| What is a skater? A skater is anyone that loves | | | | greatly admired. |
| the feeling of freedom they get when skating. | | | | Skateboarders are another type of skater that |
| Skaters come in all ages with all types of | | | | has grown in popularity over the years. |
| personalities. It can be the boy next door or the | | | | Skateboarders make up a unique group of people |
| punk rocker down the street. It can be the nerd | | | | that love to have fun and spend time together. |
| that never leaves his computer except for | | | | This type of skating requires skill and a desire for |
| skating or the group of Goth kids that live in | | | | excitement. |
| town. | | | | Are there stereotypes about skaters? |
| Skaters love the feeling they get when they do | | | | The answer is yes. Unfortunately, there are many |
| an incredible jump perfect every time. They love | | | | people that have the wrong idea about the skater |
| the thrill of pushing themselves beyond their limits | | | | lifestyle. This is especially true when it comes to |
| and climbing new heights and reaching new goals. | | | | skateboarders. Due to the fact that many of |
| What types of skaters are there? | | | | them roam the city streets and other areas |
| There are several different types of skaters and | | | | searching for a place to ride others look at them |
| each type requires different equipment. The most | | | | in a negative way. They describe these skaters |
| common type of skater is the roller skater. This | | | | as dropouts and trouble makers. Many believe |
| group includes kids and adults of all ages. Usually | | | | they are throwing away their life and that they |
| this type of skating is done at a skating rink and | | | | have no respect for the law. Others look at them |
| they either wear roller skates or inline skates. You | | | | as being dirty and don't want them in their |
| can also purchase outdoor skates that you can | | | | neighborhood. |
| wear anywhere. | | | | However, this is not normally the case. Most |
| Another popular type of skater is the ice skater. | | | | skateboarders are good, educated honest people |
| Ice skating is done by many just for fun in ice | | | | that just enjoy having a lot of fun and socializing |
| rinks located all over the world. However, it is also | | | | with others that enjoy the same things. They |
| many professional ice skaters that perform in | | | | love the thrill of skating and take pride in what |
| competitions for metals. Some of these have | | | | they do. They spend many hours practicing and |
| become quite famous. The performance that a | | | | learning new tricks and many skateboarders |
| figure skater provides is amazing and takes years | | | | become extremely famous for their abilities as |
| of practice and patients. These skaters are to be | | | | well. |