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.

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What To Buy First

Problem	First buy	Why it helps	Amazon.ca
Shaky setup shots	Phone tripod grip	Fastest way to frame a solo clip, talking clip, or static line.	Search tripod grips
No good place to put the phone	Phone clamp mount	Lets you attach the phone to rails, benches, fences, or stable edges when appropriate.	Search clamp mounts
Battery dies mid-session	Portable phone power bank	Useful for long park sessions, cold weather, and repeated takes.	Search power banks
Outdoor talking clips sound bad	Wireless lav mic	Useful if you talk to camera, explain tricks, or post voice-led clips.	Search lav mics
You are trying tricks repeatedly	Wrist guards and helmet	Protection keeps tomorrow’s session possible.	Search protection

Phone Settings Before Gear

• Film vertical for Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and most quick social clips.
• Clean the lens before every session.
• Lock exposure if the phone keeps brightening and darkening during the line.
• Use the main camera when possible instead of ultra-wide distortion.
• Record a few seconds before and after the trick so the edit has room to breathe.

What Not To Buy First

Do not start with a dedicated camera, gimbal, drone, or expensive action camera unless you already know exactly what problem it solves. A phone plus a stable mount is enough to start posting useful skate clips.

My Recommendation

If you are buying one thing today, get a phone tripod grip. If you film at parks alone, add a phone clamp mount. If sessions run long, add a portable power bank. If you are learning tricks, do not skip wrist guards and a certified skateboard helmet.

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