Skater Buds

For the skateboarder, rollerblader, BMX cyclist, snowboarder, or razor scooter enthusiast on your holiday shopping list, it’s not always easy to know what to buy.  Here are a few gift ideas sure to slake their interest in extreme supports

• Street Gliders – these fun new-age skates with their flashing lights are great for nighttime fun and promote safety as well.
• Protective Pads – these get scuffed up and wear out so fast that it’s almost never too soon to purchase another set.
• Extreme Sports Games – if your extreme sports enthusiast happens to own a video game console, chances are they would appreciate games like Amped, Pure, or Tony

It’s a well documented fact that automobile accidents triple during nighttime hours due to a multitude of factors including the actual darkness that follows the night.  It’s important to keep yourself safe if you’re walking or traveling during the night with reflective apparel or objects.  If you’re biking home during the nighttime hours, it’s important to have an LED flashing light that will alert motorists to your presence.  If you own a skateboard, you might consider lighted skate wheels; a marriage of both fashion and function.  It’s also a good idea to wear a reflective vest.  Yes, you will look like a dork, but it’s better than being flattened by a careless driver, and who’s going to see you at night anyway!

It’s also a good idea to notify a friend or family member if you’re going to be out at night regularly; should something happen like a hit and run by a drunk driver, it’s good to have someone know where you will be.