FAO JONNYX

[Guest Ferret1959]

I see you do skateboarding for your occupation.

Are you an instructor as my son is into skateboarding.

I'm coming down your way this weekend perhaps we could meet up and you could teach him some tricks.

[JONNYX]

hi ferret

yes its true i ride skateboards mainly at speeds over 60 mph, and have won several british championships and placed 4th in the 1999 world championships. your son will need full leathers and a full face helmet and leather gloves. also cat like agility and an ability to absorb high speed impacts are useful, and he will need a good understanding of aerodynamic principles. i have plenty of boards so come down anytime we have very steep hills with lots of cars on them and no brakes.

perhaps youd like a go yourself?

[Guest Ferret1959]

My son is learning all the time he's been boarding for about 6 years now but mainly sticks to tricks.

I wouldn't fancy letting him out on the roads doing the speeds you do especially when cars are about as I have a responsibility for his life.

 

I would fancy a go but I no longer have cat like agility due to my age.

[Guest Ferret1959]

It does sound like you are a good representative for your sport.