Pro-tec "The Ace" Skate Helmet

[maximus unius]

Here it is (http://www.pro-tec.net/bike/bike.html).

This is a really great helmet. It is lightweight, and it looks awesome. The first thing I noticed was how light it was. I'd venture to say it was even lighter than my old bike helmet. I have definitly given up some coolness, but it doesn't really bother me.

Well, I got the helmet for christmas because my old bike helmet was starting to disintegrate. That was really weird, but it was about 2 years old. Anyway, I went to a BMX/skate shop near me and used the gift certificate I got to buy it. There was a really good selection of colors, and I like how the color of the actual helmet matches well with the color of the straps.

The helmet is a bit pricey, but very well worth it, and I didn't have to worry about that. It also has this thing called SXP technology, which means that it is a multi-impact helmet, and it doesn't affect the safety of the helmet after the first and second impacts. It says you should replace it after the 3rd or 4th impact though. A very good deal, because if you hit a bike helmet, it is very unsafe to keep riding it. The way this technology works is the foam is made of a springy kind of material, which is hard, but if there is a hard impact it absorbs the impact and the hard foam compresses. Then after impact it un-compresses (is that even a word?) and is the exact same as before. This is different from bike helmets because those stay compressed, and become denser, and denser after repeated impacts. This causes them to weaken and fail.

I knew it would be a bit hotter than a bike helmet, just like all skate helmets. What I found was that it isn't that much hotter. If you go out and ride for more than 2 hours strait, then your head feels like it will boil, but this can be solved by taking a 10 minute break, which you will probably need after 2 hours strait anyway.

Wow, this is a really good helmet. For all you people out there that don't use helmets, use one. It won't make you look like you have a big head, these helmets look really good. This is a seriously good deal for such an awesome helmet. Hope I could help someone with this.

[gordito8me]

I have never really looked that deep into helmets before.

[Radical Reed]

hey! I used to have that helmet. I agree it is a very nice helmet. then I out grew it (I have a fat head), now I have the 661 mulet helmet. but I like the protec better for sure.

[skianduniaddict]

i have that in blue and yello

[brendan]

i havea cheap decathlon Fitness 300 helmet.... its amazing cause it cost me 15 euros... or a tenner.... pretty good deal I think :D

all these expensive helmets, i'm not sure they really are worth it. My helmet is really light, looks ok, and well its good :D

[maximus unius]

Trust me, it's well worth it.

[r464]

ProTec makes nice, affordable helmets. If it fits your head... wear it.

[headstone]

has anyone ever actaully hit their head unicycling?

I've seen like one bail where the guy did a face plant, but he was jumping from a rail to a rail and happened to hit his head on another rail. Seems pretty unlikely that you're going to hurt head jumping on palettes or doing gaps.

[maximus unius]

I have...

[brendan]

has anyone ever actaully hit their head unicycling?

I've seen like one bail where the guy did a face plant, but he was jumping from a rail to a rail and happened to hit his head on another rail. Seems pretty unlikely that you're going to hurt head jumping on palettes or doing gaps.

i saw amanda break the visor on her helmet :D THAT was funny :D I mean i was really worried for her.... :P

[tobbogonist]

On the subject of the SXP technology is that anything like the foam/rubber material that is plyable and squishy untill it subject to force, then its molocules will lock together and go rigid untill the force is resides? In turn making it able to be moulded softly in ones hand, yet if rolled into a ball, placed on the table and whacked with a hammer, it will remain a ball.

I seem to remember playing with this in Sience a few years ago, only because we all got hammers to use in class!

[maximus unius]

Nope, but that stuff sounds like fun! What it is, is the foam rubber stuff used in helmets, but a special chemical thing makes it like a sponge. If whacked like in a crash scenario, it will compress just on impact, then spring back out again.

[50 Percent]

i saw amanda break the visor on her helmet :D THAT was funny :D I mean i was really worried for her.... :P
ive broken a visor and smashed the back of my helmet in the same crash :p :D :eek:

[headstone]

meh

I guess another scenario for head whacking would be 180s down sets.

