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Title: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 11:15:55 AM
Hey all,

I turned 50 years old yesterday and I learned to "drop in" (sort of).  I was hoping to drop in on a quarter pipe but only worked my way up to a ramp. 

I have always wanted to drop in and tried once when I was about 15 years old but it didn't work out (I could drop in on a bike any day but not a skateboard).  So, it's always been a dream of mine, and although I count my ramp drop-in as a "real" drop-in, I won't be happy until I drop into a pipe (successfully) and also, I need to learn how to ollie.  I hope to own both of these tricks before I turn 51!!!! 

Anyway, old man alert.  I don't know anyone who skates or bikes so I feel like my only option is to crash the party here.  I hope to learn from you all and get some motivation. 

Of course, I did get some video.  I can't believe how EASY it looks.  I almost started crying as I got closer to a successful drop-in on the big ramp.  SUPER freakin' scary, but just trying to take baby steps. 

https://youtu.be/37rbEZxlp3o
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: DanTheDoucher on May 28, 2019, 11:25:14 AM
Just gotta commit, dude.

The two drop-ins in the video weren't half bad.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: DanTheDoucher on May 28, 2019, 11:26:14 AM
Also, how big is the ramp you are hoping to drop into?
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 28, 2019, 11:26:40 AM
We should probably close this place down huh
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: SodaJerk on May 28, 2019, 11:27:52 AM
Congratulations
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: HugeBodBoyle on May 28, 2019, 11:28:13 AM
FREE FALLIN'
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 11:29:29 AM
Also, how big is the ramp you are hoping to drop into?

Thank you for commenting Dan.  The ramp I want to drop into is the quarter pipe you see at the end of the video.  I know, it's practically the same as the big ramp.  I'll get there, I hope.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: DanTheDoucher on May 28, 2019, 11:32:55 AM
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Also, how big is the ramp you are hoping to drop into?
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Thank you for commenting Dan.  The ramp I want to drop into is the quarter pipe you see at the end of the video.  I know, it's practically the same as the big ramp.  I'll get there, I hope.

First of all, don't pay attention to any of the people who try to get you down on this site. They do this to everybody.

Secondly, just keep practicing on the smaller shit and work your way up. Honestly, just go to the park and cruise around. Get comfortable on the board and once your balance improves it will all get a lot easier.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Suave on May 28, 2019, 11:33:43 AM
same basic body language. slap the tail on the deck, lean forward and that's it. little secret, if you can drop in on one thing, you can drop in on all things. it's just mental.
how to ollie will take a little more practice but you'll get it.
hang in there [cat stuck in a tree poster].
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Francis Xavier on May 28, 2019, 11:35:37 AM
We should probably close this place down huh
Post your drop in
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 11:36:12 AM
Congratulations

This actually means a lot to me.  Thank you. 
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 11:39:30 AM
We should probably close this place down huh

LOL.    Just keep your music down low and stay off my lawn and we should be OK. ;)
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 11:44:05 AM

First of all, don't pay attention to any of the people who try to get you down on this site. They do this to everybody.

Secondly, just keep practicing on the smaller shit and work your way up. Honestly, just go to the park and cruise around. Get comfortable on the board and once your balance improves it will all get a lot easier.

Thanks again.  No worries on the haters.  If it gets too much for me I'll leave, but I've been a member of online forums since before they were born.....crap....I just sounded like an old man.  Ya know, when I was a kid the Internet was all uphill at 9600 baud!

I appreciate the advice and I plan to commit to that quarter pipe drop in.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 11:49:27 AM
same basic body language. slap the tail on the deck, lean forward and that's it. little secret, if you can drop in on one thing, you can drop in on all things. it's just mental.
how to ollie will take a little more practice but you'll get it.
hang in there [cat stuck in a tree poster].

