buy things on sale? do u know why there on sale? because there shit and wear down quick and nobody likes the style of them. if it was a shoe that lasted it would be high price. its not rocket science. nike solarcheck cheap as fuck £35 wow! cheap-o suede canvas crap. compared to the good quality suede. i had the es swift which were like £70 or more, then couple weeks later the price dropped and i noticed the bottom of the shoe wore down quick with the way i walk putting heel down first. ive got nike sb dunk highs truck it and they have not worn down on the bottom like them fuckers did. i seen a guy yesterday with new vans that have proper rubber round the front, after skating new board the white rubber was wearing away.
SAS Productions some items go on sale bc they are just making a new colorway or design for that item soon for example I got the tyshawns for $50 when I was gonna pay around $90 for it last week and they are hella good vans are also just really bad in general I bought the vans Chima pro for full price and it didn’t even last a week it’s really just a hit or miss also just check the reviews b4 you buy
@@sasproductions701 also new stock takes up space old stock also tkes up space they need to move it cause its costing them money to just keep it around. thats why sales happen. you numpty
How to save money while skateboarding: 1) Deck - Buy the generic team deck. 2) Trucks - Buy from a reputable company, but don't buy the signature model. 3) Wheels - Don't buy the signature model, buy the generic one. 4) Bearings - buy from a reputable company, but don't buy their most expensive model. 5) Shoes - buy the cheapest shoe you can find. They all rip the same way.
Here in canada we have a chain mall store called payless shoes. They carried airwalks for the longest time for like 20$ a pair, they were perfect vulc suede skate shoes, looked sick and skated sick, and mind u here in canada a pair of vans would run us 70$+
my mom only protects me cus im a girl and my brother can break a bone and she wont make him stop skating but when i get a small bruse she made me stop for a while :(
If you buy blank boards a lot, the skate community will fall apart. Buying a board with a pro graphic supports the pros to keep pumping out sick parts...
if your independent trucks break you can get one for free everytime it breaks you just have to send them an email that it broke i have been doing that for a few years now
Look around you thrift stores... I find skate shoes all the time that haven't been skated. Clean the them first obviously. I usually find lots of vans and Nikes. Some NB and adidas. Cheap af too. Found some superstars for 10 bucks a week before the whole corona shit happened.
I remember what I did to save money on shoes back in the 90's was an ollie pad. It was basically a piece of leather you would add to the shoe that would do all the kicking movements. The companies that sold these pads were pricey, but if you went to goodwill or somewhere you can get fabrics, you could just cut your own out and put it on the shoe. It made my shoes last a very long time.
Mini-Logo wheels and deck, Red's bearings, trucks with a life-long guarantee like indi's, venture, thunder. I think they'll give u the most out of ur money.
In terms of bearings: Dont under/overtight them. Bearings are made for a given preload that makes the bearing rotate smoothly. Also takethem out, clean them and regreasr them with a drop or two of oil (no, not salad oil).
UNLESS YOURE SPONSORED THIS IS MY GUIDE TO A BUDGET: DOs: buy from local skateshop cuz they are more likely to give you a deal buy blank skateboards making sure the nose and tail are as close to interchangeable as possible so you can switch when one gets worn buy shoes with rubber guards; as many guards as possible because shoes are going to get torn up and you want more there to stop that as much as possible (shoe goo use can replace that guard too) buy GOOD bearings because they dont last regardless; water, angry slamming, and use will kill them BUT keep them lubed (recommend lube made for small bearings) buy independent trucks until youre sponsored (can grind for eternity plus theyre heavy so they help to strengthen muscles thus height on other trucks); use other trucks @ competitions unless sponsored.. buy bigger wheels so they last ( i recommend spitfire classics); i personally love the dual design sides and shape which is important cuz you need to rotate the wheels every so often (inside becomes outside) buy generic grip tape because name brands are pricey and unneeded.. buy generic hardware because name brand is pricey and unneeded.. DONTs: dont pay for a skatepark membership; the world is your playground dont buy clothing.. only wear it if they pay you.. go to a goodwill.. dont listen to sponsors tell you what tricks you should do ( it cost me my knee and i can no longer skateboard ) hope this helps you and happy skating..
@@sangasa6721 yea, it sucks not having coverage to fix it.. i miss playing skate with my friends most of all.. having a handrail become a playground for hours on end..
