Best Gloves and Wrist Guards for Electric Skateboarding in 2023

If you have ever ridden an electric skateboard you know that falling is inevitable. If we fly off our e-boards one of the first things we do is to stretch out our arms. We want to dampen the impact and protect our heads. Hence, our hands will likely be hurt, and that sucks. We need our hands in everyday life; We use them while scrolling on our smartphone, cooking, brushing our teeth and none of this is not a lot of fun with hurt hands. Palm cuts are super annoying! Hence we should protect our hands when going out for a ride. The best way to protect our hands is with gloves or wrist guards. As such, I have researched the best gloves and wrist guards for e-skateboarding and outlined the most important equipment in this article. I don’t want to keep you on the tenterhook, so let’s move along to my results. 

Best Electric Skateboard Gloves

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Model

Check Price

Best Protection

Flatland3d Pro Gloves

Most Convenient

Flatland3d Classic Gloves

Best Sliding Gloves

Triple Eight Sliders

What are the best gloves for electric skateboarding?

Best pick: Classic and Pro E-Skate Gloves from flatland3d
(excellent protection and still sensible enough for remote controls)

Check out the E-Skate gloves on flatland3ds Website.
Use the coupon code “E-SKATEBOARDER” to get 10% off!

What are the Best Wrist Guards for Electric Skateboarding?

Best pick: Triple 8 Hired Hands

Order the “Triple 8 Hired Hands” on Amazon.

What are the Best Sliding Gloves for Electric Skateboarding?

Best pick: Triple 8 sliders longboard gloves

Order the “Triple 8 Sliders” on Amazon.

Why Do We Need Gloves and Wrist Guards?

Most Common Injuries

To understand why we need gloves and wrist guards when going out for a ride we should look into the most common injuries when it comes to electric skateboarding. One issue here is that e-boarding is a pretty new activity as a whole. As such, we do not have a lot of empirical data to nail down what the most common types of injuries are. However, skateboarding, inline-skating, and even longboarding are all seniors within their respective industries by comparison and are pretty comparable activities. So, let’s take look at the most common injuries among skateboarders, longboarders, and e-skateboarders together. These are:

  • Abrasions and bruises
  • Hand, wrist, or shoulder injuries
  • Head injuries
  • Ankle and knee injuries

The second place among the most common injuries includes hand, wrist and shoulder injuries. If we take a fall when e-skateboarding it is very likely that we land on our hands as we intuitively stretch out our arms to control the landing. If not protected then our hands will likely get hurt or our wrist bones break. After all, we normally tumble at high speeds onto the hard tarmac. As such, naturally, we get hurt. Palm cuts are seriously irritating, but we sure can protect ourselves and our hands. All we need is to wear proper protection. Hence the second most common injuries (abrasions and bruises) can likewise be easily avoided wearing proper knee and elbow pads. pick: Original and Pro E-Skate Gloves from flatland3d and Knox (excellent protection and still sensible enough for remote controls) 

Crashes

We need gloves or wrist guards if we take a fall, but when do crashes occur? What can we do to avoid these in the first place? The most common accidents happen when electric longboarders and skateboarders:

  • Ride beyond their skill level (Lose control and fall)
  • Skate on improper or irregular surfaces (rails, curbstone, cracks in pavement)
  • Ride in rainy conditions (wet and slippery surface)
  • Go too fast (downhill or too much throttle)
  • Run into cars, bikes, pedestrians, skaters or another e-boarders
  • Happen to ride when their remote control disconnects
  • Fully charge their battery, on some boards causing regenerative braking to stop

The Best Electric Skateboard Gloves

E-Skate Gloves from Flatland3D – in Cooperation with Knox

We should keep in mind that electric skateboards are pretty new. There aren’t yet a lot of electric skateboard accessories on the market, but some companies still seriously work on building the perfect gloves for electric skateboarding. It seems that the perfect solution is not yet available, although there is one which is pretty close. Flatland has made gloves especially for e-boarders in cooperation with Knox. Flatland is a company that is dedicated to electric skateboarding accessories, while Knox is a company that has a pretty long history in designing and manufacturing protective motorcycle and bicycle gloves. Presently these two companies have teamed up and together designed a glove especially made for e-skateboarders. Check out our longterm review.

