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Dude that's awesome. I went skating in the rain under and overpass yesterday but I slid out and fell on my ass because of some of the wet ground. How do you keep from sliding out??
soft wheels. 78a to 82a can handle a good amount of speed, but you'll want to have skated them a bit to rough up the surface for traction.
it's not fool proof, some surfaces are always going to be too slick once they are wet. metal ramps / graffitied skateparks / painted ground.
if any wheel manufacturers are lurking this thread, i'd gladly purchase something like these harfang longboard rain wheels in a smaller size (54-58mm). they are 77a, so they probably do quite well.
i don't have a solid solution for preventing waterlogged boards. if that's a concern, build two completes. one for dry skating, one for wet.
lib tech had these "unbreakable" boards in the late 90s which may have been a combination of fiberglass and wood. that might help prevent a waterlogged board from losing its pop.
i've heard of people using paint sealant to try and prevent water damage.
ceramic bearings don't rust. same with titanium trucks (keep those axles clean).
in heavy rain, griptape with a lower grit rating will keep you from slipping off the board. strips of strategically placed low grit grip tape mixed with normal grip will give you traction, and still allow you to do ollies, flip tricks, etc. kinda like how snowboards have stomp pads.
Topic: Skating when it's rainy? (Read 3314 times)