I bought one at an antique store last summer. It took me a good six weeks of trying before I finally got it. I still can't start without leaning on something but it's a blast. Once up the block and back and my legs are on fire! I can't believe the guys that ride em all the time and can juggle while they're doing it. Unbelievable. Oh yeah, I'm 48 so it's never to late to learn. Do it.