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
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.
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.
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 $20 and they have a sale wall and u can find sum really good ones, same for clothes and other stuff. also at the outlets they have hella stores its like a outside mall and you can get real name brand stuff for good prices also sum have designer stores depending on where u live
Simple solution: thrifted board and throw in some bones reds. Managed to find some decent decks doing this. Another pro tip: fidget spinner bearings. I had a shit load of those after 2017 and I’d just throw those in when it came to getting bearings. So don’t throw those away as they can still be useful
skate stuff is really much cheaper in the US than here in Norway. Decks usually start on 80$ 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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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! :)
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 .👍
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
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 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
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 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.
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
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
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:💙
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
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.
The prices may not have went down in 30 years but they also have not went up in about that long as well. It has been extremely consistent making it easy for skaters to know what to expect when buying gear. Prices aren't really that outrageous anyways. Maybe for like a 6-13 year old coming up hard but if you got a job you should be able to afford skate gear.
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
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
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.
Dude in my country skateboards are so expensive, i mean good decks at least 500 and wheels 300-500 ,so in my country inflation is very hi gh and thanks for your advices,its really help(sorry for my bad English)
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 way of saving money is when shopping for skate shoes go to Ross, Burlington coat factory, and nike outlet store. I’ve scored multiple pairs of blazers and other suede skate shoes for a quarter of the shop price. I can usually get 3 pairs for the price of 1 at the skate shop.
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.
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.
Little thing for newer skaters like me if u dont skate in water or anything like that u can keep a bored for a while and if u can only ollie and maybe kickflip ur shoes will last a lot longer
Kyle walker vans combine the last 2 tips, and can last a long time. I reccomend and you will save more money in the long run by getting higher quality items which are generally more expensive, but you buy them less often
Hey guys not a pro skater but I definitely have tips for you that are not mentioned. 1: buy second hand shoes they don’t need to be skater shoes, a tennis shoe or just a flat bottom shoe that is not made of a net like material is good enough. 2: if possible buy the best trucks you can find or afford. I got my ventures trucks for almost a 100$ and they last already for two and a half years. 3: you don’t need your deck to be like a pro skater brand, get a deck without a print they tend to be cheaper. I know a deck without a print is kind of boring, but you can customise it yourself, and make it look more interesting. That’s it I hope it helps you and please enjoy skating and have fun!
hello skaters i do have a tip for budget skaters. if your skateboard is holding up ok but is begining to show razor tail mover your trucks inward past the exist holes to shorten the wheel base slightly. although this will change how the board feels it can also let a board be used for a few more months for feather weights
Kustom shoes are the best for comfort, looks, quality and value. Been skating with them and using them pretty much exclusively in my day to day for years
if you are a beginner, follow the tips in this video and the comment section.BUT most important build a legacy with your local skateshop and the guys at the skatepark.DON'T buy on internet, sometimes you can find a good price, but in the long run, it's much better the shop for many reasons, for example, I buy to the same shop for 20 years(I'm 32), and they help me a lot through the time, and also they help the senior's skater to build the skatepark and made events. the guys at the skatepark always have old parts that they can give you for free or for cheap, I also recommend, when you change your set up you can recycle the nuts, bolt and the bearings, when you grip your deck save the remaining grip, after 4\5 times you have enough grip for a deck, another tip it's to buy at least 2 times the same type of trucks, you can recycle the baseplate, bushing, and the kingpins. if you don't have money for a new pair of trucks and the kingpins touch, when you grind, use a hose for filing it. I hope that this comment can help somebody.
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 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
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 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
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
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
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.
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....
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 $20 and they have a sale wall and u can find sum really good ones, same for clothes and other stuff. also at the outlets they have hella stores its like a outside mall and you can get real name brand stuff for good prices also sum have designer stores depending on where u live
Big facts! I went to Nordstrom rack and got a pair of vans and Adidas for less than 40 bucks
Berenice Martinez yeah also thrifting is good and places like ross etc
Lmfao very rarely does vans outlet have vans for 20 bucks this isnt the 90s
Simple solution: thrifted board and throw in some bones reds. Managed to find some decent decks doing this.
Another pro tip: fidget spinner bearings. I had a shit load of those after 2017 and I’d just throw those in when it came to getting bearings. So don’t throw those away as they can still be useful
skate stuff is really much cheaper in the US than here in Norway. Decks usually start on 80$ 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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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foreal i just subscribed and saw your comment hahaahha
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
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
No idea who started the old lady lawn bowling shoe craze but I never stopped buying purpose built shoes for skating. Chunkier the better.
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
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 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.
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!
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
The skateboard I ordered just came in today, I can’t even imagine throwing it around, it’s like my baby
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
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! :)
Deadass, my Heelys are my favorite shoes for skating.
