Over 50 here! Been skateboarding for almost 3 years now. I love it! Started learning with my son when he was 8. Now my 7 year old is starting to learn. Mad fun!
I'm 53 and living with stage 4 cancer. I'd wanted to get back into skating for a long time, but now I'm finally doing it and having lots of fun. Life is too short not to do the things you want to do!
Don't make the same mistake that I made. I am 49. Two years ago, I did not spend enough time reacquiring my balance and board control. I was able to do some decent ollies. So I tried to do a kickflip. Ended up going primo and falling down. This awkward landing on my board broke my foot at the arch. I had to use a knee scooter for 3 months and put no weight on my left foot. I will get back on someday soon. But I will take my time this go. Get that balance and control first. Then slowly work your way up to tricks that involve any kind of jumping. That's just my two cents.
gotta give braille a huuuuge thank you, at 19 i decided to learn to skate and i tried to drop in a month ago but i was scared. u guys gave me the confidence i needed to sprain my ankle and both my wrists, get a concussion, puke, pass out, spit blood, and not be able to walk for 3 weeks
This is the stuff, why i started watching you guys. Love it!!!!! Saw your how to kick flip tutorial a thousand times the last 2 months and finally my 46 year old back foot lifted and landed a few of them last Saturday. Thank you for teaching the world to skate.
Awesome dude!!! Congrats on landing a kickflip!!! 🛹👊🏼 I'm still working on mine, hopefully someday soon I make it! Comments like yours are always great to see, inspire me to keep trying. So, THANK YOU
My 2 year old daughter saw my skateboard in storage and asked "wha dis dada?" When I said Skateboard she repeated it like 20 times we got out once last year before winter hit and just got back out this past weekend. It was so cool to have her ride with me and to hold her hand while she rides at almost 2 and a half....my old 7.75 ccs blank is sketching me out so I'm thinking it's time for an 8.75 to stay stable and dial in some ollies to be able to ride anywhere and everywhere. Definitely going to get her a 7.00 mini so we can ride together. I appreciate that you're not talking to me in this video but I'll be checking out the Ollie tips to relearn and clean up my rolling tricks. Thank you Aaron and Braille for keeping it simple and getting people skating. Make America Skate Again lol
Dude I'm 28 and I noticed recently that 8.25 is heavy! Now granted I'm not the tallest but still I Skate 8.0 and it feel's fantastic. @@michaelkrauer1286
37 here. Was great in my teens. Got back into skating at 33. Fell hard thinking I could still do the same tricks and got bad elbow sprains. Learned real quick that you fall harder and take longer to heal in your 30s. Nice thing about skating in 30s is I wear a helmet and ankles braces and dont care what anyone thinks of me. While i cant do all the advanced tricks i used to do, still having a blast with what I’ve relearned. Great way to get exercise and decompress after a stressful day. Thank you for making videos like this for us older folks that need a different approach than a kid that can just “send it” and keep falling.
I'm 35 and have been at parks again because both my sons now started with riding scooters. I couldn't resist and got back on my board... Today I learned how twisting your knee hurts. I definitely need a more active lifestyle again and need to relearn a lot slower, what I once could do easily.
It’s a horrible, terrible idea to get “back into skating”. I injured myself enough in my teens and twenties, and I pay for it every morning. Start surfing, water is more forgiving than concrete and wood.
I'm 47, Found the Braille youtube channel about 6 months ago and its inspired me to get back on a skateboard 30 years after I got off the last one. Went to my first skatepark last week rolled down a steep bank twice, third time got bodied. Spent the next 45 mins battling that bank and could not commit, bailed every attempt. Videos like this provide real help to beginners. I'll head back to the park next week, knees bent weight forward.
43 here and I still ride bmx, skateboard, and snowboard..... in my biking career I had 38 broken bones, hit by 3 cars, and wrecked 4 times at speeds over 45mph... in my years of skateboarding I've had many accidents including one that left me with 3 breaks in my left arm and 5 in my right hand, snowboarding hasn't been much different, torn rotator cuffs, back issues, sprains, etc... and just a part of being the human I am... 3 strokes, brain tumor, kidney disease, and RA. Despite all of that I ride as often as I can on anything I can. It turns out the heart and the mind are your strongest muscles. As long as my body holds out I'll be riding when I'm 90 😎
Skateboarding was my first great love before music took over. I put my board down when I was 12... picked up guitar/drum sticks. I'm 34 now and cannot wait to finally drop in!!! I am getting my sea legs back... If I can comfortably ride the board around the park, up and down on ramps, ollie, and maybe some curb grinding...I have fulfilled my dream. Anything more with the board is a bonus! This video gives me tons of confidence. You both are great teachers! Thank you!
I got my braille Golden Gate Bridge board last year. I skated most of my youth and never learned how to Ollie because they told me at the skate park. I can’t figure out how to Ollie that I can’t skate. I found your videos watch them for a year finally I got enough courage to get a braille board, and trying to learn how to Ollie again to say that after three days of practicing the basics, I finally got the board airborne! I can’t wait to get back out there and skate winter’s finally over skate parks finally not covered in ice and snow and you’re going back to the basics
Over 30 and started Skating in January. Carefully followed all your beginners steps and now 4 month later im starting to get really comfortable. Small steps can take you far. Looking forward on anything ahead on this journey. ✨ Thanks Aaron! Gruesse aus Deutschland
This comment is very reassuring. I thought I could just jump back on my board after 20 years and was frustrated when I wasn't getting it right away. Knowing that it takes time but that you can get there by keeping at it is a real encouragement to keep trying and take my time.
@@tonymcawesome My pleasure. Sure your muscle memory will help a lot as soon as its readjusted to the 20y later bodyfeel. Be proud of every skill you unlock and keep on having fun skating. You got it, bro!
44 here, with Parkinson’s disease and arthritis in back! I skated street in the 90s in LA. Now I’m in Phoenix learning transition. It’s very different!
This is exactly the type of video I need. I am turning 31 this year and I haven't stepped on my skateboard in years. I remember that I knew how to ollie and that is basically about it. So I would love to get in to it again. I get so inspired by watching your videos. I will definitely pick up my board again this summer and try.
Yeah, "that's me" - I stopped skating for eighteen years after doing it for maybe two and the only trick I was able to land was a very basic ollie (not even over an obstacle). Now I'm back in the game while being 34, beginning to feel comfortable landing my shuv-its and pop shuv-its and really feeling much more in control when learning the very basics properly thanks to your videos. Keep it real Aaron ✌🏻
Yes! You already know I love the beginner videos aimed at us older skaters. If you’re getting older and thinking about getting back on a board or getting on for the first time, do it! There’s no time like the present. Plus skateboarding is such a great thing you can do for yourself physically and mentally. Let’s go! 👍
Yep that's me! I'm 31 and just started skating again after a 10 year break. I never learned Fronside or backside 180s or front shove. I also learned to kickflip wrong and was super inconsistent. Now I am learning correctly and I'm so much more consistent with my basic tricks than I ever was before! This video rocks!! Thanks for supporting us older skaters. I'm teaching my little one to skate with your videos as well. We are having fun!
