Typical fall scenario:
(a) young novice or beginner
(b) little or no safety gear
(c) spontaneous loss of balance or fall after striking a road defect or debris
(d) fall with outstretched arms
Protective gear:
(1) wrist guards
(2) elbow pads
(3) knee pads
(4) helmets
(5) reflective clothing at dusk or night
Skate selection and maintenance:
(1) proper braking devices, preferably automatic
(2) proper maintenance
Skater preparation:
(1) training and orientation for novice or beginner
(2) avoidance of high risk behaviors and stunts
(3) not using drugs or alcohol
Site selection:
(1) even surface without debris, holes, gratings or drains
(2) avoidance of roadways
(3) avoidance of slippery surfaces from water and/or ice
(4) avoiding concrete or metal stairways
(5) avoiding going along the edge of a drop-off
(6) good visibility without blind spots
