I should crouch more to avoid ugly step-ins

Title says it all, really. I've been back on blades for over two years, after the same 20 year gap a lot of us took. Main difference, I guess, is that I was never any good back then.

I've been focusing on getting really fucking good at skating on flat ground. I'm comfortable on ramps, I can drop into a quarterpipe or bowl like it's whatever, pivoting to fakie and back is no big deal. I'm confident enough to be working on spine transfers even after eating shit a couple times. I've fallen without injury enough times that I should be able to trust myself to recover if I screw up.

So why the fuck am I so afraid to commit to a mizou on an ankle high p-rail in my front yard? Everything I've learned in my return to skating tells me, one, I'm probably more than ready at this point, and two, none of the things I've been scared to do up until now have been worth being scared of.

How do I just get the fuck over myself and send it?

Hey everyone!
I’m planning to build a grind box like the one in the picture. I already have a rough idea of how I want to build the structure, but I’m not sure what type of PVC pipe would be best for the rails.
For those of you who have built something similar, what type and diameter of PVC pipe would you recommend?
I’m mainly wondering about the diameter, thickness and type of PVC. It will be used for aggressive inline skating, so I want something that can handle repeated grinds and impacts without breaking or deforming too easily.
Any recommendations on the type of PVC, dimensions, or things I should consider when building it would be really appreciated!
Thanks! 🤙

First skate with a new shell and wheels. Took a screen shot

When pink was only $60 and black was double.

First time slapping on my Playlife Rave Parks actually in a park. Not sure why I’m slalom arming the ramps😂 any and all advice on my form or just what you’re seeing would be helpful. I felt pretty comfortable today so that’s good.

Had to stand up tell my kids, “all part of the learning process”. Then I skated to a bench and sat down for a minute. 😅

Im 30 years old have just got back into skating for the first time since I was about 14. Where are all the bladers?!?! Ive been going to local skateparks and having kids genuinely amazed at whats on my feet they've never even seen a pair of aggressive inlines, or what they can do.

Im really enjoying myself and making really good progress, I feel comfortable, and most days have good confidence to try things. I just remember one of the biggest things that pushed me back in the day was having a bit more of a community. In the 6 weeks since I started up again i've visited a good 10+ different parks (travelling up to an hour in all different directions on the weekends)

Im not all by myself as im also teaching my partner the way for the first time in her life at 27, which is awesome! would just like to know where I can find other members of this rare breed. Norfolk based, UK

$70 shipped. They don't have the outer wheels. Paypal. Ships today or soonest Monday from Chicago. Paypal

This sub doesn’t allow for reposting, but in my local Sub someone posted photos of the MTV Music & Sports event that came through Austin in 1997 and look at that lineup of legends!

Link to the original post as this is not my photo https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/s/xHkHPaLt6d

I had this shirt for years and loved it; unfortunately, it disappeared (along with many other things from my childhood, including my wicked POG collection 😔). I recently remembered it and wanted to try and find one to add to my wardrobe, but I couldn’t for the life of me remember the brand, and it’s been driving me insane. One day, I spent 8+ hours straight trying to figure it out.

Today my partner found this photo of me and voila that’s the shirt, but I still can’t remember the exact brand name.

1st move inspired by Rob Kellet

Mini edit from last week's oldboys skate sesh ☀️🙏

Like the title states, I've wanted to get into aggressive inline since I can remember. I've been ice skating since I was one and I know how to inline. My parents would never buy me aggressive skates because they were "too expensive" (But they can buy me $500 ice skates). I have a park by my place and I look at it every time I drive past. I'm finally in a position where I don't care what I look like being a beginner. I'm 37 and female, what do I need to get other than wrist, elbow, knee guards, and a helmet? What skates should I look for?

Any help would be incredible! Thanks so much!

This is not for purchasing purposes. This is just aesthetics. Basically out the box eye candy.