| Skateboarders need to always think about safety | | | | that also make skateboards because they have a |
| and to remember that skateboarding can be a | | | | good understanding what skateboarders need and |
| dangerous sport. A properly fitting helmet is one of | | | | the dangers associated with skateboarding. Look past |
| the most important pieces of safety gear for a | | | | the appearance and brand of a helmet to find one |
| skateboarder. Not just any helmet, like a bike helmet, | | | | that offers the best protection. |
| will do - it has to be a helmet specifically for | | | | One popular kind of helmets are those made by Bell |
| skateboarding that protects your entire head including | | | | Faction, the first company to recognize the need for |
| the back. Skateboarders are more likely to fall and | | | | helmets in skateboarding. Bell Faction helmets are the |
| injure the back of their heads than any other part of | | | | top selling brand because of their efforts to |
| the head. | | | | continually improve the safety of the helmets with |
| Look closely at the safety information for any | | | | new technologies. These helmets are not only |
| helmet you are considering. Only certified helmets will | | | | comfortable because of the extra lining they contain, |
| do - they are the safest and offer the most | | | | they are definitely going to keep you safe while |
| protection. You don't want to get any other kind, | | | | skateboarding. |
| even if it claims to be just as good as a certified | | | | Another popular helmet brand is the Kore Series |
| helmet and is less expensive because they will not | | | | manufactured by Kryptonics. These helmets are |
| offer the same protection. The two main types of | | | | known for their ability to cushion your head by |
| helmets are single impact and multiple impact. Single | | | | absorbing energy and for preventing sweat from |
| impact helmets are meant to protect you from one | | | | getting in your eyes. The Kore Series is one of the |
| fall and will work for you if you are just starting out | | | | few that makes helmets especially to fit women. |
| and aren't doing the more complicated tricks yet. If | | | | One of the most expensive brands of helmets are |
| you are a serious skateboarder who does some of | | | | the Pro Tech Ace series. These helmets are well |
| the more dangerous stunts including jumps you'll need | | | | worth the money because of the superior protection |
| a multiple impact helmet to get the protection you | | | | they offer especially if you like to do more |
| need. | | | | complicated and dangerous stunts. You can find a |
| Helmets come in a variety of styles so you should be | | | | helmet in one of many colors, each representing a |
| able to find something that you like. Take the time to | | | | professional skateboarder who had an endorsement |
| find one that you aren't embarrassed to wear or else | | | | deal with Pro Tech Ace. This allows you to show |
| you'll be tempted to skate without it, which can be | | | | your support for your favorite skateboarders. |
| dangerous. For the most comfortable fit and best | | | | Whether you are professional skateboarder or a |
| protection, find a helmet that allows you to adjust | | | | beginner, you never know when a fall might happen. |
| the chin strap to fit your head. It might take awhile | | | | Not having a properly fitting helmet can result in a |
| because there are so many out there but make sure | | | | serious head injury. With all the helmets out there, |
| you take the time to find a helmet that matches | | | | you'll be able to find one you feel comfortable in and |
| your style. | | | | that will keep you safe from injury. Remember to do |
| With all the different brands of helmets available it's | | | | some research into the ratings of any helmets you |
| important that you do some research on the helmets | | | | are considering. Wearing the right helmet every time |
| before deciding on one. Look online for reviews and | | | | you skate will become a habit and you won't even |
| safety ratings for the different helmets you are | | | | have to think about it anymore. You don't have to |
| considering. Some of the safest and highest rated | | | | sacrifice safety to enjoy skateboarding. |
| helmets are those that come from manufacturers | | | | |