Skateboarding - wonderful sport. On the one hand - a kind of extreme, with a long history in the underground when it was forbidden, reasonably appealing to its dangers. But years passed, and skateboarding has become a sport that got its own fashion trend in clothing with lots of specialty shops. Skate clothes - a separate branch in extreme sports, although the style of skateboarders has long been and remains associated with the musical trends. In one word - incredible mixing, resulting in looks, oddly enough, it is pretty simple.

Formation of secure identity

Skateboarding emerged in California in the fifties. In the sixties and seventies they were engaged in by representatives of the punk subculture, and a decade later, this extreme sport has attracted rappers. Of course, both styles have their influence on the formation of clothes of those who are engaged in skateboarding in the streets today. Wardrobe skateboarder is quite explainable tandem functionality that is dictated by the specific nature of the sport and street fashion.

A reasonable approach to the outfit for practicing skateboarding played an important role in the fact that he came out of hiding and began to be practiced openly. This sport is not for nothing gained fame unsafe, but when the skater dresses according to the recommendations of experienced colleagues, the risk of serious injury is reduced by an order.

Extreme sport is inconceivable without the active movement and frequent falls. Insurance in this case, provide the elbow pads, knee pads, gloves, helmets, and clothes should be appropriate. For strength and durability in the fabric added nylon, acrylic, polyester, for greater comfort - Lycra (spandex). They, in turn, are combined with natural materials (cotton, flax Len: revived classic or fashion disaster? Wool) to warm and comfort. For example, to skate jeans or T-shirts are often used 98% cotton and 2% lycra, for warm clothes (sweaters, sweatshirts) - 50% wool and 50% acrylic. Jackets, winter pants can be completely synthetic.

Clothing for skateboarding should be neither too tight nor too large. And cut models, and the composition of fabrics chosen taking into account that the body during intense training should not rot in tight T-shirts or freezing because of the biting wind pants. For all this and thought out packages for different weather conditions.

Dressing the modern skater

Skaters skate in any season. The minimum set for summer days - T-shirt, long shorts or loose pants (jeans). If you need a light insulation, help longsliv - T-shirt with long sleeves made of fine cloth or shirt that can be worn on top of the t-shirt. If a cold snap will need Hoodie (hoodies), a sweater or a jacket that saves you from the wind and even rain.

Socks, of course, optional, for skaters and produced a strong model, with the addition of nylon. Safety helmet use not only beginners but also experienced skateboarders prefer not to leave the head uncovered. Some wear a cap, but even more fans at the cap, regardless of the season. In summer, a thin cotton-stocking cap, replace it in the winter warm cap comes mostly acrylic.

Shoes for skaters is very important, because it provides good adhesion to the board and allows you to perform various tricks. The skate sneakers and running shoes cushioning technology used to allow safe jump, avoiding injuries. The sole insert parts, softening the blows, stitches in recessed grooves that resists abrasion on rough skateboard.

Currently, any person who is engaged in skateboarding or just love a comfortable sporty style can dress up in stores, called skate shopami. The brands that produce clothing for this sport, a huge amount. The most famous among them: Fallen, Almost, Blind, Vans, Cliché, Quicksilver, Airwalk, Emerica, Krew, Zoo York, Innes, Brixton, DC, Circa.

Eugene Zhirkina

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