I decided to start learning how to skateboard in my 40s.

It's never too late to skate! Here my buddy Ryan Hui teaches me some basics as I gather up the courage to just get on a skateboard!

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[elenawalker]

I just bought my first board and at 37 and a Black Woman I feel outta place but I still wanna learn

[lizloukiss]

I’m a 41 year old mom of 3 young kids. I tried to skate briefly as a teen for a minute, but always regretted never pursuing it more. I’m learning now. It’s never too late! 🖤🛹

[thehumblepundit]

Me, too, brother!! 47 years old and started learning last week.

[viains]

43 yr old Mexican and I haven’t skated in 30 years. My kid just got into it and I’ll probably get back into it too. 🤘🏼

[juleswoodley]

42 female here. Skated a bit as a kid, but never too well. Have just taken up long boarding and am super pumped. Glad to see I’m not the only oldie out here giving it a try!

[Saimonologie]

I’m 38, started this months with a longboard 🛹 feeling like a young boy! 🤷🏽‍♂️

[ChrisJakins]

I have an 11yo daughter who loves skateboarding but she doesn’t always have the confidence to walk out onto the skatepark amongst others. So here I am at age 42 learning to skate so I can be her skate buddy. First session went ok. Took a couple of spills and I probably looked kinda ridiculous but I really enjoyed it. What you realise is how focused you have to be just to stay upright. And because it’s so difficult I can totally see how it becomes addictive. Now I want to get better so I can cruise around the park with some style and maybe see my daughter make real progress. She’s a natural compared to me for sure.

[bumblebeekeez]

Just bought my first skateboard at the age of 34! Woo-hoo 🙌 go us oldies!

[jaregueldenhaar]

I've been debating on getting a skateboard at 27 so this definitely gives me motivation to start :)

[inkpony]

Maann so good to know im not alone in this journey! 🔥🔥🔥

[Mimihuser]

Me too... 47 young gal and just starting to learn 😁

[rjohnbernales]

Hey Man, hope you’re still at it. I’m trying to learn at 42 😅. It’s cool to see you learning 👍

[jwnewkirk]

I just started doing the same thing at 36! Im so glad im not the only geezer trying to jump on a board lol. For me it was Tony Hawk showing up on Joe Rogan and realizing he is 52 and still skating. Also Covid-19, I think everyone is tired of staying at home. Maybe we'll see an old guy skate revival! Keep it up, your giving me hope brother!

[RudydeGroot]

I'm turning 60 this year and bought a longboard. I did all board sports in my youth until about 30. So I'd figured I could still manage. But my muscles weren't used to it anymore and I fell. I learned that if you are stepping, your front foot should not have too much pressure. But while you have both feet on the board, _always_ put your body weight on your front foot. (Except if there are obstacles.) Your back foot (while you are still in the process of learning) should remain as loose as possible. I thought if I'd buy a longboard I could have more relaxing rides, but the truth is that you still have to work with your body. The movement always goes from head (look where you are going) to shoulders, hips and knees down to the front foot. It's a full body workout.

And don't be a fool like me. If you start, from scratch or after not skateboarding for a long time, _always wear protection_ until you feel comfortable. For me it took two afternoons to get back into that stoked feeling of being in the flow again. 😉

[clintonkinsey]

Dude!! Right on!! I started skating when I was 12 ( I was born in '78), took a break around 30ish and now back skating again at 40.

[FavioRamirez]

42 here and started riding again to ride with my kids and loving it. Stay with it. especially if it's something you have always wanted to do.

[bobbypython]

Just started 40yo, glad im not alone. Greetings from Finland.

[julnaranjo]

I just started last Weeekend too and I’m 40 bro, congratulations and good luck, we’ll gonna need it 🤙

[blakejerggens]

THANKS FOR POSTING THIS! I'm 45 yrs old, I really needed 2 see this!

[pjoliver]

37 and just ordered a board. Haven't tried in 15 years or so...and I think I could barely Olly back then!