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Marcio Maciel De Melo ''Old Age Barrier''

ParlourSkateStore2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2022 to 2023
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9K views · 12 years ago · Documentary

Short profile of Marcio Maciel De Melo, a Brazilian-born chef in London who took up skateboarding at 35 and skates daily around Mile End. Made by Parlour Skate Store for his fortieth birthday in 2014.

Why skaters like it

Posted in r/NewSkaters whenever someone asks if starting late is possible. Shows an adult who began at 35 and became a strong skater.

“Here's a dude who started at 35”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/cjswcf2023 · 3 points

Idk about high level that started young but plenty of guys (Tony Hawk, Eric Koston, Daewon Song) have had some of their best when they were in their 30s. Here's a dude who started at 35: [VIDEO]

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