Ok this is just a really whimsical random question. I seen the Streetcarver board, and thought it looked fun.
However, the reality is, at nearly 30, not a small guy and not an athlete--perhaps this is an early version of a midlife crisis style whim :-).
What would you do?
Buy a carver, fall off a few times, give up and Ebay it?
Browse a whole load, get totally discouraged by the fact that there are 12 yr old experts old there who can do anything with anything skateboard-like...and save your money?
Or actually go the whole hog, get one and find that after a few frustrating months you can do a straight line, steer adequately and have lost a belt notch in belly line in the process? Therefore only looking half as stupid on the thing as when you started?
Begs the final part of the question....is there a place in the UK where an "old" beginner would even look remotely not out of place?
Just interested to see what various folks come back with ;).
2007-06-24 03:51:49 · 11 answers · asked by karnautrahl 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
Well, I promised myself if I'm still keen in 2 weeks time...then I will :-). Just to make sure I'm interested.
As for Tony Hawks...hasn't he been doing it all his life? Whereas I'm likely to be a big goof just starting out at 30! LMAO!
As for the guy who advises "grow up", projection is a wonderful thing. Life is too short to be so serious. Serious is for serious situations, not for one's whole life.
Its such a departure from anything I'd normally consider doing...it makes it worth doing on that alone! Just need to find places to use it I guess ;).
Thanks for all the positive comments.
As for the Corvette...well I did do the Trans Am and some other machinery ;).
2007-06-24 05:41:11 · update #1
Insurance? LOL.
Well, the promise I made myself is this, if I'm still interested in a few weeks time, I'll get one. Figure it out...balance wise and have some fun. However, if I'm not interested in a few weeks time, then it wasn't to be!
2007-06-26 09:15:51 · update #2
Joey, pretty useless answer.
Define grow up?
Getting boring and stale? Tame and "responsible"? Is being adult and desiring novelty, fun and stimulation mutually exclusive. I think not.
Your response indicate that the "growing up" needed here, is not to be by me.
If by growing up, I have to give up notions of fun things, become predictable, boring and "mature" then I want no part of it.
To me growing up is to be able to enjoy all aspects of myself fully. From responsibility, creativity, play, laughter, curiousity and many other parts of being human..and adult.
If you come back, I'd be curious as to your response. Just because I'm nosy like that.
2007-07-01 17:07:13 · update #3
Go for it.. you only live once, why go out with regrets of the things you never tried, you never know you may actually be good. If I had to choose I would go with option 3 go the whole hog.
Enjoy your life you only get one, and when you die leave here with no regrets.
Good Luck
PS I am over 30, just started riding a motorcycle and golfing hahaha - I plan on going out with a smile
2007-06-24 03:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not familiar with skate parks in the UK. Tony Hawk is over 30 and he still skateboards, if that makes you feel better about your age. I suck at the sport. My advice is to wear a helmet and knee/elbow/wrist pads when you do it. You are almost 100% guarunteed to fall down.
2007-06-24 03:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Doug 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dude, I am nearly 30 as well. I get out in the yard with my daughter on her trampoline, I ride bikes, and yes, I have been known to go flying down the road on her skateboard while people laugh and I just have a big grin on my face until I wipe out. I suck on skateboards. GO GET YOU ONE!!
You will be so mad at yourself if you don't. Live a little!!
2007-06-24 03:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes, why not buy it, fall off a few times, and then ebay it? part of living is doing what you wanna do. don't stop yourself because you think you'll look stupid. if you wanna try it, do it, or you'll never know what you're missing out on.
2007-06-24 03:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Nonexistent 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a good insurance policy
2007-06-26 08:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by coolhandven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go the whole hog, which would include the full set of protective gear!
2007-06-24 04:00:10 · answer #6 · answered by cgminime 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I too sometimes think I am younger than I am. The older you get the harder your fall kicks your a@#. Don't do it. I should talk....if you do, just be careful and have fun.
2007-06-24 03:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go out and buy a Corvette...
2007-06-24 03:54:50 · answer #8 · answered by Robb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, first, check to make sure you have health insurance.
2007-06-24 03:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would grow up.
2007-06-24 03:53:45 · answer #10 · answered by No Lies 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