1st let me say that i've never ever been on a board and only played a bit on Tony Hawk which was over 8 years ago now.  Apart from that, no knowledge at all of skateboarding. 
So can anyone tell me why a 38 year old noob is so looking forward to playing Skate 3 when released this week?.  I tried the demo a few weeks ago and loved it straight away and must have played a couple of hours(although i did find it a bit difficult at start).  I have on purpose not played it since as I want the full experience of the game, rather than the small taste we got in the demo.
I don't have a clue about names of different moves etc and not sure if i'll be pulling off any great moves but I do know i'll love the hell out of this game and hopefully join a few online just to "mess around a bit"
 
Now if you don't mind, i'm off to buy some new pants (underwear to those in the states) so I can get down with the younger crowd and let my trousers hang down over my arse so everyone can see  them.  Just hope the wife doesn't see as know doubt i'll get that look ( the one in which the eyes get rolled as if to say, "how old are you" )  :o)