70 Years Old Skater - ADDICTED TO THE FLOW
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- Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024
- ADDICTED TO THE FLOW tells the story of Franck, a 70 years old surf skater from France who still inspiring and motivating others with his unique style and charisma.
This short story was filmed in just two days and is geared to those who gave up a hobby or a sport that they once loved because of the feeling of being too old.
It also celebrates every OG surf skaters out there who never gave up, those who still pushing against time regardless of what the system may throw at them. 
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I AM 49 YEARS OLD AND I SURF AND SURFSKATE I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BOTH AND THE FACT THAT FRANCK SURFSKATES AT 70 YEARS OLD GIVES ME HOPE THAT I KEEP DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME.
Excuse the caps on my last comment! But I would like to note that I also do Brazilian Jujitsu and it goes hand hand with surfing and surf skating. There is a synergistic flow to all of it. I can't get enough. Thank you for posting, you have a new subscriber!
@@jackn.2388 that’s amazing man… sometimes we just need a quick reminder of what our body can do if we really put our hearts into something. Franck really is an inspiration to us all and I’m glad to be able to skate with him sometimes. Nice to hear your story… Keep pushing bro!
@@jackn.2388 the more I skate the more I realise that the only way we can continue to skate is to stay fit and sometimes skateboarding alone won’t do the job. Jujitsu sounds like a good way to do that. Thanks for sharing your story and let’s keep pushing ✌️
@@RonaldoBeatles It really is a great way to stay fit...although quite problematic as we spar your opponent is actively trying to control and submit you. Staying healthy and injury free is not so easy. Doing what you do and I do, its a matter of overcoming these obstacles and pushing through isn't it? The primary reason...it keeps us young despite our age :)
Thank you for your reply!
Inspiring! I’m 71 and feel the same about skiing , get in an average of 100 days a year. “Keep moving”, the best advice I ever got.
Loosing the ability to move is definitely the fastest way to age. You’re absolutely right. 👊
use it or lose it
I'm 57. I still skate. When my son was 4 I dug out my old G&S Proline 500. It was beat up. Over the years I used it as a moving dolly, a shelf, you name it. We stripped it down, repaired the wood, found a good set of 65 Kryptonic Reds and breathed new life into yet. Why? It took all summer in 1978 just to get enough money for the deck. The trucks and wheels had to wait another few months. To me that board is a metaphor of a goal achieved. I was so happy to be able to share it with my son. I still skate. I still fall. I'm no better at it than I ever was. but just like when I was 11, I still think I am only a few more practices away from getting better and like Franck, I love doing it with friends.
Amazing how a hobby can still bring us so much joy. I think one of the reasons why we get so attached to the OG stuff is because today everything seems to be so affordable and sometimes disposable.
So many people get back on the board once the kids discover skateboarding and to be very honest, I’m also enjoying even more than when I was 15. Sometimes you need to manage your expectations lol and get used to loosing some tricks which you had on lock before but on the hand… I’ve been having so much fun just cruising around and enjoying basic stuff.
Glad you still skating… let’s hope we can do like my friend Franck and keep pushing for the next couple of decades or so.
Thanks for watching the video and spreading the message! ✌️
Yes! I still have my G&S Bowlrider, bought in May 1978 for my 15th birthday. My son learned to skate on it and I still use it now, along with a G&S Longboard. Once a skater…😀
This is wonderful! Where is this amazing place in the video? It’s skating paradise.
The board of Theseus
Once a skater, always a skater.
Absolutely ! 👊
This man moves better than most 50 year olds. Great to see an older man living his life to the full and doing what he loves. Never let anyone stop you from achieving what you want in life!
Franck is a really cool guy… a good skater and a very humble person. I’m 48, still street skating as often as I can and he always reminds about not taking it too serious or focus too much on tricks or progression but just to enjoy skateboarding for what it is! Simple but true!
Amazing I started surfskating at 56 , surfing at 54 , never felt so alive 🎉
That’s really nice to hear… and just prove our point! Thanks for sharing bro ♥️
I am 66 and still skate. Started skating somewhere around age10, surfing at age 13.
I live away from the ocean now ☹️ but once a surfer - always a surfer😊. Skating keeps the flow alive and strong.🤙
Keep moving, keep young.
