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SUPERVISION. Children depend on adults to help them stay safe. Children under 8 years should not use skates or skateboards without close adult supervision.
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Protect Yourself. Inline skaters should always wear a helmet, knee and elbow pads and wrist guards at all times. Skateboarders should always wear a helmet, gloves and knee elbow pads. Also wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt and rubber-soled shoes.
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The type and fit of inline skates is important. Skates should be right for a child's size, ability and purpose.
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Keep equipment in good condition. Check your skates or skateboard every time before you ride
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Stay Alert. Do not wear headphones while while skating. It is important to be able to hear horns and other traffic noises.
- Learn how to fall. Learning how to fall can reduce the chances of being severely hurt.
-If you are going to fall, crouch down so you wont have far to fall.
-Land on your shoulders and hips then try to roll to distribute the force over your body.
-Relax your body instead of making it stiff.
-practice faling on a soft surface or grass.
- DO NOT take chances. Tricks require lots of practice, skills and specially-designated areas. Never hitch a ride from a car or bike.