yes
Many skateboarders are sponsored, which means that companies will pay them to promote their products (think Tiger Woods and Nike). The more famous a skateboarder is, the more offers he/she will receive for sponsoring. Famous skateboarders will make lots of money doing this. Otherwise, all skateboarders income would come from winnings in competition. Prizes can vary quite a bit and the amount a skateboarder can make will be dependent on how good they are. Most skateboarders must have another job, as they do not make enough to support themselves.
Probably California
Skateboarders don't usually wear helmets unless skating a vert ramp
protec
As in skater you mean inliners? Most of the time no. As skateboarders make fun of inliners because it is an easier to do.
Goofy Skateboarders lead with their left foot and normal skaters lead with their right foot
Most of the skateboarders that I see don't get paid at all.
no, in fact most are from Spain and south America
he is better than most skateboarders than Ive seen
There are many talented skateboarders. The most famous would probs be Tony Hawks as he was the very best when skateboarding was making a name for itself. However, I believe that in modern day (or a few years back) the best would be/are Rodney Mullens (America), Shane O'neill (Austrailia) or Leo Romero (Skater of the year 2010).
Professinials skateboarders get over 9000 dollars a year.