Michael Beedle - Grapevine TX, US Dameon Rowe - Colleyville TX, US Matthew Hons - Arlington TX, US
Assignee:
Action Concepts, Inc.
International Classification:
A63C017/00
US Classification:
280/011270
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for preparing a skateboard useful in performing tricks requiring a high degree of tilt. In one embodiment, the present invention involves disposing a riser pad between the deck and the truck assembly unit of a skateboard, attaching a truck assembly unit to a deck having a top surface and a bottom surface. The riser pad is a planar member comprising material selected from the group consisting of rubber, plastic, metal alloy, and combinations thereof. The planar member has four elongated holes disposed therein, through which fasteners for attaching the truck assembly unit can pass.