Build Your Riser

The RISER 3D builder is a free, browser-based tool for designing custom skateboard riser pads and exporting them as print-ready STL files. There is no account to create and nothing to install — set the dimensions you need, preview the part in 3D, and download a model you can send straight to any FDM 3D printer. It was built by a skater who started out cutting risers by hand in Fusion 360, then turned that process into a tool simple enough for anyone to use.

Unlike a fixed pack of store-bought risers, the builder lets you dial in an exact height from 0.1 mm up to 50 mm, add a wedge angle to change your truck geometry, and match the bolt-hole pattern to your trucks. That means you can fix wheel bite, fine-tune a cruiser or surfskate setup, or raise a longboard for bigger wheels — instead of settling for a part that "almost" fits. Every design is yours to print as many times as you like.

1. Choose a base shape. Start from a cutout, solid, or pocket base — or drop in your own SVG silhouette to match any deck or board profile.
2. Set your heights. Enter a front and rear height in millimeters or inches. Equal values give a flat riser; different values create a wedge.
3. Add a wedge angle (optional). Wedge risers change how your trucks turn — steeper for surfskate and carving, milder for stability.
4. Match the hole pattern. Confirm the bolt spacing lines up with your trucks so the finished part bolts straight on.
5. Preview in 3D. Rotate the live preview to check the shape, thickness, and cutouts before you commit.
6. Export the STL. Download a print-ready STL and slice it like any other model. We print test fits in PLA and final parts in PETG at 100% infill.

• Wheel-bite fixes — add just enough clearance to run bigger or softer wheels without the wheel grabbing the deck.
• Cruiser and penny setups — raise small plastic cruisers to clear chunky 59–60 mm wheels.
• Surfskate and carving wedges — angle the front truck to tighten your turn and pump harder.
• Longboard lifts — gain height for 70 mm+ wheels on a drop-through or top-mount.
• Shock and vibration pads — a flat riser smooths out rough pavement on a daily commuter.

Is the riser pad builder free?

Yes. Designing and exporting STL files is completely free, with no account and no watermark. You only need a 3D printer — or a printing service — to make the part.

What material should I print risers in?

Print test fits in PLA to check sizing, then print the parts you actually ride in PETG at 100% infill. PETG handles the load and flex of skating far better than PLA.

How many risers do I need?

One set is two risers — one per truck. The builder exports a single riser, so print two for a complete board.

What height should I choose?

Street setups often run 3 mm (1/8") or none; all-around setups use 6 mm (1/4"); cruisers and longboards with big soft wheels usually want 10 mm (3/8") or more. See our riser height guide for details.

Do I need longer bolts with a riser?

Yes — add roughly the riser thickness to your bolt length. The Dimensions panel suggests a length, and the Bolt Length Calculator gives a setup-specific answer.

Can I use my own deck or board shape?

Yes. Upload an SVG silhouette and the builder uses it as the base shape for both the 3D preview and the STL export.