Whether you are dropping into a concrete bowl for the first time, learning to slide your longboard, or just commuting through busy city streets, proper protective gear is non-negotiable. Skating is all about progression, and having the right armor gives you the absolute confidence to commit to the trick and shake off the inevitable slams. At The Drop, we stock the most trusted safety gear and travel accessories in the industry.
Protect Your Dome: Certified Skate Helmets
Do not trust your brain to a cheap, uncertified plastic shell. We exclusively carry premium skate helmets from brands like Pro-Tec, Yepa, and Triple 8 that meet rigorous CPSC and ASTM safety certifications. Engineered with high-impact EPS foam and low-profile fits, these helmets deliver massive brain protection without making you look like a bobblehead at the park.
Knee, Elbow & Wrist Pads
Save your joints. If you are skating transition, vert, or just learning the basics, a heavy-duty pad set is your best friend. We stock everything from slim, under-clothing gaskets for street skating to the massive, heavily capped knee and elbow pads from 187 Killer Pads that allow you to safely bail and slide out on concrete ramps.
Downhill Essentials: Slide Gloves
If you are taking a longboard down a steep hill, you need to be able to shut down your speed. Our selection of premium slide gloves features replaceable high-density pucks, allowing you to put your hands directly on the pavement to initiate high-speed freeride drifts and controlled stops.
Skateboard Bags & Transit
Protect your board when you aren't riding it. Whether you are throwing your setup in the back of a truck, hopping on a flight, or just need a daily backpack with heavy-duty board straps, we carry the rugged travel bags and skate packs required to keep your grip tape from destroying your car seats.
The Drop: Canada’s Premium Skate Hub
Ride with confidence. Shop our complete collection of skate helmets, impact pads, and travel bags online with fast Canadian shipping, or visit our 11,000-square-foot store in Grande Prairie, Alberta to try on the helmets and guarantee a snug, safe fit.
