the zone. Last night I was skating this sketchy Jersey barrier in an even sketchier part of town and I could not get a simple slash grind on the Jersey. Low and behold. I bust out the selfie stand and fisheye and it was on...

I'm 46 next week Pals... Still unlocking a few tricks here and there. 90% skateboarding solo these days also.
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Post by: Bongwater Mojito on May 15, 2021, 09:59:22 AM
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https://skateboarding.transworld.net/photos/tws-10-deadhippies-tips-for-skating-in-your-40s/

Turning 44 soon, this resonates to me almost 100%. Hardest part has been the crapshoot aspect - sometimes it gets shitty in 10 minutes, learned to leave it there and pack my board to avoid frustration.
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That Dead Hippie piece was right on. And he's getting so good, if you follow his Insta. But, everything he said rings so true....

The self-filming point is interesting. I never filmed myself until the last few years. It was mostly to try and document my skateboarding before it slipped away but I totally agree, it gets you in the zone. Last night I was skating this sketchy Jersey barrier in an even sketchier part of town and I could not get a simple slash grind on the Jersey. Low and behold. I bust out the selfie stand and fisheye and it was on...

I'm 46 next week Pals... Still unlocking a few tricks here and there. 90% skateboarding solo these days also.

Yeah, been able to learn few new ones besides catching the old lost tricks. Mostly skateboarding solo too. It feels like climbing downwards-headed escalator at times, but I completely agree that everyone able to ride the board at this age should be grateful for it every time.

The self-filming definitely affects. Haven't done it for a while but this article got me digging up my old mini-tripod with phone holder again. On the other hand I think a static selfie camera has a problem of locking you down trying certain tricks in certain spot. Might get frustrating especially if the session lottery gives you a shitty one. Best remedy for that seems to be just starting to move, ollieing up a curb here, doing a manual there, no camera, no plan. Gets a smile back on my face every time.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on May 15, 2021, 10:13:18 AM
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https://skateboarding.transworld.net/photos/tws-10-deadhippies-tips-for-skating-in-your-40s/

Turning 44 soon, this resonates to me almost 100%. Hardest part has been the crapshoot aspect - sometimes it gets shitty in 10 minutes, learned to leave it there and pack my board to avoid frustration.
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Nice article, thanks for sharing it.  I am totally new, started 2 years ago, and I can identify with a lot here....session-ending slams 5 minutes in, knowing I look ridiculous and stiff and new (old age helps with that vanity bullshit), having to be an adult but unable to walk (wicked slam both knees 9 months ago still paying dearly) and getting hooked on skateboarding.  I actually just wanted to learn to drop in for my 50th.  I’ll be 52 in a few days and I have a fucking 8’ wide, 3.5’ tall mini with Gatorskins in my yard now.

I suck at this too with almost no tricks on my mini OR flat ground, and slams have made me “twice shy”, but holy fuck just locking in my rock-fakie and getting a 5 second manual is enough to make a grown man high.

https://www.instagram.com/p/COMXSo9HCR7/?igshid=tjp6wnmtj9mc
Nice ramp dude!

Fall River MA???
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Post by: dofrenzy on May 15, 2021, 10:51:47 AM
Nice ramp dude!

Fall River MA???

Thanks I appreciate the ramp love I busted my ass to build it.

Fall River, Massachusetts indeed!  From the RI/Southeast Mass. area all my life but moved back to Fall River in December.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on May 15, 2021, 12:43:16 PM
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Nice ramp dude!

Fall River MA???
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Thanks I appreciate the ramp love I busted my ass to build it.

Fall River, Massachusetts indeed!  From the RI/Southeast Mass. area all my life but moved back to Fall River in December.

Sweet, dude. I grew up in the 508. Worked and hung out in Fall River for a pretty decent chunk of years. There were some fun/burly street spots all over that city. The slanted walls at city hall were fun as shit. I ate it wicked hard trying to b.omb 7 hills like 15 years ago!

I'll be in that area for a few weeks in June and am always down to skate! If you wanna get down, I'm down already!
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Post by: dofrenzy on May 15, 2021, 01:40:59 PM

Sweet, dude. I grew up in the 508. Worked and hung out in Fall River for a pretty decent chunk of years. There were some fun/burly street spots all over that city. The slanted walls at city hall were fun as shit. I ate it wicked hard trying to b.omb 7 hills like 15 years ago!

I'll be in that area for a few weeks in June and am always down to skate! If you wanna get down, I'm down already!

I hear about 7 hills all the time, but I don’t know exactly what it is.  I assume it is President Ave. along North Park, is that right?  That is a CRAZY hill bomb!

Yeah, I scope the walls at City Hall all the time.  One of my goals is a wall ride there if I ever learn to wall ride.

I would love it if someone else skated my ramp!  I installed the ramp to get more skating in but I miss other skaters at the park.  I will try to send my contact info.

EDIT - I sent a private message w/contact info lmk if you did not receive (I don’t see it in my sent messages)
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Post by: Jory4 on May 18, 2021, 02:12:44 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CO-jJ9SHiio/?utm_medium=copy_link

Not much but good to be rolling again. I relearnt these about three weeks ago then promptly rolled my ankle trying FS ollies.

Thankfully ankle feels ok but head felt a bit scared!
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Post by: jakeumms on May 18, 2021, 12:27:03 PM
^Jealous of that OG colorway Rector pad
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Post by: dofrenzy on May 18, 2021, 12:43:09 PM
Jory 4 that grab was sick.  Sorry about the ankle man, I hope it’s a quick heal I want to see the FS ollie!
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Post by: Jory4 on May 18, 2021, 01:09:57 PM
^Jealous of that OG colorway Rector pad

Protec reissues not og rectors sadly!

Had landed a few ollies then sketched out. Might be scared to try them Again for a bit! Mine weren’t as good as @frankandfred s anyway!

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Post by: sbmfj on May 18, 2021, 01:15:43 PM
Looking good Jory4!!

Thanks for that TWS 40+ article. Pretty spot on. Just followed the author in Insta, he's killing it (mighty high s/w krooks)!
Never filmed much when I was younger but with Iphones and whatnot these days, soo much easier and it can really get ya going. Ive been doing more and more of that over the years and then make a little year end edit. Lotta fun!

Frank and Fred, I skate solo 90% of the time as well. Can be rather difficult to coordinate with people and whatnot, but Ive gotten used to it. Even managed to learn a few new tricks.

Man, I bet with all of us old dudes self filming, we could make an Old Man Slap Skate Vid - An International Affair!!!

hehehe

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Post by: botefdunn on May 19, 2021, 02:11:15 PM
Looking good Jory4!!

Thanks for that TWS 40+ article. Pretty spot on.


hehehe

inspiring, thanks!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 22, 2021, 11:35:55 PM
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link)

46 FSGs for my 46th.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on May 22, 2021, 11:58:47 PM
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link)

46 FSGs for my 46th.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hE9PuDRJ0R4
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Post by: Easy Slider on May 23, 2021, 12:06:33 AM
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link)

46 FSGs for my 46th.

Glorious! Oh and happy birthday.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 23, 2021, 07:19:10 PM
@GardenSkater77 Hell yeah, I remember hearing that on Skate Rock comp.

@Easy Slider Cheers!
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Post by: Sleazy on May 24, 2021, 08:25:28 AM
Jory4 nice one. i need to relearn those.
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Post by: nonickname on May 31, 2021, 01:48:33 PM
I guess this could go in the injury thread but figured the older guys might have some knowledge with this. So my knee ain't great (torn meniscus that at my age isn't getting repaired) and I've been pretty sedentary over the lockdown so when I went out for my first real 'session' in forever today my cardio was gone and my knee felt wobbly as hell. Both to be expected - but wondering if anyone has worn a knee sleeve/light brace during skating while getting some strength back and how that worked out?
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Post by: dofrenzy on May 31, 2021, 06:27:48 PM
<snip>....wondering if anyone has worn a knee sleeve/light brace during skating while getting some strength back and how that worked out?

I blew my knees out just over 9 months ago, no doctors or diagnosis, I just assume the worst of it was my MCLs, but plenty of fucked up shit in my knees in general, and my hips got a little tweaked as well.  Knees were VERY loose for about 5 months, trying to run literally felt like the bottoms of my legs weren’t quite attached.  Months 8-9 since the injury and I feel like I have leveled-up to something like 80-85% of what my legs used to be.  Still no running (I *can* run a little but will probably wait for the year mark).

I skated a little 4 weeks after the injury, then waited a couple of more weeks, and have been skating more with each passing month.

Immediately after the slam, I got some Velcro-attached knee braces.  After a couple months of that I got some slip-on sleeves at Walgreens (Futuro) and now I’ve been wearing “Old Bones Therapy” knee-sleeves on both knees for about a month.  I always wear them skating, along with some soft slip-on knee-pads over the sleeves. 

Had a 40 minute mini-ramp session this afternoon and will sleep with the Old Bones Therapy sleeves and compression socks.  I practically live in them now but I do take them off sometimes and go without.

Hope this helps.
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Post by: nonickname on May 31, 2021, 09:49:48 PM
Gracias dofrenzy!

"Immediately after the slam, I got some Velcro-attached knee braces.  After a couple months of that I got some slip-on sleeves at Walgreens (Futuro)..." - gives me something to look into - as I wasn't looking for anything too rigid but at the same time I think wearing something will also help with the mental game.
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Post by: Sonny Paluso on June 01, 2021, 12:21:14 AM
Visited a buddy on the coast, got to check out this cool square ditch thing.
https://youtu.be/BdfPVnFo080
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Post by: radcunt on June 01, 2021, 12:24:32 AM
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<snip>....wondering if anyone has worn a knee sleeve/light brace during skating while getting some strength back and how that worked out?
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I blew my knees out just over 9 months ago, no doctors or diagnosis, I just assume the worst of it was my MCLs, but plenty of fucked up shit in my knees in general, and my hips got a little tweaked as well.  Knees were VERY loose for about 5 months, trying to run literally felt like the bottoms of my legs weren’t quite attached.  Months 8-9 since the injury and I feel like I have leveled-up to something like 80-85% of what my legs used to be.  Still no running (I *can* run a little but will probably wait for the year mark).

I skated a little 4 weeks after the injury, then waited a couple of more weeks, and have been skating more with each passing month.

Immediately after the slam, I got some Velcro-attached knee braces.  After a couple months of that I got some slip-on sleeves at Walgreens (Futuro) and now I’ve been wearing “Old Bones Therapy” knee-sleeves on both knees for about a month.  I always wear them skating, along with some soft slip-on knee-pads over the sleeves. 

Had a 40 minute mini-ramp session this afternoon and will sleep with the Old Bones Therapy sleeves and compression socks.  I practically live in them now but I do take them off sometimes and go without.

Hope this helps.

Are the Old Bones better than the cheapos?  My knee has been feeling a bit off (pain in the top, feels a bit loose) and I think I wanna give it some support. No injury but just started feeling wonky
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Post by: Sleazy on June 01, 2021, 05:25:26 AM
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link)

46 FSGs for my 46th.

i missed this the first time, i'm also a lover of fs grinds, this is rad! liked that fakie 5050
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Post by: dofrenzy on June 01, 2021, 06:57:28 AM
Are the Old Bones better than the cheapos?  My knee has been feeling a bit off (pain in the top, feels a bit loose) and I think I wanna give it some support. No injury but just started feeling wonky

I prefer the Old Bones Therapy but I am sure that any that I have used will definitely help you.

Immediately following my slam, the black velcro-style (Walgreens brand) was necessary because the knee-pain was so bad I couldn’t push my foot/leg through a sock, never mind a tight knee-sleeve.  The Velcro style was a bit bulky though, so once I could manage the pain after a couple of months, I switched to the gray colored slip-on style (also from Walgreens, but “Futuro” brand).

The gray Futuro sleeves have hard, maybe plastic, supports on both sides, but they are very flexible, so I doubt they provide much support side-to-side.  Still, they were very helpful for my next few months of healing.  For me, the important things were 1st to keep the swelling down and 2nd to add *some* support and stability.

What I like about the Old Bones is they are stylish :) and the knee-cap is also covered which I think provides more even compression all the way around the knee (compared to the uncovered knee-caps of the other two), and they have a built-in cushion for skating, although I do wear slip-on, soft style knee pads over the Old Bones when I skate.

For some low-profile support I think the gray Futuro sleeves are a good bet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlEPdJFcnS/?utm_medium=copy_link


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Post by: Jory4 on June 03, 2021, 01:22:55 PM
Ankle is feeling better, I’m 47 in two weeks, I’m feeling it!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqsACqnJyv/?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYoZhYnUJo/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: manysnakes on June 03, 2021, 01:49:19 PM
Just saw someone on Twitter talking about they were getting too old to skate, at age 28.
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Post by: dofrenzy on June 03, 2021, 04:13:51 PM
@Jory4 I feel weird being a skate newb and throwing out compliments to people with great skills but damn, great skills!  Hope you have a great bday man.
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Post by: radcunt on June 03, 2021, 04:27:58 PM
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Are the Old Bones better than the cheapos?  My knee has been feeling a bit off (pain in the top, feels a bit loose) and I think I wanna give it some support. No injury but just started feeling wonky
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I prefer the Old Bones Therapy but I am sure that any that I have used will definitely help you.

Immediately following my slam, the black velcro-style (Walgreens brand) was necessary because the knee-pain was so bad I couldn’t push my foot/leg through a sock, never mind a tight knee-sleeve.  The Velcro style was a bit bulky though, so once I could manage the pain after a couple of months, I switched to the gray colored slip-on style (also from Walgreens, but “Futuro” brand).

The gray Futuro sleeves have hard, maybe plastic, supports on both sides, but they are very flexible, so I doubt they provide much support side-to-side.  Still, they were very helpful for my next few months of healing.  For me, the important things were 1st to keep the swelling down and 2nd to add *some* support and stability.

What I like about the Old Bones is they are stylish :) and the knee-cap is also covered which I think provides more even compression all the way around the knee (compared to the uncovered knee-caps of the other two), and they have a built-in cushion for skating, although I do wear slip-on, soft style knee pads over the Old Bones when I skate.

For some low-profile support I think the gray Futuro sleeves are a good bet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlEPdJFcnS/?utm_medium=copy_link

Thanks for that, I appreciate it!  I think I might go the cheaper ones, see how they go then upgrade later if it helps.  I tried to strap on my neoprone knee brace with side support from 1999 when I did my knee in snowboarding but my  legs are a tad more manly these days lol. 

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Post by: Jory4 on June 04, 2021, 01:26:06 AM
@Jory4 I feel weird being a skate newb and throwing out compliments to people with great skills but damn, great skills!  Hope you have a great bday man.

Thanks man!
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 04, 2021, 02:47:58 AM
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@Jory4 I feel weird being a skate newb and throwing out compliments to people with great skills but damn, great skills!  Hope you have a great bday man.
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Thanks man!

Ha yeah, being polite, not weird, but all about saying YEAH when I see something good like those two Instagram clips.

Always magical seeing the no comply flip done right too.

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Post by: franc on June 04, 2021, 10:55:54 AM
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link)

46 FSGs for my 46th.

Awesome!
Happy belated birthday!

Trying to learn 40 new tricks between my 39th and 40th birthday. Got 5 months left and got 26, so far so good.
Haven't posted them all but here's number 26.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPV7Xc-FQ0N/
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Post by: dofrenzy on June 04, 2021, 12:02:29 PM
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https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPNH1SZgQJW/?utm_medium=copy_link)

46 FSGs for my 46th.
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Awesome!
Happy belated birthday!

Trying to learn 40 new tricks between my 39th and 40th birthday. Got 5 months left and got 26, so far so good.
Haven't posted them all but here's number 26.


That Frank and Fred clip slipped past me.  Happy belated birthday. 

Franc, thanks for bringing those FS grinds back up.

To both of you, no kidding I can hardly believe the skill level.  I like commenting to people like you because I feel like I am chilling with famous people, and for what it’s worth you guys are more famous to me with every clip.  Hell yeah.

EDIT - Feeling low energy and old-man-ish (FYI diverticulitis issues frequently and 3 untreated hernias just to name a a couple old guy things I suffer with) but fuck it I’m going for a skate.  I just can’t get these clips out of my head and been working on half-cab-rock to fake for 2 fucking months.  You guys are stoking the skateboarding fire in me.  Really appreciate it.
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Post by: dofrenzy on June 04, 2021, 02:39:56 PM
You guys got me so stoked.  This must be what having homies is like.  This took me over a month as I have adjusted to the new ramp and not gonna lie this was a little emotional for me to land and own.  Funny how after many weeks of fail I got it almost on repeat.  So grateful to be a part of this community.  Gotta say the return-on-investment for this was huge.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtpSHZJisE/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: Uncle Flea on June 04, 2021, 02:44:37 PM
https://youtu.be/GhdXZ_hbEsk

I feel kinda old. Too old to clean it up get a proper angle. This took like 5 trys and I had to do a wallie the go around and immediately try one of these. The next try after I was like ok I accomplished the goal.
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Post by: franc on June 04, 2021, 03:31:38 PM
You guys got me so stoked.  This must be what having homies is like.  This took me over a month as I have adjusted to the new ramp and not gonna lie this was a little emotional for me to land and own.  Funny how after many weeks of fail I got it almost on repeat.  So grateful to be a part of this community.  Gotta say the return-on-investment for this was huge.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtpSHZJisE/?utm_medium=copy_link

Radness!
Your ramp looks fantastic.
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Post by: dofrenzy on June 04, 2021, 04:01:48 PM
Radness!
Your ramp looks fantastic.

Thank you franc!  I don’t know why the link sends you to Instagram.  Usually it plays once in the browser. 

Yeah, my ramp is awesome and I am lucky to have it!

EDIT -yikes, my reply about the ramp is a little stuck-up sounding.  Thank you for the compliment, I am super proud of my ramp, it was a lot of work, and I spent extra time to give it a special look (e.g. - the 2 plywood layers are painted black on the edges).  I truly appreciate the recognition.
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Post by: dofrenzy on June 04, 2021, 04:03:59 PM
https://youtu.be/GhdXZ_hbEsk

I feel kinda old. Too old to clean it up get a proper angle. This took like 5 trys and I had to do a wallie the go around and immediately try one of these. The next try after I was like ok I accomplished the goal.

Damn Uncle Flea, I had to watch multiple times that 180 happens so fast I could barely see it.  Awesome
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Post by: Uncle Flea on June 05, 2021, 02:19:33 PM
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https://youtu.be/GhdXZ_hbEsk

I feel kinda old. Too old to clean it up get a proper angle. This took like 5 trys and I had to do a wallie the go around and immediately try one of these. The next try after I was like ok I accomplished the goal.
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Damn Uncle Flea, I had to watch multiple times that 180 happens so fast I could barely see it.  Awesome

Thank you. I been doing like nothing but pole jams lately.
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Post by: Sleazy on June 05, 2021, 03:19:14 PM
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https://youtu.be/GhdXZ_hbEsk

I feel kinda old. Too old to clean it up get a proper angle. This took like 5 trys and I had to do a wallie the go around and immediately try one of these. The next try after I was like ok I accomplished the goal.
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Damn Uncle Flea, I had to watch multiple times that 180 happens so fast I could barely see it.  Awesome
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Thank you. I been doing like nothing but pole jams lately.

that was sick. i need to learn pole jams one of these day.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on June 07, 2021, 07:23:04 PM
Another solo session for this old dude... not sure where all the 40 something dudes are... (I know I know the bowl....)

Forgot my selfie kook stand and lens this time....

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPyrdYyAPhN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CPyrdYyAPhN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 07, 2021, 07:49:25 PM
Another solo session for this old dude... not sure where all the 40 something dudes are... (I know I know the bowl....)

Forgot my selfie kook stand and lens this time....


Yeah!

Always worth the struggle when you finally get it down.

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Post by: Sonny Paluso on June 10, 2021, 04:41:57 PM
Had hoped to get up into the flat wall, but not easy to skate. Such an epic spot though.(https://i.ibb.co/SsWPytN/Screenshot-20210610-163258-Video-Player.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SsWPytN)

My good friend and his boys.

(https://i.ibb.co/PxfBks3/Screenshot-20210606-170240-Video-Player.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PxfBks3)
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Post by: Sleazy on June 16, 2021, 06:41:56 AM
Howdy :)

Just checkin in. I guess I belong here now.

37 years on this old bag o' bones

https://youtu.be/KUOfP4orUCs

i like they way you hold all your grinds. most of the time i'd rather do an easy trick for the whole box than a harder one and just tap, especially if i'm going to film it.
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Post by: dofrenzy on July 10, 2021, 11:25:05 AM
Legit old dude post incoming.

2 weeks in hospital after a bowel resection, lucky and grateful to not have a colostomy bag. (Damn, jumped right into the heavy old dude shit).  Lemme tell you, after a bowel resection literally every fart is a crapshoot.

So I am closed for repairs and it will be many months before I get on a board again.  I barely made it past my 2 year skating anniversary but I have a ramp in my yard and a bunch of boards waiting to grip and rip, so I have full intentions of getting some more but will be concentrating on healing, family, and maybe play some guitar.  I have, fingers crossed, a couple of days left in the hospital, and my first real food in over 2 weeks is tonight (turkey and rice).  I almost cried when I got to order scrambled eggs for the morning.

I feel like I have homies here like I have never had before so want to say thank you for accepting me into this group with minimum vibe (I have picked up some groovy lingo here too for sure).

And to all the Slap palS old or not, shalom.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on July 10, 2021, 05:00:33 PM
Legit old dude post incoming.

2 weeks in hospital after a bowel resection, lucky and grateful to not have a colostomy bag. (Damn, jumped right into the heavy old dude shit).  Lemme tell you, after a bowel resection literally every fart is a crapshoot.

So I am closed for repairs and it will be many months before I get on a board again.  I barely made it past my 2 year skating anniversary but I have a ramp in my yard and a bunch of boards waiting to grip and rip, so I have full intentions of getting some more but will be concentrating on healing, family, and maybe play some guitar.  I have, fingers crossed, a couple of days left in the hospital, and my first real food in over 2 weeks is tonight (turkey and rice).  I almost cried when I got to order scrambled eggs for the morning.

I feel like I have homies here like I have never had before so want to say thank you for accepting me into this group with minimum vibe (I have picked up some groovy lingo here too for sure).

And to all the Slap palS old or not, shalom.

Heal up as well as you can, broheim! Skating isn't going anywhere. You got this!!!
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Post by: manysnakes on July 11, 2021, 07:28:27 AM
Legit old dude post incoming.

2 weeks in hospital after a bowel resection, lucky and grateful to not have a colostomy bag. (Damn, jumped right into the heavy old dude shit).  Lemme tell you, after a bowel resection literally every fart is a crapshoot.

So I am closed for repairs and it will be many months before I get on a board again.  I barely made it past my 2 year skating anniversary but I have a ramp in my yard and a bunch of boards waiting to grip and rip, so I have full intentions of getting some more but will be concentrating on healing, family, and maybe play some guitar.  I have, fingers crossed, a couple of days left in the hospital, and my first real food in over 2 weeks is tonight (turkey and rice).  I almost cried when I got to order scrambled eggs for the morning.

I feel like I have homies here like I have never had before so want to say thank you for accepting me into this group with minimum vibe (I have picked up some groovy lingo here too for sure).

And to all the Slap palS old or not, shalom.

Damn man, that sucks. I was diagnosed last year around this time with ulcerative colitis (Ashkenazi Jews and our intestines). I remember the weeks when I couldn’t eat anything except white rice and toast. It was miserable, depressing, and depleting. Before I got into the doctor, my girlfriend assumed I had cancer and was dying. Fortunately I was able to get it under control for now with diet and medication (steroids rule, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise), but it was rough, and I assume it’s only a matter of time until I’m in for the same surgery.
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Post by: jaydella on July 11, 2021, 08:53:31 AM
I'm 40. Does anyone else do any weightlifting or even cross training? I was weightlifting for a couple of years and it helped my skating a lot. I haven't been able to lift for the past few months due to Covid lockdowns (no dine-in, no theaters, no gyms, no playgrounds, no skateparks, etc.). As a result, I lost a lot of size, weight, and most importantly strength, which sucks. Skating definitely got harder. I feel heavier and get tired faster, and I never had a jumpers knee problem but I do now, so I started stretching and doing some body squats and this yoga pose that's supposed to help with knee strength that I saw in a YouTube video.

Weight training and stretching are the secret ingredients for sure.
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Post by: dofrenzy on July 11, 2021, 12:11:33 PM
Heal up as well as you can, broheim! Skating isn't going anywhere. You got this!!!

I appreciate the support Brother!
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Post by: dofrenzy on July 11, 2021, 12:14:37 PM
Damn man, that sucks. I was diagnosed last year around this time with ulcerative colitis (Ashkenazi Jews and our intestines). I remember the weeks when I couldn’t eat anything except white rice and toast. It was miserable, depressing, and depleting. Before I got into the doctor, my girlfriend assumed I had cancer and was dying. Fortunately I was able to get it under control for now with diet and medication (steroids rule, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise), but it was rough, and I assume it’s only a matter of time until I’m in for the same surgery.

I hear you man….the weeks before I came for help I was sitting at the table with rice and the fam was eating pizza.  Ouch.

Your situation seems really tough from what I’ve read about it.  I hope you find long-lasting relief.  Peace.
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Post by: dofrenzy on July 11, 2021, 12:22:31 PM
I'm 40. Does anyone else do any weightlifting or even cross training? I was weightlifting for a couple of years and it helped my skating a lot. I haven't been able to lift for the past few months due to Covid lockdowns (no dine-in, no theaters, no gyms, no playgrounds, no skateparks, etc.). As a result, I lost a lot of size, weight, and most importantly strength, which sucks. Skating definitely got harder. I feel heavier and get tired faster, and I never had a jumpers knee problem but I do now, so I started stretching and doing some body squats and this yoga pose that's supposed to help with knee strength that I saw in a YouTube video.

Weight training and stretching are the secret ingredients for sure.

My wife entered an “all natural” bodybuilding contest as a challenge to herself in 2015.  She had to take a lie detector test just before the contest to confirm “all natural”.  She got me into exercising at the same time.  I ended up being mostly a runner back then but the truth is that strength training helped me get my best running times ever….not that I was going for numbers but I do keep track of stats and there is no denying strength training was a HUGE boost.

We both noticed at the time that just going up stairs was a very different experience with some muscle.

Truth is I didn’t even do a lot of weights to see big benefits.  Like 20 minutes per day focused on a couple muscle groups each day….5 days on 2 days off….triceps and biceps one day, abs and back the next, etc.  I believe Neen Williams agrees.
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Post by: sbmfj on July 12, 2021, 01:18:17 PM
I try to 'train' 2x a week. Got some bands, a bosu balls, and one of theose larger exerise balls.

Definetely helps - hels my hips too - they get tight.

Main issue for me is time - dont have enough. Dont like to 'train' on skate days, as I wanna 'save' my energy.
And some non skate days - Im beat - Between work and kids can be tough.

Ive started skipping rope - pretty effective and time efficient. Order a weighted rope - shits tuff - Muay Thai type of skippin rope - worth it.

Id love to try Neen's program, I just need to make the time - figure out my priorities.

But yea, simple squats, lunges and all that type of stuff make a hell of a difference. Instagram actually has tons of physio streches and other exercise I use.

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Post by: biaherl on July 12, 2021, 01:50:13 PM
Hope everyone is feeling and getting better

I only get one maybe 2 days a week to skate on the days I'm not I spend one hour a day in the home gym. Mostly power lifting bodybuilding style but I have a bunch of stuff for hiit training too.

My work has a gym so I'm in there 5 times a week too. Right now my goal is to run a 10 minute mile on the treadmill. I can do 12 minutes (5 MPH) on my worst days so I'm getting there.

In 4 months I'll be 47 and my goal is to do 47 push ups and 47 slappies. The slappy part won't be an issue
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Post by: Frank and Fred on July 12, 2021, 03:59:30 PM
Been skateboarding a lot the last few weeks. 46 has been good so far but I'm skateboarding solo most of the time now. Cannot drag anyone else out these days. Its great to chat to new people at the park and spot but it would be nice to have a fucking session with some friends... (out due to injuries, other interests, families...)

Other than that trying to chill on the booze and junk food and cycle, surf and stretch to keep the dream alive.
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Post by: FUBAR on July 13, 2021, 04:54:16 AM
Been skateboarding a lot the last few weeks. 46 has been good so far but I'm skateboarding solo most of the time now. Cannot drag anyone else out these days. Its great to chat to new people at the park and spot but it would be nice to have a fucking session with some friends... (out due to injuries, other interests, families...)

Other than that trying to chill on the booze and junk food and cycle, surf and stretch to keep the dream alive.
Holy fuck man, same with me. Tired of skating solo. Actually about to go skate some curbs solo right now, at 0755 AM
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Post by: pterra on July 13, 2021, 12:43:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gHpBscn3i8&t=702s

Everybody featured in this video save for a few friends' section dudes is 33 and up! Hope we can keep making videos for many more years!
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on July 13, 2021, 01:11:02 PM
I try to 'train' 2x a week. Got some bands, a bosu balls, and one of theose larger exerise balls.

Definetely helps - hels my hips too - they get tight.

Main issue for me is time - dont have enough. Dont like to 'train' on skate days, as I wanna 'save' my energy.
And some non skate days - Im beat - Between work and kids can be tough.

Ive started skipping rope - pretty effective and time efficient. Order a weighted rope - shits tuff - Muay Thai type of skippin rope - worth it.

Id love to try Neen's program, I just need to make the time - figure out my priorities.

But yea, simple squats, lunges and all that type of stuff make a hell of a difference. Instagram actually has tons of physio streches and other exercise I use.

you ever try just doing exercises for short periods of time every day? When I was in PT for ligament tears in R ankle, the PT gave me a few pages of exercises - lunges, squats, band exercises, heel lifts/dips. It took a while to get them on lock, but now I can do all of the non-band exercises with control, in about 10-15 minutes. Band exercises take 10-15 minutes and I can do them while food is cooking, watching a movie, etc. I'm literally doing squats and heel raises most places that I'm required to stand... I'm not getting ripped in the legs, but my strength is greater, overall pain is less, stamina is higher when walking/hiking/running/skating, and I've actually got some visible calves for the first time in my 36 yrs.

Not trying to tell you how to do your thing, but I'm really finding that I benefit more from shorter but regular periods of exercises than from longer, more intense but spread out sessions. It might be because I'm actually doing them. I don't know. I'm also far less gassed from doing them.
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Post by: sbmfj on July 14, 2021, 05:06:11 AM
That makes allot of sense. I should really try to do em more frequently - youre correct that they dont take tooo long, just gotta get down and do the work. Im gonna grt them done today. You got me fired up!!

Tks
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Post by: Frank and Fred on July 14, 2021, 01:35:08 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUT4MwF2nh/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUT4MwF2nh/)

Another solo session. Completely empty park...
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Post by: JREG on July 15, 2021, 12:31:59 AM
40. Got back into skating after 20 years. Tried to set my board up like it's my 1994 board. Been at for a week and can do basics like kick/heelflips/treflips, etc.. Kind of sketch though at balance. Just crazy how muscle memory works. Only took me 30 min to land my first kickflip in two decades.

8" blank
Thunders (guess there is no T4 anymore)
42mm wheels. Haha

Gotta watch Virtual Reality again

(https://i.ibb.co/Qkptz1p/WjVzyfA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qkptz1p)
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Post by: Frank and Fred on July 15, 2021, 07:36:47 AM
You being facetious or are you terminally ill?

Either way, welcome back. Don't stop this time.
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Post by: dofrenzy on July 15, 2021, 08:07:02 AM
@JREG Welcome!  I hope skating adds longevity.

@Frank and Fred….sweet pics man, really inspirational.  My long term goal is to get air ANY way I can, then I’ll get my first tattoo….that grab is sick I want some.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on July 15, 2021, 08:45:11 AM
Thanks. Airs come and go for me. Some parks and transitions just call for it though. I started the day with a bunch of stinkbugs before I relearned how to tuck my knee.
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Post by: JREG on July 15, 2021, 11:02:22 AM
You being facetious or are you terminally ill?

Either way, welcome back. Don't stop this time.
Sorry, that came across wrong. Just meant I'm sketchy on a board and don't bounce back like I used to. Taking some time to get used to it again. My shins are definitely not used to it.

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Post by: rockydennishead on July 19, 2021, 09:28:13 AM
Age: 48

Set up: Gonz Sweatpants 9.81
           OHJ II Team Rider Speedwheels 61 mm 97a
            Bones red's
            Ace 66
            Mob grip

Preferred terrain: Transition, Flatground, Curbs

Favourite skaters: Cardiel, &&, Huf, Reese Forbes

Music: QOTSA, Kyuss, Zepplin, 90's era Hiphop

Married: Divorced

Kids: 2 of them

Job: Retired US Navy (22 years)

Long time lurker, glad I found this thread!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on July 24, 2021, 11:33:03 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/OV4H81B.jpg)

Excuse the Slow-mo Screen grab... Local DIY.
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Post by: dofrenzy on July 24, 2021, 12:58:06 PM
@rockydennishead


I feel bad I didn't respond to your post earlier.....at the time I was "crowding" the board with posts and didn't want to seem like the Welcome Wagon because I am new at skating and not good at all.  In any case....

WELCOME! 
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Post by: dofrenzy on July 24, 2021, 12:59:47 PM
@Frank and Fred

Cool shot bro!  Again....you gettin' some air....I look up to you and not just because of the angle of that shot.
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Post by: FUBAR on July 24, 2021, 01:03:04 PM
Age: 48

Set up: Gonz Sweatpants 9.81
           OHJ II Team Rider Speedwheels 61 mm 97a
            Bones red's
            Ace 66
            Mob grip

Preferred terrain: Transition, Flatground, Curbs


Favourite skaters: Cardiel, &&, Huf, Reese Forbes

Music: QOTSA, Kyuss, Zepplin, 90's era Hiphop

Married: Divorced

Kids: 2 of them

Job: Retired US Navy (22 years)

Long time lurker, glad I found this thread!
Right on, another retired military dude! I retired in Nov after 24 years in the AF.
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Post by: manysnakes on July 24, 2021, 09:50:33 PM
Pretty easy to identify children on here:
Hey, do you like communism and antifa?
Do you believe a man can have a period?

Whoa dude is this even legal?!
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Post by: ol man on July 26, 2021, 02:21:45 PM
48
Board 8.5 minilogo
wheels 53 spitfire F4s
trucks- thunder
bearings bones reds

married- its a long story
kids- 3 none skate though
occupation-nurse
fave skaters: barbee, natas, kendall lance cardiel
terrain- curbs, terrible at tranny, but learning to love it
skill level- no skill, but enthusiatic!
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on July 27, 2021, 07:03:02 AM
48

8" Hockey x 52mm spitfire conicals 99a (for now, going classics next week... dunno what size though yet) x Indy 139 hollow forged x bearings, grip and other stuff that holds it all together.

married- nope but living that common law life.
Kids- nope.
occupation-project management
fave skaters of days gone by: natas, gonz, vallely, barbee
fave current skaters: Villani, Shinbongi, Dilo, Suciu, Tom Knox, Cookie, Louie Lopez, Deedz etc etc.  It's a long list 'cause skaters these days are fucking mental and I like that.
terrain- curbs, manny pads, flatground and getting the fear on flatbars.  Steered clear of transition after I annihilated an ankle many years ago.
skill level- basic scrub.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 02, 2021, 06:15:34 PM
More solo sessions means more selfie slow-mo screen grabs. Trying to ease back into skating some bigger tranny... Exhausting...

(https://i.imgur.com/CX7pUdM.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/PwQ7zis.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/xIzkrps.jpg)

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Post by: cky enthusiast on August 02, 2021, 07:02:32 PM
damn fool you’re shredding
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Post by: Landmine on August 02, 2021, 08:51:43 PM
My people  8)

Age: 40, skated into my 30s but cancer and recovery kept me off for too long and I'm basically re-learning everything
Setup: Terrain: curbs, ditches, flat
Favorite skaters: Hewitt, Cardiel, Lance, etc
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Post by: Easy Slider on August 03, 2021, 04:19:04 AM
@Frank and Fred truly impressive!

@Landmine welcome to the forums and stoked for you that you have recovered from cancer.

I realise that I have never properly posted up here...

Age: 43 [I started skating in 92 but stopped around 2001 (about the same time Dre dropped 2001), came back in 2020]

Set up:


Married: yes
Kids: none
Occupation: desk jockey
Fave skaters: Penny, Kareem Campbell, Gershon Mosley; Ishod, Delfino and many more.
Terrain: street (mainly schoolyards and parking lots)
Skill level: low but improving
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Post by: skatred on August 03, 2021, 04:56:21 AM
Age: 41. Started mid 90's and stopped skating around 2002, and have just come back.

Set up:

    8.00 Taylor Kirby Death wish
    53 spitfires
    139mm Tiago lemos Independants



Married: no
Kids: 4
Occupation: Senior systems engineer
Fave skaters: Mike York, Tom Penny, The Muska
Terrain: street
Skill level: Terrible atm but getting in time to skate where I can

Shitty life decisions took me away from skating and I've considered coming back for years. Finally bit the bullet and it can sound kooky or whatever but skating has brought things into my mind and life I didn't know were missing.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 03, 2021, 05:44:45 PM
. Finally bit the bullet and it can sound kooky or whatever but skating has brought things into my mind and life I didn't know were missing.

Doesn't sound kooky at all. Right now without skateboarding, I'd be a mess....
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Post by: CheeseSteak on August 03, 2021, 06:53:12 PM
Age:33 next week
Set Up: 8.25 Hockey
             54mm Spitfire Wides
             139 Indys w/ Bones Bushings
             Bones Bearing
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: SoCal Street plazas (most bang for my buck with limited time) - manny pads, Ledges
Favorite bygone skaters: Arto, Penny, Poppalardo, Marnell
Favorite Current Skaters: Ishod, Busenitz, Axel Cruys
Music: Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, The Band, Future Islands, Spoon
Married: Soon to be engaged
Kids: Small Dog
Occupation: Software Sales (for the money)
Favorite Video Parts: Bobby Worrest - Especial, Slash - Black and Blue, Arto - Menikmati, Dill - Photosynthesis, Danny Renaud - Mosaic

Put together this video for a Spike Jones short film contest a few years ago - thought it would be worth sharing - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=13sZBQIFv4U (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=13sZBQIFv4U)
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Post by: burm on August 03, 2021, 11:34:49 PM
Can't recall if I posted in this thread already at some time, I think I haven't.. For all my life it seems I've gotten into skating for a few years, then fallen off for a couple when the friends have stopped and then gotten back into it again (when finding new friends or just new motivation). Started on and infamous Turbo II around maybe '94 or something, I'm turning 37 in November now.

The funny thing is that in my adult years it has seemed like every time I pick it back up I can pretty much continue where I left off, partially because I was never good enough to have skills I could have lost over time, partially due to doing other stuff like gymnastics that has some carryover effects.

After another hiatus of a few years I got back on a year ago and decided now is the time I learn to drop in on tranny. There has been a lot of new concrete parks near me where I could find transition low enough not to be afraid of dying. I surprised myself soon after by learning BS axle stalls and 5050s which have been great fun. I have now recently been able to do those on some more proper sized quarters as well, so I'm hoping to see some miniramp sessions in the future. The thing is, I can't rock fakie or tail stall at all, so I might need to get those on lock as well :D.

Other stuff I've been working on slowly is the kickflips of course and BS 5050 on ledges. When I only have an hour or less at a time to skate I tend to just do the stuff I know because it feels good and then maybe throw 5 kickflip attempts at the end when I'm tired and it's almost time to go.
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Post by: sbmfj on August 06, 2021, 08:58:28 AM
Cool little edit there CheeseSteak.

Love that full pipe shot Frank and Fred, gotta try one of those someday.

Heres my old man rant...

Heard some guy call a fake f/s halfcab noseslide a f/s half cab switch back tail other day. Laughed pretty hard. Sounds aloot cooler as a switch BSTS I guess.. (and hes in his 30's, he should know better)

end rant.

Hope you all have a good Friday night session - looking forward to mine!!
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Post by: AitchBeeGayBuh on August 07, 2021, 01:35:39 PM
So right now I’m readin an old TWS from 2002 check out with this dude who I skated with on Pharmacy who was a rad skater at the time n wanted to see if a video was anywhere on YouTube...

Just found it and this is the first video I was ever in part 1 13:25 complete with Adidas track pants, shirtless, n bleached hair at Chafee in its prime. Has to be from around 2000 when it was filmed. Also filmed a nollie flip backside tailslide that day but never made it in the video. It was the same time Mulder had a Chocolate ad doin the same move there on a lower ledge at the same spot. Always wondered why they never used that clip in the video...

Also the first parts of Brian Herman (World flow era) poopin on a 420 shirt in the credits, Tony Silva (pre Foundation), n Matt Allen (Flip flow era).

http://youtu.be/i4EANe4nehk

http://youtu.be/t-FKZGT2GBo

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Post by: dofrenzy on August 07, 2021, 01:57:42 PM
Just some pics here….yesterday was one month since my “bowel resection” and I just set up a new board so I hit my ramp with below-coping mellowness for only 15 minutes (1st skate in about 6 weeks)….kickturns and pumping and such.  One pic is of the scar from surgery.  Hard to believe that one month ago I was cut wide open on an operating table, but here it is….the wonders of modern medicine….

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSQWue9sYV5/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: Easy Slider on August 07, 2021, 02:01:33 PM
Just some pics here….yesterday was one month since my “bowel resection” and I just set up a new board so I hit my ramp with below-coping mellowness for only 15 minutes….kickturns and pumping and such.  One pic is of the scar from surgery.  Hard to believe that one month ago I was cut wide open on an operating table, but here it is….the wonders of modern medicine….

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSQWue9sYV5/?utm_medium=copy_link

Great to hear that the surgery went well and you‘re back on the board.
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Post by: Landmine on August 07, 2021, 02:57:33 PM
@dofrenzy hell yeah!  The backyard mini looks cool too.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 07, 2021, 04:03:08 PM
Nice work @dofrenzy Also, jealous of your TF.
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Post by: dustyassrocketswitchv on August 07, 2021, 05:08:49 PM
this thread is quite depressing. I believe I shall kill myself before getting to this point in life
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Post by: dofrenzy on August 07, 2021, 05:47:55 PM
 @Frank and Fred

Thanks Man,  gotta ask though, what’s a TF?!?!  Trying to figure but can’t…..

Edit - Is it Training Facility?  I think it’s Training Facility.  Some of these acronyms can be hard to figure!!!!  Google helps, but I had to include “skateboarding” in the search or it just came up as “The Fuck”.  I used “xtremeskater.com” mini ramp plans as the basis for my TF.
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Post by: dofrenzy on August 08, 2021, 03:45:52 AM
@dofrenzy hell yeah!  The backyard mini looks cool too.

@Landmine

Thank you!  I am super proud of my ramp.  Just from an “exercise” perspective, it is helping to keep me in the best shape of my life.
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Post by: dofrenzy on August 08, 2021, 03:51:13 AM

Great to hear that the surgery went well and you‘re back on the board.

@Easy Slider  I appreciate the support.  Over the course of 2 years skateboarding has been a huge benefit for my life and I am stoked to be getting back to it.
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Post by: dofrenzy on August 08, 2021, 03:56:44 AM
this thread is quite depressing. I believe I shall kill myself before getting to this point in life

@dustyassrocketswitchv  Leave us your board stash before you go!
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Post by: cky enthusiast on August 08, 2021, 05:24:14 AM
this thread is quite depressing. I believe I shall kill myself before getting to this point in life

why wait
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Post by: Sleazy on August 08, 2021, 06:28:33 AM
Age:33 next week
Set Up: 8.25 Hockey
             54mm Spitfire Wides
             139 Indys w/ Bones Bushings
             Bones Bearing
             Mob Grip
Preferred Terrain: SoCal Street plazas (most bang for my buck with limited time) - manny pads, Ledges
Favorite bygone skaters: Arto, Penny, Poppalardo, Marnell
Favorite Current Skaters: Ishod, Busenitz, Axel Cruys
Music: Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, The Band, Future Islands, Spoon
Married: Soon to be engaged
Kids: Small Dog
Occupation: Software Sales (for the money)
Favorite Video Parts: Bobby Worrest - Especial, Slash - Black and Blue, Arto - Menikmati, Dill - Photosynthesis, Danny Renaud - Mosaic

Put together this video for a Spike Jones short film contest a few years ago - thought it would be worth sharing - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=13sZBQIFv4U (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=13sZBQIFv4U)

cool video. i'm also a fan of leisure shirts
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Post by: Fhk on August 08, 2021, 07:23:23 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/O7sQRxI.jpg)
Age: 44
Set up: Always changing it up but I'm stuck on this atm.
8.5 FA
144 Indy Ti
55 classics
Bones reds
Jessup

Preferred terrain: Anything other than flat ground and the 3 things I have in my driveway..but that's my only option these days.

Favourite skaters: Pepe

Music:  90's Rap, Reggae

Married: Yes

Kids: 4



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Post by: Landmine on August 08, 2021, 09:45:14 AM
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@dofrenzy hell yeah!  The backyard mini looks cool too.
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@Landmine

Thank you!  I am super proud of my ramp.  Just from an “exercise” perspective, it is helping to keep me in the best shape of my life.

I'm jealous dude.  I want to build my own now that I'm in a house with a backyard, but the lumber prices went nuts at the same time I finally had the space and free time to do it.  One day though, one day!
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Post by: yghartsyrt on August 10, 2021, 08:22:25 AM
don't know if i posted already in this thread.

44 years. started in 1988 and stopped around 2006. Started again in 2019, but managed to destroy my body every 6 months for several months (getting older sucks).

current setup:
Heroin Eggxorcist 9,4"
F4 Conical 52mm 99a
Ace 55
Pig Rails

Mostly skating curbs and flatbars at the local semi DIY.
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Post by: Sonny Paluso on August 17, 2021, 12:29:39 PM
I've been feeling motivated to learn flip tricks. Best I could ever do were slow kickflips and shuv its (no pop), and an occasional stationary heel flip, all circa late 80s.  Have been spending so much time at curb spots/parking lots, that my motivation to go the local skatepark has waned somewhat. I usually only stay for 30-45min, but still love the park (Klamath Falls). I'm going to be 49 in December, any other old dudes in the same boat? Also, just purchased an 8.375 Polar and some Thunder 149 raws to force myself.
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on August 17, 2021, 01:43:52 PM
I've been feeling motivated to learn flip tricks. Best I could ever do were slow kickflips and shuv its (no pop), and an occasional stationary heel flip, all circa late 80s.  Have been spending so much time at curb spots/parking lots, that my motivation to go the local skatepark has waned somewhat. I usually only stay for 30-45min, but still love the park (Klamath Falls). I'm going to be 49 in December, any other old dudes in the same boat? Also, just purchased an 8.375 Polar and some Thunder 149 raws to force myself.

Not quite the same thing but I never skated switch/nollie until I was 35. I just always assumed it was out of my league  and that it was too late or whatever. I was skating a low ledge and came out of a FS nose slide fakie and was like, "I should try to ollie" and it kind of worked. That was the spark. I can now do most of my (incredibly limited) bag of tricks switch and it feels really cool.

I think its totally possible to get those tricks back and even learn more, it just takes a certain level of patience that is kind of a luxury when you're older and have less time to skate.

But yeah, you can do it for sure.
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Post by: Sonny Paluso on August 17, 2021, 07:21:06 PM
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I've been feeling motivated to learn flip tricks. Best I could ever do were slow kickflips and shuv its (no pop), and an occasional stationary heel flip, all circa late 80s.  Have been spending so much time at curb spots/parking lots, that my motivation to go the local skatepark has waned somewhat. I usually only stay for 30-45min, but still love the park (Klamath Falls). I'm going to be 49 in December, any other old dudes in the same boat? Also, just purchased an 8.375 Polar and some Thunder 149 raws to force myself.
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Not quite the same thing but I never skated switch/nollie until I was 35. I just always assumed it was out of my league  and that it was too late or whatever. I was skating a low ledge and came out of a FS nose slide fakie and was like, "I should try to ollie" and it kind of worked. That was the spark. I can now do most of my (incredibly limited) bag of tricks switch and it feels really cool.

I think its totally possible to get those tricks back and even learn more, it just takes a certain level of patience that is kind of a luxury when you're older and have less time to skate.

But yeah, you can do it for sure.

Thanks man, appreciate the motivation.
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Post by: Phillyflared on August 17, 2021, 07:47:58 PM
posted in another thread bit feel like maybe this is the spot

skated my secret curb spot again last weekend.
https://youtu.be/MaIOYdA8ctk
yep, still skating parking lots by myself at 47
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on August 17, 2021, 08:35:36 PM
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I've been feeling motivated to learn flip tricks. Best I could ever do were slow kickflips and shuv its (no pop), and an occasional stationary heel flip, all circa late 80s.  Have been spending so much time at curb spots/parking lots, that my motivation to go the local skatepark has waned somewhat. I usually only stay for 30-45min, but still love the park (Klamath Falls). I'm going to be 49 in December, any other old dudes in the same boat? Also, just purchased an 8.375 Polar and some Thunder 149 raws to force myself.
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Not quite the same thing but I never skated switch/nollie until I was 35. I just always assumed it was out of my league  and that it was too late or whatever. I was skating a low ledge and came out of a FS nose slide fakie and was like, "I should try to ollie" and it kind of worked. That was the spark. I can now do most of my (incredibly limited) bag of tricks switch and it feels really cool.

I think its totally possible to get those tricks back and even learn more, it just takes a certain level of patience that is kind of a luxury when you're older and have less time to skate.

But yeah, you can do it for sure.

I turned 36  back in June and only started trying to skate switch when I was coming back from a KO ankle injury early spring. Pushing switch, ollieing onto pad switch, switch and nollie 180s. and you're right that it requires patience, but for me,  I feel like being able to have the patience is an incredible gift and the only way to skate these days (of course I still get heated and throw tantrums from time to time as a grown man in a high school parking lot). I didn't learn shit when I was coming up because all I wanted to do was skate as fast and as high as was possible. Didn't matter if I only had a few tricks, I'd go all day doing the same damn things because I couldn't slow down enough to try other stuff. Now that I am not currently capable of skating insanely fast, to get the most out of it, I'm skating pretty slow and trying as many new things as possible. It's a strange progression, at least compared to what I imagined old dude skating would be like when I was a young dude.

https://youtu.be/9IqiRY60ZDE (https://youtu.be/9IqiRY60ZDE)

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Post by: sbmfj on August 25, 2021, 07:35:10 AM
nice edit Mattone - I gotta find myself a decent slappy curb.Tried to rub brick on at my ledge spot and lacquered it as well. Having a hard time breaking it in. Ive had some pretty good bails trying to slappy that thing...

Sonny, I learned hardlfips this summer at the tender age of 44. Anything is possbile. Keep trying!
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Post by: xandeo on August 25, 2021, 09:18:41 AM
I love this thread. It's demotivating to see one's skills and comfort on the board fade away during the years. In the last 5 years I've had two ankle surgeries (different ankles), broke one wrist, got married, got two kids (aged 2 and 4 now), built a house and stepped up in my career (including more hours...) - obviously not easy to keep up the skating, but I have found joy in skating lower ledges instead of high and keep working on not losing too many tricks. I've gotten into maintaining a local small skatepark and building curbs both at the park and privately (for my own use, and also built a small QP for the kids) at home or at a private warehouse - just for me and my closest friends for those late night sessions.

Age: 37
Set up:
7.87 (I tried to go to 8 but didn't work, I grew up skating in the late 90's and early 00's and that's what works for me)
Thunders
52 Spitfires
Bones Swiss

Preferred terrain: Small ledges, mannys, an occasional low flatbar, hips. Street before skateparks.

Favourite skaters: Puleo, Kalis, Pappalardo, Wenning, G. Mosley, Creager in the Rodney vs Mullen video.

Music:  90's Rap & hiphop.

Married: Yes

Occupation: office rat

Kids: 2 - my 4 year-old almost managed to do his first drop in last weekend.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 25, 2021, 07:21:13 PM
Haven't felt the urge to bust out the selfie  stand since I tunred 46 but decided to document a quick session today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/)
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Post by: ndsr on August 25, 2021, 07:39:19 PM
Haven't felt the urge to bust out the selfie  stand since I tunred 46 but decided to document a quick session today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/)
Nice work slapper!  I just 46 as well.  Have a gnar!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 25, 2021, 07:47:38 PM
Cheers @ndsr  Late 40s club :o
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Post by: dofrenzy on August 26, 2021, 04:54:05 AM
@Frank and Fred Damn dude, very nice.  If I could do a tiny fraction of that I would consider myself a hardcore skater! 
@xandeo Welcome!  A 4 year old working on dropping in must feel awesome AND scary as shit!
@IusedToSkateMore Dude, with my messed up left knee I tried working on switch on my ramp (made the bad knee my back leg).  Crazy CRAZY difficult for me.  When it seemed like I might *never* do a kick turn in switch I went back to beating up my bad knee in my normal stance.

Adding to my bio here, I am once divorced twice married.

2 daughters, 16 and 13.  The 13 year old just switched to wearing inline aggressive skates on the ramps (after 2+Years of skating ramps with regular street inlines) and I’ve been treasuring our sessions together.

Tomorrow is one year exactly since a wicked slam to both knees.  Planning to throw some video up when I get *ALL 10* of my transition tricks back (still need to attempt bs rock-n-roll and attempts at tail stall insist on scaring the living shit out of me).  I did get my axle stall and feeble stall back last week though, so I am crazy stoked on that, super fun stalls for me.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 26, 2021, 08:11:40 AM
@Frank and Fred you fucking killed it, I've got 3 years to catch up to you!

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Post by: boi-cuzudo on August 26, 2021, 11:36:08 AM
Haven't felt the urge to bust out the selfie  stand since I tunred 46 but decided to document a quick session today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/)
hell yeah!!

this park is so rugged, good job!
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Post by: Omars_Dad on August 26, 2021, 12:29:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/5eq5lmkl.jpg)

This is my first deck from a non toy store set up that I got back in '97. I had been saving up all summer and then won a little cash at this raffle at my middle school which put me over the top for my goal. My mom drove me to the skateshop a few towns over the very next day. I still remember every part from that set up. If you look close you'll see a sticker for China Bones, remember that's what the called Reds before rebranding.
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Post by: dunc on August 26, 2021, 12:42:29 PM
posted in another thread bit feel like maybe this is the spot

skated my secret curb spot again last weekend.
https://youtu.be/MaIOYdA8ctk
yep, still skating parking lots by myself at 47
Awesome. I do the same stuff by myself also. I wish all the oldies out there could just meet up one-day.  I love a solo session but when it's the norm it gets a little lonely.  I'm 43 and im the only skater left in the village. All my mates live on different islands we communicate through sending little videos of our sessions to each other.  We meet up once a year for a long weekend somewhere and barge hard. Keep it Up!
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Post by: dunc on August 26, 2021, 03:30:18 PM
I love this thread. It's demotivating to see one's skills and comfort on the board fade away during the years. In the last 5 years I've had two ankle surgeries (different ankles), broke one wrist, got married, got two kids (aged 2 and 4 now), built a house and stepped up in my career (including more hours...) - obviously not easy to keep up the skating, but I have found joy in skating lower ledges instead of high and keep working on not losing too many tricks. I've gotten into maintaining a local small skatepark and building curbs both at the park and privately (for my own use, and also built a small QP for the kids) at home or at a private warehouse - just for me and my closest friends for those late night sessions.

