2012 ish
I’m 35 and have just graduated from RGU and have found myself working for an engineering consultancy - Optimus.
I’ve never worked in an office. Strictly small business retail. So its a learning curve - and still is (although I’m now working from home!).
I overheard someone talking about getting their kid a skateboard. I gave up when I was about 17. But it stayed with me. I often dreamt about it, I always looked at curbs, obstacles etc and thought “good spot”. And so my mind went wondering and I started to look on the internet.
A week later I bought a set up (Ray Barber Element). Then headed to TX with my pal Tom.
Strangely I could still just about Ollie, kick turn and pump on the ramps. It was pretty exhilarating.!
It wasn’t really until I started Doric Skateboards until I met people I could skate with again. Even then I still felt incredibly self conscious. There was definitely a point where I felt good within myself and was enjoying it. However, that came to an abrupt end a couple of years ago and I’ve struggled to really get back on my board with any regularity since.
I’m hoping that post-COVID I’ll find some confidence to go out and just have fun again. That’s what it’s all about is it?
