Hi All,

I’ve been doing brazillian JiuJitsu for the last 7 years and recently got a pretty bad shoulder injury that’s going to keep me out for a while. I will likely be on the mats again at some point but not sure when.

I’m looking for something else to do in the meantime (and maybe for the long term). If your dad was in the same position as me, would you advise him for or against skateboarding? And if for it, how long should I try it before i decide if its for me or not?

Thanks!

  • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    if you didn’t learn boarding when you were smaller, you’ll find grown ups can build up a lot more speed falling from their extra heigh. also, longer bones can get in really bad angles and stressing lever positions. what’s more easy to snap: a long stick, or a short stick?

    if you do it anyway, use all the stupid looking, but health saving protection you can get. you gotta look like goddam iron man.