Risers?!?!

[ScurvyDoggx]

So I have my new board all together and I started thinking about risers my uncle back when I used to skate a lot told me I dont need them that they dont do much...that actually with out them my board will have more pop....I just wanna know is this true or no...or does it not make a difference with or with out em...thanks
-Skeezy

[papasmurfsdog]

Yea you don't need them unless you have some really big wheels or something (preventing wheel bite)

[nkarasch]

Honestly, the distance your tail is from the ground will effect your pop. If you tail was 1/8" from the ground you wouldn't be able to pop it very high right?

I just noticed this phenomena when going from old ass wheels that were probably down in the 35mm range to some new 53's

[MANIMAL]

Risers ya dont really need but I do suggest some rubbery ass shock pads to cushion the impact from your landing big shit.



Want more pop?  Ride a 55mm wheel

[ScurvyDoggx]

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[scorpion1001]

i dont have risers but i use dooks shock pads, now i cant skate without em, doesn't feel right
i say get some dooks, gotta take what you can get to make the ride more comfortable

[cja105]

No, I don't think you need them. I can't think of any (street) pro's that use them either, I haven't bothered with risers for years.

[GnArcIsSisTic]

risers are your friend

soft risers on loose trucks? thank you very much

increased wheel/deck distance, more 'pop', somewhat shock absorbant, and they leave a cool little pattern on your deck once you take your trucks off.

if nothing else, get them for some sort of placebo affect