Welcome to Skaters Home Base!
*Hi, I’m Anthony – a 50+ skater still pushing concrete in Sydney.*
My Skate Journey in 3 Acts:
- 1987-1991: Teenage Obsession
- Fell in love with skating watching Tommy rip on his Vision Psychostick
- Bought my first board (Variflex complete) in Sydney
- Joined a local crew – skipped school to skate, studied Bones Brigade videos
- Quit in ’91 after a knee injury when skating’s popularity faded
- The 28-Year Gap
- Barely touched a board – thought my skating days were over
- Always remembered the freedom and joy it gave me
- 2015-Present: The Comeback
- At 44, grabbed a board on a whim – instantly hooked again
- Now skating harder than ever in my 50s – no plans to stop
- Rediscovered my passion and built this community
Why I Created This Site
I help skaters:
✅ Avoid injuries that sidelined me for decades
✅ Choose gear that actually works (tested on my 50+ body)
✅ Stay motivated through plateaus and setbacks
✅ Rediscover joy in riding – no matter your age
“That rush when you land a new trick? It’s better now than when I was 16.”
What Makes My Advice Different
- 🩹 Tested on real aging joints – not by 20-year-old pros
- 🧠 Mindset focus – overcoming mental blocks matters most
- 🔄 Comeback-tested – I’ve lived the restart journey
- 🤝 No ego – just honest talk between skaters
Join Our Crew
Whether you’re:
- A fellow 40+ skater restarting
- A teen progressing your skills
- Just curious about skate culture
Join the Comeback Crew
“Your story matters here. Whether you’re dusting off your first board at 40, battling back from an injury, or finally landing that trick that haunted you for years – we want to hear it.”
✅ Every Shared Story Gets:
- • Personalized reply from Anthony within 48 hours
- • Shared on our Instagram (with your permission)
- • Entry in monthly gear giveaways (decks, wheels, safety gear)
Keep your wheels rolling,
Anthony Brala
Founder & Late-Bloom Skater
Share Your Story Directly: