Absolutely. You will!!

I am 62. Skates as a kid. Would loooove to try again. It would be such great exercise and my 11 yo grandson loves to skate. I take him a couple of times a week. But.. my knees have been replaced. And I need to lose a lot of weight. If I fell, would I be able to get back up??

Im just getting started too. At 56!😂

Me too @ 66

I am 61,, yup.. havin a hoot giggling at myself re-learning skating too lol 😁

Yay!!! Another #olderroller. Follow me on IG: tristinedenise. I bought them on Amazon.

I’m 44 and trying. Keep going.

I bought my wrist pads along with knee and elbow pads at the skating rink. They were very reasonably priced and I was able to try on different pairs for size.

You bet. I hope you're having fun.

Thank you. I stopped for a while but just started again.

Yes!!! That's so cool! If you're on Instagram you can find me there. I had an olderroller52 account but for some reason I can't get access to any of my content anymore. So I'm on my normal/personal account now: tristinedenise. Let's hook up there!! 😁

Amen sister!!

I'm 57 and been skating since Dec. of last year and love it!!! I'm getting better and better every day; best decision I made ever. Yes I wear ALL my gear; too old to be getting hurt.

Right people can be so judgmental. Tell em to mind their business. Not being active is the fastest way to have all kinds of health problems. So however you choose to exercise is good. We take risks everyday we live. Everything is dangerous. Yet we still drive, and travel by airplane, and walk outside our homes 🤣. Love life. I just turned 35 and I don’t care what anyone thinks anymore.

All you can do is try and see how it works for you. I have poly peripheral neuropathy (neuropathy in my feet, legs, back, hips, shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers) and I was tired of letting that keep me from doing what I wanted to do. When I went to the ER, the Dr actually told me that staying active, like roller skating, keeps the pain at bay. He's right. I rarely have any pain anymore. I get pain in my lower back, but I put a pain relief cream on it at night. I sprained my ankle and had to stay off my foot for 6 weeks. I'm not going to die from roller skating. I might be in a bit more pain, or not be as flexible as the 20 something year old skaters, but it's worth it to me. I want to live by being alive. I'm not going to let my disease keep me down anymore. I hope you'll at least try. Keep me posted!!

You should!! It's so much fun.

Will you share skating vlog info. Trying to find the 50+ skating crowd in Detroit.

Thank you for watching! God bless you too, friend!

Yessssssssssssssss. I'm following my dream too. I'm 67

Thanks Karen. I'm having a rough day with that.

Same to you!!

Yay!!

Thank you!

You have good balance on the skates and are one brave soul Lol. I tried again over a year ago maybe twice at a skating rink but haven't back since then. My balance on skates need improved and I need someone to teach me all over again.

Thanks!!

Well, I did it! My first trip around the Skating Rink in 35 years! It was slow but I made it several times without falling. of course having protective gear made me feel a little safer! I’m going to try to give it another whirl as soon as possible! My muscles just need some time to remember what to do, as I was very tense the whole time and did not want to fall. Watching different videos on KZfaq did help me to remember certain things to be aware of like weight distribution, bending the knees and hands out at your side.

I got a great set of wrist, knee and elbow pads from Walmart... About $20 if you haven't bought pads yet.

I hope you are still rolling!

That's so exciting! Thank you for coming back to tell me. I'm so sorry it's been so long to respond.

Where have you been girl??? How's the RV life and the new baby?

Thank you!!

Yes!!! Get up and go, girl!!

Woohoo!! Great job!

Thanks

Thank you

Holy cow, "after 50" doesn't make us seniors! 😳 🤣

Thanks!!

Let's roll!!

Yes!!! Congrats!

Did you start?

Thank you!

I know!!! I'm so happy!

@@SheIsTristine 😁

I just started again a few weeks ago after almost 2 years of not skating!

I am also 66. I started roller skating at local family Disco. Was starting to improve and enjoying myelf when I felt a hand on my arm. A woman pulled me down and I fell painfully on my back. I had concussion for a week and was very sore. You are right to wear the padding. I have looked out padded shorts that fills out on impact. Will give this month a miss though. The woman who pulled me down looked about 40. She thought it was amusing...Not...but god luck on your skating journey.😂

I'm getting back on and trying to skate outside on the road. Scares the crap out of me, but I really want to do it.

Thank you!! Get out there and skate!

So are you!

Thanks!

Good job!

Yay!

Thanks. When do you get your skates?

I have to order them lol.. not sure but it's a plan!

Wowwwwwwwww, I'm so happy that I came across your post. You've just inspired me. I'm 67. I haven't skated in 17 years. Thks so much for posting your story. You're FOREVER YOUNG. 😉

that's great for you. I'm 71 and haven't skated in 43 years. This month I took my granddaughter roller skating for the first time for her and it felt like the first time for me. lol After the first lap my feet knew what to do but my legs felt like rubber.. So now I'm doing lots of leg exercises so the next time I go I hope my legs will hold me up. lol

Thank you!! My life has been pretty sucky lately. I keep wanting to do a video but I'm not sure anyone cares to hear what I have to say anymore. 😆

Hi neighbor!!

Give it try!

😆 🤣 😂

Ouch!!

Love it!!

You should!! They say Moxie skates ate the best. However, if start out with maybe a cheaper brand until you feel this is what you really want to do.

I had to stop for a while but picked it up again a few weeks ago!!

Love it!!! I could use loads of advice. I'm utterly clueless. I just bought a hip/butt pad since my neuropathy is in my hips too. I seem to like to fall on my right side. 🤣🤣🤣

​ @She Is Tristine I learnt when I did roller derby to fall on my knees, but you need good pads to do it safely (triple 8s or 187 brand) learning to fall or do a controlled drop keep you from getting hurt. you want the right wheels for the surface you on, indoor wheels are to hard for outside. keeping your legs apart and bent is good if your going over bumps or might fall. tightening the wheels up and walking about on carpet is great at getting your center of balance... once you find it, its all good from there. check out - indy jamma jones channel... shes got some great tips. after you taught me the word pooch... ive got a derby injury word for you - gyna shiner, yes its a skate to the crotch bruise and they hurt :)

Too funny!! I actually just watched one of her videos today. I also have outside wheels. I think balance is my main issue right now. I just need to keep practicing. If you care to follow my journey on Instagram my username is olderroller52.

Sure does, thanks!!

Yes. Most skate sizes are men sizes and the company you order from will tell you how to size or accordingly. I wear a wide 8, ordered an 8 and they for perfect. But each skate will size differently.

Yay!!!! How cool!

me too!!! i have not one clue about how to look after them, it’s been 30 years and over since i was a roller nut but one thing i can remember is the freedom i felt, and im going to try anything to distract me from this bloody menopause!!!lol!!

Lol, keep trying!!!

I stopped skating for a while but just started again.

I haven't been on my skates much. I went back on a few weeks ago and fell instantly, but got back up and rolled like normal. 😆 You definitely should start. It's so fun!!

Impossible is nothing. Nothing is impossible.

Dirty Debbie??? If that's it, I've been watching her. I love her!!

Then you should!! ❤🙂

@@SheIsTristine yes I think I will

Thank you! I've been off of my skates for 6 weeks due to an injury. Just got back on today!!

😁

Awwww, thanks so much.

she looks awesome, just need some leg warmers to go with the skates :)

Right!! I was thinking I need those too!

@@SheIsTristine yes, they make you a better skater... those and retro shorts :)

I almost have. I think I sprained my ankle at least, so far. 😬🤪😂