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Skid plates protect the underside of your board. | |||
[[File:Shattered Underside.jpg|thumb|Example of damage from a rock impact on a trail by Andrew Lewis on the Facebook Owner's group]] | |||
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=== Self-lubrication === | === Self-lubrication === | ||
The friction between a skid plate and an immovable obstacle makes the difference between a stall and a slide. Self-lubrication is important for performing [[Tricks]] and improves the chances of a recovery if an immovable object (such as a curb) is accidentally hit. | The friction between a skid plate and an immovable obstacle makes the difference between a stall and a slide. Self-lubrication is important for performing [[Tricks]] and improves the chances of a recovery if an immovable object (such as a curb) is accidentally hit. | ||
Revision as of 06:28, 19 September 2017
Skid plates protect the underside of your board.
Self-lubrication
The friction between a skid plate and an immovable obstacle makes the difference between a stall and a slide. Self-lubrication is important for performing Tricks and improves the chances of a recovery if an immovable object (such as a curb) is accidentally hit.
Available for purchase
| Product Name | Maker | Release Date | Self-lubricating | Purpose | Product link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Float Plates – Team | The Float life | 05/25/2017 | Yes | Protection & Tricks | http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates/ |
| Float Plates – Raequel Hoffman Pro Model | The Float life | 05/30/2017 | Yes | Protection & Tricks | http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-raequel-hoffman-pro-model/ |
| Ass Glass | EIGHT2TEN | 05/31/2017 | No | Protection | https://eight2ten.com/products/assglass |
| Float Plates – Andrew Stroh Pro Model | The Float life | 06/06/2017 | Yes | Protection & Tricks | http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-andrew-stroh-pro-model/ |
| Float Plates – Hover Hooligans Pro Model | The Float life | ?? | Yes | Protection & Tricks | http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-hh-x-tfl/ |
DIY
Some people have found success making skid plates out of cutting boards.