Age: 37
Set up:
7.87 (I tried to go to 8 but didn't work, I grew up skating in the late 90's and early 00's and that's what works for me)
Thunders
52 Spitfires
Bones Swiss

Preferred terrain: Small ledges, mannys, an occasional low flatbar, hips. Street before skateparks.

Favourite skaters: Puleo, Kalis, Pappalardo, Wenning, G. Mosley, Creager in the Rodney vs Mullen video.

Music:  90's Rap & hiphop.

Married: Yes

Occupation: office rat

Kids: 2 - my 4 year-old almost managed to do his first drop in last weekend.
You have inspired me to make a new thread. Not sure but I think we could have 'Old Dude Trading Cards'. With little tidbits of info like what you have above. It would be cool to add a photo also but I don't seem to know how to do that on slap???? Shall I pull the trigger?
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Post by: dunc on August 26, 2021, 03:38:49 PM
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I love this thread. It's demotivating to see one's skills and comfort on the board fade away during the years. In the last 5 years I've had two ankle surgeries (different ankles), broke one wrist, got married, got two kids (aged 2 and 4 now), built a house and stepped up in my career (including more hours...) - obviously not easy to keep up the skating, but I have found joy in skating lower ledges instead of high and keep working on not losing too many tricks. I've gotten into maintaining a local small skatepark and building curbs both at the park and privately (for my own use, and also built a small QP for the kids) at home or at a private warehouse - just for me and my closest friends for those late night sessions.

Age: 37
Set up:
7.87 (I tried to go to 8 but didn't work, I grew up skating in the late 90's and early 00's and that's what works for me)
Thunders
52 Spitfires
Bones Swiss

Preferred terrain: Small ledges, mannys, an occasional low flatbar, hips. Street before skateparks.

Favourite skaters: Puleo, Kalis, Pappalardo, Wenning, G. Mosley, Creager in the Rodney vs Mullen video.

Music:  90's Rap & hiphop.

Married: Yes

Occupation: office rat

Kids: 2 - my 4 year-old almost managed to do his first drop in last weekend.
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You have inspired me to make a new thread. Not sure but I think we could have 'Old Dude Trading Cards'. With little tidbits of info like what you have above. It would be cool to add a photo also but I don't seem to know how to do that on slap???? Shall I pull the trigger?

Looking back on this thread I see that's how it kind of started out?
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Post by: Fhk on August 26, 2021, 03:59:21 PM
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I love this thread. It's demotivating to see one's skills and comfort on the board fade away during the years. In the last 5 years I've had two ankle surgeries (different ankles), broke one wrist, got married, got two kids (aged 2 and 4 now), built a house and stepped up in my career (including more hours...) - obviously not easy to keep up the skating, but I have found joy in skating lower ledges instead of high and keep working on not losing too many tricks. I've gotten into maintaining a local small skatepark and building curbs both at the park and privately (for my own use, and also built a small QP for the kids) at home or at a private warehouse - just for me and my closest friends for those late night sessions.

Age: 37
Set up:
7.87 (I tried to go to 8 but didn't work, I grew up skating in the late 90's and early 00's and that's what works for me)
Thunders
52 Spitfires
Bones Swiss

Preferred terrain: Small ledges, mannys, an occasional low flatbar, hips. Street before skateparks.

Favourite skaters: Puleo, Kalis, Pappalardo, Wenning, G. Mosley, Creager in the Rodney vs Mullen video.

Music:  90's Rap & hiphop.

Married: Yes

Occupation: office rat

Kids: 2 - my 4 year-old almost managed to do his first drop in last weekend.
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You have inspired me to make a new thread. Not sure but I think we could have 'Old Dude Trading Cards'. With little tidbits of info like what you have above. It would be cool to add a photo also but I don't seem to know how to do that on slap???? Shall I pull the trigger?
I provided my photo for my card previously
 in this thread..thank you in advance  ;D
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 26, 2021, 11:53:59 PM
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Haven't felt the urge to bust out the selfie  stand since I tunred 46 but decided to document a quick session today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/)
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hell yeah!!

this park is so rugged, good job!

like everybody said, that was rad, especially considering this is all one session! Props. Thats fs 50 50 looked pretty scary!
as for me I tried to skate a quarterpipe saturday for the first time in years and I was very surprised to find how rusty I was.....I stuck to slash grinds and axle stalls basically. Whereas in my head I still think I got all my old tricks! the disconnect is pretty funny....

anyways Leo Valls got me real inspired to skate flatground so I think I'll just stick to powerslides and shit in the coming months. He makes it look so fun and I just love the way he's still pursuing his own thing.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_vJnAJH7t/
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 27, 2021, 10:22:30 AM
Yah, also a Leo Valles fan @OldieButFrenchie I want to try more of that also. No excuses for low impact street skating with inspiration like this.
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Post by: Skatebeard on August 27, 2021, 12:18:01 PM
Today 36 year old me decided to start trying to learn to tre flip.

It's going to be a looooong road getting that trick down, if i can manage it. 360 flips always felt out of reach for me ability wise, but since i learned (i say learned, i've landed about 5) fakie bigflips earlier this year, they seem at least vaguely possible now.

Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.



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Post by: xandeo on August 27, 2021, 12:51:17 PM
Today 36 year old me decided to start trying to learn to tre flip.

It's going to be a looooong road getting that trick down, if i can manage it. 360 flips always felt out of reach for me ability wise, but since i learned (i say learned, i've landed about 5) fakie bigflips earlier this year, they seem at least vaguely possible now.

Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.

+1. I learned to treflip at 17 but did my first drop-in at 21. Not a chance I'm getting into transition, never was my thing.
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Post by: Landmine on August 27, 2021, 03:02:46 PM
I love skating transition and always have, but I spend most of my time now doing little flatground tricks, shuving over cracks and shit.
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Post by: StillTryin on August 27, 2021, 03:28:49 PM
39 years old. Been skating on and off since the late 80's. Never been that good but always loved it.

Trying to patch up the bottom of my terrible bag of tricks so they stop falling out.
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Post by: Fhk on August 27, 2021, 07:18:57 PM
Today 36 year old me decided to start trying to learn to tre flip.

It's going to be a looooong road getting that trick down, if i can manage it. 360 flips always felt out of reach for me ability wise, but since i learned (i say learned, i've landed about 5) fakie bigflips earlier this year, they seem at least vaguely possible now.

Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.
I'm with you. I do have a little 3' 1/4 pipe to warm up
on. I will always be addicted to flatground. At 44 I am losing tricks and consistency, but that's what drives me. There is no better feeling then catching a clean fliptrick for me. Flatground is where it started for me and ironically where it will end when my legs no longer work.
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Post by: Robby on August 27, 2021, 07:51:46 PM
Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.
I’m only 31 but my knees kinda suck from working construction since I was 19 (should’ve worn pads on concrete jobs more  :-\). For the life of me I can’t figure out transition besides dropping in and rock and rolls, so any chance I get to skate I’m just stomping my flat tricks too hard or fucking around on ledges.

I live right by FDR too so I should really buck up and learn to do transition stuff.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on August 27, 2021, 09:45:07 PM
Today 36 year old me decided to start trying to learn to tre flip.

It's going to be a looooong road getting that trick down, if i can manage it. 360 flips always felt out of reach for me ability wise, but since i learned (i say learned, i've landed about 5) fakie bigflips earlier this year, they seem at least vaguely possible now.

Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.

fellow 36. yeah boy. lol I was messaging with another pal the other day and he said about a video I shared "I love watching older people skate, I'm 27..." I was like damn, G, the gray hair is doing me in...

anyways, I'm low key trying to throw 360 flips for the first time as well. I'm sitting on an 8.5 with 159s and it feels a little bulky for them and my legs, so I'm hoping that the 8.3 with ACE 44s will flip a little more. I've got fake big spins down pretty nice and the big flips aren't so far off either but I feel like it's a vastly different trick, like it requires less power or something.

you'll get it!
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on August 30, 2021, 04:41:43 AM
Today 36 year old me decided to start trying to learn to tre flip.

It's going to be a looooong road getting that trick down, if i can manage it. 360 flips always felt out of reach for me ability wise, but since i learned (i say learned, i've landed about 5) fakie bigflips earlier this year, they seem at least vaguely possible now.

Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.

Count me in on that addiction.  My sessions are exclusively flatground, slappies and manuals.  I'm 48 and I've made it my mission to add 360 flips to my limited bag.  I never really put any real effort into them in the past but I'm putting some good time into them almost every sesh now.  I'm getting really close too, I just need to get my weight a bit more back and get the correct back foot follow-through after popping as I'm landing just barely ahead of the board. 

Now bigspins, that trick has me utterly baffled.  I just can't keep the board under me.
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Post by: Easy Slider on August 30, 2021, 06:58:40 AM
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Today 36 year old me decided to start trying to learn to tre flip.

It's going to be a looooong road getting that trick down, if i can manage it. 360 flips always felt out of reach for me ability wise, but since i learned (i say learned, i've landed about 5) fakie bigflips earlier this year, they seem at least vaguely possible now.

Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.
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Count me in on that addiction.  My sessions are exclusively flatground, slappies and manuals.  I'm 48 and I've made it my mission to add 360 flips to my limited bag.  I never really put any real effort into them in the past but I'm putting some good time into them almost every sesh now.  I'm getting really close too, I just need to get my weight a bit more back and get the correct back foot follow-through after popping as I'm landing just barely ahead of the board. 

Now bigspins, that trick has me utterly baffled.  I just can't keep the board under me.

I am 43 strictly skating street flat/curbs/ledges with no intention to   become a park skater. A year after my return to skateboarding after a long hiatus I have kickflips on lock (albeit mostly rockets) and recently also learned heelflips, much to my surprise. In the 90s frontside flips were my signature trick but I am afraid trying to relearn them will ruin my kickflip game so I am naturally thinking about 360 flips. I never had them but I really would like to push myself and give them a try sometime soon. It‘s definitely encouraging to know that other old dudes are out there willing to take up the challenge.
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Post by: Phillyflared on August 30, 2021, 07:42:04 PM
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posted in another thread bit feel like maybe this is the spot

skated my secret curb spot again last weekend.
https://youtu.be/MaIOYdA8ctk
yep, still skating parking lots by myself at 47
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Awesome. I do the same stuff by myself also. I wish all the oldies out there could just meet up one-day.  I love a solo session but when it's the norm it gets a little lonely.  I'm 43 and im the only skater left in the village. All my mates live on different islands we communicate through sending little videos of our sessions to each other.  We meet up once a year for a long weekend somewhere and barge hard. Keep it Up!
Motivation is hard to come by sometimes when I am solo. I'm usually good for my go to's then maybe kick around something I've been trying/working on but not a whole lot more than that lately. Miss playing skate, even old man skate (no flip tricks) with my friends.
BTW was back at the curb spot again yesterday...I really need to go skate someplace else
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 31, 2021, 09:01:16 AM
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Today 36 year old me decided to start trying to learn to tre flip.

It's going to be a looooong road getting that trick down, if i can manage it. 360 flips always felt out of reach for me ability wise, but since i learned (i say learned, i've landed about 5) fakie bigflips earlier this year, they seem at least vaguely possible now.

Anyone else old(er) and addicted to flatground? the natural progression seems to be to head for transition once the greys start appearing, but I honestly can't see myself getting away from the flat.
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Count me in on that addiction.  My sessions are exclusively flatground, slappies and manuals.  I'm 48 and I've made it my mission to add 360 flips to my limited bag.  I never really put any real effort into them in the past but I'm putting some good time into them almost every sesh now.  I'm getting really close too, I just need to get my weight a bit more back and get the correct back foot follow-through after popping as I'm landing just barely ahead of the board. 

Now bigspins, that trick has me utterly baffled.  I just can't keep the board under me.
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I am 43 strictly skating street flat/curbs/ledges with no intention to   become a park skater. A year after my return to skateboarding after a long hiatus I have kickflips on lock (albeit mostly rockets) and recently also learned heelflips, much to my surprise. In the 90s frontside flips were my signature trick but I am afraid trying to relearn them will ruin my kickflip game so I am naturally thinking about 360 flips. I never had them but I really would like to push myself and give them a try sometime soon. It‘s definitely encouraging to know that other old dudes are out there willing to take up the challenge.

I land a 360 flip about once every dozen sessions but I was never super consistent with flip tricks (maybe 92/93). Anyway, as long as I land a few 360 flips a year I remain stoked. The feeling or landing a solid one is amazing. Sometimes it surprises me and then I just pick up my board and walk home. I mostly skate parks but flat ground is my little zen place at age 46. No expectations and repeated failure with the occasional break through. Love it.
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Post by: Uncle Jeffrey on August 31, 2021, 09:57:14 AM
Had a very vivid dream last night, which is rare for me, of going to my "curb spot" and it was the raddest old man shit. Mellow little rolling banks leading to curving slappy curbs, and even ride-on curbs, a couple low ledges, etc.
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Post by: Ride it to dust on August 31, 2021, 01:01:55 PM
38
Back skating for the past 2 years after a 15 year break (work etc etc got in the way) and addicted again. Skating is feeling better than it did in my late teens.

8.38 krooked
148 Thunder Hollow
Bones 52mm
Reds
SC Rails
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Post by: Jory4 on September 09, 2021, 11:43:06 PM
Got inspired by @frankandfred to finally learn bluntslides.

The sidewalk next to this curb is so rough it needed a lot more wax than I’d rubbed before but it worked!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CToZxZjlj0a/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on September 10, 2021, 01:54:30 AM
Got inspired by @frankandfred to finally learn bluntslides.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CToZxZjlj0a/?utm_medium=copy_link

Got me stoked, nice work dude!   
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Post by: franc on September 10, 2021, 02:47:38 AM
40 in 2 months, trying to learn 40 tricks this year. Here's one I recently got:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CS68UxRiTk_/

Building my own grind boxes and stuff is good fun.
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Post by: Sleazy on September 10, 2021, 05:22:01 AM
nice jory and frank!
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Post by: sk8n hugon on September 12, 2021, 09:44:20 PM
44 years old

Got my first real board in 88 and skated every day until 95. Never quit completely, but went from everyday to once a month when I turned 18. Have averaged once a month since then. Was a bowl barney for many years, but have recently switched back to curbs after serious knee injuries on transition. Will probably finish my days on curbs with some small occasional bowl carving.

8.5 Beer City popsicle
Indy 159s
OJ Elite Hardline 99a 53mm
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Post by: cucktard on September 12, 2021, 10:16:03 PM
Turning 46 this year, and just learned slappy smiths. Don’t let anyone say you’re too old to follow your dreams.

(https://i.ibb.co/Tv1d9b6/4-E98633-E-C0-CA-4-FD5-AEA5-2-EBE489-CA51-E.png)
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Post by: Easy Slider on September 13, 2021, 01:52:20 AM
Turning 46 this year, and just learned slappy smiths. Don’t let anyone say you’re too old to follow your dreams.

(https://i.ibb.co/Tv1d9b6/4-E98633-E-C0-CA-4-FD5-AEA5-2-EBE489-CA51-E.png)

Someone gnar this man for me pls.
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on September 13, 2021, 02:41:36 AM
49 is inching closer and my knees are finally starting to complain.  I thought being the world's slowest skater might save some wear and tear on them but nope, my knees are saying 'fuck that' to another session today after yesterday's gnarfest

https://imgur.com/a/Z5JTaHp
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 13, 2021, 06:30:06 AM
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Turning 46 this year, and just learned slappy smiths. Don’t let anyone say you’re too old to follow your dreams.

(https://i.ibb.co/Tv1d9b6/4-E98633-E-C0-CA-4-FD5-AEA5-2-EBE489-CA51-E.png)
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Someone gnar this man for me pls.

Done and done.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 13, 2021, 06:31:17 AM
49 is inching closer and my knees are finally starting to complain.  I thought being the world's slowest skater might save some wear and tear on them but nope, my knees are saying 'fuck that' to another session today after yesterday's gnarfest

https://imgur.com/a/Z5JTaHp

Great pop and hair for 48, mate!
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Post by: cucktard on September 13, 2021, 06:45:22 AM
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Turning 46 this year, and just learned slappy smiths. Don’t let anyone say you’re too old to follow your dreams.

(https://i.ibb.co/Tv1d9b6/4-E98633-E-C0-CA-4-FD5-AEA5-2-EBE489-CA51-E.png)
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Someone gnar this man for me pls.
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Done and done.
Thank you kindly, both of you
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Post by: Easy Slider on September 13, 2021, 07:25:38 AM
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Turning 46 this year, and just learned slappy smiths. Don’t let anyone say you’re too old to follow your dreams.

(https://i.ibb.co/Tv1d9b6/4-E98633-E-C0-CA-4-FD5-AEA5-2-EBE489-CA51-E.png)
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Someone gnar this man for me pls.
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Done and done.
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Thank you kindly, both of you

Cheers bruh.
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Post by: Sedition on September 13, 2021, 08:46:21 AM
I haven't posted in this thread in awhile, and there seems to be some new peeps, so I'll do a reintro...

47. Been skating non-stop (except major injuries) since I was 11-years-old. Badly broke my leg in 2019 (see injury thread) and didn't skate for a year. That b/s disaster in my sig file is me (circa 2018). Mostly skate mini ramps (with pads these days) and curbs. I'll be going until the wheels fall off.

-8.25/14.38 DLX
-Indy 144 Ti
-Spit Classics 53/99
-Swiss 6
-Powell Rib Bones (tried rails again 9 months ago, and instantly wondered why the hell I had ever taken them off 30 years ago).
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Post by: toe_knee on September 13, 2021, 10:33:29 AM
35, skate mostly street, ledges and manny pads, currently riding an 8.38 Real, 54mm loopholes, and ventures.
Been riding a skateboard since I was 6 years old, I don’t nearly go out as much as I used to, prolly cut it down to 2 times a week, have one son, who isn’t interested in skateboarding, and living in Austin Texas
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Post by: sk8n hugon on September 13, 2021, 10:26:46 PM
-Powell Rib Bones (tried rails again 9 months ago, and instantly wondered why the hell I had ever taken them off 30 years ago).

Forgot to list rails in my above bio. Have Rad Railz (the extra thick ones because I thought they’d wear down which they don’t) on my current board. Also, first time rocking rails since 1989. Have mixed feelings about them. Slide great on curbs, but scare me on metal. Also, prefer the look of a deck without rails.

P.S I binge read your blog a couple months ago and loved it!
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on September 14, 2021, 12:48:35 AM
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49 is inching closer and my knees are finally starting to complain. 
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Great pop and hair for 48, mate!

Cheers!  I blame lockdown.
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on September 14, 2021, 12:53:53 AM
Turning 46 this year, and just learned slappy smiths. Don’t let anyone say you’re too old to follow your dreams.

(https://i.ibb.co/Tv1d9b6/4-E98633-E-C0-CA-4-FD5-AEA5-2-EBE489-CA51-E.png)

Sick.  I'd love to have a curb that was tall enough for smiths.
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Post by: Sedition on September 14, 2021, 05:58:44 AM
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-Powell Rib Bones (tried rails again 9 months ago, and instantly wondered why the hell I had ever taken them off 30 years ago).
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Forgot to list rails in my above bio. Have Rad Railz (the extra thick ones because I thought they’d wear down which they don’t) on my current board. Also, first time rocking rails since 1989. Have mixed feelings about them. Slide great on curbs, but scare me on metal. Also, prefer the look of a deck without rails.

P.S I binge read your blog a couple months ago and loved it!

(1) Blog: thanks for the kind words.

(2) Rails: They can be a bit scary on metal, but still think they give a way more predictable/consistent slide. And despite being a "born again" rail convert, I absolutely agree, decks w/o them look way cooler. To that end, I often ride my board for a few days when it's new, and then put rails on. Best of both worlds. ;)
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Post by: Easy Slider on September 14, 2021, 07:36:25 AM
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-Powell Rib Bones (tried rails again 9 months ago, and instantly wondered why the hell I had ever taken them off 30 years ago).
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Forgot to list rails in my above bio. Have Rad Railz (the extra thick ones because I thought they’d wear down which they don’t) on my current board. Also, first time rocking rails since 1989. Have mixed feelings about them. Slide great on curbs, but scare me on metal. Also, prefer the look of a deck without rails.

P.S I binge read your blog a couple months ago and loved it!
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(1) Blog: thanks for the kind words.

(2) Rails: They can be a bit scary on metal, but still think they give a way more predictable/consistent slide. And despite being a "born again" rail convert, I absolutely agree, decks w/o them look way cooler. To that end, I often ride my board for a few days when it's new, and then put rails on. Best of both worlds. ;)

Sorry but that sounds like the worst of both worlds to me, to destroy the graphic and then put the rails on. Best of both worlds would be put the rails on directly and thus protect the graphic and once the board is well used, take off the rails and finish it.
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Post by: Sedition on September 14, 2021, 07:42:27 AM
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-Powell Rib Bones (tried rails again 9 months ago, and instantly wondered why the hell I had ever taken them off 30 years ago).
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Forgot to list rails in my above bio. Have Rad Railz (the extra thick ones because I thought they’d wear down which they don’t) on my current board. Also, first time rocking rails since 1989. Have mixed feelings about them. Slide great on curbs, but scare me on metal. Also, prefer the look of a deck without rails.

P.S I binge read your blog a couple months ago and loved it!
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(1) Blog: thanks for the kind words.

(2) Rails: They can be a bit scary on metal, but still think they give a way more predictable/consistent slide. And despite being a "born again" rail convert, I absolutely agree, decks w/o them look way cooler. To that end, I often ride my board for a few days when it's new, and then put rails on. Best of both worlds. ;)
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Sorry but that sounds like the worst of both worlds to me, to destroy the graphic and then put the rails on. Best of both worlds would be put the rails on directly and thus protect the graphic and once the board is well used, take off the rails and finish it.

People over 12-years-old care about graphics?
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 14, 2021, 07:45:38 AM
1 rail is the answer!
(Although I haven’t rocked rails in a long long time…)
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Post by: Bongwater Mojito on September 15, 2021, 05:12:55 AM
44 years on the planet, on a board more or less since 1987. There were years with less action, drank too much and gained some weight which I've now lost as I got off the booze few years back. My sessions nowadays are mostly trying to re-learn old stuff and enjoy the feeling of a successful three trick line, no matter how simple. Sometimes I still learn new tricks, those days are golden. I love street spots, but due to lack of time and energy often go to skateparks. An hour of high intensity skating usually does it for me. I skate mostly by myself, randomly meeting people in parks and spots. Scheduling with other skaters is just too much hassle nowadays, it's easier to get the board and hit it whenever window of opportunity opens.

Every second on board is a gift.
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Post by: Sedition on September 15, 2021, 06:42:44 AM
Every second on board is a gift.

Facts.
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Post by: 4LOM on September 15, 2021, 11:18:40 AM
49 is inching closer and my knees are finally starting to complain.  I thought being the world's slowest skater might save some wear and tear on them but nope, my knees are saying 'fuck that' to another session today after yesterday's gnarfest

https://imgur.com/a/Z5JTaHp

Ever one foot your half cab?
looks basically there
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on September 16, 2021, 01:04:18 AM
Ever one foot your half cab?
looks basically there

Ha!  Great minds think alike.  Yeah I noticed that and I'll give 'em a fair go over the next few sessions.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 16, 2021, 02:07:18 AM
so I was really looking forward to having a little session tomorrow (weather looks good, a little time off work, and I try to skate at least once a week to get my groove back).....and now I find out my youngest son has to stay in quarantine for at least a week. One of his teachers is positive....and now I wonder if she's had the vax buuuut let's not get into that. so I'll have to watch him instead of going skating. Except if I can convince him to go skating too, but usually he's not into it. Fuck!! I mean, I love spending time with my kids, don't get me wrong but this pandemic is really getting to me after 2 years of this crap   :-X :-X  Plus kids have been at home enough, they need to see their mates and shit. It just sucks all around.

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/JPm2ZDpkXfLixtvP5q/200w.webp?cid=ecf05e47jjumia35caqg3eputsuz3pkdlikujchuongf6n0q&rid=200w.webp&ct=g)
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Post by: FUBAR on September 16, 2021, 02:57:26 AM
so I was really looking forward to having a little session tomorrow (weather looks good, a little time off work, and I try to skate at least once a week to get my groove back).....and now I find out my youngest son has to stay in quarantine for at least a week. One of his teachers is positive....and now I wonder if she's had the vax buuuut let's not get into that. so I'll have to watch him instead of going skating. Except if I can convince him to go skating too, but usually he's not into it. Fuck!! I mean, I love spending time with my kids, don't get me wrong but this pandemic is really getting to me after 2 years of this crap   :-X :-X  Plus kids have been at home enough, they need to see their mates and shit. It just sucks all around.

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/JPm2ZDpkXfLixtvP5q/200w.webp?cid=ecf05e47jjumia35caqg3eputsuz3pkdlikujchuongf6n0q&rid=200w.webp&ct=g)
Man, same shit here. Wanted to go skate yesterday with my son but since somone at work was exposed, I am playing it safe and staying away until we can find out if my co worker has it. I’ve been vax’ed (I am neutral on people getting it or not, it’s a personal choice) but passing covid on to my son (or wife) not something I am interested in. We’ll skate soon, skateboarding isn’t going anywhere.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 24, 2021, 03:44:41 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUMxFTngv2c/

still not doing any tricks, but at least I'm getting out of the house and sweating!  :P

(in any case I don't recommend doing tricks in this death trap of a bowl: loads of broken glass in the -pretty short- flatbottom)
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Post by: drcroc on September 24, 2021, 03:21:45 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUMxFTngv2c/

still not doing any tricks, but at least I'm getting out of the house and sweating!  :P

(in any case I don't recommend doing tricks in this death trap of a bowl: loads of broken glass in the -pretty short- flatbottom)

Pretty good skating in the bowl. Got any flatground?
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 25, 2021, 03:30:46 AM
nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P
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Post by: dofrenzy on September 25, 2021, 06:06:01 AM

still not doing any tricks, but at least I'm getting out of the house and sweating!  :P

(in any case I don't recommend doing tricks in this death trap of a bowl: loads of broken glass in the -pretty short- flatbottom)

Really nice bowl carving and your smile at the end says it all!
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Post by: Hyliannightmare on September 25, 2021, 06:08:58 AM
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Post by: Frank and Fred on September 25, 2021, 07:41:17 AM
Fun looking bowl @OldieButFrenchie !

Quick clip from yesterday. Sessioned with my 57 year old pal. He's the last clip doing the layback... He learned slappies at 55 and was getting some decent little ollies in this park yesterday.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUN__HCB6J8/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CUN__HCB6J8/)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on September 26, 2021, 11:24:35 PM
>DoFrenzy thanks! I was just relieved I did not eat shit/happy to be back in the mix    :-X

>Frank and Fred: those short edits of yours are nice man! I like the vibe. Also congrats to your pal, laybacks are kind of a dream trick to me, they look beautiful....I remember trying them for a whole afternoon when I was 16 and landing 2 out of probably 200! so no way I could put that type of effort in now.
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Post by: drcroc on October 02, 2021, 03:45:05 PM
nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P

I was never good at flat-ground either. I literally just stopped trying flip tricks all together for like 3-4 years in my mid-20s. I eventually figured out heelflips, fakie big spins, and some shuv variations but that's as good as I got. And that took me months of skating every day, which I can't do anymore because I have arthritis.

I feel like I can still skate a little but the best I might be able to do would be a manual on a curb somewhere or something. My pop is non-existent. 

Been trying to think of tricks on flat that are easy, look cool, and low impact.  Any ideas?

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Post by: Fhk on October 02, 2021, 03:53:50 PM
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nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P
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I was never good at flat-ground either. I literally just stopped trying flip tricks all together for like 3-4 years in my mid-20s. I eventually figured out heelflips, fakie big spins, and some shuv variations but that's as good as I got. And that took me months of skating every day, which I can't do anymore because I have arthritis.

I feel like I can still skate a little but the best I might be able to do would be a manual on a curb somewhere or something. My pop is non-existent. 

Been trying to think of tricks on flat that are easy, look cool, and low impact.  Any ideas?
Do you want to learn fliptricks or just any flat ground tricks?
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nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P
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I was never good at flat-ground either. I literally just stopped trying flip tricks all together for like 3-4 years in my mid-20s. I eventually figured out heelflips, fakie big spins, and some shuv variations but that's as good as I got. And that took me months of skating every day, which I can't do anymore because I have arthritis.

I feel like I can still skate a little but the best I might be able to do would be a manual on a curb somewhere or something. My pop is non-existent. 

Been trying to think of tricks on flat that are easy, look cool, and low impact.  Any ideas?
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Do you want to learn fliptricks or just any flat ground tricks?

Prob done with flip tricks at this point. 
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Post by: drcroc on October 02, 2021, 04:21:26 PM
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nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P
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I was never good at flat-ground either. I literally just stopped trying flip tricks all together for like 3-4 years in my mid-20s. I eventually figured out heelflips, fakie big spins, and some shuv variations but that's as good as I got. And that took me months of skating every day, which I can't do anymore because I have arthritis.

I feel like I can still skate a little but the best I might be able to do would be a manual on a curb somewhere or something. My pop is non-existent. 

Been trying to think of tricks on flat that are easy, look cool, and low impact.  Any ideas?
[close]
Do you want to learn fliptricks or just any flat ground tricks?

Prob done with flip tricks at this point. 
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Post by: Fhk on October 02, 2021, 05:07:22 PM
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nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P
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I was never good at flat-ground either. I literally just stopped trying flip tricks all together for like 3-4 years in my mid-20s. I eventually figured out heelflips, fakie big spins, and some shuv variations but that's as good as I got. And that took me months of skating every day, which I can't do anymore because I have arthritis.

I feel like I can still skate a little but the best I might be able to do would be a manual on a curb somewhere or something. My pop is non-existent. 

Been trying to think of tricks on flat that are easy, look cool, and low impact.  Any ideas?
[close]
Do you want to learn fliptricks or just any flat ground tricks?
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Prob done with flip tricks at this point.
I would think shuvit variations and no comply variations (I'm assuming there because I've never had no-complys) would be low impact and plenty of fun. Also different ollie variations. I don't know the level of your pain, but maybe don't count out kickflips and heelflips just yet  ;)
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Post by: drcroc on October 02, 2021, 05:41:45 PM
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nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P
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I was never good at flat-ground either. I literally just stopped trying flip tricks all together for like 3-4 years in my mid-20s. I eventually figured out heelflips, fakie big spins, and some shuv variations but that's as good as I got. And that took me months of skating every day, which I can't do anymore because I have arthritis.

I feel like I can still skate a little but the best I might be able to do would be a manual on a curb somewhere or something. My pop is non-existent. 

Been trying to think of tricks on flat that are easy, look cool, and low impact.  Any ideas?
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Do you want to learn fliptricks or just any flat ground tricks?
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Prob done with flip tricks at this point.
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I would think shuvit variations and no comply variations (I'm assuming there because I've never had no-complys) would be low impact and plenty of fun. Also different ollie variations. I don't know the level of your pain, but maybe don't count out kickflips and heelflips just yet  ;)

I think I'm just gonna try for shuv variations and potentially some really mellow manuals. I'd like to pop into a manual on something... like a fairly low to the ground box or something.

I feel like nollie stuff is something i never tried growing up skating and probably should've spent more time on.

I'm supposed to get a cortisone shot soon. Hopefully it works well.
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Post by: Fhk on October 02, 2021, 06:38:55 PM
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nah I'm horrible at flatground! No kickflips, no flip tricks at all....My most tech trick is probably a no comply revert! I guess I could relearn heelflips or pop-shoves but I would have to go so slow it would not be really satisfying. I guess I'm a slash dog at heart. I'd rather do a good ollie going fast than a shitty-looking kickflip going super slow. But in all honesty I have no idea how guys over 40 still have pop and tech tricks. I sure wish I did!
to compensate I've been trying to learn powerslide variations, inspired by Leo Valls, but damn they are hard too! I tried those fakie to forward one foot powerslide and I got close, but it's way harder than I expected   :P
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I was never good at flat-ground either. I literally just stopped trying flip tricks all together for like 3-4 years in my mid-20s. I eventually figured out heelflips, fakie big spins, and some shuv variations but that's as good as I got. And that took me months of skating every day, which I can't do anymore because I have arthritis.

I feel like I can still skate a little but the best I might be able to do would be a manual on a curb somewhere or something. My pop is non-existent. 

Been trying to think of tricks on flat that are easy, look cool, and low impact.  Any ideas?
[close]
Do you want to learn fliptricks or just any flat ground tricks?
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Prob done with flip tricks at this point.
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I would think shuvit variations and no comply variations (I'm assuming there because I've never had no-complys) would be low impact and plenty of fun. Also different ollie variations. I don't know the level of your pain, but maybe don't count out kickflips and heelflips just yet  ;)
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I think I'm just gonna try for shuv variations and potentially some really mellow manuals. I'd like to pop into a manual on something... like a fairly low to the ground box or something.

I feel like nollie stuff is something i never tried growing up skating and probably should've spent more time on.

I'm supposed to get a cortisone shot soon. Hopefully it works well.
Hell ya! Let us know if you need any tips along the way! I hope your shot helps you out.
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 03, 2021, 05:50:01 AM
I am doing a lot less arm flapping as I continually practice my line and try to add a proper tail-stall at the end.  I am super sketched out by this stall and it’s taking forever to work up but it goes better bit by bit.

This cooler weather is great for longer sessions.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUiggVspvZO/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: Easy Slider on October 03, 2021, 09:43:37 AM
I am doing a lot less arm flapping as I continually practice my line and try to add a proper tail-stall at the end.  I am super sketched out by this stall and it’s taking forever to work up but it goes better bit by bit.

This cooler weather is great for longer sessions.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUiggVspvZO/?utm_medium=copy_link

I am seeing a lot of progress! Well done!
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Post by: cky enthusiast on October 03, 2021, 10:18:24 AM
looking super smooth!! that mini is not as easy as it looks and you’re handling it!!
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Post by: stupidfuckface on October 03, 2021, 11:00:28 AM
Long week on a huge clusterfuck of a project.  The silver lining was we had a few parks nearby and lunchtime sessions ensued..

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUgQhoIlY_5/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: Easy Slider on October 03, 2021, 11:24:59 AM
Long week on a huge clusterfuck of a project.  The silver lining was we had a few parks nearby and lunchtime sessions ensued..

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUgQhoIlY_5/?utm_medium=copy_link

Sick, in particular the frontside flip in the miniramp!
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 03, 2021, 12:24:32 PM
I am seeing a lot of progress! Well done!

@Easy Slider I appreciate the support, thank you.  I dedicate a little time to a specific trick, but spend most of my time trying to add a trick to my line, so for every decent tail-stall, I’ve done a dozen drop-ins, axle and feeble stalls, etc.  And doing 2 half-cob-rocks to fakie in a row feels like showing off for me.  Funny how everything just gets more natural feeling with a short-ton of practice.


looking super smooth!! that mini is not as easy as it looks and you’re handling it!!

@camp chill yourself Brother!  You say it isn’t easy but you showed up and shredded this mini like it had been in *your* yard for a year!  I think of your 5-0 stall every time I skate now so I am bound to get it some day.  Thanks for checking into the old people thread here!
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 03, 2021, 12:27:51 PM
Long week on a huge clusterfuck of a project.  The silver lining was we had a few parks nearby and lunchtime sessions ensued..

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUgQhoIlY_5/?utm_medium=copy_link

yeah, I agree with Easy Slider, that frontside flip in transition was gnarly, but everything looked great.  Must be nice to have some friends at work to session with.
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Post by: Fhk on October 03, 2021, 03:36:13 PM
Old guy setup question.. I am still stuck in a identity crisis when it comes to my setup. I skate everything these days and nothing feels just right. My best days were on 7.5-7.75 so I would think that's what I should still skate. I have fun on 9" setups but Im stuck on flip trick consistency or preserving what little of them I have left, and those are not helping. Have any of you gone through this? If so what did you settle on? And why?
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 03, 2021, 03:53:51 PM
I've been all over the place the last few years and honestly I think consistency is your friend. I experimented with short wheelbases. 13.75 to 14.25 (Couch shape, Chico's shape and a few others in the 9" range) and I think that helped relearn some flip tricks but then I jumped back on a 14.75" and my flip tricks just felt more solid. These days I either skate the Cardiel 9.18" shape with  8.75" or 9" trucks  or a nice full 8.5" pop with a 14.25" wb. I find wheel size is a safer thing to mess with. 55 and under for street. 55 and over for transition. I'm trying to stick to similar set ups from now.

The best thing I did for my skateboarding in general though was probably 15 or so years ago and that was wider, looser set ups and not being afraid of smaller wheels. In the late 90s thru mid 2000s, I was riding 8" to 8.25" (usually with a long WB) with tight trucks and 58mm or 60mm wheels and it became very unfun despite my love of Eastern Exposure 3.
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Post by: Fhk on October 03, 2021, 04:23:28 PM
I've been all over the place the last few years and honestly I think consistency is your friend. I experimented with short wheelbases. 13.75 to 14.25 (Couch shape, Chico's shape and a few others in the 9" range) and I think that helped relearn some flip tricks but then I jumped back on a 14.75" and my flip tricks just felt more solid. These days I either skate the Cardiel 9.18" shape with  8.75" or 9" trucks  or a nice full 8.5" pop with a 14.25" wb. I find wheel size is a safer thing to mess with. 55 and under for street. 55 and over for transition. I'm trying to stick to similar set ups from now.

The best thing I did for my skateboarding in general though was probably 15 or so years ago and that was wider, looser set ups and not being afraid of smaller wheels. In the late 90s thru mid 2000s, I was riding 8" to 8.25" (usually with a long WB) with tight trucks and 58mm or 60mm wheels and it became very unfun despite my love of Eastern Exposure 3.
It's funny you mention the looser trucks and wheel size. I just started riding pretty loose trucks with 54-56 on most of my setups. Idk why I just backed the nut off one day and stuck with it. That I have figured out, the rest is madness.
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Post by: Jory4 on October 05, 2021, 11:10:23 AM
Still old, still rolling, still occasionally learning new stuff.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUqAh5YlAIR/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 06, 2021, 12:01:34 AM
I've been all over the place the last few years and honestly I think consistency is your friend. I experimented with short wheelbases. 13.75 to 14.25 (Couch shape, Chico's shape and a few others in the 9" range) and I think that helped relearn some flip tricks but then I jumped back on a 14.75" and my flip tricks just felt more solid. These days I either skate the Cardiel 9.18" shape with  8.75" or 9" trucks  or a nice full 8.5" pop with a 14.25" wb. I find wheel size is a safer thing to mess with. 55 and under for street. 55 and over for transition. I'm trying to stick to similar set ups from now.

The best thing I did for my skateboarding in general though was probably 15 or so years ago and that was wider, looser set ups and not being afraid of smaller wheels. In the late 90s thru mid 2000s, I was riding 8" to 8.25" (usually with a long WB) with tight trucks and 58mm or 60mm wheels and it became very unfun despite my love of Eastern Exposure 3.

out of curiosity, what was your problem with big wheels? I've been riding 58 mm for the last 15 years.....and loose trucks. Plus a small riser pad to avoid wheel byte!

->Jordy 4 : that was cool! I wish I had a slappy curb near my house....the only one I know is in this plaza that's so full of skaters/scooters/kids, it's only skateable (to me at least) before noon or something.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 06, 2021, 07:44:40 AM
@OldieButFrenchie

I lost all my flip tricks. It wasn't until I tried 54mms again that I started getting them back. I like big wheels but a nice lower to ground, loose and wide set up just feels good to me to get some tricks going. 55/ 56 would be my compromise but I usually end up with two set ups. One with smaller wheels and one with 58s for bigger transition. Also, I feel wheels are better now than they were in the 2000s. with F4s and Bones you can still get good speed with a smaller wheel.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 07, 2021, 05:39:24 AM
@OldieButFrenchie

I lost all my flip tricks. It wasn't until I tried 54mms again that I started getting them back. I like big wheels but a nice lower to ground, loose and wide set up just feels good to me to get some tricks going. 55/ 56 would be my compromise but I usually end up with two set ups. One with smaller wheels and one with 58s for bigger transition. Also, I feel wheels are better now than they were in the 2000s. with F4s and Bones you can still get good speed with a smaller wheel.

oh right that makes sense then, that I don't mind, as I don't do flip tricks at all !
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 07, 2021, 08:52:39 AM
Not two dudes I would typically have much interest in but this podcast was a pretty good listen regarding getting into your late 40s and 50s, skateboarding, losing, relearning and surrendering tricks. Also the rapport between them works really well. I was surprised that I enjoyed it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTG-nBA2ck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTG-nBA2ck)
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Post by: Sedition on October 07, 2021, 08:55:55 AM
Not two dudes I would typically have much interest in but this podcast was a pretty good listen regarding getting into your late 40s and 50s, skateboarding, losing, relearning and surrendering tricks. Also the rapport between them works really well. I was surprised that I enjoyed it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTG-nBA2ck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTG-nBA2ck)

I keep hearing great things about this. I really need to check it out.
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Post by: nekro on October 08, 2021, 02:27:19 AM
So I'm finally taking the plunge and getting back into skating after a 24 year break after about 5 years of procrastinating.  I'm 42, skated from 87-91 then I stopped as all my mates gave up because they were older and got into smoking dope/drinking.  I then got back into it in 97/98 but things had changed quite a bit, it was all about fashion and the punk attitude had disappeared so I didn't enjoy the social scene so much...and I got into smoking dope/drinking.
I'm living in London and used to skate Southbank, Kings Cross mini-ramp, Kennington, Stockwell, Croydon Whitgift Centre and the mini ramps in North Cheam, Surrey.

I've just bought an Alien Workshop deck and deciding on my set-up, will probably get 2 boards going one for street/park and one for cruising.

Anyone here remember Mud Machine/M-Zone in Croydon?
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 08, 2021, 03:54:38 AM
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I keep hearing great things about this. I really need to check it out.


I was surprised I actually listened to the whole thing almost non stop just then - had some other stuff to do on the computer, so it worked well - but yeah that was more interesting than I thought it would be.

Might have something to do with Jason Ellis being an Aussie as well, but the talk about getting older and having to just let some tricks go certainly rings true for me, even if they were on a totally different level skill wise.


Thanks for the post and comments, you guys.

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Post by: Sila on October 08, 2021, 04:08:32 AM
So I'm finally taking the plunge and getting back into skating after a 24 year break after about 5 years of procrastinating.  I'm 42, skated from 87-91 then I stopped as all my mates gave up because they were older and got into smoking dope/drinking.  I then got back into it in 97/98 but things had changed quite a bit, it was all about fashion and the punk attitude had disappeared so I didn't enjoy the social scene so much...and I got into smoking dope/drinking.
I'm living in London and used to skate Southbank, Kings Cross mini-ramp, Kennington, Stockwell, Croydon Whitgift Centre and the mini ramps in North Cheam, Surrey.

I've just bought an Alien Workshop deck and deciding on my set-up, will probably get 2 boards going one for street/park and one for cruising.

Anyone here remember Mud Machine/M-Zone in Croydon?

Might have more luck over at ukskateforum.co.uk .

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Post by: Sedition on October 08, 2021, 06:09:33 AM
So I'm finally taking the plunge and getting back into skating after a 24 year break after about 5 years of procrastinating.  I'm 42, skated from 87-91 then I stopped as all my mates gave up because they were older and got into smoking dope/drinking.  I then got back into it in 97/98 but things had changed quite a bit, it was all about fashion and the punk attitude had disappeared so I didn't enjoy the social scene so much...and I got into smoking dope/drinking.
I'm living in London and used to skate Southbank, Kings Cross mini-ramp, Kennington, Stockwell, Croydon Whitgift Centre and the mini ramps in North Cheam, Surrey.

I've just bought an Alien Workshop deck and deciding on my set-up, will probably get 2 boards going one for street/park and one for cruising.

Anyone here remember Mud Machine/M-Zone in Croydon?

Welcome back. Give this a read.

https://vatorat.blogspot.com/2019/11/welcome-back-starting-up-again-after.html?m=1
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 08, 2021, 07:01:50 AM
All you boys are ripping!
Little bash from my last session:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUu1URjpBnp/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: Sedition on October 09, 2021, 08:36:50 AM
...but the talk about getting older and having to just let some tricks go certainly rings true for me, even if they were on a totally different level skill wise.

Tricks are just variables in a larger (existential) equation that we all go through. Jaws learns (and later loses) giant gaps. Hawk learns/loses 720s. Us mere mortals just have different variables, but otherwise it's basically the same thing.
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Post by: Easy Slider on October 09, 2021, 08:43:50 AM
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Tricks are just variables in a larger (existential) equation that we all go through. Jaws learns (and later loses) giant gaps. Hawk learns/loses 720s. Us mere mortals just have different variables, but otherwise it's basically the same thing.

Wait, Jaws can't do giant gaps anymore? What's he do now? Ledge tech?  ;D
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Post by: Sedition on October 09, 2021, 08:58:49 AM
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Tricks are just variables in a larger (existential) equation that we all go through. Jaws learns (and later loses) giant gaps. Hawk learns/loses 720s. Us mere mortals just have different variables, but otherwise it's basically the same thing.
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Wait, Jaws can't do giant gaps anymore? What's he do now? Ledge tech?  ;D

Curbs. Mini ramps. It's the fate of anyone on a skateboard who sticks with it long enough. :)
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Post by: Easy Slider on October 09, 2021, 09:30:03 AM
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Tricks are just variables in a larger (existential) equation that we all go through. Jaws learns (and later loses) giant gaps. Hawk learns/loses 720s. Us mere mortals just have different variables, but otherwise it's basically the same thing.
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Wait, Jaws can't do giant gaps anymore? What's he do now? Ledge tech?  ;D
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Curbs. Mini ramps. It's the fate of anyone on a skateboard who sticks with it long enough. :)

I agree with curbs but you'll never catch me on a mini ramp. I tried learning to ride transition as a kid without pads and took many a ghastly slam on the hip trying to learn rock to fakies. I've been scared of ramps ever since.
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Post by: Sedition on October 09, 2021, 09:34:29 AM
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Tricks are just variables in a larger (existential) equation that we all go through. Jaws learns (and later loses) giant gaps. Hawk learns/loses 720s. Us mere mortals just have different variables, but otherwise it's basically the same thing.
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Wait, Jaws can't do giant gaps anymore? What's he do now? Ledge tech?  ;D
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Curbs. Mini ramps. It's the fate of anyone on a skateboard who sticks with it long enough. :)
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I agree with curbs but you'll never catch me on a mini ramp. I tried learning to ride transition as a kid without pads and took many a ghastly slam on the hip trying to learn rock to fakies. I've been scared of ramps ever since.

I was pure street skater my entire life. Hated ramps. A few years back I discovered pads in conjunction with mini ramps, and WOW, total game changer. I became obsessed with mini ramps, and it felt like it did when I was 12-years-old all over again. So much fun!
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Post by: Easy Slider on October 09, 2021, 11:22:37 AM
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Tricks are just variables in a larger (existential) equation that we all go through. Jaws learns (and later loses) giant gaps. Hawk learns/loses 720s. Us mere mortals just have different variables, but otherwise it's basically the same thing.
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Wait, Jaws can't do giant gaps anymore? What's he do now? Ledge tech?  ;D
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Curbs. Mini ramps. It's the fate of anyone on a skateboard who sticks with it long enough. :)
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I agree with curbs but you'll never catch me on a mini ramp. I tried learning to ride transition as a kid without pads and took many a ghastly slam on the hip trying to learn rock to fakies. I've been scared of ramps ever since.
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I was pure street skater my entire life. Hated ramps. A few years back I discovered pads in conjunction with mini ramps, and WOW, total game changer. I became obsessed with mini ramps, and it felt like it did when I was 12-years-old all over again. So much fun!

I might get there, there's a decent mini in my local. But not just yet. My next project is kickflip a two stair lol.
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 09, 2021, 07:31:01 PM

I agree with curbs but you'll never catch me on a mini ramp. I tried learning to ride transition as a kid without pads and took many a ghastly slam on the hip trying to learn rock to fakies. I've been scared of ramps ever since.

Right here seems like a good place to put this little video I made today.  Was going to keep this out of Slap because I know I’ll get Slap’d around, but god damn this thread is just asking for this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CU0fAiFpfIY/?utm_medium=copy_link

Edit -  for those wondering, I think what happened was when I realized my >tail-stall< didn’t feel right, I tried bailing by taking my front foot off but I guess my back foot was still pressing enough to keep the board connected to my front foot.  That’s about as near as I can figure what happened.  I just got the tail stall the day before (after many weeks of working on it) and wanted to keep it dialed in, but wouldn’t you know I am even more sketched out by it now.  I tried about 20 more times after the slam but only got it once.  One of my rules of skateboarding is if I can still go, I have to immediately try the thing that slammed me.  I’m stupid like that (well, not JUST like that, I am stupid in many other ways also)
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Post by: Landmine on October 09, 2021, 08:09:27 PM
Gnarly IG video link

Fuck man, the last time I slammed on transition I did the same thing: caught my foot on my own board and lost it all.  It fucking SUCKS! 

You feeling alright now?
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 09, 2021, 08:22:42 PM
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Fuck man, the last time I slammed on transition I did the same thing: caught my foot on my own board and lost it all.  It fucking SUCKS! 

You feeling alright now?

@Landmine  I appreciate the sympathy, thank you.  I’ve been discovering new pain all afternoon, like, it took a few hours for me to learn that I screwed the left side of my back, but looking at the slo-mo that was the first part of me to land.  On a heating pad right now.  Little bit of whiplash too.  Tomorrow is gonna be tough.  I am the BEST candidate for full pads and helmet….that much I know!

But yeah, feeling alright, all things considered!
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Post by: sk8n hugon on October 09, 2021, 08:51:18 PM
[quote ]A few years back I discovered pads in conjunction with mini ramps, and WOW, total game changer. I became obsessed with mini ramps, and it felt like it did when I was 12-years-old all over again. So much fun!
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I may be completely wrong about this and would love to be convinced that I am, but I feel like pads (knee pads especially) make mini ramp more dangerous. Falling to flat on your knees with knee pads on is so jarring and prone to causing injury. I have only worn knee pads probably %5 of the time I have spent riding transition, but had pads on the two times I seriously hurt my knee. One time was torn meniscus from full twisting compression. The other was a completely torn pcl from a hard impact directly on the knee. I honestly feel like if I hadn’t been wearing pads I would have figured some way to run out or roll. That said, I may be completely wrong and just had unlucky coincidences. I have no “coolness” problem with pads, and would love to wear them if I could avoid injuries and get even more years of laying left. They just scare me, and I feel like when I fall with them it is to flat, and not on the transition. Maybe I just don’t know how to use them.
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Post by: Easy Slider on October 09, 2021, 11:26:24 PM
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I agree with curbs but you'll never catch me on a mini ramp. I tried learning to ride transition as a kid without pads and took many a ghastly slam on the hip trying to learn rock to fakies. I've been scared of ramps ever since.
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Right here seems like a good place to put this little video I made today.  Was going to keep this out of Slap because I know I’ll get Slap’d around, but god damn this thread is just asking for this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CU0fAiFpfIY/?utm_medium=copy_link

Edit -  for those wondering, I think what happened was when I realized my >tail-stall< didn’t feel right, I tried bailing by taking my front foot off but I guess my back foot was still pressing enough to keep the board connected to my front foot.  That’s about as near as I can figure what happened.  I just got the tail stall the day before (after many weeks of working on it) and wanted to keep it dialed in, but wouldn’t you know I am even more sketched out by it now.  I tried about 20 more times after the slam but only got it once.  One of my rules of skateboarding is if I can still go, I have to immediately try the thing that slammed me.  I’m stupid like that (well, not JUST like that, I am stupid in many other ways also)

Gnarly. Stepping back on the board after bailing on flatground is bad enough but this… You convinced me not to go near any transition in the near future with or without pads lol
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 01:27:26 AM
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I may be completely wrong about this and would love to be convinced that I am, but I feel like pads (knee pads especially) make mini ramp more dangerous. Falling to flat on your knees with knee pads on is so jarring and prone to causing injury. I have only worn knee pads probably %5 of the time I have spent riding transition, but had pads on the two times I seriously hurt my knee. One time was torn meniscus from full twisting compression. The other was a completely torn pcl from a hard impact directly on the knee. I honestly feel like if I hadn’t been wearing pads I would have figured some way to run out or roll. That said, I may be completely wrong and just had unlucky coincidences. I have no “coolness” problem with pads, and would love to wear them if I could avoid injuries and get even more years of laying left. They just scare me, and I feel like when I fall with them it is to flat, and not on the transition. Maybe I just don’t know how to use them.

You know how you can instantly tell when someone isn't a local, because they mispronounce the name of a street, city, store, etc.? The statement "falling to flat on your knees with knee pads" is pretty much the same thing (it's a comment/sentiment people often make/have about pads on mini ramps). Well, this is also usually an instant "tell" that someone has either (a) never actually worn pads, or (b) never learned to use them correctly. When you wear pads on mini ramps, you don't just jump up in the air and land on your knees. The proper technique like how you sit in a chair; it's a slow, controlled, "let down" (on to your pads/knees). If you are jarring your knees that much with pads on to cause injury, you are doing something drastically wrong. 
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 01:31:42 AM
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I agree with curbs but you'll never catch me on a mini ramp. I tried learning to ride transition as a kid without pads and took many a ghastly slam on the hip trying to learn rock to fakies. I've been scared of ramps ever since.
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Right here seems like a good place to put this little video I made today.  Was going to keep this out of Slap because I know I’ll get Slap’d around, but god damn this thread is just asking for this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CU0fAiFpfIY/?utm_medium=copy_link

Edit -  for those wondering, I think what happened was when I realized my >tail-stall< didn’t feel right, I tried bailing by taking my front foot off but I guess my back foot was still pressing enough to keep the board connected to my front foot.  That’s about as near as I can figure what happened.  I just got the tail stall the day before (after many weeks of working on it) and wanted to keep it dialed in, but wouldn’t you know I am even more sketched out by it now.  I tried about 20 more times after the slam but only got it once.  One of my rules of skateboarding is if I can still go, I have to immediately try the thing that slammed me.  I’m stupid like that (well, not JUST like that, I am stupid in many other ways also)

Thank you for sharing this. It illuminates two important points. First, you do not have to be "seriously" skating to get "seriously" hurt. Second, helmets have real merit. Even on smaller stuff. Something to think about, esp. for the older crowd (myself included).
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Post by: EvenStevieNicks on October 10, 2021, 03:23:35 AM
Haven't felt the urge to bust out the selfie  stand since I tunred 46 but decided to document a quick session today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/)

Such savagery at 46! Fucking rad!
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 08:06:06 AM
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Haven't felt the urge to bust out the selfie  stand since I tunred 46 but decided to document a quick session today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/)
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Such savagery at 46! Fucking rad!

Beautiful f/s rocks.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 10, 2021, 09:53:01 AM
Thanks @Sedition and @EvenStevieNicks

@dofrenzy I saw your slam on IG. Brutal. I also agree some of the worst slams come from trying seemingly simple and safe tricks. I broke a toe once putting my foot down to brake to avoid colliding with a friend at high speed. Took forever to heal. Going to inspect my helmet now. I was in a regular habit of using it in concrete parks, not sure why I lapsed.
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Post by: Landmine on October 10, 2021, 10:35:42 AM
Thanks @Sedition and @EvenStevieNicks

@dofrenzy I saw your slam on IG. Brutal. I also agree some of the worst slams come from trying seemingly simple and safe tricks. I broke a toe once putting my foot down to brake to avoid colliding with a friend at high speed. Took forever to heal. Going to inspect my helmet now. I was in a regular habit of using it in concrete parks, not sure why I lapsed.

