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Title: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: a1spook on March 09, 2023, 11:09:39 AM
Comments under great skate parts that say shit like “36 years old and still ripping!” etc etc is a pretty annoying take from any skate part.
Comments like that also shine a light on how young the person commenting is because someone in their 30’s, who has taken care of themselves, is, in my opinion, just as physically capable as someone in their 20’s- but a youngin’ with the mentality of “30 old af” wouldn’t agree with that because they have a distorted view of what 30+ year olds can can actually do, thus, they’re so amazed to see a 30+ year old kick flip some stairs. You’ll be 30, too one day and if you take care of yourself, skating good will be the least of your worries.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: ziggy on March 09, 2023, 11:19:56 AM
with advanced age you should care less what people think
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: KGB on March 09, 2023, 11:23:39 AM
Comments under great skate parts that say shit like “36 years old and still ripping!” etc etc is a pretty annoying take from any skate part.
Comments like that also shine a light on how young the person commenting is because someone in their 30’s, who has taken care of themselves, is, in my opinion, just as physically capable as someone in their 20’s- but a youngin’ with the mentality of “30 old af” wouldn’t agree with that because they have a distorted view of what 30+ year olds can can actually do, thus, they’re so amazed to see a 30+ year old kick flip some stairs. You’ll be 30, too one day and if you take care of yourself, skating good will be the least of your worries.

Were you not once a jaded youngin’ before?
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: donkey on March 09, 2023, 11:26:36 AM
Comments under great skate parts that say shit like “36 years old and still ripping!” etc etc is a pretty annoying take from any skate part.
Comments like that also shine a light on how young the person commenting is because someone in their 30’s, who has taken care of themselves, is, in my opinion, just as physically capable as someone in their 20’s- but a youngin’ with the mentality of “30 old af” wouldn’t agree with that because they have a distorted view of what 30+ year olds can can actually do, thus, they’re so amazed to see a 30+ year old kick flip some stairs. You’ll be 30, too one day and if you take care of yourself, skating good will be the least of your worries.

i dont think anyone here is going to disagree with you, obviously if you take care of yourself you can do a lot in life. are you not taking care of yourself is that why you are here complaining about it on slap?
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: shannamal on March 09, 2023, 11:32:14 AM
anyone over 30 is fighting the crypt keeper every time they go to a spot, i thought this was common knowledge
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Fartknocker415 on March 09, 2023, 11:35:41 AM
Idk I’m about to be 33 and I felt this way watching Leo part like pretty damn inspiring to me even tho I’m definitely not gonna go out and hit any rails or stairs. Same with watching Reynolds
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: coldbrew on March 09, 2023, 11:42:30 AM
Comments under great skate parts that say shit like “36 years old and still ripping!” etc etc is a pretty annoying take from any skate part.
Comments like that also shine a light on how young the person commenting is because someone in their 30’s, who has taken care of themselves, is, in my opinion, just as physically capable as someone in their 20’s- but a youngin’ with the mentality of “30 old af” wouldn’t agree with that because they have a distorted view of what 30+ year olds can can actually do, thus, they’re so amazed to see a 30+ year old kick flip some stairs. You’ll be 30, too one day and if you take care of yourself, skating good will be the least of your worries.

The majority of the folks commenting those things on these parts from older dudes are either the same age or pretty damn close or older as the person skating. I've done a decent job of taking care of myself, still skate regularly, etc... and it's still impressive as fuck that some of these dudes are still putting their bodies on the line to that level at an age we can relate to. I say the same thing about Lebron, Messi and other older athletes who are performing at a high level well into their careers. EOD of the day, the majority of professionals in any sport who have taken care of their bodies or not, will not perform at a high level well into their later years.

I say all this to say, this was a stupid take and probably a bigger reflection of you than the rest of us.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: ejazzle on March 09, 2023, 12:07:19 PM
I had the pleasure of skating with Pat Duffy yesterday at my local. He was going bigger, slamming harder and getting up quicker than anyone else out there. Once you're pushing 50 that's definitely an inspiration. But being in your 30's and still ripping is not uncommon at all anymore.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: coldbrew on March 09, 2023, 12:15:09 PM
I had the pleasure of skating with Pat Duffy yesterday at my local. He was going bigger, slamming harder and getting up quicker than anyone else out there. Once you're pushing 50 that's definitely an inspiration. But being in your 30's and still ripping is not uncommon at all anymore.

