I understand the skating thing. I live at the beach but have been to the rink when the college hockey is in town and gave up on that after the first session. I started riding dirtbikes with my sons last year and after crashing several times I finally cleared the doubles and it was the greatest feeling in the world. I couldnt walk for 3 days but it was worth it. although my accedent was right after that and I dont ride much anymore Im not going to let this crashing thing bother me. I can fix anything that gets broken and its only time and money butI am determined. I wish I was more like my kids and full throttle WOW OH it crashed and broke OH WELL daddy will fix it.