Skateboarding at 50: Kristian Svitak's New Video Part

Originally posted on TransWorld SKATEboarding
By Blair Alley | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 2:19 PM ET

Clyde Singleton did it. Rick Howard is still ripping. Skateboarding has matured in a way we never expected—our favorite pros, our heros, are still street skating, and tough, at age 50!

Ohio's own Kristian Svitak is the latest to hit floor five and come out swinging. Take in this gnarly nine-minute part then scroll down for more.

"This project came about naturally. I had a chance encounter with a like minded skateboarder / filmer from Detroit, Michigan, filming a few tricks together, without much more in mind. I've always thought it would be interesting to push myself as hard as possible and release a full part at the age of 50. As we kept filming, my ambitions grew. I pushed myself harder and we enjoyed the process of being two friends on the streets with a common goal. Skate, film and live in the moment. Do it as much as possible before our time runs out. This part is the result of decades of skateboarding and the friendships we make along the way. BARGE HARD 50"—Kristian Svitak

Not afraid to still take slams, this one's an inspiration for all of us out there who might think we're too old to skate.

Speaking of Clyde Singleton, he put out a "50 for 50" part on his birthday. Worth a watch! Inspiring!

And back to Svitak, our buddy in Ohio Dan Mizicko did a rad documentary all about coming up and skateboarding in Ohio:

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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