Triple 8 makes a great helmet, low profile, lightweight and sweat absorbing- Triple Eight Skateboarding-Helmets Sweatsaver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LOEANS/ref=cm_sw_r_sm_apa_glt_fabc_6QJ1MXZPQYQ4RYSM0WK7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Damn, I remember that squint. And endless debates about what tricks were called. The most heated of these being unity vs savannah and which was which. These days I just use this app, much easier than squinting at magazines. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dufflagaramot.trickstrainer
Looking good I can tell you are both fearless and new to this which is a good combination.
Envious of those skates I have the black M12 because that is what was in the shop when I went there. That grind would be called a backside grind, if you lean back into it it would be a royale and if you lean forward the direction you are grinding it would be a farv.
This app is useful for learning trick names https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dufflagaramot.trickstrainer
Wish I had something like that when I was starting we just had to try to figure out what stuff was called from photos in magazines.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dufflagaramot.trickstrainer
This is a pretty good app for figuring out what tricks are what. Click on the book option in the main menu.
No idea if there is a iOS version
Same thing happened to me and I used this screw extractor kit. These are good to have around anyway, stripped screws are a part of life.
I guess my main complaint is my last ones felt like I could slide more, like skateboard wheels. These new ones feel a lot more rubbery and rounded, maybe hockey style. I don’t know the ins and outs yet and Maybe I had the wrong wheels to begin with. I went from using 4-Pack 56mm Replacement Outdoor Aggressive Inline Skate Wheel / 92a SHR/Free US Shipping white, black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LRGD56Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_95RWZYRBHDDNBAJYRAXJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 to using these https://rollerwarehouse.com/50-50-65mm-90a-Wheels-4-Pack.asp
It’s from imperial I got it off of Amazon. They have round and flat options. I love it because it’s one piece and isn’t split in two.
Imperial&Co Flat Bar Grind Rail and Wax for Skateboard Ramps Setup on Driveway or Skatepark for begginers and Adults, BMX Bike, Scooter, Agressive Inline & Roller Skating/Blading, Snowboarding, Ski https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X4YSQNT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W485DZ5RNQCAV12B1YC0
It appears to be a skate display hook that screws to the wall. The soul rests on top while the frame slots in the middle section. Should be super easy to grab or drop off your skates quickly. Probably something like *this * just play with the wording a bit til you find what you’re looking for.
General advice. The thing that helped me the most for everything has been recording myself. I use a simple phone tripod. After I got over the initial oh God, do I look like that? feeling, I found it so helpful.
I use these when I'm just doing ledges or my little rail I built at home - G-Form Pro X2 Knee Pad(1 Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJ27PVP/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_HD979XXE631C65HJQFR2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
When I'm at the skatepark I use these - 187 Killer Pads Slim Knee Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBSM281/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_TH7Y8EJ381GGDSVYFPRY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I was looking to try these with Them - https://www.amazon.com/Superfeet-CARBON-Insoles-Performance-Athletic/dp/B00EZ6YWUY/ref=sr_1_4
A little pricey but could be worth it. Cheers