2016 rider approved designs - rad catalog
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Formed through riders looking to improve the skateboarding experience, Rider Approved Designs continues to set the standard for the competition to follow. All products are designed by the riders to maximize both performance and riding experience. There are no generic or house molds used, as all products are designed from the core out. The day of blaming your equipment is a day of the past. Don’t be fooled by regurgitated house molds. Leave the rest. Ride the best. Gear up and get RAD.TRANSCRIPT
Adam Persson | Benjamin Debreuil | Jackson Shapiera | James Kelly | Jimmy Riha | Max Ballesteros | Louis Pilloni Connor Ferguson | James Ware | Spencer Smith | Tony Graves | Fer Bailleres | Dan Favela | Cole Kurtz | Justin Dailey
Juergen Gritzner | Mikel Eschegaray Diez | Ville Hietala | Josh Musumeci | Emily Pross | Stephen DumaineOscar Gutierrez | KJ Nakanelua | Edward Kiefer | Dominic Schenk | Api Ihaia | Will Smallwood
Rider Approved Designs Bushings will give your board the response and feel you have been searching for. Many people underestimate the value of a high performance bushing, which is why R.A.D. makes it easy by offering exactly what you need. Each unit contains two 0.6” tall bushings, and two stamped flat washers in a reusable container. We proudly produce these bushings in the USA. Don't underestimate ‘em.
86a white urethane _80lb. - 140lb. 89a red urethane _130lb. - 180lb.92a blue urethane _170lb.+
The Drive Bearings provide everything you need to get the most speed and precision out of your setup. These premium ABEC 7 bearings are made Black Oxide coated steel. All eight bearings have a removable outer shield to keep dirt away for increased roll speed and easy cleaning. Four of the bearings have a 10mm spacer built in to reduce chatter and create a solid connection between the truck and the wheel.
4 3 7 0 J U T L A N D D R I V E | S A N D I E G O | C A L I F O R N I A 9 2 1 1 7W W W . R A D E S I G N S . C O M
Formed through riders looking to improve the skateboarding experience, Rider Approved Designs continues to set the standard for the competition to follow. All products are designed by the riders to maximize both performance and riding experience. There are no generic or house molds used, as all products are designed from the core out. The day of blaming your equipment is a day of the past. Don’t be fooled by regurgitated house molds. Leave the rest. Ride the best. Gear up and get RAD.
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The 70mm Glide floats sideways with ease, in a durable urethane. With a sideset core and 30mm contact patch, breaking traction has never been so buttery. The Glide comes with a stone ground finish ready to slide right out of the box. From the flat ground to the steepest hill, the Glide will help you hold out slides longer and with more control. With flatspot resistant urethane and a shape designed to slide, you are sure to have a good time. Looking for a slide wheel that lasts? Be sure to pick up a set of the Glides.
70 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane82a blue urethane
30 millimeters
The 63mm Feather gives you everything you need to maximize ease of sliding. The smaller, versatile shape is ready for anything from city crushing to downhill freeriding. This wheel is designed to have fun and maximize your ride on any terrain you may encounter. The Feather comes with a stone ground finish ready to slide right out of the box. With a proprietary slide urethane formula, the Feather is ready to paste urethane up and down your local slide spot.
63 millimeters
82a red urethane84a blue urethane
34 millimeters
The 72mm Release has a vestal shape to tackle mountain passes or local cruising runs. If you only have one wheel to take on a skate trip, this is your wheel. With the perfect balance of grip and slide, 42mm contact patch, radius edges, and centerset core, finding the release point has never been so easy. The shape makes standup slides easier to initiate while keeping the ability to grip onto the pavement for extra control. With a stone ground finish, the Release is ready to slide right out of the box.
72 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane82a blue urethane
42 millimeters
The 74mm Advantage gives you all the edge you need to control your direction and speed. With more wins and podiums than any other wheel since its launch, you can count on the Advantage to leave your competitors in the dust. With a 61mm contact patch, offset core, and supported yet flexible lips, grip on the pavement is maximized without compromising mobility. When traction is broken, a smooth slide is initiated to control your momentum. When you need an extra competitive edge, look no further than the Advantage.
