Pro-Tec Skateboard Helmets & Pads

Pro-Tec is one of the original protective gear brands in skateboarding, founded in 1973 in California. The company started with a purpose to create helmets that actually worked for action sports at a time when suitable protection was limited or uncomfortable. Pro-Tec’s early designs were quickly adopted by skaters who were riding vert ramps backyard pools and needed gear they could trust.

The brand became especially prominent during the late 1980s as skateboarding evolved, with many of the era’s most influential riders choosing Pro-Tec helmets and pads. Its classic full-cut helmet design became a familiar sight in skateparks and competitions, helping shift attitudes around safety without losing credibility in the skate scene.

Pro-Tec remains a respected name in skateboarding and action sports. The brand continues to develop helmets and pads that balance protection, comfort and style, supporting skaters of all ages while staying true to its roots in the early days of skate culture.