The lurpiv account on instagram seems to be oskis burner account
https://www.instagram.com/lurpiv/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/lurpiv/?hl=en)
Just posted this in the ace thread but I'm pretty sure the company that registered the trademark is the same company that Oski posted on his story a few weeks back talking about being the first skater using their bearings.
Expand QuoteJust posted this in the ace thread but I'm pretty sure the company that registered the trademark is the same company that Oski posted on his story a few weeks back talking about being the first skater using their bearings.[close]
That would make sense, SKF is the company right?
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That would make sense, SKF is the company right?[close]
Ah maybe I'm wrong Fueltech is the company that registered the trademark, I saw car parts and put two and two together, maybe theres a link between the two companies but I have no idea.
I'm definitely interested to see what this is all about and how many people will leave their companies to skate for this one, I'd definitely get a pair if/when they come out just to support Oski.
I like Oski but non-big 4 truck companies don’t seem to last or don’t really take off. Probably the riskiest type of company in skating.
Oski is creating a new truck brand called Lurpiv.
I got to try John Magnussons board last week.
Lurpiv turns nice.
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Lurpiv turns nice.[close]
Whered you try it?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI got to try John Magnussons board last week.
Lurpiv turns nice.[close]
Whered you try it?[close]
Varberg, Sweden
During the Jam n shine competition.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI got to try John Magnussons board last week.
Lurpiv turns nice.[close]
Whered you try it?[close]
Varberg, Sweden
During the Jam n shine competition.[close]
Ah dope I live down in Malm�
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Lurpiv turns nice.[close]
Whered you try it?[close]
Varberg, Sweden
During the Jam n shine competition.[close]
Ah dope I live down in Malm�[close]
Sweden representz! Im in Falkenberg.
Was the front and back truck same geo? One of the screenshots from the ace thread Made it look like the hangers sat diffrently on the baseplate.
I like Oski but non-big 4 truck companies don’t seem to last or don’t really take off. Probably the riskiest type of company in skating.
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There’s room if you do it right…
No gimmicks:
titanium blend
IKP
Locking nut mechanism
Magnesium
Interlocking bushings
Etc
What you need is something no one else brings to the table/fill a void.
Theeve came out swinging with Ti better QC and turning than stage X but stagnated; forged plates may have helped…and a better name.
If ACE had fucking thought it through they would’ve followed up with the rumors and done a hollow version at launch of the AF1 and checked their QC…They would’ve gained so much ground…And no, it’s not that they need to have it to be a quality truck they need to have it to capture mind share of those Ti hollow Indy thunder venture users..
And of course you need a team…theeve had hawk, smart move.
You think Deeds (kills it) is getting kids to ride Ace?
Honestly a truck company needs to steel thunder riders to gain ground these days…
Isn’t he also backing a new bearing company?
They look a bit like freestyle sized Independents with that T-shaped hanger.
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There’s room if you do it right…
No gimmicks:
titanium blend
IKP
Locking nut mechanism
Magnesium
Interlocking bushings
Etc
What you need is something no one else brings to the table/fill a void.
Theeve came out swinging with Ti better QC and turning than stage X but stagnated; forged plates may have helped…and a better name.
If ACE had fucking thought it through they would’ve followed up with the rumors and done a hollow version at launch of the AF1 and checked their QC…They would’ve gained so much ground…And no, it’s not that they need to have it to be a quality truck they need to have it to capture mind share of those Ti hollow Indy thunder venture users..
And of course you need a team…theeve had hawk, smart move.
You think Deeds (kills it) is getting kids to ride Ace?
Honestly a truck company needs to steel thunder riders to gain ground these days…
I was thinking they might be like a prototype to test out the geometry, then later get the design polished.Expand QuoteThey look a bit like freestyle sized Independents with that T-shaped hanger.[close]
Wow those look kind of gross, I hope they skate better than they look lol
I was thinking they might be like a prototype to test out the geometry, then later get the design polished.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThey look a bit like freestyle sized Independents with that T-shaped hanger.[close]
Wow those look kind of gross, I hope they skate better than they look lol[close]
Or maybe that is it and it’s actually an anti mallgrab design with those squared out sharp hangers ;D ;D
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There’s room if you do it right…
No gimmicks:
titanium blend
IKP
Locking nut mechanism
Magnesium
Interlocking bushings
Etc
What you need is something no one else brings to the table/fill a void.
Theeve came out swinging with Ti better QC and turning than stage X but stagnated; forged plates may have helped…and a better name.
If ACE had fucking thought it through they would’ve followed up with the rumors and done a hollow version at launch of the AF1 and checked their QC…They would’ve gained so much ground…And no, it’s not that they need to have it to be a quality truck they need to have it to capture mind share of those Ti hollow Indy thunder venture users..
And of course you need a team…theeve had hawk, smart move.
You think Deeds (kills it) is getting kids to ride Ace?
Honestly a truck company needs to steel thunder riders to gain ground these days…[close]
Yes.
I like Oski but non-big 4 truck companies don’t seem to last or don’t really take off. Probably the riskiest type of company in skating.Idk how people can count Ace, assuming that's the fourth, as a big truck company. You need at least 20 years in business imo for that.
Idk how people can count Ace, assuming that's the fourth, as a big truck company. You need at least 20 years in business imo for that.Expand QuoteI like Oski but non-big 4 truck companies don’t seem to last or don’t really take off. Probably the riskiest type of company in skating.[close]
Regarding the "not taking off" part I disagree. Film is fucking great.
Idk how people can count Ace, assuming that's the fourth, as a big truck company. You need at least 20 years in business imo for that.Expand QuoteI like Oski but non-big 4 truck companies don’t seem to last or don’t really take off. Probably the riskiest type of company in skating.[close]
Regarding the "not taking off" part I disagree. Film is fucking great.
I like Oski but non-big 4 truck companies don’t seem to last or don’t really take off. Probably the riskiest type of company in skating.That’s funny, since not too long ago it was “the big 3.”
@Mbrimson88 thats an interesting photo of the old stages,
Is there a pic anywhere with all of them?
It almost looks like the old Indy Stage II (2) shape.
That one might be the clearest pic...
(https://i.ibb.co/w7YhHPC/Oski-Trucks.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3vkmXjW)
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That one might be the clearest pic...[close]
Is this a photoshopped photo? Where are the bushing between the hanger and baseplate. It looks like 2 blocks of metal in direct contact. Am I going crazy?
They look a bit like freestyle sized Independents with that T-shaped hanger.
(https://i.ibb.co/zRW73nB/Oski-Crop-Trucks-02.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zRW73nB)
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I'd definitely be down to try a set. I love the stage 1 look.
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Yeah, in the first shots they looked like solid blocks of metal, and I couldn’t even conceive of how they worked. Now that I see them, I can see they’re conventional trucks and I like the stark, brutalist look. It’s the sort of shape I’d actually expect to see out of Northern Europe.
In regards to those SKF bearings. I remember in the early-ish 2000’s (maybe? Closer to the 2010’s maybe?) SKF entering the skate market, being advertised in skate mags, maybe the Skateboard mag for sure. They did a promotion where you got a free set of SKF bearings with a subscription and I always meant to do that, but never did. Andrew Reynolds skated for them for a very short time, was in their ads.
I worked at a dairy in Pittsburgh from 2010-2014. A friend of mine was a maintenance worker for the dairy and got me the job. One overnight shift, he gave me a tour of all the books and crannies of the plant and in the maintenance area they had a shit ton of bearings stocked for all of the different machines and equipment there. They were all made by SKF, and I instantly thought of the skate connection. Very random, I know.
Expand QuoteIn regards to those SKF bearings. I remember in the early-ish 2000’s (maybe? Closer to the 2010’s maybe?) SKF entering the skate market, being advertised in skate mags, maybe the Skateboard mag for sure. They did a promotion where you got a free set of SKF bearings with a subscription and I always meant to do that, but never did. Andrew Reynolds skated for them for a very short time, was in their ads.
I worked at a dairy in Pittsburgh from 2010-2014. A friend of mine was a maintenance worker for the dairy and got me the job. One overnight shift, he gave me a tour of all the books and crannies of the plant and in the maintenance area they had a shit ton of bearings stocked for all of the different machines and equipment there. They were all made by SKF, and I instantly thought of the skate connection. Very random, I know.[close]
SKF make the best industrial bearings in the world, as well as some really nice square taper bottom brackets for bicycles, if that’s your thing. I know the North American distributor for those, actually. Anyway, I assume they’re approach to skateboarding was typically German and hence failed to catch on, but I have no doubt that they can produce a bearing at or above the quality of a Bones Swiss.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIn regards to those SKF bearings. I remember in the early-ish 2000’s (maybe? Closer to the 2010’s maybe?) SKF entering the skate market, being advertised in skate mags, maybe the Skateboard mag for sure. They did a promotion where you got a free set of SKF bearings with a subscription and I always meant to do that, but never did. Andrew Reynolds skated for them for a very short time, was in their ads.
I worked at a dairy in Pittsburgh from 2010-2014. A friend of mine was a maintenance worker for the dairy and got me the job. One overnight shift, he gave me a tour of all the books and crannies of the plant and in the maintenance area they had a shit ton of bearings stocked for all of the different machines and equipment there. They were all made by SKF, and I instantly thought of the skate connection. Very random, I know.[close]
SKF make the best industrial bearings in the world, as well as some really nice square taper bottom brackets for bicycles, if that’s your thing. I know the North American distributor for those, actually. Anyway, I assume they’re approach to skateboarding was typically German and hence failed to catch on, but I have no doubt that they can produce a bearing at or above the quality of a Bones Swiss.[close]
SKF stands for "svenska kullager fabriken", transalates to "swedish bearing factory"
it looks like a bad digital artifact due to low light, harsh angles, and white bushings.Expand QuoteIt almost looks like the old Indy Stage II (2) shape.
That one might be the clearest pic...
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Is this a photoshopped photo? Where are the bushing between the hanger and baseplate. It looks like 2 blocks of metal in direct contact. Am I going crazy?
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Who knows how they skate but they look gross
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Who knows how they skate but they look gross[close]
These are definitely sand cast, which always looks cheap and shitty, and is often used for prototypes. Hopefully the finished product brings something else to table, because these basically look like some OEM
shit you find on an $80 complete.
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Who knows how they skate but they look gross[close]
These are definitely sand cast, which always looks cheap and shitty, and is often used for prototypes. Hopefully the finished product brings something else to table, because these basically look like some OEM
shit you find on an $80 complete.[close]
trying to understand how you can eyeball that, it's pretty blurry on my end so what are the dead giveaways of sand casting?
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That tapering towards the ends of the hangars reminds me of Destructo's a bit.
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That tapering towards the ends of the hangars reminds me of Destructo's a bit.[close]
Same here.
So they're going for a Stage 1/2 mashup hanger design. Interesting.
Not sure how anyone is seeing an inverted pin, that shit is blurry as fuck.
Another pic off the gram:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BAKw8FAxDM2DDuSUrEIGmx3W0tP2rbBSEUrAR6BzuSIRi2AmmnoT3tQBjtu0MnXafdN5JnNq8M1Fn8z6ENGL_GrOvz7731Kjirjykvx1rOgTG1yWjun-ik2VtiRtwFvvBUykBRTutQk=w2400)
So they're going for a Stage 1/2 mashup hanger design. Interesting.
Not sure how anyone is seeing an inverted pin, that shit is blurry as fuck.
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So they're going for a Stage 1/2 mashup hanger design. Interesting.
Not sure how anyone is seeing an inverted pin, that shit is blurry as fuck.[close]
On a normal computer screen, it comes up fairly well, but still a bit blurry.
Looks like a normal hex head bolt, the old kingpin style, just inverted.
I wonder if it is just like the old style, where you can run it either way depending on what you prefer.
(https://i.ibb.co/wMSSN31/Kingpin-pic.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzssgqn)
Are there gonna be truck brands for each old Indy stage lolring me when someone finally pays homage to the VII
seems like crooks could catch on where the axle and pivot yoke meet.
seems like crooks could catch on where the axle and pivot yoke meet.maybe eventually, what kind of nose steepness would you need to run to hit crooks in that zone immediately?
maybe eventually, what kind of nose steepness would you need to run to hit crooks in that zone immediately?Expand Quoteseems like crooks could catch on where the axle and pivot yoke meet.[close]
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That tapering towards the ends of the hangars reminds me of Destructo's a bit.[close]
Same here.
So they're going for a Stage 1/2 mashup hanger design. Interesting.
Not sure how anyone is seeing an inverted pin, that shit is blurry as fuck
Still looks like enlarged tech deck trucks to me.
Still looks like enlarged tech deck trucks to me.
figured out what lurpiv means you're welcome
(https://i.imgur.com/m93FkvUl.png)
Still looks like enlarged tech deck trucks to me.you’re not wrong (probably prototypes though)
This shit is lame af and pretty damn ugly I have to say!Just what everybody said about Ace at the beginning
Don't get why anyone would even bother wasting time offering another truck brand (as with skateboard companies) - the industry is already over saturated with hardware shit.
Like Xen said, unless they're coming to the table with what no one else is offering then f-off basically...
Just what everybody said about Ace at the beginningExpand QuoteThis shit is lame af and pretty damn ugly I have to say!
Don't get why anyone would even bother wasting time offering another truck brand (as with skateboard companies) - the industry is already over saturated with hardware shit.
Like Xen said, unless they're coming to the table with what no one else is offering then f-off basically...[close]
figured out what lurpiv means you're welcomeungzilla my favorite poster ⛷
(https://i.imgur.com/m93FkvUl.png)
something about gulpingso, Chugger trucks. Cool.
"Lurpiv" sounds like one of those brands with keysmash names that are all over Amazon
I didn't buy into ace when they first came out because the hangers looked like they would bend and they did.
If this new brand has superior QC then they are already ahead.
Expand QuoteI didn't buy into ace when they first came out because the hangers looked like they would bend and they did.
If this new brand has superior QC then they are already ahead.[close]
Very true, hopefully they will become a "budget" Ace truck in the best way possible. Slightly cheaper but with better QC.
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If this new brand has superior QC then they are already ahead.[close]
Very true, hopefully they will become a "budget" Ace truck in the best way possible. Slightly cheaper but with better QC.[close]
and lighter..
I didn't buy into ace when they first came out because the hangers looked like they would bend and they did.
If this new brand has superior QC then they are already ahead.
Expand QuoteI didn't buy into ace when they first came out because the hangers looked like they would bend and they did.
If this new brand has superior QC then they are already ahead.[close]
In all honesty, it's surprising as fuck that ACE survived in that people were willing to deal with easily the shittiest QC seen in a truck brand (fucking ML were able to do it and I doubt they lost money over producing it, Theeve did it and they had less of a head start by not being part of Team Indy way back when) just because they skated differently than Indy; better is subjective.
Personally, the OG hanger design (theeve V1 too) is tits and I've only ever had issues with classics over 8" (or Theeve over 8.18") and my first pair of 55 AF1s (shitty QC fooled me twice, shame on me) so unless I'm getting them for free, I'm not paying for subpar shit...hell even the pair I did get for free I sold off the next day.
(https://i.ibb.co/8Xfv39F/thumbnail-IMG-0979.png) (https://ibb.co/4JXvypB)
another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck
they kinda look like ventures with the extra meat from the hangers removedExpand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/8Xfv39F/thumbnail-IMG-0979.png) (https://ibb.co/4JXvypB)
another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck[close]
Wow
I think they look great there
Massive improvement from the last pics at least
(https://i.ibb.co/8Xfv39F/thumbnail-IMG-0979.png) (https://ibb.co/4JXvypB)
another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck
To me that pivot looks it’ll snap too easily especially on heavy impact skating…Expand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/8Xfv39F/thumbnail-IMG-0979.png) (https://ibb.co/4JXvypB)
another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck[close]
Unless it’s the angle, but those trucks look high as fuck, I’d never be able to ride a truck so high and I don’t even ride lo’s.
Being so high, I get the feeling like the kingpins would snap easily.
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another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck[close]
Unless it’s the angle, but those trucks look high as fuck, I’d never be able to ride a truck so high and I don’t even ride lo’s.
Being so high, I get the feeling like the kingpins would snap easily.
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another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck[close]
Unless it’s the angle, but those trucks look high as fuck, I’d never be able to ride a truck so high and I don’t even ride lo’s.
Being so high, I get the feeling like the kingpins would snap easily.[close]
It's not the angle; look at how much room between his knuckles and the wheels...they are high AF.
(https://i.ibb.co/8Xfv39F/thumbnail-IMG-0979.png) (https://ibb.co/4JXvypB)
another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck
(https://i.imgur.com/maiJWM8.png)
Found this on a Swedish skateboarding site from over a decade ago while sleuthing the Lurpiv name.
testYes... Go ahead caller, you're on the air. What's your topic?
Yes... Go ahead caller, you're on the air. What's your topic?Expand Quotetest[close]
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Yeah
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another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck[close]
Unless it’s the angle, but those trucks look high as fuck, I’d never be able to ride a truck so high and I don’t even ride lo’s.
Being so high, I get the feeling like the kingpins would snap easily.[close]
It's not the angle; look at how much room between his knuckles and the wheels...they are high AF.[close]
Damn even the front truck the gap is super noticeable between wheel and board.
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another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck[close]
Unless it’s the angle, but those trucks look high as fuck, I’d never be able to ride a truck so high and I don’t even ride lo’s.
Being so high, I get the feeling like the kingpins would snap easily.[close]
It's not the angle; look at how much room between his knuckles and the wheels...they are high AF.[close]
Damn even the front truck the gap is super noticeable between wheel and board.[close]
I'm on Tensor ATGs (55mm) with 53mm wheels and I can't get my hand in a similar position without the wheels touching my hand; I've less than half the room he's showing in that pic.
Doesn't mean they are final product of course.
But we all know if someone makes a lighter ACE with even 50% better QC than ACE has, people are going to jump.
(https://i.ibb.co/8Xfv39F/thumbnail-IMG-0979.png) (https://ibb.co/4JXvypB)
another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck
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another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck[close]
skaters these days dressing like trailer park drug dealers :'(
Incredibly accurateExpand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/8Xfv39F/thumbnail-IMG-0979.png) (https://ibb.co/4JXvypB)
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skaters these days dressing like trailer park drug dealers :'(
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Swedish steeeel!
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Swedish steeeel![close]
I'm down for a made in Europe Truck
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Swedish steeeel![close]
I'm down for a made in Europe Truck[close]
Me too! I get Soviet Union Brutalism vibes from the geometry and the logo. Really dig that!
This album cover came straight to my head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly_L6R_RXvc
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Swedish steeeel![close]
I'm down for a made in Europe Truck
I wonder how long these will take to come to the market, this looks like the quality control stage atm seeing as oski only started skating them after the olympics, I wonder how many euro guys will be on the team too, can see this taking a hold of the EU / UK scene if it's done right.I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw Petar from macba skating them on IG.
Pretty sure he skates the smallest Ace’s.I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw Petar from macba skating them on IG.Expand QuoteI wonder how long these will take to come to the market, this looks like the quality control stage atm seeing as oski only started skating them after the olympics, I wonder how many euro guys will be on the team too, can see this taking a hold of the EU / UK scene if it's done right.[close]
Probably until you see the price. This shit is going to be like $150 a pair.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwPFt1sUk0/[close]
Swedish steeeel![close]
I'm down for a made in Europe Truck[close]
Me too. I wasn’t that psyched, thinking it was yet another made in china truck company, but this “made in Sweden” changes everything! Super ballsy move from Oski, definitely backing this, will buy. We’ve seen Film push the Euro Truck angle in that Jenkem article (but then say they can’t make em anywhere but china), and Pontus teased the local manufacturing angle/environmental/sustainable for AB (then pumped them out from Vietnam). So to actually put your money where your mouth is, and back local production in your own country is a straight up boss move. This is what skateboarding needs more of, backing this 100%.
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Swedish steeeel!
Probably until you see the price. This shit is going to be like $150 a pair.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwPFt1sUk0/[close]
Swedish steeeel![close]
I'm down for a made in Europe Truck[close]
Me too. I wasn’t that psyched, thinking it was yet another made in china truck company, but this “made in Sweden” changes everything! Super ballsy move from Oski, definitely backing this, will buy. We’ve seen Film push the Euro Truck angle in that Jenkem article (but then say they can’t make em anywhere but china), and Pontus teased the local manufacturing angle/environmental/sustainable for AB (then pumped them out from Vietnam). So to actually put your money where your mouth is, and back local production in your own country is a straight up boss move. This is what skateboarding needs more of, backing this 100%.[close]
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Swedish steeeel!
First thing that popped into my head too. But on the other hand I think people are ready to pay more for locally made shit here, especially after seeing how covid took shelves empty and nobody knew when they’ll get more product from overseas.Probably until you see the price. This shit is going to be like $150 a pair.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwPFt1sUk0/[close]
Swedish steeeel![close]
I'm down for a made in Europe Truck[close]
Me too. I wasn’t that psyched, thinking it was yet another made in china truck company, but this “made in Sweden” changes everything! Super ballsy move from Oski, definitely backing this, will buy. We’ve seen Film push the Euro Truck angle in that Jenkem article (but then say they can’t make em anywhere but china), and Pontus teased the local manufacturing angle/environmental/sustainable for AB (then pumped them out from Vietnam). So to actually put your money where your mouth is, and back local production in your own country is a straight up boss move. This is what skateboarding needs more of, backing this 100%.[close]
I'm sure you're correct but this what I saw -Pretty sure he skates the smallest Ace’s.Expand QuoteI could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw Petar from macba skating them on IG.Expand QuoteI wonder how long these will take to come to the market, this looks like the quality control stage atm seeing as oski only started skating them after the olympics, I wonder how many euro guys will be on the team too, can see this taking a hold of the EU / UK scene if it's done right.[close][close]
those look well over 60mm tallI'm sure you're correct but this what I saw -Expand QuotePretty sure he skates the smallest Ace’s.Expand QuoteI could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw Petar from macba skating them on IG.Expand QuoteI wonder how long these will take to come to the market, this looks like the quality control stage atm seeing as oski only started skating them after the olympics, I wonder how many euro guys will be on the team too, can see this taking a hold of the EU / UK scene if it's done right.[close][close][close]
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those look well over 60mm tallExpand QuoteI'm sure you're correct but this what I saw -Expand QuotePretty sure he skates the smallest Ace’s.Expand QuoteI could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw Petar from macba skating them on IG.Expand QuoteI wonder how long these will take to come to the market, this looks like the quality control stage atm seeing as oski only started skating them after the olympics, I wonder how many euro guys will be on the team too, can see this taking a hold of the EU / UK scene if it's done right.[close][close][close]
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pass for me
those look well over 60mm tallExpand QuoteI'm sure you're correct but this what I saw -Expand QuotePretty sure he skates the smallest Ace’s.Expand QuoteI could be wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw Petar from macba skating them on IG.Expand QuoteI wonder how long these will take to come to the market, this looks like the quality control stage atm seeing as oski only started skating them after the olympics, I wonder how many euro guys will be on the team too, can see this taking a hold of the EU / UK scene if it's done right.[close][close][close]
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pass for me
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another pic of the new oski trucks. reminds me of the tesla robocop truck
First thing that popped into my head too. But on the other hand I think people are ready to pay more for locally made shit here, especially after seeing how covid took shelves empty and nobody knew when they’ll get more product from overseas.Expand QuoteProbably until you see the price. This shit is going to be like $150 a pair.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwPFt1sUk0/[close]
Swedish steeeel![close]
I'm down for a made in Europe Truck[close]
Me too. I wasn’t that psyched, thinking it was yet another made in china truck company, but this “made in Sweden” changes everything! Super ballsy move from Oski, definitely backing this, will buy. We’ve seen Film push the Euro Truck angle in that Jenkem article (but then say they can’t make em anywhere but china), and Pontus teased the local manufacturing angle/environmental/sustainable for AB (then pumped them out from Vietnam). So to actually put your money where your mouth is, and back local production in your own country is a straight up boss move. This is what skateboarding needs more of, backing this 100%.[close][close]
They look better than venturesI think so too... It would be nice if they had highs and lows like Venture. By the looks of those we saw, way too high for me to consider them, and compared to those, maybe lows would still be too high, like 54mm or something! ;D
Heard that they are releasing on Thursday from a reliable source
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Don't say stuff like that, last time I guessed a release of something I was dead wrong
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHeard that they are releasing on Thursday from a reliable source[close]
Don't say stuff like that, last time I guessed a release of something I was dead wrong[close]
Fernando Bramsmark told me
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHeard that they are releasing on Thursday from a reliable source[close]
Don't say stuff like that, last time I guessed a release of something I was dead wrong[close]
Fernando Bramsmark told me[close]
Well then we will see, seems pretty fast all things considered but we live in a world where people have a 30 second attention span so I wouldn't be shocked
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHeard that they are releasing on Thursday from a reliable source[close]
Don't say stuff like that, last time I guessed a release of something I was dead wrong[close]
Fernando Bramsmark told me
They look better than ventures
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHeard that they are releasing on Thursday from a reliable source[close]
Don't say stuff like that, last time I guessed a release of something I was dead wrong[close]
Fernando Bramsmark told me[close]
Neat! Do you know where they will be avaliable? Streetlab probably?
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It's highly unlikely that t-hanger design will stand up to the rigors of modern skating. Just look at Indy Stage 1 though 4, and the original Ace. They all end up with a truss shape because of bent axles and cracked hangers.
Maybe it's because the 215s don't have the "hollowed out" hanger design?Expand QuoteIt's highly unlikely that t-hanger design will stand up to the rigors of modern skating. Just look at Indy Stage 1 though 4, and the original Ace. They all end up with a truss shape because of bent axles and cracked hangers.[close]
Agreed. Anything wider than 8" is going to crash and burn (even Theeve had to add the truss even tho there wasn't bending going on). I still don't A) understand how 215s hold up and B) why Indy doesn't use them for trimming down the rest of the line (unless they don't hold up at other widths)...but then again, why do the 215s?
Expand QuoteIt's highly unlikely that t-hanger design will stand up to the rigors of modern skating. Just look at Indy Stage 1 though 4, and the original Ace. They all end up with a truss shape because of bent axles and cracked hangers.[close]
Agreed. Anything wider than 8" is going to crash and burn (even Theeve had to add the truss even tho there wasn't bending going on). I still don't A) understand how 215s hold up and B) why Indy doesn't use them for trimming down the rest of the line (unless they don't hold up at other widths)...but then again, why do the 215s?
https://www.lurpiv.com/
76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.
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76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.[close]
76? I see 92€
I'm really bummed that only came in 2 sizes 139 & 149, was expecting sizes for bigger boards. I guess I would have to wait until the next drops.
im seeing $91 USDfuck it. I ordered a set. They won’t get to me until sometime in October or later. Will report back when I get them and set them up
which brave soul is going to guinea pig them without any wheelbase info?
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76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.[close]
76? I see 92€
I'm really bummed that only came in 2 sizes 139 & 149, was expecting sizes for bigger boards. I guess I would have to wait until the next drops.[close]
Looking on them from Switzerland and the website is showing me 76€ (+10€ for shipping when I look at checkout).
Complex parts produced net shape
Porosity free
Reduced shrinkage
Excellent mechanical performance
Pressure tightness
Tight tolerances
Thin walls
Heat treatable (T4/T5/T6)
Good surface finish
High consolidation pressures are used to produce high integrity parts, and temperatures required to die-cast semi-solid metal are lower than normal casting; conventional tool steel materials are typically used in production applications. Other advantages include ease of automation, consistency, production rates equal to or better than die casting rates, no air entrapment, low shrinkage rates, and uniform microstructure.
(https://i.ibb.co/1L6dfDJ/thumbnail-IMG-1239.png) (https://ibb.co/s2H6v0J)
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Info on site for the 149 if anyone’s interested. They are lighter than Indy standards if 354g. I’m super curious about how they change WB and what the “two-axle system “ is.
The Lurpiv 1 is developed by Oskar Rozenberg. The truck has a solid aluminium body by casting with aerospace technology through Rheocasting. A new two-axle system, developed to ensure better grinds, durability and minimal weight. All components are of H7 grade to give the best handling performance.
SIZE: 149mm
139mm
149mm
Specifications:
Axle width: 8,465” (215mm)
Hanger width:5,866” (149mm)
Truck height: 2,165” (55mm) as delivered
Fits boards: 8.25” – 8.75”
Weight: 12,4 Oz, (354gram)
Aerospace Rheocasting AlSi7 T7 heat-treated solid body design
Reversed kingpin ensuring the lowest profile possible
42CrMoS4 steel alloy axles and kingpin with h7 tolerance for maximum fitting
Special design pivot bushing for sharper response
Top and bottom bushings adapted for maximum stability and turning performance
Designed with built in wheel washers on hanger and nuts to create minimum bearing friction
All trucks are delivered in a Lurpiv metal box
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76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.[close]
76? I see 92€
I'm really bummed that only came in 2 sizes 139 & 149, was expecting sizes for bigger boards. I guess I would have to wait until the next drops.[close]
Looking on them from Switzerland and the website is showing me 76€ (+10€ for shipping when I look at checkout).[close]
$102 shipped to the US, that's almost double truck prices here.
double the axles, double the price!Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.lurpiv.com/
76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.[close]
76? I see 92€
I'm really bummed that only came in 2 sizes 139 & 149, was expecting sizes for bigger boards. I guess I would have to wait until the next drops.[close]
Looking on them from Switzerland and the website is showing me 76€ (+10€ for shipping when I look at checkout).[close]
$102 shipped to the US, that's almost double truck prices here.
im seeing $91 USD
which brave soul is going to guinea pig them without any wheelbase info?
where does 55mm lie on the truck height chart?
Expand Quotewhere does 55mm lie on the truck height chart?[close]
I think Indy standards are 55mm
Move over Kreper - your longstanding place as king of the ugly trucks with a bad name has come to an end.
I took to insta like a man to ask about how lurpiv affects wheelbase. I feel like such a nerd.Everytime I’ve talked about truck wb’s outside slap people look me like I’m crazy, I guess that is not that common as we like to think here :D
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76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.[close]
76? I see 92€
I'm really bummed that only came in 2 sizes 139 & 149, was expecting sizes for bigger boards. I guess I would have to wait until the next drops.[close]
Looking on them from Switzerland and the website is showing me 76€ (+10€ for shipping when I look at checkout).[close]
$102 shipped to the US, that's almost double truck prices here.[close]
Well, I guess it’s time to flip the script. It’s always the Europeans paying 1/3 more on top of trucks. Regular indys are like 50 dollars in the US and then 70 in Europe.
I think the price is fair if you put all the things in context. its made in Sweden, it has some new tech on it, actually lighter than an Indy forged hollow of the same size (it’s like 10g lighter) and retails for basically the same price (85 to 90€ Price range on the indys). It’s also a new brand that doesn’t have big volumes, that makes it extra hard to make a competitive price. I bet that profit margin looks like shit.
The shipping you added doesn’t count too, that’s a factor you’ll always pay no mater the brand. And actually, 10$ to ship it from another continent sounds really reasonable. So yeah, price seems fair to me.
Those prices are weird, for me that site says shipping is 25€ (29dollars) to Finland.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.lurpiv.com/
76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.[close]
76? I see 92€
I'm really bummed that only came in 2 sizes 139 & 149, was expecting sizes for bigger boards. I guess I would have to wait until the next drops.[close]
Looking on them from Switzerland and the website is showing me 76€ (+10€ for shipping when I look at checkout).[close]
$102 shipped to the US, that's almost double truck prices here.[close]
Well, I guess it’s time to flip the script. It’s always the Europeans paying 1/3 more on top of trucks. Regular indys are like 50 dollars in the US and then 70 in Europe.
I think the price is fair if you put all the things in context. its made in Sweden, it has some new tech on it, actually lighter than an Indy forged hollow of the same size (it’s like 10g lighter) and retails for basically the same price (85 to 90€ Price range on the indys). It’s also a new brand that doesn’t have big volumes, that makes it extra hard to make a competitive price. I bet that profit margin looks like shit.
The shipping you added doesn’t count too, that’s a factor you’ll always pay no mater the brand. And actually, 10$ to ship it from another continent sounds really reasonable. So yeah, price seems fair to me.[close]
It wasn't a complaint exactly. I was sort of posting pricing for anyone to lazy to click through. I also think the price is justified for what he is offering and size of company.
As far as the shipping, $11 is very reasonable for that level of shipping. However it's not always an up front factor like buying direct from a brand. If I go to a local its just already tallied in to their price. Take Indy for example, they are $51.90 + $5 for shipping. At my local they are $53 out the door. In this case shipping is not a factor, because I can't simply go to my local and get a set of Lurpiv. But for all other brands I would certainly factor shipping into the overall cost.
Looks interesting. I'm excited to see who will join the team. I imagine some of the Polar dudes first
The trucks are cool, but what's really interesting is seeing a concerted move away from America and American brands in the European skate industry. I'll be curious to see what else Lurpiv comes up with.
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they probably skate similar to ace trucks i imagine
Those prices are weird, for me that site says shipping is 25€ (29dollars) to Finland.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.lurpiv.com/
76€ for a pair of trucks is cheaper than indy hollows and ti's in europe. Fair price, amazing weight, 55mm height is awesome. Too bad I just set up new trucks, would love to try them.[close]
76? I see 92€
I'm really bummed that only came in 2 sizes 139 & 149, was expecting sizes for bigger boards. I guess I would have to wait until the next drops.[close]
Looking on them from Switzerland and the website is showing me 76€ (+10€ for shipping when I look at checkout).[close]
$102 shipped to the US, that's almost double truck prices here.[close]
Well, I guess it’s time to flip the script. It’s always the Europeans paying 1/3 more on top of trucks. Regular indys are like 50 dollars in the US and then 70 in Europe.
I think the price is fair if you put all the things in context. its made in Sweden, it has some new tech on it, actually lighter than an Indy forged hollow of the same size (it’s like 10g lighter) and retails for basically the same price (85 to 90€ Price range on the indys). It’s also a new brand that doesn’t have big volumes, that makes it extra hard to make a competitive price. I bet that profit margin looks like shit.
The shipping you added doesn’t count too, that’s a factor you’ll always pay no mater the brand. And actually, 10$ to ship it from another continent sounds really reasonable. So yeah, price seems fair to me.[close]
It wasn't a complaint exactly. I was sort of posting pricing for anyone to lazy to click through. I also think the price is justified for what he is offering and size of company.
As far as the shipping, $11 is very reasonable for that level of shipping. However it's not always an up front factor like buying direct from a brand. If I go to a local its just already tallied in to their price. Take Indy for example, they are $51.90 + $5 for shipping. At my local they are $53 out the door. In this case shipping is not a factor, because I can't simply go to my local and get a set of Lurpiv. But for all other brands I would certainly factor shipping into the overall cost.[close]
damn, i'm an indy 149 standards guy, but i really wanna try them out
how's the height compared to stage 11 standard 149 indys? someone said the same height in 55mm? i do not know how high my trucks are. sorry.
Those kingpins look fierce! Tall nut too. ‘Looks’ pretty sturdy. Especially like how they skipped the Allen key altogether resulting in a lower profile hex head (looking at you Indy)....
(https://www.lurpiv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Kingpin-1-1024x1024.jpg)
I'd doesn't look like there's much nylon in the nut. So what happens if you don't ride tight trucks. Will the whole kingpin just loosen and wiggle out.
thanks for the insight, b. much appreciated.Stage 11 Indy standards are also 55mm. 53.5mm on forged plates. 52mm on the mids.Expand Quotedamn, i'm an indy 149 standards guy, but i really wanna try them out
how's the height compared to stage 11 standard 149 indys? someone said the same height in 55mm? i do not know how high my trucks are. sorry.[close]
Idk about you guys but the shape of that pivot cup looks like it will restrict the turning. Like once you lean so far it will hit the baseplates and just stop.
Idk about you guys but the shape of that pivot cup looks like it will restrict the turning. Like once you lean so far it will hit the baseplates and just stop.pivot cup is the name of the plastic part usually, most certainly the same as any other brand
I took it to Oski like a man.
I don’t wanna badger him. I’m surprised he even replied. But that just makes me back him more that he did. No real info. But I assume it’s something they didn’t pay much attention too because slap is probably the only skateboarders that analytical( did I use this word correct?)about gear.
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Filip Almqvist has no problem leaning all the way to wheelbite, not sure what size wheels he uses but the hanger shape doesn't look like it limits the lean/turn at all unless you have 50mm wheels and 3" of risers.pivot cup is the name of the plastic part usually, most certainly the same as any other brandExpand QuoteIdk about you guys but the shape of that pivot cup looks like it will restrict the turning. Like once you lean so far it will hit the baseplates and just stop.[close]
it would be terrible engineering if the turning is limited by the shape of the pin/ball (hanger side) or baseplate while turning normally
It can't be "limitless" either or it would go out of the well
you can't see on these pictures if it's going to be worse or better than any other brand
Sidenote: it's weird that we use the term pivot because it's more like a ball/socket joint rather than a pivot joint
From those on board photos that Oski posted, I’m worried the geo of these trucks will result in “Thunder Effect” where the wheels make contact with ledges on noise/tailslides before the baseplate.I don't think it will be like a Thunder, the baseplates stick out a lot more, probably closer to an Indy, but appear like they don't because the hanger's 'face' is not 90°, it's angled. And the bolt holes are far from the end of the baseplate like an Indy.
Not an absolute dealbreaker, but was definitely one of my grievances when I tried to make Thunders work.
Damn, the pricing is really made to get these off the ground in america while the euros are footing the bill. Pass.While that is definitely possible (and pretty likely), it could be that since it’s a pre-order they’re doing one bulk shipment to an American distributor and then sending them individually from there. Might be more expensive for US shipping for a non drop order?