Cant believe ive been watching you since 9th grade high school, glad to see the og tutorial vids coming out 🙏🏾 now im 25 starting to get back into it 💪🏽
Yooo! 29 here, turning 30 this summer. Havent skated since highschool and have been getting the urge to get back into it. These type of videos are def the move! Thanks Aaron
hey man, I just ordered my new skateboard yesterday to get back into it. Im now over 30 and have been skating in my teens and early twenties alot, but then completely stoped. Due to a chronical illness my fitness level is at an all time low, but I hope that with skating I can get abit healthier again. I really enjoy the video, please keep it up, Im looking forward to more. Subbed
Love the video. I'm 45 and re started skating at 42. Mainly cruisers and Longboards. Have a lot of respect for you trick boarders. Great to see the Team GB Olympics Skate boarder is 51!
Hey! I apreaciate that you didn't extravagate the tricks like you can Aaron, like that's how begginer tic-tacs looks like, like most people when show "easy tricks" they do them smooth like butter, without taking to consideration that person learning will struggle. I started skateing when I was 33 (sidenote - I wanted to do it since I was like 10 or 11, and unfortunatelly I kept pushing it for later), now I'm almost 39, pretty comfortable on the board and having fun learning tricks, but for sure there is a difference how we learn things when we get older and I think the most tutorials are aimed towards younger audition. The plan with the schedule is super important, as few shorter sessions work better than one long, as at least in my case muscle memory doesn't want to kick in as smoothly as in cas of my younger friends :P Also the point about spliting the progress on tiny bits work pretty well and give that satisfaction of learning something new, and maybe slow but - progression. And bending knees is IMPORTANT! PS. That's the best kicturn for begginers I've ever saw :)
33 years old here. I needed this video! My 8 year old has been getting into skating. I haven’t touched a board in 15 years. This has given me some confidence to get back into it! Gonna try ripping it with the kid! Thanks for this!
60 here. Started skating at 9. Skating again after a long absence. Building a small half pipe inside my barn (7 foot radius, 5 feet tall--shout out to Billy Rohan's mini ramp build video from 2010). Thanks for all the help, Aaron and Nigel!
I am 48 and visually impaired and started skating last summer. I could only skate for a few months before snow fell over here in Iceland. But I pretty much did exactly what Aaron said in this video, partially under his guidance. Then, I found an in-door skate park and started skating there and joined a skating community for older people. Since then I've been skating in a pool and dropping in. I'm so happy that I started doing this. Age and even physiological limitations can be overcome, as long as you're committed and of course safe and protected.
I started rolling around probably age 11 but I'm 29 this year and have been inconsistent in skating... finally getting over my fear of skating at a park and just getting in there! Thank you for these tips!
Over 30 here! My daughter is 6 and just started skateboarding last week. I am learning with her! So scary but mostly fun! I love it:):) Thanks for the video. It was very helpful!
Just got back on a board on my 30th birthday and it’s all because of these guys that I can skate as well as I can already in just a few months went from just a sometimes Ollie to hitting boardslides and a small list of flip tricks
You posted this at exactly the right time, I'm 40 now, and my little girl got a skateboard for Christmas, and I just didn't feel like she was getting the right help while my partner and I were both on foot, so I ended up getting a skateboard too! Your video has helped me get started, and already I can see the improvement using some of the tips in this video. So, thankyou, and here's to months and months of practice to get at least semi decent!
I am 46 living in Bangkok and started skateboarding and learning with youtube during the COVID pandemic. I’m a bit scared of doing risky tricks(used to fall and that was hurts😅), but I find riding and simple tricks very entertaining. Skateboarding is great for balance and concentration. I hope to improve, but in my country, there aren’t many footpaths or skateparks, and the ones that do exist are a bit out of the city. 🎉
this is a better type of braille, it feels like they are growing the channel up in content. I don't feel like a child anymore or embarrassed while watching this video. it feels great keep up the hard work Aaron!!!!
Skated from age 9 to 24 then stopped when I fell off a ladder and hurt my back. I started back skating on a long board at 40 and had some fun for a while. I'm now 47 and my 4 year old son wants to learn to skate so I'm picking it up again. I am so glad I found your videos so I can get myself back on the board and teach my boy the correct way to skate. Invaluable stuff here. Thank you. ❤
Start skating now and im Over 40’ , so much fun together with my son. I will start to basic tricks like you’ve shown with your video. Thank you, it helps a lot.
I’m 43. My daughter started skating classes about 9 weeks ago, after a long agonising decision process, i started skating at the local park 2 weeks later. I’m now going to the park every day. I’m going down some pretty steep banks, getting kick turns on the slopes (sometimes even getting a full 180 in one go) I can do a tiny Ollie standing still. I feel pretty comfortable skating around the streets. Still got heaps to learn, but I love it so much. I’ve lost weight and I feel strong. It’s easily the most addictive exercise I’ve ever tried. Wish I’d started 20 years ago !
I turned 30 in November, wanted to get into skating when I was younger but fell into the trap of my parents buying me one of the cheap Amazon style boards so could never pop it and gave up. Made a proper board a few years ago, main barrier I've found in the UK is the weather and how bad the roads are suited to skating. Will definitely be revisiting this in the summer when the weather gets a bit nicer, my aim is to learn to kickflip in the next year!
Just started again after a break of about 45 years, and back then in the late 70's it was my form of transport, didn't have a bike so it was my board that I rode everywhere. So although I can ride it OK I never learnt any tricks, so just recently I have been to a couple of skate parks and they are so daunting for an old bloke. So I am taking very small baby steps, but it is so enjoyable and loving it every time.
Great video, thank you Aaron! I’m 53 and my 10 year old son has gotten into skateboarding so that means I’m now learning as well. Your videos are a great help for both of us - cheers!
I’m back on my board again at 38, and it’s so much fun, thanks Braille! One thing I needed to relearn was how to fall/bail, it’s definitely it’s own skill.
I'm 47 and hadn't skateboarded since I was 14 when I lost right my leg above the knee from cancer and I started a week ago when I went to the opening of a local skatepark with my 14 year old and a bunch of the guys there were telling me I should just try and do it again and how they have seen some pro skateboarders that have one leg and so I got inspired started practicing with my son and I lead with my left foot and taught myself to push off with my fake leg I've been figuring out kick turns this week and getting my balance better I would like to eventually learn to Ollies,kickflips and pop shove it or shove it. So for now I'm just focusing on cruising and getting comfortable with the board!! But I'm going to tell you what it was such a great feeling to get back on a skateboard I was so happy I almost cried!!! 🛹❤😊 Thank you for all your helpful videos this one was really helpful!!
