I just turned 30, and for the past 5 years I feel like I've actually been progressing and figuring out how to really actually learn. im not just banging my head against the wall anymore cause my grown ass man brain understands trial and error. Been skating since I was 12, and for like 13 years i just didn't understand how to really learn. I'm 30 now and i feel like im just really getting started

@Lemensgarage

Ай бұрын

I’m 32 this month and I’m planning on picking the board up again

@diroos

Ай бұрын

​@@Lemensgarage lets goo!!

@josh021588

Ай бұрын

Just bought my board I’m 36

53 and dropping in the deep end....grinding bowls and carving will set you free❤

@thestonedandstripped

Ай бұрын

Pads are rad😮

@mspprofits725

Ай бұрын

Ture

@1spaceman604

Ай бұрын

got back into a month or so ago and i agree bowls are some of the most fun

I’m fully aware of the struggles of skating in my 40’s. Even though I can barely get my ass off the ground it feels more fun now than it did back in the 90’s/ 00’s.

Thanks to everyone that asked questions on instagram. Let me know if you enjoy these type of videos!

@caseysmith544

Ай бұрын

I am a runner and I know Since I was 29--30 years old I had to in running give more time for easier runs between hard workouts like speed work or running hills where I needed 2--3 days depending on how intense the workout was, however a tempo run is not as bad and only need a day unless I did a long tempo run. Also, almost Age 29 in 2017 I was hit by a car and somehow almost no injuries but for 4 years after I could not run more then 1 mile in a single 12 hour period or I had hip pain/lower back. Only in end of 2021 could I really run again accidently running a harder 6.2 miles/10 kilometers on trails for my third run back where others were around 2.5--3 miles and easy.

@wolfperina5501

Ай бұрын

Yes. More please!

Not getting hurt is the best skill to learn. Fall right😊

35 years now. Started skateboarding when i was 29. Learned switch front heel last week. And im really really motivated to ga out skating as much as i can. When i skate i feel young AF. Not so much The next day though😂. Had a bad injury last year. It took 6 months to get back. Was a long time waiting. Lets keep iT going my “old” dudes!!!

48 here, big up the old school riders 🤜💥🤛

I'm 57 and started back skating a few years back....I ride bikes, pushups, lift weights sometimes. No board popping, mostly just transitions and bowls, to not kill yourself or Break an ankle

Neen Williams got the secrets to the body

36 this may! 2 year into my 20 year comeback! You my guys 👊 if I get half as good as you lot I’ll be a happy old man! 2 year progress vid out now!

61 kids, pad up.

@Mo11y666

Ай бұрын

37...still pad it up

@maykmendo1

Ай бұрын

45 I stay padded the fuck up so I can skate til I die

@souperdave2009

Ай бұрын

50 and I got pads for my pads 🔥

@allstopblue5717

Ай бұрын

@@Mo11y666ehhh I’m 38. I’ll use the padded under pants at a park. Otherwise all the exterior padding ends up being a hindrance for me

@profo4544

Ай бұрын

dude im 34 and skate better than was when i was skating in mid mid 20s, by a decent amount. Idk whats up with ur generation but you guys age hella weird. Dudes are like turning 30 and looking and acting like there 40, going bald and shit. Everyones like neen williams has a secret body nah dudes just not one of these new age dudes whose shot and balding in there late 20s, because they grew up eating garbage new aged processed whatever god knows.

51. 3rd year back on my board. Spent the first 2 years in the bowl. Trying to relearn ollies this year.

@ZackDowdy

Ай бұрын

You got it!

Iv just bought a skateboard at 37 it’s been 20 years since i last skateboarded i think age is just a number but i definitely don’t feel as light or flexible as i once did! But absolutely loving it even if i am just pumping up and down the ramps 🤙🏻

@ZackDowdy

Ай бұрын

You got it!

It is never too late.

49 and got back into it 3 weeks ago. It's hard man, but it's great fun. Know your limits, go slow getting into, build strength, know when to call it for the day.

We have the same birthday, July 29. 44 here though ill be 45 this summer. Still skating as hard as i can.

