Wow, never thought of myself as the "older generations", I thought that was my grandparents! Its not quite as easy to learn when you get older, but still just as fun. Glad to see the word Stoked is still around, that was our go to word surfing and skateboarding in the 70's and now I am stoked on inlining and having a blast learning!
Just started in my 30’s and so happy to see someone twice my age enjoying it and killing it out here!! Gives me hope that this can be a rest-of-my-life pursuit. 😊
Happy to see your progress. People like you over 60's are big inspiration for me. Now at my 40's I started to skate again after 20 years of break. The plan is to never stop again. :)
That's great to hear! My whole reason for the channel was to try and get older people to stay active in any way possible. I am new to skating, but not to adventure. I have been active all my life and you are on the right track, don't ever stop. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest and not merely survived, and too many older adults have lost their sense of adventure.
@@theaverageoldguy I can see that you are sports person. You are right that unfortunately many adults have lost their sense of adventure. I hope your videos inspire more and more people to stay active.
Excellent progression! What helped me at first with 180s was to envision i was sitting in a seat with my feet scissored forwards and backwards for balance, then clasp hands together and hold them out in front
You are exactly right, now I am looking for different lines and it has opened up a whole new world of possibilities at the parks. There is still fear to be sure, but its less a frightened to death fear and more of an excited fear if that makes sense.
This is awesome! Just had a kid so I'm revisiting things I did as a kid. Aggresive skating was one of them. I've had a pair in a cart ready to buy for a week. Finding this channel inspired me to just do the dang thing and order them. Thank you for the push I needed!
Glad to hear that! I have 4 kids and do something different with each of them. They are a blessing and will certainly keep you young, or get you hurt, or both!
@theaverageoldguy Both is fine as long as it's not the hospital! I can take big bruises haha. Keep doing your thing! Can't wait to see the progress you make. 🙌
Awesome progression man! You earned my subscription. I actually live in Charlotte and sometimes ride out to that Lexington skatepark. Skate on brother!
Wow, what a progress, well done! Lots of inline slaters are afraid of that volcano element on the skatepark, btw in Poland I heard it to be called a mushroom 😁 I didn't have an opportunity to try one out as we don't have it in either of the three skateparks in my town, but it does look challenging. So well done finding courage in yourself going up there! 💪
Thanks! I finally made it up the short side, across the top, and down the other day. That was harder that it looked with the crazy coping and angle on that thing, hopefully that will be on a video soon. I like the term mushroom!
Loving the content and awesome to see the continued progression. It is amazing what some new wheels will do right?! Keep it up and glad you seem a lot more comfortable on your skates! 🔥🔥🔥
Huge difference with the wheels. I still can't generate speed like I want, but that will come hopefully. My skates are really flexy and I think that robs some of the power transfer, but I'm sure most of it is lack of technique. Been working on that a lot lately.
@@RollinRainier I was thinking of some USD Sway's. Seen lots of good reviews of them. I like the ones without the 45 strap. I'll probably stay with anti-rocker to keep the stability and weight down, every ounce saved is a little higher I can jump. My son is looking at getting some freestyle frames, but I like the idea of rolling across edges with the anti-rocker wheels. You have any suggestions?
@@theaverageoldguy I would also suggest looking at the new Standard - Omni skate. Brand new skate from the owner of 50/50 and just created his own skate and looks like it would be a great inexpensive option. USD is good and I know people like the Sway and the price point is good on those as well.
They are Story skates, all I could afford at the time. They started out as flats and I put plastic anti-rocker wheels in the middle two slots to give me a little more stability and lighten them up. The anti-rockers rattle badly because the skates have thinner 6mm axles, but they work for me. The stock wheels began to lose speed almost immediately and removing the 2 middle wheels didn't help that at all, thus the new wheels. The skates are really comfortable, but very flexible both front to back and side to side, and the buckles are thin and I can't get them too tight or they pop open. The "soul" area is small, but less of a problem than my own knee issues. Since this is my first pair of skates, I have nothing to compare them to, but feel like they have been fine to learn on up to this point, though I do plan on an upgrade in 2024 if I can afford some new skates.
In my early 30's been skating since about 8. Stoked to see even the older generations get active in rollerblading it's a great thing!!!!!
Wow, never thought of myself as the "older generations", I thought that was my grandparents! Its not quite as easy to learn when you get older, but still just as fun. Glad to see the word Stoked is still around, that was our go to word surfing and skateboarding in the 70's and now I am stoked on inlining and having a blast learning!
The Average Old Guy? NO, you're The Awesome Old Guy
The Above Average Old Guy
The progress from video to video is astounding! Keep it up!
Thanks, we are having a great time and are looking forward to more!
Just started in my 30’s and so happy to see someone twice my age enjoying it and killing it out here!! Gives me hope that this can be a rest-of-my-life pursuit. 😊
We are having a blast. The combination of excitement and fear is just what an old guy needs to feel alive. Keep it up and keep it fun!
wow! 😃
Keep it up 💪 💪 💪 💪 💪
Well done brother!!!!
You are doing so awesome!!!
Well done!!
keep skating
I just started at 32, so this so inspiring to see!! Great work!!
I learn from seeing you how the body respond to some tricks naturally, enjoy the content
My body generally responds to new tricks by falling, a lot! Glad you enjoy the content!
