38 here, wife just recently bought me a pair of USD Feinberg Pro (I had the Salomon Feinberg Pros growing up) and I can't wait to fall over and get beat up at the skate park 😅
Same here! It sounds crazy, but True.......I'm 41 and I have more muscle now then when I was younger, and have a better diet, I don't find myself gassing out.....I also think you learn to work Smarter VS Harder.....when you're young, you just have hormones, so you crash and burn a lot, Lol. When you get older, you learn technique and skill....VS adrenaline or dumb luck when you're younger. Sure you won't be able to go Insanely hard, but life is also about Risk VS Reward as you get older, it's not worth crazy injuries at 40 or 50 when you have a Career or people depending on you for Income, etc. You learn to drop the Ego, and just dial in for what Exactly you want to do.
The hurting your back sneezing comment actually hit home and made me laugh as that just happened to me for the first time this week at 38 so I guess this video does indeed apply to me. =]
I lost a friend who bladed without a helmet. His brother and my cousin refuse to wear one "in honor" of him. Absurd. We are all fathers now, late 30s early 40s. They started skating again, posted some pics of them and were getting handled on social media for being so reckless. To everyone like my cousin, grow up. Wear a helmet.
@apaleguy Ah, man... that will do it. One time, I 540'd a twelve stair and caught my pants on my back wheel (landing fakie, in JNCOs... I'm not sure which part is more embarrassing lol). I split my Pro-tec completely in half at the back of my skull. I was a little shook up but totally fine to skate home. My mom was so happy she bought me another one that same day.
I started wearing wrist guards when I fell down. I think it also depends on how fast or the tricks you are trying to pull off. I fell couple of times at the trail areas, but always managed to place my palms on the ground as my 1st instinct.
For sure! I fell off the back of a quarter pipe head first, my helmet split and I just dusted myself off and rode away. What would that have been like without it?
I recently got back into it over this past summer. I’m 39. It’s definitely not as easy as I remember but, I am getting there with every session. Videos like this really help!
I am 41 and started agressive skating at 38...i love this sport but i realize that i am not 20 anymore. But it's never to late to skate. I was surprised what still is possible at my age. Thanks for your Tipps.👍
Just ordered a new set today, getting back in after 20years, glad to inow in not alone. But love to hear all the old skaters praising the gospel of helmets and pads.
great video!! I am 41 and I am thinking of starting to skate again. I thought I could use my old RB Dirks, but I have seen from FB groups , and now from your video, that I need to get newer skates. thanks for the tips!
Im 41 and had No issues...muscle memory came right Back instantly. Little sketchy in certain movements, it will take a few weeks to get the muscles trained for it again, but my brain was right back to being a teenager again, Lol. I started skateboarding again too for the first time in 20 years, I went to the skatepark and was dropping down pretty big ramps within 15 minutes....my brain just wanted to go Right for the stuff I used to do....didn't fall once, but I'm also in really good shape, always lifted weights and done cardio my whole life.
Law am 47 as well and still going strong with Bladeing big wheels .....Plus i always gear up with my helmet and pads, especially being old ....and I can't wait to try your skates....Got them in white .......Keep skating save....
51 yrs old.. was big into blading in the 90’s picked up some Aeon 72’s in 2018.. this year I’ve made a concerted effort and I’m blading 5x a week.. totally agree set expectations low. I’m back in great shape and I’ve still not felt comfortable doing jumps etc gonna get a helmet and pads and some 60’s before I attempt anything.. my chocolates from the 90’s with senate wheels will stay retired 😂🤣
Just got some USD Aeon 60s and back to skating at 38. Was worried about being too old but after seeing this and reading all the comments of similar aged people gonna go for it without worry
I was able to nab a couple pairs of Widebody Salomons recently and they still work really well. The new 50/50 frames & wheels help out a lot. Gonna pick up the Omnis when I get a little bit of extra money.
So glad I started using a helmet when I got back. I don't fall on my head but when you land fakie at 40 and screw it up, your ab muscles can no longer stop your head from hitting the ground.