35 here turning 36 in June. I am skating the best I have in my whole life, recovered from a ACL in 2021. I have injured myself over and over until I really started to try to fix that, sticking to my limitations more, fine tuned my set up and shoes I skate, and try to skate daily, helps me the most. SHOES x BOARD x STRETCHING x WARMING UP = 35 YEAR OLD SKATER NOT INJURED

@romchompa6858

Ай бұрын

shoes are everything

@TRAVIESO_NA

Ай бұрын

@@romchompa6858 shoes are so important, ive noticed if i skate Emerica slip ons those are great for me for transition or hill bombing, but if i do flip tricks I like the ES Accel slim.

@yesiamzamek

Ай бұрын

I had ACL injury 4 times in one knee, 30 yo now and trying to go back. It is hard.

With my new found dad strength skateboarding is easier in a new way to me. I might not survive a 10 stair like before.. but somehow I can do the flips and Lazer flips and the dad bod just makes it effortless.

As a 34 year old who just stepped back on the board a month ago, I'm really feeling this video.

I'm about to turn 41 and I'm landing a kickflip this year!

I admit that I feel this embarrassing urge to let younger people know that I used to be good, therefore I should still be viewed as a legit ripper. I have to find a way to ditch that insecurity.

According to these comments… apparently I’m a young skater at 34 😎 I feel young and great. Always fun to hear the kids at the park say “wow you’re 34?!? I can’t believe you’re so old!!” When I feel better rn than I did at 20

I’m 38 and I suck. But videos like this really provide motivation

My buddy and I both are 40 and are still hitting street spots and the parks around where we live. One thing I have learned getting back into it is I can't help but be super cautious in learning new tricks but the less bumpy long road does eventually get you there and getting hurt sucks.

We just 18yrs old with some experience

@ZackDowdy

Ай бұрын

Easy money

Just started at 36 🇮🇹 Let's go!

50 here. When I dabble my body is not sore. When I sit for too long that's when my body gets stiff. When I'm moving is when I feel young again.

I'm 49. RN recovering from 2 broken ribs after a big slam at my local park. I've been through the physio fire so many times now that I know it's entirely a mental game. The strength of your mind and being able to visualize both the physical injury and how to recover is the key. Rest up / Do your research / Make a plan! I cannot recommend skipping rope enough as part of this plan. It's the ultimate skate / cross training recovery tool for longevity. It's low impact but works every muscle you use in skateboarding - especially combined with a few tricks to keep your routine exciting. It will send your cardio through the roof as a bonus. It will get you back on your board sooner so you can Skate or Die! Keep up the great content Zack!

@ZackDowdy

Ай бұрын

I love jump rope/skipping!

@Thrasher86

Ай бұрын

@@ZackDowdy yeah dude! Best way to warm up fast pre skate!

I’m 40, and still absolutely LOVE skating!.. honestly I still treat my body like I’m 14 still, and I definitely feel way more sore after skating. But I still push myself all the time. I’ve noticed my skating has definitely changed, and like Spencer said once you stop flipping your board, it gets harder. But I still keep my kickflips and backside flips… I have no plans on stopping till my body actually won’t do it anymore. Lance Mountain put it best…” riding a skateboard doesn’t make you a skater, not being able to stop riding a skateboard makes you a skater.”

Closer to 50 than 40 and still skating no warmups and slowly slowly improving and the change happened when single again and started sleeping on a shonky mattress on the floor. Stiff at first, getting up a pain, but I swear after a couple months it makes your body revert to youth. No lady about crash on the floor I swear it does wonders.

Cool video! yo Spencer we have the same birthday.56 and still rolling.

Dan, talking about staring at something and thinking about it first, Watch old (Chad Muska) footage, like behind the scenes and thats what he does, he can look at something for a while assess it, and really look at the angles, then he will do the trick first try. I always remember that because Its what I took from observation.

Dowdy dripped in cane 🤘🏼

At 53 and starting back after a 20yr hiatus, flexibility and staying lean make a huge difference.

Such an inspiring video. Rad guests who have their own channels. I love the community of skateboarding. Now we need one for the 40 year olds!

