20 Years Old and Want to Skate Again to Make Friends and Learn Something New! Any advice?
I haven't skated since I was 11 (aside for the occasional bit of longboarding every summer). Looking to pick up a board this week and go to one of the women's skate nights at the House of Vans in London. I don't have any friends outside of work and I'm hoping that if I get a hobby started it'll allow me to meet some new like-minded people. I suffer from anxiety and I'm pretty terrified of getting back on a board, I was severely bullied by guys when I was younger for being a 'tomboy' - especially at skateparks. The whole experience has put me off ever going to a skatepark again. I guess I'm just a bit scared of starting up again and receiving harsh judgement from others?
Any advice?
Posted Sep 17, 2019, 8:19 PM UTC
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You said it, ‘boys’ - kids. Kids don’t always know what they’re saying. I’ve just very recently started skating again too(a 29yo lady 😬) and I’ve only been to a couple of skateparks since.. and the couple of ppl I’ve encountered have been nice. From my experience the ppl at skateparks are friendly and help out, or just mind their own business.. cuz they’re just there to skate after all. Now don’t get me wrong, I totally get nervous about going by myself and wondering what ppl are thinking about me.. but I build enough confidence to go in and try to strike up a short convo with a person or 2 and after that I feel better about being there. I wish you luck in meeting friends! I hope to do the same, having friends with you definitely helps the experience!!😊🛹