I'm not trying to combat what you're getting at here at all so apologies if it comes off in any type of rude way, but there will always be exceptions to everything. Duffy being 50 is an inspiration for sure. Romero being 36 for sure. Reynolds at 44 for sure. But every one of those exceptions you call out we can list 10+ other pros who are NOT skating at that level anymore let alone the thousands upon thousands of "regular" skaters in the world who are that age.

Having a 20+ year professional sports (no matter the sport) career just isn't normal. Yes dudes are performing high level later and later into life but they are few and far between in the grand scheme of things.

Back to the point of OP thread though, praising someone for doing something hard on the body even in their late 30's should be a good thing which is what we are doing by acknowledging it. Anyways, that's my final thoughts on the matter.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: doublesteveburger on March 09, 2023, 12:18:12 PM
I totally get the sentiment considering most peeps who get the praise are literally paid to skate and that's their main focus and not the day-to-day drudge us normal folk have. The freedom of not having to do shit other than step on your skateboard should warrant just that... you on a skateboard. I think the praise is more rooted with the fact that whoever is getting the praise is STILL doing it at high level well into their thirties.

Not for nothing but I filmed my first ever real part from 30-33, and while it wasn't anything to write home about, it fucking took a lot out of me to get my ass to create anything. I'm more impressed with a homie/local video dude in his mid-to-late's considering they have a full time gig, possibly a family, and damn near enough responsibilities to possibly gift maybe 1 session a week, 2 if they're lucky.

Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Maurice46 on March 09, 2023, 12:21:12 PM
Comments under great skate parts that say shit like “36 years old and still ripping!” etc etc is a pretty annoying take from any skate part.
Comments like that also shine a light on how young the person commenting is because someone in their 30’s, who has taken care of themselves, is, in my opinion, just as physically capable as someone in their 20’s- but a youngin’ with the mentality of “30 old af” wouldn’t agree with that because they have a distorted view of what 30+ year olds can can actually do, thus, they’re so amazed to see a 30+ year old kick flip some stairs. You’ll be 30, too one day and if you take care of yourself, skating good will be the least of your worries.

I've seen older skaters make the same sort of comments. Most skaters are simple minded, as are most people in general, which isn't a criticism but an observation. They see the world through a handful of concepts and don't have the capacity to go beyond that. I also think recency bias plays a role in the way people characterize the output of older skates vs. young ones.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: GrayCellGreen on March 09, 2023, 12:27:52 PM
I got nothing but love for people who are 30+ and still riding their skateboard and loving every second of it. Personally, I don't see a problem with giving props to anybody 30+ who are out there still getting it.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: GAY on March 09, 2023, 12:58:30 PM
This thread reminds me of this conversation that I've had at least twice:

"Oh wow you still skateboard?"
"Yeah I do but not very often...these days when I fall it takes forever to get back up. It can be brutal on my old body."
"I bet...but I mean look at Tony Hawk, he is still skating and doing the half pike(sic)! If he can do it, you can do it too!"
"Well yeah I guess one of the best to ever do it would have more of an ability to continue to do it as they got older. I was actually never very good on a skateboard to begin with."
 
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: 144p on March 09, 2023, 01:02:34 PM
The less you pay attention to comments the less power you give others.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: formula420 on March 09, 2023, 01:11:59 PM
I like those posts, it gets me stoked that dudes are still ripping past 30. Reminds me it's not just a children's toy, it's an adult toy too!

On the flipside, I don't really like watching little kid parts, but it gets me stoked that the yoots are still into this. Puts it in stone that street skating isn't just a fad that will fade away, it gets people excited generation after generation.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: one-off on March 09, 2023, 01:22:48 PM
I'm inspired everyday by people posting in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s on slap.  I'll be up there too one day, and as long as I take care of myself, posting good on slap will be the least of my worries.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: SneakySecrets on March 09, 2023, 01:22:59 PM
Wow you’re however old you are and can still make a stupid thread.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: GAY on March 09, 2023, 02:07:10 PM
Wow you’re however old you are and can still make a stupid thread.

LOL

let's see Tony Hawk do that!
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Easy Slider on March 09, 2023, 02:22:18 PM
I wish I was in my 30s.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: spungo on March 09, 2023, 02:39:30 PM
O.D.S.C.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: vicious cycle on March 09, 2023, 02:47:34 PM
I wish I was in my 30s.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 09, 2023, 02:51:38 PM
At 47 I'm working on my very first part to debut on my 48th birthday. Prepare to be very underwhelmed but I personally think minus gaps and stairs, I skate better than I did at 27... that's the beauty of being eternally mediocre... there was never much for me to lose as I got older...

My friends who ripped in their youth seem to be struggling more with letting shit go...

All to say BA, Frank, Fred are super inspirational as they are about my age and keep me interested.