57 and still skating. Longboard carving simple hills. This is one of the best skate videos I’ve seen in a long time. Very motivating!
Thank you… really stoked that you enjoyed it so much. Motivates me to make more! 🙏🙏🙏
Much respect
is long board easier? I want to take it up again
I turn 61 first week in November and i still surfskate. I started skateboarding when I was 12. I believe that things that were fun when we were kids should still be fun today. I will forever play "kick the can" (Twilight Zone).
Hats off to you my friend 👏That’s amazing to hear… I totally agree with you. I’m also trying to stay fit so that we can all ride for a bit longer. 👊
@michaelcaccamo1359 right on! You don't stop playing because you get old; you get old because you stop playing. I remember that episode and I adopted the philosophy too.
@@Coover90210👌I like that
I’m 61 and just started skating again. A nearby town built a new concrete park with a pool. For a kid who grew up skating drainage ditches, school yards , and the terrible early parks - a smooth pool is irrisistable
Same! 60 this year and still on the longboard and in-line skates!
Great , thank you , 52 years old , the last 2 years skated every day , hip Hip !!
Well done man… time on the board is priceless. Enjoy it!
Salut Frank. Je m’appelle Guy sirois je demeure au Québec j’ai 66 ans. J’ai commencé le skateboard à 65 ans, je considère avoir perdu 50 ans de ma vie , et plus pour ne pas avoir commencé en bas âge. Les gens que je croise me trouve inspirant et je suis content de voir d’autres sportifs de mon âge qui attrape cette méchante passion qu’est le skateboard en particulier le surfskate (smoothstar) qui est un simulateur de surf Wow quel feeling. Je suis aussi très content de vous voir surfer l’asphalte à 70 ans, et qu’il y a de forte chance que je serais toujours debout sur ma planche dans 4 ans. On me trouve inspirant d’Avoir débuter le skateboard à 65 ans mais à partir d’aujourd’hui c’est vous monsieur Frank qui êtes mon inspiration.
Félicitation et merci.
Guy sirois
Quebec
Canada
Really glad you enjoyed the video… I pass your message to Franck and he was very pleased to read it.
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I'm not quite 50 yet, but I definitely see this in my future. Roll forever.
his walking posture is better than people less than half his age, not to mention he can fall and get back up. amazing and inspirational.
Yes… sometimes you can fall and roll and it’s all good. Sometimes the simple slam can get you off the board for days. As we say… skate tax, we all have to pay at some point. 👊
Beautifully beautifully done, I’m 56 and today I walked into my local skate shop :-)
Wow… that’s awesome. Enjoy the ride, stay safe out there my friend but never stop pushing! ✌️
@@RonaldoBeatlesthanks RB.. there’s boards in the shed, the carver that Franck is riding has intrigue my imagination. Ps great job with the music
I’m 55 and skated as a young kid, lived close to the beach and surfed for nearly 20 years and now at 55 have just received my first longboard!
That’s awesome Andy… it won’t be long before your muscle memory kicks in again. It’s absolutely amazing to feel that wind again on your face. Enjoy it! 👊
Tres Bien Ronaldo, I'm turning 60 this year. My 60th birthday will be spent on a windy beach in southern mexico where I can play with my hydrofoil and kite all day. I also still enjoy getting out the ripstick and skating with my daughter occasionally. Being able to continue doing these things motivates me to stay healthy and in good physical condition.
That’s good… keeping yourself busy.
It must feels amazing being able to skate with your daughter.
Enjoy Mexico… wishing you all the best!
Only a surfer (or skater) knows the feeling : ) 71, blessed, thankful and stoked surfing and skiing
71… well done my friend. You’re also an inspiration to all of us! 🙏🏻
Thanks, Brother! and blessings from New Hampshire, USA.@@RonaldoBeatles
at 73 i still snowboard down mountains. so yeah skating on a snowboard-best feeling ever
Wow… 73… that’s impressive my friend. Well done! Let’s us know your secret too! ♥️
no secret-stretch everyday-hike in the woods-bike--keep moving-eat a gummy once an awhile lol-love of the mountains-keep on truckin brother! @@RonaldoBeatles
64 and started skateboarding last week.
