What gear do you need for skating?

What gear do you need for skating?

Safe Skateboarding Gear

• a helmet that fits well. It should be a multi-sport helmet or one specifically meant for skateboarding.
• wrist guards to support the wrist during falls.
• knee pads and elbow pads.
• closed-toe shoes that have soles that don’t slip.
• goggles or shatterproof glasses.

Do you need a skate tool?

Do You NEED a Skate Tool? Yes and No. You don’t necessarily need a skate tool, but at the very least you need 3 different sized wrenches, 1 screwdriver, and 1 size of Allen key. The nice thing about a skate tool is that it has all of these tools built into 1 convenient and easy to carry tool.

What can I use if I don’t have a skate tool?

If you have hardware that requires a simple Phillips head screwdriver (It looks like a plus sign: +) then no, you just need a wrench and a Phillips screwdriver. Example: If you have hardware that looks like this: You need that L tool, and a wrench for the nuts.

Can you use a wrench instead of a skate tool?

Skate Tool or Adjustable Wrench – The wrench should adjust down to 3/8″. All-purpose skate tools have a socket that works just as well. Phillips Screwdriver – Skate tools almost always come with a Phillips screwdriver, but if not, you’ll need a separate screwdriver.

Is it OK to skate in the rain?

Skateboarding in the rain is definitely not a good idea. The wood of the deck will want to soak up water and warp, and the bearings won’t like being wet. So basically, no you shouldn’t skate in the rain.

Is it bad to get your skateboard wet?

Start and Enjoy Skating As much as possible, try to avoid getting your skateboard wet. Water is bad for the bearings, board, trucks and bolts. Plus, you might have to deal with hydroplaning, which could affect your ability to control the skateboard. So, try not to skate in the rain or through puddles.

What should you not do on a skateboard?

What Not to Do at a Skatepark

• Don’t try to figure out a skatepark during the rush hours.
• Don’t do flat ground stunts in the middle of a bowl.
• Keep your wax to yourself.
• Entering a skatepark doesn’t give you wizard powers to do tricks you couldn’t nail on the streets.
• Don’t copy other skater’s tricks.
• Don’t be a snake.

How do you ride a skateboard uphill?

Skogging uphill One important technique you need to learn is alternate pushing with both feet, aka skogging . In other words, you alternately push “normal” (kick with rear foot, front foot on deck) and “mongo” (kick with front foot, rear foot on deck).

How do I stop speed wobbling?

Relax & Get Low The importance of relaxing and going with the flow can’t be overlooked. Get low, relax your legs and focus on keeping your upper body over your board and positioned slightly forward. Attack the hill and if your board starts to wobble, stay relaxed and confident. Practice Slowing Down & Stopping!