FLEX RATING

So, what’s flex, and why is it essential to a skateboard? In skate-nerd terms, flex is the displacement a deck sees when a specific force is applied. A few factors affect flex, like deck thickness, wheelbase, and pressure on a balcony. Check out our formula to the left! We built a machine and put our entire lineup to the test by applying the same amount of force to all our boards and measuring the displacement we saw in each. This gives a scientific and accurate flex range across our entire line! It’s essential to understand flex when choosing a board. Here are some basics: Downhill/freeride skateboards will have less flex because you need a stiff platform to stand on when you’re bombing or gripping a corner at speed. Carving skateboards will flex more, allowing you to easily sink into your turns and pump or carve. Most cruisers, dance, and ATV boards will have less flex for control when doing tricks but just enough to be forgiving when pushing around town. We’ve engineered our boards with the best flex for each style of riding but remember, flex is subjective, so get out a see what you like the most!