How To Buy Skateboarding Safety Equipment

Proper safety equipment can greatly improve a skater's performance. When wearing safety gear, a skater is more comfortable and less concerned with injury. This usually results in improved performance and allows the skater to increase their skill.

• How to buy safety equipment
• Helmets
• Knee pads
• Elbow pads
• Wrist pads and gloves

How to buy safety equipment

Skateboarding safety equipment mainly consists of the following: helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and gloves. The proper use of this equipment will result in a safe, comfortable riding experience.

Helmets

• Helmets need to be worn by all skaters, at all ability levels, at all times to prevent head injuries
• The helmet must fit securely and be buckled or fastened
• Do not buy a helmet that moves on the head when the head moves
• The front of the helmet should come down to just a finger's width above the eyebrows
• Bike-style helmets, made from expanded polystyrene, offer the most protection on impact, but must be replaced after every impact

Knee pads

• All skaters, and especially beginners, should wear knee pads to prevent knee injuries and scrapes
• Pads need to be fastened securely around the leg
• Pads are usually sized small, medium and large according to body size

Elbow pads

• Elbow pads are also highly recommended for beginners as well as all aggressive skaters
• Elbow pads are sized small, medium and large according to body size

Wrist guards and gloves

• Hand protection is recommended to be worn at all times
• Some guards and gloves are manufactured with a hard plastic splint. These offer the maximum protection against injury.
• They are sized small, medium and large according to body size

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