Skating by yourself is ok when you got an Ipod, and you have the option of skating with friends. I've moved a couple of times in my life, and at first I always start off skating by myself. I can still do it, but I only last about a half an hour or so, versus 10-12 hour marathons with the homies. It helps a lot to have somebody to skate with, talk skate with, etc. Props to those who keep it alive when their on their own. Shit is raw.