What Happens When You Quit Skateboarding for 10 Years

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[@CheesyBread]

“You may stop skateboarding but you never stop being a skater” is very true.

[@dafugma]

Unless you were always a poser

[@CheesyBread]

@@dafugma ok

[@skaterkid1001]

so false, I have nothing in common with people who quit skating.

[@jackfellowes6822]

@@skaterkid1001 And I have nothing in common with Tyshawn Jones, but I still skate. Everybody's different.

[@vperkv6554]

Even after i quit skating for 13 plus years, i would always look at spots tht would b amazing to skate. Im back into skating thanks to the nine club n my son. But even when i quit, id always be watching skate videos on youtube. Ive actually watched more skating than I did when i was skating. Thank the internet for tht,lol Even when you quit skating skating doesn't quit you , ive traveled to soooo many places because of skating. Ny city, Brooklyn banks n the iconic pyramid ledge in nyc ( Doesn't do it justice it's beyond crusty) love park, Pulaski in Dc. Im from maryland, so i was pretty fortunate to be in the goldy locks zone of all these iconic skate spots tht were within driving distance.

[@sodlaflare]

Biggest problem I have coming back after not skating for around 10 years is the fear of slamming. They ground doesn't feel like it use to.

[@Broken_Orbital]

it softens up after a few good slams

[@Awz28]

Haven’t picked up a skateboard since I was 13-14 I am now 26 and picking it up again. Thanks for the extra push🤘🏼

[@WuvPain]

Fuck yeah are you still at it? I quit when I was around 18/19 am I’m coming back at nearly 25

[@Awz28]

@@WuvPain sadly not brother had a few bad things happen in my person life that lead me into a shit show, I’m getting fit again doing kickboxing but I have to jump back on the board soon and give it a go.

[@thestoebz]

@@WuvPain I quit at 18 and coming back at 33 😂

[@Moistureslife]

I'm 25 and giving it another go after 11 years. 😂

[@SkatingwithAaron]

I quite for almost 20years but was never very good to begin with. Now back at it and teaching beginners how to progress quickly so they don’t waste time like I did when I was young! Cheers!

[@Atx512fool]

I feel like I’m one of the few that actually does that too.

[@SkatingwithAaron]

@@Atx512fool That's awesome!

[@twanvm489]

Do you have any tips on how to progress quickly? I have been skating for over 1,5 year and still can’t commit to a kickflip.

[@SkatingwithAaron]

@@twanvm489 Kickflips are tough for me as well honestly. I just don’t put the time into them to be consistent. With that being said I’ve helped plenty of others nail their kickflips. What part specifically are you have issues with?

[@twanvm489]

@@SkatingwithAaron I know how to flick the board and everything. But I just always put one foot on the ground and can’t bring myself to land with both feet.

[@NoseBleedrummer]

Damn this story sounds so familiar, I took 20 years off. After just watching a couple skate videos on KZbin, it started recommending me more and more and boom a pandemic hit. Then I was like whelp why not start again. Feels so good to be back.

[@Spriztdourde]

Same here! Not quite back to the shoddy skater I was before but have learned more transition skating than I ever had 😃

[@trappped6576]

A lot of people got back into skating because of the pandemic even me, it was because of my friends though.

[@ericd8687]

I think it was like my early midlife crisis..lol an the fact I never had like a legit setup when I was younger. So I blew that first stimulus on the best board I could put together that I could never afford when I was younger.! Now I'm progressing faster than I did when I was younger. It's an awesome feeling landing something I could never dream of when I was younger...!

[@ManivanAdventures]

Same! I stopped when I was about 16 and I was never great, but I was ok. Picked it back up at 32 and after a couple sessions I felt better than ever. Never touched rails as a kid, other than board slides, and I landed my first feeble ever a few months ago. So glad I started again! 🤙🏼

[@bramsigman4137]

Just wanted to add that this is my same story as well. Skated a ton when I was younger, mostly transition, but stopped when I was around 17. I started skating again about once every week or two when I was 25 and got back to around the same skill level in a year or so. Once quarantine hit I started skating every day and haven’t stopped since. I spent almost two months straight learning tre flips and I have them consistently now. Just wish I had more people to skate with.