.Expand QuoteWhile that is definitely possible (and pretty likely), it could be that since it’s a pre-order they’re doing one bulk shipment to an American distributor and then sending them individually from there. Might be more expensive for US shipping for a non drop order?Expand QuoteDamn, the pricing is really made to get these off the ground in america while the euros are footing the bill. Pass.[close][close]
That sounds pretty likely but i am not just talking about the shipping cost. These trucks cost 90$ for US customers which currently equals 77€. To european customers these trucks are sold at 90€ which equals 105$.
Expand QuoteI'd doesn't look like there's much nylon in the nut. So what happens if you don't ride tight trucks. Will the whole kingpin just loosen and wiggle out.[close]
Unfortunately, it will. However, you can just flip the nut over and engage the nyloc first.
I really don't like the look of them, and already own too many sets of trucks. So naturally I will be buying these ASAP.This is Slap.
Cut off a couple mm or so off the existing kingpin, then chase the threading & you’re good to go.
Making sure that nut is ny-lock side in, like Muff Puff said, is prolly a solid idea too.
Is a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?Easier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.
Nah, I just meant clean up the threads on top that got thrashed when you cut it. I was speaking to the issue of the kingpin coming loose if you rode it loose enough to not engage that thread-lock bit of the nut, which appears to be positioned towards the bottom of the base plate, but now that I think of it, my proposal does exactly the opposite of what you'd need for that issue.Expand QuoteCut off a couple mm or so off the existing kingpin, then chase the threading & you’re good to go.
Making sure that nut is ny-lock side in, like Muff Puff said, is prolly a solid idea too.[close]
that kingpin is fat, no way a standard re-threading die is going to cut past what's already been threaded.
Or simply use a nut which isn’t as tall.
Easier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.Expand QuoteIs a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?[close]
I can’t tell if this is all a joke or not.Expand QuoteEasier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.Expand QuoteIs a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?[close][close]
Square profiles are harder to bend. More material in the outer edges of the profile, where majority of tension appears.
Hence why I-beams look like they do.
I can’t tell if this is all a joke or not.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEasier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.Expand QuoteIs a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?[close][close]
Square profiles are harder to bend. More material in the outer edges of the profile, where majority of tension appears.
Hence why I-beams look like they do.[close]
Expand QuoteI can’t tell if this is all a joke or not.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEasier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.Expand QuoteIs a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?[close][close]
Square profiles are harder to bend. More material in the outer edges of the profile, where majority of tension appears.
Hence why I-beams look like they do.[close][close]
Why? Because you're an expert on structural integrity, or because you can't believe this discussion is happening on Shoes and Gear, home of the madness? Thought it was a fair question.
The look of these is starting to grow on me, I just wish the finish was different. I think they'd look better polished.
Expand QuoteI can’t tell if this is all a joke or not.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEasier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.Expand QuoteIs a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?[close][close]
Square profiles are harder to bend. More material in the outer edges of the profile, where majority of tension appears.
Hence why I-beams look like they do.[close][close]
Why? Because you're an expert on structural integrity, or because you can't believe this discussion is happening on Shoes and Gear, home of the madness? Thought it was a fair question.
The look of these is starting to grow on me, I just wish the finish was different. I think they'd look better polished.
I didn’t mean to put “all” in there. Made it sound a bit harsher than I meant.Expand QuoteI can’t tell if this is all a joke or not.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEasier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.Expand QuoteIs a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?[close][close]
Square profiles are harder to bend. More material in the outer edges of the profile, where majority of tension appears.
Hence why I-beams look like they do.[close][close]
Why? Because you're an expert on structural integrity, or because you can't believe this discussion is happening on Shoes and Gear, home of the madness? Thought it was a fair question.
The look of these is starting to grow on me, I just wish the finish was different. I think they'd look better polished.
I didn’t mean to put “all” in there. Made it sound a bit harsher than I meant.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI can’t tell if this is all a joke or not.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteEasier to bend assuming all other things like materials, etc. being equal.Expand QuoteIs a rectangular shape harder to bend than a circle with gussets?[close][close]
Square profiles are harder to bend. More material in the outer edges of the profile, where majority of tension appears.
Hence why I-beams look like they do.[close][close]
Why? Because you're an expert on structural integrity, or because you can't believe this discussion is happening on Shoes and Gear, home of the madness? Thought it was a fair question.
The look of these is starting to grow on me, I just wish the finish was different. I think they'd look better polished.[close]
I just meant about worrying about the shape(I now realize how stupid that is to say here). At that size I(took a physics class once I think) don’t think it should matter as long the original shape(like material wise) of the truck they’re based on is still in there.
I could be completely wrong.
My bad for rambling.
Kinda funny though how the video made it seem like he's got a whole factory dedicated to Lurpiv, he's def just a new customer but they're probably stoked af on landing this account if he's successful, that's a lot of product all year round $$$$.next you're gonna tell me Oski doesn't wear a suit to his office and use a typewriter. not buying your stories, he's gonna need that factory and more just for all the gearheads on Slap.
(https://i.ibb.co/n6jg7dQ/0-C75919-E-8-E9-C-4131-9-B65-46-E52-F0-AA7-B9.png) (https://ibb.co/n6jg7dQ)was watching ducky kovach’s product pillage and the lurpiv’s are literally whatever these stage indy’s are lol. this is already common knowledge though, just thought of this thread when i seen it.Regression progression.
Regression progression.Expand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/n6jg7dQ/0-C75919-E-8-E9-C-4131-9-B65-46-E52-F0-AA7-B9.png) (https://ibb.co/n6jg7dQ)was watching ducky kovach’s product pillage and the lurpiv’s are literally whatever these stage indy’s are lol. this is already common knowledge though, just thought of this thread when i seen it.[close]
got kind of a weird question for folks here - i know a lot of you prefer flat washers/no washer on top/etc. so correct me if i'm way off of course, but these look like really "tight" washers, really snug if that makes sense. obviously no one itt has tried them, but is anyone who's ordered already hell bent on swapping those out? has anyone else looked at them and thought "that has to go"? it's the one thing that's really standing out as part of the design for me at this point.
Side shot, looks like the wheelbase is in the Indy/Ace ballpark...
Heitor on Lurpiv?I wouldn’t be surprised if Ville is also on.
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Heitor on Lurpiv?
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Let's be real, first version will propably suck ass like all new truck companies. Boring early Indy clone in a market full of early Indy clones with double the price.
Let's be real, first version will propably suck ass like all new truck companies. Boring early Indy clone in a market full of early Indy clones with double the price.
Let's be real, first version will propably suck ass like all new truck companies. Boring early Indy clone in a market full of early Indy clones with double the price.Yeah guys don’t you hate all these new truck companies popping up…it’s getting hard to count them all.
Maybe the company name is Lurp and they're just releasing the fourth model (iv) first star wars style.
Expand QuoteMaybe the company name is Lurp and they're just releasing the fourth model (iv) first star wars style.[close]
Embarrassing, but for a long time i thought there was only police academy 4 and that was part of the joke.
Sorry dude but i'm not that into longboarding cultureExpand QuoteLet's be real, first version will propably suck ass like all new truck companies. Boring early Indy clone in a market full of early Indy clones with double the price.[close]
It’s a Bennett clone you uncultured swine.
Side shot, looks like the wheelbase is in the Indy/Ace ballpark...Pivot looks like that, if my memory serves me well, "ballpoint technology" from Fury ages ago.
you look at these things and it's hard to envision them ever crooking......
Expand Quoteyou look at these things and it's hard to envision them ever crooking......[close]
Will probably have that weird Ace krook pinch where you're almost 90 degrees to the ledge.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteyou look at these things and it's hard to envision them ever crooking......[close]
Will probably have that weird Ace krook pinch where you're almost 90 degrees to the ledge.[close]
seems like he has no problem crooking in them.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxYLvfAN-M/
Sorry dude but i'm not that into longboarding cultureExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLet's be real, first version will propably suck ass like all new truck companies. Boring early Indy clone in a market full of early Indy clones with double the price.[close]
It’s a Bennett clone you uncultured swine.[close]
You mean now or 50 years ago when Bennett trucks were part of the culture?Expand QuoteSorry dude but i'm not that into longboarding cultureExpand QuoteExpand QuoteLet's be real, first version will propably suck ass like all new truck companies. Boring early Indy clone in a market full of early Indy clones with double the price.[close]
It’s a Bennett clone you uncultured swine.[close][close]
Sounds like you’re not that into skateboarding culture
Is Film like an affordable Indy from Europe?? I know fuck all about them. Someone please enlighten my dumb ass
But are film legit? weren't they the free trucks that came with budget almost/cliche/ darkstar/blind completes?Expand QuoteIs Film like an affordable Indy from Europe?? I know fuck all about them. Someone please enlighten my dumb ass[close]
pretty affordable considering it's 50€ a pair (Thunder / Indys around 65 / 75€)
They are legit. Not the shitty complete trucks anymoreBut are film legit? weren't they the free trucks that came with budget almost/cliche/ darkstar/blind completes?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIs Film like an affordable Indy from Europe?? I know fuck all about them. Someone please enlighten my dumb ass[close]
pretty affordable considering it's 50€ a pair (Thunder / Indys around 65 / 75€)[close]
They are legit. Not the shitty complete trucks anymoreExpand QuoteBut are film legit? weren't they the free trucks that came with budget almost/cliche/ darkstar/blind completes?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIs Film like an affordable Indy from Europe?? I know fuck all about them. Someone please enlighten my dumb ass[close]
pretty affordable considering it's 50€ a pair (Thunder / Indys around 65 / 75€)[close][close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteyou look at these things and it's hard to envision them ever crooking......[close]
Will probably have that weird Ace krook pinch where you're almost 90 degrees to the ledge.[close]
seems like he has no problem crooking in them.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxYLvfAN-M/[close]
Not so much a problem, more so just a difference. Alot of people dont like the ace krook feel but it worked fine for me once i adjusted. I will say that this do look to krook in a similar manner to ace.
Well Oski/Lurpiv whoever is behind this ad seems to acknowledge they look like...
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUKshZYji69/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CUKshZYji69/)Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Personally I'm down for a company that has a sense of humor and is self-aware.
Also kind of weird seeing Rune (Indy) and Ishod (Thunder) in this video on Lurpiv instagram that is not just a "vibe" video, but so clearly an ad for those Lurpin' trucks.
Let's be real, first version will propably suck ass like all new truck companies. Boring early Indy clone in a market full of early Indy clones with double the price.
Can’t wait for the Riptide Lurpivs to drop in 2022. What a time to be alive
Expand QuoteWell Oski/Lurpiv whoever is behind this ad seems to acknowledge they look like...Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Personally I'm down for a company that has a sense of humor and is self-aware.
Also kind of weird seeing Rune (Indy) and Ishod (Thunder) in this video on Lurpiv instagram that is not just a "vibe" video, but so clearly an ad for those Lurpin' trucks.[close]
I can see rune on (Scandinavian connection) but ishod leaving thunder seems like a bit of a stretch altho weirder things have happened.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWell Oski/Lurpiv whoever is behind this ad seems to acknowledge they look like...Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Personally I'm down for a company that has a sense of humor and is self-aware.
Also kind of weird seeing Rune (Indy) and Ishod (Thunder) in this video on Lurpiv instagram that is not just a "vibe" video, but so clearly an ad for those Lurpin' trucks.[close]
I can see rune on (Scandinavian connection) but ishod leaving thunder seems like a bit of a stretch altho weirder things have happened.[close]
Ishod would sell a hell of a lot of Lurpiv trucks thats for sure
He does use risers though... but no, he's not leaving Thunder anytime soon, he was even riding unreleased Thunders with IKP in that bowl session. I think he was just in that footage because as soon as Oski was out of the bowl, Ishod was sakting it pretty much non-stop.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWell Oski/Lurpiv whoever is behind this ad seems to acknowledge they look like...Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Personally I'm down for a company that has a sense of humor and is self-aware.
Also kind of weird seeing Rune (Indy) and Ishod (Thunder) in this video on Lurpiv instagram that is not just a "vibe" video, but so clearly an ad for those Lurpin' trucks.[close]
I can see rune on (Scandinavian connection) but ishod leaving thunder seems like a bit of a stretch altho weirder things have happened.[close]
Ishod would sell a hell of a lot of Lurpiv trucks thats for sure[close]
From the sound of it, Ishod is pretty particular about his truck setup, i don't see him switching to a much taller truck all of a sudden.
After seeing more of these pictures/videos there’s no way these trucks are actually 55mm high right? That’s like a standard Indy or Venture High height. Unless everyone is skating deceptively small wheels…standard indy height
I also impulse-ordered a set. Excited to see what they’re all about
@TheLurper You ride for this brand, right?The Lurper rides Film. Names are just coincidential i believe.
I love Oski's skating as much as the next guy and wish him all the success. I do have to say that these trucks look like they're straight out of a 1980s Consumers Distributing catalogue ad, but maybe that'll change.
@TheLurper You ride for this brand, right?
I love Oski's skating as much as the next guy and wish him all the success. I do have to say that these trucks look like they're straight out of a 1980s Consumers Distributing catalogue ad, but maybe that'll change.
Heitor on Lurpiv pretty much confirmed hein?
Anyone get notice of their trucks shipping yet? We're about halfway through October. I'M JONESING FOR THESE MAHFKS.
in his IG post of him skating the stoner rail in black superstars, the comment section, someone points out he's riding the new lurpiv trucks. Kader replies with "literally just noticed this. Kinda sad. ventures are the best"
what??? lol
Expand Quotein his IG post of him skating the stoner rail in black superstars, the comment section, someone points out he's riding the new lurpiv trucks. Kader replies with "literally just noticed this. Kinda sad. ventures are the best"
what??? lol[close]
laterkadered isn’t Kader...
Expand QuoteExpand Quotein his IG post of him skating the stoner rail in black superstars, the comment section, someone points out he's riding the new lurpiv trucks. Kader replies with "literally just noticed this. Kinda sad. ventures are the best"
what??? lol[close]
laterkadered isn’t Kader...[close]
ahhh shit didn't even notice lmaoooo. well it wouldn't surprise me if he does end up riding for lurpiv as his truck choices went from thunders, indy then venture. Which all imo feel quite different if he was running boards with similar WBs
I wonder if he even knows/cares about wheelbase
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Looks like Kader might have got himself a pair as well.
Film Trucks are as legit as Venture/Indy/Ace/Thunder etc...But are film legit? weren't they the free trucks that came with budget almost/cliche/ darkstar/blind completes?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIs Film like an affordable Indy from Europe?? I know fuck all about them. Someone please enlighten my dumb ass[close]
pretty affordable considering it's 50€ a pair (Thunder / Indys around 65 / 75€)[close]
I have no self control so i pre ordered a set today, If anything, they will end up being a fun decoration/conversation piece. My order number was less than 700 though, I assume they are going chronologically, if so, that seems kinda like there isn't much interest.was your order #666? because mine was and I figured it was too perfect to be true.. just wondering if everyone's order was #666 or just a happy coincidence for me?
@TheLurper You ride for this brand, right?I mean, that's kind of their charm. did you not see Oski's helmet in the Olympics? the 90's came back, its only a matter of time before the 80's come back. Hell, Tony Hawk and Christian Hosoi just did a throwback add... it cant be that far off.
I love Oski's skating as much as the next guy and wish him all the success. I do have to say that these trucks look like they're straight out of a 1980s Consumers Distributing catalogue ad, but maybe that'll change.
that is not true at all. why do you think pro's have their own shape? not all of them do obviously, but if having your own shape made specifically for you isn't particular then I don't know what is. these guys get everything for free, there isn't any reason not to be particular if its going to affect performance.Expand Quote
I wonder if he even knows/cares about wheelbase[close]
I get the feeling most pros aren't anywhere near as particular as us gear nerds here on the shoes and gear side of SLAP
that is not true at all. why do you think pro's have their own shape? not all of them do obviously, but if having your own shape made specifically for you isn't particular then I don't know what is. these guys get everything for free, there isn't any reason not to be particular if its going to affect performance.Expand QuoteExpand Quote
I wonder if he even knows/cares about wheelbase[close]
I get the feeling most pros aren't anywhere near as particular as us gear nerds here on the shoes and gear side of SLAP[close]
Expand Quotethat is not true at all. why do you think pro's have their own shape? not all of them do obviously, but if having your own shape made specifically for you isn't particular then I don't know what is. these guys get everything for free, there isn't any reason not to be particular if its going to affect performance.Expand QuoteExpand Quote
I wonder if he even knows/cares about wheelbase[close]
I get the feeling most pros aren't anywhere near as particular as us gear nerds here on the shoes and gear side of SLAP[close][close]
If he cared that much about his setup performance he wouldn’t be skating such big wheels
that is not true at all. why do you think pro's have their own shape? not all of them do obviously, but if having your own shape made specifically for you isn't particular then I don't know what is. these guys get everything for free, there isn't any reason not to be particular if its going to affect performance.Expand QuoteExpand Quote
I wonder if he even knows/cares about wheelbase[close]
I get the feeling most pros aren't anywhere near as particular as us gear nerds here on the shoes and gear side of SLAP[close]
I think I'll try the new Royals over these honestly.
I take this extremely personally.Expand Quotethat is not true at all. why do you think pro's have their own shape? not all of them do obviously, but if having your own shape made specifically for you isn't particular then I don't know what is. these guys get everything for free, there isn't any reason not to be particular if its going to affect performance.Expand QuoteExpand Quote
I wonder if he even knows/cares about wheelbase[close]
I get the feeling most pros aren't anywhere near as particular as us gear nerds here on the shoes and gear side of SLAP[close][close]
If he cared that much about his setup performance he wouldn’t be skating such big wheels
Kader is the most naturally funny person online.
Didn't Lurpiv or Oski confirmed they have a Indy like wheelbase already?
I must fight for what I believe in always. Ermico San Francisco is important to me.
Anyone received them?
Lurpiv posted yesterday 'We're soon ready to ship out all the pre-orders' on instagram, so 'delivering during October' might still hold, depending where you live in the world.
Guys let's just accept it we ain't getting no shipping confirmation in October
Let’s see, skater tries to run business. Business claims product will deliver in certain time frame. Certain time frame is almost up. No tracking number, no public replies on business Instagram. Skater posting clips on his story instead of busting his ass in the warehouse or doing whatever he needs to ship out the product. Yep, sounds like the typical “pro skater tries to run business and fails horribly” story. Not a good look, Oski.
I'm interested in the WB info.
From the above shots the bolt position looking like another silver tool truck like venture.
If I was this brand I would definitely knock venture/ thunder geometry as much as possible.
Maybe try and combine ace turn with the stability of a venture.
Second I don't think they will bend as easily as we think. Perhaps if the hanger was round like ace that would be an issue and correct me if I'm wrong the 90° corners on the bottom should provide some extra support.
I would skate them if possible but I'm trying to keep my shit as local as I possibly can.
I'm going to stick by
Pop master innovations (vehicle)
Venture trucks
Loophole wheels
Orchard hardware
Bones swiss bearings
I fuck with Ace in the winter and I do ride F4s because loops don't come in 58-62 mm yet. As soon as they do I'm not fucking with other wheels most likey.
Respect to anyone who's down to ride swedish trucks at 100 bucks a set. I got everything I'll ever need I believe and I MUST support US labor or I'm not what I claim to be I can't live with that anymore.
I must fight for what I believe in always. Ermico San Francisco is important to me.
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i'm assuming the almost solid baseplate is the source of the heavier than ace comments, ya?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt's highly unlikely that t-hanger design will stand up to the rigors of modern skating. Just look at Indy Stage 1 though 4, and the original Ace. They all end up with a truss shape because of bent axles and cracked hangers.[close]
Agreed. Anything wider than 8" is going to crash and burn (even Theeve had to add the truss even tho there wasn't bending going on). I still don't A) understand how 215s hold up and B) why Indy doesn't use them for trimming down the rest of the line (unless they don't hold up at other widths)...but then again, why do the 215s?[close]
I think because for the most part, 215s are not widely used street skating. They are mostly being used for cruising/carving/downhill/goofing around. Nothing too high-stress, maybe occasionally on a super wide pig for carve grinding.
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the 215s are used for the mega ramp but i understand no big gaps or anything to put massive force onto them.
You can see the nano tubes if you look at the edge of the base plate.Expand Quotehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwPFt1sUk0/[close]
why didnt they hollow out that baseplate?
You can see the nano tubes if you look at the edge of the base plate.Expand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwPFt1sUk0/[close]
why didnt they hollow out that baseplate?[close]
i wonder if the october date was made with shipping issues in mind, but things are still messed? maybe euro friends will get them first? i didn't even order a pair, but the wait is killing me
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why didnt they hollow out that baseplate?
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why didnt they hollow out that baseplate?[close]
These baseplates look like a "Entry to 3D Modeling Class" project done by a freshman who is friends with skateboarders. Same with the hanger honestly.
Honestly kinda happy about the shipping delay, my trucks still have plenty of life and theres no way I'm going to be able to resist setting these up the day the arrive
Expand QuoteHonestly kinda happy about the shipping delay, my trucks still have plenty of life and theres no way I'm going to be able to resist setting these up the day the arrive[close]
You sound way too rational to be on shoes and gear
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly kinda happy about the shipping delay, my trucks still have plenty of life and theres no way I'm going to be able to resist setting these up the day the arrive[close]
You sound way too rational to be on shoes and gear[close]
trust me, it was a long dark road to being content with my setup
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly kinda happy about the shipping delay, my trucks still have plenty of life and theres no way I'm going to be able to resist setting these up the day the arrive[close]
You sound way too rational to be on shoes and gear[close]
trust me, it was a long dark road to being content with my setup[close]
The madness will return eventually....... It always does.
Looking at the geometry of the hanger and considering what we know about the early Indy stages, the axle should surely bend under stress. The big question is whether rheocasting and the double axle thing they have going on will make the truck strong enough to withstand heavy impacts. If the truck is strong enough, then it will be revolutionary as the only durable non-truss shape truck, which also happens to be nearly as light as Indy Titanium. I will surely throw my money at them if that's the case. However if they bend like Ace, then it will be a giant waste of money for everyone involved.
Gonna take a wild guess and say they probably did some form of testing to make sure they could handle heavy impacts.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly kinda happy about the shipping delay, my trucks still have plenty of life and theres no way I'm going to be able to resist setting these up the day the arrive[close]
You sound way too rational to be on shoes and gear[close]
trust me, it was a long dark road to being content with my setup[close]
The madness will return eventually....... It always does.[close]
I thought I was cured after skating Thunder 148 team hollows for 2+ years happily. Now I’m flip flopping all over the place again trying several different trucks. I’m just trying to find the fun in skating different trucks though because this will probably go on for a while now
Rheocasting isn’t the issue as much as how they press the axles in and what the tolerances are. The front axles of most cars aren’t a truss and do fine,however, they use different material entirely and suspension distributes impact load quite a bit.
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Official word from Oski. Looks like the new deadline is mid Nov.
Expand QuoteRheocasting isn’t the issue as much as how they press the axles in and what the tolerances are. The front axles of most cars aren’t a truss and do fine,however, they use different material entirely and suspension distributes impact load quite a bit.[close]
The presence of suspension in cars invalidates that comparison I think. There are good reasons why we have arrived to the modern triangle shaped hanger design, which all manufacturers utilize. But at the end of the day consumers like planned obsolescence and think it's cool. Let's say you're ollieing a stairset on some Lurpiv 149's and on landing all of the impact is projected towards a tiny section in the middle of axle. The casting and the axle design must be amazing for the axle to withstand the impact and repeated future impacts. But maybe it's possible, they're supposedly aerospace grade parts right? If the Lurpivs do bend they could pull a Steve Jobs "you're holding it wrong" and say they are for transition first.
Also there are parts on commercial aircraft that have similar pressing methods and they cannot fail whatsoever. Sweden does have Saab after all haha
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Official word from Oski. Looks like the new deadline is mid Nov.[close]
Bummer. This is why you under promise and over deliver, not the other way around. Gotta manage expectations with reality. This is the most money I assume the majority of people have ever spent on a pair of trucks. Least you could do is be more accurate with your timeframe, or maybe say something earlier than the last possible day of the deadline you previously set. Kinda lame, not the end of the world or anything though.
Edit: btw there was a white kid in a du rag at my local park the other day. Just thought you should know.
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Official word from Oski. Looks like the new deadline is mid Nov.[close]
Bummer. This is why you under promise and over deliver, not the other way around. Gotta manage expectations with reality. This is the most money I assume the majority of people have ever spent on a pair of trucks. Least you could do is be more accurate with your timeframe, or maybe say something earlier than the last possible day of the deadline you previously set. Kinda lame, not the end of the world or anything though.
Edit: btw there was a white kid in a du rag at my local park the other day. Just thought you should know.[close]
I work in mechanical business in Europe and man I can tell you that these days, launching a new product with only 2 weeks of delay is a fucking great success.
You won't die from waiting 2 weeks for trucks that you don't even need haha
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Official word from Oski. Looks like the new deadline is mid Nov.[close]
Bummer. This is why you under promise and over deliver, not the other way around. Gotta manage expectations with reality. This is the most money I assume the majority of people have ever spent on a pair of trucks. Least you could do is be more accurate with your timeframe, or maybe say something earlier than the last possible day of the deadline you previously set. Kinda lame, not the end of the world or anything though.
Edit: btw there was a white kid in a du rag at my local park the other day. Just thought you should know.[close]
I work in mechanical business in Europe and man I can tell you that these days, launching a new product with only 2 weeks of delay is a fucking great success.
You won't die from waiting 2 weeks for trucks that you don't even need haha[close]
Yea, like I said , not the end of the world or anything haha. Just say "shipping by Jan 2022" from the start, and give yourself plenty of time. If they showed up early November after saying that, I would've be stoked! Lol.
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Official word from Oski. Looks like the new deadline is mid Nov.[close]
Bummer. This is why you under promise and over deliver, not the other way around. Gotta manage expectations with reality. This is the most money I assume the majority of people have ever spent on a pair of trucks. Least you could do is be more accurate with your timeframe, or maybe say something earlier than the last possible day of the deadline you previously set. Kinda lame, not the end of the world or anything though.
Edit: btw there was a white kid in a du rag at my local park the other day. Just thought you should know.[close]
I work in mechanical business in Europe and man I can tell you that these days, launching a new product with only 2 weeks of delay is a fucking great success.
You won't die from waiting 2 weeks for trucks that you don't even need haha[close]
Yea, like I said , not the end of the world or anything haha. Just say "shipping by Jan 2022" from the start, and give yourself plenty of time. If they showed up early November after saying that, I would've be stoked! Lol.[close]
Yeah right but I swear I wouldn't have spent my money on these if they said delivery in January 22 hahaha
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While we’re all waiting for the great Lurpiv experiment to begin - what size did everyone order/what setup are you planning on putting together with these?
I got the 8.5s and I have a Polar Surf Jr shape sitting around that I never set up. Hopefully that will be a good combination. I’m interested to see what the wheelbase impact actually is and what wheel size I can run with these without ghost popping.
While we’re all waiting for the great Lurpiv experiment to begin - what size did everyone order/what setup are you planning on putting together with these?
I got the 8.5s and I have a Polar Surf Jr shape sitting around that I never set up. Hopefully that will be a good combination. I’m interested to see what the wheelbase impact actually is and what wheel size I can run with these without ghost popping.
I've had 4 Worrest TT slicks over the last year or so, they're listed 8.3", not the more common 8.375" and they were all pretty much bang on 8.3". The round sizing sticker on the graphic's side has the right measurements but the top sticker with the bar codes are wrongly saying 8.375 for some reason, same with the Ishod 8.3...Expand QuoteWhile we’re all waiting for the great Lurpiv experiment to begin - what size did everyone order/what setup are you planning on putting together with these?
I got the 8.5s and I have a Polar Surf Jr shape sitting around that I never set up. Hopefully that will be a good combination. I’m interested to see what the wheelbase impact actually is and what wheel size I can run with these without ghost popping.[close]
I got the 149s's as well, got a fresh worrest twin tail slick 8.375" to set them up on, I'll probably grip it tomorrow. Says on the site they're 8.465" so less than .1" poke should be fine. I usually ride flush or slightly narrower trucks, but there's no way I'm skating an 8" truck. Way too narrow for me.
I've had 4 Worrest TT slicks over the last year or so, they're listed 8.3", not the more common 8.375" and they were all pretty much bang on 8.3". The round sizing sticker on the graphic's side has the right measurements but the top sticker with the bar codes are wrongly saying 8.375 for some reason, same with the Ishod 8.3...Expand QuoteExpand QuoteWhile we’re all waiting for the great Lurpiv experiment to begin - what size did everyone order/what setup are you planning on putting together with these?
I got the 8.5s and I have a Polar Surf Jr shape sitting around that I never set up. Hopefully that will be a good combination. I’m interested to see what the wheelbase impact actually is and what wheel size I can run with these without ghost popping.[close]
I got the 149s's as well, got a fresh worrest twin tail slick 8.375" to set them up on, I'll probably grip it tomorrow. Says on the site they're 8.465" so less than .1" poke should be fine. I usually ride flush or slightly narrower trucks, but there's no way I'm skating an 8" truck. Way too narrow for me.[close]
But still, 149 could work really well depending what wheels you use and what you like.
While we’re all waiting for the great Lurpiv experiment to begin - what size did everyone order/what setup are you planning on putting together with these?
I got the 8.5s and I have a Polar Surf Jr shape sitting around that I never set up. Hopefully that will be a good combination. I’m interested to see what the wheelbase impact actually is and what wheel size I can run with these without ghost popping.
I have no self control so i pre ordered a set today, If anything, they will end up being a fun decoration/conversation piece. My order number was less than 700 though, I assume they are going chronologically, if so, that seems kinda like there isn't much interest.
I wonder how many of those pallets are just going straight to skate shops as well.
That would be a significant chunk of the shipment already allocated out.
Direct sales would only make up a small percentage of the overall stock.
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That's a lot of trucks! Looks like a solid first run.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVxz7gtsjp3/?utm_medium=share_sheet
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That's a lot of trucks! Looks like a solid first run.[close]
Oski is kind of small - but this is really a lot of trucks - can't belief he sold that much
with the first run. Looks also like a proper packaging.
May he invest the full monthly Nike Paycheck into producing trucks and sits on the
stock the rest of his life.
Wish him all success possible.
Couldn't resist it any longer and ordered some 149s as a (hopefully) early Christmas present for myself. I'm planning to pair them with a Quasi Proto 8.25 and some 53mm conicals.Expand QuoteI have no self control so i pre ordered a set today, If anything, they will end up being a fun decoration/conversation piece. My order number was less than 700 though, I assume they are going chronologically, if so, that seems kinda like there isn't much interest.[close]
If thats correct then according to my order number they haven't sold 800 sets yet. Kinda makes the last Instagram post seem a bit sus. Going by all those pallets that should be like 6000 orders.
Expand QuoteCouldn't resist it any longer and ordered some 149s as a (hopefully) early Christmas present for myself. I'm planning to pair them with a Quasi Proto 8.25 and some 53mm conicals.Expand QuoteI have no self control so i pre ordered a set today, If anything, they will end up being a fun decoration/conversation piece. My order number was less than 700 though, I assume they are going chronologically, if so, that seems kinda like there isn't much interest.[close]
If thats correct then according to my order number they haven't sold 800 sets yet. Kinda makes the last Instagram post seem a bit sus. Going by all those pallets that should be like 6000 orders.[close]
If one shop orders 20 pairs they will get a single order number.
DM'd like a man.
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Using rough math and knowing how to count cases on pallets. looks to me there are about 12 sets of trucks per case. With the amount of pallets visible I'm estimating about 6,000 sets of trucks are in the photo
DM'd like a man.
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Using rough math and knowing how to count cases on pallets. looks to me there are about 12 sets of trucks per case. With the amount of pallets visible I'm estimating about 6,000 sets of trucks are in the photo[close]
It is an interesting one, seeing as I am used to square boxes from DLX or NHS that hold 25 sets of trucks in each, just loose in bags, so I was already thinking each set in its own packaging and special box would take up a lot more space with a lot fewer trucks.
As you said, that kind of number is still a solid effort for a starting run too.
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Using rough math and knowing how to count cases on pallets. looks to me there are about 12 sets of trucks per case. With the amount of pallets visible I'm estimating about 6,000 sets of trucks are in the photo[close]
It is an interesting one, seeing as I am used to square boxes from DLX or NHS that hold 25 sets of trucks in each, just loose in bags, so I was already thinking each set in its own packaging and special box would take up a lot more space with a lot fewer trucks.
As you said, that kind of number is still a solid effort for a starting run too.[close]
Right, that's still a total guess I made based on the packaging on the ground next to the larger case. But hell even if those larger cases are only packing 6 sets each that would be at least 3,000 sets of trucks by what's visible and that's impressive for a first run of a start up truck company. Especially when considering trucks are, typically, the least frequently changed out component. And probably the least likely component that a user would switch branding on.
Here is why I want these: they look cool.
and, my preference with truck setups is lo. But then I need to use small wheels (52mm and less). And then I have to walk to ‘the spot’. I’d love to be able to ride a bigger wheel, and still be able to flip my board. Will these be them? Probably not. But. They might be.
-madness
Here is why I want these: they look cool.
and, my preference with truck setups is lo. But then I need to use small wheels (52mm and less). And then I have to walk to ‘the spot’. I’d love to be able to ride a bigger wheel, and still be able to flip my board. Will these be them? Probably not. But. They might be.
-madness
That's like waiting for christmas. And I didn't even order them.
Prob won't be for at least a year or two. Dude tore his meniscus and is taking it easy :(Expand QuoteThat's like waiting for christmas. And I didn't even order them.[close]
Just imagine what it's gonna be like when Ben drops his review.
Prob won't be for at least a year or two. Dude tore his meniscus and is taking it easy :(Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's like waiting for christmas. And I didn't even order them.[close]
Just imagine what it's gonna be like when Ben drops his review.[close]
Has anyone gotten a shipping confirmation?
Prob won't be for at least a year or two. Dude tore his meniscus and is taking it easy :(Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat's like waiting for christmas. And I didn't even order them.[close]
Just imagine what it's gonna be like when Ben drops his review.[close]
Got an email from Lurpiv asking me for my phone number to add to the shipping information for the order. Sounds like a delivery within the next couple weeks is possible if we’re exchanging numbers. Things are getting serious.
Thankfully, no one has posted any Kader skating on lurpivs recently. He makes em look too good.
Thankfully, no one has posted any Kader skating on lurpivs recently. He makes em look too good.
Has anyone gotten a shipping confirmation?
Expand QuoteHas anyone gotten a shipping confirmation?[close]
Not yet here in Belgium.
I emailed them the last week in October to get an estimate and below is what they replied. Silence since then. I'm going to email them again at the end of the week if I don't hear back.
"Hello Andrew,
We have started to ship following first order in.
Hope that you can have them next week.
Lurpiv Sales"
"Next week" was last week (November 1-7th). Also, my pre-order number is in the low 200's. So it seems things are delayed a bit more. I order things frequently from Sweden and it usually takes one to two days at most shipping time so once they ship I should get them right away.
I was hoping to avoid replacing the trucks on my street setup but my kingpin nut is about to go so I cannot wait much longer. It seems they are doing their best to get them out though and I'm excited to try them out! I hope they don't suck!
Expand QuoteHas anyone gotten a shipping confirmation?[close]
Not yet here in Belgium.
I emailed them the last week in October to get an estimate and below is what they replied. Silence since then. I'm going to email them again at the end of the week if I don't hear back.
"Hello Andrew,
We have started to ship following first order in.
Hope that you can have them next week.
Lurpiv Sales"
"Next week" was last week (November 1-7th). Also, my pre-order number is in the low 200's. So it seems things are delayed a bit more. I order things frequently from Sweden and it usually takes one to two days at most shipping time so once they ship I should get them right away.
I was hoping to avoid replacing the trucks on my street setup but my kingpin nut is about to go so I cannot wait much longer. It seems they are doing their best to get them out though and I'm excited to try them out! I hope they don't suck!
Tracking numbers are coming now I just got one
Expand QuoteTracking numbers are coming now I just got one[close]
How low is your order number? not exactly of course.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteTracking numbers are coming now I just got one[close]
How low is your order number? not exactly of course.[close]
My order number is in the 580s
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteTracking numbers are coming now I just got one[close]
How low is your order number? not exactly of course.[close]
My order number is in the 580s[close]
Dang, I'm in the 600's nothing yet
Order 494 here and nothing yet.
And I live in Sweden.
Goddamnit, I’m just getting used to Ventures and now I’m gonna have to get a set of these
Expand QuoteGoddamnit, I’m just getting used to Ventures and now I’m gonna have to get a set of these[close]
I need to just settle down and skate some venture 5.2 hi’s. I’ve never gotten along with em and keep giving them to friends.
But yeah, these Oski 139s calling to me for a taller truck
Got mine today, gonna pick them up after work :)
No notification or delivery here yet in Belgium. Order in the 200’s. Looks like they definitely didn’t send them out in the order they were received. Kinda makes pre-ordering a bit pointless.That is just so they can gauge demand and with international shipping the delivery times are just a hope and prayer. Very curious to see how they perform
I just replied to their email from two weeks ago where they said I should receive them last week to see what’s up. I’m excited to hear opinions from those who got them already!
Just picked up mine. They look awesome! Order number 539. Can’t wait to try them out.
I live in Sweden.
Edit: img quality is shit because of this shitty site that had me trim it down to max 190 kb.
But the text on the card says ’sorry for the delay. Keep on grinding / Oski’
That is just so they can gauge demand and with international shipping the delivery times are just a hope and prayer. Very curious to see how they performExpand QuoteNo notification or delivery here yet in Belgium. Order in the 200’s. Looks like they definitely didn’t send them out in the order they were received. Kinda makes pre-ordering a bit pointless.
I just replied to their email from two weeks ago where they said I should receive them last week to see what’s up. I’m excited to hear opinions from those who got them already![close]
Expand QuoteThat is just so they can gauge demand and with international shipping the delivery times are just a hope and prayer. Very curious to see how they performExpand QuoteNo notification or delivery here yet in Belgium. Order in the 200’s. Looks like they definitely didn’t send them out in the order they were received. Kinda makes pre-ordering a bit pointless.
