Task · part of 2(D). Option D, Skateboarding

2(D)(4). The gear, and wearing it correctly

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This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 2: ice skating, roller skating, in-line skating, or skateboarding?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

Helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards named, and then SHOW HOW TO WEAR THEM CORRECTLY. That second half is a demonstration rather than an explanation, so the gear has to be present when this step is done.

Where this step comes from

Skating Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2(D)(4) · The requirement names helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards, and asks you to show how to wear them correctly.