[@LordDAndre]

This video is the Story of my life... grew up skating at a young age & was always better than a lot of the older ppl I skated with then for some reason I ended up quitting for over 6 years. But now that I’ve been back skating for like 8 months or so I’m even better than I was back then & have been progressing crazy fast.... I wish I never stopped skating but at the same time I’m glad it happened cause now I have a new appreciation for it

[@enasnI127]

I restarted at age 35 (10 month ago) and I forgot alot of stuff. It took me month to relearn what I could do at the early 20's. Glad to see that it works better for you! :)

[@video.james.]

right there with you bro. Skated from age 11 to 17 then took 5 years off because of college. Just got back into skating again last year and it was the best decision I've ever made. I am so much better than I ever was and still continue to PROGRESS DAILY

[@chrhadden]

thats because you are stronger now. i didnt really get in my peek condition until like between 25 to 33 was the strongest . way more than 19. doctors have fed the people bs foir decades about what is obese and when you are at your peek. they werent even close . its like they picked one guys life and just used that as an average.

[@sam.b8387]

This is what happens to me after I don’t skate for a day. But then I warm up with my easy stuff and it’s all good

[@berriesfruitas430]

When I try tricks without warming up I take my hardest slams lol

[@driftinghighenough6429]

Berries Fruitas I tried hard flip no warm up and I popsicled but the board just barely didn’t hit my nuts

[@berriesfruitas430]

@@driftinghighenough6429 i was at a skatepark and I threw down to ollie the euro and when I threw down my front foot went straight to the floor and I died

[@yamasultani8481]

Irving’s explanations are always so confusing lol but you gotta love how genuine and first take it is

[@RipperRoo92]

1. I'm a Believer 2. Yeah!! I want more vids like this.

[@kennynewell85]

Congrats at getting back in at 26 Josh. I waiting until 36 and it’s brutal lmao. You rip bro!

[@drewfinn2]

i’m a belieber, in work boots none the less... wow

[@marvinrosa8332]

Josh is freakin insane, love to see more of him on the channel with you guys

[@qweasdmkl]

mannn i like how they take the like comment and subscribe thing in a a bit of a tongue in cheek way. cause the shits kinda lame when people are so serious about it, shoving it down your throat. but they just out here chillin, skatin, and makin some vids. And I love that they can laugh about the whole thing. im a fan, and yall got my sub

[@jayjoe8148]

I quited skateboarding for almost 12 years because of my back and knee issues. After i stood back on the board i skated 4-5 weeks every day after work and still skating now with my kids. Im 42 now and still can do the most of the stuff i did back then. Also still dreaming about skateboarding till this day. So glad that skateboarding is in ky life!

[@graeme8006]

Good man Josh! Very similar story to me, skated from 12-16 quit for 14 years, now at 30 I've been back a year and have more of an understanding about tricks and have progressed alot more

[@eddy_with_a_y]

This video made me so happy. There’s so many of my friends I wish I could do this with. Without realizing it, you completely inspired him to get back into it, no peer pressure required. Love it, keep it up guys!

[@HughScott316]

Haven't skated since 9th grade. I am now 29 and getting back into it. Turns out I'm still bad at skating.

[@mobbygalore1960]

Lmao same

[@scott.skates]

Rad to see man I’m 50 been back 4 months after a 13 year hiatus. I really felt that remark even if you quit skateboarding you never stop being a skateboarder. Love the content, keep shredding Josh!❤🛹

[@brandonlee8312]

Josh start a skate instagram so we can follow up with you. The Progress guys keep introducing us to amazing skaters and I know there is more to come

[@MattV757]

Bro I’m right there wit ya. 10 years long story I’ll leave it at that but Same with the online inspiration recently especially within the NFT communities the support has been awesome I love it

[@richardkesteven6909]

I’ve noticed so many dudes getting back into skating recently after a long lay off. Me being one of them I stopped skating about 7 years ago and got back into it about 3 months ago, I don’t get to skate no where near as much as I’d like now being a dad but still love it non the less. It didn’t really stop loving skating so it was easy to get back into it

[@alenpham4991]

Same thing happened to me but I didn’t quit kinda.About 5 years ago,my dad told that he won’t let me skate anymore because I was going through my friend stuff without permission,but in reality I asked my friend his wax so I could try a trick he said yes and I tried looking for it and I could see it ,it was at this time my dad look out the window of his car and saw going through my friend stuff .

