As the 2007 X Games begin this week, you or your kids might be inspired to take your deck out to the skate park. Beyond the competitions, skateboarding is a very popular hobby, particularly among youths; however, it can also be dangerous. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, skateboarding injuries are responsible for 104,000 emergency room visits per year. Fortunately, most skateboarding injuries can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions.
Here are some tips to help keep your next skateboarding excursion fun and injury free:
- Always wear protective gear. Helmets, along with elbow and knee pads, are essential.
- Learn the correct way to fall.
- Ride on smooth pavement, free of debris, and NEVER ride in the street.
- Make sure your board is in good condition, with no loose or broken parts, sharp or slippery edges.
For more information on skateboarding safety, check out The Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2 Comments on "Skateboarding Safety"
LD
Obvisually, you guys have never watched pro footage. Street skaters don’t wear the pads.
A helmet…..maybe, but no pads. And they go
for obstaciles like curbs, rails, stairs and
ledges.
It’s the Vert and park guys that wear the pads, cause some parks require helmets and pads.
Also, the vert guys take harder falls.
TMill
That is totally true. You don’t see street skaters falling from heights of about 15-20 feet do you?
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