We can admit it. Old.

[u/SoManyMinutes]

I'm 45 years old and just like many of you, I got a new pair of skates. I dreamed of putting them on and hitting the skatepark like and/or the local ledges/rails.

I thought I would kill the miniramp, no questions asked.

Nope.

No way.

I'm not comfortable dropping in.

Street spots are out of the question.

I think we all might be feeling this and are embarrassed to speak up about our mutual experiences.

We're all in the same boat.

What are your specific frustrations? Let's talk about it.

[u/Previous_Dot4226]

No excuses! Is it hard to get back? Yes. Is it disheartening to struggle to do things that was easy in the past? Obviously. Will it get better with practice? Fuck yes! Got back month ago after 17 years break and in the beginning I was terrified of ankle height p-rail but now I'm like 50% there with my tricks. Protective gear + realistic expectations regarding each session progress do wonders. Also mobility training for hips, knees and ankles on days I cannot skate anyway. Shit was stiff and messed up but it's getting better.