I'm 32 and have been wanting to skate since I was 6 or 7 and saw Rocket Power for the first time on Nickelodeon. It became my favorite thing but I'm so uncoordinated and have balance issues I was always scared to try, you've inspired me over the passed few years to really give it a shot for real. I know its gonna take a while, maybe even a few years, but my ultimate goal is to be able to drop in and air out. If I can get to that point I will be so incredibly happy. It just looks like so much fun. I'd love it if you guys did a new vert focused series. Maybe a new road to vert or something like that. Seriously, you guys rock, and Aaron...thank you so much. If I hadn't found you and Braille I never would have even tried.
Learned to downhill longboard 13 years ago. Gave it up after a year when I came home from college. Picked up a popsicle board last year. 32 and I’ve got a few decent Ollie’s and close to getting nose slides! Your videos definitely inspired me to get on a board again!
I’m 32. Started two and a half months ago. Dropped in on a mini ramp for the first time last week. The advice I have is to keep watching videos, wear gear always, and get advice from people you run into who skate.
I'm watching this after destroying my ankle last June. I think I'm finally recovered enough and mentally ready to start the process again, perfect timing for this video. Thank you. Oh side note I'm 37.
When I was a teen, I got into skateboarding thanks to Tony Hawks pro skater, landed poorly a few times and got too afraid. Didn't go into the basics or anything, just try to rush it all. But recently just got a cruiser and an old 80s skateboard, just to get around, at 37, using to help myself get over the fear of everything. It's been amazing.
Picked up a skateboard for the first time in 20 years yesterday because my son (8yo) wanted to give it a try. This showed me how I was too focused on tricks. Really looking forward to just learning to cruise around together. Thanks
I'm 35 and have tried to skateboard for almost 3 years straight in my very early teens. I struggled to just ride the board, and honestly never got it. I've never been able to Ollie. I was able to pop shuvit, and no joke I could flatland Casper varial flip on demand. That is it. I became so discouraged after 3 years with absolutely no progression, I gave it up. It would honestly be a dream come true to actually get a board and really progress. I'm extremely interested in getting a board and giving a serious effort at a second chance. If you want to help me, or think I may be a beneficial project to the channel, please let me know, and or help me. Thank you. I've always been a fan of skateboarding and your channel.
35 years old and just started about 2 months ago. What you are saying about just getting out there and spending time on your board is 100% it. The more you go out and skate, the more you are going to level up. Small incremental steps is the name of the game.
NICE! Heading to 40!!! My Knees, Ankles, and lower back hurt. Run out of steam in 15 minutes and sweat like a wholly Mammoth. Flip tricks threaten my boys below and scare me. On my way to defeat by age, but I still love it!
38 years old and decided to get back into. I tried a few years ago but didn’t stick at it - I got frustrated that I couldn’t do what I used to be able to. Recently became inspired after watching the Olympics. 3 days back at it, have gone back to basics this time after watching tutorials online and I’m actually enjoying it a lot more. Been going out twice a day doing short 20-30 min sessions getting back balance and board feel, and I have improved a lot in just this 3 days so far. I’m hoping that taking baby steps is the key and eventually it will become a regular hobby for me again.
Thank you so much Aaron and Nigel, this was definitely a video I needed to see. I used to skate a lot in middle/high school and recently decided I wanted to pick it up again at 37. I'm a lot heavier now than I was back then and I used to skate mongo so trying to get back to skating and trying to re-learn proper technique has been hard. I picked up Andy Anderson's board hoping it would better handle my weight and it has been frustrating trying to even stand on the board without getting in my head and freaked out about it. I need to take your advice, slow down, re-learn the basics, and eventually I can work my way back up to doing some of the stuff I used to 20 years ago. Thanks again Braille!
Love to see this!!! Started at 38, going on 9 months now and turned 39 recently. Working on my kickflips now, still have not landed them but trying! Aaaaand... my tic tacs still roll backwards most of the time, I'm just terrible at them 😅😅 Skating definitely hooked me and is my favorite thing to do! 🛹👊🏼🤟🏼
all the beginner pointers in one video, nice one! And Nigel can't say it enough, lean towards the direction you're moving to. Doing the things in the video is all you need to get comfortable on a board. Tictacking is a very low energy and gratifying way of moving forward, and when you get hold of it you can actually gain a lot of speed with it. After all of these years I still have a lot of problems switching to fakey, I can go from fakey to normal no sweat rolling back from a ramp, but normal to fakey I fail consistently. It's something I really feel I need to get over, my monster walk is terrible and I don't feel the same forces attempting it stationary. Not sure if I'm one of the few with this issue, but if you have some pointers on that in a future instruction video it would be great. I know I need to swing my upper body first but I just instantly feel out of balance when I lift my back wheels to switch, something I don't feel at all doing fakey to normal.
Hey Aaron, I really wish I would've found your vid much earlier. I'm 51 and have always, since I was a kid, wanted to learn to skate. I finally took the plunge and bought my first board. Twenty minutes in, I lost my balance, fell backwards and trying to cushion my fall ended up hyperextending my elbow and of course ending up messing up my summer. You probably have the best beginner video out there and people such as myself really appreciate it. Watching this makes me want to go out there and try again, even with a f'd elbow and an arm in a sling. Thanks dude!!
32 here and I’m falling in love for skateboarding! I bought my first skate 15 days ago and I skate around 8km every day after finish my work, I’m starting doing “Tik tak” and I’m regular! I will follow all your advices!
Awesome video, Aaron! I'm 32 and haven't skated since my teens, but this type of video truly makes me want to grab my board again. I even bought new bearings for the wheels but still haven't got to change them, just gotta take that first step! Now, regarding this video in particular, you should check with the cameraman (I guess it must be Derek) regarding the shaking of the camera. It's pretty noticeable. I know Gabe used to film on the Onewheel and that helped a lot to the smoothness of the filiming. Maybe you guys could consider using something like that.
I just started skateboarding in January at the age of 42. Everything in this video is how I've been progressing. Definitely need to remember to bend my knees and move shoulders first. Please make a continuation video of what to progress to next!! Thank you!
36. Got back in a year ago. Couple injuries have put me out for a few months, but I'm still progressing. Take your time to stretch and definitely do warm up tricks. Skating has really improved my heart rate, breathing, and I have way more energy than I did before getting back into skating.
Hey Aron, I just picked up skateboarding again for the first time in well over 24 years. Im currently 30, started skateboarding again last year, and am excited to keep progressing in my skateboarding with you and the braille team. 😊
I needed this after suffering a nasty fall a couple of years ago skating and now slowly getting back into it! I bombed a nice mile-long hill that was like a bunny slope. Felt great!