74 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane
61 millimeters
63 millimeters
80a white urethane _red core
34 millimeters
70 millimeters
80a white urethane _green core
54 millimeters
70 millimeters
78a blue urethane _yellow core
56 millimeters
74 millimeters
77a white urethane _orange core
61 millimeters
Rider Approved Designs introduces the Jimmy Riha Influence. This pro model features a proprietary urethane to maximize the ease of sliding. The smaller versatile shape is ready for anything from downhill freeriding to city crushing. This wheel is designed to have fun wherever you find yourself skating. Look for features and have fun on the Jimmy Riha Influence.
Taking inspiration from Thor, this wheel is meant to bring down the hammer. It features a unique shape, designed to maximize grip in every turn. Push it sideways, and you’ll be controlling your speed to ensure you hit the apex. The small offset hub allows the inner lip to flex for maximum traction making it a good "I like to go fast down hills," freeriding type of wheel. Be bold, be brave, and bring down the hammer with the Adam Persson Influence.
Straight from the man himself, this wheel is designed for fast freeriding. It features a unique shape designed to grip corners while maintaining the ability to throw long, controlled slides. The larger offset serves to stiffen the inner lip for a smooth release into buttery slides. The wheel is stone ground for smooth slides right out of the box. Dig Deep and channel the style of James Kelly.
Rider Approved Designs introduces the Max Ballesteros Influence. Roll speed is the name of the game as this pro model features a proprietary high rebound urethane to maximize speed. While the shape is based off the Advantage, the urethane changes the ride characteristic to suit Max Ballesteros's 'go-fast' style of riding. Tuck hard and charge hard with the Max Ballesteros Influence.
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The 70mm Glide floats sideways with ease, in a durable urethane. With a sideset core and 30mm contact patch, breaking traction has never been so buttery. The Glide comes with a stone ground finish ready to slide right out of the box. From the flat ground to the steepest hill, the Glide will help you hold out slides longer and with more control. With flatspot resistant urethane and a shape designed to slide, you are sure to have a good time. Looking for a slide wheel that lasts? Be sure to pick up a set of the Glides.
70 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane82a blue urethane
30 millimeters
The 63mm Feather gives you everything you need to maximize ease of sliding. The smaller, versatile shape is ready for anything from city crushing to downhill freeriding. This wheel is designed to have fun and maximize your ride on any terrain you may encounter. The Feather comes with a stone ground finish ready to slide right out of the box. With a proprietary slide urethane formula, the Feather is ready to paste urethane up and down your local slide spot.
63 millimeters
82a red urethane84a blue urethane
34 millimeters
The 72mm Release has a vestal shape to tackle mountain passes or local cruising runs. If you only have one wheel to take on a skate trip, this is your wheel. With the perfect balance of grip and slide, 42mm contact patch, radius edges, and centerset core, finding the release point has never been so easy. The shape makes standup slides easier to initiate while keeping the ability to grip onto the pavement for extra control. With a stone ground finish, the Release is ready to slide right out of the box.
72 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane82a blue urethane
42 millimeters
The 74mm Advantage gives you all the edge you need to control your direction and speed. With more wins and podiums than any other wheel since its launch, you can count on the Advantage to leave your competitors in the dust. With a 61mm contact patch, offset core, and supported yet flexible lips, grip on the pavement is maximized without compromising mobility. When traction is broken, a smooth slide is initiated to control your momentum. When you need an extra competitive edge, look no further than the Advantage.
74 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane
61 millimeters
63 millimeters
80a white urethane _red core
34 millimeters
70 millimeters
80a white urethane _green core
54 millimeters
70 millimeters
78a blue urethane _yellow core
56 millimeters
74 millimeters
77a white urethane _orange core
61 millimeters
Rider Approved Designs introduces the Jimmy Riha Influence. This pro model features a proprietary urethane to maximize the ease of sliding. The smaller versatile shape is ready for anything from downhill freeriding to city crushing. This wheel is designed to have fun wherever you find yourself skating. Look for features and have fun on the Jimmy Riha Influence.