I just replied to their email from two weeks ago where they said I should receive them last week to see what’s up. I’m excited to hear opinions from those who got them already![close][close]
Not according to the email they sent me. They said they’re going out in the order received and it’s one or two days most to get to me from Sweden so something’s up, especially considering how low my order number is. Hoping they didn’t get lost somewhere. It can’t be easy sending that much out at once.
There we go!
Agan: sorry for the lo-res
There we go!
Agan: sorry for the lo-res
Just picked up mine. They look awesome! Order number 539. Can’t wait to try them out.
I live in Sweden.
Edit: img quality is shit because of this shitty site that had me trim it down to max 190 kb.
But the text on the card says ’sorry for the delay. Keep on grinding / Oski’
Cool pictures, but how do they fuckin work
Expand QuoteJust picked up mine. They look awesome! Order number 539. Can’t wait to try them out.
I live in Sweden.
Edit: img quality is shit because of this shitty site that had me trim it down to max 190 kb.
But the text on the card says ’sorry for the delay. Keep on grinding / Oski’[close]
did you get any tracking info or did they just show up?
Expand QuoteJust picked up mine. They look awesome! Order number 539. Can’t wait to try them out.
I live in Sweden.
Edit: img quality is shit because of this shitty site that had me trim it down to max 190 kb.
But the text on the card says ’sorry for the delay. Keep on grinding / Oski’[close]
did you get any tracking info or did they just show up?
There we go!
Agan: sorry for the lo-res
(https://i.ibb.co/mSYg0Nf/9286-F328-0754-44-C5-9-F1-E-B0-B89-D173-D4-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mSYg0Nf)
Ok, testing what the guy above posted:D
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Ok, testing what the guy above posted:D[close]
The look of the truck has grown on me; I am especially fond that the axle isn't visible behind the IKP, makes it look cleaner, higher quality. I like it.
Plate and hanger are two different colors?
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Ok, testing what the guy above posted:D[close]
The look of the truck has grown on me; I am especially fond that the axle isn't visible behind the IKP, makes it look cleaner, higher quality. I like it.
Plate and hanger are two different colors?[close]
I still don’t understand what’s going on with the axle on these trucks. Can someone that has them already take pics of the details? Specially the axle part… they talk about a dual axle system and that makes me wonder if they are split like those titanium theeve’s from years ago or it’s something different.
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Ok, testing what the guy above posted:D[close]
The look of the truck has grown on me; I am especially fond that the axle isn't visible behind the IKP, makes it look cleaner, higher quality. I like it.
Plate and hanger are two different colors?[close]
I still don’t understand what’s going on with the axle on these trucks. Can someone that has them already take pics of the details? Specially the axle part… they talk about a dual axle system and that makes me wonder if they are split like those titanium theeve’s from years ago or it’s something different.[close]
I think it's a sleeved axle. Inner one that is the size of everyone else's axles, and then another axle around it that is only in the cast part of the truck.
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Ok, testing what the guy above posted:D[close]
The look of the truck has grown on me; I am especially fond that the axle isn't visible behind the IKP, makes it look cleaner, higher quality. I like it.
Plate and hanger are two different colors?[close]
I still don’t understand what’s going on with the axle on these trucks. Can someone that has them already take pics of the details? Specially the axle part… they talk about a dual axle system and that makes me wonder if they are split like those titanium theeve’s from years ago or it’s something different.[close]
I think it's a sleeved axle. Inner one that is the size of everyone else's axles, and then another axle around it that is only in the cast part of the truck.[close]
I'll probably be wrong but I think if it was the sleeved thing you'd still be able to see at least a bump of it behind the kingpin.
Were the theeves split or was it one single piece of titanium? They were advertised as one piece.
Could they be two seperate axles at each end, like what crappy trucks used to be, but they have better stronger materials now. I think they used to show that little bit of axle in the middle to prove the axle was one piece not just on the two ends.
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Ok, testing what the guy above posted:D[close]
The look of the truck has grown on me; I am especially fond that the axle isn't visible behind the IKP, makes it look cleaner, higher quality. I like it.
Plate and hanger are two different colors?[close]
I still don’t understand what’s going on with the axle on these trucks. Can someone that has them already take pics of the details? Specially the axle part… they talk about a dual axle system and that makes me wonder if they are split like those titanium theeve’s from years ago or it’s something different.[close]
I think it's a sleeved axle. Inner one that is the size of everyone else's axles, and then another axle around it that is only in the cast part of the truck.[close]
I'll probably be wrong but I think if it was the sleeved thing you'd still be able to see at least a bump of it behind the kingpin.
Were the theeves split or was it one single piece of titanium? They were advertised as one piece.
Could they be two seperate axles at each end, like what crappy trucks used to be, but they have better stronger materials now. I think they used to show that little bit of axle in the middle to prove the axle was one piece not just on the two ends.[close]
It looks sleeved to me - but it could be threaded in and just have a shoulder.
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The theeves were all one piece I'm pretty sure. I had them....the quality was pretty insane....material didn't grind well at all....Yes, they're one piece. Viewed from the board side, the hangers are completely open with nothing but air where a one piece axle would be.
Perhaps Theeve were overly ambitious in their design, but they have certainly set a precedent that the tech exists to do it.Yes, they're one piece. Viewed from the board side, the hangers are completely open with nothing but air where a one piece axle would be.Expand QuoteThe theeves were all one piece I'm pretty sure. I had them....the quality was pretty insane....material didn't grind well at all....[close]
(https://i0.heartyhosting.com/skateboarding.transworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/prod_tihanger.jpg?w=600&ssl=1)
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The theeves were all one piece I'm pretty sure. I had them....the quality was pretty insane....material didn't grind well at all....
Perhaps Theeve were overly ambitious in their design, but they have certainly set a precedent that the tech exists to do it.Expand QuoteYes, they're one piece. Viewed from the board side, the hangers are completely open with nothing but air where a one piece axle would be.Expand QuoteThe theeves were all one piece I'm pretty sure. I had them....the quality was pretty insane....material didn't grind well at all....[close]
(https://i0.heartyhosting.com/skateboarding.transworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/prod_tihanger.jpg?w=600&ssl=1)
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I’m still waffling until I hear some sweet feedback from the PALS.
Who’s gonna measure and post the effect they have on wheelbase? :-*
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Fr fr….no hate, but all of the trucks that have gone out have landed with folks that can’t skate for a week.
I need some opinions!
(All I care about is the ollie)
This has got to be a SLAP record for amount of time with no opinions on how a new product skates, especially a new truck brand. Not even a first blush account.
This has got to be a SLAP record for amount of time with no opinions on how a product skates. Not even a first blush account.
Expand QuoteThis has got to be a SLAP record for amount of time with no opinions on how a product skates. Not even a first blush account.[close]
I need you, Xen, shirt off, flogging these into some curbs/skating flat, stat
Looks to be a bit of space inbetween the pivot point of the hanger and the pivot cup, hopefully wont cause cup destruction or baseplate warping.Hopefully it's just that the edge is rounded a bit, which would actually be better for wear on the hanger than a hard edge.
Unlike the new Royals the casting on these and finishing looks stellar
Expand QuoteUnlike the new Royals the casting on these and finishing looks stellar[close]
They are using rheocasting for these. It's a different process, and I don't believe any other truck company is using it.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/rheocasting
Hopefully it's just that the edge is rounded a bit, which would actually be better for wear on the hanger than a hard edge.Expand QuoteLooks to be a bit of space inbetween the pivot point of the hanger and the pivot cup, hopefully wont cause cup destruction or baseplate warping.[close]
Unlike the new Royals the casting on these and finishing looks stellar
Expand QuoteUnlike the new Royals the casting on these and finishing looks stellar[close]
Lol dude
Show us where the Royals hurt you
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteUnlike the new Royals the casting on these and finishing looks stellar[close]
Lol dude
Show us where the Royals hurt you[close]
Hahhahaa
Seems my truck madness did return, got the box today... Don't ask me how they skate, ongoing injury keeps me off board for a while. Anyway, some pics for you to look at.These are the photos I wanted. Thank you. I'm still getting royals because I need wider than the current offering from lurpiv. Hope they make wider ones in the future.
Build quality looks good on quick glance.
These are 149s.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ag2QVy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bLG8i0D.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uRNWtgH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/duWlNmO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nS1JHoT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TCT4m8K.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iC0zQlY.jpg)
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Looks to be a bit of space inbetween the pivot point of the hanger and the pivot cup, hopefully wont cause cup destruction or baseplate warping.
it almost looks as if the trucks will stop leaning at a certain point. Could this be the "no wheelbite" that Oski has referenced in previous posts?
Expand Quoteit almost looks as if the trucks will stop leaning at a certain point. Could this be the "no wheelbite" that Oski has referenced in previous posts?[close]
A hardware limit for wheelbite would also mean poor or no pinch. Oski and Kader rock big wheels too, like 56-58mm. I really hope the pivot clashing with the baseplate is not a thing since mine are coming in next week.
(https://i.ibb.co/mcPX3zj/905-EA09-F-D638-448-F-961-E-00-F1-F28-EDEBD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mcPX3zj)(https://i.ibb.co/d5DHTR3/CCF33-BD2-03-B6-43-E1-A4-EF-C71-E82-B495-AC.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d5DHTR3)
I got to try them out today and I have to say that they are pretty amazing.
They lock in and slides really good when you grind.
Got some krooks and smiths in too and it felt great aswell.
Doing ollies and the usual flatground tricks felt good too and I like that you can just ride them and they feel fine and not have to be broken in like other trucks.
Expand Quoteit almost looks as if the trucks will stop leaning at a certain point. Could this be the "no wheelbite" that Oski has referenced in previous posts?[close]
A hardware limit for wheelbite would also mean poor or no pinch. Oski and Kader rock big wheels too, like 56-58mm. I really hope the pivot clashing with the baseplate is not a thing since mine are coming in next week.
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I got to try them out today and I have to say that they are pretty amazing.
They lock in and slides really good when you grind.
Got some krooks and smiths in too and it felt great aswell.
Doing ollies and the usual flatground tricks felt good too and I like that you can just ride them and they feel fine and not have to be broken in like other trucks.[close]
What other trucks have you ridden recently? How would you compare the pop feel/turn/stability/grind characteristics to those trucks? Do you know what effect these have on your wheelbase compared to those trucks?
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I got to try them out today and I have to say that they are pretty amazing.
They lock in and slides really good when you grind.
Got some krooks and smiths in too and it felt great aswell.
Doing ollies and the usual flatground tricks felt good too and I like that you can just ride them and they feel fine and not have to be broken in like other trucks.[close]
What other trucks have you ridden recently? How would you compare the pop feel/turn/stability/grind characteristics to those trucks? Do you know what effect these have on your wheelbase compared to those trucks?[close]
I’ve ridden indys for the past 10+ years and to me it wasn’t that muck of a difference. They turn extremely well and the wheelbase thingy I have no idea about.
I’m not that picky and have never really gotten into all that.
I just wanna ride 😆
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I got to try them out today and I have to say that they are pretty amazing.
They lock in and slides really good when you grind.
Got some krooks and smiths in too and it felt great aswell.
Doing ollies and the usual flatground tricks felt good too and I like that you can just ride them and they feel fine and not have to be broken in like other trucks.[close]
What other trucks have you ridden recently? How would you compare the pop feel/turn/stability/grind characteristics to those trucks? Do you know what effect these have on your wheelbase compared to those trucks?[close]
I’ve ridden indys for the past 10+ years and to me it wasn’t that muck of a difference. They turn extremely well and the wheelbase thingy I have no idea about.
I’m not that picky and have never really gotten into all that.
I just wanna ride 😆
I think the 'no wheelbite' point from Oski is just that they're so tall, from the pictures Mojito posted, they look like 56mm tall... some people might start to suffer from acrophobia at that point! ;D
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/mcPX3zj/905-EA09-F-D638-448-F-961-E-00-F1-F28-EDEBD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mcPX3zj)(https://i.ibb.co/d5DHTR3/CCF33-BD2-03-B6-43-E1-A4-EF-C71-E82-B495-AC.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d5DHTR3)
I got to try them out today and I have to say that they are pretty amazing.
They lock in and slides really good when you grind.
Got some krooks and smiths in too and it felt great aswell.
Doing ollies and the usual flatground tricks felt good too and I like that you can just ride them and they feel fine and not have to be broken in like other trucks.[close]
What other trucks have you ridden recently? How would you compare the pop feel/turn/stability/grind characteristics to those trucks? Do you know what effect these have on your wheelbase compared to those trucks?[close]
I’ve ridden indys for the past 10+ years and to me it wasn’t that muck of a difference. They turn extremely well and the wheelbase thingy I have no idea about.
I’m not that picky and have never really gotten into all that.
I just wanna ride 😆[close]
Totally understandable, I know not everyone is a gear nerd man, it's all good. Would you say you didn't really notice much difference at all in how your ollie's felt on these compared to Indy's?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteUnlike the new Royals the casting on these and finishing looks stellar[close]
They are using rheocasting for these. It's a different process, and I don't believe any other truck company is using it.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/rheocasting[close]
I don't disagree, casting on Lurpivs + their overall industrial design look pretty slick. That said, since I started riding the new Royals, I've not given a second thought about their casting or overall appearance...I mean, they're fucked after one or two grinds anyway so who gives a shit?Expand QuoteHopefully it's just that the edge is rounded a bit, which would actually be better for wear on the hanger than a hard edge.Expand QuoteLooks to be a bit of space inbetween the pivot point of the hanger and the pivot cup, hopefully wont cause cup destruction or baseplate warping.[close][close]
I thought that too, but the surely the design was thought out/tested (Indy 109s do it); can't imagine an ex ACE rider would make a truck that binds when skating loose.
I've put my army of trucks in eyeshot of my computer in my office so I don't order these fuckers. Please grind the shit out of your lurpivs so i can live vicariously through yall.
I've put my army of trucks in eyeshot of my computer in my office so I don't order these fuckers. Please grind the shit out of your lurpivs so i can live vicariously through yall.
Expand QuoteI've put my army of trucks in eyeshot of my computer in my office so I don't order these fuckers. Please grind the shit out of your lurpivs so i can live vicariously through yall.[close]
This is a next-level strategy that we all should be abiding by
Had about 15 minutes of dry time in-between the rain storms and went out in front of my house just to cruise around and get a feel and pop a few ollies on the 139's. Setup on a Theories 8.125" with a 14.25" wheelbase.
My findings during this incredibly small sample time were:
- You can just put them right on, they seem to be torqued to the exact same tightness at the factory. I did my usual one quarter turn tighter on my back truck and was set. I like to ride medium-loose and they felt broken in and right where I like my truck tightness from the beginning. I'll see how or if the bushings change after time. I'm neurotic about my truck tightness being equal before I make my adjustments and it seems Lurpiv did it for me!
- There was no "new pivot/bushings squeak" at all, they were completely silent during my incessant carving of figure 8's. If they stay quiet these will be the first trucks I haven't had to put Riptide's in for as long as I can remember. The turns felt smooth from the beginning. There's no play either, the hangar fits snug into the pivot. Tighter turning than Indy, about the same as Ace but no squirrely feeling at all. It seems like they made a truck that turns as well as Ace but has the stability of Indy. I'm coming from Thunders so it felt very different but all in a good way. I do have some Indy's and Ace AF1's I've ridden recently so I feel I can compare the initial feeling pretty accurately. I got zero wheelbite. I really leaned into my turns and couldn't get my 54mm wheels to hit. The wheelbite marks you see on the deck are from some Ace AF1's which I did not like at all and the board just sat all summer. The hangar near the pivot area didn't ever make contact metal on metal either during my deep turns.
- Ollies were stable (even skating soft wheels) but I need more time to re-adjust my timing slightly from Thunder. Everyone guessing it's somewhere in-between Indy and Ace seems to be right on.
- Regarding installation, I barely got the 1" Thunder hardware bolts to sneak a bit past the nylock of the nut, it was close so if you're using risers 1/8" like I am I'd go with 1 1/8" hardware. Also, the axle nuts are a bit wider than the usual so if you're using a skate tool with a shallow recess like the Bronson or new Indy one you may have a slightly hard time fitting it on perfectly while tightening them. The nylock on the axle nuts is great. Everything about these trucks screams quality so far.
I can't tell if I'm gonna love them but I can usually tell if I'm going to hate trucks right away and so far I really like how these felt. I'm waiting on an 8.5" deck to try out the 149's. I don't usually ride anything that wide.
Sorry I can't report more for now. These are just my initial impressions. Hopefully I'll get more time on them soon. I'm really excited about these trucks! Oh and quality soft goods as well. The t-shirt I ordered reminded me of pre-China Polar quality when they had their stuff made in Portugal.
Hope this helps out a bit if you're on the fence.
(https://i.imgur.com/6R5tO6l.jpg)
Expand QuoteI've put my army of trucks in eyeshot of my computer in my office so I don't order these fuckers. Please grind the shit out of your lurpivs so i can live vicariously through yall.[close]
Not to keep me from ordering more, but I keep an unskated truck on my desk as something to fidget with when working
(https://i.ibb.co/Z8nnbn8/D1-D76-BFB-1-E41-406-D-AA8-D-4-B58544858-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z8nnbn8)
The Lurpivs have landed on the east coast
Seems my truck madness did return, got the box today... Don't ask me how they skate, ongoing injury keeps me off board for a while. Anyway, some pics for you to look at.
Build quality looks good on quick glance.
These are 149s.
(https://i.imgur.com/0wwa26U.jpg)
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(https://i.ibb.co/Z8nnbn8/D1-D76-BFB-1-E41-406-D-AA8-D-4-B58544858-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z8nnbn8)
The Lurpivs have landed on the east coast[close]
Still no tracking, hoping they just show up
Had about 15 minutes of dry time in-between the rain storms and went out in front of my house just to cruise around and get a feel and pop a few ollies on the 139's. Setup on a Theories 8.125" with a 14.25" wheelbase.
My findings during this incredibly small sample time were:
- You can just put them right on, they seem to be torqued to the exact same tightness at the factory. I did my usual one quarter turn tighter on my back truck and was set. I like to ride medium-loose and they felt broken in and right where I like my truck tightness from the beginning. I'll see how or if the bushings change after time. I'm neurotic about my truck tightness being equal before I make my adjustments and it seems Lurpiv did it for me!
- There was no "new pivot/bushings squeak" at all, they were completely silent during my incessant carving of figure 8's. If they stay quiet these will be the first trucks I haven't had to put Riptide's in for as long as I can remember. The turns felt smooth from the beginning. There's no play either, the hangar fits snug into the pivot. Tighter turning than Indy, about the same as Ace but no squirrely feeling at all. It seems like they made a truck that turns as well as Ace but has the stability of Indy. I'm coming from Thunders so it felt very different but all in a good way. I do have some Indy's and Ace AF1's I've ridden recently so I feel I can compare the initial feeling pretty accurately. I got zero wheelbite. I really leaned into my turns and couldn't get my 54mm wheels to hit. The wheelbite marks you see on the deck are from some Ace AF1's which I did not like at all and the board just sat all summer. The hangar near the pivot area didn't ever make contact metal on metal either during my deep turns.
- Ollies were stable (even skating soft wheels) but I need more time to re-adjust my timing slightly from Thunder. Everyone guessing it's somewhere in-between Indy and Ace seems to be right on.
- Regarding installation, I barely got the 1" Thunder hardware bolts to sneak a bit past the nylock of the nut, it was close so if you're using risers 1/8" like I am I'd go with 1 1/8" hardware. Also, the axle nuts are a bit wider than the usual so if you're using a skate tool with a shallow recess like the Bronson or new Indy one you may have a slightly hard time fitting it on perfectly while tightening them. The nylock on the axle nuts is great. Everything about these trucks screams quality so far.
I can't tell if I'm gonna love them but I can usually tell if I'm going to hate trucks right away and so far I really like how these felt. I'm waiting on an 8.5" deck to try out the 149's. I don't usually ride anything that wide.
Sorry I can't report more for now. These are just my initial impressions. Hopefully I'll get more time on them soon. I'm really excited about these trucks! Oh and quality soft goods as well. The t-shirt I ordered reminded me of pre-China Polar quality when they had their stuff made in Portugal.
Hope this helps out a bit if you're on the fence.
(https://i.imgur.com/6R5tO6l.jpg)
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(https://i.ibb.co/Z8nnbn8/D1-D76-BFB-1-E41-406-D-AA8-D-4-B58544858-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z8nnbn8)
The Lurpivs have landed on the east coast[close]
Still no tracking, hoping they just show up[close]
If you have used the “Shop” app it will just find any package addressed to you and show you the tracking. It says mine are expected to deliver tomorrow in New York but also says they just arrived to Germany so I find this ETA unlikely.
Expand QuoteHad about 15 minutes of dry time in-between the rain storms and went out in front of my house just to cruise around and get a feel and pop a few ollies on the 139's. Setup on a Theories 8.125" with a 14.25" wheelbase.
My findings during this incredibly small sample time were:
- You can just put them right on, they seem to be torqued to the exact same tightness at the factory. I did my usual one quarter turn tighter on my back truck and was set. I like to ride medium-loose and they felt broken in and right where I like my truck tightness from the beginning. I'll see how or if the bushings change after time. I'm neurotic about my truck tightness being equal before I make my adjustments and it seems Lurpiv did it for me!
- There was no "new pivot/bushings squeak" at all, they were completely silent during my incessant carving of figure 8's. If they stay quiet these will be the first trucks I haven't had to put Riptide's in for as long as I can remember. The turns felt smooth from the beginning. There's no play either, the hangar fits snug into the pivot. Tighter turning than Indy, about the same as Ace but no squirrely feeling at all. It seems like they made a truck that turns as well as Ace but has the stability of Indy. I'm coming from Thunders so it felt very different but all in a good way. I do have some Indy's and Ace AF1's I've ridden recently so I feel I can compare the initial feeling pretty accurately. I got zero wheelbite. I really leaned into my turns and couldn't get my 54mm wheels to hit. The wheelbite marks you see on the deck are from some Ace AF1's which I did not like at all and the board just sat all summer. The hangar near the pivot area didn't ever make contact metal on metal either during my deep turns.
- Ollies were stable (even skating soft wheels) but I need more time to re-adjust my timing slightly from Thunder. Everyone guessing it's somewhere in-between Indy and Ace seems to be right on.
- Regarding installation, I barely got the 1" Thunder hardware bolts to sneak a bit past the nylock of the nut, it was close so if you're using risers 1/8" like I am I'd go with 1 1/8" hardware. Also, the axle nuts are a bit wider than the usual so if you're using a skate tool with a shallow recess like the Bronson or new Indy one you may have a slightly hard time fitting it on perfectly while tightening them. The nylock on the axle nuts is great. Everything about these trucks screams quality so far.
I can't tell if I'm gonna love them but I can usually tell if I'm going to hate trucks right away and so far I really like how these felt. I'm waiting on an 8.5" deck to try out the 149's. I don't usually ride anything that wide.
Sorry I can't report more for now. These are just my initial impressions. Hopefully I'll get more time on them soon. I'm really excited about these trucks! Oh and quality soft goods as well. The t-shirt I ordered reminded me of pre-China Polar quality when they had their stuff made in Portugal.
Hope this helps out a bit if you're on the fence.
(https://i.imgur.com/6R5tO6l.jpg)[close]
Polar t-shirts are still made in Portugal, along with most of their other clothes. Pants and some other accessories are made in Poland… Just the more sporty stuff like windbreakers and puffers are made in China, but that’s normal. Pontus is all about the *qualitat*
I’m really curious about this trucks tho. They look super good, super well finished and thought through. Only thing throwing me off is how tall they are at 55mm. The tallest I ever rode was Indy forged hollows at 53.5mm. As a mostly street skater I like a more responsive snap (I just got venture v-hollows at 52mm hight) so I’m not super sure yet on pulling the trigger. Hopefully I start seeing some reviews that will help me make up my mind.
Pontus is all about thequalitatkvalitet
Expand QuoteHad about 15 minutes of dry time in-between the rain storms and went out in front of my house just to cruise around and get a feel and pop a few ollies on the 139's. Setup on a Theories 8.125" with a 14.25" wheelbase.
My findings during this incredibly small sample time were:
- You can just put them right on, they seem to be torqued to the exact same tightness at the factory. I did my usual one quarter turn tighter on my back truck and was set. I like to ride medium-loose and they felt broken in and right where I like my truck tightness from the beginning. I'll see how or if the bushings change after time. I'm neurotic about my truck tightness being equal before I make my adjustments and it seems Lurpiv did it for me!
- There was no "new pivot/bushings squeak" at all, they were completely silent during my incessant carving of figure 8's. If they stay quiet these will be the first trucks I haven't had to put Riptide's in for as long as I can remember. The turns felt smooth from the beginning. There's no play either, the hangar fits snug into the pivot. Tighter turning than Indy, about the same as Ace but no squirrely feeling at all. It seems like they made a truck that turns as well as Ace but has the stability of Indy. I'm coming from Thunders so it felt very different but all in a good way. I do have some Indy's and Ace AF1's I've ridden recently so I feel I can compare the initial feeling pretty accurately. I got zero wheelbite. I really leaned into my turns and couldn't get my 54mm wheels to hit. The wheelbite marks you see on the deck are from some Ace AF1's which I did not like at all and the board just sat all summer. The hangar near the pivot area didn't ever make contact metal on metal either during my deep turns.
- Ollies were stable (even skating soft wheels) but I need more time to re-adjust my timing slightly from Thunder. Everyone guessing it's somewhere in-between Indy and Ace seems to be right on.
- Regarding installation, I barely got the 1" Thunder hardware bolts to sneak a bit past the nylock of the nut, it was close so if you're using risers 1/8" like I am I'd go with 1 1/8" hardware. Also, the axle nuts are a bit wider than the usual so if you're using a skate tool with a shallow recess like the Bronson or new Indy one you may have a slightly hard time fitting it on perfectly while tightening them. The nylock on the axle nuts is great. Everything about these trucks screams quality so far.
I can't tell if I'm gonna love them but I can usually tell if I'm going to hate trucks right away and so far I really like how these felt. I'm waiting on an 8.5" deck to try out the 149's. I don't usually ride anything that wide.
Sorry I can't report more for now. These are just my initial impressions. Hopefully I'll get more time on them soon. I'm really excited about these trucks! Oh and quality soft goods as well. The t-shirt I ordered reminded me of pre-China Polar quality when they had their stuff made in Portugal.
Hope this helps out a bit if you're on the fence.
(https://i.imgur.com/6R5tO6l.jpg)[close]
Polar t-shirts are still made in Portugal, along with most of their other clothes. Pants and some other accessories are made in Poland… Just the more sporty stuff like windbreakers and puffers are made in China, but that’s normal. Pontus is all about the *qualitat*
I’m really curious about this trucks tho. They look super good, super well finished and thought through. Only thing throwing me off is how tall they are at 55mm. The tallest I ever rode was Indy forged hollows at 53.5mm. As a mostly street skater I like a more responsive snap (I just got venture v-hollows at 52mm hight) so I’m not super sure yet on pulling the trigger. Hopefully I start seeing some reviews that will help me make up my mind.
Super curious about these. But as someone who skates street and is really used to the pop/response/height/pinch of ventures on 14.25 ish boards, and hasn't skated indy/ace for years, how much will these throw me off?
Someone either convince me that these will change my life, or talk me out of spending a benjamin on trucks so I stick to what I know.
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(https://i.ibb.co/Z8nnbn8/D1-D76-BFB-1-E41-406-D-AA8-D-4-B58544858-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z8nnbn8)
The Lurpivs have landed on the east coast[close]
the Shop app does the same thing.
Still no tracking, hoping they just show up[close]
If you have used the “Shop” app it will just find any package addressed to you and show you the tracking. It says mine are expected to deliver tomorrow in New York but also says they just arrived to Germany so I find this ETA unlikely.[close]
i like to use the Aftership app to track my packages. they show you the map location of where it's at.
(https://i.ibb.co/qD6dcq0/IMG-20211116-123353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qD6dcq0)
(https://i.ibb.co/zP3p0dg/Screenshot-2021-11-16-12-33-24-432-com-aftership-After-Ship.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zP3p0dg)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHad about 15 minutes of dry time in-between the rain storms and went out in front of my house just to cruise around and get a feel and pop a few ollies on the 139's. Setup on a Theories 8.125" with a 14.25" wheelbase.
My findings during this incredibly small sample time were:
- You can just put them right on, they seem to be torqued to the exact same tightness at the factory. I did my usual one quarter turn tighter on my back truck and was set. I like to ride medium-loose and they felt broken in and right where I like my truck tightness from the beginning. I'll see how or if the bushings change after time. I'm neurotic about my truck tightness being equal before I make my adjustments and it seems Lurpiv did it for me!
- There was no "new pivot/bushings squeak" at all, they were completely silent during my incessant carving of figure 8's. If they stay quiet these will be the first trucks I haven't had to put Riptide's in for as long as I can remember. The turns felt smooth from the beginning. There's no play either, the hangar fits snug into the pivot. Tighter turning than Indy, about the same as Ace but no squirrely feeling at all. It seems like they made a truck that turns as well as Ace but has the stability of Indy. I'm coming from Thunders so it felt very different but all in a good way. I do have some Indy's and Ace AF1's I've ridden recently so I feel I can compare the initial feeling pretty accurately. I got zero wheelbite. I really leaned into my turns and couldn't get my 54mm wheels to hit. The wheelbite marks you see on the deck are from some Ace AF1's which I did not like at all and the board just sat all summer. The hangar near the pivot area didn't ever make contact metal on metal either during my deep turns.
- Ollies were stable (even skating soft wheels) but I need more time to re-adjust my timing slightly from Thunder. Everyone guessing it's somewhere in-between Indy and Ace seems to be right on.
- Regarding installation, I barely got the 1" Thunder hardware bolts to sneak a bit past the nylock of the nut, it was close so if you're using risers 1/8" like I am I'd go with 1 1/8" hardware. Also, the axle nuts are a bit wider than the usual so if you're using a skate tool with a shallow recess like the Bronson or new Indy one you may have a slightly hard time fitting it on perfectly while tightening them. The nylock on the axle nuts is great. Everything about these trucks screams quality so far.
I can't tell if I'm gonna love them but I can usually tell if I'm going to hate trucks right away and so far I really like how these felt. I'm waiting on an 8.5" deck to try out the 149's. I don't usually ride anything that wide.
Sorry I can't report more for now. These are just my initial impressions. Hopefully I'll get more time on them soon. I'm really excited about these trucks! Oh and quality soft goods as well. The t-shirt I ordered reminded me of pre-China Polar quality when they had their stuff made in Portugal.
Hope this helps out a bit if you're on the fence.
(https://i.imgur.com/6R5tO6l.jpg)[close]
Polar t-shirts are still made in Portugal, along with most of their other clothes. Pants and some other accessories are made in Poland… Just the more sporty stuff like windbreakers and puffers are made in China, but that’s normal. Pontus is all about the *qualitat*
I’m really curious about this trucks tho. They look super good, super well finished and thought through. Only thing throwing me off is how tall they are at 55mm. The tallest I ever rode was Indy forged hollows at 53.5mm. As a mostly street skater I like a more responsive snap (I just got venture v-hollows at 52mm hight) so I’m not super sure yet on pulling the trigger. Hopefully I start seeing some reviews that will help me make up my mind.[close]
Even though on their website every t-shirt says "Made In Portugal" an order I placed within the past six months had 3 of the 4 t-shirts made in China (same price though and they were awful). Two Grey and one White logo shirt, the military green one was the only one made in Portugal. I asked their customer support about this and they said since they (left Theories) opened their distro in LA they've been branching out regarding manufacturing sources but they're "listening". Hopefully that is a short lived practice because as you said, "Pontus is all about the *qualitat*". Now I'm hesitant to order their soft goods or believe their site is accurate which is unfortunate since they're one of the small handful of skate companies who are usually known for quality. The shirts shipped from the US and took a month to get to me which I didn't expect living in Belgium so I don't know if that made a difference either. Usually I get Polar website orders delivered from within the EU and I get it in two days so their stock must have been very low.
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Bros... i need to know what Spitfire wheels are these. Don't look way wide like conical fulls, the inside looks rounder than a lockin and also the graphic looks different than a lockin. Radials? Lockins anyway?
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Bros... i need to know what Spitfire wheels are these. Don't look way wide like conical fulls, the inside looks rounder than a lockin and also the graphic looks different than a lockin. Radials? Lockins anyway?
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Bros... i need to know what Spitfire wheels are these. Don't look way wide like conical fulls, the inside looks rounder than a lockin and also the graphic looks different than a lockin. Radials? Lockins anyway?
UPS sent me an email saying my trucks were supposed to show up today, but they’re still in Germany. Hopefully they show up before my thanksgiving break next week
Currently skating Af1 44’s. At first I had a week of ghost popping. Then a while of wobbly back truck while setting up for flip tricks. Once I figured those two issues out I started to like them. My frame of reference is skating 03’s and 33’s after 15 years of only Thunders and occasionally trying a friends board. The turn on my friends Indy’s feels slow. The turn on my friends Ventures feels like I’m still going straight while turning. I’m hoping to get the Lurpivs before my 4 day break so I can test the waters. I have a 2 week Christmas break next month. My plans for both breaks are to skate as much as I physically can. Looking forward to putting them through the test and seeing what I can do to them in that timeExpand QuoteUPS sent me an email saying my trucks were supposed to show up today, but they’re still in Germany. Hopefully they show up before my thanksgiving break next week[close]
Interested to hear your opinions.
You still on ace?
I've put my army of trucks in eyeshot of my computer in my office so I don't order these fuckers. Please grind the shit out of your lurpivs so i can live vicariously through yall.Welp my strategy didn't work.
Finally got tracking, last update was at 1am.
"On the Way
We are experiencing transit delays. We will deliver your package as soon as possible.
Koeln, Germany"
Expand QuoteFinally got tracking, last update was at 1am.
"On the Way
We are experiencing transit delays. We will deliver your package as soon as possible.
Koeln, Germany"[close]
Yeah, mine have been stuck in Cologne for about a week. Shit's extra backed up everywhere now pre-black friday sales are on/normal holiday shipping. A bummer, but soon enough.
The wheel nuts are bigger than the other ones so you have to use the kingpin part of the tool.
Axles have to be the same diameter, otherwise people would need different sized bearings.Expand QuoteThe wheel nuts are bigger than the other ones so you have to use the kingpin part of the tool.[close]
Woah really? Just the overall diameter, right? Axles are the same/standard size?
Axles have to be the same diameter, otherwise people would need different sized bearings.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe wheel nuts are bigger than the other ones so you have to use the kingpin part of the tool.[close]
Woah really? Just the overall diameter, right? Axles are the same/standard size?[close]
Ordered a set
Can't wait to to be the most polar guy at the spot; with my polar board, lurps, some big ass wheels, last resorts, surf pants, and a polar sweater.
These reviews are getting me excited! Thanks to every one of you! But who’s got the wheelbase measurement?
Expand QuoteThese reviews are getting me excited! Thanks to every one of you! But who’s got the wheelbase measurement?[close]
Polar board - 14.5wb
with Lurpivs on - 17.25
so about +2.75
Expand QuoteThese reviews are getting me excited! Thanks to every one of you! But who’s got the wheelbase measurement?[close]
Polar board - 14.5wb
with Lurpivs on - 17.25
so about +2.75
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThese reviews are getting me excited! Thanks to every one of you! But who’s got the wheelbase measurement?[close]
Polar board - 14.5wb
with Lurpivs on - 17.25
so about +2.75[close]
Dang you sure about this? Oski said they would be like Independents so +3, but I guess he didn't know. Even Ace moved away from +2.75 to +3 with AF-1. I'm not a big fan of short wb truck pop feel at all. This would put them strongly in the transition/pool category of trucks.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThese reviews are getting me excited! Thanks to every one of you! But who’s got the wheelbase measurement?[close]
Polar board - 14.5wb
with Lurpivs on - 17.25
so about +2.75[close]
Dang you sure about this? Oski said they would be like Independents so +3, but I guess he didn't know. Even Ace moved away from +2.75 to +3 with AF-1. I'm not a big fan of short wb truck pop feel at all. This would put them strongly in the transition/pool category of trucks.
Lots of weird manufacturing marks/defects. There are two small notches near the pivot point on one hangar. (https://i.ibb.co/6BGNxGd/PXL-20211119-162857872.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6BGNxGd)
Nylock is bulging out after putting wheels on too(https://i.ibb.co/bsgfvXp/PXL-20211119-163728751.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bsgfvXp)
Yeah man, the pinch of your grinds is gonna be hella affected by those 2 microscopical notches on the hanger… I would send them back if it was me!
The bulging nylock is no bueno. Is it one nut or all of them?
They should have included a Lurpiv specific tool if it is indeed metric, these things don't see very high torque so it should be alright if you're gentle and careful, but still.Expand QuoteThe bulging nylock is no bueno. Is it one nut or all of them?[close]
Idk if it was all of them, but it was def more than one. Also, neither the axel nut or kingpin nut(technically bolt since its IKP) are standard sizes. The kingpin part of a normal skate tool will adjust both, but there's a fair amount of play, and you need to lock the nut in between two positions on your tool. Really not a fan of that, its gonna lead to stripped hardware eventually if you use a regular skate tool. It's probably metric, but its just kind of annoying when most people use regular skate tools.
They should have included a Lurpiv specific tool if it is indeed metric, these things don't see very high torque so it should be alright if you're gentle and careful, but still.
My tracking went from stuck in germany, to arriving today! TGIF MOTHERFUCKERS, I don't even care that its cold, I'm skating these puppies today BABY!
It's probably metric, but its just kind of annoying when most people use regular skate tools.
