Monday, January 30, 2012

Congrats to Austin Poynter | 1st Place Vans Combi Am Contest 2012

Austin Poynter blasting huge backside airs in front of the crowd
and the photographers. More photos at the World Cup site
Austin is wearing the S-One Lifer Helmet.
"The S-One Lifer Helmet is the only thing that gives me piece of mind when I watch Austin skate the Combi!"
- Gerry Poynter (Austin's dad)
Big win at the Vans Combi Am Contest... check out a full article and photos at
Blog Ista
Austin's Sponsors:
oakley, osiris,  powell, bones wheels, s-one helmets, 187 pads, gopro, ocean current, independent trucks.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Archer Braun | S-One Lifer Helmet

Lester Kasai told us about Archer a few years ago. Said he was RIPPING. So we sent him some helmets.


Have you ever been injured while skatin? 
Archer Braun: The worse thing I can think of was a little over a year ago right before Halloween. I was skating skatelab and I was incredibly tired. I went to do a backside air in the bowl really high, I like saying I noticed everything except that I was in the air with a skateboard. I clipped and fell straight to my head at flat. I was knocked out, and had an impact seizure. I couldn't skate for two weeks, I'm pretty sure I can say that my helmet saved my life as a thinking human. Glad not to be a vegetable.


Read Archer's full interview here: (blog.istia.tv)

Archer Braun wears the S-One Lifer Helmet  Color: Black Gloss

Monday, January 23, 2012

Heimana Reynolds | S-One Lifer Helmet

Heimana Reynolds flew over from Oahu to skate in the
Vans Am Combi Pool Party this upcoming weekend.
He stopped by the S-One warehouse to pick up a new helmet.

Skating the Combi is no joke (many a pro have gotten seriously broken off in the Combi)
and Heimana wanted the best helmet we make... the S-One Lifer Helmet.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

The S-One Premium Helmet (video by Trinity Distribution in Australia)




S-One Helmets are distributed by Trinity Distribution in the land down unda!

Bones Bridage Doc

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Wear a helmet....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3L1l_Pjlvw&feature=player_embedded

After watching this video and hearing that kids head pop I wrote these words below.

Why do skaters hate wearing helmets?
by: CT

Skating is cool. Always has been. Skaters are super rebellious and talented and courageous. And it is these traits that have launched an entire footwear and apparel industry that markets the skateboarding look to the masses. These companies sell clothes and shoes to skaters and non-skaters who want to look cool, rebellious and talented.

 If you look through a major skate magazine you will noticed that 90% of the ads are for shoes or clothing.  And you will notice that 0% of the skaters in the mags are wearing helmets.  The shoes and clothing companies have the money and control the magazines because they give the most money to the mags.

The clothing and shoe companies strongly urge pro skaters not to wear a helmets because if they are not wearing a helmet they look cooler and more courageous (think no condoms in porn) and if these pros look cool and courageous then the companies sell more clothes and shoes.

And here is the interesting part... if the pros don't wear helmets then the kids don't want to wear helmets. The pros have a strong influence over the kids. If pros start wearing tight jeans then the kids want tight jeans. If the pros start wearing pink bunny suits then kids would be skating in pink bunny suits.

Ultimately, the shoes and clothing companies want to keep selling the image of skating and they want to keep selling shoes and clothes so they will continue to forbid their pros from wearing helmets. They want to preserve the "image" of skateboarding. And they will continue to strongly urge the skate magazines NOT to run photos of any pros wearing helmets. And because of this kids will always feel like they are not cool or not pro if they are wearing a helmet.

