My knees are completely destroyed and I walk funny. I can hardly push around on my board anymore and life is not worth living without it. I used to rip and it’s still all I think about. skate or die? I’m ready to go..

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Wow! Dude I’m sorry. How old are you? I can’t imagine what it’s like to not be able to skate at all. That must be really hard. I’m very sorry to hear that. As great as skateboarding is, there’s definitely more to life than just skateboarding. Hang in there! And please feel free to share more if you’re open to it. I’m sure there are many on here who could empathize and show some comments of support.

@Haunted9526

2 ай бұрын

Man don't do it I dealt with it and I understand what it feels like, so look life isn't over just take time to your self and try to recover over time you will start feeling better then you can get back to skating but you can't overwork yourself then get mad at your self for not working as hard you are just tired so try to recover

@KennyAnderson612

2 ай бұрын

Even if you can’t skate anymore still so many ways you can still find joy in it. Maybe help teaching kids like me how to skate or giving us advice/wisdom at the skate park. We needs guys like you. 🙏🏽

@Unoriginal3

2 ай бұрын

Hey Copley, if you are who I think you are You know what's needed Godbless brother

@glockinzapocket

2 ай бұрын

Don't do it there is always better parts of life❤

I started again at 35. I'm 47 now and still skate 3, 4 days a week, Mostly transitions. Who cares about others perspective. They're likely jealous because they're not cool anymore or don't have the balls.Your life is yours. You're blessed to have a family/wife who supports it. Do your thing brotha! Sk8 OGs!

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man appreciate ya

Skateboarding is a gift. We are lucky to keep pushing.

@Unoriginal3

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I see that as well

Dude, I turn 38 in June so I can relate to everything you're saying. The "You're too old for this" comments are weird, and I just counter with, "Do you say that to someone who goes out to golf, plays tennis or still runs over a certain age?" It's just another hobby, and age doesn't have to stop anyone from doing it. Also it's so dumb cause everyone knows who Tony Hawk is and dude is older and still rips. So why even question it? 😂

@jrickets5309

3 ай бұрын

Tony Alva is still skating pools in his mid 60's & Ron Allen street in his early 60's.

@savagelifeskateboarding

2 ай бұрын

It’s exercise the only people complaining are out of shape couch surfers who gave up on life tryna process their dissatisfaction with their life by telling you to stop enjoying life and be like everyone else dry bored and bogged down with stress it’s hallariouse

@MrRoaringcorpse

2 ай бұрын

Yep Koston and Reynolds’s are in their mid 40s or so and still rip

I always think of this: we don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing” one of the best things is seeing all these older guys back into skating and posting it. Every post motivates so many others in the world. I remember when I stopped then tried to start again in my late 20s/early 30s and felt embarrassed now it’s common to see so many older guys skating a en having fun!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah

My experience: I'm 55 and going as hard as I can. Don't let people shame you for wearing full padding most of the time. It'll add years to your expected lifetime on a skateboard. Don't be intimidated by the kids, challenge their dads for a game of skate, they probably can't even shuvit. And skate moms are the hottest thing around at the skatepark.

I turned 40. Started skating again. Don’t care if I’m “old” if anything I wished I never stopped skating. I’d be good by now lol. Keep skating man.

My younger brother has always been a skater and still is at 34. I am 44 and didn't even skateboard until last year. My brother is the one that got me into just cruising to help me get some balance and to mainly shed some weight. I am thankful for skateboarding and my brother because its help me shed 45 pounds in 11 months. It also has made me a lot closer with my brother and even though I don't do skateboard tricks we both enjoy seeing each other just ride and be free. Best thing about this is all my blood test results seemed good and I even got off high blood pressure medication from using skateboarding as a tool to get me active and healthy. I just love it so much and its awesome to see people like you having such a deep passion for it. I am just sad I didn't pick it up sooner.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing. So dope that you and your bother have that to do together. And congrats!

@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable

2 ай бұрын

Love this ❤ keep skating man, joints aside, it’s the elixir of youth.

A wise man once said; you didnt stop skating because you got old, you got old because you stopped skating😄

@scott.skates

2 ай бұрын

Yeah Jay Adams, legend RIP☠️❤️🛹

@toddbaker1574

2 ай бұрын

Best quote ever

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

@toddbaker1574 love it huh 🤜🤛

@afrosoulstylist

2 ай бұрын

Para phrasing the original George Bernard Shaw quote.... "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing." I'm 61, a skate enthusiast and love skateboarding... rock&roll forever baby! 😊👍

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

@afrosoulstylist knew it was familiar!

