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.