30 year old trying a Penny Board for the FIRST time

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This project was started during a very dry period in my creative life, back in July when Singapore just exited a lockdown (circuit breaker). I'm always very hesitant on buying 'toys' just to have it last a few weeks and then chucked in the corner to decay.
In short, I'm glad I did this anyways. It was a great refresh to get my mind to be in tune with my body in a new way - instead of just watching youtube videos all day to gain inspiration.
Lastly, I’ve probably said this a couple of times but you’re truly never too old to try something new.
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[@shawneydepp]

This project was started during a very dry period in my creative life, back in July when Singapore just exited a lockdown (circuit breaker). I'm always very hesitant on buying 'toys' just to have it last a few weeks and then chucked in the corner to decay. In short, I'm glad I did this anyways. It was a great refresh to get my mind to be in tune with my body in a new way - instead of just watching youtube videos all day to gain inspiration. Lastly I realised that as I grew older, it's harder to pick up new physical activities/sports because the body gets stiffer over time but it is still definitely possible :)

[@sedmappy]

It’s never too young or too old to start something new. You got it man!

[@shawneydepp]

#word 👆🏻

[@hobocup4886]

I like where this 30-year old series is going, as a fellow 30year old man 😂

[@shawneydepp]

😂🙌🏻

[@korbynmicah8796]

instablaster

[@dannydbdhoes]

I’m 29 and just dislocated my wrist and broke my arm 😅

[@voltifer5267]

You look 18 rather than 30, and I love that

[@anattynook]

loved how candid this was! came from watching your newer videos and yes churning out video ideas can be really tiring but I'm sure your audience will enjoy chill videos once in a while :D

[@shawneydepp]

Thanks for this, it came at the right timing 🙏🏻

[@TravelwithYiew]

Thanks for this encouraging vlog, Shawne! I also just bought one skateboard from Decathlon for my birthday and I can’t wait to try learning it too! :)

[@shawneydepp]

Naise! Have fun with it man 🤙🏻

[@fromtaiwan100]

29 years old and I just bought a penny board yesterday lol... I thought I was too late to learn

[@shawneydepp]

Never too late 🙂

[@Ronin-kk4bt]

Never too late

[@zizidor1]

i am 42 and just bigun :-)

[@rickyp4008]

@@zizidor1 how r you going with it? i'm 37 and thinking of pulling the pin on a penny board too. stuck between the 22 or 27 inch board though... This video was great and very informative. Thank you for sharing!

[@boonyang3122]

Appreciate your hard work during this period! Nice video!!

[@ALifeofAttraction]

Appreciating you're work buddy! Super nice shots - cool vlogs! Glad to see there are some other creators in SG

[@shawneydepp]

Thanks a lot man 🙏🏻

[@pf4773]

Thanks for this really well-shot video! Great smooth gimbal work!!!! really nice editing and color grading of the images!!!

[@shawneydepp]

Cheers man 🙌🏻

[@poopsiedaisy530]

Love your edits! Was doing research on whether I should get a penny cos I'm also like you, don't like to spend money on shit I don't use. But this is really inspiring!! You picked it up super fast.

[@chiasb1974]

Nice video! Hope to see you along Pelton Canal. i'm 47 this year and also just started skateboarding recently.

[@kbl437]

I used to snowboard. Missed it so got me a long board. Saw your surf skate video so then I got me a surf skate and I subscribed to your channel. Fell a couple of times and still a noob. I’m enjoying it. Now my kids want to learn so I am going to get them a Penny board. 😂 Thanks for the motivation from an almost 40 y.o. 👩🏻

[@zxc9716]

Cool visuals n music! So humble n so encouraging, thank you!

[@misterjokerishere]

I used to run the MBS route weekly, it's a really nice stretch of road. Love the sunset shot as well.

[@iamwilw]

Amazing transitions brooooo! DAMN IMPRESSED WITH YOU SKATING AND FILMING W THAT SMALL REMOTE?! Controlling the drone?!

[@shawneydepp]

Thanks brudda! ITS NOT A DRONE HAHA I used a 360 cam (GoPro Max) so it'll hide the selfie stick!