[pkittle]

I have the "skate" version of this Ace helmet (if there's a difference between skate and bike versions, I don't know what it is) that I wear when I go to skateparks (not with a uni, but with my skateboard--only skateboards and skates allowed). It's pretty comfortable, but hot (I live where summer temps go into the 110s F sometimes, so heat issues matter). When that one needs replacing, I'll be looking at one by S-One (http://www.s-one.com/), a company that makes a soft-foam helmet. It doesn't meet US CSPC standards or something, but those standards aren't designed around the kinds of falls that skaters typically take. Anyway, their helmets are wicked comfortable and around the same price as a Pro-Tec (US$30 or so).

[stuckinwheeliemode]

i hit my head a couple of times on while on (or off!) my uni. Have you ever had one of those falls when your front foot slips forward off the pedal and the uni rolls forward, essentially 'tackling' you from your feet? Its happened to me and i fell back hit my elbows, then my head/ helmet on the concrete floor.

[picado]

i got one pro-tec ace but on the sk8 version too
he is great.. nice look , nice protection

[ahollow]

I use a Bell BMX Nyquist model; works great, but does get a little warm after a hard workout (even in winter). It is CPSC certified.

[gabetheunicycleman]

EVERYONE has been tackled by their uni

and yes i hopped onto a bench and the wheel only got on halfway. so it slipped out from under me leaving me to faceplant on the ground. helmet saved my noggin.

[gordito8me]

I've never actually hit my head unicycling but I've been hit in the head by a unicycle. It was hanging in the garage and I walked straight into it and bumped my head. I still normally wear a helmet anyway.

[picado]

yesterday i was trialing and it was raining.
i sliped and hit my head on a plate..
the plate was sharp..
I thanks god that i was using a helmet... maybe if i was not using a helmet i was dead this time or with my head broked..

guys.. wear a helmet... accidents can happen any time and you will never know the time

[blackbike]

i have that in blue and yello

me 2, but i have matt blue not the shiny 1

[uni_jim]

all these expensive helmets, i'm not sure they really are worth it.:confused:

how much is your head worth?

[OneForTheRoad]

For x-mas I got a uniqo (stunt bike that comes apart to make a regular uni). The first thing I did was try to pull a wheelie to try to ride only on the uni. I smacked the back of my head on the concrete basement floor in an instant. I decided to get a helmet before riding the uniqo as a stunt bike again. Investigation on the internet revealed that protec helmets were one of the few helmets that have multi impact technology, with certification for both skate(astm 1492, multi impact) and bike(cpsc, major impact). I decided to go with the protec ace dig, basically the "ace" helmet with a removable visor.

WARNING TO ANYONE SHOPPING FOR HELMETS ONLINE!
Originally I ordered from PT Helmets at www.protechelmets.com. After a couple weeks waiting, and no response to e-mails or phone calls I became concerned and started to investigate. I found people on several forums, from skaters to skydivers, that had been screwed around by these guys. I also called the protec parent company and found out these guys weren't certified dealers of protec and that they were aware of complaints. I sent one last nasty e-mail threatening to call the credit card company, the better business bureau, etc. Magically within a few hours they finally responded and credited the money back to my account. I ended up ordering from amazon and even spent less money.
Has anyone else ever dealt with these guys at PT Helmets? Has anyone ever actually received a helmet from them?
DON'T USE WWW.PROTECHELMETS.COM!!!

[OneForTheRoad]

For x-mas I got a uniqo (stunt bike that comes apart to make a regular uni). The first thing I did was try to pull a wheelie to try to ride only on the uni. I smacked the back of my head on the concrete basement floor in an instant. I decided to get a helmet before riding the uniqo as a stunt bike again. Investigation on the internet revealed that protec helmets were one of the few helmets that have multi impact technology, with certification for both skate(astm 1492, multi impact) and bike(cpsc, major impact). I decided to go with the protec ace dig, basically the "ace" helmet with a removable visor.