When buying your first board it’s definitely important to do proper research before buying it. When I bought my first board my pop was like gone in a week. So don’t only go for a nice print, also make sure your board is from good quality.
for skate shoes if u wear vans go to an outlet bc vans at the outlets will be like $20 and they have a sale wall and u can find sum really good ones, same for clothes and other stuff. also at the outlets they have hella stores its like a outside mall and you can get real name brand stuff for good prices also sum have designer stores depending on where u live
Simple solution: thrifted board and throw in some bones reds. Managed to find some decent decks doing this. Another pro tip: fidget spinner bearings. I had a shit load of those after 2017 and I’d just throw those in when it came to getting bearings. So don’t throw those away as they can still be useful
its not worth to buy non abrasive griptape if you can get griptape with your deck for free and duct tape is worst choise to use to cover holes (much better is hot glue or shoe goo)
One of the best ways to save money would be purchasing a blank deck. Blank decks are usually $20-$30, much cheaper than decks that has graphics. Boards chip/snap eventually so I usually just use blank decks. For trucks I’d say stick to thunders or independents, usually they cost about $40-$50. Wheels it’s probably good to invest a little money for since cheap wheels get flat spots much sooner. Probably good to stick to bones STF usually they cost about $30. For bearings I’d say the most affordable ones with good quality would be bones reds ABEC7. Those bearings are $15, very cheap! And they’ll get the job done. For shoes it’s good to go to Ross and TJ maxx. I usually find a pair of Nike SB for $15-$20. Sometimes a pair of DCs for the same price too if I get lucky. Skate shoes rip over period of time anyways 🤷🏽♂️. If you wanna save though or not spend too much money you can’t be picky but I know that we have personal preference.
Speaking of saving your shoes, that rubber grip tape stuff is pretty tight. I can for sure tell the difference between sandpaper and the rubber compound, but it took about half an hour to get used to and after that it feels solid. I saw a bunch of skate youtubers saying it would only be good for kids, but its good for cheapskates too. Just don't step in a puddle or you're screwed.
I just got my first deck(a death wish complete), soft wheels, and protective gear (helmet+Kneepads+wrist guard) for just over 110 dollars. The workers there truly engaged in conversation and asked about it. They found out I was new and my dad(who was with me) knew about sports like skating. They walked me through the process and what to look for in the future.
Where man. I just spent $100 on a baker complete which I had previously heard that the baker brand is great, but if I knew I could have paid 10 dollars more for extra soft wheels and protective gear I would have :/
I work as a delivery boy and whenever i get tips i just put it aside so if i need a replacement on something i can use that money so working in quarantine i get like 5 bucks tips a lot so i bought new shoes and a deck with those tips
I have a good tip for your shoes. I skate my older vans and as i first tryed to do tricks i noticed that they got holes. I simply cut off a piece of an old belt and glued a stripe along on the right shoe so now as i skate the leather of the beld gets sanded down and as it is sanded down i just glue another layer on it and it is as good as new. If you do it right it won’t even look bad. My sole is not sanded down but you can also use a piece of an old bycicle wheel and glue it on it and can add another layer if its worn down.
Tom Hoodie That's right, it's even better. I am wearing the Globe Empire for the third time. I did it for the first time. After that its always the same with the following shoes.
Yeah, there's no point in gluing the shoes when there's already a hole. Especially the harder shoe goo stuff or super glue trick will allow you to get a strong surface that can be skated pretty long before it is gone. It's cheaper to buy some new glue than buying new shoes, so be smart. Just add glue on day one. The nose, kickflip spot and ollie spot will wear most. Maybe add glue to the heelflip spot too. But ideally those spots should be pretty much the same for any shoe. Oh and maybe put some glue around the lowest lace holes, it'll prevent ripping laces early.
I skated my authentic and i do a D.I.Y with my shoes i removed the old insole and i replace it to my old ultra cush and it works. And i do my ollie and 180's hole to a suade patch i made and patch it up
I got some vans shoes and did some Ollies and they got beat up but I got sketchers and they still haven’t ripped and I’ve been using them for a couple weeks
I always try to not worry about which end is the front of my board and sometimes flip it around on purpose to avoid getting a razor tail as fast, and to distribute the wear
Tip for all purchases (excluding cars/ houses/etc) if you can’t buy three of it at a time you can’t afford it. Also buying shoes off the clearance/sale rack
skate stuff is really much cheaper in the US than here in Norway. Decks usually start on 80$ alone, a new custom complete without the most expensive trucks and bearings will leave you at about 300$ with discount. Shoes are usually from 90$ and up aswell. Insanely expensive to skate here, i usually just ducttape my shoes when they rip and skate with them till its no longer possible to get grip because of the tape lol
i do this thing where i sand down the tail when it gets too razored. or since i dont do a lot of nollies i'll use the nose as my tail if i'm doing a scoopy trick like an impossible. they say get bigger wheels to last long but i just continue to skate em when they're tiny and use risers.
