Kids Skate Helmets
Built for protection, confidence and action-packed rides.
Skate Helmets from Xchange Sports are designed for riders who love skate parks, scooters, BMX and action sports. Shop Australia’s premium range of skate helmets from trusted brands including Triple Eight and Hornit, offering comfortable fits, durable construction and reliable protection for kids, teens and adults. With secure adjustable designs and helmets meeting the AS/NZS 2063:2020 Australian Safety Standard, riders can enjoy every session with confidence and parents can have peace of mind.
Every skate helmet here is chosen for the way skateboarding actually goes wrong — repeated low-speed knocks rather than one high-speed collision. That means a hard ABS outer shell, deeper coverage at the back of the head where skaters land, and dual certification so the same helmet is legal on a bike as well as a board.
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Frequently Asked Questions of Skate Helmets
Measure the widest part of your child's head in centimetres — that number maps directly to helmet size. Children aged 3–5 typically fit an XS (52–54 cm), ages 6–8 usually need a Small (54–56 cm), and ages 9–12 generally fit a Medium (56–58 cm). Always check the individual brand's size chart before buying, as sizing varies between Triple 8, Globber, Hornit, and Nutcase.
A dual-certified skate helmet is legal for cycling in Australia, it must display certification to AS/NZS 1698 or an approved equivalent standard. Triple 8's Lil 8 and THE Dual Certified Sweatsaver both carry dual certification for skating and cycling. A skate-only helmet without the cycling standard must not be worn on public roads or paths.
Replace a skate helmet immediately after any direct impact — EPS foam compresses on impact and does not return to full protective thickness even if the outer shell looks intact. Replace any helmet older than three years regardless of use, as foam and shell materials degrade over time. If you are unsure whether a helmet has taken a hit, replace it.
Dual-certified skate helmets are safe for both skating and cycling. Single-standard skate-only helmets handle multiple low-impact hits rather than one high-energy collision — which is why dual certification matters for road riding. Check the label inside the helmet: if it shows both ASTM F1492 and CPSC or AS/NZS, it is safe for biking.
A multi-impact helmet uses a hard ABS outer shell designed to take repeated low-speed knocks without being retired — which is what skateboarding actually involves, since a child learning will tip over the back of the board many times in one session. Bike helmets are built for a single high-energy impact and must be replaced after one. Any helmet still needs replacing after a genuinely hard hit. If you're unsure whether a fall counted, tell us what happened and we'll give you a straight answer.
Yes, if it is dual certified. AS/NZS 2063:2020 covers bicycles and wheeled recreational devices including skateboards and scooters, and a helmet carrying both a skate standard and a cycling standard is legal across all three. Most of this range is dual certified for exactly that reason — one helmet instead of three. Check the certification sticker inside before using any helmet across disciplines.
Most 5 year olds measure between 49 and 52 cm around the head, which puts them at the top of an XXS/XS or the bottom of an XS/S depending on the brand. Measure rather than guess — the labels are not consistent and the centimetre figure is the only reliable guide. Send us the measurement and we'll confirm the right model before you order.
Yes, and it's the right choice. Roller skating produces frequent backwards falls, and a skate helmet's deeper rear coverage protects exactly where you land. AS/NZS 2063:2020 explicitly covers rollerblades among wheeled recreational devices. Worth pairing with wrist guards — in roller skating you land on your hands more than anything else.
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What Makes a Skate Helmet Different From a Bike Helmet?
A bike helmet is built for one big hit. A skate helmet is built for a lot of small ones.Bike helmets use a thin plastic skin over crushable EPS foam. That absorbs a single high-energy impact very well, and then the helmet is finished — it has to be replaced even if the outside looks fine. Skateboarding doesn’t work like that. A child learning to drop in will tip over the back of the board a dozen times in an afternoon, and none of those falls is severe enough to retire a helmet.Multi-impact skate helmets use a hard ABS outer shell that spreads and shrugs off repeated low-speed knocks without deforming, plus deeper coverage down the back of the head where skaters actually land. They are heavier than a bike helmet and less ventilated. That is the trade-off, and for skating it is the right one.Which certification do you actually need?
- AS/NZS 2063 — the Australian and New Zealand standard, and the one that matters here. The current edition, AS/NZS 2063:2020, covers helmets for bicycles and wheeled recreational devices including skateboards, scooters and rollerblades.
Which Skate Helmet fits Your Head Size?
A well-fitted skate helmet sits level on the head with two fingers of clearance above the eyebrows. Measure the widest part of the head in centimetres and match it to the size chart on each product page. Sizing runs from about 45 cm through to 60 cm across the range, but the labels are not consistent between brands — one company’s XS is another’s S. Always work from the centimetre measurement rather than the letter, and check the chart on the individual product page before you order. Sizing varies across Triple 8, Globber, Hornit, and Nutcase, always measure rather than guess.If the helmet is new and does not fit, send it back within 30 days under the Xchange Sports change-of-mind returns policy.Skate helmet size by age and head circumference
| Rider age | Typical head size | Fits | Suggested models |
| 3–5 years | 46–51 cm | XXS / XS | Triple 8 Lil 8 Dual Certified XS/S (46–52 cm), Globber Kids XXS/XS (45–51 cm) |
| 5–8 years | 49–55 cm | XS / S | Triple 8 Wipeout Dry Erase S, M or L, Globber Kids XS/S (51–55 cm) |
| 8–12 years | 52–56 cm | S / M | Triple 8 Wipeout L (52–56 cm), Triple 8 Little Tricky (50–56 cm) |
| Teen & adult | 54–60 cm | M / L / XL | Triple 8 Dual Certified Sweatsaver, S/M and L/XL |
- Step 1 — Measure. Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of the head, just above the eyebrows. Note the centimetre reading.
- Step 2 — Level and clear. Place the helmet flat on the head. Two fingers must fit between the helmet’s lower edge and the top of the eyebrow.
- Step 3 — Shake test. Fasten the chin strap. Shake the head firmly in all directions. The helmet must not shift forward, backward, or sideways.
Are these skating helmets certified to Australian safety standards?
Yes, every skating helmet sold at Xchange Sports meets AS/NZS 2063:2020, Australia’s mandatory bicycle and skating helmet standard under the Australian Consumer Law. The mandatory standard for all helmets is published at the Australian Government’s Product Safety Australia website. Triple 8 helmets carry dual certification for skateboarding (ASTM F1492) and cycling (CPSC/AS/NZS). The Globber Kids Helmet with LED Lights and the Nutcase Street w/MIPS meet the same Australian certification requirements. Never buy a helmet without visible certification markings, compliance is non-negotiable for road and skate park use.How do ABS shells, EPS foam, and MIPS differ?
- The shell material and liner type determine how a skate helmet handles impact. Hard ABS outer shells, used on Triple 8 models, absorb repeated low-impact hits common in skateboarding.
- EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam liners compress on a single high-energy impact and need replacing after one major collision.
- MIPS, Multi-directional Impact Protection System, adds a slip-plane liner inside the EPS that rotates independently to redirect rotational forces on angled impacts. The Nutcase Street (Blue Steel) w/MIPS uses this system, making it the strongest choice for teen and adult park skaters who take bigger falls.