Let them look and not understand!
You are not doing it for them, but...because you can!!!
I started skating at the age of 47, now I'm 58.
And I know exactly these 2 types of looks.
Do what you like!
Wow! Interesting to hear what you've learned in those 11-12 years
Guys like this inspire me more to keep skating and surfing at 49yrs old than any top professional does!!! Stoked!!! Keep the flow going! 👍🤙🤘
I made this video with two purpose I’m mind. Leave it as souvenir for my friend Franck to look back at years to come but also to inspire other to bring back that feeling of flow into they lives.
Stoked that you enjoyed the video!
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His eyes and spirit are those of a 20 year old. Still rippin'. Well done!
I don’t skate or surf, but I appreciate the wisdom being shared here. This is real life.
Glad you enjoyed the video… Thank you! 👊
I am 46 and still surfing/skating/snowboarding… I suppose most of the riders of my generation and younger will try to keep riding as long as possible. So in few years, if we keep good health 🤞, we might see more and more Francks…😉
You’re right… I really hope so too. The thing is to try to stay away from injuries as much as we can. This way we can continue to roll for many years to come 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
@@RonaldoBeatles the only way to stay healthy is not through medication, it’s through movement
@@Beardandhatactor so true.
@@Beardandhatactormovement and food (and possibly no stress/ meditation), too much global ignorance about nutrition and it's a huge problem for people but a great business for governements.
To all the OGs please keep skating... I'm finally skating with my son, grandson and son in law I can officially start my own team...
Life is but a dream.
I love all my skaters keep skating...
Love.
It must feel amazing to have a good session together. Consider yourself a lucky man with a cool team! 👊
@RonaldoBeatles I'm blessed and humble to be able to have the time and 5o physically be able to keep up with them...
I'm so thankful and truly happy... I'm a simple man so it's truly the greatest gift life has given me besides the love I receive from others.
I just want to reciprocate the love and blessings that I've received.
I just want to add.
To all those going thru something please keep love and faith in your hearts don't let this world turn you cold... Love you family and hang in there its the intentions within your heart that will manifest the life you are existing in... or currently going thru.
Everything is energy...
Much love to everyone reading.
Go listen to Kermit the frog Rainbow connection.
Exist within the present moment.
@@DANKWORXtruth! Reading this helped me so much, thank you for the reminder to give back.. To add. Keep rolling! Much love.
I've been skating since 16 years old. I remember reading Transworld and Thrasher and seeing a photo of a 70 year old doing a frontside five-O in a big pool. I thought that was the coolest thing. I'm 51 now, still going strong and hope to make it to 70 and skating. I still take hard falls and push myself to keep my bones dense. I just give eye rolls to the 30 somethings that they skated but got too old to skate, then I tell them how old I am.
That’s awesome to hear… I’m 48 and still street skating once to twice a week. Body doesn’t responde in the same way as before so now more then never, we need to stay fit and healthy so that we can ride into our 70’s as well. Wishing you all the best man ✌️
I believe that was Bill Dohr-- I remember the photo as well :) 55 and still skating too-- May we all make it roll in our 70's & beyond Much Love fellow lifers!
I’m almost 58 , when time permits , I enjoy riding my longboard, and I get asked “aren’t you too old for that ? “ and I think, that is so sad to think like that. And I reply, no, and keep going. Really enjoyed your story. Keep that mindset, and don’t conform.
That’s the spirit… thanks for watching and sharing your story with us!
Enjoy the flow!
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Im 51, surfskating since 2018. Every word this man said is true, pure wellness¡
I’m over 70 and I feel the same way about bicycling. As a child it was my escape and freedom, as an older person it is still a joy and privilege.
Wow… That’s awesome!
Cycling, skating, surfing etc… all part of the flow.
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
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Got my surf skate when I was 50 after many years not skating, it is like you say, Franck … when you skate, the flow is with you … wish you many more good sessions!
Welcome back Christian… skating at older age still just as good as before. Best kept secret! Enjoy your ride and stay with the flow ✨✌️✨
This man is awesome and very inspiring. I just turned 40 and went on RUclips to look up videos of people who still skateboard in their 40's to see if I won't be alone and stumbled upon this video. 70 years old and still skateboarding! Absolutely incredible.
