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Just wondering, cause' it looks interesting and I want to try it (I know the basics of riding, etc).
I'm not going to jump off 30 feet ramps or anything like that,
but otherwise is it dangerous (general riding only)?
I know it's best to have helmets and other stuff, but when I have the equipment, is it still dangerous?

My parents think it's really dangerous to skateboard because they think I'll
do like CRAZY tricks, but just riding in general I think is fine.

So is it dangerous or not?

Thanks, - 13 year old girl
How do I convince my parents to get one?

Thanks for the anwsers guys.

Skateboarding, per se, isn't dangerous. In fact, it's both a great athletic sport, AND it encourages you to practice tricks until you get them right.
And I don't need to tell YOU how much people think teenagers can't concentrate or commit these days!

That said - you will frequently see skateboarders with cuts, bruises, casts and so on. This is the nature of every "extreme sport". If you want to get really really good, you'll constantly walk on the edge of your capabilities. And sometimes you'll fall over that edge, leading to injuries.

For every one that goes the extra mile and gets hurt, there are tens or hundreds who just like to ride, and do it in a safe manner. This is the case with almost any extreme sport.

If you wear protective gear (I'm 31 and I wear a helmet everytime I snowboard - it's NOT just for little kids ;-)), concentrate on what you do, only take calculated risks and keep yourself VERY aware of the traffic around you at any time, I'd say it's safer than riding a bike, once you get the hang of it.

(I have some pretty nasty scars from riding a bike when I was younger. All from falling on the street. Sure, I was going too fast and I was jumping small ramps from time to time, but sometimes I'd just hit a rock … but it didn't make my parents take away my bike)

Until you gain a lot of confident on the board, just go slow to keep your balance. When you snowboard and fall, you'll only fall on snow. When you skateboard, you'll fall on the street.
And let me tell you this - it'll tear up your skin for sure. But it's minor cuts and bruises. Besides, skaterboys dig chix with scars

Be especially protective with your wrists and head. Always wear a helmet and wristbraces (once you've fallen enough times to learn to break the fall, you might loose the braces). Elbow- and kneepads would be a must, too. Also - dress thick to begin with, so your clothes will protect your skin.

As for the parents. Is there a skater park near you? Try to get them to go there with you when kids your age, or even younger, hang out there. Then they'll see what the sport is all about. It's not just crazy jumps and trix, but a very healthy excersice.

Besides, how many football (soccer) players you know of who can play a whole season without getting injured? It's just a question of how hard you push yourself.

Good luck, and please, remember to be aware of traffic.

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Ive try millions of times but i just wont work

do i need special equipment?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XXWP-b5QCQY&feature=related

that should help.

you should start practicing on grass though.

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I picked an angel from the tree this year for a 13 year old girl who wants sporting equipment. That's all I know about her..no sizes or preferences. I was thinking of a skateboard, helmet and pads (I'd like to keep it somewhere between 30-40 dollars), but I am open to suggestions. I'd appreciate any!

THats really a hard thing to figure! Could you get her a variety of things? like a basketball, etc. But you arent sure if she has other kids to play that type of game with… You are probably on the right track with a single sport. I bet you could get all that for your price range at wal-mart or target. Good luck and bless you for helping others on the holiday!

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I'm thinking about getting into trick roller-blading. I've been skateboarding for a while now and would like to try something new. What should I get? I'm looking for higher quality equipment.
Roller-blading equipment.

i dont get this question, so you wanna start roller blading or you want new parts for a board

be specific mang

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I live nowhere near mountains. I’ve tried looking for areas to go snowboarding and even for lessons in the phonebook but i can’t find any (it only listed stores that sells equipment). There’s not even an indoor boarding area.

I wanna learn to snowboard so bad. Winter is coming and I dunno what to do. Otherwise, I guess I’ll stick to skateboarding…

hmm, Oklahoma is a tough spot if you wanna learn how to board. I’d suggest road tripping it (or flying if you have the cash) to Colorodo or Utah if you are looking for a real big mountain, but there are slightly smaller places in new mexico and arizona that are probably more beginner friendly and cheaper. I’d also suggest going for at least 3 days if not 4 or 5 because if you go only 1 or 2 days a year, you will never get the hang of boarding (skiier myself, but i occasionally board and have to reteach myself every time). heres a cool website that i always use to find out where the snow is and whats open: http://www.onthesnow.com/

apparently there is some skiing in Missouri but i highly doubt it’s worth the trip or the stay. If i were you id opt for a mid size resort somewhere in New Mexico, because at your distance it wouldn’t be worth the time and money to go to a tiny resort

hope this helps, and good luck with boarding

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I really want to skate,I wanna get serious..Skate equipment are expensive.

Is this your own money you would be spending? If so I would personally encourage my son to participate, as long as he continued in school and kept the high honor grades he's been getting. Get odd jobs and pay for your own gear. Practice practice practice….and if you are good enough eventually you will get sponsors who will pay for your equipment and competitions. Not to mention that winning competitions can win you money as well and help fund your skateboarding.

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does anyone know how I can press plywood or permanently bend it into a shape favorable for a longboard skateboard? especially without fancy equipment??? tips and such are good too. I was also looking for a racing style deck similar to the landyachtz spud for a little less money.

Use a hard surface as a template. By hard surface I mean something along the lines of hardened clay as sort of a mold in the shape you want the board. You could also find a piece of sheet metal and form it by hand (well, hammer) into the curvature of the board. After you find a way to make the shape that you want, emerge the plywood in extremely hot water, or steam the hell out of it. Starting at one end and working to the other, while the wood is still flimsy, clamp the wood the the "mold", making sure to use as many clamps as possible. Leave it over night or up to a few days to dry into the shape you have it clamped. Also, to avoid putting dents in the wood when you clamp it, use smaller pieces of wood between the plywood and the clamp, something thin enough to not distort the curve, but thick and large enough to keep the clamps from putting too much pressure on a small area. Hope this helps at all.

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is there any skateboard shops in QUEENS, NY around Woodside, Maspeth, Fresh medows, Bayside or elmhurst? ANy SKATEBOArd shop in those areas? Any skateboard shops that has Lots of decks and skateboard equipment thanks. Please dont post any other buroghs like manhattan etc…

I don’t think there are any, unless you want to go to Modell’s or something lmao
But yea, none that I know of in Queens, so you may have to go to other boroughs….

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i just want to know because my dad isn’t always sure about putting his credit card info on the internet so i want to know if ordering your skateboard equipment is better on phone

phone.
you cant trust the internet these days

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in cleats or cowboy boots on a skateboard go down a dangerous hill without a helmet and kneepads
Sahara, I'd like to see your Cambodian asss go down the hill, then I'll feed you to the brown bear

You ask some dumb @$$ questions.
~(O o)~

You need to shut up fool. You make Americans look bad. Ask sensible questions or just don't ask at all.

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