If anyone's ever noticed, when skateboarders appear on TV or on commercials, they are always wearing full pads, but anyone who skates would know that this doesn't really happen in reality. Does anyone know why this occurs?
2006-09-05 00:48:13 · 12 answers · asked by trevmax7 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
There are a lot of skateboarders on TV who in real life wouldn't wear pads just like the majority of skaters but on TV they do. There has to be a reason why besides "they want to protect themselves"
2006-09-05 00:58:03 · update #1
Jamestheflame you are forgetting one thing: skateboarders are mostly stupid people who don't care about any of the things you just mentioned, so I don't buy it.
2006-09-05 01:02:28 · update #2
basically its a regulation so that viewers would be encourage to wear pads... its like a law that sais that porn guys should wear condoms on thier films...
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2006-09-05 00:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe so they can set an example for responsible skateboarding. So that if someone who isn't wearing a helmet has a head injury after skateboarding, they can't blame the people who make the commercial or tv show.
2006-09-05 07:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by cldb730 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All sorts of reasons.
1) TV skateboarders/inliners/bmx'ers are professionals who know that when they are injured, they cannot perform and make money.
2) When you wear pads, you have extra confidence, knowing you can take a spill and not get hurt, and that allows you to take on the really gnarly tricks.
3) Most sanctioned competitions require use of full pads.
4) Finally, it sets a good example. Athletes who are good role models get more endorsements.
2006-09-05 07:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jamestheflame 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
TV skateboards always wear pads because they want to protect themselves from getting hurt or injured.
2006-09-05 07:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Louise Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To promote that kids should wear there helmets and pads while ride a bike skateboards roller blades etc...
2006-09-05 08:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the ones on TV are smart.
2006-09-05 07:50:23 · answer #6 · answered by Junior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the ones on TV don't want to get hurt on TV - at the least.
2006-09-05 07:54:33 · answer #7 · answered by tecsklls9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probobly beause they want to send a message
2006-09-05 09:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by ................................ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhh...for safety.
2006-09-05 07:53:44 · answer #9 · answered by Funny Bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe because they're smart and don't want to get hurt...
2006-09-05 07:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by t_69_man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