He's literally the only human in that town 😂😂😂

Started again last year with 43 years... Still love it, you're never too old to skate!!!🤙😁

I’ve tried when I was little and never really tried again. Now at almost 30 I’m learning how to rollerblade... some people laugh. I think is empowering I learn something that for a lot of people is basic, or even stupid. It’s never too late to learn something new and have fun!!!

Bought my roller skates. I had started many years ago, but fell off as I started to learn. Got my own skates and on it again. It's soooo fun and damn didn't realize how many muscles you used just to keep yourself from falling 🤣😍

It's great that you're telling this story. I think it could inspire a lot of people to get started! My story is kind of similar. I need to get spending more time on the blades!

I’m 39 now. I started when I was 14 and use to do it every weekend. Family thinks I’m mad for trying it again as an old man. This was an amazingly fun video! Thank you!

You're basically explained my experience so far. I skated a long time ago as a kid. At 36 I wanted to do something while learning a new skill while Covid-19 is still a thing. I was going to get a OneWheel but settled on inline skates. Mostly because it's less expensive and that its something familiar. Also because I can learn new things. Right now I'm focusing on stopping. Almost got a good T stop going. I'm having a blast skating around town with my favorite playlists. It's a great stress reliever. It's also funny seeing people's reactions for its something most people don't do. I can't wait to learn more.

It's very encouraging to see how much you can learn, even as an adult, if only you practice with dedication. Your stance and balance look like you've been skating since early childhood. Getting started on quality skates also was a good approach. My first pair was so crappy that I almost lost interest. Luckily not for too long though :D

I started 3 weeks ago, I'm 39 and I hope I can start going to explore the city in a somewhat proficient way by the end of this year, I know it's hard but part of the charm is in the challenge.

I also started inline skating at the age of 38 this year with my two kids. it's so fun. It's new hobby too. I also love cycling, running, gym.

I'm 33 and just started skating this week - I used to skate a bit in my early teens, but its been at least 15 years since I strapped on a pair of inline skates. I've had my new skates for 2 days now, and I'm a bit more shaky than I thought I'd be - stuff I could do without thinking as a kid now seem more difficult and scary (turning around to go backwards in motion, certain stops, little jumps, skating from one surface onto another ie/ tarmac to gravel). But I'm full of enthusiasm to get better, and I plan to go out every day on my street until I feel more confident. Your videos are an inspiration man, thank you!

I am 47and starting , like you said your stoping tutorial video is how I found you , nice job mate all the best keep doing videos and ride the streets , it is indeed tons of fun

I sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience. I skated and really, really enjoyed it as a kid, and as age 30 I was wondering if it’s too old to start again. Seeing you start learning skates at 37 and your progression really inspired me to pick up the hobby again. Thank you! I just ordered some skates and will be receiving them next week.

Amazing that you started at 37! I'm 30 and just started skating. Good to know I'm not too old to get started. You're an inspiration!

I brought my first inline at my 35th birthday yesterday.. now try to skate .. man u r an inspiration, i got my skates

Just watched this video a second (or even a third time?!). I just want to express my appreciation for what you are doing! You (and many others) have been an inspiration for me last year to buy new inline skates after more than 15 yrs without skating. A had a little experience skating when I was in my teens, but not much. Now I just bought a second pair: the FR1 Deluxe - finally! I already ordered a pair earlier this year, but that was one size down and unfortunately the bigger size has been sold out. Happy skating and love from Germany to you all!

Quad skater over here, I LOVE hearing from inline skaters, nice video and story!

I started skating one month ago and it's amazing dude, I wish I could be skating just like you.

