Top 5 Things You Need When You Start Skateboarding
In this blog article, we will discuss the top five things you need to start your amazing skateboarding journey as a beginner. With these essentials, you will be stepping up your skate game in absolutely no time!
Skate Protection
Safety always comes first in any sport. Make sure that you are kitted up with reliable skate protection to ensure that you avoid injuring yourself when skating. It is inevitable that you will fall off your skateboard, but we have you covered… literally. At SkateHut, we stock helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards so that you can focus on shredding and stepping up your game.
Skate Tool
A skate tool is the bread and butter of skateboarding as it is essential for making adjustments to your skateboard, for example, tightening your trucks or changing your wheels. You can also make adjustments quickly and easily, saving time and money rather than taking your skateboard to a shop for adjustments. As we said above, safety always comes first. Using your skate tool on a regular basis to maintain your skateboard will ensure that it is working efficiently for safe riding and high-performance.
They are also incredibly portable, compact and lightweight, which makes it perfect for carrying around wherever you choose to go skating and means that you can make crucial adjustments anytime, anywhere. At SkateHut, our own brand SkateHut Skateboard Tools come in a range of colours and have been designed with durability in mind, so that you can ride confidently knowing that your SkateHut Skate Tool will be there for you when you need to make those essential adjustments.
Skate Shoes
Every seasoned skater knows that a pair of good quality Skate Shoes is an absolute must. They are a lot more durable than regular trainers and shoes, as well as a lot more comfy. When pushing yourself to the limit and executing those epic tricks, your skate shoes will be able to handle whatever you throw at it, whilst keeping your feet safe and comfy too. Skate shoes also offer improved grip and control, due to the sticky rubber sole which will really help you reach your potential. The soles of the skate shoes also allow skaters to really feel the deck as you ride, which also contributes to your board control. The flexible nature of these type of trainers will also mean.
Skate Bag
So, now that you’re fully protected and you are equipped with a skate tool and some stylish skate shoes, do not underestimate the importance of a handy skateboard bag! Skate bags offer a convenient way for skaters to carry their gear around, whilst also protecting your skateboard from scratches and damage when commuting and transporting it around to and from the skate park. They are also produced from durable materials which means they will have your back for a very long time and they often come with comfortable shoulder straps, which will help you carry your heavy gear around with ease.
They also provide you with plenty of space, which means you can keep your essentials, like keys, wallet and phone safely hidden away without risking losing them. The last thing you want to happen is have your phone go missing or smashed when hitting the skate park! It also makes life easier in the sense that you can easily pack and unpack your skateboard without having to unpack your other items, which you may have to do with other bags.
Skater Trainers
Now, when we say skater trainers, we aren’t talking about skate shoes again. Skater trainers are attached to the wheels on your skateboard and keep it still so that you can get your balance and footwork correct to help you execute those tricks. First and foremost, they help beginners get to grips with the idea of skateboarding without the risk of the wheels rolling, causing them to lose balance, fall off and injure themselves. This means that beginner skaters can completely focus on improving their technique and footwork without being discouraged by the setbacks that could come about from having the wheels move about freely.
By mastering your technique on a stationary skateboard, you will create muscle memory which will get you doing those necessary motions and movements naturally when landing those tricks at the skatepark!
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