After faceplanting and breaking my glasses when I ate shit in a bowl, I'm never skating concrete without a helmet again.  My helmet (that I'd purchased two days prior) has a nice scrape across the brow and I only had a slight bruise on my nose.  Thinking about grinding my face down the transition gives me the creeps.
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 10:39:50 AM
Thanks @Sedition and @EvenStevieNicks

@dofrenzy I saw your slam on IG. Brutal. I also agree some of the worst slams come from trying seemingly simple and safe tricks. I broke a toe once putting my foot down to brake to avoid colliding with a friend at high speed. Took forever to heal. Going to inspect my helmet now. I was in a regular habit of using it in concrete parks, not sure why I lapsed.

See injury thread. In 2019 I badly broke my leg/ankle doing a “set-up” trick on a 6’ mini ramp that I’ve done 1,000s of times. Didn’t skate for a year because of it. My ankle will never be the same. Yeah, a lot that stuff is a “freak accident,” but tell that to someone who had a life-changing injury due to a freak accident. Oh, right. That guy is me.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 10, 2021, 12:38:17 PM
@dofrenzy

Beautiful slam, bro. Absolutely beautiful ;)

Mini ramps have always bugged me out. I love skating pool/bowl, but riding fakie has never made sense. Good on you for getting it down dude!!!
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 12:50:36 PM
C’mon, pads on mini ramp? It’s a MINI ramp. Just slide onto your butt or walk out of any missed trick like a normal person.
I dread the day I feel like I can only skate transition, just not appealing to me, and I used to own a mini ramp. I’m 44 and still skating street, ledges. I honestly doubt I’ll ever retire to transition skating, I’ll probably just call it when I can’t do enough on street to be satisfied. I sure as hell ain’t buying pads. That shit is for vert.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 10, 2021, 12:53:34 PM
No need to give people shit for doing what they feel it takes to keep them skateboarding.
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Post by: cky enthusiast on October 10, 2021, 12:55:29 PM
C’mon, pads on mini ramp? It’s a MINI ramp. Just slide onto your butt or walk out of any missed trick like a normal person.
I dread the day I feel like I can only skate transition, just not appealing to me, and I used to own a mini ramp. I’m 44 and still skating street, ledges. I honestly doubt I’ll ever retire to transition skating, I’ll probably just call it when I can’t do enough on street to be satisfied. I sure as hell ain’t buying pads. That shit is for vert.

do you ever find yourself skating alone frequently? if so, do you ever wonder why?
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 01:03:38 PM
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I dread the day I feel like I can only skate transition, just not appealing to me, and I used to own a mini ramp. I’m 44 and still skating street, ledges. I honestly doubt I’ll ever retire to transition skating, I’ll probably just call it when I can’t do enough on street to be satisfied. I sure as hell ain’t buying pads. That shit is for vert.
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Nah I have a great network of friends, but that did come of harsher than it needed to. Apologies. But yeah, you don’t need pads on mini ramp. Elbows can help, even wrists, but if you’re knee sliding on mini you’re risking more injury than you need to for the size of what you’re skating.

The rest of that was just my personal preference. Retiring to transition feels like giving up to me. Seen it a million times. It’s the last step before quitting altogether.

Edit: I should qualify my opinion … I’ve worked at indoor parks where I see lots of older guys fully padded up, jumping hard to their knees any time they mess up, and it just looks brutal. It’s not necessary, at all, and harder on your body than sliding onto your butt or just walking out. It’s also bad for your ankles because they fold under you. And I see people teaching kids to jump to their knees on street etc as well, which is just plain wrong. You’re gonna be hating that decision to keep jumping to your knees when it’s much easier just to walk out of a trick, or slide onto your butt if you’re worried about a knee tweak.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 10, 2021, 01:14:05 PM
Just my experience here but I grew up street skating but always loved all terrain. About 25, i thought I was old and mostly skated parks and transition. My mid 30s I started skating street again. At 46, I really enjoy variety. Flat, hills, pools, bowls... whatever. Spice it up. Just go with what feels good, never force anything.

 I really think being open to everything is really what is going to promote longevity in skateboarding. Forcing yourself to skate one way b/c that's what you define as optimum skateboarding is a potential recipe for disappointment and injury. 

Statements like, "Retiring to transition feels like giving up to me. Seen it a million times. It’s the last step before quitting altogether" is just absolute nonsense.

I do agree with the way people bail on smaller transition. Knee slides only make sense on bigger smoother transitions. On bigger ramps and vert the knee bail will really help.
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Post by: layzieyez on October 10, 2021, 01:20:15 PM
I wear hip pads. They have literally saved my ass dozens of times from freak accidents.
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 01:20:36 PM
Just my experience here but I grew up street skating but always loved all terrain. About 25, i thought I was old and mostly skated parks and transition. My mid 30s I started skating street again. At 46, I really enjoy variety. Flat, hills, pools, bowls... whatever. Spice it up. Just go with what feels good, never force anything.

 I really think being open to everything is really what is going to promote longevity in skateboarding. Forcing yourself to skate one way b/c that's what you define as optimum skateboarding is a potential recipe for disappointment and injury. 

Statements like, "Retiring to transition feels like giving up to me. Seen it a million times. It’s the last step before quitting altogether" is just absolute nonsense.

That’s why I said that part is just my personal preference. But yes, in my experience, the friends who stopped coming street skating in favour of the bowl or mini ramp soon are only skating once a month, and then they just say stuff like “ nah, I don’t wanna risk hurting myself cause I won’t be able to work”, and that’s their choice, I just find it depressing. The same guys who start only going to the bowl are, more often than not, the guys who crack a beer and sit down when they get to the spot/park … and that’s way more of a transition skating thing. I’ve personally known countless dudes who followed that trajectory, and they start to whine about how they can’t skate like they used to all the time as an excuse for why they just sit and drink beer. Duh, if the first thing you do is crack a beer and sit down, you’re not trying anymore, and skateboarding is hard. You can’t expect to just drink beer and get fat but still get up and skate like you used to.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 10, 2021, 01:38:12 PM
Yeah, I can see that. I love beer but I don't drink at all during a session anymore and go through long periods of not drinking at all. I swear booze is terrible for inflammation, slowing  healing and just generally dealing with the daily aches and pains. And yes, I do see a lot of that with the 30 and 40 something bowl barney crowd.
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 10, 2021, 01:46:19 PM
It's 2021 boys.....if those guys are still skating....they are skating curbs....
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 02:18:54 PM
C’mon, pads on mini ramp? It’s a MINI ramp. Just slide onto your butt or walk out of any missed trick like a normal person.
I dread the day I feel like I can only skate transition, just not appealing to me, and I used to own a mini ramp. I’m 44 and still skating street, ledges. I honestly doubt I’ll ever retire to transition skating, I’ll probably just call it when I can’t do enough on street to be satisfied. I sure as hell ain’t buying pads. That shit is for vert.

Uncalled for response. You do you. People who bash people who wear pads are just as obnoxious as people who insist that others should wear them. Both are turboclowns. Don’t be one of those.
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 02:21:29 PM
Yeah, I can see that. I love beer but I don't drink at all during a session anymore and go through long periods of not drinking at all. I swear booze is terrible for inflammation, slowing  healing and just generally dealing with the daily aches and pains. And yes, I do see a lot of that with the 30 and 40 something bowl barney crowd.

I guess I should have mentioned my frustration comes from some of my own friends who definitely fell victim to the beer and sit on your ass and complain you can’t skate like you used to syndrome. Lots of guys who were ripping but basically became alcoholics. It’s sad, really. These dudes are mostly younger than me too.

The other thing that gets on my nerves is only skating curb spots. I love a curb sesh, but that takes no energy and is great for when you’ve worn yourself out skating something else. I can’t get down with going to a curb spot as the main event, unless it’s some kellen James amazing gem in SD. Even then, they’re best for the wind down, and I’ll gladly down a beer or have a puff at that point too.
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 02:48:38 PM
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C’mon, pads on mini ramp? It’s a MINI ramp. Just slide onto your butt or walk out of any missed trick like a normal person.
I dread the day I feel like I can only skate transition, just not appealing to me, and I used to own a mini ramp. I’m 44 and still skating street, ledges. I honestly doubt I’ll ever retire to transition skating, I’ll probably just call it when I can’t do enough on street to be satisfied. I sure as hell ain’t buying pads. That shit is for vert.
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do you ever find yourself skating alone frequently? if so, do you ever wonder why?
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Nah I have a great network of friends, but that did come of harsher than it needed to. Apologies. But yeah, you don’t need pads on mini ramp. Elbows can help, even wrists, but if you’re knee sliding on mini you’re risking more injury than you need to for the size of what you’re skating.

The rest of that was just my personal preference. Retiring to transition feels like giving up to me. Seen it a million times. It’s the last step before quitting altogether.

Edit: I should qualify my opinion … I’ve worked at indoor parks where I see lots of older guys fully padded up, jumping hard to their knees any time they mess up, and it just looks brutal. It’s not necessary, at all, and harder on your body than sliding onto your butt or just walking out. It’s also bad for your ankles because they fold under you. And I see people teaching kids to jump to their knees on street etc as well, which is just plain wrong. You’re gonna be hating that decision to keep jumping to your knees when it’s much easier just to walk out of a trick, or slide onto your butt if you’re worried about a knee tweak.

Jumping to your knees is not how kneepads are supposed to be used. Anyone doing that is doing it horrifically wrong. Like mentioned earlier in the thread, the proper technique is like sitting in a chair; it’s a controlled “let down” when the situation calls for it. And agreed, tons of old dudes have no idea how to use pads effectively, and might be doing more harm than good.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 10, 2021, 02:53:15 PM

 I love a curb sesh, but that takes no energy and is great for when you’ve worn yourself out skating something else.

Just when you were beginning to make sense ;D

Curbs take as much energy as you want to give them.
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 03:04:02 PM
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 I love a curb sesh, but that takes no energy and is great for when you’ve worn yourself out skating something else.
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Just when you were beginning to make sense ;D

Curbs take as much energy as you want to give them.

Not sure why people seem to sometimes think that other people’s Stoke has meet their own standards. 
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 10, 2021, 03:15:24 PM
Surprise...a bunch of old dudes who, think their way is the right one.....

I would never wish what I think is rad on anyone.....
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 03:21:47 PM
Surprise...a bunch of old dudes who, think their way is the right one.....

I would never wish what I think is rad on anyone.....

Well said.
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 10, 2021, 03:44:17 PM
@dofrenzy

Beautiful slam, bro. Absolutely beautiful ;)

Mini ramps have always bugged me out. I love skating pool/bowl, but riding fakie has never made sense. Good on you for getting it down dude!!!

@IusedToSkateMore. LOL, thanks Bro!

I hope showing my slam has gained me some skate cred here!  I remember when I introduced myself in April-ish 2019 (I had just learned to drop in to a 4ft. QP) at least one member seriously wondered if a 50 year-old could take a slam.  As we can see I am taking the slams like a champ….errrr, or like an idiot?  Fuck it, I’m going with champ!
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 03:47:58 PM
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@dofrenzy

Beautiful slam, bro. Absolutely beautiful ;)

Mini ramps have always bugged me out. I love skating pool/bowl, but riding fakie has never made sense. Good on you for getting it down dude!!!
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@IusedToSkateMore. LOL, thanks Bro!

I hope showing my slam has gained me some skate cred here!  I remember when I introduced myself in April-ish 2019 (I had just learned to drop in to a 4ft. QP) at least one member seriously wondered if a 50 year-old could take a slam.  As we can see I am taking the slams like a champ….errrr, or like an idiot?  Fuck it, I’m going with champ!

Champ/idiot, let’s not get caught up in semantics. You’re skating, that’s what counts the most. :)
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 03:54:39 PM
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 I love a curb sesh, but that takes no energy and is great for when you’ve worn yourself out skating something else.
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Just when you were beginning to make sense ;D

Curbs take as much energy as you want to give them.
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Not sure why people seem to sometimes think that other people’s Stoke has meet their own standards.

That’s not what I’m saying. I grew up with nothing but curbs to skate and I now live in a city with loads of options, I’m not gonna skate curbs as the main spot, that’s just me. I prefer to push myself and keep my pop up. And if you wanna pad up to skate mini, by all means, go ahead. It’s Slap, we talk shit on here. I think padding up on a mini ramp looks hilarious. I slam hard all the time, still not gonna pad up and start knee sliding like I just bailed on a vert ramp lol. My ankles would be killing me if I was knee sliding on the regular.

Everyone is free to do whatever they want. What I don’t understand is why people on here seem to think offering an opinion means you’re telling others what to do/think. You do you.
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 04:08:01 PM
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 I love a curb sesh, but that takes no energy and is great for when you’ve worn yourself out skating something else.
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Just when you were beginning to make sense ;D

Curbs take as much energy as you want to give them.
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Not sure why people seem to sometimes think that other people’s Stoke has meet their own standards.
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That’s not what I’m saying. I grew up with nothing but curbs to skate and I now live in a city with loads of options, I’m not gonna skate curbs as the main spot, that’s just me. I prefer to push myself and keep my pop up. And if you wanna pad up to skate mini, by all means, go ahead. It’s Slap, we talk shit on here. I think padding up on a mini ramp looks hilarious. I slam hard all the time, still not gonna pad up and start knee sliding like I just bailed on a vert ramp lol. My ankles would be killing me if I was knee sliding on the regular.

Everyone is free to do whatever they want. What I don’t understand is why people on here seem to think offering an opinion means you’re telling others what to do/think. You do you.

I get you. Indeed, it’s slap. If things comes across as sounding pejorative, people will respond. A few of your comments kind of came across that way. •shrugs•
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Post by: cky enthusiast on October 10, 2021, 04:19:58 PM
skateboarding is all about subjectivity. everyone’s taste and experience may differ. for instance, i think it’s way funnier to picture a 46 year old showing up in full love park uniform trying to “keep his pop up” than someone skating a mini in full pads.

even funnier when they talk about how they’d fall on transition that they admittedly don’t skate. but hey, it’s all about subjectivity :)
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 04:26:46 PM
skateboarding is all about subjectivity. everyone’s taste and experience may differ. for instance, i think it’s way funnier to picture a 46 year old showing up in full love park uniform trying to “keep his pop up” than someone skating a mini in full pads.

even funnier when they talk about how they’d fall on transition that they admittedly don’t skate. but hey, it’s all about subjectivity :)

Yeah I’m definitely not going for that 2000/2001 John Shanahan vibe, tho I do like his skating. I’ve pretty much always worn semi loose, fairly normal shit. Nice try tho!&#128521;

I can skate transition just fine. As I mentioned, I’ve owned my own ramp and worked at multiple indoor parks. I’m not gonna try to speak on something I have no experience in.
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 04:35:19 PM
skateboarding is all about subjectivity. everyone’s taste and experience may differ. for instance, i think it’s way funnier to picture a 46 year old showing up in full love park uniform trying to “keep his pop up” than someone skating a mini in full pads.

Good visual. I laughed when I read that. Too true.
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 10, 2021, 04:59:07 PM
@BugleBites I think you’ve made some good points here.  Some people are making knee-slides a part of their skate bag and it is potentially injurious.  I personally have become better at jumping or stepping out to bail but as my video showed (I think) I made a habit of stepping out but the board moved with my foot and I brought myself back into the ramp with a really bad positioning.  I will work on crouching/collapsing if for no reason other than a safer bail.

I also know I look hilarious to some people all padded up with a helmet.  At my age (52+ now) I am *mostly* past caring what other people think about my appearance.  Of course I still care about that stuff a little bit, but this is skateboarding after all, it’s not like I’m out there trying to land a six-figure job and worried if my helmet clashes with my suit-jacket.

Anyway, you definitely make some valid points.
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 10, 2021, 05:01:48 PM

Champ/idiot, let’s not get caught up in semantics. You’re skating, that’s what counts the most. :)

LOL, I love this place.
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 05:18:01 PM
@BugleBites I think you’ve made some good points here.  Some people are making knee-slides a part of their skate bag and it is potentially injurious.  I personally have become better at jumping or stepping out to bail but as my video showed (I think) I made a habit of stepping out but the board moved with my foot and I brought myself back into the ramp with a really bad positioning.  I will work on crouching/collapsing if for no reason other than a safer bail.

I also know I look hilarious to some people all padded up with a helmet.  At my age (52+ now) I am *mostly* past caring what other people think about my appearance.  Of course I still care about that stuff a little bit, but this is skateboarding after all, it’s not like I’m out there trying to land a six-figure job and worried if my helmet clashes with my suit-jacket.

Anyway, you definitely make some valid points.

I didn’t watch the video strictly because the comments made me think I was gonna watch a bad slam and I hate watching slams, but I’d say do whatever feels safe for you when it comes to safety gear. Your butt can take way more abuse than the rest of your body which is why I have always defaulted to just sliding down the transition on my ass or back if I fuck up bad enough. Think of the transition as a slide you can use for aborted tricks. Doesn’t mean you won’t take awkward slams, but to do a knee slide you pretty much have to be falling in a certain, controlled way, and if that’s the case my professional opinion (I’ve taught many skate lessons and camps) is to slide on your butt instead of compressing your knee joint and folding your ankles under you, risking a sprain.

The thing you really need to watch out for is getting zooted out and placing your arm down with your weight on it, or hitting your head. That’s why I’d suggest a helmet and wrist guards way before knee pads. Knee pads are truly meant for larger transitions. I firmly believe that teaching kids to knee slide on anything else is straight up wrong. I’ve seen kids that are so used to kneeslides jumping to their knees down a set of stairs at the park and it’s painful to watch. Do that enough and you’ll be in rough shape by your mid 20’s. (I realize you aren’t a kid)
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 10, 2021, 05:35:38 PM
Damn that is a heavy hit and not something I want to do again - yes done that a few times in 30+ years of skating, but seen way more older / bigger bodies have more awkward slams than smaller / younger bodies.

I know whenever I feel like I am unbalanced, I am not getting down low enough, so even though it might feel more funny getting lower, everything works so much better for it.

To be comfortable on whatever you are skating make a whole lot of difference too.

With all the issues and goings on, my shed ramp has been one of the best things I have had to skate throughout the lockdowns and stay at home orders, but I have definitely found my other skills dropping from not getting out to roll on other ramps, parks or street areas.

For me micro ramp tech has become the most fun thing I have, so I guess I have maximised that level while letting everything else drop off somewhat.

I will still go out and skate with others I know, but I just do my own thing when they are flipping in / out of stuff or getting  burly on things I can't skate anymore.  It doesn't mean I don't enjoy seeing them skate it, but I am not about to skate rails or big ledges any time any more.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CQDYJ1TF7xa/


https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbJUEiFIae/

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Post by: drcroc on October 10, 2021, 05:51:54 PM
This video inspired me that I can still go out and skate some flat... Whether it's one or two no-comply tricks, it still counts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY5z25Ckmks

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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 10, 2021, 05:59:26 PM
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Beautiful slam, bro. Absolutely beautiful ;)

Mini ramps have always bugged me out. I love skating pool/bowl, but riding fakie has never made sense. Good on you for getting it down dude!!!
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@IusedToSkateMore. LOL, thanks Bro!

I hope showing my slam has gained me some skate cred here!  I remember when I introduced myself in April-ish 2019 (I had just learned to drop in to a 4ft. QP) at least one member seriously wondered if a 50 year-old could take a slam.  As we can see I am taking the slams like a champ….errrr, or like an idiot?  Fuck it, I’m going with champ!

I don't know what your comfort level is with being indoors, but right up the road from you is skater's edge in Taunton. Go 24 to padleford st exit, go right, then forward for 2 or 3 miles to Berkley common, hang right onto N Main St, 2 or so miles up road go right at stop sign onto Berkley St, stay on this road until you get to stop sign, hang left onto Plain St/Weir Bridge, left at stop sign and skatepark will be in big red space metal building on R side of road (had to give directions as a mental exercise) Mini ramp is pretty mellow, shallow, and wide, with a spine to a bigger ramp on one side. The snowman bowl has a 4 ft shallow end, pool coping, and maybe an 8 ft deep end. Super fun to skate and easy enough to learn to drop in on compared to the mini. Haven't been in years but solstice dudes used to go on Thursday nights for the 9-12am session if I'm not mistaken. Lots of old dudes re-learning how to skate on weekends as well.

When I was like 24 or something, I got wicked thrashed doing FS grinds in the deep end of that bowl. Board shot over the deck, ankles hung up on coping and I fell straight back to flat. I was rattled- thankfully helmets were still mandatory at that time- could hardly pull myself out of the pool. There were these older dudes, some born again Christian skate club or something, trying to help me out, breaking out the huge bottles of ibuprofen. I was too young to see the point in taking ibuprofen but they looked really confused when I pulled a PBR out of my backpack and curled up in the corner of the deck moaning in agony.

I don't know why I just typed that memory... trying to get you to go skate that bowl and telling you about one of my top 3 slams, in that spot ha ha ha ha

glad you didn't get too thrashed. ICE ICE BABY
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Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 06:31:08 PM
An example of how and why pads can be a great asset on mini ramps.

https://vatorat.blogspot.com/2018/11/why-i-wear-pads-on-small-ramps.html?m=1
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Post by: Landmine on October 10, 2021, 06:43:15 PM
Damn that is a heavy hit and not something I want to do again - yes done that a few times in 30+ years of skating, but seen way more older / bigger bodies have more awkward slams than smaller / younger bodies.

I know whenever I feel like I am unbalanced, I am not getting down low enough, so even though it might feel more funny getting lower, everything works so much better for it.

To be comfortable on whatever you are skating make a whole lot of difference too.

With all the issues and goings on, my shed ramp has been one of the best things I have had to skate throughout the lockdowns and stay at home orders, but I have definitely found my other skills dropping from not getting out to roll on other ramps, parks or street areas.

For me micro ramp tech has become the most fun thing I have, so I guess I have maximised that level while letting everything else drop off somewhat.

I will still go out and skate with others I know, but I just do my own thing when they are flipping in / out of stuff or getting  burly on things I can't skate anymore.  It doesn't mean I don't enjoy seeing them skate it, but I am not about to skate rails or big ledges any time any more.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CQDYJ1TF7xa/


https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbJUEiFIae/

I love micro ramps.  ~20 years ago, when we still had in indoor park, there was a little 2.5' ramp out back that everyone hated but I could spend hours out there all alone skating it.  I always got clowned on but I loved it.  I've wanted to build my own ever since but never had a place with a yard until recently. 
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Post by: BugleBites on October 10, 2021, 07:00:51 PM
An example of how and why pads can be a great asset on mini ramps.

https://vatorat.blogspot.com/2018/11/why-i-wear-pads-on-small-ramps.html?m=1

Ok I'm sorry but all I see is a scaredy cat. That was such a non-fall type scenario but he wrote a whole essay to make it sound like bailing out of an incredibly basic trick was somehow sketchy as fuck. Maybe it's a good thing he's wearing pads if he can't figure out how to not take horrible bails on easy shit. Crazy that he'll hit a handrail at 45 years old but if he slightly messes up a basic ramp trick he jumps to a knee slide like he just tried the mega ramp. 

@Mbrimson88 - I love a good ol' micro mini! Mine was a bit higher than that, but barely - much steeper though, and brick coping on one side. Here's a sequence that ran in a mag up here over a decade ago when I still had that ramp (just a low res screenshot). We stained the top layer to class up the joint.  ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/P6UZNfl.jpg)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 11, 2021, 12:37:27 AM
damn we have controversy in the old dudes thread! things are heating up here!   
personnally as someone who had 4 meniscus surgeries, starting at 18: kneeslides are a no-no. Compressing my knees like that is just bad. I don't know what I would do if I was a vert skater.

anyways I gotta share with you guys, I had kind of an ultimate old man experience friday: I go skating to the local park and meet this guy I had not seen in years, who I used to consider a young ripper: about 15 years younger than me and super gifted. Except now time has passed, he's like 30 and balding, a little overweight and he's lost 90% of his bag of tricks (but even that 10% is still better than me, ha). I was like shit, even the guys who I used to consider young are old now!! The cool thing is that he hipped me to this DIY spot I did not know and I had a blast doing slash grinds there sunday morning. Except I messed up my back somehow and now I struggle to put on socks.... Classic. Good week to all you old dudes!
 
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Post by: Sedition on October 11, 2021, 03:55:45 AM
damn we have controversy…

Of all the threads on SLAP, I’d hope this one free of pejorative attitudes. Sorry to hear about your knee injuries. The DIY sounds cool. 
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Post by: dofrenzy on October 11, 2021, 06:24:09 AM
@IusedToSkateMore Nice directions, I followed right along.  Berkeley St. jumped out at me, I cross that street for drop-off/pick-up of my daughter at Bristol Aggie High School, about 3 miles down river from Skaters Edge.  I just told my other daughter (age 13, she shreds on inline skates) that the next time I keep her out of school to skate we’ll hit up the indoor park.  They open at 3:00, but what I might do is plan a trip to Solstice, hit up the DIY in New Bedford, and finish the day with a session at skaters edge.

The 13 year-old and I started a tradition last year of keeping her out of school once every month or two to skate, and we usually go to the East Providence park. Will be nice make a big day of new places out of it.  Thanks for the info!

@BugleBites  Man, I totally get avoiding slam clips.  I also avoid them.  I did watch my own clip dozens of times on the day of the slam, but next morning I just couldn’t watch it again.  I am planning on getting a mellow session in ASAP just to get past the slam.  Maybe today, I’ll see how I’m feeling.  For the record, I slammed my knees so bad +13 months ago there’s no way I’m knee sliding.  My left knee is literally STILL swollen and doesn’t bend all the way but I can still skate it.

@Mbrimson88 Damn, you are throwing down hard on that ramp!  And the park tricks are sweet, I am still working on shuv-its and you make them look so smooth.  Good stuff.

I am going to try to take a break from the Internet today, do some adulting and maybe get a skate in.  I hope everyone has a chill day.  Shalom.


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Post by: Willie on October 11, 2021, 07:10:25 AM
MBrimson88: I’m super jealous of the micro mini. I’d love to have a ramp like that that I could just manhandle. Most everything around me is big or tight or somehow hard to skate.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 11, 2021, 07:46:20 AM
MBrimson88: I’m super jealous of the micro mini. I’d love to have a ramp like that that I could just manhandle. Most everything around me is big or tight or somehow hard to skate.
this!
As to whether or not we wear pads/ helmets etc. who gives a fuck at this age? If you’re out there getting your stoke on then I’m not gunna judge!

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Post by: lemonchicken91 on October 11, 2021, 11:41:22 AM
damn that post really hit home about the transition to bowls and then just drinking beers. Turning 30 this month and seeing half my friends pack on 50 pounds and give up

so many of my friends are 30 going on 50 right now.

I haven't been skating as much recently, all the reasons I have are just excuses.

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Post by: BugleBites on October 11, 2021, 12:13:06 PM
damn that post really hit home about the transition to bowls and then just drinking beers. Turning 30 this month and seeing half my friends pack on 50 pounds and give up

so many of my friends are 30 going on 50 right now.

I haven't been skating as much recently, all the reasons I have are just excuses.

Alcohol sucks, glad it always triggered my migraines so I couldn’t get too into drinking. Another issue I have with the homies who just sit and drink beer when they go skating is that the beer/doing nothing means they’re constantly trying to talk your ear off and you feel bad just skating away from them mid sentence. Seriously, just quit if that’s skateboarding to you. At that point you’re just carrying around a board as an accessory.

And yeah, if you feel better wearing pads, wear pads. Don’t let one passing comment on a message board get under your skin. But maybe consider not knee sliding out of stuff unless you’re skating bigger transitions. It’s honestly not good for old knees.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on October 11, 2021, 12:51:53 PM
How many of you guys wore street knee pads back in 89’? I had a pink dinosaur print pair of Dr. Bone Savers that  I used to knee slide like crazy out of missed gap attempts and botched caveman rail slides or just down the hall in 7th grade.

(https://i.imgur.com/TyeAMW0.jpg)

I have actually never worn pads on mini ramps and I wouldn’t know how to knee slide on a ramp. It seems like older adults getting back into skateboarding are more concerned with impact to the knee from a fall. I know 2 people who shattered their kneecaps just by hitting an object unexpectedly. Freak accidents happen all the time. Knee pads will probably prevent a broken knee from direct impact.
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Post by: Sedition on October 11, 2021, 03:14:25 PM
Alcohol sucks, glad it always triggered my migraines so I couldn’t get too into drinking. Another issue I have with the homies who just sit and drink beer when they go skating is that the beer/doing nothing means they’re constantly trying to talk your ear off and you feel bad just skating away from them mid sentence. Seriously, just quit if that’s skateboarding to you. At that point you’re just carrying around a board as an accessory.

Real talk. And sorry to hear about migraines. My mom gets them. Horrible stuff. 
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Post by: Sedition on October 11, 2021, 03:23:34 PM
I know 2 people who shattered their kneecaps just by hitting an object unexpectedly. Freak accidents happen all the time. Knee pads will probably prevent a broken knee from direct impact.

A few months back a dude I know who has been skating for 30 years…great skater, slipped reentering a lipslide on a 4’ quarter. Shattered his knee cap on the pavement.
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Post by: BugleBites on October 11, 2021, 03:44:20 PM
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I know 2 people who shattered their kneecaps just by hitting an object unexpectedly. Freak accidents happen all the time. Knee pads will probably prevent a broken knee from direct impact.
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A few months back a dude I know who has been skating for 30 years…great skater, slipped reentering a lipslide on a 4’ quarter. Shattered his knee cap on the pavement.

An OG Canadian ripper, Chris Steggles, once caught his wheel ollieing up onto a skinny ledge where he was then going to pop onto another, flew forward, and split his knee cap in two on the corner of the next ledge. I cringe whenever I think about it. Horrible injury. But, freak accidents are freak accidents. We should probably all be wearing full pads and helmets and ankle braces etc when we skate, but you know how it is. You take the amount of risk you feel comfortable with. Chris was soooo good, but substance abuse was always an issue with him and he’s homeless and fully consumed by addiction these days.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 11, 2021, 03:46:51 PM
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damn that post really hit home about the transition to bowls and then just drinking beers. Turning 30 this month and seeing half my friends pack on 50 pounds and give up

so many of my friends are 30 going on 50 right now.

I haven't been skating as much recently, all the reasons I have are just excuses.
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Alcohol sucks, glad it always triggered my migraines so I couldn’t get too into drinking. Another issue I have with the homies who just sit and drink beer when they go skating is that the beer/doing nothing means they’re constantly trying to talk your ear off and you feel bad just skating away from them mid sentence. Seriously, just quit if that’s skateboarding to you. At that point you’re just carrying around a board as an accessory.



We call it talkboarding. Session lasts about one hour. By then the third beer is cracked and basically the session becomes stagnant. I can't stand that either. I like to get out of breath and sweat...
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Post by: BugleBites on October 11, 2021, 03:57:45 PM
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damn that post really hit home about the transition to bowls and then just drinking beers. Turning 30 this month and seeing half my friends pack on 50 pounds and give up

so many of my friends are 30 going on 50 right now.

I haven't been skating as much recently, all the reasons I have are just excuses.
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Alcohol sucks, glad it always triggered my migraines so I couldn’t get too into drinking. Another issue I have with the homies who just sit and drink beer when they go skating is that the beer/doing nothing means they’re constantly trying to talk your ear off and you feel bad just skating away from them mid sentence. Seriously, just quit if that’s skateboarding to you. At that point you’re just carrying around a board as an accessory.


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We call it talkboarding. Session lasts about one hour. By then the third beer is cracked and basically the session becomes stagnant. I can't stand that either. I like to get out of breath and sweat...

It’s always hilarious when those same guys are super neurotic about their set ups. Oh, is a 14.67895 wheelbase better for sitting on? Lol
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Post by: Sedition on October 11, 2021, 04:16:26 PM
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…but substance abuse was always an issue with him and he’s homeless and fully consumed by addiction these days.

Old friend who was in a few of the Eastern Exposure videos back in the day had a similar situation with substance use. Had been homeless for awhile, living in shelters. He died from an OD like two years ago.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 11, 2021, 04:28:13 PM

@Mbrimson88 - I love a good ol' micro mini! Mine was a bit higher than that, but barely - much steeper though, and brick coping on one side. Here's a sequence that ran in a mag up here over a decade ago when I still had that ramp (just a low res screenshot). We stained the top layer to class up the joint.  ;D


That trick combo is amazing!




@Mbrimson88 Damn, you are throwing down hard on that ramp!  And the park tricks are sweet, I am still working on shuv-its and you make them look so smooth.  Good stuff.


That park with the old bowl and the new street stuff was fun, but using the joining area between the two was more interesting to me, to try to get back some things I hadn't done on normal steeper banks in a long time.  Some things just work though.


MBrimson88: I’m super jealous of the micro mini. I’d love to have a ramp like that that I could just manhandle. Most everything around me is big or tight or somehow hard to skate.


The ramp definitely has been a work in progress for the better part of a decade (not to mention the thought of doing something like it ever since building my own ramps from the 80s), the first version being in a spine down the side of the old place, and almost too tight, even for the challenge I wanted it to be.

I mellowed it out a touch from the spine to what it is now when we moved, but people who skate it still think it is a lot tighter than anything else they usually skate, as I wanted definite board contact on rock tricks, eg rock to smith variations, that most people only do on much bigger ramps.

This was the incentive / trade off for moving out to the middle of nowhere, but it definitely has been a happy place for me for as long as I have had it operational.  It just works so well for a chilled ten minutes here or a solid hour session there, so between the ramp, some flat concrete, a decent concrete driveway with slight incline and a long mellow road out the front, it almost covers all aspects of fairly simple skateboarding, without even having to leave home, which has been nice.

I have still eaten it often enough, but that is all part of the game, isn't it?



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Post by: BugleBites on October 11, 2021, 04:40:39 PM
Oh man, one of the tricks I never did on ramp for years was a standard blunt fakie, but I forced myself to learn them on that micro mini I shared … still terrifying to commit haha. Got zooted out once and almost smoked my head, tweaked my elbow good. That trick is such a full commit or die situation, glad I finally conquered them.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 11, 2021, 04:56:00 PM
Oh man, one of the tricks I never did on ramp for years was a standard blunt fakie, but I forced myself to learn them on that micro mini I shared … still terrifying to commit haha. Got zooted out once and almost smoked my head, tweaked my elbow good. That trick is such a full commit or die situation, glad I finally conquered them.

Ha yeah!

I got so good at jumping off tricks including straight ollie blunts that I will do almost anything but a normal ollie blunt nowdays, eg blunt smash to rock and in, or more commonly blunt shuffle to fakie.  Might sound weird, but think of it almost like doing a blunt to fifty on the face to revert.

When I worked at the most recent indoor park (over 2 years ago now), this mellow micro ramp was lots of fun.


https://www.instagram.com/p/BxL_ixuF16q/

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Post by: Sedition on October 11, 2021, 05:14:51 PM
^ Blunt shuffle. Rad. Never thought of that before. Stealing it. Might be real fun f/s, too.
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Post by: BugleBites on October 11, 2021, 05:16:53 PM
^ Blunt shuffle. Rad. Never thought of that before. Stealing it. Might be real fun f/s, too.

Frontside is super fun and actually looks pretty dope.
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Post by: Sedition on October 11, 2021, 05:43:03 PM
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^ Blunt shuffle. Rad. Never thought of that before. Stealing it. Might be real fun f/s, too.
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Frontside is super fun and actually looks pretty dope.

Nose stall f/s shuffles are real fun, too.
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Post by: Fhk on October 11, 2021, 05:47:07 PM
This talk of blunt variations and broken knee caps hit home for me. When I broke mine, I had just purchased my first home..hadn't even made my first mortgage payment. I haven't done a blunt on anything since. ;D
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Post by: Sedition on October 11, 2021, 06:17:11 PM
A few random pics of me rollerboarding. Sig file, too. 

(https://i.ibb.co/qyMmgWQ/257-C433-C-FB9-D-4-D42-B2-C0-A355-C1-C1-F647.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C15V9MG)
(https://i.ibb.co/hdDzMY2/6-DC4-D420-ED35-493-C-AF62-41-C7-B1-C99884.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KsFvGKV)
(https://i.ibb.co/8rYMHXy/44-A58-D35-553-B-4947-AAD5-F4484-E52-C1-D5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pfh2SnH)
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 20, 2021, 07:32:46 PM
^ Blunt shuffle. Rad. Never thought of that before. Stealing it. Might be real fun f/s, too.

Tried any yet?

Keen to see or hear anyone else doing shuffle type tricks, as most people I skate with are not into them at all.

Not a worry either way though.

:)

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Post by: Sedition on October 20, 2021, 10:18:09 PM
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^ Blunt shuffle. Rad. Never thought of that before. Stealing it. Might be real fun f/s, too.
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Tried any yet?

Keen to see or hear anyone else doing shuffle type tricks, as most people I skate with are not into them at all.

Not a worry either way though.

:)

TOTALLY forgot! Maybe tomorrow if I hit some transition.
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Post by: EdLawndale on October 20, 2021, 10:25:49 PM
Met up with some skate homeys from home last weekend and I guess I'm the only one holding it down rn. Tbh, most of them could probably step on a board and put me to shame...but it def reminded me I'm an old dude.
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Post by: cucktard on October 21, 2021, 05:30:56 AM
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skateboarding is all about subjectivity. everyone’s taste and experience may differ. for instance, i think it’s way funnier to picture a 46 year old showing up in full love park uniform trying to “keep his pop up” than someone skating a mini in full pads.
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Good visual. I laughed when I read that. Too true.

This was literally me today, haha. White t and camo cargoes. Trying to relearn ollies. Ouch

https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTA2ODAyMTEwMDk5ODAx?story_media_id=2689263928543251001&utm_medium=copy_link

To add onto other points, I only use knee pads personally on the rare times I touch vert. I find it’s too hard to hit the tranny properly on small minis in my knees. The minis I fuck with are smooth wood, so if I bail, I just aim my body for the top of the tranny and slide out.

But for bigger tranny, all the protection I can get. I might step to the 12-foot again after my birthday and try to get an axle rub.

I’ve never been very good. As long as I landed it, I didn’t care what it looked like. That was fun, and I don’t necessarily regret it, but now I’m having to relearn the basics properly, starting with ollies that I completely gave up when I had 2 years of back spasms.  You can see the struggle in the vid.

I’ve always preferred mini ramp and bowls, so that has degenerated less.

One thing I swear to god that made me feel 20 again was learning technical downhill. There are a bunch of guys that live at a ski town near my hometown that have a gnarly crew of downhillers, including one of the main engineer/designers for Landyachtz.

I poo-pahed longboarding too, but I met them while writing an article about the scale scenes in my area. They took me out, hooked me up with gear, and showed me the pure joy of doing a 5-m layback around a corner.

It really strongly reminded me of skating in the 80’s, when skaters were outcasts, shunned, and skated shit they weren’t supposed to (barging mountain roads, golf courses, forest bike paths, etc). And fucking gnarly.

Learning how to navigate each turn in a 300m stretch of a bike path and put it all together in a line was seriously fun. I don’t have that chance where I live in Japan, but I’d like to get back into it.

But yeah. It’s all fun.
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Post by: Plan9Customs on October 21, 2021, 08:04:34 PM
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Keen to see or hear anyone else doing shuffle type tricks, as most people I skate with are not into them at all.
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Not mine (not breaking out sad dad cam tonight) but @ 0:24 is fun as hell and first time I’d ever seen anyone do 50 shuffles.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NYyiD9GSPh8
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 21, 2021, 10:17:10 PM
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Keen to see or hear anyone else doing shuffle type tricks, as most people I skate with are not into them at all.
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Not mine (not breaking out sad dad cam tonight) but @ 0:24 is fun as hell and first time I’d ever seen anyone do 50 shuffles.
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Yeah, that is a good one, the fast fifty grinds and back smith both to shuffle I used to see from people like Chet Childress in Black Label Live era and thought they were amazing, so always had those two in the mini ramp sessions.

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Post by: sbmfj on October 24, 2021, 06:14:45 AM
Haven't felt the urge to bust out the selfie  stand since I tunred 46 but decided to document a quick session today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvZYIBBVO/)

Little late to the party but that was awesome. LONG LIVE THE SELFIE STAND!! Who really has 40+ YO friends that are gonna film ya!!
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Post by: Sleazy on October 24, 2021, 07:03:29 AM
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skateboarding is all about subjectivity. everyone’s taste and experience may differ. for instance, i think it’s way funnier to picture a 46 year old showing up in full love park uniform trying to “keep his pop up” than someone skating a mini in full pads.
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Good visual. I laughed when I read that. Too true.
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This was literally me today, haha. White t and camo cargoes. Trying to relearn ollies. Ouch

https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTA2ODAyMTEwMDk5ODAx?story_media_id=2689263928543251001&utm_medium=copy_link

To add onto other points, I only use knee pads personally on the rare times I touch vert. I find it’s too hard to hit the tranny properly on small minis in my knees. The minis I fuck with are smooth wood, so if I bail, I just aim my body for the top of the tranny and slide out.

But for bigger tranny, all the protection I can get. I might step to the 12-foot again after my birthday and try to get an axle rub.

I’ve never been very good. As long as I landed it, I didn’t care what it looked like. That was fun, and I don’t necessarily regret it, but now I’m having to relearn the basics properly, starting with ollies that I completely gave up when I had 2 years of back spasms.  You can see the struggle in the vid.

I’ve always preferred mini ramp and bowls, so that has degenerated less.

One thing I swear to god that made me feel 20 again was learning technical downhill. There are a bunch of guys that live at a ski town near my hometown that have a gnarly crew of downhillers, including one of the main engineer/designers for Landyachtz.

I poo-pahed longboarding too, but I met them while writing an article about the scale scenes in my area. They took me out, hooked me up with gear, and showed me the pure joy of doing a 5-m layback around a corner.

It really strongly reminded me of skating in the 80’s, when skaters were outcasts, shunned, and skated shit they weren’t supposed to (barging mountain roads, golf courses, forest bike paths, etc). And fucking gnarly.

Learning how to navigate each turn in a 300m stretch of a bike path and put it all together in a line was seriously fun. I don’t have that chance where I live in Japan, but I’d like to get back into it.

But yeah. It’s all fun.

i hope i never get to the point where i'm not working on getting up my ollies. ollies are fun.

i used to wear pads for street in the 80s but not really since. i prefer to keep it low impact and not have to put on all the gear. it's kind of odd though because i've really gotten into mountain biking and i wear knee pads and helmets doing that without thinking twice.
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Post by: manysnakes on October 24, 2021, 07:32:34 AM
I gotta say, it makes me a little bummed to see people say "who have friends to film after 40?" and such. Maybe things are just different here, or maybe it's just me, but I'm 41 and I'm always meeting people through skating and hooking up to skate, film clips, get beers, etc. People in their 20s through dudes approaching 50, they'll all chill and they all want some homies to skate with.
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Post by: Sedition on October 24, 2021, 07:35:43 AM
I gotta say, it makes me a little bummed to see people say "who have friends to film after 40?" and such. Maybe things are just different here, or maybe it's just me, but I'm 41 and I'm always meeting people through skating and hooking up to skate, film clips, get beers, etc. People in their 20s through dudes approaching 50, they'll all chill and they all want some homies to skate with.

This.
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Post by: FUBAR on October 24, 2021, 10:33:56 AM
I gotta say, it makes me a little bummed to see people say "who have friends to film after 40?" and such. Maybe things are just different here, or maybe it's just me, but I'm 41 and I'm always meeting people through skating and hooking up to skate, film clips, get beers, etc. People in their 20s through dudes approaching 50, they'll all chill and they all want some homies to skate with.
Yah I’m 45 and thats one thing thats rad about skating and being at a park is we are all skaters, no matter age, race, sex, or whatever. If you are on a skateboard, you’re cool to me until you show me different.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 25, 2021, 12:10:00 AM
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I gotta say, it makes me a little bummed to see people say "who have friends to film after 40?" and such. Maybe things are just different here, or maybe it's just me, but I'm 41 and I'm always meeting people through skating and hooking up to skate, film clips, get beers, etc. People in their 20s through dudes approaching 50, they'll all chill and they all want some homies to skate with.
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Yah I’m 45 and thats one thing thats rad about skating and being at a park is we are all skaters, no matter age, race, sex, or whatever. If you are on a skateboard, you’re cool to me until you show me different.

true and I love talking to people, anyone, at the park/spot....but at the same time it gets hard for me relating to guys under 25 or so....I mean, I'll talk to them and chat, whatever, but I'm not going to hang around after the sesh to drink a few beers or something. At 47 I'd feel weird doing that. Like if I was a 17 year old hanging out with 12 year olds I guess? Plus I don't have the time anyway. 2 kids and a job mean I go skate when I can and I usually have 2 or 3 hours of free time at the most.

Also I tend to skate in the morning so I guess that limits my meeting other skaters. I just don't like crowds in a skatepark. Especially in public parks where it's a mix of scooters/skaters/bmx/anything really.
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Post by: drcroc on October 25, 2021, 03:01:46 PM
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MBrimson88: I’m super jealous of the micro mini. I’d love to have a ramp like that that I could just manhandle. Most everything around me is big or tight or somehow hard to skate.
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this!
As to whether or not we wear pads/ helmets etc. who gives a fuck at this age? If you’re out there getting your stoke on then I’m not gunna judge!

I thought about this recently... I might start wearing a helmet. Because I always skate alone, but I know taking an accidental bump to the head at 34 years old might wreck me. Even though I only skate flat and not even trying anything crazy. At this point it's like who cares, the helmet might even give me extra confidence to try stuff I normally would be hesitant on.
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Post by: mattdlx on October 25, 2021, 04:51:58 PM
I started mandatory helmet as soon as my wife was pregnant. If my kid wanted to skate, of course I’d want them to wear one, and I wanted to avoid any hypocrisy (“but Dad doesn’t wear one!”, etc). You get used to it pretty quickly. I got a little ribbing for a bit, but a) growing up a punker/skater/weirdo in upstate NY, I got used to not giving much of a shit what people think, and b) after a bit, people are just used to it. Besides, I’m 47 and still rolling; that counts, pads or not.

My old man addition to this thread: anybody else have big gnarly varicose veins? I work on my feet, and am grossed out by them. Pretty much only on my leading leg thigh. Just me, or can anybody relate?
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on October 25, 2021, 05:35:25 PM
I started mandatory helmet as soon as my wife was pregnant. If my kid wanted to skate, of course I’d want them to wear one, and I wanted to avoid any hypocrisy (“but Dad doesn’t wear one!”, etc). You get used to it pretty quickly. I got a little ribbing for a bit, but a) growing up a punker/skater/weirdo in upstate NY, I got used to not giving much of a shit what people think, and b) after a bit, people are just used to it. Besides, I’m 47 and still rolling; that counts, pads or not.

My old man addition to this thread: anybody else have big gnarly varicose veins? I work on my feet, and am grossed out by them. Pretty much only on my leading leg thigh. Just me, or can anybody relate?

I broke my left leg twice and I have one ugly vein on my leg. I wear long socks with shorts but my left leg looks like I’m 60. My foot has bad circulation as well. Thought about getting my vein stripped but I’m wanting to loose weight first to see if that helps. Oh well. The joys of skate aging…
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Post by: j....soy..... on October 25, 2021, 07:07:37 PM
I gotta say, it makes me a little bummed to see people say "who have friends to film after 40?" and such. Maybe things are just different here, or maybe it's just me, but I'm 41 and I'm always meeting people through skating and hooking up to skate, film clips, get beers, etc. People in their 20s through dudes approaching 50, they'll all chill and they all want some homies to skate with.

I'm super greedy with skating and see the ability to connect to other types of people as a good thing.  Lots of older though only see skating as a way to connect with the past....this invetiably fails.....

I've mentioned this before but I'd way rather try and learn a trick with a teenager or ask a 20 something about social media, give a 30 something my two cents on adulthood than just listen to another middle aged man complain.....
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Post by: Sedition on October 25, 2021, 07:28:53 PM
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I gotta say, it makes me a little bummed to see people say "who have friends to film after 40?" and such. Maybe things are just different here, or maybe it's just me, but I'm 41 and I'm always meeting people through skating and hooking up to skate, film clips, get beers, etc. People in their 20s through dudes approaching 50, they'll all chill and they all want some homies to skate with.
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I'm super greedy with skating and see the ability to connect to other types of people as a good thing.  Lots of older though only see skating as a way to connect with the past....this invetiably fails.....

I've mentioned this before but I'd way rather try and learn a trick with a teenager or ask a 20 something about social media, give a 30 something my two cents on adulthood than just listen to another middle aged man complain.....

Well said. 
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Post by: jakeumms on October 26, 2021, 01:23:23 PM
I started mandatory helmet as soon as my wife was pregnant. If my kid wanted to skate, of course I’d want them to wear one, and I wanted to avoid any hypocrisy (“but Dad doesn’t wear one!”, etc). You get used to it pretty quickly. I got a little ribbing for a bit, but a) growing up a punker/skater/weirdo in upstate NY, I got used to not giving much of a shit what people think, and b) after a bit, people are just used to it. Besides, I’m 47 and still rolling; that counts, pads or not.

My old man addition to this thread: anybody else have big gnarly varicose veins? I work on my feet, and am grossed out by them. Pretty much only on my leading leg thigh. Just me, or can anybody relate?
I have an old blood clot filter that was left in me when it shouldn't have been so my legs and veins below my knee are kind of a disaster. I have a consult with a surgeon this coming Friday so it should be coming out soon. I say this because my varicose veins are next level. I wear compression stockings pretty regularly and that has helped. My nurse friend who also works on her feet all day swears by them. Maybe try wearing them during your shifts? 15-20mmHg is decent amount of compression, just for a frame of reference.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on November 01, 2021, 01:04:42 PM
last few times I was out skating I connected with some kids in their earlier 20s (I think) and had a whole lot of fun. They've all been really nice, friendly kids from SoCal. There's some differences I'm noticing and I don't know if it's because I grew up in the north east or because I'm of a different generation.

I'm always jumping around and eating shit, yelling FUCK SHIT FUCK FUCKIN PIECE OF SHIT MOTHERFUCKER and I never hear that. In fact, when I was leaving, this young homie that rolled up solo and was putting down the whole time I was eating turd burgers on a post rain sticky curb, he said a really quiet "take care" when I rolled by with a fist bump and a "later dawg." I'm just bantering away about how I'm "skating like a pussy" and young homie's eyes raised and he said "you just need to use some wax!" as if I were truly upset. it was really a beautiful thing.

Also, is it a thing for people to not really learn any flip tricks and just skate curbs/park transition in Southern California?
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 01, 2021, 04:38:11 PM
I started mandatory helmet as soon as my wife was pregnant. If my kid wanted to skate, of course I’d want them to wear one, and I wanted to avoid any hypocrisy (“but Dad doesn’t wear one!”, etc). You get used to it pretty quickly. I got a little ribbing for a bit, but a) growing up a punker/skater/weirdo in upstate NY, I got used to not giving much of a shit what people think, and b) after a bit, people are just used to it. Besides, I’m 47 and still rolling; that counts, pads or not.
I didn't start when my wife was pregnant, but I hard a gnarly seizure when my first born was young and have worn a helmet since; the only day I didn't I smacked my eyebrow on a curb and cut it open and my son was like, "see dad, that's why you should always wear a helmet". I agree, you get used to it quickly and I'm hardly trying to impress anyone at 43!!!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 01, 2021, 05:38:13 PM
last few times I was out skating I connected with some kids in their earlier 20s (I think) and had a whole lot of fun. They've all been really nice, friendly kids from SoCal. There's some differences I'm noticing and I don't know if it's because I grew up in the north east or because I'm of a different generation.

I'm always jumping around and eating shit, yelling FUCK SHIT FUCK FUCKIN PIECE OF SHIT MOTHERFUCKER and I never hear that. In fact, when I was leaving, this young homie that rolled up solo and was putting down the whole time I was eating turd burgers on a post rain sticky curb, he said a really quiet "take care" when I rolled by with a fist bump and a "later dawg." I'm just bantering away about how I'm "skating like a pussy" and young homie's eyes raised and he said "you just need to use some wax!" as if I were truly upset. it was really a beautiful thing.

Also, is it a thing for people to not really learn any flip tricks and just skate curbs/park transition in Southern California?

I visualized that whole scene in my head.  ;D
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 26, 2021, 04:19:47 PM
Comparing my 360 flips at age 21 vs age 46. Not any better but not much worse...familiar slop but stoked I can still do them...

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWuY4nwAQHp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link]https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWuY4nwAQHp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link]https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWuY4nwAQHp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWuY4nwAQHp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
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Post by: franc on November 27, 2021, 12:32:47 AM
40 tricks I learnt during my 40th year on this planet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWiycSDsoq0/
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Post by: whale on November 27, 2021, 01:21:51 AM
^ So sick! Happy 40!
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Post by: 144p on November 27, 2021, 08:06:39 AM
Some clips from the past few months, was gonna be a part for my 48th but said screw it.
 https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig (https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig)
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Post by: Easy Slider on November 27, 2021, 08:43:51 AM
Some clips from the past few months, was gonna be a part for my 48th but said screw it.
 https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig (https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig)

That was fantastic. Also, my curb and parking garage envy is strong.

Next time put some Slayer on, these moves deserves something a bit more dynamic imho.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on November 27, 2021, 10:17:38 AM
@franc and @144p

Wonderful stuff. Too bad you guys can’t skate together. Your trick selection would compliment one another very well.
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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on November 27, 2021, 11:19:45 AM
@franc happy birthday - that was so sick
@144p nice! thats such a beautiful Violent Femmes song and I've always wanted to see someone skate to it <3
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Post by: 144p on November 27, 2021, 12:15:09 PM
@franc happy birthday - that was so sick
@144p nice! thats such a beautiful Violent Femmes song and I've always wanted to see someone skate to it <3
Thank you, dedicated to my dog I lost last year.
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Post by: franc on November 27, 2021, 01:39:53 PM
Thank you guys!

Loved your vid 144p, very inspiring.
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Post by: Fhk on November 27, 2021, 01:53:45 PM
Some clips from the past few months, was gonna be a part for my 48th but said screw it.
 https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig (https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig)
Wow cmon dude cut it out. Skating and song are perfect
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 28, 2021, 11:15:13 AM
Damn. @144p and @fran coming through with the inspo.
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Post by: Landmine on November 28, 2021, 06:21:21 PM
Some clips from the past few months, was gonna be a part for my 48th but said screw it.
 https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig (https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig)

Hell yeah, this makes me wanna go skate. 
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Post by: 144p on November 28, 2021, 07:28:05 PM
Thank you so much, this is the highest compliment imaginable. I struggled with filming anything I did for a long while until a regular came into my shop and told me how much he loved seeing my clips and it gave him hope that he could keep skating as he got older.
And part of me likes having something to look back on someday when my body can’t handle it anymore.
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Post by: ilovegay on November 28, 2021, 09:11:31 PM
@franc and @144p

Wonderful stuff. Too bad you guys can’t skate together. Your trick selection would compliment one another very well.