The interesting twist is that the skate mags have lossed the power to the internet. And now the skateboarders can decide what is best for the future of skaters and skateboarding... and that might be wearing a helmet.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Concrete Wave Magazine: S-One Big Head Helmet

The S-One Big Head Helmet was featured in the Winter 2012 issue of Concrete Wave.
There is a really interesting interview with Tom Sims. (a little history of snowboarding and skateboarding)


The S-One Big Head Helmet was designed for skaters with bigger or rounder heads. CPSC Certified for skating and biking.  Buy it here:  www.s-onestore.com


Action Outdoor & Bike Magazine: New Year, New Gear

Stoked to see the S-One Lifer Helmet featured in the 
Action Outdoor & Bike Magazine's Product Guide for 2012
ACTION OUTDOOR & BIKE MAGAZINE is
a new industry trade publication. And it looks sick!
The first issue is Volume 1/ Number 1.
Cheers to many more!
 Oh and great articles & photos.
More info at
 www.actionoutdoorbike.com

S-One Helmet Company
S-One Lifer Helmet / Color: Black Matte / MSRP: $50
The S-One Lifer Helmet is a professional skate and bike helmet featuring a
high-impact EPS foam inner mold for protection. It is designed to fit low on the head
like a traditional soft foam skate helmet. This helmet is CPSC Certified for 
skateboard and bike usage. Designed specifically for skateboarding, roller derby 
and bike riding, the Lifer Helmet has traditional circular air vents and 
comes with extra sizing liners for a customized fit. 
visit: s-one.com http://s-one.com/ call: 310.464.8179 email: dan@s-one.com


Monday, January 16, 2012

GardenSk8

Gardensk8 was flooded by the hurricane Irene flood and with help from friends and strangers... Gardensk8 is back.  watch the video

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Should I wear a Soft Foam Helmet or a Hard Foam Helmet?

Question #1:
Should I wear a Soft Foam Helmet or a Hard Foam Helmet?

The Answer is:    Hard Foam Helmet.

Reason:
If you are riding a skateboard, bike or roller skates. You should ALWAYS wear a CPSC certified helmet. And the only helmets that pass the CPSC test are hard foam (eps) helmets. A Hard Foam Helmet is much more effective at reducing the risks of concussion in Skateboarding, BMX and Roller Derby.

Question #2:
What the heck is a "multiple impact" helmet?

The Answer is:
You should just stop calling your helmet a "Multiple Impact" Helmet. Stop using this term.  No helmet is "Multiple Impact" if it gets hit hard enough!!!!!

Both the soft foam helmets & hard foam helmets are considered multiple impact helmets in minor less significant hits.  And in the case of severe impacts they are both considered single impact helmets. 

The bottom line is that a hard foam helmet (that is CPSC Certified) absorb up to 5 times more impact than soft foam (non-certified) helmets. The whole point of wearing a helmet is to protect your brain from absorbing shock in head impacts. So why not wear a helmet that performs this task the best?

More Information: (if you want to learn even more about all this stuff)
Here is some clarification as to what is widely considered a “Single Impact” and what is considered “Multiple Impact”.

"Multiple Impact"
What is commonly known as, "Multiple Impact", has been a soft foam (eva foam , epp foam) non-certified helmet. The idea here is that the foam is soft and compresses on impact and than rebounds back to absorb another impact. The helmet does do this to an extent but after a heavy impact it should be replaced because it has most likely been compromised. In reality, “Soft Foam” helmets are merely minimum impact helmets.  They do NOT pass any certification testing parameters!  They do not pass the ASTM 1492 test or the CPSC standard test for Bike and Skate.

 "Single Impact"
The idea of a “single impact” helmet is that you have hard foam EPS (Expanded Poly Styrene) as the inner foam mold. This EPS mold is designed to crush or crack on impact.  By crushing or cracking it is absorbing the energy that would normally be going into your head.
The misconception of these helmets is that they can only take one impact. These helmets have to take multiple impact hits (4)  in different areas of the helmet in order to pass the CPSC certification test. The hard foam helmet can take minor impacts, bumps and hits and still maintain its shock absorbing abilities just like a soft foam helmet. The Hard foam helmets are much more durable than many people think. However just like a soft foam helmet if the helmet is involved in a heavy impact it should be replaced.

