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How to Fall: The Skill Adult Skaters Need to Learn First
Falling correctly is a learnable skill that prevents most adult skating injuries. Here's the technique nobody teaches you before you need it.
Jo Fairweather
4 min read
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Guides, tips, and real talk for older skaters getting back on a board.
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How to Read a Skatepark at 45: Etiquette, Timing, Strategy
The unwritten rules of skatepark etiquette explained — when to go, how to signal intent, and how to use a park without feeling like an intruder.
Sam Torres
5 min read
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How to Fall Safely: The Technique Adult Beginners Need
Falling is a learnable skill. Here's how to fall on a skateboard without breaking a wrist, plus what to do in the moments right after a bail.
Jo Fairweather
5 min read
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The 15-Minute Skate Session: Why Short Beats Long for Adults
Adult skaters often wait for a free weekend to practice. Short, frequent sessions build skill faster and fit real life better. Here's how.
Sam Torres
4 min read
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Why a Surfskate Might Be the Smarter First Board for Adults
Surfskates use a rotating front truck for surf-style carving. Here's why that makes them a genuinely good first board for returning adult skaters.
Marcus Webb
5 min read
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How to Fall Without Breaking Your Wrist After 40
The falling techniques that protect your wrists when you skate over 40, and why the instinct to catch yourself is the real danger.
Jo Fairweather
5 min read
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Tony Hawk Is 58 and Still Skating — What He's Finally Learned
Tony Hawk's new interview about listening to his body is a blueprint for any adult skater learning what to let go of.
Marcus Webb
4 min read
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The 10-Minute Warm-Up Every Adult Skater Should Do First
A simple warm-up for adult skaters that targets the ankles, wrists, hips, and knees before you push off.
Jo Fairweather
5 min read
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The Skate Shoe Problem Nobody Warns You About After 40
Skate shoes are designed for board feel, not cushioning — the opposite of what aging feet need. Here's how to manage the conflict between feel and foot health.
Jo Fairweather
6 min read