Meet The 65-Year-Old Skateboarder

Meet The 65-Year-Old Skateboarder | Amazing Humans

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Meet Lena the 65 year old skateboarder.
Lena Salmi from Helsinki skateboards, takes acrobatic classes and loves graffiti art. She’s living proof that age is just a number. At 61, Lena swapped her cycle for a skateboard and began to enjoy her city in a unique new way.
Her enthusiasm for her favourite sport has inspired people around the world, and these days she teaches young and old how to skateboard, encouraging everyone just to have fun.
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@morosn 5 жыл бұрын

"You don't quit skating because you get old... You get old because you quit skating." - J. Adams

@davetbassbos 5 жыл бұрын

He's dead

@theonewiththename5867 5 жыл бұрын

Been skating for 12 years onf and off when life and other goals dont get in the way despite not really learning much new stuff it still feels good just to do what i already know but likr eay better

@gravmperdedrivertreethreer4158 5 жыл бұрын

fuk yeah

@noeltolive 5 жыл бұрын

the legend.

@robertpb2579 5 жыл бұрын

Thought that was a Duane Peters quote?

@ArcanePath360 5 жыл бұрын

"Don't think what other people think" That's profound, sound life advice.

@ivaerak 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much ultimate advice.

@kellybellybean 5 жыл бұрын

Enza Denino this isn’t a man/woman issue. People lie and backstab. Cats and dogs don’t though!(: lmao let’s leave the advice to the woman in the video here.

@jonb5310 4 жыл бұрын

amen

@joshjr30 Жыл бұрын

Indeed it is

@joski9030 11 ай бұрын

Agreed ✊🏻

@birdwatching123 5 жыл бұрын

Why can't everyone be as pure as her. If u are bored or lonely, pick up a passion, go help someone, do something other than sit around and waste away your life

@kwandumagese6132 5 жыл бұрын

*waste

@moseleyhaven854 5 жыл бұрын

Alyson Richard exactly, im 28 and iv just started inline skating. I feel like everyone stares at me and laughs because they see a woman skating (not very well) But iv learned not to care and just enjoy myself and try and get better. I think people worry what other people are going to think too much

@KetansaCreatesArt 5 жыл бұрын

@@moseleyhaven854 Hey 💕 You are awesome. You will do awesomest

@Create_o_raptor 5 жыл бұрын

I picked up bmx, art and try to make atleast one person laugh everyday.

@Gameboy-Unboxings 11 ай бұрын

But I'm depressed & don't have the motivation.... 😔

@yticivam 5 жыл бұрын

Did she just do a handstand?!

@weoutsideyaherdd 5 жыл бұрын

-great cooking skills -nice to children -can skate,graffiti,aerobatics -CAN MAKE COOKIES Bruh this granny been rippin

@boigetta1035 4 жыл бұрын

imagine havin a granny on every skatepark who skates and sometimes brings cookies

@someperson2500 5 жыл бұрын

this is beautiful. she started at 61. and here i was thinking i was too old to start at age 28. thanks for sharing

@melanieaudet Жыл бұрын

I'm 46 and getting back into it. The best part is discovering my city has multiple skate parks ☺☺

@Gameboy-Unboxings 11 ай бұрын

How would 28 be too old to do anything?

@user-sl5uv2gg1s 5 жыл бұрын

future goals af tbh

@Ana-ty8sl 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah future future goals!

@genesisx5973 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to just sit with her and ask a few questions. This lady has some secrets on growing old.

@shitlordflytrap1078 5 жыл бұрын

The secret is not stopping at doing what you love and if you do, find something else.

@aflyn6279 5 жыл бұрын

this is probably the single most inspiring thing I have ever seen. Lena Salmi you are a hero, in every sense of the word & if more people shared your outlook on life we would all have a far better one.

@yeetya.8899 5 жыл бұрын

What a queen

@williamsyelyah2928 3 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring. There's no reason to be afraid of getting old when you're not afraid of doing what you want, no matter how old you are.

@swettyspaghtti 5 жыл бұрын

great job putting the closed captions IN THE CENTER OF THE SCREEN. Your friend deaf guy.

@HarounCherif1975 5 жыл бұрын

Lena couldn't define it better. PURE FUN.

@mikecynic5167 3 жыл бұрын

What a sweet lady. You just want to give her a hug. I'm 40 and have been skating for the last 35 years, I hope I'll still be on my board in my 60's.

@TheGoodStink1 5 жыл бұрын

I like her, very humble and a passion for life. It's good to see people like this.