Its a one way journey for us all... so far so good, so far so good, so far so good, so far so....
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Lou Strux on March 09, 2023, 02:56:22 PM
Hey y'all, I think I found the insecure 30-something year old we've been looking for.

Also, @doublesteveburger, I've already seent on your part & various other edits: I would happily curb-stomp all of my own teeth right out of my damned head to have a mere modicum of that ability on a board.
Much respect, and in the most friendly of ways I can say this, fuck right of with that humility shit.
If y'all didn't know, 2Xsteve is "still ripping."
THERE... I said it.
What's OP gonna do about it; make a thread or something?!?

Gnars to all the "older" homies in this thread still getting it, at ANY skill level.
These are the peeps keeping me going into my 50s.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Mr.Jenkins on March 09, 2023, 03:12:54 PM
I’m 44 and getting comments like that just makes me happy, so keep doing it, younglins  ;)
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: whaaaaat on March 09, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
I think a lot of those comments are not just about the physical ability but also the mental motivation to keep pushing it and make the time for it, both of which definitely get harder as you get older. Especially if you aren't a professional.

I might be as physically healthy now (37) as I was when I was in my 20's but the difference is now I've got a "real job", a wife, 2 kids, and all the responsibility that come along with those things. So if I am still out there skating and learning new shit, damn right I deserve some extra credit!
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: fakie nollie on March 09, 2023, 03:54:40 PM
Damn 46 years old and still posting!
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: manysnakes on March 09, 2023, 04:28:03 PM
These are the sorts of threads you get this late into winter.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: modern life is war on March 09, 2023, 04:42:06 PM
I actually think it's sick when anyone who's not professional keeps skating past their early or mid 20s. It just gets sicker as you get older.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: slapshakle on March 09, 2023, 04:45:51 PM
“36 years old and still ripping!”

I said that to myself yesterday when I did a back tail.  :)
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: GrayCellGreen on March 09, 2023, 04:49:40 PM
These are the sorts of threads you get this late into winter.

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Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Tom Pearl on March 09, 2023, 05:32:15 PM
you're wrong, skating at a pro level into your 30's and 40's deserves mad props fool
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: decoi1 on March 09, 2023, 06:08:58 PM
I just turned 40 recently and I still skate 3-4 times a week with a full time job. It fucking hurts and I’m half as good as I was in my late 20’s but I’m not stopping. I love it when the younger heads I skate with give my old ass props simply for being older. And I love seeing people in their late 30’s on into their 50’s still skating no matter their skill level. I’m glad we’re all reminding this kid how fun skateboarding is going to be later in life
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: SatanicPanic on March 09, 2023, 06:12:37 PM
I’m just glad the world caught up with the ideas that skating curbs is legit and fun.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: stephop on March 09, 2023, 06:21:55 PM
Anybody still doing flip tricks after 40+ gets props from me. I deaded that shit. I skate less than 20x year but still can do shit anytime I step on a board which is good enough for me at 45+ years old  :) if I ever get a curb spot 50+ is feasible.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Hyliannightmare on March 09, 2023, 06:39:33 PM
I had the pleasure of skating with Pat Duffy yesterday at my local. He was going bigger, slamming harder and getting up quicker than anyone else out there. Once you're pushing 50 that's definitely an inspiration. But being in your 30's and still ripping is not uncommon at all anymore.

You in orlando?
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: ok boomer on March 09, 2023, 07:03:29 PM
Peekin in this thread like

(https://i.ibb.co/p0tGKPQ/tenor.gif) (https://ibb.co/8KWTxBb)
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Newphone on March 09, 2023, 10:06:03 PM
I agree that age based props at 36 is a little early, but it depends on how hard they are going.  Once your 40+ a simple fall can be not so simple though.  If it were all smooth sailing, it’d be less impressive but part of skating is slamming, and those little slams are not the same as you get older
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: j....soy..... on March 09, 2023, 10:21:17 PM
If I had to put money on a game of skate…..skaters in their 30’s, 20’s, teens….as of 2023, my money is on the 30 year olds….they learned everything…..unfortunately some just can’t shut the hell up and need to Pat themselves on the back…..half the kids at the park can’t feeble a flatbar…..give it a rest….
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Shuh on March 09, 2023, 11:28:20 PM
BATB old vs new when?
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Bailedsweeper on March 09, 2023, 11:37:09 PM
Being in my 30s I noticed my style is way more confident and solid than my 20s. Yeah my body aches more but I'm stoked.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: lurker_and_poster on March 10, 2023, 12:10:30 AM
Damn 46 years old and still posting!

