Since Ive offered him pretty much everything (under reasonable prices) like all kinds of games, ball games, skate etc, he also has a bike so I’m totally out of ideas

last gift was a cheap xiaomi sports bracelet which he loved, but now I don’t know how to up it…

A pair of socks? He only shows much love for me near the seasons 😂 so I told him santa was watching (of course he doesn’t believe in santa anymore). I might prank him but I need a backup gift, so… title

    • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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      He’s into skate now, but yeah, that crossed my mind, except to give him something decent would go over budget. Trying to keep it 30€ tops But thanks 🙏

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        Does he have a skateboard? If so, maybe some cool wheels or bearings? Figure out what kinda wheels he uses first though. There are different types that are good for different situations.

        Edit: I’m not super into skateboarding, but if I’m not mistaken, Bones bearings are generally seen as some of the best you can get.

        • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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          Gave him a skateboard a couple of years ago. He’s still trying to do the basic moves but he loves it. Doesn’t need new wheels yet 😅

          • @can@sh.itjust.works
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            His wheels may be fine but if he’s really into it aome good bearings will make a huge difference. I’m in favour of a cheap action camera however. I’m sure you could get something good enough for a kid at that price point.

          • @cam_i_am@lemmy.world
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            At 10 he’s alllllmost at that age where anything a grown-up relative buys for him is gonna be cringe and not the right brand/style/whatever. You can’t go wrong with a voucher so he can get exactly what he wants. Maybe a voucher for a skate shop? You could even take him there and help him get something so it’s still an uncle/aunt purchase.

          • Mossy Feathers (She/They)
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            Shit. Hmmm… Does he have a decent water bottle? Maybe something like a hyroflask would be good. Plus it’d be multi-use. Another possibility might be a skate bag to put his stuff in if he doesn’t already have one.

            • IndescribablySad@threads.net
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              Protip on this one, if you have a youth soccer club nearby, just head to the lost and found to find hundreds of pounds of premium water bottles. No one will claim them, just take them. Please. The landfills don’t need any more garbage.

      • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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        Well he’s still in the phase that girls are gross, but soon when the hormones kick in that may be a great idea. Saving it for next xmas or two

    • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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      We made a slingshot from scratch using the old ways when he was like 5. But yes, a good idea, although parents might not agree. But I’m the cool crazy uncle :)

  • @sntx@lemm.ee
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    A polypropylene practice sword, though a good one might run you 40 EUR, depending on size and type.

    Best experience I had so far is with Cold Steel ones.

    • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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      I already gave him a wooden practice “katana”. He loves it and he’s a natural. Got to check those propylene ones, never heard of them, thanks for the heads up

    • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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      Gonna have to google that. Anything like a trampoline? Cause he has that already, the cheap small variety

      • @IMNOTCRAZYINSTITUTION@lemmy.world
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        Something like this. Not springy but rigid. They sometimes come in a set of increasing heights so you can train your jumping height/endurance/speed/etc. A great thing to have if he’s at all interested in track and field, basketball, skateboarding, parkour, or really any sport that involves jumping.

        I used to have a blast working on my jumping when I was in high school. It’s a crazy good workout and feels good to progress in I think.

        I know you can get them at Walmarts and Dick’s if those exist where you are but they’re sold many places I’m sure.

  • Gorgritch_Umie_Killa
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    Tickets/Voucher for a rock climbing centre could be up his alley.

    If you want something that will last you could get him a powder bag, or his first Carabiner as well.

    Be prepared that the climbing place might not let him use the Carabiner in conjunction with their equipment though, so it might sit around until he got his own harness if he ever went that far. Powder bag would be all good.

  • @jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    Since you mention €30, I guess it depends on the country.

    I bought my nephews a youth bow and arrow set a few years ago because they were all about Hawkeye in the Marvel movies.

    But depending on your country, that may or may not be legal. :(

  • @ChaosCoati@midwest.social
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    At-home laser tag game? When we were kids my brother had one - 2 battery powered chest plates you wore and 2 guns. We’d turn the lights off in the basement and play.

  • @PopcornPrincess@lemmy.world
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    Tickets to amateur wrestling/any sport. My dad brought me to wwf wrestling as a kid and it was such a blast. Tickets to any live sports/teams that he’s into will blow his mind. Or people pizza and lazer tag is always fun imo and very budget friendly.

    • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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      That’s great, 10yo me would have loved that. But he already has some of that stuff and he’s focused on skate as fas as rolling things go. But I love the idea!

    • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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      Now that’s thinking outside the box. Not sure the parents would approve and sounds expensive. But another one for my box of ideas, thanks

  • @portuga@lemmy.worldOP
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    Again thanks for everyone’s suggestions. Some of you I didn’t reply cause I isn’t applicable for where I live and I wasn’t expecting so many good replies. But I appreciate it immensely, I have a lot to think about.

    You have made my day