Top Ten Gift Ideas for Skateboarders

Got a boarder on your holiday shopping list this year? No, I don't mean someone renting a room in your house. I mean a skateboarder. If you do, there is a huge assortment of gift ideas from which to choose. Here are ten to get your started.

1) Vans Bucky Lasek 3 Skate Shoe for kids run about $44.99 per pair in cost. Features include a SBR/gum rubber outsole, suede and canvas upper, and a die-cut EVA midsole for better cushioning. This skate shoe is a great quality shoe for any younger boarder learning to board or even a more experienced youth already established in the sport.

2) Vans Bucky Lasek 2 Skate Shoe for men range in price from about $24.97 per pair.
Features include a dual-density cut and buff EVA midsole for comfort and support, suede and full-grain leather upper offers for durability, and a molded heel clip. Vans have long been one the favorite skate shoes on the market and this style won't disappoint you.

3) Vans Jessen Casual Skate Shoe for women are priced at $39.97 per pair. They come with the similar features as the men's shoes; a dual-density cut and buff EVA midsole for comfort and support, and suede and full-grain leather upper offers for durability. This is a quality women's skate shoe in the popular Vans style. It comes in sizes to fit most women.

4) Etnies Callicut Skate Shoes for women come at a cost of $39.99 per pair. Features include a durable 400 NBS rubber outsole with an internal EVA midsole for cushioning, a padded tongue and collar and elastic tongue-centering straps. Etnies are becoming popular among boarders and this skate shoe is no exception. It is a great value for the price.

5) Triple Eight Second Skins Knee Pads come at a price of $32.95 per pair. Features include Neoprene sleeve in back, abrasion and tear resistant Kevlar foam padding in front, and Velcro fastening straps on top and bottom of pad. The pads are slim enough to be worn under your clothing. You can have protection with comfort and less bulk.

6) Harbinger 533K Youth Knee Pads are only $16.95 per pair. These pads have an extended and flat knee cap that provides a smoother sliding surface as you move. The company's unique "900 Denier" fabric shell resists tearing and the padding above and below the knee is hinged for better flexibility. Other features include one inch wide nylon positioning straps on top and bottom asymmetrically designed for left and right knees (plastic buckles on the inside of knee), NoSweatTM lining, and Velcro openings. Pads fit children ages 6 to 9 years old.

7) ASI Extreme Protective Shorts come at a cost of $34.95. The shorts can be used for any sport including roller derby, inline skating, skateboarding, roller hockey, mountain boarding, and mountain biking. They fit underneath your normal shorts or pants without being bulky. They provide moderate protection with 1/4 inch padding on only the tailbone and outside thighs. If you want some protection from impacts but not all the added weight and bulk, these shorts are for you. The shorts are made of 85% nylon, 15% spandex, are all black and hand washing is recommended. Waist sizes include XS 24-26 inches, S 28-30 inches, M 32-34 inches, L 36-38 inches, and XL 40-42 inches

8) ProTec Ace Skate Bucky Lasek Helmet is priced at $35.95. The helmet come with a two-stage liner for skate use, four shell sizes for a great fit, and is Matte Grey in color. Sizes are Small 53-54cm, M 55-56cm, L 57-58cm, and XL 59-60cm. There probably isn't a more important piece of gear than a helmet, and this one is a good investment for skate boarders.

9) Triple Eight Brainsaver Skate Helmet is a good buy for $27.95. It has a side cut design, signature rivets, four fresh colors to choose from and multi-impact protection. The Brainsaver comes in sizes Small 52-53cm, Medium 54-57cm, and Large 56-59cm.

10) Flip Skate Wax costs only $3.99 and comes in assorted colors of red or black. Grind King Skate Wax is also $3.99 and for that price you get one bar in an assorted color.

Any of these gifts will make the skate boarder on your shopping list happy. Grab some Vans, a Brainsaver, and some wax and hit the pavement rolling. Happy skate boarding.