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

[TFUCKINA]

I get wheelbites a lot lately since I use medium bones bushing
Even with risers
Is there any way to avoid them? I ride 8 inch boards with 147 thunders

ride the yellow bone's bushings, with both bottom and top washers, the only ones you can ride without washers are the hard ones, i don't understand how the fuck people ride the medium bones bushings with no bottom washers, it feels stupid.

dunno, I read everywhere that I should do it

idk, I know tom asta rides the yellow bones with all washers, and it obviously works for him, but at the same time sammy winter rides the hard ones with no washers so...

[ThirtyYearsYoung]

When the instructions on the bottle of bearings lube (Bones Speed Cream) says 1 or 2 drops per bearing, does it mean 1 or 2 drops per ring, or 1 or 2 drops for each of the balls inside the ring?

[chillout]

When the instructions on the bottle of bearings lube (Bones Speed Cream) says 1 or 2 drops per bearing, does it mean 1 or 2 drops per ring, or 1 or 2 drops for each of the balls inside the ring?

one or two drops per ring

[ThirtyYearsYoung]

Cool thanks... for some reason I always thought "bearing" (singular) referred to the balls themselves, i.e. "bearings" (plural) = the ring, so I was thinking "1 - 2 drops per bearing" = "1 - 2 drops per ball." If it's 1-2 drops per ring, a bottle of lube will last a lifetime, nice.

[bust.factor]

anyone know where I can cop one of these?

http://www.titus.de/en_GB/gateTools/scripts/binary.php?BinaryCodeID=668033&convert%5B-resize%5D=400x574

[bust.factor]

anyone have any opinions on the standard medium indy aftermarket bushings? thinking about trying em out

[gnarwhale]

can someone help em pick some shoes? i was thinking of vans eras or adidas campus vulc, or if anyone has other sugjestions? i like to skate tranny alot but i still jump down stairs i dont like shoes that are to thin, i used to only skate cupsoles but just started skateing vulcs.

[DaSk8D00D]

can someone help em pick some shoes? i was thinking of vans eras or adidas campus vulc, or if anyone has other sugjestions? i like to skate tranny alot but i still jump down stairs i dont like shoes that are to thin, i used to only skate cupsoles but just started skateing vulcs.

or just get the campus vulcs, if you dont like shoes that are too thin i dont think youd like the eras

[gnarwhale]

can someone help em pick some shoes? i was thinking of vans eras or adidas campus vulc, or if anyone has other sugjestions? i like to skate tranny alot but i still jump down stairs i dont like shoes that are to thin, i used to only skate cupsoles but just started skateing vulcs.

or just get the campus vulcs, if you dont like shoes that are too thin i dont think youd like the eras

thanks i might get those is i can find them cheap enogh, do have any suggetsions for low top shoes?

[sleepypancakes]

can someone help em pick some shoes? i was thinking of vans eras or adidas campus vulc, or if anyone has other sugjestions? i like to skate tranny alot but i still jump down stairs i dont like shoes that are to thin, i used to only skate cupsoles but just started skateing vulcs.

or just get the campus vulcs, if you dont like shoes that are too thin i dont think youd like the eras

thanks i might get those is i can find them cheap enogh, do have any suggetsions for low top shoes?

If you're jumping down shit don't get eras.

[gnarwhale]

can someone help em pick some shoes? i was thinking of vans eras or adidas campus vulc, or if anyone has other sugjestions? i like to skate tranny alot but i still jump down stairs i dont like shoes that are to thin, i used to only skate cupsoles but just started skateing vulcs.

thanks allot man! all those loom pretty good didnt know they make a low blazer is there any diffrence in blazer lows and cumpus vulcs? they kinda look the same just stripes in stead of swoosh


or just get the campus vulcs, if you dont like shoes that are too thin i dont think youd like the eras

thanks i might get those is i can find them cheap enogh, do have any suggetsions for low top shoes?

If you're jumping down shit don't get eras.

[TFUCKINA]

has anyone had good results from riding white thunder bushings in indy 139's? I just got a free set of the white 90a thunder bushings but i ride indy's, are they good? cause i just can't ride these medium bones bushings anymore, not my cup of tea.

[Filip]

has anyone had good results from riding white thunder bushings in indy 139's? I just got a free set of the white 90a thunder bushings but i ride indy's, are they good? cause i just can't ride these medium bones bushings anymore, not my cup of tea.

Ive ridden Thunder white bushings for years, before changing my trucks to Theeves, which come with Bones. But those Thunders ara amazing, almost as quick as Bones, so if you can fit them into Indys, I think you will be satisfied.

[sleepypancakes]

Anybody know the length on an Open 8.25"? On the site it says sizes from 7.75"x31"-8.5"x32" so I'm guessing around 32? 31.625?

[pandarelated]

Anybody know the length on an Open 8.25"? On the site it says sizes from 7.75"x31"-8.5"x32" so I'm guessing around 32? 31.625?

they are 8.25" x 32"
everything we make is now at least 32" long. even the 7.8s.. (our current smallest size)

[sleepypancakes]

Anybody know the length on an Open 8.25"? On the site it says sizes from 7.75"x31"-8.5"x32" so I'm guessing around 32? 31.625?

they are 8.25" x 32"
everything we make is now at least 32" long. even the 7.8s.. (our current smallest size)

Just the man I was looking for. Sounds good. Can't be too short you know? Boards just feel awkward that way

[victor333]

Whats the model name of these Supra's? They look dope.

