Yea man, you are 🔥🔥 Im 37, beginner, out of focus, no motivation after i came back from 3 weeks break because of injury. Can't even do some simple stuff i did before lol Going out and skate just to feel better, get consistent i guess..
@RealLifeSkater25 минут бұрын
Hope you get back out there and have fun! Thanks for the comment I really appreciate. It’s hard after an injury for sure. My to this location in February was almost worse than my thumb break in December, because after the thumb break, I started wearing wrist guards, and I knew that I didn’t even fall when I broke it… So I’m just thinking, OK look out for things you can smack your hand on… Got over the fear really easily and not even two months later dislocated my toe and now I find myself more about my toe than my thumb ha ha. This instant reminder that I’m not invincible. It sucks… But I’m still having fun in trying to push myself, but within boundaries… and most importantly know he went to stop and wait for another day. Which goes against everything I knew about skating my entire life… It’s all about pushing through and trying so hard over and over and over and over again. So it’s hard to find balance these days. I’m finding I trust my gut
@dadthighs58 минут бұрын
dude I 100% recommend jumproping as part of your warm-up routine before skating!! I feel like it helps with ankle mobility and all the calf muscles needed to ollie around haha
@user-md4fm7de5r12 сағат бұрын
Goodluck🎉
@user-md4fm7de5rКүн бұрын
W
@user-md4fm7de5rКүн бұрын
Just subscibe❤
@RealLifeSkater14 сағат бұрын
Appreciate ya!
@user-md4fm7de5rКүн бұрын
Keep it up🎉
@RealLifeSkaterКүн бұрын
Thanks!
@jacobwilliams109Күн бұрын
I do squats and box jumps before i start skating.
@RealLifeSkaterКүн бұрын
Love it. Box jumps sound way more legit than when I squat down low and jump over and over
@armandovicario79772 күн бұрын
Anybody know where to get that banner.
@RealLifeSkater2 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, I don’t. But the skatepark had a couple displayed from what I remember
@simon_schmidt2 күн бұрын
I Like your mental direction to skating. I am a german guy with 33 years and thought i lost this Sport due fatherhood and no time caused by my jobs. So i can feel this Frustration and demotivation. Thanks for your positiv sight and Motivation and that you Shared this to reach me.. Skate on ✊🏼
@RealLifeSkater2 күн бұрын
Thank you! I sincerely appreciate that. It’s taken me some time to get there… no I have to figure out a way to balance it “enough” without not doing it for long gaps of time…. It comes back quick but tricks gets lost even quicker when you don’t skate for a while
@brutis412 күн бұрын
I started again at 34 this past weekend. Gotta take breaks. I cant just repeatedly throw myself at a trick anymore. I never had to take aspirin the days after skating either lol.
@RealLifeSkater2 күн бұрын
Hell yeah! You got plenty of years in you. Congrats on starting again and have fun. I realized you can’t tell I was launching off of something with the shuv, and months ago I’d be flying off it. Now I’m barely getting the trick at all haha. I’m hoping Fall brings me more on board time.
@user-md4fm7de5rКүн бұрын
Sure some times correct things need perfect order to be good so take time bro
@user-md4fm7de5rКүн бұрын
U just showed me age doesnt matter keep up bro@@RealLifeSkater
@RealLifeSkaterКүн бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it so much. This is what I need haha. You guys give me that digital “skating with the homies” vibe.
@user-md4fm7de5rКүн бұрын
@@RealLifeSkater sure do
@ReaperOfMars-2 күн бұрын
nice
@fd_skate4 күн бұрын
Pop shuvit is always scary for me. I always expect the board to flip on me. Good battle man.
@RealLifeSkater4 күн бұрын
It used to do that more for me then it finally stopped when I put my front foot further up near the bolts. Seems to keep it straight better. Hope you’ve been well!
@Butchernamedbilly20 күн бұрын
Never order directly from the sites could pay 1/3-1/5 of that going skate shop sale hunting
@RealLifeSkater20 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I wanted to get it asap and I couldn’t find a shop with them haha
@Butchernamedbilly12 күн бұрын
I would honestly suggest trying out the emerica og-1 I normally wear a 10.5 in dunks and I can wear a 9.5 in the og-1’s can’t go wrong with the skateshop day or navy colorways
@RealLifeSkater8 күн бұрын
@Butchernamedbilly I have them in navy! Love them
@Butchernamedbilly8 күн бұрын
@@RealLifeSkater there ya go! I just received the 2023 skateshopdays today got em cheap but they were used from a shop sold as new 🤣
@RealLifeSkater8 күн бұрын
@Butchernamedbilly nice!! I got the skateshopday color way of the Koston 2 reissues. DC and eS have both been releasing some nice stuff. I wish Etnites would do the Mike Vallely’s (edit-damn! well were they worth it still?)
