Presenting a Middle Age Skate Dad's Skateboard set up, and review of my skatepark quiver consisting of the Welcome Skateboards Chris Miller Guilty Cat and Real Skateboards 50-50 Oval Popsicle Deck.

I preface this description and video by stating that the views expressed in this video are of my own and from the perspective of a middle aged parent who started skateboarding at the age of 42 so he could teach skateboarding to his then 5 year old.

These set ups are in my opinion, perfect for the 40+ parent that wants to ride with their child at the skatepark while having the right set up to ride everything from the smallest mini-bowl to some of the biggest and deepest bowls up to 12-13 ft. at the skateparks.

Over the last 4.5 years, I first relearned how to skateboard on flatground and began skatepark riding at the age of 42 so that I could figure out how to teach my son how to ride the skatepark as part of his alternative occupational therapy.

Let's be realistic here. I'll be 47 in a few months. I'm not going to be switch tre flipping a 12 stair set, nor should I....

Additionally, as a parent there are many more responsibilities. Especially when you are an autism parent. I'd like to push the envelope a little more to progress, but realistically, my body is worn out after 30+ years of Martial Arts training and 3X on the U.S.A. National Kendo Team. Also, if I get hurt and don't work, I don't get paid and my family doesn't eat and JMAN can't attend his autism therapy sessions.

These set ups allow me to do basic skatepark and bowl tricks on a solid, stable and fast skateboard. These board set ups have allowed me to cruise fast to film my son or catch up to him quickly if he is getting into mischief, do front and backside grinds, and board slides at the skatepark.

Welcome Chris Miller 'Guilty Cat' Set Up is as follows:
Deck: Welcome Chris Miller 'Guilty Cat' on Catblood Shape.
Dimensions - 8.5" x 32.88", 14.75" wheelbase
149 Independent Titanium Trucks w/ Bones Medium Bushings
Bones Clear Wheels - 60mm, Street Park Formula (SPF)
Bearings: Bronson RAW Bearings
Shake Junt Hardware
Mob Grip
Single PIG Rail

Real Skateboards 50-50 Double Dipped Set Up is as follows:
Deck: Real 50-50 Double Dipped
Dimensions - 8.75" X 32.9", 14.62 wheelbase
159 Independent Titanium Trucks w/ Bones Soft Bushings
Bones Wheels: Pat Ngoho 58mm Street Park Formula (SPF)
Bearings: A Handful of 8 various Bones Reds & Super Reds Bearings
*Wheels and bearings are hammy downs from my 10 year old.
Shake Junt Hardware
Mob Grip
Single PIG Rail

One recommendation I have for older skaters or Dads riding the skatepark. If you wish to ride bigger bowls, I would recommend a board with a wheelbase larger than 14.5" or longer. It will give you the stability and speed in the bigger bowls and the board will not feel as twitchy as a board that is sized 8X32" w/ a 14" wheelbase

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