[@DeaDAss-gi6vp]

covid , having a lot of free time, which is why i’m back after a 10 year break

[@austindavis7574]

Bro Tommy, and Josh both need to be regulars here on the channel! They are sick!

[@NiejakiZoxico]

That feels relatable. I'm 26. I quit when I was around 12 and picked up skateboarding again 3 years ago. One of the best decisions in my life. Btw, once you start in your young age the urge to skate will never fully go away

[@joshfontanella]

So true man, I stopped when I was young too, just started again about a week ago (25) but even when I wasnt skating, anytime I was somewhere with a smooth surface id say how this would be so sweet to skate to everyone with me, not that any of them cared 😂.

[@NiejakiZoxico]

@@joshfontanella Right?? You see skate obstacles everywhere out of the sudden like the world is a giant skatepark. Keep shreddin!

[@joshfontanella]

@@NiejakiZoxico yeah just appreciating stair sets and banks for no reason 😂

[@generatedillusions3124]

Seriously just grabbed a board today, felt how my body reacted, and made me want to bring it back, but then I see this. Thanks, I needed this vid to remind me where I came from. Time to get into shape, relearn, and progress! Thanks dude.

[@amoyer6807]

This channel and John Hills channel got me back into it for sure. Didn't skate for probably 7-8 years and now whenever I have time I'm skating. Keep the content comming!

[@TheNiveaman]

So beautiful to see how your local community of amazing skaters takes shape again. Already looking forward so seeing where this will take us :) Cheers

[@elijahfoghis1045]

Thanks for the videos there so much fun to watch and it keeps me to keep skateboarding

[@the_crusty_ledge]

skated 8-21 . . back on at 38 and now I'm 41. . so , it's never to late to get back on the board. Always worth it, though the slams hurt way more than they used to. LOL

[@Underh20boy]

Hell ya, bring josh around more!

[@thestigmatickreature]

I love this whole full circle thing that you've all got going on. it's beautiful

[@TrackstarOP]

This basically happened to me except I stopped skating in my 20's. Now I'm 34. The only reason I started up again was because my quarantine routine was driving me insane. Go to work, Go home. Isolation. Needless to say, I needed to get out of my house and do something active or I was gonna breakdown. Skating is so therapeutic for me; even if I'm skating alone. I feel happy just being outside, learning new tricks, its' helped me keep my sanity throughout covid. 10 months in and I think I'm better than I ever was when I was younger. 🙌 So yeah, don't

[@brianlambert6120]

Great to see he never lossed skateboarding Keep kill n It Josh.

[@abathinglilgoat340]

Bro I needed that exact video ! I stopped skating at 14-15 and now I’m 25 wanting to get back into it after coming across skate videos on KZbin and TikTok

[@JBSB]

after watching him skate in this video, I can honestly say that he will progress fast and might become a pro sooner, he still got the skills and also looks cool when landing a trick even if sometimes it looks sketchy but it still looks cool to me, I'm a fan already keep progressing man gonna keep watching you

[@andrewallen4185]

It’s good seeing him back on a board. I miss taking him skating and filming him. Wish things would of been different in my life so I could help him to keep progressing and moving forward.

[@progressdaily100]

Hey there buddy 😊 the footage is amazing, at least you dudes filmed as much as you did. Just saw your varial flip Down franks the other day and it sent me down a nostalgia hole

[@mkiyahmcknight8391]

Man I love this guy there’s never a dull moment with him he’s also an amazing baseball player

[@austenrussell4409]

i started in 5th grade quit in like 10th never stopped liking have skated a couple times since and still watch it all the time. i think i’m gonna try and get back into it

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

💯 Points for being humbly honest.

