Skateboard Helmets

What do skateboard helmet certifications mean?

Certification is the only independent verification that a helmet will actually protect your head, so it matters more than looks or brand.

• ASTM F1492 — the US standard specific to skateboarding, testing for the repeated lower-velocity multi-impact falls common in skating.
• CPSC — the US bicycle-helmet standard, single-impact tested at higher velocity. Many skate helmets carry both ASTM and CPSC dual certification.
• AS/NZS 2063 — the Australian and New Zealand bicycle-helmet standard, required for cycling on Australian roads. Some skate helmets also carry it.

Every helmet we stock carries appropriate certification. We do not stock uncertified fashion helmets, which offer minimal real protection regardless of how they look.

How should a skate helmet fit?

A helmet that does not fit correctly does not protect correctly. It should sit level on the head, two fingers above the eyebrows, and not rock forward, backward or side to side when you shake your head. The chinstrap should be snug, with room for one finger between strap and chin, no more. Size by head circumference, measured around the widest part just above the eyebrows, and match the brand's chart. Come in and we will fit you properly.

Skate helmet or bike helmet?

They are certified for different impact patterns. Skate helmets are built for multi-impact protection, the repeated lower-velocity falls of learning tricks. Bike helmets are typically single-impact designed. For skateboarding, an ASTM F1492 skate-certified helmet is the right spec, and many of our helmets are dual-certified so they work for both.

How are kids helmets sized?

By head circumference, same as adults, but measure before every purchase because kids' heads grow fast. A helmet that is too large moves on the head and protects significantly less; too small and it cannot sit correctly. We stock kids sizes from XS through to adult and can fit in store.

Which helmet brands do you carry?

• ProTec — one of the original skate helmet brands from 1973. The Classic is the most recognised skate helmet shape in the world, certified and genuinely protective.
• Triple 8 — premium skate and multisport helmets, with the Sweatsaver lining for comfort over long sessions.
• Rekd — quality certified helmets at an accessible price, a good option for kids and value-focused riders.

When should you replace a helmet?

After any significant impact, even with no visible damage, because the foam liner may be compromised. Otherwise every 3 to 5 years as materials degrade, and whenever it no longer fits correctly. A helmet is cheap insurance, so do not ride a compromised one.

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