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Skateboarding first started out during the 1950's, starting out with wooden boards on roller skate wheels. By the mid 1960's, skateboarding really started to get popular. Skateboarding from then to now has evolved in many different ways, the boards, wheels, equipment, parks, and even the techniques have all evolved. To enjoy this sport you must have safety equipment such as knee pads, elbow pads, a helmet, and even a mouth guard. The helmet is very important because while you are riding your skateboard, you will fall down. Here are some steps to ensure you get the proper helmet.
Step 1: Make sure the helmet meets the ASTM F1492 skateboard helmet standards. You can usually find the stamp of certification inside the helmet under the padding.
Step 2: Don't use a bicycle helmet for skateboarding. Bicycle helmets are made for single impact only, while skateboard helmets for designed for multiple impacts. Remember reading in the introduction about you will fall? Chances are you will hit your head too, and probably more than once.
Step 3: Try the helmet on for fit. The helmet must fit your head properly, have strong straps and buckle. The helmet must be able to stay on your heading during impact with the concrete.
Step 4: Replace your helmet when there is visible damage. You won't need to replace your helmet each time your head meets the concrete, but you will need to inspect it. Replace the helmet if you notice the straps starting to come apart, or the buckle is no longer fastening properly.
Your helmet must be fastened to your head properly in order to protect your brain. You can break a leg, or arm and they will heal. But your brain is different, break your head on the concrete and you will never skateboard or do much of anything else for the rest of your life, expect maybe lay there a drool over yourself. It is recommend that you visit Consumer's Report's website at www.consumer.org. They test different skateboard helmets and will provide you with more information on which skateboard helmet would be the best. Don't go cheap, or buy used, this is your brain we are talking about here.
What else can I help you with?
Is skateboarding the danurous thing to ride?
Yes skateboarding can be dangerous, wear a helmet.
You played skateboarding you were skateboarding What is the difference?
not proper grammar
Can you die while skateboarding?
yes you can die while skateboarding because the helmet might be to tight on your head. CAS ROX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What physical activities should you wear a helmet?
Skateboarding Biking Hockey
What is a sentence containing the word perilous?
Skateboarding without a helmet is a perilous activity.
What is the main equipment you need for skateboarding?
the main equipment you need for skateboarding is the board itself, with wheels, etc. Then you need a safety helmet. After that, something like a half-pipe where you can practice your skateboarding is helpful.
Can you wear Skullcandy headphones over a helmet?
No, and why would you ask? And maybe you could if it was a old leather helmet. But given you're talking about Skullcandy I assume a standard Skateboarding helmet or BMX helmet or perhaps even snowboarding helmet.
What are the benefits of wearing a helmet when skateboarding?
Because you dont want to crack open your head or get a concussion.
What are the proper pads for skateboarding?
Knee and Elbow pads.
What is the gear for skateboarding?
helmet pads. (optional) board. trucks. wheels. bearings. grip. bolts. dedication.
How do you ride skateboard on action all stars?
Wear all the skateboarding clothes and gear le the helmet
What is the benefits of a pro skateboarder?
They get paid a lot and get proper photography done of them skateboarding, you can get sponsored, be amazing at skateboarding, and every other reason!