Both of those parts were awesome, and made me want to skate. That is more than I can say about most new parts. I’m 34 and pretty much only skate curbs, flat, manny pads, and mellow transition. It is great to see that I can continue to do that for years to come. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Post by: Sila on November 28, 2021, 09:34:54 PM
@144p I thoroughly enjoyed those clips
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Post by: El Freegano on November 29, 2021, 01:40:10 AM
Thank you for the inspiration @franc and @144p. May you be well and keep shredding for many more years to come. I turned 38 this october and seeing older guys sk8ing so good is what motivates me a lot to keep pushing and learning new tricks. Greetings!
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 30, 2021, 05:36:46 PM

And part of me likes having something to look back on someday when my body can’t handle it anymore.



Yes, this is what often made me dig up old videos and try to compile a bit more footage of us skating when we were younger (both my own skating and the people I used to skate with, most of whom are no longer able to do much at all, if they still even skate).

Fun looking at some of the old stuff and thinking how easy it seemed, compared to how unwilling I am to throw myself at anything nowdays.


That was a good watch too. 

Stoked about seeing so many little combos and fun variations in there.

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Post by: Sonny Paluso on November 30, 2021, 08:41:02 PM
I was skating my little curb spot for about 30 minutes before work today at the park by the lake. An older lady, probably in her mid 70s, was walking by and says "you have some talent to do that". I don't. So I said "I'm just trying to get whatever I can...I'm old".  She says "you're  not old...I have trouble just balancing when I walk".  I'm turning 49 in December.  Made me realize it is a gift to keep skating at any level as you age. 'Til the proverbial wheels fall off fellow skate brethren.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 30, 2021, 11:35:01 PM
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@franc and @144p

Wonderful stuff. Too bad you guys can’t skate together. Your trick selection would compliment one another very well.
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Both of those parts were awesome, and made me want to skate. That is more than I can say about most new parts. I’m 34 and pretty much only skate curbs, flat, manny pads, and mellow transition. It is great to see that I can continue to do that for years to come. Thanks for the inspiration.

so it's been said before but.....damn you two guys are killing it.

I haven't skated in two weeks I think. December weather is pretty rough right now, I need to go skate indoors somewhere!

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Post by: stupidfuckface on December 01, 2021, 05:12:39 AM
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Some clips from the past few months, was gonna be a part for my 48th but said screw it.
 https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig (https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig)
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Hell yeah, this makes me wanna go skate.

Hell yeah, loved it, you crushed. That’s was very inspiring, and reminded me, my 47 for 47 is due in a month, looks like I better get to it!!
So good...
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Post by: Fhk on December 01, 2021, 05:58:27 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/NyFb2Zi.jpg)
Cheers to all you guys in your 40s and up still hitting the ground. Gotta love it.
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Post by: sbmfj on December 01, 2021, 05:22:41 PM
Awesomness from Dave and Francois. Man I really wanna learn those fs 180 faki mannies, messed around with em abit this summer, gootta give it another go this winter if I can.

Really loved both edits, Id love to skate with you guys, would be a blast I bet..

I gotta edit my stuff from this summer and will post up. Dont have 44 tricks tho...
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 02, 2021, 05:03:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/NyFb2Zi.jpg)
Cheers to all you guys in your 40s and up still hitting the ground. Gotta love it.

Sometimes I’ve wondered if I could be considered a “skater” based on what tricks I can do without falling, but now that I’ve got some experience I know that falling is actually an integral part of being a “skater”.  In fact, some of my slams have been so gnarly I might be considered an “excellent” skater….LOL

(https://i.imgur.com/tbJICKE.jpg)
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Post by: nevrwasben on December 02, 2021, 09:58:52 AM
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(https://i.imgur.com/NyFb2Zi.jpg)
Cheers to all you guys in your 40s and up still hitting the ground. Gotta love it.
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Sometimes I’ve wondered if I could be considered a “skater” based on what tricks I can do without falling, but now that I’ve got some experience I know that falling is actually an integral part of being a “skater”.  In fact, some of my slams have been so gnarly I might be considered an “excellent” skater….LOL

(https://i.imgur.com/tbJICKE.jpg)
Sometimes rather than say I’m going/went skating, I’ll just say that I’m going to throw myself at the ground…
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Post by: manysnakes on December 02, 2021, 10:09:48 AM
41 and I rolled my ankle doing a heelflip a few weeks ago and it’s still awful. This was my good ankle, too. I can barely even ollie right now. Also think I chipped a bit of bone in my elbow when my wheel lodged into a crack in the street and sent me flying into the pavement.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 02, 2021, 05:44:55 PM
Sometimes my best days are not what I actually landed, but the fact that I didn't have any injuries and can still walk to the car without limping at the end of the session.

Almost always now, something somewhere is sore or hard to move or whatever, but I do what I can and enjoy it, even if it is a mellow cruise for me, more so than a heated session the way some others I skate with are going at it.

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Post by: 144p on December 02, 2021, 09:34:18 PM
I can’t stress enough to my fellow aging skaters to
1. Get on some kind of regimen with strengthening your body either with resistance bands or free weights. Life changing for me, I manage to skate 5 days a week.

2. Stay hydrated, I use hydration/salt additives to keep me going, helps my muscles not cramp during or after a long session.

3.chill on the fried food/fatty fast food. Try to eliminate the foods that cause inflammation, helps so much.

I know it sounds difficult but man what a change in my life, feel so much better and sleep better too.
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Post by: FUBAR on December 03, 2021, 03:49:32 AM
I can’t stress enough to my fellow aging skaters to
1. Get on some kind of regimen with strengthening your body either with resistance bands or free weights. Life changing for me, I manage to skate 5 days a week.

2. Stay hydrated, I use hydration/salt additives to keep me going, helps my muscles not cramp during or after a long session.

3.chill on the fried food/fatty fast food. Try to eliminate the foods that cause inflammation, helps so much.

I know it sounds difficult but man what a change in my life, feel so much better and sleep better too.
SUCH good info. Stretching before and after helps me a ton too. I eat a bannana before I skate and drink water while skating. I tried Pedalyte but it was ass. I’m almost 46 so the days of waking up 2pm still drunk from partying till 0600 and skating all day on pizza and soda are long gone.
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Post by: Doodily on December 03, 2021, 05:28:40 AM
... the days of waking up 2pm still drunk from partying till 0600 and skating all day on pizza and soda are long gone.

Just reading this gave me a hangover.  I regularly have to choose between having 2-3 beers at night or going to skate the next day. I no longer can do both. That's right, just 2-3 beers and I feel run down the next morning.

As a bunch of 40yo skaters, I say ...
Quote from: Bowling for Soup
Getting old sucks, But we're doing it right

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4e_IZFwTfM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4e_IZFwTfM)
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on December 03, 2021, 11:12:58 AM
Some clips from the past few months, was gonna be a part for my 48th but said screw it.
 https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig (https://youtu.be/cq5D6PRbcig)

So good, dude.  Front shuv up the curb/wallie/fs slappy was a hell of a line. Pretty much everything in that part deserves a *chef's kiss*.

I'm trying to get slappy nose slides to crooks just now so I think I know what to do to make 'em work now, thanks man!
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on December 03, 2021, 11:17:39 AM
40 tricks I learnt during my 40th year on this planet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWiycSDsoq0/

In my head, this is how I'd skate if I hadn't put so much time and effort into snowboarding during my 20s and 30s.  BS 180 fakie manny is my nemesis right now... as is any manny combo really.  Another banger from the old codger crew!
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Post by: sbmfj on December 03, 2021, 12:04:33 PM
I can’t stress enough to my fellow aging skaters to
1. Get on some kind of regimen with strengthening your body either with resistance bands or free weights. Life changing for me, I manage to skate 5 days a week.

2. Stay hydrated, I use hydration/salt additives to keep me going, helps my muscles not cramp during or after a long session.

3.chill on the fried food/fatty fast food. Try to eliminate the foods that cause inflammation, helps so much.

I know it sounds difficult but man what a change in my life, feel so much better and sleep better too.

Care to share your daily exercise?
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Post by: nekro on December 03, 2021, 12:24:15 PM
After a 24 year break I got back into skating and had about 5 sessions before breaking my elbow, rib and straining my collarbone. I've got a radial head fracture from slamming my elbow into the concrete mini ramp after slipping out of an axle stall  :-[

I was only wearing wristguards at the time and didn't ease into things slowly enough as I could feel my tricks coming back. I'm a little concerned now I'll be too cautious when I get back into it.
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Post by: 144p on December 03, 2021, 03:46:50 PM
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I can’t stress enough to my fellow aging skaters to
1. Get on some kind of regimen with strengthening your body either with resistance bands or free weights. Life changing for me, I manage to skate 5 days a week.

2. Stay hydrated, I use hydration/salt additives to keep me going, helps my muscles not cramp during or after a long session.

3.chill on the fried food/fatty fast food. Try to eliminate the foods that cause inflammation, helps so much.

I know it sounds difficult but man what a change in my life, feel so much better and sleep better too.
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Care to share your daily exercise?
My whole stretchering/strengthening routine is around 35 min and kind of deep. would be a lot to type.
I'll do my best this weekend when I have a bit more time.
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Post by: sbmfj on December 04, 2021, 05:36:19 AM
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I can’t stress enough to my fellow aging skaters to
1. Get on some kind of regimen with strengthening your body either with resistance bands or free weights. Life changing for me, I manage to skate 5 days a week.

2. Stay hydrated, I use hydration/salt additives to keep me going, helps my muscles not cramp during or after a long session.

3.chill on the fried food/fatty fast food. Try to eliminate the foods that cause inflammation, helps so much.

I know it sounds difficult but man what a change in my life, feel so much better and sleep better too.
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Care to share your daily exercise?
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My whole stretchering/strengthening routine is around 35 min and kind of deep. would be a lot to type.
I'll do my best this weekend when I have a bit more time.

Hard to type out indeed. Dont worry about it, thanks!!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on December 04, 2021, 05:37:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/FHeG2eE.mp4)
Relearning an oldie. You may recognize this spot if you are a Dane Brady fan.
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Post by: Plan9Customs on December 04, 2021, 06:29:18 PM
144p, franc, and Frank and Fred all killing it. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Post by: Buddy Lembeck on December 04, 2021, 09:59:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGOQK_5Gks&t=182s

I made a little edit of my "Group Chat" footy with the Hemmies & his kids too. Were all late 30's and early 40's
I threw in some hard hitting Songs LoL
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Post by: franc on December 05, 2021, 12:24:26 AM
I struggled with filming anything I did for a long while until a regular came into my shop and told me how much he loved seeing my clips and it gave him hope that he could keep skating as he got older.
And part of me likes having something to look back on someday when my body can’t handle it anymore.
Same here! I never posted anything until about 2 years ago, thinking posting skate clips of me was as weird (stupid) as posting a selfie...

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@franc and @144p

Wonderful stuff. Too bad you guys can’t skate together. Your trick selection would compliment one another very well.
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Both of those parts were awesome, and made me want to skate. That is more than I can say about most new parts. I’m 34 and pretty much only skate curbs, flat, manny pads, and mellow transition. It is great to see that I can continue to do that for years to come. Thanks for the inspiration.

Thank you for the inspiration @franc and @144p. May you be well and keep shredding for many more years to come. I turned 38 this october and seeing older guys sk8ing so good is what motivates me a lot to keep pushing and learning new tricks. Greetings!
144p, franc, and Frank and Fred all killing it. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you so much!

Man I really wanna learn those fs 180 faki mannies
These are pretty awesome and feel really good but they're not easy. It's not one of those tricks that do themselves like a half cab noseslide where you've basically already done it the nanosecond you pop your half cab. You really have to go for it. Try to rotate the 180 perfectly, you won't, you are going to do like a 160-170 degree ollie and you'll pivot your way into the fakie manual. Still gotta aim for the perfect 180 so you can keep your balance. Have your front foot in heelflip position for the ollie too, that did help me, even if it sounds weird at first. Hopefully this will help.


BS 180 fakie manny is my nemesis right now... as is any manny combo really.  Another banger from the old codger crew!
Thanks! Go for it, back 180 fakie wheelies are one of the best feeling tricks in my opinion!
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Post by: backinaction on December 07, 2021, 08:28:59 PM
I turn 49 this month.

It hit me that at the rate I wear out gear - and knowing that will slow as I get into my late 50s, I have enough decks, trucks and wheels in my garage to last me until death.

And  yet I still spend most of my time in SLAP in the gear threads.
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Post by: MxsDx on December 14, 2021, 08:53:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGOQK_5Gks&t=182s

I made a little edit of my "Group Chat" footy with the Hemmies & his kids too. Were all late 30's and early 40's
I threw in some hard hitting Songs LoL

Fantastic edit. Slash ripping at the Daggers’ ramp arson and the Van Damme dance mix was incredible to name two personal high points. Good skating too, of course.
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 17, 2021, 01:04:45 PM
What up homies!  Just a little “progress” video here.  Thanks to all the Slappers that have provided tip and tricks to getting this line together.  A little over 15 months ago, I had a list of beginner tricks on repeat (on a smaller ramp) but blew my knees out big time dropping into a 7’ concrete quarter-pipe.  The bs rock-n-roll was the last trick I needed to get back.  I don’t quite have it but am stoked to now be throwing it into my very short line. 

These are basically all my tricks, not including bs slash, and bs + fs kick turns (I count EVERYTHING as a trick, even dropping in!)

https://youtu.be/7-8wCadTlIc
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Post by: Easy Slider on December 17, 2021, 01:09:37 PM
What up homies!  Just a little “progress” video here.  Thanks to all the Slappers that have provided tip and tricks to getting this line together.  A little over 15 months ago, I had a list of beginner tricks on repeat (on a smaller ramp) but blew my knees out big time dropping into a 7’ concrete quarter-pipe.  The bs rock-n-roll was the last trick I needed to get back.  I don’t quite have it but am stoked to now be throwing it into my very short line. 

These are basically all my tricks, not including bs slash, and bs + fs kick turns (I count EVERYTHING as a trick, even dropping in!)

https://youtu.be/7-8wCadTlIc

Very smooth, I am impressed by your progress!
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 17, 2021, 01:45:41 PM

Very smooth, I am impressed by your progress!

Thanks….No job for 2.5 years and a mini in the yard for the past 8 months has been a big help!
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on December 17, 2021, 07:15:55 PM
@dofrenzy

nice line, man!

ever try pivoting out of those tail stalls? I can't do it, but they look cool as heck!
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Post by: cky enthusiast on December 17, 2021, 08:00:37 PM
@dofrenzy you’re progressing major!! those tail stalls are proper. stoked for you!!
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 18, 2021, 07:05:31 AM
@IusedToSkateMore Hey man, I appreciate the support!  I like how you ask if if I can do a variation on coming back in from the tail stall when all my tricks are still a bit terrifying for me!  Especially tail stall, which gave me a slam that made my wife ask, “Shouldn’t you replace your helmet after slamming it like that?”

I think thought I know what you mean about the pivot but I just looked it up at skateboardhere.com ( a great resource btw).  Can you explain?  Is it like pivoting so one back wheel goes above the coping then come back in fakie?

@life is a hell ride Thanks dude!  I am actually really good at doing things over, and over, and over again, ad nauseum, trying to get things just so.  My feeble stall has improved tremendously since you were here and explained your 5-0 stall/pivot.  I am very conscious now of getting just one back wheel to lock in.   I still struggle to hold it and balance or control it but I am definitely getting the feelings dialed in.

Overall, I find myself still “heavy” on the board.  More just “riding the board” but not quite “skating the board”, if you all know what I mean.  Sort of depending on the board to do the right thing, but small additions to my repertoire add a lot, like the rock-n-roll.  It requires me to exert more of my will on the board and moves me one step closer toward “skater” and away from “rider”.

As Bob might say in the movie What about Bob?, “Baby steps to a backside air”.  Or maybe in my case, “Old man shuffle to a backside air.”
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Post by: Plan9Customs on December 18, 2021, 11:04:39 AM
I’m guessing pivot out means revert them? Anyway now that you’ve got 1/2 cab rocks and b/s rocks combine them and once you’ve got those get front rocks. Once those are consistent you’ve got 1/2 cab to front rock out. Then everything switch ,etc, etc…
Have you tried sweepers yet? They’re pretty easy and there’s a million variations you can do.
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 18, 2021, 12:45:12 PM
I’m guessing pivot out means revert them? Anyway now that you’ve got 1/2 cab rocks and b/s rocks combine them and once you’ve got those get front rocks. Once those are consistent you’ve got 1/2 cab to front rock out. Then everything switch ,etc, etc…
Have you tried sweepers yet? They’re pretty easy and there’s a million variations you can do.

Haven’t tried sweepers yet.  “Life is a hell ride” above, did one on my ramp so I know they are possible here.  But got dam, jumping onto the board into the transition is CRAZY!!!! (To me).

I’m starting to think maybe I should make a 4 foot extension to my ramp that’s like 1.5 feet to 2 feet tall so I can practice some things a bit lower.
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Post by: Plan9Customs on December 18, 2021, 02:48:49 PM
They’re basically just dropping in with a little hop. You can cheat up to them on your ramp. Did that waaaay back when I learned them on an 8’er. Just run up the transition holding you nose in your front hand, turn and hop on. Then just do them a little higher when your comfortable. Once you’re used to the weight movement, just drop in from one and then you only have to ride up and catch them and that’s the easiest part. If that makes sense at all?
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on December 18, 2021, 02:52:24 PM
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I’m guessing pivot out means revert them? Anyway now that you’ve got 1/2 cab rocks and b/s rocks combine them and once you’ve got those get front rocks. Once those are consistent you’ve got 1/2 cab to front rock out. Then everything switch ,etc, etc…
Have you tried sweepers yet? They’re pretty easy and there’s a million variations you can do.
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Haven’t tried sweepers yet.  “Life is a hell ride” above, did one on my ramp so I know they are possible here.  But got dam, jumping onto the board into the transition is CRAZY!!!! (To me).

I’m starting to think maybe I should make a 4 foot extension to my ramp that’s like 1.5 feet to 2 feet tall so I can practice some things a bit lower.

was thinking reverts, not pivots like that other dude said. lots of weed and end of semester and post covid brain has my memory a lil fuzzy sometimes!!! I think they look super nice as a mini ramp trick
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Post by: Fhk on December 18, 2021, 06:12:17 PM
What up homies!  Just a little “progress” video here.  Thanks to all the Slappers that have provided tip and tricks to getting this line together.  A little over 15 months ago, I had a list of beginner tricks on repeat (on a smaller ramp) but blew my knees out big time dropping into a 7’ concrete quarter-pipe.  The bs rock-n-roll was the last trick I needed to get back.  I don’t quite have it but am stoked to now be throwing it into my very short line. 

These are basically all my tricks, not including bs slash, and bs + fs kick turns (I count EVERYTHING as a trick, even dropping in!)

https://youtu.be/7-8wCadTlIc
There it is! Looking good @dofrenzy
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 18, 2021, 06:29:47 PM
They’re basically just dropping in with a little hop. You can cheat up to them on your ramp. Did that waaaay back when I learned them on an 8’er. Just run up the transition holding you nose in your front hand, turn and hop on. Then just do them a little higher when your comfortable. Once you’re used to the weight movement, just drop in from one and then you only have to ride up and catch them and that’s the easiest part. If that makes sense at all?

Makes perfect sense and I appreciate the trick tips!  I do need some “next” tricks to get started on (front side slash grind and front side axle stall are in that list), and the sweeper is definitely a good looking trick to me that seems like something I can work up to.  Thank you!
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 18, 2021, 06:35:22 PM
There it is! Looking good @dofrenzy

Thank you @Seventyfuhkinseven!  Still a little sketchy and still getting the timing down, but feels so good, especially when the wheels bark a little coming back in.
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Post by: dofrenzy on December 18, 2021, 06:42:26 PM

was thinking reverts, not pivots like that other dude said. lots of weed and end of semester and post covid brain has my memory a lil fuzzy sometimes!!! I think they look super nice as a mini ramp trick

No worries mate, I assumed revert but didn’t know exactly.  My nephew does them from a nose stall and it is definitely a cool looking way to come back in.  I think if I got that revert from tail stall, I would then be fakie and be setup for a fakie backside 360 on the other side of the ramp, something I saw a girl do at the park and and it looked really nice.

My list of “next” tricks is growing!
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Post by: sid vicious on December 18, 2021, 06:44:04 PM
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40 tricks I learnt during my 40th year on this planet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWiycSDsoq0/
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In my head, this is how I'd skate if I hadn't put so much time and effort into snowboarding during my 20s and 30s.  BS 180 fakie manny is my nemesis right now... as is any manny combo really.  Another banger from the old codger crew!

so good, You're killing it
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Post by: Richard Skidder on December 20, 2021, 07:40:13 AM
Quick question about preventing back pain here: will lightening up my setup help to prevent some of the sciatica that I’m getting after the sesh or is it so negligible that it isn’t worth it? I’m already stretching, hydrating, and taking supplements. Thanks in advance.
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Post by: Fhk on December 20, 2021, 08:22:07 AM
Quick question about preventing back pain here: will lightening up my setup help to prevent some of the sciatica that I’m getting after the sesh or is it so negligible that it isn’t worth it? I’m already stretching, hydrating, and taking supplements. Thanks in advance.
I have never noticed a difference when going from light setups to real heavy ones. I got a little more involved in stretching that area and that eliminated my pain, for the most part.
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Post by: Richard Skidder on December 20, 2021, 08:40:47 AM
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Quick question about preventing back pain here: will lightening up my setup help to prevent some of the sciatica that I’m getting after the sesh or is it so negligible that it isn’t worth it? I’m already stretching, hydrating, and taking supplements. Thanks in advance.
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I have never noticed a difference when going from light setups to real heavy ones. I got a little more involved in stretching that area and that eliminated my pain, for the most part.

That’s kind of what I was hoping to hear. I’m pretty happy with my setup overall and don’t really want to have to make any changes. I kind of freaked out because my last curb session took me out for almost a month.
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Post by: Jory4 on February 02, 2022, 10:32:51 AM
Haven’t had chance to skate much recently. It’s cold, life and the surfs been pretty fun…..

Learnt a couple of new old man tricks at lunchtime though….

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfB3WSpGYl/

Loving the dressen eyes slick I recently set up on our crusty curbs!
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Post by: FUBAR on February 03, 2022, 03:41:26 AM
Rad video! Made me want to go skate!
Heading into my 46th b day next week, Im off the day after and am going to hit a couple different parks and then some curbs. I miss the days of being able to skate all day, any day you want. But having a job is good, too. Gotta eat!
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Post by: dofrenzy on February 03, 2022, 04:08:09 AM
@Jory4 really nice skating!
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Post by: skunty on February 03, 2022, 07:26:28 AM
40 tricks I learnt during my 40th year on this planet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWiycSDsoq0/

Tail to disaster really made me smile... gonna try and learn that one. Might do a skate my age challenge too that's a cool idea
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Post by: Jory4 on February 03, 2022, 07:47:15 AM
@dofrenzy @fubar

Thanks!! Haven’t skated much for a few weeks but was warm (ish) and dry and felt so good to roll around!!

Also @franc you rip!!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 06, 2022, 07:44:35 PM
Haven't busted out the out the selfie stick in quite some time but the light was pretty great this afternoon. Broke in a new curb and got a couple of flips...

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZqB1hWpB4f/

(I'm not sure why I can't embed IG)
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Post by: handsclapanin on February 06, 2022, 09:46:15 PM
Wow franc! Every once in a while I get the urge to try something somewhat technical and I quickly realize those days are long gone. Bs 180 fakie manny looks so fun.
Here’s my little contribution to try to add to the old dude hype. Best of 2021 insta remix. 45 years old and no end in sight.
 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJmFDxh0Ss/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJmFDxh0Ss/?utm_medium=copy_link)
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on February 06, 2022, 09:57:13 PM
Wow franc! Every once in a while I get the urge to try something somewhat technical and I quickly realize those days are long gone. Bs 180 fakie manny looks so fun.
Here’s my little contribution to try to add to the old dude hype. Best of 2021 insta remix. 45 years old and no end in sight.
 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJmFDxh0Ss/?utm_medium=copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJmFDxh0Ss/?utm_medium=copy_link)

hoooooly smokes. bigs ups, dude. awesome clip right there. that makes me want to go skate. I'm tryna find a small rail to take down on the coming 37th year
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Post by: pugmaster on February 06, 2022, 10:26:50 PM
This is perhaps the best thread. So many rippers shredding the proverbial "gnar."
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Post by: dofrenzy on February 07, 2022, 09:03:32 AM
Totally rad clip @handsclapanin!
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Post by: giblets on February 11, 2022, 02:13:32 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OV4H81B.jpg)

Excuse the Slow-mo Screen grab... Local DIY.
DIY looks incredible! like ancient Rome
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on February 11, 2022, 02:22:38 PM
Going to the park morrow for the old guys session in the morning - Got this last time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZm5ny2MdsJ/

Being trying to get my 43 year old body to agree to more switchstuff, have been getting switch tre´s down pretty good which is something I couldn't do in my prime, which is kinda wierd trick to get after your 40´s I guess. . Happy to get the bs flip in again too  :)

Trying to think about something new to get tomorrow..
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Post by: nevrwasben on February 11, 2022, 05:05:15 PM
Going to the park morrow for the old guys session in the morning - Got this last time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZm5ny2MdsJ/

Being trying to get my 43 year old body to agree to more switchstuff, have been getting switch tre´s down pretty good which is something I couldn't do in my prime, which is kinda wierd trick to get after your 40´s I guess. . Happy to get the bs flip in again too  :)

Trying to think about something new to get tomorrow..
That was dope
And that park looks fun
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 11, 2022, 05:26:58 PM
Haven't busted out the out the selfie stick in quite some time but the light was pretty great this afternoon. Broke in a new curb and got a couple of flips...

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZqB1hWpB4f/

(I'm not sure why I can't embed IG)


That looks like fun!

The new way they have single videos doesn't allow embedding, but at least the link is there to click on and watch.

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Post by: sbmfj on February 16, 2022, 05:02:22 PM
Loved the edit hadsaclappin - props for all that hadrail stuff. Mad skills.

Nice suff Mr Jenkins - oark looks like fun!!
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Post by: franc on March 21, 2022, 02:05:11 PM
Your Best Of 2021 clip was awesome @handsclapanin Literally radical.

Thank you all for the kind words. Glad my skate-your-age challenge clip made some of you happy.  :)

Tail to disaster really made me smile... gonna try and learn that one. Might do a skate my age challenge too that's a cool idea

Rad! Have you tried it? Puleo posted the same trick but done backside on Insta a while ago, I went back to the same spot and tried it but couldn't get it. Will have to go back. The frontside version felt really good.

I posted a new mini solo winter edit on Insta yesterday, here it is. Had fun skating this winter but am really glad spring is here!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbVS2Q7qcAY/
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Post by: Jory4 on March 22, 2022, 03:53:17 AM
It’s been warming up here recently so I’ve been dusting off my limited mini skills…..

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbR-j44sPJK/?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca2JABps2b2/?utm_medium=copy_link

Plus slappies are fun….

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZ9N9Fno367/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: dofrenzy on March 22, 2022, 04:13:33 AM
@Jory4such a nice ramp, and honestly I could spend a few years trying to get those tricks!  Very nice.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 22, 2022, 04:33:29 AM
It’s been warming up here recently so I’ve been dusting off my limited mini skills…..




Sweeper combos and variations are so much fun!!!

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Post by: Frank and Fred on April 03, 2022, 02:18:16 PM
Milking this spot. Two blocks from my house, which makes it good for quick half hour sessions.

http://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5tO4aAtO9/  (http://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5tO4aAtO9/)
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Post by: Plan9Customs on April 03, 2022, 07:40:43 PM
Milking this spot. Two blocks from my house, which makes it good for quick half hour sessions.

http://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5tO4aAtO9/  (http://www.instagram.com/p/Cb5tO4aAtO9/)
Good stuff.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 03, 2022, 11:53:00 PM
I hate that reels don’t let you embed links…
Anyways, was dreaming about these for a good minute:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbnAIw4PZQo/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Post by: llmantisll on April 04, 2022, 09:15:29 AM
https://youtu.be/uYT_7mr9rrk


Dad cam clips from past year and a half or so. New here, so I might not have posted the link correctly. If not, any help on how to would be appreciated.
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Post by: dofrenzy on April 04, 2022, 09:36:56 AM
https://youtu.be/uYT_7mr9rrk


Dad cam clips from past year and a half or so. New here, so I might not have posted the link correctly. If not, any help on how to would be appreciated.

Link works fine, skating is steezy!
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Post by: manysnakes on April 04, 2022, 10:04:28 AM
Both clips are rad. Great skating
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on April 05, 2022, 01:56:21 AM
https://youtu.be/uYT_7mr9rrk


Dad cam clips from past year and a half or so. New here, so I might not have posted the link correctly. If not, any help on how to would be appreciated.

damn nollieing out of a slappy noseslide looks great...never would have thought of that. Gonna try it next session (and fail probably, but I'll try!    :-X  )
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Post by: Sonny Paluso on April 05, 2022, 03:30:40 AM
https://youtu.be/uYT_7mr9rrk


Dad cam clips from past year and a half or so. New here, so I might not have posted the link correctly. If not, any help on how to would be appreciated.

So rad.  Thank you for your service, Jimmy!
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Post by: Easy Slider on April 05, 2022, 04:05:30 AM
https://youtu.be/uYT_7mr9rrk


Dad cam clips from past year and a half or so. New here, so I might not have posted the link correctly. If not, any help on how to would be appreciated.

Fantastic spot, fantastic clips.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 05, 2022, 06:08:41 AM
@llmantisll skates as fast as I wish I could skate…
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Post by: sbmfj on April 28, 2022, 01:02:48 PM
I will definitely agree with whoever made the statement about personal edits – I gets ya pumped up and its really nice to look back at them. I gotta finish my 2021 edit, it almost done. More of the same!
 
I had made that comment a few pages back about tripods and skaing alone – It was misunderstood – just meant to say that I go to the skate spot solo – not much of a crew to skate with, but yes, linking up with random kids at the spot is lots of fun. Without skateboarding, there is no reason why some 20 year old (or whatever age kid) would talk to me, but when Im on a board, we can kinda bro down and just talk about anything, a nice change! I have limited time to skate, and like certain spots over others so I just do my thing – don’t get me wrong, would love to skate with others, but its very hard to piece together at times so I end up solo skating – Ive gotten used to it…

Tripod filming is kinda neat as I don’t have to bother someone to film me – kinda of embarrassing to ask at times, but we’re all guilty of it at one point or another. I always have a hard time getting good angles with the ol tripod – scared of getting it to close to the ledge – don’t wanna break my Iphone. I have an old go Pro, use that quite a bit, its hella tuff and can take the abuse. I should prob try to figure out which is the best angle for frontside vs backside tricks, one day.
 
Thinking of a skate trip this year. Hit the big ol 45 and never really travelled much for skating so I’d says its kinda now or never. Ive been on a few solo snowboard trips and its been a blast. Skating’s a little different though… Anyone here ever go on solo skate trips? Im not sure where to go, most prob somewhere in the US, maybe SF, kinda cliché and all  but looks pretty neat. I imagine the vibe situation there could be kinda high but what are you goona do. Id love to skate those ledges at the pier – just to be there for a day would be really something. Pulaski plaza would be neat too. Those ledges look like tons of fun. Any suggestions?
 
Saw a quote online the other day, really resonated with my skating…”The triumph cannot be had with the struggle”. And man do I struggle at times!!! I think I honestly prob tried at least 200 b/s 180 fakie nosegrinds last summer – managed to snag 2, and holy cow did they feel good!!
 
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Post by: j....soy..... on April 28, 2022, 01:43:51 PM
I try to explain that to people and give praise to those who have figured it out……if you can find a way to skate alone and enjoy yourself….life will be a lot easier….

That said, it is also awesome to connect…..

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Post by: bigdave on April 28, 2022, 01:59:22 PM
Skating’s a little different though… Anyone here ever go on solo skate trips?

Do you mean like, a road trip where you take a skateboard? Yeah.
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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on April 28, 2022, 03:48:17 PM
https://youtu.be/uYT_7mr9rrk


Dad cam clips from past year and a half or so. New here, so I might not have posted the link correctly. If not, any help on how to would be appreciated.

Damn dude, this edit is really impressive. The nollie out of the slappy noseslide and the Drake Jones style pop shuv over the can are both too good.
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Post by: sbmfj on April 28, 2022, 06:31:02 PM
Thats one hell of an edit indeed. Mega pop and love all the nollie stuff. That nollie krook and noselide are soo nice. All top notch!

Yea Big Dave, but most likely by plane. Washington is a 12 hour drive. West coast maybe 3 days? Ill pass and splurge on a ticket, try and find a sale or something...
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Post by: Sonny Paluso on May 04, 2022, 02:46:09 AM
Retired my CTAS pros for something a little more substantial.  Stepped up to Emerica Gamma (non G6) with Kingfoam 7mm flat insoles with custom arch support.  My 49 year old knees and legs felt so much better after skating today.  Once the insoles warmed up, was like walking on little puffy clouds.  Board feel is a bit meh, but fine for me as I'm not doing much. Even the small jumping off has such an effect on my legs and knees, and sometimes back.  As much as I'd like to shed some weight, I'm pretty content at 225lbs.  Eat fairly healthy and am pretty active, just can't seem to get down into the low 200's.  Anyhoo, any other old full figured guys pretty much retired from vulc shoes?

Edit: this is what I'm working with size wise, I'm the old fart on the left with green hat
(https://i.ibb.co/VgwK0NQ/20201204-142226.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VgwK0NQ)secure free image hosting site (https://imgbb.com/)
 
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Post by: HugeBodBoyle on May 04, 2022, 04:18:13 AM
I try to explain that to people and give praise to those who have figured it out……if you can find a way to skate alone and enjoy yourself….life will be a lot easier….

That said, it is also awesome to connect…..

I cherish skating alone. I can set up little goals for myself and try to get to them and not have to worry about talking to anyone or avoiding shit or getting in anyone's way. It's nice.
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Post by: nevrwasben on May 04, 2022, 06:36:08 AM
Retired my CTAS pros for something a little more substantial.  Stepped up to Emerica Gamma (non G6) with Kingfoam 7mm flat insoles with custom arch support.  My 49 year old knees and legs felt so much better after skating today.  Once the insoles warmed up, was like walking on little puffy clouds.  Board feel is a bit meh, but fine for me as I'm not doing much. Even the small jumping off has such an effect on my legs and knees, and sometimes back.  As much as I'd like to shed some weight, I'm pretty content at 225lbs.  Eat fairly healthy and am pretty active, just can't seem to get down into the low 200's.  Anyhoo, any other old full figured guys pretty much retired from vulc shoes?

Edit: this is what I'm working with size wise, I'm the old fart on the left with green hat
(https://i.ibb.co/VgwK0NQ/20201204-142226.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VgwK0NQ)secure free image hosting site (https://imgbb.com/)
44, 6’1, 220ish (low 200s IS hard)
Still running Vans Pro/Skate vulcs, but I only skate 2-3 times a month for 2-4 hours at a time on low impact stuff, so it doesn’t really affect me terribly.
The last cupsoles that I skated were the 2nd(?) Puigs from Adidas, and I would definitely skate more if the didn’t stop making them.
Im pick as fuck, so I’m not sure if I’ll actually switch up the Vans anytime soon, especially since I don’t burn through shoes quickly and I have a small back stock.
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Post by: nonickname on May 13, 2022, 05:41:31 PM
No clips, just a quick story. Doing yard work, mowing the lawn, digging weeds etc and as I bring all the gear to the front of the house my eldest is rolling around and trying to Ollie. So even though I'm dead tired and my almost 50 year old knees are killing I grab my board and go roll around with hm for 10 minutes - work on foot placement and crouching a bit more (he's standing almost completely upright). Going well until he somehow gets a crazy shinner and says "that's it for today". Unfortunately my good Dad DNA doesnt kick in and I stay out for a few more runs as I'm now warmed up...and promptly hit a crack at full speed and get pitched into the neighbour's front lawn.

So to paraphrase Mrs. Lovejoy - think of the children first, or Karma will bite your ass.
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Post by: sbmfj on May 17, 2022, 05:06:08 PM
Such good intentions though @noncikname
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 19, 2022, 02:35:30 PM
Went to Copenhagen open this year, what a blast. Got a lot of skating in this year, first was my favorite clip though. Keeping it tech at 43  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CfAHWf6DzEK/
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Post by: aàáâäæãå on June 19, 2022, 04:16:52 PM
I’m trying to be you in nine years.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 20, 2022, 03:15:59 AM
I’m trying to be you in nine years.

Nine years is a lot of practise 🤝
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Post by: El Freegano on June 20, 2022, 05:30:21 AM
amazing video from chopenhagen :) what a great event this is and you are super good on the board :)
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Post by: franc on June 20, 2022, 09:28:18 AM
That was sick @Mr.Jenkins! You make 43 look well fresh.

I went out before the crazy heat this morning and improvised a tribute thingy, good fun.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCAiAEKg4e/
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 20, 2022, 08:54:43 PM
43 was a typo right? You’re really 33 aren’t you? AREN’T YOU?
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 20, 2022, 11:21:07 PM
43 was a typo right? You’re really 33 aren’t you? AREN’T YOU?

Well. 43 and a half then 😅
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Post by: SaySo on June 20, 2022, 11:26:22 PM
Went to Copenhagen open this year, what a blast. Got a lot of skating in this year, first was my favorite clip though. Keeping it tech at 43  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CfAHWf6DzEK/

Damn @Mr.Jenkins!!! You're ripping!!! That's awesome!
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 21, 2022, 10:43:16 AM
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Went to Copenhagen open this year, what a blast. Got a lot of skating in this year, first was my favorite clip though. Keeping it tech at 43  ;D

https://www.instagram.com/p/CfAHWf6DzEK/
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Damn @Mr.Jenkins!!! You're ripping!!! That's awesome!

Thanks, appreciate it. 🤝
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 21, 2022, 06:28:54 PM
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Well. 43 and a half then 😅
okay we’re the same age then … and I’m at a 1/10 of your skill level, maybe less
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Post by: nevrwasben on June 21, 2022, 10:00:41 PM
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okay we’re the same age then … and I’m at a 1/10 of your skill level, maybe less
Don’t feel bad GIMP, Mr Jenkins over here killin it more than some of us ever did.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 21, 2022, 11:43:58 PM
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Well. 43 and a half then 😅
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okay we’re the same age then … and I’m at a 1/10 of your skill level, maybe less

Thats whats so great about skating - fun isnt measured in skill  :)
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 22, 2022, 01:05:06 AM
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Thats whats so great about skating - fun isnt measured in skill  :)

that's probably why I'm still rolling around ha! and it applies to music too, other fave pastime.
and congrats that was ripping, as others have said....
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Post by: drcroc on June 22, 2022, 09:22:59 PM
Slap has gone soft. I got some "warning" for posting the most non-offensive reply to a thread.
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Post by: whale on June 22, 2022, 11:38:26 PM
Go yell at a cloud, old timer
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Post by: guyledouche on June 23, 2022, 05:04:14 AM
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Thats whats so great about skating - fun isnt measured in skill  :)

It’s great to have a positive attitude but I don’t agree with this. Struggling through sessions like each time is your first and not being able to retain tricks is not fun. Repeatedly doing the same easy tricks or just rolling around gets boring really fast. Struggling to do a proper kick flip after 20 years, or being unable to do certain tricks at all after like two or three years of trying them is infuriating and defeating. 

I think in order for skateboarding to be fun, you have to have skill… not just the skill that’s acquired through practice but those natural abilities that a lot of skaters just have, like grace, good balance, body awareness, etc.
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Post by: trash on June 23, 2022, 10:16:40 AM

 ^ Disagree with that so much it hurts. Some of my favorite sessions are flowing around a park doing tricks I've known how to do since I was 12.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 23, 2022, 04:03:03 PM
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Thats whats so great about skating - fun isnt measured in skill  :)
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It’s great to have a positive attitude but I don’t agree with this. Struggling through sessions like each time is your first and not being able to retain tricks is not fun. Repeatedly doing the same easy tricks or just rolling around gets boring really fast. Struggling to do a proper kick flip after 20 years, or being unable to do certain tricks at all after like two or three years of trying them is infuriating and defeating. 

I think in order for skateboarding to be fun, you have to have skill… not just the skill that’s acquired through practice but those natural abilities that a lot of skaters just have, like grace, good balance, body awareness, etc.

Cant say I agree. My prime was like 25 years ago, and there is so much I cant do these days - but I dont think I have had this much fun in years. And trust me, I struggle a lot too cause Im hellbent on believing I can skate like I use to.. Which isnt the case  ;D

 

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Post by: Landmine on June 23, 2022, 07:18:40 PM
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Thats whats so great about skating - fun isnt measured in skill  :)
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It’s great to have a positive attitude but I don’t agree with this. Struggling through sessions like each time is your first and not being able to retain tricks is not fun. Repeatedly doing the same easy tricks or just rolling around gets boring really fast. Struggling to do a proper kick flip after 20 years, or being unable to do certain tricks at all after like two or three years of trying them is infuriating and defeating. 

I think in order for skateboarding to be fun, you have to have skill… not just the skill that’s acquired through practice but those natural abilities that a lot of skaters just have, like grace, good balance, body awareness, etc.

You had me in the first half, but lost me in the second.  I suck shit and still have a ton of fun being old, slow, and stupid.  It's way more rewarding now when I don't fuck something up.
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Post by: FUBAR on June 24, 2022, 06:15:45 AM
I’ve recently started to try to skate a little faster. It’s kind of more fun. The problem is, I don’t land much when going fast…which is not fun.
I do try to treat each session like it’s my last though. Gotta flip the board at least once before calling it a day.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 25, 2022, 06:21:04 AM

Some days I just feel like rolling around, other days I am more keen to push to try more or do something I used to do.  It really is just a day by day thing, but nothing is as much of a challenge as my mental catalog of all the tricks and things I used to be able to do twenty to thirty years ago.  I accept that I am "well over the hill" but every day I can be on a skateboard is one more day of good times, so I take what I can get and try not to be anything other than appreciative of whatever I still have left.

Getting angry, bitter or upset doesn't help anything, so I realised a while back, but that still doesn't stop it boiling over sometimes, more often when I want to do things and for whatever reason I just cannot get myself together enough to do it.

Those days, the quicker I work that out, the better, so if I am out somewhere at a spot or park skating, just go easy more so than try to push myself, or leave and go somewhere else that is more just a roll around or mellow spot.

I have become very good at finding the most simple or small thing in any given place and having more fun on that than trying something harder and not getting it, so at the end of the day, I am not worried at all about what I have achieved more recently.

Having a cruiser board handy helps too, so given I always drive anywhere, there is always a mix of boards in the car.


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Post by: Plan9Customs on June 25, 2022, 09:27:34 AM

Some days I just feel like rolling around, other days I am more keen to push to try more or do something I used to do.  It really is just a day by day thing, but nothing is as much of a challenge as my mental catalog of all the tricks and things I used to be able to do twenty to thirty years ago.  I accept that I am "well over the hill" but every day I can be on a skateboard is one more day of good times, so I take what I can get and try not to be anything other than appreciative of whatever I still have left.
This hits home. Although I lost a ton of tricks I’ve also learned a lot of new things. So it evens out in a way. Any day rolling is a good one. That’s all that matters.
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Post by: j....soy..... on June 25, 2022, 05:02:58 PM
I’m ok just standing around talking to people too….makes up for the days when I’m skating alone. 
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Post by: ziggy on June 25, 2022, 05:57:51 PM
even if all you do is roll around, there are people who wish they could do that and can’t

any day on a skateboard is a blessing to me

I get more grateful every time
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Post by: 3D X-Ray Vision on June 25, 2022, 07:56:11 PM
I started skating when I was four. I will be forty this year. I skated every day through my teens and all through my early twenties, then I hit a major roadblock when I was 26. I was diagnosed with Bipolar I and Schizophrenia- full blown mental illness, with hallucinations, delusions and hearing voices. I took a hiatus from skating for about two years so I could build up a tolerance to my psych meds to the point where I could even skate at the level where I was before my first hospitalization. Skating every day for that long I was starting to get some real skill but I was slowing down in terms of trying stuff that's dangerous and committing past the point of make-or-slam. I was starting to skate more ledges and doing more tech stuff and shying away from the fast and gnarly skating I had grown up doing. Basically after two stints in jail and three long stays in mental hospitals, I had experienced so much fucked up shit in those places, and had just struggled so much with the non-stop nightmare that was going on in my head that it put my whole life into perspective and I realized that I no longer feared death or physical pain. I don't skate that much these days but when I do I have no hesitation to try what I want to do any more. I'm more afraid of my own brain and what could happen to me if I don't take my meds every day, than I am afraid of falling hard or getting hurt on a skateboard. I still feel the fear, there's just part of me that has learned to swallow that feeling and shit it out before it stops me from trying a lip trick on the vert wall. My advice, do things that scare you and you will learn to overcome it. Skating is more fun than ever now
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on June 26, 2022, 12:17:06 AM
I stop when its not fun or I'm gonna get broke off from being tired. I don't skate because I'm bored or to conquer or because I have to, I skate now to get some place of fun/equanimity/contentment. If that ain't happening, I'm not skating.
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Post by: layzieyez on June 26, 2022, 01:06:08 AM
After 35 years of playing with this toy, I can feel when it's a good day, how many more real tries I have left, and if I'm having fun. I don't force any of those anymore because it took me a long time to learn that was a key contributor to me ending up hurt. Also, now that some pain is chronic, I just ignore it and pretend until the adrenaline makes it go away. You really should scare the shit out of yourself just to engage that.

When I'm done for the day, I just watch my son from a distance working on what he's trying to make his board do.
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Post by: Easy Slider on June 26, 2022, 06:28:13 AM
At the start of every session I am afraid all my tricks will be gone. Then I go through my warm up routine and eventually I land all my tricks, but I have to constantly remind myself that I feel like this every day and today is not going to be different. Anyone know that feeling?
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Post by: j....soy..... on June 26, 2022, 07:18:33 AM
It hasn’t been totally clear as to exactly what I “have” for a number of years….
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Post by: radcunt on June 26, 2022, 07:24:09 AM
At the start of every session I am afraid all my tricks will be gone. Then I go through my warm up routine and eventually I land all my tricks, but I have to constantly remind myself that I feel like this every day and today is not going to be different. Anyone know that feeling?

Congrats on having tricks
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Post by: Landmine on June 26, 2022, 10:25:32 AM
After 35 years of playing with this toy, I can feel when it's a good day, how many more real tries I have left, and if I'm having fun. I don't force any of those anymore because it took me a long time to learn that was a key contributor to me ending up hurt. Also, now that some pain is chronic, I just ignore it and pretend until the adrenaline makes it go away. You really should scare the shit out of yourself just to engage that.

When I'm done for the day, I just watch my son from a distance working on what he's trying to make his board do.

That was me this morning.  Early morning session, rolled around for a bit, hit a couple banks, and then my knees told me I was done.  Packed it up and enjoyed some coffee.  If I'd kept skating for another hour or two I would have just worn myself out to the point of risking injury, and I still had fun so I'm content.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on June 26, 2022, 06:02:31 PM
https://vimeo.com/724302055 (https://vimeo.com/724302055)
Here’s some older clips & the last clip @ the bowl is from 2 months ago & my ankle is still recovering. It’s amazing we can all get out & skate after all these years & still have the best of times. Haven’t been out ina few weeks but planning on an after work sesh tuedsy. Set up new wheels on an old board and i don’t care about the rules. Im super stoked to take out. Sized up from 53mm to 56mm. It’s a wider tired™️ shape & 53mm which I like for my 8.1 popsicle is perfect but for this felt it just wasn’t cutting it. Hope these clip make you laugh.

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Post by: Landmine on June 26, 2022, 06:38:49 PM
https://vimeo.com/724302055 (https://vimeo.com/724302055)
Here’s some older clips & the last clip @ the bowl is from 2 months ago & my ankle is still recovering. It’s amazing we can all get out & skate after all these years & still have the best of times. Haven’t been out ina few weeks but planning on an after work sesh tuedsy. Set up new wheels on an old board and i don’t care about the rules. Im super stoked to take out. Sized up from 53mm to 56mm. It’s a wider tired™️ shape & 53mm which I like for my 8.1 popsicle is perfect but for this felt it just wasn’t cutting it. Hope these clip make you laugh.

LMAO great video.  It's like looking in a mirror.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on June 26, 2022, 06:59:53 PM
🤣 thanks!
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Post by: nevrwasben on June 26, 2022, 07:32:44 PM
I started skating when I was four. I will be forty this year. I skated every day through my teens and all through my early twenties, then I hit a major roadblock when I was 26. I was diagnosed with Bipolar I and Schizophrenia- full blown mental illness, with hallucinations, delusions and hearing voices. I took a hiatus from skating for about two years so I could build up a tolerance to my psych meds to the point where I could even skate at the level where I was before my first hospitalization. Skating every day for that long I was starting to get some real skill but I was slowing down in terms of trying stuff that's dangerous and committing past the point of make-or-slam. I was starting to skate more ledges and doing more tech stuff and shying away from the fast and gnarly skating I had grown up doing. Basically after two stints in jail and three long stays in mental hospitals, I had experienced so much fucked up shit in those places, and had just struggled so much with the non-stop nightmare that was going on in my head that it put my whole life into perspective and I realized that I no longer feared death or physical pain. I don't skate that much these days but when I do I have no hesitation to try what I want to do any more. I'm more afraid of my own brain and what could happen to me if I don't take my meds every day, than I am afraid of falling hard or getting hurt on a skateboard. I still feel the fear, there's just part of me that has learned to swallow that feeling and shit it out before it stops me from trying a lip trick on the vert wall. My advice, do things that scare you and you will learn to overcome it. Skating is more fun than ever now
That’s beautiful, truly.
Nice to hear that you are able to learn from all your experiences rather than just make excuses based on your diagnoses.
Wish I had your guts, but sadly, I do fear physical pain and injury more and more each day.
It does get me stoked to push myself on those days where I am able to swallow the fear.
Keep ripping!! And did you say vert wall??!
Not for me, these days…
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Post by: 3D X-Ray Vision on June 26, 2022, 08:00:42 PM
Thanks bruh. In 2013 I went without food or sleep for 6 straight days and 5 nights, by choice. I thought if I have the willpower to do something like that, then I can deal with the chance of breaking an arm or leg. Nothing is as scary as what happens after days of total deprivation. The thought of breaking my neck and being paralyzed does legitimately still scare me though, and I have thought about investing in a helmet for skating pools
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 29, 2022, 12:31:52 PM
Skated two non-stop hours in the heat wave we have now, totally drained. Little line from today.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZpC2kDsZX/
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on June 29, 2022, 12:44:38 PM
So sick!
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Post by: ziggy on June 29, 2022, 03:33:42 PM
hell yeah MrJenkins

wish I had that ramp in my back garden
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Post by: Frank and Fred on June 29, 2022, 08:39:47 PM
@Mr.Jenkins The Miniramp champ!
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Post by: gringo_viejo on July 13, 2022, 06:01:41 PM
At the start of every session I am afraid all my tricks will be gone. Then I go through my warm up routine and eventually I land all my tricks, but I have to constantly remind myself that I feel like this every day and today is not going to be different. Anyone know that feeling?

YES. Sometimes I feel like I have to completely relearn how to skate every session.
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Post by: FatGuy92 on July 13, 2022, 06:13:31 PM
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YES. Sometimes I feel like I have to completely relearn how to skate every session.

+1 from me. It takes me 30-45 minutes to really warm up and during that time I'm super self conscious. Gotta remind myself nobody really gives a shit about whatever you're doing unless you're getting in someone's way.
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Post by: gringo_viejo on July 13, 2022, 06:17:13 PM
Hey everybody. 46 y.o. but been skating for just three of them.
Setup: 9x33 shovel nose, 169s, used bones stf 56mm, yellow jackets.
Terrain: mellow bank, quarter pipe, empty parking lot. Learning pools/bowls
Hate: fogged glasses, sore knee, confusing trick names
Love: nollie 180s, body varial rock fakies (or is it now rock and roll since I come back in regular...? See above.)
Question: if I can't jump over a piece of paper, can I still learn to kickflip?
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Post by: Fhk on July 13, 2022, 06:36:45 PM
https://i.imgur.com/9aGLWn9.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/HJrsXZj.mp4

I still like struggling to make my board flip at 45. 🙂




   
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Post by: FatGuy92 on July 13, 2022, 06:40:51 PM
https://i.imgur.com/9aGLWn9.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/HJrsXZj.mp4

I still like struggling to make my board flip at 45. 🙂




 

Didn't look like a struggle to me lol
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Post by: Fhk on July 13, 2022, 06:44:33 PM
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https://i.imgur.com/HJrsXZj.mp4

I still like struggling to make my board flip at 45. 🙂




 
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Didn't look like a struggle to me lol
Haha thanks man..I promise you just about everything is a struggle these days!
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Post by: Plan9Customs on July 13, 2022, 06:57:45 PM
https://i.imgur.com/9aGLWn9.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/HJrsXZj.mp4

I still like struggling to make my board flip at 45. 🙂

Pffffhhht. Struggle? I’m struggling to get 360 flips back so I wish I was struggling like you are. Good stuff.


 
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Post by: Sativa Lung on July 14, 2022, 03:01:57 AM
https://i.imgur.com/9aGLWn9.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/HJrsXZj.mp4

I still like struggling to make my board flip at 45. 🙂




 

Your kickflip is cute as hell
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Post by: EdLawndale on July 15, 2022, 12:41:32 AM
Hey everybody. 38 y.o. but been skating for just thirty of them.
Setup: 8.25x32.75 tom penny friends regular nose/tail, indy titanium/hollow 144s, used spitfire 54mm, horizontal stripe on grip above back trucks.
Terrain: mellow bank, red curbs, buttery ledges, parking blocks. Learning manual pads
Hate: sweaty hats, sunscreen, sore knee, confusing trick names
Love: backside flips, frontside noseslides, lawnchair grinds, crooked grinds (or is it now K-grinds since we never really figured that out...? See above.)
Question: if I can frontside 180 and I can hardflip, why can't I learn to frontside flip?
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on July 15, 2022, 04:35:37 AM
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https://i.imgur.com/HJrsXZj.mp4

I still like struggling to make my board flip at 45. 🙂




 
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Didn't look like a struggle to me lol
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Haha thanks man..I promise you just about everything is a struggle these days!
Take it to the streets. Looks good! Don’t be so harsh I’d be stoked to flip the board instead of the board flipping me.
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Post by: gringo_viejo on July 26, 2022, 04:38:12 AM
Do you guys stretch or do physical therapy? What helps?
Lately I feel like tightness in the hips/groin is holding back my progress... can't get that "karate kick."
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Post by: BurgerCop on July 26, 2022, 05:47:34 AM
Do you guys stretch or do physical therapy? What helps?
Lately I feel like tightness in the hips/groin is holding back my progress... can't get that "karate kick."