[@kg7yts187]

That's some beautiful architecture!

[@ryanmcdonough6179]

Great quality video!! Really enjoyed it

[@stevestomp4235]

Can’t believe this is 2 years ago this quality and content and editing is too good bro much appreciated from Thailand 🇹🇭

[@shawneydepp]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ellyseonfilm]

really appreciate the high quality and content you are putting out!

[@shawneydepp]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheNameisVision]

I’m just learning how to penny board finally and I love how you show your progress on the successes and fails I truly appreciate it because teach us to keep going even when it gets tough. Appreciate you and your quote never to old or young to do something.

[@misukxri]

i turned 27 last month and want to pick up pennyboarding soon. Don't feel old! As long as you feel like you;re having fun. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@shawneydepp]

Cool man. You’re gonna love it 🤙🏻

[@avalim984]

Hiiii! Just a question, what cam do u use for when u were penny boarding cuz it looks like ur not even holding it

[@TheNameisVision]

I appreciate your journey and documenting which is videoing of your progress seems you at natural and got it down pretty well and quickly. I’m trying to skateboard for the first time but it’s not my first time just been a year but I need to get good at the basic cuz it matters to me.

[@JonathanPaulSXW]

absolutely loving the content you're putting out man!

[@shawneydepp]

Really appreciate it brutha! 🍻

[@juleisha123]

Woah this came at a really apt time! My 25 year old girlfriend just bought a skateboard yesterday and is trying to pick up the sport for fun! Not easy at this age tbh (old bones lol) but like you said, it’s all about the process and that sense of satisfaction you get when you see your progress. Never too old to try something new! Also, anyone knows whereabouts in Singapore is that area at 4:22?

[@shawneydepp]

Oh i feel those old bones 😂

[@co0kii]

not quite 30 yet but I’m glad you put this out :) I’m considering getting this to encourage me to go out my house more since I’m currently under lockdown… I’m so inactive at the moment as all sports are cancelled

[@khorkhoor166]

Came here to boost some skateboarding confidence for beginners. Found some 👍💪 Any recommendations on where to get my first, cheap penny board for testing? Thanks man!

[@leeisypoopy]

Awesome video ! 🎉 Are the wheels good? Is it easy to glide over rough roads? 😅😊

[@shawneydepp]

Nope the wheels are a pretty small on this one so they don’t do well on rough roads

[@kq3422]

Thanks man you make me wanna try out new stuff too!

[@cadents]

This made me dig out my penny board which hasn't been used in a while 😂also could this potentially be a new series?!

[@warisarabarnhart1835]

Such great video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@shawneydepp]

Pleasure :)

[@elijahbaz5699]

I’m turning 30 soon and I want to pickup a new skill. I always wanted to try penny boarding but I thought it’s too late to learn for my age until I came upon this video and gave me inspiration

[@kayicomert7933]

What a nice city! Thanks for the video!! It was so nice!!

[@vetiverose128]

I'm from SG too. Which carpark rooftop are u skating at? And, is it even allowed lol

[@xXxA1lifxXx]

Much respect for the determination to improve. I tried to learn skateboarding in the past but gave up eventually. I've always wanted to master it ever since Casey Neistat made it cool to travel around with it 😅

[@shawneydepp]

Skateboard tricks are really tough, but cruising/riding is just more about balance and confidence. You can give it go again :)👌🏻

[@tnsfmj15]

32 and just bought penny board from decathlon lol... i have never skate before. so excited

[@shawneydepp]

👌🏻 have fun man! Takes awhile to get used to it but you’ll get there

[@matthew.canessa]

I’m a 30 year old as well trying my new penny board haha

[@raiyanakand2641]

You’ve improved a lot with ur channel and keep up with the videos! You just got a sub!👍

[@shawneydepp]

Appreciate it man, cheers 🍻

[@eduardcruz3544]

Omg the editing skill is insane man! Btw, also learning to ride my penny board

[@gracielachavez2819]

Anyone know the durometer of those wheels. I have 83a penny wheels but they just feel too hard. They are brand new tho so I don't know if there's a certain "break in" process

[@counselorchandru]

I turn 29 this month and i recently started skating. Too old for fancy tricks. I dig your vibe man. Thanks for this video!

