Speed, Slides & Free Trips to the Top

There are hundreds of thousands of older skaters around the world who spread the stoke of skateboarding to the current generation. Each one teaches, inspires and mentors skaters in his (or her) own unique way. Likewise, there are hundreds of thousands of younger skaters who inspire and teach the older generation of skaters and quite often blow their minds with how far they progress. I’ll be the first to admit that today’s level of skating is truly awesome. I simply can’t believe what skaters are accomplishing at increasingly younger ages. Sometimes, however, we get so caught up within our own skate worlds that we forget that all generations of skaters have something to offer

What kinds of material do you incorporate into your products? Sean Methven, Product Line Manager, Pro-tec This depends on the price point and intended use of the product. Most pads we make utilize an injection molded hard cap, EVA foam, Memory foam, Ballistic Nylon, Neoprene, Airprene, Velcro, etc. We’re working with a company right now to utilize their proprietary impact-absorbing material. This new material will absorb impact more efficiently and be much thinner than normal foams. This will allow us to slim down our designs while improving the safety characteristics.

Welcome to 2007…it’s gonna be a great year for skateboarders!
The renaissance for skateboards that turn & burn continues on with
a boom in design and materials, not to mention opportunities for
great skating! This winter, if it’s rainy or snowing, hit your local parking
garage for speed, slalom or freestyle. Check out some of what’s
coming this year:

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