Thank You, Safety Gear!Today, I went on my first skate since my 10K inline skating event. I went on a different route with a few more hills. On one downhill slope, while I was focusing on technique, my front right skate wheel hit the grass, and I went down. Fortunately, I was wearing safety gear. What could have been a broken wrist, a messed up knee, and a lot more blood ended up being way less dire. It was also a good reminder of how quickly something can happen, and how safety gear makes the end result more manageable. What The Pros WearIf you see competitive inline skaters, they usually wear a short-sleeved cycling jersey, biking shorts, a bicycle helmet, wrist guards, and their skates. Most inline events require a helmet and wrist guards. Bicycle helmets are popular due to their aerodynamic nature. These are also experienced, pro skaters who place in world-class events. I am definitely not at this level. What This Instructional Design Manager Wear
My Outdoor Inline Skating Protective GearHere is my current safety gear for when I inline skate (or roller skate) outside:
What Do You Think?What safety gear do you wear or not wear when inline skating outdoors? Include your thoughts in the comments. Learn More
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8/28/2019 03:47:12 am
Skating is something that is far too dangerous for me to handle. If you ask me, people need to think about their safety before they start trying to go and skate. When I first saw my brother skating, I immediately got worried about him. He did not wear any protective gear, which makes it twice as dangerous than it normally is. When I actually do start skating, I will probably wear a bunch of protective gears to help protect myself.
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