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'''Skateboarding''' is by some considered a sport, by others an art.  

'''Skateboarding''' is by some considered a [[sport]], by others an art.  

Invented in the early 1970's skateboarding became a way to practice surfing in the off-season. From there, it only progressed to become what it is today.  

Invented in the early 1970's skateboarding became a way to practice [[surfing]] in the off-season. From there, it only progressed to become what it is today.  

In 1998, the New York Times reported that skateboarding was "the fastest-growing sport in America."<ref>"New England Tries to Adapt to Sound of Skateboards," ''The New York Times,'' October 18, 1998, p. 33</ref>

In 1998, the [[New York Times]] reported that skateboarding was "the fastest-growing sport in America."<ref>"New England Tries to Adapt to Sound of Skateboards," ''The New York Times,'' October 18, 1998, p. 33</ref>

==Skateboards and the public==

==Skateboards and the public==

==Safety==

==Safety==

Helmets should be worn. Skateboarder Tony Hawk notes

Helmets should be worn. Skateboarder [[Tony Hawk]] notes

:I wear helmets for protection after being knocked unconscious more than six times in my career. You never know what can happen, especially when you're starting out. I could have easily died without one.[http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=41366]

:I wear helmets for protection after being knocked unconscious more than six times in my career. You never know what can happen, especially when you're starting out. I could have easily died without one.<ref>http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=41366</ref>

The National Safety Council notes:

The National Safety Council notes: