In-Line Skating Safety Tips for Beginners
In-Line skating is the fastest growing sport and resembles bicycle transport. Skates have wheels in a line on a boot and are not toys. The sport can be dangerous with many 1993 injuries involving broken wrists. Take licensed lessons. many shops offer free instruction to cover basics and safety.
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Basic tips on wearing protective gear including helmet wrist guards elbow pads and knee pads. Bend knees and use scissor skating to regain balance by moving feet back and forth and alternating foot positions while keeping the brake foot forward.
Safety rules for street skating and pedestrian yield
Maintain stance with bent knees and pressure on the balls of the feet. Look ahead, keep hands forward, and control speed. Avoid hazards, water, oil, sand, heavy traffic, and night skating. Obey traffic laws. as a wheeled vehicle you yield to pedestrians, skate on the right, pass on the left, and announce PASSING ON THE LEFT.