Skateboard Deck Rails

Why Use Skateboard Deck Rails?

Skateboard deck rails, often referred to as skateboard rails, are plastic strips that are attached to the underside of your deck. These skateboard deck rails are intended to enhance your sliding abilities, as the plastic delivers a smoother and easier surface to slide on. Implementing deck rails facilitates the performance of numerous tricks and enables sliding on surfaces that might otherwise be unsuitable for skating. For instance, if boardslides and lipslides pose a challenge, rails can help you master these maneuvers more swiftly.

Besides aiding in tricks, deck rails provide additional benefits. They protect your deck, make grabbing your board simpler, and also preserve your graphics.

Guidelines for Installing Skate Deck Rails

Mounting new rails is relatively simple, requiring just a screwdriver or power drill. Prior to installation, decide on the positioning of your rails. Although this is a personal choice, it's advised to place them approximately 1 to 1.5 inches from the edge of your deck.

To fit the rails, first line them up to ensure they are parallel to each other and the deck's edge. Then, proceed to carefully screw in the provided screws, ensuring that none protrude once completed. While using a power drill simplifies this task, a standard screwdriver can be used as well.

To keep your rails in good condition, it's necessary to periodically tighten the screws. This is because the screws may loosen over time, and the plastic can wear down with frequent use.

Another method to enhance skateability on various surfaces is by using wax, so take a look at our Skate Wax selection.