RipTide 10mm Skate Cushions
Reinvent your game and reinvigorate your ride with RipTide Cushions!
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The RipTide 10mm Skate Cushions are high performance replacement cushions with a relatively short 10mm height that can help resolve slide block compatibility issues. Many slide blocks use a mounting bar that sits around the kingpins and adds a bit of height to your whole cushion and truck assembly. That extra height can force the trucks into an unnatural position that feels funky and can even lead to broken components. Shorter cushions to the rescue!
To avoid messing with the geometry of your trucks, the plateside cushion can often be replaced with one of these shorter 10mm cushions. Along with the added height from the block's mounting bar, your plates should be back close to their intended geometry. And even better, you're not just locked into a few hardness choices with RipTide - they have two cushion formulas, which you can learn more about below, and various hardnesses in each formula!
| RIPTIDE FORMULAS EXPLAINED | |
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| APS The APS formula is described as having a lively and responsive feel because of its high-rebound characteristics. APS is RipTide's most popular formula and great for derby jammers and dual-positional players, outdoor skaters, and anyone new to roller skating or new to changing cushions. RipTide recommends 75A-80A as a starting point for most skaters. |
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| KRANK The Krank formula is RipTide's hardest cushion formula and provides a solid base with strong edge support to give skaters precise control over their skates. RipTide recommends Krank for aggressive skating styles and disciplines like derby blockers, park skaters, and speed skaters, with 84A being the recommended starting hardness for most skaters. |
Specifications
| RipTide Falcon Cushions | |
| Plateside Cushion Height | 10mm (~0.40") |
| Floorside Cushion Height | N/A |
