Age?

Last longboard owned and used was back in the 70's. Today was spent on pavement vs. the normal gravel grinding sessions. Actually started to get the feel back. Not dancing on the board, but feeling the Gs on the deep carves. The looser conditions of gravel had me wondering if I've aged out of skating. Nope. This old dog is coming back! 2nd, 3rd....return to feeling young. Added a foil board to the windsurfing kit after 30 seasons of windsurfing. Really re-ignited, re-stoked the fire. Now esk8!!! Love the ability to carve going uphill!

So, how old are you? Return, 1st timer to longboard riding?

 

I’m 56. Skated daily from age 14 up to about 25. Basically lived on a board in those days. Got back into long boarding a few years ago but old ankle injuries and pins in one make pushing and braking rather painful.

So I just bought a Bamboo GTR with ABEC 107s and AT kit. It’s a life changer! Absolutely loving it. Love the difference between the street and AT - so different. I live near some woodland paths and this thing goes uphill like a rhino on steroids! Incredible - everything I’d imagined but more!

 

Mid 60's. Issue with aging is a bit more injury prone and you don't real heal up completely. Plus wisdom did not come with aging. Sprain the left ankle last year goofing around. 1st real ankle sprain. Taped it up and continued to windsurf and wind foil. Bit of a hint that I'm a dolt. Cripple after a session. But then what do I do next day. Repeat. Consequence it has become a lingering issue. I'm goofy footed. Gets a bit uncomfortable kick pushing. Good thing for esk8. Otherwise it would be just long slogs uphill and too short a ride downhill on a mtn. board.

 

58 here and have ridden since 12 .Still ride all the time .Was just actually out on my Original Apex push longboard for a few miles . I also have my Siberian Husky pull me on it in the mornings before its too hot . I am looking at a new GTR or Hadean .Havent decided yet on which one but it will be Bamboo