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| Skateboarding is a fun, active, physically demanding and mentally challenging sport. But it can be as dangerous as any other physical activity if you do not take the time to learn proper skills, techniques and safety measures. While skateboarding may look chaotic and reckless, it is essentially a low impact and relatively safe sport compared to most other popular sports. Of course, riders should ride within their own capabilities. It is important to develop your skills. Begin with basics and learn how to feel comfortable while riding, turning and stopping on your skateboard. Remember, everyone has his or her own individual learning curve. With the right gear and a strong will to learn, skateboarding can be a great activity that builds character, integrity, determination and creativity. Have fun and skate safe. Choose A Quality Skateboard It is important to be selective when choosing the right equipment for skateboarding. Skateboards are made up of several different components. These components have technical differences for various types of terrain and styles of riding. Essentially, skateboards contain the following components The skateboard deck, usually made of laminated wood plys molded with concave and raised tail and nose for functionality. They range in different sizes and lengths. Grip tape is applied to the top for traction and grip while riding. The trucks (qty 2) are metal casted components that mount to the underside of the skateboards with hardware (nuts and bolts) and which the wheels are attached to. The trucks are used for turning and are adjustable to turn at different speeds and degrees. Wheels (qty 4) are compromised of urethane compounds and made with resiliency, durability and traction at the focal point of attention. Different wheels are made for different terrain and surfaces. They are critical to the quality, functionality and safety of riding a skateboard. Two precision bearings are inserted into each wheel with a spacer between, and they are attached to the axle of the trucks with nuts. The precision bearings are machine made products for highest quality, speed and durability. However, they are also available in different quality levels. While you can buy cheaper skateboards and components for your board, you are also taking a dangerous risk in the reliability of your skateboard. Faulty low grade products are not made to premium quality standards and are not safe. Do not sacrifice you or your child's health to dangerous products. Always buy quality merchandise from reputable brands. A $100.00 skateboard is much cheaper than a $1000.00 broken arm. Protective Gear Safety gear is another important aspect of skating safely. Beginners and young riders should always wear a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. Make sure to get a CPSC approved helmet. Knee and elbow pads can help protect against bumps and abrasions, and gloves/wrist guards with padded palms can help protect against hand and wrist injuries. Certain terrain may dictate the use of certain protective gear. Professionals that ride vertical terrain (ramps and bowls that reach heights up to 12' high) wear full gear due to the speed and height they attain. Street technical professional riders prefer less gear due to the possibility of getting caught in their pads and causing a lack of control, which can lead to injury. Street technical skateboarding is low speed and low impact, but helmets are still recommended. Again, riders must be aware of their limitations and skill level to avoid injuries. All in all, it's recommend that you wear safety gear whenever you ride your skateboard. Where To Skate Skateboarding can be done anywhere there is smooth, traffic free pavement. Most cities, however, have laws that confine skateboarding to certain areas -- or that ban it altogether. Now, most cities are adopting public skateparks that are designed specifically for skateboarding. Check Zoneboards website for listings of skate in your area 1997 U.S. Injuries Per Selected Activity Activity Total Participants* Total Injured Treated And Released (%) Hospital Visits Hospitalized (%) Per Participant Ice Hockey 318,000 77,492 98.9 0.9 .244 Baseball 2,033,000 326,569 98.2 1.1 .161 Basketball 4,527,000 644,921 99 0.6 .142 Football 4,414,000 334,420 98 1.4 .076 Soccer 2,825,000 148,913 98.3 1.1 .053 Golf 971,000 39,473 95.6 2.3 .040 Snowboarding 1,037,000 37,638 96.7 2.5 .036 Volleyball 2,732,000 67,340 99.4 0.5 .025 Fishing 3,812,000 72,598 98.8 0.8 .019 Skateboarding 8,238,000 48,186 95.2 3.9 .006 Based on Product-Associated Visits To Hospital Rooms report by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. * Based on information from American Sports Data, Inc. Skateboarding remains to be safer than other recreational choices available to today's youth. The following data is compiled by the National Safety Council and the Consumer Safety Commission (based upon data from 1996). Sport Participants Injuries Percentage 1996 Baseball 36,600,000 437,207 1.26% Basketball 29,600,000 761,358 2.57% Football 14,700,000 409,296 2.78% Ice Hockey 1,700,000 61,264 3.60% Soccer 10,300,000 146,409 1.42% Volleyball 20,500,000 112,120 0.54% Skateboarding 6,200,000 27,718 0.49% |
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