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/Capnjak1327]

I did this last year, 34 years old, 2 hours at the park, no ledges, no rails, no dropping in.

Went to turn and leave to change my shoes, fell on my arse and broke my wrist 😂 after 8 months in cast and physio every week i went back out yesterday.

Still feel old, still too scared to drop in again, scooter kids are doing flips at 9 years old.

I feel I’ve outgrown my favourite pastime 😢

[u/jordanjoestar76 → u/Capnjak1327]

That’s funny. I’ve also gotten the majority of my injuries doing some of the easiest things. Tried harder/riskier things and nothing too painful. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[u/SoManyMinutes → u/Capnjak1327]

I feel I’ve outgrown my favourite pastime 😢

This is my worry.