Skateboarding is an excellent way to stay fit and sun-dance all day long. With a little bit of time and effort, you can make a nice, easy way to spend your time every day.
Skateboarding is mostly done on a skateboard, so it is not surprising that the skateboard has to be used. There are also specialized skates and bicycles that can be used for skateboarding.
Making your own skateboards can be fun. There are many ways to make one and you will probably find one that works for you. Some people use glue, canvas, or nail polish chips as the base material.
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Decorate the box
Once your box is ready, it is time to add decorations. You can do this in several ways.
With paint: You can paint your box in different colors. All you need to do is to pass the glue side of the tape down the length of the box, and then place your decoration on top.
You can paint your box in different colors. All you need to do is to pass the glue side of the tape down the length of the box, and then place your decoration on top. With foam: You can use foam craft material to build your skateboard boxes. Find some thick paper or foam that is about an inch thick and use that as your base. Then, create some skateboarding shapes with them.
Buy padding for the box
When you are ready to build your box, the first step is to buy some padding. You can find many different kinds of padding at your local skate shop, but some of them may not be the best choice.
Some of these materials can act as an abrasion risk, causing you to lose material orifthenyouhavetoperformsome sortoffunctioning, such as protecting your shoes from gravel or snow when skating.
Others may not be appropriate for use on a skate box. For example, if the box is for storing equipment and games, then trying to find thick polyester batting would be fine! If the box is for storage only, then looking for cheap wood or plastic would work.
When buying padding, make sure it is 100% cotton! The majority of skaters who use skate boxes do so on bare feet so this does not matter.
Put the padding in the box
If your skate box is very hard, you can put some soft foam or blankets inside to protect your shoes. If your box is a softer material, such as fleece or fuzzy, then you can put some soft foam inside to prevent scratches.
If your skate box is more rigid, like a concrete or wooden floor, then you can cut away some of the excess padding. If your box is more flexible like a rug, then you can leave it untouched!
Either way, it’s important that the padding is in the box to protect your shoes from damage. If there are no shoes in the box, then there are two potential solutions for making a skáteki: cut away any excess padding to make room for the socks and/or add additional socks so that they are always on hand; or buy special skáteki liners to keep my feet warm and protected.
Put your skates in the box
When you’re ready to skate, it’s time to put your skates in the box. This process can be confusing, so let’s break it down.
You start by putting your sharpener and storage case together. Then, you mark the box line on the base of the skate. You tie a length of shoelace around the line and pull it up until you have a tight fit.
You then place your skate inside of the locker and close the case. You cannot take your skate out for at least twenty minutes so let them settle in before you start skating.
When you are ready to skate, remove the case from your skates and line up your shoes with the lines on the box.
Store other sports equipment in the box
You can also store other sports equipment in your box such as soccer shoes, volleyballs, a football, a soccer ball, and the like.
Label your box with contents and date
Before you start building your skate box, it’s a good idea to label your space. This helps create a map of what’s inside and how to get to everything.
Your box can hold many months of skating, so it’s important to organize your space for storage and learning. You can build a large, complicated system or lay out the items in order of importance.
Whatever system you use, make sure to include enough room for each item to move. If a piece feels too tight or forced, it will not have any energy left when it lands or travels.
Labeling the box helps create a map of where things are and how they connect. It also helps find your box when you need it.
Keep it dry
If your skate box is wet, do not let it sit in water. If it is wet, make sure you save your collection of shoes and gear!
If you are doing a race, make sure to have a dry box to store your collection of shoes and gear during the race. In the event that you lost your collection while racing, you can grab new ones at the judging tent during competition or at the awards ceremony afterward.
Keeping your skates fully upright is another way to keep them dry. If you have Children’s Skate Shoes, try putting some protectant or an elastic band around them to help keep them upright. If you have Men’s Skate Shoes, try putting something between them and the wall to help keep them upright.
Keep it cool
When boardercross is done, it is time to cool off! You did not come all this way to sweat it out in the sun and heat. There are several ways to do this.
Mix a chilling drink or two is an easy way to keep your skin and body warm. If you are serious about your boardercross, you should invest in some fancy clothes for warm weather wear.
If you are not a fan of freezing drinks, there are plenty of ways to keep yourself chilled. Dressing in layers is one way to stay warm, as is having a few cold drinks or snacks.