Very personal. Nice. Thanks

HEY ! I'm 12 just bought my inline skates so yeah u inspired me alot ✨ 😌 Thank u very much and after just 4 days I learned crossovers ❤😆

a Big like my Friend... after 16 Years i also restart my inline skating (with now 36 Years old) ... Your Video is a big Motivation

Awesome video. I’m 28 and started skating 5 months ago and love it! Everytime I put my skates on, I feel like I’m home no matter where I’m at. It’s never too late to begin and it’s amazing how much you can grow when you challenge yourself. Please keep creating content and continuing to inspire 👌🏼

Grew up skating and playing roller hockey with my mates as a kid and that was a gateway into ice hockey. Haven't laced them up in about 12 years but just bought myself a pair of Bauer hockey skates.....went for a quick skate last night and I'm glad I haven't lost it....just like riding a bike. Now to get fit again!

omg this is an amazing video. I am 35 y/o and am going to dive into inline skating for exactly the same reasons you did. Thank you for sharing this experience.

Great video, Dude! Your's was the first UK channel I think I visited and I'm glad I found it. Like you, I was amazed at how city skaters could move; until that point I'd always found getting from A - B on my skates very difficult on UK roads and paths, and always confined myself to designated, generally smooth, areas. It was channels such as your own that compelled me to do more and really get a grip! Well done. Oh, and your wife shares the same opinion of skating as my own; her skates have been gathering dust in our garage for a decade!

Dude, you're in your 40's?!?! Unreal man. I hope to age like you. You're looking great.

Great video, nice flow. I am 36 and I am learning with my daughter that is 5 years old. Your channel is very encouraging for me. Keep going.

I've been skating for 12 yrs. Combined with ice skating, I think I will never get bored with this

Been thinking of picking up some skates. Turning 37 in Nov, encouraging to see how much you can progress in a few short years.

Thank you for taking time to produce this! Cool to hear the stories of others. Cheers mate!

Well done !! Great video , I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again generally the roads and paths in this country outside of London don’t lend themselves to skating smoothly, that said you make it look easy ! Keep the videos coming 👍🏼

Very good video, as always. I started the same way 4years ago and on the same excellent Seba skates. I found as considerably older than you, learning takes far longer your much more advanced in techniques than I. I started my own skate group in 2016, about 80 members now, L. A. SKATERS, in Littlehampton. Roll on 👍.

I started doing this last week at 25. I used to do it a lot as a teen but stopped. I decided to pick it up again because of videos like this! Thanks~~

Was pretty happy to hear you started at age 37 and to read all the comments here: gives me some confidence getting back into it at nearly 49 after 15+ years away. I learned ice skating back when I was 21/22 and that lead me to rollerblading back in the mid-90s. Eventually used to commute 5 miles along country lanes each day to work, but before that lived in Leeds and London and for 2-3 years used to rollerblade around both. At age 30 I got a pro instructor to get my ice skating up to a decent standard and could do most stuff on ice, backwards crossovers, switching forward to backward without thinking about it much, hockey stops, fast lateral moves and spins, the works. But not done either ice nor inline skating in 15 years. Recently splashed out on a decent pair of Bauer Vapor ice hockey skates properly fitted for my feet at a specialist hockey store in Sheffield a month or so ago and was appalled by how shite I am on the ice after so long! Can't even go backwards in a straight line with confidence any more, one-footed work very shaky and unstable. MASSIVELY disheartening. Last week I found out my local ice rink (in Scotland) closes May til late August too. Baffling. So I have ALSO just splashed out on a pair of Mission Inhaler WM01 inlines and figured I'll try rollerblading again. I'm 49 next month, but you starting at 37 (I know you've still a long way before 49 haha!) and mostly the comments on this vid have helped make me believe in myself a bit more with regards to re-learning and at some point becoming as good as you look on the skates. I don't think I was ever *that* good - it pre-dated my ice skating tuition so I couldn't even go backwards on rollerblades ever and we didn't have KZfaq to help learn! Back in the day my rollerblades had a pretty sophisticated braking system on the back. The Missions will be the first skates I've used with no brake pad. Kinda scary, but hey I don't have it on my ice skates either I guess haha

Ordered my skates today and should have them by next week. I'm 16 and I've never used skates but the versatility and conviency drew me to them. I'd love to skate through my city!

I started rollerblading about 2 months ago (at 29) and got addicted! It's an amazing workout.

You learned an amazing amount in a few short years. I’ve skated on and off for much longer, and consider myself a very good skater, but haven’t seriously attempted half of the city manoeuvres you do routinely. I think the key seems you’re very analytical and like to break things down into a series of steps, and you’re persistent and loathe to not ‘get it.’ Those are keys I always see in “fast learners.”