Thank you Suave.  "Lean forward and that's it"....it doesn't seem like much but wow, what a hurdle.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: bo golden on May 28, 2019, 11:55:05 AM
seriously, loosen your trucks a smidge, it will help.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Fred Savage on May 28, 2019, 11:55:34 AM
Learn how to push man. Jeez
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Cool Ceith on May 28, 2019, 12:01:17 PM
Definitely commit (falling forward > falling backward) and definitely wear a helmet!
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 12:04:40 PM
Learn how to push man. Jeez

What do you mean?
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 12:08:59 PM
Definitely commit (falling forward > falling backward) and definitely wear a helmet!

I never thought of it that way (falling forward being better than backward) but it does make sense.  I will keep that in mind for sure.

I am using my bike helmet right now, but there's a skate shop nearby (Civil Skateboard Shop) where I might get something more appropriate.

Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 12:12:29 PM
seriously, loosen your trucks a smidge, it will help.

Wow, gear advice already!  I have a Powell Peralta board I got from Amazon many years ago.  No mods, no maintenance.  It hasn't been ridden much; just a bit on the street and no tricks (yet).

I would have thought tighter trucks might help, so I am glad you checked in here.  Thank you.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Skoldbergscones on May 28, 2019, 12:16:58 PM
You got it! Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: DanTheDoucher on May 28, 2019, 12:20:37 PM
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Learn how to push man. Jeez
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What do you mean?

He means get comfortable cruising and pushing around the park before you get too involved with ramps and what-not.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Elderly Gentleman on May 28, 2019, 12:22:50 PM
Another old guy here (43).  I'm terrified to drop in on vert.  About 8' is the highest I've ever done.  Like was said before, COMMIT!!  It's pretty scary at first when you are staring down from the top, even on a 4' ramp.  But like they said, falling forward is way better than falling backward!  You have to commit and make sure the front wheels hit.  We usually tell kids at the park that are learning how to drop in to really "stomp" it down.  Make sure you push the front down. 

Once you get over the initial fear, it will be easy.  You can do this. 
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 12:37:28 PM
Another old guy here (43).  I'm terrified to drop in on vert.  About 8' is the highest I've ever done.  Like was said before, COMMIT!!  It's pretty scary at first when you are staring down from the top, even on a 4' ramp.  But like they said, falling forward is way better than falling backward!  You have to commit and make sure the front wheels hit.  We usually tell kids at the park that are learning how to drop in to really "stomp" it down.  Make sure you push the front down. 

Once you get over the initial fear, it will be easy.  You can do this.

Thank you Elderly Gentleman!  Yes, I figured out the stomp yesterday (eventually).  In fact, I think a poor stomp is what puts me off balance at the beginning of the video I posted.  I was a little slow on the stomp and the back wheels started to roll forward a bit as I dropped.  I got the feeling yesterday that I want to minimize that roll.
Thanks for checking in.  It is nice to know I am not alone.

8' drop in is huge as far as I'm concerned!  Nice work.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 12:45:24 PM
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Learn how to push man. Jeez
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What do you mean?
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He means get comfortable cruising and pushing around the park before you get too involved with ramps and what-not.


Thanks for the explain.  It is excellent advice.  I know that a "drop in" was setting the bar a little high, so I was happy to get it done on the big ramp and will "learn how to push" and maybe some kick turns on the ramps (as the one other skater at the park also suggested) before I commit to a bigger drop in.  I just wanted something to show for my 50th I guess.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: conqueso on May 28, 2019, 12:52:56 PM
welcome aboard good sir
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: curbslayer on May 28, 2019, 12:59:00 PM
ya definitely work on that push. the more comfortable you are pushing the more comfortable you will be in general. just work on that 
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: cheetahsheets on May 28, 2019, 12:59:15 PM
We should probably close this place down huh

