thin ribs/deck rails

**Terrorsathan** · 07-24-2009 05:47 PM

anyone use them? I've got Powell Thin Ribs on the way to put on my LAX Pool deck. I think they're fin awesome.

**Cann0n** · 07-24-2009 05:56 PM

I used to use thick ones back when Nash was still in business.

**Terrorsathan** · 07-24-2009 05:57 PM

What'd you think of them? I think they'll help slide those unwaxed concrete lips.

**Cann0n** · 07-24-2009 06:38 PM

I never gridded much. Lack of rails. They were great for boneless tricks and grabs.
They are great for protecting boards while grinding.

**Xgecko** · 07-24-2009 07:13 PM

yup love them

**Terrorsathan** · 07-24-2009 07:20 PM

do you predrill the holes?

**Xgecko** · 07-24-2009 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Terrorsathan

do you predrill the holes?

No I usually just hand screw

**Terrorsathan** · 07-24-2009 07:30 PM

oh, ok. thanks for the tip. I really don't wanna crack this new deck haha

**Xgecko** · 07-25-2009 03:28 AM

set the middle screw first and then work outwards

**Petary791** · 07-25-2009 10:05 AM

All I saw were Powell Thin Ribs in orange but my buddy linked me to Crooks Rails and they look hawt.

**Terrorsathan** · 07-25-2009 10:09 AM

there's a few companies still making them... I know black label does, and Pig does in a few colors.

**kevseadog** · 07-25-2009 10:49 AM

I made my own for a 40" parkboard from the same material as plastic cutting board. Pre-drilled and coated screws with epoxy. They worked awesome for long slides. I here Crooks and Powell make good ones. Have fun. Peace.

**Petary791** · 07-25-2009 01:14 PM

I'm going to buy some of the 14.5" ones for my Five Points Skates, but wtf would someone do with the 36" ones?!?! I might get the 24" ones to put on my FSM. =D

**Terrorsathan** · 07-26-2009 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Petary791

I'm going to buy some of the 14.5" ones for my Five Points Skates, but wtf would someone do with the 36" ones?!?! I might get the 24" ones to put on my FSM. =D

I'd say BE40.

**surfdubs** · 07-26-2009 11:21 AM

be40 has a 22" wheelbase, 36" might not work. i'm having a hard time thinking of what the 36" are for actually lol. maybe like the ed economy or something lol

**HailSatan1** · 08-06-2009 11:08 PM

Ribs is to skateboards as penis is to ######
duh

**Petary791** · 08-07-2009 01:06 PM

Well I didn't put my rails in enough so the concave is causing it to scrape with boardsliding and stuff. lol board darwinism. Looks steezy though.

**arubadub** · 08-07-2009 01:16 PM

I love the ribs yo, they're grrrrreat!

**Terrorsathan** · 08-07-2009 01:45 PM

I finished it!

**hatchb4ck** · 08-12-2009 03:36 PM

Very nice.

I tried to go with some pigs for my Blood Diamond but they weren't near tall enough. I'm currently waiting for some Crooks OG's to arrive. I'll post them up when they are installed.