Skaters don't care if you have a helmet on because they don't look like posers. There is absolutely no reason to be concerned about this. It's best to get a skate helmet from Triple Eight, which comes with a $70 price tag. Pro-Tec or S1 are good helmets for rounder heads. It's a good idea to put it on whenever you go out for a session to make sure you don't get injured. If you pay an extra fee, you can get a model that is certified by the American National Standards Institute.
Pad Down.
You're going to fall if you're a new skater. A set of pads can keep you out of the emergency room. If you have a day job that requires you to use your hands, you should wear wrist guards and elbow pads. It's important that knee pads are used. It's great to get off the ground after a failed trick attempt and not have throbbing in my hands or joints. The pads are great. You can get it from either 187 Killer Pads or Amazon. The $43 option is cheaper for children.
Beginners can save their ass by wearing a set of padded shorts under their pants.
A quarter-pipe kit.
A quarterpipe is a lot of fun for skaters. Get building by digging up some plans, asking nicely for wood scraps at a construction site, and building. If you want to make sure you've got a quality setup, you might want to consider a ramp kit that comes with pre-drilled plywood and lumber, a steel sheet for the threshold, and all the necessary fastenings.
I have OC Ramps' 3-foot quarter-pipe ramp and my own homemade micro-quarter ramp, both of which are fun to skate on. Another ramp kit manufacturer that should be considered is Keen ramps.
There is a park where you can spot it.
Users of the Tony Hawk Foundation's Skatepark Project app can find a complete listing of parks with user photos, 3D aerial maps, and iconography. You can't see a favorite spot on the app. You can add the database yourself. I did that with a park near my family's home.
Many skateboarders consider skateboarding's natural terrain to be the stairs, curbs, ditches, and ledges that are covered in the Shred Spot's app.
There are tote Magotes.
You'll probably just put your board and helmet in the trunk of your car when you go out to skate. It's nice to have a bag to carry things. I use a big blue Ikea bag for my gear and it costs 99 cents. Throw everything in and go.
OID sells a $60 skateboard carry bag. I can either carry it like a duffel bag or wear it like a backpack. The ones I've tried on Amazon tend to be undersize and prone to snagging. Many skaters don't use these.
Most airlines will allow you to carry on your board and keep it in the overhead compartment. It's more convenient to keep mine in my suitcase. My helmet and skate shoes go next to that, and there's still plenty of room for my day-to- day clothes. You can use your skate park app to plan for an early morning or late evening session. It's so much cooler than lugging your clubs with you.
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