U know it’s comments like those that make us all lose and therefore are not shalom. I hate this jock shit in skating, it’s so stupid. I don’t understand it from a pro perspective the most, like I’ve met enough pros where they have that mentality too and it’s kind of stupid. They limit the market and influence they have, which why would a company sponsor someone if they are gonna limit their market? Also why do companies want to limit their market by cool guying it? Like unless u have the clout of supreme with FA/Hockey u really are limiting yourself in terms of viability. The revive guys broke the code, yet have a horrible product, and some company needs to tap that market in a dope way and it’s depressing to see all these new companies try to “do it traditional” like those two, like do newer kids know their history? FA/Hockey are just world repeated, fuck all their graphics are tipoffs too. I love those guys, but if someone wants to do something revolutionary and really change the game they gotta go in the opposite direction. Personally I would rather read juicy details on the skate industry and hearing how people love things, but then don’t love things if they are exactly the same with different clothes. At the end of the day though I’m pretty juiced on a 50 year old dude who always wanted to drop in finally going for the commitment. I think every skater can relate to that, if you’ve never thought of a spot that scared you and going their on a mission to conquer it, then dare I say u have missed out on one of the greatest things skateboarding can bring you.

Shalom
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 28, 2019, 01:00:50 PM
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We should probably close this place down huh
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U know it’s comments like those that make us all lose and therefore are not shalom. I hate this jock shit in skating, it’s so stupid. I don’t understand it from a pro perspective the most, like I’ve met enough pros where they have that mentality too and it’s kind of stupid. They limit the market and influence they have, which why would a company sponsor someone if they are gonna limit their market? Also why do companies want to limit their market by cool guying it? Like unless u have the clout of supreme with FA/Hockey u really are limiting yourself in terms of viability. The revive guys broke the code, yet have a horrible product, and some company needs to tap that market in a dope way and it’s depressing to see all these new companies try to “do it traditional” like those two, like do newer kids know their history? FA/Hockey are just world repeated, fuck all their graphics are tipoffs too. I love those guys, but if someone wants to do something revolutionary and really change the game they gotta go in the opposite direction. Personally I would rather read juicy details on the skate industry and hearing how people love things, but then don’t love things if they are exactly the same with different clothes. At the end of the day though I’m pretty juiced on a 50 year old dude who always wanted to drop in finally going for the commitment. I think every skater can relate to that, if you’ve never thought of a spot that scared you and going their on a mission to conquer it, then dare I say u have missed out on one of the greatest things skateboarding can bring you.

Shalom

What do you personally think the odds of me reading this are
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: somedudefromnj on May 28, 2019, 01:09:49 PM
This thread actually got me hyped. A 50 year olds first drop in is the shit I wish everyone I ever knew got to experience

to the guy saying we should close this place down- eat a dingleberry

Like someone said before get comfortable riding your board, and definitely pump the mini a bunch to get a feel for the ramp.

If its a quarter pipe and not a half pipe id say if you can drop in on one, you can pretty much drop in on them all. A rule ive always had is never put your board on the coping if you arent gonna drop in, so go to the ramp and put your board on the coping
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: bestdudever on May 28, 2019, 01:10:41 PM
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Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: hateboard on May 28, 2019, 01:14:21 PM
Im not sure what took the bigger balls, dropping in or posting it here!
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Fastfreddy on May 28, 2019, 01:20:38 PM
Reiterating some existing points and hoping to offer new ones:

First of all, congrats! That's exciting - learning something new is always fun - I would put the dropping in aside and get more comfortable on your board - riding up and down ramps, hell, even pushing around. You can always tell when people start to skate later in life - they look like they're not connected to their boards - focus on that.

Secondly, from a forum perspective - this particular sub may not be the place to introduce yourself and your skating.
There is a thread called "Post you skating" in PHOTOS/VIDEOS that would be better suited for this type of post and discussion surrounding it.