For beginners, I recommend oxelo. It's a cheap brand with pretty decent stuff. On the last few years they've been improving the quality of their boards (they sell'em full like board trucks and all). But I think their shoes are like the best part. I bought a pair 3 years ago and it broke recently (when I mean broke there's hole on every possible part of it). So yeah quite good , they do sales too
1. Bearings If you need to replace one or two bearings, you dont need to buy one set of bearing. Just go to the hardware store or machinery shop and ask 608 size. Its more cheaper than buy a whole set. Clean the grease with oil remover 2. Shoes Use glue gun on ollie area. It might lil bit messy but more you skate, more smooth the area would be
I would recommend buying decs etc. with a friend so you dont have to buy more at the time when you cant afford it and stil can get the mentioned discount
A lot of skate shops have their own brand of boards wheels and sometimes trucks and bearings. And they're cheaper than brand names companies. Amazon sells blank boards
I’m currently rocking a greenblue water paint blind deck with black neon yellow thunder team trucks, with Ricita jell wheels. And I have a spare deck, half graffic enjoi deck
dude trust me, prices have indeed come down since the 90s! and not just a little bit, and way more products now then ever before. Tons of options out there!
Im goofy, so I ask my regular friends to give me their old broken shoes... As they are regular the right shoe will be almost intact and I can use my left shoes as those are almost intact
A small dab of "amazing goop" , or "shoe goo" on those canvas shoes(thumbnail) in the Oliie pad area ,BEFORE you even put them on your feet and the canvas will out last the soles making them EXCELLENT bang for the buck..
Selling parts from your old skateboard when you buy a new one is a great idea. Mine was run over by a bus, but one of the hangers, the wheels and the bearings survived lol.
this one guy helped me out with my kingpin nut bc I lost it riding, and instead of buying a $24 dollar kit that had like one thing I really only needed it there, he told me to go to my nearest hardware store and find a nut that fits your kingpin. okay that's it thank u for coming to my ted talk c:💙
My best tip for saving money: Non-abrasive grip tape. Will save you literally hundreds on shoes over the course of a year. Just be sure to cut the grip tape more than you would normal grip tape to prevent edge tearing.
Just watched your skate shoes video and was super annoyed by your pronunciation and up talk but in this one it´s so much better. Now I can subscribe! :)
i haven’t been skating long, only about a month, but in my experience my nike killshots have lasted me the entire time, while i got multiple holes in my vans the first day.
also a good clothing brand for skating in warmer places in my opinion is gymshark. The shirts are well made and not too expensive and are very comfortable to skate in.
My vans used to rip on the sole before anything else. I'm a big fan of emerica these days, if you can find some, the 2013 herman g6s are the best shoe I've ever skated.
i like the idea of marine grease in bearings but i've only been testing it for a week now. a pain to clean but allegedly more waterproof than any other bearing-appropriate lubricant
This wasn't mentioned in the video, but you can try nonabrasive grip tape for example DKL. it actually does work as long as you don't get it too dirty.
I've found beat up completes at Goodwill or play it again sports, the trucks and sometimes the wheels are salvageable. Litely skated shoes at Goodwill too if you're lucky to find some.
Just buy some shoes that are resistant to the grip tape. I wear vans when I skate but any shoe that is resistant is fine. Don’t spend lots of money on stuff, go to thrift stores or cheap stores.
Mini logo bearings, mini logo wheels (C cuts), tensor alloy trucks, bulk buy blank decks. Suede skateshoes - skate them for a day to check out your wear spots, then put some gorilla tape on those spots, it'll keep them alive a lot longer. Get a pair of footprint painkiller socks, cut out the shin pad, throw away the sock and just slide the pad into whatever socks you are wearing .👍
For my shoes I'm currently using suede patches from stick and flick. I can cover the holes in my shoes and keep skating. It was 6.99 for 3 patches. Free shipping. There is other brands too. Just happened to try that one.
For shoes I definitely recommend checking your local Ross or Burlington. Last week I found some legit Vans Hi Tops for $35 when they normally retail for $70+. First time I’ve ever found vans there but now I’ll always take a look every once in a while from now on
Put Duct Tape on the Tail and Nose Of Your Board, just get some colored duct tape and put on 5 to 10 layers of it on. I’ve been skating a deck for 3 months and my tail and nose are still brand new. I haven’t tested it I don’t think it does but it might reduce your pop but I don’t think it does.
I highly recommend buying from the German brand "Titus" they are focused on being slightly cheaper but still being able to keep up with the high end stuff. Been using *The 5.25 Hollow Trucks* 24,99€ - 29,99€ and *The Classic Wheels* (101A) 19,99€ for over a year now still haven't met good old flatspots yet.
to save money, especially for beginners or I you have to buy a new skate, I usually get a prebuild which is cheaper and some brands are actually durable and as time goes you start to replace the parts with higher quality parts and start to personalize it
Found a full set up board worth around $120 on offer up for $20, all it needed was a little love tbh, so offer up is a great place to look for a setup, just have to wait a little to find the best deal
When he said most skaters had jobs, it reminded me of the time I saw a Walmart worker going home. He just dropped his board and went down to the sidewalk.