Progressing when i was young meant doing bigger shit, but getting older im stoked on ending any session without an injury... its a win win, older skaters have some advantages like if i need a new board etc i buy one... also dont get angry if i can't land something... i can accept that im either not good enough yet or today isn't my day... but bro i landed my first tre flip ever at 40 years old... thanks to KZread and other old timers like us... rad dads unite! Lets goooo

I'm 39 (40 in August) and I got back on my skate last season for the first time in 20 years last season. Best decision I have made in a while. It has helped me a lot mentally and brought a joy back to me I hadn't had in a while. About 3 years ago I stumbled on a Andy Anderson video and he got me interested in watching skateboarding again, from there I found Dan Corrigan's channel and pretty much watched his videos for a year, all while thinkin I was too old to start skating again. Last year I made a move across the country and had zero friends in my new home town, I had some cousins who lived close and one of their 8 year old sons wanted to get into skating but was nervous and had no one to skate with. I told him if he got he a skate that I would go out and buy one too so he had some one to skate with. Well, he didn't enjoy skating much and gave up after a couple weeks, me on the other hand instantly fell in love again. At first it felt weird being and "old man" at the skate park alone but I got over that fast and now none of that matters. I made friends with some people close to my age and met a bunch of rad young dudes that are fun to skate with as well. Age is only a number when it comes to skating. For any one thinking about getting back into it but is worried about the age thing, all I can say is just do it, you wont regret it.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Love this! Thanks for sharing that story

@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable

2 ай бұрын

Yeah man!

So, I’m 48 now. Skating was different back when I started in 1991 at 15. We didn’t have facilities anywhere, except maybe some really, really badly designed and crusty snake runs etc. which meant skating was something we did on the street (as you would know). It was also the era of street skating actually becoming its own thing. I then spent 15 years literally skating the streets with my small screw of buddies. We. Loved. it. Going from spot to spot either late at night or mostly on Sunday. We had a ledge for the times it rained, a bank under a bridge, some curbs at a library, some benches at a school and went from each one as we felt the need. Skateboarding was such an embodiment of my spirit and it was absolutely central to who I was. Fast forward to 30, and street skating was increasingly challenging. At that point like you I had a job, relationship etc. but that wasn’t the issue. The issue was being a 30 year old getting kicked out of spots, or generally harassed for being where we weren’t supposed to be. And then one night skating our local spot, I broke my foot and decided that was it, I was no longer going to skate. It wasn’t worth the injury. So I stopped. Here I am now at 48. I have kids who are teenagers and one recently asked if she could have a new skateboard, one like my old one (a trick board versus the cruiser I bought years earlier). My response? ABSOLUTELY! Here I am 2 months later, skating - and loving it. There are now parks designed for skating, many within 30 minute drive of my house. So I’m no longer a nuisance out on the streets. And my attitude towards it is completely refreshed. While I can’t do most of the thing I once could, I’m also doing things I never have. But still going hard which is what I love most. Best of all. My old crew of friends have dusted their boards of too. And my 16 year old comes with us. I’m truly thankful I’ve come full circle as skateboarding was so deep in my core that without it, a part of me was missing. It’s also brought me back towards the most important friends in my life - my skate crew. A group of people who never judge and accept me absolutely for who I am - as I do them. So yeah man, do what makes you happy!! 38 is nothing my friend!!

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful story! Had me in the edge of my seat haha. Super moving… So glad you, the friends, and your kids get to share in this and that it’s revitalized the passion in you. LOVE IT. Thank you. Thank you so much for taking the time to write that.

@Sinastar616

2 ай бұрын

It sure was different back then. Man I miss those days.

@rocksteady9826

2 ай бұрын

Goodstuff man, skateboarding stays with you for life.

Do what makes you happy. What keeps you young. What keeps you being a great father. Be genuine to yourself.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Love this. Thanks! It’s definitely unmatched in terms of mental / self care benefits

45 year old here. Keep skating brother, it's a part of us. Never stop and keep it up man.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Same to you!!

It’s great to hear other skaters’ thoughts on getting older. You already know my feelings. If people ask when you’re going to stop or grow up, take that as a compliment. Never let go of that young spirit and the pure joy skateboarding can provide. 👊👍

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

im almost 40.. and i still skate. its my passion. i know that i cant learn hard tricks anymore. but hey. if you love to do something. just do it. never too old for skateboarding.

I'm 34 y.o. Was riding bmx before. Quit at 19 and returned at 30. Yeah, sometimes people look to you a bit odd, but this is one of those things that have more meaning than the people's opinions. So I just go with it. Life is short and there will be no 2nd chance. And what do they know lol

Started at 29, keeping my own little progression channel and its exactly people like you that make me motivated to keep up

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Yes!! And same to you man. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it

Never stop at anything if you love it. I’ll be 52 this year and still skate. Started in 79 and yea I’m just carving and grinding things nowadays and yea slams are rough on you more but keeps you living. Two of my three kids skate and having that extra event with them is a gift.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Love hearing it. Enjoy

Cheers dude. Growing up, I had the privilege of trying out so many different things I could enjoy recreationally, and skating is definitely first place for anyone who is able bodied imo. Honestly, skateboarding was pretty rough back in the day, to a point where it's pretty understandable how the older generations view it still lol If it wasn't for the pandemic and the olympics, it might just have been the same.

