What makes Skatewave® modular community skateparks different also makes them better. In fact, there are 12 product features that set Skatewave apart in the industry. From the tough Permalene® enclosures that reduce noise and keep debris from collecting to the long-lasting, stay-in-place, vandal-resistant fasteners, every feature is designed for safety, durability, low maintenance and long-term value.
Read about these industry-leading product features below and on our product features page one.
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Permalene® Enclosure
We use super-strong, 9/16"-thick high-density polyethylene. Formulated for optimum UV stability and color retention.
Benefits: Permalene enclosures eliminate hiding places, reduce noise and prevent debris from collecting. Guaranteed not to rust, chip or delaminate, and virtually maintenance free, these enclosures are included as a standard feature on every Skatewave 3.0 obstacle. |
Polyethylene Substrate
This is 9/16"-thick, high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Formulated for maximum impact absorption and uniform stability.
Benefits: This substrate under the steel skating surface provides noise dampening and pressure dampening. Without it, the steel "banging" noise can be intolerable to riders, spectators and neighbors. It also gives riders a solid, stable feel, rather than a hallow, "pop can" feel. |
Transition Plates
These plates are constructed of 10-gauge steel with a hot-dipped, galvanized finish.
Benefits: The transition plate is the biggest impact point on the ramp. If this results in excessive wear, it's easier and far less costly to replace than the entire skating surface. Low-quality products do not use transition plates. |
Framing Leg
The framing leg is created from hot-dipped, galvanized, structural steel angle and 7-gauge sheet metal. It measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 3/16".
Benefits: Our frames are built to take a pounding without bending, flexing or denting; they make up the foundation of the ramps. Hot-dipped galvanization provides maximum protection against corrosion. |
Plank and Grind Edge Angle Iron-
The plank is created from 1-1/2" fiberglass-reinforced, recycled, UV-stabilized, high-density polyethylene containing a minimum of 80 percent recycled material.
Our grind edge is 7-gauge, powdercoated sheet steel.
Benefits: These materials give the feeling of skating on concrete, but with a modular benefit. In addition, the plank can be flipped up to four times to reveal a clean, smooth edge, preserving your investment four times longer. Grind edges provide additional edge protection. (Recommended for BMX parks.) |
Edge Protector
The edge protector is made from hot-dipped, galvanized, 7-gauge sheet steel.
Benefits: This protector is included on all ramps; it protects the outer edge of the skating surface from wear from skateboard decks, trucks and bike pegs. |