I’m really stoked that you enjoyed the video and found it inspiring. That was the whole purpose of this little project. Enjoy the flow and thanks for charing your story!
I love surfskating and windskating (with the windsurf sail on the board). Today I usually do it at Tempelhof airfield in Berlin. I learned windsurfing from a pensioner at the sea back then. Today I am a pensioner with 67 years and try to keep fit by skating.
That’s amazing… well done 🤙
Oh hi and greetings from Berlin! 👋 🐻 🇩🇪! The surfskaters at Tempelhofer Feld are amazing!! Keep on shredding!!
@@DeniseNepraunig hey Denise… greetings from Nice! 🇫🇷
@neuhausfm … also impressive. Great inspiration to us all. 👊
Legend! I've been skateboarding since 1986 without a break in time and explored the disciplines, different boards, terrains, tricks. I just found surf skating. I'm stoked and this is fun. Never too old to shred. Very rad video. Like this man, I never expected to quit riding. I just can't get enough. Cheers!😎🌊
That’s awesome man… I made this video for my friend Franck to be able to look back at it one day and remembered the rad days. This video is also to celebrate people like you, skaters that have been ripping for decades and still out there pushing! I’m also 47 and still enjoying every second of it and I hope to be able to push for many years to come. 👊🏻
@@RonaldoBeatles If your ever in the Washington DC area let's skate! ✌🤙
@@nate2skate265 I do fly to Washington at least once or twice a year. That would be awesome… 🤘
Get yourself an electric surf skate. There no comparison between one and a regular surf skate. I just transitioned over last year. There's No words that adequately describe the joy it brings into my life.
Je fais du skate à 40ans, mes amis se fichent de moi…je ne n’avais pas de doute sur mes envies, mais il m’en reste encore pas mal pour l’avenir. Bravo Mr
Thank you… I’m really happy that you enjoyed the video. Enjoy the ride and stay tuned as there will be more coming soon. 🙏🙏🙏
I am 56 and started surfskating one year ago. Wonderful feeling, and I hope I'll be skating forever.
At my age, I can say that social incorrectness about something that doesn't limit other people's freedom does not exist.
Envy does exist, though.
Hey man… that’s awesome. It’s never too late ✌️ sounds like you’re really hooked into it. Only people who rides really know how it feels. Glad you enjoyed the video!
That's impressive, I'm 63 and skateboarded up till I was that age. Not very frequently - but skating 1/2 pipes into my early 50's now and then, but in my forties I discovered cricket and have taken that very seriously and still play (Bowler). I visited a park when I was your age and skated around it - fine on the flat, but felt sketchy on the banks, aware that if I did wipe, my wrists and hands were potentially susceptible to being injured in the cricket season. On balance - cricket was far more important, so gave up then. I still had it I reckon, a few sessions and I'd have been skating banks and half pipes. The Jay Adams quote is a gem, but applicable to any activity/sport. I still surf - much less impact in the water if you fall! Hope you still enjoy it, I took it up when I was 17 in 1977, loved it.
What a wonderful episode! I loved getting to know Frank, he looks so munch younger! Beautiful images, great story !
Obrigado Patrícia… ele realmente é uma pessoa fantástica. Uma lição para todos nós!
I love this film . I bought my son a skateboard for his 10th birthday and decided to buy one too so we could spend quality time together .
Im 53 and have literally fallen head over heels in love with surfskating , cant wait for the rain to stop or get home from work to get back on it . Never going to stop !
First of all… welcome to skateboarding! It’s not an easy thing but it’s incredible rewarding as you can see. I’m turning 50 next year and I also have no intention to stop anytime soon.
Glad you enjoy the video 🙏🏻
100% agree with Franck! Let's enjoy and happen what will happen! Great video!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Merci Laurent… glad you enjoyed the video. Let’s keep rolling… and rolling! 👊🏻
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I am 48.been addicted to the flow since I was 9yo.broke my leg in January and feel it's time to get back into the flow.a lot of people in my village think I'm reckless for wanting to sk8 again but they don't understand the feeling of a board under your feet.the subtle vibration of wheels on tarmac. The absolute freedom and joy of the Flow.
