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ProTec Helmets and Protective GearProTec helmets have become ubiquitous in skate parks and mountain bike trails. In addition to the fine reputation of ProTec helmets, ProTec is a recognized leader around the world in protective gear. ProTec's focus on innovative technology, style, and affordability sets it apart. Learn more about the full line of ProTec helmets and protective gear below. At XSportsProtective, your protective gear expert, you can choose from: |
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ProTec HelmetsProTec helmets have a great reputation in the action sports world. ProTec helmets are made with one of three different kinds of liners—2-stage soft foam, stiff expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, or surface-activated expanded polypropylene (SXP). Each ProTec helmet liner is designed to cushion your head in the event of an impact, however, each type of Pro Tec helmet liner is best suited for a particular kind of impact. Read more about the different types of ProTec helmets below.(Note that the liner is the padding that is right next to the plastic exterior shell of the helmet, not the soft, squishy foam pads for comfort and fit that sit next to your head.ProTec Protective GearIn addition to the ProTec helmet line, ProTec extends its pledge to safety with a full line of protective gear, including ProTec knee pads, elbow pads, wrist and ankle guards, and body armor. Helping you stay safe while playing hard is what ProTec is all about. That’s why many of the most respected names in action sports choose ProTec helmets and ProTec protective gear. One of the most impressive aspects of Pro Tec’s product line is its depth—the company offers protective gear for all levels of ability and usage. For instance, if you’re searching for skateboard protective gear, Pro-Tec offers a variety of skate knee pads and skate elbow pads from which to choose:
Still have questions about your ProTec helmet? XSportsProtective has the solution!If you’re wondering about helmet sizing, helmet certification or anything else about your ProTec helmet, check out the helmet learning center for more information!XSportsProtective staff picks for ProTec Helmets and ProTec Protective GearWith a product line as broad as ProTec’s, it's difficult to narrow down our favorites, but we did. Here's our picks...The clear Pro-Tec Classic Skate Helmet Bucky Lasek edition is one of the most popular skateboard helmets we sell. Sometimes referred to as the ProTec clear helmet, the Lasek Classic skate helmet echoes the full-cut style of the ProTec Classic skate helmet but with trimmed-off ear covers.
ProTec Helmets ExplainedProTec Helmets with 2-Stage Liner ProTec’s 2-stage foam liner is light in weight, high in comfort, and available on all ProTec skateboard helmets, such as the ProTec Classic Skate Helmet, the ProTec Classic Full-Cut Skate Helmet, the ProTec B2 Skate Helmet, the ProTec X Spitfire Skate Helmet, and the ProTec Ace Skate Helmet. Pro-Tec skateboard helmets with a 2-stage liner are designed to absorb multiple small impacts, however, they do NOT carry a specific safety certification (which is not unusual for skateboard helmets). Pro Tec also uses a closed-cell version of its 2-stage liner for water sports to keep the liner from absorbing water. This water-sport specific liner is available on Pro Tec’s Ace Water, Ace Wake, Ace Water Junior, Two Face Water, and Classic Full-Cut Water helmets.ProTec Helmets with EPS Liner Pro-Tec bike/skate helmets have either an expanded polystyrene (EPS) or surface-activated expanded polypropylene (SXP) liner. EPS foam liners are the industry standard for action sport helmets; however, they are not multi-impact. EPS liners offer greater impact protection than the 2-stage foam liner (meaning that your head will be better protected from a big impact, like a bike crash), however, they can "lose" their maximum protective abilities after sustaining a collision because the stiff foam lining condenses upon impact and does not pop back to its original shape. ProTec’s EPS foam liner meets Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards for bicycle helmets. This liner is available on the ProTec Classic Bike/Skate,B2 Bike/Skate, Ace Bike/Skate, Cyphon, Shovelhead 2, and Auger helmets. All Pro Tec snow helmets also feature this liner. ProTec Helmets with SXP Liner If you’re looking for a multi-impact helmet that you can use for both skateboarding and biking, ProTec Ace bike/skate helmets and ProTec B2 bike/skate helmets feature multi-impact SXP liners. This light but stiff liner is a good choice for aggressive active sports enthusiasts because it attempts to merge the benefits of ProTec’s 2-stage liner and EPS foam liner: High-impact protection that is designed to rebound after an impact without condensing permanently, potentially allowing for protection even after an impact. Pro-Tec: Protection for ProgressionFounded in 1973, Pro-Tec is the original action sports protective gear brand. The company’s product line includes skateboard helmets and skate helmets, bike/skate helmets, mountain bike helmets, gloves, upper body armor, knee and elbow pads, shin and ankle guards, and helmet liners. No other company comes close to matching ProTec’s list of achievements in protection, while never forgetting the importance of style, price and comfort. Evidence of this is ProTec’s leadership in high-performance helmets for skateboarding, biking, and snowboarding. On the outside, ProTec perfectly blends classic and contemporary styling to make the ProTec helmet one of the most iconic brands of the action sports world. Beyond the surface, ProTec “engineers in” quality materials like rugged ABS plastic shells, stainless steel hardware, soft tubular webbing strapping, and in some models multi-impact SXP liner technology, for dependable performance mile after mile. |
