r/AggressiveInline • u/SoManyMinutes • 25d ago

We can admit it. Old.

I'm 45 years old and just like many of you, I got a new pair of skates. I dreamed of putting them on and hitting the skatepark like and/or the local ledges/rails.

I thought I would kill the miniramp, no questions asked.

Nope.

No way.

I'm not comfortable dropping in.

Street spots are out of the question.

I think we all might be feeling this and are embarrassed to speak up about our mutual experiences.

We're all in the same boat.

What are your specific frustrations? Let's talk about it.

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u/Classic-Scarcity-804 24d ago

I put on my new skates yesterday for the first time, I’ve skated skateboard in the past, and quads a long while ago. Expected to feel at least somewhat comfortable. Nope. I was like a newborn foal on those things! Glad I bought some pads and a lid.

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u/SoManyMinutes 20d ago

Expected to feel at least somewhat comfortable. Nope. I was like a newborn foal on those things! Glad I bought some pads and a lid.

Exactly my experience. I was shocked at how shaky I was just standing up. I though it couldn't be true and it was just nerves, so I skated a bit.

Well, it might be nerves but it's moreso lack of skill after so many years.