Oh man… injury sucks but unfortunately is part of the sport.I’m also 48 and I was off the board for 13 months due to a knee surgery. It was horrible but at the same time thought me a few lessons. First, how much I love skateboarding because I missed it everyday. Second, the positive effects is has on my overall mental health and third, trying to stay fit so that we can keep riding for longer.
Welcome back… 👊
Beautiful documentary!! Wonderful pictures, great food for thought and amazing location! I hope that I can still surfskate when I am 70.
Thank you Denise… it was a pleasure to make it and I’m really lucky to have friends like Franck to skate with. Let’s hope we can roll for many years to come!
I love this video ! I'm still skating at 63 ! I longboard now, relaxing and less demanding. God, to be 15 again !
Franck je vous adore!!! J'ai eu mon premiere skate à 51, vite passer au surfskate. C'est un vrai plaisir, contente de savoir j'ai des années devant moi pour glisser.
I’m sure Franck will be glad to read this! 🙏🏼
Wow, this is so inspiring! You rock Franck 🤙🏻Thank you for sharing this video. I just started surfskating last week with almost 43 and I love it. I am hoping to stay in the flow like you. Definitely seems to keep you young! 😉 We might come and visit your „Nice“ boardwalk in the near future. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭Keep it up 👊🏻
Hey Welcome to skateboarding. As long as we do it with caution, we should be able to ride for a very long time. Franck really is a great inspiration for us all. I’m glad to be able to skate with him. I’ll definitely pass on the message. If you ever decide to come this way, give us a shout. Would be great to meet up! 👊🏼
Merci! Superbe de le voir skater a 70 ans 👊 bravo jarrive a 59 et je continue a rouler 🛹
Merci beacoup… glad you like it! We still go quite a bit to go… let’s keep rolling! 🙏🏼
Still living the skate life. I love that. I want to be that guy. Keeps you happy and young.👍
Wonderful video - thanks for sharing your story. I started at 10 years old and for many years it was my passion. We built a half pipe behind my house and would spend hours on it. After a long layoff, I am now 61 and back on the board the last few years. I get many looks at our skateparks, some laughing and others give me the thumbs up. Just having fun! Be safe out there.
That’s awesome story… going full circle! Just like you also said, as long as we stay safe, we should be able to keep going a bit more ✌️
It's awesome to see someone at his age still keep on skating
Thanks man… you’re always part of this channel. May we keep skating for many years to come
@@RonaldoBeatles no problem, dude and let's keep skating
Absolutely!
At 65 and a disabled veteran, been skateboarding 58 yrs and no plans to stop.
Respect and love...many thanks for sharing this inspiration. I hope Franck is still skating and doing well 👏
Thanks for stopping by. Stoked that you enjoyed the video. I often see Franck and yes, he still having fun on his board and he often reads all the comments on here. 🙏
I'm 44, surf, bodyboard, snowboard and ride my surfskate. The surfskate was the last thing I started (this year) and the one I can do the most because it relies less on variables like the weather. I don't understand why so many people stop this stuff in their 30s and 40s. It's fun and keeps you healthy and in shape. Go the Franck!
It’s amazing how far we’ve come in just a few decades. How skateboarding has been ascending and became so much more acceptable.
I stopped for quite a few years due to personal reasons and busy life. Social media has helped me a lot. I discovered this growing community of older skaters and that re-ignited the fire on me too. I do admire those who never stopped… who kept moving one way or another.
Now at 48… I still street skating as often as time allows me to. I just had to adapt the way I skate but one thing is for sure… I enjoy it more than before.
Stories like yours… Franck and many more on here just proves how important these little 4 wheels toy is on our life… physically and mentally of course.
What a classy man. Flow forever Franck!! 👊
There's so much pain beneath the surface here...something happened to stop him from surfing so he skates now. He skates by the ocean, he never pushes when he skates, just carving & surfing. You can tell he found his soul again.
I'm 46 and just brought my first surfskate to join my 8-yrs old son. Already broke my hand, but not gonna give up. Take care 😉
Sorry to hear… unfortunately the beginning is one of the hardest time as your body haven’t leaned how to bail yet not to mention the fact that you still learning the basics and that means falling more than usual.
Keep going… but don’t push it too hard. It will come with time as you gain balance and muscle memory.