I did physical therapy after a gruesome knee dislocation, but for the most part I just ride an exercise bike for a while every other day or so, and I also have a little under-desk cycle that I pedal with for an hour or so everyday at work.
Seems like it helps, doesn't build a ton of muscle but keeps me limber.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on July 26, 2022, 06:20:28 AM
I've been doing yoga sun salutations every morning for the last 20 years I think....just 5 minutes. but now it feels weird to start my day without that. I think Nate Jones introduced me to that in the first issue of the Skateboard mag, if I remember right   ;D
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Post by: Frank and Fred on July 26, 2022, 06:27:51 AM
I think it was Matt Field @OldieButFrenchie but that's where I learned them also  haha
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Post by: sbmfj on July 26, 2022, 02:20:20 PM
Same here. Try to stretch daily and work out a bit but I get
Lazy at times. Too Much going on. Lol

But it’s important and man does it help. 10 mins a day can make such a difference. I didn’t “work out” all last winter and really felt it this spring. Paying the price now.

Live and learn right?

Anyhow. Here’s last years edit. Looking back it was a good year. I learned hard flips at age of 44. Def not consistent but when they go they go. Got my nollie tails back and relearned fs tail slides. Stocked on my bs 180 ng. I swear prob tried 200+ last summer. Snagged 3. Lol. Pumped on the nose slide crooks to straight.

Striving for a 45 45 edit. Kinda cheesy but gets me going. We all need a goal at times. I sure do.

https://vimeo.com/709728588


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Post by: franc on July 26, 2022, 02:27:02 PM
Lovely!

That backtail at Peace Park was solid!

Nothing cheesy about a skate-your-age challenge thingy. Go for it.
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Post by: HarryScallywag on July 26, 2022, 05:12:02 PM
48, just getting back to skating after being sick last three years, lost the limited tricks i had, now trying to relaern them.  Skating a powell peralta ripper geegah, with indy 159s 53 mm wheels and 1/8” risers.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on July 27, 2022, 09:25:56 AM
I think it was Matt Field @OldieButFrenchie but that's where I learned them also  haha

oh man yup exactly ha!  ;D I probably still have that issue laying around somewhere....actually I've been trying to sell parts of my skate mag collection on ebay lately, whitout much luck.

also I'm itching to skate right now, but I injured my ribs surfing 10 days ago and that shit takes a long time to heal apparently. super stoked on finally learning to turn on the wave and not just go straight though. this might become a new spring/summer hobby....

@sbmfj solid stuff man!! I have seriously have no idea how some guys manage to skate ledges in their 40's....just ollieing onto the thing seems like an incredible effort! #mypophasdisappearedintothinair
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on July 27, 2022, 01:01:50 PM
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I think it was Matt Field @OldieButFrenchie but that's where I learned them also  haha
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oh man yup exactly ha!  ;D I probably still have that issue laying around somewhere....actually I've been trying to sell parts of my skate mag collection on ebay lately, whitout much luck.

also I'm itching to skate right now, but I injured my ribs surfing 10 days ago and that shit takes a long time to heal apparently. super stoked on finally learning to turn on the wave and not just go straight though. this might become a new spring/summer hobby....

@sbmfj solid stuff man!! I have seriously have no idea how some guys manage to skate ledges in their 40's....just ollieing onto the thing seems like an incredible effort! #mypophasdisappearedintothinair

I wish I had been practicing yoga when I was ripping... instead I was drinking beer  ??? but you're spot on, sun salutations are a great way to wake up the body!

freshly 37, got back into skating after a close to 10 year hiatus right after I turned 35.

skating is the fountain of youth for me. it shuts the mind off, or rather activates it in a way that nothing else does. Although my stamina isn't as strong by any means, due to being older, injuries, and long covid symptoms that make my lungs feel like I'm a smoker, I feel better on my board than I have in a minute. I really wanna get my stamina up. By the time I'm warmed up and figuring out how to do what I want to do, I'm gassed. 1 hr at a time at the park smokes me. skate 20 min, stop 5, drink water, skate, stop, etc.

yesterday I was in a new town and found the park. super fun park and there were some high school rippers. kids were so good and it got me hyped to skate. watching their foot placement actually gave me reminders of what I needed to be doing and I got some flow that I haven't had in a really long time that let me set up a nice for me line in the park- roll in, ride over bump, fs carve hip over spine, revert slide on vert wall, pump over bump, 5050 corner/pocket coping, repeat. shit felt mad good

it was 106*F so I didn't have much in me after a while and bounce. I end up skating 2-3 miles down a mellow hill IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. my ass was kicked but it felt good to go on a mission like that. drank my water, hopped fences, walked the rail road tracks, and talked with people. haven't done that... in too long. I feel good today =)
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Post by: Plan9Customs on July 27, 2022, 05:40:56 PM
Same here. Try to stretch daily and work out a bit but I get
Lazy at times. Too Much going on. Lol

But it’s important and man does it help. 10 mins a day can make such a difference. I didn’t “work out” all last winter and really felt it this spring. Paying the price now.

Live and learn right?

Anyhow. Here’s last years edit. Looking back it was a good year. I learned hard flips at age of 44. Def not consistent but when they go they go. Got my nollie tails back and relearned fs tail slides. Stocked on my bs 180 ng. I swear prob tried 200+ last summer. Snagged 3. Lol. Pumped on the nose slide crooks to straight.

Striving for a 45 45 edit. Kinda cheesy but gets me going. We all need a goal at times. I sure do.

https://vimeo.com/709728588
Great edit and skating. Very jealous of your back tails.
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Post by: Fhk on July 27, 2022, 07:18:38 PM
Do you guys stretch or do physical therapy? What helps?
Lately I feel like tightness in the hips/groin is holding back my progress... can't get that "karate kick."
Yoga every single morning..no exceptions
https://youtu.be/7NX-Uw7gM2o
Messing around the last two days after 11 hour work days. Basic shit..but at my age it wouldn’t be possible without yoga
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Post by: Punch that laptop on July 29, 2022, 07:16:52 AM
Is 29 old? I feel old, or at least my body does. All I know is I’m not made of rubber anymore and I’ve started using ice baths after heavier sessions.
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Post by: whale on July 29, 2022, 11:41:48 AM
^It ain’t young anymore, but it ain’t old either.
Lots of ppl skate the best in their late 20’s early 30’s.
I sure as hell did!
Take care of your body a little bit, and realize you might not be able to skate all day everyday anymore and you should be set for 20 more years.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on July 31, 2022, 01:47:25 AM
A few minutes walk or skate from where I live, there is a hidden tennis court that I’ve been skating the last 20 years or so - 15 years ago some drugged out dude on a moped showed up and started to build some wooden stuff to skate- he was called Gary due to the brand of the moped.

He is long gone and a few years ago some dudes started to pour concrete there, and it has grown to a sick DIY, called Garyland 2.0. The city just granted permit to it as well.

We had our second annual event there, and it was sick. Lot of the Sour guys showed up which is alway cool.

Made a small edit with me skating to the event, and 2 tricks on me in it. Sorry if you have to watch me push before seeing the DIY haha.

Pretty happy to have this around the corner!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cgq4mYIjMiI
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Post by: sbmfj on August 04, 2022, 09:56:12 AM
Thanks for the feedback Franc / Old But Frenchie and Plan9Customs.

OlbutFrenchie - I thnk I saw your surfing post onthe 'gram, hope you heal up quickly!

Mr Jenkins - Saw thay DIY edit on your Insta, looked like a fun skatejam. Handy to have a DIY soo close to your house!
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Post by: radcunt on August 04, 2022, 06:22:16 PM
Do you guys stretch or do physical therapy? What helps?
Lately I feel like tightness in the hips/groin is holding back my progress... can't get that "karate kick."

I copied a stretch of that instagram skate physio dude that I use before every session and do a few times a day. 

Hold onto something and swing your leg from the hip forwards and back, like you're kicking a ball but without bending your knee, like a pendulum.  Do 20 or so each side, repeat if you can be bothered and I find it really helps me loosen up before riding.  I'm stiff as a board and need to be doing a real program, but this keeps me moving.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 06, 2022, 06:03:34 AM
Thanks for the feedback Franc / Old But Frenchie and Plan9Customs.

OlbutFrenchie - I thnk I saw your surfing post onthe 'gram, hope you heal up quickly!

Mr Jenkins - Saw thay DIY edit on your Insta, looked like a fun skatejam. Handy to have a DIY soo close to your house!

thanks. But that was my kid actually! (my oldest is 14 and looks a lot like me  ;D  ) 
anyways this is more relevant to the thread....I had a sesh last week (still semi-hurt but OK) with a friend I had not seen in a long time, 'BadProf' Jean. Dude is 57 and still grinding pool coping on the regular! probably one of the only guys of the vert generation to still be skating that much in France. for the curious, that pool is in Fuveau, in between Marseille and Aix, and hard as fuck to skate! (for me at least....)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgwZP5KMQ9J/?hl=fr
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Post by: Frank and Fred on August 06, 2022, 07:06:33 AM
Great shots, Frenchie and rad looking pool.
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on August 06, 2022, 11:50:07 AM
Thanks for the feedback Franc / Old But Frenchie and Plan9Customs.

OlbutFrenchie - I thnk I saw your surfing post onthe 'gram, hope you heal up quickly!

Mr Jenkins - Saw thay DIY edit on your Insta, looked like a fun skatejam. Handy to have a DIY soo close to your house!

Yeah, so sick. Pretty cool What tjey have manage to do there, and now with a permit it just gonna be better. I working from home a lot, love pop over and skate an hour at lunch sometimes, cant complain about that  :)
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Post by: franc on August 06, 2022, 12:08:43 PM
'BadProf' Jean. Dude is 57

Bad Professor!!!!!! He was in Anyway or even Bicross & Skate if my memory serves me right.
I had no idea he was still skating, never heard of him since. 57 and still shredding. What a legend.
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Post by: Natas Fauxas on August 06, 2022, 12:53:50 PM
Im not reading 87 pages right now. Have we already established what is considered old in this thread? 
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on August 07, 2022, 03:18:33 AM
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'BadProf' Jean. Dude is 57
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Bad Professor!!!!!! He was in Anyway or even Bicross & Skate if my memory serves me right.
I had no idea he was still skating, never heard of him since. 57 and still shredding. What a legend.

attention vieux skater français détecté hahah!!
Yeah that's him. Nickname is because he's a high school history teacher. He also used to write a column in defunct Freestyler Mag I believe.... Honestly he might be the most 'gung-ho about skating' dude I ever met! still in great shape and sessions that pool alone on the regular, cause local skaters don't like gnarly vert apparently...He lives like 5 minutes away from the spot!
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on August 07, 2022, 07:30:48 AM
Same here. Try to stretch daily and work out a bit but I get
Lazy at times. Too Much going on. Lol

But it’s important and man does it help. 10 mins a day can make such a difference. I didn’t “work out” all last winter and really felt it this spring. Paying the price now.

Live and learn right?

Anyhow. Here’s last years edit. Looking back it was a good year. I learned hard flips at age of 44. Def not consistent but when they go they go. Got my nollie tails back and relearned fs tail slides. Stocked on my bs 180 ng. I swear prob tried 200+ last summer. Snagged 3. Lol. Pumped on the nose slide crooks to straight.

Striving for a 45 45 edit. Kinda cheesy but gets me going. We all need a goal at times. I sure do.

https://vimeo.com/709728588
This was awesome. Super inspiring. You’ve still got great pop.
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Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on November 03, 2022, 09:33:42 PM
Not much to share recently but a couple of shitty little nose grinds. Would like to take them to proper vert at some point... Alas, Salba style not stand ups... still 47...

(https://i.imgur.com/R899fBI.mp4)
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 04, 2022, 06:15:35 PM
Not much to share recently but a couple of shitty little nose grinds. Would like to take them to proper vert at some point... Alas, Salba style not stand ups... still 47...

https://i.imgur.com/R899fBI.mp4



So good!

Some things like that do work better on bigger ramps with the momentum and less weight required to get them back in.

Nice and smooth.

That ramp looks like a lot of fun too.

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Post by: 144p on January 01, 2023, 07:30:42 PM
Just turned 49, posted here since 2000.
The typical old head compilation of the last year of my skating almost in chronological order
 https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4 (https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4)
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Post by: manysnakes on January 01, 2023, 08:31:59 PM
Just turned 49, posted here since 2000.
The typical old head compilation of the last year of my skating almost in chronological order
 https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4 (https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4)

Ripping
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Post by: nonickname on January 01, 2023, 09:11:57 PM
Just turned 49, posted here since 2000.
The typical old head compilation of the last year of my skating almost in chronological order
 https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4 (https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4)

So much great stuff in here...but the slappy 50-50 to gap tailslide was ridiculously good and I had to pause and rewind that.
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Post by: Mundungus on January 01, 2023, 09:48:48 PM
Just turned 49, posted here since 2000.
The typical old head compilation of the last year of my skating almost in chronological order
 https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4 (https://youtu.be/Kk77q2dWRT4)

dang that long slightly slanted red curb next to the train tracks(?) is beautiful. You got a nice front shuv. Such a fun trick..when you do it right it feels like the boards magnetized or something
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Post by: Newphone on January 01, 2023, 10:08:34 PM
Same here. Try to stretch daily and work out a bit but I get
Lazy at times. Too Much going on. Lol

But it’s important and man does it help. 10 mins a day can make such a difference. I didn’t “work out” all last winter and really felt it this spring. Paying the price now.

Live and learn right?

Anyhow. Here’s last years edit. Looking back it was a good year. I learned hard flips at age of 44. Def not consistent but when they go they go. Got my nollie tails back and relearned fs tail slides. Stocked on my bs 180 ng. I swear prob tried 200+ last summer. Snagged 3. Lol. Pumped on the nose slide crooks to straight.

Striving for a 45 45 edit. Kinda cheesy but gets me going. We all need a goal at times. I sure do.

https://vimeo.com/709728588

Definitely inspiring, nice work. That’s that park in Montreal no?
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Post by: 144p on January 01, 2023, 10:15:54 PM
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dang that long slightly slanted red curb next to the train tracks(?) is beautiful. You got a nice front shuv. Such a fun trick..when you do it right it feels like the boards magnetized or something
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Front shuv became my go to trick and always my warm up. Thanks for the kindness.
A slap pal told me about that spot years back and I didn’t do much with it and then during Covid I put work in a used sealer and bondo on the seams.
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Post by: manysnakes on January 02, 2023, 06:33:13 AM
I feel like I know about where that spot is but am absolutely never going to travel that far south to skate a curb. Looks perfect, though!
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 02, 2023, 07:01:15 AM
Yeah 144p! Ripping as usual!
Did a 46 tricks for my 46th birthday a couple weeks ago. This was painful. I was at the park for 8 hours and was battling darkness near the end. That night I had the worst leg cramps of my life. Don’t think I’ll try something like this ever again. Unless I were to spread it out over a month or so, not one day like I did.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmZBli1Db1o/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Then here’s a best of 2022 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm2FZ4UhHqs/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
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Post by: 144p on January 02, 2023, 07:22:04 AM
You inspire me to skate every day
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Post by: landedprimo on January 05, 2023, 07:50:25 PM
Any of you guys deal with arthritis? Mainly the lower back, but throughout the whole body?

I'm 37 with an auto inflammatory disease and I'm looking for some advice on ways to fight this arthritis. Exercises, diet? I already try to avoid sugars as much as possible.

I haven't skated in about 2 years other than kick turns around the kitchen.

I'd love to one day get back out there and hit curbs again.

Thanks for reading.
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Post by: Ray C. Usery on January 06, 2023, 09:02:20 PM
Any of you guys deal with arthritis? Mainly the lower back, but throughout the whole body?

I'm 37 with an auto inflammatory disease and I'm looking for some advice on ways to fight this arthritis. Exercises, diet? I already try to avoid sugars as much as possible.

I haven't skated in about 2 years other than kick turns around the kitchen.

I'd love to one day get back out there and hit curbs again.

Thanks for reading.

You have both?

I have arthritis in multiple joints, almost all of my pain is gone from eating right most of the time and doing the right amount/kind of exercise. I'm 48 years old and 60 pounds over weight

Start here scroll down to the bottom of the page for the videos https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=108723.msg3688949#msg3688949
Also here https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/

As for the auto inflammatory disease, yo no se 
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Post by: landedprimo on January 07, 2023, 02:48:30 PM
Thanks for the resources. Yes, I have both mechanical and auto inflammatory arthritis. Atm, I use a cane while I'm out and about. The hardest days I use it around the house.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 07, 2023, 03:28:21 PM
Aren't there some gnarly drugs you can take?  I remember hearing that Spencer Hamilton had some sort of inflammation in his back, some autoimmune inflammatory issue and that did the trick.....a last resort that worked.
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Post by: landedprimo on January 07, 2023, 04:37:07 PM
Aren't there some gnarly drugs you can take?  I remember hearing that Spencer Hamilton had some sort of inflammation in his back, some autoimmune inflammatory issue and that did the trick.....a last resort that worked.

I'm on my 4th biologic right now. One of my issues is I have physical, biological, and psychological issues with pain, it's been an 18 year struggle.

The only thing that almost fully takes my pain away or at least helps me with dealing with it is cannabis. I refuse the opioids they try to push.

Also, that skater and I have the same disease. Ankylosing Spondylitis.
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Post by: jsettle on January 10, 2023, 03:02:20 PM
Looking for advice on what yall would do.....so i sprained my knee 3 weeks ago and i have been keeping it fairly mellow on my board with just 2 curb sessions since. I have also been doing alot of stretches and trying to get it back to normal. Yesterday it finally started feeling like it could be close to 100 percent and mostly healed. Im meeting with my long time homie this weekend for a little skate trip that we have been planning for sometime. My work is doing this basketball tournament thing tomorrow and wanted me to play. Should i say fuck it and not risk messing up the progress my knee is in so i know im good to skate this weekend with my homie or am i just overthinking the whole situation lol. I know this is alot to read but id love to hear all the old pals chime in. I keep going back and forth and cant make up my mind haha.
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Post by: landedprimo on January 10, 2023, 03:20:04 PM
I would chose my battles and do what you most want to do.
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Post by: Aquatic Dinosaur on January 10, 2023, 03:44:40 PM
Looking for advice on what yall would do.....so i sprained my knee 3 weeks ago and i have been keeping it fairly mellow on my board with just 2 curb sessions since. I have also been doing alot of stretches and trying to get it back to normal. Yesterday it finally started feeling like it could be close to 100 percent and mostly healed. Im meeting with my long time homie this weekend for a little skate trip that we have been planning for sometime. My work is doing this basketball tournament thing tomorrow and wanted me to play. Should i say fuck it and not risk messing up the progress my knee is in so i know im good to skate this weekend with my homie or am i just overthinking the whole situation lol. I know this is alot to read but id love to hear all the old pals chime in. I keep going back and forth and cant make up my mind haha.

I’ve been in that situation before for work events.  They wanted to go to a driving range after a conference (being on your feet all day) and I had pulled my back a few months before and was just starting to ease back into skating.  I simply said I can’t do it because of health reasons and left it at that.  I would get hurt for skating but not for any type of social pressure even for work.  They are in the wrong if they push you any further than that.
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Post by: 69woodpusher69 on January 10, 2023, 03:57:45 PM
Looking for advice on what yall would do.....so i sprained my knee 3 weeks ago and i have been keeping it fairly mellow on my board with just 2 curb sessions since. I have also been doing alot of stretches and trying to get it back to normal. Yesterday it finally started feeling like it could be close to 100 percent and mostly healed. Im meeting with my long time homie this weekend for a little skate trip that we have been planning for sometime. My work is doing this basketball tournament thing tomorrow and wanted me to play. Should i say fuck it and not risk messing up the progress my knee is in so i know im good to skate this weekend with my homie or am i just overthinking the whole situation lol. I know this is alot to read but id love to hear all the old pals chime in. I keep going back and forth and cant make up my mind haha.

you aren't obligated to do anything you don't want to, just decide what is most important to you and go for that.

my advice would be to skip the basketball, my knee is being whack due to training for a 10K so no more 10K training for me for a while.
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Post by: jsettle on January 10, 2023, 03:59:38 PM
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Looking for advice on what yall would do.....so i sprained my knee 3 weeks ago and i have been keeping it fairly mellow on my board with just 2 curb sessions since. I have also been doing alot of stretches and trying to get it back to normal. Yesterday it finally started feeling like it could be close to 100 percent and mostly healed. Im meeting with my long time homie this weekend for a little skate trip that we have been planning for sometime. My work is doing this basketball tournament thing tomorrow and wanted me to play. Should i say fuck it and not risk messing up the progress my knee is in so i know im good to skate this weekend with my homie or am i just overthinking the whole situation lol. I know this is alot to read but id love to hear all the old pals chime in. I keep going back and forth and cant make up my mind haha.
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I’ve been in that situation before for work events.  They wanted to go to a driving range after a conference (being on your feet all day) and I had pulled my back a few months before and was just starting to ease back into skating.  I simply said I can’t do it because of health reasons and left it at that.  I would get hurt for skating but not for any type of social pressure even for work.  They are in the wrong if they push you any further than that.

Yeah, id be ok with myself getting hurt from skating which is always the case. But ive also got hurt playing sports so i think im just not doing the basketball. At least i will feel good about myself knowing i will 100 percent be good to skate this weekend. Thanks for keeping me sane haha.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 10, 2023, 04:06:40 PM
I’ve found just looking busy while smiling has paid dividends……..
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Post by: 144p on January 10, 2023, 05:57:07 PM
Something I hear a lot in here is that stretching is going to help an injury, I would just give yourself a week or two break and then see about some re hab exercises. Stretching won’t strengthen the muscles or tendons you injured, once the inflammation dies down I would contact a sports medicine spot or look through some rehab accounts on instagram for some ideas on exercises that could help.
Stretching is fine, but it won’t solve the problem you’re having,
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Post by: jsettle on January 10, 2023, 06:26:32 PM
Something I hear a lot in here is that stretching is going to help an injury, I would just give yourself a week or two break and then see about some re hab exercises. Stretching won’t strengthen the muscles or tendons you injured, once the inflammation dies down I would contact a sports medicine spot or look through some rehab accounts on instagram for some ideas on exercises that could help.
Stretching is fine, but it won’t solve the problem you’re having,

Thanks for the tips! Ive been going to the gym doing some rehab exercises the past 2 weeks which have seemed to help out alot. Im not only stretching but i definitely want to get into a routine of stretching more to hopefully help prevent any future injuries. 
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Post by: 144p on January 10, 2023, 09:09:00 PM
Great to hear! Sounds like you are on the right track.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 11, 2023, 12:52:21 AM
Yeah 144p! Ripping as usual!
Did a 46 tricks for my 46th birthday a couple weeks ago. This was painful. I was at the park for 8 hours and was battling darkness near the end. That night I had the worst leg cramps of my life. Don’t think I’ll try something like this ever again. Unless I were to spread it out over a month or so, not one day like I did.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmZBli1Db1o/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Then here’s a best of 2022 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm2FZ4UhHqs/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

damn you were going hard man, props!! 8 hours at the park?   :o
I'm thinking of doing a 49 for 49 vid this year but there is no way in hell I could do 49 tricks in one session hahaha....a month minimum is what I would need! (and also I'm not even sure there are 49 different tricks left in my shrinking bag....we'll see!)
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Post by: The Drew on January 11, 2023, 01:04:44 AM
Hello fellow Old Dudes...  I turned 40 at the end of last year... so I figured it was time for me to "post up" in this thread... as they say


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Post by: landedprimo on January 11, 2023, 02:22:19 AM
Happy belated birthday and welcome.
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Post by: El Freegano on January 11, 2023, 04:21:30 AM
Great videos 144p and handsclapenin! You guys are so rad! Wish you many more years of shredding and having fun on the boards!
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Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on January 11, 2023, 11:40:50 AM
Anyone else's eyebrows getting in the way of their shredding?
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Post by: landedprimo on January 11, 2023, 01:06:51 PM
Anyone else's eyebrows getting in the way of their shredding?

Mine are still good atm, so I can see their shredding perfectly. I'd love to see more.
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Post by: FUBAR on January 13, 2023, 09:01:17 AM
Does anyone lose tricks they used to have on lock easily and get kinda bummed? I try to focus on the stuff I can still do, though. But damn son.
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Post by: manysnakes on January 13, 2023, 09:04:08 AM
Does anyone lose tricks they used to have on lock easily and get kinda bummed? I try to focus on the stuff I can still do, though. But damn son.

Welcome to advanced age. Any trick where the boards leave my feet (kickflip, shuvit, etc.) I have a 10% chance of catching.
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Post by: SatanicPanic on January 13, 2023, 09:06:48 AM
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Does anyone lose tricks they used to have on lock easily and get kinda bummed? I try to focus on the stuff I can still do, though. But damn son.
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Welcome to advanced age. Any trick where the boards leave my feet (kickflip, shuvit, etc.) I have a 10% chance of catching.
I landed a kick flip after twenty tries the other day so I’m at 5%. The only new things I’ve learned about in recent years all involve curbs and not ollieing
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Post by: nonickname on January 13, 2023, 09:21:43 AM
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Does anyone lose tricks they used to have on lock easily and get kinda bummed? I try to focus on the stuff I can still do, though. But damn son.
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Welcome to advanced age. Any trick where the boards leave my feet (kickflip, shuvit, etc.) I have a 10% chance of catching.
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I landed a kick flip after twenty tries the other day so I’m at 5%. The only new things I’ve learned about in recent years all involve curbs and not ollieing

F/S noseslides used to be something that on a ledge I could lock into and just slide properly...if everything else was off I knew those were something I could count on...the last time I was out my mind during roll up/set up was saying "now do we pop and turn into these, or are we more of a scoop kinda guy?" and needless to say not much went right after that...and now its been snowing for 2 days over a solid layer of ice - so I'm back into old guy hockey mode for the foreseeable future.
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Post by: Bruiser603 on January 13, 2023, 01:30:23 PM
Old guy checking in.  I even have the frozen pea's in my freezer I've been reusing for longer than I'd care to admit.
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Post by: landedprimo on January 14, 2023, 09:00:20 AM
Old guy checking in.  I even have the frozen pea's in my freezer I've been reusing for longer than I'd care to admit.

Knee or back?
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Post by: whale on January 14, 2023, 09:55:22 AM
Does anyone lose tricks they used to have on lock easily and get kinda bummed? I try to focus on the stuff I can still do, though. But damn son.
If you don’t use it, you lose it.
Tried skating a miniramp a while back, what a shitshow.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 14, 2023, 10:02:57 AM
honestly, mini's can be low key dangerous.....I skate them but usually keep it pretty mellow because when you slam, the transitions make it way worse.  A slippery ramp can serve you real fast.

I take enjoyment out of really easy skating so then when I don't land harder stuff, I'm not mad. 

Serious question though.....what is your exit strategy, how does this all end?

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Post by: OhioGuy on January 14, 2023, 12:15:13 PM
I haven’t been at this too long, but as someone who’s already 36 and past his prime, I’m intentionally keeping my bag of tricks small. Trying flip tricks thousands of times isn’t worth the stress on my arthritic right knee. But I still have lots of fun.

I’m getting good at just pushing and riding switch, my goal is to become almost ambidextrous and I think it’s possible since I learned switch two months after I started skating and do it for at least half of all my sessions now.

Trying to distribute the wear and tear as evenly as possible 😅
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Post by: SatanicPanic on January 14, 2023, 12:35:18 PM
I was thinking about this the other day but besides an achy knee, skating at 45 is pretty fucking sick. I used to be kind of self conscious hitting up popular spots or parks here because in San Diego not only do you have the local rippers you have actual pros showing up. I was Ok back in the day. Never felt good enough to hang. 

But now I’ve been doing mostly slappies for about five years now and I’m reasonably good at them. And I’m not self conscious if some old pro or new ripper is at the curb spot. Partly because I’m old and don’t care but also because I worked hard to get good at these tricks. Even if Kellen James or Spencer Nuzzi or whoever is way better I’m skating the same curbs and I have tricks, even if they’re not as cool. And it still feels so fucking good to go fast and lock into a grind. I hope I can do this another twenty years.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 14, 2023, 12:42:51 PM
I was thinking about this the other day but besides an achy knee, skating at 45 is pretty fucking sick. I used to be kind of self conscious hitting up popular spots or parks here because in San Diego not only do you have the local rippers you have actual pros showing up. I was Ok back in the day. Never felt good enough to hang. 

But now I’ve been doing mostly slappies for about five years now and I’m reasonably good at them. And I’m not self conscious if some old pro or new ripper is at the curb spot. Partly because I’m old and don’t care but also because I worked hard to get good at these tricks. Even if Kellen James or Spencer Nuzzi or whoever is way better I’m skating the same curbs and I have tricks, even if they’re not as cool. And it still feels so fucking good to go fast and lock into a grind. I hope I can do this another twenty years.
Well said. Such a great feeling not be so self conscious as we once were. I used to skate rockridge and if you’ve seen it there’s a lot of rippers & slap it kings. It’s always a good hang & just to roll around is amazing. I’m 49.
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Post by: OhioGuy on January 14, 2023, 12:47:36 PM
I was thinking about this the other day but besides an achy knee, skating at 45 is pretty fucking sick. I used to be kind of self conscious hitting up popular spots or parks here because in San Diego not only do you have the local rippers you have actual pros showing up. I was Ok back in the day. Never felt good enough to hang. 

But now I’ve been doing mostly slappies for about five years now and I’m reasonably good at them. And I’m not self conscious if some old pro or new ripper is at the curb spot. Partly because I’m old and don’t care but also because I worked hard to get good at these tricks. Even if Kellen James or Spencer Nuzzi or whoever is way better I’m skating the same curbs and I have tricks, even if they’re not as cool. And it still feels so fucking good to go fast and lock into a grind. I hope I can do this another twenty years.
I’m sure you will be able to! That’s my goal too, just to keep this up as long as possible. I watch a lot of The Nine Club and Roberts always says, “Skating isn’t going anywhere.” It’s true and it reminds me not to be too hard on myself. It’s all about longevity at this point. 
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Post by: SatanicPanic on January 14, 2023, 05:44:43 PM
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I was thinking about this the other day but besides an achy knee, skating at 45 is pretty fucking sick. I used to be kind of self conscious hitting up popular spots or parks here because in San Diego not only do you have the local rippers you have actual pros showing up. I was Ok back in the day. Never felt good enough to hang. 

But now I’ve been doing mostly slappies for about five years now and I’m reasonably good at them. And I’m not self conscious if some old pro or new ripper is at the curb spot. Partly because I’m old and don’t care but also because I worked hard to get good at these tricks. Even if Kellen James or Spencer Nuzzi or whoever is way better I’m skating the same curbs and I have tricks, even if they’re not as cool. And it still feels so fucking good to go fast and lock into a grind. I hope I can do this another twenty years.
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I’m sure you will be able to! That’s my goal too, just to keep this up as long as possible. I watch a lot of The Nine Club and Roberts always says, “Skating isn’t going anywhere.” It’s true and it reminds me not to be too hard on myself. It’s all about longevity at this point.
Yup. Truth be told I don’t care that much about tricks as long as I can roll around for as long as possible
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 14, 2023, 06:14:48 PM
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I was thinking about this the other day but besides an achy knee, skating at 45 is pretty fucking sick. I used to be kind of self conscious hitting up popular spots or parks here because in San Diego not only do you have the local rippers you have actual pros showing up. I was Ok back in the day. Never felt good enough to hang. 

But now I’ve been doing mostly slappies for about five years now and I’m reasonably good at them. And I’m not self conscious if some old pro or new ripper is at the curb spot. Partly because I’m old and don’t care but also because I worked hard to get good at these tricks. Even if Kellen James or Spencer Nuzzi or whoever is way better I’m skating the same curbs and I have tricks, even if they’re not as cool. And it still feels so fucking good to go fast and lock into a grind. I hope I can do this another twenty years.
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I’m sure you will be able to! That’s my goal too, just to keep this up as long as possible. I watch a lot of The Nine Club and Roberts always says, “Skating isn’t going anywhere.” It’s true and it reminds me not to be too hard on myself. It’s all about longevity at this point.
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Yup. Truth be told I don’t care that much about tricks as long as I can roll around for as long as possible
✔️💯
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Post by: Plan9Customs on January 14, 2023, 06:31:36 PM
Anyone else's eyebrows getting in the way of their shredding?
Yeah mine are getting big in my old age. I go full 80s Grosso and shave them off or go 80s Cab and braid them.
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Post by: Chavo on January 14, 2023, 09:47:24 PM
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Yeah 144p! Ripping as usual!
Did a 46 tricks for my 46th birthday a couple weeks ago. This was painful. I was at the park for 8 hours and was battling darkness near the end. That night I had the worst leg cramps of my life. Don’t think I’ll try something like this ever again. Unless I were to spread it out over a month or so, not one day like I did.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmZBli1Db1o/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Then here’s a best of 2022 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm2FZ4UhHqs/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
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damn you were going hard man, props!! 8 hours at the park?   :o
I'm thinking of doing a 49 for 49 vid this year but there is no way in hell I could do 49 tricks in one session hahaha....a month minimum is what I would need! (and also I'm not even sure there are 49 different tricks left in my shrinking bag....we'll see!)

I always feel compelled to watch X tricks for XX years old youtube videos and I think a new rule should be to cap all old person birthday tricks to 21.

Anything over 30 and it's just variations of the same trick anyway (e.g., pivot, 50/50, and smith stalls in the kiddy bowl).
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Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on January 14, 2023, 09:48:56 PM
That why I did 47 frontside grinds for my 47th or maybe it was my 46th... I'm so old I can't remember...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uc3YQldIaw&t=4s
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Post by: friendly dave on January 14, 2023, 10:39:47 PM
If you're getting slashes at Donald at 47 thats alright in my book.
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Post by: whale on January 15, 2023, 01:17:13 AM
honestly, mini's can be low key dangerous.....I skate them but usually keep it pretty mellow because when you slam, the transitions make it way worse.  A slippery ramp can serve you real fast.

I take enjoyment out of really easy skating so then when I don't land harder stuff, I'm not mad. 

Serious question though.....what is your exit strategy, how does this all end?
Mini’s can be fun, but haven’t really skated one in years. More of hit to my ego, because of how sloppy I was.
As far as exit strategy, I don’t know man…
I turn 39 this year, so I classify as pretty old but there’s dudes here not only skating, but ripping well into their late 40’s.
I worry about when the time comes, I guess.
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Post by: elegant_fox on January 15, 2023, 09:09:30 AM
Have y’all found that cupsoles help you session longer with reduced impact pain or does it come down more to insole style?

Nike Blazers, mid and low have been killing me. They only seem to have a tiny heel foam patch on a thin flat insole. Vans Skateboarding versions with the purple pop cush insole and New Balance 1010s have felt great to me.

NB has thin insoles, but a well designed cupsole. Vans is still vulc, but it’s got a mega insole.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 15, 2023, 09:24:49 AM
Have y’all found that cupsoles help you session longer with reduced impact pain or does it come down more to insole style?

Nike Blazers, mid and low have been killing me. They only seem to have a tiny heel foam patch on a thin flat insole. Vans Skateboarding versions with the purple pop cush insole and New Balance 1010s have felt great to me.

NB has thin insoles, but a well designed cupsole. Vans is still vulc, but it’s got a mega insole.
I have found the exact opposite. Any vans hurt my feet. I recently tried agin with the better insoles but it’s the shoe. For me Nikes are such a better shoe even the vulc models feel great. The new ishods are my fav shoe. I have been having insole madness. I have flat feet and was wearing higher arches but now I’m working down to flatter insoles to build up strength in my arches. I also don’t wear skate shoes when I’m not skating anymore.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 16, 2023, 12:14:29 AM
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honestly, mini's can be low key dangerous.....I skate them but usually keep it pretty mellow because when you slam, the transitions make it way worse.  A slippery ramp can serve you real fast.

I take enjoyment out of really easy skating so then when I don't land harder stuff, I'm not mad. 

Serious question though.....what is your exit strategy, how does this all end?
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Mini’s can be fun, but haven’t really skated one in years. More of hit to my ego, because of how sloppy I was.
As far as exit strategy, I don’t know man…
I turn 39 this year, so I classify as pretty old but there’s dudes here not only skating, but ripping well into their late 40’s.
I worry about when the time comes, I guess.

they added a wooden mini to my local park this year, it's a 20 min skate from my place so I've skated it a fair bit.....and I freaked out at how much I had to relearn! The last 10 years I mostly skated low impact street, so the only tricks I had left on the mini were slashes and bs axles or 50-50s basically. It's slowly coming back but the pace is weird! I got ollie disasters and lipslides before I could do rock fakies again ha! Big mental block on that one....
So I'm going to focus on the mini now I think, cause even low impact street seems to upset my knee (a bit of swelling, pain, hobbling around etc). Whereas transition is more mellow... And I'm also not sure the slams are worse on a mini? I mean, falling on wood is just more forgiving than concrete right?

as far as exit strategy, SatanicPanic said it it best:
Truth be told I don’t care that much about tricks as long as I can roll around for as long as possible

as long as I can push and carve, I'll keep skating I think!
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 16, 2023, 12:52:00 AM
Mini ramp is scary when you’ve had a extended break, I used to skate a lot more transition and had a tonne of tricks, but yeah even rock fakie on bigger shit does my head in…
Cupsoles def help, get your feet outta then vulc shits!

Also, @The Drew now that you’ve hit 40, you can start slowing down yeah? ;)
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Post by: Steely Daniel on January 16, 2023, 05:12:38 AM
I got pretty wrecked on a 4-foot mini ramp with 6-foot extensions when I was just coming back to skateboarding for the millionth time this summer. I somehow managed two symmetrical slams, slipping out both ways perfectly and landing with my right and left wrists respectively pinned under my hip and all 215 lbs of dad bod crushing my weak bones. I also relate to having a strange bag of tricks on transition. Like I can't do a bs 5050 grind to save my life but I could sooner push through a fs tail or fs crailslide comfortably. Other than that I get stuck in the embarrassing mini ramp purgatory of rock fakie, fakie tail stall, fs scrape etc. repeat infinitely. I'm fairly certain I could learn bs tailslides before bs 5050s as stupid as that sounds. I really just need a good time alone on a small ramp to get back to basics. It's always some high-pressure ramp jam situation or a bunch of young kids looking on and making me feel embarrassed to be so poor of a skater for having been around this shit for the better part of 25 years.
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Post by: Bruiser603 on January 16, 2023, 05:14:41 AM
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Old guy checking in.  I even have the frozen pea's in my freezer I've been reusing for longer than I'd care to admit.
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Knee or back?

Mostly ankle, started popping one day and after that it acts up.  It gets agitated mostly from impacts, so I've had to change my wheels and use shock pads and change my insoles as well.  Any impact that those things can absorb as opposed to my joints seems to help alot.
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Post by: sle_epy on January 16, 2023, 05:57:37 AM
Have y’all found that cupsoles help you session longer with reduced impact pain or does it come down more to insole style?

Nike Blazers, mid and low have been killing me. They only seem to have a tiny heel foam patch on a thin flat insole. Vans Skateboarding versions with the purple pop cush insole and New Balance 1010s have felt great to me.

NB has thin insoles, but a well designed cupsole. Vans is still vulc, but it’s got a mega insole.

Everyone raves about the pop cush insole but I've found my heels bruise about as often as a cup sole with decent but non specific insoles. So I'm moving back to cup soles and buying a higher quality after market insole.
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Post by: Bruiser603 on January 16, 2023, 06:22:09 AM
Have y’all found that cupsoles help you session longer with reduced impact pain or does it come down more to insole style?

Nike Blazers, mid and low have been killing me. They only seem to have a tiny heel foam patch on a thin flat insole. Vans Skateboarding versions with the purple pop cush insole and New Balance 1010s have felt great to me.

NB has thin insoles, but a well designed cupsole. Vans is still vulc, but it’s got a mega insole.

The obvious aside (that the shoes width and length fits you properly), I've found the key has been the insole.  I too like vans, I have a wide foot with a high arch.  I've found the sk8 skate high's and the crockett highs work well for me.  I use the crocketts with the pop cush for when I'm predominately skating transition and minimal to no impacts.  The reason being the crocketts lace tight and have a a plastic support in the heel, when I lace them up high and tight I feel really secure.  I use the sk8 skate high's with a replaced insole for impacts, having high arches I need something different for if I'm skating a curb or doing alot of flat ground or generally doing ollie based tricks.

Not sure if this helps at all, but has been my general experience.  The proper support from an insole, a good fit and shock absorbing qualities seem to be what lengthens skate sessions and minimizes overall soreness.
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Post by: FUBAR on January 16, 2023, 09:20:51 AM
Anyone else's eyebrows getting in the way of their shredding?
I have more hair on my eyebrows than hair on my head. So I grew a beard to take attention off of them. Still can’t kickflip tho.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 16, 2023, 10:06:38 AM
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Anyone else's eyebrows getting in the way of their shredding?
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I have more hair on my eyebrows than hair on my head. So I grew a beard to take attention off of them. Still can’t kickflip tho.
I have more ear hair then hair on my head as well. I can’t do kickflips neither.
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Post by: mooraga on January 16, 2023, 10:23:23 AM
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Have y’all found that cupsoles help you session longer with reduced impact pain or does it come down more to insole style?

Nike Blazers, mid and low have been killing me. They only seem to have a tiny heel foam patch on a thin flat insole. Vans Skateboarding versions with the purple pop cush insole and New Balance 1010s have felt great to me.

NB has thin insoles, but a well designed cupsole. Vans is still vulc, but it’s got a mega insole.
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Everyone raves about the pop cush insole but I've found my heels bruise about as often as a cup sole with decent but non specific insoles. So I'm moving back to cup soles and buying a higher quality after market insole.

thats been my mantra for the last 6-7 years
if you got access to NB#, its the corpo way to go, best price-quality ratio than all, consistent drops, nice colors and overall feel.
I tend to buy anything that protects my feet enough, Im not a kid anymore and flatground can be tough  ;D
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Post by: discode on January 16, 2023, 10:35:04 AM
48 years old this year. Learned tricks that I never had when I was younger this past season.

Front shove. I had just never really done them. That unlocked a whole new world of stuff. Shoves came pretty easy and consistent.
Varial heel <- I get about 3 out of 10 on these but that ratio is getting a whole lot better compared to when I started.
Front bigspin <- 1 in about 15 and I look soo corny doing them. I have to do a giant wind up. Just uggo.
Front shove back 50 <- 2 out of 10 such a fun trick. Once it gets warm again gonna start working on the 5-0 too
Back heel <- such a PITA right now. This one is like 1 20 or some shit. So frustrating.

I was out of work for like 6 months or so. Skated like 2 hrs a day every day weather permitting. So, now Im working again plus its winter so hard to skate often. We don't have an indoor. 

Im still hyped that the motivation to learn stuff is there. Still pushing after all this time. My body kinda hates me for all of the impact and I have been doing knees over toes guy stuff pretty hard to keep in "skate" condition.  My knees hurt. My hip flexors hurt.  I got achilles issues. 

WORTH IT. I wouldn't change any part of it.

Now if I could just get 50's on round rails Id be super happy.
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Post by: OhioGuy on January 17, 2023, 02:40:20 PM
I’m in a weird place. Technically, I’m better than I was a few months ago, but my confidence is low cause I’m coming off an injury and it’s winter so I only skate a few times a month. It’ll be nice once spring rolls around. Think I’ll regain my confidence by then.

I bombed this little slope with some 75mm Thunder Juices this summer, and doing something like that now terrifies me 😭
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Post by: Landmine on January 19, 2023, 11:35:54 AM
I'm back, healed up from broken ribs then a broken ankle.  Unsurprisingly my skating is even worse now than I was last year but that's how it goes.

Gonna set up a Huffer and see what other body parts I can break this weekend.
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Post by: FUBAR on January 19, 2023, 02:52:34 PM
Gonna set up a Huffer and see what other body parts I can break this weekend.
THAT’S THE SPIRIT!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 26, 2023, 12:42:03 PM
Got a slick and relearned blunt slides.

(https://i.imgur.com/seJJ7dg.mp4)
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Post by: landedprimo on January 26, 2023, 01:40:41 PM
Got a slick and relearned blunt slides.

(https://i.imgur.com/seJJ7dg.mp4)

Nice!
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Post by: sk8n hugon on January 26, 2023, 07:30:37 PM
Got a slick and relearned blunt slides.

(https://i.imgur.com/seJJ7dg.mp4)

Ed Benedict! That double parking block is nice!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 26, 2023, 07:58:38 PM
Correct and yes. I never skated it before. I rarely go to this park, even though its the closest park to my house.
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Post by: franc on May 11, 2023, 04:20:12 AM
Turned 41 in November and here’s some tricks I filmed on my grind box between October and April. Glad we had a mellow winter in the Alps, love skating outdoors when it’s cold but not too cold.  :)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr8rEhZoLlr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Don’t know how to embed, Insta, sorry. #okboomer
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Post by: ChipSuey on May 11, 2023, 05:16:46 AM
Hi, I'm 46 and don't have kids but have adopted a curb near me and am turning it into a spot with help of a rub brick and laquer, and I'm learning slappies - backside first, then frontside (those scare the shit out of me) then I want to learn variations. 

Curbs and manual pads are pretty much my go-tos, I don't really fuck with parks too much. 
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Post by: JoseCansnake0 on May 11, 2023, 07:28:33 AM
Turned 41 in November and here’s some tricks I filmed on my grind box between October and April. Glad we had a mellow winter in the Alps, love skating outdoors when it’s cold but not too cold.  :)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr8rEhZoLlr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Don’t know how to embed, Insta, sorry. #okboomer

Box game is A+
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Post by: Jimmy The Saint on May 11, 2023, 05:04:07 PM
Turned 41 in November and here’s some tricks I filmed on my grind box between October and April. Glad we had a mellow winter in the Alps, love skating outdoors when it’s cold but not too cold.  :)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr8rEhZoLlr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Don’t know how to embed, Insta, sorry. #okboomer
That was really good. Everything was solid. I especially liked that Suski grind.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 11, 2023, 06:16:29 PM
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Turned 41 in November and here’s some tricks I filmed on my grind box between October and April. Glad we had a mellow winter in the Alps, love skating outdoors when it’s cold but not too cold.  :)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr8rEhZoLlr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Don’t know how to embed, Insta, sorry. #okboomer
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That was really good. Everything was solid. I especially liked that Suski grind.
yeah Suski mount stood out! Also, you’re too good to be 41, slow down a little bit aye ;)
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Post by: franc on May 12, 2023, 12:00:39 AM
Thank you gents! Had good fun filming this.

Suskis aren’t that hard if you can do backside 5-0s, just commit and that’s it really. Quite an underrated trick, but maybe that’s what makes them cool too, who knows?
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Post by: radcunt on May 12, 2023, 04:02:36 AM
Did anyone else call dropping in from axle stall 'kicking in'?  I just remembered it, and wondered if it's just something me and my mates callled it when we were kids.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 12, 2023, 05:33:00 AM
Did anyone else call dropping in from axle stall 'kicking in'?  I just remembered it, and wondered if it's just something me and my mates callled it when we were kids.
that was Defs used in Australia, but yeah you had to do it like a drop in!
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Post by: FUBAR on May 12, 2023, 01:52:07 PM
Hi, I'm 46 and don't have kids but have adopted a curb near me and am turning it into a spot with help of a rub brick and laquer, and I'm learning slappies - backside first, then frontside (those scare the shit out of me) then I want to learn variations. 

Curbs and manual pads are pretty much my go-tos, I don't really fuck with parks too much.
You, sir, are my spirit animal.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 13, 2023, 02:50:20 AM
damn Franc killing it as usual! plus skating with snow in the background? That's dedication! Or swiss adaptation to cold?? anyways glad I have the excuse of being a little bit older  ;D

speaking of, I have officially started filming to try and get 50 tricks on the mini for my 50th bday.....and it's a good thing I have like 10 months ahead of me cause it's gonna be a battle! Tricks that I used to be able to do easily and are still easy in my mind scare the shit out of me when I try them to relearn them basically. que sera sera!


https://www.instagram.com/p/CsDrveyAxp4/?hl=fr (https://www.instagram.com/p/CsDrveyAxp4/?hl=fr)
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 13, 2023, 07:11:58 AM
my plan is to do 50 50-50's for my 50th...it'll be as mind numbing and sketchy as I feel.....

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Post by: radcunt on May 13, 2023, 09:12:14 AM
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Did anyone else call dropping in from axle stall 'kicking in'?  I just remembered it, and wondered if it's just something me and my mates callled it when we were kids.
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that was Defs used in Australia, but yeah you had to do it like a drop in!


Yeah had a friend who would always ‘kick in’ and would push his rear axle out to make it easier and I always think about it when doing 50s.
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Post by: franc on May 13, 2023, 10:32:53 AM
damn Franc killing it as usual! plus skating with snow in the background? That's dedication! Or swiss adaptation to cold?? anyways glad I have the excuse of being a little bit older  ;D

Well, I grew up here so I’m used to cold weather I suppose. I love skating outdoors when it’s cold, as long as my bushings can take it, makes me feel really good when I get back home, no matter if I filmed a trick or just cruised around.

speaking of, I have officially started filming to try and get 50 tricks on the mini for my 50th bday.....and it's a good thing I have like 10 months ahead of me cause it's gonna be a battle! Tricks that I used to be able to do easily and are still easy in my mind scare the shit out of me when I try them to relearn them basically. que sera sera!

YES! Go for it. The miniramp at the Ursulines square is awesome, make the most of it!
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 15, 2023, 07:49:50 AM
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damn Franc killing it as usual! plus skating with snow in the background? That's dedication! Or swiss adaptation to cold?? anyways glad I have the excuse of being a little bit older  ;D
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Well, I grew up here so I’m used to cold weather I suppose. I love skating outdoors when it’s cold, as long as my bushings can take it, makes me feel really good when I get back home, no matter if I filmed a trick or just cruised around.

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speaking of, I have officially started filming to try and get 50 tricks on the mini for my 50th bday.....and it's a good thing I have like 10 months ahead of me cause it's gonna be a battle! Tricks that I used to be able to do easily and are still easy in my mind scare the shit out of me when I try them to relearn them basically. que sera sera!
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YES! Go for it. The miniramp at the Ursulines square is awesome, make the most of it!

really? shit, I don't know if it's the colombian genes or what, but I hate the cold and anything below 10°C I won't skate pretty much....which means I miss out a good part of the year living in Belgium ha!

also: oh snap so you've skated that mini? Euro fist bump!   ;D

(https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1032600374/vector/vector-fist-bump-sketch-drawing-icon-of-two-fight-hand-or-together-punch-for-business-clash.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=l3xCbbbHyhMFwPQp4bKIoC9j3ynkWLU3QXFlw2tbcmY=)

and yeah it is pretty cool, very mellow and forgiving....super stoked they built it!


btw j....soy.....: 50 50-50's at 50 different spots could be dope! just like the 47 fs grinds vid was cool....

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Post by: Cool Ceith on May 15, 2023, 01:08:32 PM
I've been on a really good routine of skating 3-4 times per week lately, even though I'm only averaging around 30 minutes per session. At 47 years old, I've been on some extra be careful shit… some old quit-while-you're-ahead shit  ;D

I'm trying to skate before a gym sesh too, and I've got to tell ya that I'm feeling fan fucking tastic now. As long as I can get out of my head and stop dwelling on "Oh but I used to be able to land this 20 years ago" and just go with the flow, and push myself a teeny bit, I'm in heaven  :)
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 15, 2023, 04:09:46 PM
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Definitely!!!


It is not about "What you used to be able to do" but what you are able to do now and how keen you are to push yourself.

Once I got over thinking I could still try some things and getting frustrated not landing it, everything got a whole lot easier, so I just skate, sometimes better, sometimes not so well, enjoy what I can and don't think too much about things I did well over twenty years ago now that I just don't have the ability to do anymore.

Makes it easier really, but everyone is different and at least with skateboarding there is nothing that says you have to do this and this and this to have a good day, so if I try something and it is just not working, I leave it for now, do something else and maybe come back to it if I am feeling keen, otherwise it is best not to overdo anything and still be able to skate tomorrow.

That works for me anyway.


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Post by: franc on May 16, 2023, 01:03:36 AM

really? shit, I don't know if it's the colombian genes or what, but I hate the cold and anything below 10°C I won't skate pretty much....which means I miss out a good part of the year living in Belgium ha!

also: oh snap so you've skated that mini? Euro fist bump!   ;D


I dunno, skating makes me feel good so I'll go out as long as it's dry. Sometimes it's really cold and I just cruise around but even if it's only for 20 minutes it does make my day different, much better.
I haven't skated that mini, I was already a few beers deep last time I went there and I hate getting hurt doing silly things but I could tell it's a lovely one.

Definitely!!!


It is not about "What you used to be able to do" but what you are able to do now and how keen you are to push yourself.

Once I got over thinking I could still try some things and getting frustrated not landing it, everything got a whole lot easier, so I just skate, sometimes better, sometimes not so well, enjoy what I can and don't think too much about things I did well over twenty years ago now that I just don't have the ability to do anymore.

Makes it easier really, but everyone is different and at least with skateboarding there is nothing that says you have to do this and this and this to have a good day, so if I try something and it is just not working, I leave it for now, do something else and maybe come back to it if I am feeling keen, otherwise it is best not to overdo anything and still be able to skate tomorrow.

That works for me anyway.

Absolutely. Am I going to kickflip a 5 set again? No way, I'll dance on the bottom step using it as a curb. Maybe I'll just do some pivot stalls, maybe I'll try something new which is gonna be as exciting as doing said kickflip down the stair set.
Skating like that I don't know why I couldn't keep skating for another 10 or 20 years.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 16, 2023, 01:43:05 AM
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at least with skateboarding there is nothing that says you have to do this and this and this to have a good day, so if I try something and it is just not working, I leave it for now, do something else and maybe come back to it if I am feeling keen, otherwise it is best not to overdo anything and still be able to skate tomorrow.

yup that is my mindset as well  ;)  Plus I really don't want to slam anymore! so any trick that scares me I let go.

I'm honestly just grateful I can still skate at all, after all the shit my body went through. Playing football (soccer), for instance, is out of the question for me now, with my shitty meniscus-less knees. The last time I tried to, with my kids, I limped around for 2 weeks afterwards. So any ball sport where you have to change direction quickly, like tennis, basketball or anything I don't do anymore. But luckily skating and snowboarding or surfing I can still do. (somewhat)
Probably the only thing that frustrates me about skating in my 40's is that pretty much all my skate buddies have stopped. actually two of the guys from my old crew are now into marathon/trail running, which just baffles me. I mean, I'm impressed they can do it, but I also wish I could have a session with the old heads from time to time!

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Post by: sbmfj on May 21, 2023, 05:35:34 AM
Been a while since Ive been here so catching up!
Hope everyone is keeping well.

Dave aka 144p – Hell of an Iphone edit!!  Loved the KFBSTS and those slappie krooks to fakie nosegrinds and whatnot. The slappie 50 to tail gap - wow!! Really loved all of your edit – Happy belated 49th!!!!

Handlappin – Sosantor – Same – loved the 46 for 46. Hell of a session to stack them 46 clips – no way I think I could do that in a day – not happening!!. Id love a session with you and your crew – looks like hella good times!!

Newphone – yea Montreal – Peace Park. My home away from home….

Mooraga – Totally agree with ya on NB# 425 all the way for me – it’s the ‘budget shoe’ – 85CDN$ fine by me!!

Franc – rad edit – Box king!! Been trying those sw half cab krrok to no avail – pop out is killer. That fakie 5….!!!

Nice mini skills OldieButFrenchie !! I hear ya on the crew / friends skating  -they fade off as you get older.

I hit the gym a bit this winter – helped quite a vbit to keep me in shape. The good weather is kinda here so Ive been trying to get out 2-3 times a week.

