Attention, parents! A skate park survival guide

With spring already here, it's time to visit the skate parks. It's wonderful to see so many young riders out there, trying the tricks they've been watching on YouTube all winter, dreaming about for countless nights, and secretly practicing in the garage. Beautiful!

Some of these little grommets are completely new to the skate park and the 'rules of the jungle'. It is indeed a fun place, but it can be quite dangerous if the kids and their parents don't know how to behave among the flocks of skaters, bikers, scoot riders, etc.

That's why, mom and dad, take a look at this video from one of our scoot friends Benjamin Friant to get a quick tutorial on some of the most important rules in the skate park.

Rule no 1 - Attention, please

Probably the most important rule, as Benji points out, is to pay attention. Just like on the street, both kids and parents need to pay close attention to their surroundings. It's a good idea to take a few moments to explore and get to know the skate park environment - who's where, what's what, all of it! Simply - be aware, constantly!

Rule no 2 - No 'toddlers' in the park

Generally, if your little one is under 6 years old, it's not a good idea to bring them to the skate park. And if we're talking small kids, they should always be in the park with a parent.

Rule no 3 - Follow the lines

Another very important point is to follow the lines in the park; that means the trajectory a rider will follow back and forth. These are normally parallel, so no crossing or zig-zagging in the skate park where those lines are.

Rule no 4 - No chilling on the spots

This brings us to taking a break or chilling for a while. This should not be done on the park spots - otherwise, people can get seriously hurt. If there's a need for a breather, heading to the benches or the free, grassy areas is the right thing to do.

And remember - NO GOOFING AROUND! Have fun and stay safe, and keep your kiddo safe as well! Teach them the 'rules of the skate jungle'.