Do you need to wear a helmet when riding a skateboard?

Answer 1

"have to", or "need to" aren't really the right words.

The purpose of a helmet is to protect your head.

Obviously, to get any benefit from a helmet you have to hit your head first.

No hit, no benefit.

So maybe you'll say " I never hit my head".

And as long that remains right, you'll be just fine w/o a helmet.

Thing is, hitting your head isn't much fun.

Even a fairly minor fall can split an eyebrow or a cheek, cause a concussion.

Spending a day in the ER isn't fun.

Having a scalp wound cleaned out isn't fun.

Getting stitches isn't fun.

Long-lasting headaches from concussions aren't fun.

A helmet can let you avoid all of these things.

Which makes wearing one looking like a good deal to me.

Depends what you are doing. If you are just doing tricks like kickflips, ollies, then you are okay. If you are doing insane tricks like 360's off a ramp then you may need a helmet.

Answer 2

Not unless you want to get beat up. It's illegal to skate anyways so why should a helmet matter

Answer 3

You should wear a helmet when long boarding.

Answer 4

no you dont need a helmet on scooter or skateboard olny on bike QLD

Answer 5

Yes, it is important to wear helmets when riding bikes or skateboards. Wearing a helmet can protect the head against injury should one fall when riding a bike or Skateboarding.