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@jmacdizzle2070

2 жыл бұрын

You say hit me up on Instagram, so I did and you have yet to respond.

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmacdizzle2070 Sorry my private DMs are hard to manage in-between skating and stuff, but what’s up?

@jmacdizzle2070

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZackDowdy I was wondering if you have ever skated plastic parking blocks. They sell onli e for $40. They weigh 16lbs. I think it would save trucks through practice.

@jmacdizzle2070

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZackDowdy that's sucks about the AMA, I work 13 hours every Friday. That would be cool. You have the best skating videos. Keep shredding!

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmacdizzle2070 Not a bad idea to try the plastic curbs. I think the problem you might run into is the curbs moving when trying to skate them, if you can mount the plastic curbs down that’ll help. Also they’ll probably slide/grind much different then concrete. But could be a fun trail!

I skated for a year when I was 12 and I really regret giving up. So much that now I’m 32 and can’t wait to start again!

@stageiiwappie950

11 күн бұрын

i am like you, all my friends stopped skating, and i didnt want to go alone, im 33 now and picking up a board again soon

I’m back skating in my 30s after a 7 year break and I honestly feel like if I carry on I’ll skate the best I ever have in my life ❤️

@mateusz_dasal

2 жыл бұрын

I got the same feeling. I'm 32 and back after around 10 years and now I'm slowly getting better and better already got back almost all of my tricks :D

@sk84life80

2 жыл бұрын

Keep going. I started back up at 30 after a decade of not skating. I'll be 42 in a couple weeks. There are some tricks I didn't get back, but I'm a better skater now than I was. Skateboarding means more to me now than ever.

@funtimeproduction8151

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@funtimeproduction8151

2 жыл бұрын

Took a brake then went through college finally… free at last. My creative juices are flowing

@michaelslattery7104

2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I started skating again this year.. helps that my oldest son fell in love with skating too. It’s fun makin videos with him

In my sixties I just enjoy just getting on the board. I don't put pressure on having to try and do things that younger riders do.

@notprochris

2 жыл бұрын

That's what's up. Creeping on 48 and am still pushing myself but also transitioning to just enjoying the run vs only feeling good if I land something new.

@Dodes6040

2 жыл бұрын

Nailed it. I personally enjoy seeing an older guy relearning slashers than watching a younger dude land a nollie big heel, or whatever.

I’m 36 and skate with my 12 year old daughter. I get to do one of my favorite things with one of my favorite people. It’s reawaken my love for skating.

@beemelonhead1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so stoked for this.. I'm 32 and my daughter is 3 and I quit skating regularly maybe a couple yrs before she was born.. but have always had a board and never really stopped riding. Just last week I put together a good set up for her (and mommy wants to try to learn too) and immediately on the carpet in grandma's living room my daughter jumped on it and started acting like she was doing manuals and dropping in and went for a nosegrab and stuff all without me suggesting anything. Can't wait for seshes with her in the future.

@Fortuna_716

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 37 and am gonna get my 11yr old daughter a complete

@Homeslice130

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fortuna_716 awesome!!! Keep pushing!

Started at 43 (now 45) and I found myself getting frustrated when I couldn't do things and I wanted to progress faster. I think the minute I accepted that skateboarding is really hard and takes years to get good at gave me a whole new perspective. I now enjoy every session I have even if I don't progress or I can't do the thing I did last time. Skating makes me feel good and smile and is making me fitter and stronger so for those reasons I love it. I also found that skating new parks makes you so much better riding over new transitions, banks and hips really develops your abilities. Also knowing when to not go skating to give your body a break really helps me.

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

Great attitude Mark, that's inspiring.

Be grateful that you are still riding as you get older (55 here ) , as many have various reasons that they can't as much. There are always skaters that would kill for the time you have.. Bottom line - gratitude.. 💯♥️🤘👍

@sk8fm448

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Im a blue collar guy. Im turning 49 next week. I have the time after work, but i am too sore, and i don't want to go out and risk injury. So i wsit to the weekend when i feel fresh.