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How to save money on skating:
*Buy things on sale*
Who would’ve thought?...
buy things on sale? do u know why there on sale? because there shit and wear down quick and nobody likes the style of them. if it was a shoe that lasted it would be high price. its not rocket science. nike solarcheck cheap as fuck £35 wow! cheap-o suede canvas crap. compared to the good quality suede. i had the es swift which were like £70 or more, then couple weeks later the price dropped and i noticed the bottom of the shoe wore down quick with the way i walk putting heel down first. ive got nike sb dunk highs truck it and they have not worn down on the bottom like them fuckers did. i seen a guy yesterday with new vans that have proper rubber round the front, after skating new board the white rubber was wearing away.
SAS Productions some items go on sale bc they are just making a new colorway or design for that item soon for example I got the tyshawns for $50 when I was gonna pay around $90 for it last week and they are hella good vans are also just really bad in general I bought the vans Chima pro for full price and it didn’t even last a week it’s really just a hit or miss also just check the reviews b4 you buy
seriously most of his solutions were spend more money or buy more XD
@@sasproductions701 also new stock takes up space old stock also tkes up space they need to move it cause its costing them money to just keep it around. thats why sales happen. you numpty
Smart ass alert
Skate with no shoes and just take the injuries like a champ. Thats how u save money.
Respect.
lmao
Your skin will get thicker over time making your own shoes
@@big_toz4602 exactly 👏
it's like an old sticker for vans i saw once with bare feet all busted up that says NEED VANS
How to save money while skateboarding:
1) Deck - Buy the generic team deck.
2) Trucks - Buy from a reputable company, but don't buy the signature model.
3) Wheels - Don't buy the signature model, buy the generic one.
4) Bearings - buy from a reputable company, but don't buy their most expensive model.
5) Shoes - buy the cheapest shoe you can find. They all rip the same way.
Haha that’s great mate totally true they all freakin rip.
suede is much better than canvas for the shoes tho
Disagree on the bearings,in my opinion they're probably the most important part
cheap suede shoes.
suedes for life super durable
Here in canada we have a chain mall store called payless shoes. They carried airwalks for the longest time for like 20$ a pair, they were perfect vulc suede skate shoes, looked sick and skated sick, and mind u here in canada a pair of vans would run us 70$+
I’ve got a really good way to save money
Have an overprotective mom as she doesn’t want to see her ‘DARLING ANGEL’ get hurt
She might be having a hard time watching her baby boy grow up
Solaxer well as someone who has an overprotective parent, you have to let them do it otherwise they’ll just become scared of doing it
Same
my mom only protects me cus im a girl and my brother can break a bone and she wont make him stop skating but when i get a small bruse she made me stop for a while :(
Isabella Bernal S E X I S M
I would recommend mini logo for anyone that's broke. It's rly cheap but good quality because it's the same brand that makes bones
Thank you someone else knows this
Skateone make Powell Bones and mini logo
Snapped them on flat ground kickflips but they have amazing pop, shape, and concave id give them a 7.5 imo 🤷♂️
Wheels for 20 bucks, might not have graphics but that's a steal
Im currently rocking these and they holding in great.
I've been skating crocs for a year and a half and still dont have any holes
Genius
Lmaooo
lol
Modern day problems need Modern day solutions.
lmao
Find a skater with same shoe size who is skating reversly from you and when you both destroy your “flick” shoe you just swap them 😄
Fucking Genius
OMG IM GETTING MY BESTIE TO TO THIS THATS ACTUALLY LIKE SO SMART
are you god
i just spent 10 minutes tryna figure how that would work , this is what quarintine has done to me
And if your dude has the same trouser size ya'll can swap them too
If money is tight try buying blank boards. They are pretty good and they tend to last long. Just don’t buy like a Walmart brand
If you buy blank boards a lot, the skate community will fall apart. Buying a board with a pro graphic supports the pros to keep pumping out sick parts...
@@katertelevised not everyone has that money though you have to understand
@lucaGC yea u r right
That, or skate shop brand decks
if your independent trucks break you can get one for free everytime it breaks you just have to send them an email that it broke i have been doing that for a few years now
Look around you thrift stores... I find skate shoes all the time that haven't been skated. Clean the them first obviously. I usually find lots of vans and Nikes. Some NB and adidas. Cheap af too. Found some superstars for 10 bucks a week before the whole corona shit happened.
