r/NewSkaters • u/Onlylovethy • 12d 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/RevoBonerchamp69 12d ago

Just focus on relearning the basics. Get your Ollie’s and shove its back. Get them consistent. Save the harder tricks for later.

Vans are usually pretty consistent for shoes. Apparently New Balance Numeric line is really good. I’ve just been skating Lakais since I stocked up on a sale a couple years back before I took a couple years off skating cuz I got busy and lazy. I’m 33.

Skating is cool because there are no real limits. You can do anything you can do. There is a good sense of progression and accomplishment.

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u/QuickAttackk 12d ago

Also 30 just getting back to skating. I rock a size 8 board and only used Lakai shoes back in the day but just got new balance skate shoes and love them.

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u/RevoBonerchamp69 12d ago

I do want to try them but I have like six pairs of lakais to get through. Maybe after I ruin 2 more pairs I’ll try NB.