posted by My Skateboard Tricks on Sep 2
Standard Skateboarding Equipment
Just like any other sport, skateboarding requires basic equipment. Without the right equipment, you either will not be able to participate fully or run the risk of getting seriously injured. Some people do not properly respect the sport and assume wrongly, that they won?t ever get hurt. The truth is skateboarding can be risky and dangerous. You are riding around on a board with wheels. Without the proper protection, if you take a fall, there is only you and the ground. Therefore, it is important that you have a skateboarding helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and obviously you will need a skateboard. Besides these basics you may want to purchase grip tape and a mini-ramp.
Helmet: Because everyone crashes, you should always wear a protective helmet. You can get hurt very badly even when you are traveling at slow speeds. Some states require that you always wear a skateboard helmet while in skateboard parks. You will need a skateboard helmet and not a bike helmet. Helmets should meet ASTM F1492 standards.
Knee Pads: Knee pads are also needed by skateboarding. You can take some nasty spills while skateboarding and using knee pads to protect your knees is always a good idea.
Elbow Pads: You can really damage your elbows when you fall. Therefore, elbow pads are a must. If you get hurt too badly, you will not be able to participate. Take proper precautions so that you can be out there doing something that you love instead of sitting at home or in the emergency room nursing your wounds.
Skateboard: You will obviously need a skateboard. Find one that is of good quality, and is affordable. If you are a serious skateboarder, then you will need a good durable skateboard.
Grip Tape: Grip tape is used as an adhesive to place on your hands so that you have full control of the board at all time. This works really well for individuals that want to perform tricks but want to make sure that they are able to perform them safely and without losing grip of their skateboard.
Mini-Ramp: A mini-ramp is not required equipment but it can be fun to drag along so that you can use it when there are not really big ramps around. Mini-ramps are almost always instant fun.
Having the proper equipment is paramount to being able to safely skateboard. While some people don?t think equipment such as elbow pads, knee pads or helmets look cool, they are available to keep you safe. It doesn?t take very much speed for you to have a very serious brain or head injury. This is why it is always important to wear the proper safety equipment. This includes a helmet that is ASTM F1492 standard. Grip tape is used so that you have full control over your board when you are doing tricks. A mini-ramp is not a necessity, but it can be great fun. So should keep one around for when you and your friends want to tool around the neighborhood a bit and practice some jumps.
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