187 Killer Pads started out in a family-ran upholstery shop. They manufacture pads and protection for a wide range of ‘skate’ sports, not just skateboarding. Headed up by a long-time skater Vinton Pacetti this close-knit company use their own unique designs in their knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and helmets that lead the way in making protective skateboarding equipment. In the past few years here at Native we have seen in increase in popularity for the Roller Derby teams choosing 187 Killer Pads over other skate protection brands.