Back in 2004 we helped Quim Cardona distribute Sushi Wheels. Here are some old photos that were recently discovered in the Concrete / S1 warehouse archives .
RIP Kurtis Colamonico.
© Concrete Distribution Inc. 2004
© Quim Cardona 2004
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024
S1 Helmets 2024
Eddie Elguera, Lonny Hiramoto, Eric Dressen and Christian Hosoi
Great Fit + Certified Protection = S1 Lifer Helmet
www.s1helmets.com
Monday, November 7, 2022
Best Bike Helmets
Hello S1 Helmet Co,
I wanted to email to say thank you for your company‘s helmet. I was in a bike accident where I was hit at about 35 miles an hour and thrown about 30 feet. If it weren’t for your helmet I doubt I’d be alive anymore. Thanks for taking the time to make a great helmet.
- Bobbi Jo
www.s1helmets.com
Thursday, June 2, 2022
S1 Helmets & Pads / 2022
Helmets and Pads made for Skateboarding
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| S1 Mini Lifer Helmet S1 Lifer Helmet S1 Mega Lifer Helmet S1 Lifer Visor Helmet S1 Retro Lifer Helmet |
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| S1 Pro Knee Pads Gen 4 & 4.5 S1 Pro Elbow Pads S1 Elbow Pads S1 Wrist Guards S1 Park Pads S1 Starter Pad Set www.s1helmets.com |
S1 Helmet Co. | Instagram
Our roots run deep in skateboarding but we also get alot of love from the Scoot, Bike and Roller Skate communities.
Fun fact: S1 was the first skate helmet company to make a great fitting & certified skate helmet (the S1 Lifer Helmet).
We have 5 instagram accounts. 1 for each division: Skate Helmets, Roller Skate Helmets, Roller Derby Helmets, BMX Helmets and Scoot Helmets.
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| Instagram Skateboarding Division : @s1helmets Rollerskate Division: @s1rollerskate Roller Derby Division: @s1rollerderby Bike Division: @s1helmets_bmx Scoot Division: @s1scoot 
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Best Skate Helmet
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| The Best Skate Helmets |
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| Non-Certified Soft Foam Skate Helmets The Soft foam helmet was the industry standard for a long time but these helmets FAIL all helmet safety standards. Impact energy goes directly through the soft foam and rattles the brain. These helmets DO NOT provide adaquate protection in the case of a serious impact S1 Lifer Helmet The S1 Lifer is constructed with EPS Fusion Foam and passes the ASTM and the CPSC impact certification tests. The S1 Lifer Helmet fits great and is up to 5x more protective than traditional skate helmets.  www.s1helmets.com |
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
S1 Helmets X Vault Collab
Was just talking about this collab we did with The Vault back in 2018
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Friday, May 20, 2022
Minna Stess Interview
Minna Stess
Where / were you born?
Greenbae
And where do you live now?
Petaluma, CA
When / how/ why did you start skating?
My brother started skating when he around 4 or 5. I wanted to do what he was doing at all times so at around 2 I started crawling around on a board and following him around the skatepark.
What are some of your earliest/ favorite memories of skateboarding?
Dropping the mega ramp when I was 8 years old. I remember being scared but also not and that feeling is really cool.
What are some of your favorite or most memorable sessions or skate related experiences from the last few years?
ROTO NHS skate trip with all this insane female skaters including Nora Vasconcellos, Marbie Miller, Poe Pinson, Fabiana Delfino and many more.
What have you been up to lately?
Just came back from ROTO trip which was 10 days. Which was basically my first real skate trip. Being in the van and going to spots everyday and just hanging out with some of my favorite skaters.
What’s in store for 2022? (new parks? new tricks you're working on? skating?/contests? )
Some Olympic qualifiers coming up, there is one in October in Rio. WOF in Seattle in September will be a fun one. Exposure is also in October I believe as well. I also want to film a lot this year and hopefully make a couple minute part. But also focus on progressing for contests but I really want to film a lot more and skate more street stuff.
Why do you love skateboarding?
Because there is so much to do. If you get sick of a trick or something you can move on and do a million other things. The community as well, just meeting new people is really fun and the skate community has definitely helped with my social skills as a person. Learning new tricks and eating shit. Eating shit when you are really going for something.