Nicely done brother
Happy to see your progress. People like you over 60's are big inspiration for me. Now at my 40's I started to skate again after 20 years of break. The plan is to never stop again. :)
That's great to hear! My whole reason for the channel was to try and get older people to stay active in any way possible. I am new to skating, but not to adventure. I have been active all my life and you are on the right track, don't ever stop. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest and not merely survived, and too many older adults have lost their sense of adventure.
@@theaverageoldguy I can see that you are sports person. You are right that unfortunately many adults have lost their sense of adventure. I hope your videos inspire more and more people to stay active.
Nice! Just did that today… now 43 and it was a bit scary! Used to do agressive inline skating when I was younger!
awesome progress! Long at oak city is the man
Keep it up! Your video just made me push myself to keep blading. Fist bumps all the way from the Philippines.
Thanks! Glad to hear from you from across the world!
Keep having fun with skating
Its the most fun I have had in years!
Excellent progression! What helped me at first with 180s was to envision i was sitting in a seat with my feet scissored forwards and backwards for balance, then clasp hands together and hold them out in front
Thanks for the tip! I try doing some 180's every session and they are feeling better and better every time.
keep skating and progressing, you guys are doing Awesome!!
Awesome! Gaining confidence in your blading is an amazing feeling, stay safe and keep rolling! You're an inspiration man!
Love the progress! I'm going to join y'all up in Lexington one of these days.
We would love that! We have seen a few inliners there, and it really has helped us seeing real world examples of all the stuff we see on CZcams.
Good work and progress 👏👏👏. When you conquer something new it gives you a massive confidence boost and makes you think about what else is possible.
You are exactly right, now I am looking for different lines and it has opened up a whole new world of possibilities at the parks. There is still fear to be sure, but its less a frightened to death fear and more of an excited fear if that makes sense.
This is awesome! Just had a kid so I'm revisiting things I did as a kid. Aggresive skating was one of them.
I've had a pair in a cart ready to buy for a week. Finding this channel inspired me to just do the dang thing and order them. Thank you for the push I needed!
Glad to hear that! I have 4 kids and do something different with each of them. They are a blessing and will certainly keep you young, or get you hurt, or both!
@theaverageoldguy Both is fine as long as it's not the hospital! I can take big bruises haha.
Keep doing your thing! Can't wait to see the progress you make. 🙌
Awesome progression man! You earned my subscription. I actually live in Charlotte and sometimes ride out to that Lexington skatepark. Skate on brother!
Do you have a park in Charlotte? We have been to Mooresville a couple of times and really like it. I have a video of that coming out this weekend.
Wow, what a progress, well done! Lots of inline slaters are afraid of that volcano element on the skatepark, btw in Poland I heard it to be called a mushroom 😁 I didn't have an opportunity to try one out as we don't have it in either of the three skateparks in my town, but it does look challenging. So well done finding courage in yourself going up there! 💪
Thanks! I finally made it up the short side, across the top, and down the other day. That was harder that it looked with the crazy coping and angle on that thing, hopefully that will be on a video soon. I like the term mushroom!
Loving the content and awesome to see the continued progression. It is amazing what some new wheels will do right?! Keep it up and glad you seem a lot more comfortable on your skates! 🔥🔥🔥
Huge difference with the wheels. I still can't generate speed like I want, but that will come hopefully. My skates are really flexy and I think that robs some of the power transfer, but I'm sure most of it is lack of technique. Been working on that a lot lately.
@@theaverageoldguy you mentioned saving up for another pair of skates. Any idea what you are looking at?
@@RollinRainier I was thinking of some USD Sway's. Seen lots of good reviews of them. I like the ones without the 45 strap. I'll probably stay with anti-rocker to keep the stability and weight down, every ounce saved is a little higher I can jump. My son is looking at getting some freestyle frames, but I like the idea of rolling across edges with the anti-rocker wheels. You have any suggestions?
@@theaverageoldguy I would also suggest looking at the new Standard - Omni skate. Brand new skate from the owner of 50/50 and just created his own skate and looks like it would be a great inexpensive option. USD is good and I know people like the Sway and the price point is good on those as well.
@@RollinRainier Thanks I will check that out. I think he is also a North Carolina guy if he is the one who does the "Back to Blading" channel.
Fuck yeah I just started skating I’m 40
My man!!! I’m happy for you! I’d love to join you at the skatepark and rollerblade 🤣
Yea, come on out we love to have come blading company! There are not a lot of bladers out most days.
Im drinking corona😂 you doing good. I havent been to a park in 20 years
Guess my Goodwill hoodie had some unexpected advertising!
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🫡🫡🫡🫡
Your channel is a huge inspiration for me!
What skates do you have !
They are Story skates, all I could afford at the time. They started out as flats and I put plastic anti-rocker wheels in the middle two slots to give me a little more stability and lighten them up. The anti-rockers rattle badly because the skates have thinner 6mm axles, but they work for me. The stock wheels began to lose speed almost immediately and removing the 2 middle wheels didn't help that at all, thus the new wheels. The skates are really comfortable, but very flexible both front to back and side to side, and the buckles are thin and I can't get them too tight or they pop open. The "soul" area is small, but less of a problem than my own knee issues. Since this is my first pair of skates, I have nothing to compare them to, but feel like they have been fine to learn on up to this point, though I do plan on an upgrade in 2024 if I can afford some new skates.