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It stands to reason, if you’re going to stand on a board that’s strapped to wheels, there’s a possibility that you’re going to fall off. It also stands to reason that you might be traveling at a pretty quick pace when you do fall off. The chances of serious injury are greatly reduced if you’ve taken the time to wear the proper safety gear.
The most important piece of skateboarding equipment that you could possibly own is the helmet. One serious wipeout and you could permanently injure your brain. Putting on a helmet includes the act of buckling said helmet. It won’t do you any good at all if your helmet flies off just before your head meets the pavement.
It’s also a good idea, no matter how long you’ve been skating, to wear some protective pads for your knees and elbows. Even if you’ve learned how to fall, there’s always the possibility of cracking an elbow or a knee against pavement, and those are seriously painful bones to break. Just as with helmets, it does no good to own the equipment but never wear it.
Wearing the right equipment is not the only way to stay safe while skating. You should always make sure that you’re well and alert before jumping on the board. Don’t try new or complicated tricks while injured or tired, because that’s the easiest way to get seriously hurt. Be sure to keep a close eye on your surroundings so that you’re aware of other people nearby. Running over a pedestrian can destroy not only your day, but someone else’s as well.
You know what you need to do to stay safe and keep others from harm. It’s a serious responsibility, but you should always be aware of the dangers and do your best to avoid them.