What are your Top 3 ?
Foods:
Mango
Bluphoria yerba mate? does that count as a food haha
Bacon, egg and cheese which I am eating right now while typing this.
Things you enjoy when you're not skating:
Watching skate vids that hype up
Hanging out with my dog.
Hanging with friends on a rainy day.
Not much else honestly, everything I do basically relates to skating.
Dreams / Goals:
Olympics Paris 2024
Film a full video part
Go pro in the future
Books:
I don’t remember the last time I read a book I can’t sit and read I have to be moving
Places you would like to visit someday:
Paris, I’ve always wanted to visit France even before the Olympics
Probably Spain again
I don’t know literally anywhere besides Wyoming
Skate Gear:
Deck: Santa Cruz 8.5
Trucks: Independent Hollows 149
Wheels: Bones Wheels V* Wide Cut
Bearings: Bronson Raws
Grip: Mob Grip
Shoes: Vans
Helmet: S1 Lifer Helmet
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Are S1 Helmets good ?
Fact: According to the Virginia Tech Study the S1 Lifer Helmet is safer than the Triple 8 Dual Certified Helmets w. MIPS, the Bell Division Helmet and Thousand Heritage Helmet.
Testing Results:
S1 Lifer Helmet: 4 out of 5 stars
Triple 8 Dual Certified Helmets with MIPS: 3 out of 5 Stars
Bell Division Helmet: 3 out of 5 Stars
Thousand Heritage Helmet: 2 out of 5 Stars
Bern Watts Helmets: 2 out of 5 Stars
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| Virginia Tech rated the S1 Lifer Helmet 4 out of 5 stars and put into the same category as Road Bikes Helmets. |
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| Bell Division Helmet is rated 3 out of 5 stars in the Virginia Tech study. |
Monday, May 16, 2022
S1 Helmets - Skate Team
Peter Hewitt
Darren Navarrette
Heimana Reynolds
Eric Dressen
Alex Perelson
Lance Mountain
Minna Stess
Eddie Elguera
Ben Schroeder
Lonny Hiramoto
Mike Frazier
AJ Nelson
Noe Montagard
Arisa Trew
Harvey Campbell
Klara Kermoade
Wyatt Hammond
Kai Makino
Paige Tobin
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| S1 Lifer (Skate) Helmet Great fit + Best Protection = S1 Lifer Helmet Trusted By The Pros www.s1helmets.com |
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
How to choose the right size for your S1 Lifer Helmet
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| more sizing videos www.s1helmets.com |
S1 Mini Lifer Helmets
XS: fits 18.5" S: fits 19" M: fits 19.5" L: fits 20" XL: fits 20.5"
S1 Lifer Helmets
XS: fits 20.5" S: fits 21" M: fits 21.5" L: fits 22" XL: fits 22.5" 2XL: fits 23"
S1 Mega Lifer Helmet
S: fits 23" M: fits 23.5" L" fits 24" XL: fits 24.5" 2XL fits : 25"
more sizing videos
check out www.s1helmets.com
Thursday, September 2, 2021
6 Reasons to Get an S1 Lifer Helmet for your kid(s)
Great Fit: The S1 Lifer Helmet fits nice and low on the head. If your head is on the smaller side (18.5" - 20.5" circumference) you can choose the S1 Mini Lifer. If your head is on the bigger side (23"+ head circumference ) you can choose the S1 Mega Lifer Helmet. It is interesting to note that 90% of children (ages 8+) and Adults fit in the regular S1 Lifer Helmet (head circumference 20.5" - 23.) In summary, S1 has a wide range of sizing to fit small, average and larger skulls. (see illustrations 1)
Super Comfy: When it comes to helmets safety is paramount but comfort is always nice! The S1 Lifer Helmet comes with super soft sizing liners that conform to your head and have a nice airy and comforting feel. The Sizing liners are color coded so you know by looking at them how thick the liners are. Grey liners are (XS) 14mm, Red Liners (S) 12mm, Beige liners (M) 10mm, Black liners (L) 8mm, Green Liners (XL) 6mm, Blue Liners (2XL) 4mm, Purple Liners (3XL) 2mm. The liners are interchangeable so you can make a helmet fit tighter or looser by removing and replacing the liner. (see illustration 2)
Safety Certified: "We take safety seriously at S1" says Dan McCashin, co-founder of S1," We made the Lifer Helmet safe and comfortable so we could 100% recommend the helmet to family, friends and team riders." The S1 Lifer Helmet is both ASTM and CPSC certified according to US helmet safety standards. It is also certified to the Australian and EU helmet safety standards. The S1 Lifer Helmet is constructed with Fusion Foam which absorbs and dissipates impact force from the head. Fusion foam is soft enough to protect against multiple low force impacts and dense enough to protect against single high impacts. (see illustration 3,4).