@Youbarkimeow 5 жыл бұрын

This is me when i'm her age she's a inspiration to all ages to not limit yourself :)

@voidremoved 5 жыл бұрын

break a leg

@Youbarkimeow 5 жыл бұрын

@PsycheGaming We shall see i've been skateboarding and rollerblading since i was 10yrs old mate,if my higher power allows me to live as long as her its on :)

@Youbarkimeow 5 жыл бұрын

@@voidremoved I hope not i broke my wrist rollerblading so hopefully not ;)

@cisbetterthanyou6658 5 жыл бұрын

What’s a great lady!

@bobate6030 3 жыл бұрын

Lets talk about how hip and stylish this lady is. & I'm Loving her vibe!

@frankakwetey2354 5 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ We ride till we die

@maggiesanford8324 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 37 - felt like I was too old to skateboard, but bought on vacation on a whim. I learned how to skateboard in a hotel parking garage. I sprained my ankle (skateboarding) the day before left. Let me tell you, it was not fun trying to get around 3 airports on a sprained ankle. You don't heal as fast as a young person, either. I didn't let this deter me, though. I'm back on the skateboard riding down the street. It was hard to get back on again. I was so scared at first, but it's the most amazing feeling! I wish I had the courage to try more things when I was younger!

@coltonvanhorn1119 5 жыл бұрын

This women is amazing she is doing two of my favorite things at age 61 skateboarding and spray painting what a legend

@littlemisstwiggy1960 5 жыл бұрын

I needed this today💜 Thank you for the inspiration

@MvskokeWolf 5 жыл бұрын

The level of awesomeness of this video is off the charts!

@0xHalox0 5 жыл бұрын

Good for her. Never stop living. The people in nursing homes stopped living, body atrophied, sickness set in, followed by misery and acceptance. If you enjoy working into retirement years, do that! If you want to take on a new hobby go for it! 😁 getting old doesn't have to suck.

@brittwilliams8217 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Lena! I skate and I'm 40. You give me inspiration to keep going no matter what the haters say or think. 🤩😍🤩😍

@preciousbash 5 жыл бұрын

From one skateboarder to another .... YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! I hope I am still on my board when I am your age!!! Age is nothing but a number baby!!! MAD LOVE FROM NY,NY!!! RESPECT!!! DO YOU BABY .....DO YOU !!!!

@VIVIQ1111 5 жыл бұрын

Love her courage compassion the power to touch teach and share her passion 🏂🌹💞💓

@magicwood2360 2 жыл бұрын

True skateboarder . Having passion and sharing it with everyone !

@xOGxSE7ENx 4 жыл бұрын

I want this wonderful lady to be my grandma!! I've been skating since 1984, and would love to skate with her!! 🤘🔥

@SquirrelASMR 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, Tony Hawk is basically a 65 year old skateboarder.

@amrishpatel3501 5 жыл бұрын

He's 50 year's old lol :P

@847MicRoss 5 жыл бұрын

@@amrishpatel3501 Theres a lot of 50+ skaters #BonesBrigade, but they dont have gray hair yet so it wont make a great video lol.

@_KingOfCalifornia 5 жыл бұрын

I think the video is about her picking up skateboarding at the age of 61 and the fact that she is a woman is interesting as well.

@RonLarhz 5 жыл бұрын

But he started young.

@gravmperdedrivertreethreer4158 5 жыл бұрын

Tony hawk suck socks in Christmas stockings

@justincaseutube 5 жыл бұрын

yayyy much love to this lovely person. this made me smile.

@karlosofrito6425 3 жыл бұрын

really inspiring, thanks :)

@theresamelliott9196 5 жыл бұрын

The coolest 65 year old woman ever!! I am so inspired. She even has a kick ass style of clothing. And then the graffiti art!!!?? Dam straight girl❤️

@efil1607 5 жыл бұрын

Such an inspiration

@littlestdumpling.963 4 жыл бұрын

This Is just so heart warming.

@Tuxcz 4 жыл бұрын

25, working out, learning how to skate and always admired graffiti. This lady has more style than I do. Great motivation and I wish her the best.

@EugeneMaynard Ай бұрын

🔥👍🏾🙏🏾 Cheers from a 63 year old skater in Sweden 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇪🇹🇹

@ghostyboiamvs4296 4 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing

@HeartSunYoga 3 жыл бұрын

Good for Lena! I taught myself to longboard in my 40s and I have found it to be very life-enriching. It's rewarding to be able to hang out with my kid who has learned to skateboard as well. I think older people should give it a try if they are physically able; it's a very pleasant form of exercise. Take care, all!

