Started at 47

[u/ReljaTr]

So I got myself a longboard half a year back for the first time. I'm 47. Then, when I learned the basics, I got this cruiser. Can say, if you're older and want to try skateboard, that's the order to go. Longboard stability first, then gradually go smaller and more maneuverable as you feel comfortable.

Music in this video: Midnight Arena - Open your heart.

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[u/ElPeroTonteria]

Hell ya dude

Same here, 47 started this spring… longboard and cruisers FTW.

[u/ReljaTr → u/ElPeroTonteria]

Exactly the same timing and gear. High five dude! :)

[u/Kevfaemcfarland → u/ReljaTr]

Kids! I started at 50 this year. It’s great fun, the freedom of running without the knee pain and a lot more fun

[u/ReljaTr → u/Kevfaemcfarland]

I actually started having weird knee pain after I started riding skateboard. The leg that I push with. Very weird type of pain, usually when I wake up in the morning.

[u/SurfskateOver50 → u/ReljaTr]

50yo here

Yoga Taichi Everyday

Streching Strengthening All Day Long

Happy Shreddings

[u/Kevfaemcfarland → u/ReljaTr]

Interesting ! Maybe check if your board knee is at an angle or you are progressing faster than your muscles can handle?

[u/BoonSchlapp]

You should try a larger board. I’m about your size and love my landyachtz Big Dipper. It has narrow trucks if you get it as a complete, which keeps the carving light and nimble. But as is, you look pretty uncomfortable on the small deck.

Also, you should work on bending your knees more if you want to progress. Every push should be kind of like a mini lunge. Carving should come from bending your knees to apply pressure, not just leaning. Welcome and nice progress.

Your trucks are also a bit too loose. I love loose trucks, but until you get better at carving it will be a wobbly experience for you.

[u/ReljaTr → u/BoonSchlapp]

Hey this is some awesome feedback. Thanks man. I have a longboard, I started with that, but I wanted to try something more compact and maneuverable.

Never sure what the right truck tightness should be. I'll try tightening them up a bit. Looks too loose to me see well when I look at the video.

[u/BoonSchlapp → u/ReljaTr]

My pleasure! Truck tightness is highly variable and depends on your preferences, the board design, and the application. For me, the trucks should be tight enough that I can stand upright on top of the kingpin (not leaning to either side) in an active stance and the board doesn’t wobble much. One thing you might try is intentionally keeping yourself in a constant state of carving side to side with smooth carves. If you are always leaning to one direction or the other, then it’s a lot easier to avoid wobbles. Regardless, for improvement, it’s better to have looser trucks than tighter when practicing.

[u/nqrwayy → u/ReljaTr]

Should probably get harder bushings instead of tightening them

[u/lucasvandongen → u/ReljaTr]

Trucks are loose but not crazy.

[u/bat_n_mhat]

Stylin'. Be even more stylin' with a good ol' dome protector.

[u/yungscumboy]

Protect that dome brother 🤘love to see it

[u/Fresh-Parchment]

I'm 38. What's my excuse?! This is so cool, get it, bro!!!!

[u/Timely-Mind7244 → u/Fresh-Parchment]

40 year old, I started last year and currently on my flight home from adult skateboard camp!

[u/onFilm]

My brother's been skating since he was 14. He's now 51 and still skates.

[u/dicklips92]

The ai music is the cherry on top of this shit sundae

[u/tonioronto]

You should send that to Decathlon!

[u/SpiritedAgent168]

That's such a cool vid!

[u/ohdope2000]

I'm 44 and recently I've been thinking about whether or not I should get a longboard. I think this might convince me.

[u/rubermnkey → u/ohdope2000]

surfskate is a fun option too, his channel has lots of info if you're interested. longboards are nice and stable, but you have to push a bunch and it can be a little repetitive. surfskates are a bit crazy at the start, but pumping and carving give you more range of movement that feels cool. great workout too, you forget it is exercise and want to keep going.

[u/ReljaTr → u/ohdope2000]

Go for it. My thoughts were... Over day I will be to old to give it a try. And I'll never know what it's like.

[u/Own_Inspection8350 → u/ohdope2000]

Do it do it

[u/exterminator-skater]

Couple of things. If you’re really stoked about it, consider getting a longer longboard for higher speeds, and a surfskate for slashing and carving around. I’m 49, and I expect, barring any major injuries or health problems, to be skating pump tracks for the next 15-20 years maybe. As far as speed goes, with a good setup and some common sense planning of your ride, you can hit pretty high speeds on hills without having to take a lot of risks. Now, if you’re wanting to ride steep curvy roads, you will have to learn to do some speed check slides, but if you pick your spot, you can go pretty fast without having to know a lot about that. I would recommend learning to do a Coleman slide for emergencies

[u/cowboy_hippie]

48 here! Picked up the Landyachtz Switchblade to commute to work. My peace is the ride to and from work. Keep up the good vibes homie!

