It's a nice day. I'm tempted to go skate around.
What kind of skateboard do you have?
I have a longboard. I like to cruise around instead of doing tricks.
Do you use longboard-specific trucks? They're apparently a recent development in skateboard technology.
My board was pre-built, so I didn't choose the trucks. I'll have to do some research and see if I should make some upgrades!
Were you riding that board when you broke your elbow?
I was! I was still learning, so I made a rookie error when I kicked off so I lost my balance and slammed my elbow into a concrete path.
Surprisingly, skateboarding is actually safer than other sports including football and cycling.
Really? I didn't know that. How interesting!
Speaking of interesting, have you heard that skateboarding has been made an Olympic sport? It's part of an effort to make the games more youth-oriented.