@hushmcguire638521 күн бұрын
Where did you get them?
@RealLifeSkater21 күн бұрын
I got them at a boardshop online. Can’t remember the name I’ll check my email and comment back if I find it. Try to Google “Two Nine Eight” eS
@oldirtydave2226 күн бұрын
What’s the sizing?
@RealLifeSkater21 күн бұрын
True to size or .5 size down. Either way
@DavidThomas882 ай бұрын
DC Ascend , DC Kalynx zero, DC Truth OG , NB Tiago 1010 , ES Koston 2 , Nike Wairmax , Vans Rowley XLT
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Love it!
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Still never tried any NB shoe but the Tiago’s are appealing
@DavidThomas882 ай бұрын
@@RealLifeSkater just picked up the NB 480 honestly similar to a SB Dunk just a slimmer tongue. They’re worth a try for sure .
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
@StylezUnltd nice! Thanks for the intel. Maybe if I catch em on a sale
@IntrinsicMotivation-ei4zt2 ай бұрын
I'm assuming new drops are coming from eS as the website and local stores have low stock. I believe new Sals are coming soon...
@tiagoksvvieira24792 ай бұрын
Dc kalis se, globe fusion, globe encore rms pro model, dc kalynx and vans rowley xlt
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Nice!!
@Sure2Skate2 ай бұрын
Agree with what you said. Started when i was 19 and i skated maybe for half year. Stoped because i got fired from job and i have to move to other side of state to work, traveled back for weekends home. Tho, what did not help also was that everyone was so much better than me and i did not have internet back then to help me with new tricks. Man, i wish i can have 20, 25 years back, with net, only that 😅😅
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Right! But we got NOW so I’m just trying to enjoy that. I just gotta be more careful haha
@Sure2Skate2 ай бұрын
Shecks Etnies Estrella
@l0v3izzzevol702 ай бұрын
Dude this video is beautiful !! I immediately subbed. Just the Raw love for skateboarding culture and the beginning of when skateboarding shoes became more fine tuned to us actual skater’s technology wise. N just the passion of ur past. I do the same exact thing. I just bought the Jordan 5 burgundy (2023) because back in 06 when it first came out I wanted them so bad, but my mom would never pay that much for a sneaker. Absolutely love this homie. Can’t wait to see more content !!
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this comment!! I really appreciate it. I’m just trying to connect with others on a similar wavelength and super happy that you were able to pick up on those vibes
@l0v3izzzevol702 ай бұрын
Having size 8.5-9.5 men’s shoes is pretty incredible I can’t lie lol
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Nice. I’d settle for a 10.5 even. Anything but these flat boat I got haha
@noseonelkm79052 ай бұрын
tts?
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Say whaaaa
@savagelifeskateboarding3 ай бұрын
Keep going this game is brute it’s for gladiators only either your gonna suck quit or be a gladiator you gotta choose and which ever you choose don’t have regret 🔥big savage
@savagelifeskateboarding3 ай бұрын
I’ve been breaking stuff this year but I go real hard I’m 42 skating hand rails so hey it is what it is I skate with a broken wrist and torn meniscus that’s healing but it dosent scare me or make me do anything different I’m not afraid of getting hurt just irritated how long it takes me to heal this last ten months broke both wrist tore my meniscus fractured my ribs pulled every muscle I have and lost 80 pounds I’m a walking example of hard knocks
@savagelifeskateboarding3 ай бұрын
Bro I know the struggle im always filming for my channel my wrist is broken in two places and my knee has been hurt three months
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
How are you healing up? Shit got crazy over here with work and summer plans. Been hard to get on board…. I’m missing it! We did have a family sesh 2 days ago which was fun. Hope all is well
@christophersawyer2533 ай бұрын
Sign me up. Subscribed son! Chillin chillin. Handrails?! Oh…shit…..how big? I’m on my way!
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it. Damn I wish I got the balls to try some handrails when I was younger.
@christophersawyer2532 ай бұрын
@@RealLifeSkater I bit off a long 9 stair one. Scared the hell out of me. Nearly sacked on it once. Tumbled down on my face and elbows. Biggest one I slid . No more handrails for me. I’m just trying to continue with being a mini ramp champ and slappy mania. No jumping down, off or over things for me anymore. Low impact. Gotta keep these wheels on this thing for as long as possible.