Expand QuoteMy tracking went from stuck in germany, to arriving today! TGIF MOTHERFUCKERS, I don't even care that its cold, I'm skating these puppies today BABY![close]
Did your tracking get any other updates before it said arriving today? Mine have been stuck in Germany since the 15th and still haven’t left.
Expand QuoteIt's probably metric, but its just kind of annoying when most people use regular skate tools.[close]
If it is indeed metric, are the threads metric or will a standard axle nut work on it? That would be a big bummer if you can't use a standard nut to replace it when the nylock does give out.
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Yeah man, the pinch of your grinds is gonna be hella affected by those 2 microscopical notches on the hanger… I would send them back if it was me![close]
I never implied that or anything near that lol. Just thought it was worth mentioning after the wait, and how much these cost.
The axle is the same diameter yes, but is the thread pitch the same if the nut is metric? Could be X thread per cm instead of Y thread per inch so a nut from another truck could possibly not fit even if they have the same inside diameter...Expand QuoteExpand Quote
Yeah man, the pinch of your grinds is gonna be hella affected by those 2 microscopical notches on the hanger… I would send them back if it was me![close]
I never implied that or anything near that lol. Just thought it was worth mentioning after the wait, and how much these cost.[close]
“Lots of weird manufacturing marks/defects”, points out 2 little things that you almost need a magnifier to see and affect nothing about the performance. It’s a new brand, new production line trying new machinery to do a new product, a scratch here and there might happen, it’s normal. I wish people would have a little common sense when calling things out… ::)
Also on the nut topic. Of course other “regular” nuts will fit the axle width, otherwise your bearings wouldn’t fit/would be loose on the axle (pretty sure that’s not the case).
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThese reviews are getting me excited! Thanks to every one of you! But who’s got the wheelbase measurement?[close]
Polar board - 14.5wb
with Lurpivs on - 17.25
so about +2.75[close]
Nice! Thank you very much for this. Which board though? All Polar boards that I’ve measured with a stated wheelbase of 14.5” have actually been 14.375”. Multiple boards of each: 8.375”, 8.5”, 9.0”, P2, P9, 1991. Can you measure if the wb of the board is actually 14.5” or is it also 14.375”?
Anyway, seems to be close to where Ace are at. As I’ve bee skating Aces only for a good while now and usually with 1/8” risers too, these should feel right at home for me pop wise at least. If they’d make an 8.75” version I’d order a set immediately. Got enough 8.375”, 8.5” and 9.0” Aces to last me a long while.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteThese reviews are getting me excited! Thanks to every one of you! But who’s got the wheelbase measurement?[close]
Polar board - 14.5wb
with Lurpivs on - 17.25
so about +2.75[close]
Nice! Thank you very much for this. Which board though? All Polar boards that I’ve measured with a stated wheelbase of 14.5” have actually been 14.375”. Multiple boards of each: 8.375”, 8.5”, 9.0”, P2, P9, 1991. Can you measure if the wb of the board is actually 14.5” or is it also 14.375”?
Anyway, seems to be close to where Ace are at. As I’ve bee skating Aces only for a good while now and usually with 1/8” risers too, these should feel right at home for me pop wise at least. If they’d make an 8.75” version I’d order a set immediately. Got enough 8.375”, 8.5” and 9.0” Aces to last me a long while.[close]
Yes, you are correct. I was just going off the little sticker on the board that gave its dimensions. But after measuring, it is not quite 14.5, 14.375 looks about right.
So its about
+2.875.
The bulging nylock is no bueno. Is it one nut or all of them?
“Lots of weird manufacturing marks/defects”, points out 2 little things that you almost need a magnifier to see and affect nothing about the performance. It’s a new brand, new production line trying new machinery to do a new product, a scratch here and there might happen, it’s normal. I wish people would have a little common sense when calling things out… ::)
Also on the nut topic. Of course other “regular” nuts will fit the axle width, otherwise your bearings wouldn’t fit/would be loose on the axle (pretty sure that’s not the case).
These are the photos I wanted. Thank you. I'm still getting royals because I need wider than the current offering from lurpiv. Hope they make wider ones in the future.Expand QuoteSeems my truck madness did return, got the box today... Don't ask me how they skate, ongoing injury keeps me off board for a while. Anyway, some pics for you to look at.
Build quality looks good on quick glance.
These are 149s.
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Awesome! Thanks for the info! I really appreciate you going through the trouble of measuring and posting a great review also. These are tempting me like mad. If only the postage to Finland wasn’t 25€, I might snatch a set of the 149s even though I really don’t need new trucks. ;D
Edit:
Took it to insta like a man and asked about the possibility of 8.75” trucks:
(https://i.ibb.co/SvSxjZQ/EC55-F62-F-A743-4-B32-AD5-F-2870-A2879392.png)
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It costs almost the same to take a ferry from here to Sweden and go buy them locally lol.Expand Quote
Awesome! Thanks for the info! I really appreciate you going through the trouble of measuring and posting a great review also. These are tempting me like mad. If only the postage to Finland wasn’t 25€, I might snatch a set of the 149s even though I really don’t need new trucks. ;D
Edit:
Took it to insta like a man and asked about the possibility of 8.75” trucks:
(https://i.ibb.co/SvSxjZQ/EC55-F62-F-A743-4-B32-AD5-F-2870-A2879392.png)
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Sick! I’m glad they’re doing 8.75’s. Hopefully a 9.0 in the future too.
25€ Shipping from Sweden to Finland. Wow.
$11 to ship to the US
The free shipping with a piece of clothing promo is still going. You can get a beanie and save 4 euro over all. The shipping rate is still whack though.Expand Quote
Awesome! Thanks for the info! I really appreciate you going through the trouble of measuring and posting a great review also. These are tempting me like mad. If only the postage to Finland wasn’t 25€, I might snatch a set of the 149s even though I really don’t need new trucks. ;D
Edit:
Took it to insta like a man and asked about the possibility of 8.75” trucks:
(https://i.ibb.co/SvSxjZQ/EC55-F62-F-A743-4-B32-AD5-F-2870-A2879392.png)
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Sick! I’m glad they’re doing 8.75’s. Hopefully a 9.0 in the future too.
25€ Shipping from Sweden to Finland. Wow.
$11 to ship to the US
Second session today. Starting to get used to the height. Starting to really enjoy these, great turn and grind. I'm able to run them tight, but if I lean hard I still get a very deep turn. Super stable and maneuverable. Once I get my pop timing adjusted to 55mm I think I'm really gonna like these.
Expand QuoteSecond session today. Starting to get used to the height. Starting to really enjoy these, great turn and grind. I'm able to run them tight, but if I lean hard I still get a very deep turn. Super stable and maneuverable. Once I get my pop timing adjusted to 55mm I think I'm really gonna like these.[close]
does it feel stable when setting up for tricks?
Expand QuoteSecond session today. Starting to get used to the height. Starting to really enjoy these, great turn and grind. I'm able to run them tight, but if I lean hard I still get a very deep turn. Super stable and maneuverable. Once I get my pop timing adjusted to 55mm I think I'm really gonna like these.[close]
does it feel stable when setting up for tricks?
Lurpiv kingpin with regular axelnut close up.
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Shit, I dont understand that kingpin. it gets thiner at the bottom?? ???
So, if you're using an axle nut does it mean that it goes from the thickness of a normal kingpin to an axle thickness? That sounds a bit sketchy and prone to breakage with such a thin kingpin, no? Would it even fit other brand's kingpin? Weird choice.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt's probably metric, but its just kind of annoying when most people use regular skate tools.[close]
If it is indeed metric, are the threads metric or will a standard axle nut work on it? That would be a big bummer if you can't use a standard nut to replace it when the nylock does give out.[close]
I was thinking the same thing. Wasn't sure if metric had different thread specs though.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIt's probably metric, but its just kind of annoying when most people use regular skate tools.[close]
If it is indeed metric, are the threads metric or will a standard axle nut work on it? That would be a big bummer if you can't use a standard nut to replace it when the nylock does give out.[close]
I was thinking the same thing. Wasn't sure if metric had different thread specs though.[close]
Metric certainly is an advantage for Euro riders, because it conforms with commonly accessible tooling. I still don't own a skate tool.
If this is a metric based truck - I'm looking forward to get a pair.
For USA riders, metric is disadvantage, because especially all skate accessories are imperial based.
Got my tracking number
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Got my tracking number
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hello! I've been skating with my lurps 5-6 sessions now, 2 different skateparks and 1 street session. And i gotta say they turn really fast and the bushings seem to be off really high quality, the rebound is insane! The pop feels just like an indy,
i've been riding indys the last decade or so, dabbled with some ace AF1 and i used to like Venture hi back in the days =) but mostly riding indys since day one.
So the Lurpivs basically feels like an vintage indy with modern/top notch manufacturing process, same wheelbase same height etc, and i can confirm that third party (axel)nuts work just fine to use for the kingpin..
i've done some tinkering tonight as the madness took over :D so i can confirm first hand that regular nuts work, the ones i used were independent. i will try to post pictures in a while of the tinkering and trucks. peace!
oh btw, crook variations feels awesome on these trucks!
No matter how much you tinker with your kingpin nut it will not sit solid. Kingpin leans when the truck turns. Also, alunut nylock seems pretty useless...my kingpins loosen like turn and half during a two hour session. Sure u can replace the alu nut with a std axle nut but then the kingpin lean get worse as the nut hex makes no contact with the baseplate. I just hope baeplates don't get ruined before a more sensible solution appears. Shame really.will adding steelstik inside the baseplate not fix this?
will adding steelstik inside the baseplate not fix this?Expand QuoteNo matter how much you tinker with your kingpin nut it will not sit solid. Kingpin leans when the truck turns. Also, alunut nylock seems pretty useless...my kingpins loosen like turn and half during a two hour session. Sure u can replace the alu nut with a std axle nut but then the kingpin lean get worse as the nut hex makes no contact with the baseplate. I just hope baeplates don't get ruined before a more sensible solution appears. Shame really.[close]
There was a concern about the kingpin in regards to it being narrower and possibly weaker near the baseplate. On the Lurpiv website they mention they’re using 42CrMoS4 steel alloy for the kingpin and axles. If it’s true then they should have a tensile strength of something like 160k/psi before they would sheer if I converted(and understand) it right. I think they should handle the stress of skating fairly well
Got an updated email from UPS saying they’ll be delivered today, but no new shipping progress since they were in Germany the other day. Not too optimistic they’ll show up before my long weekend
are the lurpiv's better than ace af1 and ace classic?
Expand Quoteare the lurpiv's better than ace af1 and ace classic?[close]
'Better' in what way? How people like their trucks is very subjective.
are the lurpiv's better than ace af1 and ace classic?there is a great thread here for you to read through and make that decision.
how do these mall grab lol
Nerd shit. Was always planning on setting up a christmas complete with a big John deck I had on ice and set of NFG crust wheels, so the arrival of the lurps synched up nicely.
Deck is an 8.5 Hockey with bang-on 14.25" WB. Control was a set of Ace Classic 44's.
Deck:
(https://i.imgur.com/i8Cnkde.jpg)
Ace 44, +2.75" as expected
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Lurpiv 8.5," weight, 365g on one truck, 367g on the other. Scale is fairly cheap, so I'd say the listed weight of 354g is I'm assuming sans axle nuts.
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WB, I'm getting 17 3/16" per side, perhaps a little under. So +2.875"-2.9375." Which is pretty much the exact same measurement I get on my Stage 8 Indys.
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Bonus points for smelling like the tool locker in a machine shop,
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Anybody else have their package stuck in Koeln Germany
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yeah mine have been there for a few days. I wouldnt expect those expected delivery dates to be all that accurate on these
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAnybody else have their package stuck in Koeln Germany[close]
yeah mine have been there for a few days. I wouldnt expect those expected delivery dates to be all that accurate on these[close]
Mine sat there for a bit, and then suddenly arrived the next day on the east coast. Really starting to dig these now that Im getting used to the height. One is squeaking like crazy, and the other is silent which is kinda triggering me. But they ride great, I have never felt this level of stability and maneuverability at the same time on any other truck. Very confidence inspiring.
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LET'S FUCKIN GOOOOOO
I want to hear more about the turn, compared to Ace and Indy from a few more people, please
58mm. They're the Shin mini combos to be specific.Expand Quote(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/526625815794941952/913401100755947520/20211125_130639.jpg)
LET'S FUCKIN GOOOOOO[close]
What size wheels are you running? They’re looking spicy
I want to hear more about the turn, compared to Ace and Indy from a few more people, please
I want to hear more about the turn, compared to Ace and Indy from a few more people, pleaseSame. Also do y’all put together brand new completes each time you get new trucks or what? :o
If i need new trucks I usually time it with a new deck. I do this mainly because of my ocd over not seeing the imprint of the previous baseplate with my new trucks on. New everything is wild tho.Same. Also do y’all put together brand new completes each time you get new trucks or what? :oExpand QuoteI want to hear more about the turn, compared to Ace and Indy from a few more people, please[close]
First new complete since covid hit, I probably would have put one together if I picked up AF-1's when they first dropped though, but I passed. Probably something in my head about giving brand-new trucks a fair shake.
About the turn. I don't wanna put a definite on it yet, I wanna give them a week to break in and see where they settle, but I'll say they turn deeper and quicker than current Indy's, a tighter arc, I'd say in the Ace zipcode. On center they feel awesome, like they want to be there, very comparable to Indy. I haven't skated AF1's but I remember people saying similar sorts of things about the turn/feel so I'd be interested to hear from people who've stood on both.
Expand QuoteFirst new complete since covid hit, I probably would have put one together if I picked up AF-1's when they first dropped though, but I passed. Probably something in my head about giving brand-new trucks a fair shake.
About the turn. I don't wanna put a definite on it yet, I wanna give them a week to break in and see where they settle, but I'll say they turn deeper and quicker than current Indy's, a tighter arc, I'd say in the Ace zipcode. On center they feel awesome, like they want to be there, very comparable to Indy. I haven't skated AF1's but I remember people saying similar sorts of things about the turn/feel so I'd be interested to hear from people who've stood on both.[close]
I like ventures, you used to skate ventures, correct? How’s the pop on these? Most trucks, can be made thru modifications or break in time, to turn enough for me, so pop is my deciding factor
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFirst new complete since covid hit, I probably would have put one together if I picked up AF-1's when they first dropped though, but I passed. Probably something in my head about giving brand-new trucks a fair shake.
About the turn. I don't wanna put a definite on it yet, I wanna give them a week to break in and see where they settle, but I'll say they turn deeper and quicker than current Indy's, a tighter arc, I'd say in the Ace zipcode. On center they feel awesome, like they want to be there, very comparable to Indy. I haven't skated AF1's but I remember people saying similar sorts of things about the turn/feel so I'd be interested to hear from people who've stood on both.[close]
I like ventures, you used to skate ventures, correct? How’s the pop on these? Most trucks, can be made thru modifications or break in time, to turn enough for me, so pop is my deciding factor[close]
I think I did all of 2018 on Ventures before settling back into the Indy/Ace camp, pure traitor I know. The pop was the reason I went back to the Indy/Ace style, my back foot's always in the pocket, on Ventures it was a fight because those trucks sorta demand a "tip of the tail" foot. These are definitely a lighter pop feel, smaller wb, lighter weight. Having just got off Indy Standard 149's, no adjustment needed, and nothing felt off, no ghost popping, just lighter. They're about the same weight as forged-hollows, but they feel nothing like those. First impression, they're a lighter Indy, they pop like an Indy, and they turn as deep as Ace. Now I wanna see how they hold up and see what the bushings/pivots do after a couple weeks.
Here's my layperson's review from a first session in an indoor park which has many qps, flat areas and some boxes. Setup before: 8.38 Primitive 14.25x32, Indy 149 Titanium Forged (0.5 thread showing), 53 Conical Full. Only swapped the Indys for Lurpivs. The first thing I noticed was that the Lurpivs came very loose stock, the hanger was almost flopping around, you could move it with one finger. I didn't want to ruin the fun and crank them, so I tightened them maybe a turn or so until the hanger stopped dangling (difficult to tell how exactly with the reverse kingpin).
The 53.5mm Forged Indys are quite shallow and go into wheelbite before you get a nice carve out of them even with relatively small wheels. Lurpivs have a very deep turn in comparison. You can shoot out of a qp, do a quick 180 degree turn on top and go back in, just like the guy here that posted a video did on flat. Yes, you can wheelbite them easily even with 53mm wheels. There is no built-in resistance or metal touching before the wheelbite or anything silly like that. If you're heavy heeled or toed - straight to wheelbite.
I felt like I lost some precision and stability compared to Indys, but the turn was much better and more natural feeling. I found no faults with the pop at all. I magically made it out of some tricks like switch flip and nollie flip, which had been elusive for me for like 6 months. You wouldn't expect a higher looser truck to help one's flat game, but it did. There were some disgusting rocketed kickflips though, but there were also great ones, so it was a matter of technique. Same with grinds, the approach felt twitchy sometimes, but also stable at the same time and kinda better than Indy at times. I ran Ace 44 and Indy 149 Standard setups together at a time. With Aces I could make it out stuff that was beyond my skill level sometimes, whereas with Indys I couldn't, but I felt more in control. Anyone know that feeling? That's how I felt today.
So to sum it up these are a different beast than Indy. I feel like I should tighten them up more, but where's the fun in that? I probably will though :P. Right now Indys feel more like a competition truck to me, but these are more fun and look much cooler and have an infinitely better build quality. I'm sure these rock in bowls and pools too. I hope other manufacturers feel threatened by the quality and the aesthetic and also start putting better alloys in their products. I would recommend them to someone that is already quite experienced and wants to spice it up. I'm looking forward to riding them more.
Expand QuoteHere's my layperson's review from a first session in an indoor park which has many qps, flat areas and some boxes. Setup before: 8.38 Primitive 14.25x32, Indy 149 Titanium Forged (0.5 thread showing), 53 Conical Full. Only swapped the Indys for Lurpivs. The first thing I noticed was that the Lurpivs came very loose stock, the hanger was almost flopping around, you could move it with one finger. I didn't want to ruin the fun and crank them, so I tightened them maybe a turn or so until the hanger stopped dangling (difficult to tell how exactly with the reverse kingpin).
The 53.5mm Forged Indys are quite shallow and go into wheelbite before you get a nice carve out of them even with relatively small wheels. Lurpivs have a very deep turn in comparison. You can shoot out of a qp, do a quick 180 degree turn on top and go back in, just like the guy here that posted a video did on flat. Yes, you can wheelbite them easily even with 53mm wheels. There is no built-in resistance or metal touching before the wheelbite or anything silly like that. If you're heavy heeled or toed - straight to wheelbite.
I felt like I lost some precision and stability compared to Indys, but the turn was much better and more natural feeling. I found no faults with the pop at all. I magically made it out of some tricks like switch flip and nollie flip, which had been elusive for me for like 6 months. You wouldn't expect a higher looser truck to help one's flat game, but it did. There were some disgusting rocketed kickflips though, but there were also great ones, so it was a matter of technique. Same with grinds, the approach felt twitchy sometimes, but also stable at the same time and kinda better than Indy at times. I ran Ace 44 and Indy 149 Standard setups together at a time. With Aces I could make it out stuff that was beyond my skill level sometimes, whereas with Indys I couldn't, but I felt more in control. Anyone know that feeling? That's how I felt today.
So to sum it up these are a different beast than Indy. I feel like I should tighten them up more, but where's the fun in that? I probably will though :P. Right now Indys feel more like a competition truck to me, but these are more fun and look much cooler and have an infinitely better build quality. I'm sure these rock in bowls and pools too. I hope other manufacturers feel threatened by the quality and the aesthetic and also start putting better alloys in their products. I would recommend them to someone that is already quite experienced and wants to spice it up. I'm looking forward to riding them more.[close]
Nice. If you end up tightening them up report back. I'd like to know if the stable center feeling me and few others reported is entirely dependent on tightness. For the record mine came solidly medium, one was a bit looser so I threw it up front and haven't touched the pins since.
Expand QuoteHere's my layperson's review from a first session in an indoor park which has many qps, flat areas and some boxes. Setup before: 8.38 Primitive 14.25x32, Indy 149 Titanium Forged (0.5 thread showing), 53 Conical Full. Only swapped the Indys for Lurpivs. The first thing I noticed was that the Lurpivs came very loose stock, the hanger was almost flopping around, you could move it with one finger. I didn't want to ruin the fun and crank them, so I tightened them maybe a turn or so until the hanger stopped dangling (difficult to tell how exactly with the reverse kingpin).
The 53.5mm Forged Indys are quite shallow and go into wheelbite before you get a nice carve out of them even with relatively small wheels. Lurpivs have a very deep turn in comparison. You can shoot out of a qp, do a quick 180 degree turn on top and go back in, just like the guy here that posted a video did on flat. Yes, you can wheelbite them easily even with 53mm wheels. There is no built-in resistance or metal touching before the wheelbite or anything silly like that. If you're heavy heeled or toed - straight to wheelbite.
I felt like I lost some precision and stability compared to Indys, but the turn was much better and more natural feeling. I found no faults with the pop at all. I magically made it out of some tricks like switch flip and nollie flip, which had been elusive for me for like 6 months. You wouldn't expect a higher looser truck to help one's flat game, but it did. There were some disgusting rocketed kickflips though, but there were also great ones, so it was a matter of technique. Same with grinds, the approach felt twitchy sometimes, but also stable at the same time and kinda better than Indy at times. I ran Ace 44 and Indy 149 Standard setups together at a time. With Aces I could make it out stuff that was beyond my skill level sometimes, whereas with Indys I couldn't, but I felt more in control. Anyone know that feeling? That's how I felt today.
So to sum it up these are a different beast than Indy. I feel like I should tighten them up more, but where's the fun in that? I probably will though :P. Right now Indys feel more like a competition truck to me, but these are more fun and look much cooler and have an infinitely better build quality. I'm sure these rock in bowls and pools too. I hope other manufacturers feel threatened by the quality and the aesthetic and also start putting better alloys in their products. I would recommend them to someone that is already quite experienced and wants to spice it up. I'm looking forward to riding them more.[close]
Nice. If you end up tightening them up report back. I'd like to know if the stable center feeling me and few others reported is entirely dependent on tightness. For the record mine came solidly medium, one was a bit looser so I threw it up front and haven't touched the pins since.
This is pretty revealing! :o https://www.instagram.com/p/CWuPxNovWtu/?utm_medium=copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU8oaZ4hNzh/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CU8oaZ4hNzh/)the trucks usually have gnurls but they will rotate or slide.
Made me realize I have no idea how trucks actually work. How does the axle stay in there?
This is pretty revealing! :o https://www.instagram.com/p/CWuPxNovWtu/?utm_medium=copy_link
Expand QuoteThis is pretty revealing! :o[close]
I’m not an engineer - is this a good or bad design physics-wise?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is pretty revealing! :o[close]
I’m not an engineer - is this a good or bad design physics-wise?[close]
Caveat: neither am I, but I did work in a machine shop for a while, as did manysnakes (I think..) who I hope chimes in too. Short answer, depends. There are types of interfacing fits used in industrial grade productions that are effectively permanent, shit used in heavy industry. If Oski can source a foundry that does rheocasting, which is a process way higher end than you'll find in a run of the mill truck, it's not unfeasible the same place can do precision engineering fits for the axles.
But realistically, we'll have to wait and see. It'll either be a problem or it won't be kind of thing, and that'll take the time of lots of people using them and beating the hell out of them.
Ok so back when these were first announced I thought that's what it meant with the two axles. I'm guessing the actual material you grind will have to be much harder than a regular truck (like the titanium theeves) so has anyone actually grinded on these yet and can give real feedback?
I remember getting to try out the titanium theeves when they came out and they didn't work for me. I mostly do nosegrind and 5-0 variations and I do them like manuals (like Chris Roberts but I'm not that good) and the theeves absolutely would not grind like that. You had to do full tail/nose down leaning way back to grind or do Crookeds.
So far all I've seen on lurpivs is grinds on transition or Crookeds.
Ok so back when these were first announced I thought that's what it meant with the two axles. I'm guessing the actual material you grind will have to be much harder than a regular truck (like the titanium theeves) so has anyone actually grinded on these yet and can give real feedback?
I remember getting to try out the titanium theeves when they came out and they didn't work for me. I mostly do nosegrind and 5-0 variations and I do them like manuals (like Chris Roberts but I'm not that good) and the theeves absolutely would not grind like that. You had to do full tail/nose down leaning way back to grind or do Crookeds.
So far all I've seen on lurpivs is grinds on transition or Crookeds.
Expand QuoteOk so back when these were first announced I thought that's what it meant with the two axles. I'm guessing the actual material you grind will have to be much harder than a regular truck (like the titanium theeves) so has anyone actually grinded on these yet and can give real feedback?
I remember getting to try out the titanium theeves when they came out and they didn't work for me. I mostly do nosegrind and 5-0 variations and I do them like manuals (like Chris Roberts but I'm not that good) and the theeves absolutely would not grind like that. You had to do full tail/nose down leaning way back to grind or do Crookeds.
So far all I've seen on lurpivs is grinds on transition or Crookeds.[close]
Just a quick question, are you talking about the Ti-Hanger (the $250 ones)? Because all the other ones are just aluminum hangers and it is strangely sticky. The Ti-Hanger I've had the opposite problem - they're so hard that you barely need wax on hard concrete and they'll break/crumble softer stuff until its unskateable. I still haven't quite forgiven them after they took a big chunk out of my favorite slappy curb, right in the middle of the long unbroken section :(
They do stick on a lot of metal coping and angle iron so if you were trying it on something metal that would be why haha. Im not a material scientist so I don't know what types and why, but it feels like its stuck with a magnet if you pop onto the angle iron curbs we have. Great trucks overall, they turn like a pair of thunders that went on a coke binge with a pair of aces and weigh less than one of Nora's mustache hairs but I could see the grind being a deal breaker if you primarily skate parks.
The material does not necessarily have to be harder itself, but can effectively exhibit greater strength depending on casting method. I've posted some shit below, but rheocasting should allow for a tighter molecular structure with very high pressure resistance from the pressed-in axles and likely from impact. Also if it does lead to tighter tolerances chances are the axles are pressed in at such a high force that any slip is unlikely. Plus since they aren't a single piece there isn't a risk of traditional axle slip.
Porosity free
Slightly technical paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/rheocasting
Slightly technical article: https://www.spotlightmetal.com/the-commercial-breakthrough-of-rheocasting-a-801820/
Wikipedia's benefits of rheocasting, I've bolded the parts relevant to Lurpiv trucks:
Complex parts produced net shape
Reduced shrinkage
Excellent mechanical performance
Pressure tightness
Tight tolerances
Thin walls
Heat treatable (T4/T5/T6)
Good surface finish[/li]
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"Other advantages include ease of automation, consistency, production rates equal to or better than die casting rates, no air entrapment, low shrinkage rates, and uniform microstructure"
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis is pretty revealing! :o[close]
I’m not an engineer - is this a good or bad design physics-wise?[close]
Caveat: neither am I, but I did work in a machine shop for a while, as did manysnakes (I think..) who I hope chimes in too. Short answer, depends. There are types of interfacing fits used in industrial grade productions that are effectively permanent, shit used in heavy industry. If Oski can source a foundry that does rheocasting, which is a process way higher end than you'll find in a run of the mill truck, it's not unfeasible the same place can do precision engineering fits for the axles.
But realistically, we'll have to wait and see. It'll either be a problem or it won't be kind of thing, and that'll take the time of lots of people using them and beating the hell out of them.
Anyone slappied them already?
Now that we got the wheelbase measurements, who’s got the bushing dimensions? I’m very intrigued by these, especially if the 8.75” version is coming but I’m worried about the stability many ppl have reported. I like to be able to turn easily while pushing. For that classic Aces are by far the best for me and I really like that. Ace AF1s are still alright for that too but not as good as classics. I’m wondering if I could get the Lurpivs to my liking in that regard, maybe with changing bushings.
Expand QuoteNow that we got the wheelbase measurements, who’s got the bushing dimensions? I’m very intrigued by these, especially if the 8.75” version is coming but I’m worried about the stability many ppl have reported. I like to be able to turn easily while pushing. For that classic Aces are by far the best for me and I really like that. Ace AF1s are still alright for that too but not as good as classics. I’m wondering if I could get the Lurpivs to my liking in that regard, maybe with changing bushings.[close]
If you throw some white Indy Conicals in there I'm sure you will have no problem turning easily.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNow that we got the wheelbase measurements, who’s got the bushing dimensions? I’m very intrigued by these, especially if the 8.75” version is coming but I’m worried about the stability many ppl have reported. I like to be able to turn easily while pushing. For that classic Aces are by far the best for me and I really like that. Ace AF1s are still alright for that too but not as good as classics. I’m wondering if I could get the Lurpivs to my liking in that regard, maybe with changing bushings.[close]
If you throw some white Indy Conicals in there I'm sure you will have no problem turning easily.[close]
Sure, but have so little rebound that you’re just constantly turning with them. I’d also like to keep the stock geometry. That’s why I was asking about the bushing dimensions. :)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteNow that we got the wheelbase measurements, who’s got the bushing dimensions? I’m very intrigued by these, especially if the 8.75” version is coming but I’m worried about the stability many ppl have reported. I like to be able to turn easily while pushing. For that classic Aces are by far the best for me and I really like that. Ace AF1s are still alright for that too but not as good as classics. I’m wondering if I could get the Lurpivs to my liking in that regard, maybe with changing bushings.[close]
If you throw some white Indy Conicals in there I'm sure you will have no problem turning easily.[close]
Sure, but have so little rebound that you’re just constantly turning with them. I’d also like to keep the stock geometry. That’s why I was asking about the bushing dimensions. :)[close]
Did my best, but I don't have calipers. Got the top as 12mm and the bottom as 14mm. Someone should double check me though.
I would recommend to tighten the kingpin with a 13mm tool. A normal skate tool will do the job if you're going to be barely touching the kingpin, but using it in the long run will surely damage the bolt head. If you decide to run them stock, you might want to double check the tightness level, because I suspect mine came with different tightness levels. As for the axle nuts, I stashed the Lurpiv ones altogether and I'm running some standard axle nuts with 1 speed ring on the outside for my convenience.
Expand QuoteI would recommend to tighten the kingpin with a 13mm tool. A normal skate tool will do the job if you're going to be barely touching the kingpin, but using it in the long run will surely damage the bolt head. If you decide to run them stock, you might want to double check the tightness level, because I suspect mine came with different tightness levels. As for the axle nuts, I stashed the Lurpiv ones altogether and I'm running some standard axle nuts with 1 speed ring on the outside for my convenience.[close]
13mm is essentially interchangeable with 1/2”, the axle side of a skate tool. And if a standard axle nut fits the KP, it’s SAE anyway.
Expand QuotePerhaps Theeve were overly ambitious in their design, but they have certainly set a precedent that the tech exists to do it.Expand QuoteYes, they're one piece. Viewed from the board side, the hangers are completely open with nothing but air where a one piece axle would be.Expand QuoteThe theeves were all one piece I'm pretty sure. I had them....the quality was pretty insane....material didn't grind well at all....[close]
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I’m still waffling until I hear some sweet feedback from the PALS.[close]
Me and some friends tried out the all titanium theeves when they first came out. They were really hard to grind with. You couldn't do 5050 or like manual style grinds. To 5-0 you had to be like fully tail pressed and down kinda pointed out to the side.nosegrinds had to be that style that's almost a noseblunt but Crookeds worked alright.
I'm hoping the lurpivs don't have that same "problem" because it's really not how I enjoy doing those tricks.
Also where theeve really fucked up is the titanium would grind thru the pivot cup and then boar thru the baseplate itself because it's only aluminium. Titanium baseplate would make a lot more sense than hangar. You'd never blow out a pivot cup again.
They just started doing 144's too.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CW2lRYjMxc9/
It's my truck size, but I just got ventures a few weeks ago. So tempted to pull a Kader...
Lots of weird manufacturing marks/defects. There are two small notches near the pivot point on one hangar. (https://i.ibb.co/6BGNxGd/PXL-20211119-162857872.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6BGNxGd)
Nylock is bulging out after putting wheels on too
(https://i.ibb.co/bsgfvXp/PXL-20211119-163728751.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bsgfvXp)
mine come in today, gonna sneak home from work and grab em when theyre delivered
So who ordered some 8” or 8.5”, just before the 8.25” shipped?
So who ordered some 8” or 8.5”, just before the 8.25” shipped?
Expand QuoteSo who ordered some 8” or 8.5”, just before the 8.25” shipped?[close]
Me, and i skate 8.25 lol
Expand QuoteSo who ordered some 8” or 8.5”, just before the 8.25” shipped?[close]
I feel going with 8" and 8/5" were the right 'industry standard' choices to go with, even tho 8.25/144/148 is now a standard these days.
I'm waiting on the 8.75" before I [maybe] bite on Lurpiv. Digging the Royals too much :P
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSo who ordered some 8” or 8.5”, just before the 8.25” shipped?[close]
I feel going with 8" and 8/5" were the right 'industry standard' choices to go with, even tho 8.25/144/148 is now a standard these days.
I'm waiting on the 8.75" before I [maybe] bite on Lurpiv. Digging the Royals too much :P[close]
I’d quit skating before I would give up my 8.25” trucks
Speaking of which, my friend told me that when he was setting them up he found that the wheel axle nuts were slightly too big to fit into a skate tool, so putting on the wheels was a challenge for him. I'm assuming they didn't QC those parts very thoroughly because I doubt Lurpiv expects their customers to buy their own unique tool for their trucks.The bolts are European sized. That’s why the nuts don’t fit your tool. The kingpin side of the tool should work, even if a bit loose.
Signing under what Roisto said. That @tzhangdox review was great.
He's coming from a similar perspective as me. I rode indy's for the last few years, but never the standards, always the forged at 53,5mm which is the tallest truck ever I rode. Also just switched to Ventures V-Hollows a month ago, and with some bones meds they actually do turn nicely and feel surfy but they do not carve as deep as Indy's IMO. That sometimes throws me off balance when landing not as parallel (from a blacktail for example), but I was getting used to that and actually really enjoying them, they feel really snappy.
With Lurpiv's I'm looking forward for that familiar deep carve, and actually the weight doesn't scare me cause it's pretty close to the indy forged I rode for so long. Hight is the only thing that is sketching me out but I think since I'm also going from 53mm wheels to 52s might not feel like such a change. Let's see, I'm super excited to try them out!
Expand QuoteSigning under what Roisto said. That @tzhangdox review was great.
He's coming from a similar perspective as me. I rode indy's for the last few years, but never the standards, always the forged at 53,5mm which is the tallest truck ever I rode. Also just switched to Ventures V-Hollows a month ago, and with some bones meds they actually do turn nicely and feel surfy but they do not carve as deep as Indy's IMO. That sometimes throws me off balance when landing not as parallel (from a blacktail for example), but I was getting used to that and actually really enjoying them, they feel really snappy.
With Lurpiv's I'm looking forward for that familiar deep carve, and actually the weight doesn't scare me cause it's pretty close to the indy forged I rode for so long. Hight is the only thing that is sketching me out but I think since I'm also going from 53mm wheels to 52s might not feel like such a change. Let's see, I'm super excited to try them out![close]
53.5 mm to 55 mm trucks you’d have to reduce your wheel size by 3 mm to keep the same height as half of the wheel diameter is below the axle. So you’d have to go from 53 mm to 50 mm.
But as there are so many other variables (deck tail & nose lengths and steepnesses, truck weights, truck wheelbase extension etc.) at play here the only way of really knowing how it’d work is to try it out. And that makes it all the more interesting albeit sometimes also very difficult. :)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSigning under what Roisto said. That @tzhangdox review was great.
He's coming from a similar perspective as me. I rode indy's for the last few years, but never the standards, always the forged at 53,5mm which is the tallest truck ever I rode. Also just switched to Ventures V-Hollows a month ago, and with some bones meds they actually do turn nicely and feel surfy but they do not carve as deep as Indy's IMO. That sometimes throws me off balance when landing not as parallel (from a blacktail for example), but I was getting used to that and actually really enjoying them, they feel really snappy.
With Lurpiv's I'm looking forward for that familiar deep carve, and actually the weight doesn't scare me cause it's pretty close to the indy forged I rode for so long. Hight is the only thing that is sketching me out but I think since I'm also going from 53mm wheels to 52s might not feel like such a change. Let's see, I'm super excited to try them out![close]
53.5 mm to 55 mm trucks you’d have to reduce your wheel size by 3 mm to keep the same height as half of the wheel diameter is below the axle. So you’d have to go from 53 mm to 50 mm.
But as there are so many other variables (deck tail & nose lengths and steepnesses, truck weights, truck wheelbase extension etc.) at play here the only way of really knowing how it’d work is to try it out. And that makes it all the more interesting albeit sometimes also very difficult. :)[close]
Yeah I know... Reducing 1mm on the wheels only "lowers" the truck hight to 54,5mm, but 1mm difference is probably barely noticeable tbf.
I just kinda wish brands would keep a more middle of the road hight at 52 or 53mm. You can easily add a riser if you like a higher truck. It's not like you can just lower it tho. Well, lets see...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSigning under what Roisto said. That @tzhangdox review was great.
He's coming from a similar perspective as me. I rode indy's for the last few years, but never the standards, always the forged at 53,5mm which is the tallest truck ever I rode. Also just switched to Ventures V-Hollows a month ago, and with some bones meds they actually do turn nicely and feel surfy but they do not carve as deep as Indy's IMO. That sometimes throws me off balance when landing not as parallel (from a blacktail for example), but I was getting used to that and actually really enjoying them, they feel really snappy.
With Lurpiv's I'm looking forward for that familiar deep carve, and actually the weight doesn't scare me cause it's pretty close to the indy forged I rode for so long. Hight is the only thing that is sketching me out but I think since I'm also going from 53mm wheels to 52s might not feel like such a change. Let's see, I'm super excited to try them out![close]
53.5 mm to 55 mm trucks you’d have to reduce your wheel size by 3 mm to keep the same height as half of the wheel diameter is below the axle. So you’d have to go from 53 mm to 50 mm.
