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If you decide to put risers on your skateboard, you'll need to adjust your hardware size to accommodate the extra height. Consult the chart below to figure out what hardware length matches your risers. You might hear "riser pads" and "shock pads" used interchangeably, and while they look very similar and both go in the same place on your skateboard, there are subtle but important differences between the two.

First, they have slightly different purposes. Riser pads are designed to increase the height of your board in order to avoid wheel bite, and shock pads are designed to absorb shock to make for a smoother ride. That brings us to the second difference: they are made from different materials. Shock pads are made from rubber or dense foam, and riser pads are made from hard plastic. Although risers will absorb a bit of shock, the softer material in shock pads is designed specifically for shock absorption.

The hard plastic of riser pads ensures that the pad will never compress and lose height. The third difference between risers and shock pads is the speed you can get. In shock pads, losing a bit of speed is a natural consequence of shock absorption.

Most riser pads won't really affect speed unless they are very tall and result in a much higher center of gravity. Riser pads and shock pads share a lot of obvious common ground, which is why you can find them stocked side by side in most skate shops. Warehouse Skateboards carries many different styles of riser pads and shock pads.

This is the most basic shape for skateboard riser pads. This shape will increase your deck height and decrease shock felt in your feet. 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.

Experiment with different heights that work for your board and personal preferences. Should you however use larger wheels or prefer very soft steering, shock pads can be a huge help. These are what we call Angled Riser Pads. However, this type of riser pad is generally used for longboards and cruisers. They change the angle at which your trucks are mounted on the deck, thus altering the steering behaviour of your skateboard. You can learn more about that in our longboard section.

If you do choose to skate with shock or riser pads, you should ensure that the bolts in your mounting kit are the appropriate length. 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. Vans Wayvee Wear Test — a truly new skate shoe? Le Garage Paris: skatedeluxe Night Recap. General Info 2. Why even use shock pads? The right bolt length. Shock Pads: General Info.

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