I love this, how inspiring! What a legend.
Glad you like it. Franck really is a really cool guy and I’m grateful that he let me share his story. 🙏
@@RonaldoBeatles It's wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Bless you both 🙂
Big up & Respect ! J'ai 51 ans et j'espère continuer et être autant en forme à ton âge (que tu ne fais pas du tout). Comme disait l'autre :
"Tu n'arrêtes pas parce que tu vieillis, mais tu vieillis parce que tu arrêtes." Très belles images en plus... Merci pour ce témoignage, tu m'as mis les poils.😎✌🤙
I'm just starting to surfskate at 37, and I kick myself that I didn't start sooner. I've been seeking that flow all my life, and I'll never stop!
Never too late… welcome my friend! 👊🏼
69 year old bat in da house who’s so excited by this lovely film and wishing she’d never given up her little cheep-o skateboard from the 70’s‼️
70’s… skateboarding was such a new thing back then and those boards today are so rare today. You must have some great memories. I’m happy that you enjoyed the video… and thanks for your comment. 🙏
this is awesome. I skated hard in late 80's and through the 90's..... once a skate/surfer, always a skater/surfer - it will be in your blood and is a part of you. In a way it's life giving... it is a way of life. For me it is the enjoyment and freedom skating gives me. I'm 53 now, just got back into skating (still riding shaped boards) just cruising around and popping ollies, what a feeling - Franck is right, it's about the flow.... keep skating Franck, it'll keep you young.😊👍
dude, he even rolls into a fall like a true skater.
even though we don't speak the same language, I truly emphasize with his love for the flow of motion.
👍😎👍
This is really inspiring, just what I needed while I'm taking a break due to a knee injury. I always wonder how many good years of skating do I have left, I know I'll never fully quit but there will come a time that I can't throw my body around as much and need to tone down my style. But people like Franck give us all hope! 🔥
Hey man… sorry to hear about your knee. Injury really sucks. Hopefully it won’t be long before you’re back on your board. Franck is a real inspiration for all of us. As long g as we try to stay healthy and away from injuries, we should be able to ride for many years to come. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
@@RonaldoBeatles thanks dude, don't think it's anything too serious but don't want to rush back and make it worse! Yeah agree with that, if we put the work in not just on our tricks but looking after ourselves we're giving ourselves a fighting chance! 👊
Absolutely love this inspiring video.
Thank you from a fellow older soul skater.
Cool Anthony… I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was a pleasure to make i. Franck is an amazing guy and I’m lucky to be able to skate with him on a regular basis . 👊🏻
Two amazing phenomena here ….. that young fella skateboarding, and the top quality cinematography A1!!!!
I'm in awe. This is magnificent. He doesn't look his age either. Beautifully inspiring.
Thank for watching… Franck often reads the comments on here and I’m sure he will be pleased with this one!
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Really,.......how inspiring!!! Just returned from a holiday at the Atlantic Ocean in France and started surfing at the age of 53 years. Trying to learn wave kiteboarding as well since some time and will continue. Won't become a world champion one day but it's really fun and that's nice to share with beloved people. So go on ....grab your board and ride!
Awesome bro 🤟🤟🤟you are an inspiration,flow brother flow 💖💖🦦🎏☯️
Glad you enjoyed the video… thank you! 🙏
Plein de symboles fort dans cette vidéo.
What a beautiful, inspiring story. I am going to give my son's long board a try and research surf-skate boards. We have a beautiful seaside paved path here on Kauai.
Looks like you have to give it a try. Take it easy, specially at the beginning because this is the time that you know will fall at some point as your body hasn’t learned how to take slams yet.
Pad it up… don’t push it too hard amd enjoy the flow.
Welcome 👊
@@RonaldoBeatles Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me!
Amazing video what a wonderful spirit! Just ride it 🙌
Thank you… really glad you like it. Another one coming soon! 🙏
That's great and I've been skating over 57 years and slamming everyday and still get on my board and put in work. Keep rolling my fellow skater.
That’s inspiring as well… well done!
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Still skating at 40, here.. only began skating again (since dropping it after I was 15) about 4 year ago and it's changed my life. There was a point early on, only a few months in, when it was clear I was an alcoholic (a clear choice, either continue skating or drinking.. not both).. skating saved me. Watching you is heartening. To think, I could have another 30 years with the board.. precious.