But as there are so many other variables (deck tail & nose lengths and steepnesses, truck weights, truck wheelbase extension etc.) at play here the only way of really knowing how it’d work is to try it out. And that makes it all the more interesting albeit sometimes also very difficult. :)[close]
Yeah I know... Reducing 1mm on the wheels only "lowers" the truck hight to 54,5mm, but 1mm difference is probably barely noticeable tbf.
I just kinda wish brands would keep a more middle of the road hight at 52 or 53mm. You can easily add a riser if you like a higher truck. It's not like you can just lower it tho. Well, lets see...[close]
@Sk.A.T.A.N bout to start testing the limits of baseplate thinness
I just kinda wish brands would keep a more middle of the road hight at 52 or 53mm. You can easily add a riser if you like a higher truck. It's not like you can just lower it tho. Well, lets see...
Mine arrived yesterday and this happened to me also on all four axles. It's on there solid but will def be a problem over time. DM'd Lurpiv and they said there was a bad batch and they are sending replacement axle nuts. Be sure to contact them if this happened to you also.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51718145979_6b22d10aa5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mNa1Y4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2mNa1Y4) by (https://www.flickr.com/photos/162334525@N08/), on Flickr
It's on there pretty good, can't finger loosen it or anything. I messaged them mainly to tell them about future QC improvements but they were nice enough to send extra axle nuts. The nylon might be an issue down the line might not, who knows?Expand QuoteMine arrived yesterday and this happened to me also on all four axles. It's on there solid but will def be a problem over time. DM'd Lurpiv and they said there was a bad batch and they are sending replacement axle nuts. Be sure to contact them if this happened to you also.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51718145979_6b22d10aa5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mNa1Y4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2mNa1Y4) by (https://www.flickr.com/photos/162334525@N08/), on Flickr[close]
Does the nut fall off? Cause if still holds the nut in place I guess I'm fine with a little bit of "nut foreskin". I can always circumcise it with a razor... ;D
Worst case scenario I have some standard Axle nuts at home that I can easily replace.
Mine arrived yesterday and this happened to me also on all four axles. It's on there solid but will def be a problem over time. DM'd Lurpiv and they said there was a bad batch and they are sending replacement axle nuts. Be sure to contact them if this happened to you also.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51718145979_6b22d10aa5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mNa1Y4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2mNa1Y4) by (https://www.flickr.com/photos/162334525@N08/), on Flickr
The bolts are European sized.
Expand QuoteThe bolts are European sized.[close]
That's a funny way of describing the system of measurement used in like 95% of the world.
Anyone gone from Ventures so these that can comment on the differences?from a page back
Okay lads first impressions from someone thats skates mostly ledges and flat, has been on ventures for the past 2.5 years and has never skated standard height indys (I am clearly not the target demographic).
Current setup: 8.5 14.25 DLX board, 52mm classic fulls (probably about 50 now), 5.8 ventures with flat top washer, titanium hangers. Only swapped out trucks, no adjustments whatsoever on the lurpivs.
They feel tall, and tippy. They're not even any looser than my ventures but the turn is crazy, I'm scared to max out the turn because I feel like I'm going to fall off my board before I hit wheelbite. Its wild being able go actually carve, as opposed to only go in a straight line and lean. Not that I ever felt limited by the turn on ventures, but its very fun and liberating to not have to tic-tac when making a u-turn.
Grind was smoother than ventures, felt very nice. Pinch on crooked grinds a bit worse, but maybe I just haven't found the optimal position to hold them yet since the truck articulates so differently. I was sitting on them a bit longer by the end of the session. By no means a dealbreaker even if worse than ventures.
They're a lot heavier and higher than my ventures, but due to the recessed wheelbase the pop felt noticeably lighter. I could still do all my tricks, but not quite as well or confidently as I just didn't feel as stable on my board. This was probably due to a combination of a) the trucks being taller, b) me expecting my trucks to stay very straight and linear when setting up and rolling away, c) the recessed wheelbase. Definitely struggled a little bit with pop, ollieing up this three stair I always do required some intention where it used to feel like nothing, and I was also a bit less confident kickflipping up it although it was still very doable.
A few tricks worked very well, nollie frontside flips, kickflip noseslides off the top of my head for whatever reason.
I'll probably tighten them a little once they break in and set them up with a longer board, 14.5 wheelbase or something and it will probably feel a lot more comfortable. Being 6ft5, 14.25 was the bare minimum I could do even with ventures.
If I wanted to objectively maximize my performance I'd probably go straight back to my old setup. But I could definitely see myself figuring these out and having a lot of fun on them. Will definitely skate them until at least the end of the year and see how I'm feeling. I skated aces a long time ago and I feel like they're definitely more controllable than aces.
They're very good trucks, and the fact that I'm coming from the opposite side of the truck spectrum and was still able to land most of my usual routine on my first session means that they'll probably be just fine even for me if I stick with them in the long run.
139 vs 144 for an 8.0 - 8.1 board?i would personally run the 144s
Hovering my cursor over the order button, and $114 shipped has me apprehensive.
Anyone gone from Ventures so these that can comment on the differences?
139 vs 144 for an 8.0 - 8.1 board?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss)
review on the LURPIV'S
pronouncing “thoughts” as “dots” did it for meExpand Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss)
review on the LURPIV'S[close]
"ACEs, known for being a pretty light truck"
Dude has no credibility now.
Expand Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss)
review on the LURPIV'S[close]
"ACEs, known for being a pretty light truck"
Dude has no credibility now.
pronouncing “thoughts” as “dots” did it for meExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss)
review on the LURPIV'S[close]
"ACEs, known for being a pretty light truck"
Dude has no credibility now.[close]
HeighthExpand Quotepronouncing “thoughts” as “dots” did it for meExpand QuoteExpand Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss)
review on the LURPIV'S[close]
"ACEs, known for being a pretty light truck"
Dude has no credibility now.[close][close]
"Churning" for turning too
This one is actually worth a watch. Craig skates so good
https://youtu.be/vINXkdxafxQ
They seem to believe oski is actually designing/ making the trucks and somehow the other truck brands don't have skaters designing theirs.Expand QuoteThis one is actually worth a watch. Craig skates so good
https://youtu.be/vINXkdxafxQ[close]
Nah
He's a good skateboarder. But he also measured the weight of a 9" truck against the weight of an 8.5" truck. There again, we do live in a post-science world...
anyone in canada purchase a set? customs fees?
Feedback Ted seems to back them and that's all I need to know
Fuck sake here we go again.
I've found my perfect combo on venture lows now and I love it.
But I just can't stop myself reading these threads. I might my girl to get me a pair for Xmas
What are they like for flip tricks after people have skated them for awhile? Also is there an optional wheelbase?
Expand QuoteFuck sake here we go again.
I've found my perfect combo on venture lows now and I love it.
But I just can't stop myself reading these threads. I might my girl to get me a pair for Xmas
What are they like for flip tricks after people have skated them for awhile? Also is there an optional wheelbase?[close]
I really don't see you enjoying these if you're feeling good on venture lows. The height is pretty serious. My comfort zone truck is Indy titanium, and the extra 1.5mm was kinda jarring at first. I'm generally a pretty low impact street skater, lots of simple flip tricks, and these definitely took a lot of getting used to for that stuff. As someone else has said, flip tricks on these with cold legs is a fucking chore. I really have to work for them compared to my 144 titaniums, though some of that is probably due to me getting the 149s. I am really liking them after adjusting though. In short, these are an entirely different beast than venture lows, no similarities, unless you're looking for something venture isn't offering, I can't imagine you would like them.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck sake here we go again.
I've found my perfect combo on venture lows now and I love it.
But I just can't stop myself reading these threads. I might my girl to get me a pair for Xmas
What are they like for flip tricks after people have skated them for awhile? Also is there an optional wheelbase?[close]
I really don't see you enjoying these if you're feeling good on venture lows. The height is pretty serious. My comfort zone truck is Indy titanium, and the extra 1.5mm was kinda jarring at first. I'm generally a pretty low impact street skater, lots of simple flip tricks, and these definitely took a lot of getting used to for that stuff. As someone else has said, flip tricks on these with cold legs is a fucking chore. I really have to work for them compared to my 144 titaniums, though some of that is probably due to me getting the 149s. I am really liking them after adjusting though. In short, these are an entirely different beast than venture lows, no similarities, unless you're looking for something venture isn't offering, I can't imagine you would like them.[close]
Thanks man, you're right. I'm just so easily led by these threads lol.
You just saved me (her) 150 euro
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck sake here we go again.
I've found my perfect combo on venture lows now and I love it.
But I just can't stop myself reading these threads. I might my girl to get me a pair for Xmas
What are they like for flip tricks after people have skated them for awhile? Also is there an optional wheelbase?[close]
I really don't see you enjoying these if you're feeling good on venture lows. The height is pretty serious. My comfort zone truck is Indy titanium, and the extra 1.5mm was kinda jarring at first. I'm generally a pretty low impact street skater, lots of simple flip tricks, and these definitely took a lot of getting used to for that stuff. As someone else has said, flip tricks on these with cold legs is a fucking chore. I really have to work for them compared to my 144 titaniums, though some of that is probably due to me getting the 149s. I am really liking them after adjusting though. In short, these are an entirely different beast than venture lows, no similarities, unless you're looking for something venture isn't offering, I can't imagine you would like them.[close]
Thanks man, you're right. I'm just so easily led by these threads lol.
You just saved me (her) 150 euro
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck sake here we go again.
I've found my perfect combo on venture lows now and I love it.
But I just can't stop myself reading these threads. I might my girl to get me a pair for Xmas
What are they like for flip tricks after people have skated them for awhile? Also is there an optional wheelbase?[close]
I really don't see you enjoying these if you're feeling good on venture lows. The height is pretty serious. My comfort zone truck is Indy titanium, and the extra 1.5mm was kinda jarring at first. I'm generally a pretty low impact street skater, lots of simple flip tricks, and these definitely took a lot of getting used to for that stuff. As someone else has said, flip tricks on these with cold legs is a fucking chore. I really have to work for them compared to my 144 titaniums, though some of that is probably due to me getting the 149s. I am really liking them after adjusting though. In short, these are an entirely different beast than venture lows, no similarities, unless you're looking for something venture isn't offering, I can't imagine you would like them.[close]
Thanks man, you're right. I'm just so easily led by these threads lol.
You just saved me (her) 150 euro[close]
Lol no prob. Maybe pull the trigger if they ever make a low haha. That would look kinda sick tbh
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck sake here we go again.
I've found my perfect combo on venture lows now and I love it.
But I just can't stop myself reading these threads. I might my girl to get me a pair for Xmas
What are they like for flip tricks after people have skated them for awhile? Also is there an optional wheelbase?[close]
I really don't see you enjoying these if you're feeling good on venture lows. The height is pretty serious. My comfort zone truck is Indy titanium, and the extra 1.5mm was kinda jarring at first. I'm generally a pretty low impact street skater, lots of simple flip tricks, and these definitely took a lot of getting used to for that stuff. As someone else has said, flip tricks on these with cold legs is a fucking chore. I really have to work for them compared to my 144 titaniums, though some of that is probably due to me getting the 149s. I am really liking them after adjusting though. In short, these are an entirely different beast than venture lows, no similarities, unless you're looking for something venture isn't offering, I can't imagine you would like them.[close]
Thanks man, you're right. I'm just so easily led by these threads lol.
You just saved me (her) 150 euro
Expand Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlNgpbd7Ss)
review on the LURPIV'S[close]
"ACEs, known for being a pretty light truck"
Dude has no credibility now.
So the consensus seems to be that these are like taller, but also more stable aces?
Expand QuoteSo the consensus seems to be that these are like taller, but also more stable aces?[close]
That sounds about right, but in terms of pop. Pinches better than aces too.
Compared to aces, they have more of a stable, flat predictable center (not as much as venture of course). But when you want them to turn, they'll turn real good.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSo the consensus seems to be that these are like taller, but also more stable aces?[close]
That sounds about right, but in terms of pop. Pinches better than aces too.
Compared to aces, they have more of a stable, flat predictable center (not as much as venture of course). But when you want them to turn, they'll turn real good.[close]
Damn, this makes me wanna get a pair for myself as an xmas gift. Only thing putting me off is the height
159’s
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJ-T2ttC3v/?utm_medium=copy_link
Lastly, noticed the inverted kingpin seems to occasionally loosen itself very slightly. Not majorly, and not a problem if you just keep a tool on you. Wonder how this would play out in the long run. They're already sending me some replacements so maybe it was an unlucky batch. But also have never skated inverted kingpins before (besides some diy ones a while back that didn't work very well) so not sure if this is expected behaviour.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJ-T2ttC3v/?utm_medium=copy_link[close]
For some reason, with those thin black wheels and the blank deck with Lurpiv sticker, this photo just reinforces my belief that these look like either budget sports store complete trucks or Tech Deck trucks!
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Lastly, noticed the inverted kingpin seems to occasionally loosen itself very slightly. Not majorly, and not a problem if you just keep a tool on you. Wonder how this would play out in the long run. They're already sending me some replacements so maybe it was an unlucky batch. But also have never skated inverted kingpins before (besides some diy ones a while back that didn't work very well) so not sure if this is expected behaviour.[close]
I just noticed this happening to mine as well, especially my front truck. Are they sending you new kingpins or nuts or both? I also noticed my pivot cup on the same truck is much looser around the hangar.
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Lastly, noticed the inverted kingpin seems to occasionally loosen itself very slightly. Not majorly, and not a problem if you just keep a tool on you. Wonder how this would play out in the long run. They're already sending me some replacements so maybe it was an unlucky batch. But also have never skated inverted kingpins before (besides some diy ones a while back that didn't work very well) so not sure if this is expected behaviour.[close]
I just noticed this happening to mine as well, especially my front truck. Are they sending you new kingpins or nuts or both? I also noticed my pivot cup on the same truck is much looser around the hangar.
loosening king pin people might want to paint pen a line on the king pin & washer, witness mark.
Expand Quoteloosening king pin people might want to paint pen a line on the king pin & washer, witness mark.[close]
you would have to remove the truck every time you wanted to check though...?
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteloosening king pin people might want to paint pen a line on the king pin & washer, witness mark.[close]
you would have to remove the truck every time you wanted to check though...?[close]
Pretty sure he meant the top of the kingpin? bud.
I'm getting new kingpins, I dont know about nuts. When I emailed them I was only emailing about one of the kingpins being too small for a tool to adjust, not the loosening. Its not too big a deal for me since I'm adjusting my trucks pretty frequently so can stay on top of it.
thanks dawg. i got these loaded on my cart. contemplating on whether it’s worth it to blow almost $150 on a set of trucks
Basically, if your truck isn't literally hewn from a solid block of titanium then theres absolutely no reason to be paying this much. I don't care how Swedish it is.
I already drop mad scrilla on Swiss watches, not sure if I’m ready to take the plunge into world of luxury trucks…
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Basically, if your truck isn't literally hewn from a solid block of titanium then theres absolutely no reason to be paying this much. I don't care how Swedish it is.[close]
I mean between rising material costs, being a new business so their volume is low, and manufacturing in a country that doesn't allow you to take exploit the work force, I can see why these trucks would be more expensive. Idk if the $90 is quite justified, but the metal on these does feel rather "premium", and I've skated all the big truck brands. Regular Indys are what like $50? They've had decades to optimize their operation and utilize Chinese labor.
It’s not like we can all just ride Royals into the sunset…
I finally got my tracking updated on some 144’s, should be getting them Monday! :D Super excited to try them out!!
I hope they already put those fixed nuts on this new batch. But if not I have some extra ones at home just in case…
heads up to anyone ordering in canada. i got hit with the import fees. now my grand total is $195 cad
heads up to anyone ordering in canada. i got hit with the import fees. now my grand total is $195 cad
Expand Quoteheads up to anyone ordering in canada. i got hit with the import fees. now my grand total is $195 cad[close]
god damn. my set made it by without any extra costs
thanks dawg. i got these loaded on my cart. contemplating on whether it’s worth it to blow almost $150 on a set of trucks
Expand Quoteheads up to anyone ordering in canada. i got hit with the import fees. now my grand total is $195 cad[close]
Fuck. Sorry if I gave you false hope on the previous page.
Expand Quotethanks dawg. i got these loaded on my cart. contemplating on whether it’s worth it to blow almost $150 on a set of trucks[close]
i thought they only cost $90? is shipping and tax $60?
159’s
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJ-T2ttC3v/?utm_medium=copy_link
Expand QuoteExpand Quote159’s
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJ-T2ttC3v/?utm_medium=copy_link[close]
For some reason, with those thin black wheels and the blank deck with Lurpiv sticker, this photo just reinforces my belief that these look like either budget sports store complete trucks or Tech Deck trucks![close]
I actually really love the look of the trucks but that setup is just bad.
Did some lurking on Instagram and it seems that this is the place where they get made:
Fueltech Sweden AB (a subsidiary of SAG Motion GmbH) in Ronneby Sweden.
https://www.sag.at/en/locations/sweden/
I've been reading this thread and the aces thread, and y'all's attention to detail and finnicky insanity has made it impossible for me to feel confident about buying any new truck lol. Respect though
just received my package yesterday. i received the wrong truck size and am missing another item. i’m pretty disappointed for the amount i paid. i paid import fees for both items even tho one was missing
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXarRUqMrvZ/
Free international shipping if you add a t-shirt with the trucks
Expand Quotejust received my package yesterday. i received the wrong truck size and am missing another item. i’m pretty disappointed for the amount i paid. i paid import fees for both items even tho one was missing[close]
Mistakes happen :(
Reach out to them on Instagram! They are super present there and answer quickly.
I’m pretty sure they will fix that for you, no charges.
Anyone else having pivot cup issues? One of my trucks fits firmly in the pivot cup, the other is loose, both trucks are roughly the same tightnessYes same here. I havent gotten around to switching out the pivot cups.
Yes same here. I havent gotten around to switching out the pivot cups.Expand QuoteAnyone else having pivot cup issues? One of my trucks fits firmly in the pivot cup, the other is loose, both trucks are roughly the same tightness[close]
But that should fix it.
My buddy bent his axel on his yesterday, granted he skates mostly street shit biggest shit he’s skated is a nine stair though, I’m gonna stick with my ventures
Quote from: Tony :-[link=topic=118396.msg3705835#msg3705835 date=1640102962Expand QuoteMy buddy bent his axel on his yesterday, granted he skates mostly street shit biggest shit he’s skated is a nine stair though, I’m gonna stick with my ventures[close]
Damn… I kinda feared that with the split axle design.
Not that I really skate any high impact shit anymore and I’m also a skinny ass dude but I thought the design was a bit risky when I saw the X-ray. :-\
My buddy bent his axel on his yesterday, granted he skates mostly street shit biggest shit he’s skated is a nine stair though, I’m gonna stick with my ventures
Expand QuoteQuote from: Tony :-[link=topic=118396.msg3705835#msg3705835 date=1640102962Expand QuoteMy buddy bent his axel on his yesterday, granted he skates mostly street shit biggest shit he’s skated is a nine stair though, I’m gonna stick with my ventures[close]
Damn… I kinda feared that with the split axle design.
Not that I really skate any high impact shit anymore and I’m also a skinny ass dude but I thought the design was a bit risky when I saw the X-ray. :-\[close]
Yea I’ll try to post a pic later on, my image shack won’t let me upload anything else I guess I’m past the month long trial period
My buddy bent his axel on his yesterday, granted he skates mostly street shit biggest shit he’s skated is a nine stair though, I’m gonna stick with my ventures
looks like they were testing axle bending with some sort of clamp on their story this morning
http://www.instagram.com/stories/lurpiv/2734273376063232702/ (http://www.instagram.com/stories/lurpiv/2734273376063232702/)Expand Quotelooks like they were testing axle bending with some sort of clamp on their story this morning[close]
The Lurpiv IG? That's interesting. Was it one force being applied, and then increased? I'm no physics major, but I'm sure the effect of repeated impacts (skateboarding) would have a different affect.
http://www.instagram.com/stories/lurpiv/2734273376063232702/ (http://www.instagram.com/stories/lurpiv/2734273376063232702/)Expand QuoteExpand Quotelooks like they were testing axle bending with some sort of clamp on their story this morning[close]
The Lurpiv IG? That's interesting. Was it one force being applied, and then increased? I'm no physics major, but I'm sure the effect of repeated impacts (skateboarding) would have a different affect.[close]
Expand Quotehttp://www.instagram.com/stories/lurpiv/2734273376063232702/ (http://www.instagram.com/stories/lurpiv/2734273376063232702/)Expand QuoteExpand Quotelooks like they were testing axle bending with some sort of clamp on their story this morning[close]
The Lurpiv IG? That's interesting. Was it one force being applied, and then increased? I'm no physics major, but I'm sure the effect of repeated impacts (skateboarding) would have a different affect.[close][close]
Thanks for sharing but i cant see it since i dont have IG.
(https://i.ibb.co/WWYFcg0/464-A99-AB-6283-484-E-9-DA7-91009-B26-AF55.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/w6NDkH8/3-C83-D06-F-8885-4-A7-C-A905-1-C2-C7-EB31057.jpg)
i had the same thought. also, am i crazy or does the base plate look like it’s rounded at the top? is it supposed to be like that? it looks like that person skated the shit out of them for how short of a period of time they’ve been out.Expand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/WWYFcg0/464-A99-AB-6283-484-E-9-DA7-91009-B26-AF55.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/w6NDkH8/3-C83-D06-F-8885-4-A7-C-A905-1-C2-C7-EB31057.jpg)[close]
What’s going on here? :o Kinda looks like the hanger is cracked on both sides or then those weird lines are just a result of the casting process and poor finishing. ???
In the last frame, that totally looks like a crack through to the right side in the hanger.
Probably just a scratch though.
Expand QuoteIn the last frame, that totally looks like a crack through to the right side in the hanger.
Probably just a scratch though.[close]
Its a scratch from skating a weirdly sharp ledge
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIn the last frame, that totally looks like a crack through to the right side in the hanger.
Probably just a scratch though.[close]
Its a scratch from skating a weirdly sharp ledge[close]
That is good then.
Meant to also say it is good to see someone really going to town on them and skating them normally, rather than some others I know who would try their hardest to keep them looking as pristine as they could for as long as possible.
You might be the first one to get through them, so it would be good to keep weekly or regular pics of the wear, if for nothing more than just curiosity and the interest of Slap people.
(https://i.ibb.co/WWYFcg0/464-A99-AB-6283-484-E-9-DA7-91009-B26-AF55.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/w6NDkH8/3-C83-D06-F-8885-4-A7-C-A905-1-C2-C7-EB31057.jpg)
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(https://i.ibb.co/w6NDkH8/3-C83-D06-F-8885-4-A7-C-A905-1-C2-C7-EB31057.jpg)[close]
These are your buddies' bent axle pair? It's hard to get a read on them with the wheels being that coned.
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These are your buddies' bent axle pair? It's hard to get a read on them with the wheels being that coned.[close]
My bad everyone yea the pic doesn’t do it justice, the right wheel is bent towards the board slightly, and yes he’s skated the fuck out of them, what’s super funny is that oski actually came to our local to skate the bowl in the back and he and my friend talked about the trucks so he actually got to tell him face to face what’s going on, I’m not sure if he is gonna send them in or end up getting something else
^What he said about it feeling like a tight truck that turns (if you run them tight), and the parental controls before getting wheelbite is very accurate. If you want to turn past that point, not that I really see a need to, you can but only if you really lean into it with intention.
Expand Quote^What he said about it feeling like a tight truck that turns (if you run them tight), and the parental controls before getting wheelbite is very accurate. If you want to turn past that point, not that I really see a need to, you can but only if you really lean into it with intention.[close]
Yeah he’s right on that part, but I don’t agree with the unmatched Ace turning part. Those trucks turn crazy deep with no wheelbite, probably because of them being taller. They just don’t feel uncontrollably loose like Aces do, they’re more stable and that’s a good thing imo… you can even see in his clip at 3:40 how sharp he turned there. I have aces on my cruiser board I also got people that ride aces to try them and everyone was surprised with how well they turned while not feeling like a balancing board.
^What he said about it feeling like a tight truck that turns (if you run them tight), and the parental controls before getting wheelbite is very accurate. If you want to turn past that point, not that I really see a need to, you can but only if you really lean into it with intention.
I like GH but I feel like if these weren’t a “cool” new brand he woulda gone in harder. The problems he listed are pretty inexcusable for the market and those trucks sound fundamentally useless.
Expand QuoteI like GH but I feel like if these weren’t a “cool” new brand he woulda gone in harder. The problems he listed are pretty inexcusable for the market and those trucks sound fundamentally useless.[close]
I think that might be true but he’s considering that Oski actually has the intent to create something different, and it genuinely is a small operation. If it were the berrics that started a meeting truck brand I’m sure he’d go harder, but I think it’s fair to give someone like Oski the benefit of the doubt by comparison. In the end, he recommends to not buy the trucks until the issues are resolved, which is still plenty harsh.
Expand Quote^What he said about it feeling like a tight truck that turns (if you run them tight), and the parental controls before getting wheelbite is very accurate. If you want to turn past that point, not that I really see a need to, you can but only if you really lean into it with intention.[close]
this sounds to me like how ventures ride for me generally, but i expect lurpivs to turn a lot tighter right out of the gate.
i'm probably gonna get a pair when they make the first revision, sounds like they ride like what i'm looking for. something between venture and indy or ace.
Now, time to get nerdy **cuffs up the sleeves**
Kingpin side of the story… I think this is where these trucks fall short. That thing just isn't well thought through imo.
I was actually nerding out on it with @PuffinMuffin and I think I understand now why the kingpin is flawed.
I think there's 2 factors holding them back. Quality of the nuts, and the kingpin design itself:
So, first: Nuts aren't great to start with. They feel like a soft aluminium and I actually almost fucked up one of them when putting my wheels on cause it engaged a bit crooked and then it was a pain in the ass to actually correct the screw and be able to screw it back again. I think this happened cause my tool doesn't fit properly the size of the nut (metric scale used on these versus the inch scale of skate tools). Stiiiill, it was the first time screwing them, brand new nuts and axle, kinda crazy how the nut stripped right away with me barely putting any force. After like 30 mins trying to screw it properly I managed to get it in and it seems tight, but kinda worried about the next time I need to take the wheels off tho...
From what others said the Nylock isn't great either, which might explain why the kingpin gets loose with the vibration/impact and starts coming off. Which leads to my next point:
Second flaw: The kingpin gets thinner at the bottom to fit the same bolt size used on the axle.
On the pic bellow I'm holding the Kingpin nut against the axle one, it's same nut, same exact size:
(https://i.imgur.com/hDlzG2A.jpg)
This sounded really smart at first, consolidating parts, but after a deeper analyses I realised that the looser you have the trucks, the less contact you have between the baseplate and the kingpin. This makes it more prone to "boring out" the hole and getting a loose and wobbly kingpin.
I made this quick illustration on top of the X-ray of the Lurpivs I found on instagram (posted a few pages ago) to illustrate what I think it happens:
(https://i.imgur.com/1a0Zjmo.jpg)
So the kingpin is the most stable when tight to the max. I filmed this quick video to show what I mean. The deeper it is the tighter it gets (that's what she said 8) ). But for the loose trucks crowd this is a big concern.
(https://i.imgur.com/XGuXnvG.mp4)
Also made this quick one to illustrate why I think that (in theory) a consistent width kingpin would make it less prone to boring out the hole and have a wobbly kingpin:
(https://i.imgur.com/yLo3aZd.jpg)
No sure if all of this makes sense, I ain't a engineer but as a product designer I like to analyse those things and figure how shit works...
I hope Lurpiv either finds a fix for this or just ditches the inverted kingpin altogether. (I actually saw them posting in the IG stories the other day someone that put a regular kingpin in them, so I might try to play around that later if they start giving me problems)
Tbh I always rode normal kingpins my whole life, and as a heavy smith/feeble fan I never felt the need of an inverted kingpin. Brings more problems than it solves as everyone can tell.
So, to conclude, I'm actually enjoying the hell out of my pair for now, it's a super fun ride. But I only had like 3 seshes in them yet (covid got me paused :'( ).
It's not long enough to fell any drastic problem, altho I can see a slight kingpin wobble already. (or it's other people's complaints messing up with my head)... Let's see.
I think there's so much potential for this trucks to be amazing, honestly the most "comfortable" trucks I ever tried geometry wise. Lurpiv, get your shit together dawg, I wanna keep riding them!
You’ve got very good points there IMO. Great analysis with good illustrations. I am an engineer but not a mechanical engineer so my opinion probably isn’t any more valid than yours though.
I am still very tempted by these but with all these issues I’m hearing about I’m more inclined to wait it out a bit longer as I’ve still got plenty of Aces to go through and there’s still no 8.75” option.
Either new standard lurpivs or he just changed it.Just got told from a highly reliable source that from Monday onwards all Lurpivs are coming stock like that. Supposedly people will get sent new kingpins too, not sure if you just need to ask or they are forwarding them on their own. Either way I’m stoked. It’s the only thing holding those trucks back from being awesome.
(https://i.ibb.co/nzBnXkS/hvhmj.png) (https://ibb.co/nzBnXkS)
Expand QuoteYou’ve got very good points there IMO. Great analysis with good illustrations. I am an engineer but not a mechanical engineer so my opinion probably isn’t any more valid than yours though.
I am still very tempted by these but with all these issues I’m hearing about I’m more inclined to wait it out a bit longer as I’ve still got plenty of Aces to go through and there’s still no 8.75” option.[close]
Thanks man! I’m really used to make informative illustrations alongside my design techpacks to explain ideas, it’s one of the things I enjoy the most on my job. ;DJust got told from a highly reliable source that from Monday onwards all Lurpivs are coming stock like that. Supposedly people will get sent new kingpins too, not sure if you just need to ask or they are forwarding them on their own. Either way I’m stoked. It’s the only thing holding those trucks back from being awesome.Expand QuoteEither new standard lurpivs or he just changed it.
(https://i.ibb.co/nzBnXkS/hvhmj.png) (https://ibb.co/nzBnXkS)[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYou’ve got very good points there IMO. Great analysis with good illustrations. I am an engineer but not a mechanical engineer so my opinion probably isn’t any more valid than yours though.
I am still very tempted by these but with all these issues I’m hearing about I’m more inclined to wait it out a bit longer as I’ve still got plenty of Aces to go through and there’s still no 8.75” option.[close]
Thanks man! I’m really used to make informative illustrations alongside my design techpacks to explain ideas, it’s one of the things I enjoy the most on my job. ;DJust got told from a highly reliable source that from Monday onwards all Lurpivs are coming stock like that. Supposedly people will get sent new kingpins too, not sure if you just need to ask or they are forwarding them on their own. Either way I’m stoked. It’s the only thing holding those trucks back from being awesome.Expand QuoteEither new standard lurpivs or he just changed it.
(https://i.ibb.co/nzBnXkS/hvhmj.png) (https://ibb.co/nzBnXkS)[close][close]
Are they the same kingpins, just flipped over? Or is a different kingpin entirely that we have to ask for. While I don't suffer from all these kingpin issues that everyone else is talking about, having the option of a normal kingpin with a normal nut diameter would be nice.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteYou’ve got very good points there IMO. Great analysis with good illustrations. I am an engineer but not a mechanical engineer so my opinion probably isn’t any more valid than yours though.
I am still very tempted by these but with all these issues I’m hearing about I’m more inclined to wait it out a bit longer as I’ve still got plenty of Aces to go through and there’s still no 8.75” option.[close]
Thanks man! I’m really used to make informative illustrations alongside my design techpacks to explain ideas, it’s one of the things I enjoy the most on my job. ;DJust got told from a highly reliable source that from Monday onwards all Lurpivs are coming stock like that. Supposedly people will get sent new kingpins too, not sure if you just need to ask or they are forwarding them on their own. Either way I’m stoked. It’s the only thing holding those trucks back from being awesome.Expand QuoteEither new standard lurpivs or he just changed it.
(https://i.ibb.co/nzBnXkS/hvhmj.png) (https://ibb.co/nzBnXkS)[close][close]
Are they the same kingpins, just flipped over? Or is a different kingpin entirely that we have to ask for. While I don't suffer from all these kingpin issues that everyone else is talking about, having the option of a normal kingpin with a normal nut diameter would be nice.
Gnars all around for all the in-depth info, guys.
@pizzafliptofakie I was thinking the same thing about GH’s review. Credit to him for being honest about the problems, but if they were just some random faceless truck company, there wouldn’t have been the same level of goodwill and patience.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteYou’ve got very good points there IMO. Great analysis with good illustrations. I am an engineer but not a mechanical engineer so my opinion probably isn’t any more valid than yours though.
I am still very tempted by these but with all these issues I’m hearing about I’m more inclined to wait it out a bit longer as I’ve still got plenty of Aces to go through and there’s still no 8.75” option.[close]
Thanks man! I’m really used to make informative illustrations alongside my design techpacks to explain ideas, it’s one of the things I enjoy the most on my job. ;DJust got told from a highly reliable source that from Monday onwards all Lurpivs are coming stock like that. Supposedly people will get sent new kingpins too, not sure if you just need to ask or they are forwarding them on their own. Either way I’m stoked. It’s the only thing holding those trucks back from being awesome.Expand QuoteEither new standard lurpivs or he just changed it.
(https://i.ibb.co/nzBnXkS/hvhmj.png) (https://ibb.co/nzBnXkS)[close][close]
Are they the same kingpins, just flipped over? Or is a different kingpin entirely that we have to ask for. While I don't suffer from all these kingpin issues that everyone else is talking about, having the option of a normal kingpin with a normal nut diameter would be nice.[close]
Obviously I have no real info, but if it's the same pin just flipped around, i.e not press-fit like every other normal kingpin truck, that'd be a bandaid on a bullet wound kind of solution. A merely snug fitting bolt that's not pressed in will wiggle and distort the plate real quick, not to mention loosening up all the same, just visibly. They'd probably be better off sending replacement baseplates with the pins already pressed in, like those Indy replacement plates. And if they are supposed to be pressed in with splines and everything, that might be a bit much for some people to wanna do on their own.
If these were German trucks, we'd be having a different conversation, imo.
What if they were putting the kingpin upside down by accident the entire time in production and when they noticed it was wrong, just went with it instead of fixing it in the first place?
fuck I only just set mine up and now I'm dreading the kingpin wobbling loose and dont even feel like skating the damn things
Seems like some loctite would do the trick.
Now, time to get nerdy **cuffs up the sleeves**
Kingpin side of the story… I think this is where these trucks fall short. That thing just isn't well thought through imo.
I was actually nerding out on it with @PuffinMuffin and I think I understand now why the kingpin is flawed.
I think there's 2 factors holding them back. Quality of the nuts, and the kingpin design itself:
So, first: Nuts aren't great to start with. They feel like a soft aluminium and I actually almost fucked up one of them when putting my wheels on cause it engaged a bit crooked and then it was a pain in the ass to actually correct the screw and be able to screw it back again. I think this happened cause my tool doesn't fit properly the size of the nut (metric scale used on these versus the inch scale of skate tools). Stiiiill, it was the first time screwing them, brand new nuts and axle, kinda crazy how the nut stripped right away with me barely putting any force. After like 30 mins trying to screw it properly I managed to get it in and it seems tight, but kinda worried about the next time I need to take the wheels off tho...
From what others said the Nylock isn't great either, which might explain why the kingpin gets loose with the vibration/impact and starts coming off. Which leads to my next point:
Second flaw: The kingpin gets thinner at the bottom to fit the same bolt size used on the axle.
On the pic bellow I'm holding the Kingpin nut against the axle one, it's same nut, same exact size:
(https://i.imgur.com/hDlzG2A.jpg)
This sounded really smart at first, consolidating parts, but after a deeper analyses I realised that the looser you have the trucks, the less contact you have between the baseplate and the kingpin. This makes it more prone to "boring out" the hole and getting a loose and wobbly kingpin.
I made this quick illustration on top of the X-ray of the Lurpivs I found on instagram (posted a few pages ago) to illustrate what I think it happens:
(https://i.imgur.com/1a0Zjmo.jpg)
So the kingpin is the most stable when tight to the max. I filmed this quick video to show what I mean. The deeper it is the tighter it gets (that's what she said 8) ). But for the loose trucks crowd this is a big concern.
(https://i.imgur.com/XGuXnvG.mp4)
Also made this quick one to illustrate why I think that (in theory) a consistent width kingpin would make it less prone to boring out the hole and have a wobbly kingpin:
(https://i.imgur.com/yLo3aZd.jpg)
No sure if all of this makes sense, I ain't a engineer but as a product designer I like to analyse those things and figure how shit works...
I hope Lurpiv either finds a fix for this or just ditches the inverted kingpin altogether. (I actually saw them posting in the IG stories the other day someone that put a regular kingpin in them, so I might try to play around that later if they start giving me problems)
Tbh I always rode normal kingpins my whole life, and as a heavy smith/feeble fan I never felt the need of an inverted kingpin. Brings more problems than it solves as everyone can tell.
So, to conclude, I'm actually enjoying the hell out of my pair for now, it's a super fun ride. But I only had like 3 seshes in them yet (covid got me paused :'( ).
It's not long enough to fell any drastic problem, altho I can see a slight kingpin wobble already. (or it's other people's complaints messing up with my head)... Let's see.
I think there's so much potential for this trucks to be amazing, honestly the most "comfortable" trucks I ever tried geometry wise. Lurpiv, get your shit together dawg, I wanna keep riding them!
If these were German trucks, we'd be having a different conversation, imo.
Mechanical engineer here and i can confirm it makes a lot of sense.
Popularizing like a boss
Less cylindrical contact can lead to play and making the hole bigger in the end
Shitty Kingpin Nylock certainly doesn't help (getting looser and adding vertical play on top of that)
At the same time it could have something to do with the hardness of the baseplate material especially around the kingpin well (could be something related to the process when poured in the mold).
