Middle age men inline skating why so wrong?
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If you want to do it - go for it. Embarrassing your kids is just a bonus
. Seriously though you may start a trend in your area, I bet there are others who would like to also and it is a great form of exercise. Wear the gear though, you really don't need them saying "I told you so". 0 -
A teenaged daughter will be embarassed by you in public no matter what you do.
It's your job to have fun with that and embarass her at every opportunity.0 -
The only solution is to make sure you're inline skating right behind your daughter every time she goes out in public.0
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But do it while carrying a boom box on your shoulder, cranking out some 80's music. And wear neon spandex. I would so do that with my kids.curlytoes79 wrote: »The only solution is to make sure you're inline skating right behind your daughter every time she goes out in public.0 -
Don't forget your big pink knee pads and elbow pads
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A neon colored helmet and goggles is a must.0
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Be sure to wear wrist guards (most common) injury, knee pads (road rash sucks) and a helmet. And bedazzle the hell out of it.
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I love these comments! And I love skating. I skated everywhere when I was a teen. I skated to my dance classes. It was unusual, but people liked that about me. I didn't rollerblade. I had regular roller skates. I could do figure skating moves also. In college we had a fun roller skating party every year and dressed up fun.0
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Don't do it and hand in your "man card"...
or do what you enjoy and live life.0 -
DUDE, you are forgoing one of the greatest joys of being a parent.
Which is:
To embarrass your children! It's practically a duty...wear some compression shorts and a sleeveless t-shirt and have fun.0 -
Thank You all great replies. Gave me a good laugh. Ive been pricing up blades so could be hitting them streets real soon
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Well I know its two months later but I went inline skating today with my daughter and had a absolute blast.
I found a unused road that had been built for a business park that never got built and we had it all to ourselves.
After 30 Mins though my legs and lower back were aching so had to call it a day. I never knew inline skating took so much effort. I used to ice skate but that was like 32 years ago. But I still haven't forgotten the technique and was blasting along
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I tried roller blading back in my 20s and had to stop because my ankles kept getting so sore. Glad you had an awesome time! Especially nice that your daughter went with you.0
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Ha! Kids are funny. Ignore your daughter about skating.
No don't do this
Oh sorry missed your update - awesome!0 -
If you like it, it feels good and you want to do it go ahead. I have a friend that has done this since college and still does. it is a great way to burn major calories. your daughter might need some self esteem lessons...0
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I've been rollerblading since I was 10. I'm 33 now and would still do it if I could find a pair I like. I hate the plastic strap ones, I need full lace up with hard outer boot that got up past the ankle. My husband (who is 38) has 3 or 4 pairs and I don't like them. :P0
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I'm 47 year old female who roller skates round the park in Manchester UK . !! Who cares life's for living. 0
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Right on!!! Go for it and embarrass the hell out of your kids!! It's one of my favourite pastimes. God love 'em they are so easy to embarrass.0
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Well I know its two months later but I went inline skating today with my daughter and had a absolute blast.
I found a unused road that had been built for a business park that never got built and we had it all to ourselves.
After 30 Mins though my legs and lower back were aching so had to call it a day. I never knew inline skating took so much effort. I used to ice skate but that was like 32 years ago. But I still haven't forgotten the technique and was blasting along
That's great! Glad you two had a good time.
It would not even occur to me that it would be odd for a person of any age to skate. Gonna bust mine out today.
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I don't think there's anything wrong with Inline Skating at any age as long as you are able to do it somewhere safe. At the park where I Inline Skate I sometimes see an older guy doing it too who looks to be about 70 or 80 years old. He doesn't go real fast but he looks like he enjoys doing it which is all that matters.0
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I love skating! I see absolutely nothing wrong with it whatsoever. It's an excellent form of exercise and it's fun! If you'll actually do it, and you have a good surface to skate on, go for it!!
I think very often in the media it is portrayed as a "hot girl" thing to do. Or this...
(lol at terry from Reno 911)
But there's also people who are doing it seriously, who i don't think look off at all.
it's a legit sport.
Heck, i've seen men pull of kangoo jumps and those are the most ridiculous things ive ever seen.
My point is, firstly, WHO CARES! If you intend on doing it, and you WILL actually do it, who gives a rat's uncle's butt about what you look like? It's all about aproach. If i see someone working out hard and concentrated, it's pretty dang hard for me to judge them.
Haters to the left!
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The trouble is where I live, Northumberland, England. I am the only middle age person who I have ever seen Inline skating. People don't realise what a great cardio workout it is and they are missing out big time.0
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If you want to find some skating company and dont mind switching those inlines for quads, look up your local Roller Derby team. Even if you dont want to play or ref youll find a whole lot of people who skate 2-3 times a week and are really passionate about it they might also be able to recommend places to skate you havent found yet.
Of course, then it will be even more embarrasing for your daughter, or provide some really good sporting role models for her, depending on how you and she sees it!
Eta, Roller derby is seen as primarily for younger women, but in my league (uk, south west) we have both men and women, and some of us are certainly not in our 20s any more 0 -
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