What is some protective equipment that I should wear?
Last Updated: 08/23/2011
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One of the most common injuries that occur with skaters is a wrist injury. Almost every wrist injury that occurs can be prevented by simply wearing a pair of wrist guards. Wrist guards are available in a couple of different styles, including those that use a hard plastic on the top and bottom, or a soft pad with plastic inserts at the palm of each hand. Either type is a suitable choice. You may also find wrist guards that offer breathable material to reduce sweat and moisture.
Wrist pads are a very important piece of protective gear. However, they can be a bit tricky to put on. Here are some tips on how to put your wrist guards on the correct way.
Step 1: Locate the thumb hole on each wrist guard.
Step 2: Locate the plastic panel that is designed to protect your palm. This piece is easy to locate on wrist guards that do not have plastic on both the top and bottom. For wrist guards that have plastic on the top and bottom, look for an area that has a bulge. This is the protective plastic area for your palm.
Step 3: The protective area for your palm should be facing down. If the thumb holes are not facing each other, you have the wrist guards backward so you should flip flop them so the thumb holes face each other.
Step 4: Place your thumb in the correct wrist guard, and the remaining fingers through space next to the thumb hole. Secure the wrist guard by pulling the Velcro straps until the guard is snug around your arm. Press the Velcro together to fasten it in place.Helmet and Pad Section.
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