Good luck with everything and shalom to you.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 28, 2019, 01:26:18 PM
None of you will survive the coming war.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Bristol_Palin on May 28, 2019, 01:29:08 PM
Sick! You got this.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 01:31:27 PM
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We should probably close this place down huh
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U know it’s comments like those that make us all lose and therefore are not shalom. I hate this jock shit in skating, it’s so stupid. I don’t understand it from a pro perspective the most, like I’ve met enough pros where they have that mentality too and it’s kind of stupid. They limit the market and influence they have, which why would a company sponsor someone if they are gonna limit their market? Also why do companies want to limit their market by cool guying it? Like unless u have the clout of supreme with FA/Hockey u really are limiting yourself in terms of viability. The revive guys broke the code, yet have a horrible product, and some company needs to tap that market in a dope way and it’s depressing to see all these new companies try to “do it traditional” like those two, like do newer kids know their history? FA/Hockey are just world repeated, fuck all their graphics are tipoffs too. I love those guys, but if someone wants to do something revolutionary and really change the game they gotta go in the opposite direction. Personally I would rather read juicy details on the skate industry and hearing how people love things, but then don’t love things if they are exactly the same with different clothes. At the end of the day though I’m pretty juiced on a 50 year old dude who always wanted to drop in finally going for the commitment. I think every skater can relate to that, if you’ve never thought of a spot that scared you and going their on a mission to conquer it, then dare I say u have missed out on one of the greatest things skateboarding can bring you.

Shalom

Cheetahsheets,

Awesome contribution.  HUGE thanks.

I was on a mission to conquer, and my joy for having succeeded is tremendous.  Very cool that you picked up on that.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: fs overkrook on May 28, 2019, 01:34:32 PM
Why’d you come here
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 01:59:17 PM
Why’d you come here

Good question.  Mainly I wanted to share the joy of skateboarding with others who know it, but also hoping for tips and tricks, and wanted to be part of a community of people with a shared interest who encourage each other to improve.

Honestly, I was also hoping for someone to say "good on you".  Not like my 52 year old sister, who said "I want to do that when I visit this summer"....but rather from someone who has experienced the terror of learning to drop in and the exhilaration of succeeding.

Why did *you* come here?
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 28, 2019, 02:03:01 PM
Reiterating some existing points and hoping to offer new ones:

First of all, congrats! That's exciting - learning something new is always fun - I would put the dropping in aside and get more comfortable on your board - riding up and down ramps, hell, even pushing around. You can always tell when people start to skate later in life - they look like they're not connected to their boards - focus on that.

Secondly, from a forum perspective - this particular sub may not be the place to introduce yourself and your skating.
There is a thread called "Post you skating" in PHOTOS/VIDEOS that would be better suited for this type of post and discussion surrounding it.

Good luck with everything and shalom to you.

Thanks for the advice.  It looks like I'll be doing a lot of pushing in the coming weeks.

And thank you for the tip on the appropriate sub forum.  Sorry about posting this in the wrong area.  I see a "lock" option when I respond.  Let me know if I should close this thread down.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Suave on May 28, 2019, 02:07:55 PM
this skater is your same age give or take. let this part guide you by the hand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=259GLf7NDmM
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: silhouette on May 28, 2019, 02:43:05 PM
imagine learning how to drop in on conquer this one:

(https://i.imgur.com/gwDT1Fn.gif)
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: WastedHippy on May 28, 2019, 02:50:18 PM
Good for you dude, never too late to start doing things you love or even have an interest in. Facing fears and still growing
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on May 28, 2019, 03:08:58 PM
yah learn to go off some curbs.  Learn to 'tic tac'.  Then when you go to drop in, try grabbing the nose as you drop.  It keeps your centre of gravity tighter.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: rusty knees on May 28, 2019, 06:07:49 PM
this is sick. even better if thats your kid filming. much respect
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Chim Richalds on May 28, 2019, 06:15:36 PM
Good job. Next time edit out your wife giving director cues before your drop ins. Other than that, no complaints here.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Rick Pump on May 29, 2019, 01:39:24 AM
None of you will survive the coming war.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/nnmbv9.jpg)
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Mark Renton on May 29, 2019, 02:03:29 AM
I once took my roommate to the park and he proceeded getting on a small QP and dropping in first try. That was and is so inspiring to me.
So is this. Keep progressing and post your stuff in the ‘post you skating’ thread!
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: CHONGO on May 29, 2019, 02:07:59 AM
gotta start somewhere! Good job!
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: TD on May 29, 2019, 02:46:40 AM
shalom bro
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Frank on May 29, 2019, 04:35:04 AM
learn to ride the ramp up fakie and try to learn tailtaps. overextend them into stalling them. going back in should be no problem by then. you can tailtap in the middle of any transition basically. you might pop a fakie ollie by accident. whoops, you learned another trick. this is just one way. trick your mind into easening up. i didn't learn to drop in like this, i was heckled to commit. but i saw others who struggled learn it this way.