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
@christophersawyer253 hell yeah! sounds fun. I love me some curbs
@BreakingTheBloodlineCurse3 ай бұрын
🙌
@RealLifeSkater2 ай бұрын
Yoooo
@hickstylez3 ай бұрын
I wish they would have just exact copied the koston 2s the best skate shoe IMO when they came out everyone hated but I loved them the blue and white color way... sucker's were 120 bucks tho... in 1999 I believe these dropped late 98 but these re issue are not an exact copy :( it's close but not
@RealLifeSkater3 ай бұрын
Yeah once again it’s the midsole 🤦♂️
@OgSkateboardSteve3 ай бұрын
You still have plenty of time, I'm still learning new tricks at 48.
@RealLifeSkater3 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Breaking my thumb at the base, having surgery, then dislocating my toe 2 months later got me a bit bummed haha. Feeling the effects of age a bit more and it gets in my head. Balancing act!
@28russ3 ай бұрын
Skate until the wheels fall off mate. In other words if ya can still skate then don't stop. Ya already regretted stopping once. There's only so many years ya can skate for so don't waste anymore. Be thankful ya body still works. But look after it and stretch, stretch and more stretching. I'm 46 now but had to give it up when I was about 30 due to my lower back being wrecked from too many shitty jobs. Skate or fuckin die dude. 🤷♂☠
@RealLifeSkater3 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I’ve been trying to stretch more. And been eating better. Gotta maximize my time on board!
@burger11133 ай бұрын
Yeah man... Also 35 here with no child but married. About 3 times a week is is what I can realistically manage, and it made me push a bit harder than I should to make the most out if my sessions. What I do realize now is when we keep doing one trick for more than 15 mins or so, you can't perform the movement properly due to fatigue, and your brain isn't learning anymore. In fact, it often ends up learning the way that is stopping you from landing the trick. So now I try to break up my sessions into 20~30 min chunks and try to move on to tricks that use a different muscle group, or place lowkey tricks like nocomply variations in between high energy tricks. It keeps things fun, and if I try nollie and switch tricks in the mix, I'm also keeping my joints safe from the imbalance that skating brings. Keep shredding!
@RealLifeSkater3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I like that a lot. I’ve always stated on one over and over but can relate that sometimes a little break then switching back to it later helps.
@loganschaloske34354 ай бұрын
I'm a young guy, recently started a 9-5. Started skating in September and enjoying it lots just booting around. Working on ollies and struggling to commit to them and generally more cautious after my first real slam where I landed on my hip and scraped up my elbow pretty bad. It's so fun and I'm loving how supportive skaters are at my local. I'm already in my own head quite a bit but definitely became more aware of the fact that this is an inherently dangerous activity.
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
You got this! Keep having fun and progressing. If you’re young, your body will bounce back much better than us slightly older or much older guys. It’s a great hobby to have. Enjoy the journey and come back here to update!
@seanpavani82514 ай бұрын
Take what comes. It could be worth it but is that trick worth the risk. So just be a bit calculated in yure trick selection. Tricks are never ending. There are so many variations😊you dont need to try crazy 😅shit to feel like you're are progressing and enjoying it. 😉
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Totally! The funny thing is I wasn’t trying anything crazy. 🤦♂️ But I hear you, definitely thinking more now! So I can skate longer into my life 🤜🤛
@MrWatchtower4 ай бұрын
the sole is based off the Evant shoe which is fair since the Evant was based off the K3s. The insole can be better. They sell the foam separately which sucks. I'd get rid of the stock insole and put some good insoles and you're good.
@domwalker65264 ай бұрын
I’m 32 been out the game about 10 years. I just got a new set up and some shoes. So I'm about to get back started, been working out consistantly since I stopped
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Yes!!! That’s dope. Come back and update here. Excited for you
@AccursedChampion4 ай бұрын
How long has been doing it for I’m 23 and started last week just wanted to know how to get better and how much will that take and how long
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Keep it up. It depends on your time and dedication. It’s a game of repetitive practice and obsession honestly. But it’s super rewarding… it could take months before you ollie, or weeks, just depends. Don’t stop. And once you start to see progress you’re gonna be obsessed! Have fun man thanks for watching
@jefflambeth69984 ай бұрын
Good to hear you are getting better. Yeah don’t over work yourself. I had to learn that myself. My back feels so much better from my surgery and I just been dreaming about skating again
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Appreciate it. You’ll get there! How long do you have to wait?
