Skateboard Safety Equipment

No matters either you are beginner or a pro, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist pads, and gloves are a must.

Here's your guide on selecting skateboard safety equipment:

Helmet

When buying a helmet, select the one that fits your head perfectly (too large and it will loosely move when your head moves; too tight and it will limit your head movement). An average helmet costs at around $30 while high-end helmets cost as high as $500, usually made for professional skateboard athletes.

Knee pads

Knee pads absorb most of the impact of the fall and protect your knees from possible cuts and bruises. Thus, knee pads must be fastened securely around the legs. Choose the pads that fit perfectly to your size as they vary from small, medium, to large.

Knee pads cost between $10 and $100 depending on the brand, quality and design.

Elbow pads

Like knee pads, elbow pads absorb most of the impact of the fall and protect your elbow from cuts and bruises that are caused by such fall. Elbow pads should also be fastened securely around your elbows. It is better choice to have elbow pads with hard plastic caps

Elbow pads usually cost around $30 per pair although you can buy a set of elbow and knee pads at a cheaper price.

Wrist pads

The perfect wrist pads should not only fit perfectly on your wrists but also would not limit the range of your movement. Thick wrist pads are okay but remember that they should be comfortable when worn.

A pair of good wrist pads can cost between $15 and $30.

Gloves

When falling, the skateboarder has the tendency to use his hand to break the fall. When buying, choose gloves that perfectly fit the size of your hand. Skateboard gloves can be made from synthetic fiber, leather or hard plastic. A pair of gloves can cost at around $45.