What helmet should I get for longboarding?

Best Full Face and Downhill Helmets for Longboarding

Should you wear a helmet when you longboard?

Most longboarders will agree that a helmet is required for disciplines such as downhill racing and skatepark riding which involve substantial risks of injury. Where people start to disagree is when it comes to pushing on flats at low speeds, say under 10 or 15 mph.

Can longboards go down hills?

If you’re an extreme sports kind of person, then downhill is probably for you. The goal of downhill longboarding is speed and nothing but speed. Downhill skaters zoom down steep hills at very high velocity, commonly reaching 50 to 65 mph with record speeds at over 80 mph.

What kind of helmet is best for skateboarding?

Best overall skating helmet

• S1 Lifer Helmet, Pink. $68.
• Triple Eight Certified Sweatsaver Helmet. From $60.
• Triple 8 Sweatsaver Helmet (Moxi Edition) $70.
• Pro-Tec Full-Cut Certified Skate Helmet. From $65.
• BERN Team Watts Helmet. $60.
• S1 Mini Lifer Youth Helmet. $65.
• OutdoorMaster Adults’ Helmet. $60.
• OutdoorMaster Kids’ Helmet. $43.

Can you wear a bike helmet for longboarding?

You can wear a bike helmet for skateboarding but they need to be dual-certified to both CPSC 1203 and ASTM F1492 standards. A skateboard helmet should cover the back of the head, not all bike helmets provide enough protection.

Can I use a bike helmet for longboarding?

You can wear a bike helmet for skateboarding, but not any helmet. A helmet should cover the back of the head when you’re riding a skateboard. Bike helmets often provide back head cover but less so than skateboard helmets.

Are longboards safer than skateboards?

Longboarders were at much greater risk of head fracture, traumatic brain injury and bleeding inside the skull (intracranial hemorrhage) than skateboarders. Among longboarders, 8 percent had a head fracture, 31 percent had a traumatic brain injury and 14 percent had an intracranial hemorrhage.

Can I wear a bike helmet for longboarding?

You can wear a bike helmet for skateboarding but they need to be dual-certified to both CPSC 1203 and ASTM F1492 standards. A skateboard helmet should cover the back of the head, not all bike helmets provide enough protection. Consider buying a dual certified helmet, ASTM approved and CPSC certified.

How do you slow down a hill on a longboard?

1. Stop by hopping off your longboard. If you’re cruising on flat surface at relatively low speed, e.g. 10-15 mph, the easiest and most obvious way to stop on your longboard is to just stop pushing and ride it out, letting friction from the ground slow you down.

What are the best Downhill longboarding helmets?

The Sector 9 Drift downhill longboarding helmet is full-faced, and is CPSC and CE certified. It has a wide viewing area, and comes with a mirror-tinted, ratcheting visor. Because its lining is not EPS foam, it can take repeated crashes without sacrificing safety.

What is the best helmet for skateboarding?

The Flybar Multi-Sport helmet has a solid ABS outer shell with a crushable EPS lining. It is CPSC-certified and is ASTM 1492 and 16 CFR 1203 certified for skateboarding and bicycles, respectively. This helmet is heavily vented, which keeps the head cool once at speed, and has an adjustable dial for a perfect fit.

Are longboarders more likely to get head injuries than skateboards?

Longboarders are twice as likely as skateboarders to suffer a head injury. Some of this disparity is a result of achieving greater speeds, though some of it is likely also attributable to skateboarders being more accustomed to falling.