10 Tips on Learning To Skate Over 30

[@Samwiscomb]

I just started last week at the age of 31. Thanks for the tips man!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@Samwiscomb yeah man enjoy the process and have fun!! 🤙

[@shaneharrison4491]

Just hit a park for the first time in 25 years. Not sure if it's just my area (Socal /LA) but I feel like the entire vibe at the part is so much more welcoming than when I skated back in the day. Really made it easy to get back out there and just roll around. It's kind of like the gym, you think the big dudes are judging you but they are just doing their thing and most of them will give you pointers if you ask. If you are on the fence, just do it!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@shaneharrison4491 good to hear welcome back my friend!!! 🤙

[@Deadite8593]

My biggest tip for anyone over 30 is buy some pads!!! Having a lot of fun at 39 but I've been taking some hard spills and honestly I'm amazed at how well even cheap pads work. Passing the torch like you mentioned is a big thing, my kids are inspiring me to get out there and lose some weight and have fun with them. My son just landed his first shovit yesterday and it put such a huge smile on my face. Loving getting back into skating, cheers!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@Deadite8593 thanks for sharing!! Congrats to your son!! Yeah pads def help especially in the early days of getting on the board or back at it!! Keep it up man thanks for the kind words!!

[@gregbailey1529]

Good advice for sure. I'm 38 and just got back on a board after about 20 years... Yea, it's totally different now! Trying to get some tricks back really feels like I'm starting from scratch sometimes. Definitely not like riding a bike, that's for sure...

[@fatdadskatesbad]

I pushed the board around a little here and there but didnt really start skateboarding until I hit 35. Its been fun but def challenging!! So glad I started again. Welcome back man!!

[@WesMaldonado]

"compared to where I started from; I am awesome." LOVE IT. I'm nearly 45 and my kids led me here. Thank you.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks for the kind words!!! 🤙

[@LRPMQLRPC]

Good for you man! I'm 47, and I just started skating and getting up to speed very quickly, the age is not a problem if you are in a moderately good condition!

[@bratziano]

Always regretted not trying when i was younger. Started my journey this week @37 years old. Baby Steps it is, but it's so much fun. Learning to push and overall getting comfortable on the board is my goal for the next few weeks. Wish me luck!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@bratziano good luck!! Take it slow have fun tricks will come just give it time!! Key is consistency!!

[@saladspn]

I'm trying to get back into skateboarding and I'm in my upper 50's. I got on a board after 30 years and it felt totally foreign to me. I definitely need to find a place with low traffic

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@saladspn yeah def find somewhere quiet even a parking lot anywhere just to get used to it again!! Welcome back!!

[@mitch85714]

currently re-learning to skate at 31. And one of the last lines you said "it really is a whole new journey, whole new body, whole new brain." Damn dude hit the nail on the head.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@mitch85714 yeah man def totally diff when your not a snot nosed kid with zero responsibilities etc. Everything gets harder as we age. I am super close to 40 and man even my body feels way worse then it did at 35. So enjoy it man!! 🤙

[@eddieg849]

I'm 54 and I just bought a skateboard last week I don't know why call me crazy but something is telling me to ride a skateboard

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@eddieg849 do it man!! Just pad up take it slow and be patient with it man. Its a terribly hard sport both on body and mind but when it all comes together its one of the best feelings in the world!! Good luck!!

[@Sathias_]

I'm just getting back on the board at 49, I think I am going to have to learn all over again :)

[@fatdadskatesbad]

It will slowly come back you will be suprised. Welcome back!!🤙

[@MrMugampi]

Thanks for posting this! There are tons of folks getting back into skating in their 30s, but not many who started from scratch at that age. I started at 35 and it's been difficult. My body won't let me just drill tricks a million times.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks for the kind words!! I started at 35 but I had skateboarded in the past. But my skateboarding was extremely basic. I could push kickturn and ollie stationary and that was it. I had to learn everything. I am 37 now and def am impressed with my progress. But man it has been alot of work lol. So cool your skating keep it up!!! 🤘

[@garybrugone433]

Been following you for a while now, and even though my kids are older than you,i so enjoy the Video's. Thank for sharing your journey with me. And as always..Stay Blessed.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks for all the support and kind words!! 🤘

[@DadLeisureSkateboarding]

I needed this video today. Re-learning at 34 after 20 years off the board. I've never skated park though and went for the first time yesterday. Fell trying to turn on the ramp and smashed my phone to pieces. My tip no.1 is don't skate with your phone in your pocket 😂 subscribed ✅

[@fatdadskatesbad]

So sorry that sucks. I always skate with my phone in my pocket maybe I shouldnt lol. Welcome back aboard!!! 🤙

[@DadLeisureSkateboarding]

Haha maybe I was unlucky

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@DadLeisureSkateboarding ive heard of people doing that before too dont think you are alone. I always skate with one headphone in I am a music junkie so I always got my phone on me.

[@irf888]

Hi. Thanks for making this video. It’s great and I find it inspiring. I’ll start trying. Regards.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@irf888 thanks for the kind words!! Good luck with your skateboard journey!!