@jefflambeth69984 ай бұрын
@@RealLifeSkater I don’t know just taking my time on getting my body right
@MrBaskins20104 ай бұрын
love to see it
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Appreciate you
@spartan1337la4 ай бұрын
awesome video! insanely high quality professional work man keep it up.
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s been fun getting up close with these shoes I loved 25 yrs ago
@soberskater4 ай бұрын
41 here... i wear my pads everywhere except my tiny basement ramps, it might not have prevented your injuries but it might prevent future injuries... and losing weight at our age is 90% diet. I've skated daily for about 6 months and have lost zero weight... def better shape but no weight loss... i also found myself a few times procrastinating other responsibilities to go skate. I just try to remember the long term goal is to keep skating as long as possible, if i ignore other stuff, my wife will not be on board w this hobby... if you have the space i highly recommend the ramps at home...adds flexibility
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Well put! Especially with the wife. She knows it’s good for my spirits and mental health so that’s a plus. But, everything in moderation! That balance is key I’m seeing. I totally started eating different and paying more attention to that and lost 4lb in last 2 weeks. Yes! We have ramps. Tons haha… But it’s in a very communal type of alley so often I only do it when my kids are. Feels weird in the middle of the day clanking around out there solo lol. Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comment
@savagelifeskateboarding3 ай бұрын
I just started wearing mine because of injuries I’m still skating rails at42 with a broken wrist skateboarding will humble you I’ll say that
@GreybeardSkates4 ай бұрын
Totally relatable bro. Getting hurt definitely gets in your head the older you get(I'm 53). Also, most married dudes won't admit it, but the "familial support" tends to dry up quick when you get bunged up. (if ya know what I mean? 😉) If skating motivates anyone to get healthier that's a good thing, just gotta be realistic about it. keep on shredding.
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Hahaha well said! A good point I haven’t explored
@MrMugampi4 ай бұрын
We're the same age. I know exactly what you're experiencing. I'm a professional writer and need my hands, so I'm always afraid of breaking a finger or wrist. My knees are also shit. For me it's all about skating as long as possible. Which means I limit myself to two sessions a week. It helps to have other hobbies. I go to the gym (cause I'm also too heavy right now), ride my bike around town, keep up with the latest movies, and play video games. Good luck, and we'll be here when you decide to upload. KZbin can always use more skaters our age!
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Love this. Very much appreciate the comment and your input. You're totally right. I've been finding a daily routine and balancing things a bit better and I've found it's helped a lot. I think I missed skating for so long that when I finally had the time and got this channel, I DOVE IN! It reminded me when I first started skating. I had that fire. Then the injuries woke me up... and now I know I need a balance, limits, routine. I agree, would love more skaters our age on KZbin! Skating in general is already such a small niche on here, and skating at our age even more so haha. Thanks for watching.
@ctankep4 ай бұрын
I got excited about a " koston 2 " retro , The originals were not suppoed to be like other skate shoes .. The new shape looks awful ! Plus they released it in the " koston 3 " color way .. - I had the original grey / yellow / blue in 97 and it is still one of my favourie shoes what a shame ..
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Yeah they’re def dropping the ball on the midsoles. I’m sure we’d all pay at least $25 more on top of the current price to get the full original shoe of these rereleases
@Joshc864 ай бұрын
I put my board down 17 years ago after a compound fracture on my ankle doing a 13 stair. Well I got in the rush of work and making a living and never picked it back up . Well 2 weeks ago I picked it back up cause my son kept asking me to skate and I remember why I love it so much . I am also 38 now. I don’t plan on trying anything big like before, mainly just flat ground and maybe some small stuff. Don’t ever let someone say your to old to do what you love .
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Love it! Have fun with your son. Appreciate the comment
@joshuasmith63465 ай бұрын
Good video
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Appreciate it
@TrizzyTrunk5 ай бұрын
I wish they were white and navy but i grabbed a pair of the white and reds 💕🌸🎨
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
Nice! Two pairs?
@denzelperez79334 ай бұрын
Just got gifted a pair of the navy , theyre pretty cool . Lead me to this video actually.
@RealLifeSkater4 ай бұрын
@denzelperez7933 Awesome! Wait, the navy Two Nine 8s are out? Link?
@denzelperez79333 ай бұрын
@@RealLifeSkater nah brother , tj rogers was at this event i worked recently . after the event he left them near me when i tried to give em back he told me to keep em lol so after realizing theyre too small i decided to learn more about them , only to discover theyre a sample pair (stitched on insole ) but ill have to wait to eventually buy a pair lol . id post a picture but youtube dont know how lol