Multi-Purpose Use: The S1 Lifer Helmet is designed, constructed and safety certified to be worn while riding your skateboard, bicycle, roller skates or a non-motorized scooter. The S1 Lifer Helmet first earned it's good reputation as a quality dome protector among vert, pool and park skaters. Over the last 5 years, the good words about the S1 Lifer Helmet spread into the roller derby, roller skate, bike, and scoot communities. The internet has also enabled discerning parents to research and find the S1 Lifer Helmet for their little shredders. (see illustration 5)
Batch Tested: "We batch test every production run" says Chris Terins, Co-Founder of S1, "We want to make sure every production run meets and/or exceeds current helmet safety standards. By law, we aren't required to batch test but we spend the extra time and money on testing so Dan and I know were shipping the best possible helmets to our customers." (see illustration 7)
Trust: The folks at S1 have been manufacturing helmets for 20+ years and they have an amazing track record for quality, safety and customer service. S1 was the first company in the skate market to educate skateboarders about the added safety of certified helmets and the dangers of wearing non-certified helmets. As a result of the brand's efforts to educate and inform customers a sense of goodwill spread throughout the skate and bike communities. Some of the world's top pros like 22 -year-old Heimana Reynolds, a professional skateboarder who recently competed in the Tokyo Olympics, has been wearing the S1 Lifer Helmet since he was a young 12 year old grom. "It is the only helmet I will wear. In my opinion, it is the best, safest and most comfortable helmet on the market." (see illustration 8,9)
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| Illustration 1 7 Year Old Wyatt Hammond wears the S1 Mini Lifer Helmet Size: XL. The S1 Mini Lifer Helmet generally fits kids ages 5 - 7. If your head measures 18.5" - 20.5" the S1 Mini Lifer Helmet is for you. Most people ages 8 and up wear the S1 Lifer Helmet. And if your head is over 23" in circumference check out the S1 Mega Lifer Helmet. |
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| Illustration 2 Measure your head. S1 Mini Lifer Helmet (fits 18.5" - 20.5") S1 Lifer Helmet (fits 20.5" - 23.5") S1 Mega Lifer Helmet (fits 23" - 25.5") |
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| Illustration 3 "We made a helmet that we could 100% recommend to family, friends and team riders."- Dan McCashin / Co-Founder S1 Helmet Co. |
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| Illustration 4 S1 Fusion Foam is soft enough to help disperse lower multiple impacts and the dense enough to dissipate single high impacts. Great Fit + Certified Protection = S1 Lifer Helmet |
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| Illustration 5 The S1 Lifer Helmet is one of the top rated and best selling helmets in the world. |
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| Illustration 7 Lab tests show the S1 Lifer Helmet is up to 5x more protective than traditional soft foam helmets. |
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| Illustration 7 Soft Foam Helmets fail the CPSC and ASTM tests. |
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| Illustration 8 "We batch test every production run. By law, we aren't required to batch test but we spend the extra time and money on testing so Dan and I know were shipping the best possible helmets to our customers." - Chris Terins / Co-Founder S1 Helmet Co. |
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| Illustration 9 "It is the only helmet I will wear. In my opinion, it is the best, safest and most comfortable helmet on the market." - Heimana Reynolds (#1 Rank Park Skateboarder 2018, 2019, Olympian 2020/21) |
S1 Helmets
S1 Mini Lifer Helmet
S1 Lifer Helmet
S1 Retro Lifer Helmet
S1 Lifer Visor Helmet
S1 Mega Lifer Helmet
S1 Pads
S1 Pro Knee Pad (Gen 4)
S1 Pro Elbow Pads
S1 Elbow Pads
S1 Wrist Guards
S1 Starter Pad Sets
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| World's #1 Skateboard Helmet www.s1helmets.com |
Friday, May 21, 2021
S1 Lifer Helmet - Sizing and Testing
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| Measure the circumference of your head with a soft tape measurer. 18.5" - 20.5" choose the S1 Mini Lifer Helmet 20.5" - 23.5" choose the S1 Lifer Helmet 22.5" -25.5" choose the S1 Mega Lifer Helmet |
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| We batch test every production of S1 Lifer Helmets to ensure the helmets meet and/or exceed current helmet safety standards. We can 100% recommend the S1 Lifer Helmet to family, friends and team riders. www.s1helmets.com |
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
#1 Safest Skate Helmet
Big News! Virginia Tech tested some of the top selling skate helmets and they rated the S1 Lifer Helmet as the #1 "Skate Certified" Helmet !