Supra Amigo

[Gnarwhal]

how do thrasher hoodies fit? normal sizing? i know their shirts are sometimes off.

It fit like a normal sweatshirt for me, slightly big, like it's meant to be worn over another shirt

[chillout]

how do thrasher hoodies fit? normal sizing? i know their shirts are sometimes off.

mine fits weird. its normal length but like a really wide opening by the stomach. it looks alright though

[the snake]

how do thrasher hoodies fit? normal sizing? i know their shirts are sometimes off.

mine fits weird. its normal length but like a really wide opening by the stomach. it looks alright though

send a pic in the "things that made you laugh" thread

[Wh0l3]

Can anyone recommend really good bearings? I've always ridden regular Reds and one pair of Shake Junt bearings (which are better than Reds)

I was gonna buy Super Reds with Bones Speed Cream and that thing that helps you clean your bearings. I talked to a guy who keeps his Super Reds going for 2 years a set by cleaning them.

I just wanna know if there are better bearings for the price? I don't really wanna drop a ton of money on bearings, I don't need to go super fast, I just want em go fast and last a while.

Rockin Rons?

[pandarelated]

Can anyone recommend really good bearings? I've always ridden regular Reds and one pair of Shake Junt bearings (which are better than Reds)

I was gonna buy Super Reds with Bones Speed Cream and that thing that helps you clean your bearings. I talked to a guy who keeps his Super Reds going for 2 years a set by cleaning them.

I just wanna know if there are better bearings for the price? I don't really wanna drop a ton of money on bearings, I don't need to go super fast, I just want em go fast and last a while.

Rockin Rons?

super reds are pretty good. not swiss. but noticebly faster then normal reds (to me).. not sure they'll last any longer then normal reds though. if you dont wanna "drop" money on swiss. i would stick with reds. just clean em out every six months. or pop them shields and go nuts.

[Cockaigne]

I just bought a new setup and the trucks (thunders) need to be broken in. I think i read on here that some people boil their bushings to make em break in faster. Anybody who can confirm this?

[victor333]

I just bought a new setup and the trucks (thunders) need to be broken in. I think i read on here that some people boil their bushings to make em break in faster. Anybody who can confirm this?

.......just ride them

It would honestly be more work for me to take apart my trucks, boil the bushing, and reinstall them.

If you are that concerned with break-in time, just buy bones bushings; they'll break in within an hour.

[Archers of Chaka]

Can anyone recommend really good bearings? I've always ridden regular Reds and one pair of Shake Junt bearings (which are better than Reds)

I was gonna buy Super Reds with Bones Speed Cream and that thing that helps you clean your bearings. I talked to a guy who keeps his Super Reds going for 2 years a set by cleaning them.

I just wanna know if there are better bearings for the price? I don't really wanna drop a ton of money on bearings, I don't need to go super fast, I just want em go fast and last a while.

Rockin Rons?

Just stick with Reds. Or go for any American made bearing if you're looking for the best quality.
Here, watch this. Though the dude in the vid is kinda kooky (if anyone remembers, this is the same dude who did that video on how to make your board "better" by putting lead tape on your board), he really does know what he is talking about here and speaks some truth.

ABEC, Swiss, Ceramic, and the Best Skateboard Bearings

[ThirtyYearsYoung]

So how can I get some spacers? I've never seen them for sale by themselves, they always just come with bearings. Except Bones doesn't include them with Reds.

[victor333]

Can anyone recommend really good bearings? I've always ridden regular Reds and one pair of Shake Junt bearings (which are better than Reds)

I was gonna buy Super Reds with Bones Speed Cream and that thing that helps you clean your bearings. I talked to a guy who keeps his Super Reds going for 2 years a set by cleaning them.

I just wanna know if there are better bearings for the price? I don't really wanna drop a ton of money on bearings, I don't need to go super fast, I just want em go fast and last a while.

Rockin Rons?

Just stick with Reds. Or go for any American made bearing if you're looking for the best quality.
Here, watch this. Though the dude in the vid is kinda kooky (if anyone remembers, this is the same dude who did that video on how to make your board "better" by putting lead tape on your board), he really does know what he is talking about here and speaks some truth.
ABEC, Swiss, Ceramic, and the Best Skateboard Bearings

really good and informative video.

Guess I'm buying Oust bearings next

[Wh0l3]

So how can I get some spacers? I've never seen them for sale by themselves, they always just come with bearings. Except Bones doesn't include them with Reds.

Check some longboarding site, Those guys focus a lot on wheels (and their gear in general) so I imagine they'd sell em.

Also, Thanks so much to the guy who posted that bearings video, the guy in the video is a kook but seems to know his shit and is really helpful. I'm watching his video now about fixing a chipped deck.

[ThirtyYearsYoung]

So how can I get some spacers? I've never seen them for sale by themselves, they always just come with bearings. Except Bones doesn't include them with Reds.

Check some longboarding site, Those guys focus a lot on wheels (and their gear in general) so I imagine they'd sell em.

I don't want to order from a longboarding site, don't want my credit card and name associated with that shit. Unless they have discreet billing like porn sites.

[ThirtyYearsYoung]

I'm watching his video now about fixing a chipped deck.

I just watched that one about halfway through before giving up. Holy shit, what a pain in the ass. It'd be quicker to just work an extra couple hours and buy a new deck. The chip wasn't even that bad, I'd just keep skating it as it was, really.