Knox patented Scaphoid Protection System (SPS)

Knox Patented Scaphoid – wrist bone which brakes most of the time –  Protection System (SPS) works to protect your palm and wrist by adding two sliders to the palm of the glove.

SPS (graphic by Knox)

Pro E-Skate Gloves by Flatland3d

The Fingerless Pro E skate gloves are similar to the well-known and popular Pro E-Skate gloves but feature free fingertips. These gloves are for riders who want to feel the remote control in their hands. Another component of these gloves is the one-directional flexible wrist plate. It is flexible in the forward direction for comfort, but rigid in the other direction to prevent hyperextension. This wrist plate is designed to not to be a hindrance while you’re holding your remote control. If it does still happen to interfere, you can remove it! Check out our Longterm Review here!

Price: $64,99

Use the code “E-SKATEBOARDER to get 10% off

Pros:

  • Made for electric skateboarding
    Has Scaphoid Protection System – SPS (only Knox gloves have this)
  • Specially designed wrist plate to prevent hyperextension – which is removable
  • The palm material is made out of Clarino – very durable and flexible at the same time
  • A webbing loop at wrist makes it easy to pull the glove on and secure a tight fit
  • Terry cloth thumb panel to use as a wipe
  • Free Fingertips to have better control over remote

Cons:

  • High price
  • Due to long design – gets in the way with watches
  • No fingertip protection

graphic by Knox

Sizing: If you receive your gloves and the size doesn’t seem just right, you can send them back. Flatland3d will send you a prepaid return shipping label, and exchange for the proper size, at no cost to you.
Link to Website: flatland3d.com

Classic E-Skate Gloves by Flatland3d

The Classic is back! The original eskate glove from flatland was redesigned, got blue color, and is now back in the shop! The classics were super popular among eskaters in the past. They obviously don’t provide the same protection as the Pros, but are more convenient to use. It’s easier to get them on and off and you still can wear watches with the classics. The Classic gloves are super convenient to wear during the summertime because our hands are more exposed to air and therefore cooling off better. You can even use your cloth thumb panel to wipe raindrops or flies (for fast e-boarders) from your helmet visor.

Flatland 3D Classic Gloves

Price: $49,99

Use the code “E-SKATEBOARDER to get 10% off

Flatland 3D Classic Gloves

Pros:

  • Made for electric skateboarding
  • Stylish look
  • Has Scaphoid Protection System – SPS (only Knox gloves have this)
  • Fingerless for supreme sensitivity and control of your remote
  • The palm material is made out of Clarino – very durable and flexible at the same time
  • Rubber pull tabs make it easy to put the glove on or take it off

Cons:

  • Pricey
  • No fingertip protection


Triple 8 Downhill Longboard Gloves

Triple Eight has existed for 22 years and the company was founded in 1996 in New York. Triple 8 states that New York City is in their DNA, that with the turbulent and ever ongoing traffic, you’re sure to want to be protected when riding your bike or skateboarding through the city. Therefore the people behind the company wanted to create their very own protective gear. As such, they are not only making the products; they are using them too. They are one of the – if not the most – reputable companies when it comes to protective skating gear. Triple 8 offers almost every type of skating gear you can think of, from helmets to hip protection. When it comes to gloves and wrist guards they provide various models. Below I will present the most interesting ones. 
Link to the gloves on Amazon.

Triple 8 downhill longboard gloves

Price: $50 – 60

Link to Website: triple8.com/downhill-longboard-gloves
To ensure a perfect fit, measure hand circumference at the knuckles and match to the sizes listed below:

XS7.0 – 7.5 in17- 19 cm
S/M7.5 – 9.0 in19 – 23 cm
L/XL 9.0 – 10.5 in23 – 27 cm

Pros:

  • Fingertips made out of Kevlar
  • Slide Puck is removable
  • Neoprene padded knuckle for a secure fit
  • Has a pull-on loop

Cons:

  • No wrist protection if you remove the sliding puck to hold the remote control
  • Due to long design – gets in the way of watches