Flow on, brother.
Amazing bro… great to hear how these four wheels toy has been helped you to stay sober. I’m 48, stopped skating for over 20 years and it’s been about 4 since I came back. Enjoying every minute of it and trying to stay fit so that I can ride for longer as well.
Thanks for watching it 👊🏼
très belles video ! je ne m'en lasse pas de la revoir. Bravo à vous 2
Merci beaucoup Frédéric… Im glad that you enjoyed the video. It was a pleasure to film too.
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37 years old now still skating you are an inspiration❤
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46, still shredding,gliding, flying. Never stop riding ❤
Same here… 48 and we still skating as often as I can. 👊
I've been into the fell running scene in the UK for several years. I'm 52 now and have folk 20 years plus my senior still moving well and strong. It's how we stay alive. Never give up.........
That’s the spirit… ♥️♥️♥️
Bravo Monsieur❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful. I want to still be ski touring and mountaineering when I'm 70. Hope he can continue his way of life for many more years to come.
Absolutely… 👊🏻
Truly inspiring. Never too old for anything. I skateboarded since 13. In my 40s now I just bought a surf skate a month ago. It is so fun. This video inspires me to keep riding for as long as I'm able.
That’s great 😀 I’m really happy hear… It was the whole point of this video, to inspire others to get back on the board.
Welcome back and enjoy the flow my friend ✌️
Beautiful Beautiful! Beautiful man, beautiful skating, beautiful film. Thank you!!
You’re welcome… I’m so happy that you enjoyed the content. It inspire me to create more!
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This guy is a legend. Great style too!!
Hey Mike. I skate with him from time to time and I totally agree with you. 🙌
@@RonaldoBeatles that’s awesome! I’m the old skater around here at 40. Lol, but I only skate alone. In my 20s I have a friend in his mid 70s, and I surfed with him for half a decade into his 80s. He’d surf 3 times a day, no leash, lose his board and backstroke in spitting water from his mouth like a whale. Funny guy. But skating at 70 is next level. I fell 4 days ago in the bowl and my hip still hurts.
@@mikeuptegrove skating at 40 is not easy at all. Trying to progress but at the same time staying away from injuries as you it takes for ever to recover.
Saying that… it still the best feeling ever. I’m 47 and I’m now having to adapt the way I skate but it’s very inspiring to see others at our age or older ripping and enjoying themselves…
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@@RonaldoBeatles keep going!! Aloha. 🤙🤙🤙
I got some old scateboard for free that was thrown out before some home. I used to skate when I was a child, but then someone run over my scate and my parents did not bought me another one. So it was gone for another 25 years. Now its winter, but you are inspiring me to scate as soon as the weather allows. Thanks man! I am happy to see you skate and be active in your 70s. Hope I will be too!
Wow, amazing story!!! Very inspired to keep carrying on. Doesn’t look 70 either.👍
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you got something from it! 👊
Trop fort! 💪 Allez Frank. J'espère que je patine encore à ton âge. Quelle inspiration 👏
Absolutely… Great inspiration for all of us! 🙏
Now I know how Young I Am as 40 years young. I want to thank You My older Brother in trucks. I want to show You My respect for Your Soul. Go on, and skate IT to the other side. Your Soul is immortal. And Your example made Me think about how I love My life, and My Wife. She is allways telling Me to never stop to snowboard, and to skate.
For so many years we’ve been seen as outcasts when in fact skateboarding has been a real blessing into the lives. It’s a hobby that keeps us fit and mentally sane. Consider yourself a lucky man for having the support from your loved ones. For a lot people it still a struggle even today.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I do hope it reaches not only the skate community but also all other people who stops following they passion because of age or what others might think or say about them…
Have a good one ✌️
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long while! I taught my son to skate, and a few of his friends, and some of the kids in the street we used to live in at the time. He’s an adult now, and lucky for me, he’s (still) always happy to go for a skate with me - his 49 year old mom - and we still go regularly. I love skating and plan to keep doing it for as long as I can.
What a beautiful story… he is very lucky to have someone like you, in fact, not only him but all the kids that you managed to introduce to skateboarding.