I tried for a 45/45 edit last year but I didn’t work out. Didn’t get the 45 tricks – no where near it but managed to snag a few and made an edit. Pretty stoked on it and even posted it to the gram!! I biught and used a GoPro 360 for it  - amazing toy if you’re a solo skater as you can get so many angles and really do some cool editing. I would totally recommend this to anyone.

Id really like to try and go on a skate trip this year. 46 years young so its kinda now or never. Never really went on a good one back in the days and kinda regret that. Not sure where or who to go with tho. Philly looks kinda cool for the city hall ledges but I could probably fly to Europe for just as much. SF or California in general looks cool too but I don’t know. If anyone has any ideas please share.

Montreal’s also getting a new granite skate plaza!! Should be done in a few weeks…

https://www.instagram.com/p/ChVflhaJXRJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

and some shameless self promotion

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqReXrfJGy7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


Cant seem to embed the links either…. Well I managed one of the 2...







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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 21, 2023, 06:24:53 AM
https://vimeo.com/828757901
Came back to Jersey skated with my cousins & caught a little slash grind. Planning on getting out today abs going back to this spot.
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Post by: franc on May 21, 2023, 09:15:25 AM
Franc – rad edit – Box king!! Been trying those sw half cab krrok to no avail – pop out is killer. That fakie 5….!!!

Thanks!
Loved your Insta clip!

Frontside nollie switch K… You probably need to get closer to the ledge than you think before popping the nollie. Give that a go!
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Post by: sbmfj on May 22, 2023, 06:10:44 AM
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Franc – rad edit – Box king!! Been trying those sw half cab krrok to no avail – pop out is killer. That fakie 5….!!!
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Thanks!
Loved your Insta clip!

Frontside nollie switch K… You probably need to get closer to the ledge than you think before popping the nollie. Give that a go!

Thanks man - Benn trying to mimic your foot placement as well on the back foot.
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Post by: franc on May 22, 2023, 11:13:54 AM
Thanks man - Benn trying to mimic your foot placement as well on the back foot.

Ha, that’s cool!
Keep us posted! You got this.
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Post by: Bongwater Mojito on May 22, 2023, 11:36:37 PM
Been on a hiatus since last fall. I've pondered is the injury risk worth the fun with my admittable limited ability to have good sessions. Yesterday, started with a modern approach, and asked ChatGPT! For the entertainment, here's the answer:

Quote from: ChatGPT
Hey!

First of all, it's great to hear that you love skating and want to get back into the hobby. Skateboarding is more than just a sport – it's a passion and a way to express yourself. A break in a hobby can be necessary and give you a new perspective and energy.

It's completely understandable that it can be a little uncertain to get back into skating after a break. But remember that your skills haven't disappeared anywhere. The experience and passion you acquired throughout the decade are still a part of you. It's just about finding the confidence and joy you had before the break.

Make your return meaningful and enjoy every skating session, whether it's once a week or less often. Remember to set realistic goals and be kind to yourself. Start slowly and don't push yourself too hard at the beginning. Raise your skills and challenge yourself little by little. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process.

Get a new skateboard or upgrade your old one if it feels inspiring. It can help you feel comfortable and excited right from the start. Also find skateboarding buddies with whom you can share this passion. Skating together can bring back the community and joy you're missing.

Also remember that every day of skating is a new opportunity to learn something new. Don't give setbacks or failures too much power. Every fall is a lesson that takes you closer to your goal. Be patient with yourself and give yourself permission to develop one step at a time.

The most important thing is that you return to skating with joy and passion. Remember why you started skating in 1987 and why you love this sport. Give yourself the chance to experience that feeling of freedom again when you slide on your skateboard and do the tricks you love.

So put on your skate shoes, take your skateboard under your arm and bravely head towards the skating spot. This is a new beginning, a new opportunity, and you have all the necessary skills and passion to reach new heights in the world of skateboarding. Believe in yourself and let yourself shine on the board.

Skating is waiting for you - accept this challenge and make it your own!

Well, ordered a set of Indy Stage 4s, going to hit a park once they arrive.
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Post by: Bill Salt on May 23, 2023, 12:04:32 AM
51 years old
skating street since 88
I ride 8.125 Anti Hero/144 Titaniums/STF 54mm V5's
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 23, 2023, 12:18:09 AM
ChatGPT scares the shit out of me.....in 10 years time is it gonna be smarter than all of us?
anyways back to skating!

->sbmfj: dude it baffles me how easily you pop into bs tailslides on a knee-high ledge....props! that trick shall forever remain a mystery to me I guess....
also I back the Gopro thing, when skating solo it's clearly an added motivation.

Finally: some rad old-man steeze from Jeremie Daclin (Cliché founder remember?). He posts pretty much a clip a day and they are always inspirational!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsdFDjgN0V7/?hl=fr


edit: Bill Salt I just read your sig.....et je suis offensé haha!! français ? d'où?
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 23, 2023, 06:02:06 PM
Never filmed a part and so decided to do one for my 48th. All tricks filmed at age 47 except the last one. I had a few more things to work on but fucked myself up about six weeks ago. Also fucked up some editing but it is what it is... middle age mediocrity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE)
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on May 23, 2023, 09:42:15 PM
Good stuff. I especially like the bs flip on the bank. As for me I can’t Ollie right now cause I’m rehabbing a groin pull on by back leg. I’m just cruising on Dane 1, 169 Indy and 56mm Dragons.

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Post by: projectBNE on May 23, 2023, 10:00:39 PM
Really rad watching everyone's clips... shredding!

I'm 45, been skating 30+ of those non stop.  Just about done filming a 45 for 45 at my local park which has been equal parts fun and frustrating.

I'm riding Krooked 8.25, Thunder 148's and SF F4 99D's.

Here's a fun/weird clip I filmed the other night.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsTa-YyJlBR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Post by: Bongwater Mojito on May 23, 2023, 10:56:46 PM
Never filmed a part and so decided to do one for my 48th. All tricks filmed at age 47 except the last one. I had a few more things to work on but fucked myself up about six weeks ago.

Nice edit, thanks for the inspiration! Turned 46 yesterday and as said, been on a hiatus for few months. Time to pick up the board and make griptape sweat patterns again!

Also fucked up some editing but it is what it is... middle age mediocrity

This is how we roll - on the other hand it's very relaxing once the self-judgment phase is over. Anything is better than nothing in this hobby, I'd say.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 23, 2023, 11:50:29 PM
Never filmed a part and so decided to do one for my 48th. All tricks filmed at age 47 except the last one. I had a few more things to work on but fucked myself up about six weeks ago. Also fucked up some editing but it is what it is... middle age mediocrity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE)

I feel like us old farts are pretty hard on ourselves....like doing tricks proper counts, all that.
so what I mean to say is, that's not mediocrity, nah. Shit you get my vote as old man ATV of the year!
Bowl, vert, park and street = winning combo. Honestly how many old heads still skate everything like that? Most people stick to their comfort zone past a certain point.... no way I would step to a vert ramp nowadays!
Also note to self: goddamn it I really HAVE to relearn fs rocks....Yours were rad in this and it's such a good feeling trick.



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Post by: Bill Salt on May 24, 2023, 12:06:48 AM
ChatGPT scares the shit out of me.....in 10 years time is it gonna be smarter than all of us?
anyways back to skating!

->sbmfj: dude it baffles me how easily you pop into bs tailslides on a knee-high ledge....props! that trick shall forever remain a mystery to me I guess....
also I back the Gopro thing, when skating solo it's clearly an added motivation.

Finally: some rad old-man steeze from Jeremie Daclin (Cliché founder remember?). He posts pretty much a clip a day and they are always inspirational!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsdFDjgN0V7/?hl=fr


edit: Bill Salt I just read your sig.....et je suis offensé haha!! français ? d'où?
Ahhh je me sens moins seul soudain!Salut gars, pour l'heure je suis en Bretagne (Quimper) après 17 ans de Paname et 4 ans à L.A...Ici c pas skate city, mais j'ai un ptit spot donc je me contente de ça.Quand le moral baisse je bouge à Paris skater avec mes vieux potes qui roulent encore.Et toi?
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Post by: The Drew on May 24, 2023, 01:28:55 AM
Really rad watching everyone's clips... shredding!

I'm 45, been skating 30+ of those non stop.  Just about done filming a 45 for 45 at my local park which has been equal parts fun and frustrating.

I'm riding Krooked 8.25, Thunder 148's and SF F4 99D's.

Here's a fun/weird clip I filmed the other night.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsTa-YyJlBR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Heck yeah Ben @projectBNE
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on May 24, 2023, 02:15:34 AM
->Bill Salt: je t'ai repondu en MP!

shit now might be the time to start a French thread for all the froggies on Slap, we seem to be more numerous by the day!

Actually Slap could have spanish/german/etc threads for all the non-anglo speakers? Would be rad IMO.
Or too complicated for mods to handle? If a mod reads this lemme know what you think...
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 24, 2023, 01:29:45 PM
Thanks Frenchie and others.. Means a lot. Now, let's see some front rocks!
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Post by: 144p on May 24, 2023, 03:12:30 PM
Frank and Fred, very inspirational! The second to last trick was hairballl!
Lot's of creativity and variety.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on May 24, 2023, 03:49:35 PM
@Frank and Fred

absolutely wicked, man.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 24, 2023, 08:48:10 PM
Thanks old Dudes.

144p has provided enough inspo for us all with his curb clips.
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Post by: postmodernpain on May 25, 2023, 05:11:43 AM
@frank and fred --- an inspiration!
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Post by: Jim and Dan on May 25, 2023, 05:30:23 AM
@Frank and Fred that was fucking rad, if I can skate that good at your age I'll be content with life.
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Post by: Jory4 on May 25, 2023, 11:41:15 AM
@frank and fred --- an inspiration!

@frankandfred is my hero!

( only slightly joking!)

One shouldn’t underestimate how hard a lengthy “step hop” like his ender is!

Anyway, front rocks…,,,

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrdYOWhtFGW/?igshid=NzJjY2FjNWJiZg==

And finally getting slappy feebles to “go” now I have a short double sided curb…,

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrgECqvNRyW/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
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Post by: Plan9Customs on May 25, 2023, 06:14:12 PM
Never filmed a part and so decided to do one for my 48th. All tricks filmed at age 47 except the last one. I had a few more things to work on but fucked myself up about six weeks ago. Also fucked up some editing but it is what it is... middle age mediocrity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE)

That was a rad edit. Keep ripping sir!
I guess I’ll contribute to the front rocks from old guys as well.
(https://i.postimg.cc/855sL0fj/E2-B2-EAA0-6166-4-C56-ACB3-9161132-E452-A.png) (https://postimg.cc/f3GwN5KN)
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Post by: Frank and Fred on May 25, 2023, 07:55:48 PM
Love the Front Rock contributions @plan9customs and @jory4.
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Post by: Paco Supreme on May 25, 2023, 09:28:56 PM
frontside (those scare the shit out of me)

Real question, what is the scare factor? I’ve got an older skate mate who says the same thing, he’ll only attempt them on a curb that butts up to a grassy patch.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 25, 2023, 11:33:07 PM
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frontside (those scare the shit out of me)
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Real question, what is the scare factor? I’ve got an older skate mate who says the same thing, he’ll only attempt them on a curb that butts up to a grassy patch.


Maybe the ability to fall onto grass, or if you do overshoot it will not let the board slip out the way a waxed up curb and pad will or a double sided curb, if that makes sense.

I know I look more favourably on something like that for some tricks too, other tricks I need to have the waxed up top pad area to make some things work and not a grass edge.


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Post by: Reese Bruno on May 27, 2023, 11:26:52 AM
36
Bbs something board (ah & frog or hockey)
Ace something
Spit something

Into doing smiths wallies and wallrides after a nice j
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Post by: Kook Me Amadeus on May 27, 2023, 01:06:53 PM
Frank and Fred, that was insane.  You have a great bag of tricks!
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on May 27, 2023, 09:28:39 PM
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Never filmed a part and so decided to do one for my 48th. All tricks filmed at age 47 except the last one. I had a few more things to work on but fucked myself up about six weeks ago. Also fucked up some editing but it is what it is... middle age mediocrity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE)
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That was a rad edit. Keep ripping sir!
I guess I’ll contribute to the front rocks from old guys as well.
(https://i.postimg.cc/855sL0fj/E2-B2-EAA0-6166-4-C56-ACB3-9161132-E452-A.png) (https://postimg.cc/f3GwN5KN)

i see something amiss with this photo though. next to you, on the other side of that fence. the pool has water in it  ::)

just playin. sick rock!
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Post by: Coldpizza on May 27, 2023, 10:22:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/XdAZLwq.jpg)
I turn 40 tomorrow so I did 40 Flatground tricks today.
Been doing a birthday tricklist for the last decade.
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Post by: projectBNE on May 31, 2023, 04:36:29 PM
45 for 45 at my local skatepark!  This was so much fun to work on over the past couple of months… Pushing myself to try tricks that were outside of the comfy zone and getting hyped with the Lota crew!

https://youtu.be/qBucsgIbFMw
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Post by: 144p on May 31, 2023, 07:18:46 PM
Skills are sharp, really great edit.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 01, 2023, 12:02:59 AM
yeah that was solid! Good style. Well done man and happy 45!

was that your kid with the boardslide? if so, I'm jealous, both my sons have pretty much given up on skating. The oldest is putting into his bass playing the same kind of effort I used to put into skating though, so I'm stoked on that. We jam together sometimes, it's a blast. Still wish they would hit the skatepark with me though!
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Post by: franc on June 01, 2023, 10:11:46 AM
That was so good! Nice one man.
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Post by: Thebird on June 01, 2023, 11:49:39 AM
That was sick man.  Nice edit.
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Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on June 01, 2023, 12:25:29 PM
I’m so old I have to ride soft wheels and hard bushings. Did two miles to the Family Dollar earlier and I’m not achey though, so fuck it
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Post by: Mr.Jenkins on June 01, 2023, 02:02:40 PM
Posted this in the regular post your clips thread but at 45 I’ll do my part to add to this thread too. Love this spot, but we only have it for spring and autumn, filled with water during the summer. Got some clips this year at least  :)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs9fwRbMtFe/
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Post by: Frank and Fred on June 01, 2023, 02:36:01 PM
45 for 45 at my local skatepark!  This was so much fun to work on over the past couple of months… Pushing myself to try tricks that were outside of the comfy zone and getting hyped with the Lota crew!

https://youtu.be/qBucsgIbFMw

nice work. you look super comfortable on a skateboard.
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Post by: SatanicPanic on June 02, 2023, 11:49:36 AM
Damn that was a sick edit
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Post by: turdtastic on June 02, 2023, 08:55:16 PM
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/6-03-2023/hWVe8n.gif)
Finally started landing these at 44.
45 now, this one felt decent.
Yeah, I’m shit on the board and don’t deserve to be filmed, but hey, there it is.
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Post by: Aquatic Dinosaur on June 05, 2023, 10:50:16 AM

What’s your recovery time for a high speed full body sack of potatoes slam? This happened to me (with a four foot meat crayon skid included) 3 days ago and my body is still a world of pain.  I’ve been icing, resting, foam rolling, taking supplements, eating healthy etc.  I’m 39. For you other geriatrics how long until you skate again and what do you do to speed up recovery?

Gif above me was sick by the way!

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Post by: projectBNE on June 05, 2023, 10:43:26 PM
yeah that was solid! Good style. Well done man and happy 45!

was that your kid with the boardslide? if so, I'm jealous, both my sons have pretty much given up on skating. The oldest is putting into his bass playing the same kind of effort I used to put into skating though, so I'm stoked on that. We jam together sometimes, it's a blast. Still wish they would hit the skatepark with me though!

Thanks lads.  That's my local park and I had a big part in designing it (spread out and mellow) so I really love skating there.

Yeah, that's my 12 year old.  He's a good lil skater but like most kids is kind of into everything and often denies me to go ride bikes with his mates or play basketball.  Still it's rad when he comes along and I can live through his progression and stoke.
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Post by: turdtastic on June 05, 2023, 10:50:10 PM

What’s your recovery time for a high speed full body sack of potatoes slam? This happened to me (with a four foot meat crayon skid included) 3 days ago and my body is still a world of pain.  I’ve been icing, resting, foam rolling, taking supplements, eating healthy etc.  I’m 39. For you other geriatrics how long until you skate again and what do you do to speed up recovery?

Gif above me was sick by the way!
Lots of water, anti inflammatory meds (Aleve), stretch if you can. Keep moving to get the blood flowing to help it heel, unless it’s a joint, might need a rest??
But for real, keep skating consistently as much as possible like when you’re younger so your body stays conditioned for it.
And thanks for the props!
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Post by: Skatebeard on June 06, 2023, 09:52:18 AM
38yo checking in here... on day 23 of my streak and feeling it a little, primo'd today...always those fakie kickflips.

Still aiming for 250 days this year, will be interesting to see whether my body makes it!!!

Switching out 99s for F4 97s has helped me out a little bit in terms of board comfort the past couple months.
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Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on June 06, 2023, 12:41:37 PM
38yo checking in here... on day 23 of my streak and feeling it a little, primo'd today...always those fakie kickflips.

Still aiming for 250 days this year, will be interesting to see whether my body makes it!!!

Switching out 99s for F4 97s has helped me out a little bit in terms of board comfort the past couple months.

I started using the f4 lock ins because they’re 97a and have a big enough patch that I don’t get shaken to death doing crunchy street stuff.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 07, 2023, 12:17:46 AM
There have been multiple threads about them but the Powell Dragons (93 A) were a blessing to me, with the shitty pavement in Belgium. I can do the 20 min ride to the local park way more comfortably now.

Also, file under old man problems: I tried mounting rails cause I thought it would make my boardslides and lipslides on the mini longer/easier.... Turns out I hated it! I felt like I had no control at all, it was way too slippery on the coping. Now my board has mounting holes and I'm not stoked on that at all.... ::)
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Post by: projectBNE on June 07, 2023, 11:42:24 PM
Also, file under old man problems: I tried mounting rails cause I thought it would make my boardslides and lipslides on the mini longer/easier.... Turns out I hated it! I felt like I had no control at all, it was way too slippery on the coping. Now my board has mounting holes and I'm not stoked on that at all.... ::)
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I sometimes ride the Krooked Slick Decks which are amazing for a consistent slide on ledges and flatbars, but yeah, feels sketchy just doing rock fakie with such a slippery board!
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Post by: Easy Slider on June 08, 2023, 02:50:01 AM
Also, file under old man problems: I tried mounting rails cause I thought it would make my boardslides and lipslides on the mini longer/easier.... Turns out I hated it! I felt like I had no control at all, it was way too slippery on the coping. Now my board has mounting holes and I'm not stoked on that at all.... ::)

I sometimes ride the Krooked Slick Decks which are amazing for a consistent slide on ledges and flatbars, but yeah, feels sketchy just doing rock fakie with such a slippery board!
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I am currently riding an Ishod slick and to be quite honest I don't see a huge difference to a regular bloard. But maybe that's just me. Plus I don't to rock to fakies because I am a wuss so there's that.
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Post by: Samsquantch on June 08, 2023, 07:36:44 AM
40, Just found this thread. Holy moly, skated one park for over three hours Sunday and a different one over four hours Monday. It's Thursday and I'm still stiff!

Regarding softer wheels, I wish I didn't love the feel of F4's so much, Dragons and X97's are damn nice. I just miss the "clack" and "bark" of the Spitfires when I tried them.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 12, 2023, 07:00:32 AM
this guy just killed the xx tricks for xx years concept! :o   super good
never heard of this guy before....40 bs boneless variations come on!?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_w_D42MN_M


->Turdtastic: tricks learned after 40 count double! Nah triple!   ;)
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Post by: sbmfj on June 12, 2023, 08:48:55 AM
Thats was one hell of a boneless edit. Props to that dude!!
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Post by: The Drew on June 25, 2023, 05:14:25 PM
I figure as I'm "old" now I better post something in here... nothing special but its all i could muster

First skate in a little while... bought a creature board... never again... way too concavy and the noes and tail are too steep (i'm going to give it someone next time i go skate)... and then in all my wisdom i bought shoes half a size too small (they were 3000yen) and my feet hated me so they got binned when i got home

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct3rxWGuY4Z/
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Post by: turdtastic on June 25, 2023, 06:02:48 PM
I figure as I'm "old" now I better post something in here... nothing special but its all i could muster

First skate in a little while... bought a creature board... never again... way too concavy and the noes and tail are too steep (i'm going to give it someone next time i go skate)... and then in all my wisdom i bought shoes half a size too small (they were 3000yen) and my feet hated me so they got binned when i got home

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct3rxWGuY4Z/
You’re doing more than alright!
And the forest around the park looks dope, super jealous…
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Post by: Steely Daniel on June 25, 2023, 06:12:42 PM
I figure as I'm "old" now I better post something in here... nothing special but its all i could muster

First skate in a little while... bought a creature board... never again... way too concavy and the noes and tail are too steep (i'm going to give it someone next time i go skate)... and then in all my wisdom i bought shoes half a size too small (they were 3000yen) and my feet hated me so they got binned when i got home

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct3rxWGuY4Z/

I've only skated one Creature board but I had the same issues. Seems kinda odd that they'd be so steep considering the connection to independent trucks through NHS and most of the team is probably on indys. Was ghost pop city for me.

Nice back tail though! Fun looking spot
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Post by: yghartsyrt on June 25, 2023, 11:40:29 PM
Also posted this in the “post you skating” thread, but  I figured the old heads might appreciate it a little more than the youngsters with their stairs and flips.
46 years lost nearly all my flip tricks.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct6p_JsRqB3/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on June 26, 2023, 05:03:05 AM
First time I've got the camera out since turning 50 in January and the first time filming anything in nearly a year.

Broke the camera out to check out what I'm doing wrong on something I'm working on and left it rolling for other bits and bobs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctz5V1mNz88
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Post by: BurgerCop on June 26, 2023, 10:17:35 AM
First time I've got the camera out since turning 50 in January and the first time filming anything in nearly a year.

Broke the camera out to check out what I'm doing wrong on something I'm working on and left it rolling for other bits and bobs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctz5V1mNz88

Damn! You're 50? That makes me feel really good as a 42 year old. I still got years ahead of me!
I might even have time to finally get my front pop-shuv as crispy as yours!
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Post by: Hyliannightmare on June 26, 2023, 11:18:22 AM
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/6-03-2023/hWVe8n.gif)
Finally started landing these at 44.
45 now, this one felt decent.
Yeah, I’m shit on the board and don’t deserve to be filmed, but hey, there it is.

Got a 5050 on that when I visited Cali. Ripper
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Post by: Frank and Fred on June 26, 2023, 02:43:59 PM
First time I've got the camera out since turning 50 in January and the first time filming anything in nearly a year.

Broke the camera out to check out what I'm doing wrong on something I'm working on and left it rolling for other bits and bobs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctz5V1mNz88

Tidy! Someone older than me on here!
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on June 27, 2023, 05:25:44 AM
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First time I've got the camera out since turning 50 in January and the first time filming anything in nearly a year.

Broke the camera out to check out what I'm doing wrong on something I'm working on and left it rolling for other bits and bobs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctz5V1mNz88
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Damn! You're 50? That makes me feel really good as a 42 year old. I still got years ahead of me!
I might even have time to finally get my front pop-shuv as crispy as yours!

Oh for sure, you've easily got years and years ahead of ya.  What I'd give for knees that were 42 again haha.
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Post by: yghartsyrt on June 27, 2023, 05:47:35 AM
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First time I've got the camera out since turning 50 in January and the first time filming anything in nearly a year.

Broke the camera out to check out what I'm doing wrong on something I'm working on and left it rolling for other bits and bobs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctz5V1mNz88
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Damn! You're 50? That makes me feel really good as a 42 year old. I still got years ahead of me!
I might even have time to finally get my front pop-shuv as crispy as yours!
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Oh for sure, you've easily got years and years ahead of ya.  What I'd give for knees that were 42 again haha.

Dude, don’t tell me it gets even worse ….

Oh dear
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on June 27, 2023, 09:35:28 AM
Dude, don’t tell me it gets even worse ….

Oh dear

Nah, you'll be fine!  Just don't stop during the session.
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Post by: yghartsyrt on June 27, 2023, 10:10:37 AM
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Dude, don’t tell me it gets even worse ….

Oh dear
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Nah, you'll be fine!  Just don't stop during the session.

That, I already learned. The days after the session don’t agree sometimes though
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on June 28, 2023, 01:59:09 AM
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Dude, don’t tell me it gets even worse ….

Oh dear
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Nah, you'll be fine!  Just don't stop during the session.
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That, I already learned. The days after the session don’t agree sometimes though

sometimes it gets better! I had pretty bad knee pain last year, but it's gone now. Might be thanks to the Kneesovertoesguys training? Or skating transition only I don't know.

Speaking of mini-ramp skating, I had one of those crazy whiplash slams yesterday, where you're like WTF happened? Did I hit my head? Luckily no serious injury, my wrist hurts a little but that's all.
It still got me spooked enough to stop skating my local ramp before the summer! I can't take chances before the holidays with wife and kids in 2 weeks, I gotta be able to drive.
How do you guys manage the risk aspect of skating with family life? It's kinda tricky  :P
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Post by: South Bent on June 28, 2023, 09:08:24 AM
   I've discovered over time, as long as I'm slamming on a regular basis, my body takes it so much better.  When I start skating again after taking an extended time off, the first few slams hurt much more, and hurt for way longer, then when I'm skating and slamming on the regular.
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Post by: turdtastic on June 28, 2023, 09:42:17 AM
   I've discovered over time, as long as I'm slamming on a regular basis, my body takes it so much better.  When I start skating again after taking an extended time off, the first few slams hurt much more, and hurt for way longer, then when I'm skating and slamming on the regular.
This for sure, along with staying active off the board to keep the old muscles and joints as conditioned as possible.
Move it or lose it, as they say.
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on June 28, 2023, 10:28:26 AM
It still got me spooked enough to stop skating my local ramp before the summer! I can't take chances before the holidays with wife and kids in 2 weeks, I gotta be able to drive.
How do you guys manage the risk aspect of skating with family life? It's kinda tricky  :P

I've not got any kids so that takes some of the pressure off.  Having said that, I was gifted a trip to Barcelona for my 50th and there were many hints from the other half that maybe I shouldn't skate for a couple of weeks before we went so I wouldn't be injured on the trip.  I've rolled my ankle running down the stairs in the house before, so aside from living in a bubble for two weeks, there's no way I could guarantee not being injured so I skated anyway.  Luckily I didn't injure myself before, during or after Barcelona so all's well that ends well.





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Post by: projectBNE on July 04, 2023, 11:56:21 PM
Speaking of mini-ramp skating, I had one of those crazy whiplash slams yesterday, where you're like WTF happened? Did I hit my head? Luckily no serious injury, my wrist hurts a little but that's all.
It still got me spooked enough to stop skating my local ramp before the summer! I can't take chances before the holidays with wife and kids in 2 weeks, I gotta be able to drive.
How do you guys manage the risk aspect of skating with family life? It's kinda tricky  :P

I was JUST talking about this with a mate.  I was on a family road trip last week, skated some amazing parks, but definitely found myself battling the 'risk vs reward' scenario a few times, especially as we were on a driving holiday.  It's a constant battle and only gets harder as we get older.

The whiplash slam is my worst fear.  Was out for months a while back after sticking on a smith grind then stepping back on my board and banana peeling.  Jammed my elbow/shoulder into my neck and was fucked for so long.

There was a perfect 4' mini ramp at one park and after about 6 or 7 runs I got to the point where it was either start trying harder/more dangerous tricks, repeat my small bag of tricks or head back to the street section, so I just tucked my tail between my legs and retreated to the street section for some more slappys and manuals. 
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on July 05, 2023, 01:24:50 AM
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Speaking of mini-ramp skating, I had one of those crazy whiplash slams yesterday, where you're like WTF happened? Did I hit my head? Luckily no serious injury, my wrist hurts a little but that's all.
It still got me spooked enough to stop skating my local ramp before the summer! I can't take chances before the holidays with wife and kids in 2 weeks, I gotta be able to drive.
How do you guys manage the risk aspect of skating with family life? It's kinda tricky  :P
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I was JUST talking about this with a mate.  I was on a family road trip last week, skated some amazing parks, but definitely found myself battling the 'risk vs reward' scenario a few times, especially as we were on a driving holiday.  It's a constant battle and only gets harder as we get older.

The whiplash slam is my worst fear.  Was out for months a while back after sticking on a smith grind then stepping back on my board and banana peeling.  Jammed my elbow/shoulder into my neck and was fucked for so long.

There was a perfect 4' mini ramp at one park and after about 6 or 7 runs I got to the point where it was either start trying harder/more dangerous tricks, repeat my small bag of tricks or head back to the street section, so I just tucked my tail between my legs and retreated to the street section for some more slappys and manuals.

yup we're in the same boat....  The risks do seem higher on transition than low-impact street stuff, true. But on the other hand, I usually have more fun skating ramps and my knees definitely seem to prefer transition too!
as for the getting-used-to-slamming theory, I see where you guys are coming from but that's not for me anymore. Too old or too frail!  I want to skate and not fall at all if possible....at this point I'd rather give up on certain tricks than take chances.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 05, 2023, 07:29:52 AM
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I think a lot more people are going with the grippier (more often than not softer) wheels for a lot of transition based skating in new concrete parks, metal or wooden ramps or anywhere that has the higher slip out factor, when compared to the usual older worn in parks where a 99 or 101 is still perfect for everything.

My "new park" board has the Spitfire F4 97 duro wheels on it which still feels normal with just a little more grip, but I have seen a lot of people on Dragons and other wheels too, even some older guys riding the Krooked cruiser wheels and Spitfire 80HD wheels, although I feel like they are way too soft and grippy for a more normal feel when skating transition.


If it is just down to balance and not slipping out, then I guess that is a different story, but preventing the unwanted slip out is often higher on the priority list than anything else for a lot of the older guys who skate the places I frequent, eg the indoor park ramp / bowl surface that gets so slippery on normal wheels, or even the new parks with bowls, transition and glossy finished concrete surfaces.


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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on July 05, 2023, 10:14:56 AM
yup we're in the same boat....  The risks do seem higher on transition than low-impact street stuff, true. But on the other hand, I usually have more fun skating ramps and my knees definitely seem to prefer transition too!

I'd like to at least dip my toes into transition again but I've got the fear good and proper after completely exploding an ankle decades ago.  Having less sore knees after a session would be amazing.
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Post by: Jack Locke on September 29, 2023, 01:34:38 AM
Was a nice fall early evening

(https://i.ibb.co/CWdnxxD/IMG-20230928-183114503-HDR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XVBzmmM)
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Post by: Baglady on September 29, 2023, 06:20:16 AM
Was a nice fall early evening

(https://i.ibb.co/CWdnxxD/IMG-20230928-183114503-HDR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XVBzmmM)

“Anti depression machine” I love it man.
I went out yesterday evening. South tx

(https://i.imgur.com/sFgn1Py.mp4)
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Post by: Sedition on September 29, 2023, 07:01:55 AM
Was a nice fall early evening

(https://i.ibb.co/CWdnxxD/IMG-20230928-183114503-HDR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XVBzmmM)

Fall is the best time of year to skate...
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Post by: Jack Locke on September 29, 2023, 02:15:44 PM
^agreed.  my favorite time of year, that and early spring. just perfect.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 01, 2023, 02:56:13 AM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx2c9sAJNLw/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Was out for a minute, finally back in!
Turn 45 in December …
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 01, 2023, 10:52:31 AM
welcome back!

as for me I tried for 30 to 40 minutes this morning to relearn bs 50-50 slappys....Just not happening. At all.
Kinda feel like a fraud as an old man skate dude to not have that trick under my belt  :P
(anymore! come on I used to do those no problem when I was young and shit...)
Stoked I got to sweat in the sun anyways.
Plus I finally got my bs rock and rolls back on the mini.....gonna beat that horse to death now ha.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 01, 2023, 11:07:37 AM
Been a bit of struggle recently. Did mange this little circus move that I must have learned about 35 years ago though...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1JAKqS9Tk/?hl=en
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Post by: Sedition on October 01, 2023, 02:00:29 PM
Been a bit of struggle recently. Did mange this little circus move that I must have learned about 35 years ago though...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1JAKqS9Tk/?hl=en

Rad. I was screwing around with those about 6 weeks ago. I hit my knee, my shin, my other knee, and then my nuts. At that point, I was like, “OK. Maybe just stick with regular kickflips.” Congrats you got this. Good one, too.
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Post by: Yakusoku2 on October 01, 2023, 09:06:56 PM
Been a bit of struggle recently. Did mange this little circus move that I must have learned about 35 years ago though...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1JAKqS9Tk/?hl=en

Beautifully done
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 01, 2023, 09:14:02 PM
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Been a bit of struggle recently. Did mange this little circus move that I must have learned about 35 years ago though...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1JAKqS9Tk/?hl=en
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Beautifully done
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Post by: El Freegano on October 04, 2023, 05:37:44 AM
I think i am finally qualified to write in this thread
Age:40
Set Up: 7.9 Dgk
            48 f4 classic 99d (54 new)
            thunder 147
            Modus 7
            Miles grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ledges, manual pads, banks and small stair sets
Favorite skaters: Reynolds, Kirchart, Carroll, Welsh
Music: Punk and Hip hop (Rancid, Nofx, Lag Wagon, Propagandhi, Strike Anywhere, Pennywise...)
Married: Living with a partner
Kids: my partner has a daughter but now she is at a university
Occupation: a supermarket clerk at LIDL

I have been skating since 1996 and the 2000s were like my prime, then i got almost a decade of nomadic life with not very regular skating but when i settled in 2019 i have been skating on regular basis and i think that now i more into skateboarding (in all its aspects) than any other time in my life.

I turned 40 on monday and released a little skate edit for the anniversary. I posted it on the "post you skating" thread and if it is a spam to post it here, the admins could remove it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSX9HYPXTkA
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 04, 2023, 07:16:54 AM
I think i am finally qualified to write in this thread
Age:40...

I turned 40 on monday and released a little skate edit for the anniversary. I posted it on the "post you skating" thread and if it is a spam to post it here, the admins could remove it.



Definitely rad to have anything like this up in this thread, so welcome to another milestone and good times ahead!!!

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Post by: funeral_tuxedo on October 04, 2023, 09:13:49 AM
Been a bit of struggle recently. Did mange this little circus move that I must have learned about 35 years ago though...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1JAKqS9Tk/?hl=en

lovely clip @Frank and Fred
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Post by: Aquatic Dinosaur on October 04, 2023, 09:52:36 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSX9HYPXTkA

When did you film most of those tricks? You skate like you’re in your twenties.  Awesome vid
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Post by: fs1/2cab on October 04, 2023, 10:12:58 AM
Never filmed a part and so decided to do one for my 48th. All tricks filmed at age 47 except the last one. I had a few more things to work on but fucked myself up about six weeks ago. Also fucked up some editing but it is what it is... middle age mediocrity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwgBbe6AkaE)

That was awesome mate. Last trick was hella sick. I don't really skate transition, so all those tricks were mad insane to me. You make sw feeble to fakie look really easy, but it isnt. I hope I could do half of that stuff in 15 years.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 04, 2023, 02:29:55 PM
Thank you kindly. Going to give myself a year and half to see what I can come up with for 50. But at this age, one bad injury can really slow things down...

Ron Allen. Ron Allen. Ron Allen. Inspiration for days.
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 04, 2023, 05:28:55 PM
Thank you kindly. Going to give myself a year and half to see what I can come up with for 50. But at this age, one bad injury can really slow things down...

Ron Allen. Ron Allen. Ron Allen. Inspiration for days.

Sam Cunningham is 60, skating and tattooing…
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Post by: yghartsyrt on October 05, 2023, 12:12:11 AM
Been a bit of struggle recently. Did mange this little circus move that I must have learned about 35 years ago though...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1JAKqS9Tk/?hl=en

That was beautiful. What’s the trick in getting those? Just hitting the obstacle at an angle? Ora the back foot need to push into the pocket similar to a pressure flip?
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 05, 2023, 01:08:15 AM
I think i am finally qualified to write in this thread
Age:40
Set Up: 7.9 Dgk
            48 f4 classic 99d (54 new)
            thunder 147
            Modus 7
            Miles grip
Preferred Terrain: Street, ledges, manual pads, banks and small stair sets
Favorite skaters: Reynolds, Kirchart, Carroll, Welsh
Music: Punk and Hip hop (Rancid, Nofx, Lag Wagon, Propagandhi, Strike Anywhere, Pennywise...)
Married: Living with a partner
Kids: my partner has a daughter but now she is at a university
Occupation: a supermarket clerk at LIDL

I have been skating since 1996 and the 2000s were like my prime, then i got almost a decade of nomadic life with not very regular skating but when i settled in 2019 i have been skating on regular basis and i think that now i more into skateboarding (in all its aspects) than any other time in my life.

I turned 40 on monday and released a little skate edit for the anniversary. I posted it on the "post you skating" thread and if it is a spam to post it here, the admins could remove it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSX9HYPXTkA


damn your post made me remember we all used to fill that little form in entering this thread so I went back to see if I had done it....and then I realized it's been 10 years!! damn a decade of "old dudes post up here"!? so now we even greyer and balder!

(https://malarkeycards.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/HYPESNOOP7.png)

anyways welcome dude, and I second the fact you are skating like a young guy....is 40 the new 30?! oh also I'm curious: the comments under your vid are in russian right? Russian yourself?

also  @Frank and Fred : nice ! I always thought those were done like a heelflip but you make it turn like a kickflip right?? any pointers to that move for  yghartsyrtt and me? and others!?
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Post by: El Freegano on October 05, 2023, 02:59:47 AM
Thanx, pals :)
The tricks are from this summer and i wish i had a camera, but the phone is ok too. The comments under my video are in Bulgarian, but it is a cyrilic alphabet so it looks russian (in fact a lot of movies are shot in bulgaria and the scenes are pretending to be in russia :) haha same alphabet and socialist architecture)
The @Frank and Fred video is great, solid transition and slappy game, also the fugazi music is always a good addition to skating.
I have actually started to enjoy watching the videos of the pals here more than the pro videos (yes the pros are spectacular and super good), but here it is more relatable and there is at least some kind of a cyber connection, and the old guns skating are really an inspiration.
Cheers!
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Post by: yghartsyrt on October 05, 2023, 03:55:12 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSX9HYPXTkA

Solid backtails. The fakie tre looked so effortless.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 05, 2023, 10:15:53 AM

also  @Frank and Fred : nice ! I always thought those were done like a heelflip but you make it turn like a kickflip right?? any pointers to that move for  yghartsyrtt and me? and others!?

I wish I knew... haha... I think the key might be to come in at a slight angle, like a small frontside carve, start the no comply early, and smash hard... you really need to get the back foot out of the way early on. Play around with that a few times and see how it flips and then you can dial in your catch and landing...
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on October 05, 2023, 10:49:40 AM

also  @Frank and Fred : nice ! I always thought those were done like a heelflip but you make it turn like a kickflip right?? any pointers to that move for  yghartsyrtt and me? and others!?

I wish I knew... haha... I think the key might be to come in at a slight angle, like a small frontside carve, start the no comply early, and smash hard... you really need to get the back foot out of the way early on. Play around with that a few times and see how it flips and then you can dial in your catch and landing...
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When I had them they were 'heelflipped', I guess that's just the way I learned 'em.  No carving or anything, just a normal no comply up/over a curb but quickly pressure the heel towards the curb at the right time.  Think 'every action has an equal and opposite reaction', so force the tail to hit the curb at an angle (towards the toe or heel edge) instead of the flat of the tail.  Hitting the tail toe-side edge against the curb will 'kick flip' it, and vice versa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSX9HYPXTkA

Chef's kiss!  Definitely putting younger dudes to shame.  Everything was good, but I definitely appreciated that speedy kickflip up the curb.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 23, 2023, 09:30:42 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY)

Some recent old man happenings. Some illegal moves. Two of these dudes are very close to 60.
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Post by: Newphone on October 23, 2023, 09:37:39 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY)

Some recent old man happenings. Some illegal moves. Two of these dudes are very close to 60.


Love seeing this shit.
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Post by: SpuytenDuvyilEphemera on October 23, 2023, 01:31:56 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY)

Some recent old man happenings. Some illegal moves. Two of these dudes are very close to 60.
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Love seeing this shit.

Same-- I wouldn't necessarily say any of this is illegal-- early grabs if over coping level seem very legal (and airs). Maybe the  Bert slide but they are the best?  Now if there was a two handed Burt slide I might say illegal.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 23, 2023, 02:13:05 PM
hahah thanks.

I haven't done early grabs in years but there was a younger skater at the park doing them. I asked if he'd be offended if I did a few and so it went...
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on October 24, 2023, 01:10:06 AM
early grabs were definitely illegal in the 90's.....but we've all grown past that right!?
anyways loved it, big fan of layback grinds.  8)
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Post by: The Drew on October 24, 2023, 01:22:39 AM
Even though early grabs were illegal/frowned upon ... Ive always secretly wished I could do them as it would have made learning grabs way easier (not that I can reach my board anymore anyway)
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Post by: yghartsyrt on October 24, 2023, 01:49:48 AM
My trick selection shrunk too much that it would allow for categorizing tricks into legal and illegal
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 24, 2023, 08:04:46 AM
I personally give anyone under 12 and over 50 a pass. They can do whatever they want on a skateboard.
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Post by: Pacificodrinkin on October 24, 2023, 04:22:26 PM
I heard this is the place to be old and post stuff. Here's a "review" of a badass park in Washington:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOJcSGsU_0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOJcSGsU_0)
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Post by: Frank and Fred on October 24, 2023, 05:26:49 PM
Park looks amazing. Shallow end smiths looked amazing also. Someone gnar this ripper.
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Post by: nonickname on October 24, 2023, 08:04:21 PM
I personally give anyone under 12 and over 50 a pass. They can do whatever they want on a skateboard.

Hmmm...I'm over 50 and can't do much of anything on a skateboarding let alone "...whatever I want".

Yes. I attempted a Dad type joke there...it didn't work...but that's kinda the deal isn't it?
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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on October 25, 2023, 10:41:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7thp1bJQxY)

Some recent old man happenings. Some illegal moves. Two of these dudes are very close to 60.

Sick, I hope to be still going as strong when I'm close to 60!  The question is, can my knees hold out for another 9 years!
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Post by: Molte on October 25, 2023, 11:52:30 AM
When is old old enough to post here?
Does 36 years of age make the cut?
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Post by: Aquatic Dinosaur on October 25, 2023, 12:02:25 PM
When is old old enough to post here?
Does 36 years of age make the cut?

Old is a state of mind.

But yeah I think 36 makes the cut
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Post by: L33Tg33k on October 25, 2023, 12:05:07 PM
I just turned 35 a couple days ago. So far my 30s have been better than previous decades. I skate worse though.
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Post by: SpuytenDuvyilEphemera on October 25, 2023, 12:47:23 PM
early grabs were definitely illegal in the 90's.....but we've all grown past that right!?
anyways loved it, big fan of layback grinds.  8)

Correct.  I wish I had ignored that then and learned to do them properly instead of in last two years.

My opinion is as I see not even just kids but dudes in there 20s enjoying them off of transitions, street transitions, etc., and similarly with really old heads over 50+ I just wish I had practiced it more.  The first one I did off the side of a mini ramp I was hooked.

I do believe that executed properly in this day and age, it is not illegal-  ie sick early grab above coping I think now shows a well rounded skater and no one wants to be not be able to skate a quarterpipe in 2023 in my opinion at least in NYC metro area.

Again, I can't execute properly.  My form of early grab is definitely illegal as typically executed (ie off a curb or something ha).  Above coping has to be legal in 2023 though and certainly in relation to a wall ride combo and/or large drop or street vert, etc.  Again excluding skate, which I dont do and would say this of course remains illegal for as we know.
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Post by: Molte on October 26, 2023, 06:32:37 AM
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When is old old enough to post here?
Does 36 years of age make the cut?
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Old is a state of mind.

But yeah I think 36 makes the cut
In that case.

Wazzaaaap!!!!??!?
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on October 26, 2023, 07:26:48 AM
Been sk8n the small city where I learned how to skate and last nite hit some spots i was sk8n at 16-20. I have no gap game anymore and wont try it, but my ledge and bench bag from back then, although small, is deeper and got thrown down on the same tall benches as it was 20ish years ago. Getting on top of and landing on those things was the highest level of hype i have had in a long time. Higher than learning BS ollies/airs a few months ago.

No skateparks but lots of fresh crusty construction, so my sk8 rat senses are off the wall and making shit happen. Haven’t had to skate street like this is a mad long while. Shits nice!

In my late 30s drive to be able to push and roll switch as proficiently as regs, i blasted a couple small hills switch last night too. Thats a wild ride!

Last, ive been fucking around with different decks foe the past 6 months and my skating has been weak. Went back to the old trusty 8.5/14.5 BBS and am landing everything. Idk how people can pop higher than a soda can on those no kicks boards. I cant anyways.

Peace luv n sk8 greeze
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Post by: alecjahr on October 26, 2023, 11:11:05 PM
Didn’t know where else to ask this and didn’t wanna make a thread. Where can I find a list of pros / ams from Florida? Old man here sorry.
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Post by: GS77 on October 27, 2023, 04:41:08 AM
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Post by: Coastal Fever on November 06, 2023, 10:33:41 AM
Question for you distinguished gentlemen…  Have you ever filmed a part, then when it was finally done, felt overwhelming shame and emptiness? 

I spent pretty much all my free time over the past 4-5 months putting together my first one ever, after a very long hiatus off the board.  On one hand.. I had a blast working on it, and I’m actually really proud of the hard work I put in and some of the tricks I got.

On the other hand, I can’t watch it without thinking it seems incredibly self serious and most of the footy is straight ass.  I’m also kinda torn up because I’m a pretty obsessive person, and it feels like that chapter is now closed and I’m left with a void.

I know I’m overthinking all of this.. but has anyone else here ridden this emotional rollercoaster as an aging skateboarder?
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Post by: SatanicPanic on November 06, 2023, 11:18:50 AM
Question for you distinguished gentlemen…  Have you ever filmed a part, then when it was finally done, felt overwhelming shame and emptiness? 

I spent pretty much all my free time over the past 4-5 months putting together my first one ever, after a very long hiatus off the board.  On one hand.. I had a blast working on it, and I’m actually really proud of the hard work I put in and some of the tricks I got.

On the other hand, I can’t watch it without thinking it seems incredibly self serious and most of the footy is straight ass.  I’m also kinda torn up because I’m a pretty obsessive person, and it feels like that chapter is now closed and I’m left with a void.

I know I’m overthinking all of this.. but has anyone else here ridden this emotional rollercoaster as an aging skateboarder?
Yes. I just finished up the video I’ve been working on for the last year and it was a weird feeling. I’ve put together videos for several years now but they were just mish-mashes of lifestyle stuff and skating and surfing or whatever seemed memorable. Those were just dumb fun. This time was a full video with actual parts. I struggled a lot with being happy with what I was getting on film and was frankly burned out. I finally got my “ender” by just deciding I wanted to film stuff that was less a representation of my best skating and more a representation of my typical to good days. That helped- I’m fine thinking that for better or worse I’m having fun, so if I look back and see myself having fun I’m pretty stoked.

What makes you feel like it’s too self serious?

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Post by: Coastal Fever on November 06, 2023, 11:58:10 AM
Appreciate the reply!  Makes sense why one would feel this way, but ultimately it’s something that should be looked back upon fondly.. whether or not it’s something you feel comfortable sharing with the world.

To answer your question.. mostly just how stressed and sweaty I look throughout the whole thing.  Also, maybe the song.. it’s nothing too epic, just a couple Oh Sees tracks spliced together.. but I’ve been thinking a re-edit to something a little, I dunno, breezier, might help reshape my perspective on it.  I actually threw a few surfing clips in the middle too, but my phone camera quality from far away on the shore isn’t that great.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 06, 2023, 12:03:39 PM
Question for you distinguished gentlemen…  Have you ever filmed a part, then when it was finally done, felt overwhelming shame and emptiness? 

I spent pretty much all my free time over the past 4-5 months putting together my first one ever, after a very long hiatus off the board.  On one hand.. I had a blast working on it, and I’m actually really proud of the hard work I put in and some of the tricks I got.

On the other hand, I can’t watch it without thinking it seems incredibly self serious and most of the footy is straight ass.  I’m also kinda torn up because I’m a pretty obsessive person, and it feels like that chapter is now closed and I’m left with a void.

I know I’m overthinking all of this.. but has anyone else here ridden this emotional rollercoaster as an aging skateboarder?

For sure. But busting out the kook cam to self film my first "part" at age 47 actually motivated me to skate more and try harder... So while I am not satisfied with it and cringe at a lot of it, it did get me off the couch...
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Post by: SatanicPanic on November 06, 2023, 01:02:54 PM
Appreciate the reply!  Makes sense why one would feel this way, but ultimately it’s something that should be looked back upon fondly.. whether or not it’s something you feel comfortable sharing with the world.

To answer your question.. mostly just how stressed and sweaty I look throughout the whole thing.  Also, maybe the song.. it’s nothing too epic, just a couple Oh Sees tracks spliced together.. but I’ve been thinking a re-edit to something a little, I dunno, breezier, might help reshape my perspective on it.  I actually threw a few surfing clips in the middle too, but my phone camera quality from far away on the shore isn’t that great.
My vid has surfing and an oh sees song lol. For a second I was like- do I know this person? I know what you mean though. I had one trick that I battled for a half hour. I almost didn’t include it because it reminds me of how little fun that was. I decided going forward that I’m not having fun trying a trick I’m stopping. Lesson learned.

Surf clips are a pain. So much time hoping someone gets a good ride and then hoping the clip looks ok.

I think that’s a good idea - re-edit to make it fun.
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Post by: GrayCellGreen on November 06, 2023, 03:38:32 PM
Appreciate the reply!  Makes sense why one would feel this way, but ultimately it’s something that should be looked back upon fondly.. whether or not it’s something you feel comfortable sharing with the world.

To answer your question.. mostly just how stressed and sweaty I look throughout the whole thing.  Also, maybe the song.. it’s nothing too epic, just a couple Oh Sees tracks spliced together.. but I’ve been thinking a re-edit to something a little, I dunno, breezier, might help reshape my perspective on it.  I actually threw a few surfing clips in the middle too, but my phone camera quality from far away on the shore isn’t that great.

As someone who looks extra sweaty in every clip I have, I feel you. I always joke with my wife that the kids at my local probably call me the sweaty ol' dude. I used to really get in my own head about it for a long time but now I just make light of it.

But to address your initial post, I've always felt self-conscious about every clip that I've gotten. It's human nature to be critical of ones own work. At the end of the day, as long as you feel some sense of accomplishment, that's all that matters.

PS, I doubt your clips are "straight ass" and if you end up deciding to share them on here (if you haven't already), I'd like to check it out. Hopefully it can inspire me to stop wasting time and put something together before I no longer have the option.
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Post by: Coastal Fever on November 06, 2023, 03:58:41 PM
Thanks man, I probably will post it on here sooner or later.  Always hyped to see other Pals’ footy too!  I tweaked the song choice a bit and I’m not feeling so down about it now.. I think the time change just hits me hard every year, cause once it’s winter and dark out after work, I more or less give up on outdoor hobbies.  I need to man up and and bust out the the led spotlight.
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Post by: SatanicPanic on November 06, 2023, 04:19:28 PM
Ok since othe people post their vids here’s me and my homies


http://youtu.be/87UWPvGxsJM?si=e2mKlWS7rSqWku8o
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Post by: Plan9Customs on November 06, 2023, 06:47:18 PM
Turned 52 a little while back and learned a new one on that day.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2OZt2mRZjE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fskate2junkies.proboards.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on November 06, 2023, 06:57:12 PM
Turned 52 a little while back and learned a new one on that day.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2OZt2mRZjE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fskate2junkies.proboards.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title
Sick!!
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Post by: grimcity on November 06, 2023, 06:58:09 PM
I don't think I ever posted in here (this thread got started around the time I had a bit of a shutdown from the web).

Age:48
2 Set Ups: 8.25/8.5 Krookeds
                55/53 mm Formula 4's
                Thunder 147s Old Jamie Thomas ones/Titanium Lights
                Reds/Bronsons
                Nacho (local brand)/Jessup
Preferred Terrain: Curbs followed by everything else but handrails
Favorite skaters: Without writing a list, I'll just say that one of my faves is Busenitz.
Music: No headphones skating, but on the way to the spot anything from hip-hop to punk to 80's pop.
Married: Contractually obligated and domesticated.
Kids: 2 Cats
Occupation: State govt. Dept. of Health UX/UI and multimedia developer.

 I started skating in '85 in a rural country town north of Baton Rouge (a 10 year old bombing hills), but by '87 I'd made a number of buddies from both BR and New Orleans (still homies with a number of them). I now live in a small city right between the two. Me and some friends here and a bunch more from BR did a lot of work on getting the skateparks built in Louisiana (city board meetings, parks and rec planning meetings, and lobbying the state legislature with our 501c3 organization).

Never had a dry spell from skating, but this decade has been a weird one because of two different surgeries (lower back vertebrae fusion/rods two-ish years ago, then a tibial plateau fracture with a plate and 8 pins last year). I've been skating hard, but definitely much lower impact than I used to. Aside from the injuries, up until I wound up fracturing some shit in my back I feel like I'd been progressing as far as my board control goes... some new tricks, but I never felt more solid.

I've had some balancing and timing issues since the first surgery, but I've skated at least one day a week every week for about a year now (I aim for two or three times a week, but life an all). If I'm not at my neighborhood Dreamland park, I'm at one of a couple of french fry curb spots I like to spend hours at.

Come visit!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24mVyB6ytRk

(Loving y'alls footy! Fucking crushing!)
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Post by: GS77 on November 06, 2023, 07:12:56 PM
That was some good parking block stuff.

What was the attitude like to skateboarding like LA in the 80s? In NJ the cops hated on us. In 1990 they passed a law in my town making it illegal to ride a skateboard on the sidewalk. I remember being pulled over at 7 PM and given a court summons. My father even helped me build a mini ramp so as not to have to deal with cops.

Also, I just got back from N.O. And have decided it is the most interesting city in the US. It also has the best food.

P.S. you’re podcast wound up in my feed the other day so I learned about your back issues. Good to see you back at it.
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Post by: Steely Daniel on November 06, 2023, 07:21:15 PM
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Question for you distinguished gentlemen…  Have you ever filmed a part, then when it was finally done, felt overwhelming shame and emptiness? 

I spent pretty much all my free time over the past 4-5 months putting together my first one ever, after a very long hiatus off the board.  On one hand.. I had a blast working on it, and I’m actually really proud of the hard work I put in and some of the tricks I got.

On the other hand, I can’t watch it without thinking it seems incredibly self serious and most of the footy is straight ass.  I’m also kinda torn up because I’m a pretty obsessive person, and it feels like that chapter is now closed and I’m left with a void.

I know I’m overthinking all of this.. but has anyone else here ridden this emotional rollercoaster as an aging skateboarder?
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For sure. But busting out the kook cam to self film my first "part" at age 47 actually motivated me to skate more and try harder... So while I am not satisfied with it and cringe at a lot of it, it did get me off the couch...

Sick Expos hat!
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Post by: franc on November 07, 2023, 02:48:36 AM
Haven't posted here in a while. Stoked on all those clips you guys recently posted, lovely stuff!

