A skateboard helmet softens the impact when the foam inside crushes or slowly deforms. To protect your head from injury, always wear a properly fitting helmet. This is true no matter what your age, level of experience or location where you are skateboarding. A properly fitting helmet:
- Is worn flat on your head with the bottom edge parallel to the ground - Sits low on your forehead - Has a buckle that fastens tightly (there should be room to put only two fingers between the strap and your chin) - Does not move in any direction when you shake your head - Does not interfere with your movement, vision or hearing
Replace your helmet when it is damaged, outgrown or at least every five years.