Just ordered my first pair of inline skates - I'm 55. I skated (ice and quad) TONS as a kid, and also just bought my first pair of skis, which I've taken out several times and I'm absolutely loving it! I never could do a full hockey stop on ice skates, so I'm a bit nervous to learn that on the inline skates, but I can do it on skis. I need something to do when the snow is gone that will keep me in ski condition, and I live near a miles-long paved trail & would like to take my dog with me. May fall on my face if he passes another dog, so I prob have to get pretty good before I do that. Thanks for sharing your story!

I am ten and I am also learning to inline skate during the pandemic and thank you for inspiring me to this fantastic new hobby

Exactly the review I was looking for … wow .. the similarities!

I also bought my first inline roller at 37. I m learning by myself, but it takes quite a while before I feel confident enough to go around Paris!thanks for sharing your experience!

You're the best! I love the visual because it really inspires me to get out there and skate AND catch up to your skill level! Makes me feel better about your experience (including the bumps) to get to were you are! Thank you 😃

I enjoy your videos a lot! Your voice is really soothing and your lessons (aka progressions) are really good.

Really appreciate the vid. I’m turning 39 this year and this is the nudge I needed to have another go at in-line. Thanks!!

I'm 47, started to learn ice skating with my kids 3 years ago. During the pandemic, I do more inline skating during last few months and like it a lot !!

Very helpful. I have ordered mine due to arrive soon. Cant wait. Havent done it since i was a teenager. Really excited to get them

I started at 27, and I used your videos to know how to stop. Thanks dude :)

I used to do it as a kid. I picked up a pair of skates again at 26 and I still love it. So thrilling and fun! Good way to clear your mind

I started a year ago in my mid 50’s. Love it! Beginning to get a bit more comfortable. Can drag stop and turn, to stop, but haven’t yet tried power stop. Need to get that down before I venture out from my smooth 100 years of asphalt in front of my house. Great video. Thanks!

I just started inline skating and it's tricky but I'm having a great deal of fun, and it is a great way to get a workout too haha

Just turned 27. I've always been in to cycling and kick biking (not kids scooters, but large 26" wheeled kick bikes). I'm now looking for another wheel based skill to learn, and some videos of inline scating on here. The biggest hurdle for me is always self confidence and what people will think in public. But I can't wait to give this a go. Looks great fun.

Mate you have really good skills. I´m 40 and I used to skate about more or less 10 years ago, I jumped on my old roller skates a few weeks ago and I felt pain inmmediatelly but because my 5 years old daugther is learning I decided got back on track, I am buying new ones this week and start to hit the road again, just for fun, I really enjoyed before and I pretty sure this kind of practice helps a lot with your health, that is my goal. Keep it up mate. Good videos.

Great video and awesome channel. Thanks for inspiring those just starting out, like me!

Congratulations on your progress! Learning a new technique always seems like a new gift.

Started 4 years ago at 60 lol, practising your techniques now :-) doing 20 to 30 k's in one flow around Brissie, Australia. Had a few stacks here and there but absolutely worth it . Im using Twisiter, 110 triskates. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Im trying to find a female skating buddy here but most people my age are in slow motion lol and dont skate :-)

I’m 19 and iv even skating for about 2 years, my mum recently bought some skates and now I’m excited to have a skating partner outside of artistic skating lessons hehe

OOO man you are awesome!!! Not just as a skater bot as a person to, I can feel that right away! So honest and normal, modest. I started skating a few years ago, i landed on my chin and stopped but few week ago I had a wish to continue skating so i bought a new pair of boots. And now surfing the yt here I am, on your channel! You now gave me such a boost of energy to continue skating and improve myself. THANKS! And yes, i am subscribing right away!!!

Just picked up a pair as I was desperate to get outside. I'm 37 this year :) Thank You for inspiration !