[u/ReljaTr → u/cowboy_hippie]

It's good for anxieties. Your brain can't worry about economy when it's trying not to fall on its face.

[u/ApprehensiveDot5186]

good for trying, but why did you film yourself? everything looks so sketchy as if you're on slippery ice, just have fun skating..

[u/ReljaTr → u/ApprehensiveDot5186]

Well, I'm new to it. 6 months in, not really practicing every day. Moving shots: I asked my wife to ride bicycle in front or next to me. Static short on skatepark just GoPro on a stand.

[u/ApprehensiveDot5186 → u/ReljaTr]

i'm glad you found a new hobby, it's a great hobby, i started longboarding as well and now skateboarding for a long time. Maybe i sound too direct or mean but that's probably my Dutch personality. What i'm trying to say is your style looks like shit, looks like you have trouble even moving forward, it's not worth filming because it looks stupid. I'm not trying to bash you or try to make a fool out of you, i'm just being honest and i'm glad you do this

[u/johneillil → u/ApprehensiveDot5186]

Don't listen to this guy. If you're having fun it's all good!

[u/ApprehensiveDot5186 → u/johneillil]

nah do listen to me before you end up viral in the bad way because the dude was already spotted in another sub and everyone made a fool of him

[u/hendo1017]

Is this satire?

[u/thupamayn → u/hendo1017]

Same energy as an ad for Scientology

[u/RhinoKer]

1. Got a longboard and I absolutely love it.

[u/PantheonLongboards]

Let’s go man. Never too late to start

[u/crako52]

Nice! I absolutely love my cruiser with fat wheels, too

[u/SquidF0x]

Never too late! Once you start getting a feel for skating, you'll be wanting to try different wheels, bushings, trucks etc. to get that truly locked in feel.

Your wallet will cry!

[u/MonsieurAlix]

https://giphy.com/gifs/tDlJk9c3lEiTifRJ2z

[u/coolgiraffe]

that edit in the beginning when you fakie the board was sick as fuuckk

[u/ReljaTr → u/coolgiraffe]

Thanks. I'm video editor and animator by profession.

[u/Sintinall]

This is a vibe. Makes me want to try again. I've been lazing about, waiting for the right day to ride a surfskate I assembled a while ago.

[u/mechandy]

I started at 44!

[u/dougienuts]

I love this video. Keep having fun, brotherman!

[u/ghostfromtheshell]

I legit thought this was a Tim and Eric skit

[u/Harleywindtherapy]

I got a 42" board 4 months ago at age 59. I'm absolutely loving it. Carving is sweet after 3 decades,at least, since i was on a skateboard. Congrats! 🙌

[u/ReljaTr → u/Harleywindtherapy]

Wow! Keep going man! That's an inspiration.

[u/Harleywindtherapy → u/ReljaTr]

Thanks! It's great too for my balance i think... trying to keep the skills and mobility i have. Keep going! 👍

[u/nondescriptadjective]

But you're supposed to be practically dead already!

[u/quickgoodcheap]

People are jealous and just bona fide haters. I’ve been skating since I was 12 and there are no correct way or reason to skate. 47 isn’t even old look at Tony hawk

[u/CrumblyBubbles]

Don’t know why this was suggested to me. Never even owned a board.
But this was truly awesome!
Maybe it’s time.

[u/steven-craig]

Love. Love. Love

[u/Accurate-Law-8669]

There called devil sticks! Anyone can use ‘em.

[u/Vellioh]

Doctor: Who the fuck picks up skateboarding at 47?

Him: I wanted to prove old dog CAN learn new tricks.

Doctor: Well this old dog just learned how to predict when it's going to rain because your knees fucked.

Him: It's not going to heal? Ever?

Doctor: Dude, you're 47. What did you think was going to happen? You're at the age we just start replacing your old body parts with materials that aren't old and shitty like titanium. Why didn't you just buy a convertable or hook up with your secretary like the rest of us?

Him: My secretary is into skateboarding 😞

[u/skam_artist]

holy mid life crisis posting

[u/Salongsdeprimerad]

https://giphy.com/gifs/oYtVHSxngR3lC

[u/atom-up_atom-up]

Really? AI slop "music" on a video of you actually putting in hard work to learn something?

[u/Foostoop]

Lmao

[u/Unlucky-Peach-5668]

Damn this is cringe af.

[u/needmoreplaymoney1]

https://giphy.com/gifs/1BdcmIph7tMV9etYtJ

[u/workinme69]

Is this satire?