Triple 8 Sliders Longboard Gloves

The Triple 8 sliders longboard gloves are designed for serious sliding. With reinforced Kevlar fingertips and round, replaceable puck and bar sliders, your hands are sure to be protected in all the right places. We can further adapt them to make our perfect electric skateboard gloves. You could take the slide pucks and bars from glove you want to use the remote control in, for example. If you do that then you will still have legitimate slide protection on the other glove. The gloves are made out of full-grain leather and kevlar, further constructed with the neoprene padded knuckle for a secure fit. There are replacement palm pucks available and sold separately, but if you want to hold your remote control comfortably you have to remove the sliding puck in question. The problem with this is that without this sliding puck, you end up with inadequate wrist protection. Link to these gloves on Amazon.

Price: $50-60
Check them out on Amazon.

To ensure a perfect fit, measure hand circumference at the knuckles and match to the sizes listed below:

XS7.0 – 7.5 in17- 19 cm
S/M7.5 – 9.0 in19 – 23 cm
L/XL 9.0 – 10.5 in23 – 27 cm

Pros:

  • Best protection if you want to perform slides
  • Fingertips made out of Kevlar
  • Gloves are made out of full-grain leather
  • Slide Puck and bars are removable
  • Neoprene padded knuckle for a secure fit
  • Has a pull-on loop

Cons:

  • No wrist protection if you remove the sliding puck to hold the remote control
  • Due to long design – gets in the way of watches

Check out our post on the Best Electric Skateboards to buy in 2021

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The Best Electric Skateboard Wrist Guards

While wrist guards are better at protecting your wrist from fractures, please keep in mind that holding a remote control with wrist guards on is not very easy.

Triple 8 Hired Hands

The Hired Hands are wrist guards that fit like a glove. This model is Triple 8´s burliest glove, with complete wrist protection coupled with the secure fit and coverage of a glove. Hired Hands feature top grain leather and full padding for good protection and durability. The top and bottom have replaceable impact-resistant ABS splints. The Hired Hands come with EVA shock absorbing foam layers. A thick neoprene support strap ensures a secure fit. Link to these wrist guards on Amazon.

Price: $40 – 50
Check them out on Amazon.

To ensure a perfect wrist guard fit, measure hand circumference at the knuckles and match to the sizes listed:

S7.0 – 8.0 in19 – 20 cm
M8.0 – 9.0 in20 – 23 cm
L9.0 – 10 in23 – 25 cm
XL10 – 11 in25 – 28 cm

Pros:

  • Fingerless for supreme sensitivity and control of your remote
  • Made out of real leather – durable and flexible at the same time
  • Rubber pull tabs make it easy to put the glove on or take it off

Cons:

  • Holding the remote control can be challenging
  • No fingertip protection
  • Stitching is not the best quality


Demon Flexmeter Wrist Guard

Rated four stars on Amazon, the Demon Flex M Wrist Guard is a great starting point for safety gear for anyone just starting out or even experienced riders. It is lightweight and flexible, unlike other rigid designs, and it fits comfortably under the glove. There is a moderate level of protection, and the reviews mostly state successful protection during falls. It is reported to be comfortable, flexible, and protective.

demon flexmeter wrist guards

Pros:

  • Flexible to allow for more movement
  • Fairly priced
  • Comfortable
  • Protective
  • Good website support (I was able to talk to a support person in seconds)

Cons:

  • Cannot be worn above the glove
  • No safety certifications

HillyBilly Wrist Guard Gloves – Half Finger (Fingerless)

Hillbilly wrist guards are fingerless gloves. Users love their durability and comfort. Made from tough goatskin, they are double stitched for durability and riders love the partial finger coverage for added protection from the elements. yAt the same time, they lend the freedom to use a remote control or send a message with your phone without having to take off the gloves. Check them out on Amazon

HillyBilly Wrist Guard Gloves – Half Finger

Price: $20 – 30  
Check them out on Amazon.

Sizing and Fit Tips: Measure your middle finger from the webbing between the adjacent finger to the tip of the finger:

S2.5 in6,3 cm
M2.5 – 3 in6,3 – 7,6 cm
L3 – 3.5 in7,6 – 9 cm
XL3.5 + in9 + cm

Users report that gloves run large, so better size up.

