Longboard riser why

However, this type of riser pad is generally used for longboards and cruisers. They change the angle at which your trucks are mounted on the deck, thus altering the steering behaviour of your skateboard. You can learn more about that in our longboard section. If you do choose to skate with shock or riser pads, you should ensure that the bolts in your mounting kit are the appropriate length.

The higher your shock pads, the longer your bolts should be. You can learn how to mount your shock and riser pads in our Skateboard Assembly Instructions. Vans Wayvee Wear Test — a truly new skate shoe? Le Garage Paris: skatedeluxe Night Recap. General Info 2. Why even use shock pads? The right bolt length. Shock Pads: General Info.

Why use shock pads at your skateboard in the first place? Short summary for the lazy reader: Shock pads reduce the vibrations when skating and reduce the amount of shock on the deck. You do not want to end up with short screws that won't fit anymore. You will notice 6 holes with the regular most standard risers. You only need four. Why are there six holes in risers? Well, the manufacturer added a set of holes to accommodate both new school and old school skateboards.

The mounting holes in old school skateboards are slightly closer together since old school trucks were smaller. The risers can be used on old school boards and new school boards.

Riser Pads Designs You will see riser pads with 6 holes. Most of the plastic is cut out. This makes it not only look cooler but a plus is that it decreases the extra weight of the board. The purpose is the same, though. Riser Pads Shapes Rectangular flat The most common and basic riser is the rectangular flat one in different thickness. It will increase your deck height and decrease the shock. Larger wheels ask for thicker pads. Experiment with different heights to see what works best for you.

Many manufacturers have also put a creative spin on riser pads in the last few years by adding interesting design cutouts on their riser pads.

Not only does it look cool, but it also decreases the total weight of your skateboard. Additionally, some skateboarders like to mix and match rectangular and angled riser pads. For instance, an angled riser with thick part facing the center and a flat riser on the back can increase your front turn steering capabilities while stabilizing the back, and vice-versa. Be aware that no matter what riser pad shape you choose, you will need to buy longer hardware to accommodate the extra height!

Consult our helpful hardware size calculator above. When you install riser pads, you of course want to install four screws, one on each corner. However, you might notice that there are a total of six holes in skateboard riser pads. Why is this? Manufacturers conveniently put an extra set of holes in most riser pads to accommodate both new school and old school skateboards.

As we mentioned in our trucks section, the mounting holes in old school boards are slightly further apart because old school trucks pres were larger. So to avoid having to sell "old school riser pads" and "new school riser pads" as separate products, manufacturers simply drilled an extra set of holes to give skateboarders the option of which type of trucks they want to use.

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