Summary:
S-One highly recommends that you wear a Hard Foam (CPSC Certified) helmet because a hard foam (cpsc) helmet will protect your head better than a Soft Foam (non-cpsc) Helmet. Both helmets are multiple impact for low impacts. And both helmets are are single impact in the case of heavy slams. The only difference is that the Hard Foam helmet absorbs more impact in the heavy slams.  Get it? Good. :)

Check out the S-One CPSC Certified Helmet selection here.



Monday, January 9, 2012

S-One Kid Helmets - Crazy Colors

S-One Kid Helmet
Size Range: 18.5" - 20.5"
The Kid Helmet is designed to fit boys and girls between the ages of 5 - 11.
It also fits adult women with smaller heads.

MSRP: $44

Buy Now

Questions?
email: dan@s-one.com

S-One x Duane Peters Helmet... Yup.

Lance, Duane and Eddie.

Helmet Testimony From Banzai Skatepark / North Shore of Oahu

North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii 01/07/12

Joe Eale - Local North Shore Big Wave Charger and also a Local Talent at the Banzai Skatepark. Joe just returned from the E R where he received stitches from the reef out at Pipeline earlier this morning. Here is a guy who stands at 6'4" and weighing in at around 250lbs, and a very recognizable figure on the North Shore. There is very little that can hold this guy back from charging, on land or sea. So, it's quite understandable that Joe, with his new stitches, straight from the E.R. is here at the skatepark charging big airs over the hips. 
             OK, here comes this guy blasting over the hip, and what this???? A micro grom weighing maybe 50lbs wet, coming blindly around the corner? He's right in the direct path with this fast moving, high flying Arnold Shwarzeneger from hell !!! I'm not sure how Joe did it, I can't even remember really picture it in my mind, it happened so fast! But Joe managed to turn his shoulders before landing and somehow avoid CRUSHING this 3.8ft mini preschooler. 
             But Joe had turned himself around trying to save the mini grom and was now falling backwards at close to 20mph, which wouldn't be so bad, if it was a pillow he was going to land on. This is a big guy, any wreck is going to be monumental with that much power behind it. Joe is a fast moving power skater. When he comes at you, it'll look the same as it does when Ben Schroeder is closing in on you. He took the HEAVIEST slam on the back of his head I have ever witnessed, I mean, that helmet was buffering some serious G Force when his head slammed on the concrete deck.
                          I have no doubt the S-ONE HELMET he was wearing saved his life. He actually posed for a picture for me. I wanted to take the picture because I was amazed by how this helmet saved his life! Let's see, 260lbs moving at just under 20mph? You do the math. When I asked him why he was wearing the helmet, he told me his good friend Gary Owens recently suffered a serious head injury because he was not using a helmet, so Joe decided to get one. This is a testament of a life that was saved today because of S-ONE HELMETS!
                                             
Thank You S-ONE HELMETS,

North Shore Boys - NSB
North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

Monday, January 2, 2012

S-One Helmet Co. | Helmet Overview | 2012


S-One Helmet Co.
13210 Estrella Ave #A
Gardena, CA 90248
Tel: 310-464-8179
Email: Info@S-One.Com


Doran Shafer / Memphis Tennessee / Age 6

S-One Kid Helmet
Fits Head Sizes 18.5 - 20.5"
Designed for skaters between the ages of 5 - 10.
Click here for more info.
When you are only six years old and you want to skate as much as possible you need a pro grade helmet but you need it smaller so it will fit your head. The S-One Kid Helmet is a smaller shell to fit your head but it offers the the same fit and protection. Smaller Shell + Maximum Protection = S-One Kid Helmet

Doran Shafer / FS Transfer
Age: 6



Friday, December 16, 2011

Choosing A Skate Helmet: Choose According To Your Head Size

If your head size is 18.5" - 20.5" get a Kid Helmet.

If your head size is 21" - 23.5" get a Lifer Helmet.

If your head size is 23" - 24.25" get a Big Head Helmet.

Click here for a Helmet Sizing Chart.

The CPSC Helmet Test Explained (For Skate & Bike Helmets)

Drop Height is 2.02 meters @ 6.2 Meters Per Second
The CPSC Test simulates a 6 ft slam and/or a 14 mph crash
.

