How to skate into your 40s.

[@viracocha03]

I turned 39 this year and started skating this year as well. Im a fairly active and healthy person but the first few month was a little rough transition on my body. Gil is right, its an addiction, I think all day about being able to get off work and skate. I work 10-12 hour days doing construction then get out to skate as much as possible. Age is just a number, after the first month or so I started to feel physically and mentally better then I have in over a decade. Everyday im learning something new, it feels amazing. Landing my first kickflip a couple weeks ago was one of the best feelings i have had in a long time. Fuck yeah man, get out and skate.

[@grindekater7998]

I didnt skate for over 2 decades... now im 43 and back in business with bloody knees. skating with my daughters is so much fun. LOVE IT

[@christianflores]

Haha. HELLLLL YEAH MAN. Have fun!

[@Chaise_johns]

I really needed this inspiration I’m Ngl. All my friends have quit skateboarding so now I’m back to riding solo but I’m still doing what I love

[@billyruben116]

Right on. Nice edit. There are a lot dudes in there 40s and 50s in Colorado that shred.

[@rataatata]

I'm 31 and literally feel more confident on my board than ever. I'm even tempted to start making youtube videos to document my old man progress lol. I'm never stopping! DO stretch tho....that definitely helps after the session.

[@viracocha03]

Do you pre stretch or just after? Personally I find stretching after best, before I start my session I will do some ankle rolls, maybe some one footed jumps and or side to side jumps(not sure what they are called) to get the blood flowing. At 39 I feel better then I have most my life and I owe that to picking up a skateboard this year. Although my knees and feet do hurt a fuck load tho, Old Bones knee sleeves do work wonders for that knee pain and am currently waiting for Christians insoles to come and give them a try.

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

Go for it ! im 33 and its cool to see other older skaters Rip!

[@NickGoSk8]

I’m 36 and literally no one watches my videos. It’s not worth it trust me

[@rataatata]

@@viracocha03 light warm up stretching before session. After session, deep stretching and then shower cold sometimes. cold plunge type of shower. FP insoles save my feet.

[@rataatata]

@@NickGoSk8 ehhh if your skating might as well post it. No worries, we're not trying to get monetized here lol.

[@wilbert-oppegard]

hell yeah, im almost 40 and still skating everyday pretty much. This guy is so good!

[@christianflores]

Nice. And yeah he is.

[@djdeflorio5598]

Just finished a garage session! It's like the beginning all over again! I love you Gil! Thanks for the motivation!!!

[@chrisw84]

You didn't quit skateboarding because you got old, you got old because you quit skateboarding.

[@christianflores]

lol. Good one.

[@Gamer-4L-o2q]

Love this interview we need more

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

I’m 33 and skating consumes me and I love every second!

[@christianflores]

Good. Don’t let it drift away. ❤️✊

[@DP-gz1cq]

Dope video,much respect to Gil .💯

[@DannyMercado]

Yeah Gil! Great edit Christian.

[@christianflores]

Thanks G !

[@ricardoartabadelossantos9003]

I'm 48 yrs old until now I skate it's in my blood.

[@AndySo2000]

I came back at 43 and I still skate at almost 46. I skated from 87-97. It's not that easy to skate now since a knee surgery recently, honestly youre more frail in your mid 40s and its harder to come back from severe injuries, and sometimes you never get it back. He can say what he wants but wait for a few more years dog, once you get toward 50 your joints can go out at anytime. You don't have the blood flow in your joints at that age like when you're a kid. . Hes a rad skater but honestly being middle aged and skating is work, and it's a serious life choice for some.

[@christianflores]

I wonder if he will still kickflip front board hand rails in 4 years.

[@lunartigersora4690]

I had to quit years ago due to a rolled ankle, picked it up inconsistently till I road rashed my knee.. Tried again after healing, then woke up with a pinched sciatic nerve. I'm only just now getting back on the board after 5 months, I'm only 26 (turning 27 this month) but due to my Kyphosis (Advanced form of scoliosis but a C shape instead) and the way I treated my body in my teens.. I have a very hard time, skating helps my depression but the fear of falling wrong stalls me. I feel this dude, life gets in the way sometimes. Best to keep going if you can though, but at times you can't and just gotta hope for free time.

[@rataodexversace]

Gil Godfather of PQ Skate and destroy till we die

[@JanetPitkanen-vq1yc]

i would love a review on the dc manteca 4!!! Look like dunks but how do they skate

[@joshhenry2446]

I hope to be like this guy. Still skating strong. Just turned 38

[@christianflores]

Me too loll

[@TSMMEDIACHANNEL]

Dope Edit!!

[@ryanrowe1975]

He is really good

[@christianflores]

Yeah he is.

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@christianflores Yes Sir!

[@MarlonAlemania]

34 years old... still skating but not like the old days, flip tricks, ollie up manual to anything.. just feel amazing.. and make my day just so complete and how Skateboarding Change my life 🛹

[@christianflores]

That is awesome!

[@Justgoneforsometime]

This is a siiiiickk video!

[@xlM3RCxl]

Waiting for my board to come in the mail. I stopped skating because the crew I skated with we all got into drugs and skating slowly faded away. I got sober at 22 and now at 41 was like why the fuck not. I loved and don't know why I did not pick it back up sooner. But I will be getting back soon enough!

[@christianflores]

Thats awesome! Congrats on getting sober and getting a board again! Have fun man!

[@dustinkrebs8229]

He pretty much said every reason I stopped "skating" I still kick the piece of wood around, but I don't put myself in a situation to get hurt. I'm 36 with 3 kids...

[@christianflores]

lol. Yeah Gil is an extreme version of skateboarding.

[@Nels43]

Spine injury…. Still try to skate flat ground when I can

[@christianflores]

Nice. Do yoga. I hear that fixes everything. lol

[@Nels43]

@@christianflores I do daily but I need fusion surgery to correct the disk that no longer exists lol

[@lunartigersora4690]

​@@Nels43I feel you man 😭 just gotta work with it and hope for the best

[@Bleseddd1]

I’ll watch this in 20 years

[@christianflores]

Do it! Schedule a text to yourself. lol.

[@DarkoNomad]

Guys, no more excuses!

[@christianflores]

lol. Like literally what Gil was saying.

[@jaylew6890]

dope

[@christianflores]

Yeah he is.

[@sasaprodanic3785]

RESPECT

[@christianflores]

I know right. Idk how he dose it.

[@sasaprodanic3785]

@@christianflores it is all about your spirit and love for skateboarding.

[@61936]

How does this man skate 7 days a week I’m 16 and I skated like 5 days one week and my legs were not happy

[@christianflores]

lol.

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

All those excuses is why I Started skating at 41. None of those things will win.

[@christianflores]

Helllll yeah 💪👍🔥✊

[@Jeremya74]

Eat what you want?...terrible advise that his will regreat when hes older