Frequently Asked Questions-Shoes/Trucks/Wheels and Everything else.

[Filip]

for the last 2 years or so ive been riding an 8.5 with 139's.  would it be worth it moving up to 149's? 

.....why? Man, wide trucks are the shit; the ability to run wider trucks might be my favorite part of stepping up to a wider board.

forreal man i used to ride undersized tricks until i got a new pair and saw the light. its one of those things where you think you're aiight riding smaller trucks but once you actual ride some that fit your board you'll wonder why you havent done it sooner. you can get by riding smaller trucks but its much more optimal to ride trucks that fit your board. you get a better turning axis, have more room and accuracy when you lock into to grinds, and have less of a chance of getting wheelbite.

100 % agree. I was skating my Thunders 147s for two years, and I stepped my board size up to 8,5, and bought some Theeves 5,85, and these things are like miracles. After 3 sessions, I can safely tell, that I will never be changing it back.  And on the side note, Theeves are fucking amazing, even those 5,85 that I have, turn quick as fuck, pretty much as quick as my old ass Thunders.

[jack2jack]

139s

Thanks

[oldeath]

I ride a 8,125 or 8,18 shape with thunders, but would like to buy some indy?s. What size should i choose 139 or 149?

139s

I have to disagree, 149s is the truck you are looking for here.

[cookieboy]

Can anyone recommended a pair of slim pants? I was thinking of getting some slim dickies, does anyone know how they fit?

[ivegotlevitation]

Can anyone recommended a pair of slim pants? I was thinking of getting some slim dickies, does anyone know how they fit?

you can't go wrong with Krew K-Slims. consistently good pants.

[cookieboy]

Can anyone recommended a pair of slim pants? I was thinking of getting some slim dickies, does anyone know how they fit?

you can't go wrong with Krew K-Slims. consistently good pants.

Which would you say is baggier the levis 514 or k slims?

[j....soy.....]

I got a bad case of boom-a-board....always turns frontside....anyone know how to stop these trucks from sticking?

[victor333]

I got a bad case of boom-a-board....always turns frontside....anyone know how to stop these trucks from sticking?

bones bushing?

What trucks and bushing are you riding right now?

[j....soy.....]

Theeves..top med...bottom hard...trucks tight....

[Mr.Hamfist]

the fact that theyre tight mixed with a pivot cup that is probably worn in more to one side could cause that so maybe new ones could solve that? or a drop of oil in there maybe

also...does anyone skate thunders loose by chance? like wobbly ace type loose. if so, how?

[victor333]

Theeves..top med...bottom hard...trucks tight....

well there's yer problem

[Bubblegum Tate]

Can anyone recommended a pair of slim pants? I was thinking of getting some slim dickies, does anyone know how they fit?

you can't go wrong with Krew K-Slims. consistently good pants.

Which would you say is baggier the levis 514 or k slims?

514

[finknoos]

the fact that theyre tight mixed with a pivot cup that is probably worn in more to one side could cause that so maybe new ones could solve that? or a drop of oil in there maybe

also...does anyone skate thunders loose by chance? like wobbly ace type loose. if so, how?

hells yes, bones bushings, blue on the bottom, yellow on top, fasten the nut so it only just stays on. piecacake

[Mr.Hamfist]

the fact that theyre tight mixed with a pivot cup that is probably worn in more to one side could cause that so maybe new ones could solve that? or a drop of oil in there maybe

also...does anyone skate thunders loose by chance? like wobbly ace type loose. if so, how?

hells yes, bones bushings, blue on the bottom, yellow on top, fasten the nut so it only just stays on. piecacake

contemplating those for my next trucks, just havent had them for a long while and was nervous. thanks i might just have to try that

[bust.factor]

so I skate an 8.125. considering moving up from 145s to 149s. apparently thunder recommends 149s for 8.1 and above.

thunder 149s are 8 1/4 wide, right?

and has anyone else made this switch? how is it?

[victor333]

so I skate an 8.125. considering moving up from 145s to 149s. apparently thunder recommends 149s for 8.1 and above.

thunder 149s are 8 1/4 wide, right?

and has anyone else made this switch? how is it?

You're going to be Frankensteining a bit; it may or may not bother you.

However, Theeve's 5.5 is a 8.18 axle. I'm running this size on my 8.125 and it's perfect. The axle nut just barely sticks out, but I never really see it when I'm riding, and the wheels are still completely tucked under the board. Really, it's perfect.

Just throwin' that out there.

[cookieboy]

so I skate an 8.125. considering moving up from 145s to 149s. apparently thunder recommends 149s for 8.1 and above.

thunder 149s are 8 1/4 wide, right?

and has anyone else made this switch? how is it?

I had a pair of 149 on an 8.25 and it felt a little too wide for my board but I'm not sure. I ended up going down to 147 and they are amazing. I'll see if I can post a pic of that board.

[cookieboy]

Here is a picture of the board

[bust.factor]

thanks for the help guys.

also, does anyone know if the thunder 149 is lower than the 147?

[Joe Pesci]

what do bearing spacers do? ive never used them in 12 years of skating

[brianwilson]

what do bearing spacers do? ive never used them in 12 years of skating

Nothing.

[the snake]

what do bearing spacers do? ive never used them in 12 years of skating

try them and you'll see the difference
they allow you to tighten more your wheels nuts so you'll have a silent set up and long life bearings

[j....soy.....]

They allow you to ride your wheels tight.  When your wheels are tight no axel slip.  You should ride them and washers...unfortunately, wheel sizes aren't always correct so the system doesn't always work....

[bust.factor]

so I have a deck for a cruiser lying around. probably won't need to set it up for a while. is it safe to store a board for a while? anyone have any tips on it?

[victor333]

so I have a deck for a cruiser lying around. probably won't need to set it up for a while. is it safe to store a board for a while? anyone have any tips on it?

Just keep it somewhere where the temperature is relatively constant, ie. inside your house.


A skateboard deck is exactly a precise instrument, like a guitar or a wood wind.

[bust.factor]

so I have a deck for a cruiser lying around. probably won't need to set it up for a while. is it safe to store a board for a while? anyone have any tips on it?

Just keep it somewhere where the temperature is relatively constant, ie. inside your house.


A skateboard deck is exactly a precise instrument, like a guitar or a wood wind.

thanks for the prompt reply vic!

[Made In China]

Is there a huge difference between slim and slim straight dickies? How skinny are the slims?

[bust.factor]

Is there a huge difference between slim and slim straight dickies? How skinny are the slims?

A big difference between the two is that the slim dickies are tapered as opposed to slim straight. I find it to be a pretty noticeable difference. For me the slims fit very skinny, but it's all relative.

[JD]

huf milwaukee or janoski? Iv never had a pair of either.

[Wh0l3]

huf milwaukee or janoski? Iv never had a pair of either.

huf, it's a skate company.