good luck and by all means wear protective gear if it makes you feel safer if you want to learn to ride transition, but know that most of it won't help when you roll your ankle or break a bone. you are trading being padded up for mobility and might never learn to properly bail out of something when you always fall to your knees. you can have the full kit and still break your neck on a slappy curb, theoretically. awareness is the best protective gear.

if i'd be a skateboard teacher, i would send my students hurling towards some object, like a parking block. i'd tell them to smash right against it and then bail out, making them go faster and faster. no foam pits. i want to see ninja rolls on concrete. i want to see them run out off a pebble halting your ride, possibly into a tree or car. i'd never even teach tricks, only bail out survival tactics.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: cricketclub on May 29, 2019, 04:46:24 AM
Get yourself a skate helmet. That helmet you were wearing in the video looks like a bicycle helmet and is not intended for skateboarding. Personally I’m glad you chose to wear one. I don’t but I’ve been on skateboards since I was a little kid. If I started today at 29 I would buy a Protec. Glad you are shredding.

I’m not exactly sure this thread should be Useless Wooden Toy Banter. Probably Skate Questions. You might notice UWTB to be more shit-post oriented.

Push around on your board as much as you can and you will become more and more one with your board.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: PABLOS SWANPOWERS LOBSTER on May 29, 2019, 05:11:46 AM
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We should probably close this place down huh
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U know it’s comments like those that make us all lose and therefore are not shalom. I hate this jock shit in skating, it’s so stupid. I don’t understand it from a pro perspective the most, like I’ve met enough pros where they have that mentality too and it’s kind of stupid. They limit the market and influence they have, which why would a company sponsor someone if they are gonna limit their market? Also why do companies want to limit their market by cool guying it? Like unless u have the clout of supreme with FA/Hockey u really are limiting yourself in terms of viability. The revive guys broke the code, yet have a horrible product, and some company needs to tap that market in a dope way and it’s depressing to see all these new companies try to “do it traditional” like those two, like do newer kids know their history? FA/Hockey are just world repeated, fuck all their graphics are tipoffs too. I love those guys, but if someone wants to do something revolutionary and really change the game they gotta go in the opposite direction. Personally I would rather read juicy details on the skate industry and hearing how people love things, but then don’t love things if they are exactly the same with different clothes. At the end of the day though I’m pretty juiced on a 50 year old dude who always wanted to drop in finally going for the commitment. I think every skater can relate to that, if you’ve never thought of a spot that scared you and going their on a mission to conquer it, then dare I say u have missed out on one of the greatest things skateboarding can bring you.

Shalom
[close]

What do you personally think the odds of me reading this are

C'mon man there is a whole thread about you being an egomaniac and replying to queries directed at you. You obviously read that.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: spungo on May 29, 2019, 05:36:01 AM
I dropped in on vert many many years ago and it's scary!  If I remember correctly I learned tail taps before i learned to full on drop in, i think it was easier cause i could work my way up to the coping at my own pace.  Also, I learned when I was 14 years old (44 now) on my backyard mini and I shoved a pillow into my jeans so I wouldnt hurt my ass too much.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 29, 2019, 06:00:34 AM
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Why’d you come here
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<snip>

Why did *you* come here?

I've been thinking about this all night and I am sorry for my snarky response.  I was becoming a little defensive yesterday and I apologize.  The question of why I am here is a good one, and a humbling one once I realized that I was basically here to brag a little because I was psyched, so I came here for selfish reasons.  I should have also added:

I am here to pay respect to anyone that can ollie, drop-in, or do anything at all on a board with 4 wheels attached.  I think you all are awesome.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 29, 2019, 06:04:14 AM
I really appreciate the support.  Thanks all.  I actually need to try to get some work done today.  I swear the ONLY thing I can think about is skateboarding.  Try to sleep....skating thoughts...try to drive....skating thoughts...try to work....etc.

