Elbow Pads

Elbow Pads for Skating Australia

Elbow pads are often the last piece of protection skaters buy — and frequently the one they wish they'd bought sooner. An elbow impact on concrete at speed is a serious injury. Elbow pads keep you skating instead of sidelined.

They're essential for park and ramp skating where falling backwards and catching yourself on elbows is common. They're also recommended for any skater learning new skills — the confidence of knowing your elbows are covered means you'll try more, fall better, and progress faster.

Hard Cap Elbow Pads

Like knee pads, hard cap elbow pads (from 187 Killer Pads, ProTec, and similar) have a rigid plastic cap over foam padding. They absorb impacts effectively and allow you to slide out rather than stop dead. Preferred for skate park use.

Sizing

Measure the circumference of your elbow and check each brand's size chart. Elbow pads should fit snugly with full freedom of arm movement — no bunching, no slipping. Pads that shift during skating offer much less protection than a properly fitted set.

If you're buying a full protection kit (knee pads + wrist guards + elbow pads), check whether brands offer matching pad sets — sizes are calibrated consistently within a set, which makes sizing simpler.

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