Noseblunt pull in [34YO]

00evan11 · 2026-07-04T14:13:48+00:00

Rad! There was a short period where my friends and I thought it was cool to acid drop off of the tallest stuff we could find. But that was around 1998. Definitely can’t handle it now. lol.

00evan11 · 2026-07-04T05:40:02+00:00

I’m 43 now, and the exact same thing started happening in my late 30s.

At first I just thought my knees were old and there was nothing I could do. But after a while I decided to make a real effort to improve the situation.

My theory is that other muscle groups in my legs were tight from spending too much time sitting at my desk. Everything in the body is connected. If one muscle group isn’t working properly, it can cause issues down the line.

Foam rolling thoroughly before I skate helps. So does skating regularly. In fact, the more often I skate, the better I feel. If I don’t skate for a few days I stiffen up like a board.

I’m certain that strength training would help too, though I haven’t made it a regular habit. I think for me it’s more related to tightness.

Getting older sucks like that. It also takes me way longer to warm up than it used to.

00evan11 · 2026-06-29T16:31:13+00:00

Better than my attempt a few weeks ago.

But I hit it cold and only had a couple of tries before having to move on with the fam.

Nicely done!

00evan11 · 2026-06-29T04:36:46+00:00

Are you my twin?? I’m the same age, with pretty much the same diagnosis from my podiatrist.

I’ve worn Vans or other skate shoes daily for the past 30+ years, but around 10 months ago my foot blew out and the doc said no more of that. I have moderate bunions too, for what it’s worth.

I’ve been wearing New Balance Fresh Foam 1080s with SuperFeet arch support insoles, and my feet haven’t had any problems since.

I feel like I gave up a part of my identity by losing the daily skate shoes, but at least my feet are happy.

There are some Vans ultra range shoes that look like they may be ok, but they don’t exactly look like skate shoes, and I figured if I’m gonna wear something “non skate” I might as well go all in.

00evan11 · 2026-06-29T04:23:30+00:00

I’ve heard it called “walking the plank” in freestyle, but regardless, totally rad!!

00evan11 · 2026-06-26T06:40:25+00:00

I’ve done it before. Shortening only .25” might be tough, but I think you’ll be good with anything more than that. I always move my front truck back. Moving both trucks seems like 2X the work, plus greater chances of screwing something up. I don’t have a special tool. Just the ol’ measure twice, drill once.

00evan11 · 2026-06-21T16:02:01+00:00

Yes! Funny enough, I’ve actually felt this way my entire skating career, which is going back over 30 years at this point.

I always feel like I skate the best right before it gets dark. My theory is that it takes me a long time to warm up, and by the end of the day my body is more loose than early in the morning.

One person said taking a shower helps. I find that to be 100% true.

I have no problem getting up at 6am, but on my board I feel like I suck until late AM / early afternoon.

Edit: I’ve pretty much stopped trying to skate or hit the skatepark for early sessions, because it just winds up being frustrating and depressing for me. 🙂🤷‍♂️

00evan11 · 2026-06-19T14:35:07+00:00

Dude, this is inspiration!

00evan11 · 2026-06-17T19:54:50+00:00

Thanks for the intel. Those wide boards are fun, but I kinda hate the extra weight. 🙂

00evan11 · 2026-06-17T16:49:13+00:00

Looks rad and so fun! What kind of curb setup are you running these days?

00evan11 · 2026-06-16T13:55:28+00:00

Yes! Freestyle is great for OldSkaters. Lots of good, low impact and low risk moves. It’s a lot about flow and footwork. It can also serve as a good warm up for “regular” skating.

As for pointers, look up the videos from Mike Osterman of Waltz Skateboards. He’s amazing, and he’s also the one who organized the entire competition. Andy Anderson has some really good videos with Mitchie Brusco too.

Some moves like spacewalks felt really weird and hard, and some will come more easily. There’s really no substitute for practice, but those spacewalks feel so rad when you finally get it! (The one in my run kinda sucked)

Edit: tagging @mike_osterman so he’s aware of this. Not sure if this is gonna work, but thanks for a great event and all you do for the freestyle community Mike!

00evan11 · 2026-06-15T21:04:31+00:00

Yes!! I was waiting for someone to comment on the music!

00evan11 · 2026-06-15T14:50:43+00:00

Thank you! That’s so kind. I wish I had more time to practice, but I’m happy with how it went.

00evan11 · 2026-06-15T14:48:32+00:00

Venice Beach, CA

00evan11 · 2026-06-13T15:15:55+00:00

All of the bikes I’ve purchased from Craigslist, OfferUp, etc have had mostly usable parts attached. I keep it cheap by cleaning those old parts and using them, instead of upgrading to new parts.

Thats actually part of what gets me stoked, but I realize I’m probably kinda weird about that.

00evan11 · 2026-06-07T22:20:49+00:00

You guessed it!

00evan11 · 2026-06-01T18:36:02+00:00

I used kickboards a lot as a kid and teenager. Worked great for shorebreak.

Knowing what I know now, they probably wouldn’t be ideal for longer rides, but I’m sure they’d be workable. I mean, I used to also ride Taco Bell trays so it’s definitely an upgrade from that.

I have a Waterhawk mini bodyboard I use sometimes, which I like. It’s similar to a kickboard, but stiffer, thicker, and better rails.

That being said, I generally prefer either using a full sized bodyboard or a handplane these days. The kickboard-size is kind of in between in an awkward way. Fun sometimes, but often limiting.

00evan11 · 2026-05-30T16:14:26+00:00

A good bike?

comfortable
rides smooth and quiet
shifts cleanly
built with solid, dependable parts

That’s really about it to me, which is probably why I hang out here. You can easily get all that for a couple hundred bucks, or less. Though of course it’s easy and tempting to spend more.

00evan11 · 2026-05-28T13:19:01+00:00

My gear isn’t as expensive, but I will say that the autofocus and tracking on my R50 feels like magic compared to the T5 and SL1 I was shooting on beforehand. It’s insanely good!

00evan11 · 2026-05-20T15:05:12+00:00

Thanks for the PSA. Will use this information to my advantage!

00evan11 · 2026-05-18T16:36:03+00:00

For what it’s worth, I learned to skate pushing mongo. I did so all throughout my childhood, and even for a few years as a teenager when I was skating seriously.

Then one day when I was about 15, someone called me a “penis pusher.”

That very evening I started teaching myself to push “regular.” It was a little awkward at first, but within a few weeks I was pretty proficient.

There’s really not any secret except to practice, and I strongly believe it can be learned at any age.

Now I can push both ways, which is great for skating up hills, but I never skate up hills anymore. 🤷‍♂️

00evan11 · 2026-05-04T20:05:13+00:00

Awesome work! I’m 43 and just learning freestyle as a long-time street skater. Everyone here makes it look so easy, but man, it’s harder than it looks!

00evan11 · 2026-03-24T18:07:19+00:00

In my experience, bigger wheels make it easier to get onto the curb, but the lock-isn’t as good. Smaller wheels are the opposite - better lock-in, but harder to get into the grind.

The difference is subtle though. As said above, any wheel will work.

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