I used to skate but quit that shit. I never smoked while I was in my skating days of middle school and into high school. What mellowyellow said is true to an extent. I've met some guys who skate and are really badass guys. But then again, there are thos jackass skaters that do whatever the hell they want to do, regardless if they're breakin the law or on someone elses private property. But hey, what group isn't stereotyped?