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Meet Blind Skateboarder Dan Mancina | OUT OF FRAME

Red Bull Skateboarding4 skaters recommend it · 5 mentions, 2018 to 2021
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182K views · 8 years ago · Documentary

Red Bull Out of Frame profile of Dan Mancina, a skateboarder from Livonia, Michigan who lost his sight and returned to skating. Covers his struggle with anxiety and depression and how he skates blind.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked when newer or returning skaters doubt themselves. Comments use it as proof that disability or age is no reason to stop.

“Nonsense, if a blind man can skateboard [VIDEO] you can too!”

u/Josh-Medl

What skaters said on Reddit

u/Fitness77772021 · 7 points

I just want to say I think it’s awesome you decided to start skating. I can’t really give you advice from the standpoint of a disabled skater, but I’ve known a few guys that had similar situations and they thrived on a board. Definitely take it at your own pace. Best part of skating is that it’s just you against yourself… you set the agenda, and you set your limits (or don’t and just have fun). There’s a great skater

u/Josh-Medl2021 · 1 points

Nonsense, if a blind man can skateboard [VIDEO] you can too! Just start a meal plan and regular exercise routine and you’ll be on your way, I actually got back into skating because I went to the doctor and they said I need to make major lifestyle changes or I’ll be fucked down the line. Skating is the only athletic thing I’ve ever really loved so I decided to get back in it as well as changing my diet and how much I

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