Even if your skateboard wheels are soft, you might slide and lose control in wet conditions. That being said, every other part of your board is still at risk of being damaged by the water. This includes longboards and cruisers too. If you want to learn more about soft and hard skateboard wheels I have another article on that.
If you live in a climate that rains a lot, you have no other choice than to be careful and choose wisely when you skateboard. So if you feel an absolute need to skate in the rain, these are some ideas for you.
You could also look into purchasing a Penny board. They are plastic skateboards with large, soft wheels, so the only thing that might get ruined are the bearings.
One more thing — always make sure to be careful. Skateboards get wet sometimes. It can be from riding through a puddle, rain, or even from your wet shoes.
When your board gets wet, you should remove all of the components that got wet. Start with taking your bearings out and cleaning them properly. You can use some nail polish remover to clean them, let them dry out on a paper towel, and then lube them with Bones Speed Cream. Next, take your trucks off and dry them down with a towel. You should also remove the kingpin nut and disassemble the trucks completely.
Remember to also dry the hardware that screws your trucks onto the board. These are commonly the part that takes the brunt of the damage when it comes to water damage. Get as much water off of the surface using a towel to prevent the wood from absorbing it. I highly suggest using both a towel and a hairdryer.
Just listen to them. The argument is not worth the fine. Here are some of the best places for you to practice skateboarding during bad weather:. You can bring your skateboard on a plane as checked baggage, however, standard baggage policies will apply.
It can also be substituted for your carry-on. Any doubt that you have water in your skateboard or if you get it wet , there are a few simple things you can do to determine this. Start by taking the board out on a quiet street, you can do a few ollies and listen to the snap that a dry board makes. It can be described as crisp and clear, while a waterlogged board will feel like dragging cardboard during elevation, with a dull sound.
Another similar sound it may make is if you have a creaking floorboard. You can also visually inspect the board by looking for a warp or dip in the deck. Consider using a level to determine if the deck is straight or not. Pay attention to the grip tape, and if there is any fraying, peeling, or discoloration, there is reasonable doubt that moisture has penetrated the wood of the board.
Because the deck of the skateboard is usually made of wood, it can become soft and deform when in contact with water. Even after you dry it out, the wood is permanently changed and it can become soft and brittle.
Another important change that happens to the body of the skateboard is that, when they get wet, the bearings can lose their lubrication while the bolts can rust. Failed lubrication equals slower skateboards, while the bearings start to weaken inside out. Because of this a skateboard will lose its mobility and will not run as smoothly as you may be used to.
Rusty bolts can also lead to breakage, but a gradual one, rather than suddenly. Wet skateboards can also impact the grip tape work , as their purpose may not change — the provided fraction to the feet when on board, the adhesion of the type, with repeated wetting and drying can impact and security of the rider. Wet grip tape will start to peel off the deck in specific circumstances.
Skateboard trunks are able to withstand water for some time, but getting them wet too frequently will start to rust. Depending on the type of materials your wheels are made of, they can be in tolerant on water. Wooden wheels are not good, but those made from synthetic hard rubber can get wet as much as you want — in the case that you can manage to isolate the wooden and metal pieces of the board from it.
Wet bearings may not seem like such huge damage, as they are cheap, right? Keep the funds for additional investment if you can feel the joy of maintaining a single board that will last much longer if you maintain each component appropriately. If they are exposed to the inner workings of the bearings, they will start to oxidate. It may not sound like a huge problem individually, but if you are riding the board and your wheel comes flying off because of a rusty bearing- there are quite a few problems happening here.
Maintenance is half of the work to prolong the life of any item. The most important part of a skateboard, or any type of board, is the deck. It is best for you to take your skateboard apart and have the bearings wiped with a paper towel, blowdried and lubricated properly before putting it all back together.
There are videos out there of skateboarders who have performed awesome tricks in the rain or on wet ground. While it is fun and cool to see the tricks being performed, it is also very risky to skateboard on wet ground or in the rain. When you are on a wet surface, the wheels on your skateboard lose its grip on the pavement. When this happens, it is easy to lose control of your skateboard, hydroplane, and have a bad fall, which most likely will result in a very serious injury.
While this article mainly focuses on skateboarding on wet ground, sometimes, it happens by accident. To be precise, they are about three times as heavy so when you notice that your board is waterlogged, you should pick it up and figure out a way to attend to it. If you notice your board is giving off a muffled sound and has less bounce, especially when you land a trick, then it most likely is waterlogged.
A sure way to test this out is to stand on tail or nose if you board and let it fall on a tough surface. If it gives off the usual sound it does when you land a trick, then it is not waterlogged. Your skateboard shows visual evidence of distortion. If your board seems like it has changed shape, looks twisted or warped, then it has been exposed to moisture. There are a number of instances of how your skateboard could get wet.
It might just be a case of you forgetting to take your board back into the house after a day of playing or riding in the park and it rains, for hours.
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