I'm 29 and a lawyer, just started skating a few months ago. Always loved watching skating videos and playing THPS as a kid but never actually got into doing it myself (even though I always wanted to). I'm having the absolute time of my life and never felt younger. Also it's great exercise! Subbed - love the channel bro!! keep it going for all us geezers out there!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Yes!! Love to hear it. You’re young! Enjoy it

@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable

2 ай бұрын

I can’t believe you watched skate videos and never skated yourself! Wow. Stoked you’ve started at 29 though, instead of thinking you’re too old and then missing the chance. Just take it easy. I remember the summer of 1991 when I was 15 and starting out. I went hard and bashed myself up as I rapidly learned new things. But I didn’t care as I was young as loving it. Now I’m 48 and still learn new things, though I try and reduce the bashing up part :)

bro I'm about to be 32 in July, and I feel the exact same way. The fact that you. 38 still out here grinding skating. doing what you love. I commend you, brother. Keep it up for as long as you possibly can And don't let the jealous haters hate on you because of it. The only reason why they hate is because you're better.

Theres a whole wave of dudes like us getting back into it. Im 38 in december and its all so relatable, following 🤝

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

‘86! Get it man

I’m grateful the algorithm put this in front of me today 🙏 Keep shredding! Be unapologetically YOU! Im 41, been skating since 93-94, its always been my first love but life comes at you fast and as I got older and responsibilities accumulated I had less and less time to devote to skateboarding but always stayed “connected”. Once you skate you’ll never see the world the same, every fresh curb, gap, stair set, bank etc catches your eye. Anyway, love the video and your message. Let’s keep skating for Phelps and Grosso!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Boom! Thanks for this comment. Absolutely love it. About life, well said… It’s def my first love. I’m constantly turning my head while driving haha. Curb, bank, unique stuff. You def never see your surroundings the same again

@destro5311

3 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater I took my nephew to a street league event a few summers back. Ran into Mike Mo while I was getting a coffee and fanned out! He was one of the “old” pro judges on that stop. None of the young dudes knew who he was but that’s what’s awesome.

I started skating with 10 and i am still skating at the age of 37. (; During this journey i had so many ups and downs (videoparts/sponsors/travelling/injuries) but my passion never left. When i was 30 i quit skating because of an horrible wrist injury and surgery. It was a sad moment quitting something special in my life that was my identiy since i was a kid. Luckily i found mountainbiking as my substitute and completely fall in love with that sport as well. It has so many similarities to skateboarding and its the perfect compensatory sport. During corona i started skateboarding again and it was the best decision ever. First it felt weird but i got back so many tricks in the first months. My goal was documenting my progress on my youtube channel and it worked very well. I am really happy about what i am still capable of and enjoy every second on my board. Exeperience is the key! Never quit what you love!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah! Thanks for sharing

@helmutdschulnigg5798

3 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater No problem bro! Keep on skating!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Same to you!

Wow, this video hits so close to home I could not have said it better myself. In 2021 after 23 years I decided to start skating again and it is the best thing that has happened to me. Everything you said is the down right truth. On a side note, it is amazing how entry-level muscle memory tricks come back but I can not remember how to properly fall. I am proud to be a middle-aged skater wearing wrist guards!

51 YO skateboarder here. I remember years ago a guy who had his kid at the skatepark stated that I "would stop skating when I get in my mid-30s". I told him "Im 42" And had no plans on stopping.. True I am not hucking myself down large stair sets and handrails anymore, but I still get out there and skate.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Haha that’s great. Instant L

I turn 35 next month. I've never stopped skating. It's been my rock throughout all the hard times I've had in my life. When I felt I had nothing, I still had skateboarding and that helped me through a lot. Most people who tell you to stop skating and grow up are people who have sad lives and live with too much resentment and plenty of regrets for the sad life they chose to live because they "Grew up". Funny thing is most people these days that are around my age are pretty supportive of the fact that I still skate especially when I show them a clip and they see that I can actually skate.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Hell, yeah! That’s dope. Thanks for sharing. It’s so cool to hear that skating has such a positive impact on so many of our lives. Ironically, the less I skated the more other bullshit I got into and at the time of my life when I could’ve used skating, the most, I completely abandoned it… Now I’ve live through much more life, challenges, growth, and I am skating a lot more, and I’ve never felt better. Thanks for watching!

I’m not sure why this popped up as a KZread recommendation but I’m glad that it did because your story sounds a lot like mine. I’m 38 years old with a kid and a wife, i have a great job where I have a lot of free time but i still do very well for myself. I skate at least 5 days a week and I’m still learning new tricks all the time, I’m honestly having more fun with this now than I ever did when I was younger. Every time I think about giving this up I remind myself why I keep doing it. I love the progression, the challenge, the physical work out, the friendships and so much more but mostly I love what it does for me mentally. I feel like when I’m skating nothing else matters, I’m just laser focused on accomplishing what I set out to do that day. Of course people say the same things to me that they say to you “you should get a real hobby”, i don’t give AF about anything they say. One thing that i love about getting older is that you stop caring what people think about you, you stop trying to impress people like you used to do. It’s all about making yourself happy and taking care of the ones closest to you for me. Keep sending, keep progressing! Thanks for putting out this content, I have 24 guys over 30 in my skate chat that all feel the same way.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing. Hell yeah.