Upmost respect - after all this years!
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: lurker_and_poster on March 10, 2023, 12:28:53 AM
It’s funny that you mention- I  just spoke yesterday 1 hour with a friend I grow up - about Leo‘s Part we both like.
We didn’t really feel him as he was coming up as the new kid, also winning SOTY- he was incredible good - and had a great nosegrind- but we  both didn’t really care - but the last 2-3 years I changed my mind everything he come out with - I like - he is still the same - but it’s about longevity.

it’s always ok to praise a skater - also concerning the age. Not that 36 is incredible old - but put the focus not on the age - skateboarding is first a mindsetting and second about physical health. But we need to respect the longevity.
Have seen manny good people coming up - having 2-4 good season - is great - but being in the streets, pushing boundaries, filming parts over decades is something different.

Back in the days I had friends dropping out with 16 because they felt to damaged, never stand on the board again - and still speaking about the good times we had back. On the other side I skate now with people in the 50s - still pushing - to learn stuff and getting 2-3 times per week on the board. Keeping this drive through all the years - is the thing!
Leo coud nosegrind rails in his 50s  - hopefully he keep his energ - focusing on physical and mental health- and is still ripping the next decades.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Sativa Lung on March 10, 2023, 12:55:15 AM
This has to be the dumbest thread in a while and that's not a low bar.

Skating absolutely gets harder in your 30s, just like every other athletic pursuit requiring muscle power. Why would it be lame to recognize that they're doing something difficult with an inherent handicap? Thank God you're not a traditional sports fan, you're liable to go postal if you see literally any piece about LeBron or Tom Brady.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: OhioGuy on March 10, 2023, 04:05:17 AM
For me it’s impressive cause at 30+ you know better, you know you have adult responsibilities, and that one injury can set you back not only in skating, but in life. Part of the reason kids become so good is because they lack fear— they’re not thinking about who will take care of their dog, toys, or how they’ll pay bills. So when I see Leo jumping down shit, someone who’s set for life, got nothing to prove, and probably has a family to support—it’s impressive cause he could be doing anything else.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Síota on March 10, 2023, 05:38:12 AM
Concrete is harder when you turn 40.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: devils acrobat on March 10, 2023, 05:46:40 AM
First post was not necessarily a highlight but the responses got me stoked to go out and skate. Cheers to everyone still going, pushing, hurting but loving skating post 30.

Also this
Concrete is harder when you turn 40.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Coastal Fever on March 10, 2023, 05:47:41 AM
a1spook more like a1kook am I right haha
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: ok boomer on March 10, 2023, 06:18:21 AM
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Damn 46 years old and still posting!
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Upmost respect - after all this years!

Yo I’m gonna be 47 in a few weeks… wait till I post like a motherfucker that day!
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: j....soy..... on March 10, 2023, 06:19:42 AM
For the most part you get more soft and self important as you get older….you also become tone deaf when it comes to reading or posting social media…..your skating can get better sometimes though…
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Beeda Weeda on March 10, 2023, 06:35:58 AM
I prided myself on still skateboarding in my 30s, I was taking better care of my body, not letting myself get fat, but my body still broke down on me and it got to the point where skating was painful and no longer fun. So when I see somebody still skating and or ripping in their 30s at any skill elver. I show some RESPEK
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: HyenaChaser on March 10, 2023, 07:09:40 AM
anyone over 30 is fighting the crypt keeper every time they go to a spot, i thought this was common knowledge

(https://i.ibb.co/rGccZKm/Crypt-Keeper-Slap-01-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: doublesteveburger on March 10, 2023, 08:14:30 AM
Hey y'all, I think I found the insecure 30-something year old we've been looking for.

Also, @doublesteveburger, I've already seent on your part & various other edits: I would happily curb-stomp all of my own teeth right out of my damned head to have a mere modicum of that ability on a board.
Much respect, and in the most friendly of ways I can say this, fuck right of with that humility shit.
If y'all didn't know, 2Xsteve is "still ripping."
THERE... I said it.
What's OP gonna do about it; make a thread or something?!?

