A granddad who took up skateboarding aged 82 insists 'age is no limit' - but has ruled out trying halfpipes.<br /><br />Grandfather-of-two Don Morton took up his new hobby in September after previously being a passionate skier and rollerblader, which he took up aged nearly 70.<br /><br />He taught rollerblading at Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) Arc Sport Hall and only gave it up last year because he felt too old to be an instructor.<br /><br />Don, a former businessman, from Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, got into rollerblading when he retired and wanted a hobby he could do year-round because the ski season is so short.<br /><br />Dad-of-one Don said: “I am the living proof at my age that age is not a barrier to doing it.<br /><br />“It’s good to try something a bit different - it’s a barrier we have to break down a bit.<br /><br />“There is no reason to not take it up - older people can have a very fun time just going on the pathways.<br /><br />“I’m in the process of building up speed.<br /><br />“I go out every week, in the summertime maybe two or three times a week.<br /><br />“I’ve only been doing this for a few months."
