At the age of 34, I'm picking up skateboarding again, after a 15 year hiatus.

Are you mad at your skeleton

In your mid 30's even jogging is an extreme sport

This man is the April Fool

I really want to pick up roller blading again, but I'm nearly 40, and weigh 100 lbs more than I did when I used to rollerblade. Also I live on a hill now, so might not be a great idea lol.

Obscure lyrical references aside, I wish you the best with it and for the love of it, at least wear a helmet.

I REALLY want to actually try to really skateboard. I had this shitty skateboard/long board hybrid thing that wasn't really that good at cruising or for tricks for my first one but it's how I learned how to ride at a basic level at least. And then my brother gifted me a longboard that I ride at my uni.

Wish I had an extra couple of hundred dollars I could drop on a decent beginner board. >_>

I recently got back into skating at 37.
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I actually found it easier to both ollie and fall from the increased muscle mass. There were quite a few times I went flying and easily caught myself on the pavement in the push-up position when that used to hurt my wrists as a kid. Granted, I've been weightlifting and doing martial arts nonstop since I stopped skating around 2002 but that goes to show how good working out is for you.

Every aging skater should do burpees IMO. They really train you to be able to control and catch your bodyweight on the ground.

I REALLY want to actually try to really skateboard. I had this shitty skateboard/long board hybrid thing that wasn't really that good at cruising or for tricks for my first one but it's how I learned how to ride at a basic level at least. And then my brother gifted me a longboard that I ride at my uni.

Wish I had an extra couple of hundred dollars I could drop on a decent beginner board. >_>

since you have to relearn do it on your hands you can be famous for skate boarding elusively while doing hand stands

plus think o fit that has to be safer as your head is closer to the ground so if you fall its less likely to break your neck

(mods this is an obvious joke)

By the way, highly recommend just starting with 10-20 burpees in the morning. The push-up portion will help make falling easier. The 30s are considered athletic prime for some athletes; you still have the physicality of youth but also knowledge and wisdom from age. No reason to consider oneself dead and buried at that age.

I picked it back up about 2 years ago after about a 15 year break. Felt like I never missed a beat. Was back ollieing and railsliding in no time.

Please dont buy an Amazon complete.

Are you advising that based off experience or assumption?

Bezos gives money to Trump. Give your money to a local shop, instead.

I commend this sentiment, but the price difference is really substantial. It's why nobody should shame lower income folks for shopping at Walmart instead of a farmer's market or local grocer. If money is not an inhibitor, then yes, buy local.

I went with my local childhood skate shop, but I definitely paid way too much for a skateboard.

Then go factory direct. Ive ordered boards from
skateone.com

and

https://www.oldskullskateboards.com/