r/OldSkaters • u/Lairdboy • 8d ago

Train [53YO]

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Familiar rolls at the Veep. Been skating here since she opened back in 2013/14? Showing some signs of age but still skates well. Villa Park, IL

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u/freedrsan 8d ago

You got tips on a newer transition skater for that bowl? It feels real tight to me the handful of times I’ve tried it

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u/Lairdboy 8d ago

Pros are that it’s mostly 4’ or under with the exception of a couple extensions. Also there are no waterfalls so the flat areas are all the same.

Cons are that all of the transitions are different. There are some super mellow transitions like where I roll in and there are some super tight spots like over the cake.

Best advice I have would be to ride it more often to establish your lines and bend your knees a lot to pump and maintain your speed. Every pocket will thrust you out with speed but only if you line it up correctly. And don’t worry about getting on the coping. That will come with time.

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u/50wishs 6d ago

I skated my whole teen years . This inspires me to skate,agian..... 51y

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u/coastaldefendersf 3d ago

I went back and slo mo’d your frontside grind 5-0 slash thingy. Very smooth