What do angled risers do on a skateboard?
Angled or wedge risers do not only raise your deck, but also fixes them at an angle from your deck. You can install them so they are angled away from the center, or towards the center. The wedge riser pads change the angle of the kingpin and the pivot point.
What do risers do on a longboard?
Riser pads, or risers, are hard plastic pads that can be inserted between the skateboard trucks and deck to raise the overall height of the skateboard. They are used to avoid wheel bite, which occurs when the wheel rubs the skateboard deck during a turn or just after a trick.
Do risers on a skateboard help?
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.
Can you do tricks with riser pads?
Riser pads are fine for skateboards as long as you stick with 1/16″ shock pads or 1/8″ riser pads. While they prevent wheel bite, they also make landing tricks a lot harder and make your ride very unstable.
Which riser pads should I get?
Skateboard Bolts & Riser Guide – Updated 2022
| Wheel Size | Riser Pad Size | Hardware Size |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 68 mm | 1/2″ Riser Pad | 1 1/2″ Hardware/td> |
How do I choose skateboard risers?
An easy rule of thumb on most skate decks is to add 1″ to your riser size to determine the correct hardware size (add 1 ¼” to your riser size on thicker boards). Some math skills required. Skateboard risers give extra clearance between your deck and wheels to reduce wheel bite.
Why do I get 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 are skateboard riser pads made of?
Skateboard riser pads are made of hard plastic and their primary aim is to reduce wheel bite. Shock Pads are made of rubber and designed to reduce shock and vibration for a smoother ride. Unlike riser pads – using shock pads can also reduce your speed. Rectangular riser pads are the most common shape for skateboarders.
What is an angled riser on a skateboard?
The wedge shape of angled riser fixes your trucks at an angle from your deck while also raising your deck height. Angled rises can be angled in both directions which means that you can increase or decrease how much your skateboard trucks turn depending on the direction you face your angled riser.
How to choose the right skateboard pads for You?
Unlike riser pads – using shock pads can also reduce your speed. Rectangular riser pads are the most common shape for skateboarders. Rectangular pads are standard, they will increase your deck height and decrease the shock felt by the rider.