Fascinating your inline skating story. I did enjoy it and listen to it, at least, once again. Two years ago you had already 5000 subs and now we are many many more. Glad for fyou. Stay safe on your wheels. my thumb up from Almería, in Spain.

dude. i have no idea how you're going around the town so smooth. i remember trying to skate around my housing estate as a kid and every little rock and crack fucking me up lol. but I've just ordered some inline skates and I'm ready to try again. thats probably where people's perceptions of it being dangerous come from: its marketed to kids so often as something easy to do when its not. i imagine many people fell like i did (and i had ice skated reasonably well before trying it)!

thanks for sharing! inspiring video for sure.

I started at 37 (few months ago), but I'm not improving very fast, I hope I can at least break like you do in the video in 3 or 4 months

Love the mighty duck tee! And I'm here at 33 and im here for the reasons you stated...Definitely glad I came across ya channel.

Fantastic video

I am really loving your videos. As a 31 year old, I have just bought my first pair of rollerblades since I was 12. My fiancee bought some skates as well! Really looking forward to getting out on Southend Seafront with them. I'm now a subscriber so keep the videos coming!

You give me hope. I'm 33 I can skate like a beginner but can't skim through the city like you do. THe fact that you did all this in just 4 years, at the age you began, I am committed to getting to your level after viewing a few of your tutorials with turns and power braking. Canadian (ice hockey fan) here.

Man what an inspiration Keep it up 💪

I’ve had skates for a few days now and I’m still absolutely terrified of them but videos like this always inspire me to keep going :,) I hope I can get decent by summer

I like you keep giving yourself good gift, things to learn! Your life seems very interesting you keep you busy in fun way☺️ I hope I’m like u even when I get old I like challenges

Nicely done, sir. I always enjoy your commentary, so keep it up. Your use of the phrase “Hello world!” suggests that you might be a software engineer. Your methodical approach to learning to skate is another clue that you’re a critical thinker by trade! I was glad to hear your mentioning the rough terrain in Cheltrnham; I’ve always been surprised how much rough you tolerate, and it reminds me of my skating days in the UK as a child. These days I skate much smoother purpose-built trails and city streets in the US. We have it very good here! I skate a pair of Rollerblade Twister 80mm, and a pair of Rollerblade Tempests 110mm. Keep it up! Thanks.

Used to inline skate as a teenager but quit after I got into skateboarding and shortly after quit again because I grew out of it around 18. I now am 30 and looking to get back into blading and just flowing around the city with some challenges along the way like jumps. Looking forward to my skates coming in soon!

Never too late to learn! A step up from boring old footbal. Am 45 yo and i sold it to myself as knee friendly jogging, which i hate, then i realuzed what a superpower it is, been hooked ever since

listening to you talk about hitting 5k at this videos release, i notice you now have 25K. good stuff m8, thanks for giving me some inspiration to start skating again at 27yo.

Never too late. I'm 44 I shared my skills with my son 13 years old, and now he is better than me ;) Good luck everybody. My goal is to learn a bit more about slalom inline skates.

Like the mighty ducks top the mighty ducks movies were my favourite films about 23 years ago when I was massively into street hockey. I've recently got back into the skating as my son has just started. looking forward to some better weather roll on the summer. Brilliant video's

Wow. I know you always talk about how bad the pavement is where you live, but it really stood out in this video. That close up of the street at 9:26....man. Skating that on 4x80's looks rough. You must have rocks for calves. I cover some rough roads here in rural Washington state, but I'm on 3x110. I love going over the rough cut boardwalk by our marina, knees extra bent, arms out like I'm surfing it. Bystanders always seem amazed that I make the full stretch without falling on my face.

We need to bring these vibes back again: Inline skating, street hockey... And being honest I just opened the video because the t-shirt, GO DUCKS!!! :)

very beautiful and quiet place, very good for urban skating

My father has had me skating since i was a little girl, now we do city skates together whenever we can.

Started 1 month ago. I'm 43 years old. Can't stop :) now. Like your chanel, good luck !