Gnars to all the "older" homies in this thread still getting it, at ANY skill level.
These are the peeps keeping me going into my 50s.


that's it mf i'm gonna kick your god damn ass
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: ok boomer on March 10, 2023, 08:54:30 AM
BRiNG BaCk Da CrOsS
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: GrayCellGreen on March 10, 2023, 08:57:16 AM
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anyone over 30 is fighting the crypt keeper every time they go to a spot, i thought this was common knowledge
[close]

(https://i.ibb.co/rGccZKm/Crypt-Keeper-Slap-01-copy.jpg)

That Low Card hat is incredibly accurate
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on March 10, 2023, 12:11:00 PM
Everyone knows skateboard age is like dog years. You add 7 years to that shit.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Nosferatu on March 10, 2023, 12:21:46 PM
I’m amazed Leo or similar can still walk after skating rails and stairs for 25 years let alone keep progressing. Nobody in this thread knows what that feels like.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Plan9Customs on March 11, 2023, 06:04:15 PM
Hey y'all, I think I found the insecure 30-something year old we've been looking for.

Also, @doublesteveburger, I've already seent on your part & various other edits: I would happily curb-stomp all of my own teeth right out of my damned head to have a mere modicum of that ability on a board.
Much respect, and in the most friendly of ways I can say this, fuck right of with that humility shit.
If y'all didn't know, 2Xsteve is "still ripping."
THERE... I said it.
What's OP gonna do about it; make a thread or something?!?

Gnars to all the "older" homies in this thread still getting it, at ANY skill level.
These are the peeps keeping me going into my 50s.
Same. And just a heads up, you can still flip your board after 50, just not as high. Concrete also hurts a lot more since old men don’t bounce to well.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: theloniousmonk on March 11, 2023, 06:23:19 PM
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anyone over 30 is fighting the crypt keeper every time they go to a spot, i thought this was common knowledge
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Damn didn’t think Crob was skating much these days
(https://i.ibb.co/rGccZKm/Crypt-Keeper-Slap-01-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: KGB on March 11, 2023, 07:17:49 PM
people bashing people for still skating for the feeling and love are just straight stupid. you going to grow old but you don't need to grow up. remember that.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: figureitout on March 11, 2023, 07:29:26 PM
What a strange thread to post.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: OneMore on March 11, 2023, 07:31:17 PM
I’m amazed Leo or similar can still walk after skating rails and stairs for 25 years let alone keep progressing. Nobody in this thread knows what that feels like.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: vinithebr on March 11, 2023, 07:38:31 PM
Gnars to all the "older" homies in this thread [...]
slap in a sentence

I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: SatanicPanic on March 12, 2023, 10:37:53 AM
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Gnars to all the "older" homies in this thread [...]
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I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks
It gets better. Eventually you accept it and just stick to having fun
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: biaherl on March 12, 2023, 10:53:19 AM
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I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks

If you have access to medical I would get some bloodwork done, I didn't start feeling my age till I was 38, I'm 48 now. Last year I finally went to the doctor to have bloodwork done, they prescribed testosterone because my level was so low now I feel 37 again

You could have a simple vitamin deficiency. Bloodwork is free it's the doctor that cost money
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 12, 2023, 11:04:20 AM
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It gets better. Eventually you accept it and just stick to having fun

He's right. Also for whatever reason the mid to late 20s were really rough for myself and others I know. Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, a challenging time. But there's light at the end of it all. There's a good chance you'll get a second wind as you enter your fourth decade. Def some demons to wrestle as you go but now is a good time to face them. Godspeeed, young person.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: djoekr on March 12, 2023, 11:50:00 AM
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I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks

That's why only started skating at 25, no younger me to compete with. Currently 28 and skating almost every day, doing some sort of physical exercise on the days I'm not skating and being conscious about food are the reasons that I'm a lot more athletic than I was before I skated. I don't know how dusted my knees would've been if I started out when I was still a child, so I can't share that pain (yet).
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: SneakySecrets on March 12, 2023, 07:14:12 PM
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I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks
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That's why only started skating at 25, no younger me to compete with. Currently 28 and skating almost every day, doing some sort of physical exercise on the days I'm not skating and being conscious about food are the reasons that I'm a lot more athletic than I was before I skated. I don't know how dusted my knees would've been if I started out when I was still a child, so I can't share that pain (yet).

What made you take up skating at a relatively advanced age?
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: OhioGuy on March 12, 2023, 07:20:07 PM
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I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks
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That's why only started skating at 25, no younger me to compete with. Currently 28 and skating almost every day, doing some sort of physical exercise on the days I'm not skating and being conscious about food are the reasons that I'm a lot more athletic than I was before I skated. I don't know how dusted my knees would've been if I started out when I was still a child, so I can't share that pain (yet).
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What made you take up skating at a relatively advanced age?
Can’t speak for them. I started at 35 cause I wanted to do it when I was younger but never tried. It’s tough cause I have zero interest in transition, but my bad knees may push me in that direction cause jumping leaves me sore for DAYS 🫠

