60 year old beginner skateboarder.........

[deadheadskier]

......I think his philosophy parallels that of most of us on this forum as to why we ski and ride

http://www.wimp.com/startsskateboarding/

 

[ss20]

When I'm sixty I'll take my chances on snow...not concrete. Definitely a "no fall" zone.

 

[dlague]

I am not sixty but I always found long boards to be intriguing! Would never consider park.


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[mr magoo]

I am 58 and ride a long board slalom course down my street. Been doing it since before long boards. The road is smooth and has a nice crown and width that allows me to control speed. I have no idea how this translates to snowboarding since I am a devoted skier.

 

[Cornhead]

I used to Rollerblade with my ski poles, you can propel yourself with just your poles if you aren't too aggressive pushing off. I think you can get spiked tips for them. It's a pretty good workout, no impact on old joints either... as long as you stay upright. I had a few spills on the tarmac, much easier crashing on snow for sure, no chunks of flesh left behind then. Leather gloves are good, and a helmet, of course.

 

[MadMadWorld]

More power to you. This guy proves that sometimes it's cool not to be cool.