Im 35, started skating 6 months ago….my biggest hurdle was self image. Getting over the fact that I was going to fall and not caring who sees you. Also research on skateboarding helps immensely! When trying to learn tricks I watch so many videos on just that one trick. Different perspectives and current content will never lead you wrong

Stretches are good. Sometimes I feel like that my body just doesn't really want to move. Streching and having a 10 minute warmup before skating helps not rolling my ankles or hurt my wrists when I slam

I'm 42. Left LCL has been twanging for over a decade now, so knee supports are a must. Up your fruit and veg intake, decrease the plainly-just-eating-crap. Start checking out yoga and don't dodge it, it's cheaper than codeine... Though differentiate between dynamic stretches before a session and static stretches to warm down (or any other time - just not before a sesh, they can mess with your skating even though you'll feel relaxed..!) Early morning sessions if I can do it, but I'm way less functional/ awake then. Days off in the week during school hours can be amazing for hitting skateparks. Lots of water in my bag and a very basic first aid kit including over the counter anti-inflammatories to stop any swelling asap. Probably loads more stuff I forgot..!

@takndul5704

2 жыл бұрын

Starting skate in 44 ... 👍🏼

@Yomanchamcru

2 жыл бұрын

@@takndul5704 Starting in your forties is pretty hardcore, respect and keep going 🤗🤙👊

47 and I skate every day. Never stretch. Try to warm up though. Ease myself into each session. Also I don't skate when tired etc. That's easiest way to get injured.

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate, I do a few dynamic stretches but feel the warm up session is almost more beneficial to for my body loosening up.

Thanks for the vid! Been working out for a while and im aiming to get fit enough and my balance up so i can enjoy getting on a board later this year.

I love your perspective and tips!

41 and started skating this year with bad knees. Not super great idea but I keep it low impact.

Skateboarding is the fountain of youth!!! Keep pushing!!!

Great channel keep going thumbs up. I'm in my 30's too I used to Skate as a teen and now I'm back I have more fun than ever. Peace

Started at 47, Street. Then I discovered a lonely bowl in the neighboring village and I built a 9.6 inch transition setup and bought all the protective pads there were. I rode MTB for 30 years and went to the gym for 10 years. My body still benefits from that

@boisebroncoadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Do you still ride your bike? Once I started transition skating and got hooked I haven’t rode MTB since around trip to Moab last spring. Ended up shooting a skate video on the slick rock and then wanted to spend more time finding skate spots and had no interesting grueling single track rides ha ha ha

@knitterfreiyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

@@boisebroncoadventures Shit no, every free minute is currently spent on skateboarding. However, I miss the constant dynamics of MTB a bit. I've even caught myself looking jealously at the surf skateboards.

@boisebroncoadventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@knitterfreiyoutube that’s what got me started last fall, I couldn’t surf due to a construction project so I got a Carver… now my MTB has cobwebs and I just want to learn ollies and 50-50 grinds lol

(just turned 30 last may) I started skating again 2 years ago. I only skated when i was like 8 to 10 years old and was only riding. Now when i started again riding was no problem and felt really confident back on a skateboard, so i could try some ollies right from the start. My progression was insane the first 6 months. Didn't skate much park this year cuz of work and all. But i'm lucky because i can skate flatground in my backyard. When i work at home i sometimes just take a break to skate 15 min. and try a few tricks and go back to work. The tip about going early in the morning is a golden, think imma start with that soon! Thanks for the tips man!

I turn 31 this month and your videos always get me fired up to go skate! I broke my ankle skating several weeks ago and not being able to skate is killing me ha. The longevity thing is huge and I’ve decided personally for me when I start rolling again I’m going to commit to wearing a helmet all the time. I feel like as long as I protect the brain housing group I can recover from other injuries and keep skating 👊

@robbrown3495

5 ай бұрын

Dude I broke four ribs and I’ve been dying to get back on. 31 and relearning (and honestly better than I ever was) since 15ish

37 here, been skating on and off since I was 10. It’s only in the last few years I’m taking recovery and my general health more seriously, and to me that’s keeping me rolling. Trying and landing some tricks I dreamed of in my 20s so I’m happy. Dare say after 40 it’ll be time to look at transition more. After a while gravity will be stopping that board flipping like it use too! Keep rolling dudes! 🤘

Hey, I'm at the end of my 30s but I feel fitter than I was around 20 :) My skateboard was ever around me and for the last years my mission is "keep it simple and fun!" Tricks are for kids, style is forever ^^ Good Tipps when you get older on your board you will prefer more a relaxed atmosphere and good, chill vibrations - what not means that you aren't on fire! Skateboarding ruined and saved my life 🛹🔥💯🤘

@Dodes6040

2 жыл бұрын

“Skateboarding ruined and saved my life”. Reminds me of “the cause of, and answer to all of life’s problems”. Can’t remember where I read that. Sounds like something Mark Gonzales would say, but I can’t remember. It was an old skate mag, doesn’t matter. It’s just true.

