| We all know that it is important to wear a helmet while | | | | skateboard helmet. You can also put stickers from |
| skateboarding. But did you know that these 3 things | | | | your favorite band, or even get a sticky backed |
| are important to look for when choosing your helmet. | | | | address label and draw your own artwork on it and |
| 1. Fit. It is important that the helmet you choose fits well. | | | | then stick it to your helmet. Make your helmet match |
| Skateboarding helmet fit is important for several | | | | your board! |
| reasons. First of all, if it doesn't fit, you are less likely to | | | | 3. Safety. Proper safety gear while skateboarding can |
| wear it. And a helmet that is not worn can not protect | | | | help you do better tricks and practice techniques |
| you. Secondly, you don't want to have your helmet | | | | because you have peace of mind when you inevitably |
| sliding around on your head while you are trying to | | | | wipe out. Proper gear, especially helmets, can make |
| perfect new moves and cool tricks. Especially if you | | | | the difference between a productive practice session |
| are attempting big air - you want to have a good fitting | | | | and a trip to the emergency room. If your parents or |
| helmet. | | | | boyfriend/girlfriend is worried about you skateboarding, |
| 2. Style. Of course style is important. Many helmets | | | | wearing a helmet will do a lot to put their minds at |
| come with the option to customize them in your own | | | | ease. |
| style. If this is important to you, you could choose a | | | | But above all, a stylish, customized helmet - helps you |
| helmet that comes with stickers, or you can use | | | | be a better skateboarder! Your own helmet lets you |
| markers, paint and tape to customize your own | | | | do bigger better stunts. |