This can result in a delaminated board rendering it useless. You can still ride it but the damage is already done. When water finds a way into your deck, the wooden fibers will expand. This can result in a warped or deformed deck. Skateboard wheels are typically hard and have less grip compared to big soft longboard wheels. Once they slide, they are out of control.
Once grip tape gets wet it might start to peel off and you probably need to replace it. Trucks are strong and can take a beating and they are the least of your worries. Especially the kingpin and nut will suffer, the washers can rust and even the hangar and axles can get affected.
You can skate in the rain but make sure to skate an old setup. Skateboarding in the rain is the worst you can do when you value your skateboard. Your bearings, deck, grip tape, and trucks will wear fast. Us mortals should abide by the rules of nature. Sometimes skateboards get wet, maybe from riding through a puddle or just wet shoes. If your skateboard gets wet, there are some measures you can take to reduce the consequences that result. The most important thing to do is to take the skateboard away from the source of water and dry it.
Some of the necessary things to do are:. As much as possible, try to avoid getting your skateboard wet. Water is bad for the bearings, board, trucks and bolts. Plus, you might have to deal with hydroplaning, which could affect your ability to control the skateboard. So, try not to skate in the rain or through puddles.
But if your skateboard does get wet at all, follow the steps above and you should be good to go. Electric skateboards are a slightly different story. They have the same considerations as their non-powered counterparts: a deck, wheels, bearings, and bolts. But they also have a battery, motor and electronic components to consider.
Even boards that have high IP ratings run the risk of damaged electrical and drive systems after repeated or prolonged exposure to wet conditions. After riding in wet conditions, electric skateboards should always be wiped down and dried out. 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. 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.
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