Another great video, Zack! I'll be 35 at the end of this year, and one of the best things I did to keep skating was purchasing a Keen ramp quarter pipe about 4 years ago. It stores super easy in the garage, and I roll it out 3-4 times a week to the sidewalk and have a good 30-60 minute session. As you said in this video, the ability to have a private session without having to worry about anything else has really helped, and I would say I've progressed more these last 2-3 years, than when I was skating as a teenager. I also just bought a parking block and am learning slappys. It's just about having fun, and enjoying the process of learning something new. Keep the videos coming!

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh, those Keen ramp QPs look so fun!

Great video dude, iv been out of skating for 15 years now I'm 32 time get back out there and just have some fun, also got a kid on the way. Fingers crossed they a gnarly little shredder. Peace ✌

Great tips. Getting back into skating after 15 years off. 34 now. So stoked to ride my local park. Will be easing back into it with helmet, pads and lots of patience.

Well I’m 46 and I can truly say that every tip in this video is a good one! Great video Zack thanks!

I’m not even 30 yet and these are still solid tips. 🙏🏽🤙🏽

++++1 on morning session. I hate going to a crowded park and trying to learn feeling like im in the way or just too much chaos to focusing on my skating. Plus generally if there are skaters at the park for a morning sesh they are there for the same reasons you are, and ive met my best skating buddies that way

Fast approaching 47! 😬 My best tip is to know yourself. Skating can really bring out the best in us, but also the worst in us if we are not in tune with ourselves. Sometimes you need a bro skate, sometimes you need to session a new feature, sometimes you are working on a trick, sometimes you've just got to push and go fast! Don't set your expectations too high. If you understand what your body and mind needs, you will always find enjoyment.

As an older skater, my regiment includes practice, practice, practice, and Zack Dowdy videos. This is the way.

I just hit 30 in August. Wrist guards and coban wrapping my foot is a must.

I skated a bit when I was 12 but really got into it a year and a half ago. Im in my 30s now. Just start with the simple stuff and set realistic goals. Keep improving but be patient with yourself. Also limber up before you ride and take care of yourself in general. The most important thing to all is to just get out there, skate, and have fun with it 😊. I’m no phenom but I love skating!

I'll be 36 next month. Using ice on my ankles after every session really helps for recovery. Investing in a massage gun to use before and after skateboarding goes a long way as well.

Just reached 34 this past July. My Homie is 25, so his energy helps keep me going. Haha. Not Skating on an Injury is an important one! Definitely need to make sure to supplement my Physical Abilities, I got into Cardio Kickboxing a while back, as well as Ballet! The Flexibility really does help against injury and with endurance. Thanks for the Post!

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

Skating with the younger guns helps me a lot as well.

@tim.jenkins75

2 жыл бұрын

agree with this... 46 and skated on a dodgy knee 2 weeks ago... cant walk now... :( who knows how long to get back. yoga daily ....

Very useful tips! I am not in my 30s but I will do in a couple of years, and I can only say that skateboarding will continue to be fun as long as I adapt to my age. The older we get, the careful we have to be. We have to eat healthy, prepare our body to the activity, rest, and of course, focus on other things rather than skate only! And, this is something we should be doing since day 1, no matter if you are 13 years old! We should take this sport serious just as in other sports were you take care of yourself before-after doing it :)

@Brian-xb7qv

8 ай бұрын

lol, You're not in your 30s, I just turned 35 and you look 10 years older than me wtf

Is nobody going to call him out on the word "regimated"? Lol😂 all love though, love the vids man! I'm subbed!

I went skateboarding last night and gave an honest effort for the first time since I was in my late teens (I'm 32 now). I could still Ollie, nollie, and so some shuv its. I landed one decent kickflip too. That shit felt so good. Maybe there is hope. I'm about 30 pounds heavier and have gone years without regular major physical activity. If I can still reclaim some of my ability anyone can

Thanks for the help! Shred on brother

I’m 26 and just bought my first board in over 10 years. Currently in the process of getting my body ready again. It’s tough. Being a multi sport athlete as well as 6.5 long years in the Army has me beat up but I’m motivated to feel better and to be better

Hllz yes. When people ask me "what are you trying to do?", like they mean a trick i bailed on, i just say, "i'm trying to have more fun than everyone here." I'm 40, have no money, 4 screws in my legs, smashed ankes, and 8 plates holding my skull and damaged brain together. Just happy to rip the pools and drop the chutes man.. Armor up like stay puft if you must.. No regerts.. Defintely loving the videos man!