Isai Saucedo I found a wicked good board that I still skate at a thrift shop
frr i found some suede vans and stuck some my old buesenitz insoles in them skate great amd were $10 as well
25 dollars at my local thrift store for pretty much new Nike SBs that were only missing a small part of stitching
U have blessed me with your knowledge, thx u 🙏🙏❤️
easy just not skat....
I remember what I did to save money on shoes back in the 90's was an ollie pad. It was basically a piece of leather you would add to the shoe that would do all the kicking movements. The companies that sold these pads were pricey, but if you went to goodwill or somewhere you can get fabrics, you could just cut your own out and put it on the shoe. It made my shoes last a very long time.
If u have been in a music class at any point and played an instrument, the oil that comes for cleaning the instrument can be used as bearing loob
Santiago Omegna 🙏🙏🙏
haha the word loob is fun to say
except piano...
and guitar??
It’s lube
Mini-Logo wheels and deck, Red's bearings, trucks with a life-long guarantee like indi's, venture, thunder.
I think they'll give u the most out of ur money.
6:00 this is perfect
I’ve looked at this for 5 hours now
I see you’re a man of culture too
I’ve literally been watching it over and over too lol
Glad we are on the same page
I do this with all my *trashed out* vans😂 especially growing up and skateboarding🤣🤝🏻
In terms of bearings:
Dont under/overtight them. Bearings are made for a given preload that makes the bearing rotate smoothly. Also takethem out, clean them and regreasr them with a drop or two of oil (no, not salad oil).
Ask if they have any used or broken boards. Just got 8 boards for free
I asked my local shop to keep old bearing, they kept a jar of them and I got a lot of Reds that needed to be cleaned
Y’all are like homeless people
Parker Rollins who doesn’t like free boards
@@parkerrollins774 one man's trash is another man's treasure
Parker Rollins i used em to make a diy chair
UNLESS YOURE SPONSORED THIS IS MY GUIDE TO A BUDGET:
DOs:
buy from local skateshop cuz they are more likely to give you a deal
buy blank skateboards making sure the nose and tail are as close to interchangeable as possible so you can switch when one gets worn
buy shoes with rubber guards; as many guards as possible because shoes are going to get torn up and you want more there to stop that as much as possible (shoe goo use can replace that guard too)
buy GOOD bearings because they dont last regardless; water, angry slamming, and use will kill them BUT keep them lubed (recommend lube made for small bearings)
buy independent trucks until youre sponsored (can grind for eternity plus theyre heavy so they help to strengthen muscles thus height on other trucks); use other trucks @ competitions unless sponsored..
buy bigger wheels so they last ( i recommend spitfire classics); i personally love the dual design sides and shape which is important cuz you need to rotate the wheels every so often (inside becomes outside)
buy generic grip tape because name brands are pricey and unneeded..
buy generic hardware because name brand is pricey and unneeded..
DONTs:
dont pay for a skatepark membership; the world is your playground
dont buy clothing.. only wear it if they pay you.. go to a goodwill..
dont listen to sponsors tell you what tricks you should do ( it cost me my knee and i can no longer skateboard )
hope this helps you and happy skating..
Thanks Helps a lot now i skate naked cause of u i get a lot of attention i wonder why...
Feel bad for your knee
@@mr.flawless4781 lmao.. I guess I could clarify that part but after your reply I'm not..
@@sangasa6721 yea, it sucks not having coverage to fix it.. i miss playing skate with my friends most of all.. having a handrail become a playground for hours on end..
Man your just mad because you’re old and busted
When buying your first board it’s definitely important to do proper research before buying it. When I bought my first board my pop was like gone in a week. So don’t only go for a nice print, also make sure your board is from good quality.
My board is made from 100% maple tree
for skate shoes if u wear vans go to an outlet bc vans at the outlets will be like $20 and they have a sale wall and u can find sum really good ones, same for clothes and other stuff. also at the outlets they have hella stores its like a outside mall and you can get real name brand stuff for good prices also sum have designer stores depending on where u live
Big facts! I went to Nordstrom rack and got a pair of vans and Adidas for less than 40 bucks
Berenice Martinez yeah also thrifting is good and places like ross etc
Lmfao very rarely does vans outlet have vans for 20 bucks this isnt the 90s
2:00
What I *subscribed* for
foreal i just subscribed and saw your comment hahaahha
Simple solution: thrifted board and throw in some bones reds. Managed to find some decent decks doing this.
