When talking about Skate Safety, we can’t overlook street Skating, I know people don’t want to hear this, they believe that vehicles, bad roads, pedestrian walking up and down and more, are obstacles that makes skating risky and a no-no to try on the street. But the truth is Skating on the street can be fun and adventurous. You just need to be more watchful.

SAFETY TIP 2
GOING TO THE STREET? YOU WILL NEED ALL YOUR SENSES.

Let me give you one pro trick to street skating, learn and perfect your skating skills before going out to skate on the street. Learn how to control your speed, how to stop, turn, jump and maneuver your way and how to fall skillfully before going out to a public place to skate. Aside helping you with safety precautions, it also helps boost your confidence. People won’t know how much work you’ve put into perfecting those skills, all they know is that you are good.

One of the most dangerous things on the road is a skater who never learned how to maneuver skillfully. Always use caution when skating in areas with lot of okadas (motor cycles) cars, pedestrians, and people with sharp tongue and negative opinions.

Avoid sudden stops and last minute turns. You don't want to surprise anyone. What comes handy here is slang popular with Naija skaters. It goes like this… SKATEEA!!! MAKE WAY! You have to be loud enough to distract attention. When people turn to look at the source of the noise, they see you and clear the way before you get to them.

When you're skating in an area with a lot of traffic, you might also want to glance back over your shoulder every 10 or 20 seconds. There is nothing as unbalancing as an unexpected vehicle honking

You might also want to slow down your speed when skating around pedestrian. Don’t swing your arms and leg wildly back and forth as you skate.
Another trick is, when on the street; let your imaginations be sharp. Anticipate people, vehicles next move and avoid it. Oh, hand signals also come in handy.
























I use Yaba BRT lane going to Oyingbo more. Mornings are no-no because it’s busy, but evening is perfect. I scouted for that spot. One thing we have issue with is getting a good spot to skate. Don’t worry; I will talk about that soon. And please don’t forget to ask questions or leave a comment. Thanks.