Skateboard Etiquette: The Rules

Rule 1: Don't be that guy who wears a helmet. It's just a helmet, dude.

Rule 2: Respect the locals. Don't drop in on someone else's trick. That's just basic human decency.

Rule 3: Don't skate with your eyes closed. You're not in a Cirque du Soleil production, pal.

Don't Be That Guy with the Helmet

It's not about safety, it's about fashion. You're not trying to protect yourself, you're trying to protect your image. You're not a pro, you're a poser.

Learn more about the perils of helmet-wearing

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Respect The Locals

Don't be that guy who drops in on someone else's trick. It's not just about the trick, it's about the vibe. You're not in a skatepark, you're in a community.

Learn to read the signs: the look, the glare, the muttered curses. That's your cue to move along.

Understand the local culture

What is The Local Vibe, Anyway?

Dont Skate With Your Eyes Closed

You're not in a Cirque du Soleil production, bro. Open your eyes and watch where you're going. Or, you know, don't get hurt.

It's not that hard, just pay attention. Your mom would want you to be safe.

Safety First, Always

Why Not A Circle of Death?