The geometry might play a role here too.
Sidenote, being European i'm a metric guy and hate the imperial system. I'm confused about the decision of going metric for the hardware. Should they conform to consensus (all trucks are imperial) or go metric ?
Our tools are imperial...
i'm stoked on an european made truck and i'm still thinking a lot about getting a pair.
It's probably too early. You can't make a perfect truck first try
Can't say i have the definitive answer
But my opinion is that a replacement kingpin isn't going to solve it in the long term
It seems they need a rework somewhere
How would engineers miss this? It seems like a fairly obvious potential flaw especially if we’re spost to trust their advanced casting and axle design methods.
Expand QuoteCan't say i have the definitive answer
But my opinion is that a replacement kingpin isn't going to solve it in the long term
It seems they need a rework somewhere[close]
Think that's inevitable. If they wanna go the traditional kingpin route, they have to have a pin that's going to interface along the entire depth of the baseplate, and be pressed in properly, like every other truck brand. Really no getting around that. Having just the head of the bolt sorta pressed in where the IKP nut would go isn't going to cut it for the life of the truck.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCan't say i have the definitive answer
But my opinion is that a replacement kingpin isn't going to solve it in the long term
It seems they need a rework somewhere[close]
Think that's inevitable. If they wanna go the traditional kingpin route, they have to have a pin that's going to interface along the entire depth of the baseplate, and be pressed in properly, like every other truck brand. Really no getting around that. Having just the head of the bolt sorta pressed in where the IKP nut would go isn't going to cut it for the life of the truck.[close]
My new revised strategy will be to run them with the stock reversed kingpins and medium tightness just as I always have. If the kingpin nuts crap out and loosen I will replace them with good ones that I was mailed, if that doesn't work, I will superglue them in and if that doesn't work I will complain to Lurpiv. Won't even touch the standard kingpins they are sending out now - just sent them an additional email that I won't be needing them.
There was a picture of Oski's Ace setup in a thread, which had a decent amount of kingpin threads showing. So he most likely rides medium to tight trucks because he goes fast and the trucks may not have been tested in an insanely loose setup (does Kader ride stupid loose?). I will admit I have had no issues with the Lurpivs at all besides the nylock on the axle nuts being crap, which was mostly an aesthetic concern. Interesting thing is the Indy kingpins don't go all the way to the bottom of the baseplate either?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteCan't say i have the definitive answer
But my opinion is that a replacement kingpin isn't going to solve it in the long term
It seems they need a rework somewhere[close]
Think that's inevitable. If they wanna go the traditional kingpin route, they have to have a pin that's going to interface along the entire depth of the baseplate, and be pressed in properly, like every other truck brand. Really no getting around that. Having just the head of the bolt sorta pressed in where the IKP nut would go isn't going to cut it for the life of the truck.[close]
My new revised strategy will be to run them with the stock reversed kingpins and medium tightness just as I always have. If the kingpin nuts crap out and loosen I will replace them with good ones that I was mailed, if that doesn't work, I will superglue them in and if that doesn't work I will complain to Lurpiv. Won't even touch the standard kingpins they are sending out now - just sent them an additional email that I won't be needing them.
There was a picture of Oski's Ace setup in a thread, which had a decent amount of kingpin threads showing. So he most likely rides medium to tight trucks because he goes fast and the trucks may not have been tested in an insanely loose setup (does Kader ride stupid loose?). I will admit I have had no issues with the Lurpivs at all besides the nylock on the axle nuts being crap, which was mostly an aesthetic concern. Interesting thing is the Indy kingpins don't go all the way to the bottom of the baseplate either?[close]
Sorry, I worded that poorly. I just meant the splines of a pressed-in kingpin, whether Indy or any other brand, interface with the full depth of the kingpin hole, not the depth of the entire baseplate, my bad.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteCan't say i have the definitive answer
But my opinion is that a replacement kingpin isn't going to solve it in the long term
It seems they need a rework somewhere[close]
Think that's inevitable. If they wanna go the traditional kingpin route, they have to have a pin that's going to interface along the entire depth of the baseplate, and be pressed in properly, like every other truck brand. Really no getting around that. Having just the head of the bolt sorta pressed in where the IKP nut would go isn't going to cut it for the life of the truck.[close]
My new revised strategy will be to run them with the stock reversed kingpins and medium tightness just as I always have. If the kingpin nuts crap out and loosen I will replace them with good ones that I was mailed, if that doesn't work, I will superglue them in and if that doesn't work I will complain to Lurpiv. Won't even touch the standard kingpins they are sending out now - just sent them an additional email that I won't be needing them.
There was a picture of Oski's Ace setup in a thread, which had a decent amount of kingpin threads showing. So he most likely rides medium to tight trucks because he goes fast and needs the stability. The Lurpivs may not have been properly tested in an insanely loose setup like some prefer (does Kader ride stupid loose?). I will admit I have had no issues with the Lurpivs at all besides the nylock on the axle nuts being crap, which was mostly an aesthetic concern. Interesting thing is the Indy kingpins don't go all the way to the bottom of the baseplate either?
Kader rides fairly tight IIRC when he was on Indy he always rode the blue or black bushings cranked a bit. There was some screen capture a while back that showed some threads showing on his Ventures, which for me would be tight and I’m bigger than he is.
Same with Oski- he posted his fresh deck once and you could see he rocked both risers and a couple threads showing on his Ace’s
Expand QuoteKader rides fairly tight IIRC when he was on Indy he always rode the blue or black bushings cranked a bit. There was some screen capture a while back that showed some threads showing on his Ventures, which for me would be tight and I’m bigger than he is.
Same with Oski- he posted his fresh deck once and you could see he rocked both risers and a couple threads showing on his Ace’s[close]
Good observations! Which leads me to think that riding the Lurpiv stock inverted kingpins with medium tightness will be the most sound choice from both engineering and longevity standpoints. That is what I have done and will oontinue to do. Riding them very loose is sketch for sure. At the end of the day if your trucks are so loose that your hanger flies off without any warning sign then your setup was probably pretty reckless. I think I have heard of the kingpin nut coming undone with regular kingpins too. Pretty sure I saw someone here recommending putting the kingpin nut on with the nylock down for safety ;D
Anyway Lurpiv now has the task to improve the product based on the feedback. To anyone reading these dicussions in awe - in my opinion online discussions between hobbyists should be taken with a slight pinch of salt. Talks of catastrophic failure points are overblown. I ride them in a pretty gnarly park and again have had no issues. The pop actually feels really good, possibly even better than Indys. I was among the first people to receive them so I had no prejudice either. If anything, the big news is the 9-stair guy bending a pair. That could be a sign of the hanger design not being able to withstand heavy impacts like other brands (which bend too under the right circumstances).
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteKader rides fairly tight IIRC when he was on Indy he always rode the blue or black bushings cranked a bit. There was some screen capture a while back that showed some threads showing on his Ventures, which for me would be tight and I’m bigger than he is.
Same with Oski- he posted his fresh deck once and you could see he rocked both risers and a couple threads showing on his Ace’s[close]
Good observations! Which leads me to think that riding the Lurpiv stock inverted kingpins with medium tightness will be the most sound choice from both engineering and longevity standpoints. That is what I have done and will oontinue to do. Riding them very loose is sketch for sure. At the end of the day if your trucks are so loose that your hanger flies off without any warning sign then your setup was probably pretty reckless. I think I have heard of the kingpin nut coming undone with regular kingpins too. Pretty sure I saw someone here recommending putting the kingpin nut on with the nylock down for safety ;D
Anyway Lurpiv now has the task to improve the product based on the feedback. To anyone reading these dicussions in awe - in my opinion online discussions between hobbyists should be taken with a slight pinch of salt. Talks of catastrophic failure points are overblown. I ride them in a pretty gnarly park and again have had no issues. The pop actually feels really good, possibly even better than Indys. I was among the first people to receive them so I had no prejudice either. If anything, the big news is the 9-stair guy bending a pair. That could be a sign of the hanger design not being able to withstand heavy impacts like other brands (which bend too under the right circumstances).[close]
I think this can be also due to the type of testing they doing. I don't know the technical terms, but it's a quite different type of force applied when you jump down a stair set (quick burst of forte applied in the moment of impact) to a like a hydraulic machine trying to bend the trucks (long and continuous force applied) like they were doing on a IG post a few days ago.
Dunno what's the actual difference cause I didn't study that shit, kinda just guessing...
Expand QuoteKader rides fairly tight IIRC when he was on Indy he always rode the blue or black bushings cranked a bit. There was some screen capture a while back that showed some threads showing on his Ventures, which for me would be tight and I’m bigger than he is.
Same with Oski- he posted his fresh deck once and you could see he rocked both risers and a couple threads showing on his Ace’s[close]
Good observations! Which leads me to think that riding the Lurpiv stock inverted kingpins with medium tightness will be the most sound choice from both engineering and longevity standpoints. That is what I have done and will oontinue to do. Riding them very loose is sketch for sure. At the end of the day if your trucks are so loose that your hanger flies off without any warning sign then your setup was probably pretty reckless. I think I have heard of the kingpin nut coming undone with regular kingpins too. Pretty sure I saw someone here recommending putting the kingpin nut on with the nylock down for safety ;D
Anyway Lurpiv now has the task to improve the product based on the feedback. To anyone reading these dicussions in awe - in my opinion online discussions between hobbyists should be taken with a slight pinch of salt. Talks of catastrophic failure points are overblown. I ride them in a pretty gnarly park and again have had no issues. The pop actually feels really good, possibly even better than Indys. I was among the first people to receive them so I had no prejudice either. If anything, the big news is the 9-stair guy bending a pair. That could be a sign of the hanger design not being able to withstand heavy impacts like other brands (which bend too under the right circumstances).
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteKader rides fairly tight IIRC when he was on Indy he always rode the blue or black bushings cranked a bit. There was some screen capture a while back that showed some threads showing on his Ventures, which for me would be tight and I’m bigger than he is.
Same with Oski- he posted his fresh deck once and you could see he rocked both risers and a couple threads showing on his Ace’s[close]
Good observations! Which leads me to think that riding the Lurpiv stock inverted kingpins with medium tightness will be the most sound choice from both engineering and longevity standpoints. That is what I have done and will oontinue to do. Riding them very loose is sketch for sure. At the end of the day if your trucks are so loose that your hanger flies off without any warning sign then your setup was probably pretty reckless. I think I have heard of the kingpin nut coming undone with regular kingpins too. Pretty sure I saw someone here recommending putting the kingpin nut on with the nylock down for safety ;D
Anyway Lurpiv now has the task to improve the product based on the feedback. To anyone reading these dicussions in awe - in my opinion online discussions between hobbyists should be taken with a slight pinch of salt. Talks of catastrophic failure points are overblown. I ride them in a pretty gnarly park and again have had no issues. The pop actually feels really good, possibly even better than Indys. I was among the first people to receive them so I had no prejudice either. If anything, the big news is the 9-stair guy bending a pair. That could be a sign of the hanger design not being able to withstand heavy impacts like other brands (which bend too under the right circumstances).[close]
I think this can be also due to the type of testing they doing. I don't know the technical terms, but it's a quite different type of force applied when you jump down a stair set (quick burst of forte applied in the moment of impact) to a like a hydraulic machine trying to bend the trucks (long and continuous force applied) like they were doing on a IG post a few days ago.
Dunno what's the actual difference cause I didn't study that shit, kinda just guessing...[close]
You only saw one test on IG
That only means they filmed and posted one test.
I mean they are stress testing. They have a range of tests to conduct. Do you seriously think they only did that one test ? Seriously?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteKader rides fairly tight IIRC when he was on Indy he always rode the blue or black bushings cranked a bit. There was some screen capture a while back that showed some threads showing on his Ventures, which for me would be tight and I’m bigger than he is.
Same with Oski- he posted his fresh deck once and you could see he rocked both risers and a couple threads showing on his Ace’s[close]
Good observations! Which leads me to think that riding the Lurpiv stock inverted kingpins with medium tightness will be the most sound choice from both engineering and longevity standpoints. That is what I have done and will oontinue to do. Riding them very loose is sketch for sure. At the end of the day if your trucks are so loose that your hanger flies off without any warning sign then your setup was probably pretty reckless. I think I have heard of the kingpin nut coming undone with regular kingpins too. Pretty sure I saw someone here recommending putting the kingpin nut on with the nylock down for safety ;D
Anyway Lurpiv now has the task to improve the product based on the feedback. To anyone reading these dicussions in awe - in my opinion online discussions between hobbyists should be taken with a slight pinch of salt. Talks of catastrophic failure points are overblown. I ride them in a pretty gnarly park and again have had no issues. The pop actually feels really good, possibly even better than Indys. I was among the first people to receive them so I had no prejudice either. If anything, the big news is the 9-stair guy bending a pair. That could be a sign of the hanger design not being able to withstand heavy impacts like other brands (which bend too under the right circumstances).[close]
I think this can be also due to the type of testing they doing. I don't know the technical terms, but it's a quite different type of force applied when you jump down a stair set (quick burst of forte applied in the moment of impact) to a like a hydraulic machine trying to bend the trucks (long and continuous force applied) like they were doing on a IG post a few days ago.
Dunno what's the actual difference cause I didn't study that shit, kinda just guessing...[close]
You only saw one test on IG
That only means they filmed and posted one test.
I mean they are stress testing. They have a range of tests to conduct. Do you seriously think they only did that one test ? Seriously?
lmfao at people justifying paying over $100 for a bent truckFinally, everyone can know what it's like buying trucks in europe
gg oski
I replaced my axle nuts with the ones they sent and the nylons still bulged out. I'm just gonna run regular nuts from another truck with outer speedrings when these crap out. How the hell did they fuck that up?
The replacement kingpins seem to fix the loosening issue tho. The ones they sent are identical to the stock lurpiv kingpins except the nut is thicker with more threads. Feels like its holding the kingpin more solid for now. Doesn't fit as a non inverted kingpin due to the design.
Still inverted :( They seem to hold better tho because the nut that goes in the baseplate is deeper and more substantial. My original kingpin nuts also have the nylons bulging and so far this new kingpin is holding up.Expand QuoteI replaced my axle nuts with the ones they sent and the nylons still bulged out. I'm just gonna run regular nuts from another truck with outer speedrings when these crap out. How the hell did they fuck that up?
The replacement kingpins seem to fix the loosening issue tho. The ones they sent are identical to the stock lurpiv kingpins except the nut is thicker with more threads. Feels like its holding the kingpin more solid for now. Doesn't fit as a non inverted kingpin due to the design.[close]
So the replacement kingpins they sent you are still inverted? Or did you get the new, regular kingpins already?
Still inverted :( They seem to hold better tho because the nut that goes in the baseplate is deeper and more substantial. My original kingpin nuts also have the nylons bulging and so far this new kingpin is holding up.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI replaced my axle nuts with the ones they sent and the nylons still bulged out. I'm just gonna run regular nuts from another truck with outer speedrings when these crap out. How the hell did they fuck that up?
The replacement kingpins seem to fix the loosening issue tho. The ones they sent are identical to the stock lurpiv kingpins except the nut is thicker with more threads. Feels like its holding the kingpin more solid for now. Doesn't fit as a non inverted kingpin due to the design.[close]
So the replacement kingpins they sent you are still inverted? Or did you get the new, regular kingpins already?[close]
Axle nuts are still fucked tho. I don't know why that is so hard to get right. Tempted to try to scrape out the nylon and just use loctite on them.
Look at the x-rays. There’s a step at the bottom of the kingpin bore that matches up with the shoulder of the kingpin. My wild guess is that whomever designed these subscribed to the reverse kingpin/longboard school where bushing duro and not kingpin torque determines tightness of the truck.ok interesting, why exactly? do you see similarities or do you feel like lurpivs are trying to be something like actually good turning ventures? since people talk about how stable they feel. i like ventures currently and would be down to try lurpivs later down the line, maybe when a v2 comes out. i was considering getting aces next, but i like how ventures have some resistance. lurpivs seem like a good inbetween.
I give it three iterations before they’re a Venture clone.
ok interesting, why exactly? do you see similarities or do you feel like lurpivs are trying to be something like actually good turning ventures? since people talk about how stable they feel. i like ventures currently and would be down to try lurpivs later down the line, maybe when a v2 comes out. i was considering getting aces next, but i like how ventures have some resistance. lurpivs seem like a good inbetween.Expand QuoteLook at the x-rays. There’s a step at the bottom of the kingpin bore that matches up with the shoulder of the kingpin. My wild guess is that whomever designed these subscribed to the reverse kingpin/longboard school where bushing duro and not kingpin torque determines tightness of the truck.
I give it three iterations before they’re a Venture clone.[close]
fwiw i managed to get my ventures pretty loose and squirrely, even though they don't reach up to indys, let alone aces.
ok interesting, why exactly? do you see similarities or do you feel like lurpivs are trying to be something like actually good turning ventures? since people talk about how stable they feel. i like ventures currently and would be down to try lurpivs later down the line, maybe when a v2 comes out. i was considering getting aces next, but i like how ventures have some resistance. lurpivs seem like a good inbetween.Expand QuoteLook at the x-rays. There’s a step at the bottom of the kingpin bore that matches up with the shoulder of the kingpin. My wild guess is that whomever designed these subscribed to the reverse kingpin/longboard school where bushing duro and not kingpin torque determines tightness of the truck.
I give it three iterations before they’re a Venture clone.[close]
fwiw i managed to get my ventures pretty loose and squirrely, even though they don't reach up to indys, let alone aces.
This truck would have been fine had they just used a regular style kingpin and included axle nuts that didn't have life saver gummies as nylock, and then there's the pair that already bent. I see no reason to buy these trucks based on the price and overseas shipping hassle for a product that you're essentially a beta tester for. Following in Ace's footsteps of replacement parts instead of fixing the issue that shouldn't have existed in the first place.
Now, time to get nerdy **cuffs up the sleeves**
Kingpin side of the story… I think this is where these trucks fall short. That thing just isn't well thought through imo.
I was actually nerding out on it with @PuffinMuffin and I think I understand now why the kingpin is flawed.
I think there's 2 factors holding them back. Quality of the nuts, and the kingpin design itself:
So, first: Nuts aren't great to start with. They feel like a soft aluminium and I actually almost fucked up one of them when putting my wheels on cause it engaged a bit crooked and then it was a pain in the ass to actually correct the screw and be able to screw it back again. I think this happened cause my tool doesn't fit properly the size of the nut (metric scale used on these versus the inch scale of skate tools). Stiiiill, it was the first time screwing them, brand new nuts and axle, kinda crazy how the nut stripped right away with me barely putting any force. After like 30 mins trying to screw it properly I managed to get it in and it seems tight, but kinda worried about the next time I need to take the wheels off tho...
From what others said the Nylock isn't great either, which might explain why the kingpin gets loose with the vibration/impact and starts coming off. Which leads to my next point:
Second flaw: The kingpin gets thinner at the bottom to fit the same bolt size used on the axle.
On the pic bellow I'm holding the Kingpin nut against the axle one, it's same nut, same exact size:
(https://i.imgur.com/hDlzG2A.jpg)
This sounded really smart at first, consolidating parts, but after a deeper analyses I realised that the looser you have the trucks, the less contact you have between the baseplate and the kingpin. This makes it more prone to "boring out" the hole and getting a loose and wobbly kingpin.
I made this quick illustration on top of the X-ray of the Lurpivs I found on instagram (posted a few pages ago) to illustrate what I think it happens:
(https://i.imgur.com/1a0Zjmo.jpg)
So the kingpin is the most stable when tight to the max. I filmed this quick video to show what I mean. The deeper it is the tighter it gets (that's what she said 8) ). But for the loose trucks crowd this is a big concern.
(https://i.imgur.com/XGuXnvG.mp4)
Also made this quick one to illustrate why I think that (in theory) a consistent width kingpin would make it less prone to boring out the hole and have a wobbly kingpin:
(https://i.imgur.com/yLo3aZd.jpg)
No sure if all of this makes sense, I ain't a engineer but as a product designer I like to analyse those things and figure how shit works...
I hope Lurpiv either finds a fix for this or just ditches the inverted kingpin altogether. (I actually saw them posting in the IG stories the other day someone that put a regular kingpin in them, so I might try to play around that later if they start giving me problems)
Tbh I always rode normal kingpins my whole life, and as a heavy smith/feeble fan I never felt the need of an inverted kingpin. Brings more problems than it solves as everyone can tell.
So, to conclude, I'm actually enjoying the hell out of my pair for now, it's a super fun ride. But I only had like 3 seshes in them yet (covid got me paused :'( ).
It's not long enough to fell any drastic problem, altho I can see a slight kingpin wobble already. (or it's other people's complaints messing up with my head)... Let's see.
I think there's so much potential for this trucks to be amazing, honestly the most "comfortable" trucks I ever tried geometry wise. Lurpiv, get your shit together dawg, I wanna keep riding them!
My back truck started loosening a bit today and when I tightened it back down (after taking the hanger off and rotating the bushings a bit, something I sometimes do), I may have stripped the threads built into the baseplate. Now its at a weird point where the truck won't come off if I loosen it indefinitely but it also won't tighten if I crank it down. And the setting is definitely too loose for me, bit of jiggle.
Back to ventures for now until my normal kingpins come and I can figure out how to get the hanger off, really liked skating these though.
these trucks definitely wheelbite, have the marks to prove it.
I cant tell if my kingpin is loosening or if I am just imagining it. I was thinking that running these without the washers would mean you can tighten the inverted kingpin further into the baseplate where the shaft has more contact with the bore. Might try this out tomorrow.
these trucks definitely wheelbite, have the marks to prove it.
I cant tell if my kingpin is loosening or if I am just imagining it. I was thinking that running these without the washers would mean you can tighten the inverted kingpin further into the baseplate where the shaft has more contact with the bore. Might try this out tomorrow.
Expand Quotethese trucks definitely wheelbite, have the marks to prove it.
I cant tell if my kingpin is loosening or if I am just imagining it. I was thinking that running these without the washers would mean you can tighten the inverted kingpin further into the baseplate where the shaft has more contact with the bore. Might try this out tomorrow.[close]
I think you will probably ruin the bushings that way… Problem is more the nut on the baseplate that is too soft and the Nyloc sucks so it easily unscrews itself and is prone to strip.
Pretty sure you can try to use some regular Axle nuts instead (they’ll fit the kingpin and the baseplate) and it should hold it better already.
And on the no-wheelbite thing, I think they are kinda taking the piss, but they definitely wheelbite less than any other truck I had, which is impressive for a truck that turns fairly deep and tight.
anyone try these trucks on a 14.5 wb deck? i prefer 14.25s on af1s or indys but really want to try the p2 shape
Expand Quoteanyone try these trucks on a 14.5 wb deck? i prefer 14.25s on af1s or indys but really want to try the p2 shape[close]
P2 is actually 14.375” wb like all Polar decks that claim to be 14.5” wb.
https://skatejawn.com/oski-rozenberg-interview/
"and we’ve been talking to Kader as well."
I wonder if Kader is riding ventures again to run out a contract or if he ended up not being down.
Hi Guys,
So ive done some math so that we can all have some numbers associated with the Lurpiv trucks vs an industry standard, in this case Independent. So I set up both sets of trucks on a 8.5 polar board with the following dimensions:
8.5" X 32.125"
NOSE: 7.125"
WHEEL BASE: 14.5"
TAIL: 6.75"
So to measure the "turning power" of the two sets of trucks I collected a set of measurements at max turning which would allow for this to happen. There are multiple ways to get to the circumference but found using the circumcircle of a triangle to be easiest. I have attached a diagram below for visual representation. In this case the wheel base is given and 'r' is to be collected.
For Indy: r= 26.75"
For Lurpiv r=23.75"
The circumradius is found using the formula
a/2sin(A) where a is any triangle side length and A is the corresponding angle (found in triangle diagram).
Circumradii:
Indy = 13.89507"
Lurpiv = 12.47023"
using these radii values we get the following circumferences (2pir):
Indy:87.31"
Lurpiv:78.35"
This is pretty significant I think.
Expand QuoteHi Guys,
So ive done some math so that we can all have some numbers associated with the Lurpiv trucks vs an industry standard, in this case Independent. So I set up both sets of trucks on a 8.5 polar board with the following dimensions:
8.5" X 32.125"
NOSE: 7.125"
WHEEL BASE: 14.5"
TAIL: 6.75"
So to measure the "turning power" of the two sets of trucks I collected a set of measurements at max turning which would allow for this to happen. There are multiple ways to get to the circumference but found using the circumcircle of a triangle to be easiest. I have attached a diagram below for visual representation. In this case the wheel base is given and 'r' is to be collected.
For Indy: r= 26.75"
For Lurpiv r=23.75"
The circumradius is found using the formula
a/2sin(A) where a is any triangle side length and A is the corresponding angle (found in triangle diagram).
Circumradii:
Indy = 13.89507"
Lurpiv = 12.47023"
using these radii values we get the following circumferences (2pir):
Indy:87.31"
Lurpiv:78.35"
This is pretty significant I think.[close]
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Hi Guys,Polar are known to misreport their wheelbases, so if you didn't measure that first you might have boofed it.
So ive done some math so that we can all have some numbers associated with the Lurpiv trucks vs an industry standard, in this case Independent. So I set up both sets of trucks on a 8.5 polar board with the following dimensions:
8.5" X 32.125"
NOSE: 7.125"
WHEEL BASE: 14.5"
TAIL: 6.75"
So to measure the "turning power" of the two sets of trucks I collected a set of measurements at max turning which would allow for this to happen. There are multiple ways to get to the circumference but found using the circumcircle of a triangle to be easiest. I have attached a diagram below for visual representation. In this case the wheel base is given and 'r' is to be collected.
For Indy: r= 26.75"
For Lurpiv r=23.75"
The circumradius is found using the formula
a/2sin(A) where a is any triangle side length and A is the corresponding angle (found in triangle diagram).
Circumradii:
Indy = 13.89507"
Lurpiv = 12.47023"
using these radii values we get the following circumferences (2pir):
Indy:87.31"
Lurpiv:78.35"
This is pretty significant I think.
Hi Guys,
So ive done some math so that we can all have some numbers associated with the Lurpiv trucks vs an industry standard, in this case Independent. So I set up both sets of trucks on a 8.5 polar board with the following dimensions:
8.5" X 32.125"
NOSE: 7.125"
WHEEL BASE: 14.5"
TAIL: 6.75"
So to measure the "turning power" of the two sets of trucks I collected a set of measurements at max turning which would allow for this to happen. There are multiple ways to get to the circumference but found using the circumcircle of a triangle to be easiest. I have attached a diagram below for visual representation. In this case the wheel base is given and 'r' is to be collected.
For Indy: r= 26.75"
For Lurpiv r=23.75"
The circumradius is found using the formula
a/2sin(A) where a is any triangle side length and A is the corresponding angle (found in triangle diagram).
Circumradii:
Indy = 13.89507"
Lurpiv = 12.47023"
using these radii values we get the following circumferences (2pir):
Indy:87.31"
Lurpiv:78.35"
This is pretty significant I think.
Polar are known to misreport their wheelbases, so if you didn't measure that first you might have boofed it.Expand QuoteHi Guys,
So ive done some math so that we can all have some numbers associated with the Lurpiv trucks vs an industry standard, in this case Independent. So I set up both sets of trucks on a 8.5 polar board with the following dimensions:
8.5" X 32.125"
NOSE: 7.125"
WHEEL BASE: 14.5"
TAIL: 6.75"
So to measure the "turning power" of the two sets of trucks I collected a set of measurements at max turning which would allow for this to happen. There are multiple ways to get to the circumference but found using the circumcircle of a triangle to be easiest. I have attached a diagram below for visual representation. In this case the wheel base is given and 'r' is to be collected.
For Indy: r= 26.75"
For Lurpiv r=23.75"
The circumradius is found using the formula
a/2sin(A) where a is any triangle side length and A is the corresponding angle (found in triangle diagram).
Circumradii:
Indy = 13.89507"
Lurpiv = 12.47023"
using these radii values we get the following circumferences (2pir):
Indy:87.31"
Lurpiv:78.35"
This is pretty significant I think.[close]
I'm curious what measurements you collected for r and how?
The Lurpivs with the new shorter standard kingpins and orange independent aftermarket bushings medium/loose setting 4 sessions in now, and they feel like a fucking dream! Can reccomend everyone here that have had problems with kingpins loosening, to hammer in some of the new shorted kingpins. And btw for some reason indy bushings fit almost to perfect in lurpivs. :D
Expand QuoteThe Lurpivs with the new shorter standard kingpins and orange independent aftermarket bushings medium/loose setting 4 sessions in now, and they feel like a fucking dream! Can reccomend everyone here that have had problems with kingpins loosening, to hammer in some of the new shorted kingpins. And btw for some reason indy bushings fit almost to perfect in lurpivs. :D[close]
So these new kingpins, they don't have splines/ridges on them like an Indy kingpin right? When you say hammer them in, is it just the bolt head catching where the nut would usually go on the inverted pins?
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0879/1888/products/independent-kingpin-silver-button-style-indy-silver-button-256px-256px_cf7904dd-9357-4b40-a6d3-4bbca98b9889_800x.jpg?v=1471983350
From Filip Almqvist's aka "IllyFilly" instagram:
(https://i.imgur.com/iEoYvVm.png)
It looks like it's essentially the same pin, just flipped and cut shorter.
but one thing I tried to do when I disassembled my truck was to flip it and try to slide it in. It actually doesn't go though, at least easily (I didn't try to hammer it). My guess is that the baseplate hole tapers a bit to prevent it from sliding and get a snug fit. So, it should get fairly snug, and hopefully not wobble or loosen itself...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe Lurpivs with the new shorter standard kingpins and orange independent aftermarket bushings medium/loose setting 4 sessions in now, and they feel like a fucking dream! Can reccomend everyone here that have had problems with kingpins loosening, to hammer in some of the new shorted kingpins. And btw for some reason indy bushings fit almost to perfect in lurpivs. :D[close]
So these new kingpins, they don't have splines/ridges on them like an Indy kingpin right? When you say hammer them in, is it just the bolt head catching where the nut would usually go on the inverted pins?
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0879/1888/products/independent-kingpin-silver-button-style-indy-silver-button-256px-256px_cf7904dd-9357-4b40-a6d3-4bbca98b9889_800x.jpg?v=1471983350[close]Expand QuoteFrom Filip Almqvist's aka "IllyFilly" instagram:
It looks like it's essentially the same pin, just flipped and cut shorter.
but one thing I tried to do when I disassembled my truck was to flip it and try to slide it in. It actually doesn't go though, at least easily (I didn't try to hammer it). My guess is that the baseplate hole tapers a bit to prevent it from sliding and get a snug fit. So, it should get fairly snug, and hopefully not wobble or loosen itself...[close]
So I’ve heard through the grapevine that oski has purchased a place in Austin, not sure what that means for lurpiv m, but my homeboy will be able to show him the bent axle firsthand
How does Lurpiv grind compare to the Ace AF-1 grind?
Expand QuoteSo I’ve heard through the grapevine that oski has purchased a place in Austin, not sure what that means for lurpiv m, but my homeboy will be able to show him the bent axle firsthand[close]
well considering the last post he was doing a manual over the bowl extension on the right
(https://www.northwestskater.com/austinhousetx9994A4716.jpg)
which is in Austin your grapevine might be a stalker indeed.
hopefully it just means he is fleshing out a team i would love to see gall on with some ridiculous spots oski can skate.
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surely the plan for lurpiv is a vid once the kingpingate calms
Has anybody received any of the new Lurpiv Kingpins? I contact customer service and they said they would send their new ones over but that was like on the 28th. I really like the way they grind and skate but I’m so tired of having to tighten my back truck every 20 minutes.
Expand QuoteHas anybody received any of the new Lurpiv Kingpins? I contact customer service and they said they would send their new ones over but that was like on the 28th. I really like the way they grind and skate but I’m so tired of having to tighten my back truck every 20 minutes.[close]
I got mine the other day, and i emailed the day or the day after they announced the new kingpins.
For anyone wondering about the replacement kingpin, here's my convo with the lurpiv insta account:Thanks! I will send them a message to see if i can get that video too.
(https://i.ibb.co/MGpJ00q/image.png) (https://ibb.co/MGpJ00q)
I dont know how to import the video but i bet if you messaged the same thing theyd sent it, basically the replacement pins should be put in as regular kingpins (not inverted).
The video is interested, it shows and narrates the kingpin getting hammered in AS IF IT WERE INVERTED, i.e. from top to bottom, and then removing it and hammering it in from bottom to top as a regular kingpin. not sure what this first step accomplishes as I haven't done the install yet myself.
I gotta say that the mechanic in me is a little disappointed that the solution is to remove and install a new splined part into a soft metal plate with a hammer. I hope this solution holds and that the process of extraction and reinstallation doesn't damage the baseplate permanently, since I doubt most people will be doing with with any kind of mechanical press.I recon this is the main way people used to really break baseplates. I don't know exactly when but I remember years ago someone would break a kingpin every other session and then a baseplate 50% of the time when trying to hammer the new one in.
I installed one of the new kingpins today after my front kingpin started getting some heavy jiggle, can confirm it works, I just had to hammer it through inverted 3 or 4 times before I could get it through the hole the right way. Felt loose at first but I cranked the bolt down and took it off after and the kingpin is nice and tight now. Really hyped to see how it feels. Still have the inverted in my back truck too I’m hoping I can stay like that
Expand QuoteExpand Quotethese trucks definitely wheelbite, have the marks to prove it.
I cant tell if my kingpin is loosening or if I am just imagining it. I was thinking that running these without the washers would mean you can tighten the inverted kingpin further into the baseplate where the shaft has more contact with the bore. Might try this out tomorrow.[close]
I think you will probably ruin the bushings that way… Problem is more the nut on the baseplate that is too soft and the Nyloc sucks so it easily unscrews itself and is prone to strip.
Pretty sure you can try to use some regular Axle nuts instead (they’ll fit the kingpin and the baseplate) and it should hold it better already.
And on the no-wheelbite thing, I think they are kinda taking the piss, but they definitely wheelbite less than any other truck I had, which is impressive for a truck that turns fairly deep and tight.[close]
I have been riding mine without washers and I haven’t had any problems with the hex ruining the bushing yet. I’m sure it’ll tear it up eventually, but no problems after 3 weeks of riding them that way (probably 20 hours or so). I weigh 150 so your mileage may vary. I also ran a flat washer on top for a little bit but I took that off because I enjoyed them more without washers. I would recommend running the trucks without washers because they feel so much more turny and fun.
And I agree, you can tighten the kingpin further which makes the trucks feel more secure. The aluminum on these trucks feels a lot harder to me, so I’m not anticipating the kingpin hole boring out as quickly as some are suspecting.
I also put a normal axle nut in the baseplate. The kingpin screwed into the nut fine and it feels tight and secure. I’ve only had one session on them so can’t comment on how well it works yet.
I’m riding 60mm Spitfire Kader’s without risers. They wheelbite but they turn much deeper than any other truck would with 60mm wheels. I had hardly any wheelbite at all with 57mm wheels on prior to the 60s.
I recon this is the main way people used to really break baseplates. I don't know exactly when but I remember years ago someone would break a kingpin every other session and then a baseplate 50% of the time when trying to hammer the new one in.Expand QuoteI gotta say that the mechanic in me is a little disappointed that the solution is to remove and install a new splined part into a soft metal plate with a hammer. I hope this solution holds and that the process of extraction and reinstallation doesn't damage the baseplate permanently, since I doubt most people will be doing with with any kind of mechanical press.[close]
I very much recommend people get the biggest/ heaviest hammer you can use and still be accurate and definatly hit the kingpin in way harder than you think. You want to push the steel thru the aluminium in as few hits as possible to reduce the aluminium bending.
Expand QuoteI installed one of the new kingpins today after my front kingpin started getting some heavy jiggle, can confirm it works, I just had to hammer it through inverted 3 or 4 times before I could get it through the hole the right way. Felt loose at first but I cranked the bolt down and took it off after and the kingpin is nice and tight now. Really hyped to see how it feels. Still have the inverted in my back truck too I’m hoping I can stay like that[close]
How’s the kingpin clearance with the new one?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotethese trucks definitely wheelbite, have the marks to prove it.
I cant tell if my kingpin is loosening or if I am just imagining it. I was thinking that running these without the washers would mean you can tighten the inverted kingpin further into the baseplate where the shaft has more contact with the bore. Might try this out tomorrow.[close]
I think you will probably ruin the bushings that way… Problem is more the nut on the baseplate that is too soft and the Nyloc sucks so it easily unscrews itself and is prone to strip.
Pretty sure you can try to use some regular Axle nuts instead (they’ll fit the kingpin and the baseplate) and it should hold it better already.
And on the no-wheelbite thing, I think they are kinda taking the piss, but they definitely wheelbite less than any other truck I had, which is impressive for a truck that turns fairly deep and tight.[close]
I have been riding mine without washers and I haven’t had any problems with the hex ruining the bushing yet. I’m sure it’ll tear it up eventually, but no problems after 3 weeks of riding them that way (probably 20 hours or so). I weigh 150 so your mileage may vary. I also ran a flat washer on top for a little bit but I took that off because I enjoyed them more without washers. I would recommend running the trucks without washers because they feel so much more turny and fun.
And I agree, you can tighten the kingpin further which makes the trucks feel more secure. The aluminum on these trucks feels a lot harder to me, so I’m not anticipating the kingpin hole boring out as quickly as some are suspecting.
I also put a normal axle nut in the baseplate. The kingpin screwed into the nut fine and it feels tight and secure. I’ve only had one session on them so can’t comment on how well it works yet.
I’m riding 60mm Spitfire Kader’s without risers. They wheelbite but they turn much deeper than any other truck would with 60mm wheels. I had hardly any wheelbite at all with 57mm wheels on prior to the 60s.[close]
Any feedback if this worked in the long run? Seems less invasive as a solution than hammering a kingpin into the baseplate.