[@shawneydepp]

🤙🏻 enjoy cruising!

[@counselorchandru]

@@shawneydepp thank you! Just bought myself a big yamba cruiser 🙌😁

[@counselorchandru]

@@shawneydepp update: broke my foot rolling my ankle 🙃

[@isabelladiaz2533]

Lovedd this 🤩🤩 great vidd

[@NasAriffin]

hi shawn i live in sg.. whats the maximum weigth that the board can take it?

[@filipinoaye1494]

That city looks beautiful

[@arifffarid8400]

Love your video mate.

[@brandonchia3457]

Great content as always!

[@shawneydepp]

cheers man 🍻

[@submaxatp]

😅 still waiting for my penny board, was thinking am I too old to pick up skateboarding? It's a relief to know we are never too old for anything, as long as we keep practicing we will eventually get the hang of it. Stumble upon your content as I was looking at how to ride a penny board. Great vlog 👍keep it up man.

[@shawneydepp]

It may take a longer time, but never too old 🤙🏻

[@blueshock]

I’m from Singapore, and I recently moved to the USA. Miss the place. I remember decathlon had lots of cool things…Anyway, loved the video.

[@ksushavalakhova2781]

Hey! I m almost 30. Having hard period in my creative work. And guess what? I bought a "penny" board today 😄 Thank u for such an inspiring and beautiful video 🌻

[@shawneydepp]

That’s amazing! It’s good to take your mind off work to do something completely different. You’ll have fun with it 👊🏻

[@mrfroszt7143]

Thanks for this video

[@liagwengaming1515]

What inch is your penny board

[@mick4years5monthsand9]

Are there many empty car park rooftops in SG? Seems like a really nice and scenic place to practice :) As someone who has family in Malaysia and Singapore, Subbed!

[@shawneydepp]

Yeah there are a couple, definitely a great place to practise. Thanks for the sub! 🙌🏻

[@quincy3367]

nice progress man

[@pinzhengzhang3776]

Your vids are really good!

[@shawneydepp]

Thanks a lot!

[@kaydenlee4475]

It’s more recommended to hold onto something when getting onto the board for the first time so u can get used to how it feels. Overtime, u will get used to it and u don’t have to hold it anymore (this is what I did)

[@noelparaan8327]

If I’m not wrong. Your right foot is heavier than your left foot. It would be easy for you to balance if you put right foot first and push with the left foot😁👍

[@xain339]

Picked up a penny board after this video! Soon upgraded to 2nd hand Cruiser then to my very own Longboard from ThaneLife Singapore! Hahaha want to try snowboarding soon! Thank you Shawne!!

[@shawneydepp]

Snowboarding would be your new addiction soon.. hahaha

[@beixinandrobin]

More skating session soon! 😜

[@shawneydepp]

YAS!

[@aminedest9929]

amazing video!

[@FilmingAustralia1623]

you really need at least 10 mil subs

[@MasonsTurtle]

How did you get the 7:27 shot without showing the selfie pole?

[@shawneydepp]

I used a 360 cam from gopro, which will be able to conceal the selfie stick

[@euempire4768]

Lovin the content 🔥then dedication and effort to learn the board 👍💪

[@shawneydepp]

Thanks man 🙌🏻 I won’t say it’s too hard to pick it up and it’s really fun

[@mercurychild6198]

great video man

[@jksfleex6139]

ganhou um fan Brasileiro

[@princesvicedor4435]

Tommorow was the first time riding a penny board like i was MAMAAAA!! I keep shouting lol but luckyly my friends held me not to fall when its my first time i feel like my soul is coming out of my body but yet i didnt fail i learned how to ride it well thx to my friends helping me not to get scared even tho they were the one thats scared

[@geodeloso2701]

Hey I'm 40, and its my first time after 30 years :)

[@shawneydepp]

Champ 👊🏻👊🏻

[@MinhTran-fk5ni]

30yrs old me try to skate instead of drinking and actually love it. penny board is fun

[@sanianazira1810]

This is literally where I am right now. Just bought a penny skate board after turning 30 😂

[@TheBlabberfish]

Not bad. 7 days can turn also. Claps!

