Adrenaline Junkies
Skating can be a scary experience, which is what keeps people coming back for more. Skaters must regularly push past their fears in hopes of landing their desired trick. Fear exist as a constant motivator for skaters. Skaters are regularly faced with the decision of attempting a trick they have never tried or bowing down to fear and bailing out.
Be afraid
Certain skate-spots are renowned for striking fear into the hearts of all who attempt and even think about attempting the given stunt. One spot in particular is known as the "Leap of Faith". This particular skate-spot takes down all who face it, which can be as seen in any of the of the links below:
- Five different rollerbladers attempt the gap
- Rollerblader clips handrail
- Skateboarder Jamie Thomas' attempt
- Skateboarder breaks leg on the gap
To Each his Own
Each kind of skating–street and vert– has its own distinct fears. Common things a skater fears when skating street are:
- Cars
- Racking oneself
- Police
Common skatepark fears include:
- Collisions
- Burns/Bruises
- Holes/Wet spots on the ramps
Fear with a Purpose
Fears keep a skater safe. As a skater progresses tricks and obstacles that might have been terrifying at one time get less scary as the skater gets better. A skater is normally only intimidated by the tricks he has not done. Embracing ones fears and learning to fall is the quickest way to progressing in any aggressive sport.
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