Real Nice to see u blading, with ur age, Ive Just get back to, im now with 33 yo, almost 34, and i stoped with 24 yo. Im prety happy with my choice to come back because i really love agressive inline, and this video helped a lot, not only because the tips, but also to see more bladers returning to the sport indepent from the age. Thx bro. And keep Rolling, and recording. Great job
Wristguards, yes. They help you mitigate any bailing situation. By having your hands and wrist protected, you can put your hands first when you fall and avoid hits on your knees, shins, and elbows. I used to hate them but now I see the value. I can take more "risks" and try harder tricks because I know I will be safer. Also, volleyball knee guards do a great job. Obviously, they will not be good for vert skating but for grinding ledges or basic skatepark tricks, they offer protection and excellent flexibility. And they're cheap (12 euros for mine). Great advice overall, Law, love the channel :)
I tried the ALK13 knee pads and the Ennui ST Pro Knee Gasket knee pads in their largest sizes and they were both just a little bit too tight for me. I'm 5'11" and 200lbs. I was getting lots of pressure on my kneecap (I have kinda knobby knees) and the material in the back of the knee felt like it was digging in. Between the two I did like the feel of ALK13's better from a coverage and flexibility standpoint. Right now I'm trying the G-Form Pro-Rugged 2 knee-shin pads in size XXL. They fit me a bit on the looser side especially compared to the ALK13 and Ennui. At the same time though, I can't say I'm a fan of how un-ergonomic the padding feels around the knee cap. It feels like I just taped a piece of thin, hard foam to my leg. Back around 1998-2000 I used to have some slightly bulkier soft shell knee pads made by Harbinger. Those things felt amazing, and they were nicely sculpted around the knee cap. They were a bit bigger than the Ennui ST Pro Knee Gasket knee pads. I haven't been able to find any evidence those pads ever existed on Google. It's kind of amazing.
Getting back into aggressive after a few years, looking to get some skates that are customisable incase the parks too rough on my back and I can just swap on urban frames. My local has Gawds that I think I might get,but maybe I should get a soft boot or carbon for extra comfort if I end up doing more urban stuff. Tough decisions 😂
I got back into skating 25 laters later. I only skated for a short period as a kid and thought I wouldn’t be able to inline skate anymore. Wow, I surprised I could in-line skate again. I went from a 4 x 80mm setup skating for 3 months and now upgraded to 3 x 100mm. Love this video. It pulled all the like minded people together in one spot. ❤
43 years old myself!!!! I’m trying work up the guts to buy a pair of skates again I started in 95 stopped around 2005 due to bad life choices. I really want to get back on skates with my daughter and teach her how and get her off the skateboard!!! LOL
I’m 45 and I’m just getting back into it after doing a hernia playing inline hockey. I have it fixed now and I can blade again. I had a 4 year break because I couldn’t skate.
I'm almost 43, what helps me the most is going to the gym and I do it only to be able to skate safely. Also trying to reduce weight...so bad on your knees
I got myself a new pair of skates, roces m12 and starting back again! 46 this year and haven't been on skates since 1999 . I use to have roces fifth element , I really liked them and can't wait to see how my new skates will feel. I wonder if I have any muscle memory left when I try to do my first soul grind in about 25 years 🤔 Let's see if I break any bones this weekend 🤪
Thanks for this on the stream and as a dedicated video. I know you're out of the review game now, but I have a request that could leverage all the reviews you've done. Could you put together a wide foot playlist or summary video? It's so hard to track down good info that has specifics.
just flat backed 2 days ago and ended up in the hospital 😅. 36 now and i didnt bounce like i used to... so what did i blame? my k2 fattys fro. 1999 lol. so got some new skates and ready to get back at it
38 here, wife just recently bought me a pair of USD Feinberg Pro (I had the Salomon Feinberg Pros growing up) and I can't wait to fall over and get beat up at the skate park 😅
I also "Back to Blading" after 20 years and at the age of 40 I became aggressive.
Thanks for your videos.
I'm 43 years old and I'm in better shape now than when I was 18.
Same here! It sounds crazy, but True.......I'm 41 and I have more muscle now then when I was younger, and have a better diet, I don't find myself gassing out.....I also think you learn to work Smarter VS Harder.....when you're young, you just have hormones, so you crash and burn a lot, Lol. When you get older, you learn technique and skill....VS adrenaline or dumb luck when you're younger. Sure you won't be able to go Insanely hard, but life is also about Risk VS Reward as you get older, it's not worth crazy injuries at 40 or 50 when you have a Career or people depending on you for Income, etc. You learn to drop the Ego, and just dial in for what Exactly you want to do.
The hurting your back sneezing comment actually hit home and made me laugh as that just happened to me for the first time this week at 38 so I guess this video does indeed apply to me. =]
I lost a friend who bladed without a helmet. His brother and my cousin refuse to wear one "in honor" of him. Absurd. We are all fathers now, late 30s early 40s. They started skating again, posted some pics of them and were getting handled on social media for being so reckless. To everyone like my cousin, grow up. Wear a helmet.
