70 Years Old Skater - ADDICTED TO THE FLOW 

I AM 49 YEARS OLD AND I SURF AND SURFSKATE I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BOTH AND THE FACT THAT FRANCK SURFSKATES AT 70 YEARS OLD GIVES ME HOPE THAT I KEEP DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME.

Excuse the caps on my last comment! But I would like to note that I also do Brazilian Jujitsu and it goes hand hand with surfing and surf skating. There is a synergistic flow to all of it. I can't get enough. Thank you for posting, you have a new subscriber!

@@jackn.2388 that’s amazing man… sometimes we just need a quick reminder of what our body can do if we really put our hearts into something. Franck really is an inspiration to us all and I’m glad to be able to skate with him sometimes. Nice to hear your story… Keep pushing bro!

@@jackn.2388 the more I skate the more I realise that the only way we can continue to skate is to stay fit and sometimes skateboarding alone won’t do the job. Jujitsu sounds like a good way to do that. Thanks for sharing your story and let’s keep pushing ✌️

@@RonaldoBeatles It really is a great way to stay fit...although quite problematic as we spar your opponent is actively trying to control and submit you. Staying healthy and injury free is not so easy. Doing what you do and I do, its a matter of overcoming these obstacles and pushing through isn't it? The primary reason...it keeps us young despite our age :) Thank you for your reply!

Loosing the ability to move is definitely the fastest way to age. You’re absolutely right. 👊

use it or lose it

Amazing how a hobby can still bring us so much joy. I think one of the reasons why we get so attached to the OG stuff is because today everything seems to be so affordable and sometimes disposable. So many people get back on the board once the kids discover skateboarding and to be very honest, I’m also enjoying even more than when I was 15. Sometimes you need to manage your expectations lol and get used to loosing some tricks which you had on lock before but on the hand… I’ve been having so much fun just cruising around and enjoying basic stuff. Glad you still skating… let’s hope we can do like my friend Franck and keep pushing for the next couple of decades or so. Thanks for watching the video and spreading the message! ✌️

Yes! I still have my G&S Bowlrider, bought in May 1978 for my 15th birthday. My son learned to skate on it and I still use it now, along with a G&S Longboard. Once a skater…😀

This is wonderful! Where is this amazing place in the video? It’s skating paradise.

Look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

The board of Theseus

Franck is a really cool guy… a good skater and a very humble person. I’m 48, still street skating as often as I can and he always reminds about not taking it too serious or focus too much on tricks or progression but just to enjoy skateboarding for what it is! Simple but true!

Thank you… really stoked that you enjoyed it so much. Motivates me to make more! 🙏🙏🙏

Much respect

is long board easier? I want to take it up again

Absolutely ! 👊

Hats off to you my friend 👏That’s amazing to hear… I totally agree with you. I’m also trying to stay fit so that we can all ride for a bit longer. 👊

@michaelcaccamo1359 right on! You don't stop playing because you get old; you get old because you stop playing. I remember that episode and I adopted the philosophy too.

@@Coover90210👌I like that

I’m 61 and just started skating again. A nearby town built a new concrete park with a pool. For a kid who grew up skating drainage ditches, school yards , and the terrible early parks - a smooth pool is irrisistable

Same! 60 this year and still on the longboard and in-line skates!

Well done man… time on the board is priceless. Enjoy it!

I made this video with two purpose I’m mind. Leave it as souvenir for my friend Franck to look back at years to come but also to inspire other to bring back that feeling of flow into they lives. Stoked that you enjoyed the video! ✌️

Wow… that’s awesome. Enjoy the ride, stay safe out there my friend but never stop pushing! ✌️

⁠@@RonaldoBeatlesthanks RB.. there’s boards in the shed, the carver that Franck is riding has intrigue my imagination. Ps great job with the music

Yes… sometimes you can fall and roll and it’s all good. Sometimes the simple slam can get you off the board for days. As we say… skate tax, we all have to pay at some point. 👊

That’s really nice to hear… and just prove our point! Thanks for sharing bro ♥️

That’s good… keeping yourself busy. It must feels amazing being able to skate with your daughter. Enjoy Mexico… wishing you all the best!

Really glad you enjoyed the video… I pass your message to Franck and he was very pleased to read it. Thank you! 🙏🏼

That’s awesome Andy… it won’t be long before your muscle memory kicks in again. It’s absolutely amazing to feel that wind again on your face. Enjoy it! 👊

Glad you enjoyed the video… Thank you! 👊

You’re right… I really hope so too. The thing is to try to stay away from injuries as much as we can. This way we can continue to roll for many years to come 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

@@RonaldoBeatles the only way to stay healthy is not through medication, it’s through movement

@@Beardandhatactor so true.

​@@Beardandhatactormovement and food (and possibly no stress/ meditation), too much global ignorance about nutrition and it's a huge problem for people but a great business for governements.