Fact: Helmets constructed with only EVA or EPP materials fail the CPSC test.



S-One Lifer Helmets | Sizing Liners

Did you know that S-One Lifer Helmets have different colored sizing liners?
Small Helmets / Red sizing iners.
Medium Helmets / Tan sizing liners.
Large Helmets / Black sizing liners 
X-Large Helmets / Green sizing liners
XX-Large Helmets / Blue sizing liners
3X-Large Helmets / Purple Sizing liners.

You can tell what size a Lifer Helmet just by recognizing the color of the liner.

You might have a concussion if...

If you hit your head while skating and have any of these symptoms 
you probably have a concussion.

• If you are felling sluggish or in a fog.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Memory Problems.
• Nausea.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Julie Kindstrand

Julie Kindstrand has been rockin S-One since 2005. (she was 12 then)
And now she is all grown up.
And ripping harder than ever! There is much more to come
from Julie!




Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Best Skate Helmet For Kids

(Fits Heads that are 18.5 - 21")

Description:
• Low Profile Design
• Great Fit
• Lightweight
• CPSC Certified for Skate & Bike (Ages 5+)
• Worn by top professional and amateur skateboarders (Asher Bradshaw, Allsyha Bergado, Amelia Brodka)
• Lead and Phthalate Free Paints and Plastics

Colors:
Black Matte, White, Green Matte, Cyan Matte, Pink Matte

MSRP: $44




Star basketball player dies in a downhill skateboarding accident

HPU Basketball Player Dies After Skateboard Fall (Honolulu, Hawaii)

Kameron Steinhoff, 21, was skateboarding with his high school buddies in a residential area of Temple Valley in Kaneohe early Tuesday morning when he fell, according to Steinhoff's brother, Keoni Steinhoff.

"I guess he was going downhill and he lost control He tried to stop. He slipped, fell, whacked the back of his head. His friends found him pinned under a parked car," Keoni Steinhoff said.


Kameron Steihoff was a star basketball player for Punahou School. He was named the tournament's outstanding player when he led Punahou to the state championship in 2008.

He was also an up and coming player for HPU.

Read More:

Our deepest condolensces go out to the Steinhoff family.

Best Women's Skate Helmet

The S-One Kid Helmet is a great helmet for kids but did you know that some of the best female skateboarders in the world wear the S-One Kid Helmet. Yes, Allysha Bergado and Amelia Brodka both wear the S-One Kid Helmet because it is one of the best fitting and most protective skate helmets on the market. It is designed to protect your head from the smaller slams and the big slams.
Stoked!
Ameila Brodka is a multi-faceted young lady. She is a full-time student at USC and
happens to skate as much as possible. She is no joke on a skateboard. Look for her crailsiding the bowl at Venice skatepark or throwing frontside tail slides in the Van's Combi.  Amelia swears by the
S-One Kid Helmet.

"My S-One Helmet has saved my brains a few times already" - Amelia Brodka



Learn more about women's skateboarding here

Friday, December 9, 2011

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Berrics Westchster / SAturday Dec. 10th - Should Be NUTS!

dennis busenitz, peter ramondetta, justin brock, chima, james hardy, ernie torres, jake donnelly,
alex perelson, ishod wair, davis torgerson, kyle walker, robbie brockel, massimo cavedoni, keith hufnagel, max schaaf, mike carroll,  rick howard,  kosten, guy mariano, andrew brophy, lance mountain, p-rod, shane o'neill, theotis beasley, daryl angel and.....

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Jeff Phillips def worth a watch

Austin Poynter and Allysha Bergado Doubles Run on the Ski Dazzle Vert Ramp



Austin Poynter wears the S-One Lifer Helmet
 
The S-One Lifer Helmet
(Fits 21" - 23.5" head circumference)
 
Designed to protect your head to the highest skate and bike helmet safety standards.
This helmet fits great and is the ideal helmet for any serious skater.

Usage: Wear it when your riding your skateboard, roller skates or bike. 

