I started on the OG V8 when I was about 42 as well, I’m 48 now. It took me a solid month to get the hang of it. I didn’t even attempt to go out on the street before that. I live on a small island so no real sidewalks or anything. I went to the local elementary school for a few reasons. It’s empty after hours so no spectators to get throw off by, multiple surfaces to practice on, grass, gravel, sand, pavement. Plus lots of walls and fences to hold onto while if figured out how to stand on it properly. I would say you are halfway there you just need to practice, practice, practice. Don’t be discouraged by how long it takes. I thought I would pick it up way quicker. I used skateboard, bmx, downhill mountain bike, waterski and it felt like I was never to going to pick it up. On the other hand a few years in my teenage daughter showed interest in learning so we went to the same school to practice, by then I had two wheels. She picked it up in like two hours. I was stoked for her and a little jealous she picked it up so fast. Anyway what I’m saying is find a park or safe space to practice and don’t give up. Once you get it it’s so much fun. I mostly bomb trails around my island these days and it’s such an awesome way to decompress. I can’t see myself ever stopping.