"Ignoramus4078" wrote in message
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On 2010-08-30, Ed Huntress wrote:

"Ignoramus4078" wrote in message
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I have to admit to having almost never ridden a skateboard, certainly
I am a complete novice. My older kid started to learn it and I am
wondering, can an adult pick that skill up or is it too late.

A related question is what skateboard would be good for an adult sized
beginner. I just want it to be easy to use.

i

I tried my son's, around 12 years ago (I was 50). I had been a tolerable
surfer in my youth, and I think I could still do it -- but the skateboard
would have killed me if I didn't give up after about an hour of trying.

It's harder than it looks. So is the pavement. g Talk to the oldest guy
in
a skateboard shop and see what kind of armor he recommends.


Blanket and pillows?

i

It's hard-shell knee and elbow guards, and a bicycle helmet. Prayer helps,
too. d8-)

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Ed Huntress