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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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.
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 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! 👍
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 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.
shoe goo i’ve been skating my shoes for 6 months
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
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
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
Basic but SOLID advice. Great often overlooked topic.
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.
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
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.
Bones reds have always been my bearings if choice
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:💙
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
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.
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
Voice of a skater - face of a ginger angel ❤
Sorry, but it's like each of his sentence ends with a question mark.
Good tips btw.
Not really
He's also yelling.
The prices may not have went down in 30 years but they also have not went up in about that long as well. It has been extremely consistent making it easy for skaters to know what to expect when buying gear. Prices aren't really that outrageous anyways. Maybe for like a 6-13 year old coming up hard but if you got a job you should be able to afford skate gear.
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
okay if you’re from the uk... primark shoes. honestly the ones that look like vans are amazing quality and so easy to skate in
Buy a few skate shoes from the thrift stores as backup shoes: they’re super cheap and are already broken in
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
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
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
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
Dude in my country skateboards are so expensive, i mean good decks at least 500 and wheels 300-500 ,so in my country inflation is very hi gh and thanks for your advices,its really help(sorry for my bad English)
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
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 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 way of saving money is when shopping for skate shoes go to Ross, Burlington coat factory, and nike outlet store. I’ve scored multiple pairs of blazers and other suede skate shoes for a quarter of the shop price. I can usually get 3 pairs for the price of 1 at the skate shop.
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 $100 for shoes I am about to rip up again
The only video that ACTUALLY helps
Have separate life shoes vs skateshoes , buy “pro” vans
This wasn't mentioned in the video, but you can try nonabrasive grip tape for example DKL. it actually does work as long as you don't get it too dirty.
Just buy some shoes that are resistant to the grip tape. I wear vans when I skate but any shoe that is resistant is fine. Don’t spend lots of money on stuff, go to thrift stores or cheap stores.
Little thing for newer skaters like me if u dont skate in water or anything like that u can keep a bored for a while and if u can only ollie and maybe kickflip ur shoes will last a lot longer
I'm disappointed that he didn't mention non abrasive griptape 😭
Kyle walker vans combine the last 2 tips, and can last a long time. I reccomend and you will save more money in the long run by getting higher quality items which are generally more expensive, but you buy them less often
I literally just bought the shoes in the thumbnail literally my face rn 😐
Hey guys not a pro skater but I definitely have tips for you that are not mentioned.
1: buy second hand shoes they don’t need to be skater shoes, a tennis shoe or just a flat bottom shoe that is not made of a net like material is good enough.
2: if possible buy the best trucks you can find or afford. I got my ventures trucks for almost a 100$ and they last already for two and a half years.
3: you don’t need your deck to be like a pro skater brand, get a deck without a print they tend to be cheaper. I know a deck without a print is kind of boring, but you can customise it yourself, and make it look more interesting.
That’s it I hope it helps you and please enjoy skating and have fun!
"Local shop" bro my local skate shop is Walmart
i love that skate shop
hello skaters i do have a tip for budget skaters.
if your skateboard is holding up ok but is begining to show razor tail mover your trucks inward past the exist holes to shorten the wheel base slightly. although this will change how the board feels it can also let a board be used for a few more months for feather weights
Damm didn’t realize that this video was uploaded an a hour ago lol
Kustom shoes are the best for comfort, looks, quality and value. Been skating with them and using them pretty much exclusively in my day to day for years
Yes finally first!!!
How did you comment 9 minutes before the video was released
You my friend just earned yourself a follow
Just take your mom’s credit card
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Somebody knows what model is the shoe shown in that minute? They look really good
“ a lot of them are still in school and don’t even have jobs yet “
*me who’s in fifth grade*
*yes*
if you are a beginner, follow the tips in this video and the comment section.BUT most important build a legacy with your local skateshop and the guys at the skatepark.DON'T buy on internet, sometimes you can find a good price, but in the long run, it's much better the shop for many reasons, for example, I buy to the same shop for 20 years(I'm 32), and they help me a lot through the time, and also they help the senior's skater to build the skatepark and made events. the guys at the skatepark always have old parts that they can give you for free or for cheap, I also recommend, when you change your set up you can recycle the nuts, bolt and the bearings, when you grip your deck save the remaining grip, after 4\5 times you have enough grip for a deck, another tip it's to buy at least 2 times the same type of trucks, you can recycle the baseplate, bushing, and the kingpins. if you don't have money for a new pair of trucks and the kingpins touch, when you grind, use a hose for filing it. I hope that this comment can help somebody.
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yeah that’s cool but where’s yours skating? i see all these things about skating but i don’t see you
Skate Etnies Marana, venture trucks and shop Decks from your local shop. That's my strategy.
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