What Should I Buy to Start Filming Skateboarding?
Quick answer: if you already have a phone, do not buy a camera first. Start with a phone tripod grip, a clamp mount, a power bank, and basic skate protection. That solves the real beginner problems: shaky framing, dead battery, and not wanting to try again after a fall. Affiliate disclosure: this post includes Amazon.ca…
Do Beginner Skateboarders Need Wrist Guards?
Short answer: yes, beginner skateboarders should strongly consider wrist guards. New skaters often fall forward, and hands usually hit the ground first. A helmet is still priority one, but wrist guards are one of the most practical next buys. Affiliate disclosure: this post includes Amazon.ca affiliate links. If you buy through them, DailyWalkGuy may earn…
Can You Film Skateboarding With Just a Phone?
Quick answer: yes. A phone is enough to film skateboarding if you make the shot steady, keep the lens clean, and get the phone off the ground when you need a repeatable angle. For most skate clips, the first upgrade is not a better camera. It is a small filming setup that makes the phone…
What Protection Do Beginner Skateboarders Need?
Quick answer: beginner skateboarders should start with a skate helmet and wrist guards. Add knee pads and elbow pads if you are learning tricks, skating ramps, or falling often. The goal is not to look cautious. The goal is to keep practicing after normal beginner falls. Affiliate disclosure: this post includes Amazon.ca affiliate links. If…
What Do I Need to Film Skateboarding With a Phone?
Affiliate disclosure: this post includes Amazon.ca affiliate links. If you buy through them, DailyWalkGuy may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Quick Answer To film skateboarding with a phone, you need the phone, enough battery, a stable grip or tripod, and decent audio if you talk to camera. Do not buy a…
Best Phone Filming Kit for Skate Clips in Canada
Affiliate disclosure: this post includes Amazon.ca affiliate links. If you buy through them, DailyWalkGuy may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Quick Answer The best phone filming kit for skate clips is a small grip or tripod, a power bank, and a mic if you talk to camera. Start with the phone…
Best Skateboard Protection for Beginners in Canada
Affiliate disclosure: this post includes Amazon.ca affiliate links. If you buy through them, DailyWalkGuy may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Quick Answer The best skateboard protection for beginners is simple: helmet, wrist guards, and knee pads if you are learning new tricks or skating rough ground. The goal is not to…
DailyWalkGuy Skate and Creator Gear Canada
Affiliate disclosure: this post includes Amazon.ca affiliate links. If you buy through them, DailyWalkGuy may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Quick Answer The best DailyWalkGuy gear is not fancy. It is the stuff that makes it easier to get outside, film the clip, keep the phone alive, and post before the…
Make the Clip Findable Later
The clip is only useful later if it can be found later. Before posting, give it a simple label: spot, trick, date, and what changed. That turns a random phone video into part of the archive. It also makes the weekly edit easier because the clip already has context. Today’s rule: do not just post…
Post Before You Polish
The useful clip is not always the cleanest clip. Sometimes it is the one that shows the habit is still alive. Post before you polish. Save the note, name the attempt, and keep the proof moving. A rough clip with a clear point is more useful than a perfect clip that never leaves the phone.…