Real 3-Ply Thunder Riser Pads | 1/8"

Real 3-Ply Thunder Riser Pads | 1/8"

3-ply maple risers made to fit Thunder trucks.

Real 3-ply Thunder Riser Pads are hard wood risers made from 100% North American maple. They're shaped to fit Thunder trucks, for skaters who want a 1/8" lift that keeps a solid, natural feel.

Maple riser pads are hard, so they don't soften the pop or feedback the way rubber does. A 1/8" lift gives bigger wheels or looser trucks more room before wheel bite, and the pad protects your deck from the baseplate.

Key Features

• 100% North American maple: 3-ply hard riser
• Thunder specific: shaped to fit Thunder baseplates
• 1/8" lift: more wheel clearance
• Hard feel: keeps your board responsive
• Pair: one per truck

Specs

• Thickness: 1/8"
• Construction: 3-ply North American maple
• Style: Hard
• Fits: Thunder trucks
• Hardware needed: 1" to 1.25" bolts (general guide)
• Count: Pair, one per truck (standard for riser pads; confirm in store)

About Real Skateboards

Real Skateboards was started in 1991 by pro skaters Jim Thiebaud and Tommy Guerrero, and is part of the San Francisco based Deluxe family alongside Thunder, Venture, Spitfire and Krooked.

Real is known for skater-owned values, a deep team and solid, well-pressed maple. Its wood riser pads use that same maple, shaped to match Deluxe's own truck baseplates, so you get a firm, natural-feeling lift that sits perfectly under your Thunders or Ventures.

FAQs

Do I need risers?
If you're running wheels bigger than about 54mm, or keep your trucks loose, a riser helps stop wheel bite. 1/8" suits mid-50s wheels; 1/4" suits around 55 to 60mm.

What length bolts do I need?
With 1/8" risers, run 1" to 1.25" bolts. As a general guide, without risers 7/8" or 1" suits most decks; with 1/8" risers go 1" to 1.25"; with 1/4" risers 1.25" to 1.5"; and with 1/2" risers 1.5" to 2". Go to the longer end on thicker decks. You want the nut fully on the thread with a little bolt showing, but not so long it sticks up through the baseplate.

Allen vs Phillips bolts, which should I use?
Either works with these risers. Allen (hex) bolts are easier to tighten without stripping the head, while Phillips heads are the classic option and use the screwdriver on most skate tools. Pick whichever matches the tool you carry.

Will they fit trucks other than Thunder?
They're shaped for Thunder baseplates, so that's the guaranteed fit. They may work on other trucks with the same hole pattern, but the outline may not match.

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