Protec Classic Certified Helmet | Matte Black

Protec Classic Certified Helmet | Matte Black

The original Pro-Tec shape, certified for skate and bike.

The Classic Certified is the helmet most people picture when they think of a skate lid. It's Pro-Tec's original Classic shape in Matte Black, built for bowls, ramps, street and park, and certified for bike riding and scooters too. It suits skaters, BMX riders and anyone who wants one helmet that covers the lot.

A high-impact ABS shell sits over an EPS liner, with compression-moulded pads for a snug, comfortable fit. Eleven open vents keep air moving on hot sessions. It's a shell-sized helmet with no dial, so pick the right size from the chart and it sits low and stays put.

Key Features

• Original Classic shape: Pro-Tec's timeless open-face skate silhouette
• Certified for skate and bike: CPSC 1203, AS/NZS 2063, EN 1078, ASTM F1492 and F1447
• ABS shell: high-impact outer shell
• EPS liner: absorbs impact energy
• 11 open vents: airflow on hot days
• Compression-moulded pads: snug, comfortable fit

Specs

• Shell: High-impact ABS
• Liner: EPS
• Padding: Compression-moulded pads
• Vents: 11 open vents
• Fit system: Shell sizing with interior pads
• Certifications: CPSC 1203, AS/NZS 2063:2008, EN 1078, ASTM F1492, ASTM F1447
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Colourway: Matte Black

Certifications

Certified for: Skateboarding, Bike and e-bike riding, Scooters, Roller skating

• CPSC 1203: US bicycle helmet standard, accepted in Australia for bike riding
• AS/NZS 2063:2008: Australian and New Zealand bicycle helmet standard
• EN 1078: European standard for bike, skateboard and roller skate helmets
• ASTM F1492: US skateboarding and trick roller skating helmet standard, tested for multiple impacts
• ASTM F1447: US recreational bicycling and roller skating helmet standard

Size Guide

Wrap a soft tape around your head about 2cm above the eyebrows, over the widest point at the back. Pro-Tec recommends sizing up if you measure at the top end of a size range (for example, 54cm goes to the bigger size), and says riders usually find the larger size more comfortable.

The Classic Certified is a shell-sized helmet with no dial. The pads should feel snug all round without pressure points.

About Pro-Tec

Pro-Tec has been protecting skaters since 1973 and is one of the most recognisable helmet brands in skate and BMX. The Classic and Full Cut shapes have stayed in the range for years because riders keep asking for them. Pro-Tec's team list reads like a who's who of transition skating and BMX, from Steve Caballero and Steve Alba to Sakura Yosozumi and Australia's own Poppy Starr Olsen, with snowboard legend Todd Richards on the snow side.

Today Pro-Tec is known for that unmistakable skate shell, backed by modern certification: most of its skate helmets carry the US bicycle standard (CPSC 1203) alongside the skateboard standard (ASTM F1492), and its snow helmets are tested to EN 1077B and ASTM F2040. Signature editions with Santa Cruz, Spitfire, Steve Caballero and FIT Bike Co keep the culture front and centre. Riders choose Pro-Tec because it looks right, fits low and has been protecting skaters for over 50 years.

FAQs

Can I use the Pro-Tec Classic Certified for skateboarding and bike riding?
Yes. It's certified to CPSC 1203, AS/NZS 2063:2008, EN 1078, ASTM F1492 and ASTM F1447. CPSC 1203 is one of the bicycle standards accepted in Australia, so it's legal for bike and e-bike riding and scooters, and ASTM F1492 covers skateboarding and trick roller skating.

What size Pro-Tec Classic Certified should I get?
Measure around your head about 2cm above the eyebrows and match it to the chart: XS 52–54cm up to XL 60–62cm. If you're at the top of a range, Pro-Tec recommends going up a size. It should sit level and not rock forward or back when you shake your head.

When should I replace my helmet?
Replace it after any significant crash or hard hit, even if you can't see damage. The EPS liner crushes to absorb a big impact and doesn't bounce back, so it won't protect the same way twice. Also swap it out if the shell cracks, the foam is dented or the strap and buckle are worn. Pro-Tec doesn't publish a set age limit, so check it over regularly.

What's the difference between the Classic Certified and the Classic Skate?
The Classic Certified has an EPS impact liner and is certified to bike and skate standards. Pro-Tec's older Classic Skate used a soft foam liner and isn't certified to those standards. If you want to ride a bike or scooter, the Classic Certified is the one.

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