Add that to the fact that I’m 6’3 and 240lbs.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Shuh on March 17, 2023, 04:37:54 AM
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I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks

Are you breathing thru your nose or mouth? 28 is the age the you lungs start loosing lung capacity if you dont do something about it.
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Post by: SneakySecrets on March 18, 2023, 05:19:01 AM
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I'm 28 in ok shape but I already feel slow compared to my younger self, aging sucks
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That's why only started skating at 25, no younger me to compete with. Currently 28 and skating almost every day, doing some sort of physical exercise on the days I'm not skating and being conscious about food are the reasons that I'm a lot more athletic than I was before I skated. I don't know how dusted my knees would've been if I started out when I was still a child, so I can't share that pain (yet).
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Can’t speak for them. I started at 35 cause I wanted to do it when I was younger but never tried. It’s tough cause I have zero interest in transition, but my bad knees may push me in that direction cause jumping leaves me sore for DAYS 🫠

Add that to the fact that I’m 6’3 and 240lbs.

Much love to you my giant brother.  I’m out here fighting my creaky old man knees too.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Puddy Smally on March 18, 2023, 06:10:38 AM
Props to the fellas in this thread that picked up skating post 20. That’s dedication.
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Post by: manysnakes on March 18, 2023, 06:26:50 AM
Props to the fellas in this thread that picked up skating post 20. That’s dedication.

I will sometimes see older guys learning to skate at the skater park, and while I am 100% friendly and encouraging, I always think “god, it would really suck to not know how to skate.”
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Post by: Puddy Smally on March 18, 2023, 06:30:53 AM
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I will sometimes see older guys learning to skate at the skater park, and while I am 100% friendly and encouraging, I always think “god, it would really suck to not know how to skate.”

I couldn’t imagine having to start from the ground up as an adult. There’s so many little basics that come with a slew of lumps and bruises through learning along the way.
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Post by: OhioGuy on March 18, 2023, 06:57:40 AM
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I will sometimes see older guys learning to skate at the skater park, and while I am 100% friendly and encouraging, I always think “god, it would really suck to not know how to skate.”
Yeah, it’s basically hard mode lol. Can be extremely discouraging. Especially when you hear a 26 year old say, “I’ve been skating for 20 years” 😂

I’ll never be a great skateboarder, but I can get good lol

I see a lot of old dudes going straight to transition, but I agree with Daewon Song (at the 5:09 mark). Shit seems WAY more dangerous than “simple” street stuff lol

https://youtu.be/sFuPz_eP0n8

One of my strategies is to not spread myself too thin. So I’ll be sticking with flat ground for a minute. Still have years of progression ahead of me 😌
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: j....soy..... on March 18, 2023, 07:42:23 AM
I’ve always been not a great skater, but I got better in my 30’s and 40’s……they built better things to skate and I’m a slow learner…
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: OhioGuy on March 18, 2023, 08:03:50 AM
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I’ve always been not a great skater, but I got better in my 30’s and 40’s……they built better things to skate and I’m a slow learner…
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I was talking to some guys who've been skating a long time about this. They started as kids so never put too much thought into how things worked. They either did or didn't I guess? As for me I started at 35 and I tend to analyze and slightly obsess over all the parts of a new trick I'm trying to learn. I get clowned a little for it, but I don't care because it's what has allowed me to learn everything I have over the past few years. I skated for like 30 seconds in 8th grade and sucked big time but had zero insight on how to get better. I'm glad I started so late in a lot of ways, I've progressed quicker than most people who started younger if we compare time frames as well. I think I have an extreme sense of urgency to get as good as I possibly can before I plateau due to age, and that's where getting super analytical came in. Yes skating is fun but also the clock is ticking at this age for sure.
I’m the same. I feel like there’s a slight advantage too now thanks to YouTube. You can get advice from dozens of skaters online and find what works best for you.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: sle_epy on March 18, 2023, 08:07:49 AM
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I’ve always been not a great skater, but I got better in my 30’s and 40’s……they built better things to skate and I’m a slow learner…
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I was talking to some guys who've been skating a long time about this. They started as kids so never put too much thought into how things worked. They either did or didn't I guess? As for me I started at 35 and I tend to analyze and slightly obsess over all the parts of a new trick I'm trying to learn. I get clowned a little for it, but I don't care because it's what has allowed me to learn everything I have over the past few years. I skated for like 30 seconds in 8th grade and sucked big time but had zero insight on how to get better. I'm glad I started so late in a lot of ways, I've progressed quicker than most people who started younger if we compare time frames as well. I think I have an extreme sense of urgency to get as good as I possibly can before I plateau due to age, and that's where getting super analytical came in. Yes skating is fun but also the clock is ticking at this age for sure.
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I’m the same. I feel like there’s a slight advantage too now thanks to YouTube. You can get advice from dozens of skaters online and find what works best for you.

