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Safety Gear for Rollerbladers

By Carlesa Williams, About.com

Shopping for an accomplished skater can be difficult, unless the skater has given you a very specific shopping list including sizes, models and foot tracings. But, there are some safety and night skating accessories that almost any skater will appreciate. These items are useful and appropriate presents for almost any holiday or special occasion.

Nite Hawk Digital Helmet Mount NiMH Light

Nite Hawk's K2 Digital Emitter Helmet Mount Bike Light has super bright Emitter technology and a Total Internal Reflection Optical Lens that is suitable for inline skating use. Five different power settings allow run times of 4.75 to 74 hours. Advanced internal controls allow the light to remain at a constant brightness. The Night Hawk charges in 4 hours and a safety timer prevents overcharging. It is also water resistant for use in any weather.
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Yukon Princeton Tec Bike/Helmet Light

The Princeton Tec Yukon bike/helmet light is a hybrid that combines the power of a focusable, high-output Xenon bulb with 3 super-bright LED's. It includes handlebar and helmet attachments suitable for inline skating and a 3 AA remote battery pack.
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Planet Bike Blaze Light with Helmet Mount

The Blaze LED light from Planet Bike is equipped with a Nichia 1/2-watt LED bulb that's several times brighter than a standard white LED bulb and will help you see clearly at night as well as alerting others of your presence. The Quick Cam bracket mount can be installed, adjusted, or removed in seconds and also comes with a helmet mount suitable for inline skaters. The Blaze has flashing and steady modes and runs for up to 100 hours on two AA batteries.
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Planet Bike Beamer 5 Light

This safety headlight offers five bright white LEDs to illuminate you and light your way. Quick Cam™ bracket mounts, adjusts or can be taken off in seconds without tools. It has flashing and steady modes and inculdes two AA batteries.
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Cygolite Nitro Helmet Mount Bike Light

The Nitro XM illuminates 10 watts of powerful halogen light. Made to adapt to any riders preference, the Nitro includes both helmet and handlebar mounts. New snap lock brackets are integrated into both mounts so mounting the light on your bike or your helmet is done in a snap. The Nitros pocket sized NIMH battery is also versatile, easily strapping on the bike, or slipping in a jersey pocket. This light-weight and high capacity NiMH battery powers your ride for up to 2-3/4 hours. Compact rugged battery case. 12 hour charge time. Weight 20oz (570g) Product Details
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Sigma Micro Lights

Sigma Micro Headlights attach to helmet, clothing, or a bike with Velcro straps. They are designed as sports lights for inline skating, cycling, jogging and other sports. Sigma Micro Headlights are powerful for their size and are designed to get you noticed for safety.
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