Turning 42 this month, still having fun and getting inspired by my favorite skaters. Mini CK tribute from last week:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzHOlJSsfTh/
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Post by: grimcity on November 07, 2023, 06:27:35 AM
That was some good parking block stuff.

What was the attitude like to skateboarding like LA in the 80s? In NJ the cops hated on us. In 1990 they passed a law in my town making it illegal to ride a skateboard on the sidewalk.
Some things are universal!

We used to get into shit with frat boys at LSU back then... it was definitely a "skaters vs the world" existence! 
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Post by: OhioGuy on November 07, 2023, 08:41:21 AM
Went from skating 2-3 times a week to once every two weeks. Now my lower back hurts when I skate. Being old sucks sometimes. How in the hell did my back get out of shape that quick? 🤨
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 07, 2023, 08:46:14 AM
Damn, Franc and Grim dancing around on curbs and coping. Good shit.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 17, 2023, 08:26:59 PM
back to basics
(https://i.imgur.com/rNubTZd.mp4)
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Post by: turdtastic on November 17, 2023, 10:34:28 PM
back to basics
(https://i.imgur.com/rNubTZd.mp4)
Man, that shit is cinematic, beautiful colors; the skate style is good too. I always appreciate stuff being decked out.
Bravo


Also, how to have that nice loop of beautimous going?
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 18, 2023, 09:35:32 AM
Thanks. I just uploaded it to Imugr and that's how it's hosted.
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Post by: Lou Strux on November 18, 2023, 11:12:21 AM
I keep waiting to be old enough to start posting in this thread, but geriatric pain issues aside, I just don’t think I’m quite there yet.
I turned over my 52nd year today & thought this would be the day, but nah…
I’ll check back in w/ y’all in another 5 years or so, when presumably I finally start being an old.
Big love & lots of thera-gun massages to all of you for keeping it going, though.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on November 18, 2023, 11:44:49 AM
HBD Lou! Sounds like you'll never make it to this thread.

A 17 year old at the skatepark  told me he thought I was in my 30s, yesterday. Might have to delete my posts in this here thread.
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Post by: addie pray on November 18, 2023, 05:45:22 PM
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Post by: guyledouche on November 20, 2023, 10:45:20 PM
Went from skating 2-3 times a week to once every two weeks. Now my lower back hurts when I skate. Being old sucks sometimes. How in the hell did my back get out of shape that quick? 🤨

It might actually be your hip flexors and/or legs. I used to have the same problem because I sit at a desk all day for work. I stopped going to the gym and started skating every other day instead of 2-3 days a week and now my knees hurt. I realized a while ago that it’s important to cross train (illegal terminology) at our ages. Strong legs and core prevents injury and pain. I just didn’t want to spend $100 a month to wait in line to use a squat rack and a bench… but I need to figure something out.

Anyway, you can probably solve the lower back problem by changing how you go about your days. Maybe introduce some stretching or light workouts? Walking does wonders too!
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Post by: BobbyPshew on November 20, 2023, 11:38:49 PM
I'm 48, started skating in '87.
My right knee's OCL is blown, I still skate mini ramps and can still skate flat.
I can still land kickflips, frontside flips, varial flips and the odd 360 flip.
Been riding a 7.75" since the mid '90's, 149 Thunders and 52mm Spitfires. I have size 13 feet, but wider boards feel slow and heavy, even an 8". Slow 3 flips suck.
I have a reasonably good park 3 blocks away, which is nice.
My body does ache for a good few days after a few hours skating. Getting old sucks.
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Post by: tuesday on November 21, 2023, 01:26:31 AM
Haven't posted here in a while. Stoked on all those clips you guys recently posted, lovely stuff!

Turning 42 this month, still having fun and getting inspired by my favorite skaters. Mini CK tribute from last week:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzHOlJSsfTh/

Really nice CK hommage. Propperly executed. And the ramp looks like a dream. Do you know the dimensions (radius, height)?
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 21, 2023, 01:31:06 AM
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Went from skating 2-3 times a week to once every two weeks. Now my lower back hurts when I skate. Being old sucks sometimes. How in the hell did my back get out of shape that quick? 🤨
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It might actually be your hip flexors and/or legs. I used to have the same problem because I sit at a desk all day for work. I stopped going to the gym and started skating every other day instead of 2-3 days a week and now my knees hurt. I realized a while ago that it’s important to cross train (illegal terminology) at our ages. Strong legs and core prevents injury and pain. I just didn’t want to spend $100 a month to wait in line to use a squat rack and a bench… but I need to figure something out.

Anyway, you can probably solve the lower back problem by changing how you go about your days. Maybe introduce some stretching or light workouts? Walking does wonders too!

I had constant back pain for about 2 years....finally got rid of it by doing core exercices everyday ( sit-ups, the plank etc...).

anyways we are now entering the shitty weather part of the year here in northern Europe and that bums me out. I have to drive 30 to 40 minutes to get to an indoor park, so I'm skating even less. also the small mini they have in that place has such a slow and mellow transition I actually had trouble adjusting to it! anyways I just REALLY hate skating in the cold, it's gonna be long waiting for march or april to roll around....
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Post by: radcunt on November 21, 2023, 06:01:18 AM
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Went from skating 2-3 times a week to once every two weeks. Now my lower back hurts when I skate. Being old sucks sometimes. How in the hell did my back get out of shape that quick? 🤨
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It might actually be your hip flexors and/or legs. I used to have the same problem because I sit at a desk all day for work. I stopped going to the gym and started skating every other day instead of 2-3 days a week and now my knees hurt. I realized a while ago that it’s important to cross train (illegal terminology) at our ages. Strong legs and core prevents injury and pain. I just didn’t want to spend $100 a month to wait in line to use a squat rack and a bench… but I need to figure something out.

Anyway, you can probably solve the lower back problem by changing how you go about your days. Maybe introduce some stretching or light workouts? Walking does wonders too!
[close]

I had constant back pain for about 2 years....finally got rid of it by doing core exercices everyday ( sit-ups, the plank etc...).

anyways we are now entering the shitty weather part of the year here in northern Europe and that bums me out. I have to drive 30 to 40 minutes to get to an indoor park, so I'm skating even less. also the small mini they have in that place has such a slow and mellow transition I actually had trouble adjusting to it! anyways I just REALLY hate skating in the cold, it's gonna be long waiting for march or april to roll around....


I've been battling a herniated disc for years and need to get on this.  It's brutal.  Did you have a routine?  Time?  I think I need to figure out something to do every day.  Been doing yoga which helps, but need to work on the core, hip & glute strength

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Post by: Hubba Bo-Tep on November 21, 2023, 09:03:20 AM
Pretty much my standard session with all the go-tos with only 2 months 'till 51 hits.  The real end goal was more about trying to put some natural motion into tripod clips in Davinci Resolve.  Nearly there I reckon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzmS4YaMLgR/
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 22, 2023, 12:43:49 AM
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Went from skating 2-3 times a week to once every two weeks. Now my lower back hurts when I skate. Being old sucks sometimes. How in the hell did my back get out of shape that quick? 🤨
[close]

It might actually be your hip flexors and/or legs. I used to have the same problem because I sit at a desk all day for work. I stopped going to the gym and started skating every other day instead of 2-3 days a week and now my knees hurt. I realized a while ago that it’s important to cross train (illegal terminology) at our ages. Strong legs and core prevents injury and pain. I just didn’t want to spend $100 a month to wait in line to use a squat rack and a bench… but I need to figure something out.

Anyway, you can probably solve the lower back problem by changing how you go about your days. Maybe introduce some stretching or light workouts? Walking does wonders too!
[close]

I had constant back pain for about 2 years....finally got rid of it by doing core exercices everyday ( sit-ups, the plank etc...).

anyways we are now entering the shitty weather part of the year here in northern Europe and that bums me out. I have to drive 30 to 40 minutes to get to an indoor park, so I'm skating even less. also the small mini they have in that place has such a slow and mellow transition I actually had trouble adjusting to it! anyways I just REALLY hate skating in the cold, it's gonna be long waiting for march or april to roll around....
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I've been battling a herniated disc for years and need to get on this.  It's brutal.  Did you have a routine?  Time?  I think I need to figure out something to do every day.  Been doing yoga which helps, but need to work on the core, hip & glute strength

yeah a physical therapist showed me a routine, that I started doing everyday. And after the pain went away, I did it every 2 days. It goes like:
1: 50 basic situps.
2: 50 situps where the objective is to touch the front of your knee with opposing hand. Right hand to left knee and vice versa. That one helps the most for some reason.
3: laying on your stomach and lifting your shoulders/head off the ground. Gently at first.

A few years later, I added the plank exercice, starting with 1 minute and progressively lengthening it.
I work sitting in front of a computer and I feel these exercices have helped remain somewhat agile.
Good luck with your back man, back pain is a bitch. (also to note, I did not have any injury or condition, just pain...so don't overdo it either. During the pandemic, I started doing harder exercices and totally fucked my back again for 3 weeks!)
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Post by: radcunt on November 22, 2023, 01:40:11 AM
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Went from skating 2-3 times a week to once every two weeks. Now my lower back hurts when I skate. Being old sucks sometimes. How in the hell did my back get out of shape that quick? 🤨
[close]

It might actually be your hip flexors and/or legs. I used to have the same problem because I sit at a desk all day for work. I stopped going to the gym and started skating every other day instead of 2-3 days a week and now my knees hurt. I realized a while ago that it’s important to cross train (illegal terminology) at our ages. Strong legs and core prevents injury and pain. I just didn’t want to spend $100 a month to wait in line to use a squat rack and a bench… but I need to figure something out.

Anyway, you can probably solve the lower back problem by changing how you go about your days. Maybe introduce some stretching or light workouts? Walking does wonders too!
[close]

I had constant back pain for about 2 years....finally got rid of it by doing core exercices everyday ( sit-ups, the plank etc...).

anyways we are now entering the shitty weather part of the year here in northern Europe and that bums me out. I have to drive 30 to 40 minutes to get to an indoor park, so I'm skating even less. also the small mini they have in that place has such a slow and mellow transition I actually had trouble adjusting to it! anyways I just REALLY hate skating in the cold, it's gonna be long waiting for march or april to roll around....
[close]


I've been battling a herniated disc for years and need to get on this.  It's brutal.  Did you have a routine?  Time?  I think I need to figure out something to do every day.  Been doing yoga which helps, but need to work on the core, hip & glute strength
[close]

yeah a physical therapist showed me a routine, that I started doing everyday. And after the pain went away, I did it every 2 days. It goes like:
1: 50 basic situps.
2: 50 situps where the objective is to touch the front of your knee with opposing hand. Right hand to left knee and vice versa. That one helps the most for some reason.
3: laying on your stomach and lifting your shoulders/head off the ground. Gently at first.

A few years later, I added the plank exercice, starting with 1 minute and progressively lengthening it.
I work sitting in front of a computer and I feel these exercices have helped remain somewhat agile.
Good luck with your back man, back pain is a bitch. (also to note, I did not have any injury or condition, just pain...so don't overdo it either. During the pandemic, I started doing harder exercices and totally fucked my back again for 3 weeks!)


Great, thanks man.  Pretty similar to my physios routine too.  Im starting up some of the knees over toes stuff again, like the lunges, and will add these into the reps.  Keeping it all pretty chill. 
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on November 22, 2023, 02:23:18 AM
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Went from skating 2-3 times a week to once every two weeks. Now my lower back hurts when I skate. Being old sucks sometimes. How in the hell did my back get out of shape that quick? 🤨
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It might actually be your hip flexors and/or legs. I used to have the same problem because I sit at a desk all day for work. I stopped going to the gym and started skating every other day instead of 2-3 days a week and now my knees hurt. I realized a while ago that it’s important to cross train (illegal terminology) at our ages. Strong legs and core prevents injury and pain. I just didn’t want to spend $100 a month to wait in line to use a squat rack and a bench… but I need to figure something out.

Anyway, you can probably solve the lower back problem by changing how you go about your days. Maybe introduce some stretching or light workouts? Walking does wonders too!
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I had constant back pain for about 2 years....finally got rid of it by doing core exercices everyday ( sit-ups, the plank etc...).

anyways we are now entering the shitty weather part of the year here in northern Europe and that bums me out. I have to drive 30 to 40 minutes to get to an indoor park, so I'm skating even less. also the small mini they have in that place has such a slow and mellow transition I actually had trouble adjusting to it! anyways I just REALLY hate skating in the cold, it's gonna be long waiting for march or april to roll around....
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I've been battling a herniated disc for years and need to get on this.  It's brutal.  Did you have a routine?  Time?  I think I need to figure out something to do every day.  Been doing yoga which helps, but need to work on the core, hip & glute strength
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yeah a physical therapist showed me a routine, that I started doing everyday. And after the pain went away, I did it every 2 days. It goes like:
1: 50 basic situps.
2: 50 situps where the objective is to touch the front of your knee with opposing hand. Right hand to left knee and vice versa. That one helps the most for some reason.
3: laying on your stomach and lifting your shoulders/head off the ground. Gently at first.

A few years later, I added the plank exercice, starting with 1 minute and progressively lengthening it.
I work sitting in front of a computer and I feel these exercices have helped remain somewhat agile.
Good luck with your back man, back pain is a bitch. (also to note, I did not have any injury or condition, just pain...so don't overdo it either. During the pandemic, I started doing harder exercices and totally fucked my back again for 3 weeks!)
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Great, thanks man.  Pretty similar to my physios routine too.  Im starting up some of the knees over toes stuff again, like the lunges, and will add these into the reps.  Keeping it all pretty chill.

you're welcome good luck! btw I forgot: that 3rd exercise on your stomach is 50 repetitions as well.
I did some kneesovertoes stuff last year, and maybe it helped, cause the knee pain went away. In exchange I now have hip pain hahaha.....middle age is awesome, always some new maintenance to do somewhere on the body    ::)
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Post by: 144p on December 22, 2023, 02:52:44 PM
Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
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Post by: the_dangery_bois on December 22, 2023, 04:04:42 PM

My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)

Sick, bro!  I love that song, too.
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Post by: turdtastic on December 22, 2023, 05:37:20 PM
Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
Much Respek
And Happy early birthday too!!
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Post by: Frank and Fred on December 22, 2023, 05:53:15 PM
Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)

Yes! Always stoked on Dave Waite footie.
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Post by: GardenSkater77 on December 22, 2023, 06:09:05 PM
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Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
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Yes! Always stoked on Dave Waite footie.

I wish i could be like david waite
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa
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Post by: guyledouche on December 22, 2023, 07:43:36 PM
I just turned 43. I'm probably about a month or two away from being able to roll away from a proper back tail for the first time. I'll be posting that shit everywhere and will post here. Although someone here thinks I'm Dan Corrigan so I kind of don't want to ruin it for them.
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Post by: 144p on December 22, 2023, 08:46:28 PM
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Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
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Yes! Always stoked on Dave Waite footie.
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I wish i could be like david waite
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa
Thanks guys!
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Post by: JM on December 22, 2023, 09:18:53 PM
I just turned 43. I'm probably about a month or two away from being able to roll away from a proper back tail for the first time. I'll be posting that shit everywhere and will post here. Although someone here thinks I'm Dan Corrigan so I kind of don't want to ruin it for them.
Congrats. Backtail is scary to learn, when one slip out to the face could be the end of skateboarding forever at this age.

I salute you. I’ve only ever slid one 15 years ago on a red CA curb at a closed hotel in Long Beach. Didn’t roll away… and never ever could do it again or try much. (But I should have. I really wish I had tried more because falling hard now suuuuuuuuucks.)

 I’m trying to learn/get better at backtails the cheater way with fakie, and would only ever try those scary ass BSTS if I had a 6” curb and maybe also a giant shot of painkillers in my lower back.

Slide on, brave one.
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Post by: Sedition on December 22, 2023, 09:21:04 PM
Great clip!!!
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Post by: Shitbag on December 23, 2023, 01:04:35 AM
Just turned 54 and kickflipped on flat second try.
I have three flip tricks left in the bag and that is all she wrote.

Definitely need to stretch because I am pretty fucking creaky.

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Post by: franc on December 23, 2023, 01:13:12 AM
Really nice CK hommage. Propperly executed. And the ramp looks like a dream. Do you know the dimensions (radius, height)?

Thanks! Sorry about the delayed answer.

That mini quarter pipe is fantastic indeed, I just texted my buddy who works at this park (and probably built it), I'll let you know about dimensions and all that when I hear from him.

Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)

That was fantastic man! Congratulations!
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Post by: franc on December 23, 2023, 06:26:09 AM
And the ramp looks like a dream. Do you know the dimensions (radius, height)?

It's 60 to 70 centimeters high with a 2-meter radius. Homeboy isn't completely sure about the height and can't check right now as he's visiting his family abroad. I'm pretty sure it's 60 centimeters high though. I can check that next time I go there if you want.

If I could buy a quarter pipe at my place it'd pretty much be a replica of this one!
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Post by: SatanicPanic on December 23, 2023, 08:33:40 AM
Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
Rad! Lots of really cool combos, especially the no comply manual
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Post by: JM on December 23, 2023, 09:10:40 AM
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Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
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Rad! Lots of really cool combos, especially the no comply manual
Seconded.

I never knew nocomply 180 to tail stall was such a rad looking trick. I will be working on incorporating now.

 8) Cool part.
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Post by: guyledouche on December 23, 2023, 09:16:59 AM
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I just turned 43. I'm probably about a month or two away from being able to roll away from a proper back tail for the first time. I'll be posting that shit everywhere and will post here. Although someone here thinks I'm Dan Corrigan so I kind of don't want to ruin it for them.
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Congrats. Backtail is scary to learn, when one slip out to the face could be the end of skateboarding forever at this age.

I salute you. I’ve only ever slid one 15 years ago on a red CA curb at a closed hotel in Long Beach. Didn’t roll away… and never ever could do it again or try much. (But I should have. I really wish I had tried more because falling hard now suuuuuuuuucks.)

 I’m trying to learn/get better at backtails the cheater way with fakie, and would only ever try those scary ass BSTS if I had a 6” curb and maybe also a giant shot of painkillers in my lower back.

Slide on, brave one.

Yeah I’ve been working on it for at least two years. I slip out towards my face every session but it’s happening less often lately, and now I’m actually staying in the board as they slide on some of them. I have lower back issues too but working out at least once a week and reminding myself to get up and move around throughout the work day helps immensely.
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Post by: nollieboulala on December 23, 2023, 09:27:13 AM
Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)

So good! Love to see it.
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Post by: JM on December 23, 2023, 11:02:10 AM
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I just turned 43. I'm probably about a month or two away from being able to roll away from a proper back tail for the first time. I'll be posting that shit everywhere and will post here. Although someone here thinks I'm Dan Corrigan so I kind of don't want to ruin it for them.
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Congrats. Backtail is scary to learn, when one slip out to the face could be the end of skateboarding forever at this age.

I salute you. I’ve only ever slid one 15 years ago on a red CA curb at a closed hotel in Long Beach. Didn’t roll away… and never ever could do it again or try much. (But I should have. I really wish I had tried more because falling hard now suuuuuuuuucks.)

 I’m trying to learn/get better at backtails the cheater way with fakie, and would only ever try those scary ass BSTS if I had a 6” curb and maybe also a giant shot of painkillers in my lower back.

Slide on, brave one.
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Yeah I’ve been working on it for at least two years. I slip out towards my face every session but it’s happening less often lately, and now I’m actually staying in the board as they slide on some of them. I have lower back issues too but working out at least once a week and reminding myself to get up and move around throughout the work day helps immensely.
Yeah def post! I’ll try to get a clip of my fakie back tail to back you up.
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Post by: SatanicPanic on December 23, 2023, 03:55:42 PM
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Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
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Rad! Lots of really cool combos, especially the no comply manual
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Seconded.

I never knew nocomply 180 to tail stall was such a rad looking trick. I will be working on incorporating now.

 8) Cool part.
There’s a guy in our crew who can no comply up stairs, to tail, etc. I love 180 no complies but that’s the only thing I’ve ever managed. Wish I could do them straight on.
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Post by: 144p on December 23, 2023, 05:45:55 PM
The straight no comply is thinking about it like it’s fakie. Popping it backwards against the inside of your thigh/leg. Then you jump forward onto it.
No comply to tail is one of my favorites, for me it’s a scoop sideways.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 24, 2023, 03:35:56 AM
The straight no comply is thinking about it like it’s fakie. Popping it backwards against the inside of your thigh/leg. Then you jump forward onto it.
No comply to tail is one of my favorites, for me it’s a scoop sideways.


I feel like this is just one of the many things we all learned growing up skating in the 80s, but I also have helped a lot of younger people learn how to do them well too, mainly starting up a small edge, a curb, a step, or parking block.

@Frank and Fred posted a good one not too long ago as well, so many variations that can make it look pretty good for starters or amazing wizardry for others.


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Post by: SatanicPanic on December 24, 2023, 09:29:57 AM
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The straight no comply is thinking about it like it’s fakie. Popping it backwards against the inside of your thigh/leg. Then you jump forward onto it.
No comply to tail is one of my favorites, for me it’s a scoop sideways.
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I feel like this is just one of the many things we all learned growing up skating in the 80s, but I also have helped a lot of younger people learn how to do them well too, mainly starting up a small edge, a curb, a step, or parking block.

@Frank and Fred posted a good one not too long ago as well, so many variations that can make it look pretty good for starters or amazing wizardry for others.
I just missed that era of the 80s by a year or so. I’ll keep working on them, thinking about it like it’s fakie is good advice.
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Post by: 144p on December 24, 2023, 09:36:50 AM
I learned it by doing it with one foot standing stationary. Kind of popping your board like an Ollie with your back foot. Trying to pop it high and level it out against your inner thigh.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on December 24, 2023, 09:54:10 AM
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The straight no comply is thinking about it like it’s fakie. Popping it backwards against the inside of your thigh/leg. Then you jump forward onto it.
No comply to tail is one of my favorites, for me it’s a scoop sideways.
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I feel like this is just one of the many things we all learned growing up skating in the 80s, but I also have helped a lot of younger people learn how to do them well too, mainly starting up a small edge, a curb, a step, or parking block.

@Frank and Fred posted a good one not too long ago as well, so many variations that can make it look pretty good for starters or amazing wizardry for others.
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I just missed that era of the 80s by a year or so. I’ll keep working on them, thinking about it like it’s fakie is good advice.

yeah, i really got into skateboarding just as the era of legit street skating was unfolding. no complies like slappies, were something i never stopped doing. so when they came back around, i was looking ok with the young blokes... haha...

 i did learn backside 360 ones during covid lock down though....
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on December 26, 2023, 11:18:46 AM
https://www.instagram.com/stories/absolutely_americano_/3265974353973881034?igsh=ZTcxMWMzOWQ1OA==

Happy with this slappy after being off the board for 3 months. Last time I skated I hurt my hip bad attempting kick flips. I’ve been to PT & they think it’s bursitis.
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Post by: Paco Supreme on December 26, 2023, 04:01:04 PM
That looked proper.

And filmed by a ripper too.

Good clip
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on December 26, 2023, 05:03:50 PM
That looked proper.

And filmed by a ripper too.

Good clip
Appreciate that.
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Post by: dstrytruitt on December 26, 2023, 06:29:43 PM
Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)

This rules! Well done, sir!!
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Post by: 144p on December 28, 2023, 12:25:31 PM
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Well I’m less than 2 weeks from 50, and worked on a video part with friends over the summer and early fall before my knee started giving me problems.
My part starts at the 16 minute mark.

 https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2 (https://youtu.be/7X9wz5-9L78?si=IGZY65WoUJq72Ft2)
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This rules! Well done, sir!!
Thanks for the love!
Thrasher shared the video on Junk drawer today.
Best feeling to make a video with friends.
Thanks to anyone who took the time to watch.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 01, 2024, 02:35:41 AM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1jXdEZJeMu/?igsh=MWxoeWtzZjZrYmF0aQ==
Last skate of 2023, just turned 45
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Post by: MyUserName on January 01, 2024, 08:10:55 AM
Didn’t want to start a new thread, but this feels like an appropriate place to ask:

What’s everyone’s thoughts on skate fandom when you’re older? It just hit me that I’m a grown ass man and consider myself a “fan” of dudes who are 19, 20, etc. years old. It just struck me as odd. I don’t care for musicians that young (example, it’s really hard for me to listen Olivia Rodrigo - I know she’s talented but her lyrics are childish to me) and I don’t care for any actors that young. Skating is the only activity/medium where borderline teenagers “inspire” me, for lack of a better term.
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Post by: JM on January 01, 2024, 08:22:47 AM
Didn’t want to start a new thread, but this feels like an appropriate place to ask:

What’s everyone’s thoughts on skate fandom when you’re older? It just hit me that I’m a grown ass man and consider myself a “fan” of dudes who are 19, 20, etc. years old. It just struck me as odd. I don’t care for musicians that young (example, it’s really hard for me to listen Olivia Rodrigo - I know she’s talented but her lyrics are childish to me) and I don’t care for any actors that young. Skating is the only activity/medium where borderline teenagers “inspire” me, for lack of a better term.
Grown ass men get their jollies from college football.

I wouldn’t sweat it.
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Post by: yghartsyrt on January 01, 2024, 09:18:59 AM
Didn’t want to start a new thread, but this feels like an appropriate place to ask:

What’s everyone’s thoughts on skate fandom when you’re older? It just hit me that I’m a grown ass man and consider myself a “fan” of dudes who are 19, 20, etc. years old. It just struck me as odd. I don’t care for musicians that young (example, it’s really hard for me to listen Olivia Rodrigo - I know she’s talented but her lyrics are childish to me) and I don’t care for any actors that young. Skating is the only activity/medium where borderline teenagers “inspire” me, for lack of a better term.

don't need to be a "fan" to appreciate someone's craft. i never aspired to be one of those skaters i read about in the magazines during my youth. i just enjoyed watching them. Some more. Some less. Same goes for music or acting.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 01, 2024, 04:32:00 PM
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Didn’t want to start a new thread, but this feels like an appropriate place to ask:

What’s everyone’s thoughts on skate fandom when you’re older? It just hit me that I’m a grown ass man and consider myself a “fan” of dudes who are 19, 20, etc. years old. It just struck me as odd. I don’t care for musicians that young (example, it’s really hard for me to listen Olivia Rodrigo - I know she’s talented but her lyrics are childish to me) and I don’t care for any actors that young. Skating is the only activity/medium where borderline teenagers “inspire” me, for lack of a better term.
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don't need to be a "fan" to appreciate someone's craft. i never aspired to be one of those skaters i read about in the magazines during my youth. i just enjoyed watching them. Some more. Some less. Same goes for music or acting.


My take on it is this, especially after having similar conversations about it in the past, to which some others put up very different opinions like "I want to meet this guy and hang out with him for a day" or the old "best skater, worst dude" which I understand, but I find it irrelevant to me.

I like watching their skateboarding, but I don't want to hang out with them or even meet most of them, so from that perspective, it is amazing to see anything from some dudes, old or young, of which I get stoked on and enjoy seeing both things I could do as well as other things I know I could never do at the best of times, but it is still something I get stoked on watching, be it on a screen or right there in front of me.

Sure I have seen my fair share of pro tours, helped in various ways with in store signings and events, even had a good deal of tours and similar things "behind the scenes" so been around a good number of pro dudes and others and although some dudes handle things better than other dudes, they are all still human beings, often thrown in the deep end and expected to perform or whatever, almost like a live circus event for all the masses to see and all that goes with it, sometimes they shine, other times they crash and burn, have meltdowns, etc.

Some people / shop dudes get very jaded with the skate industry and skateboard pros in particular, but I think it comes down to the type of person you are - whether you really like the skater doing the tricks, or just like watching the tricks themselves.

I could watch someone with good style doing the simplest things all day, but I would be hard pressed to watch even a single miunte of footage of someone skatchy, pro or other, with that alone making me like or dislike a skater a whole lot more or less too.


Just to add to that, I am always down to skate with and watch homies skate, people I know more so than someone I don't know, regardless of how good they are, which is a totally different thing to watching a pro skate, who you think should be good, if they are at that level or status, but I know for other people, they just want to meet the person, more than anything else and some totally get their fan on, so really if they get stoked on someone, let them - we were all kids once with stars in our eyes.  Some people still are, I guess.


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Post by: nonickname on January 01, 2024, 07:08:56 PM
This should really be in Shoes and Gear - but it feels more at home here. Bought a pair of 808s on sale - telling myself that at my age if they take even a little stress/shock off my creaky ass old knee then I had best get past the mental hurdle of "these are tech shoes and therefore kinda silly for a manny pad and curb guy"...so of course last night we get our first real snowfall of the season and today it's sheet ice everywhere. Well just extra time to break these tanks in wearing them around the house.

Feliz Ano Neuvo and thanks to everyone for the on-going motivation - even if you didn't as a group know you were giving it!
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 01, 2024, 07:56:00 PM
This should really be in Shoes and Gear - but it feels more at home here. Bought a pair of 808s on sale - telling myself that at my age if they take even a little stress/shock off my creaky ass old knee then I had best get past the mental hurdle of "these are tech shoes and therefore kinda silly for a manny pad and curb guy"...so of course last night we get our first real snowfall of the season and today it's sheet ice everywhere. Well just extra time to break these tanks in wearing them around the house.

Feliz Ano Neuvo and thanks to everyone for the on-going motivation - even if you didn't as a group know you were giving it!
Not silly at all. I wish I could wear vans but I can’t anymore, even around the house they hurt my back. It’s tough to get use to a bulkier shore but when you do it’s the best.
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Post by: tuesday on January 02, 2024, 03:09:20 AM
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And the ramp looks like a dream. Do you know the dimensions (radius, height)?
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It's 60 to 70 centimeters high with a 2-meter radius. Homeboy isn't completely sure about the height and can't check right now as he's visiting his family abroad. I'm pretty sure it's 60 centimeters high though. I can check that next time I go there if you want.

If I could buy a quarter pipe at my place it'd pretty much be a replica of this one!

Thanks a lot for the specs, @franc !
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 02, 2024, 10:14:15 PM
At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!
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Post by: Allen. on January 03, 2024, 02:52:40 AM
At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!

Either more or less of what Eli is doing in your signature depending on your daily amount
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 03, 2024, 03:04:44 AM
Good advice 😂
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 03, 2024, 05:28:28 AM
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At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!
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Either more or less of what Eli is doing in your signature depending on your daily amount
Ice baths are for joe Rogan fans. Assuming you have IG search tight hips. There’s some great exercisers. Just small things a few days a week will make all the difference. I’ll find my fav one and post it.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 03, 2024, 06:41:13 AM
Yeah, start looking into/ following pages that focus on mobility. Hips are massive (and very hard for me to unlock)
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Post by: Richard Skidder on January 03, 2024, 07:34:12 AM
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At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!
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Ice baths are for joe Rogan fans. Assuming you have IG search tight hips. There’s some great exercisers. Just small things a few days a week will make all the difference. I’ll find my fav one and post it.

Ice is great for reducing inflammation after the sesh and using an ice pack is great for targeting the inflammation and not having to make other parts of your body uncomfortable so that the parts that ache can feel the relief.
Conversely a heating pad in the morning before you head out to skate can increase the elasticity of the muscle and the blood flow to the area. This blood flow allows helps to pad the area and should help to skip your 30min of pain in the first half of your session.
Hopefully this helps and you can enjoy more time on your board with less pain.
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 03, 2024, 04:09:40 PM
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At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!
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Either more or less of what Eli is doing in your signature depending on your daily amount
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Ice baths are for joe Rogan fans. Assuming you have IG search tight hips. There’s some great exercisers. Just small things a few days a week will make all the difference. I’ll find my fav one and post it.
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Ice is great for reducing inflammation after the sesh and using an ice pack is great for targeting the inflammation and not having to make other parts of your body uncomfortable so that the parts that ache can feel the relief.
Conversely a heating pad in the morning before you head out to skate can increase the elasticity of the muscle and the blood flow to the area. This blood flow allows helps to pad the area and should help to skip your 30min of pain in the first half of your session.
Hopefully this helps and you can enjoy more time on your board with less pain.

Thanks man I’ll definitely try this 🙏
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 03, 2024, 04:05:58 PM
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At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!
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Either more or less of what Eli is doing in your signature depending on your daily amount
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Ice baths are for joe Rogan fans. Assuming you have IG search tight hips. There’s some great exercisers. Just small things a few days a week will make all the difference. I’ll find my fav one and post it.
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Ice is great for reducing inflammation after the sesh and using an ice pack is great for targeting the inflammation and not having to make other parts of your body uncomfortable so that the parts that ache can feel the relief.
Conversely a heating pad in the morning before you head out to skate can increase the elasticity of the muscle and the blood flow to the area. This blood flow allows helps to pad the area and should help to skip your 30min of pain in the first half of your session.
Hopefully this helps and you can enjoy more time on your board with less pain.
Thanks man I’ll definitely try this 🙏
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 03, 2024, 04:11:53 PM
Thanks man I’ll definitely try this 🙏
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 03, 2024, 04:56:09 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/G7BZTnC/IMG-0224.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CBNj2mV)
This is my favorite exercise I learned that opens up my hips. Also I’m back on the kinesiology tape.
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 03, 2024, 05:03:32 PM
Thanks guys I’ll be using both these ideas 🙏
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Post by: 144p on January 03, 2024, 07:53:34 PM
I’ve been doing a cold plunge every morning for over a month now and I kind of feel like it’s turned back the clock a bit. Both physically and mentally.
I’m aware of all the kooks that back it but it’s been huge for me decreasing inflammation and helping my metabolism.
I realize it isn’t an option for most people and is a bit extreme but I can’t say enough good things about the benefits. Mostly battling anxiety and depression.

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Post by: kookdusoleil on January 03, 2024, 08:04:42 PM
I’ve been doing a cold plunge every morning for over a month now and I kind of feel like it’s turned back the clock a bit. Both physically and mentally.
I’m aware of all the kooks that back it but it’s been huge for me decreasing inflammation and helping my metabolism.
I realize it isn’t an option for most people and is a bit extreme but I can’t say enough good things about the benefits. Mostly battling anxiety and depression.

Wow really? Now I’m interested. I’ll use any ammo I can find against the demons, especially if they don’t involve prescription medication
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 04, 2024, 02:12:29 AM
I’ve been doing a cold plunge every morning for over a month now and I kind of feel like it’s turned back the clock a bit. Both physically and mentally.
I’m aware of all the kooks that back it but it’s been huge for me decreasing inflammation and helping my metabolism.
I realize it isn’t an option for most people and is a bit extreme but I can’t say enough good things about the benefits. Mostly battling anxiety and depression.

Cold plunge as in full ice bath? My wife and my daughter both do cold showers, I might start with those.
I have a colleague who does 11 minute ice baths with 3kg of ice, I wish I had that kind of fortitude haha
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Post by: 144p on January 04, 2024, 07:01:31 AM
The water is around 42 degrees, I do full body submerge for 5 minutes.
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Post by: skunty on January 04, 2024, 09:27:34 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/G7BZTnC/IMG-0224.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CBNj2mV)
This is my favorite exercise I learned that opens up my hips. Also I’m back on the kinesiology tape.

I wanna try kinesiology tape. do you know are the cheap ones as good as the name brand ones?
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 06, 2024, 09:49:53 AM
Just turned 47. I got my first board at age six or seven. It’s been 40 years of nonstop fun. Only taking breaks for injuries. I dislocated my elbow 3 months ago and haven’t skated since. I’m working my way back physically. But mentally I might be done. Scaring myself and conquering that fear has always been a big part of my skating. Propaganda was the first real video I owned and Frankie Hill’s part probably contributed to that. I’m not sure if I’ll be satisfied having to play it safe. Right now I’m just missing rolling around and feeling different textures under my wheels. All I can picture myself doing is cruising. My trick days might be done. Enjoy it while you can old dudes!
Here’s a little best of 2023 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1e71KgLo-r/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Post by: SatanicPanic on January 06, 2024, 10:40:11 AM
Just turned 47. I got my first board at age six or seven. It’s been 40 years of nonstop fun. Only taking breaks for injuries. I dislocated my elbow 3 months ago and haven’t skated since. I’m working my way back physically. But mentally I might be done. Scaring myself and conquering that fear has always been a big part of my skating. Propaganda was the first real video I owned and Frankie Hill’s part probably contributed to that. I’m not sure if I’ll be satisfied having to play it safe. Right now I’m just missing rolling around and feeling different textures under my wheels. All I can picture myself doing is cruising. My trick days might be done. Enjoy it while you can old dudes!
Here’s a little best of 2023 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1e71KgLo-r/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Damn dude SD will have lost a ripper! I don’t think we’ve met but I’m pretty sure my friends were there when you filmed the blunt around the corner at Dewey. That was rad!
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Post by: manysnakes on January 06, 2024, 10:42:51 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/G7BZTnC/IMG-0224.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CBNj2mV)
This is my favorite exercise I learned that opens up my hips. Also I’m back on the kinesiology tape.

Lower back/core and hip flexors are what skaters really need to be working on.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 06, 2024, 10:47:34 AM
Just turned 47. I got my first board at age six or seven. It’s been 40 years of nonstop fun. Only taking breaks for injuries. I dislocated my elbow 3 months ago and haven’t skated since. I’m working my way back physically. But mentally I might be done. Scaring myself and conquering that fear has always been a big part of my skating. Propaganda was the first real video I owned and Frankie Hill’s part probably contributed to that. I’m not sure if I’ll be satisfied having to play it safe. Right now I’m just missing rolling around and feeling different textures under my wheels. All I can picture myself doing is cruising. My trick days might be done. Enjoy it while you can old dudes!
Here’s a little best of 2023 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1e71KgLo-r/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Oh shit. I dislocated my elbow last April at age 47 also! How's your recovery going? I finally have full range again and can manage about 30 push ups but its still little stiff at times. Will watch your clips, now.

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Just watched... Bona fide ripper.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 06, 2024, 07:27:18 PM
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This is my favorite exercise I learned that opens up my hips. Also I’m back on the kinesiology tape.
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I wanna try kinesiology tape. do you know are the cheap ones as good as the name brand ones?
I would say yes, I bought the Walgreens brand the other day & I’m happy with the purchase. Also it’s not much cheaper, about a 5$ difference.
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 07, 2024, 07:35:59 AM
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Just turned 47. I got my first board at age six or seven. It’s been 40 years of nonstop fun. Only taking breaks for injuries. I dislocated my elbow 3 months ago and haven’t skated since. I’m working my way back physically. But mentally I might be done. Scaring myself and conquering that fear has always been a big part of my skating. Propaganda was the first real video I owned and Frankie Hill’s part probably contributed to that. I’m not sure if I’ll be satisfied having to play it safe. Right now I’m just missing rolling around and feeling different textures under my wheels. All I can picture myself doing is cruising. My trick days might be done. Enjoy it while you can old dudes!
Here’s a little best of 2023 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1e71KgLo-r/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Damn dude SD will have lost a ripper! I don’t think we’ve met but I’m pretty sure my friends were there when you filmed the blunt around the corner at Dewey. That was rad!

Thanks! That one around the corner took me 5 trips back to Dewey before I finally rolled away. I think a lot of people had to watch that battle. But I’m pretty sure the day I landed it, only me and 2 friends were there.

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Just turned 47. I got my first board at age six or seven. It’s been 40 years of nonstop fun. Only taking breaks for injuries. I dislocated my elbow 3 months ago and haven’t skated since. I’m working my way back physically. But mentally I might be done. Scaring myself and conquering that fear has always been a big part of my skating. Propaganda was the first real video I owned and Frankie Hill’s part probably contributed to that. I’m not sure if I’ll be satisfied having to play it safe. Right now I’m just missing rolling around and feeling different textures under my wheels. All I can picture myself doing is cruising. My trick days might be done. Enjoy it while you can old dudes!
Here’s a little best of 2023 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1e71KgLo-r/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Oh shit. I dislocated my elbow last April at age 47 also! How's your recovery going? I finally have full range again and can manage about 30 push ups but its still little stiff at times. Will watch your clips, now.

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Just watched... Bona fide ripper.

I still don’t have full extension of my elbow. I can manage about 15 half ass pushups. The bicep and wrist are in a good amount of pain too. I’ve never done this before, dislocated an elbow. But the slam I took that did it was very similar to hundreds of slams I’ve taken over the years. So that’s scary. I really don’t want to do it again. I’m hoping that once the pain and weakness goes away, my confidence and desire to skate will return.
Are you back to skating?
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 09, 2024, 07:07:11 PM
I am. I dislocated it in early April. My goal was to surf by the end of May and achieved that. Started skating a bit after that but was super intrepid. It was such a painful injury and I often put my hands out when I slam it really messed with my confidence. I have started to slam and bail in some ways that feel unsafe but still more comfortable than putting my arm out. But things are getting better and better.

I had a good PT and acupuncturist for the first few months. I was really diligent with the strengthening and stretching. I also got a Gua Sha tool break up scar tissue.

I still don't fully understand how I dislocated it. Wasn't even that bad of a slam but it must have been the wrong amount of weight put on the elbow at the wrong angle... I hear you... not something you want to do twice... Did you fracture any bones? I was lucky on that front...

My wrist and index finger were swollen for a long time also. Some shoulder pain as well.
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Post by: Plan9Customs on January 09, 2024, 07:27:36 PM
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Just turned 47. I got my first board at age six or seven. It’s been 40 years of nonstop fun. Only taking breaks for injuries. I dislocated my elbow 3 months ago and haven’t skated since. I’m working my way back physically. But mentally I might be done. Scaring myself and conquering that fear has always been a big part of my skating. Propaganda was the first real video I owned and Frankie Hill’s part probably contributed to that. I’m not sure if I’ll be satisfied having to play it safe. Right now I’m just missing rolling around and feeling different textures under my wheels. All I can picture myself doing is cruising. My trick days might be done. Enjoy it while you can old dudes!
Here’s a little best of 2023 edit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1e71KgLo-r/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Oh shit. I dislocated my elbow last April at age 47 also! How's your recovery going? I finally have full range again and can manage about 30 push ups but its still little stiff at times. Will watch your clips, now.

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Just watched... Bona fide ripper.

Dislocated my shoulder at 47. Definitely do pt and all the rom exercises you can. It sucks but you should be able to get back to normal, albeit probably slower.

Agreed on the ripper statement.
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Post by: skunty on January 10, 2024, 10:39:31 AM
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This is my favorite exercise I learned that opens up my hips. Also I’m back on the kinesiology tape.
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I wanna try kinesiology tape. do you know are the cheap ones as good as the name brand ones?

update - I was able to get 2 rolls that are 16 feet by 2inches for about $9 shipped via ebay, and they seem to be as quality as the name brand stuff. I'm trying it out for the first time now and it seems to help my ankle a lot right away.
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Post by: handsclapanin on January 10, 2024, 10:56:09 AM
I am. I dislocated it in early April. My goal was to surf by the end of May and achieved that. Started skating a bit after that but was super intrepid. It was such a painful injury and I often put my hands out when I slam it really messed with my confidence. I have started to slam and bail in some ways that feel unsafe but still more comfortable than putting my arm out. But things are getting better and better.

I had a good PT and acupuncturist for the first few months. I was really diligent with the strengthening and stretching. I also got a Gua Sha tool break up scar tissue.

I still don't fully understand how I dislocated it. Wasn't even that bad of a slam but it must have been the wrong amount of weight put on the elbow at the wrong angle... I hear you... not something you want to do twice... Did you fracture any bones? I was lucky on that front...

My wrist and index finger were swollen for a long time also. Some shoulder pain as well.

You're giving me hope! Luckily, I didn't break any bones with my dislocation. But the bone did pop out of the skin and required a couple staples to close up the wound.
I got my dislocation on film. So, it's been analyzed, and I understand exactly what happened. It took me 3 weeks after the slam to muster up the courage to watch the footage though.
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Post by: Sedition on January 10, 2024, 11:52:36 AM
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I am. I dislocated it in early April. My goal was to surf by the end of May and achieved that. Started skating a bit after that but was super intrepid. It was such a painful injury and I often put my hands out when I slam it really messed with my confidence. I have started to slam and bail in some ways that feel unsafe but still more comfortable than putting my arm out. But things are getting better and better.

I had a good PT and acupuncturist for the first few months. I was really diligent with the strengthening and stretching. I also got a Gua Sha tool break up scar tissue.

I still don't fully understand how I dislocated it. Wasn't even that bad of a slam but it must have been the wrong amount of weight put on the elbow at the wrong angle... I hear you... not something you want to do twice... Did you fracture any bones? I was lucky on that front...

My wrist and index finger were swollen for a long time also. Some shoulder pain as well.
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You're giving me hope! Luckily, I didn't break any bones with my dislocation. But the bone did pop out of the skin and required a couple staples to close up the wound.
I got my dislocation on film. So, it's been analyzed, and I understand exactly what happened. It took me 3 weeks after the slam to muster up the courage to watch the footage though.

I detailed this in the injury thread awhile back, but I’ll give you the short version here. In 2019 I broke my leg/ankle on a 6’ tall mini ramp doing a set-up trick I’ve done 1,000s of times. I couldn’t skate for a year, and had significant ligament damage. I had to learn to walk again, let alone skate. My ankle will never be the same as it once was (or my skating), but I am meaningfully skating again, and that’s all that counts. Overcoming some of the mental blocks was almost as hard overcoming the physical ones. (I’ve also become a much bigger fan of pads on transition).

Moral of the story; if I can skating again after that, you got this, if you want it.
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Post by: radcunt on January 11, 2024, 12:22:34 AM
At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!
My hips are fucked tight and this has changed my life.  Her 30 day morning things are great from front to back.  Got put onto them by a Pal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBfdsyk8UK0
Especially the stretch where you hook your leg out front of you whilst stretching the other straight back. 

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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 11, 2024, 01:37:42 AM
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I am. I dislocated it in early April. My goal was to surf by the end of May and achieved that. Started skating a bit after that but was super intrepid. It was such a painful injury and I often put my hands out when I slam it really messed with my confidence. I have started to slam and bail in some ways that feel unsafe but still more comfortable than putting my arm out. But things are getting better and better.

I had a good PT and acupuncturist for the first few months. I was really diligent with the strengthening and stretching. I also got a Gua Sha tool break up scar tissue.

I still don't fully understand how I dislocated it. Wasn't even that bad of a slam but it must have been the wrong amount of weight put on the elbow at the wrong angle... I hear you... not something you want to do twice... Did you fracture any bones? I was lucky on that front...

My wrist and index finger were swollen for a long time also. Some shoulder pain as well.
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You're giving me hope! Luckily, I didn't break any bones with my dislocation. But the bone did pop out of the skin and required a couple staples to close up the wound.
I got my dislocation on film. So, it's been analyzed, and I understand exactly what happened. It took me 3 weeks after the slam to muster up the courage to watch the footage though.
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I detailed this in the injury thread awhile back, but I’ll give you the short version here. In 2019 I broke my leg/ankle on a 6’ tall mini ramp doing a set-up trick I’ve done 1,000s of times. I couldn’t skate for a year, and had significant ligament damage. I had to learn to walk again, let alone skate. My ankle will never be the same as it once was (or my skating), but I am meaningfully skating again, and that’s all that counts. Overcoming some of the mental blocks was almost as hard overcoming the physical ones. (I’ve also become a much bigger fan of pads on transition).

Moral of the story; if I can skating again after that, you got this, if you want it.

same here pretty much. Told the story before (compound fracture to my ankle at 39, 2 surgeries, to get plate in and out etc). I did eventually get back to skating regularly but it took me years. Maybe 5 years total to start doing tricks again, and not just cruise. But I did get back to it. however the mental block is still there.
it's probably just as well.... I'd rather accept my skating is a shadow of what it was, rather than take more risks. I do want to skate but definitely do not want to get seriously hurt again. So it's a fine line.
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Post by: Sedition on January 11, 2024, 06:02:27 AM
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I am. I dislocated it in early April. My goal was to surf by the end of May and achieved that. Started skating a bit after that but was super intrepid. It was such a painful injury and I often put my hands out when I slam it really messed with my confidence. I have started to slam and bail in some ways that feel unsafe but still more comfortable than putting my arm out. But things are getting better and better.

I had a good PT and acupuncturist for the first few months. I was really diligent with the strengthening and stretching. I also got a Gua Sha tool break up scar tissue.

I still don't fully understand how I dislocated it. Wasn't even that bad of a slam but it must have been the wrong amount of weight put on the elbow at the wrong angle... I hear you... not something you want to do twice... Did you fracture any bones? I was lucky on that front...

My wrist and index finger were swollen for a long time also. Some shoulder pain as well.
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You're giving me hope! Luckily, I didn't break any bones with my dislocation. But the bone did pop out of the skin and required a couple staples to close up the wound.
I got my dislocation on film. So, it's been analyzed, and I understand exactly what happened. It took me 3 weeks after the slam to muster up the courage to watch the footage though.
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I detailed this in the injury thread awhile back, but I’ll give you the short version here. In 2019 I broke my leg/ankle on a 6’ tall mini ramp doing a set-up trick I’ve done 1,000s of times. I couldn’t skate for a year, and had significant ligament damage. I had to learn to walk again, let alone skate. My ankle will never be the same as it once was (or my skating), but I am meaningfully skating again, and that’s all that counts. Overcoming some of the mental blocks was almost as hard overcoming the physical ones. (I’ve also become a much bigger fan of pads on transition).

Moral of the story; if I can skating again after that, you got this, if you want it.
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same here pretty much. Told the story before (compound fracture to my ankle at 39, 2 surgeries, to get plate in and out etc). I did eventually get back to skating regularly but it took me years. Maybe 5 years total to start doing tricks again, and not just cruise. But I did get back to it. however the mental block is still there.
it's probably just as well.... I'd rather accept my skating is a shadow of what it was, rather than take more risks. I do want to skate but definitely do not want to get seriously hurt again. So it's a fine line.

Yup. I had two surgeries, too. I asked to keep one of the screws they took out. I now use it to scrape edge of grip tape when setting up a deck. :) Pic is me standing on exact spot where I broke it, three weeks later.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 12, 2024, 02:02:25 AM
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I am. I dislocated it in early April. My goal was to surf by the end of May and achieved that. Started skating a bit after that but was super intrepid. It was such a painful injury and I often put my hands out when I slam it really messed with my confidence. I have started to slam and bail in some ways that feel unsafe but still more comfortable than putting my arm out. But things are getting better and better.

I had a good PT and acupuncturist for the first few months. I was really diligent with the strengthening and stretching. I also got a Gua Sha tool break up scar tissue.

I still don't fully understand how I dislocated it. Wasn't even that bad of a slam but it must have been the wrong amount of weight put on the elbow at the wrong angle... I hear you... not something you want to do twice... Did you fracture any bones? I was lucky on that front...

My wrist and index finger were swollen for a long time also. Some shoulder pain as well.
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You're giving me hope! Luckily, I didn't break any bones with my dislocation. But the bone did pop out of the skin and required a couple staples to close up the wound.
I got my dislocation on film. So, it's been analyzed, and I understand exactly what happened. It took me 3 weeks after the slam to muster up the courage to watch the footage though.
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I detailed this in the injury thread awhile back, but I’ll give you the short version here. In 2019 I broke my leg/ankle on a 6’ tall mini ramp doing a set-up trick I’ve done 1,000s of times. I couldn’t skate for a year, and had significant ligament damage. I had to learn to walk again, let alone skate. My ankle will never be the same as it once was (or my skating), but I am meaningfully skating again, and that’s all that counts. Overcoming some of the mental blocks was almost as hard overcoming the physical ones. (I’ve also become a much bigger fan of pads on transition).

Moral of the story; if I can skating again after that, you got this, if you want it.
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same here pretty much. Told the story before (compound fracture to my ankle at 39, 2 surgeries, to get plate in and out etc). I did eventually get back to skating regularly but it took me years. Maybe 5 years total to start doing tricks again, and not just cruise. But I did get back to it. however the mental block is still there.
it's probably just as well.... I'd rather accept my skating is a shadow of what it was, rather than take more risks. I do want to skate but definitely do not want to get seriously hurt again. So it's a fine line.
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Yup. I had two surgeries, too. I asked to keep one of the screws they took out. I now use it to scrape edge of grip tape when setting up a deck. :) Pic is me standing on exact spot where I broke it, three weeks later.

oh shit keeping the screw is quite nuts
(sorry love bad puns)
never would have thought of that! I haven't been back to the park where I got broke off....don't really want to actually! I don't travel to skate like before. 95% of my skating is now done some place I can skate to, and not take the car. I dont want to take the risk again of being unable to drive back cause I got hurt.
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btw I enjoy your IG a lot. Will send some 80's pics when I find the time to scan some of that old shit!
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Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on January 12, 2024, 02:18:41 AM
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At 39 I don’t consider myself old, however during early morning skates (often the only free time I have) my body is telling me otherwise. Mainly my hips! They really hurt for the first half an hour, then they’re fine for the rest of the day. However half an hour is half my skate sesh, so it’s frustrating. Any tips for waking up without tight hips? I already do Pilates every other day, and I don’t have the motivation to take ice baths, mostly because ice costs $5 a kilo where I live.

Thanks!
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My hips are fucked tight and this has changed my life.  Her 30 day morning things are great from front to back.  Got put onto them by a Pal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBfdsyk8UK0
Especially the stretch where you hook your leg out front of you whilst stretching the other straight back.

I’m gonna start this tomorrow, and commit to the 30 days. I feel this is exactly what I need to be doing. Thanks man!
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Post by: Coastal Fever on January 24, 2024, 07:01:18 AM
Since I got fully back into skating early last year, my obsession has been “working on parts”, which I had previously never done.  So essentially, self filming every session and trying to get a good mix of new and old tricks at various spots.

While I find that to be a fun process.. it doesn’t feel like I’m getting better or more comfortable, I’m just squeaking out shit I know I can probably do.

I’ve never watched trick tips, or focused much on technique.. but as soon as I wrap up my current little project, I really want to put the camera away and get into the weeds of it.  Finally learn 360 flips instead of feeling inferior every time I see one in a video.  Nose manuals, ledge skills, etc.  I guess this fits in this thread because thanks to YouTube, I’ve realized there’s tons of other old heads progressing into middle age.
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Post by: Sedition on January 24, 2024, 08:05:05 AM
Since I got fully back into skating early last year, my obsession has been “working on parts”, which I had previously never done.  So essentially, self filming every session and trying to get a good mix of new and old tricks at various spots.

While I find that to be a fun process.. it doesn’t feel like I’m getting better or more comfortable, I’m just squeaking out shit I know I can probably do.

I’ve never watched trick tips, or focused much on technique.. but as soon as I wrap up my current little project, I really want to put the camera away and get into the weeds of it.  Finally learn 360 flips instead of feeling inferior every time I see one in a video.  Nose manuals, ledge skills, etc.  I guess this fits in this thread because thanks to YouTube, I’ve realized there’s tons of other old heads progressing into middle age.

Solo filming is a mixed bag. It can provide some motivation in lieu of having other people around, but it can also muddle the flow of your own session, and become a task in and of itself.
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Post by: FrenchSkater on January 27, 2024, 03:46:11 PM
Hello everyone !

