Should I use risers on my longboard?
Should I use risers on my longboard?
So, to avoid wheel bite, having risers is a good choice. Most longboards nowadays have wheel wells to avoid this too, but the risers are still used. Riser Pads can preserve your longboard deck. It can reduce the stress cracks where the deck and the truck meet and your board last longer.
Do risers affect pop?
Deciding whether or not to install risers Shortboarders may also use them to prevent wheel bite after landing a skate trick, thus prolonging the life of their board. They also have the added bonus of giving your board extra pop, since they add more distance between the tail and the ground.
Are riser pads necessary?
You need riser pads when there isn’t enough room between your skateboard deck and wheels. Without, a sharp turn causes your wheels to block and your board coming to a full stop before you realize it. This is called wheel bite and it can result in nasty slams.
Do you need risers for 56mm?
Risers are usually recommended for larger wheels 55mm and above, and while not necessary for smaller skate wheels, 1/8″ shock pads can always be used to help reduce vibration and stress cracks to your board.
What is wheel bite?
The dreaded wheel bite occurs when a wheel comes into contact with the deck during a turn, stopping the forward motion. This causes a rider to loose balance and/or fall off the board.
What deck size do pros ride?
An 8’5” Skateboard Deck is the Pro-Choice There is no doubt that almost all professionals have opted for the 8’5” deck in their important rides. Even though this size is supposed to have a weaker controllability compared to other small boards such as 8” or even 7’75”.
Do risers help with ollies?
The pads increase the distance you are from the ground. This lets the tail go down further, increases the angle of the board for when you slide your foot forward to ollie. Personally, yes, I think they make my ollies higher.
Do riser pads absorb shock?
Although risers will absorb a bit of shock, the softer material in shock pads is designed specifically for shock absorption. The hard plastic of riser pads ensures that the pad will never compress and lose height.
What size risers should I get?
Skateboard Bolts & Riser Guide
| Wheel Size | Riser Pad Size | Hardware Size |
|---|---|---|
| 49 – 54 mm | No Riser | 7/8″ or 1″ Hardware |
| 55 – 57 mm | 1/8″ Riser Pad | 1″ or 1 1/8″ Hardware |
| 58 – 64 mm | 1/8” – 1/4” Riser Pad | 1 1/4″ Hardware |
| 65 – 67 mm | 1/4” – 1/2” Riser Pad | 1 1/4″ or 1 1/2″ Hardware |
What’s the point of risers skateboarding?
Firstly, they dampen vibrations during skating, and secondly they protect the deck from shock. Furthermore, they increase the distance between the wheels and the deck, which helps to prevent wheel bites. Additionally, there are so-called angled riser pads, which change the angle of your trucks.