[@thewholeinch3502]

so sick to see someone come back after so long! i was never greta at skating but always had fun but stopped for about 10+ years, and it feels good to be back on a board even if im just rolling around. dope to see progress being made all the time

[@IanSolano]

Th comment in the video about body movement to help learn tricks is spot on! My style is def how Zac skates. I tend to lean towards him and I've learned a lot especially from his instagram! Keep it up lads!!

[@ThatsMistaTwistToYou]

I'm a believer! That first one was so close!

[@thefunsize132]

I’m 31 and I just started skating for the first time and seeing this was motivating keep killing it josh!

[@JoshWiggs]

My kid got me back into skating. Ive been incarcerated. A drug addict. Now at 32. I feel the best I have ever felt on a board. Thanks for sharing the content guys. Good stuff. I hooe to get some of my old friends back on a board.

[@Daniel-ii1qs]

Progress Daily is really starting to come into its own, it all felt a bit rough at first but y'all are starting to do some great things that other channels aren't doing. It's getting to the point where I'm hyped for each new video !!

[@matrixtamu4433]

Josh = welcome anytime 🤙🏻

[@SoapworthyProductions]

Absolutely love you bringing your old skate homies to the new park! Keep em coming

[@SantiagoPerez-wb8ic]

Honestly I feel like like he’s gonna get better then everyone else because he looks like the type of skater to learn more tricks every day, just saying 🤷🏽‍♂️, im not trying to affend anyone, also it would be cool if I could go skate your park

[@isaiahskates6587]

U didn’t aafffend me

[@mell0cats]

@@isaiahskates6587 you good my guy?

[@lorenzhummel7109]

better than John?

[@isaiahskates6587]

@@mell0cats do u not get it 😂

[@Propstew]

I want to get this park made in Skater XL! Also Josh is a beast!

[@wildlifeandwildliving117]

i started skateboarding in the first lockdown in germany last year after 10 years of abscence (i'm 31 now). on the first day i went out i realized how much i missed skateboarding and instantly remembered and felt how much it meant to me. i met so many former skaters that started skateboarding again after 8-10+ years since then and everyone is REALLY into it again and is feeling the same way as i do. i can't believe i stopped it back then.

[@PanchoPantera96]

Give this guys a video part! He is still great at skating

[@stxcky1389]

Josh is a absolute legend for getting back on the board.!! 10/10 for sending it again

[@AxeLeven]

I just got myself a new deck after over 10 years of not skate. Early today, I went out and feel on my ass. It felt GREAT!

[@Yecobb]

Great video as always, loved it! It's awesome seeing somebody reigniting their passion for skateboarding, especially somebody so talented.

[@marcusrosales3344]

I quit skating when I was 19 so that I could focus on school and all the skate homies went to rehab :/ Started again at 28 while I'm getting my PhD and it was a slow start but I'm beginning to get better than I ever was. Being methodical with your learning process really helps. Couldn't do any switch grinds when I started and just got switch heel switch fs krooks!

[@DavidBluetile]

this was pretty sick boyzzzz

[@ReeWebster]

Taking a break allows you to really think about things. Whether that’s overnight, or 10 years, if it’s something that stayed on your mind you’ll come back better.

[@DLivingston]

All i want to say is I think John picked the best group of guys to help run this channel. They all seem so natural and bring something unique to the content.

[@DLivingston]

Also, have a great fucking day everyone. I picked up a skateboard in 2020 after breaking my arm back in 2004. Now I am 30 and well, fatter but it has been fun to get on and just push around. Almost to landing a heelflip, a trick I have never landed.

[@SuperRamon123]

Good stuff! Keep it rolling!

[@SGTPOOKEY]

It made me so happy to hear his story of how he kept trying to get back into skating

[@anadraham2995]

Reallllly loved this one - so glad he scratched the itch.

[@matt69386]

Very true, I quit about 16, started when I was 11, and till this day I KZbin skateboarding all the time. Got a long board now but it’s not the same,I regret quitting, don’t think my body could handle it now, or would take a while to get used to it, I’m only 34 so just making excuses, got my kids there first board this Xmas! It’s a great sport

[@angelmccoy5171]

So proud of you cuz I remember going to some of your tournaments glad you're still doing the things you love

[@hitindahead]

Now 36 and started skating again last month after 22 years away. I definitely can feel my age but it’s good to be back.

