Originally Posted by
diff_lock2
In that video, the maneuvers performed must have taken time to perfect. But during the learning period it's likely that the performer under estimated/ over shot a move, there for causing an accident, with possible injury. Yet I see no hint of safety gear, do these people like getting hurt when they fall? Do they want to risk damaging them selves to an extent were they can not practice anymore? Or where they born with these talents?
I never wore pads when I skateboarded either, unless it was in a park. To be honest, I wear my helmet all the time while riding in traffic / to and from work, etc. When we're messing around doing tricks, no one ever really falls that often. If anything, you bail and kick your bike out. Especially on the flatland type tricks.