53 and went for my 1st skate in 20+ years yesterday. Loved it, but sore.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Yes!! Love to hear it

@rocksteady9826

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely kills the thighs!

@dreaddisco683

2 ай бұрын

i hear u@@rocksteady9826

I’m 40, and got back into skating after more than 15 years. I was having skateboarding dreams so much it was driving me insane. Here’s what I learned. If you take care of yourself, you can really skate on.. but that means perfect diet, good sleep, and taking time to rest. The only reason people don’t later in life is because they physically can’t, and not willing to risk the injury.. it takes dedication, and I think a foundation of already knowing how to skate really helps. But it increased my focus, it’s way more fun than running, and keeps me fit. If sitting on a phalic seat with two giant wheels and a bell is more socially acceptable- have at er’. But I put it in the effort to continue the most fun thing you can do- skate at night to your favourite tunes. Nothings greater. No longer plagued by skateboarding dreams

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

I know changing my diet and lifestyle is on the horizon. 😬

43 years old now and still out like 5 days a week or anytime I can. Will skate until I absolutely cannot anymore. Keep shredding bro

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

AyeeeeeMEN

I'm 37. I used to rollerblade back in the early 00s. I stopped years ago, but I've always loved the whole skating culture, look and just general vibe. Just a single track from THPS or a picture of a skate park takes me right back to some of the happiest times in my life. If you still enjoy skating, then keep on skating.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

The first summer my parents let me go all around town with friends on our own coincided with the height of the skateboarding obsession with many of my friends and crew. We had some great times. So cool I get to have the board at the center of some great memories and summers with my own kids now

Fellow old skater and creator here...KEEP IT UP, until the wheels fall off!

I’m 37 and stopped skating also and picked it back up a year ago because thought about a time when I was most happy, felt free and I enjoy it so much. Keep it going man don’t give up you never too old.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Love hearing this!

Im 48 and been back in the game for 6 months after 15 years. Im not into parks, i skate alone in carparks and street spots, waxing up curbs and loving it. Best decision ever. Im not what i once was but ive surprised myself with what im still able to do. Ollieing small gaps, manuals, ledge tricks, looking to hit some stair sets! Im just careful about my trick selection, make sure theyre things my aged body can deal with. I was skating every day to begin with but realised it was too much now i skate every second day. Let the body recover and im good to go. If your smart about it theres no reason you cant skate into your 50's unless injuries fully catch up with you! Keep going you old rippers!!!!❤

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

@heathcliff1848 Hell yeah man! Thanks for watching and appreciate this comment. Definitely a lot of hope here that I still have many years left. It’s funny how some will have the complete opposite opinion, and I’m like, what?!? I’m not even 40 yet lol. So glad you’re out there having fun. Enjoy!

First, I want to give you a shout-out for you to provide for your family and veing a worker to achieve your financial goals. But with no doubt, keep on shredding. It's one of the best stress relievers. I'm 34, and there are no signs of slowing down. While we have individuals who will try to change us, it's more about what one will do themselves. It's really healthy to skate when you keep on pushing to pumping on ramps. Plus, with being a parent and getting one of your kids to do it. Thetes no doubt that gives you a great bonding experience to keep on riding no matter the skill. Shred on good sir and look forward to mote of youre content.

never stop!!! what ever your passion is, it is more important than we realize

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

🤙 absolutely! It’s in my blood man. Need it

I’m 39 and I’m getting back into it. The daily grind sucks the life out of you and there needs to be something positive to add to the mix. I have more fun with it now than I did when I was a kid.

52… skateboarding fills your soul. Don’t ever stop pushing.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Well put!

39, 40 in May. Started learning how to skateboard in July of last year after I had once again started inlines after 14. Needed a way to do cardio. Tried a skateboard once when I was about 13; it shot out and I landed on my coccyx. Never touched a board again (which I deeply regret) because I thought I didn’t have the natural balance need to board. Realize now that I just needed to strengthen my core. I now ride the board home from work atleast a few days every week. Don’t GAF about what others think. Do what you love.

I’m 39 I was a skater from 1998-2015. I just got back into skating. I truly missed it and it brings me joy so I don’t care what anyone thinks about it. I’ve only skated again about 6 times and my flip tricks are slowly coming back. I’m trying to get good enough to finish my video part I was working on nearly a decade ago

I just turned 30 and finally committed to skateboarding, which I had picked up and quickly put down twice before. My coworker is the same age as you, 37 or 38, and seeing me get a board made him get one for the first time in 20 years. We go to parks together after work and on the weekends and are at times the oldest people there. Who cares? We have a blast

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Love hearing it!