[@XiledTheGreat]

See this video was so amazing and struck actually near and dear to me being that I started skating when I was 13 years old having to stop skating because of family issues and moving from Hawaii to the mainland picking skating back up after 13 years and noticing I’m actually better than what I was when I was a kid Kinda extraordinary but that’s why I love skateboarding no measures just hard work!!!

[@patrickdenis909]

looking forward to more of josh skating, he seems like a natural born to skate

[@issacindigopodcast]

So sick to see skating come back ever since the pandemic happened

[@SpiffzEntertainment]

I fucking love this video..because im in the exact same boat as Josh. I skated from the 13-17. I quite as well because the skate scene here where im from died too. I also had a kid at a young age. I now have 3 kids. But my two oldest are now getting into skateboarding as well. So Im 30 years old now and I just bought a new board and I have been teaching them how to skate for the past 2 months and reteaching myself as well. The love of skating never left me either, but seeing my kids getting into it at the ages of 11 and 9 is so fucking awesome and skating with them is cool as hell. They are my new skate crew.....and to be honest im probably the only adult in my area that skates lol so if anyone wants a 30 year old skating friend and wants a skate session lol hit me up....LOVE the video man, this just inspires me even more to continue to relearn how to skate and pass it on to my kids. Thank you guys for this incredible video. FUCKING LOVE IT.

[@colinhawks2469]

I stopped skating somewhere around 19 or 20. Adult life...job...other things just got in the way of a lot in personal life. But, last year I started to really miss it with a strong desire to pick it all up again and a few weeks before turning 27 I went out and got a new set up! Really enjoying the skate life again 😁

[@GlizardLizard]

Bro I love these videos. I love y’all’s friendship. Too more videos💜💜💜💜

[@TheGreatKrystoff]

Josh's experience is extremely common right now. Skateboarding is just freaking exploding during the pandemic because everybody has time on their hands and it's picking up steam! So many older skaters getting back into it it's fantastic!!

[@koleblack8974]

loved this vid so much, gives me hope for my friends that “quit”

[@Dreekuz]

i actually just started last june after a 10 year break and now im better than ive ever been. it was a stressful summer but i did nothing but grind basics day in and day out and got damn it paid off so much.

[@brandonlee8312]

I quit for 10 years and picked it back up for the past 2 and have progressed more at the age of 30 then I did back in the day. I can now do switch flips and that was a dream for me then, so happy I picked up a board. Skateboarding truly is LIFE

[@grahamtech]

I wish you never stopped making videos like this

[@UhhStarZzRtk]

Yeah I'm 32 now I quit on and off...but I didn't skate for at least 8 years... First time back I switch heeled an orange barrier at the park... But there's still so many tricks I have to relearn.. Keep on pushing...

[@mintsour5657]

I've been off the board for 12 years. Can't skate anymore due to a couple life long injuries I picked up in the construction industry. I'll still hype, defend and vibe with skaters till I'm dead...

[@Correc7edAura]

I've been skating for almost 15 years, but I haven't skated in about 1 year almost 1 1/2 years. I was sponsored by local skateshops in florida, I was in competitions, I was killing. Now I live in Tennessee and I love way out in the middle of nowhere with nowhere to skate. I haven't forgotten anything and when I finally do get to skate hard again I'm going to make videos of it. I wanna get sponsored again and actually make a career out of it like I was trying to before. This video put a smile on my face cause this is going to be what I do when I get the chance.

[@xmariofrankx]

Siempre es bueno volver, yo tambien lo dejé 10 años pero por alguna razón mi cuerpo respodió mejor de lo que creí, el siguiente paso convertirlo un hábito como siempre lo fue. Thank you for share the real life! :)

[@Jackcroasdale92]

Josh is dope! I had the same experience now finally landing tre flips when I couldn't do them at all im my teen years. 12-15. That variel heel was nice.

[@Jackcroasdale92]

@Ahnya Christieson what pathetic existence you have. Enjoy your day.