Taking inspiration from Thor, this wheel is meant to bring down the hammer. It features a unique shape, designed to maximize grip in every turn. Push it sideways, and you’ll be controlling your speed to ensure you hit the apex. The small offset hub allows the inner lip to flex for maximum traction making it a good "I like to go fast down hills," freeriding type of wheel. Be bold, be brave, and bring down the hammer with the Adam Persson Influence.
Straight from the man himself, this wheel is designed for fast freeriding. It features a unique shape designed to grip corners while maintaining the ability to throw long, controlled slides. The larger offset serves to stiffen the inner lip for a smooth release into buttery slides. The wheel is stone ground for smooth slides right out of the box. Dig Deep and channel the style of James Kelly.
Rider Approved Designs introduces the Max Ballesteros Influence. Roll speed is the name of the game as this pro model features a proprietary high rebound urethane to maximize speed. While the shape is based off the Advantage, the urethane changes the ride characteristic to suit Max Ballesteros's 'go-fast' style of riding. Tuck hard and charge hard with the Max Ballesteros Influence.
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The 70mm Glide floats sideways with ease, in a durable urethane. With a sideset core and 30mm contact patch, breaking traction has never been so buttery. The Glide comes with a stone ground finish ready to slide right out of the box. From the flat ground to the steepest hill, the Glide will help you hold out slides longer and with more control. With flatspot resistant urethane and a shape designed to slide, you are sure to have a good time. Looking for a slide wheel that lasts? Be sure to pick up a set of the Glides.
70 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane82a blue urethane
30 millimeters
The 63mm Feather gives you everything you need to maximize ease of sliding. The smaller, versatile shape is ready for anything from city crushing to downhill freeriding. This wheel is designed to have fun and maximize your ride on any terrain you may encounter. The Feather comes with a stone ground finish ready to slide right out of the box. With a proprietary slide urethane formula, the Feather is ready to paste urethane up and down your local slide spot.
63 millimeters
82a red urethane84a blue urethane
34 millimeters
The 72mm Release has a vestal shape to tackle mountain passes or local cruising runs. If you only have one wheel to take on a skate trip, this is your wheel. With the perfect balance of grip and slide, 42mm contact patch, radius edges, and centerset core, finding the release point has never been so easy. The shape makes standup slides easier to initiate while keeping the ability to grip onto the pavement for extra control. With a stone ground finish, the Release is ready to slide right out of the box.
72 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane82a blue urethane
42 millimeters
The 74mm Advantage gives you all the edge you need to control your direction and speed. With more wins and podiums than any other wheel since its launch, you can count on the Advantage to leave your competitors in the dust. With a 61mm contact patch, offset core, and supported yet flexible lips, grip on the pavement is maximized without compromising mobility. When traction is broken, a smooth slide is initiated to control your momentum. When you need an extra competitive edge, look no further than the Advantage.
74 millimeters
78a white urethane80a red urethane
61 millimeters
63 millimeters
80a white urethane _red core
34 millimeters
70 millimeters
80a white urethane _green core
54 millimeters
70 millimeters
78a blue urethane _yellow core
56 millimeters
74 millimeters
77a white urethane _orange core
61 millimeters
Rider Approved Designs introduces the Jimmy Riha Influence. This pro model features a proprietary urethane to maximize the ease of sliding. The smaller versatile shape is ready for anything from downhill freeriding to city crushing. This wheel is designed to have fun wherever you find yourself skating. Look for features and have fun on the Jimmy Riha Influence.
Taking inspiration from Thor, this wheel is meant to bring down the hammer. It features a unique shape, designed to maximize grip in every turn. Push it sideways, and you’ll be controlling your speed to ensure you hit the apex. The small offset hub allows the inner lip to flex for maximum traction making it a good "I like to go fast down hills," freeriding type of wheel. Be bold, be brave, and bring down the hammer with the Adam Persson Influence.
Straight from the man himself, this wheel is designed for fast freeriding. It features a unique shape designed to grip corners while maintaining the ability to throw long, controlled slides. The larger offset serves to stiffen the inner lip for a smooth release into buttery slides. The wheel is stone ground for smooth slides right out of the box. Dig Deep and channel the style of James Kelly.
