Old Skater, New to ESK8 Boards - New Jersey, USA

Howdy folks. I hail from central NJ, USA - the armpit of the nation (New Jersikastan). Actually, NJ is quite nice and it's known as the garden state due to all the greenery and farmland away from the suburbs and cities.

Skated as a kid, longboard skate as an adult, and my first Bamboo GTR gets here TOMORROW. So I'm stoked as can be. So ahead of myself in fact that I've already got a pile of safety gear, new airwalks, and I even set up a small FB group where NJ riders can get together for group rides.

I won't be riding with anyone until I'm sure I won't embarrass myself though! Excited to get in on this newish sport.