Skateboarding is a relatively cheap hobby when compared to other sports that require a lot of equipment. However, the price of high-end skateboarding gear like skateboard decks and wheels might be a bit out of reach for some of you, especially if you’re still in high school. On the other hand, you also know that to get the best performance from your skateboard, you need to invest in more than just “decent” gear.
So can you afford your skate gear? There are, of course, many ways to do this, but we’ll share some of our recommendations with you in the list below.
1. Get a part-time job. The only way to spend more is to earn more. And if you’re not currently making money right now, then, it’s about time you did, that is if you really want to get some great skateboarding gear. It doesn’t have to be a really serious job, or it has to be very well paid. Also, you can’t really expect any high paying job unless you work full time and have a college degree. So, look for some odd jobs around your neighborhood to earn some extra cash to buy that nice deck at your local skate shop.
2. Sell some of your stuff. If you have other extra stuff lying around, sell it. They may not be worth anything to you, but other people might be so interested that they will pay good money for your stuff. Sites like eBay have made it much easier for you to sell and earn some money. It could be skate gear, magazines, or other things you no longer use. So sell them. Even if they don’t add up to a lot of money individually, they might be worth a new pair of wheels once you add them up. What’s even better is that you didn’t have to dip into your pocket or savings to do it.
3. Save early. Things break with your skateboard over time, especially in the case of your skateboard wheels. Several tons of dollars can be heavy on your pocket if you’re buying a set of wheels all at once. However, if you save up early and fund the eventual replacement of your wheels, then buying a new set will be easier for you. Let’s say a set of wheels costs $50 and you estimate that you will need a replacement in 6 months. Just save a little over $10 a month and you can buy a new set once your wheels wear out. The best thing is that you will not notice the price at all because you already have a fund created for it.
4. Upgrade gradually. Unless you have a lot of money, we recommend that you upgrade your equipment gradually. Let’s say you start with a big rig and decent trucks and wheels. Then eventually upgrade your wheels while keeping your deck and axles. Finally, upgrade your trucks. It’s much easier to update that way than to do it all at once.
So keep in mind the tips we just shared with you on how you can afford to upgrade your skate gear. It’s very easy when you think about it.
