Roller / Inline Skating

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Before skating:

• Put your name and phone number on your helmet so someone can call your home if you are seriously injured
• Wear:
  • Skates which fit
  • Helmet which meets ANSI standards
  • Wrist guards (with metal or plastic stays on top of and under your wrist)
  • Elbow pads
  • Knee pads

Beginning to skate:

• Try to keep your toes pointed slightly outwards
• Try to avoid bending over
• Try to avoid looking down at your feet
• Keep your knees slightly bent
• Alternately push each skate to the outside to move forward

While skating:

• Stay well clear of vehicular traffic

If you start to fall:

• Avoid catching your fall with your hands – wrist injuries are common for roller skaters
• Try to fall on your rear end and one of your thighs

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