New plan for learning ledge grinds | Inline skating at 62

I have a new plan to help me with the jump on ledge grinds. I'm going to try a minimum of 10 jumps every skate session no matter what. It worked learning to drop in, will it work for ledge grinds? We'll see!

[@gosutodoggu9302]

Theres definitive progress , keep going!

[@StevesSkateXplosion]

Dude that 10 rep idea was great! If you don’t mind I’m going to do something like that in my next video. I’m thinking I’ll do 10 reps of 10 different things. Also, love your inline 180s on that big wall toward the beginning of the video. The sound of your shooting out of that after the 180 is awesome. I just love the sounds of wheels on smooth concrete. It’s like skate ASMR to me.

[@theaverageoldguy]

I think its working for me, though I have gone back to my original (successful) grind position now, left foot back on the soul and right foot in front on the h-block. The 10 reps minimum really worked on drop in's for both the inlines and board. I'm totally with you on the wheel sound, your normal park has the best sound ever when you skate it, especially on the Dragons! I also have gotten to love the sound of my son locking onto a rail on his blades, its so satisfying.

[@AntiRockerSociety]

Been following your journey since your first blading video last year. Really awesome to see your determination and progression. I'd love to send you an "Olderblader" shirt I designed for people like us getting at that later life adventure if you're up for it!

[@theaverageoldguy]

I would love one!! You can contact me on my personal email and I will send you my information: [e-mail]

[@AntiRockerSociety]

@@theaverageoldguy Just sent an email. Have a great weekend! 🤘

[@ragentnz]

Pretty inspirational mate! Just a quick tip, pull the liners out of your skates and wax the contact points, it's pretty easy to see as they will be shiny it will make the whole experience better.

[@theaverageoldguy]

Thanks for the tip! I skated yesterday and filmed and couldn't believe how squeaky my skates are, its really bad.

[@inlineonline]

great idea!! you got this

[@theaverageoldguy]

Thanks! I'm getting there - slowly!

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

I’m only 35 but it’s a weird feeling Whenever I’m trying to jump nowadays when skating. It seems like I can barely even get off the ground whereas when I was in my teens I could jump as high and as far as I wanted to. It sucks

[@Siegefya]

Are you working out at all? Mainly leg days. I highly highly recommend even just calisthenics, no need for weighted squats and stuff for skating purposes. But like bodyweight squats, burpees, pistol squats... Those especially, are great for skating, also start doing some box jumps in a routine. All's you need is 1 leg day a week and I guarantee you, you'll start to get up a little better, a little easier. I'm also 35 bro, trust, start implementing at least one good leg day a week and I promise you you'll start to feel lighter and jump better.

[@Vivi_Qlinx]

Core strength goes a long way. You said you were hurting but not much about it. Alot of control can be gained by doing leg lifts or holding a plank and trying to rest your knee on your arm as close to your ear as possible. It will help alot with momentum and when planting /hitting a landing. They are good warm at very least.

[@theaverageoldguy]

Most of my pain comes from my right knee, it has severe arthritis and limited range of motion and the twisting and shock of skating doesn't help that any. I don't think that knee has been near my ear for at least 30 years! I do a mobility and heavy club routine every day and lift weights or do calisthenics 2 or 3 days a week for strength and to preserve muscle mass, you lose that quickly when you hit 60. Even when doing all that, I have a long way to go to try and recapture some lost mobility that decades of long distance running didn't help. Thanks for your tips!

[@Vivi_Qlinx]

@theaverageoldguy I'm sure the long distance running may not benefit you all that much in some ways, but don't be down in yourself! I'm sure it helps in other ways more. I only suggested because there is alot to get lost in. Even a modified version where you brace a seated position and hold your legs up or modified plank where you start with shins on the ground. Maybe try knee to shoulder or chest. Use your arm to help you but then control the release. I'm barely forty but having seen the grace that may come with age in park/surf sports is very calming and inspiring to me... Also I don't know if you are riding with stock wheels but softer wheels can help for more regular time in, they don't slow you down that much if your bearings are smooth.

[@theaverageoldguy]

@@Vivi_Qlinx The running was great for aerobic fitness (and fun, I love trail running and racing), but you can be pretty fast without having good mobility and I neglected the mobility for so many years in favor of additional aerobic fitness its a hard comeback now. It sounds like you are on the right track and placing a much higher value on mobility than I did at 40 for sure. Don't stop, it only gets harder as you get older to regain it! Great advice on the wheels, I do notice a difference if I switch hardness and that's something to consider. I have put some heel pads in my skates and that makes a huge difference. I would love to put a whole foot pad in, but the skates are pretty snug as it is and I would have to go to a thinner liner to do that I think. I do agree there is just something about being at the skatepark, whether on inlines or skateboard, that relieves the stress and forces you to focus on the moment. Keep going, you have so many years ahead of you yet!

[@Vivi_Qlinx]

@@theaverageoldguy I was just thinking when I did inline ten years ago and snowboarding more recently I think I did some tricks backward before I could do goofy. Granted, I had background in ice skating..

[@theaverageoldguy]

@@Vivi_Qlinx I do transitions on the skateboard goofy and I surf, water ski, wakeboard, etc. all regular, its a strange combination. I have gone back to working on the soul grinds with left foot in soul position and right foot on the H block and that seems to work better for me overall.

[@jonathanwilliams4817]

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[@vincentbeaugrand-champagne4900]

You need more Strength. Legs, glutes, back, ABS. You have A hard Time jeeping your Bodiee upright

[@theaverageoldguy]

Raw strength is not an issue, but power and mobility certainly are. I have lost most of my ability to explode into a jump as I have aged. The crouching over is a way to try and protect my knee from the shock of landing on the ledge, not so much from a lack of core strength. That said, I think everyone would benefit from strength training and I try to lift weights 2 days a week and do core, mobility, and heavy club work every day.