71… well done my friend. You’re also an inspiration to all of us! 🙏🏻

Thanks, Brother! and blessings from New Hampshire, USA.@@RonaldoBeatles

Welcome back Christian… skating at older age still just as good as before. Best kept secret! Enjoy your ride and stay with the flow ✨✌️✨

That’s awesome to hear… I’m 48 and still street skating once to twice a week. Body doesn’t responde in the same way as before so now more then never, we need to stay fit and healthy so that we can ride into our 70’s as well. Wishing you all the best man ✌️

I believe that was Bill Dohr-- I remember the photo as well :) 55 and still skating too-- May we all make it roll in our 70's & beyond Much Love fellow lifers!

That’s the spirit… thanks for watching and sharing your story with us! Enjoy the flow! 👊🏼

Wow… 73… that’s impressive my friend. Well done! Let’s us know your secret too! ♥️

no secret-stretch everyday-hike in the woods-bike--keep moving-eat a gummy once an awhile lol-love of the mountains-keep on truckin brother! @@RonaldoBeatles

That’s amazing… well done 🤙

Oh hi and greetings from Berlin! 👋 🐻 🇩🇪! The surfskaters at Tempelhofer Feld are amazing!! Keep on shredding!!

@@DeniseNepraunig hey Denise… greetings from Nice! 🇫🇷

@neuhausfm … also impressive. Great inspiration to us all. 👊

It must feel amazing to have a good session together. Consider yourself a lucky man with a cool team! 👊

@RonaldoBeatles I'm blessed and humble to be able to have the time and 5o physically be able to keep up with them... I'm so thankful and truly happy... I'm a simple man so it's truly the greatest gift life has given me besides the love I receive from others. I just want to reciprocate the love and blessings that I've received. I just want to add. To all those going thru something please keep love and faith in your hearts don't let this world turn you cold... Love you family and hang in there its the intentions within your heart that will manifest the life you are existing in... or currently going thru. Everything is energy... Much love to everyone reading. Go listen to Kermit the frog Rainbow connection. Exist within the present moment.

​@@DANKWORXtruth! Reading this helped me so much, thank you for the reminder to give back.. To add. Keep rolling! Much love.

That’s awesome man… I made this video for my friend Franck to be able to look back at it one day and remembered the rad days. This video is also to celebrate people like you, skaters that have been ripping for decades and still out there pushing! I’m also 47 and still enjoying every second of it and I hope to be able to push for many years to come. 👊🏻

@@RonaldoBeatles If your ever in the Washington DC area let's skate! ✌🤙

@@nate2skate265 I do fly to Washington at least once or twice a year. That would be awesome… 🤘

Get yourself an electric surf skate. There no comparison between one and a regular surf skate. I just transitioned over last year. There's No words that adequately describe the joy it brings into my life.

I’m really stoked that you enjoyed the video and found it inspiring. That was the whole purpose of this little project. Enjoy the flow and thanks for charing your story!

Obrigado Patrícia… ele realmente é uma pessoa fantástica. Uma lição para todos nós!

Hey Welcome to skateboarding. As long as we do it with caution, we should be able to ride for a very long time. Franck really is a great inspiration for us all. I’m glad to be able to skate with him. I’ll definitely pass on the message. If you ever decide to come this way, give us a shout. Would be great to meet up! 👊🏼

Merci Laurent… glad you enjoyed the video. Let’s keep rolling… and rolling! 👊🏻

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Thank you Denise… it was a pleasure to make it and I’m really lucky to have friends like Franck to skate with. Let’s hope we can roll for many years to come!

Thank you… really glad you like it. Another one coming soon! 🙏

I’m sure Franck will be glad to read this! 🙏🏼

Wow… That’s awesome! Cycling, skating, surfing etc… all part of the flow. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 👊🏼

Thanks for stopping by. Stoked that you enjoyed the video. I often see Franck and yes, he still having fun on his board and he often reads all the comments on here. 🙏

70’s… skateboarding was such a new thing back then and those boards today are so rare today. You must have some great memories. I’m happy that you enjoyed the video… and thanks for your comment. 🙏

Merci beacoup… glad you like it! We still go quite a bit to go… let’s keep rolling! 🙏🏼

Hey man… that’s awesome. It’s never too late ✌️ sounds like you’re really hooked into it. Only people who rides really know how it feels. Glad you enjoyed the video!

That's impressive, I'm 63 and skateboarded up till I was that age. Not very frequently - but skating 1/2 pipes into my early 50's now and then, but in my forties I discovered cricket and have taken that very seriously and still play (Bowler). I visited a park when I was your age and skated around it - fine on the flat, but felt sketchy on the banks, aware that if I did wipe, my wrists and hands were potentially susceptible to being injured in the cricket season. On balance - cricket was far more important, so gave up then. I still had it I reckon, a few sessions and I'd have been skating banks and half pipes. The Jay Adams quote is a gem, but applicable to any activity/sport. I still surf - much less impact in the water if you fall! Hope you still enjoy it, I took it up when I was 17 in 1977, loved it.