[@irf888]

Many thanks. Mainly to help my 7 year old Son but he will not do it unless I do. Great experience really. ❤

[@TheReal_DeanD]

#3,#4 and #7 are the top for me. With mobility for us older dudes is rough especially if you're a desk worker. You really gotta stretch, foam roll build up all the muscles.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thats def true!! I am a carpenter and still have to work on mobility daily to keep fit for skating and work!! 🤙

[@swiftneyl.p.a.s9013]

im 38 , havnt skated since my early 20s i cant believe the regression! big ups from Aus! keep rippin bro!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks man!!! Welcome back!!

[@swiftneyl.p.a.s9013]

@@fatdadskatesbad thanks my guy just finished writing my tricklist and wishlist great advice! thanks again

[@sumawav]

Yo! We’re the same age. “They don’t make ‘em like they used to” I absolutely loved this video. Just got back into skating after 20 years. These tips are really great and very inspiring. Thanks so much for the motivation. You just earned a solid subscriber 🤘🏽

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks so much for the kind words!! Glad your back on the board!! I love skating so much cant imagine my life without it!!

[@Ty7209]

You're at Glastobury, CT's park lol. Willi is my favorite. I see middletown's park there too (if I remember correctly it's middletown)

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@Ty7209 yeah come here alot my fav are Moodus and Middlefield!!

[@alexandregorov3239]

Thanks a lot man! Really appreciate all your tips 🎉big up from Russia 🌿

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks!!

[@miketuckcom]

Perfect I started 4 months ago and I'm 38

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Welcome aboard man!! 🤘

[@advacaresystems2742]

Hey bra I love it. I do some of these things already in the video. But I learned some things. Thanks , I'm very appreciative.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

No sweat man!! Thanks for the kind words!!! Appreciate it!! 🤙

[@cakebabyman5090]

Thanks Fats, good advice. I'm an old timer in Indiana (South of Indy) looking for skate buddies. Just getting back on a board after 11 yrs. Greenwood (NorthEast Park) is my local crete but happy to travel. If there's anyone out there, get in touch.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Glad your back would def be down to skate too bad I live 16 hours drive or so from you!! Hope you find some people to skate with!! 🤙

[@nickster793]

All good tips keep it up

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks!!! 🤙

[@Turnskater]

Such a great video! Super great tips brotha!! Keep progressing! Super positive vibes!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Thanks so much man!!! 🤘

[@Turnskater]

@@fatdadskatesbad of course brotha!

[@K_spawn]

So far every one I've asked for help have helped me young, old etc.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Me too!! The skateboard community is awesome!!🤙

[@K_spawn]

I'm 35 , I'm fairly new about 2 years in, I skate slow, smooth for about 10 min. Rest for 2 min. Stretch lightly , then I go into it for like 20 min or untill I bail often, then I stop, and repeat later in the day off the next day

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Nice man!!! Welcome aboard!!! Keep it up I am about 2 years in too. So much fun!! 🤘

[@Lopeirada]

Tip11 Use protection pads, one bad fall on the elbow or knees could mean 1 month without skateboarding

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Very true!!

[@stickersteve007]

great list dude! #4 gets me all the time

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Same here man. I get so down on myself sometimes its bad lol.

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

Hell yeah man I even ask younger guys for tips some r ok but I have had a guy be cocky and alil rude but hay teens and early 20's ya know but awesome video keep it up and you r doing awesome since the first videos

[@fatdadskatesbad]

Hell yeah man no shame. I had a 9 year old teaching me fly outs out of a bowl. The age doesnt matter. But I just finally got to a point recently where people are asking for help more and more and its been really nice to help them out even if I am super strapped for time.

[@kurtismayer0994]

I learned to drop in at 30!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@kurtismayer0994 thats awesome congrats!!!! 🤙

[@soberskater]

Lower expectations... life lesson bro!

[@fatdadskatesbad]

🤣 I get so down on myself sometimes when I cant land something I should be able too and honestly it makes me skate worse lol. It really helps to stay level headed in my case and just accept that some days I just suck lol.

[@soberskater]

Some days do be like that... and yesterday i met a new skate friend for our first session together... this rail i just couldn't boardslide. There's a meaningless crack near it. Doesn't effect anything except my mind, my new buddy says focus on the rail and i land it first try... thats putting together like 7 of your tips lol.

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@soberskater yeah man def true skating with people especially if they are better or have a diff bag of tricks helps so freaking much. And sometimes they can see what you are doing wrong when you cant. Def cant suggest it enough!!

[@soberskater]

@@fatdadskatesbad I've got 5 dudes now, over 40, skate, and are sober (ish)... feeling really grateful lately... skateboarding has transcended sport, helped bring more joy into life.... hard to articulate to other non skaters but i know you get it

[@fatdadskatesbad]

@@soberskater thats awesome man 🤘

[@daniellewinton2398]

Cool

[@liormuskuna6427]

IF IM 31 ITS GONNA BE EASY!

[@robbie7298]

And tip number 11 buy some pads