@vanessap8717 3 жыл бұрын

Great story, good work you're doing, for yourself and others✌❤

@Oxiid 4 жыл бұрын

So inspiring!

@julianasebben7060 5 жыл бұрын

here for this!!

@malazxo 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome lady

@charlescampugan2297 5 жыл бұрын

@@bigbeatyswollocks4859 tf???

@FullCodedAlchemist 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for a video part

@wickedside7715 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, like who would dislike this? She's awesome!

@bowerydoll 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely golden❤

@Raychristofer 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome lady, Im 47 and slowing down skating, she got me fired up to continue.

@yeet8122 5 жыл бұрын

I hope she lives a long life doing what she wants. She looks truly happy.

@Dantethecannon 5 жыл бұрын

"Don't think what other people think, take your life in your hands"

@aaronvu6292 4 ай бұрын

Live life with Agency and Gratitude: This lady uses skateboard to fulfill her life and thankful everyday for it.

@jimmytgoose476 Жыл бұрын

I love her !

@valadams5886 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is what a free confidant woman is❤️

@JulieChasen Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I’m gonna cry

@inhumanfilth681 5 жыл бұрын

As if i needed another reason to love finland lol this woman is my hero

@JudiOyama 2 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration! Keep riding!

@andrewskigordon4941 5 жыл бұрын

The most honerable words to ever hear, and they are true "Don't think what other people think", "take your life into your own hands

@SenpaiStoner 5 жыл бұрын

Made me shed a tear 😢

@LetsKeepLifeSimple 5 жыл бұрын

I Love This!!! I wanna be like her when I grow old.

@JulieChasen Жыл бұрын

I’m a surfer and was away from the ocean for 2 years and got a surf/skate board and I was having so much fun in a little town skating in a empty lot. They called Secutity on me and I stoped skating! I’m now back in the ocean and still want to skate I’m 42

@samdevloerder6813 5 жыл бұрын

What a interesting and inspiring person I hope to grow old like her

@SusiPineapple 5 жыл бұрын

how could anyone dislike this video?

@joeqb5992 5 жыл бұрын

I love this lady!

@MissGlassButterfly 5 жыл бұрын

She is an inspiration!

@yomommastupid 5 жыл бұрын

Love this woman spirit !!!

@biliejane 5 жыл бұрын

Sooo cool👏

@anrijupiter 3 жыл бұрын

I quit skating because I started at 11 years old and felt too old to start skating. I regret it now so much but imma try again. We are never too old to anything!

@1akmason 5 жыл бұрын

I love this women!

@lt5550 3 жыл бұрын

Love her spirit! Great example for aging gracefully.

@hectoroyarcenunez2304 5 жыл бұрын

I love you Lena!!

@faitharooo 5 жыл бұрын

OOo dang so inspirational

@girlsinspireallgirlpower4032 5 жыл бұрын

So cool

@zexiffy7792 5 жыл бұрын

True once you start to skate you explore I saw my whole town as a skate spot then we started going to an abandoned place and brought our box set and rails

@atalethsmith4478 5 жыл бұрын

Man, i wish i have a grandma like this

@extrolextyer383 4 жыл бұрын

She's awesome

@juansarabia7530 3 ай бұрын

Never skated in the '60s, but will get a board. It keeps getting back burnered. At 68 I know I can do it.

@henrywindsorrurikovich9303 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful great rider :D

@LamiereByM 5 жыл бұрын

Yas queen🙌🏻

@waynegore176 5 жыл бұрын

I Love her

@rose-lu5gi 5 жыл бұрын

she is so cool

@shepdgc.og.soldier7732 5 жыл бұрын

I really like this lady.Reminds me of my Mother without the skateboard.

@foxylady9110 5 жыл бұрын

You go girl...

@indiopeltier9758 5 жыл бұрын

She's Awesome What A Great Example

@maksu4165 5 жыл бұрын

Love

@kelp1474 3 жыл бұрын

F****** awesome🔥🤘

@janetteruiz9347 5 жыл бұрын

lucky, i was practicing riding my skateboard that i fell hard. I didnt bail fast enough on a small friggin hill, so my lowerback hit the pavement first, like cracked (i heard a crunch) and currently im at a week that my lower back still hurts. I cant do a proper ollie and it pisses me off bc i wanted to skate so bad and now i cant WTFF