article_snippet.sent: While the girls were conservatively dressed, the girls didn't forgo safety measures like wearing helmets and knee pads .
article_snippet.sent: This sport knows no gender: 40 per cent of Skateistan's students are female; the girls also have the option of joining a back-to-school program .
article_snippet.sent: Now, its the top sport for girls in the country, who are able to ride freely in dresses and other clothing that can be restrictive when playing other sports.
article_snippet.sent: Unconventional athletic gear: The style of dress required by girls can make it difficult to play other sports, but luckily it doesn’t tend to interfere with girls skateboarding . '