Another pro tip: fidget spinner bearings. I had a shit load of those after 2017 and I’d just throw those in when it came to getting bearings. So don’t throw those away as they can still be useful
you can also get non-abrasive griptape to save your shoes or you can also use duct tape to cover the holes in your shoes.
its not worth to buy non abrasive griptape if you can get griptape with your deck for free and duct tape is worst choise to use to cover holes (much better is hot glue or shoe goo)
I had some ducktape on my Adidas and it made them last longer than my laces by like 3 sets
Or shoe goo
I use super glue
@@weedi2447 been using non-abrasive for almost 2 years. Have only had to buy two pairs of shoes. Can't even imagine going back to sandpaper
One of the best ways to save money would be purchasing a blank deck. Blank decks are usually $20-$30, much cheaper than decks that has graphics. Boards chip/snap eventually so I usually just use blank decks.
For trucks I’d say stick to thunders or independents, usually they cost about $40-$50. Wheels it’s probably good to invest a little money for since cheap wheels get flat spots much sooner. Probably good to stick to bones STF usually they cost about $30. For bearings I’d say the most affordable ones with good quality would be bones reds ABEC7. Those bearings are $15, very cheap! And they’ll get the job done.
For shoes it’s good to go to Ross and TJ maxx. I usually find a pair of Nike SB for $15-$20. Sometimes a pair of DCs for the same price too if I get lucky. Skate shoes rip over period of time anyways 🤷🏽♂️. If you wanna save though or not spend too much money you can’t be picky but I know that we have personal preference.
Speaking of saving your shoes, that rubber grip tape stuff is pretty tight. I can for sure tell the difference between sandpaper and the rubber compound, but it took about half an hour to get used to and after that it feels solid. I saw a bunch of skate youtubers saying it would only be good for kids, but its good for cheapskates too. Just don't step in a puddle or you're screwed.
I just got my first deck(a death wish complete), soft wheels, and protective gear (helmet+Kneepads+wrist guard) for just over 110 dollars. The workers there truly engaged in conversation and asked about it. They found out I was new and my dad(who was with me) knew about sports like skating. They walked me through the process and what to look for in the future.
Where man. I just spent $100 on a baker complete which I had previously heard that the baker brand is great, but if I knew I could have paid 10 dollars more for extra soft wheels and protective gear I would have :/
I work as a delivery boy and whenever i get tips i just put it aside so if i need a replacement on something i can use that money
so working in quarantine i get like 5 bucks tips a lot so i bought new shoes and a deck with those tips
I usually put tape on the front of my shoes (usually the foot that I use to ollie and do tricks)they make the shoe last longer
U are a genius
Sometimes it's better to just replace your grip and skate the same board rather than buy a new one if its still in good shape.
chrisu usually the board is gonna wear out way faster than the grip
Angela Luo true true
Angela Luo or if you grip it properly
@@angelaluo748 Yeah I usually snap boards quite often but I think it would be best for beginners
I have a good tip for your shoes. I skate my older vans and as i first tryed to do tricks i noticed that they got holes. I simply cut off a piece of an old belt and glued a stripe along on the right shoe so now as i skate the leather of the beld gets sanded down and as it is sanded down i just glue another layer on it and it is as good as new. If you do it right it won’t even look bad. My sole is not sanded down but you can also use a piece of an old bycicle wheel and glue it on it and can add another layer if its worn down.
If i want my shoes to look good i just carry my old vans in my backpack while travel with the bus and change them at the park.
I also use ShoeGo BEFORE i start to break in my new shoes.
I like to skate my new shoes a couple days and seein where they take the most damge myself
Tom Hoodie That's right, it's even better. I am wearing the Globe Empire for the third time. I did it for the first time. After that its always the same with the following shoes.
Yeah, there's no point in gluing the shoes when there's already a hole. Especially the harder shoe goo stuff or super glue trick will allow you to get a strong surface that can be skated pretty long before it is gone. It's cheaper to buy some new glue than buying new shoes, so be smart. Just add glue on day one. The nose, kickflip spot and ollie spot will wear most. Maybe add glue to the heelflip spot too. But ideally those spots should be pretty much the same for any shoe. Oh and maybe put some glue around the lowest lace holes, it'll prevent ripping laces early.
Deadass, my Heelys are my favorite shoes for skating.
I skated my authentic and i do a D.I.Y with my shoes i removed the old insole and i replace it to my old ultra cush and it works. And i do my ollie and 180's hole to a suade patch i made and patch it up
I got some vans shoes and did some Ollies and they got beat up but I got sketchers and they still haven’t ripped and I’ve been using them for a couple weeks
@Mashayla no they are basically destroyed.
