What are drop through shock pads?

What are drop through shock pads?

Drop Thru Shock Pads reduce the amount of stress that the mounting areas under go while you skate. Normally the metal and the wood rubs together and wears the deck but shock pads provide a bit of cushion for your pushin’.

Are shock pads necessary?

Through the use of pads you increase the distance between your deck and wheels, impeding annoying wheel bites. With standard skateboard wheels up to a diameter up to 54mm, you probably won’t need shock pads. Should you however use larger wheels or prefer very soft steering, shock pads can be a huge help.

Do longboards need shock pads?

High Quality shock pad risers are an essential part of every longboard. Without them, you’ll feel every bump, rock, and stick in the road, and it can even result in stress cracks and broken hardware. To prevent these types of problems, we recommend you install MuirSkate Shock Pads on ALL your boards.

Can you put risers on a drop through longboard?

Only the drop through longboards are without risers. Skateboards and longboard decks that use wheels smaller then 55mm do not typically require risers but even 1/8″ of risers can help you prevent hardware from vibrating loose.

Do 55mm wheels need riser pads?

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 many bearings does a skateboard need?

A skateboard requires a set of 8 bearings, 2 for each wheel. Almost every skateboard bearing is the same size and will fit on any skateboard wheel and truck. When choosing your bearings, it is important to think about your experience level and riding style.

What are riser pads used for?

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.

What are shock pads and why do you need them?

They also increase the distance between your deck and wheels, preventing wheel bites. In principle, shock pads have multiple functions. Firstly, they dampen vibrations during skating, and secondly they protect the deck from shock.

What is Shock Drop impact and shock shock testing?

Shock, drop, and impact testing is performed in packaging and environmental test laboratories to assess the ability of products and packages to withstand these types of transient dynamic events. Uncontrolled free-fall drops happen in the trans- portation, handling, and use of products.

What size bolt pack do I need for my shock pads?

If your shock pads are 1/8” or higher, we recommend a 1” bolt pack. The higher your shock pads, the longer your bolts should be. You can learn how to mount your shock and riser pads in our Skateboard Assembly Instructions.

What is the difference between a drop through and drop through rider?

Riders can add more stability by using different bushings, trucks, and wheels. Drop through boards have the baseplate of the truck sit on the top of the deck while the hanger “drops through” the bottom. This lowers the board closer to the ground, increasing stability for speed and efficiency for pushing.