Reinvent your game and reinvigorate your ride with RipTide Cushions!
The RipTide 5055 Skate Cushions 8-Pack are compatible with so many plates and have a variety of colors and hardnesses for you to choose from. There are 20 plates that are known to be compatible with this size including: PowerDyne Thrust, Bont Athena, Tracer, and Prodigy, Crazy Galaxy, and Sure-Grip Avanti and Avenger Plates. There are also skates that they are compatible with, which do not specify their plate names but they are compatible with Impala Skates, Crazy Glam, Glitz, and Retro Skates, as well as Slades Walk & Roll Skates. They have two different formulas with a range of durometers, the "APS" and "Krank" formula. Please refer to the chart below to choose the perfect hardness for you!
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 R5055 Cushions | |
Plateside Cushion Height | 0.55" |
Floorside Cushion Height | 0.50" |