35 here teaching my 5 year old to skate we've been watching your channel his whole life and we love and appreciate all y'all thanks for everything looking forward to the future
33 and I started skating last summer, the weather where I am doesnt permit me to skate all year around, so Im stoked to be back on my board again this summer. So far I can ride around, I can ollie, and shuv it. My goal is to get better with ollies while rolling, and learn to frontside 180, backside 180, and pop my shuvits by the end of this summer. And if i get that sooner maybe kickflip too by the end of the summer.
I’m 26 but I’ve been watching since the beginning! If you’re starting out I highly recommend watching this series! Much love all the way from Lemoore CA. 559!!😂
My 6 year old daughter bought me, a 39 year old, a skateboard for xmas so I could learn that while she learned to roller skate (might get her a skateboard too). This video is awesome bro, thank you! 🤘
I use to love skating as a teen now 33 and for some reason fell in love with it again now I ride with my little daughters on there scooters and take them to the skate park I’m no expert I just go out there and have fun with it
This is great.. I skated when I was younger but life got in the way. Now, my son is getting back into skating to teach his son. Not only that, but, my 11 yr old daughter is getting interested.. so, here I am, pushing 50 and got the skate bug again.. I brought out my old deck (20 yrs old) and started teaching her the basics. I'm still relatively comfortable riding around, but realized that I'm struggling to pop a decent ollie. I'm sure the razor tail and extreme age only my board doesn't help either haha.. I'm looking at Revive for a new deck since they're kinda local.. Thanks again for doing this and I will continue watching all the instructional videos you've posted to hopefully get back some of my youth
I'm 28 years old and picked skating back up in 2021 after not skating for like 15 years. I was doing well for a few months taking it slow, but then I hit a crack in the pavement JUST the wrong way and fell on my back. I hurt my tailbone pretty bad and thought i broke it, but x-rays showed it was just bruising. I haven't been back on the board since. Trying to build my courage back up!
I'm 35 and started going to the skate park with my son. So far most of the 12 year olds can outskate me. But I have been having a blast just watching myself get better slowly. Getting over the fear is probably the best part, it's like you are unlocking things you never thought possible.
That was refreshing, was on a hobie team at 14 yrs. old, skateboarding was a big part of my youth, just built a board, dogtown, independent, bones, I'm 58 yrs. Old, my wife is scared, ty for refresher.
I'm 28, haven't skated in 11-12 years. I lost a bunch of weight in the last couple years and just got my old board out to try to skate again. I nailed an Ollie my first try and still feel comfortable on the board after all this time. Still need to re learn plenty of basics. Can't wait to land a kick flip again!
I've always wanted to learn how to skateboard.. been thinkin about it for like qite a while now. Been watchin alot of your videos, Awesome Content!!! and I came across this video.. and I'm in my late 30's. I think I am now done thinkin that I wanna learn how to Skateboard, I am now fully convinced and committed and will start here very soon. Keep up the awesome Content!!!
I bought a board when i turned 30, never really got into it the way I planned due to relationship issues. Now, 3 years later, I'm picking it back up, learning the basics, tried some tic tacs, almost died (not really, it just felt like it when i lost balance for half a second), just learning to ride, and it feels great. And in part, this is all because I discovered this channel.
Bro, yes, this is the Braille I miss. I skated in hs, i'm 40 this yr. I have a board I bought 2 years ago now that I've since used for a total of 10 minutes lol. But maybe now I can slowly relearn, and the right way!
I’m 40 started to skateboard. Yesterday Been skating quads, inline and ice skating since I was 6, it’s a different world! As a MSK specialist, you don’t need any stretches. Just do 15 jump squat.
31 here, skated as a kid and picked it up again in the last month. Relearning everything is taking some time, but the one thing I never considered is actually stretching before a skate...then I wonder why I ache the next day xD So glad to have the hobby going again, helps my mental and physical to no end
One thing I learnt that hard way with is it really matters what board your riding around on a getting used to. I cruise all the time on a cruising board, so when I bought a board for tricks, I thought I'd be able to get straight into learning because I was already so comfortable with riding around. But then the board felt so different from the size of the board, the trucks and the wheels, that I needed to get used to riding again on a whole new set-up. Didn't take as long, but just something to remember also :)
I'm 34. Used to skate a lot when I was 13/14. I've set myself a goal for this summer to be able to do everything I could do (tricks, drop-ins, etc.) when I was 14. It's not a high bar to be fair, so it's an achievable goal!
Over 50 here! Been skateboarding for almost 3 years now. I love it! Started learning with my son when he was 8. Now my 7 year old is starting to learn. Mad fun!
Noice!! 😄🤙
it's never to late to have fun😜
That's awesome! Glad you're having fun!
so skating made your son 4 years younger...
@@triokindo6042English not as strong as maths
I'm 53 and living with stage 4 cancer. I'd wanted to get back into skating for a long time, but now I'm finally doing it and having lots of fun. Life is too short not to do the things you want to do!
Bless you!
You are 100% right. All the best for you
Just want to say I love you and sending you a virtual hug. Wishing you the best always.
I recently just did my first ever handrail at age 37! Hope that inspires some people
🙌🙌🙌
sooo sick❤️❤️
29 and just decided to get into skateboarding again. So yes definitely gives me hope!
Badass, I'm 38 and have been wanting to start!
39 Just bought my first board
Don't make the same mistake that I made. I am 49. Two years ago, I did not spend enough time reacquiring my balance and board control. I was able to do some decent ollies. So I tried to do a kickflip. Ended up going primo and falling down. This awkward landing on my board broke my foot at the arch. I had to use a knee scooter for 3 months and put no weight on my left foot. I will get back on someday soon. But I will take my time this go.
Get that balance and control first. Then slowly work your way up to tricks that involve any kind of jumping. That's just my two cents.
32 year old woman here 👐🏻 I always wanted to skateboard as a kid, but the boys bullied me so I never did. Now I am learning 👍🏻
Good for you. Never give up and don’t bother with the haters
What are the specs on your board?
44 year old woman right here with you ❤️ Let's do this! 🎉
35 here, let’s gooo 🎉😊
gotta give braille a huuuuge thank you, at 19 i decided to learn to skate and i tried to drop in a month ago but i was scared. u guys gave me the confidence i needed to sprain my ankle and both my wrists, get a concussion, puke, pass out, spit blood, and not be able to walk for 3 weeks
Epic
I started 3 years ago at 27- I’m 30 now and can do 52+ flatground tricks, thanks to Braille!
I'm 27 at the moment that's pretty sick bro not gonna lie but instead of skateboarding I went to motorcycling haha
Nice! I’m 27 and I’m just getting started
This is the stuff, why i started watching you guys. Love it!!!!! Saw your how to kick flip tutorial a thousand times the last 2 months and finally my 46 year old back foot lifted and landed a few of them last Saturday. Thank you for teaching the world to skate.