Im 43 and went skating today for the first time in 20 years. It was awesome. Landed a few sketchy ollies and rode around the skatepark for like 2 hours. Absolutely feeling it now tho! Go skating dude, you're never too old.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely love hearing this! All you guys are awesome

I'm 44 and started skating again a couple of years ago. Best decision I made

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!

You're never too old to skate 🛹❤️ (btw this is Ruodnoc from the last commet 😅 had to show love from my skate channel for obvious reasons) Keep shredding bro 🤙🏼

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah. Thanks man! I just got another injury…👎👎 New vid this weekend

44 , same happened to me, I stopped for a while (10 years) and then slowly introduced my kid to it, at 5 he did his first push and hopped on the board. now he is a 12 yr old ripper kickflipping 8 stairs, I can't believe it sometimes, we love it, we are skating at least 2 to 3 or more times a week and will do until I drop...love the feeling, the challenge, the look of it. Skate for life...

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Damn! KF an 8 stair that’s dope. It’s the best. So cool that us skate kids are now dads and we have our own skate kids haha. It’s great bonding snd super fun. We’ve even made our own little family video parts to share amongst those close to us. Great memories

@AEMG79

2 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater is awesome, great bonding and fun times. Only because my kid is involved people think is cute. But I still go out and skate by myself when he wants to do something else. And yes people look at me weird🙂 Like, aren't you too old for that? But then I pop a high ollie. And just know they'll never understand the joy, let alone landing a kickflip at 44 makes my day even my week. Keep it up. I feel like there's a 30's, 40's , 50's yr old skate dad movement, we are not alone 😁feels good

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

@AEMG79 Hell yeah! We’re out here man 🤙

I'm turning 50 and my wife 46 both skating since our childhood, never stopped just adjusting our intensity of approaching our sk8 golds.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

That’s fun! So cool you guys can share that together. Thanks for watching

I put my board down 17 years ago after a compound fracture on my ankle doing a 13 stair. Well I got in the rush of work and making a living and never picked it back up . Well 2 weeks ago I picked it back up cause my son kept asking me to skate and I remember why I love it so much . I am also 38 now. I don’t plan on trying anything big like before, mainly just flat ground and maybe some small stuff. Don’t ever let someone say your to old to do what you love .

@RealLifeSkater

Ай бұрын

Love it! Have fun with your son. Appreciate the comment

I really enjoyed this! I am 36 still skating and filming almost everyday. Keep ripping brotha!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the comment! Keep at it

You have the right attitude brother!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

::King of the Hill voice:: Dang ‘ol, Yep!

Dude, keep on doing it! I'm 44 this month and trust me I will be skating this summer....waiting for the local park to be skateable (still snow there; Im in Finland). You know we are redefining all the time what we can do and what's acceptable etc....and hey, whenever someone drops that "tool old for that" thing, they only talk about themselves and not us, you know? Lets keep shredding!

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Totally man! I agree. Thanks for the comment

Started at 50 as a bucket-list item. I could just do basic flat with pushing, tic-tacs, and kickturns but decided I would try to drop-in to a quarter-pipe for my birthday. It took about 2 weeks and lots of slams to get it but I’m coming up on my 5-year anniversary since I started and skating is a regular (and important) part of my life now. For my 55th in May I plan to *commit* to getting the ollie over a curb onto a sidewalk. You have plenty of skate left in you! Loved the video! ❤

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Love this!

I’ll be 30 this year and feel the same. Honestly I don’t think it matters at all. I don’t know why but when I was younger I really valued other peoples opinions above my own now I truly only care about mine. For me personally I feel like skateboarding almost fills that religious sense for me. I go to my church/temple (skatepark) I congregate with the other member and perform my rituals(skating). It’s one of the few things in my personal life that allows me to disconnect from the worries of the world and I just get to enjoy the present moment. I’m giving it my all now 😂

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Well said!

I'll be 40 in June. I haven't skated since I was a teenager but just got back into BMX after over 20 years. I get a lot of weird looks from people but I couldn't care less. I really regret not doing the things I love for the last 20+ years because I had to "grow up".

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Part of it was I got busy and distracted by other things as well. And not always things that were good for me. The grind, life, and other vices got me not prioritizing my time to where I could skate or even wanted to… it wasn’t a thought. Only a nostalgic memory of what once was… Bonding with my kids over it and making it a family thing helped me ease back into it, and having a better work/life balance. Now, even if my kids stopped, I’d be SUPER bummed cause I enjoy doing it with them, but I myself wouldn’t stop. I skate by myself a lot and only meet people I see at the skatepark. But recently been getting more into little street spots which is fun. I keep a running list. Anyway, enjoy yourself and have fun! We have a pump track out here for bikes and skateboards and I see the BMX guys FLYING. Have fun!