[@Saither1]

Keep Skating Josh 💯💓💪

[@cajundodiefarm8056]

I quit for 15 years. Bought a skateboard two days before my 30th birthday right after the pandemic started and since then I’ve been skating at least 2-3 times a week. I hope you come back to Vegas soon and skate Craig ranch again. That’s where I’m usually at.

[@bigface62]

Crazy I was skating with this guy at Owens field earlier today. Very chill

[@MAYERMAKES]

I did quit in 2002, started again in 2018 at age 31. Broke my foot learning fs shove it's, bashed my hip, now I got a bad knee.... Totally worth it.

[@JackCalvinRoss]

You scared the shit out of me at 1:30 lmao. Thought someone was in my room saying my name

[@maybface]

That muscle memory coming in clutch 💪🏼

[@voidkid420]

I quit for 32 years ... combined with effects of a desk job, 1/2 hr skate now equals a few days aches n pain. But I'm approaching it like gym ... do the work, heal, do more work ...

[@holycloud2900]

a prodigy is a prodigy, but for the rest of us lesser mortals, that skill and muscle memory dissipates. in hitting the park today for the first time in years, stoked to see what i can still push out, and get it all back.

[@sorta9671]

This is me literally. Life happens got kids a job. Now that I bought my house last year I started skating again in Jan of 2020 n man it feels great. ❤️ ain’t nothing like skateboarding I promise y’all

[@M27UNDERGROUND]

i quit for about 3ish years...or was only on a board like once a month. and when i got back on it, my progression was insane in comparison to prior to the break. it got me excited again and even gained confidence by exploring it in other areas during that break, the transfer of mentality was quick

[@leandre1986]

Also back on the board after 15 years. Just having the confidence and experience of life after 15 years helped me progress exponentially after only 18 months back into skating (i guess the internet also helped giving exposure with whats happening in skating across the globe). That being said, much better skill level being back on the board for 18 months compared to 6 years as a skater kid 👌🏻

[@seanchristopher740]

I quit for almost 13 years and I'm just getting back into skating. So sick to see someone get back to shredding so fast!! Love the vids and I SUBSCRIBE YOU!!! lol😆🤣

[@joeycantkier2622]

I BELIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Midlife.Skater]

I just started skating again after a 28 year break, it doesn't help that I was never a great skater to begin with. Add my age and weight, now I have a challenge ahead of me!! I am trying to video as much of my progress as possible, though it's only been 3 weeks now!

[@jameshicks12]

I stopped skating for 6 years and while I was presently surprised with how easy it was to get back into it, there's no way in hell I will ever be as good as that 14 year old shredder; and I'm okay with it.

[@DeaDAss-gi6vp]

same lol kids are so good but i’m happy w just being able to flow around a park doing basic tricks

[@MrRoaringcorpse]

I skated for 17 years 1998-2015. Just started skating again at 39. I’ve only had 5 sessions since I’ve been back and have landed: Ollie, kickflip, pop shuv, FS shuv, Nollie pop shuv, nollie FS shuv, FS 180, BS 180 and dropped in on a 5ft quarter pipe a couple of times. It’s slowly coming back. Took me 5 sessions to land anything more than an Ollie and FS 180. I was getting nollie flips and switch flips to flip but couldn’t get the catch. I’m hoping those are coming next

[@plaguepartyy]

Same thing happened to me... our skate park closed and living in a small town we constantly got kicked out of lots and off the few small stair sets we had to skate, and on top of not having a spot I got pretty bad into drugs.. lasted until I was 25 then finally turned my life around. I'm gonna be 30 this year, and I just bought a new deck to skate when the snow breaks. Been having the itch for too long now, and I honestly can't wait to get back into it.

[@nateg6388]

He could get sponsored if he wanted

[@themainhurricaneshane3430]

I would love to come skate with y'all. I quit 10 years ago when I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. Legally Blind now (not fully, yes there's a difference) I could eventually lose my sight but I'm back on a board and want to keep skating until I do end up going blind. Definitely more difficult with limited sight but I'll manage until I can't. Skater For Life 💪 😎

[@ray-2152]

You’re a believer 🙌

[@OriginalAsloe]

Zack doing random ass tricks and falling was the funniest part of this video lmao