I gotta say that the mechanic in me is a little disappointed that the solution is to remove and install a new splined part into a soft metal plate with a hammer. I hope this solution holds and that the process of extraction and reinstallation doesn't damage the baseplate permanently, since I doubt most people will be doing with with any kind of mechanical press.Just a question based on an observation made looking at the Lurpiv IG posts, it doesn’t appear that the replacement pins they’re shipping have any splines that need to be “hammered” into place: am I missing something obvious? More like, slide the old IKP out with a tap or two (simply for the purpose of knocking the nut free from the baseplate) and the tap the new, standard pin right into the baseplate hole & the thing just kinda snugs in with a decent fit & is then held in place by the pressure from the stacked washer/bushings/nut combo.
Just a question based on an observation made looking at the Lurpiv IG posts, it doesn’t appear that the replacement pins they’re shipping have any splines that need to be “hammered” into place: am I missing something obvious? More like, slide the old IKP out with a tap or two (simply for the purpose of knocking the nut free from the baseplate) and the tap the new, standard pin right into the baseplate hole & the thing just kinda snugs in with a decent fit & is then held in place by the pressure from the stacked washer/bushings/nut combo.Expand QuoteI gotta say that the mechanic in me is a little disappointed that the solution is to remove and install a new splined part into a soft metal plate with a hammer. I hope this solution holds and that the process of extraction and reinstallation doesn't damage the baseplate permanently, since I doubt most people will be doing with with any kind of mechanical press.[close]
This coming from somebody who doesn’t have any Lurpivs, as I haven’t jumped on that train (yet?) so I’m def talking out of my ass over here.
Who wants to clarify for old Lou over here?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotethese trucks definitely wheelbite, have the marks to prove it.
I cant tell if my kingpin is loosening or if I am just imagining it. I was thinking that running these without the washers would mean you can tighten the inverted kingpin further into the baseplate where the shaft has more contact with the bore. Might try this out tomorrow.[close]
I think you will probably ruin the bushings that way… Problem is more the nut on the baseplate that is too soft and the Nyloc sucks so it easily unscrews itself and is prone to strip.
Pretty sure you can try to use some regular Axle nuts instead (they’ll fit the kingpin and the baseplate) and it should hold it better already.
And on the no-wheelbite thing, I think they are kinda taking the piss, but they definitely wheelbite less than any other truck I had, which is impressive for a truck that turns fairly deep and tight.[close]
I have been riding mine without washers and I haven’t had any problems with the hex ruining the bushing yet. I’m sure it’ll tear it up eventually, but no problems after 3 weeks of riding them that way (probably 20 hours or so). I weigh 150 so your mileage may vary. I also ran a flat washer on top for a little bit but I took that off because I enjoyed them more without washers. I would recommend running the trucks without washers because they feel so much more turny and fun.
And I agree, you can tighten the kingpin further which makes the trucks feel more secure. The aluminum on these trucks feels a lot harder to me, so I’m not anticipating the kingpin hole boring out as quickly as some are suspecting.
I also put a normal axle nut in the baseplate. The kingpin screwed into the nut fine and it feels tight and secure. I’ve only had one session on them so can’t comment on how well it works yet.
I’m riding 60mm Spitfire Kader’s without risers. They wheelbite but they turn much deeper than any other truck would with 60mm wheels. I had hardly any wheelbite at all with 57mm wheels on prior to the 60s.[close]
Any feedback if this worked in the long run? Seems less invasive as a solution than hammering a kingpin into the baseplate.[close]
Regular axle nuts did not work well, the kingpin started loosening.
Ever since then I have been using the axle nuts that come with Ace AF1 trucks (linked below) and they have worked really well. I have put about 10 heavy sessions on them and I haven’t noticed any loosening at all.
The diameter of the Ace nut is smaller than Lurpiv’s and it seems like the nut gets slightly wedged in the hex cutout in the baseplate (still easy to remove though). I’m not sure if that’s why it’s holding so well, or if it’s the nyloc Ace uses, or the hardened steel and “re-threading” design of the Ace nut.
https://shop.acetrucks.com/products/ace-re-threading-axle-nut
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quotethese trucks definitely wheelbite, have the marks to prove it.
I cant tell if my kingpin is loosening or if I am just imagining it. I was thinking that running these without the washers would mean you can tighten the inverted kingpin further into the baseplate where the shaft has more contact with the bore. Might try this out tomorrow.[close]
I think you will probably ruin the bushings that way… Problem is more the nut on the baseplate that is too soft and the Nyloc sucks so it easily unscrews itself and is prone to strip.
Pretty sure you can try to use some regular Axle nuts instead (they’ll fit the kingpin and the baseplate) and it should hold it better already.
And on the no-wheelbite thing, I think they are kinda taking the piss, but they definitely wheelbite less than any other truck I had, which is impressive for a truck that turns fairly deep and tight.[close]
I have been riding mine without washers and I haven’t had any problems with the hex ruining the bushing yet. I’m sure it’ll tear it up eventually, but no problems after 3 weeks of riding them that way (probably 20 hours or so). I weigh 150 so your mileage may vary. I also ran a flat washer on top for a little bit but I took that off because I enjoyed them more without washers. I would recommend running the trucks without washers because they feel so much more turny and fun.
And I agree, you can tighten the kingpin further which makes the trucks feel more secure. The aluminum on these trucks feels a lot harder to me, so I’m not anticipating the kingpin hole boring out as quickly as some are suspecting.
I also put a normal axle nut in the baseplate. The kingpin screwed into the nut fine and it feels tight and secure. I’ve only had one session on them so can’t comment on how well it works yet.
I’m riding 60mm Spitfire Kader’s without risers. They wheelbite but they turn much deeper than any other truck would with 60mm wheels. I had hardly any wheelbite at all with 57mm wheels on prior to the 60s.[close]
Any feedback if this worked in the long run? Seems less invasive as a solution than hammering a kingpin into the baseplate.[close]
Regular axle nuts did not work well, the kingpin started loosening.
Ever since then I have been using the axle nuts that come with Ace AF1 trucks (linked below) and they have worked really well. I have put about 10 heavy sessions on them and I haven’t noticed any loosening at all.
The diameter of the Ace nut is smaller than Lurpiv’s and it seems like the nut gets slightly wedged in the hex cutout in the baseplate (still easy to remove though). I’m not sure if that’s why it’s holding so well, or if it’s the nyloc Ace uses, or the hardened steel and “re-threading” design of the Ace nut.
https://shop.acetrucks.com/products/ace-re-threading-axle-nut[close]
This sounds like a good fix, thanks!
Edit, shipping to Europe would be prohibitive tho. I wonder if they could just slip two nuts into an envelope and pass it for a letter instead.
Regular axle nuts did not work well, the kingpin started loosening.
Ever since then I have been using the axle nuts that come with Ace AF1 trucks (linked below) and they have worked really well. I have put about 10 heavy sessions on them and I haven’t noticed any loosening at all.
The diameter of the Ace nut is smaller than Lurpiv’s and it seems like the nut gets slightly wedged in the hex cutout in the baseplate (still easy to remove though). I’m not sure if that’s why it’s holding so well, or if it’s the nyloc Ace uses, or the hardened steel and “re-threading” design of the Ace nut.
https://shop.acetrucks.com/products/ace-re-threading-axle-nut
This all seems like an awful lot of trouble for a nearly $100 set of trucks.
But then again, I remember my friend had a Saab and it was in the shop all the time.
This all seems like an awful lot of trouble for a nearly $100 set of trucks.
But then again, I remember my friend had a Saab and it was in the shop all the time.
As a person who has a set and wants them to succeed, how the fuck did they let the nylon nut defect pass through quality control phase? If they took the time to set up a few trucks from each batch they would have caught the bulging nylon and addressed it accordingly. Imagine putting that much resource into starting the company and something as small as a a nylon lock not working properly gives your brand a bad first impression. I'm lumping the kingpin issue in here because my original kingpin came loose seemingly from the nylon not holding it in.Expand QuoteThis all seems like an awful lot of trouble for a nearly $100 set of trucks.
But then again, I remember my friend had a Saab and it was in the shop all the time.[close]
I know its been said here a lot but thats what we pay for Indy hollows in Europe.
Also its their first version of the truck, im sure they'll work out the defect parts asap.
As a person who has a set and wants them to succeed, how the fuck did they let the nylon nut defect pass through quality control phase? If they took the time to set up a few trucks from each batch they would have caught the bulging nylon and addressed it accordingly. Imagine putting that much resource into starting the company and something as small as a a nylon lock not working properly gives your brand a bad first impression. I'm lumping the kingpin issue in here because my original kingpin came loose seemingly from the nylon not holding it in.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis all seems like an awful lot of trouble for a nearly $100 set of trucks.
But then again, I remember my friend had a Saab and it was in the shop all the time.[close]
I know its been said here a lot but thats what we pay for Indy hollows in Europe.
Also its their first version of the truck, im sure they'll work out the defect parts asap.[close]
If this is the opinion of someone who wants to go out of my way to support, imagine the opinions of people who have no desire to deviate from known brands.
As a person who has a set and wants them to succeed, how the fuck did they let the nylon nut defect pass through quality control phase? If they took the time to set up a few trucks from each batch they would have caught the bulging nylon and addressed it accordingly. Imagine putting that much resource into starting the company and something as small as a a nylon lock not working properly gives your brand a bad first impression. I'm lumping the kingpin issue in here because my original kingpin came loose seemingly from the nylon not holding it in.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThis all seems like an awful lot of trouble for a nearly $100 set of trucks.
But then again, I remember my friend had a Saab and it was in the shop all the time.[close]
I know its been said here a lot but thats what we pay for Indy hollows in Europe.
Also its their first version of the truck, im sure they'll work out the defect parts asap.[close]
If this is the opinion of someone who wants to go out of my way to support, imagine the opinions of people who have no desire to deviate from known brands.
Anyone in AU get these (or specifically 144mm) ? how long did it take? getting stir crazy seeing that UPS label created tracking status every day. suprised they havent started just sending out the standard pin with all order atm.
After a good month and a half on these, I will say that I think these trucks are designed to be run cranked down as tight as the kingpin will go. For one, that's the only way (for me at least) where the hanger doesn't wobble around in the pivot cup and the kingpin doesn't rattle side to side from turning. If I have my board at my usual looseness and throw down, the trucks sound like dropping a bag of loose metal on the ground. The sound can be overlooked but the thought of the truck falling apart while skating definitely hinders my confidence. If you like having the ace like freedom of turn, these ain't it. They do have a deep full turn for a tightened down truck though and I enjoy the grind a lot.
Thanks for the tip. I received the non inverted kingpins and might give em a go at some point. Right now, I'm just in a phase where I can't be bothered to put them in. If I got these a few months ago, I prob would have been down for experiments and what not but right now I just want to stick with my configuration and just get used to it haha.Expand QuoteAfter a good month and a half on these, I will say that I think these trucks are designed to be run cranked down as tight as the kingpin will go. For one, that's the only way (for me at least) where the hanger doesn't wobble around in the pivot cup and the kingpin doesn't rattle side to side from turning. If I have my board at my usual looseness and throw down, the trucks sound like dropping a bag of loose metal on the ground. The sound can be overlooked but the thought of the truck falling apart while skating definitely hinders my confidence. If you like having the ace like freedom of turn, these ain't it. They do have a deep full turn for a tightened down truck though and I enjoy the grind a lot.[close]
I kinda know what you mean, especially because of the thought of the truck falling apart, but have you tried the non inverted kingpins if you got them? I'm running mine with the well broken in stock bushings, nut flush and its very surfy loose, a good amount looser than I usually ride and it doesn't have the wobble/rattle at all. Could also tighten them down and get the feel that you're describing.
Maybe an option to get that freedom of turn would be to run softer bushings and crank it down as you would. Though not sure what bushings would be ideal for that. Probably some sort of indy aftermarket is my guess.
pontus just posted the 159s on his story. there seems to a resolution for the kingpin shitAre those axle nuts what they normally have?
https://imgur.com/gallery/Uo1r1rW
That extra allen bolt is such a bad idea.
Expand QuoteThat extra allen bolt is such a bad idea.[close]
correcting bad design with even worst design
pontus just posted the 159s on his story. there seems to a resolution for the kingpin shit
https://imgur.com/gallery/Uo1r1rW
Did the Lurpiv team really put in as little R&D to their trucks as it seems? I have big love for Oski and would like to try a pair of these, but why does it seem like the SLAP nerds, only after paying for a set of trucks, are the ones finding a ton of flaws?
Did the Lurpiv team really put in as little R&D to their trucks as it seems? I have big love for Oski and would like to try a pair of these, but why does it seem like the SLAP nerds, only after paying for a set of trucks, are the ones finding a ton of flaws?
If these were any other brand people would be roasting the fuck out of them.
I had this Allen key experiment shown to me the other day and I just rolled my eyes. It’s waaaayyy to gimmicky, it might fix it but it also adds one more step to something that shouldn’t be that complicated. :-\
And honestly I don’t understand why they just can’t let go the fuckin’ inverted kingpin… is it really a deal breaker to anyone? I always rode a regular kingpin my whole life and I never felt like it hindered my feeble/Smith’s if you engineer some good clearance (look at ventures).
And I’m like, if you go inverted at least take the most material you can out of the way. The fact it still has the nut shape makes it stick out and its so pointy that when it sticks it really sticks, at least I felt it in this rougher ledge I was trying to skate the other day. I would prefer something like a Grindking or a Krux k4 kingpin where you only use the Allen but it really lowers it to the max.
to be honest it seems more like a Band-Aid for the current situation.
Here's to hoping that the manufacturing being local they can easily work on solving it. My question is you do see some riding them with no issues (it seems) and also in an earlier video John Magnusson stating if you have no issue keep riding the inverted. So is it an issue with all of them or is it dependant on how much you crank em or what?
to be honest it seems more like a Band-Aid for the current situation.
Here's to hoping that the manufacturing being local they can easily work on solving it. My question is you do see some riding them with no issues (it seems) and also in an earlier video John Magnusson stating if you have no issue keep riding the inverted. So is it an issue with all of them or is it dependant on how much you crank em or what?
It’s just a set screw, I don’t see what’s so complicated, inconvenient, or controversial about it.
It’s just a set screw, I don’t see what’s so complicated, inconvenient, or controversial about it.
What does that screw do? I'm not the brightestTightening it applies pressure to the king pin to lock it in place
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Is this the jig they devised to shake the truck and simulate skating?
That jig doesn’t make sense. The truck should be on a board with a load on top and wheels touching a surface to apply the pressurei agree with them certainly. only one i dont really is the skate tool part. most of the world uses metric sizes apart from US liberia and myanmar i could be wrong tho. but i do get your point about skate tools that being said you are getting a made in sweden product
The set screw reminds me of when Titans had one to hold the axle in place.
The set screw can hold fine although it’s sorta dumb since no skate tools have it and those things are very easy to round out.
So here’s a tally so far:
1. Kingpin 1 loosened on a significant number of customers.
2. Kingpin nut stripped for a number of customers due to shitty quality and bad threadlock.
3. They shipped a truck with a nut size that doesn’t match the majority of skate tools.
4. The nylock didn’t work on the majority of trucks.
5. Their kingpin fix was to basically undo one of their design features, which apparently didn’t work any better than a standard kingpin when it touched a grind surface.
6. Now they introduce a delicate set screw they tested with a jig that doesn’t replicate skateboarding and is a size on no skate tools in a part of the truck that for many comes in contact on occasion with stuff.
This sounds like when people that own Mercedes Sprinter vans drop $100k only to find out the turbo impeller is made of plastic and has exploded on them 5 hours outside of Muscatine, Iowa with not a dealer in sight.
That jig doesn’t make sense. The truck should be on a board with a load on top and wheels touching a surface to apply the pressure
Been thinking a bunch about other new type trucks/features that came out and disappeared. Does anyone remember specific problems with the following:
the Krux where the kingpin nut,washer and maybe top bushing (or the nut went inside the bushing)was all one piece?
Grind king had these boomerang looking axles that couldn't slip.
I don't remember having any problems with my original tensors, but I know for most people they didn't turn.
i remember Tracker had trucks with some kinda of clips that held the wheels on, i use to see (Ravers era) Heath at spots looking for them after a wheel fell off, he use to carry extra's in his pocket. lol
kinda like these.
I don't see why you guys are so tripped out on the saw jig. They're testing to see if the king pin rattles loose with the new grub screw; violently shaking it for a long period of time is a perfectly fine way to test that. They've also shown on the instagram before that they were testing them on board as well, there's no reason to assume this is the full extent of their testing.
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i remember Tracker had trucks with some kinda of clips that held the wheels on, i use to see (Ravers era) Heath at spots looking for them after a wheel fell off, he use to carry extra's in his pocket. lol
kinda like these.[close]
Even worse, they made trucks with floater axles and those e-clips. Loose a clip and the full axle comes flying out.
Expand QuoteI don't see why you guys are so tripped out on the saw jig. They're testing to see if the king pin rattles loose with the new grub screw; violently shaking it for a long period of time is a perfectly fine way to test that. They've also shown on the instagram before that they were testing them on board as well, there's no reason to assume this is the full extent of their testing.[close]
No, it's not. The kingpin loosens partly because the weight of the rider pushes on the bottom bushing and reduces pressure on the top bushing, which makes it easier to loosen. With no weight it is unlikely to loosen or put enough pressure on the set screw to see if it itself loosens or strips as those little ones often do. It's just poorly thought out and doesn't simulate the weight of a skateboarder or the normal load of the trucks.
yeah, those were the ones. did those make it to production? i only ever saw Tracker flow people with them, AFAIR.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI don't see why you guys are so tripped out on the saw jig. They're testing to see if the king pin rattles loose with the new grub screw; violently shaking it for a long period of time is a perfectly fine way to test that. They've also shown on the instagram before that they were testing them on board as well, there's no reason to assume this is the full extent of their testing.[close]
No, it's not. The kingpin loosens partly because the weight of the rider pushes on the bottom bushing and reduces pressure on the top bushing, which makes it easier to loosen. With no weight it is unlikely to loosen or put enough pressure on the set screw to see if it itself loosens or strips as those little ones often do. It's just poorly thought out and doesn't simulate the weight of a skateboarder or the normal load of the trucks.[close]
Exactly. Any test which isn’t designed to mimic the dynamic load of a user on top of the truck is totally useless.
Has anybody received any of the new Lurpiv Kingpins? I contact customer service and they said they would send their new ones over but that was like on the 28th. I really like the way they grind and skate but I’m so tired of having to tighten my back truck every 20 minutes.
Expand QuoteHas anybody received any of the new Lurpiv Kingpins? I contact customer service and they said they would send their new ones over but that was like on the 28th. I really like the way they grind and skate but I’m so tired of having to tighten my back truck every 20 minutes.[close]
Update. Finally got the new kingpins, they were probably stuck in customs or something. At first I honestly thought they sent the exact same kingpins again.
I took apart the trucks and noticed some pretty interesting stuff.
First off, the nut for the original kingpins had been stripped entirely. An entire piece of metal for both of my kingpin nuts, which I assume are supposed to act like thread locks, had been completely ripped off. I'm guessing this is why my trucks kept constantly loosening because the nuts holding them in were complete shit.
Second, the new kingpins are smaller then the original ones, I'm guessing by like around 1 cm-ish. They're also way more denser and heavier then the old kingpins.
I installed them reversed though, i.e. the same way the old kingpins were installed. I saw someone mention that you're not supposed to do that but I'm not sure? I rode around my driveway with them installed that way and it felt fine.
Hopefully they work and I don't have to deal with this shit anymore. Will provide some updates to them in a few weeks.
Some photos for those curious of the differences:
https://imgur.com/a/qtj6x4p
Expand QuoteDid the Lurpiv team really put in as little R&D to their trucks as it seems? I have big love for Oski and would like to try a pair of these, but why does it seem like the SLAP nerds, only after paying for a set of trucks, are the ones finding a ton of flaws?[close]
The same thing happened with the AF1. I have like ten friends on them with no complaints, but here they're dangerously flawed.
With that said, the only person I know in real life who bought the Lurpivs (who does not post on Slap) had the kingpin rattle loose and is generally very disappointed in them.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDid the Lurpiv team really put in as little R&D to their trucks as it seems? I have big love for Oski and would like to try a pair of these, but why does it seem like the SLAP nerds, only after paying for a set of trucks, are the ones finding a ton of flaws?[close]
The same thing happened with the AF1. I have like ten friends on them with no complaints, but here they're dangerously flawed.
With that said, the only person I know in real life who bought the Lurpivs (who does not post on Slap) had the kingpin rattle loose and is generally very disappointed in them.[close]
Just being curious here, what are the general flaws of AF-1 that are being reported, especially dangerous ones?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDid the Lurpiv team really put in as little R&D to their trucks as it seems? I have big love for Oski and would like to try a pair of these, but why does it seem like the SLAP nerds, only after paying for a set of trucks, are the ones finding a ton of flaws?[close]
The same thing happened with the AF1. I have like ten friends on them with no complaints, but here they're dangerously flawed.
With that said, the only person I know in real life who bought the Lurpivs (who does not post on Slap) had the kingpin rattle loose and is generally very disappointed in them.[close]
Just being curious here, what are the general flaws of AF-1 that are being reported, especially dangerous ones?[close]
The pivot cups seem to wear out very quickly and this causes the hanger to pit the baseplate. Also, some of the initial run had a divot in the side of the cup where the pivot cup sits, and this gouged the pivot cup, ripping it apart early. I haven’t seen many complaints lately, and I know a lot of people in real life who are skating the AF1 hard and have no issues, so I’m assuming it has been largely fixed, even if some cups are still splitting.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteDid the Lurpiv team really put in as little R&D to their trucks as it seems? I have big love for Oski and would like to try a pair of these, but why does it seem like the SLAP nerds, only after paying for a set of trucks, are the ones finding a ton of flaws?[close]
The same thing happened with the AF1. I have like ten friends on them with no complaints, but here they're dangerously flawed.
With that said, the only person I know in real life who bought the Lurpivs (who does not post on Slap) had the kingpin rattle loose and is generally very disappointed in them.[close]
Just being curious here, what are the general flaws of AF-1 that are being reported, especially dangerous ones?[close]
The pivot cups seem to wear out very quickly and this causes the hanger to pit the baseplate. Also, some of the initial run had a divot in the side of the cup where the pivot cup sits, and this gouged the pivot cup, ripping it apart early. I haven’t seen many complaints lately, and I know a lot of people in real life who are skating the AF1 hard and have no issues, so I’m assuming it has been largely fixed, even if some cups are still splitting.[close]
I was victim of the pivotdivot; the replacement cups they sent did just fine in a set of Indys (still in them).
I'll let you know how the QC is when they release the low version; one can hope all the issues are gone by spring '22...
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHas anybody received any of the new Lurpiv Kingpins? I contact customer service and they said they would send their new ones over but that was like on the 28th. I really like the way they grind and skate but I’m so tired of having to tighten my back truck every 20 minutes.[close]
Update. Finally got the new kingpins, they were probably stuck in customs or something. At first I honestly thought they sent the exact same kingpins again.
I took apart the trucks and noticed some pretty interesting stuff.
First off, the nut for the original kingpins had been stripped entirely. An entire piece of metal for both of my kingpin nuts, which I assume are supposed to act like thread locks, had been completely ripped off. I'm guessing this is why my trucks kept constantly loosening because the nuts holding them in were complete shit.
Second, the new kingpins are smaller then the original ones, I'm guessing by like around 1 cm-ish. They're also way more denser and heavier then the old kingpins.
I installed them reversed though, i.e. the same way the old kingpins were installed. I saw someone mention that you're not supposed to do that but I'm not sure? I rode around my driveway with them installed that way and it felt fine.
Hopefully they work and I don't have to deal with this shit anymore. Will provide some updates to them in a few weeks.
Some photos for those curious of the differences:
https://imgur.com/a/qtj6x4p[close]
They are meant to be installed the other way around, like a normal kingpin. I know they don’t really slide through but you gotta hammer from the top first to open the hole a bit more and then hammer from the bottom like a normal kingpin. They should still be snug, at least mine are. The kingpins are shorter cause they didn’t wanted them to stick out too much when set-up upwards. The others are longer cause when tighten it goes in the deck direction and it allows you to loosen them more without sticking out.
I rode yesterday the first time with my replacement kingpins, the standard kingpin way, and they felt really good. No wobble, no loosening. The clearance is not as good, but tbh I did smiths and feebles like always and it didn’t bother me. Gonna keep riding this way for a while.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHas anybody received any of the new Lurpiv Kingpins? I contact customer service and they said they would send their new ones over but that was like on the 28th. I really like the way they grind and skate but I’m so tired of having to tighten my back truck every 20 minutes.[close]
Update. Finally got the new kingpins, they were probably stuck in customs or something. At first I honestly thought they sent the exact same kingpins again.
I took apart the trucks and noticed some pretty interesting stuff.
First off, the nut for the original kingpins had been stripped entirely. An entire piece of metal for both of my kingpin nuts, which I assume are supposed to act like thread locks, had been completely ripped off. I'm guessing this is why my trucks kept constantly loosening because the nuts holding them in were complete shit.
Second, the new kingpins are smaller then the original ones, I'm guessing by like around 1 cm-ish. They're also way more denser and heavier then the old kingpins.
I installed them reversed though, i.e. the same way the old kingpins were installed. I saw someone mention that you're not supposed to do that but I'm not sure? I rode around my driveway with them installed that way and it felt fine.
Hopefully they work and I don't have to deal with this shit anymore. Will provide some updates to them in a few weeks.
Some photos for those curious of the differences:
https://imgur.com/a/qtj6x4p[close]
They are meant to be installed the other way around, like a normal kingpin. I know they don’t really slide through but you gotta hammer from the top first to open the hole a bit more and then hammer from the bottom like a normal kingpin. They should still be snug, at least mine are. The kingpins are shorter cause they didn’t wanted them to stick out too much when set-up upwards. The others are longer cause when tighten it goes in the deck direction and it allows you to loosen them more without sticking out.
I rode yesterday the first time with my replacement kingpins, the standard kingpin way, and they felt really good. No wobble, no loosening. The clearance is not as good, but tbh I did smiths and feebles like always and it didn’t bother me. Gonna keep riding this way for a while.[close]
Good to hear.
So, from what I’m reading here, pretty much all the problems are around the inverted kingpin - and if they just went classic then it’s a solid product, yes?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHas anybody received any of the new Lurpiv Kingpins? I contact customer service and they said they would send their new ones over but that was like on the 28th. I really like the way they grind and skate but I’m so tired of having to tighten my back truck every 20 minutes.[close]
Update. Finally got the new kingpins, they were probably stuck in customs or something. At first I honestly thought they sent the exact same kingpins again.
I took apart the trucks and noticed some pretty interesting stuff.
First off, the nut for the original kingpins had been stripped entirely. An entire piece of metal for both of my kingpin nuts, which I assume are supposed to act like thread locks, had been completely ripped off. I'm guessing this is why my trucks kept constantly loosening because the nuts holding them in were complete shit.
Second, the new kingpins are smaller then the original ones, I'm guessing by like around 1 cm-ish. They're also way more denser and heavier then the old kingpins.
I installed them reversed though, i.e. the same way the old kingpins were installed. I saw someone mention that you're not supposed to do that but I'm not sure? I rode around my driveway with them installed that way and it felt fine.
Hopefully they work and I don't have to deal with this shit anymore. Will provide some updates to them in a few weeks.
Some photos for those curious of the differences:
https://imgur.com/a/qtj6x4p[close]
They are meant to be installed the other way around, like a normal kingpin. I know they don’t really slide through but you gotta hammer from the top first to open the hole a bit more and then hammer from the bottom like a normal kingpin. They should still be snug, at least mine are. The kingpins are shorter cause they didn’t wanted them to stick out too much when set-up upwards. The others are longer cause when tighten it goes in the deck direction and it allows you to loosen them more without sticking out.
I rode yesterday the first time with my replacement kingpins, the standard kingpin way, and they felt really good. No wobble, no loosening. The clearance is not as good, but tbh I did smiths and feebles like always and it didn’t bother me. Gonna keep riding this way for a while.[close]
Good to hear.
So, from what I’m reading here, pretty much all the problems are around the inverted kingpin - and if they just went classic then it’s a solid product, yes?
Got some 144s for Christmas and they just turned up yesterday.
(https://i.imgur.com/qENUw3b.jpg)
They came with the kingpin fitted the standard way, no extra inverted kingpins just a couple of extra nuts.
Looking forward to skating these, the axel nuts are bulging but I'm just gunna see how it goes
Would be cool if they come always with regular kingpins. Never liked inverted kingpins.
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Would be cool if you could select inverted or regular when you order. Because I prefer the inverted kingpin.
I mean that would be the ultimate moveExpand QuoteExpand QuoteWould be cool if they come always with regular kingpins. Never liked inverted kingpins.[close]
Would be cool if you could select inverted or regular when you order. Because I prefer the inverted kingpin.[close]
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Would be cool if you could select inverted or regular when you order. Because I prefer the inverted kingpin.
Got some 144s for Christmas and they just turned up yesterday.Did they only include two extra nuts? If so, that kinda works as a microcosm for their business as a whole. A lot of good will and thought in their service but just coming up short in terms of functionality and execution.
(https://i.imgur.com/qENUw3b.jpg)
They came with the kingpin fitted the standard way, no extra inverted kingpins just a couple of extra nuts.
Looking forward to skating these, the axel nuts are bulging but I'm just gunna see how it goes
Did they only include two extra nuts? If so, that kinda works as a microcosm for their business as a whole. A lot of good will and thought in their service but just coming up short in terms of functionality and execution.Expand QuoteGot some 144s for Christmas and they just turned up yesterday.
(https://i.imgur.com/qENUw3b.jpg)
They came with the kingpin fitted the standard way, no extra inverted kingpins just a couple of extra nuts.
Looking forward to skating these, the axel nuts are bulging but I'm just gunna see how it goes[close]
Just took mine for a ride, regular kingpin nuts flush I would say they feel a bit looser than my Indies with well broken in Bones hard bushings also nuts flush. Turn is surfier than the Indies with zero wheelbite despite the same height but no risers (as opposed to the Indies where I used risers). They shorten the wheelbase compared to the Indies. Haven‘t got to grind them yet, curious to see how they do.I always was amazed how wheelbity Indys are at that height. This definately makes me even more curious about Lurpivs.
I always was amazed how wheelbity Indys are at that height. This definately makes me even more curious about Lurpivs.Expand QuoteJust took mine for a ride, regular kingpin nuts flush I would say they feel a bit looser than my Indies with well broken in Bones hard bushings also nuts flush. Turn is surfier than the Indies with zero wheelbite despite the same height but no risers (as opposed to the Indies where I used risers). They shorten the wheelbase compared to the Indies. Haven‘t got to grind them yet, curious to see how they do.[close]
I'm about to go full truck madness on these. My Ventures just don't feel surfy enough for my liking. How these compare to them pop and turning wise?
Question for them that already own a set: is the hole in the hanger’s yoke round or ovoid/slot shaped?
Size & shape of said hole can be used to limit or restrict the maximum extension of a truck’s potential turning radius.
If I’m even saying that correctly…
Anyway; what shape’s that hole, y’all?
EDIT: As an explain, I was thinking about the claim(s) that the Lurpivs don’t wheelbite, and how, mechanically speaking, that’s possible. Maybe also the sweep of the turn is more inward (Ace) & less upward (Thunder)? Might stand to reason, considering Mr. Rosenberg’s previous truck sponsor.
Rambling now.
I’ll see myself out.
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lurpivs are much superior in terms of turning no question. The trucks are higher than ventures so it just depends on what you're used to. (I too switched from venture to lurpiv and I've never looked back) :)
The second they sell these with regular kingpins up front...
I'm about to go full truck madness on these. My Ventures just don't feel surfy enough for my liking. How these compare to them pop and turning wise?
if Ventures and big wheels was 2020/2021 maybe 2022 will be lurps with smaller wheels?
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Yeah, I got a set of 51mm Spit Tablets on the lurpivs now as my 55mm Spit F4 OG Classics were bit much for me. The Lurpiv & small tablets definitely look a bit daft but I gotta get the height down somehow.
Went out skating today and noticed my back wheel poking out of my deck(I ride 8.38 deck with 144 trucks so that shouldn't happen).That's fucked up. I know they are new company but 90+ euros is fucked up for trucks that last two months and have that many problems.
(https://imgur.com/UYbyf5Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zBamJ7w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRWKuGn.mp4)
Apperently the axle slipped.
My experience with the trucks is kinda rough honestly. First, the kingpin got loose. Then the pivot cups broke. And then this. All within 2 months.(I mostly skate ledges and slappys)
I'm back on my indys now. Never had any problems like that with my indys. (at least not so soon in the life of the trucks)
I gotta say I don't regret purchasing them at all. I support what Oski is trying to accomplish. If he ever tries to make a Lurpiv 2.0 I'll definitely buy a pair.
That's fucked up. I know they are new company but 90+ euros is fucked up for trucks that last two months and have that many problems.Expand QuoteWent out skating today and noticed my back wheel poking out of my deck(I ride 8.38 deck with 144 trucks so that shouldn't happen).
(https://imgur.com/UYbyf5Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zBamJ7w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRWKuGn.mp4)
Apperently the axle slipped.
My experience with the trucks is kinda rough honestly. First, the kingpin got loose. Then the pivot cups broke. And then this. All within 2 months.(I mostly skate ledges and slappys)
I'm back on my indys now. Never had any problems like that with my indys. (at least not so soon in the life of the trucks)
I gotta say I don't regret purchasing them at all. I support what Oski is trying to accomplish. If he ever tries to make a Lurpiv 2.0 I'll definitely buy a pair.[close]
Don't get me wrong, they seem like really great company with really awesome customer service and i hope they succeed to fix the problems. But for the consumers point of view, this really sucks.Expand QuoteThat's fucked up. I know they are new company but 90+ euros is fucked up for trucks that last two months and have that many problems.Expand QuoteWent out skating today and noticed my back wheel poking out of my deck(I ride 8.38 deck with 144 trucks so that shouldn't happen).
(https://imgur.com/UYbyf5Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zBamJ7w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRWKuGn.mp4)
Apperently the axle slipped.
My experience with the trucks is kinda rough honestly. First, the kingpin got loose. Then the pivot cups broke. And then this. All within 2 months.(I mostly skate ledges and slappys)
I'm back on my indys now. Never had any problems like that with my indys. (at least not so soon in the life of the trucks)
I gotta say I don't regret purchasing them at all. I support what Oski is trying to accomplish. If he ever tries to make a Lurpiv 2.0 I'll definitely buy a pair.[close][close]
As much as i agree with this, im sure you could send them a message and theyd send you new hangars. Theyve been incredibly responsive with everything that ive come to them with and so far every defective part has been replaced for free
Their customer service is fantiastic, they sent me new kingpins and pivot cups, but I don't think I'm going to because even if they do, the hangers would still have the same problem as mine.Expand QuoteThat's fucked up. I know they are new company but 90+ euros is fucked up for trucks that last two months and have that many problems.Expand QuoteWent out skating today and noticed my back wheel poking out of my deck(I ride 8.38 deck with 144 trucks so that shouldn't happen).
(https://imgur.com/UYbyf5Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zBamJ7w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRWKuGn.mp4)
Apperently the axle slipped.
My experience with the trucks is kinda rough honestly. First, the kingpin got loose. Then the pivot cups broke. And then this. All within 2 months.(I mostly skate ledges and slappys)
I'm back on my indys now. Never had any problems like that with my indys. (at least not so soon in the life of the trucks)
I gotta say I don't regret purchasing them at all. I support what Oski is trying to accomplish. If he ever tries to make a Lurpiv 2.0 I'll definitely buy a pair.[close][close]
As much as i agree with this, im sure you could send them a message and theyd send you new hangars. Theyve been incredibly responsive with everything that ive come to them with and so far every defective part has been replaced for free
I would not only for a replacement, but also so they could inspect what went wrong so they can figure out how to prevent it for 2.0 version.
Lurpivs are just like Saab. My friends Dad was all about Saab and they had these goofy features like all the window switches being in the center console. They drove fine, but always had weird issues and were in the shop.Saabs were also overengineered to the point of them alledgedly having to sell some models at a loss (the 9000). The one Saab I owned was in the shop 10 times over the 2-3 years I owned it.
Searched for Lurpiv hashtag on insta and found this meme:Best thing i've seen today
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZD81D7LJd2/
Couldn't help but laugh cause it's kinda true.
any german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck
this guy is slap right?
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id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.[close]
Damn for real? I thought the bushings were actually one of the good points on lurps. I ran them tighter than usual.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.[close]
Damn for real? I thought the bushings were actually one of the good points on lurps. I ran them tighter than usual.[close]
I am running them flush on the regular kingpins.
any german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck
Expand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.
any german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck
any german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck
Expand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
@off I gotchu fam
https://www.surf-rodz.com/grindsz
I would tighten it and use blue loctite. I would hate to lose it.
So from that YouTube link above the dude thinks the main issue is just the specific nut?
I would tighten it and use blue loctite. I would hate to lose it.
So from that YouTube link above the dude thinks the main issue is just the specific nut?
got a set with the grub was wondering if i should run the grub tightened straight away or just wait till i have dramas and use em. do the grubs slowly come loose like the bloody ones on my towel rail in the bathroom?
Expand Quotegot a set with the grub was wondering if i should run the grub tightened straight away or just wait till i have dramas and use em. do the grubs slowly come loose like the bloody ones on my towel rail in the bathroom?[close]
The little set screw in the baseplate? Idk they were actually shipping those.... Wtf. Nobody wants that shit. Go back to the drawing board oski. Just throw a regular kingpin with good hangar clearance on there or something, people like the geo. All this other shit is just nonsense. If they want to keep the IKP, maybe they could thread the baseplate, and still put a nylock nut in the bottom. If the threads were nice and tight and the nut in the baseplate was snug, I feel like it would resolve their issues, idk.