I started in 2020 again. I can't believe skating was what was missing in my life. Two decades without it. Turning 45 this year and in in a parking garage working on my flat ground.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a dream! If I had a garage I prob wouldn't come out of it haha

Dude, do not stop skating. I've stopped for a few extended periods in the past 30+ years, and it gets exponentially harder to get back into it. To anyone else out there, just don't stop skating.

@R0B690

2 ай бұрын

I dont understand guys that stop for over 10+ years.. I stopped for 1-2yrs and had to go back to it. And that was hard enough to start again. 30 years man... way too long.

@GreybeardSkates

2 ай бұрын

@@R0B690 Yeah, I don't know what to tell you other than the cliche "life gets in the way" I also don't know your situation but I would imagine some of the older real-life "family guys" get it. I agree it's been too long, this last hiatus was about 19 yrs. But I've been able to keep board around since 83' except for a couple of years when I started driving, so I'm not a total dweeb. 🤣🤣 Anyway, just keep skating.

@R0B690

2 ай бұрын

@@GreybeardSkates yeah true, life happens. I guess I was able to not stop for long, but I also dont have a family so yeah. I do understand how that can happen actually. Id probably still skate if I was married though lol

@GreybeardSkates

2 ай бұрын

@@R0B690 I hope you can keep it going. The fact that you have awesome places to skate is a big factor as well. I moved out in the sticks, that was a huge hurdle for skating 30 years ago. But I wouldn't live anywhere else, and it's better now that we have skateparks close by.

@R0B690

2 ай бұрын

@@GreybeardSkates Damn that would make it hard. Yeah if the body can still take it I will keep it going. It gets easier and you get fitter but also hurts more than it used to.

44 here and thank god for everyday I'm still able to skate old age will come to us all and one day we will all have to stop but until then I'm still shredding so i will look back without regrets

48 Year old skater here , just took my boys to the skate park this past weekend. Im the 90s era skater, when 360 flips and ollie impossibles became part of street skating.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah!

I´m 35 now and i´m about to repair and set my Boards back up cuz i loved this way too much to just stop and think "i´m toooo old nooow" ... thx 4 encourage me even more along the ride

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Super excited for you. Come back and share your journey please

@danme6528

2 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater I try to go on insta with this maybe .. but the waether in germany is jzst wet and fucked right now but i will

Im a rollerblader but its the same... Just turned 35... Into it now just as much as I was when I was 20. Stopping was the worst thing but it meant focusing on other things getting money and my life together. Been going hard from 29-30. The body hurts much more but still able to do most things I used to. Trying to get jumping higher but its really hard now.

Subbed. It’s people like you that keep me on board. 37 from Australia 🇦🇺 👊👊 cheers

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate that so much. Thanks for the sub too

I’m 43.. and I’m still on my board. Hang in there bruv. It’s gonna be a wild ride.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man

Dude, absolutely ignore that thought or you will regret it in boredom. I'm 52 and still skate, have a wife and kid and collect records. We also have two businesses that thrive and can write our own tickets. It's the obedient boy scout types who waste their lives imo. This used to be common knowledge. I remember doing some reflecting around age 40, and it happens more at 50 when you feel like a countdown is starting. Embrace these healthy years doing what you love! Cheers.

@RealLifeSkater

Ай бұрын

Hell yeah great to hear. Keep skating! If I’m your age and still going I consider that a success. You’re winning!

41 and still going keep pushing

Almost 40 myself, I bought my first deck last month but didn't get the chance to go out yet cause it's still winter over here. Now i was and still am pretty excited to go out and skate but something i hadn't thought about crossed my mind the other day and it's being seen skating in public. I'm basically starting from 0, i shouldn't care that i'm gonna look like a dork but it still gives me little bit of worries, i just need to break the ice and hopefully i have fun so the feeling goes away.

I started riding scooters at 48 and skateboards at 50. Still going stronger at 52. I haven’t gotten the “you’re too old” thing yet, though when again, nobody ever says “you’re too old for golf or tennis!” Nah, it’s not about too old; if you wake up in the morning, then say thank G-d and then go out to play!

I was just speaking about this with a friend at the park. He is 35 and I am 30. Just do what’s fun for you! Started skating again after a break of 6 years and it feels awesome that I can do again my sw fs flips and so on! I hope I will do it do it for the rest of my life. Forget about this 40 year old thing and go to the park to enjoy!

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah! Why not

I’m still skating. 60 at the end of the year. I can’t imagine otherwise.

