This 1 Thing Changed My Skateboarding…

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[@GreybeardSkates]

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.

[@RealLifeSkater]

Hahaha well said! A good point I haven’t explored

[@loganschaloske3435]

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.

[@RealLifeSkater]

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!

[@soberskater]

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

[@RealLifeSkater]

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

[@savagelifeskateboarding]

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

[@MrMugampi]

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!

[@RealLifeSkater]

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.

[@MrBaskins2010]

love to see it

[@RealLifeSkater]

Appreciate you

[@jefflambeth6998]

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

[@RealLifeSkater]

Thanks man! Appreciate it. You’ll get there! How long do you have to wait?

[@jefflambeth6998]

@@RealLifeSkater I don’t know just taking my time on getting my body right

[@domwalker6526]

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

[@RealLifeSkater]

Yes!!! That’s dope. Come back and update here. Excited for you

[@savagelifeskateboarding]

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

[@burger1113]

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!

[@RealLifeSkater]

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.

[@savagelifeskateboarding]

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

[@seanpavani8251]

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. 😉

[@RealLifeSkater]

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 🤜🤛

[@savagelifeskateboarding]

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

[@RealLifeSkater]

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

[@AccursedChampion]

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

[@RealLifeSkater]

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