I've ridden shock pads since I was a kid. I've never had a problem with my hardware loosening up because they absorb sooo much vibration. You can feel the difference in your feet also.
52mm with a pair of high trucks (Venture preferably). I never rode bigger than 53mm. The shock pads are only there to soften the ride/keep my bolts from rattling.
The pop does change. It probably requires a bit more effort, the angle will be steeper and the pop should be ever so slightly late. Assuming it doesn't get too steep, then yes it could pop higher. I don't think you should hang up more easily actually, because that's mostly a technique thing. It happens without riser pads too, depending on just technique. And these couple of mm in height shouldn't matter too much. When it comes to feeling less connected to grinds, yes that's true. Using riser pads will definitely 'feel higher', because it is. It takes some getting used to.
i would never skate without riser pads. they increase the distance between the wheel and deck so you can run your trucks looser, turn tighter and not cake it from wheel bite.
They do make a difference. I only skate street and the spots here are super rough and they definitely suck up the vibration. They don't do much for impact, but they do smooth out the ride a bit.
I skate mid trucks with 54mm wheels, no risers, but then one of my friends has high trucks with 2 sets of risers, there is like a 1.5ft difference in height between us
I've ridden shock pads since I was a kid. I've never had a problem with my hardware loosening up because they absorb sooo much vibration. You can feel the difference in your feet also.
I thought shock risers were a gimmick for a long time. When I bought my current setup I tried a set, they definitely smooth out the ride.
What size are them wheels
52mm with a pair of high trucks (Venture preferably). I never rode bigger than 53mm. The shock pads are only there to soften the ride/keep my bolts from rattling.
Get the rubbery small risers, same size but not hard plastic. Less vibration and smoother ride.
Little to no wheel bite.
Everything about skateboards will be down to preference
100% true
Bought my kid a nice setup for his Santa Claus gift skate and added the independent 1/8 risers.
Dude said, "bloody placebo effect"!
The pop does change. It probably requires a bit more effort, the angle will be steeper and the pop should be ever so slightly late. Assuming it doesn't get too steep, then yes it could pop higher. I don't think you should hang up more easily actually, because that's mostly a technique thing. It happens without riser pads too, depending on just technique. And these couple of mm in height shouldn't matter too much.
When it comes to feeling less connected to grinds, yes that's true. Using riser pads will definitely 'feel higher', because it is. It takes some getting used to.
Yea ive been tiding them for a while now and have noticed a significant increase in pop .
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Good review. I’m considering running 58’s on 9.5 Slappy trucks. Would you go 1/4 or 1/8?
Great video dude
thanks
I have to use risers. I’m a thicc boi so not using them limits me to like 52mm wheels at the most.
....I can understand , because 52mm is too slow....but I sk8 pools and bowls...
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Good move. You just avoided some future slams.
I use them, i can ride looser trucks with bigger wheels
why not consider shockpads? same thing just one is a jelly plastic. helps with vibrations and with impact
Yea thatd be interesting to try..
i would never skate without riser pads. they increase the distance between the wheel and deck so you can run your trucks looser, turn tighter and not cake it from wheel bite.
Ya true ill always ride them now
i like using 1/8 risers
biggest? I ride G Bones 1mm bigger🛹@ 64mm super smooth and fast using 1/4 rubber riser Ace classic 66 9.3" no bite but have wheel wells
i might have to try diy wheelwells...
Never used them but I'll give it a shot I'm only 5'6" and always thought the extra distance for my foot to travel to the ground would throw me off
I'm 5'7 my setups 9.25'' deck 58mm wheels and 1/4'' risers. I have no problem flipping or popping it higher. It just take you some times to adjust
Shock pads are the shit.
Where as others would say they are nothing more than just another riser, and do nothing for actual impact.
They do make a difference. I only skate street and the spots here are super rough and they definitely suck up the vibration. They don't do much for impact, but they do smooth out the ride a bit.
1/8 risers with 58mm formula 4s
I skate mid trucks with 54mm wheels, no risers, but then one of my friends has high trucks with 2 sets of risers, there is like a 1.5ft difference in height between us
What size are them wheels
big
Indy is 55 mm tall I tide ace at 53 mm tall
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