Im turning 38, have a wife and a child. I still skate as much as i can. Im just the older guy at the skateparks now and i have accepted and embraced it

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Keep having fun man. That’s what’s up. Love to hear it! Thanks for sharing

38 años y volvi a patinar hace 2 años despues de casi 20 sin subirme a un skate, habia practicado snowboard y tambien hice mi vida: trabajo, casa, hijos... todas esas cosas, y ahora rozando los 40 el skate me está salvando la vida, mientras patino me olvido de problemas. Vecinos ineptos tenemos todos, la gente suele asociar el skate a algo infantil, pero al que sale de casa con su bici o juega el partido de fútbol con los amigos el fin de semana no le dicen lo mismo. Yo seguiré patinando hasta que el cuerpo aguante, aquí en España hay un hombre de 82 años que sigue patinando, JUANJO ALBIZU 🇪🇦. Saludos y skate a fuego 🛹💨🤙🏻

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

I started skating at 40.....I'll be 42 in August and I will never stop until I just physically can't

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Ayeeeeemen!

I’m proud of you bro I felt this

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Aw thanks man. It was a completely unintentional rant and I figured it would make a good separate video

@savagelifeskateboarding

2 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater it really wasent a rant it’s what you really feel and what a lot of skaters our age deal with and feel this is a very good lane you just tapped into if I were u I would dig deeper into this this views gonna go hamm

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

@savagelifeskateboarding I just meant an unplanned steam-of-consciousness. But yeah I think I’ve been realizing that this is at the core of essentially what my channel is…because it’s true to me and what my day to day actually is. The balance of the passion and the responsibilities. And how to have fun within that. I actually just got injured again lol. I have a video coming out about that tomorrow.

I’m 44 and I am still trying. My back is stiff and my knee is aching. I think it requires more effort to keep your body in good condition. Work out and stretch are my advice

I'm 38, I skated from 99-05 then 21-now. I quit because I kinda thought it was time to move on from skateboarding but a part of it never left me. What does it even mean to "grow up?" Dress like a hipster? Wear salmon shorts, a navy polo and some yacht shoes while having a $200 hairstyle and a manufactured beard? Stop doing something like skateboarding or BMX and go fishing? Or play beer league hockey? Should I talk about my 401k? My 403b? My pension? Because I promise you I don't care about anything about that or what percentage my contribution is. Stocks? Sold them because I didn't want to keep up with that. My job doesn't define me because its just my way of earning my living, it's not my life and I work 3 13 hour shifts so most of the week its the furthest thing from my mind. My point is just do what you like that makes you you and makes you happy in this short time we have here. I skate 3-4 days a week and I'm happier than ever.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Love it! I started 96/97 and went hard for 2-3 years then it tapered off. Had a stint in 2004 and 2010. Started again 2018/2019 and now going hard since 2022. Love the don’t give a f**k attitude. I feel you!

47 bro and still learning. I never hear when are you gonna give that up but I'm in Cali. Mostly get asked how old are you and then nine time of of ten young skaters say I hope I'm still at it at 47. Never quite what you enjoy.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

That’s dope! I’m in CA as well. I definitely hope I’m still at it 10yr from now when I’m 47. I’ll come back and reply to this comment!

@billandhisboard

3 ай бұрын

I was just saying I think I was the oldest one here 🤣 You got me beat by a year.

I'm the same age as you and I relate to a lot of what you said, especially the part how being close to 40 is just insane. I actually decided to have fun with my age while skating, so I actually kind of dress the part. I usually wear relatively straight-slim chinos or jeans, slim tee or polo, perhaps even a tucked in button-down shirt! Mix it some low-profile shoes like some of the New Balance and it's actually kinda fun to skate around looking all "age appropriate" (whatever that means). Throws people off a bit too, especially parents at skate parks haha.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Haha that’s dope.

you look like our french youtuber 'Cyprien' :D. I'm 43 been skating for 30 years. It's always funny to me what people will say about skating at our age, and then will go throw a ball into a soccer cage or a net, finding this way more meaningful. No disrespect to these sports, but you get what i'm saying. greetings from France, keep it up

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Exactly!!! Thanks for sharing

Unfortunately that was me. Skated throughout my entire youth. Was good enough to get a shop sponsor and almost got on a flow team. Things changed once college came into the picture. I quit skating and focused on my professional career. Thought skating was something you grew up out of and I thought that way for years after. Eventually skateboarding found me again and I started rethinking why I thought skateboarding was something that kids do. Got back on board and I got interested in it again. Everyone has hobbies that other adults may not understand, but at the end of the day, it’s all in love and for our personal enjoyment. I’m sorry for thinking about skateboarding negatively, but I found the love again and am enjoying the ride! 🛹

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Great story! Glad you’re back

@avalon5109

3 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater thanks man! I’m glad to have found the passion again!

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Same to you! It’s magic

I’m 39 about to be 40 and I’m still skating and love it. Tried to stop for my body not hurting all the time but I couldn’t stay away for long and now I had back surgery and going through that. I hope I can just push around on my skateboard again in a few months from now. Oh yeah never stop doing what you love to do.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Heal up well! Hopefully you can get back on soon 🛹

@jefflambeth6998

2 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater thanks.

im 36 and start skateboarding again..ive played skateboard back in 2006 -2007..

