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SKATE BUT SKATE SAFELY -- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GEAR
Kids Skating Fun- Skating Safetly
In-line skating - a popular new
sport - can be hazardous if skaters do not wear helmets and other safety gear or do not learn to
skate and stop safely warn the The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC estimates that approximately 100,000 consumers annually receive hospital emergency room treatment for injuries associated with in-line skates.
Most injuries were to wrists, arms, and legs. Use of safety gear to help prevent injuries with in-line skates. A helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards and gloves should always be worn.
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In addition, skaters ( skate shoes, roller skates and inline skates) should observe the following safety tips:
- Get skating instruction/lessons. Learn to stop safely. Use the brake pads at the heel of most in-line skates. With one foot somewhat in front of the other, raise the toes of the front foot and push down on the heel brake.
- Skate on smooth, paved surfaces without any traffic.
Avoid skating on streets, driveways, or
surfaces with water, sand, gravel, or dirt.
- Don't skate at night. Others can't see you and you can't see obstacles or other skaters.
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