What is it called when you ride a rail on a skateboard?

railslide: a trick in which the skater slides the underside of the deck along an object, such as a curb or handrail. regular foot: riding with the left foot forward, the opposite of “goofyfoot”

What makes a skateboard deck good?

A high quality skateboard deck will be lightweight while remaining durable and providing “pop” – the right combination of flexibility and rigidity that allows the board to respond during ollies and other tricks where the deck needs to be “popped” off the ground.

What do deck rails do?

Skateboard deck rails are thin, hard plastic strips that screw onto the bottom edges of the deck, providing a slick barrier that makes your skateboard slide even further on just about any surface. They also work as a shield to keep your deck’s graphic safe.

Can you ollie with tail guards?

The plastic tail guard is a much less popular piece of plastic than rails and it does serve a purpose. Some might tell you that the purpose is to completely ruin the experience of smacking your tail down to ollie, and it can be looked at as a kind of ollie muffler. It will certainly change the feel of your board there.

Does the skateboard deck matter?

Skateboard Deck Width & Shape How do you know what is right for you? There is no right or wrong deck, it’s all a matter of personal preference, so trying different sizes and shapes is best. In general, wider boards tend to be more stable while narrower boards are usually more responsive and easier for tricks.

What are pig rails for skating?

Skater HQ and PIG wheels bring the old school back to the modern skateboarding game. Made from a durable hard plastic formula, screw these babies to the bottom of your deck to prevent shredding up your dope deck graphic or even add another rib to send steezy grabs on.

Why choose OCD skate shop for deck rails?

OCD has a great selection of deck rails in various colours to keep your board looking stylish and custom while being protected. OCD skate shop provides the best products online since we’re part of the Aussie skate scene.

How do you decorate a skateboard set-up?

Slap on some skateboard deck rails, tail guards, nose guards, lappers, and copers to give your set-up some pizazz. Skateboard accessories can make your set-up a fun throw back. We also have skateboard wall mounts so you can hang up and preserve your favorite skateboard decks.

How do I protect my Skateboard from scraping?

Our range of deck rails will keep your board even and protect the deck from scraping moving along rails. These thin, hard plastic strips keep your board’s graphic safe from wear and tear by acting as a buffer against surfaces when grinding. Keeping your board protected doesn’t have to make your board look lame.