| Rollerblade helmet is the most important | | | | |
| piece of rollerblade protective equipment for | | | | 3. Self-control and speed control matters |
| rollerblading. Never ever rollerblade without | | | | |
| securing your helmet on first to avoid | | | | Be aware of your surroundings especially when |
| serious head injuries. Make sure that the | | | | you are rollerblading on the road. If you are |
| helmet is of good quality and that it fits | | | | rollerblading too fast, then slow down. You |
| your head properly. Oversized rollerblade | | | | will be prone to accident if you do not learn |
| helmets are no good because it provides no | | | | how to control your speed. |
| protection whatsoever. On the other hand | | | | |
| small helmets are too tight and too | | | | 4. Watch out for road signs and road hazards |
| uncomfortable. The interior lining of the | | | | |
| helmet should be lined with cushioned padding | | | | Watch out for potholes or cracks on the road, |
| for comfort and protection. | | | | or for slippery oil or water patches, as |
| | | | missing these dangers might cause you to |
| Other rollerblading safety tips include: | | | | fall. |
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| 1. Get the complete rollerblading protective | | | | 5. Always be courteous to fellow |
| gear such as wrist guards, elbow pads and | | | | rollerbladers and pedestrians |
| kneepads | | | | |
| | | | You do not own the road; you share it with |
| Each gear has its own specific safety | | | | other rollerbladers and pedestrians, so be |
| function, and they are all designed to | | | | polite and courteous. |
| protect the main parts of your body from | | | | |
| injuries and impact in case you land or fall | | | | 6. Traffic rules should still prevail |
| accidentally. Not using these protective | | | | |
| gears may result in a bruised knee or broken | | | | Follow traffic rules such as stopping at the |
| wrist etc. | | | | red light when crossing the road in case |
| | | | oncoming cars do not see you. |
| 2. Learn the rollerblading basics first | | | | |
| before you go on roads | | | | Bear in mind that rollerblading is a great |
| | | | sport but could also be dangerous. As long as |
| To avoid accidents, you should practice the | | | | you keep the above safety tips in mind, |
| basics such as rollerblading forward, | | | | rollerblading is a fun and enjoyable |
| stopping and turning before you decide to | | | | activity. |
| rollerblade on the road. | | | | |