Had my first session today on my Christmas complete after a 10+ year break from skating (I’m 31). I warmed up with a bike ride to get loose. Got to the park at 10 am no1 there yay. Started by just rolling around doing Ollie’s and mannys just getting a feel for the new board (chocolate). I forgot how grippy new mob feels. About 10 minutes in i started to feel a lot more comfortable and warm (38 degrees). I was able to get some fs and bs 180’s on the hips. Then moved to a small box that I could only fs 50. I was happy with that tho and didn’t want to push my luck on the first day back. Ended the session doing rock to fakies and kick turns on the mini ramp. I could tell after I haven’t used my muscles like that in a while and I’m a little sore but I feel good. Super stoked to get back into this. Good luck my fellow rippers !

Jump rope is great for skating. You can pretty much do it anywhere and it's fun learning the tricks as well!

Turning 38 in two weeks. Long walks with my dog in nature trails. I’m also not too much into gym, but planning to start going since my workplace has gym for free. It motivates if I think that it will help me to keep up skating longer in the future. Commute to work by bicycle. Winter time cross-country skiing. Just happen to live next to good cross-country ski tracks. 😅 I should also try to stretch more after sessions.

Wear protective gear, if it's good quality you'll not notice them after a while but be able to keep skating after a slam or two. It takes some pain out of the process.

Honestly, I'm days away from turning 37 and must say, the big thing is just to not quit. I'm very much a beginner actually, but even for me skateboarding is very rewarding (yes, in almost that childish way) when you start to land new stuff. And that's probably key to sticking with it. Find enough tricks you can learn fairly easily first, then continue with harder stuff, so progress is gradual and you're able to stick with it. Also, don't rule out the possibility of you ever learning certain (hard) tricks, as that genuinely makes no sense.

@keithreynolds6359

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Just don't quit.

33, and this week i start to ride again after 7 years hiatus! still pumped like it was before. but not the stamina and the time! 🤣

Wow. This is an early video. Nice to meet ya bro.

I'm 34 and still skate like I always have. I think if you stay in the headspace of how you always skated then you'll be forever young. Don't call yourself old and take vitamins.

I'll be 42 in two weeks. I skate my 1 hour lunch break 2-4 times per week. I do alot of repetition because, can you get too good at a trick?...I don't think so. Along with my solid tricks, I have others in various stages of learning/landing that I try. I progress, but it's a painfully slow process sometimes. Stretch, drink water, know a good chiropractor, and listen to your body.

I skate at 43 but I look like I'm 30ish. But I grew up skating from the late 80s until 98. Started up again over a year ago in Seattle. We have mad places to skate thanks to Monk. But you are still young, you could skate until you're 60. From 30s to 40s things don't change that much. I feel like I'm 30 still for sure. You're time on a skateboard isn't as limited as you think, and you're not as old as you think. Thats a compliment btw. Id never seen you skate washington st, that was rad.

@Brian-xb7qv

8 ай бұрын

For me its weird,, I'm 35 but I look 19 lol.

I skated when I was 5 to when I was 14 and I've always wanted to get back into it. I'm 31 now and I think on one of my days off work I'm going to go find a skate park 🤪

used to love skating, at 34 thinking of starting again. not to do tricks, just to carv and cruise, maybe some mini ramp skating, all low impact stuff.

I'd highly recommend complimenting skating with some parkour conditioning and mobility work to keep the muscles and joints working well and giving you more stability in skating or other activities.

I’m 35 and the gym has been the biggest thing for me, I try to go 2-3 times a week. I do compound lifts like bench, squats and dead lifts. Nothing super heavy though, I don’t wanna be a body builder I just wanna be able to handle my own weight for the most part. I also sit in the sauna a lot post work out, it’s low key my favorite part of the gym. I do very little cardio cause I view skating as my cardio/plyo. At this point in my life I feel like the gym is really the most important thing aside from food & sleep, it helps so much when you get smoked.

@heathschmidt7516

2 жыл бұрын

I have a very similar regiment to yours and at 46 I truly believe it helps me keep skating! ( and be Overall healthy.)

