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15 Aesthetic Beginner Skater Essentials I Actually Use
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items I picked up skateboarding as an adult and spent weeks researching what I actually needed versus what was just marketed to beginners. These are the 15 essentials that made learning to skate feel fun instead of frustrating — aesthetic enough to display...
I didn't want to spend $150 building a custom board just to learn the basics. This complete board is perfect for beginners. The deck has a really cool aesthetic graphic, and the grip tape is super grippy. Perfect for learning how to balance.
Mammygol Skateboards 31 Inch Cute Complete Skateboard Wood 9 Layer Canadian Maple Trick Skate Boards for Boys Girls Youth Teens Beginner
I refused to wear those ugly, bulky bicycle helmets. This one has a low-profile skate style, a matte finish that looks super clean, and actually fits my head properly. Safety first, but make it aesthetic.
OutdoorMaster Skateboard Cycling Helmet - Two Removable Liners Ventilation Multi-Sport Scooter Roller Skate Inline Skating Rollerblading for Kids, Youth & Adults
Falling on concrete hurts, a lot. I bought this full set after scraping my knee once. The wrist guards are an absolute lifesaver because your first instinct is always to catch yourself with your hands. Highly recommend.
QUANFENG QF Knee Pads Elbow Pads and Wrist Guards 6 Pieces Cycling Skateboarding Protective Gear Set for Adults （Black）
The hard wheels my board came with made every tiny pebble feel like an earthquake. Swapped them out for these softer cruiser wheels and now I literally glide over cracks and rough asphalt. Such a smooth ride.
Uxcell 70mm 78A Soft Cruiser Wheels Street Wheels Skateboard Wheel Replacement PU Blue 4 Pack
You literally cannot own a skateboard without this tool. It has every socket size you need to tighten your trucks, change your wheels, or adjust your bearings. I keep it in my backpack everywhere I go.
Krown All-in-One Skateboard T-Tool with Phillips and Allen Head - Neon Green
Tripping over my board in the hallway was getting old. Screwed this minimalist mount into my bedroom wall and now my skateboard looks like a piece of modern art when I'm not using it. Saves so much floor space.
Kcavykas Skateboard Rack Wall Mount Floating Display Shelf Heavy-Duty Wall-Mounted Holder for Longboard Cruiser and Street Boards Easy Install Garage Decor Skateboard Display Shelf
Black grip tape is so boring. I bought this clear grip tape so I could put stickers and magazine cutouts on the top of my deck before applying it. It makes my board look 100% custom and unique.
Future Stars 0.95" x 60' Clear Hockey Grip Tape
If your board feels slow or stops rolling really fast, you need new bearings. Upgraded to these and the difference is night and day. One push and I just keep rolling down the street forever.
SDFGTstore 4pcs High Performances Antirust Roller Scooters Skateboards Wheel Bearings
You can't skate in running shoes because the soles are too squishy and you can't feel the board. These classic canvas shoes have a flat, grippy sole that gives you total control. Plus, they look great with baggy jeans.
Rokment Women's Canvas Low Top Fashion Sneakers Vintage Classic Denim Walking Flat Stylish Casual Walking Skate Tennis Shoes Black Size 8
Learning to ollie literally tore a hole in the side of my new canvas shoes. You just smear a little bit of this clear rubber goo over the rip, let it dry, and it completely seals and protects the shoe. Saved me from buying a new pair.
Eclectic Shoe Goo Adhesive Glue, Shoe Repair, Clear, 110010, 3.7 fl. oz.
Carrying my board into stores or on the bus was super annoying. This backpack has heavy-duty straps right on the front. I just strap the board in and have my hands free. Holds my laptop and water bottle too.
Eastsport Skatepark Skater Unisex Backpack Atlantic Blue
When you're ready to start practicing slides or grinds on curbs, you need this. It smells amazing, and rubbing it on rough concrete ledges makes them buttery smooth so your board slides right across.
Dime Bag Hardware Triple Slick Skateboard Curb Wax 4 Pack Assorted Skate Wax
The ultimate skater aesthetic. Besides looking really cool pulled up with shorts, they actually protect my shins from getting scraped by the grip tape when I mess up a trick. Super thick and comfortable.
TCK Retro Tube Socks 3 Stripe Deadlift
If you want your skate videos to look like those classic 90s skate tapes, you need a fisheye lens. This just clips right over my iPhone camera. Makes every tiny jump look massive and super professional.
180° Fisheye Clip Lens for iPhone Samsung Android
The skatepark is too intimidating for me right now, so I bought this mini ramp for my driveway. It's super sturdy, gives just enough air to practice jumps, and I can easily store it in the garage.
Ninja MTB Turbo Kicker 4-Panel Jump Ramp