Protec Helmets & Pads

Protec established the skateboard safety equipment standard during the 1970s when vert skating demanded head protection that actually worked for skateboarding's unique impact patterns rather than generic sports applications. Their classic bowl-style helmet design became the template for skateboard-specific protection, offering coverage optimized for the backward and side impacts that skaters encounter during transition and street skating. Legends like Tony Hawk and Steve Caballero wore Protec helmets during skateboarding's most progressive eras, proving that serious protection could coexist with authentic skateboard style rather than looking like borrowed equipment from other sports. Protec's commitment to skateboarding culture extends beyond manufacturing through sponsorship and development programs that keep safety equipment relevant to contemporary skating styles. The brand demonstrates that protection and progression aren't mutually exclusive when equipment is designed by people who actually understand skateboarding's demands.