This thread is very therapeutic @Calhoun ! I’m also a Dad, 38, and most people I mention this project to react with astonishment… as if I’m sure to hurt myself! I’ve been skateboarding, in varying capacities, since I was 10 years old, so I’m fairly confident in my riding skills. This doesn’t seem to assuage anyone’s doubt.
I’m following my instincts and passion in this DIY build, I know I’m already better for it, and my setup isn’t even ridable yet!
I’m 45 and have been skateboarding since like 1978. Currently nursing a blown out knee, but I’m not a quitter.
Thx @longhairedboy! I’m proud to be amongst the ranks of Dads and (nearly) 40-year-olds that haven’t given up on creating, exploring, and having fun!
Sh*t. I should have guessed this joint was going to populated by senior citizens. 
I got the same treatment, @longhairedboy. Dislocated my elbow (stopped a longboard fall while burdened with climbing gear) and cracked my ankle (fell while bouldering) the year I was thinking about getting an esk8. But that’s exactly why I love electric! Fastest and coolest way to haul my 44 year old bag of badly knitted bones around the city.
My 17 and 10 year olds love it, as does the 2 year old, who now thinks it’s normal to do over 20 kph in a stroller. Lately I’ve just taken to carrying her. Both with helmets, of course.
Speaking of which, it’s been impossible to get my 17 year old to protect her grey matter…until yesterday, that is, when she reproduced that “I love helmets” video on YouTube… WITHOUT a helmet. Kids.
Wondering how old @torqueboards is…
alright guys.
Now its ON. the challenge if you choose to accept it:
who will be the first person to wack a motor on one of these:
oh man do i want to do that.
Well that is excellent!
“A” motor? How about 4? And a bigger roll bar!
What’s the curved black line just behind the front wheels? Brake line?
Then again, I’m thinking that’s a faulty design. The kid’s head is gonna be ringing after a few nice quick carvy turns, and it’s mounted too far back so the dad (or mom, any of you out there in esk8land ?) has no choice but to have a scooter stance.
The seat should be on a support that would permit you to extend in forward when there’s a person on the board, and a hammock-like steady cam rig that will keep the kid upright or at least more stable when carving.
Well come on. Get building!
I’m 28… I’m getting there 
Catching up to you guys before you/I know it.
Time flies nowadays.
Nice too see Dad’s enjoying it though… It’s a blast + the kids get to enjoy it which is a 
!!!
Guess I’m the King so far at 47. Who is going to admit to de-throne me?
You’re just a kid! I will be 56 next week. First time longboarder, two serious hamstring injuries, building Project Zephyr with my 15 year old son. Now, who is going to de-throne me! Come on guys, no shame in admitting your age!!!
18 but started a few years ago.
i’m 39. started longboarding to blow off steam a couple years ago and then decided i wanted to build an electric and blow off money instead.
Great to find the NeverLand crew.
I’m 38 raising a 17 year old girl 
and 2 little devils ( 5-6) but still enjoying like when I was 11.
Three boys here. 18yrs,14yrs,and 14 months. So right now i have a little cutie and two big devils. lol
Hey, sign me up for the Lost Boys too.
44, with three girls: 17, 10, 3. Each one was so cheeky we waited 7 years to attempt the next.
Haha! I love it. 40yrs old with 15 & 13 boys and a 7yr daughter. Started long boarding with my boys a few months ago after a 25yr break. Just bought my daughter her first skateboard for her upcoming 8th bday. My wife is riding a long board too, total family affair.