You just described exactly where I am, watching videos and eyeing up boots online, looking forward to a purchase soon! I'm 44 and been riding carver skateboards for a few years now, time for a change up! Great video man, looking very fluent on your blades 👊

Great video, and great advice as always. It's always interesting to find out how others got into skating. For anyone who feels they're too old to get started - you aren't. I started around the time I turned 48 (50 now). It's been an amazing journey so far, including skating long distances, commuting, and using skateparks. You can do it. The long-term payoff is massive once you've got past those awkward first few months. Do it! You'll be so glad you did.

I'm 37 and I just picked up my first set of skates since middles school. So far I've only done a mile on a track as my practice.

I like your video of skating in your town and I also begin to play inlineskate these days

I really like these video essays on your skate journey.

I'm 32 and I just picked up skating. My pair is Rollerblade Cruiser. It's quite fun

I've been skating since I was like 6 years old, but when I was out of my teens the hobby kind of faded away. I recently moved to Munich and picked it back up, thankfully it not a skill you forget when once had it. The level of freedom it gives you when it comes to traversing the city is amazing. And with good bike infrastructure here there is tons of great space to skate. The lane along the river has got to be my favorite. It is not even that rare here, I regularly see other people skating.

kool watching you skate..

Nice video. I started inline skating afer I stopped playing ice hockey. I was missing the skating motion, it is so much fun.

Love the video!

Nice video & I enjoyed what you said. I like cycling but decided I wanted to give inline skating a go. I began going to a rink & riding on quad skates. I never really got it then I strained my knee from skating. I can’t stand up on my inline skates without them rolling out from under me. I hit my head twice & didn’t do the rest of my body any favors. But I’m not giving up. I’m going on the bike path on my quad skates now wearing upgraded indoor/outdoor wheels in the summer assuming I can go outside. I also bought a unicycle to learn something new Work on balance which I hope will help with inline skating. That should also give me confidence which I don’t have on inline skates. Also watching your videos is really helping me keep my interest up & desire to skate. Thanks so much. You’re awesome! Stay safe. 👍☮️🌞

I’ve just gone down the rabbit hole of in-line skating today, and it brings back some memories. I loved being bambi on my cheap and uncomfortable skates as a kid. I plan on saving up some money for a pair of skates I’ve got my eyes on. Though I think the rough roads of the uk will be a welcome challenge!

Just the channel I needed to find! Just started skating... aged 39. Also... suddenly recognised GlosCat mini buses in your videos... a fellow Gloucestershire citizen! Just up road in Tewkesbury ☺️

Once i did almost die and then my skills turned into a better shape. Its all about fear and dont have fear, and maybe skate until your body is sweating

Urban is life! 🇧🇷🙏

Great video. very interesting insights into your reason de etre (yeah that is spelt incorrectly on purpose) I was quite surprised by the Aggresive revalation. Shouldn't be though what with Bill Stoppards recent change to aggresive and my own interest in aggresive. (those M12s are calling me!) I do think that city skating is more popular on youtube (shop task, tiago, asha, bill stoppard all bigger than channels that are just grinding, only lino has a large following and does grinding. until now) and even though i do watch all the aggresive too, i still prefer a flow skate around a town or city. good luck with your future plans mate all the best.

Thanks. Nice video.

Wrong side of 50 here but enjoying skating in the FR1's I bought last year. Not quite progressed from deserted car parks under cover of darkness yet, but looking forward to rolling some parks & cycle paths when I've mastered an effective stopping technique. I'm about to swap frames from 3x110 to 4x80 to see if it helps me progress a little quicker. I fear my limited skills are not (yet) up to speed for a 3x110 set-up. Really excellent videos by the way.

Glad to see a lot of older folks here, but being a 19-year-old university student who has started regular skating again and with skating in my area being well not considered "cool" I just dont care it's so much fun it was embarrassing at first especially on campus but once you get over it. you sort of become empowered as you don't let others judgment get to you. My hopes are that my frequent skating could give others the confidence to give it a try and come out so I could have others to skate with.

To me it makes sense to be both into cycling and inline skating. There is something narrative and journey-like to both I haven't been able to find in other sports. I should also try some aggressive btw, it's not my thing but I guess there is a lot to be incorporated into city skating. As always thanks for the video!