About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab developed a methodology for testing helmets for their ability to reduce concussions and allows researchers to provide unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets.
A message from S1: As a helmet company our mission was to create a skate helmet (S1 Lifer Helmet) that we could 100% recommend to family, friends and team riders.
We want to give a BIG thanks to 1) all the skate shops that offer the S1 Lifer to their customers 2) All the skaters that trust their heads to the S1 Lifer and 4) All of the parents that have chosen S1 for their little shredders.
https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html
Great fit + Best Protection = S1 Lifer Helmet
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| Who makes the safest skate helmet? According to Virginia Tech it is the S1 Lifer Helmet. #s1helmets www.s1helmets.com |
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Eric Dressen / S1 Lifer Helmet
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| Eric Dressen / S1 Helmet Co. |
Eric Dressen
Born and raised?
Los Angeles
When did you start skating?
In 1974 when I was 8 years old I got my first skateboard, I wanted to start surfing and was told to learn to skateboard first. I ended up liking skateboarding more than anything and in 1975 I got got my first issue of Skateboarder Magazine and that's when I decided I wanted to be a pro skater.
Biggest Influences?
My biggest influences were the Dog Town guys, Tony Alva and Jay Adams. I wanted to skate like them.
Favorite Memories?
One of my favroite memories is getting sponsored by Logan Skateboards and getting a "Who's Hot" Interview in Skateboarder Magazine when I was 10 years old. And when I was 11 years old I got on the Original Alva Team, it was all a dream come true.
Most memorable session?
At the El Gato Classic's, getting to skate with all of my childhood heroes.
What are you up to lately?
I go skating everyday.
Current Set Up?
My 5 Rose Cross Graphic Santa Cruz (9" wide Popsicle Shape)
Indy 159's (My Signature Model)
OJ Wheels 56mm
Bronson Ceramic Bearings
Mob Grip
Favorite Foods?
Japanese
Thai
Vietnamese
Favorite Bands?
Devo
Duran Duran
Depeche Mode
Skate Spots
Axis Skate Park (Japan)
Fitzroy Skate Park (Melbourne)
Peck Park (San Pedro, CA)
Favorite Books?
No Beast So Fierce - Edward Bunker
Lonely Boy - Steve Jones
Cured - Lol Tolhurst
Favorite Movies?
Yojimbo
Battles Without Honor and Humanity - Yakuza Movie Series
Tampopo
Favorite Places?
Japan
Australia
Finland
Why do you like the S1 Lifer Helmet?
I really like the fit.
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| "I like the fit of the S1 Lifer Helmet." - Eric Dressen www.s1helmets.com |
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The S1 Lifer Helmet is constructed with Fusion Foam and is 5x more protective than soft foam skate helmet. The S1 Lifer Helmet is certified to help protect your head from low force multiple impacts (ASTM Skate Standard) and single high impacts (CPSC Bike & Skate Standard) . S1 batch tests every production run to make sure the S1 Lifer meets / exceeds current helmet safety standards. Whether you like to ride a skateboard, bike, roller skates or scooter (non-motorized) you know you are wearing the best helmet on the market. Rated #1 "Skate Certified" Helmet in a 2020 Virginia Tech skate helmet safety test, the S1 Lifer Helmet also fits great and comes in a variety of colors. Great fit + Lightweight + Best Protection = S1 Lifer Helmet |
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| every S1 Helmet comes with a free stickersheet! |
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