An electric skateboard should have a resistance standard of a decent level to water, although this does not mean it is entirely waterproof. For instance even high rated IP boards have a risk of damaged electrical drive systems from exposure to wet environments. Always check IP ratings and a manufacturers guidance in regard to riding your electric skateboard in the rain, which we have included in our guides on electric skateboards here.
Ultimately if you get caught out in the rain badly multiple times whilst skating, you may be more susceptible to damaging your setup.
This means that bearings can rust and decks can become water-logged. If you do find yourself to be caught out in the rain, its not the end of the world. As long as you follow our kick guide above, which will help you dry out your board and parts of your setup. This is limited damage to your parts as much as possible. Jon is a BMX and skateboarding enthusiast hat has been riding and skating for over 10 years. He has been around the block from trail, flatland and race BMXing.
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Skateboarding in rain may be a fun experience. If you are a professional skateboarder, you can try doing tricks while raining that will add up to your skateboarding skills, but lots of safety precautions should be taken. If you are just a newbie, it is not recommended by any means. Skateboarding while raining or on wet grounds is not a good idea. One of the proper ways of taking good care of your skateboards is to prevent them from getting wet.
Skateboarding in the rain and constantly wetting your skateboards will damage parts such as the trucks, the wheels, the bearings, the bolts and nuts, and even your board or deck. As a result, they will wear out sooner than expected. Rainwater will not just damage your skateboards; it can also cause you some serious injuries. Wet grounds can reduce your ability to control your skateboard.
Hydroplaning is a dangerous condition that causes the moving wheel to lose contact with the ground. Start with taking the bearing out and clean them properly. Use some nail remover to clean them, let them dry on a paper towel and relube them using silicone lube like Bones Speed Cream.
Take off the trucks and dry them with a towel, that should be enough. Trucks can deal with a bit of rain if you make sure to dry them afterward. You might also want to remove the kingpin nut and disassemble your truck completely. Lastly, your deck.
Try to get the water of the surface by using a towel to prevent it from getting absorbed by the maple wood. Obviously you can visit an indoor skatepark but not everyone is able to go there for different reasons and driving for hours might be too much of a hassle.
Consider skating in places such as underground parking garages, abandoned warehouses, metro stations, or anything that provides cover from the rain. You might run into a security guard but you should be able to outskate them. Just be polite and leave. Store your board in a dry place like a garage or inside your house and make sure nobody can step on it. Avoid puddles and wet spots when riding and avoid riding through grass or mud. If your board gets wet disassemble it as soon as you can and dry all the parts.
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