Awesome dude!!! Congrats on landing a kickflip!!! 🛹👊🏼
I'm still working on mine, hopefully someday soon I make it! Comments like yours are always great to see, inspire me to keep trying. So, THANK YOU
Dude, you gave me hope.. I can't wait to get that skill back
My 2 year old daughter saw my skateboard in storage and asked "wha dis dada?" When I said Skateboard she repeated it like 20 times we got out once last year before winter hit and just got back out this past weekend. It was so cool to have her ride with me and to hold her hand while she rides at almost 2 and a half....my old 7.75 ccs blank is sketching me out so I'm thinking it's time for an 8.75 to stay stable and dial in some ollies to be able to ride anywhere and everywhere. Definitely going to get her a 7.00 mini so we can ride together. I appreciate that you're not talking to me in this video but I'll be checking out the Ollie tips to relearn and clean up my rolling tricks. Thank you Aaron and Braille for keeping it simple and getting people skating. Make America Skate Again lol
I think 8.25 is absolutely wide enough. Wider boards are hard to kickflip.
Dude I'm 28 and I noticed recently that 8.25 is heavy! Now granted I'm not the tallest but still I Skate 8.0 and it feel's fantastic. @@michaelkrauer1286
37 here. Was great in my teens. Got back into skating at 33. Fell hard thinking I could still do the same tricks and got bad elbow sprains. Learned real quick that you fall harder and take longer to heal in your 30s. Nice thing about skating in 30s is I wear a helmet and ankles braces and dont care what anyone thinks of me. While i cant do all the advanced tricks i used to do, still having a blast with what I’ve relearned. Great way to get exercise and decompress after a stressful day. Thank you for making videos like this for us older folks that need a different approach than a kid that can just “send it” and keep falling.
Strengthening during off times helped me. Some squats and regular stretching helps in the long run. Lets keep going till 70 😂
I'm 35 and have been at parks again because both my sons now started with riding scooters. I couldn't resist and got back on my board... Today I learned how twisting your knee hurts. I definitely need a more active lifestyle again and need to relearn a lot slower, what I once could do easily.
@tubeyoului everything is a process and everyday is progress. Lets get it.
@@intjtoph When you look at all the 70yo that are playing ice hockey, yes, it is very possible for us to skateboard in our 70s!
It’s a horrible, terrible idea to get “back into skating”. I injured myself enough in my teens and twenties, and I pay for it every morning. Start surfing, water is more forgiving than concrete and wood.
I'm 47, Found the Braille youtube channel about 6 months ago and its inspired me to get back on a skateboard 30 years after I got off the last one. Went to my first skatepark last week rolled down a steep bank twice, third time got bodied. Spent the next 45 mins battling that bank and could not commit, bailed every attempt. Videos like this provide real help to beginners. I'll head back to the park next week, knees bent weight forward.
43 here and I still ride bmx, skateboard, and snowboard..... in my biking career I had 38 broken bones, hit by 3 cars, and wrecked 4 times at speeds over 45mph... in my years of skateboarding I've had many accidents including one that left me with 3 breaks in my left arm and 5 in my right hand, snowboarding hasn't been much different, torn rotator cuffs, back issues, sprains, etc... and just a part of being the human I am... 3 strokes, brain tumor, kidney disease, and RA. Despite all of that I ride as often as I can on anything I can. It turns out the heart and the mind are your strongest muscles. As long as my body holds out I'll be riding when I'm 90 😎
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@@chizaa8 🤣
Skateboarding was my first great love before music took over. I put my board down when I was 12... picked up guitar/drum sticks. I'm 34 now and cannot wait to finally drop in!!! I am getting my sea legs back... If I can comfortably ride the board around the park, up and down on ramps, ollie, and maybe some curb grinding...I have fulfilled my dream. Anything more with the board is a bonus! This video gives me tons of confidence. You both are great teachers! Thank you!
I got my braille Golden Gate Bridge board last year. I skated most of my youth and never learned how to Ollie because they told me at the skate park. I can’t figure out how to Ollie that I can’t skate. I found your videos watch them for a year finally I got enough courage to get a braille board, and trying to learn how to Ollie again to say that after three days of practicing the basics, I finally got the board airborne! I can’t wait to get back out there and skate winter’s finally over skate parks finally not covered in ice and snow and you’re going back to the basics
Over 30 and started Skating in January. Carefully followed all your beginners steps and now 4 month later im starting to get really comfortable. Small steps can take you far. Looking forward on anything ahead on this journey. ✨ Thanks Aaron! Gruesse aus Deutschland
This comment is very reassuring. I thought I could just jump back on my board after 20 years and was frustrated when I wasn't getting it right away. Knowing that it takes time but that you can get there by keeping at it is a real encouragement to keep trying and take my time.
@@tonymcawesome My pleasure. Sure your muscle memory will help a lot as soon as its readjusted to the 20y later bodyfeel. Be proud of every skill you unlock and keep on having fun skating. You got it, bro!
I'm 33 and skated from 13 to 22 and stopped but I've been watching your videos for like 4-5 years now and I've been itching to get back to it.
44 here, with Parkinson’s disease and arthritis in back! I skated street in the 90s in LA. Now I’m in Phoenix learning transition. It’s very different!
This is exactly the type of video I need. I am turning 31 this year and I haven't stepped on my skateboard in years. I remember that I knew how to ollie and that is basically about it. So I would love to get in to it again. I get so inspired by watching your videos. I will definitely pick up my board again this summer and try.
Yes!!!! You got this!!
I’m with you bro 28 Turning 29 in a couple of days and can only Ollie myself
So glad to see you return to your passion for teaching. It's a noble endeavor.
Bro the Mr Rogers of skateboarding… thank you 🙏🏼 for getting back to the basics again.
Yeah, "that's me" - I stopped skating for eighteen years after doing it for maybe two and the only trick I was able to land was a very basic ollie (not even over an obstacle). Now I'm back in the game while being 34, beginning to feel comfortable landing my shuv-its and pop shuv-its and really feeling much more in control when learning the very basics properly thanks to your videos. Keep it real Aaron ✌🏻
Much love! Lets get it 🔥
Yes! You already know I love the beginner videos aimed at us older skaters. If you’re getting older and thinking about getting back on a board or getting on for the first time, do it! There’s no time like the present. Plus skateboarding is such a great thing you can do for yourself physically and mentally. Let’s go! 👍
Yep that's me! I'm 31 and just started skating again after a 10 year break. I never learned Fronside or backside 180s or front shove. I also learned to kickflip wrong and was super inconsistent. Now I am learning correctly and I'm so much more consistent with my basic tricks than I ever was before! This video rocks!! Thanks for supporting us older skaters. I'm teaching my little one to skate with your videos as well. We are having fun!
