Skateboarding Equipment

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Skater Skateboarding Tip and Trick

Skateboarding Equipment. Eventhough it’s look so simple, but you should always consider about your equipment to play skateboard. Because when we just playing skateboarding as our hobbies, sometimes we forget about safety the firt.

So whether you are a novice or an expert, always choose the appropriate of your stuff just like : a helmet, a special shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist pads, and gloves are a must.

Here’s your guide to select skateboard safety equipment:

Helmets

When you buying a helmet, select the one that fits to your head perfectly (if it is too large, it will loosely move when your head moves; on the other hand, if it’s too tight, so it will limit your head movement).

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. Elbow pads with hard plastic caps are better choice.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.Constructed with a nubuck, leather and suede upper, the AL50 features an array of cool designs to choose from, a full lace-up front, and reinforced upper layering for durability. A padded tongue, collar and footbed cushion feet in all the right places, and the latex foam insert at the heel and arch offer added support and shock absorbency. The shoe’s sticky gum rubber sole is lightweight, flexible and designed for good board feel.