I am 30 years old, returning from ACL problems. All i have to do is eat reasonable, warm up before skating and do some exercises between skate sessions. If you love skateboarding you can do it in any age (almost) :)

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

That's the attitude!

@marekgniady514

2 жыл бұрын

What more we can do ? Time flies so fast :D

I agree with you, i too am not a gym rat. Tried for a year and hated the gym all together. That's one reason I got back into skating at 30. I hate sports but I find skating is king

Man im ready to buy a skate and start all over after 20 years im 35 now . Thanks for tips

39. Had to get a full hip replacement at 30. At 36, the thing started squeaking very loudly every time I took a step. Had to have it redone. When I saw an Instagram post from a friend earlier this year with photos of a brand new concrete park in my town I decided I had to take advantage of what time I had left to ride. My natural hip is worse than my other hip was when I had it replaced, and I don’t care. I can live with the pain well enough. I found that I really had to lower my personal expectations in order to avoid frustration. That was the hardest part for me, but I pretty much put into practice everything you listed here. So I didn’t learn any new tidbits, but you really nailed the checklist. Zack, if you ever happen to see this, I gotta know: Did you ever work with or interact with Dave Carnie? He’s my favorite writer, and a personal hero, and I’m just curious. Great video.

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

Carnie rules! I haven’t worked with him directly just through friends. Good on you for still getting it 🤘

I'm 37.. havent touched a skateboard since I was 23. Had both my Achilles tendons torn in half at work and just haven't had the guts to get back at it. I have two kids now 5 and 10 and I'm a single dad and they want to try skating. But they want me to do it with them. Just picked up a couple boards used ones for now. But man I am nervous it's been so long and I had to relearn how to walk after the accident at work. But I gotta do this. Any advice for getting over the hurdle of messed up ankles?

I'm 39 and still love skateboarding I think I allways will it's a great sport

I need to do more early sessions. I work at 6am but on my days off I just wanna sleep in. By the time I'm up and feel like skating its 2 and the kids are getting out of skool. My garage is getting boring so i need to break that and get to the park. I'm burning myself out in the backyard/garage

Jay Adams Quote: “You didn't quit skateboarding because you got old, you got old because you quit skateboarding.”

Skated in my teens, picked it up when i turned 30, 34 now. Built a micro ramp in my garage (learned a lot of new tricks here), early morning solo sessions at the park + wednesday night oldboys sessions :) Staying in good shape (injury prevention exercises) + a reasonably good diet is key.

33yrs here* Small Volleyball knee pads are soft and can be worn under your jeans. After a few tricks, you forget its there. Complete life saver

i live in the gym but after some heavy cleans , squats and deadlifts will kill my next day of skating!

"When we are slow, we are in control."-Dad

Skated for 18 years, long list of injuries, haven't skated in 5-6 years but trying to..my leg muscles and ankles aren't what they used to be I gotta get my flip tricks and pop back,im sore from a small 45 min session lol ..but also in the back of mind like I gotta work can't afford to get hurt affects my skating

I’m just now starting to skate at 38yrs. How many hours a week would you recommend to improve? I’m only able to squeeze in about 2-4 hours a week at the moment. Just cruising on my board and trying to learn. (Keeping in mine, I’m a absolute beginner)

38 year old skater: snowboard butt pad, compression knee pads under jeans, elbow and wrist pads if needed and a helmet all inspire confidence to keep progression and not hate your life the next day at the 9-5

Just got back into skating at 31, i don't know what the fuck happened but it's like when you hit 30 everything just changes, start gaining weight, hurting, etc. I'm thinking skating is gonna help out a lot with my health before it gets out of control. I definitely see how that happens now.

Any advice for picking it back up at 46 when you gave up at....23 or whatever it was? I know one of my problems is lack of energy for jumping high and maybe an elbow pad or 2 wouldn't hurt......

im 30 and i stopped skating around 22 years old and now that i wanna get back into it but im worried about the knees

I'm not maintaining I'm building up in my 30s. Its allot harden, more punishing, and sometimes I feel like I have to approach a new trick differently or maybe not at all. I had ollies, didn't skate in my 20s, big regrets.

So true

thinking of skating again, I haven't in a 10 years? ill be 31 this year. lately I have been feeling like I'm missing something and re learning something I loved just might be it.

I’m about to turn 41 in October. I skate a lot. I don’t do anything and I’m always sore and tight. I have to change my ways.

