Do you need riser pads on a skateboard?
Do you need riser pads on a skateboard?
Skateboard decks that use wheels smaller than 55mm do not typically require risers; however, even 1/8″ risers can help keep your hardware in place. Skateboard decks that use wheels smaller than 55mm do not typically require risers; however, 1/8″ risers can help keep the hardware from vibrating loose.
What size riser pads should I get?
Skateboard Bolts & Riser Guide – Updated 2022
| 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 |
Do skateboard risers matter?
Riser pad shapes Be aware that the higher your board is from the ground, the less maneuverable it will be. Skateboarders and longboarders can both benefit from rectangular pads, but if you have large longboard wheels, it’s best to choose a thicker riser pad to avoid wheel bite.
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.
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.
How do risers affect skateboard?
For the skateboarders out there, adding risers will noticeably lift your deck higher off the ground, which instantly makes it easier to snap off high ollies. The effect is essentially the same as having a steeper tail, which generations of skaters have attested to producing higher ollies.
How high should you be able to ollie?
Since ollie can go where your front foot rise, it should be hard for little child to ollie as high as adult can. So if you are little child, your first goal should be 1feet (30cm.)
What size risers do I need for 56mm wheels?
1/8″
Risers can be used to prevent wheel bite, we recommend using a 1/8″ riser when you have a 56mm to 60mm size wheel. You can use 7/8″ (flush fit) or 1″ (a little extra) hardware for most setups, we recommend using 1 1/8″ hardware when using 1/8″ risers.
