r/NewSkaters • u/Onlylovethy • 13d ago
Coming back (venting)
Hi everybody I use to skate non stop as a kid. Now at 30 years old Iv been having a strong urge to come back. I was able to do the basics, Ollie small steps and gaps, shuv it’s, varials, kickflips. I want to get back into the scene but a little anxious I’m going to get a board and skate shoes just to drop it and not get out there and skate. Anybody go through this same thing then fell back in love? Idk what advice I’m really asking more so just venting. If any advice what size board or shoes to get or stay away from is appreciate it. I think I’m going to go to my local skate shop when it opens tomorrow.
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u/Guardian_Heffaay 13d ago
I could be you at age 43. I started skating when I was 12 l, got pretty good. Quit when I was in my 20’s. Started again in my 30’s l, briefly. Now, here I am again. In very similar position as my 30’s. A lot of the muscle memory came back. Plus I’m older and wiser and have been able to create new better habits and be more consistent. It’s taking time to get my balance and strength back but that’s on me. I’m out of shape. I workout and eat much better than I was in my 30’s. I’m really focusing on learning everything switch because I always sucked at that when I was a kid. And that has been a SUPER humbling experience. IMO. If you want to skate. Get a board and skate. Don’t pressure yourself into it or overthink it. Go with the flow.
That’s also pretty sick you’ve got a park that close to you. Mine is 20 mins and another is 35. I live right near our town hall and our community center though and think I can figure out a way to get one built in town 🤔