I was telling someone the other day that I'm pretty sure I've watched like at least 100 hours of trick tips on YouTube. There's always some little insight to be mined even if it's just diff guys doing the same trick tip. Lately I've been liking this guy coyote rob. He's kind of a bro but he mentions little stuff others don't like where he's looking when he pops etc. My favorite of the moment is Norman Woods though he also goes into the little stuff no one else thinks about because their bodies just worked right when they were kids I guess.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: elegant_fox on March 18, 2023, 08:43:29 AM
I found the tail end of this podcast to be pretty interesting with regards to skating fitness post-30: https://youtu.be/PpEeHJFsjs8

Tony talks about Riley picking up jujitsu to cross train fitness to prolong skating performance.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: OhioGuy on March 18, 2023, 09:02:45 AM
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I’ve always been not a great skater, but I got better in my 30’s and 40’s……they built better things to skate and I’m a slow learner…
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I was talking to some guys who've been skating a long time about this. They started as kids so never put too much thought into how things worked. They either did or didn't I guess? As for me I started at 35 and I tend to analyze and slightly obsess over all the parts of a new trick I'm trying to learn. I get clowned a little for it, but I don't care because it's what has allowed me to learn everything I have over the past few years. I skated for like 30 seconds in 8th grade and sucked big time but had zero insight on how to get better. I'm glad I started so late in a lot of ways, I've progressed quicker than most people who started younger if we compare time frames as well. I think I have an extreme sense of urgency to get as good as I possibly can before I plateau due to age, and that's where getting super analytical came in. Yes skating is fun but also the clock is ticking at this age for sure.
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I’m the same. I feel like there’s a slight advantage too now thanks to YouTube. You can get advice from dozens of skaters online and find what works best for you.
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I was telling someone the other day that I'm pretty sure I've watched like at least 100 hours of trick tips on YouTube. There's always some little insight to be mined even if it's just diff guys doing the same trick tip. Lately I've been liking this guy coyote rob. He's kind of a bro but he mentions little stuff others don't like where he's looking when he pops etc. My favorite of the moment is Norman Woods though he also goes into the little stuff no one else thinks about because their bodies just worked right when they were kids I guess.
Yeah I like Norman. There are so many better channels than just Braille. Like Ben helped me with ollie cause he said it’s basically just like jumping off the tail. So many of them don’t mention just jumping lol
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: sle_epy on March 18, 2023, 09:12:25 AM
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I’ve always been not a great skater, but I got better in my 30’s and 40’s……they built better things to skate and I’m a slow learner…
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I was talking to some guys who've been skating a long time about this. They started as kids so never put too much thought into how things worked. They either did or didn't I guess? As for me I started at 35 and I tend to analyze and slightly obsess over all the parts of a new trick I'm trying to learn. I get clowned a little for it, but I don't care because it's what has allowed me to learn everything I have over the past few years. I skated for like 30 seconds in 8th grade and sucked big time but had zero insight on how to get better. I'm glad I started so late in a lot of ways, I've progressed quicker than most people who started younger if we compare time frames as well. I think I have an extreme sense of urgency to get as good as I possibly can before I plateau due to age, and that's where getting super analytical came in. Yes skating is fun but also the clock is ticking at this age for sure.
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I’m the same. I feel like there’s a slight advantage too now thanks to YouTube. You can get advice from dozens of skaters online and find what works best for you.
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I was telling someone the other day that I'm pretty sure I've watched like at least 100 hours of trick tips on YouTube. There's always some little insight to be mined even if it's just diff guys doing the same trick tip. Lately I've been liking this guy coyote rob. He's kind of a bro but he mentions little stuff others don't like where he's looking when he pops etc. My favorite of the moment is Norman Woods though he also goes into the little stuff no one else thinks about because their bodies just worked right when they were kids I guess.
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Yeah I like Norman. There are so many better channels than just Braille. Like Ben helped me with ollie cause he said it’s basically just like jumping off the tail. So many of them don’t mention just jumping lol

Def ran into this with tre flips til a local guy told me it's a single movement. I'm not sure why I hadn't really came to that conclusion but I suspect my trick madness (which usually is a big help) kinda effed me on this one. I was having a hard time jumping high enough so I focused on that and the flip suffered. I didn't realize that you have to work on it all at once you can't just pick the one weak point in your attempts with that one.

