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" HOW CAN A BEGINNER GET FAMILIAR WITH THE INSANE SPEED OF DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING?
Some people do not prefer downhill skateboarding since they think those skaters who risk their lives for speed are insane. However, this longboarding style has shown its attraction as many skaters take up downhill longboarding each year.
Unlike other skating styles, many newcomers to downhill longboarding have already had a bit of experience in skateboarding. However, it is still hard for them to learn to control a skateboard at such high speeds.
On the way to conquering the limit of each skater in longboarding, many people have looked up the posts that SkateAdvisors shared about the way to get the hang of speedy rides in longboarding.
Although traditional skateboarding is already challenging, this skating style is even far more complicated. Therefore, I would like to share my knowledge and experience of taking up downhill skateboarding with the hope of providing a good source of information for people who are taking their first steps in this style.
SAFETY GEAR SHOULD BE A MUST
Although wearing protective apparatuses is optional for all skating styles, riding down a steep hill at a speed of up to 80 mph can be extremely dangerous without proper protection. You may be familiar with some common skateboarding injuries such as scratches, nasty cuts, or bruises, but you really don’t want to have some things like brain injuries or at least, fractures.
According to the advice from SkateAdvisors on mixcloud.com, the most effective way to protect skaters from all these potential injuries is to wear proper protection. Typically, a set of safety gear includes a good helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and sometimes glasses.
Just imagine how bad it will be when you accidentally fall off the board while bombing down a steep hill. Moreover, the chance that skaters collide with other moving vehicles is higher in downhill skateboarding than in any other skating style.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
My advice for all skaters, especially those who don’t have any experience in skateboarding, is to avoid using cheap gear. Your point is to look for products that can withstand the insane speed while bombing hills and take all the impact from the uneven and changing ground.
If you have time to look at the guide instructed by pro riders at SkateAdvisors on deviantart.com, you will see that downhill longboarders had better pay attention to the wheels, deck, trucks, and bearings in order to have the best riding experience.
WHERE TO SKATE?
Now you are ready for the first longboarding session but you haven’t determined the suitable place for practicing yet. Deriving from the painful experiences of so many skateboarders, people should look for a good place for skating to avoid unnecessary accidents with the surrounding people.
Before skating on any hill, remember to give it a look and do some investigation so that you can be aware of all the obstacles and possible dangers during your ride. Moreover, longboarders should avoid crowded hills since they will be more prone to injuries and accidents.
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Some people do not prefer downhill skateboarding since they think those skaters who risk their lives for speed are insane. However, this longboarding style has shown its attraction as many skaters take up downhill longboarding each year.
Unlike other skating styles, many newcomers to downhill longboarding have already had a bit of experience in skateboarding. However, it is still hard for them to learn to control a skateboard at such high speeds.
On the way to conquering the limit of each skater in longboarding, many people have looked up the posts that SkateAdvisors shared about the way to get the hang of speedy rides in longboarding.
Although traditional skateboarding is already challenging, this skating style is even far more complicated. Therefore, I would like to share my knowledge and experience of taking up downhill skateboarding with the hope of providing a good source of information for people who are taking their first steps in this style.
SAFETY GEAR SHOULD BE A MUST
Although wearing protective apparatuses is optional for all skating styles, riding down a steep hill at a speed of up to 80 mph can be extremely dangerous without proper protection. You may be familiar with some common skateboarding injuries such as scratches, nasty cuts, or bruises, but you really don’t want to have some things like brain injuries or at least, fractures.
According to the advice from SkateAdvisors on mixcloud.com, the most effective way to protect skaters from all these potential injuries is to wear proper protection. Typically, a set of safety gear includes a good helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and sometimes glasses.
Just imagine how bad it will be when you accidentally fall off the board while bombing down a steep hill. Moreover, the chance that skaters collide with other moving vehicles is higher in downhill skateboarding than in any other skating style.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
My advice for all skaters, especially those who don’t have any experience in skateboarding, is to avoid using cheap gear. Your point is to look for products that can withstand the insane speed while bombing hills and take all the impact from the uneven and changing ground.
If you have time to look at the guide instructed by pro riders at SkateAdvisors on deviantart.com, you will see that downhill longboarders had better pay attention to the wheels, deck, trucks, and bearings in order to have the best riding experience.
WHERE TO SKATE?
Now you are ready for the first longboarding session but you haven’t determined the suitable place for practicing yet. Deriving from the painful experiences of so many skateboarders, people should look for a good place for skating to avoid unnecessary accidents with the surrounding people.
Before skating on any hill, remember to give it a look and do some investigation so that you can be aware of all the obstacles and possible dangers during your ride. Moreover, longboarders should avoid crowded hills since they will be more prone to injuries and accidents.
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