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As I look into the mirror at the horrific fist sized bruise on my hip, I think about how I could have made that jump. The pain of the bruise does not phase me, but the pain of failure does. I am a skateboarder, otherwise known as a skater, Betty, a boarder, or a Bubble Gum Rider. To many skateboarders, skating is like a release. We skate because it is fun and it gets unwanted troubles off of our minds. A skateboarder is someone who is dedicated, has a unique sense of style, and is very courageous. Skateboarding is not easy. It’s like being an artist- it is a natural talent. Either you are a great skater or a bad skater. Of course, everyone starts out not knowing what to do, but if one is a natural, they will pick up the sport very easily. Although someone can be good, they can be great with dedication. They keyword of skateboarding is “practice”. One can’t just go out onto the street and do an Ollie. (An Ollie is when one uses the weight of their body and the force of gravity to flip the b