It only took one fall and me being unconscious almost getting hit by a car to start wearing a helmet.
Wear
A
Helmet
It will save YOUR LIFE.
@apaleguy Ah, man... that will do it. One time, I 540'd a twelve stair and caught my pants on my back wheel (landing fakie, in JNCOs... I'm not sure which part is more embarrassing lol). I split my Pro-tec completely in half at the back of my skull.
I was a little shook up but totally fine to skate home. My mom was so happy she bought me another one that same day.
I’m all about a helmet and embrace it with my channel. I like skating more than brain injuries
I started wearing wrist guards when I fell down.
I think it also depends on how fast or the tricks you are trying to pull off. I fell couple of times at the trail areas, but always managed to place my palms on the ground as my 1st instinct.
For sure! I fell off the back of a quarter pipe head first, my helmet split and I just dusted myself off and rode away. What would that have been like without it?
I recently got back into it over this past summer. I’m 39. It’s definitely not as easy as I remember but, I am getting there with every session. Videos like this really help!
Back after 20 years. I can't believe I can at 40, but I did and it was the best decision. Thank you for your great content
I am 41 and started agressive skating at 38...i love this sport but i realize that i am not 20 anymore. But it's never to late to skate. I was surprised what still is possible at my age. Thanks for your Tipps.👍
Just ordered a new set today, getting back in after 20years, glad to inow in not alone. But love to hear all the old skaters praising the gospel of helmets and pads.
great video!! I am 41 and I am thinking of starting to skate again. I thought I could use my old RB Dirks, but I have seen from FB groups , and now from your video, that I need to get newer skates. thanks for the tips!
Im 41 and had No issues...muscle memory came right Back instantly. Little sketchy in certain movements, it will take a few weeks to get the muscles trained for it again, but my brain was right back to being a teenager again, Lol. I started skateboarding again too for the first time in 20 years, I went to the skatepark and was dropping down pretty big ramps within 15 minutes....my brain just wanted to go Right for the stuff I used to do....didn't fall once, but I'm also in really good shape, always lifted weights and done cardio my whole life.
Law am 47 as well and still going strong with Bladeing big wheels .....Plus i always gear up with my helmet and pads, especially being old ....and I can't wait to try your skates....Got them in white .......Keep skating save....
Yeah Lawrence that's so true about aggressive being way different on the body. Waiting for my standards
Bob and brad the 2 most famous physical therapist on the internet? Thats awesome. Great video and tips thanks.
According to them, they say
51 yrs old.. was big into blading in the 90’s picked up some Aeon 72’s in 2018.. this year I’ve made a concerted effort and I’m blading 5x a week.. totally agree set expectations low. I’m back in great shape and I’ve still not felt comfortable doing jumps etc gonna get a helmet and pads and some 60’s before I attempt anything.. my chocolates from the 90’s with senate wheels will stay retired 😂🤣
Love the insight!
Just bought myself first pair of blades in over two decades. I cant wait to show new gen what big airs are all about even if it hurts. Cant wait
Just got some USD Aeon 60s and back to skating at 38. Was worried about being too old but after seeing this and reading all the comments of similar aged people gonna go for it without worry
I was able to nab a couple pairs of Widebody Salomons recently and they still work really well. The new 50/50 frames & wheels help out a lot. Gonna pick up the Omnis when I get a little bit of extra money.
I think Salomon have aged the best out of everyone, aside from the crumbling shock absorbers. Enjoy them!
So glad I started using a helmet when I got back. I don't fall on my head but when you land fakie at 40 and screw it up, your ab muscles can no longer stop your head from hitting the ground.