As far as braille goes I feel that a lot of it is smoke and mirrors when they "teach" a kid how to do a trick. It so obvious most of the time that the kid knew how to do the trick prior but maybe doesn't have it completely locked. This doesn't escape me but it probably is overlooked by kids who watch and I think it's probably discouraging for them because the entire video premise is fraudulent to begin with. They usually land it pretty quick as well which tells me they've def landed it before for sure.

It's no surprise that a scientologist would be a huge grifter preying on kids and the ignorant for money. That's their whole mission in life.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Sativa Lung on March 18, 2023, 02:21:44 PM
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I’ve always been not a great skater, but I got better in my 30’s and 40’s……they built better things to skate and I’m a slow learner…
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I was talking to some guys who've been skating a long time about this. They started as kids so never put too much thought into how things worked. They either did or didn't I guess? As for me I started at 35 and I tend to analyze and slightly obsess over all the parts of a new trick I'm trying to learn. I get clowned a little for it, but I don't care because it's what has allowed me to learn everything I have over the past few years. I skated for like 30 seconds in 8th grade and sucked big time but had zero insight on how to get better. I'm glad I started so late in a lot of ways, I've progressed quicker than most people who started younger if we compare time frames as well. I think I have an extreme sense of urgency to get as good as I possibly can before I plateau due to age, and that's where getting super analytical came in. Yes skating is fun but also the clock is ticking at this age for sure.
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I’m the same. I feel like there’s a slight advantage too now thanks to YouTube. You can get advice from dozens of skaters online and find what works best for you.
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I was telling someone the other day that I'm pretty sure I've watched like at least 100 hours of trick tips on YouTube. There's always some little insight to be mined even if it's just diff guys doing the same trick tip. Lately I've been liking this guy coyote rob. He's kind of a bro but he mentions little stuff others don't like where he's looking when he pops etc. My favorite of the moment is Norman Woods though he also goes into the little stuff no one else thinks about because their bodies just worked right when they were kids I guess.
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Yeah I like Norman. There are so many better channels than just Braille. Like Ben helped me with ollie cause he said it’s basically just like jumping off the tail. So many of them don’t mention just jumping lol

Norms a good dude and he absolutely RIPS for his age. Found him when he was on Brujaria and been a fan ever since. He'll actually respond if you hit him up too.
Title: Re: Reminding the world someone’s in their 30’s when they have a great part is lame
Post by: Wienerboy on March 18, 2023, 03:07:44 PM
I would like to remind the world that the dude who created this thread is in his 30's. He's a real solid slapper, great contributor and I'm really proud / surprised that in his state can still post as consistently as he does. What a trooper
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Post by: Sila on March 18, 2023, 11:03:10 PM
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I’ve always been not a great skater, but I got better in my 30’s and 40’s……they built better things to skate and I’m a slow learner…
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I was talking to some guys who've been skating a long time about this. They started as kids so never put too much thought into how things worked. They either did or didn't I guess? As for me I started at 35 and I tend to analyze and slightly obsess over all the parts of a new trick I'm trying to learn. I get clowned a little for it, but I don't care because it's what has allowed me to learn everything I have over the past few years. I skated for like 30 seconds in 8th grade and sucked big time but had zero insight on how to get better. I'm glad I started so late in a lot of ways, I've progressed quicker than most people who started younger if we compare time frames as well. I think I have an extreme sense of urgency to get as good as I possibly can before I plateau due to age, and that's where getting super analytical came in. Yes skating is fun but also the clock is ticking at this age for sure.
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I’m the same. I feel like there’s a slight advantage too now thanks to YouTube. You can get advice from dozens of skaters online and find what works best for you.
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I was telling someone the other day that I'm pretty sure I've watched like at least 100 hours of trick tips on YouTube. There's always some little insight to be mined even if it's just diff guys doing the same trick tip. Lately I've been liking this guy coyote rob. He's kind of a bro but he mentions little stuff others don't like where he's looking when he pops etc. My favorite of the moment is Norman Woods though he also goes into the little stuff no one else thinks about because their bodies just worked right when they were kids I guess.
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Yeah I like Norman. There are so many better channels than just Braille. Like Ben helped me with ollie cause he said it’s basically just like jumping off the tail. So many of them don’t mention just jumping lol
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Norms a good dude and he absolutely RIPS for his age. Found him when he was on Brujaria and been a fan ever since. He'll actually respond if you hit him up too.

Probably the best tricks tips on YouTube. Sometimes his vibe weirds me out like he's nice and helpful but behind the mustache he'll whip you silly if you miss a kickflip :s