Skateboarding & Blading, sizing your helmet |
Though hard shell plastic helmets have become less used by cyclists, they have remained popular with skateboarders and inline skaters. Unlike typical cycling helmets, the hard shell on skateboard helmets is built to sustain multiple impacts. EPP, expanded polypropylene is one of the best materials to look for in the interior foam of the helmet. Skate helmets should meet the ASTM F1492 standard. Brands that meet this standard as well as the CPSC cycling standard for helmets include Bell Faction, Mirra, Free Agent, Kryptonics Signature, and Pro-Tec Classic. |