Łukasz Łukasik
Stepping outside my comfort zone once again. My daughter got a skateboard on her b-day so I figured that we will learn to skate together. Learning skating at 39, that doesn’t sound crazy… right? Making some progress here 💪💪. #skateboarding #inspiration
Jul 14, 2023 at 6:39amMastodon for iOS
Show threadEaster Benny 🐇🥚Jul 14, 2023

@virious Not crazy at all! I was 44 when I started.

I found this guy's tutorial to be really helpful when getting started. Enjoy! #skateboarding

https://youtu.be/seXfMDDD2TI

How To Skateboard For Adults Tutorial

YouTube
Show threadŁukasz ŁukasikJul 14, 2023
@feijoa this is exactly the same video I’ve seen 😄, so I guess I’m on the right track 💪. I need to buy protection pads for my knees and elbows, right now I’m super scared of falling.
Show threadEaster Benny 🐇🥚Jul 14, 2023
@virious Absolutely, pad up. I've taken loads of falls, and it's saved me from some serious injuries.
Show threadŁukasz ŁukasikJul 14, 2023
@feijoa you had lots of falls even without trying to do tricks, just from learning how to ride it?
Show threadEaster Benny 🐇🥚Jul 14, 2023
@virious I ride a surfskate, so do lots of carving. Turn too fast, and you end up on your wrist. I also do a lot of transition skating down at the local skatepark, and now learning to drop in, which has resulted in some big falls. Though I had a nasty accident just pushing in a straight line. It's no different to skiing or snowboarding - falls are inevitable.
Show threadŁukasz ŁukasikJul 14, 2023
@feijoa ok, so today I will go shopping for pads 👍
Show threadDankJul 14, 2023
@virious @feijoa definitely pad up if you are worried about falling. It's those slow speed falls coming straight down that are killer IMO. I'm 43 getting back into it and I wear a helmet, wristguards, knee pads, elbow pads, a compression knee brace, and an ankle brace.
Show threadŁukasz ŁukasikJul 14, 2023
@smokindank5280 @feijoa you have a solid armor while skating. Hopefuly today I will have my pads too. I would never suspect that falling down while riding slow speed could be more dangerous than on higher speeds 😮
Show threadEaster Benny 🐇🥚Jul 14, 2023
@virious @smokindank5280 100% I keep telling my kids not to stand on a stationary skateboard - that's when it's least stable.
Show threadDankJul 14, 2023
@virious @feijoa with speed and momentum you can slide, run, or roll out..hopefully. Slow speed or stationary you just fall straight down with all your weight on your point of impact. Ouch!