Definitely will post my next steps in the appropriate forum.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: padded_shorts on May 29, 2019, 06:27:42 AM
Awesome! Wear your helmet/pads, watch out for kids(they aren't always watching for you), carry some good health insurance. Broken bones are expensive. Keep at it my dude.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Deputy Wendell on May 29, 2019, 06:52:12 AM
as a skater who is almost 50 and has actually been consistently skating since i was about 11 or 12 (with all of the attendant injuries and physical costs), the first question that popped into my head when i looked at your first post, and saw that you are 50 and just now deciding to do this is: how did you (and your friends) treat the assumedly rare skateboarders that you had at your grade school, junior high, and/or high school when you were younger?

for those of us who are 50 (or near it) and have been skating most/all of our lives, we lived through the era when skaters were absolute pariahs and i personally--at points being the only skater at schools i went to--had to fight and defend myself daily literally just because i skated, was immersed in skating and its ancillary cultures, and i looked like i skated.

all water under the proverbial bridge at this point obviously, but i share this to perhaps shed some light for you regarding why at least one strata in the--dare I say--community that you have chosen to engage with this thread might view you and this thread with skepticism or perhaps even some hostility…many of us “lifers” went through varying degrees and forms of harassment, intimidation, and even brutalization at points simply because we skated, and consequently, now that skating has been commodified, popularized, and “trivialized and confined” (Lance Dawes) in many ways, it’s inevitable that newcomers especially of your age might be viewed with varying degrees of doubt or rancor.

that being said, congrats on the drop-in—if you think that is a rush, if you stick with it and progress wait until you feel the rush and speed of rolling in…
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: sms_b on May 29, 2019, 07:52:02 AM
Shalom!

Also, loosen up your stance and overall posture. Riding a board is like water, if you're not flowing you're frozen.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 29, 2019, 07:57:23 AM
You guys are making me see so much of this

(https://i.imgur.com/GcThWLa.png)
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: butterballs for jerry on May 29, 2019, 08:17:06 AM
Civil skateshop in RI?
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: dofrenzy on May 29, 2019, 08:22:43 AM
Civil skateshop in RI?

Yes....I plan on swinging by there in a few.....
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: DanTheDoucher on May 29, 2019, 08:33:55 AM
I really appreciate the support.  Thanks all.  I actually need to try to get some work done today.  I swear the ONLY thing I can think about is skateboarding.  Try to sleep....skating thoughts...try to drive....skating thoughts...try to work....etc.

Definitely will post my next steps in the appropriate forum.

That's a great attitude to have. Just remember that learning to skate doesn't happen overnight, so don't get discouraged. It takes time.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Mickey Knox on May 29, 2019, 08:39:40 AM
You guys are making me see so much of this

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Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 29, 2019, 08:43:13 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

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Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: BigPants on May 29, 2019, 08:47:20 AM
Good job man.

I'll agree with everyone who's advising to get more comfortable riding around on the board, it's something I wish I had done way earlier. At some point I loosened up my trucks a bunch and skating around felt so much better. To each their own, obviously some people prefer tight trucks. I personally think it feels great to be skating really fast and switching between having your weight on your heels / toes and kind of just carving an S shape.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Mickey Knox on May 29, 2019, 08:53:46 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

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Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
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Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 29, 2019, 09:04:00 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

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Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
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Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
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It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: bo golden on May 29, 2019, 09:04:22 AM
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seriously, loosen your trucks a smidge, it will help.
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Wow, gear advice already!  I have a Powell Peralta board I got from Amazon many years ago.  No mods, no maintenance.  It hasn't been ridden much; just a bit on the street and no tricks (yet).