WARNING TO ANYONE SHOPPING FOR HELMETS ONLINE!
Originally I ordered from PT Helmets at www.protechelmets.com. After a couple weeks waiting, and no response to e-mails or phone calls I became concerned and started to investigate. I found people on several forums, from skaters to skydivers, that had been screwed around by these guys. I also called the protec parent company and found out these guys weren't certified dealers of protec and that they were aware of complaints. I sent one last nasty e-mail threatening to call the credit card company, the better business bureau, etc. Magically within a few hours they finally responded and credited the money back to my account. I ended up ordering from amazon and even spent less money.
Has anyone else ever dealt with these guys at PT Helmets? Has anyone ever actually received a helmet from them?
DON'T USE WWW.PROTECHELMETS.COM!!!
But I do recommend a Protec helmet.

[onewheelinwierdo]

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[onewheelinwierdo]

has anyone ever actaully hit their head unicycling?
Plenty of times. the embarrasing part is that every time it happened I was hopping up the step into my garage through the door (I'm 6' 3"). One time, the unicycle hit my head!

[onewheelinwierdo]

Sorry to post yet again, but is there a difference between the bike and skate versions? I think Ryan atkins has one in Defect too

[zfreak220]

all these expensive helmets, i'm not sure they really are worth it.

if you don't think you need to spend some cash to get a good helmet, you're right.

[maximus unius]

if you don't think you need to spend some cash to get a good helmet, you're right.

You have to remember that a helmet of similar quality to the protect ace helmet, but that is one time impact will cost ~$25 (USD). By the time you crash on the protec one say three times, you will have to buy a new helmet for ~$50. Total helmet costs for protec route will be ~$100. Then crash the $25 helmet three times, each time buying a new helmet you will have spent $100. Then you crash it the third time and you buy a new one. You have now spent $125. It ends up being cheaper to get the protec helmet, and you will have a nicer helmet while it does last you.


Sorry if the above post made no sense. If was kind of confusing, and I'm tired.

[OneForTheRoad]

I paid $34.99 for the protec ace-dig and $24.99 for a protec classic in January on Amazon.com. Super-saver shipping was free on order over $25 and adds 3-5 days wait. Under $60 for 2 protec helmets!

[zaijoseph]

I recently ordered from PT and have been in contact (I use this term loosely) with Dan Wade. PT has failed to respond to my emails. They don't answer their phones. So far they have not charged my credit card yet I have informed the FTC. Stay away from these guys. I wouldn't say they are criminal but I would be VERY cautious. Buy from someone you KNOW you can trust.:mad:

[agentQ]

http://www.triple8.com/main3/pg_7.html

Best innerds Ive found with any helmet so far. The foam is completely covered with sweatband material. It does a couple cool things, not only does it keep the sweat out of yer face, it also holds the foam together longer. Way more compfy and alot more usefull.

Right now I have the tripple eight foam in a protech helmet as I find those shells a bit more suiting for my head.

[surfer1024]

http://www.triple8.com/main3/pg_7.html

Best innerds Ive found with any helmet so far. The foam is completely covered with sweatband material. It does a couple cool things, not only does it keep the sweat out of yer face, it also holds the foam together longer. Way more compfy and alot more usefull.

Right now I have the tripple eight foam in a protech helmet as I find those shells a bit more suiting for my head.
Where do you get it? The front lining foam from my pro-tec helmet fell out and I lost it. So I need some sort of liner.

[UniDudeDX]

I have the brian Patch helmet by Pro-Tec. Its great. blue and yellow.

[agentQ]

Where do you get it? The front lining foam from my pro-tec helmet fell out and I lost it. So I need some sort of liner.

http://www.triple8.com/

there is a "contact us" link. You can see if they will sell you just the foam, and if they will do it direct or where to look.

I think this is it:
http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1749

If so, it is sold individualy. Tho it apears they only have X-L there. Prolly would still fit. 15.00 dollars.