Should I use risers on my longboard?
Do I need riser pads or risers? The larger the wheels, the more chance you have to get wheel bite. Nowadays longboards has wheel wells (a cutout in the deck) allowing for more space for your wheels, but most longboards still need risers to make sure the wheel doesn’t touch the deck.
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?
A sharper turning radius makes for a safer ride, and it opens up new ways of using your board. 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.
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> |
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.
Is it easier to ride a skateboard or longboard?
Longboarding is easier than skateboarding. Longboards are wider, longer and have softer wheels which makes it much easier to keep your balance. Skateboards are harder to ride because of their smaller size and harder wheels. Skateboarding and longboarding are quite different sports and also have much in common.