I would have thought tighter trucks might help, so I am glad you checked in here.  Thank you.

yeah man, youre welcome.  just loosen your trucks a bit and just ride your board.  dont worry about tricks yet, just ride that baby!
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: schralp pal on May 29, 2019, 09:25:37 AM
Getting vibed and ridiculed by better skaters was the only thing that made me want to progress. SFB is doing a service and also can tell a joke at the same time. Deputy Wendell’s response is spot on as well.

I just can’t understand wanting to put this shit on the internet - seems like an attention whore if he can’t be satisfied with the warm fuzzy feeling you get when you do something hard for you on a skateboard. Instead he has to tell the world.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Mickey Knox on May 29, 2019, 09:28:41 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

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Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
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Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
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I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Mr. Kamikazi on May 29, 2019, 09:47:53 AM
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First of all, don't pay attention to any of the people who try to get you down on this site. They do this to everybody.

Secondly, just keep practicing on the smaller shit and work your way up. Honestly, just go to the park and cruise around. Get comfortable on the board and once your balance improves it will all get a lot easier.
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Thanks again.  No worries on the haters.  If it gets too much for me I'll leave, but I've been a member of online forums since before they were born.....crap....I just sounded like an old man.  Ya know, when I was a kid the Internet was all uphill at 9600 baud!

I appreciate the advice and I plan to commit to that quarter pipe drop in.


Yep, many members on here thrive on being clowns and unsupportive. I struggled a ton doing this. Dropping in was frightening. I’d suggest get really good at kick turning and when you come in from the turn, smack down the front of your board, similar as to how you’d do it dropping in.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Utopos on May 29, 2019, 09:48:07 AM
Getting vibed and ridiculed by better skaters was the only thing that made me want to progress. SFB is doing a service and also can tell a joke at the same time. Deputy Wendell’s response is spot on as well.

I just can’t understand wanting to put this shit on the internet - seems like an attention whore if he can’t be satisfied with the warm fuzzy feeling you get when you do something hard for you on a skateboard. Instead he has to tell the world.

Could not agree more. I couldn't figure out why this thread was off putting but you really hit the nail on the head.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on May 29, 2019, 09:54:08 AM
  Shit for brains is prolly alrite.  Its just a weird thing where he got gnarred by a bunch of 13 year olds and then it affected his personality.  I think some people resent him to a degree as well.  I guess who  cares if hes happy? What does it matter? I dunno.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on May 29, 2019, 09:58:29 AM
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Getting vibed and ridiculed by better skaters was the only thing that made me want to progress. SFB is doing a service and also can tell a joke at the same time. Deputy Wendell’s response is spot on as well.

I just can’t understand wanting to put this shit on the internet - seems like an attention whore if he can’t be satisfied with the warm fuzzy feeling you get when you do something hard for you on a skateboard. Instead he has to tell the world.
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Could not agree more. I couldn't figure out why this thread was off putting but you really hit the nail on the head.
  Thats funny you called him an "attention whore" lol!
  That aside nobody here is "satisfied with the blah blah blah of doing somthing blah on ur skateboard"  thats why we post on Slap.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 29, 2019, 10:06:38 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

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Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
[close]

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
[close]

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
[close]
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.

You are all standing around cumming in each other’s mouths because a 50 year old man wants attention. He’s 50 years old, not a child you all want to collectively molest.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: mattchew on May 29, 2019, 10:36:46 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

(https://i.imgur.com/GcThWLa.png)
[close]
Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
[close]

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
[close]

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
[close]
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.
[close]

You are all standing around cumming in each other’s mouths because a 50 year old man wants attention. He’s 50 years old, not a child you all want to collectively molest.


most of the time you're kinda funny but you're trying wayyyyy too hard in this thread man.
give it a break for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: insecure_contrarian on May 29, 2019, 10:45:00 AM

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You guys are making me see so much of this

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Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
[close]

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
[close]

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
[close]
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.

