Do you need a helmet for cruising on a longboard?

Wearing a helmet is a personal choice, and you shouldn’t be harassed by others for not wearing one if you don’t want to. You only really need a helmet when freeriding, downhilling, or bowl riding, the rest is optional.

What helmet should I get for longboarding?

Best Full Face and Downhill Helmets for Longboarding

	CPSC Standard	ASTM F1952
TSG Pass	✓	✓
S1 Lifer Fullface	✓
Triple 8 Downhill Racer	✓	✓
Predator DH6-X	✓

Can I wear 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. I generally like biking helmets more than skateboarding helmets because they’re more comfortable.

What should I wear when longboarding?

Compared to other sports, longboarding seems to be one of the most easygoing in terms of the proper sports attire. Boarders may often be seen just wearing casual tops and denim, but they are always clad in a helmet, durable skate shoes, and slide gloves.

Do people wear helmets while skateboarding?

Most people do wear helmets when ice skating. Make no mistake, ice skating is a dangerous sport, no matter which type of skating you are doing: speed skating, figure skating, ice hockey. All types have the possibility of greatly injuring even the most professional skater. Most people do wear helmets when ice skating.

Do I need a certified helmet for skateboarding?

Surprisingly, many skate-style helmets are only CPSC certified (single-impact), while some have no certification at all! If your child will only be biking, a CPSC certified skate helmet is perfectly safe. But if your child will also be riding a skateboard, a dual-certified CPSC/ASTM skateboard helmet is a must!

Are vans good for longboarding?

3. Vans Old Skool. Similar to the Sk8-Hi skateboarding shoes, the Vans Old Skool features top-notch traction and durability. With less cushioning and minimalist materials, these skateboarding shoes are great for longboarders looking for a closer connection to their longboard deck and the pavement.

Can you longboard barefoot?

If you just stay within your comfort zone at first and slowly build up (and learn techniques like sliding and speed checking) you’ll eventually be able to hit more than you were ever able to do in shoes. After some practice, I was able to go anywhere on campus longboarding barefoot.

Do you always need a helmet for longboarding?

Whether or not you always need a helmet for longboarding is an ongoing, often heated debate. If you bring up the topic among skaters, almost everyone will have a clear opinion and be vocal about it, at times even aggressively. That wearing a helmet reduces the risk of injury by protecting your skull is common sense. So what’s this really about?

Can you ride a small longboard for city cruising?

When riding a smaller longboard for city cruising, you keep your body in tension and your knees flexed, getting ready for quick turns and / or tail kicks. Due to the board being reactive, you constantly need to readjust your balance and body weight.

Do freestylers wear helmets?

Freestylers mostly wear a helmet at the skatepark but not for street skating. About a fifth of the longboard dancers never wear a helmet. The majority of longboarders don’t have a negative perception of riders who wear helmets, seeing it as a smart choice despite some discomfort.

Do you need a helmet to ride a motorcycle?

Carrying your helmet everywhere is a hassle. Wearing a helmet is a personal choice, and you shouldn’t be harassed by others for not wearing one if you don’t want to. You only really need a helmet when freeriding, downhilling, or bowl riding, the rest is optional.