I’m 5’4 and have struggle with extreme back pain since 6th grade- being tall definitely doesn’t mean you are more prone to back pain. I STARTED skating at 27, but skating is what fixed it, cause all the core strength and cardio

@witzer

Ай бұрын

Hey I'm a huge fan dude! Hopefully we can skate one day!

Thank you Zack and for all guys. I'm 36 and this topic is valuable for me

Thank you guys! I just love your videos. You inspire me every time so i canˋt wait to get on my board again 🙌🏽 amen!

Great segment Zack. Very relatable at 33. I'm thankful to still be learning new tricks hear and there. 🤙

41...still rolling

Great content!

I started skating when I was like 8. I stopped from 20-32. Then at 33 I landed my first grass kickflip and quit until now(37). Taking 4 years off and my power/flexibility sucks bad. I've been working hard every day for a couple months to get it back. Hopefully it's not too late. I won't make the mistake of quitting again!

i think this is a good moment to mention ryan decenzo is 37. dude is the goat

@cbrvench2483

Ай бұрын

and Tony is in his 50s and his son Riley has to be in his 30s by now.

This was great thanks

26 and just got back on the board a couple months ago, stopped when i was 19 and it definitely hurts my knees more but i'm skating better than i ever have now, i hope i can keep going till im in my 30s

Awesome video. Some good insight! Gotta put more in to keep the dream alive.

I luckily skate everyday for about an hour. I have a ledge and a curb in my backyard and between those obstacles I can really focus and work on a couple things while still having the kiddos run around. A super luxury I know and grateful for it.

Watched the whole thing! Ty more please 😅

dude great job... what a great video

Great video!!! Love all the different perspectives. You can always learn and progress, just have to adjust for where you are in life. My progression at 35 looks a lot different than it did at 17.

This was a really interesting take. Helps since I'm 35 too haha.

Great video

awesome video man, great insight commentary from the 3 guys i watch most on YT. also shout out july birthday gang! 35 this year on the 13th

I’ll be 32 on July 2nd, been skating for about 20 years and you guys are definitely my inspiration right now and relate a lot to this. Taking care of your body and mind is mad important and this video proves it. Great video, hope to see more content like this in the future!

46 here. Is there an age where you should stop doing flip tricks? No. I recently finally landed the 8 basic flip tricks (not in a row of course). I landed my first kickflip when I was 44. Skating as you get older is such an individual thing. I'm loving pushing myself at an appropriate level to my skill and age. But what I pursue on a board is different from another person my age. As long as you're skating and having fun, nothing else really matters. Keep skating (or start today!), keep progressing (even if the progression seems small), and keep having fun. Thanks for this great video and discussion 👍

Callisthenics ya gotta start even if u dont skate ,, keeps the mind, soul & bones strong

@bricemenaugh4828

Ай бұрын

Yep! Totally agree! I sit in a squat throughout the day as well as hang from a pull-up bar. This develops strong connective tissue.

@FORANWFS

Ай бұрын

@@bricemenaugh4828 a wise man builds a house on a rock ,,,, wise men make proverbs an fools repeat them

62. I just laughed at you guys talking about being in you mid 30's.

Never stop skating. As you age , back off the steep, dangerous stuff. Keep in low. When you're 60, you will still be skating lots of flat ground, small curbs, and stuff. Carving skateboards and longboards are very beneficial. You could wear some safety gear as you also age. Im 61 old and ride a surfskate for exercise. I feel sick when i dont ride it.

im 38 i can back during the pandemic , skated when i was 12 in 98 til around 2006 when i was 22 , took a long break but kept my board I still have an og pair of tensor with the slide piece and a 7.5 deck

Ill be 48 in May, thinking about hanging it up for surfing, snowboarding, and bjj full time. Not sure. maybe just anything where ollies are not involved!

@kristurowski1619

Ай бұрын

Bjj?

42 - still learning new flip tricks every year.

i'm probably one of the youngest here at 23, but i still feel old and falling still hurts.