I learned that in my 30's I've been spending all my time trying to do all the tricks I did in my early 20's. Sometimes I land them but it just isn't the same, it's like chasing the dragon.

33 just learned how to land my bs flips like every try like week ago but its too rainy it still needs practice same rules practice, practice, practice im most likely skating street

@zackdowdy , make a video on injuries, in 20s early 30s ,im 29 and broke my ankle june21st 2021, been skating sense I was 12,only broke both my big toes

im 52 ,i skate most days ,,i find yoga really good slam recovery,,

Thats a damn fine Canadian tuxedo

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

TY :)

If you are starting to skate or getting back into it , I strongly suggest to learn how to fall or practice falling/rolling a couples times to get muscles memory back .. may sound stupid but that could save you an injury ... talking from experience x) My back truck got stuck after I ollied on a box but I tried to stop myself from hitting the ground too hard with my hands instead of rolling on the ground like parkour kids . I ended up injuring my elbow pretty bad .... that was a week ago ... I wont be skating for another week or two .. :(

@nicholasg.savino6570

2 жыл бұрын

Pads are your friends....

Will be 50 in about 6 months. I hate pads, but I put that shit one cause I know one bail on the knee or elbow will keep me out of the game for weeks. I love skating too much for that... That's my tip! :)

Good 👍

My advice is use hi-card shoes to prevent ankle roll

Im 33 and one of the most important tips i have is to get a good nights sleep 7/8 hours etc, your body needs a rest !!

I am about to turn 31 and i remember being a teen an i skated every fucking day for at least five years to a point where I felt like it was going to be my life but I left it due anxiety, I want to get back to it kinda because I love guitar but I am dumb as bricks and can't learn it, I feel that If I somehow get a new board a new good shoes like etnies or osiris or fallens, I could try, my knees feel weaker than back then...

Jeez idk. I hate skating alone and waking up early. 😅 I’m 38

I grew up skating. Now i train horses and run my own business. I stopped skating for about 9 years (I'm 29), I'm now just starting again, I can still cruise pretty good. I skate when i can. I just recently bought a SeaRat board with some OJ wheels. Best combo ever!!!!!

does the size of feet and weight and height of body depend of the deck you skate what yod you recomend for 6"5 people

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Bigger feet you'll want a wider board, for heavy weight you'll want tighter trucks. My friend Al is around 6"3 and he skates a 8.5 wide board at the skinniest.

Homeboy chose to wear the Canadian tuxedo for his video

My knees are constantly in pain, age 35 started 2 years ago, seriously considering quitting just as my body hurts so much after a session, is this normal?

@Brian-xb7qv

8 ай бұрын

use compression sleeves

I was expecting much more talk of safety equipment? Not just pads and helmets but like the other things mentioned right at the end compression wraps hip pads, old bones therapy products ect. Actually how did this not become an add for OBT products? Have you tried skating with them? Even the kids are wearing them now ha ha ha cool park too!! Wow!

I skated over 15 years ago... decided to buy a new pair of vans and an element skateboard today. Wife thinks I'm going through a midlife crisis. Maybe she is right

@ZackDowdy

Жыл бұрын

Nah, you got this.

Yeah man I’m in my 40’s and almost ran over some little girl on a scooter. I dropped in and told the kids here I go. She came in and crossed in front fo me and I almost ran her over. Needless to say another parent wasn’t happy when I sternly told her in Dad voice No you dont go in when someone else Nik already gone in. Ughh it’s a challenge as these parent dont always know skate park rules and you aren’t their parent but they need to known for their own safety. Yes yo u have to be mindful to skate in later years. Yeah I need to walk or something.Gym fools talk to much for yoiu to get a decent workout in. Good advice Zach!!

@ZackDowdy

2 жыл бұрын

haha the gym folks talking is so true, and the kids in the park is always a challenge for sure.

15 years later, here I am.

As a 30 year old my only advise would be don't smoke... Like ever... Your missing nothing just don't smoke it will ruin your life

Wear sunscreen on your face, learn tricks both frontside and backside, and remember to warm up with some basics for 10-20 minutes before trying your new tricks. Stretch after your session.

focus on the fun and the rest will come

For me 1 don't drink alcohol 2 lift heavy weights everyday 3 run a lot 4 remember this shit is temporary

You're 10 years late Zack ! But you are a Hero so I forgive you.