Pro-skater stresses the importance of wearing a helmet

Some may think it's "uncool," but one pro-skater knows just how important it is to wear a helmet each time he's on a board.

[episodebeats]

Bashing someone for wearing a helmet is like hating on someone for using a condom.

[jackson]

Whoever judge someone for wearing a helmet while skating is a poser bruh

[lovelessissimo]

Interesting that a culture that prides itself on not caring what people think can be so image driven.

[lohst]

This is the epitome of "if your friends all jumped off a bridge, would you?" But everyones actually jumping off the bridge

[offlinepolitics]

this is literally like a race car driver saying he doesn't wanna wear a seatbelt because it takes away from the thrill. respect to Andy for being true to what he believes in.

[dumbr]

Mountainbiking = makes fun of people not wearing helmets.
Skatepark = helmets are illegal.

[gonzoist]

Andy Is cooler than any skater I know without a helmet.

[rclaimr]

Finally a skater who gets it! Protecting your head is more important than protecting your image.

[gratefuldoge]

I wonder if wearing a helmet gave him the confidence to try all those crazy tricks nobody else can do. He is like a real soul skater.

[YaNeK]

*H* – Head safety first
*E* – Every ride, every time
*L* – Lock it in place
*M* – Minimize the risk
*E* – Equip with care
*T* – Think before you roll
💯

[fucknutbosmo]

My neighbor was skating and wearing a helmet behind our other neighbor’s driveway. Apparently when the other neighbor was backing out he thought he’d move, but he didn’t. The guy skating slipped out and fell with his head lined up in order with the back wheel of the car. The back wheel rolled over his head 2 seconds before the front tire did. He went to the hospital and walked away with a fractured skull, broken helmet, and NO brain damage. Wear a helmet for fucks sake.

[dhaloh]

Reporter: "how cool is it to have half of your skull missing?"

[maryland]

Mind blowing that most skateboarders are more afraid of looking kooky with a helmet than they are of being a parapalegic or worse

[Sigmund_Fraud]

Andy is highly intelligent. An artist and musician as well as a uniquely creative skater - he's certainly intelligent enough to protect his big brain. Kid's got style.

[clay]

I'm thankful Andy Anderson is always rocking a helmet. I know a lot of young skaters look up to him, and its nice to see him preach a good message. Stay safe skaters

[ElectricBikeReview]

Dang man... I used to skate and always wore a helmet and people would smack me on the back or top of the helmet and it hurt and bothered me. I think you’re the coolest skater and I love your style and peace and confidence, Andy. You’re awesome, keep it up!!!

[cameronempey]

That’s so stupid that a mag wouldn’t post his photo because he is smart and a badass

[TheMlclife]

My best friend, the only dude I could really talk too. You know the type of friend that can't be replaced. Well he died. just think about that. A helmet could have saved him. RIP C.C

[gigigibby]

I didn’t care about wearing a helmet until I befriended my five and ten year old neighbours and their parent. After I got to know them I felt like the worst loser every time they spotted my without one. I love those kids the way I love my own family and I want to be a good role model plus wearing a helmet doesn’t take away anything from the experience at all. Now I make an effort to compliment their helmets whenever I see them outside wearing them and wear mine religiously. :)

[buhrrito]

I'm shopping for a helmet right now.