49?… we still young… hopefully many many more years enjoying the flow!
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@@RonaldoBeatles Thank you!
I am 58 and still love skating. I started in the 70s with a Penny board when I was 8. Felt home on a SIMS Andrecht since my teeny years. Then I came across a Surfskate when I was in France for Surfing a few years ago. It felt very instabile in the beginning, when you are used to an 11 Inch Poolboard. Now I am riding a Pukas La Loca Surfskate from Yow and equipped my Andrechts with the 210 Indies with a Surfskate adapter from Yow. Surfskating to me is the best skate-feeling ever. I‘m glad that I am still skating with friends since my younger days.
That’s a great story… amazing that you still skating with your friends after all this time.
I think I will try surfskate at some point but as for now, I still enjoying street skating even thought it is so hard at my age too.
All the best man… keep rolling and enjoying the flow! 👏
Go Frank! Hope I'm still skating at 70. I'm 48 and hopelessly addicted to skateboarding .
Hey man… that’s awesome! I’m also 47, just came back after a knee surgery but still pushing and loving every second of it. Let’s keep rolling man…. 👊🏼
@@RonaldoBeatles roll on 🤜🤛
Fantastic film Ronaldo! I'm looking forward to whatever you do next 👊
Thanks Neil… always glad to hear your feedback. I think there will be more to come soon. 🙏🏼
People are awesome, HUGE inspiration 👌🏼🙏🏼🔥
Thank you… really glad that you enjoyed the video. 🙏
I love to skate and snowboard and I also play hockey. I want to shout out the badass older crowd that's still playing hockey up here around Montreal. Better believe they're inspirational also.
Totally agree with you… regardless of the sport. Hats off to all OG’s out there! ♥️
Um belo documentário, transmitiu toda a sençação dele sobre o skate, imagens cinematográficas, muito bom ver vídeos assim, 👏👏👏👏🎥🎞️🏆
Valeu pelo seu feedback Danilo… um formato novo mas que muito me atraiu. Em breve tem mais por aí. 🙏🏼
Love you Frank God bless!!! 🔥💯💪😎👍🙏
People like this make life beautiful
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I'm 59 and I've never felt more motivated to go ride and progress in kitesurfing and snowboarding than in the past 5 years. That feeling gets stronger over time and I can't stop learning new tricks, so another 10 years? Yeah for sure, and more, as long as my knees support me... Bunch of my fellow kiters are over 50 for sure. I also see this guy windsurfing sometimes where I ride, 80 years old, he told me he just started windsurfing 5 years ago, and still learning. Not such a rare thing actually.
I think we will see more and more older people taking up activities like that. It’s the only way to stay mentally and physically healthy. Shame it has taking so long but… at least is changing and that’s a good thing.
All the best and enjoy the flow!
As a 63 year old yogii and lover of flow and movement, I so relate. Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of what makes your heart sing...where is this..its lovely
I lived in London for over 20 years but I am now based in Nice, South of France. The video was shot at the Promenade des Anglais.
Thanks for sharing your story… and let’s keep enjoying the flow!
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Woah, man. How did I missed this one. Great job. So happy to see this guy still riding. Thank you for your work with this video sharing his words and history. Maybe i have crossed him on the "Promenade des anglais" 🌴 already but didnt saw him.
Franck is a cool guy… and yes, he is often skating at the prom! He will be please if you say hello!
"Playing with Gravity." I loved that!
What an inspirational guy. Beautifully filmed.
Thank you… I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏
Inspiring words and great film making really loved this 👏 ❤️
Thanks Chris… a good lesson for all of us. Franck is an awesome guy and I’m glad you enjoy the video!
@RonaldoBeatles I'm approaching t0 next year and surf kitesunrf skate everyone says grew up I show them things like this . Great storytelling in this short film love it .
Superbe vidéo !!! Merci énormément à Franck pour son témoignage très inspirant... Je suis absolument fan et respectueux 🙏🤙
Thanks man… I’m glad you liked the video. Franck is a really nice guy and a rad skater! 👊🏼
I’m 37 and teaching my 3 year old who is obsessed. Skateboarding is freedom.
Spending some quality time together. That’s great! 👏👏👏