Specs:
• Lightweight EPS Foam absorbs impact and protects your head up to 5x more than EPP and other foam liners.
• Multiple Impact* & CPSC Certified for Skate & Bike Usage
• Deep Fit Design 
• Removable Sweat Liners
• 5x More Protective Than Multiple Impact / Non-Certified Helmets

MSRP: US$ 50

* Multiple Impact means it can take a series of 4 big impacts in different spots on the helmet. But if you slam super hard and you think the helmet has been compromised or any part of the shell is cracked you can take advantage of the S-One Crash Replacement Policy and send your helmet to S-One and we will replace your helmet. (email info@s-one.com for more info) (shipping and handling costs apply)






Allysha Bergado wears the S-One Kid Helmet. The Kid helmet was designed for smaller skaters under 10 years of age but it fits women's heads great and Allysha loves it. It is CPSC certified and multiple impact.
 
The S-One Kid Helmet
 (Fits 18.5" - 20.5" head circumference)

This helmet is for skater's with smaller heads.
Designed to protect your head to the highest skate and bike helmet safety standards.
This helmet fits great and is the ideal helmet for any serious skater.

Usage: Wear it when your riding your skateboard, roller skates or bike. 

Specs:
• Lightweight EPS Foam absorbs impact and protects your head up to 5x more than EPP and other foam liners.
• Multiple Impact* & CPSC Certified for Skate & Bike Usage
• Deep Fit Design 
• Removable Sweat Liners
• 5x More Protective Than Multiple Impact / Non-Certified Helmets

MSRP: US$ 44

* Multiple Impact means it can take a series of 4 big impacts in different spots on the helmet. But if you slam super hard and you think the helmet has been compromised or any part of the shell is cracked you can take advantage of the S-One Crash Replacement Policy and send your helmet to S-One and we will replace your helmet. (email info@s-one.com for more info) (shipping and handling costs apply)

Friday, December 2, 2011

Bright Colors - S-One Lifer Helmets

The best fitting and most protective helmet for skateboarding.
The S-One Lifer Helmet.

Helmet Colors Shown Above:
Green Matte, Bright Green Matte, Pink Matte, Navy Matte, Cyan Matte

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Chris and Zach Miller session at the Combi (riding Thunders)


Thunder Chris Miller Lizard 149 Lights from dlxsf on Vimeo.

Chris Miller wears the S-One Cromag Helmet

Hawaii's new skate mag: Flow

Hawaii's Free Skate Magazine... Flow
"Support Hawaii Skateboarding"


UPANDRIDING.COM recommending the S-One Lifer Helmet
as a great gift for the groms. Good Lookin Out!


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Best Helmets for Holiday Gifts:

Best Skate Helmet for Holiday 2011:
If you are a Mom or Dad and you are looking for the best skate helmet for
your little (or big) skater then you have found the right website. 

S-One Helmets offers 3 different CPSC Certified helmets to fit all head shapes and sizes. 

To find a skateshop that carries S-One Helmets in your area click here.
Or you can order online from the S-One Store.

Click here to check out a sizing chart.

Note: The Kid Helmet, Lifer Helmet and Big Head Helmet are great for roller derby also. And they are CPSC Certified for bike usage also.


Monday, November 21, 2011

S-One Premium Helmet - New Colors Just Arrived

S-One Premium Helmet
Size Range: 20" - 24"

Description:
The Premium Helmet's EVA liners are wrapped with a soft
and absorbent terry fabric that soaks up sweat and keeps your head
nice & comfy.

Certifications: Non-Certified*
Sizes: XS (20"), S (21"), M (22"), L (23"), XL (24")
Colors: Black Matte, Black, White, Cyan Matte, Green Matte, Pink Matte

MSRP: $44.00

* Non-Certified helmets do not pass the CPSC impact test. We highly recommend that all
skaters were a CPSC Certified helmet.  Non-Certified helmets do not protect your head
as well as a CPSC Certified helmet.



