Skateboard Deck Rails

Purpose of Skateboard Deck Rails

Skateboard rails, also known as skateboard deck rails, are plastic strips affixed to the underside of your deck. These skate deck rails are crafted to enhance your sliding abilities, as the plastic offers a much smoother surface for gliding. By using deck rails, performing numerous tricks becomes less challenging, and you are able to slide on surfaces that might normally be unsuitable for skating. For instance, if boardslides and lipslides give you difficulty, incorporating rails can significantly accelerate your mastery of these manoeuvres.

Furthermore, there are additional benefits to equipping your board with deck rails. They serve to safeguard your deck, facilitate a better grip when picking up your board, and help in preserving your graphics.

Steps to Fit Skate Deck Rails

Fitting a new set of rails is generally simple, requiring only a screwdriver or power drill. Prior to beginning, determine the placement of your rails. The decision is ultimately yours; however, it is advisable to position them approximately 1-1.5 inches from the edge of your deck.

To fit the rails, first ensure they are correctly aligned parallel to each other and to the edge of the deck. Then, gently fasten the screws provided with the rails, ensuring they are flush. Though using a power drill can simplify the task, it remains feasible with a hand screwdriver.

Regularly maintaining your rails involves occasionally tightening the screws. This is necessary as screws tend to loosen over time, and the plastic material experiences wear and tear from frequent use.

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