Cant believe ive been watching you since 9th grade high school, glad to see the og tutorial vids coming out 🙏🏾 now im 25 starting to get back into it 💪🏽
47 and still skating strong. 50 is the new 30.
35 is the new 27
43 is the new 29
So true! Lets go 40 club
You guys also have to loose 20 pounds first ? 😅
@@sebastianbach6102 I weigh 125 lbs. I need to gain weight, not lose it.
Yooo! 29 here, turning 30 this summer. Havent skated since highschool and have been getting the urge to get back into it. These type of videos are def the move! Thanks Aaron
hey man, I just ordered my new skateboard yesterday to get back into it. Im now over 30 and have been skating in my teens and early twenties alot, but then completely stoped. Due to a chronical illness my fitness level is at an all time low, but I hope that with skating I can get abit healthier again. I really enjoy the video, please keep it up, Im looking forward to more. Subbed
Love the video. I'm 45 and re started skating at 42. Mainly cruisers and Longboards. Have a lot of respect for you trick boarders. Great to see the Team GB Olympics Skate boarder is 51!
Hey! I apreaciate that you didn't extravagate the tricks like you can Aaron, like that's how begginer tic-tacs looks like, like most people when show "easy tricks" they do them smooth like butter, without taking to consideration that person learning will struggle. I started skateing when I was 33 (sidenote - I wanted to do it since I was like 10 or 11, and unfortunatelly I kept pushing it for later), now I'm almost 39, pretty comfortable on the board and having fun learning tricks, but for sure there is a difference how we learn things when we get older and I think the most tutorials are aimed towards younger audition. The plan with the schedule is super important, as few shorter sessions work better than one long, as at least in my case muscle memory doesn't want to kick in as smoothly as in cas of my younger friends :P Also the point about spliting the progress on tiny bits work pretty well and give that satisfaction of learning something new, and maybe slow but - progression. And bending knees is IMPORTANT!
PS. That's the best kicturn for begginers I've ever saw :)
33 years old here. I needed this video! My 8 year old has been getting into skating. I haven’t touched a board in 15 years. This has given me some confidence to get back into it! Gonna try ripping it with the kid! Thanks for this!
You are so welcome
60 here. Started skating at 9. Skating again after a long absence. Building a small half pipe inside my barn (7 foot radius, 5 feet tall--shout out to Billy Rohan's mini ramp build video from 2010). Thanks for all the help, Aaron and Nigel!
I am 48 and visually impaired and started skating last summer. I could only skate for a few months before snow fell over here in Iceland. But I pretty much did exactly what Aaron said in this video, partially under his guidance. Then, I found an in-door skate park and started skating there and joined a skating community for older people. Since then I've been skating in a pool and dropping in. I'm so happy that I started doing this. Age and even physiological limitations can be overcome, as long as you're committed and of course safe and protected.
I started rolling around probably age 11 but I'm 29 this year and have been inconsistent in skating... finally getting over my fear of skating at a park and just getting in there! Thank you for these tips!
Over 30 here! My daughter is 6 and just started skateboarding last week. I am learning with her! So scary but mostly fun! I love it:):) Thanks for the video. It was very helpful!
Just got back on a board on my 30th birthday and it’s all because of these guys that I can skate as well as I can already in just a few months went from just a sometimes Ollie to hitting boardslides and a small list of flip tricks
You posted this at exactly the right time, I'm 40 now, and my little girl got a skateboard for Christmas, and I just didn't feel like she was getting the right help while my partner and I were both on foot, so I ended up getting a skateboard too! Your video has helped me get started, and already I can see the improvement using some of the tips in this video. So, thankyou, and here's to months and months of practice to get at least semi decent!
Awesome! Ill make more of these videos. Im aiming to make beginner and intermediate intermediate tutorials each week. Stay tuned
I am 46 living in Bangkok and started skateboarding and learning with youtube during the COVID pandemic. I’m a bit scared of doing risky tricks(used to fall and that was hurts😅), but I find riding and simple tricks very entertaining. Skateboarding is great for balance and concentration. I hope to improve, but in my country, there aren’t many footpaths or skateparks, and the ones that do exist are a bit out of the city. 🎉
this is a better type of braille, it feels like they are growing the channel up in content. I don't feel like a child anymore or embarrassed while watching this video. it feels great keep up the hard work Aaron!!!!
Skated from age 9 to 24 then stopped when I fell off a ladder and hurt my back. I started back skating on a long board at 40 and had some fun for a while. I'm now 47 and my 4 year old son wants to learn to skate so I'm picking it up again. I am so glad I found your videos so I can get myself back on the board and teach my boy the correct way to skate. Invaluable stuff here. Thank you. ❤
Start skating now and im
Over 40’ , so much fun together with my son. I will start to basic tricks like you’ve shown with your video. Thank you, it helps a lot.
I’m 43. My daughter started skating classes about 9 weeks ago, after a long agonising decision process, i started skating at the local park 2 weeks later. I’m now going to the park every day. I’m going down some pretty steep banks, getting kick turns on the slopes (sometimes even getting a full 180 in one go) I can do a tiny Ollie standing still. I feel pretty comfortable skating around the streets. Still got heaps to learn, but I love it so much. I’ve lost weight and I feel strong. It’s easily the most addictive exercise I’ve ever tried. Wish I’d started 20 years ago !
I’m 32 years old and about to get to be 33 in less than 5 months!! 90’s people for life!!!😉👍🏼
I turned 30 in November, wanted to get into skating when I was younger but fell into the trap of my parents buying me one of the cheap Amazon style boards so could never pop it and gave up.
Made a proper board a few years ago, main barrier I've found in the UK is the weather and how bad the roads are suited to skating. Will definitely be revisiting this in the summer when the weather gets a bit nicer, my aim is to learn to kickflip in the next year!
I’m 62 start learning skate boarding.thanks for your trick I love it .
That is awesome!
🤣🤣🤣 I’m 62 as well. Just started learning !
Thanks Aaron, i am already 32, and I am starting skating after your videos. So much fun to realise i can do this inspite of age!
Just started again after a break of about 45 years, and back then in the late 70's it was my form of transport, didn't have a bike so it was my board that I rode everywhere. So although I can ride it OK I never learnt any tricks, so just recently I have been to a couple of skate parks and they are so daunting for an old bloke. So I am taking very small baby steps, but it is so enjoyable and loving it every time.
Great video, thank you Aaron! I’m 53 and my 10 year old son has gotten into skateboarding so that means I’m now learning as well. Your videos are a great help for both of us - cheers!
I’m back on my board again at 38, and it’s so much fun, thanks Braille! One thing I needed to relearn was how to fall/bail, it’s definitely it’s own skill.
Thanks Aaron. 47 year tart here. Have restarted skateboarding here after a 30 year hiatus. You've been great help!