I always try to not worry about which end is the front of my board and sometimes flip it around on purpose to avoid getting a razor tail as fast, and to distribute the wear
Great idea! 🛹 Thx! 👍
Tip for all purchases (excluding cars/ houses/etc) if you can’t buy three of it at a time you can’t afford it. Also buying shoes off the clearance/sale rack
3:16 - Do not buy these vans for skateboarding. I guarantee that those vans shown in the video were like that after 3 kick flips
skate stuff is really much cheaper in the US than here in Norway. Decks usually start on 80$ alone, a new custom complete without the most expensive trucks and bearings will leave you at about 300$ with discount. Shoes are usually from 90$ and up aswell. Insanely expensive to skate here, i usually just ducttape my shoes when they rip and skate with them till its no longer possible to get grip because of the tape lol
i do this thing where i sand down the tail when it gets too razored. or since i dont do a lot of nollies i'll use the nose as my tail if i'm doing a scoopy trick like an impossible.
they say get bigger wheels to last long but i just continue to skate em when they're tiny and use risers.
The skateboard I ordered just came in today, I can’t even imagine throwing it around, it’s like my baby
For beginners, I recommend oxelo. It's a cheap brand with pretty decent stuff. On the last few years they've been improving the quality of their boards (they sell'em full like board trucks and all). But I think their shoes are like the best part. I bought a pair 3 years ago and it broke recently (when I mean broke there's hole on every possible part of it). So yeah quite good , they do sales too
1. Bearings
If you need to replace one or two bearings, you dont need to buy one set of bearing. Just go to the hardware store or machinery shop and ask 608 size. Its more cheaper than buy a whole set. Clean the grease with oil remover
2. Shoes
Use glue gun on ollie area. It might lil bit messy but more you skate, more smooth the area would be
I would recommend buying decs etc. with a friend so you dont have to buy more at the time when you cant afford it and stil can get the mentioned discount
No idea who started the old lady lawn bowling shoe craze but I never stopped buying purpose built shoes for skating. Chunkier the better.
him :a board is usually 30-50 bucks
me: cries in dancing longboarding
Atleast you guys don’t have to buy a deck every 3 months
A lot of skate shops have their own brand of boards wheels and sometimes trucks and bearings. And they're cheaper than brand names companies. Amazon sells blank boards
Bones reds have always been my bearings if choice
shoe goo i’ve been skating my shoes for 6 months
I’m currently rocking a greenblue water paint blind deck with black neon yellow thunder team trucks, with Ricita jell wheels. And I have a spare deck, half graffic enjoi deck
i keep my old skate shoes and cut out patches of suede to cover up the holes. also glue/ tape your laces to prevent ripping.
dude trust me, prices have indeed come down since the 90s! and not just a little bit, and way more products now then ever before. Tons of options out there!
Im goofy, so I ask my regular friends to give me their old broken shoes... As they are regular the right shoe will be almost intact and I can use my left shoes as those are almost intact
Problem woth that is shoes wear to the feet of the person wearing em so they wont fit correctly
Basic but SOLID advice. Great often overlooked topic.
A small dab of "amazing goop" , or "shoe goo" on those canvas shoes(thumbnail) in the Oliie pad area ,BEFORE you even put them on your feet and the canvas will out last the soles making them EXCELLENT bang for the buck..
Selling parts from your old skateboard when you buy a new one is a great idea. Mine was run over by a bus, but one of the hangers, the wheels and the bearings survived lol.
3:00 That looks sick 😲 Do you know the name of the video ???
Thats nyjah, just look up some of his older parts, it's gonna be there somewhere
Voice of a skater - face of a ginger angel ❤
Wish i knew this before my shoes got destroyed 3 days after buying them
omg bro same i literally destroyed my converse in just 2 days
this one guy helped me out with my kingpin nut bc I lost it riding, and instead of buying a $24 dollar kit that had like one thing I really only needed it there, he told me to go to my nearest hardware store and find a nut that fits your kingpin.
okay that's it thank u for coming to my ted talk c:💙
Sorry, but it's like each of his sentence ends with a question mark.
Good tips btw.
Not really
He's also yelling.
one way u can save on skating is when u get a new board if u can i would suggest reusing ur old trucks if they are still in pretty ok shape
Buy a few skate shoes from the thrift stores as backup shoes: they’re super cheap and are already broken in
The only video that ACTUALLY helps
My best tip for saving money:
Non-abrasive grip tape. Will save you literally hundreds on shoes over the course of a year.
Just be sure to cut the grip tape more than you would normal grip tape to prevent edge tearing.
This channel is so underrated
I picked up a pair of nyjahs on sale for £40. I understand that they are a new style for skate shoes but they only lasted 3 weeks before busting 🤨🤨
Good to know bro👍👍. I am actually struggling with my kickflip at the moment. I am basically landing on the board but 1 foot always falls off
@Miami thats not always the case
Just watched your skate shoes video and was super annoyed by your pronunciation and up talk but in this one it´s so much better. Now I can subscribe! :)
Try to get some shoes at outlet stores like Marshall’s and Burlington etc I bought some grey janoskis for 30 dollars
Facts
add to that Ross
I got a pair of Jordan 1's for $40 this way and now I need a new pair I cant stomach paying over $100 for shoes I am about to rip up again
i haven’t been skating long, only about a month, but in my experience my nike killshots have lasted me the entire time, while i got multiple holes in my vans the first day.
also a good clothing brand for skating in warmer places in my opinion is gymshark. The shirts are well made and not too expensive and are very comfortable to skate in.
