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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]]Skid plates protect the underside of your board.
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=== Self-lubrication ===
=== Self-lubrication ===

Revision as of 06:29, 19 September 2017

Example of damage from a rock impact on a trail by Andrew Lewis on the Facebook Owner's group

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.