There’s a great article in the Nanaimo News Bulletin talking about the importance of properly protecting yourself when skateboarding. Given the recent death from a fall by local boarding legend Mad Carver, it’s important that boarders fully realize that serious injury or death can happen in an instant. Realize the risks and protect yourself by reading this article and following its advice…
INJURY-PREVENTION
organization suggests ways to play smart.The world of skateboarding is competitive with a raw and edgy attitude that demands bigger and better tricks and jumps.
With the rise in popularity of the sport comes an increase in the number of serious injuries. Like other popular wheeled recreational sports – such as roller-blading – skateboarding has its risks. But we can minimize many of those risks just by wearing the right protective gear.
One fall – that’s all it takes to suffer a serious injury. Head and neck injuries are the most dangerous, and can lead to severe head trauma or even death. Head-related injuries account for 15 per cent of all injuries in British Columbia.
