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    They are building a new little skatepark 200m away from where I live. It looks quite nice already and I feel tempted to use it.

    BUT... I am 45 years old now and the last time I skated a ramp was 30 years ago. Now, I would have the budget to buy a pretty decent board (much better than in my teenage years), but I don't even know what I have to consider (good ball-bearing for sure, but what else?).

    So, what do you think? Is it too risky to try things out again? I mean, I would only ride around a little. I won't be jumping up rails and I can't even flip the board or anything. I need my arms and hands in order to earn money. Is it likely that I am breaking my bones at 45 trying out skateboard again?

    Are any skaters here? What kind of board would you get?

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    • It's defo do-able, just don't think you can pull off all the tricks you did as a kid. :-)PhanLo
    • I made that mistake a few years ago in Canada, nose slid a concrete platform and the board slipped away and I landed on my hip, was so sore I thought I might bePhanLo
    • sick, but had to laugh it off and limp away.
      Still a great feeling just rolling around though. :-)      PhanLo
    • Ok, thinking of heading to the skateshop right now. You're never too old!SimonFFM
    • There's a skater a bit older than me from my home town that still rips https://www.instagra…PhanLo
    • Not too old! Just cruising around is the greatest feeling. Slams do hurt more as you get older, but a helmet and pads are totally acceptable.nocomply
    • I'd go for a wider deck and truck combo for more stability. Maybe even an old school shape if that's your jam. They make plenty of them now.nocomply
    • Larger and slightly softer wheels will make for a smoother ride too.nocomply
    • Let your soul be your pilot :)Wordsworth
    • I'm 43, and just started skating again... I'm a *far cry* from where I used to be... my advice is...showpony
    • just ride, don't go for crazy tricks... just not worth it. I go slow AF, and I'm fine with it. Get a wider board (like nocomply) noted...showpony
    • last thought... I fell and it literally took me three weeks to not feel it, and I'm relatively in shape. I've embraced being not rad, haha. have fun!showpony
    • Go for it dude. I tried to do this, and failed. Now I just collect reissue decks. I have reached my final form as a poser.DRIFTMONKEY
    • Go to your local skate shop and ask for a new complete setup. The kid can hook you up with the hottest brands (deck, grip, trucks, bearings, and wheels.)brandonp
    • *and be prepared for a level of soreness you haven't experienced in a while. I'm 43 and 20+ years of skating caught up to me in my late 30's. Arthritis sucks!brandonp
    • I’m 41, never stopped skating street and park transitions. Broke all 3 bones in my left arm last summer falling palm first on a heel flipnb
    • nb... yikes!showpony
    • 47 here, I skateGuyFawkes
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