I used to skate everywhere. Then I didn't, for about 25 years! I got back on it shortly before my 55th birthday. At first I'd accompany the Mrs on her walk in the park and be out of breath skating a few hundred yards down the path. Now, 11months later, I've lost weight, gained muscle, significantly improved agility and reactions. I skate bowl, 4-7 days each week. I'm not particularly good - i just pump around it, putting in a few kick turns - but I am better than I ever was and improving week by week. That has me stoked!

I turned 39 last month. I stopped skating back in 98'. Every time I pass a skate park or see kids on their boards around the neighborhood it brings back memories from a time that defined who I was. I was with my kids teaching them how to ride their bikes earlier this week when a kid passed by on his skateboard. I asked if I could ride it and he let me. It took about two minutes to get the uneasy feeling and my balance back. I started popping ollies and my wife was smiling and my kids were looking at me like I was the coolest person. Anyhow, I got the bug and just bought a new board after my wife encouraged me to start doing it again.

I'm 43, had spinal surgery and a heart attack and I'm back on a board after 30 years. Wish I had never stopped. I'm from Scotland so the weather can often be a hindrance

Im 44 years old and I haven't skateboarded in 12 years. I love it again and starting to skate every morning before work. Its the best decision ive made

I'm 52...and skating in the small ramps and bowls in total protections on me...I'm Robocop skater. ;-)

Great video and encouraging for many older guys. I myself started skating in 1987 and I skated strong everyday til about 1997 or 1998. Then life got in the way, priorities changed I guess because I thought that was what you were supposed to do....focus on career, relationships, being an adult, etc. Drinking with buds also got in the way and other stuff just took over my time. So almost 20 years goes by.....my life is going by and I am letting it happen. Something happened to me when I was around 38 or 39....I think I started watching some old H-Street, Blind, and World Industries videos again and it re-sparked the flame that was still within me. It shocked my entire being and reawakened my passion for skating and at that moment I set out to buy a board. It was a little awkward at first, and I definitely needed time to get comfortable again, both mentally and physically, but with passion and determination I came through it and now I feel so free again. It is a love story that never really ends....it always continues until the next time. I don't get to skate everyday, but when I do my entire heart is in it. I am still learning new tricks at 45 and it feels almost unreal, and I am feeling very blessed. You can continue, yes you can, as long as you want and you just need to stay healthy and mentally focused. Skateboarding is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Guys, don’t lose sight of this one thing: Skating is all about fun;, that’s it. Nothing more, nothing less. Get on that board and do what you love. I’m about to turn 48, fuck it who cares. Til the mutha fuckin wheels fall off.

I skated a lot as a kid/teen and stopped when I had kids. Then my boys got older and started skateboarding and I showed my oldest how to Ollie and after that it was on. I skate every day and it helped me lose a ton of weight and it’s so much fun! I’ll be 40 in a few months and I won’t stop skating till my body fails on me 😆🤘🏼it brings me pure joy

I'm 49 I was skate in the 90s back to dominican republic I can in united state at 28 years old and always I see guys in the skate and always got that flame inside me and now I'm starting to skate again.

Dude, love the advice and thoughts in this vid, brother. For me, the way to living your best life is to live the dream. Do what you love, love what you do, love where you are at and love yourself and those around you. If you can do that with integrity, man, that's winning. Your vids are just small snapshots, but it sure looks like you are living your best life out there to me. Congrats on the one year anny in UT, brother. Best wishes for many more to come!

I just bought a new board after not skating for about 20 years. I now have a massive knot in my glute from re-learning kickflips and switch ollies. It hurts so much and i can barely walk after a big session but i keep doing it :D

Great video and some very good advice. Skating little on more days it defo better than just one long session a week. Alos can't beleive its been a year since the move already. Man you get into your 30's time just goes so fast.

Main thing is having fun , that keeps your young spirit at any age

I'm not far off, 48 years old! Good info.

I really want to get my 66 year old dad into skating! He’s not into the idea, but I’m trying to think of ways to inspire him

Loved this video!

Congrats for the fakie 50-50 grind! This park seems to be nice and frustrating in the same time! 😅

Great video, man!

Yo get those arms and shoulders working on the 180 outs. Looking good bro. Don't get down.

I think that park is awesome. Love the idea of it. It may have it's challenges but that makes it more like street skating I think. I would love to skate that park. You got some great clips there. Skating once a week doesn't work. That was my life for the year. But now I am back in America and I am now going to be able to skate a lot more. I am shooting for 4 days a week at first.

Consistency is key in everything we do...you dont even have to go to skatepark...Flat land tricks run through all the basics then push for more advanced tricks.

Dan, Feeling a little left out, what about a 64 year old, never been a skateboarder but still snowboarding.......looking forward to seeing ya this coming season at SB Mountain School. How's the new Crosstrek doing and a manual trans as well.

Sick spot! though Im highly allergic to kids by skatespots, man that shit gets me every time, hahaha! also time preassure is my worst enemy, I only skate good when relaxed, haha! Hope all is good my friend! Nice fakie 50-50 tail! Im 34 and also feeling that my body used to be a better vessel for activity.

45 here, bought a board this week after 30 years. Body remembers tricks like riding the bike. Ollies, slides, no complain, was there immediately. But reaction time needs an update. And muscles hurt like crazy. Also want to skate regular again.

I am 50 years old and take my 6 year old son to the skate park, teach him how to balance, impel and soon I will teach Olie. Skate or die !!! From Brazil !

I’m 48 still skating every other day…I guess my frontal lobes haven’t fused yet.😜

More Skateboarders need to get involved in building community skateparks. So much money wasted on unskateable parks all across the country.

Is this a park review or

Sorry, but this video is mostly just you whining. :-D