I'm 36. I'm a beginner and your videos are helping me SO MUCH! Thank you! :) And don't stop making them!
I'm 47 and hadn't skateboarded since I was 14 when I lost right my leg above the knee from cancer and I started a week ago when I went to the opening of a local skatepark with my 14 year old and a bunch of the guys there were telling me I should just try and do it again and how they have seen some pro skateboarders that have one leg and so I got inspired started practicing with my son and I lead with my left foot and taught myself to push off with my fake leg I've been figuring out kick turns this week and getting my balance better I would like to eventually learn to Ollies,kickflips and pop shove it or shove it. So for now I'm just focusing on cruising and getting comfortable with the board!! But I'm going to tell you what it was such a great feeling to get back on a skateboard I was so happy I almost cried!!! 🛹❤😊 Thank you for all your helpful videos this one was really helpful!!
Love this. Have fun skating!
@@brailleskateboarding thanks!! I am enjoying it so much!!🛹
I'm 32 and have been wanting to skate since I was 6 or 7 and saw Rocket Power for the first time on Nickelodeon. It became my favorite thing but I'm so uncoordinated and have balance issues I was always scared to try, you've inspired me over the passed few years to really give it a shot for real. I know its gonna take a while, maybe even a few years, but my ultimate goal is to be able to drop in and air out. If I can get to that point I will be so incredibly happy. It just looks like so much fun. I'd love it if you guys did a new vert focused series. Maybe a new road to vert or something like that. Seriously, you guys rock, and Aaron...thank you so much. If I hadn't found you and Braille I never would have even tried.
Learned to downhill longboard 13 years ago. Gave it up after a year when I came home from college. Picked up a popsicle board last year. 32 and I’ve got a few decent Ollie’s and close to getting nose slides! Your videos definitely inspired me to get on a board again!
I’m 32. Started two and a half months ago. Dropped in on a mini ramp for the first time last week. The advice I have is to keep watching videos, wear gear always, and get advice from people you run into who skate.
I'm watching this after destroying my ankle last June. I think I'm finally recovered enough and mentally ready to start the process again, perfect timing for this video. Thank you. Oh side note I'm 37.
Awesome
When I was a teen, I got into skateboarding thanks to Tony Hawks pro skater, landed poorly a few times and got too afraid. Didn't go into the basics or anything, just try to rush it all. But recently just got a cruiser and an old 80s skateboard, just to get around, at 37, using to help myself get over the fear of everything. It's been amazing.
Picked up a skateboard for the first time in 20 years yesterday because my son (8yo) wanted to give it a try. This showed me how I was too focused on tricks. Really looking forward to just learning to cruise around together. Thanks
I'm 35 and have tried to skateboard for almost 3 years straight in my very early teens. I struggled to just ride the board, and honestly never got it. I've never been able to Ollie. I was able to pop shuvit, and no joke I could flatland Casper varial flip on demand. That is it. I became so discouraged after 3 years with absolutely no progression, I gave it up. It would honestly be a dream come true to actually get a board and really progress. I'm extremely interested in getting a board and giving a serious effort at a second chance. If you want to help me, or think I may be a beneficial project to the channel, please let me know, and or help me. Thank you. I've always been a fan of skateboarding and your channel.
35 years old and just started about 2 months ago. What you are saying about just getting out there and spending time on your board is 100% it. The more you go out and skate, the more you are going to level up.
Small incremental steps is the name of the game.
NICE! Heading to 40!!! My Knees, Ankles, and lower back hurt. Run out of steam in 15 minutes and sweat like a wholly Mammoth. Flip tricks threaten my boys below and scare me. On my way to defeat by age, but I still love it!
46 here, been skating for 2 years now, it will get better, except for the running out of steam part. Skate or die dude.
Father time is undefeated
You are still out there shredding that's so that matters.
@@petergijsbrechts515444 and LOL your name sounds familiar , wonder why . Grtz from Belgium.
@@maikelvandeput7447 hahaha, greetings from Belgium right back at ya.
38 years old and decided to get back into. I tried a few years ago but didn’t stick at it - I got frustrated that I couldn’t do what I used to be able to. Recently became inspired after watching the Olympics. 3 days back at it, have gone back to basics this time after watching tutorials online and I’m actually enjoying it a lot more. Been going out twice a day doing short 20-30 min sessions getting back balance and board feel, and I have improved a lot in just this 3 days so far. I’m hoping that taking baby steps is the key and eventually it will become a regular hobby for me again.
Let’s go!!
Thank you so much Aaron and Nigel, this was definitely a video I needed to see. I used to skate a lot in middle/high school and recently decided I wanted to pick it up again at 37. I'm a lot heavier now than I was back then and I used to skate mongo so trying to get back to skating and trying to re-learn proper technique has been hard. I picked up Andy Anderson's board hoping it would better handle my weight and it has been frustrating trying to even stand on the board without getting in my head and freaked out about it. I need to take your advice, slow down, re-learn the basics, and eventually I can work my way back up to doing some of the stuff I used to 20 years ago. Thanks again Braille!
33 and just got back into it a few weeks ago. Been progressing really well since finding the Braille channel.
Love to see this!!! Started at 38, going on 9 months now and turned 39 recently. Working on my kickflips now, still have not landed them but trying! Aaaaand... my tic tacs still roll backwards most of the time, I'm just terrible at them 😅😅
Skating definitely hooked me and is my favorite thing to do! 🛹👊🏼🤟🏼
all the beginner pointers in one video, nice one! And Nigel can't say it enough, lean towards the direction you're moving to. Doing the things in the video is all you need to get comfortable on a board. Tictacking is a very low energy and gratifying way of moving forward, and when you get hold of it you can actually gain a lot of speed with it. After all of these years I still have a lot of problems switching to fakey, I can go from fakey to normal no sweat rolling back from a ramp, but normal to fakey I fail consistently. It's something I really feel I need to get over, my monster walk is terrible and I don't feel the same forces attempting it stationary. Not sure if I'm one of the few with this issue, but if you have some pointers on that in a future instruction video it would be great. I know I need to swing my upper body first but I just instantly feel out of balance when I lift my back wheels to switch, something I don't feel at all doing fakey to normal.
Hey Aaron, I really wish I would've found your vid much earlier. I'm 51 and have always, since I was a kid, wanted to learn to skate. I finally took the plunge and bought my first board. Twenty minutes in, I lost my balance, fell backwards and trying to cushion my fall ended up hyperextending my elbow and of course ending up messing up my summer. You probably have the best beginner video out there and people such as myself really appreciate it. Watching this makes me want to go out there and try again, even with a f'd elbow and an arm in a sling. Thanks dude!!
Much love. Heal up!!
32 here and I’m falling in love for skateboarding!
I bought my first skate 15 days ago and I skate around 8km every day after finish my work, I’m starting doing “Tik tak” and I’m regular!
