It does not get any better than this!!!!! My son, who is now 28 was a skateboarder!!! I remember having to replace decks, bearings, wheels and the entire kit 100's of times .. we are talking 100's of times if not more. And the shoes, expensive shoes that would get holes in them w/in 1-2 days after getting them .. shoe goo up the yingyang!!!! Skateboarding is a wonderful sport (I believe it is a sport) .. It is liberating to the mind, challenging in every way, peaceful to the point that you are in the zone, and a GREAT time to spend with friends. The practicing of the tricks for hours, hours, and full days on end. Darick (my sons name) was an amazing boarder. I love the time you put into this post .. passion is important in life .. it keeps a purpose!!! Don't let others challenge your passion, what the hell do they know??? Keep doing what you love, doesn't matter if you eat shit, only you know what makes you happy in life. Do you see where your boarding is taking you? Then that is all that matters Friend .. Love you lots!!!! SUNSHINE247