Friday, November 18, 2011

The Ernie Saiz Interview : Skateboarding / Severe Head Trauma

Second Week in medically induced coma.


After first surgery Scar. I had to wear a helmet all the time to protect my skull. My skull was stored at the hospital so that they could put it back on once the swelling on my brain went down.

This was my Miss-Shaped head with out half of my skull.

After my second surgery when they put my skull back on my head. There is a drain tube next to my right armpit.

2nd surgery staples 1st day out of the hospital.

Ernie Saiz Interview
By: Dan McCashin / S-One Helmet Co.

The Ernie Saiz Interview // October 2011
1) How old are you? 
My name is Ernie and I'm 33 yrs old
2) Where do you work and what is your position in the Company?
I work for Hanger 94 as a retail manager and assist with shoe buying and some hard goods
3) How many years have you been skating?
I've been skating for 26 years
4) When did your accident happen?
My accident happened on august 1st 2011
5) Can you explain exactly what happened?
Suffering from a slight prior concussion I decided to race a friend down my hill. There was 4 of us hombres all together 3 at the top of the hill and one at the bottom. I hit the hill going about 20 mph and at the bottom was going close to 50mph when I clipped my friend at the bottom, I went straight to my head, hip and tail bone.  
6) What injuries did you sustain?
I fractured my skull, hip and tailbone. I was rushed immediately to Mercy Hospital where I passed away twice. The neurology surgeon was called in to excavate 50% of my skull due to overwhelming bleeding of the brain and swelling. After surgery I was sent into a 3 week coma... Bottom line is that my case is of some miracle work. I shouldn't even be alive, or seriously handicap. In the hospital rehab I saw all
kinds of people that were suffering from the same type of accident that will never be the same, or have been in rehab for 5 plus years. Protecting your head is no joke and I'm extremely lucky. I feel like my chosen path now is to educate safety awareness.
7) Were you wearing a helmet?
I was not wearing a helmet but if I was it would have 
been S-One.
8) Prior to your accident what was your stance on wearing helmets?
Prior to the accident I never wore helmets unless I absolutely had too. I thought I was too cool for one, boy I really found out the hard way. So now going post accident I really try to strive for helmet safety for young kids and teenagers. I love skateboarding and now its been taken away from me (for awhile) because I wasn't thinking correctly.
9) What are you thoughts about wearing a helmet now?
I'm all for wearing helmets and teaching safety, because I got very lucky that I didn't end up in a wheel chair or having any other handy cap.
10) How is your physical and mental state now and what are your prospects for the future? I.E. will you make a full recovery or forever be changed.
My physical and mental state are still recovering, and I'm just
still grasping on to the fact I'm a lucky individual...its
overwhelming! My prospects for the future is to keep my passion for skateboarding, and hopefully soon get back on my board for a switch front side bluntside a trick I re-learned days before this incident. I know a full recovery is just days around the corner, and you bet my life has been changed forever.
11) How has your life changed since the accident?
My life has changed from the accident in so many ways. Before my second surgery I was wearing a helmet at work and had to deal with peoples hollow remarks, which gave me the perfect opportunity to display that I'm not wearing the helmet to be funny. I was able to teach a parent along with their child about helmet safety, and they would both understand how important it is. I feel reborn and as though I have a second chance to affect the lives of others in a positive way.
12) What has all that has happened to you taught you?
This incident has taught me that life can change in a second!  So take nothing for granted. Its also taught me to love and embrace every moment on life because whether you skate,bike,bmx,snowboard or motorcross you should practice safety because it can be taken from you in a flash.


The Swedish Crew from Life On Board

The Swedish crew from Life On A Board
stopped by the S-One Helmet Warehouse last friday.
Group photo with Albin & Albin. Dan (S-One) is the guy with the glasses.

If you have a question about S-One Helmets...

Totally Approachable.
Instant Access.

We want to make sure that all of your questions are answered. So if you ever have a question feel free to email Dan.
Dan McCashin
Co-Founder
S-One Helmet Co.
dan@s-one.com

Monday, November 7, 2011