38? You're a baby. 53 here, still rollin'....I had a eureka moment as well skating this DIY in Montreal on vacation last summer. Best day ever that day...and skated about 6 miles back to my hotel to save on a Lyft (lol)...just like old days. I took a long time off as well. Hard to explain to non-skaters.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah! That sounds fun. Good for you. Hope it was a fun ride

Yea man, I feel like once you pass 25, people really wonder when you'll stop ha. Especially if you're not sponsored & do it as an unpaid hobby. Skating purely for the love of it doesn't make sense to most people... I'm 30 now & have skated my entire life & never stopped & won't stop till I physically can't.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Same here!!

I’m 26, and I have been thinking about this lately

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

You’re young!

I'm 55 so, you have a long way to skate :-)

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Get it! And good to know :)

needed to hear this and im 22

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah. Just do what we do man

Keep skateboarding till your legs give up!

49. 41 years on board. Come back at us when your old.

Never let anyone tell you that your to old to do anything. I went though a spat at 41 thinking i should not be doing alot of things because i was over 40 and that 6 months of my life was misable, not being my authentic self just after i had my late in life youngest kiddo and my first grand kiddo was born a year befor. I tried even dressjng like a mum ... so not me and i have corrected the era of my ways , lol . Im 50 in april and yeah i had a few years off here and there not skating due to doing mum stuff and having wee ones but with my 2 oldest that are adults and have always loved being active and now with the kids, i remained punk AF even though im a nurse by day but loving taking my grandson and my youngest and most likely my oldest will tag along with her quads to the skate park with and my youngest with her quads and scooter and my grandson has been mental about skatebording since i gave him his first hand me down nan deck at 6. Its a family affair, weekends down at the skate park ❤ Look no one would tell you to stop riding a push bike because your 40, why is it anyones bussniess if you still skate. You will get over being 40ish preety quick and its kind of freeing to not GAF anymore because your over 40. Anytime any one says anything about this gradmother that still hits the bowl at least once week, weather permitting, i just say that im growing old disgracefully and come back and tell me what you can still do when your 50 , i can still keep up with the kids and hold my own on my deck and quads skating tranistion and street plus play roller derby and you probably will play racket ball , that sounds .....ummm.. like you gave up on life... lol. The only thing i have changed is i kit up now but i do that more for the kids. I dont want to kiss concrete and hurt myself when i have the wee tackers with me and im setting a good example for them to wear helmets as ive had my fair few concussions and broke my arm skating over the years and i cant have that happen when im being the responsible adult . Thats it , we just dont bounce as well as we get older so i try to minimize the risk of me getting seriously hurt . You do you and do anything you love as long as you can physically do it.

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Wow amazing stuff! Thanks so much for sharing. Great to hear. Love that it’s a fam affair. Keep having fun!!

@jaded9087

3 ай бұрын

@@RealLifeSkater will do and you too.

Just turned 61. Never stop 🙂

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

🤜🤛

You still have plenty of time, I'm still learning new tricks at 48.

@RealLifeSkater

11 күн бұрын

Thanks man! Breaking my thumb at the base, having surgery, then dislocating my toe 2 months later got me a bit bummed haha. Feeling the effects of age a bit more and it gets in my head. Balancing act!

I started skating at 48, it's been 18 months - I can ollie now - barely, but skate culture is completely different than when I was younger...

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Curious to explore those differences. Explain? And glad you started, better late than never! Have fun!

If you start to feel fragile, stop unless you get in shape first. I wish I did this before breaking my femur.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Very good point! Thanks for the input. Yeah I’ve been thinking about trying to get in better shape. About 10lb more than my usual right now

Skateboarding has definitely impacted my life in so many ways. I have a really long story I would love to share with other skaters so they can realized that no matter how many obstacles or barriers set in your life, you can overcome them. Please comment on here if you would like me to make a video about my story. Thank you in advance guys and gals, and never give up on skateboarding!

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Do it!

keep skating bro :)

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

always 🤜🤛

I'm 42 and still skate every now and then and I still have 360 flips on flat.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

That’s dope!

Dude, I just started. I'm 39. 🤙🏻

@RealLifeSkater

3 ай бұрын

Get it!

44 young and I just learned switch flips. Only stopped for a short bit.

@c_labb9247

2 ай бұрын

Even recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Pushing around actually helps keep my joints feeling good.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

@c_labb9247 that’s awesome!! damn, switch. crazyyyy. glad it’s helping you. keep it up!

I got that to, same age as you and people say "Arn't you to old for that?", you just gotta laugh.

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Exactly haha

I got into it at 28 about a year and a half ago and I still find time after a 14 hour day to at least skate an hour. That's about how long I have until security decides to kick me out no matter where I am skating LOL

@RealLifeSkater

2 ай бұрын

Haha. Nice. Yeah it’s funny getting kicked out at 37 lol. I’m getting kicked out by dudes way younger than me lol