I know I don't consider myself old either, but rather old in my skating years. I have been skating since 2007, when I was 14. I'm currently 31 years old, and I wanted to ask this... Have you, like me, lost a lot of tricks with time and age ? I never stopped, but my skating style changed of course. Lots of gap younger, and now a lot more flats, banks, mannys.. However, I'm quite desperate to have lost many tricks that I did during my first 6 skates, specialy flip tricks, for example like half cab heel or backside heel, backslide flip , and today, I can no longer throw them as easily and above all no longer have any coordination in my legs.. (The worst is that I feel like I no longer know how to pop correctly and have the power.) .And yet, for example, a switch flip that I learned 5 years ago , I have no difficulty whereas a kickflip or heelflip is a constant battle.. I know that it is all about muscle memory, does this really have consequences over time ?

For a good year now, I started seriously training myself, doing stretching, working out, eating well and stop alcohol, but it sometimes gives me a bad morale boost to no longer have the impression of to be able to "do everything" and throw everything into the tricks.. I have never taken the time to work on them without stopping, but I remember well before that to throw a heel or a flip, the coordination and movement of the trick was there! There is also the fact that I started to worry about the equipment and go into a kind of madness for some time, believing that this or that size of board or brand of trucks was going to help me..  after trying different sizes, different trucks, I simply realized that it didn't help at all for tricks. But maybe there's the fact of asking a lot of questions, whereas before I didn't ask myself as many questions... Do you know what I mean ? This kind of vicious circle...

Finally, I always try to keep in mind that skating is still fun, that I will never be a pro of course, but sometimes, I don't understand how I could have lost confidence and ease..and,  I have the BIG fault of comparing myself to others and sometimes feeling "bad" and even more so having lost certain tricks.. All this is stupid perhaps, but I know that your help will be useful among old skaters ahah
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 27, 2024, 05:01:29 PM
It’s for sure a mental struggle as we age. Try not to compare yourself to others. I’m fully aware how difficult this is. Im 50 and there’s a few guys my age or slightly older that can do way more then I can but fuck it. I’m coming to terms with that fact I’m still out there doing frontside slappys and still able to carve a bowl. I used to live in Jersey and I’m know I’d be skating even less so I’m so grateful to be in the bay now. Don’t worry about the past, it’s done. Enjoy the present.
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Post by: SatanicPanic on January 27, 2024, 09:58:09 PM
The good thing about skateboarding is there’s always new tricks to learn even if they’re new old guy tricks
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Post by: FrenchSkater on January 28, 2024, 01:21:17 AM
It’s for sure a mental struggle as we age. Try not to compare yourself to others. I’m fully aware how difficult this is. Im 50 and there’s a few guys my age or slightly older that can do way more then I can but fuck it. I’m coming to terms with that fact I’m still out there doing frontside slappys and still able to carve a bowl. I used to live in Jersey and I’m know I’d be skating even less so I’m so grateful to be in the bay now. Don’t worry about the past, it’s done. Enjoy the present.

Yes I know but it's a big mental battle to no longer ask questions and accept that I no longer have any ease on certain tricks.. Even my 360 flip, my favorite trick, which I used almost for everything tries, it's very rare that I put it on constantly without missing it, and yet, I've never stopped... Sometimes the negative mind is there, the sessions are catastrophic and I feel really rubbish, and sometimes the sessions are just fun, big positive aspect, and everything goes well.. There is also the passage of time which comes into play, I am a big nostalgic person, and I think back to my best sessions, with people that I love. appreciated it enormously and who no longer skate today..

And on top of that, which I hadn't talked about, but I've always had a horrible style in my eyes.. I don't have the fluidity and aesthetics that some people have when launching their tricks.. I I would perhaps compare myself to Torey Pudwill or Mullen for example ((But these two guys rock forever!).  I am comfortable on my board, but when I do my tricks, my legs have a "tight" mobility and not in full relaxation..  Like before landing I always have this annoying habit, especially with flip tricks, of tightening my feet together.  I have never managed to have this beautiful natural style that some people have.. I know, I feel stupid thinking about that, it's stupid and I come across as someone who has no self-confidence, but unfortunately, it's my big flaw that makes me It kind of ruined my skating years which were fabulous and frustrating.

The mental battle of age is really hard.. I hope to grow out of it and just not give a damn about it! I don't know how I could do it but I hope I can  ;D I would like to point out that I am not depressed and that in my life besides skateboarding everything is going well! But skateboarding is a great love of mine and has given me so much... do you understand what I mean ?
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Post by: lurkluke on January 28, 2024, 02:00:45 AM
I'm relearning everything at 40, and while my body is a big issue (knees are shot, some Achilles problems etc) I've found mentally I'm better at seeing a trick, and thinking my way through.

I think I understand my brain a lot better than I did in my teens. I got lil slappy boardslides on a makeshift obstacle (some steel thing i found at the spot, a few feet long and a bit higher than a curb) and it all seemed pretty easy. Took about 10 mins to figure it out, and land consistently. I'm pretty confident next sesh I'll get half cabs slides or lipslides on it.

I've always had anxiety and wanted to skate fast but never landed barely anything as a teen. Just fast fast and no real progression. After a month or so of a couple hours a week I reckon I'll be close to where I was in two or three months. In a years time I'm aiming to have more tricks in my bag than I did then.

My body may not be anywhere near as good but my mind is calmer and I'm more focussed. It's a nice feeling.
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Post by: Sedition on January 28, 2024, 07:54:28 AM
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It’s for sure a mental struggle as we age. Try not to compare yourself to others. I’m fully aware how difficult this is. Im 50 and there’s a few guys my age or slightly older that can do way more then I can but fuck it. I’m coming to terms with that fact I’m still out there doing frontside slappys and still able to carve a bowl. I used to live in Jersey and I’m know I’d be skating even less so I’m so grateful to be in the bay now. Don’t worry about the past, it’s done. Enjoy the present.
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Yes I know but it's a big mental battle to no longer ask questions and accept that I no longer have any ease on certain tricks.. Even my 360 flip, my favorite trick, which I used almost for everything tries, it's very rare that I put it on constantly without missing it, and yet, I've never stopped... Sometimes the negative mind is there, the sessions are catastrophic and I feel really rubbish, and sometimes the sessions are just fun, big positive aspect, and everything goes well.. There is also the passage of time which comes into play, I am a big nostalgic person, and I think back to my best sessions, with people that I love. appreciated it enormously and who no longer skate today..

And on top of that, which I hadn't talked about, but I've always had a horrible style in my eyes.. I don't have the fluidity and aesthetics that some people have when launching their tricks.. I I would perhaps compare myself to Torey Pudwill or Mullen for example ((But these two guys rock forever!).  I am comfortable on my board, but when I do my tricks, my legs have a "tight" mobility and not in full relaxation..  Like before landing I always have this annoying habit, especially with flip tricks, of tightening my feet together.  I have never managed to have this beautiful natural style that some people have.. I know, I feel stupid thinking about that, it's stupid and I come across as someone who has no self-confidence, but unfortunately, it's my big flaw that makes me It kind of ruined my skating years which were fabulous and frustrating.

The mental battle of age is really hard.. I hope to grow out of it and just not give a damn about it! I don't know how I could do it but I hope I can  ;D I would like to point out that I am not depressed and that in my life besides skateboarding everything is going well! But skateboarding is a great love of mine and has given me so much... do you understand what I mean ?

"Embrace whatever you got when you roll. Get lost in those moments. They do not last forever." -Jim T.

Here is a harsh reality of being an older skater: If you carry the weight of expectations from your past, you will not last long. Your skateboard will only bring frustration, despair, and disappointment. The fun and joy will never manifest. Abandon (past) expectations, and skateboarding will open up to you like never before. I can’t stress this point enough. The single most important thing to remember as an older skater is to have absolutely no expectations based on your own past. Please read that sentence again. Now read it one more time. Again, it is the single most important thing to remember as you age. Remember that progress is relative to where you are today, not where you were 20+ years ago. Certainly have expectations based on your present-day situation, but none from decades past. 
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Post by: FrenchSkater on January 28, 2024, 09:47:29 AM
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It’s for sure a mental struggle as we age. Try not to compare yourself to others. I’m fully aware how difficult this is. Im 50 and there’s a few guys my age or slightly older that can do way more then I can but fuck it. I’m coming to terms with that fact I’m still out there doing frontside slappys and still able to carve a bowl. I used to live in Jersey and I’m know I’d be skating even less so I’m so grateful to be in the bay now. Don’t worry about the past, it’s done. Enjoy the present.
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Yes I know but it's a big mental battle to no longer ask questions and accept that I no longer have any ease on certain tricks.. Even my 360 flip, my favorite trick, which I used almost for everything tries, it's very rare that I put it on constantly without missing it, and yet, I've never stopped... Sometimes the negative mind is there, the sessions are catastrophic and I feel really rubbish, and sometimes the sessions are just fun, big positive aspect, and everything goes well.. There is also the passage of time which comes into play, I am a big nostalgic person, and I think back to my best sessions, with people that I love. appreciated it enormously and who no longer skate today..

And on top of that, which I hadn't talked about, but I've always had a horrible style in my eyes.. I don't have the fluidity and aesthetics that some people have when launching their tricks.. I I would perhaps compare myself to Torey Pudwill or Mullen for example ((But these two guys rock forever!).  I am comfortable on my board, but when I do my tricks, my legs have a "tight" mobility and not in full relaxation..  Like before landing I always have this annoying habit, especially with flip tricks, of tightening my feet together.  I have never managed to have this beautiful natural style that some people have.. I know, I feel stupid thinking about that, it's stupid and I come across as someone who has no self-confidence, but unfortunately, it's my big flaw that makes me It kind of ruined my skating years which were fabulous and frustrating.

The mental battle of age is really hard.. I hope to grow out of it and just not give a damn about it! I don't know how I could do it but I hope I can  ;D I would like to point out that I am not depressed and that in my life besides skateboarding everything is going well! But skateboarding is a great love of mine and has given me so much... do you understand what I mean ?
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"Embrace whatever you got when you roll. Get lost in those moments. They do not last forever." -Jim T.

Here is a harsh reality of being an older skater: If you carry the weight of expectations from your past, you will not last long. Your skateboard will only bring frustration, despair, and disappointment. The fun and joy will never manifest. Abandon (past) expectations, and skateboarding will open up to you like never before. I can’t stress this point enough. The single most important thing to remember as an older skater is to have absolutely no expectations based on your own past. Please read that sentence again. Now read it one more time. Again, it is the single most important thing to remember as you age. Remember that progress is relative to where you are today, not where you were 20+ years ago. Certainly have expectations based on your present-day situation, but none from decades past.

I will definitely take this advice into account.. But it's amazing to love and hate skateboarding at the same time when my first 10 years I only loved it ! Thank you for this advice once again, it’s a powerful sentence.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 28, 2024, 09:52:46 AM
My two big physical hobbies are surfing and skateboarding. I thought by 30 surfing would take over. Surely by 40? I'm 48 now and skate way more than I surf. Skateboarding has really helped me cruise through middle age. Surfing is just an angsty battle that puts me in a bad mood these days.

I have zero expectations. I just love the wooden toy. Sometimes I hop on my board and roll down the driveway and the feel of the F4 urethane interacting with the weather-worn concrete, is enough to bring a smile to my face. It is such a sensory experience. Don't get me wrong, I still try to re-learn old tricks and even learn new ones but I don't try that hard. My tactic is to find what's working and what is fun that day and just do it over and over. Except for big gaps and stairs and flip trick consistency, I actually think I skate better now than when I was 18 in some ways. I might only do a handful of tre flips a month but when I'm rolling away from one it's just the best feeling. Nothing else will can ruin my day. Like @lurkluke said, the mind is in a better place at this age and that goes a long way. Skateboarding clears the mind and a clear mind improves the experience. A wonderful middle aged skate feedback loop.... Finding that place of zen isn't easy but @Sedition 's approach will get you going.

Other things that have helped me, is silly little challenges. Like filming my first 'part" at age 47 (Never had patience before). Spending a lot of time during Covid just skating flat after years of being a bowl-troll. Soft wheel sessions. Just leave the house and see where the board takes you. Getting to axle. Sounds silly but if you set the challenge it will motivate you to get out and grind. Love the groove.  No ollie sessions. Wallie, slappy, no comply... whatever.... Four wheels sliders... Can you drift a whole parking spot? How about backside?

I'm not battling at the berrics. I barely except challenges to a game of skate. I don't drink Monster energy and I don't understand street league.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 28, 2024, 10:11:08 AM
I have zero expectations. I just love the wooden toy.
Can I steal this as my signature. I couldn’t agree more. I’m just so happy to have the same feeling of pushing and hearing that sound of the wheels on the pavement.
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Post by: Sedition on January 28, 2024, 11:50:58 AM
..But it's amazing to love and hate skateboarding at the same time when my first 10 years I only loved it!

Incorrect statement.
The love is for your skateboard
The hate is for yourself, but you haven't really figured that out...yet.*

*because your (past) self-expectation does match your (present) self-reality. That's not about your skateboard, that's about you.   
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Post by: Sedition on January 28, 2024, 11:55:57 AM
Just leave the house and see where the board takes you.

Every kid knows this. Adults have often forgotten to make use of this magic, and that's a damn shame.

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Post by: Sedition on January 28, 2024, 11:58:27 AM
I have zero expectations. I just love the wooden toy. Sometimes I hop on my board and roll down the driveway and the feel of the F4 urethane interacting with the weather-worn concrete, is enough to bring a smile to my face. It is such a sensory experience. Don't get me wrong, I still try to re-learn old tricks and even learn new ones but I don't try that hard. My tactic is to find what's working and what is fun that day and just do it over and over. Except for big gaps and stairs and flip trick consistency, I actually think I skate better now than when I was 18 in some ways. I might only do a handful of tre flips a month but when I'm rolling away from one it's just the best feeling. Nothing else will can ruin my day. Like @lurkluke said, the mind is in a better place at this age and that goes a long way. Skateboarding clears the mind and a clear mind improves the experience. A wonderful middle aged skate feedback loop.... Finding that place of zen isn't easy but @Sedition 's approach will get you going.

Other things that have helped me, is silly little challenges. Like filming my first 'part" at age 47 (Never had patience before). Spending a lot of time during Covid just skating flat after years of being a bowl-troll. Soft wheel sessions. Just leave the house and see where the board takes you. Getting to axle. Sounds silly but if you set the challenge it will motivate you to get out and grind. Love the groove.  No ollie sessions. Wallie, slappy, no comply... whatever.... Four wheels sliders... Can you drift a whole parking spot? How about backside?

These are very, very, very wise words...and it is a wisdom that only comes with, you guessed it, age.
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Post by: yghartsyrt on January 28, 2024, 12:19:59 PM
Some thoughtful insight shared on in this recents posts of this thread.

We all should be extremely happy to still be able to play the wooden toy. I never had a bad session in the last four or five years (turning 47 this year): I don’t expect anything, when hopping on a board these days. Just some friends, having a nice session. I mean, what more can I ask for.

There are still things, I want to learn (or relearn), but the bliss of just moving on a board is way more important to me than getting that trick. At the moment “that trick” is relearning axle stalls that have vanished after not doing them for 20 years plus and the scare the hell out of me. Hahaha

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Post by: lurkluke on January 28, 2024, 03:49:52 PM
Went today, my feet were aching pretty hard for the first 20 or so mins. It was windy. Contemplated just giving up for the day.  Decidied to persist... Ended up landing front 180 ollies pretty high and consistent. ... which is a trick I never even had as a teen. Could never get the full rotation.

Hell yeah.
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Post by: augustmoon on January 28, 2024, 04:07:31 PM
Fell victim to the cold weather today.  Couldn’t get the knees moving.  They lock up pretty bad with any drastic change in weather. Did a couple kickflips and some slappies called it a day.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 28, 2024, 04:20:21 PM
Went today, my feet were aching pretty hard for the first 20 or so mins. It was windy. Contemplated just giving up for the day.  Decidied to persist... Ended up landing front 180 ollies pretty high and consistent. ... which is a trick I never even had as a teen. Could never get the full rotation.

Hell yeah.
That’s awesome! I had the opposite session. Landed slappys right off the bat on a new board with new shoes but then hey a pebble which took me to the ground then wasn’t bake to land anymore then my feet hurt so left. I landed enough slappys to shake the anxiety I had earlier and it’s a beautiful day in the bay.
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Post by: j....soy..... on January 28, 2024, 04:37:07 PM
I’m having the time of my life focusing boards and vibing people…….
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Post by: RT on January 29, 2024, 07:36:58 AM
Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today. I skated hard from 1999-2011/age 7 to about 19. Unfortunately I got away from it in college. I got married at 22, had a kid by 23, and now he's 9 and got a board for Christmas and he's eaten up with it. So naturally I ordered a blank, bolted on some Stage 9 Indys from 2008, and we've been ripping.

He's getting comfortable cruising around and turning/tic-tacing around obstacles. That's been awesome. We've been hitting the hills in the neighborhood and he's getting more confident with every session.

For me, I'm amazed at how much I can still do after over ten years out of the game. I'm staying away from big sets and down rails for now, but I still have most of my flat ground and flat bar stuff. Done okay on transition. My wife loves it too and just ordered me a sweet Habitat deck... Been a real blessing to get back into it.

The biggest thing is seeing the world as a skater again! I've about driven off the road scoping out spots while driving around! Glad to read through this thread and see I'm not the only old head getting after it!
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Post by: Sedition on January 29, 2024, 08:22:57 AM
Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today...

Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
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Post by: SatanicPanic on January 29, 2024, 10:39:10 AM
Hardly Old is my DILF porn name
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Post by: mdspb on January 29, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
Sneaking up fast on 50; skating since (late) ‘86.
Everybody’s “better” than me (I scare real easily), but overall I’m “better” than I ever was.

(The advantage of sucking is that progress is easier)
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Post by: RT on January 30, 2024, 03:17:57 PM
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Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today...
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Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
Thanks! Great to be back. It's wild to see the bigger decks people are riding now. Everyone was still on 7.5s and 7.75s when I got away from it. Also, Destructos were still a popular truck at that time...  ;D
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Post by: JM on January 31, 2024, 05:20:10 AM
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Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today...
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Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
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Thanks! Great to be back. It's wild to see the bigger decks people are riding now. Everyone was still on 7.5s and 7.75s when I got away from it. Also, Destructos were still a popular truck at that time...  ;D
Skating as an oldie is awesome: everything is a blessing, and so you can appreciate everything; and not get all bent out of shape over a trick that isn’t “perfect”.

And come on… 32? You’re a young buck still ;D

And if you haven’t already, just wait till you discover the joys of skating on a 8.5 deck.  Flip tricks a little harder, but damn it feels good under the feet. Of course, if you stick with sub 8”, you’ll always find decks cheap since no one wants them anymore. Haha
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on January 31, 2024, 09:30:56 AM
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Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
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Thanks! Great to be back. It's wild to see the bigger decks people are riding now. Everyone was still on 7.5s and 7.75s when I got away from it. Also, Destructos were still a popular truck at that time...  ;D
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Skating as an oldie is awesome: everything is a blessing, and so you can appreciate everything; and not get all bent out of shape over a trick that isn’t “perfect”.

And come on… 32? You’re a young buck still ;D

And if you haven’t already, just wait till you discover the joys of skating on a 8.5 deck.  Flip tricks a little harder, but damn it feels good under the feet. Of course, if you stick with sub 8”, you’ll always find decks cheap since no one wants them anymore. Haha

32 was considered old when everybody was riding sub 8” decks....but that has also changed! now I actually see people not just getting back into skating, but learning straight up, at 30 or older. Which to me is borderline suicidal but hey, I wish them good luck   :P
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Post by: BurgerCop on January 31, 2024, 09:47:08 AM
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Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today...
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Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
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Thanks! Great to be back. It's wild to see the bigger decks people are riding now. Everyone was still on 7.5s and 7.75s when I got away from it. Also, Destructos were still a popular truck at that time...  ;D
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Skating as an oldie is awesome: everything is a blessing, and so you can appreciate everything; and not get all bent out of shape over a trick that isn’t “perfect”.

And come on… 32? You’re a young buck still ;D

And if you haven’t already, just wait till you discover the joys of skating on a 8.5 deck.  Flip tricks a little harder, but damn it feels good under the feet. Of course, if you stick with sub 8”, you’ll always find decks cheap since no one wants them anymore. Haha

Man I'm almost 43 and still struggling with being too hard on myself. I find myself getting flustered and frustrated as I watch the time it takes me to warm up increase, my pop decrease, my fear of certain tricks increase, my confidence decrease and my coordination in general suffer. I'm still holding the line pretty strong but I can feel it irreversibly slipping.

I think it might be partially due to being a 90s' kid, but flip tricks and slides/grinds on ledges (not curbs) is basically what skateboarding is for me, it's like all I know. I never cruised, carved, skated transition, or did any tricks that don't require pop.
Switching to a more laid back, lower impact type of skating is going to be a hard pill to swallow and I'll need to, like, reprogram my brain to accept a dopamine hit from forms of skateboarding I've never been that into or involved with...

Man, aging is a real bastard.
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Post by: RT on January 31, 2024, 02:28:13 PM
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Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today...
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Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
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Thanks! Great to be back. It's wild to see the bigger decks people are riding now. Everyone was still on 7.5s and 7.75s when I got away from it. Also, Destructos were still a popular truck at that time...  ;D
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Skating as an oldie is awesome: everything is a blessing, and so you can appreciate everything; and not get all bent out of shape over a trick that isn’t “perfect”.

And come on… 32? You’re a young buck still ;D

And if you haven’t already, just wait till you discover the joys of skating on a 8.5 deck.  Flip tricks a little harder, but damn it feels good under the feet. Of course, if you stick with sub 8”, you’ll always find decks cheap since no one wants them anymore. Haha

I definitely plan on trying the bigger boards! Right now I'm on a 8" blank with some stage 9 Indy 139s I had held onto from like 2007. It's been great to get out there and knock the rust off. I have an 8.125 Habitat and some Thunder 147s on the way as well to start easing things up. If I like the 8.125 over the 8 I'll go 8.25 and keep working up until I find what works best. I imagine 8.125/8.25 will be just about right.

I got my son a 7.5 blank with a 14" wheelbase on my old Thunder 145s also, and that thing is crazy for flat ground. All the flip tricks suck right up to your feet. But it's honestly kind of scary for anything else, especially now that injury impacts work and family.
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Post by: JM on January 31, 2024, 03:08:00 PM
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Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today...
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Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
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Thanks! Great to be back. It's wild to see the bigger decks people are riding now. Everyone was still on 7.5s and 7.75s when I got away from it. Also, Destructos were still a popular truck at that time...  ;D
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Skating as an oldie is awesome: everything is a blessing, and so you can appreciate everything; and not get all bent out of shape over a trick that isn’t “perfect”.

And come on… 32? You’re a young buck still ;D

And if you haven’t already, just wait till you discover the joys of skating on a 8.5 deck.  Flip tricks a little harder, but damn it feels good under the feet. Of course, if you stick with sub 8”, you’ll always find decks cheap since no one wants them anymore. Haha
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I definitely plan on trying the bigger boards! Right now I'm on a 8" blank with some stage 9 Indy 139s I had held onto from like 2007. It's been great to get out there and knock the rust off. I have an 8.125 Habitat and some Thunder 147s on the way as well to start easing things up. If I like the 8.125 over the 8 I'll go 8.25 and keep working up until I find what works best. I imagine 8.125/8.25 will be just about right.

I got my son a 7.5 blank with a 14" wheelbase on my old Thunder 145s also, and that thing is crazy for flat ground. All the flip tricks suck right up to your feet. But it's honestly kind of scary for anything else, especially now that injury impacts work and family.
It’s all risk assessment at this point 8) Find joy in the little things.
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Post by: Sedition on January 31, 2024, 08:38:55 PM
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Glad to find this thread... New member here! Turning 32 a week from today...
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Welcome back, and 32 is hardly old!
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Thanks! Great to be back. It's wild to see the bigger decks people are riding now. Everyone was still on 7.5s and 7.75s when I got away from it. Also, Destructos were still a popular truck at that time...  ;D

You can always tell when someone quit skating based on how they react to present-day decks. Quit in 1980s or very early 90s? Shocked at how small boards are now. Quit middle 1990s? Shocked at how big boards are now. :)
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Post by: Sedition on January 31, 2024, 09:12:31 PM
Man I'm almost 43 and still struggling with being too hard on myself. I find myself getting flustered and frustrated as I watch the time it takes me to warm up increase, my pop decrease, my fear of certain tricks increase, my confidence decrease and my coordination in general suffer. I'm still holding the line pretty strong but I can feel it irreversibly slipping.

Man, did you ever nail it with those words. DEAD ON.


I never cruised, carved, skated transition, or did any tricks that don't require pop.
Switching to a more laid back, lower impact type of skating is going to be a hard pill to swallow and I'll need to, like, reprogram my brain to accept a dopamine hit from forms of skateboarding I've never been that into or involved with...

When I was younger, like you, I never touched transition. I was a pure street skater. A life-long skater friend of mine had always liked transition. About five years ago, he started getting me to try ramps/bowls more. I was horrible because I had never spent much / any time learning to skate transition in the early years. I eventually learned some real basic tricks, and once you do that, it's like learning to ollie...suddenly the potential is blown wide open. Once that happened, I became obsessed with transition skating (mostly mini ramps), because is was a whole totally untapped area of skating that, in some sense, really was "new" to me. Hopefully something like that will happen to you, because it was a real game changer for me. Sure, I'll never be a great transition skater, but there is still so much I can learn, and I'm having stupid fun with it. And full disclosure, I wear knee pads on ramps 4' tall and over...initially it really helped with the learning process, now it really helps with the mental process (and has certainly saved my ass a few times, too).
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Post by: Frank and Fred on January 31, 2024, 09:21:53 PM
Another good reason to get a basic foundation on transition is you don't lose tricks as easy.

Once you learn a trick on transition its easier to keep it consistently in rotation than say a flip trick.... maybe its just me...

Still, I'd recommend getting a few basic transition tricks in the bag so you can enjoy all terrain. Variety of terrain really keeps me going.





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Post by: yghartsyrt on January 31, 2024, 10:38:33 PM
Another good reason to get a basic foundation on transition is you don't lose tricks as easy.

Once you learn a trick on transition its easier to keep it consistently in rotation than say a flip trick.... maybe its just me...

Still, I'd recommend getting a few basic transition tricks in the bag so you can enjoy all terrain. Variety of terrain really keeps me going.

Not sure about that. Is say it’s a combination of muscle memory and how easy you get scared nowadays.
For example, in the mid 90s I was skating quarter pipes quite comfortably (no proper mini ramp around) doing all the regular stuff including blunts to fakie. Nowadays I struggle with axle stalls on steeper quarter pipes or anything over four or five feet
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Post by: BurgerCop on February 01, 2024, 05:13:31 AM
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Man I'm almost 43 and still struggling with being too hard on myself. I find myself getting flustered and frustrated as I watch the time it takes me to warm up increase, my pop decrease, my fear of certain tricks increase, my confidence decrease and my coordination in general suffer. I'm still holding the line pretty strong but I can feel it irreversibly slipping.
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Man, did you ever nail it with those words. DEAD ON.


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I never cruised, carved, skated transition, or did any tricks that don't require pop.
Switching to a more laid back, lower impact type of skating is going to be a hard pill to swallow and I'll need to, like, reprogram my brain to accept a dopamine hit from forms of skateboarding I've never been that into or involved with...
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When I was younger, like you, I never touched transition. I was a pure street skater. A life-long skater friend of mine had always liked transition. About five years ago, he started getting me to try ramps/bowls more. I was horrible because I had never spent much / any time learning to skate transition in the early years. I eventually learned some real basic tricks, and once you do that, it's like learning to ollie...suddenly the potential is blown wide open. Once that happened, I became obsessed with transition skating (mostly mini ramps), because is was a whole totally untapped area of skating that, in some sense, really was "new" to me. Hopefully something like that will happen to you, because it was a real game changer for me. Sure, I'll never be a great transition skater, but there is still so much I can learn, and I'm having stupid fun with it. And full disclosure, I wear knee pads on ramps 4' tall and over...initially it really helped with the learning process, now it really helps with the mental process (and has certainly saved my ass a few times, too).

Hell yeah, man. I actually have a friend who is building a mini now (he's the same age as me and has already committed to the transition to...transition, ha)
I can drop in and do rocks and 50/50s and stuff but that's about as far as my transition skill ever made it.
Only thing that makes me nervous is his mini will be like 4.5' tall, I was hoping for like 3' when we started the build.

Do knee pads help much with a mini that size? It seems like half the time you'd just drop all the way to the flat and not really be able to slide out?
But man, if it does work that'd alleviate a lot of my fears of transition. I've always been prone to folding ankles and dislocating kneecaps, so the idea of losing control of a trick and having to run down transition off balance is major danger zone for my loose joints! If I could just slide out that'd be really nice.
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Post by: Sedition on February 01, 2024, 07:50:41 AM
Do knee pads help much with a mini that size? It seems like half the time you'd just drop all the way to the flat and not really be able to slide out? But man, if it does work that'd alleviate a lot of my fears of transition. I've always been prone to folding ankles and dislocating kneecaps, so the idea of losing control of a trick and having to run down transition off balance is major danger zone for my loose joints! If I could just slide out that'd be really nice.

They absolutely do help, IMHO, depending on transition length (e.g. not going to work too well on a barrier). People who have never used pads seem to think that way to use them is to just leap off the coping and land on your knees. That's not how to "properly" use them, and will actually do more harm than good. The best way to use them is in a "controlled fall" situation, where the pad becomes the second (but main) point of contact. This is true on both vert, and on smaller ramps (see link below). And I totally agree with on you with the ankle thing. I've seen a lot of (older) people get seriously wrecked on run-outs gone wrong (twisted ankle, knee, etc.). Going into a knee slide (when applicable) helps take that situation off the table. This is not to say every bail should be a kneeslide--it shouldn't. Sometimes a run-out absolutely is the best/safest way to bail. Once you learn to how to use pads, you'll know when to slide out, and when to run out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Ah5UrWyPo
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Post by: addie pray on February 01, 2024, 07:59:30 AM
if you have trouble at the coping on something under 5 ft you're pretty much goin' flatbottom regardless. shorter doesn't mean safer imo
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Post by: Sedition on February 01, 2024, 08:41:14 AM
...shorter doesn't mean safer imo

Curbs can bite, and bite hard. :)
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Post by: yghartsyrt on February 01, 2024, 09:27:40 AM
if you have trouble at the coping on something under 5 ft you're pretty much goin' flatbottom regardless. shorter doesn't mean safer imo
the 3 feet quarter pipe going straight to vert is something not to be underestimated.
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Post by: addie pray on February 01, 2024, 09:41:02 AM
thats kind of what i mean- when you're that low to the ground there's 0 vert. not an issue if you're staying coping level but hanging up on shit that low fucking sucks cause you get spewed directly to flat and the lack of vert means you're way more likely to go too far over the top anyway popping tricks. i'd get pads and skate something bigger if i was learning transition but thats just me
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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 01, 2024, 09:46:31 AM
if you have trouble at the coping on something under 5 ft you're pretty much goin' flatbottom regardless. shorter doesn't mean safer imo

Depends on the radius of the transition also.

Another thing to consider with knee pads is surface. Great for masonite, skate lite and smooth concrete, not so great on weathered concrete.

On the right surface and right size transition, they are like a parachute. Will def open doors to experimentation and feeling out tricks before committing to  them.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 01, 2024, 09:51:16 AM
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Another good reason to get a basic foundation on transition is you don't lose tricks as easy.

Once you learn a trick on transition its easier to keep it consistently in rotation than say a flip trick.... maybe its just me...

Still, I'd recommend getting a few basic transition tricks in the bag so you can enjoy all terrain. Variety of terrain really keeps me going.
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Not sure about that. Is say it’s a combination of muscle memory and how easy you get scared nowadays.
For example, in the mid 90s I was skating quarter pipes quite comfortably (no proper mini ramp around) doing all the regular stuff including blunts to fakie. Nowadays I struggle with axle stalls on steeper quarter pipes or anything over four or five feet

Yeah, you have to keep up the familiarity to keep confidence going, but I find transition more of a mental battle than anything. if I have done a trick on transition in the past I can probably get it back pretty quick, while on street, the technicality might make that a little more complicated.

For instance, its been awhile since I've done a rock to fakie on a vert ramp but I know it will purely be mental thing and come pretty easy, whereas a 360 popshuv on flat won't be scary but will likely take me longer to do. Probably a dumb comparison. I'll shut up...
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Post by: yghartsyrt on February 01, 2024, 10:34:49 AM
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Another good reason to get a basic foundation on transition is you don't lose tricks as easy.

Once you learn a trick on transition its easier to keep it consistently in rotation than say a flip trick.... maybe its just me...

Still, I'd recommend getting a few basic transition tricks in the bag so you can enjoy all terrain. Variety of terrain really keeps me going.
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Not sure about that. Is say it’s a combination of muscle memory and how easy you get scared nowadays.
For example, in the mid 90s I was skating quarter pipes quite comfortably (no proper mini ramp around) doing all the regular stuff including blunts to fakie. Nowadays I struggle with axle stalls on steeper quarter pipes or anything over four or five feet
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Yeah, you have to keep up the familiarity to keep confidence going, but I find transition more of a mental battle than anything. if I have done a trick on transition in the past I can probably get it back pretty quick, while on street, the technicality might make that a little more complicated.

For instance, its been awhile since I've done a rock to fakie on a vert ramp but I know it will purely be mental thing and come pretty easy, whereas a 360 popshuv on flat won't be scary but will likely take me longer to do. Probably a dumb comparison. I'll shut up...

Yeah. I get what you mean. I feel the mental barrier is higher on transition. On street you can just stop before the gap or ride past the ledge. On transition, deciding in the last second that you don’t want to commit brings a whole different can of worms.
But maybe it’s just me and my mind just blacking out.
I think on street, some of the tricks call for a lot more minute details than on transition, where it is less pressure point here, flick there, but more shoulders, center of gravity and stuff. But maybe I’m just talking out of my ass. Not sure at the moment
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Post by: Sedition on February 01, 2024, 10:34:53 AM
Depends on the radius of the transition also.

Another thing to consider with knee pads is surface. Great for masonite, skate lite and smooth concrete, not so great on weathered concrete.

On the right surface and right size transition, they are like a parachute. Will def open doors to experimentation and feeling out tricks before committing to  them.

^ Yup. Also, saw this quote somewhere, and it's on point:

“When skating, there is a definitive point where you have to decide to commit. The beauty of (knee) pads is that, even after you've committed, if you notice something doesn't look/feel right, the option to bail to your knees is always present. However, after that point, if you notice something is off/wrong, and you don't have pads, you are going to be in for some shit. Pads give you more (bail) options."
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Post by: Gland Dongzig on February 03, 2024, 01:21:26 PM
First of all..great thread! I’m turning 47 in a few days and am just as obsessed with skating as i was 38 years ago..the mental struggle has always been a thing for me, so I try to not let it bring me down. No pressure and the only expectations are hold on to what I have, flip the board less and learn some slappy tricks
https://i.imgur.com/kIivMmE.mp4
good thing about being old is having the humility to post shit like the crap above from the last month.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 03, 2024, 03:27:19 PM
First of all..great thread! I’m turning 47 in a few days and am just as obsessed with skating as i was 38 years ago..the mental struggle has always been a thing for me, so I try to not let it bring me down. No pressure and the only expectations are hold on to what I have, flip the board less and learn some slappy tricks
https://i.imgur.com/kIivMmE.mp4
good thing about being old is having the humility to post shit like the crap above from the last month.
That was great! Are you wearing the nyjah 2 in the backside slappy 12 seconds in. I just got pair and a little tight in that toes but man do they feel good and make the rest of my body not ache.
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Post by: Gland Dongzig on February 03, 2024, 04:57:33 PM
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First of all..great thread! I’m turning 47 in a few days and am just as obsessed with skating as i was 38 years ago..the mental struggle has always been a thing for me, so I try to not let it bring me down. No pressure and the only expectations are hold on to what I have, flip the board less and learn some slappy tricks
https://i.imgur.com/kIivMmE.mp4
good thing about being old is having the humility to post shit like the crap above from the last month.
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That was great! Are you wearing the nyjah 2 in the backside slappy 12 seconds in. I just got pair and a little tight in that toes but man do they feel good and make the rest of my body not ache.
yessir the Nyjah 2s and dunks are about the only shoes i can skate these days for the same reason. Fortunately I have narrow feet so they fit real good.
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Post by: JM on February 03, 2024, 07:26:46 PM
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First of all..great thread! I’m turning 47 in a few days and am just as obsessed with skating as i was 38 years ago..the mental struggle has always been a thing for me, so I try to not let it bring me down. No pressure and the only expectations are hold on to what I have, flip the board less and learn some slappy tricks
https://i.imgur.com/kIivMmE.mp4
good thing about being old is having the humility to post shit like the crap above from the last month.
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That was great! Are you wearing the nyjah 2 in the backside slappy 12 seconds in. I just got pair and a little tight in that toes but man do they feel good and make the rest of my body not ache.
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yessir the Nyjah 2s and dunks are about the only shoes i can skate these days for the same reason. Fortunately I have narrow feet so they fit real good.
Narrow feet for the win. It opens up a lot more footwear choices to have narrow feet.

I have wide feet because of bunyons, so it’s always been wide shoes for me. I can’t wear Skate SB Dunk Low Pros, but the normal dunks I can (because they’re not made thinner for skating to hug the feet for control’s sake. Can’t wears cons either.)

I wanted to mention FP insoles though. None of fancy shit… just the all green kingfoam elite soles are freaking amazing. That stuff is no joke, and removes a lot of the knee, foot, and back pain from even just flat ground impact.

I have Etnies Joslin, so the Hi’s are a good 1:1 replacement. They might also be good for any popcush vans. Or any shoe with large removable sole.

They would not be good for any shoe that has a thin insert sole (like the NB’s do on the ones I’ve looked at)


*these: https://www.tactics.com/footprint/kingfoam-elite-hi-insoles/elite-hi-classic
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Post by: Gland Dongzig on February 03, 2024, 08:02:11 PM
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First of all..great thread! I’m turning 47 in a few days and am just as obsessed with skating as i was 38 years ago..the mental struggle has always been a thing for me, so I try to not let it bring me down. No pressure and the only expectations are hold on to what I have, flip the board less and learn some slappy tricks
https://i.imgur.com/kIivMmE.mp4
good thing about being old is having the humility to post shit like the crap above from the last month.
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That was great! Are you wearing the nyjah 2 in the backside 12 seconds in. I just got pair and a little tight in that toes but man do they feel good and make the rest of my body not ache.
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yessir the Nyjah 2s and dunks are about the only shoes i can skate these days for the same reason. Fortunately I have narrow feet so they fit real good.
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Narrow feet for the win.

aka my best attribute :)




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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 04, 2024, 05:08:46 PM
Fourth day in a row skateboarding. Not bad, since I am on call for work and its FEB in PNW and I am 48 haha...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/)
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 04, 2024, 06:06:22 PM
Fourth day in a row skateboarding. Not bad, since I am on call for work and its FEB in PNW and I am 48 haha...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/)
Well that was beyond beutiful. The colors, the style. I’m in they bay & should have got out yesterday. Why are we all so self deprecating? I can’t even do a board slide on a curb anymore.
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Post by: blizblaz on February 04, 2024, 06:08:32 PM
switching from "street" to transition felt so god damn good tbh. street in quotations because i was always so bad at it. i think i became a better transition skater in like 6 months.
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Post by: yghartsyrt on February 04, 2024, 11:13:03 PM
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Fourth day in a row skateboarding. Not bad, since I am on call for work and its FEB in PNW and I am 48 haha...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/)
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Well that was beyond beutiful. The colors, the style. I’m in they bay & should have got out yesterday. Why are we all so self deprecating?I can’t even do a board slide on a curb anymore.
I think @Sedition was onto something in that regard. It’s all standards or expectations we can get rid off. Like ask yourself, what you want to do nowadays with that current body of yours. I lost a lot of tricks, but I’m trying to find the (new/old) ones that might push me, but still are realistically available - in terms of skill, body and responsibility. It’s a toy: find your way to have fun with it.
In case this wasn’t clear, this is meant in the most supportive way imaginable. We all deserve our respect for still standing on a board in our late 40s

@Frank and Fred: that was beautiful
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Post by: MMongrel on February 04, 2024, 11:40:57 PM
switching from "street" to transition felt so god damn good tbh. street in quotations because i was always so bad at it. i think i became a better transition skater in like 6 months.

For real. I've had a board since I was 10 (34 now) for many years in my adult years I'd have a month or two of more concentrated routines of skating after which I'd fall back into not doing it that much. That seemed to change for the better in the last couple of years. Last summer after some consideration I got a dedicated transition setup and now it feels like I'm more or at least as stoked and immersed in skateboarding as when I started. Going for a small bowl or mini ramp sessions by myself have opened up a completely different world to me that's so different than doing the under a dozen street tricks I've been doing for years and it has lit a spark to really try to learn things properly and go out of my comfort zone. Since I'm not very good at it has also helped to just concentrate in doing what feels good. I did also get a knee pads and a helmet just for the psychologic effect of things feeling safer when doing bigger transition.

The mental game gets tough every once in a while of course but self compassion goes a long way. Hitting the gym every once in a while helps too to keep things feeling good.
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Post by: franc on February 05, 2024, 12:29:17 AM
Fourth day in a row skateboarding. Not bad, since I am on call for work and its FEB in PNW and I am 48 haha...

https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/C28dobzPAqs/)

Splendid!

Boardslides on transitions always feel sooo good. I personally prefer doing them to fakie, feels better that way for some reason.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 05, 2024, 09:21:29 AM
Yeah, I should go to fakie. Used to when I was a young man. Not sure why I stopped. Also need to dial in FS boardslides on transition. Messed with them little bit.
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 05, 2024, 09:29:39 AM
I have the opposite problem! I do railslides fakie on minis, but I lost the 180 to forward version. Currently trying to relearn those. Both tricks are awesome IMO. The rock and roll version is more old school but it looks very stylish.

as for the fs version, man they scare the shit out of me. Back when I had fs rocks dialed, I tried to learn the railslide version....I made one and then on the next attempt my front wheels got stuck on the coping, I ate shit so bad, never tried again!
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Post by: lurkluke on February 05, 2024, 01:34:15 PM
Skated my local park the first time since moving home - I fundraised for it in the late 90s but moved before it was finished.

It's all pretty tight, with some hectic transition. A good little flatbar and grind box, and a really nice bowl. I got tangled up on my first attempt at a 5050 in the bowl, and smashed my knee pretty hard. But managed to get a few decent 5050 grinds on it after.

I'm going to try skate it weekly at least and get to know some of the big banks/transition. There'll be some rad carve lines once I'm comfortable.

My knee is swollen and bloody... and I've got a full barshift to do now. Worth it.
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Post by: Sedition on February 05, 2024, 03:11:19 PM
I got tangled up on my first attempt at a 5050 in the bowl, and smashed my knee pretty hard.

Pads are rad when you're not a kid anymore, esp. on transition. Hope it's not too bad, and that you heal-up quick.
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Post by: stephop on February 05, 2024, 03:30:20 PM
Hadn't skated for 6 months. 48 years old. It was not pretty. Takes so long to get my body to work.
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Post by: radcunt on February 05, 2024, 03:38:22 PM
Hadn't skated for 6 months. 48 years old. It was not pretty. Takes so long to get my body to work.


Yeah if I take a week off I’m starting from scratch.


Been doing heaps of yoga and planks but haven’t skated in 2 months. Might try this week and see what nightmare awaits
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Post by: lurkluke on February 05, 2024, 03:43:17 PM
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Pads are rad when you're not a kid anymore, esp. on transition. Hope it's not too bad, and that you heal-up quick.

Yeah - thinking about how much I want to skate the bowl and some of the curvier awkward transition around the park, I think I'll invest in some pads now.
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Post by: Fishhb on February 05, 2024, 04:23:31 PM
38 here and messed my foot up a few years ago and I can’t flip anymore and my pop sucks now, so in the last year I started skating transition and it’s really opened up a whole new world for me I suck but I’m really enjoying it and it brought the joy of rolling back!
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Post by: fuhkin_powahfood_kid on February 05, 2024, 04:37:09 PM
i'm ancient and weak in the knees, feel me? but i been skating a different set up and decided to take the old set up, the loosey goosey thing out and upon picking it up sed "fuhk this is crazy lighter. wut da fuhk is going on. new set up has 54s, phresh aces, and is a 1/4 narrower..." could grinding to axle on both trux have made such a difference when the other set up had 56s and is a 1/4 wider? HAH no. hollow trux my dudes, hollow trux made it quite lighter. if you're weak in the knees like you were at that high school dance, get some hollows.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 06, 2024, 06:34:04 AM
Speaking of weak in the knees. I was off the bike for a bit due to crappy weather and laziness but have been riding again. Really seems to help with skateboarding endurance and pop for me...

If you have the luxury get your arse on the bike. I bike to work and find reasons to do errands for work on the bike most days and then will bang out a longer ride once a week or so.

Just have to stretch, as cycling can really tighten thing sup.
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Post by: Sedition on February 06, 2024, 09:57:11 AM
Speaking of weak in the knees. I was off the bike for a bit due to crappy weather and laziness but have been riding again. Really seems to help with skateboarding endurance and pop for me...

If you have the luxury get your arse on the bike. I bike to work and find reasons to do errands for work on the bike most days and then will bang out a longer ride once a week or so.

Just have to stretch, as cycling can really tighten thing sup.

Every. Word. Of. This.
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Post by: devils acrobat on February 06, 2024, 10:09:19 AM
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Speaking of weak in the knees. I was off the bike for a bit due to crappy weather and laziness but have been riding again. Really seems to help with skateboarding endurance and pop for me...

If you have the luxury get your arse on the bike. I bike to work and find reasons to do errands for work on the bike most days and then will bang out a longer ride once a week or so.

Just have to stretch, as cycling can really tighten thing sup.
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Every. Word. Of. This.

Agree as well. But as we get older we apparently also need to do some more workout. I am biking 20 km a day during the week and still developed some knee issue that kept me from skating. Turned out the femural muscles on the backside were not strong enough anymore despite regular biking, stretching,  and last but not least, skating. So do your squats y'all.
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Post by: blizblaz on February 08, 2024, 03:26:12 PM
i've been doing relatively light sets of box squats and it has helped a lot with the knees i think. i'm talking over a period of months. just patiently doing nice and easy box squats. it's cold out so i've been doing a lot of jiu jitsu and it helps with that too.
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Post by: Fishhb on February 08, 2024, 03:38:04 PM
Stretching is mandatory at our age now
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Post by: Buttworm on February 08, 2024, 03:46:07 PM
Having a genuine interest in something else creative is actually really helpful I find. Making the time to have fun and pursue something else you enjoy made me appreciate rolling around on a wooden toy more than ever
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 08, 2024, 06:09:22 PM
Stretching is mandatory at our age now
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Post by: Sleazy on February 08, 2024, 07:49:20 PM
51... the ollie up was the hardest part. i really need to spend more time olling at the park and less time on my transition gotos. last time i went to the park i saw some older guys snap over this thing off flat  :(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2DRigiJarY/
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Post by: JM on February 08, 2024, 09:32:34 PM
51... the ollie up was the hardest part. i really need to spend more time olling at the park and less time on my transition gotos. last time i went to the park i saw some older guys snap over this thing off flat  :(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2DRigiJarY/
What’s up, Austin. I’ll be looking out for yah.
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Post by: Sedition on February 08, 2024, 10:25:24 PM
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51... the ollie up was the hardest part. i really need to spend more time olling at the park and less time on my transition gotos. last time i went to the park i saw some older guys snap over this thing off flat  :(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2DRigiJarY/
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What’s up, Austin. I’ll be looking out for yah.

Lizard is the best spot in that general area, IMHO.
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Post by: devils acrobat on February 09, 2024, 02:45:26 AM
51... the ollie up was the hardest part. i really need to spend more time olling at the park and less time on my transition gotos. last time i went to the park i saw some older guys snap over this thing off flat  :(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2DRigiJarY/

Doing that ollie and taking the impact at 51 is insane. Congrats to you, hope I will be there in 10 years from now. 
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Post by: yghartsyrt on February 09, 2024, 02:55:34 AM
51... the ollie up was the hardest part. i really need to spend more time olling at the park and less time on my transition gotos. last time i went to the park i saw some older guys snap over this thing off flat  :(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2DRigiJarY/

hella nice. My knees would give with that height. I'm jealous
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Post by: OldieButFrenchie on February 09, 2024, 04:55:39 AM
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51... the ollie up was the hardest part. i really need to spend more time olling at the park and less time on my transition gotos. last time i went to the park i saw some older guys snap over this thing off flat  :(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2DRigiJarY/
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hella nice. My knees would give with that height. I'm jealous

oh same! the last time I tried to get a somewhat big ollie, I pulled a muscle in my calf. Hurt like a bitch! You're making me want to try again though....  :-X instead of staying in my transition safe space
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Post by: Sleazy on February 09, 2024, 06:44:36 AM
appreciate the kind words. definitely encourage keeping ollies going as long as possible. just one of the funnest things you can do is pop a solid ollie.

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51... the ollie up was the hardest part. i really need to spend more time olling at the park and less time on my transition gotos. last time i went to the park i saw some older guys snap over this thing off flat  :(

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What’s up, Austin. I’ll be looking out for yah.
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Lizard is the best spot in that general area, IMHO.

i need to check it out. that slappy curb and whole setup looks fun. i used to skate ez7 a lot in houston back in the day which was super fun.

my only ez 7 clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0JAu-8fOpc
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Post by: Sedition on February 09, 2024, 07:36:48 AM

my only ez 7 clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0JAu-8fOpc

Nope.

(https://imgur.com/a/n8xXwlV)
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Post by: Sleazy on February 09, 2024, 07:49:56 AM
Whoops made public. Can’t believe that was 16 years ago.
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Post by: Plan9Customs on February 10, 2024, 06:49:25 PM
Did my first real slap back smith(ie ground more than 3’) trying to dodge a kid that bailed in front of me. No idea how I got into it and held it for 8’. Tried a few times after that but no love. Must’ve come in at a different angle or hit it weighted differently. Wish I knew wtf I did. Oldheimers sucks.
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Post by: lurkluke on February 11, 2024, 12:46:32 AM
I can't get any flips back. I think my shoulders are hunchy from decades of desk work. Also about 10kg heavier than I used to be.

Anyone tried to learn kickflips after years away?

I can't seem to get the flick at all, and my back foot is all over the shop.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 11, 2024, 06:34:46 AM
I can't get any flips back. I think my shoulders are hunchy from decades of desk work. Also about 10kg heavier than I used to be.

Anyone tried to learn kickflips after years away?

I can't seem to get the flick at all, and my back foot is all over the shop.
For 30 years I keep putting my front foot down. I have nice flick and it’s pretty quick. I landed a few 30 years ago and I don’t know why I do it. My friend was pushing me to commit to landing and I came down hard on my hip & have had hip pain since. This was end of September and I was skating a lot.
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Post by: banksandledges on February 11, 2024, 06:55:39 AM
Did my first real slap back smith(ie ground more than 3’) trying to dodge a kid that bailed in front of me. No idea how I got into it and held it for 8’. Tried a few times after that but no love. Must’ve come in at a different angle or hit it weighted differently. Wish I knew wtf I did. Oldheimers sucks.

My guess is you did it because the kid got in front of you. Stuff like that happens to me from time to time. I think it’s because it’s breaks the cycle of trying the trick over and over and shifts your attention for a split second, then you’re not thinking about the trick.
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Post by: JM on February 11, 2024, 08:09:14 AM
I can't get any flips back. I think my shoulders are hunchy from decades of desk work. Also about 10kg heavier than I used to be.

Anyone tried to learn kickflips after years away?

I can't seem to get the flick at all, and my back foot is all over the shop.

Find a bar or countertop height something to hold onto that you can lift yourself up, and pop-flick-hold yourself up-wait-land both feet on the board.

Do that a lot so you get the feeling of both feet on again…

…and then just fucking go for it. Try a real flip and put every bit of youthful bravery you have left in you to landing on that fucking thing.

Hope that helps. You just gotta commit.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 11, 2024, 08:23:49 AM
☝🏽 thanks
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Post by: j....soy..... on February 11, 2024, 10:07:33 AM
i kickflipped when I was 15 and didn't do another until I was 35....and I skated the whole time.....lots. 

keep your shoulders square and just jump.  I think the trick naturally flips, we spend too much time in our head over it.... I put my flipping foot close to the edge or point it like a 12 year old. 

Don't get stuck in the vortex of opening your shoulders, flipping with your front foot and then planting it on the ground wondering why you can't do it.....
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 11, 2024, 10:36:34 AM
i kickflipped when I was 15 and didn't do another until I was 35....and I skated the whole time.....lots. 

keep your shoulders square and just jump.  I think the trick naturally flips, we spend too much time in our head over it.... I put my flipping foot close to the edge or point it like a 12 year old. 

Don't get stuck in the vortex of opening your shoulders, flipping with your front foot and then planting it on the ground wondering why you can't do it.....
I’m stuck in that vortex. Do you have suggestions to get over it. I try not to open my shoulder as I used to.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 11, 2024, 11:05:22 AM
Old men, I encourage you to bend down. Seems simple enough but funny how we forget.

Sometimes, I wonder where my tricks went and then I remind myself, bend thy knees before ye pop... and hey presto, I'm back... sometimes....
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 11, 2024, 11:08:17 AM
Old men, I encourage you to bend down. Seems simple enough but funny how we forget.

Sometimes, I wonder where my tricks went and then I remind myself, bend thy knees before ye pop... and hey presto, I'm back... sometimes....
I have to remind myself that.
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Post by: Frank and Fred on February 11, 2024, 11:10:44 AM
My other tip is to not jump. I have a bad habit of not popping properly and jumping about three feet above my board as it ever so slowly flips. Just pop and you'll naturally jump high enough to let that bar of soap flip adequately.

Anything else, I can help with? I'm mostly talking to myself here. Pep talking myself on a Sunday morn.
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Post by: Gland Dongzig on February 12, 2024, 02:14:26 AM
https://i.imgur.com/vnxlmJC.mp4

just checking in..hope everyone is doing well.
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Post by: JackSlap215 on February 14, 2024, 09:22:13 AM
whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:11:31 PM
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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
Oh, hello 2013

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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
Oh, hello 2013.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7K4duv4GvRE
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:12:23 PM
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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
Oh, hello 2013.
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:10:00 PM
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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
Oh, hello 2013.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7K4duv4GvRE
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:09:43 PM
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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
Oh, hello 2013.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7K4duv4GvRE
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:07:34 PM
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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol

Oh. Hello 2013.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7K4duv4GvRE
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:06:22 PM
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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
Oh. Hello 2013.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7K4duv4GvRE&pp=ygUSc2thdGVib2FyZGluZyAyMDEz
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:15:12 PM
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whats up? any of you got any good vasectomy stories? what should i do about my decrease in sex drive? my balls are getting too saggy too...considering switching over to banana hammocks.
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the only vascetomy stories i have are about me making fun of a guy i worked with because he got one so if his wife got pregnant , he would know she was cheating on him. a few years later she did. they had a huge fight and her back door man was a new castle county cop that lived across the street. they got divorced and sold the really nice house they bought a few years before. i didnt care for her to much. she was a very high maintenance spoiled work from home mom that complained about everything. freom what i hear that was the begining of the end for the guy. as for her? who cares. so what. is that what you were looking for? lol
Oh, hello 2013.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7K4duv4GvRE
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Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 04:59:13 PM
You know, I was going to go back and delete all of these website screwup errors…

…but I think it’s funnier to leave as wildly appropriate for the “old dudes” thread.