Hey man… sorry to hear about your knee. Injury really sucks. Hopefully it won’t be long before you’re back on your board. Franck is a real inspiration for all of us. As long g as we try to stay healthy and away from injuries, we should be able to ride for many years to come. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

@@RonaldoBeatles thanks dude, don't think it's anything too serious but don't want to rush back and make it worse! Yeah agree with that, if we put the work in not just on our tricks but looking after ourselves we're giving ourselves a fighting chance! 👊

Merci beaucoup Frédéric… Im glad that you enjoyed the video. It was a pleasure to film too. 🙏

That’s awesome story… going full circle! Just like you also said, as long as we stay safe, we should be able to keep going a bit more ✌️

Thank you… I’m really happy that you enjoyed the video. Enjoy the ride and stay tuned as there will be more coming soon. 🙏🙏🙏

Cool Anthony… I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was a pleasure to make i. Franck is an amazing guy and I’m lucky to be able to skate with him on a regular basis . 👊🏻

That’s the spirit… ♥️♥️♥️

Thank you… really glad that you enjoyed the video. 🙏

Thank for watching… Franck often reads the comments on here and I’m sure he will be pleased with this one! 👊🏼

Sorry to hear… unfortunately the beginning is one of the hardest time as your body haven’t leaned how to bail yet not to mention the fact that you still learning the basics and that means falling more than usual. Keep going… but don’t push it too hard. It will come with time as you gain balance and muscle memory.

Absolutely… 👊🏻

Oh man… injury sucks but unfortunately is part of the sport.I’m also 48 and I was off the board for 13 months due to a knee surgery. It was horrible but at the same time thought me a few lessons. First, how much I love skateboarding because I missed it everyday. Second, the positive effects is has on my overall mental health and third, trying to stay fit so that we can keep riding for longer. Welcome back… 👊

Never too late… welcome my friend! 👊🏼

It’s amazing how far we’ve come in just a few decades. How skateboarding has been ascending and became so much more acceptable. I stopped for quite a few years due to personal reasons and busy life. Social media has helped me a lot. I discovered this growing community of older skaters and that re-ignited the fire on me too. I do admire those who never stopped… who kept moving one way or another. Now at 48… I still street skating as often as time allows me to. I just had to adapt the way I skate but one thing is for sure… I enjoy it more than before. Stories like yours… Franck and many more on here just proves how important these little 4 wheels toy is on our life… physically and mentally of course.

Thanks man… you’re always part of this channel. May we keep skating for many years to come

@@RonaldoBeatles no problem, dude and let's keep skating

Absolutely!

Spending some quality time together. That’s great! 👏👏👏

That’s a great story… amazing that you still skating with your friends after all this time. I think I will try surfskate at some point but as for now, I still enjoying street skating even thought it is so hard at my age too. All the best man… keep rolling and enjoying the flow! 👏

That’s inspiring as well… well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

You’re welcome… I’m so happy that you enjoyed the content. It inspire me to create more! ♥️

Glad you enjoyed the video… thank you! 🙏

Glad you like it. Franck really is a really cool guy and I’m grateful that he let me share his story. 🙏

@@RonaldoBeatles It's wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Bless you both 🙂

For so many years we’ve been seen as outcasts when in fact skateboarding has been a real blessing into the lives. It’s a hobby that keeps us fit and mentally sane. Consider yourself a lucky man for having the support from your loved ones. For a lot people it still a struggle even today. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I do hope it reaches not only the skate community but also all other people who stops following they passion because of age or what others might think or say about them… Have a good one ✌️

Amazing bro… great to hear how these four wheels toy has been helped you to stay sober. I’m 48, stopped skating for over 20 years and it’s been about 4 since I came back. Enjoying every minute of it and trying to stay fit so that I can ride for longer as well. Thanks for watching it 👊🏼

That’s the spirit… keep pushing my friend! 👊🏼

Totally agree with you… regardless of the sport. Hats off to all OG’s out there! ♥️

I think we will see more and more older people taking up activities like that. It’s the only way to stay mentally and physically healthy. Shame it has taking so long but… at least is changing and that’s a good thing. All the best and enjoy the flow!

Spot on! 👊

Thanks Neil… always glad to hear your feedback. I think there will be more to come soon. 🙏🏼

Looks like you have to give it a try. Take it easy, specially at the beginning because this is the time that you know will fall at some point as your body hasn’t learned how to take slams yet. Pad it up… don’t push it too hard amd enjoy the flow. Welcome 👊

@@RonaldoBeatles Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me!

Absolutely… thanks for watching! ✌️

Hey Mario… big hello from France ✌️

Absolutely man… 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks a lot… stoked that you enjoyed the video!

You’re welcome… thanks for watching and sharing your story! You are also an inspiration.

Absolutely…. Absolutely! Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

That’s great man. Glad the video helped you. I’ll be 49 this year. Still street skating as often as time allows me to. Welcome back to the flow! 👊🏼

Glad you enjoyed the video.🙏🏼

It really is! 🤙

That’s an achievement… 👏👏👏 let’s keep on going!

That’s the spirit! 👊

I lived in London for over 20 years but I am now based in Nice, South of France. The video was shot at the Promenade des Anglais. Thanks for sharing your story… and let’s keep enjoying the flow! 🙌

That’s awesome bro… if you ever in Nice send us a message. It will be a pleasure! 👊🏼

Thank you… I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏

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