Pro-Tec is celebrating 45 years in business this year with a return to San Diego an expanded helmet line, a new range of snow helmets, and a collaboration with Volcom.
Pro-Tec relocated from San Clemente to join Sector 9 Skateboard Co., another brand under the Bravo Sports Corp. Specialty Division, in the new San Diego headquarters. The move reflects the company’s commitment to its core market and marks a company promise to support and protect riders with proven and innovative products that professionals and beginners from around the world rely on every day.
Why build your own when you can collab? We never understood, but it’s nice to see that Volcom has realized that having good helmets with your logos on them is a great thing.
“Our collaboration with Volcom is a great way to celebrate Pro-Tec’s 45th Anniversary,” says R.P. Bess Pro-Tec Global Brand Director. “With Volcom’s creative direction and Pro-Tec’s classic styling, these helmets are a must-have for skaters and snowboarders.”
“I was naturally excited to work with Pro-Tec having worn them throughout my vert career and to be able to instigate the never-been-done swirl injection mold [for Volcom] was what got me super hyped.” Remy Stratton, Volcom SVP of Global Skate and Snow.
For the official word from Volcom and Pro-Tec please follow the jump.
Pro-Tec is 45 years old this year. And to celebrate they’re launching an all-new Pro-Tec Snow helmet line this fall.
Pro-Tec will be launching five new snow helmets, including the iconic Full-Cut, making it the first time that the 1970s helmet, which is the most recognizable skate helmet of all time, will be available across all lines: skate, bike, snow and water. . . The original Classic helmet is ASTM, CE and CPSC Certified for snow, skate and bike use, making it wearable year-round, on or off the slopes. This includes the Jr. Classic, which is designed for kids ages five to thirteen and comes with a Dual Directional Twist Fit System for a custom fit. . . The line also features the low-profile Riot helmet, which has a Classic shape with an added visor, as well as the Commander, which delivers the ultimate in adjustability with the Active Venting System and top-of-the-line BOA Fit System.
For all the details, including a quote from Global Brand Director RP Bess, please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Brighton Zeuner has a new helmet sponsor and it’s Pro-Tec.
“I’ve been a fan of Brighton’s since first meeting her through fellow riders, Lizzie Armanto and Allysha Le,” says R.P. BessProtec global brand director. “It’s been amazing watching her style and power grow over the last few years. She’s got a bright future ahead and I look forward to seeing it unfold.”
For the official word from Pro-Tec, follow the jump.
The Gonz is good. Helmets are good. And Pro-Tec has put the two together by adding the legendary skateboarder to their team.
“Adding Mark to the Pro-Tec team seems like a perfect fit with the already iconic riders,” says R.P. Bess Protec Global Brand Director. “We’re really looking forward to working with him on a signature helmet. Adding Gonz art to our Full Cut is a perfect combination of authenticity and cool.”
Mr. Gonzales joins a stacked Pro-Tec team that includes fellow legends Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Jason Jessee, Bucky Lasek, Rune Glifberg and rising stars Jimmy Wilkins, Sam Beckett, Alex Perelson, Lizzie Armanto, Josh Borden, Allysha Le and many more. For the official word from Pro-Tec, please follow the jump.
The skate helmet brand of choice for legions of skateboarders, Pro-Tec announced this week that they have been sold by their parent paintball company Dye Precision, Inc. to zombie skate brand collector Bravo Sports Corp. for an undisclosed amount.
Bravo Sports plans to continue Pro-Tec’s legacy by supporting and protecting riders around the world, from sidewalks to the slopes. Famous for classic styling and innovative protective gear, Pro-Tec’s helmets, pads, guards and other products have protected skate, bike, water, and snow athletes of all ages for more than four decades. With the company’s action sports heritage and proven success, athletes have come to rely on Pro-Tec products.
Pro-Tec will be in good company with other Bravo brands like Darkstar, Maple, SpeedDemon, Kryptonics, Variflex (see what we mean by “zombie”), and many more. For the official word from Bravo, please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Vans has decided it no longer wants to be in the helmet business and has sold Pro-Tec to San Diego, California based paintball company Dye Precision Inc for an undisclosed amount.
“We’re very proud of the work that the Vans® and Pro-tec® brand teams have done to build the brand globally during the last decade,” said Kevin Bailey, President, Vans. “Together, we have continued the Pro-tec® brand’s leadership role in skateboard and BMX protective gear, while expanding the brand’s position in snow sports and mountain biking. . . “The Vans® and Pro-tec® brands share a complementary action sports heritage,” he continued. “But we believe that Dye Precision can provide Pro-tec® a better operational fit and focus, which will allow the brand to thrive and reach its full potential.”
Guess it’s going to be the Vans Pool Party from now on. Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
If you didn’t watch it live online (you can now) Pedro Barros won his second consecutive Pro-tec Pool Party on Saturday May 12, 2012. Rune Glifberg was second, Bucky Lasek was third. Follow the jump to read the official word from Pro-tec if you’d like, but the best way to see what went down it to just watch it yourself right here. [click to continue…]
Pro Results
1. Pedro Barros
2. Rune Glifberg
3. Andy MacDonald
4. Nolan Munroe
5. Alex Perelson
6. Omar Hassan
7. Steven Pineire
8. Mike Owen
9. Sky Siljeg
10. Sandro Diaz
Masters Results
1. Chris Miller
2. Steve Caballero
3. Lance Mountain
4. Tony Hawk
5. Eric Nash
6. Duane Peters
Read more: http://www.boardistan.com/#ixzz1N8GmBYaOToday (Saturday, May 21, 2011), at 3 PM PST the 7th Annual Pro-tec Pool Party kicks off live from the Vans Skatepark at The Block in Orange, California.
This year’s Pro-tec Pool Party should prove to be one for the ages with a wide open pro division led by past winners Rune Glifberg and Omar Hassan and a master’s field that features 5-time winner and Combi master Chris Miller, defending champ Steve Caballero and late entry Tony Hawk competing in his first Pro-tec Pool Party.
