Here at GOODTIMES Skateboards,
your safety is our
primary concern.
LOCATION
Tahoe
PHOTOS:
Jeff Curt
Burton
Sometimes when attempting
tricks with a high degree of
difficulty such as a 180 or a tail
skid, even the best skateboard-
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ers loose their balance. In a panic situation, it is most important
to concentrate on falling properly. Following these six funda-
mental steps can decrease a skateboarders chances of injury.
1) Pinpoint the area of impact. A soft area is best.
2) Approach with caution, and prepare to absorb the shock
of impact by bending the knees.
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3) Tuck down, and use your momentum to carry body weight over the
top.
4) From here on in, a proper fall, or "bail", should mirror the stop, drop
and roll fire prevention technique.
5) Roll smoothly on your back,
keep limbs tucked.
6) Focus on getting back to your
feet.
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Once this technique is perfected,
you are ready to move on to
Jeff has been
pushing his rid-
ing since we
designed the
1995 Twin Tip
with "the girls on
it." Now he steps
large out of the
Mammoth parks
& pipe to get the
goods in the back
country.
more difficult tricks such as the
360 or the layback slide.
JEFF
ANDERSON
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