Inline skating anyone

[Amelia_mom]

Is there anyone on warfaring into this? I am not talking about the dare-devil stunts type, just skating at a higher speed and fun.

Just wondering if the risk is any more than taking up any other high speed sport - it's not a contact sport though.

 

[MarkU]

I've never done it, but my kids used to skate a lot. I'd say go for it, but be sure to wear a helmet along with knee and elbow pads.

Mark

 

[Lisa in Katy]

I've inline skated for recreation, not really high speed. I guess it depends on your coordination, the terrain, and luck. Skinned knees and elbows aren't really any more dangerous to those of us on Warfarin than those who are not, but I would still wear protective gear. I wouldn't want any gashes.

 

[Cooker]

I take a cab to the bathroom

 

[Mike C]

The risk is a head injury, which I would say is similar to biking. Best to wear a helmet. although i dont go as much as i used to, i still do. in all my time i have never hit my head. I do it occasionaky and get up to some prety high speeds, I have taken one nasty spill while on coumadin and was fine.

The most common injury is broken wrists or road rash but I dont think it will be all that much difference if on coumadin or not.

 

[Lynlw]

Are you asking for Amelia? and learning to inline skate, or someone that has skated for a while Then went on coum? I know Justin had some pretty bad falls when he was learning to skate and was gad he had his helmet on.but he wasn't on coum.
IF you are wonderring for Amelia, I'm sure some of the other Moms with young kids on coum could probably give you a better idea

 

[Philip B]

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My wife and I tried inline skating some years back. The skating part was pretty easy; stopping was the tough part. Our skates were donated to a kids inline hockey program.

There's an element of risk of injury in any physical activity that one does. Inline skating is no more risky that other activities. That's what they make protective gear for.

We just finished a skate park at my high school. One of the parents who helped get the project finished was at the facility a few nights ago. This gal is close to fifty and attempting to learn to ride a skateboard. She was geared up with a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist braces. When I stopped to visit with her she made sure that I noticed the protective pants she was wearing. She was wearing padded pants (pants with built in hip pads) designed for skateboarding. After watching her try a few moves I think the gear helped her bounce much more efficiently. She bounced off the concrete numerous times without injury.

-Philip

 

[Amelia_mom]

Are you asking for Amelia? and learning to inline skate, or someone that has skated for a while Then went on coum? I know Justin had some pretty bad falls when he was learning to skate and was gad he had his helmet on.but he wasn't on coum.
IF you are wonderring for Amelia, I'm sure some of the other Moms with young kids on coum could probably give you a better idea

yes, because my older girls are learning to skate, my eldest is almostm there. They wear protective gear without the helmet because it is so hot and humid in Singapore. Amelia is watching from the side line and she although is only 2 is trying on her scooter already!!!!! I think we'll have to let her try but with full gear, especially the helmet.

I just wonder how moms of children on warfarin "tame" or distract their children's desire for such sport. Another of my kid is into gymnastics - nothing fancy just little cart-wheels and some simple exercises on the balance beam and sort. BUT again Amelia is watching from the sideline. I just don't know if there may be some resentment if I limit only her to the safer sport.

cheers

 

[Amelia_mom]

My wife and I tried inline skating some years back. The skating part was pretty easy; stopping was the tough part. Our skates were donated to a kids inline hockey program.

There's an element of risk of injury in any physical activity that one does. Inline skating is no more risky that other activities. That's what they make protective gear for.

We just finished a skate park at my high school. One of the parents who helped get the project finished was at the facility a few nights ago. This gal is close to fifty and attempting to learn to ride a skateboard. She was geared up with a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist braces. When I stopped to visit with her she made sure that I noticed the protective pants she was wearing. She was wearing padded pants (pants with built in hip pads) designed for skateboarding. After watching her try a few moves I think the gear helped her bounce much more efficiently. She bounced off the concrete numerous times without injury.

-Philip

This is the first time I have heard of protective pants. Thanks for the tip. I'll keep this in mind when Amelia wants to skate. Thanks for the tip.

cheers!