Real Nice to see u blading, with ur age, Ive Just get back to, im now with 33 yo, almost 34, and i stoped with 24 yo. Im prety happy with my choice to come back because i really love agressive inline, and this video helped a lot, not only because the tips, but also to see more bladers returning to the sport indepent from the age. Thx bro. And keep Rolling, and recording. Great job
Wristguards, yes. They help you mitigate any bailing situation. By having your hands and wrist protected, you can put your hands first when you fall and avoid hits on your knees, shins, and elbows. I used to hate them but now I see the value. I can take more "risks" and try harder tricks because I know I will be safer. Also, volleyball knee guards do a great job. Obviously, they will not be good for vert skating but for grinding ledges or basic skatepark tricks, they offer protection and excellent flexibility. And they're cheap (12 euros for mine). Great advice overall, Law, love the channel :)
I tried the ALK13 knee pads and the Ennui ST Pro Knee Gasket knee pads in their largest sizes and they were both just a little bit too tight for me. I'm 5'11" and 200lbs. I was getting lots of pressure on my kneecap (I have kinda knobby knees) and the material in the back of the knee felt like it was digging in. Between the two I did like the feel of ALK13's better from a coverage and flexibility standpoint. Right now I'm trying the G-Form Pro-Rugged 2 knee-shin pads in size XXL. They fit me a bit on the looser side especially compared to the ALK13 and Ennui. At the same time though, I can't say I'm a fan of how un-ergonomic the padding feels around the knee cap. It feels like I just taped a piece of thin, hard foam to my leg.
Back around 1998-2000 I used to have some slightly bulkier soft shell knee pads made by Harbinger. Those things felt amazing, and they were nicely sculpted around the knee cap. They were a bit bigger than the Ennui ST Pro Knee Gasket knee pads. I haven't been able to find any evidence those pads ever existed on Google. It's kind of amazing.
Getting back into aggressive after a few years, looking to get some skates that are customisable incase the parks too rough on my back and I can just swap on urban frames. My local has Gawds that I think I might get,but maybe I should get a soft boot or carbon for extra comfort if I end up doing more urban stuff. Tough decisions 😂
Thankfully it’s your money now and you don’t have to beg your parents 😄
I got back into skating 25 laters later. I only skated for a short period as a kid and thought I wouldn’t be able to inline skate anymore.
Wow, I surprised I could in-line skate again. I went from a 4 x 80mm setup skating for 3 months and now upgraded to 3 x 100mm.
Love this video. It pulled all the like minded people together in one spot. ❤
43 years old myself!!!! I’m trying work up the guts to buy a pair of skates again I started in 95 stopped around 2005 due to bad life choices. I really want to get back on skates with my daughter and teach her how and get her off the skateboard!!! LOL
I’m 45 and I’m just getting back into it after doing a hernia playing inline hockey. I have it fixed now and I can blade again. I had a 4 year break because I couldn’t skate.
Awe, what a bummer! Great vid anyways!!
I'm almost 43, what helps me the most is going to the gym and I do it only to be able to skate safely. Also trying to reduce weight...so bad on your knees
Buy some Gawds skates and support the OG Franky Morales!
40 and still got my roces majestic 12s from 1998. Would love get get back into blading
Those will look great on your shelf, probably not wise to put them on your feet. 😄
I got myself a new pair of skates, roces m12 and starting back again! 46 this year and haven't been on skates since 1999 . I use to have roces fifth element , I really liked them and can't wait to see how my new skates will feel. I wonder if I have any muscle memory left when I try to do my first soul grind in about 25 years 🤔
Let's see if I break any bones this weekend 🤪
BOUT TO COP THE RED BALANCE 2S. THANKS LAWMANE
Thanks for this on the stream and as a dedicated video. I know you're out of the review game now, but I have a request that could leverage all the reviews you've done. Could you put together a wide foot playlist or summary video? It's so hard to track down good info that has specifics.
What’s the First Rule of Fight Club? LOL… just kidding, thx for post- I’m just getting back into it after many years. Great tips!
We don’t talk about Fight Club. You already broke the 1st rule 😂
Funny how you and Ricardo Lino both post about being older and blading on the same day.
Great minds think alike. We’re also very old.
Nice to see that I’m not alone old fart rollerblader 😅
I’m another old fart rollerblader.
just flat backed 2 days ago and ended up in the hospital 😅. 36 now and i didnt bounce like i used to... so what did i blame? my k2 fattys fro. 1999 lol. so got some new skates and ready to get back at it
wow I wrote that before u said k 2 fatty. did u base that off my comment from a year ago lmao
I tried my Roces MOW after about 15 years and they did exactly that - completely fell apart.
Hope you didn’t get hurt. Sad to see but plastic isn’t gonna last forever
No injuries - just shocked me at the time :) @@BacktoBlading
whattttttttt u said my skates lmao
Where are the hammers? Sam Croft.
I am comming back with 30 ❤
Anyone wearing crash pants? I got one but im not satisfied with it any thoughts ideas?
I’ve used the gform ones and they work well, but always found them restrictive
ohio here. no we dont have skateparks everywhere lmao
First!