How to beat the heat when skating.

[brianwilson]

Here in the EastCoast, it's fucking hot man. Icould only imagine how it is for the West.
I can't stand wearing shorts skating but sometimes that's the only way.
But how can you beat the heat when skating?

[The Donger]

Skate at night.

[Nydoggular]

Get a gallon of water and don't be a pussy.

[ivegotlevitation]

Skate at night.

Always. it's 106 in the daytime here in AZ, I can't deal with that.

[Mad Lauder]

You can't.
All you can do is just drink lots of water.
Take lots of little breaks.
And try to not get frustrated.

[able]

I live in Florida: here's my advice

Bring a gallon of water and a giant Styrofoam cup of ice water with a lid and straw


I stress on using Styrofoam cause that shit keeps ice cold for hours

If it's gonna be real real hot, bring a cooler and always share with your friends.

[DaSk8D00D]

lots of drinks and wear shorts, its seriously so much more comfortable in the heat. i know shinners & cuts are why people dont really wanna wear shorts but personally i just say fuck it & keep it cool. like foreal tho, niggas be out here skating for hours in 93 degree weather rockin some BLACK JEANS. like forreal dog fuck sweaty legs and getting dehydrated. wear shorts & drink a ton of WATER and skate in the heat like you would any other time, although if its extremely hot out use common sense

[oyolar]

I do not understand people that don't like shorts. You'll feel a shinner just as bad in shorts as in jeans unless they're super thick which makes it even more uncomfortable to wear them in summer.

[Chocolaterain]

I do not understand people that don't like shorts. You'll feel a shinner just as bad in shorts as in jeans unless they're super thick which makes it even more uncomfortable to wear them in summer.

It's more of a mental thing than a physical thing, it gives you a bit more confidence when you try a trick

[brianwilson]

Skating in the shade makes such a difference. Parking garages are essential.

[HATE!]

Yeah, I am anti-skating in shorts too.  It's 100% mental.  I'll push around my garage, but to go on and have a full session- pants are going on.

Drink lots of water, low cut socks, breathable shirt and only wear a hat if it's beyond sunny (let that heat escape!) and that's really it.

Anyone who thinks slamming in the heat is worse than in the cold is a weirdo.  Unless you're skating some shitty metal ramp, slamming on ice cold pavement is a million times worse.  A sting is added to the general pain of falling.

[Cthulhu!]

Its not possible in South Florida. Or maybe it it is, but I don't want to deal with that. I wait until its dark.

[HATE!]

Its not possible in South Florida. Or maybe it it is, but I don't want to deal with that. I wait until its dark.

I'm big into this anyway- it got hot as fuck in Louisiana and it does here in KC as well.  I predominantly skate at night or early in the AM.

[brianwilson]

I just got back from Kent, Ohio. God, it was hot. I felt like the only way to help was keep moving. Sitting down made it worse. But after riding for so long I could't catch my breathe!

[pica]

[brianwilson]

(:

[finknoos]

Lots of water
Shade for inbetween tricks if possable,
thin clothes, football/athletic shirts are great for keeping sweat away
and most importantly...

[poor alice]

its never TOO warm to skate here (northern ireland), but when it gets stiflingly hot i usually wear cut off shorts, ditch the beanie (causes overheating and headaches), tie yo hair out of your face and constantly hydrate. but dont forget you sweat out all your natural salts etc when you sweat that much so some sodium intake is good too, any sort of savoury food i guess

[Seamus_McShamebag]

I definitely prefer the heat to scrote-shriveling cold.  The following helps:

1.  This one is probably dumb but I don't use the A/C if I am driving to the spot.  I am sure it's just psychological but I think it helps me
     acclimate to the heat and not have to step from comfortable ice cold air into an oven when I get there.  Passengers don't like me.
2.  Wear light colored clothes.  I know Slayer is neat but when it's hot as fuck out a black t-shirt isn't going to help you keep cool. 
3.  Take breaks in the shade.
4.  Don't over do the caffeine/beer.  Both dry you out pretty fast out in the heat.
5.  If you are wearing a hat douse it with cold water every once in while.
6.  Smile smugly as you rip a nearly empty skatepark/spot. Generally shitbags aren't going to bother blessing a park with kookery
     in the heat. 
7.  Hydrate often.  Water with lots of ice helps lower your core body temp.
8.  Play withcha cock and bawls while momma slices up some cant-ee-lope.
9.  Throw a couple packets of Emergen C in your water to help replace all the electrolytes you lose sweating.

[Rumpleforeskin]

sweat towels forever

Bring a gallon of water and a giant Styrofoam cup of ice water with a lid and straw

doing this next time

[finecojeffe]

it burns bright here in Miami. Impossible to beat the heat, you just deal with it.

[brianwilson]

sweat towels forever

Bring a gallon of water and a giant Styrofoam cup of ice water with a lid and straw

doing this next time

Over here there is a gas station called "circle k" and they are known for polar pops. Which is a giant Styrofoam cup with any fountain drink for 59 cents.

[happenstance]

On the topic of sweat towels:

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[brianwilson]

Would a sham-wow work?!

[The Twilight Zone]

do A LOT of heroin and then stop, the withdrawal will make you cold and cancel out the heat

[Mark Renton]

I love the feeling of fresh air passing through the half sleeves shirts in summer lol

[BraveUlysses]

To keep my energy up in the summer I usually go into my local grocery store which is conveniently next to the ledge I skate and take all their free sugar cookies and free sushi and hit up that water fountain. I might wear shorts this summer for the first time in like three years and go bald.

[DaSk8D00D]

forreal tho it would seriously benefit yall to step up yo shorts game in the summer. its much more comfortable to skate in the heat & personally i prefer to wear shorts. yes shinners & small cuts can hurt sometimes but really its not like that half inch of denim is protecting you from that much, nor are you more prone to shinners just cuz you have shorts on. the only thing pants protect you from are those small, unnoticeable cuts on your calves n whatnot. when you feel that breeze flow thru legs you'll realize that it really is SOOOO much better to skate in shorts, especially if its 90 degrees and up.


sometimes ill even go all out and wear  basketball shorts although its not always preferable for every situation. slightly baggy cargo shorts seem to be the most optimal way to go

[Strike A Pose]

Wordd.

Strictly shorts over yonder!

[BraveUlysses]

How do kids wear those beanies in the summer though?!? That shit makes ME hot.