I highly recommend going to your local Marshall’s, Burlington’s, Ross, etc. It is very common to find discounted skate shoes.
My vans used to rip on the sole before anything else. I'm a big fan of emerica these days, if you can find some, the 2013 herman g6s are the best shoe I've ever skated.
Skater: "my board is worth 150$"
Me, a bmx rider: "hold my beer"
Every bmx rider is just a failed skateboarder
@@daddy._._.nathan facts
i like the idea of marine grease in bearings but i've only been testing it for a week now. a pain to clean but allegedly more waterproof than any other bearing-appropriate lubricant
Have separate life shoes vs skateshoes , buy “pro” vans
This wasn't mentioned in the video, but you can try nonabrasive grip tape for example DKL. it actually does work as long as you don't get it too dirty.
I literally just bought the shoes in the thumbnail literally my face rn 😐
I've found beat up completes at Goodwill or play it again sports, the trucks and sometimes the wheels are salvageable. Litely skated shoes at Goodwill too if you're lucky to find some.
Just buy some shoes that are resistant to the grip tape. I wear vans when I skate but any shoe that is resistant is fine. Don’t spend lots of money on stuff, go to thrift stores or cheap stores.
Mini logo bearings, mini logo wheels (C cuts), tensor alloy trucks, bulk buy blank decks.
Suede skateshoes - skate them for a day to check out your wear spots, then put some gorilla tape on those spots, it'll keep them alive a lot longer.
Get a pair of footprint painkiller socks, cut out the shin pad, throw away the sock and just slide the pad into whatever socks you are wearing
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Damm didn’t realize that this video was uploaded an a hour ago lol
For my shoes I'm currently using suede patches from stick and flick. I can cover the holes in my shoes and keep skating. It was 6.99 for 3 patches. Free shipping. There is other brands too. Just happened to try that one.
I'm disappointed that he didn't mention non abrasive griptape 😭
Seeing the bowling ball hit the brick and not break it was pretty cool
"Local shop" bro my local skate shop is Walmart
i love that skate shop
For shoes I definitely recommend checking your local Ross or Burlington. Last week I found some legit Vans Hi Tops for $35 when they normally retail for $70+. First time I’ve ever found vans there but now I’ll always take a look every once in a while from now on
Yes finally first!!!
How did you comment 9 minutes before the video was released
Put Duct Tape on the Tail and Nose Of Your Board, just get some colored duct tape and put on 5 to 10 layers of it on. I’ve been skating a deck for 3 months and my tail and nose are still brand new. I haven’t tested it I don’t think it does but it might reduce your pop but I don’t think it does.
“ a lot of them are still in school and don’t even have jobs yet “
*me who’s in fifth grade*
*yes*
I highly recommend buying from the German brand "Titus" they are focused on being slightly cheaper but still being able to keep up with the high end stuff. Been using *The 5.25 Hollow Trucks* 24,99€ - 29,99€ and *The Classic Wheels* (101A) 19,99€ for over a year now still haven't met good old flatspots yet.
Just take your mom’s credit card
I was skating for the first time in a while and my trucks def need to be loosened. I could not turn much at all. Learned a lesson. Need a key
yeah that’s cool but where’s yours skating? i see all these things about skating but i don’t see you
In France, baker boards are really expensive, they are 80€ without grip.
Who else is watching this in 2024
I clean my trucks every day and that is my tip to keeping them nice!
steal the boards and shoes at skatepark so 0 dollars for everthing
Sometimes I skate vans authentics but with a piece of suede (from an old shoe) glued on the sides
to save money, especially for beginners or I you have to buy a new skate, I usually get a prebuild which is cheaper and some brands are actually durable and as time goes you start to replace the parts with higher quality parts and start to personalize it
Found a full set up board worth around $120 on offer up for $20, all it needed was a little love tbh, so offer up is a great place to look for a setup, just have to wait a little to find the best deal
you can also buy good bearings at the hardware store which cost much less but don't have cool stickers or fancy brand names
Tips that works for me
- buy skate shoes at a outlet or go to goodwill or a thrift store
-buy a skate deck off offer up or letgo
When he said most skaters had jobs, it reminded me of the time I saw a Walmart worker going home. He just dropped his board and went down to the sidewalk.