Rider Approved Designs introduces the Max Ballesteros Influence. Roll speed is the name of the game as this pro model features a proprietary high rebound urethane to maximize speed. While the shape is based off the Advantage, the urethane changes the ride characteristic to suit Max Ballesteros's 'go-fast' style of riding. Tuck hard and charge hard with the Max Ballesteros Influence.
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Adam Persson | Benjamin Debreuil | Jackson Shapiera | James Kelly | Jimmy Riha | Max Ballesteros | Louis Pilloni Connor Ferguson | James Ware | Spencer Smith | Tony Graves | Fer Bailleres | Dan Favela | Cole Kurtz | Justin Dailey
Juergen Gritzner | Mikel Eschegaray Diez | Ville Hietala | Josh Musumeci | Emily Pross | Stephen DumaineOscar Gutierrez | KJ Nakanelua | Edward Kiefer | Dominic Schenk | Api Ihaia | Will Smallwood
Rider Approved Designs Bushings will give your board the response and feel you have been searching for. Many people underestimate the value of a high performance bushing, which is why R.A.D. makes it easy by offering exactly what you need. Each unit contains two 0.6” tall bushings, and two stamped flat washers in a reusable container. We proudly produce these bushings in the USA. Don't underestimate ‘em.
86a white urethane _80lb. - 140lb. 89a red urethane _130lb. - 180lb.92a blue urethane _170lb.+
The Drive Bearings provide everything you need to get the most speed and precision out of your setup. These premium ABEC 7 bearings are made Black Oxide coated steel. All eight bearings have a removable outer shield to keep dirt away for increased roll speed and easy cleaning. Four of the bearings have a 10mm spacer built in to reduce chatter and create a solid connection between the truck and the wheel.
4 3 7 0 J U T L A N D D R I V E | S A N D I E G O | C A L I F O R N I A 9 2 1 1 7W W W . R A D E S I G N S . C O M
Formed through riders looking to improve the skateboarding experience, Rider Approved Designs continues to set the standard for the competition to follow. All products are designed by the riders to maximize both performance and riding experience. There are no generic or house molds used, as all products are designed from the core out. The day of blaming your equipment is a day of the past. Don’t be fooled by regurgitated house molds. Leave the rest. Ride the best. Gear up and get RAD.
phot
o: a
li m
ehra
ban
DUROMETERS_
Adam Persson | Benjamin Debreuil | Jackson Shapiera | James Kelly | Jimmy Riha | Max Ballesteros | Louis Pilloni Connor Ferguson | James Ware | Spencer Smith | Tony Graves | Fer Bailleres | Dan Favela | Cole Kurtz | Justin Dailey
Juergen Gritzner | Mikel Eschegaray Diez | Ville Hietala | Josh Musumeci | Emily Pross | Stephen DumaineOscar Gutierrez | KJ Nakanelua | Edward Kiefer | Dominic Schenk | Api Ihaia | Will Smallwood
Rider Approved Designs Bushings will give your board the response and feel you have been searching for. Many people underestimate the value of a high performance bushing, which is why R.A.D. makes it easy by offering exactly what you need. Each unit contains two 0.6” tall bushings, and two stamped flat washers in a reusable container. We proudly produce these bushings in the USA. Don't underestimate ‘em.
86a white urethane _80lb. - 140lb. 89a red urethane _130lb. - 180lb.92a blue urethane _170lb.+
The Drive Bearings provide everything you need to get the most speed and precision out of your setup. These premium ABEC 7 bearings are made Black Oxide coated steel. All eight bearings have a removable outer shield to keep dirt away for increased roll speed and easy cleaning. Four of the bearings have a 10mm spacer built in to reduce chatter and create a solid connection between the truck and the wheel.
4 3 7 0 J U T L A N D D R I V E | S A N D I E G O | C A L I F O R N I A 9 2 1 1 7W W W . R A D E S I G N S . C O M
Formed through riders looking to improve the skateboarding experience, Rider Approved Designs continues to set the standard for the competition to follow. All products are designed by the riders to maximize both performance and riding experience. There are no generic or house molds used, as all products are designed from the core out. The day of blaming your equipment is a day of the past. Don’t be fooled by regurgitated house molds. Leave the rest. Ride the best. Gear up and get RAD.
phot
o: a
li m
ehra
ban
DUROMETERS_