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Pro-Tec Skate Helmets

Pro-Tec Skate Helmets

Pro-Tec skate helmets come in The Classic, Ace, B2 and X Spitfire, just to name a few. I am going to break down some ProTec skate helmet basics and provide you with examples as to why you should pick a Pro-Tec helmet.

I'm going to break down soft and hard foam padding, what does certification mean and if a Pro-Tec helmet can be used for either bike or skate uses. So, grab your socks and hold on tight. Because we're in for a ride through the information highway of The Pro Tec Helmet.

How To Size Your Pro-Tec Helmet

Pro-Tec Skate & Pro-Tec Bike Helmets

It's What's Inside That Counts

Pro-Tec skate helmets come in a few different versions. The first, is certified to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) based on safety regulations impact standards for bike helmets & the second is intended for skate use only. The outer shells, however, are the same between the Pro-Tec helmets. It's what's in the inside that counts.

Within those standards are two very simple differences. Soft foam, or skate helmets have a cushy inside liner and are intended to protect against multiple, low force impacts. Soft foam, Pro-Tec helmets may not be certified. Hard foam, or bike (& some skate) helmets have an EPS foam liner. They are intended to protect against one major impact, because the hard foam condenses to absorb the force of impact and does not regain its original shape. All hard foam helmets with an EPS liner are CPSC certified for bike use. They can also be used while doing other activities, like skating.

What's In A Pro-Tec Liner?

Pay attention, because there will be a quiz

EPS or Expanded Polystyrene foam liners are intended for bike and skate helmets and have a hard styrofoam liner inside that meets the CPSC Safety Standard for bicycle helmets. The one and done helmet, as I call it. The Pro-Tec helmets that have this liner are:The Pro-Tec X Spitfire, The Classic, B2, Bucky Lasek Classic, Classic Full Cut, X Odyssey, Cyphon, Shovelhead 2 and Auger.

Multi-Impact SXP Certified Liners are ideal for aggressive riding styles. These SXP liners have built0in rebound control, which means once the liners have been compressed, the SXP memory kicks in and the liner rebounds, maintaining its impact-absorbing qualities. The Multi-Impact SXP Pro-Tec helmets are the only lightweight multi-impact helmets to be CE/CPSC certified. The Pro-Tec helmets that have this liner are: The Pro-Tec Ace and B2 Bike helmets.

2 Stage Liners are in all Pro-Tec Skate helmets. The softer liner is generally more comfortable, as it conforms to your head. However, these Skate helmets are Not certified to CPSC bike helmet safety standards. You will still get the comfy feeling this material provides after a hit. The Pro-Tec helmets with 2 stage liners are: The Pro-Tec Classic Skate, Ace Skate and B2 Skate helmets.

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Inline/Ice and Roller skater for 21+ years. Enjoying the spring in Michigan.

What are the pros and cons on the Eastern Ace of Spades BMX bike?

the 2009 version

easterns are good beginer bikes. well if you know what your doing on a bike or get good really fast, i would look into somthing different. from what ive heard, theryre not good long lasting bikes if you intend to really get into bmx

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