bruised ankles for the elderly

Crusty

Bronze member
Ok.. i haven't ridden many decks only a pro model and an old A.I have been ridin the old A lately but yesterday i switched back to the pro cause my wheels are wearing down and i needed more ground clearance. anyway i noticed that the pro is absolutely murder on on the ankles if it smacks you .the old A isn't nearly as bad. i just wondered if anyone else found that some decks are "friendlier' than others.by the way i can't just toughen up,i'm old so it takes me twice as long to heal,and quiting scootering is just not an option. i'm addicted.
 

dpnelson31

Steel Member
Metal flying at you will always hurt. Try thicker shoes.
As far as a friendly deck... I don't think one exists. You could throw some foam on it if it is that bad.
I know what you mean, because I have clipped my shin and ankle on triple whips and didn't ride the rest of the day.
 
The deck plate on my tsi is chipped from many a bail and now closely resembles a serrated blade. I feel your pain brother. Buy high-top sneakers if your that much of a pussy. Or just catch your whips.

Also: I call BS on your elderly claim. Pics or it didn't happen good sir.
 

Crusty

Bronze member
yeah i know its pretty random ..but yeah my ankle hurts...i'm 38. i bought my kid a pro mod about a year and a half ago and he didnt really like it. but i got bored one day and now i ride like everyday. get some funny looks but i really dont care.looks no funnier than 40 yr olds bmxing
 
The deck plate on my tsi is chipped from many a bail and now closely resembles a serrated blade. I feel your pain brother. Buy high-top sneakers if your that much of a pussy. Or just catch your whips.

Also: I call BS on your elderly claim. Pics or it didn't happen good sir.

*ahem*
 

Isaac Coy

Steel Member
when i realized he was 38, i was like "wtfff, a 38 yr old on a scooter whatttt"
then he said its no different than a 40 year old bmx'ing, but it doesnt seem the same to me.
maybe i just realized were playing with a kid's toy..
 

Crusty

Bronze member
The deck plate on my tsi is chipped from many a bail and now closely resembles a serrated blade. I feel your pain brother. Buy high-top sneakers if your that much of a pussy. Or just catch your whips.

Also: I call BS on your elderly claim. Pics or it didn't happen good sir.

i really do feel welcome now i've been on this forum quite awhile and no one called me any names or talked any smack. like most of you do to each other. thanx ,now i feel like part of the community for sure.i want to actually get what tricks i know dialed before a put out any sloppy clips ahem ..... anyways i only ride flat i'm workin on hitch hikers just cant ride out consistently yet.
 

BrandonWeir

Steel Member
You could always find a belt sander and round the edges a little. And don't listen to the bitchy kids who think they're all that like Kieran.
 
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