The truth about board rails - my thoughts

I review skateboard deck rails or board rails and tell you if you should get them or not. Lol

[@mikeneilmac]

Double sided tape under the rails helps with a lot of the problems. And definitely buy better wood screws from the hardware store like you said. I tend to seat mine just a touch farther in then you do, never have wheel bite problems that way.

[@DUDERZ_]

I used a couple command strips in-between the rails and board and it helped tremendously! ive also got some sweet pull tabs now lol

[@skatingwithliam]

Good idea 👍

[@billymullins1357]

They used to make lil sticky grip pads you could strategically place on your board for grabs. They pretty much make that spot un-slideable tho.

[@AMMAZZARE]

Ripgrip and Alva-grip

[@RIVALContentJammerz]

Rip-Grip!

[@YaNeK92]

Sounds like carbon fiber rails would be a sweet addition 😎👌🏽

[@cpsbBXCX]

this channel is gas keep making content please and thank you

[@smokinBRO]

i use spray adhesive to prevent the rattle issue

[@wolfhands2508]

I have had several issues with the Santa Cruz screws. But the screws that come with Pig rails are pretty good.

[@viracocha03]

Facts. Although i feel like Pig's wear out faster.

[@diplenski]

i like rails. i don't have them on all of my setups though. not all rails are made equal, but i've heard good things about Pig, Welcome, and Lil Jawns rails. i usually DIY my own rails from old uhmwpe cutting boards. posted a video making some. i prefer to use drywall screws to attach them, and break/grind off the excess that sticks through. they slide more predictably and faster with less effort, which is a good way to get smoked if you don't ease into it. rails distribute the force of impact on the board. i'm 6'3, 225 and without rails i'm rolling the dice every time i board/lipslide whether or not i'm going to break my board without rails.

[@notgavin7039]

Experienced all of these first hand. Imo rails are for if you can A. do boardslides (I cannot) or B. do grab tricks (I can kinda). The installation process was HELLISH so I'm going to hold off on rails until I achieve either A or B.

[@HG-bs3en]

I strongly recommend rails. They're really good for boardsliding on concrete, curbs, or unwaxed rails. The only problem I have them with is that they don't boardslide on wood, infact they dig into wood. But that could come down to the rails being flat. So maybe filing them to a more rounded shape might help. But yeah, they're great for boardies, and make transitions into feebles, hurricanes, etc, a lot easier. Plus I believe they give the board more strength

[@chase3253]

Damn, I love Moose decks. Best value out there!

[@josheakins5137]

No it's not lol. That doesn't even make sense

[@Ricksonsaito8]

Liam can you make an Invert Tutorial???

[@skatingwithliam]

it will happen

[@FlentyOfPish]

I believe they had like a "grip pads" for grabs. Probably on eBay or something.

[@stuggim]

Which deck ist this?

[@kristyy420]

I like em.

[@phean2]

Meanwhile me having no issues with rails (grey stanta Cruz Slim the same ones ) did you try to predrill the holes ?

[@skatingwithliam]

Ya i did. They Still came loose tho

[@rosstempletonogskater]

I clamp them down, which gets rid of the gap, then put the screws in

[@viracocha03]

Double sided tape for the win.

[@wdoering01]

What wheels are you riding?

[@skatingwithliam]

Slime ball

[@cookieflip6923]

w vid

[@Zestysteeze]

what heels have you got?

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

wheels? they're slimeballs, he's got a video on them. something like "the best wheels ever"

[@AMMAZZARE]

Just the two on the backs of my feet. Why?

[@AUSTORMCHASERS]

Powell's rib bones and bolts are the best plus double sided tape under them. It's also a good idea to counter sink the board or the back of the rails which allows the rails to sit flat on the deck. There's always debris the first time you screw them in.

[@tazshreds222]

Use double sided tape it works the best to keep the deck rails in place. Well, you screw a man. I’ve never had any stripping from using the double sided tape either.

[@ericharmon7163]

If you predrill the holes for the screws it helps eliminate the rip out problems.

[@scramblesbuyday]

The truth about rails is they make your board slides not count

[@Mo11y666]

Yep and cups make your drink not count 🙄

[@ericharmon7163]

I guess Andy Anderson doesn't do board slides then, lol.

[@scramblesbuyday]

He does they just don't count. They're ppl online who can hold a boardslide with rails literally for as long as they want. They're like training wheels.

[@Mo11y666]

@@scramblesbuyday evebtually they stop...like it wood with would. Your arguement doesnt hold up.

[@Mo11y666]

It forms the same functions, you approach the trick the exact same way and depart the trick the same way. Unless youre up there with lotion and and a time magazine making margaritas ..its the same fucking thing. What it comes down to is friction reduction and that doesnt make hold up to whether a trick counts or not.

[@EPSGplayer]

I think they are STUPID! NOT COOL AT ALL! Real tech skaters don’t need that crap.

[@61936]

ok and