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42 Years old and look like Homer Simpson. Should I try skateboarding and, if I do, how long should I try before deciding whether or not to give up? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by vededju@lemmy.world to c/skateboarding@lemmy.world

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Hi All,

I've been doing brazillian JiuJitsu for the last 7 years and recently got a pretty bad shoulder injury that's going to keep me out for a while. I will likely be on the mats again at some point but not sure when.

I'm looking for something else to do in the meantime (and maybe for the long term). If your dad was in the same position as me, would you advise him for or against skateboarding? And if for it, how long should I try it before i decide if its for me or not?

Thanks!

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[–] SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

It actually has a really long learning curve, if you didn't skate as a kid it will take you a long time to even be comfortable rolling around, let alone doing anything more. Kids have an infinite amount of time to practice and can take their boards with them basically everywhere, adults don't have the same luxury.

And the other part is, you will get injured. You might get lucky and be fine, or you might get unlucky and fuck your knee or ankle or wrist or collarbone for months or life.

It's a young person's hobby. If you're really keen then go for it, but if its an idle curiosity I think there are other things that you'd find more satisfying.