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Skid plates protect the underside of your board.[[File:Shattered Underside.jpg|thumb|Rock impact|right|285x285px]] | |||
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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. | ||
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== Available for purchase == | == Available for purchase == | ||
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| Protection & [[Tricks]] | | Protection & [[Tricks]] | ||
| http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates/ | | http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates/ | ||
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|Float Plates - Jeff McCosker Pro | |||
|[[The Float life]] | |||
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|Yes | |||
|Protection & [[Tricks]] | |||
|http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-jeff-mccosker-pro-model/ | |||
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| Float Plates – [[Raequel Hoffman]] Pro Model | | Float Plates – [[Raequel Hoffman]] Pro Model | ||
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| 05/31/2017 | | 05/31/2017 | ||
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| Protection | | Protection | ||
| https://eight2ten.com/products/assglass | | https://eight2ten.com/products/assglass | ||
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| Protection & [[Tricks]] | | Protection & [[Tricks]] | ||
| http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-andrew-stroh-pro-model/ | | http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-andrew-stroh-pro-model/ | ||
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| Float Plates – [[Hover Hooligans]] Pro Model | |||
| [[The Float life|The Float Life]] | |||
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| Yes | |||
| Protection & [[Tricks]] | |||
| http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-hh-x-tfl/ | |||
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|Float Plates - Bodhi Harrison Pro Model | |||
|[[The Float life]] | |||
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|Yes | |||
|Protection & [[Tricks]] | |||
|http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-bodhi-harrison-pro-model/ | |||
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|Float Plates - Kyle Taylor Pro | |||
|[[The Float life]] | |||
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|Yes | |||
|Protection & [[Tricks]] | |||
|http://thefloat.life/product/float-plates-kyle-taylor-pro-model-copy/ | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:35, 27 March 2018
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
DIY
Some people have found success making skid plates out of cutting boards.