Pros:

  • Fingerless for good sensitivity and control of your remote
  • Made out of real goat leather – very durable and flexible at the same time
  • Good value for the price

Cons:

  • Holding the remote control can be challenging
  • No fingertip protection
  • Due to long design – gets in the of with watches
  • Stitching is not the best quality
  • If they get wet or very sweaty they will probably stain


HillyBilly Wrist Guard Gloves – Full Finger

Users love these gloves durability and comfort. Like the fingerless gloves, they are made from tough goatskin and are double stitched for constancy. Many riders love the partial finger coverage for added protection against the elements. They provide excellent protection for your fingers, palm and wrist!


The leather on the fingertips is quite thick and as a result, you may lose some finger dexterity. While it is possible, it can be difficult to operate a remote control while wearing these gloves due to their sturdy build. Further, the plate that protects your wrist may also get in the way.

HillyBilly Wrist Guard Gloves – Full Finger

Price: $23 – $27  

Sizing and Fit Tips: Measure your middle finger from the webbing between the adjacent finger to the tip of the finger:

S2.5 in6,3 cm
M2.5 – 3 in6,3 – 7,6 cm
L3 – 3.5 in7,6 – 9 cm
XL3.5 + in9 + cm

Users report that they run large, so better size down.

Pros:

  • Great protection for wrist and fingers
  • Made out of real goat leather – very durable and flexible at the same time
  • Good value for the price

Cons:

  • Holding the remote control can be challenging
  • Due to long design – gets in the way of watches
  • Stitching is not the best quality
  • If they get wet or very sweaty they will probably stain


Special Sliding Puck Designed for Electric Skateboarding

The flatland3d E-Skate Slide Puck is the first slide puck designed with room to hold an e-skate remote. The standard “hook and loop” backing allows it to attach to most typical longboarding slide gloves. Link to Website: flatland3d.com

Price: $8,99

Flatland3d designed the E-Skate Slide Puck to be used in tandem with the Retractable Remote Lanyard. The lanyard allows the rider to drop the remote securely to their hip before attempting a slide. This setup is great for advanced riders who want to take e-skate sliding to the next level, or beginners who want to add sliding to their bag of tricks. Link to Website: flatland3d.com
Use the coupon code “E-SKATEBOARDER” to get 10% off flatland3d products!

Retractable Remote Lanyard by flatland3d (image by flatland 3d)

Price: $24,99

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Things You Need to Consider Before Buying Electric Skateboard Gloves

Gloves or Wrist Guards?

The advantage of gloves is that your fingertips are protected, as opposed to wrist guards which typically end in the middle of the palm. With gloves, however, your wrist is usually not protected against hard impacts. Hence wrist bones (Scaphoid Bone) break more easily when wearing gloves compared to wrist guards, which ensure that the wrist bones are well-protected. If one takes a hard fall onto the pavement then it’s more common for the forearm bones to break before the wrist bones.

Protection

As I mentioned earlier on in this article, the second most common injuries are wrist and arm fractures. That’s why proper wrist protection is generally very valuable. The wrist bone which breaks most of the time is called Scaphoid. Remember this bone (why? it gets more exciting in this blog post below) and learn how to protect it.

Comfort

E-Skate gloves have to be comfortable. If they’re not comfortable you probably won’t wear them. They also have to be flexible and have a good fit. The gloves benefit from being of light, comfortable materials that are soft against your skin and allows you to move your hands freely. Some riders simply don’t enjoy wearing gloves where the fingertips are guarded. For others, the protection is seen as crucial because compound dust is deemed an issue. Some prefer wearing gloves without the fingertips covered for aesthetic or availability reasons. As such, opinions vary a lot.

Sizing and Fit

The gloves have to fit! It’s the most important factor in finding the right glove specifically for you. If they’re too small you cannot get into them, but if they’re too wide they’ll probably restrict your touch-sensitivity enough that you cannot properly or optimally control the remote control.

Material

The material of the gloves is important. The material has to be durable but shall also be able to allow our skin to breathe.

