During 2020 we’ve had some pretty serious crazy things happen to all of us. Like Covid-19, natural disasters, BLM riots, etc. Over quarantine, we’ve all been bored at home. There’s nothing to do unless your mom says “you can always clean” which is never fun. However, there are things people can do. Like go outside, be productive, and hang with friends. Skating is one of my favorite things to do.
Skating is a productive thing to do. It’s easy to learn and fun as well. There are different types of skates. Skateboards, Quad skates, rollerblades, tri skates, etc. It’s enjoyable and you can go out with friends and do it with them. I encourage users who have never skated before to wear protection guard. It is important to have fun and stay safe as well. In the time span of two-decades researchers have documented 64,000 kids/teens who have been in skateboarding accidents. those are just the documented ones who knows how many more there are that haven’t been documented. Though injuries can occur it doesn’t stop most people from riding with the wind.
It is very important to always watch what’s around you. There are more things going on around you than you think. always be prepared for any occasion. Some things I insist on bringing: Water, bandages, a rag (for sweat), a fan necklace (runs off of batteries), Your phone in case of emergencies, a friend, and protection gear. Always be prepared because you never know what situation you’re going to be in. Something that has always helped me is staying in an empty parking lot or somewhere that’s isolated. Less danger will occur if there’s no one around.
If your not a skater and you’re interested here’s some steps and tips to get you to be a better skater:
- Put your skateboard on a patch of grass
- Put your feet in the right position.
- Jump on and off, lean forward and backward
- Start learning how to push.
- Learn how to curve.
- Learn to ride fakie.
It’s important to learn how to stand and what position to be in first before you take off. I cannot stress enough to beginners how IMPORTANT it is to wear protective gear. You can get seriously injured. Curving is an important step without curving you can’t turn. Turning is also important because you don’t wanna be going straight. The whole time you’ll run into something. If you’re a beginner do NOT start downhill. You’ll lose balance and hurt yourself. Always either start on grass or smooth pavement that is LEVEL!
The most important gear for yourself is your helmet! You need to keep your brain safe. Be careful when going downhill, turning, going across streets, going to skate parks, etc. if you do happen to fall a good way to fall is to stop, cover your head, and role. If you succeed in gaining your balance back then fetch your skateboard. Though if you end up falling depending on the way you feel you may have minor injuries. If you wear a helmet it will decrease the chance significantly of getting an injury on your head. Wear a strong helmet that’s good quality.
Common skateboarding injuries are cuts, bruises, broken bones, sprains, and strains. Fatal injuries are broken nose or jaw. severe injuries also include concussions. Any ages from 6-10 years old need a parent or guardian with them!
So in conclusion skateboarding is fun and dangerous! It’s not too terribly hard to do. Just put your mind to your goal and accomplish it!
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