YOu Are ALl sTaNdINg aRoUnD cUmMINg iN EacH oTHer’s mOuThS bECAusE a 50 YeaR OlD maN wANts ATteNTiON. he’s 50 YEarS oLd, NOt a ChiLD yoU aLl WaNt To CoLLeCtIvELy MoleST.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: DanTheDoucher on May 29, 2019, 10:49:59 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

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[close]
Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
[close]

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
[close]

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
[close]
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.
[close]

You are all standing around cumming in each other’s mouths because a 50 year old man wants attention. He’s 50 years old, not a child you all want to collectively molest.

A group of dudes standing around nonchalantly cumming in each other's mouths is a hilarious visual.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on May 29, 2019, 11:04:23 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

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[close]
Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
[close]

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
[close]

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
[close]
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.
[close]

You are all standing around cumming in each other’s mouths because a 50 year old man wants attention. He’s 50 years old, not a child you all want to collectively molest.
   
   Round about way of calling us 'faggots' as an insult?
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 29, 2019, 11:11:59 AM
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You guys are making me see so much of this

(https://i.imgur.com/GcThWLa.png)
[close]
Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
[close]

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
[close]

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
[close]
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.
[close]

You are all standing around cumming in each other’s mouths because a 50 year old man wants attention. He’s 50 years old, not a child you all want to collectively molest.
[close]
   
   Round about way of calling us 'faggots' as an insult?

How much of each other's cum you guys eat has nothing to do with your sexuality or lifestyle, of which I accept all kinds you purveyor of hate. I'd say someone should get a DrGiveCigs account going where you're super smart, but they're out the gate with spongebob alternating caps so I wouldn't hold out hope. Maybe they're just sleepy from having bellies full of cum.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: insecure_contrarian on May 29, 2019, 11:16:32 AM

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You guys are making me see so much of this

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[close]
Do you realize that all of the hate you spread only reflects back on you? All it does is show people that you must have some serious depression to feel the need to hate on something as innocent as this. No happy person acts this way. Chill out.
[close]

Do you realize that is a small childlike view of humans and they are much more complex than that and also that you are a fucking dork
[close]
It might seem simple but it’s true. The biggest lie is that being well is this big complicated algorithm but it’s not. Start trying to see the good in things instead of the bad and see how it affects your overall happiness throughout your day. I know you’re a smart dude, just think about it.
[close]

I have three fingers left on this monkey's paw and I'm using two of them for you. One to put an old lady's vagina on your chest, and the other to fill it with diarrhea every night while you sleep until it overflows into your mouth and nose.
[close]
Genuinely lol’d at this at work. That was funny as shit........However, straight up putting someone down who’s trying to learn to skateboard is some next level jock shit. I know you can see the difference between satire and just being an asshole.
[close]

You are all standing around cumming in each other’s mouths because a 50 year old man wants attention. He’s 50 years old, not a child you all want to collectively molest.
[close]
   
   Round about way of calling us 'faggots' as an insult?

SLeEpY frOm HaVINg BeLlieS fULL of Cum
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on May 29, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
^Id post that gif of Homer going backwards into the hedge if i could.  Oh well.  Sometimes mental illness is an 'asshole'.
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: SirPizzaSlayer on May 29, 2019, 05:46:36 PM
*clap* well done!
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: Ms. Tamzarian on May 29, 2019, 07:04:50 PM
dofrenzy, this place is unfriendly and insane, but maybe if you stick around you'll grow to like it ! it's kinda like the asshole friend you can't actually cut off. he's sweet deep down
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: PABLOS SWANPOWERS LOBSTER on May 29, 2019, 08:45:28 PM
Why don't you just buy a sports car like every other 50 year old instead of hoisting your midlife crisis on us?
Title: Re: New member, learning to drop in
Post by: hateboard on May 29, 2019, 09:13:57 PM
One of the best tricks to learn on a skateboard is eating shit without getting hurt. The only way you get better at that, is by repeatedly eating shit and developing that instinct over time. Most skaters get through that phase when they are young and their bones are made of rubber. I'm not sure a 50 year old body is going to be able to take that abuse, hopefully for your sake I am wrong.