Can i start skating at 18

Jan 10 AM 0 0. Why not learn to skateboard!? It's fun and you can ride around mostly anywhere. Don't expect to be amazing or anything, but if you have even decent coordination, you should be able to ollie and do some basic tricks. Trust me, I'm 17 6'3" pounds.

If I can do it, you can do it! I used to skateboard all the time and was relatively good at it, but then I just lost interest. I've been thinking of starting up again and try to get to the level I once was. It's never too late. Jan 10 PM 0 0. Shred some bowls brother. I know plenty of dudes who are in their mid30s and pick skating up, and shredding bowls is probally the most fun out there.

Jan 10 PM 1 0. Definitely start doing it. Go grab a board from your local shop and start pushing around. It will take years to get really comfortable on it but you'll be having fun regardless.

Shit I'm 34, have been skating for the last 23 years and have had to throw in the towel when it comes to big sets of stairs and gaps because I don't have the body I had when I was in my 20's.

Take this for what its worth, but I start when I was like , and by the time I was 18, I was pretty good for my age I would say between is the prime age so your early in the game man! I only know one skateboarder in his fifties but he started when he was young. Please gear up for the sake of keeping your body in one piece. Even people over 50 still shred! I got this awesome comment from Steve a while ago, before I was forced to disable them because of all the spam.

Some background fitness from running and cycling. Skating transition — miniramps and bowls when I can find one early morning as you suggest or outside schools holidays part retired.

Dropping in now foot and mainly carving. Need all the padding I can get including hip and back protectors as my falls are unpredictable! Younger skaters generally really supportive. Needless to say, really great fun. Progress is slow but gains are SO satisfying. Thanks again, Steve. Here are 10 tips for the old geezers out there that want to pick up skateboarding. These tips come from my own experience and observation. Make sure to get a board that is between 8. Go for size Independent or venture trucks if you want more stability.

It will take a longer time to find your balance and a bigger board and trucks will make a big difference. Skateboarding will feel very alien at first and wider boards and trucks will help you keep your balance.

If you really just want to cruise or commute, consider a mini cruiser. To prevent injuries wearing protective gear is a no-brainer. Not only should you wear a helmet , knee pads , wrist guards , padded shorts, and elbow pads. You might also want to consider butt pads. You can take a few hits but after that, it can become unpleasant very quickly. Get some quality shoes with proper cushioning, your feet will take many impacts and you could injure your heels and achilles. Other than preventing pain and injuries, protective gear helps you to feel confident.

Proper equipment will last longer and good gear makes all the difference. To get to know your board a little, just start out on a patch grass or a piece of carpet. Try to balance the board and lean forward and backward. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance.

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