What do riser pads do on a skateboard

To increase your turn capability, install the wedge risers so the thick part is closer to the center of the board. You can also flip the direction of your wedges to create different effects.

For example, if you face both angled risers so the thick part faces the center, you can increase front turn capabilities while decreasing rear turn capabilities.

Both angled and rectangular risers are available in drop-thru style. 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. Check out the available skateboard riser pads currently in stock. We are Warehouse Skateboards. Our goal is to provide you with great customer service and information to make an informed skate purchase. The effect is essentially the same as having a steeper tail, which generations of skaters have attested to producing higher ollies.

Shock Pads Rubber. Rubber shock pads achieve the same purpose as riser pads do, but they add the extra benefits of a cushioned ride. Shock pads are always on the small side because of the softness of rubber compared to harder plastic.

Were they too thick, the cushioning would become mushiness. There are a couple benefits to softening your ride. Cushioning for rough pavement. Rolling over rough concrete is never a pleasant experience, especially with rock-hard skateboard wheels.

Even the softer longboard wheels transmit some of the vibrations from rougher pavement. Shock pads absorb much of those vibrations before they can reach the board and get transferred to your feet. There is simply a lack of the annoying and uncomfortable shocks from the wheels hitting things. Prevent stress cracks. Those cracks result from the aging wood in the deck shrinking while under stress from skating and from the tightness of the truck bolts.

Stress cracks are one reason why old decks can feel spongy, but they can also ruin even relatively new boards. One way to prevent them is by using shock pads, because they absorb the energy from the common stresses in skating. The equipment you use should add to your experience and should enable you to do what you want when you skate. If riser pads or shock pads accomplish that for you, then by all means use them. However, make sure you understand the differences between the two, so that you can get the most out of your setup.

If you only want a slight rise, then you can choose the type that suits you best. So now you have way too much information about how they work and what they actually do, you get to choose one with the cool pattern you like that no one will ever see because it is sandwiched between your deck and truck.

One other thing, you will need the correct sized mounting bolts for different sized risers. We sell longer bolts too if you want to stack up risers for extra big diameter wheels like these. There are also some softer riser pads made from rubber or urethane that also act as a bit of a cushion between your truck base plate. These can help prevent stress cracks in the timber of your deck that occurs when your deck flexes and twists against the sharp corners of your base plate and mounting hardware.

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