[@ren8585]

how did you shoot the video at 5:50 ? invisible stick?

[@shawneydepp]

I shot it on the GoPro 360 cam, which will hide the selfie stick

[@ren8585]

@@shawneydepp thanks for the reply!

[@sunglsses3367]

Just got myself a cruiserboard and god i wished there were isolated areas that had good concrete near me 😫 a majority of them are filled with middle schoolers and toddlers

[@shawneydepp]

Find the nearest multi-storey carpark. It’s the best place for practice!

[@ShawnKoh]

Dope shots man! Lovin the gorpo360 shots

[@shawneydepp]

Time for you to get a 360 ;)

[@ShawnKoh]

@@shawneydepp stop making me spend money!! u know how easily influenced i am hahah

[@cookiemonster-zl2hz]

Is it legal to skate on the pavement in Singapore? Don’t see a lot of people skating around with a penny board in sg

[@shawneydepp]

From what I know, it is legal. I think it just comes down to personal preference

[@HelloSnake]

Looks fun. I just ordered one a few days ago. Managed to get a real Penny brand board for $75 Canadian. Now I need to get a helmet.

[@shawneydepp]

Have fun man!

[@HelloSnake]

@@shawneydepp Thanks.

[@muhammadazarudeen2241]

This was uploaded on my birthday

[@baialmyrajihancamsa8426]

I wish i had a long and wide space to practice on.

[@jadetaboada447]

this vid brought back mem'ries on skating..

[@rexiemus]

"YAAAAAAAMMMMMMMBAAAAAAA" - The entire Braille skateboard team.

[@zebigfloofs7263]

4 years of skateboarding experience and I still can't pick up the penny board🤣

[@user-ki3cg3ie5v]

It's like me learning my penny board😂love ur video. Feel young bro🤘And u look young too🌚

[@Ronin-kk4bt]

30 is not that old so of course he will look young

[@TheSrNoob]

Gj man skate on 👌🏻

[@Jonhwick_sv]

Im 30 years old and yesterday i bought my first penny too! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@hoyoyi]

i going to get one! I am 43 this year!

[@patperez1446]

30 too. I hope I can learn

[@valacebedo]

I'm 34 and its my 1st time to learn skateboarding using 22in Penny. This video encourages me to push further. Good luck to me..

[@shawneydepp]

You can do it 🤙🏻

[@dannydbdhoes]

A tip learn how to fall 😅

[@tarekmoaaz5026]

I want one

[@eshd7781]

Skate with friends nice

[@hasanhusaint2605]

You 30year old? Damn you look younger than my friend and he's 24 😂😂😂 Btw nice video, i think about to buying Penny board but my brother say i'm gonna look stupid riding it. 😂

[@shawneydepp]

I can look 18 if i want to :D Don’t be bothered by that comment, just do it if you want to - it just takes practice

[@viovio4256]

I’m learning it too and I’m 40

[@geronimo7437]

You should do a skateboard giveaway

[@duckaroose1488]

where did u get your pennyboard ?

[@Jasmine-li8qz]

Decathlon

[@themissingavocado2909]

IM SO EXCITED TO BUY THIS SIAAAA A

[@vale2823]

I hope ur still riding ur penny board I love mine

[@mushiralok2394]

omg i live at balam road too

[@richardslater8980]

38 got my 2 toddlers 1 each, had so much fun ive ordered myself one 😂

[@shawneydepp]

😂 that’s the way to go! 🤟🏻

[@arnoldkoay6705]

Water + skateboard bearings doesn't goes well together.. :(

[@luluchen8660]

hi你平时在哪里练习

[@andy390k7]

4:04 he was traumatized

[@princesvicedor4435]

I did has first time but never fall