Skateboarding
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Skateboarding first started back in the 1940s. Many kids had scooters then but these were expensive, those kids who could not afford scooters took the wheels from their rollerskates and nailed them to pieces of wood. They also nailed a handle to the board so they could use it as a makeshift scooter. Pretty soon the handle was removed and the kids would ride just on the wooden board and wheels.
Soon after, some surfers began to ride on skateboards. The first true skateboards, with clay wheels, were commercially made and sold in the 1950s.
Now skateboarding is one of the most popular sports among teenagers in the world. There are competitions held in almost every country that attracts hundreds of both professional and amateur skaters. You can find skate parks in almost every major city and town. With the rise in professional skaters skateboard design is also improving. As a result of this special shoes and clothing have been designed, and there are even extreme sports shows that include skateboarders, attracting huge crowds.
Skateboarding can be separated into two forms, street and ramp. Street skating is basically defined as skating carried out anywhere except on a ramp. Various tricks are carried out anywhere where there is a flat surface, this can be school grounds car parks, or on streets and roads.
Skate parks are custom-made for all these kinds of skating. They have excellent smooth surfaces, and often include a obstacles such as curbs, ramps, and fun boxes. There is also an extreme form of street skating called skateboard racing.
An extreme form of street skating is called skateboard racing. This involves riders racing each other down winding and often extremely steep roads. This can be extremely dangerous at speeds of over 65 km an hour have been reached.
The two most popular forms of ramp skating, are on vert ramps, or mini ramps. There are also quarter pipes and other shaped ramps. Vert ramps are generally about three to 4 m high and have a section of vertical transition at either end. Only experienced skaters should attempt to ride one of these. Mini ramps are obviously much smaller and are easier to ride on, and this is where many skaters learn to ride before moving on.
Skateboarding can be dangerous. Skateboarders should follow the following basic rules to keep themselves and others safe and injury free: 1) choose flat, safe ground on which to learn the basic skills 2) skate in control at all times 3) wear protective gear, including helmets, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads 4) skate with friends, in case of accidents 5) keep your board and protective gear in good working order
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