Skater Almost Killed at X-Games Today

[Trainer Monkey]

Just one more reason why people should participate in real sports. Don't get me wrong that stuff takes courage and skill but sometimes you just have to wonder. Thats more of a hobby than a sport and i really don't see the point in glorifying it as if its a new sports genre.

You cant get hurt skiing?

tell that to sonny bono.

And is that an established sport?
Of course it is
Skateboardings been around as a competitive sport for 30 years now

Being hurt in something doesn't legitimize or delegitimize a sport. You can get hurt doing anything but honestly is it or is it not better described as a hobby than a sport?. You can skateboard around town and pretty much anywhere. You can't just ski anywhere. You have to organize sports. If you can just go out and do something, than it's a hobby but if you have to travel to some specified area or call up some friends and then go to a specified area to play its a sport.

I can toss a footbal or a baseball to my kid too
Doesnt make me ready for the CHargers starting QB slot
Skating has been competitive and organized since the 70's,the sponsorship deals these guys sign are HUGE