I like bike rides and long walks on the beach … Dan is so dreamy 😂

Good job

i got to axle stalls and rock fakie and small tricks when i was like 12 i dove back in and trying to learn flip tricks whole new world cant wait to get the old tricks back and i can move around the park better 100 percent fun is the only objective and also skating bowls seems to keep it fresh powerslides and just fun silly tricks no complys be random and free

Flip tricks keeps me going. 38. Just learning to carve bowls

I learned that me and dan have the same birthday haha

Started skating again 3 years ago

OG represent 49 and still skating 🛹

I liked the first thumbnail

Alot of us old mfers have worked hard to have places to skate everywhere also. Most of us had none of these places as kids ... We dreamed about the shit 🔥

I’m 32 and most people I see do zero physical activity so I don’t understand why they look down on skateboarding

53 here and still skating hard I wear pads now, no shame in that. Lets me skate harder and longer and minimizes the downtime for when i take a slam. daily stretching and working on your core is probably the best advice i can think of. Particularly to avoid throwing out your lower back. also, supplements help. I take calcium and magnesium (bone strength) and Collagen for joints (type II is the kind you need for joints, i and iii are for skin care and wont help)

I'm 37 just got back into skating 2 months ago

Ayy I’ll be 38 this July 29th!🎉 what a good day

52. We didn't have pads and helmets. Plenty of road rash.

58 kids, pad up. I skate with guys in their late 60s. Still charging. Skating is pain. Just get used to it.

I’m not trying to belittle the subject or the experience of these other guys who definitely are going hard in their 30s but getting hurt after 46 Has been Way worse than in my 30s or even early 40s. I can definitely say 28 Was my strongest year in terms of physical strength. But that lasted until 45. However, after 45 has been the real struggle. In the end we just gotta stay down you’re gonna get hurt you’re gonna have bad days, but what are you gonna do quit fuck that….. Gonz is still getting busy, Salba, Duffy, getting busy. Sk8 or Di3 2025🎉 getting good sleep matters too.

Skate too much you lose muscles, skate too little you lose muscles. Rest properly and get your protein in.

39 let’s go knees!!!

Imagine in your 40s. I tripped over a curb the other day on my way into work. Wasn't even skating.

I got my skateboard at 13 and got pads at 28 and now I'm steezuschrist

I tried skating a rail in my 30s and broken arm…

45. I lift weights. Warm up good and stretch. Not ashamed to wear pads and helmet. Still doing 6 hour sessions with my kids. I will skate til I stop breathing. I'll never grow up. #ToysRusKid

I'm in my 40s, and some days I can barely walk 😂😢

20:52

Im 30 can i skate with yall cool guys?

Meditations good diet to remember what you once were capable of now new varieties of skateboarding ok old agel

John Landes

I'm 40, I try to skate every day

Started at 46... 😊

oh shit nuzzi's old??? now i feel old

If you don't use it, you lose it

A sobering video to watch.... Just turned 40 and bought my first skateboard 🤣

Zack, since you're so against Dragons, Spitfire has already came out with their own F4 93A wheels to compete call Soft Silders go get a set or ask Spitfire to send you some, as I'm sure they send you free stuff why you never got Dragons, and review them.

@ZackDowdy

Ай бұрын

I've been riding both Dragons and 93A for a few weeks! Video in the works

This is some new age thing, kids are like balding now and looking like there 45 when there 30. Idk whats up with these new generation kids or whatever they were being fed but they aged bad. Im cant relate to any of this, im in my early 30s and skate better than i was when i was in my mid 20s, and can take falls just the same infact i have more muscle on me now than i did then. Idk what are kids letting themselvs like wither away or going on soyboy route idk but its super evident.

I'm 46 and skate better than when I was 16.

@ZackDowdy

Ай бұрын

Love to hear that!

bros dressed like modern jesus

I like Ben Degros because he doesn’t bitch about his age, your all not even 40 yet quit yapping

@DanCorrigan

Ай бұрын

He absolutely talks about skating at his age. That and skate set ups is the main things we talk about when we skate together. Ben literally made a video about skateboarding at the age of 36 and made some before that and after. People in their 20’s and early 30s ask us about this all the time. We are literally answering questions people sent in to Zach.

@Aminormaze

Ай бұрын

@@DanCorrigan dan didn’t u make some dodgey joke about getting rimmed by ur ex or something?

Turning 49 in 6days! @mo_t1co still a street skater!✊🏻