Converted our garage for winter sports prep - worth it?

Jan 111 min read

My 13yo is really into skateboarding and needs a place to practice during winter when the weather sucks. So I cleared out the garage, put some rolled rubber flooring down, set up some DIY ramps and boxes. Cost me like $400 total and probably 8 hours of work but honestly? He's actually using it. Not out in the cold, easier for me to keep an eye on, and he's invited a couple friends over to practice. If you have a kid into board sports and live somewhere with rough winters this might be worth considering. Happy to answer questions if anyone wants to do something similar.

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KKurt D.RegularJan 11

Absolutely worth it if he's serious about skating. Winter is brutal for practice and having a controlled space means he can progress faster without worrying about cold hands and icy pavement.

DDavid R.New DadJan 14

Make sure you tell your homeowner's insurance. I'm not trying to be a buzzkill but if he has a bad wipeout and gets hurt they might try to claim it's not covered.

MMasonNew DadJan 13

How much space are we talking? Because if your garage is under like 500 sq ft he might not have enough room to really progress safely on a board.

CCodyNew DadJan 13

Did you put in proper flooring? Regular concrete is rough on skateboard wheels and can be hazardous if it's cracked. Worth the investment if you're serious about this.

CCarlosNew DadJan 13

This is such a good idea. My 13yo wanted to get into skating last year and I didn't set anything up and he basically gave up because the local spots were too crowded and intimidating.

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