X Games Skateboarding News

Skateboarding and the 2008 X Games: check out all the chat and skateboarding news and info!

The X Games are here – July 29 through August 3 – and skate fans are discussing their favorites on blogs and forums everywhere. Some people have predicted winners, while others think it’s too close and unpredictable to call.Events will include:

• men’s and women’s street skate
• men’s big air
• men’s and women’s vert skate
• men’s skateboard superpark
• vert skate for amateurs

Here is a complete list of participating skateboarding athletes and here is a source of skateboarding news at the X Games.

When you need info about skateboarding protective gear, head to the XSportsProtective learning center.

At the learning center for skateboard protective gear, you’ll find these articles:

• What Skateboard Protective Gear do I Need?
  Which items are most important?
• How To Choose: Skateboard Helmet
  Skate only? Skate and bike?
• How To Choose: Skateboard Knee and Elbow Pads
  Slip-On, Easy-On? Hard shell, soft shell?
• How To Choose: Skateboard Gloves and Wrist Guards
  Gloves? Standard wrist guard?
• How to Choose: Skateboard Padded Shorts
  Pad thickness? Hard shell vs soft foam?
• Skateboard Protective Gear Useful Links
  Articles on and resources about protective gear

If you need help choosing the right skateboard helmet and other skateboarding protective gear, call us at 1-800-930-4084 or email info@XSportsProtective.com.