Any advice for getting back into skating after 17 years?

[Mark]

@igsy789

yeah definately something to learn, I only remember slamming and eating absolute shit, I dont remember rolling much

Jujitsu rolls are brilliant, as soon as they’re committed to muscle memory you’ll save yourself a load of injuries/grief. Some videos here:

Advice needed - An old, fat guy starting Skateboarding

IMO @Temeura get a complete 8.5" sounds about right. Spend what you can afford, don\t ride it through puddles and don’t leave it out in the rain. If you have the option, softer wheels as they’re more fun (78a - 90a). And as @roncalow says, learn how to fall properly. I found jujitsu brilliant as they teach you how to safely fall forwards and backwards (this is a basic). Looks a bit over the top, but after learning this at 19 when I was skating 2-3 hours a day, I haven’t cracked my head or hurt…