  • Leather: Full-grain leather can resist almost all kinds of weather and conditions: sunshine or rain. Leather has a big advantage because it tends to get more comfortable over time as the leather conforms to the contours of our hands. However, do keep in mind that leather will display abrasions. Additionally, high-class leather comes with a high-class price. 
  • Synthetic materials: Synthetic materials like Kevlar or Clarino are a common choice as of late. Kevlar, for example, is fairly cheap to produce but also very durable and flexible. Hence it’s a very good material for electric skateboard gloves. In addition to this, Kevlar can be lighter than leather.

Look

Let’s be honest: Most of us won’t wear protective gear if it looks ugly. As such, the look and style of our gear – in this case, gloves – is an important factor. In the list below I’ve arranged the gloves which I would wear.

Quality – Brand Reputation

It is important to get gloves and wrist guards from a trustworthy brand. If you’re planning to protect yourself you can’t afford to be cheap. There are some good companies with deep-rooted integrity and a great reputation in the industry. Hence we don’t need to buy gloves and wrist guards from unknown brands. In this article, I’ve only listed gloves and wrist guards from reputable brands. These are gloves you don’t have to worry about if you’re planning on wearing them every day.

Care

Gloves and wrist guards sometimes get exposed to the ground, so it’s not uncommon for them to get covered in dirt from time to time. Additionally, you are probably going to sweat a whole lot when e-boarding. This means you’ll have to wash them regularly. Hand washing is typically recommended, but if you’ve got a model with removable protectors then it should easily withstand a few cycles in the washing machine without a problem.

Which Gloves Should We Use?

Electric skateboards are relatively new on the market which means we don’t have a lot of companies that are dedicated to manufacturing protective gear specially designed for e-boarders. But we certainly can take a look at relatable activities.

  • Motorcycle gloves
  • Bike gloves
  • Longboard gloves
  • Gym gloves
  • Tactical gloves
  • Skate gloves

There are many options on the market for us. We have, for example, the six options listed above.

  • Motorcycle gloves are normally too much. We can’t use the remote control precisely enough to have complete control of our boards.
  • Bicycle gloves normally don’t protect our fingers and wrists from rapid falls where we should slide on the pavement to divert the impact energy. 
  • Longboard sliding gloves have half a big puck on the inside of the hand so that riders can perform slides without hurting their palms, but these sliding pucks are interfering a lot with handling the remote control. With a sliding puck in your palm, it is near impossible to control an electric skateboard.
  • Gym gloves are very similar to bicycle gloves. They don’t offer enough protection for fast falls on the tarmac.
  • Tactical gloves are very interesting. They normally offer protection and are designed for soldiers. Of course, soldiers have to complete sensitive tasks with their fingers on top of enduring harsh or sudden impact.

Skate gloves are our biggest hope! Skateboarding is very related to e-boarding and therefore the protective gear should work in most cases a well. In skateboarding, wrist guards are quite common. As you are aware there are a lot of cases where wrist guards make it very hard to hold the remote control, but there are some options on the market which should still work quite well.

Price

Of course, the price is a significant factor for us, but trying to get the cheapest pads is a mistake. We only have one body, so do whatever you can to protect it. The price for electric skateboard gloves and wrist guards can vary from several bucks up to a hundred dollars.

15-100$ price range.  

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Final Thoughts – Now it’s Your Turn

I hope you enjoyed reading my article. If you have recommendations for other gloves I am happy to read them! Have I forgotten to include something? Feedback is highly appreciated at e-skateboarder!

Now I want to read from you:

Which gloves do you like the most and why? Let me know in the comment section below.

3 thoughts on “Best Gloves and Wrist Guards for Electric Skateboarding in 2023”

  1. Hi there, Very informative post, thank you for taking the time to write this all out! Although underestimating the importance of wearing gloves while skateboarding is not uncommon, misguided judgment can lead to serious injuries such as fractures and severe abrasions

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  2. These pieces of safety equipment will be vital in my defensive stance in case of accidents with my skateboard. Thanks for a marvelous posting! I definitely enjoyed reading it, you may be a great author.

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