I will follow all your advices!
That is awesome!
Awesome video, Aaron! I'm 32 and haven't skated since my teens, but this type of video truly makes me want to grab my board again. I even bought new bearings for the wheels but still haven't got to change them, just gotta take that first step!
Now, regarding this video in particular, you should check with the cameraman (I guess it must be Derek) regarding the shaking of the camera. It's pretty noticeable. I know Gabe used to film on the Onewheel and that helped a lot to the smoothness of the filiming. Maybe you guys could consider using something like that.
A new beginning! A new era! For braille and for me! ❤
Love this ❤️
I just started skateboarding in January at the age of 42. Everything in this video is how I've been progressing. Definitely need to remember to bend my knees and move shoulders first. Please make a continuation video of what to progress to next!! Thank you!
36. Got back in a year ago. Couple injuries have put me out for a few months, but I'm still progressing. Take your time to stretch and definitely do warm up tricks. Skating has really improved my heart rate, breathing, and I have way more energy than I did before getting back into skating.
Hey Aron, I just picked up skateboarding again for the first time in well over 24 years. Im currently 30, started skateboarding again last year, and am excited to keep progressing in my skateboarding with you and the braille team. 😊
I needed this after suffering a nasty fall a couple of years ago skating and now slowly getting back into it! I bombed a nice mile-long hill that was like a bunny slope. Felt great!
35 here teaching my 5 year old to skate we've been watching your channel his whole life and we love and appreciate all y'all thanks for everything looking forward to the future
33 and I started skating last summer, the weather where I am doesnt permit me to skate all year around, so Im stoked to be back on my board again this summer. So far I can ride around, I can ollie, and shuv it. My goal is to get better with ollies while rolling, and learn to frontside 180, backside 180, and pop my shuvits by the end of this summer. And if i get that sooner maybe kickflip too by the end of the summer.
I’m 26 but I’ve been watching since the beginning! If you’re starting out I highly recommend watching this series! Much love all the way from Lemoore CA. 559!!😂
Love it
Aaron, I’m 36. I’ve been watching you guys for a while now. You guys got my old man bones on a board again. Let’s skate!!!
First video I saw was "how to ollie" 13 years ago when i first started skating helped me alot, now at 29 getting back into it!
My 6 year old daughter bought me, a 39 year old, a skateboard for xmas so I could learn that while she learned to roller skate (might get her a skateboard too). This video is awesome bro, thank you! 🤘
I use to love skating as a teen now 33 and for some reason fell in love with it again now I ride with my little daughters on there scooters and take them to the skate park I’m no expert I just go out there and have fun with it
39 year old goofy foot here, just started up again a couple weeks ago and been having so much fun. So many more parks than when I was a teenager.
This is great.. I skated when I was younger but life got in the way. Now, my son is getting back into skating to teach his son. Not only that, but, my 11 yr old daughter is getting interested.. so, here I am, pushing 50 and got the skate bug again.. I brought out my old deck (20 yrs old) and started teaching her the basics. I'm still relatively comfortable riding around, but realized that I'm struggling to pop a decent ollie. I'm sure the razor tail and extreme age only my board doesn't help either haha.. I'm looking at Revive for a new deck since they're kinda local..
Thanks again for doing this and I will continue watching all the instructional videos you've posted to hopefully get back some of my youth
I'm 28 years old and picked skating back up in 2021 after not skating for like 15 years. I was doing well for a few months taking it slow, but then I hit a crack in the pavement JUST the wrong way and fell on my back. I hurt my tailbone pretty bad and thought i broke it, but x-rays showed it was just bruising. I haven't been back on the board since. Trying to build my courage back up!
Also would be cool to see some beginner stuff based around a curb. I don’t have a park nearby but everywhere has a curb!
I'm 35 and started going to the skate park with my son. So far most of the 12 year olds can outskate me. But I have been having a blast just watching myself get better slowly. Getting over the fear is probably the best part, it's like you are unlocking things you never thought possible.
Going back to the roots. Love to see it.
Love it. 35 here and I've been watching your videos for many years now, but I've never actually tried to skate.. but I plan to.
Im 35 and im starting to learn for about a month now, and riding and getting comfortable in my is one of the assignments our group leader gave me,
Great
That was refreshing, was on a hobie team at 14 yrs. old, skateboarding was a big part of my youth, just built a board, dogtown, independent, bones, I'm 58 yrs. Old, my wife is scared, ty for refresher.
I'm 28, haven't skated in 11-12 years. I lost a bunch of weight in the last couple years and just got my old board out to try to skate again. I nailed an Ollie my first try and still feel comfortable on the board after all this time. Still need to re learn plenty of basics. Can't wait to land a kick flip again!
Tick tack is definitely not that easy ! 😂
I am 35 and started skateboarding this Monday. Thank you for this video 😊
I've always wanted to learn how to skateboard.. been thinkin about it for like qite a while now. Been watchin alot of your videos, Awesome Content!!! and I came across this video.. and I'm in my late 30's. I think I am now done thinkin that I wanna learn how to Skateboard, I am now fully convinced and committed and will start here very soon. Keep up the awesome Content!!!
I bought a board when i turned 30, never really got into it the way I planned due to relationship issues. Now, 3 years later, I'm picking it back up, learning the basics, tried some tic tacs, almost died (not really, it just felt like it when i lost balance for half a second), just learning to ride, and it feels great. And in part, this is all because I discovered this channel.
Bro, yes, this is the Braille I miss. I skated in hs, i'm 40 this yr. I have a board I bought 2 years ago now that I've since used for a total of 10 minutes lol. But maybe now I can slowly relearn, and the right way!
I’m 40 started to skateboard. Yesterday Been skating quads, inline and ice skating since I was 6, it’s a different world!
As a MSK specialist, you don’t need any stretches. Just do 15 jump squat.
I am 51 and and getting back into it now to teach and have fun with my son.
31 here, skated as a kid and picked it up again in the last month. Relearning everything is taking some time, but the one thing I never considered is actually stretching before a skate...then I wonder why I ache the next day xD So glad to have the hobby going again, helps my mental and physical to no end
One thing I learnt that hard way with is it really matters what board your riding around on a getting used to. I cruise all the time on a cruising board, so when I bought a board for tricks, I thought I'd be able to get straight into learning because I was already so comfortable with riding around. But then the board felt so different from the size of the board, the trucks and the wheels, that I needed to get used to riding again on a whole new set-up. Didn't take as long, but just something to remember also :)
Over 40 and started a little over a year ago skating. I accept there are things I will never do. But there are so many fun things I CAN do!
I'm 34. Used to skate a lot when I was 13/14. I've set myself a goal for this summer to be able to do everything I could do (tricks, drop-ins, etc.) when I was 14. It's not a high bar to be fair, so it's an achievable goal!