Ya that’s what I gathered so it would seem like they could just use a flat nut and change the flange on the hole.
I know this is the Lurpiv thread, but nobody ever talks about Polster on slap. Do you happen to know if the baseplate is too short, like on Thunders? If Polster's are like Thunders with the baseplate fixed, I'm interested.Expand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.
I know this is the Lurpiv thread, but nobody ever talks about Polster on slap. Do you happen to know if the baseplate is too short, like on Thunders? If Polster's are like Thunders with the baseplate fixed, I'm interested.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.[close]
When nose or tailsliding Thunders, your wheels touch the side of the ledge because baseplate doesn't extend like in other trucks. Thunders require more wax on the side of the ledgesExpand QuoteI know this is the Lurpiv thread, but nobody ever talks about Polster on slap. Do you happen to know if the baseplate is too short, like on Thunders? If Polster's are like Thunders with the baseplate fixed, I'm interested.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.[close][close]
Unfortunately I am not familiar with the Thunder baseplate issue. How is it too short, for what?
I know this is the Lurpiv thread, but nobody ever talks about Polster on slap. Do you happen to know if the baseplate is too short, like on Thunders? If Polster's are like Thunders with the baseplate fixed, I'm interested.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.[close]
I really liked the Lurpiv bushings. They have a deep turn and good rebound.
I’ve been running Ace bushings in them lately and I prefer them to the Lurpiv bushings, but only slightly.
Expand QuoteI know this is the Lurpiv thread, but nobody ever talks about Polster on slap. Do you happen to know if the baseplate is too short, like on Thunders? If Polster's are like Thunders with the baseplate fixed, I'm interested.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.[close][close]
Unfortunately I am not familiar with the Thunder baseplate issue. How is it too short, for what?
Expand QuoteI know this is the Lurpiv thread, but nobody ever talks about Polster on slap. Do you happen to know if the baseplate is too short, like on Thunders? If Polster's are like Thunders with the baseplate fixed, I'm interested.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quoteany german truck brands?
id pay to try an overengineered truck[close]
Polster trucks are German. Their Titan model looks interesting. Cheaper than Ti Thunders and supposedly lighter as well.[close]
My buddy has Polsters. They don‘t look overengineered to me. Feels like Thunder as far as I can tell from quickly trying them. He rides them flush but they don‘t turn like I am used to from Indy and now Lurpiv.
Talking of Lurpiv, I noticed that the stock bushings don‘t rebound nicely. What are other Pals using? I have soft bones lying around but they might be too soft.[close][close]
You’re out of luck buddy. Polster trucks have a pretty short baseplate like thunders (Imo they are a straight rip-off).
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUM0K8ksg_k/?utm_medium=copy_link
Got a cold call email from Lurpiv the other day at our shop about carrying the trucks. 60usd wholesale.
As much as I want to support the brand, it seems like these will just be a headache of customer complaints at the moment.
Got a cold call email from Lurpiv the other day at our shop about carrying the trucks. 60usd wholesale.60usd? Damn talk about desperate.
As much as I want to support the brand, it seems like these will just be a headache of customer complaints at the moment.
60usd? Damn talk about desperate.Expand QuoteGot a cold call email from Lurpiv the other day at our shop about carrying the trucks. 60usd wholesale.
As much as I want to support the brand, it seems like these will just be a headache of customer complaints at the moment.[close]
Got a cold call email from Lurpiv the other day at our shop about carrying the trucks. 60usd wholesale.
As much as I want to support the brand, it seems like these will just be a headache of customer complaints at the moment.
hahaha it’s very average. formula fours are like 25 bucks and a set of regular 5.6 ventures is just under 30.60usd? Damn talk about desperate.Expand QuoteGot a cold call email from Lurpiv the other day at our shop about carrying the trucks. 60usd wholesale.
As much as I want to support the brand, it seems like these will just be a headache of customer complaints at the moment.[close]
no photo or mention of it in the lookbook or order form. i emailed them asking about it. will edit this replyExpand QuoteGot a cold call email from Lurpiv the other day at our shop about carrying the trucks. 60usd wholesale.
As much as I want to support the brand, it seems like these will just be a headache of customer complaints at the moment.[close]
interesting, did the non-inverted kp version come up at all by chance?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVPrkjsNcL/?utm_medium=copy_linkinstant buy. my madness for cruiser setups is unquenchable.
As soon as these are up for sale, I'm buying.
Skated my set for the first time yesterday. I really liked them. They felt very carvy the way ace do but I liked the taller truck feel\pop. Coming from ventures the difference was shocking but very fun.
I know longevity is many peoples concern so I'll have to keep an eye on them. Mine came with the grub lock too which is a neat little thing.
Expand QuoteSkated my set for the first time yesterday. I really liked them. They felt very carvy the way ace do but I liked the taller truck feel\pop. Coming from ventures the difference was shocking but very fun.
I know longevity is many peoples concern so I'll have to keep an eye on them. Mine came with the grub lock too which is a neat little thing.[close]
So, Updating here. I still like them a lot and am a huge fan of how they skate and feel. Ace type turn with a taller truck that gives a stiffer pop that I like.
One major issue. I almost lost my "Grublock" screw. Was skating and after a few minutes noticed my front truck getting loose. Then realized it was missing.
I got lucky and found it on the ground nearby. Ended up screwing it back in and covering the grub locks with duct tape. Gonna use some blue loctite tonight as a more permanent fix. This was after making sure they were tight at the start of my session so I recommend keeping that in mind.
60usd? Damn talk about desperate.Expand QuoteGot a cold call email from Lurpiv the other day at our shop about carrying the trucks. 60usd wholesale.
As much as I want to support the brand, it seems like these will just be a headache of customer complaints at the moment.[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated my set for the first time yesterday. I really liked them. They felt very carvy the way ace do but I liked the taller truck feel\pop. Coming from ventures the difference was shocking but very fun.
I know longevity is many peoples concern so I'll have to keep an eye on them. Mine came with the grub lock too which is a neat little thing.[close]
So, Updating here. I still like them a lot and am a huge fan of how they skate and feel. Ace type turn with a taller truck that gives a stiffer pop that I like.
One major issue. I almost lost my "Grublock" screw. Was skating and after a few minutes noticed my front truck getting loose. Then realized it was missing.
I got lucky and found it on the ground nearby. Ended up screwing it back in and covering the grub locks with duct tape. Gonna use some blue loctite tonight as a more permanent fix. This was after making sure they were tight at the start of my session so I recommend keeping that in mind.[close]
Oh man… you’re not the first one I see complaining about that. I wish they worked on actually properly fix the truck instead of doing 7 inch trucks. They got their priorities all mixed up. ::)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated my set for the first time yesterday. I really liked them. They felt very carvy the way ace do but I liked the taller truck feel\pop. Coming from ventures the difference was shocking but very fun.
I know longevity is many peoples concern so I'll have to keep an eye on them. Mine came with the grub lock too which is a neat little thing.[close]
So, Updating here. I still like them a lot and am a huge fan of how they skate and feel. Ace type turn with a taller truck that gives a stiffer pop that I like.
One major issue. I almost lost my "Grublock" screw. Was skating and after a few minutes noticed my front truck getting loose. Then realized it was missing.
I got lucky and found it on the ground nearby. Ended up screwing it back in and covering the grub locks with duct tape. Gonna use some blue loctite tonight as a more permanent fix. This was after making sure they were tight at the start of my session so I recommend keeping that in mind.[close]
Oh man… you’re not the first one I see complaining about that. I wish they worked on actually properly fix the truck instead of doing 7 inch trucks. They got their priorities all mixed up. ::)
I lost mine on the back truck right away :( As much as I like them when they work right, they just dont work right enough for me to keep skating them.
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I lost mine on the back truck right away :( As much as I like them when they work right, they just dont work right enough for me to keep skating them.[close]
Yea, that set screw was a stupid bandaid. These really needed more r&d time. Though that never stopped ace, but they weren't selling $100 trucks either.
So whats the consensus on these trucks? Are they worth it?
I have like one month left in my Aces and I was super into the looks of these when they came out. But I'm not into buying a flawed product at premium price. So what's the deal should I just get new aces or take a risk? I usually ride it loose but not rattly
So whats the consensus on these trucks? Are they worth it?
I have like one month left in my Aces and I was super into the looks of these when they came out. But I'm not into buying a flawed product at premium price. So what's the deal should I just get new aces or take a risk? I usually ride it loose but not rattly
I can’t imagine spending good money on these trucks after the debacle outlined in this thread and my friends’ real world experiences. All signs point to something poorly engineered and insufficiently tested.
I advise you to keep waiting for lurpiv 3.0, with another screw that keeps the grub lock from loosening
So whats the consensus on these trucks? Are they worth it?
I have like one month left in my Aces and I was super into the looks of these when they came out. But I'm not into buying a flawed product at premium price. So what's the deal should I just get new aces or take a risk? I usually ride it loose but not rattly
In 20 years the whole truck will be covered in various screws and adjustments, you'll have to take them to a partnered volvo dealership if you wanna tighten, loosen, or change your wheels.
So whats the consensus on these trucks? Are they worth it?Gonna be the dissenting voice and say that they're worth a shot if you have the scratch. I personally think they look and feel great. If you're not bothered by the idea of needing to tweak the king pin once every few sessions, I think you'll have a good time.
I have like one month left in my Aces and I was super into the looks of these when they came out. But I'm not into buying a flawed product at premium price. So what's the deal should I just get new aces or take a risk? I usually ride it loose but not rattly
Honestly if you get them with the regular kingpin there’s no real issue with it. Since I got the replacement I had no more loosening or wobble problems.
I just lost a bit of clearance but it isn’t thaaaat bad.
That’s why I keep saying that they should work towards a regular upwards kingpin.
That it’s proven to work, and then lower the kingpin as much as possible while keeping the geometry, kinda similar to how a venture hi has super good clearance even using a regular kingpin.
Because i also think their inverted kingpin kinda sucks. It’s pointy and hard af but it still sticks out a bit so it digs into smiths and feebles sometimes. A bit flawed imho.
I just hope they get their shit together, address all the criticism and keep working towards some actual noticeable improvements.
Honestly if you get them with the regular kingpin there’s no real issue with it. Since I got the replacement I had no more loosening or wobble problems.
I just lost a bit of clearance but it isn’t thaaaat bad.
That’s why I keep saying that they should work towards a regular upwards kingpin.
That it’s proven to work, and then lower the kingpin as much as possible while keeping the geometry, kinda similar to how a venture hi has super good clearance even using a regular kingpin.
Because i also think their inverted kingpin kinda sucks. It’s pointy and hard af but it still sticks out a bit so it digs into smiths and feebles sometimes. A bit flawed imho.
I just hope they get their shit together, address all the criticism and keep working towards some actual noticeable improvements.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CampbCEMEHj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Is it not too much to ask that you send an appropriate skate tool that fits the metric bolts? I'm sure this is a complaint specific to the US, but still.
Had my best session since getting my Lurpivs the other day. I switched back to my Indys...
I wanted to believe these would be sick, but after spending weeks fiddling with my trucks it feels good to just throw some trucks on and go. The axles do grind like a dream though, and I think they'd have something if they can capably assuage their other issues.
Side note, the trucks cost 95 bucks and come in their own metal container. Is it not too much to ask that you send an appropriate skate tool that fits the metric bolts? I'm sure this is a complaint specific to the US, but still. If I had gotten a Lurpiv branded 13mm tool I would've been stoked, instead I grumbled off to the hardware store in order to put wheels on my new trucks.
Expand QuoteHad my best session since getting my Lurpivs the other day. I switched back to my Indys...
I wanted to believe these would be sick, but after spending weeks fiddling with my trucks it feels good to just throw some trucks on and go. The axles do grind like a dream though, and I think they'd have something if they can capably assuage their other issues.
Side note, the trucks cost 95 bucks and come in their own metal container. Is it not too much to ask that you send an appropriate skate tool that fits the metric bolts? I'm sure this is a complaint specific to the US, but still. If I had gotten a Lurpiv branded 13mm tool I would've been stoked, instead I grumbled off to the hardware store in order to put wheels on my new trucks.[close]
Is it out of the ordinary that my skate tool worked? I just used the kingpin socket on my T tool for both the axle nuts and king pin.
Same, I've got a broson tool, a unit, and a collapsible one that all work.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHad my best session since getting my Lurpivs the other day. I switched back to my Indys...
I wanted to believe these would be sick, but after spending weeks fiddling with my trucks it feels good to just throw some trucks on and go. The axles do grind like a dream though, and I think they'd have something if they can capably assuage their other issues.
Side note, the trucks cost 95 bucks and come in their own metal container. Is it not too much to ask that you send an appropriate skate tool that fits the metric bolts? I'm sure this is a complaint specific to the US, but still. If I had gotten a Lurpiv branded 13mm tool I would've been stoked, instead I grumbled off to the hardware store in order to put wheels on my new trucks.[close]
Is it out of the ordinary that my skate tool worked? I just used the kingpin socket on my T tool for both the axle nuts and king pin.[close]
Definitely not out of the ordinary. I haven’t come across a skate tool that didn’t work on them. I use the kingpin socket for the axle nuts and kingpin as well.
You can also put regular axle nuts on them as well.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHad my best session since getting my Lurpivs the other day. I switched back to my Indys...
I wanted to believe these would be sick, but after spending weeks fiddling with my trucks it feels good to just throw some trucks on and go. The axles do grind like a dream though, and I think they'd have something if they can capably assuage their other issues.
Side note, the trucks cost 95 bucks and come in their own metal container. Is it not too much to ask that you send an appropriate skate tool that fits the metric bolts? I'm sure this is a complaint specific to the US, but still. If I had gotten a Lurpiv branded 13mm tool I would've been stoked, instead I grumbled off to the hardware store in order to put wheels on my new trucks.[close]
Is it out of the ordinary that my skate tool worked? I just used the kingpin socket on my T tool for both the axle nuts and king pin.[close]
Definitely not out of the ordinary. I haven’t come across a skate tool that didn’t work on them. I use the kingpin socket for the axle nuts and kingpin as well.
You can also put regular axle nuts on them as well.
If the tool problem is for the kingpin and axle nuts couldn't you just use an adjustable wrench/shifter/cresent wrench (whatever you call it where you're from) ?
Expand QuoteIf the tool problem is for the kingpin and axle nuts couldn't you just use an adjustable wrench/shifter/cresent wrench (whatever you call it where you're from) ?[close]
This is a non problem. I assembled everything, changed wheels, changed kingpins, etc... only using a normal skate T-tool. Just use the Kingpin side (9/16) for all the nuts and altho a bit loose, it works fine.
If you find it annoying you can also just put regular skate axle nuts on them.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIf the tool problem is for the kingpin and axle nuts couldn't you just use an adjustable wrench/shifter/cresent wrench (whatever you call it where you're from) ?[close]
This is a non problem. I assembled everything, changed wheels, changed kingpins, etc... only using a normal skate T-tool. Just use the Kingpin side (9/16) for all the nuts and altho a bit loose, it works fine.
If you find it annoying you can also just put regular skate axle nuts on them.[close]
5/16” (the tool size for an axle nut) is nominally different than 13mm. You might find a problem at some point, dealing with a stuck or rounded out nut, and I have no idea what the TPI is, but a standard skate tool without a reamed out socket is going to work just fine.
Sadly, I’m calling it on my Lurpiv’s. They grind amazing and the fact that they sit a bit higher makes getting to slappys on taller stuff much easier. That being said…the engineering just doesn’t work. I was constantly having to tighten them lest they fall apart on me as they were always loosening on their own. I then invested another $20 for replacement baseplates with the grub lock and sure enough, they still loosen. Yesterday I looked down and the screw from the grub lock had unthreaded itself while I was skating. It’s just too much to constantly have to check and maintain for a skate truck. I really wanted to get behind them but it’s a no from me dawg.
Expand QuoteSadly, I’m calling it on my Lurpiv’s. They grind amazing and the fact that they sit a bit higher makes getting to slappys on taller stuff much easier. That being said…the engineering just doesn’t work. I was constantly having to tighten them lest they fall apart on me as they were always loosening on their own. I then invested another $20 for replacement baseplates with the grub lock and sure enough, they still loosen. Yesterday I looked down and the screw from the grub lock had unthreaded itself while I was skating. It’s just too much to constantly have to check and maintain for a skate truck. I really wanted to get behind them but it’s a no from me dawg.[close]
I’m about there myself. I saw someone put them on Ace baseplates, so I’ll give that a shot while I try to find a better solution for the wobbly kingpin
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSadly, I’m calling it on my Lurpiv’s. They grind amazing and the fact that they sit a bit higher makes getting to slappys on taller stuff much easier. That being said…the engineering just doesn’t work. I was constantly having to tighten them lest they fall apart on me as they were always loosening on their own. I then invested another $20 for replacement baseplates with the grub lock and sure enough, they still loosen. Yesterday I looked down and the screw from the grub lock had unthreaded itself while I was skating. It’s just too much to constantly have to check and maintain for a skate truck. I really wanted to get behind them but it’s a no from me dawg.[close]
I’m about there myself. I saw someone put them on Ace baseplates, so I’ll give that a shot while I try to find a better solution for the wobbly kingpin[close]
That was me. Still riding the inverted kingpin with the Ace nuts and still no problems. Make sure it’s the nuts with the red nyloc, the normal ones with grey nyloc will loosen.
I’ve adjusted the tightness on them multiple times and still no loosening. Still my favorite trucks ever and almost time for a new set.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSadly, I’m calling it on my Lurpiv’s. They grind amazing and the fact that they sit a bit higher makes getting to slappys on taller stuff much easier. That being said…the engineering just doesn’t work. I was constantly having to tighten them lest they fall apart on me as they were always loosening on their own. I then invested another $20 for replacement baseplates with the grub lock and sure enough, they still loosen. Yesterday I looked down and the screw from the grub lock had unthreaded itself while I was skating. It’s just too much to constantly have to check and maintain for a skate truck. I really wanted to get behind them but it’s a no from me dawg.[close]
I’m about there myself. I saw someone put them on Ace baseplates, so I’ll give that a shot while I try to find a better solution for the wobbly kingpin[close]
That was me. Still riding the inverted kingpin with the Ace nuts and still no problems. Make sure it’s the nuts with the red nyloc, the normal ones with grey nyloc will loosen.
I’ve adjusted the tightness on them multiple times and still no loosening. Still my favorite trucks ever and almost time for a new set.[close]
Awesome, thanks for the tip! They still feel like Aces? Or do the dimensions of the hangar change the turn significantly?
https://youtu.be/1HX3VjLJzHA
This guy mentions at the end that ace baseplate/kingpin can be used. In the video he has them set up on indy mid baseplates.
https://youtu.be/1HX3VjLJzHA
This guy mentions at the end that ace baseplate/kingpin can be used. In the video he has them set up on indy mid baseplates.
Can someone explain to me why they would buy these and put up with the bullshit that comes with them when literally any other truck would not have those hassles? Maybe I'm just not a good skater but I cannot see a single pair of trucks magically unlocking the greatness that would be required to put up with this stuff.I'm down to support swedish brothers as soon as they flip that inverted kingpin around
Can someone explain to me why they would buy these and put up with the bullshit that comes with them when literally any other truck would not have those hassles? Maybe I'm just not a good skater but I cannot see a single pair of trucks magically unlocking the greatness that would be required to put up with this stuff.
Can someone explain to me why they would buy these and put up with the bullshit that comes with them when literally any other truck would not have those hassles? Maybe I'm just not a good skater but I cannot see a single pair of trucks magically unlocking the greatness that would be required to put up with this stuff.I like the way they look, the way they skate, and I'm down to support a new skater owned brand. I'm also just a total gear head, so occasional tweaking doesn't bother me.
Can someone explain to me why they would buy these and put up with the bullshit that comes with them when literally any other truck would not have those hassles? Maybe I'm just not a good skater but I cannot see a single pair of trucks magically unlocking the greatness that would be required to put up with this stuff.Bought on curiosity. I spent a lot on these and feel like i have to see them through. Itching to switch back to my AF1's at this point...
Can someone explain to me why they would buy these and put up with the bullshit that comes with them when literally any other truck would not have those hassles? Maybe I'm just not a good skater but I cannot see a single pair of trucks magically unlocking the greatness that would be required to put up with this stuff.
did anyone get regular kingpin lurpivs and can say whether those are worthwhile? very tempted to pull the trigger on 110s
did anyone get regular kingpin lurpivs and can say whether those are worthwhile? very tempted to pull the trigger on 110s
Set up Lurpiv hangars on Ace classic baseplates. I used ace classic bushings deck side because the lurpiv bushings were too short and the hangar was sitting back weird. Ace were higher so it worked out fine. Lurpiv bushings for street side.So… is it Lurpace, or Aciv?
First impressions: They turn great. Maybe a little nicer than the Aces classics I was just skating. More specifically, they carve just as nice but seem to rebound a hair better and feel slightly more stable. I think it’s the bushing combo responsible for this, or maybe it’s just psycho somatic because I’m glad to be able to use these expensive trucks finally. Could also be a result of all the bushings involved being very new and fresh. Hard to say for sure.
The Ace baseplates are thinner than Lurpiv which takes away some of the height of the truck. They still offer a little more pop resistance than Ace (which feel very light to pop), but I think the height is pretty similar now. At least that’s how they feel, haven’t measured.
The grind is nicer than Ace classics for me and the metal is more resilient. Also, still no wheelbite which is nice.
I don’t think I would buy Lurpiv again, because of the price and the stock baseplate issues, but if you have a pair that are driving you nuts because of the baseplates, and you have some Ace lying around, this is a good way to get some use out of them. I’ll keep on running them this way until I fix the kingpin issue more permanently, though this combo actually feels better than the stock baseplates in general.
Tried these and switched back to my Aces after one sesh. No issues with the non-inverted/regular kingpins, just not for me. I don’t skate enough to invest the time required to adjust to these. If anybody wants to try a pair of 149s for below retail, PM me and we can figure something out.
Set up Lurpiv hangars on Ace classic baseplates. I used ace classic bushings deck side because the lurpiv bushings were too short and the hangar was sitting back weird. Ace were higher so it worked out fine. Lurpiv bushings for street side.
First impressions: They turn great. Maybe a little nicer than the Aces classics I was just skating. More specifically, they carve just as nice but seem to rebound a hair better and feel slightly more stable. I think it’s the bushing combo responsible for this, or maybe it’s just psycho somatic because I’m glad to be able to use these expensive trucks finally. Could also be a result of all the bushings involved being very new and fresh. Hard to say for sure.
The Ace baseplates are thinner than Lurpiv which takes away some of the height of the truck. They still offer a little more pop resistance than Ace (which feel very light to pop), but I think the height is pretty similar now. At least that’s how they feel, haven’t measured.
The grind is nicer than Ace classics for me and the metal is more resilient. Also, still no wheelbite which is nice.
I don’t think I would buy Lurpiv again, because of the price and the stock baseplate issues, but if you have a pair that are driving you nuts because of the baseplates, and you have some Ace lying around, this is a good way to get some use out of them. I’ll keep on running them this way until I fix the kingpin issue more permanently, though this combo actually feels better than the stock baseplates in general.
Expand QuoteSet up Lurpiv hangars on Ace classic baseplates. I used ace classic bushings deck side because the lurpiv bushings were too short and the hangar was sitting back weird. Ace were higher so it worked out fine. Lurpiv bushings for street side.
First impressions: They turn great. Maybe a little nicer than the Aces classics I was just skating. More specifically, they carve just as nice but seem to rebound a hair better and feel slightly more stable. I think it’s the bushing combo responsible for this, or maybe it’s just psycho somatic because I’m glad to be able to use these expensive trucks finally. Could also be a result of all the bushings involved being very new and fresh. Hard to say for sure.
The Ace baseplates are thinner than Lurpiv which takes away some of the height of the truck. They still offer a little more pop resistance than Ace (which feel very light to pop), but I think the height is pretty similar now. At least that’s how they feel, haven’t measured.
The grind is nicer than Ace classics for me and the metal is more resilient. Also, still no wheelbite which is nice.
I don’t think I would buy Lurpiv again, because of the price and the stock baseplate issues, but if you have a pair that are driving you nuts because of the baseplates, and you have some Ace lying around, this is a good way to get some use out of them. I’ll keep on running them this way until I fix the kingpin issue more permanently, though this combo actually feels better than the stock baseplates in general.[close]
would they work on the af1s?
Expand QuoteCan someone explain to me why they would buy these and put up with the bullshit that comes with them when literally any other truck would not have those hassles? Maybe I'm just not a good skater but I cannot see a single pair of trucks magically unlocking the greatness that would be required to put up with this stuff.[close]
I'm a truck nerd and I just think they're neat. :)
I don't own these trucks but I wanted to share this.
Yesterday i met a guy in a park and I realized that he is riding the lurpivs. So I talked to him and asked him how he likes them because i was considering to try them out.
He told me that he already has a replacement truck because one of his hangars broke in half.
So we went back to skating and an hour later, this happens. He tried something over a small kicker, nothing really big.. I think these trucks are dangerous..
(https://abload.de/thumb/img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg)
(https://abload.de/thumb/img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg)F*ck!
I don't own these trucks but I wanted to share this.
Yesterday i met a guy in a park and I realized that he is riding the lurpivs. So I talked to him and asked him how he likes them because i was considering to try them out.
He told me that he already has a replacement truck because one of his hangars broke in half.
So we went back to skating and an hour later, this happens. He tried something over a small kicker, nothing really big.. I think these trucks are dangerous..
(https://abload.de/thumb/img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg)
I don't own these trucks but I wanted to share this.if this isn't the nail in the coffin for this company I don't know what is.
Yesterday i met a guy in a park and I realized that he is riding the lurpivs. So I talked to him and asked him how he likes them because i was considering to try them out.
He told me that he already has a replacement truck because one of his hangars broke in half.
So we went back to skating and an hour later, this happens. He tried something over a small kicker, nothing really big.. I think these trucks are dangerous..
(https://abload.de/thumb/img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg)
I also should mention that the guy was not really that big. Maybe arround 75 kg, at most.if this isn't the nail in the coffin for this company I don't know what is.Expand QuoteI don't own these trucks but I wanted to share this.
Yesterday i met a guy in a park and I realized that he is riding the lurpivs. So I talked to him and asked him how he likes them because i was considering to try them out.
He told me that he already has a replacement truck because one of his hangars broke in half.
So we went back to skating and an hour later, this happens. He tried something over a small kicker, nothing really big.. I think these trucks are dangerous..
(https://abload.de/thumb/img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg)[close]
I don't own these trucks but I wanted to share this.
Yesterday i met a guy in a park and I realized that he is riding the lurpivs. So I talked to him and asked him how he likes them because i was considering to try them out.
He told me that he already has a replacement truck because one of his hangars broke in half.
So we went back to skating and an hour later, this happens. He tried something over a small kicker, nothing really big.. I think these trucks are dangerous..
(https://abload.de/thumb/img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg)
If y’all want to send me $100 USD in exchange for total garbage I have your backs, and will replace any old garbage with fresh new garbage, free of charge, I promise.
Yikes. Ends of the axles putting internal stress on the center of the hanger maybe?For sure. Axle less design seems to be a bad idea...
YIKESA tragic.
I really wanted Oski to succeed but this is just tragic. Maybe he can use his shark dunk money to recall these deathtraps.
I don't own these trucks but I wanted to share this.this makes me so sad to see.. i hope oski can kill it with a lurpiv 2 and doesnt just call it. like the rest of people on here really wanted to see them succeed.
Yesterday i met a guy in a park and I realized that he is riding the lurpivs. So I talked to him and asked him how he likes them because i was considering to try them out.
He told me that he already has a replacement truck because one of his hangars broke in half.
So we went back to skating and an hour later, this happens. He tried something over a small kicker, nothing really big.. I think these trucks are dangerous..
(https://abload.de/thumb/img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=img_20220312_1523105bknl.jpg)
Yikes. Ends of the axles putting internal stress on the center of the hanger maybe? They should just recall these suckers at this point.
i mean none of that looks good but surely you would think oski woulda experienced some of this stuff prior to release its not like he is a low to the ground type skater hope some of these things are rare. i gotta say ive been loving mine no issues so far. if they do go the way of the dodo are ace af1 the most similar?
It’s not that crazy to have a single pair snap out of however many tens of thousands? Just looks absolutely awful in conjunction with the kingpin and nuts issues which are clearly design flaws.
What I find worrying is that when this happens, there is no axle to maintain the pieces together, and if I understand correctly (maybe not?) it happens twice to the same customer. I think there is even enough ways to break yourself while skateboarding to add another one.Expand QuoteIt’s not that crazy to have a single pair snap out of however many tens of thousands? Just looks absolutely awful in conjunction with the kingpin and nuts issues which are clearly design flaws.[close]
It’s the standard way most trucks seem to crack when they fail prematurely. I agree that it doesn’t look good but this sort of failure is hardly unheard of. (https://i.ibb.co/W2wKrwp/34-CE3-E9-C-53-D3-426-A-8429-1-BFCDCBD134-F.png) (https://ibb.co/W2wKrwp)
What I find worrying is that when this happens, there is no axle to maintain the pieces together, and if I understand correctly (maybe not?) it happens twice to the same customer. I think there is even enough ways to break yourself while skateboarding to add another one.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt’s not that crazy to have a single pair snap out of however many tens of thousands? Just looks absolutely awful in conjunction with the kingpin and nuts issues which are clearly design flaws.[close]
It’s the standard way most trucks seem to crack when they fail prematurely. I agree that it doesn’t look good but this sort of failure is hardly unheard of. (https://i.ibb.co/W2wKrwp/34-CE3-E9-C-53-D3-426-A-8429-1-BFCDCBD134-F.png) (https://ibb.co/W2wKrwp)[close]
I’m not too sure what’s the benefit of the split axle, other than it doesn’t axle slip. I thought about saving weight, but actually might be similar because the 2 short axles they use are thicker inside the hanger:Me neither. Based on the picture I think some grams were actually shaved with this split axle, but really few in my opinion. Not a smart design choice for sure.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CWuPxNovWtu/?utm_medium=copy_link
Expand QuoteIt’s not that crazy to have a single pair snap out of however many tens of thousands? Just looks absolutely awful in conjunction with the kingpin and nuts issues which are clearly design flaws.[close]
It’s the standard way most trucks seem to crack when they fail prematurely. I agree that it doesn’t look good but this sort of failure is hardly unheard of. (https://i.ibb.co/W2wKrwp/34-CE3-E9-C-53-D3-426-A-8429-1-BFCDCBD134-F.png) (https://ibb.co/W2wKrwp)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt’s not that crazy to have a single pair snap out of however many tens of thousands? Just looks absolutely awful in conjunction with the kingpin and nuts issues which are clearly design flaws.[close]
It’s the standard way most trucks seem to crack when they fail prematurely. I agree that it doesn’t look good but this sort of failure is hardly unheard of. (https://i.ibb.co/W2wKrwp/34-CE3-E9-C-53-D3-426-A-8429-1-BFCDCBD134-F.png) (https://ibb.co/W2wKrwp)[close]
For sure, but let's admit it's not the same scenario when there's no through-axle to maintain basic integrity when it happens. This is anecdotal, but I don't think I've seen a normal hanger prematurely fail and shear the axle clean off with it. Obviously a truck can snap off at the pivot point, but at least you have the kingpin tension maybe keeping you from completely eating shit.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIt’s not that crazy to have a single pair snap out of however many tens of thousands? Just looks absolutely awful in conjunction with the kingpin and nuts issues which are clearly design flaws.[close]
It’s the standard way most trucks seem to crack when they fail prematurely. I agree that it doesn’t look good but this sort of failure is hardly unheard of. (https://i.ibb.co/W2wKrwp/34-CE3-E9-C-53-D3-426-A-8429-1-BFCDCBD134-F.png) (https://ibb.co/W2wKrwp)[close]
For sure, but let's admit it's not the same scenario when there's no through-axle to maintain basic integrity when it happens. This is anecdotal, but I don't think I've seen a normal hanger prematurely fail and shear the axle clean off with it. Obviously a truck can snap off at the pivot point, but at least you have the kingpin tension maybe keeping you from completely eating shit.[close]
Pretty sure I've seen a video of @DaleSr snapping an Indy on a flatground ollie. Probably a fluke though.
Y’all are wild, all I’ve ever done is break a kingpin once in the late 90’s when that was very common place; break boards like a mother fucker tho.
Expand QuoteY’all are wild, all I’ve ever done is break a kingpin once in the late 90’s when that was very common place; break boards like a mother fucker tho.[close]
In highschool and especially college. (03-11) I was breaking kingpins on everything. Thunder, destructo, venture, reflex, krux, silver, Orion, and phantom 2s.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteY’all are wild, all I’ve ever done is break a kingpin once in the late 90’s when that was very common place; break boards like a mother fucker tho.[close]
In highschool and especially college. (03-11) I was breaking kingpins on everything. Thunder, destructo, venture, reflex, krux, silver, Orion, and phantom 2s.[close]
Same.
I wonder if I was just skating a whole lot harder back then (compared to how easy I take it nowdays) or if there were other issues or factors at play.
My trucks used to be a whole lot tighter than they are now, so that might also have had something to do with it.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteY’all are wild, all I’ve ever done is break a kingpin once in the late 90’s when that was very common place; break boards like a mother fucker tho.[close]
In highschool and especially college. (03-11) I was breaking kingpins on everything. Thunder, destructo, venture, reflex, krux, silver, Orion, and phantom 2s.[close]
Same.
I wonder if I was just skating a whole lot harder back then (compared to how easy I take it nowdays) or if there were other issues or factors at play.
My trucks used to be a whole lot tighter than they are now, so that might also have had something to do with it.[close]
Weirdly happy to hear this. I brought up breaking kingpins every other week a while ago and everyone was like wtf are you talking about. Also used to break venture and Indy stage 9 baseplates constantly. Possibly to do with trucks being tighter but I also rode my shit daewon loose and it didn't seem to make a difference. I think kingpins just got better. theeve came out then as soon as thunder started making 149 i switched to those then back to Indy I think stage 10 or 11 and never broke a kingpin since.
I agree, in the 90s a sesh was often cut short if you or someone else didn‘t bring extra kingpins, which we usually did.Yes sure people are more critical of new things but this is also a lurpiv specific thread. If there was an Indy specific thread you'd probably see a lot more about their faults. Also Indy is almost too big to be doomed. Your local McDonald's could give some people food poisoning and McDonald's as a company will probably be ok whereas a local burger place gives a bunch of people food poisoning theyre in a bit more trouble. (Yes I know it's not a perfect comparison)
As for Lurpiv, I guess all failures are meticulously reported on Slap because they are new, whereas the failures of other trucks are not or don‘t provoke the same outrage. There is a dude in a general truck thread whose Indy axel snapped neat at the hanger. Nobody thinks Indy is doomed because of that.
I agree, in the 90s a sesh was often cut short if you or someone else didn‘t bring extra kingpins, which we usually did.
As for Lurpiv, I guess all failures are meticulously reported on Slap because they are new, whereas the failures of other trucks are not or don‘t provoke the same outrage. There is a dude in a general truck thread whose Indy axel snapped neat at the hanger. Nobody thinks Indy is doomed because of that.
Expand QuoteI agree, in the 90s a sesh was often cut short if you or someone else didn‘t bring extra kingpins, which we usually did.
As for Lurpiv, I guess all failures are meticulously reported on Slap because they are new, whereas the failures of other trucks are not or don‘t provoke the same outrage. There is a dude in a general truck thread whose Indy axel snapped neat at the hanger. Nobody thinks Indy is doomed because of that.[close]
Yea and it was the titanium ones.. exact same thing happened to my friends standard indys last week ,3rd session on them practicing tre flips on flat.
I broke my Indy TI axle on a Flatground Kickflip.
I reported this a the a few weeks ago.
The distribution gave me a new set for free after i mailed them the pictures.
I didn't touched them since.
I'm also the guy who reported the broken Lurpiv hangar.
I just never seen a truck break like that and wanted to share it.
Same goes for the Indys..
I didn't mean to talk shit on these trucks or something.
Just sharing stuff.
Dang, nothing on the lurpiv thread since the 21st? Wonder if they will come through the other side of all this mess and be the golden child everyone wanted them to be? All I know is I took my pair off my board, can't speak for other people.Expand QuoteI broke my Indy TI axle on a Flatground Kickflip.
I reported this a the a few weeks ago.
The distribution gave me a new set for free after i mailed them the pictures.
I didn't touched them since.
I'm also the guy who reported the broken Lurpiv hangar.
I just never seen a truck break like that and wanted to share it.
Same goes for the Indys..
I didn't mean to talk shit on these trucks or something.
Just sharing stuff.[close]
Ok, I think its safe to say you have a personal issue breaking trucks haha.
Dang, nothing on the lurpiv thread since the 21st? Wonder if they will come through the other side of all this mess and be the golden child everyone wanted them to be? All I know is I took my pair off my board, can't speak for other people.
Have to admit even being a big fan of them mine have been relegated to my second "fun" board in exchange for some plain old thunders.
Expand QuoteDang, nothing on the lurpiv thread since the 21st? Wonder if they will come through the other side of all this mess and be the golden child everyone wanted them to be? All I know is I took my pair off my board, can't speak for other people.Expand QuoteI broke my Indy TI axle on a Flatground Kickflip.
I reported this a the a few weeks ago.
The distribution gave me a new set for free after i mailed them the pictures.
I didn't touched them since.
I'm also the guy who reported the broken Lurpiv hangar.
I just never seen a truck break like that and wanted to share it.
Same goes for the Indys..
I didn't mean to talk shit on these trucks or something.
Just sharing stuff.[close]
Ok, I think its safe to say you have a personal issue breaking trucks haha.[close]
Nah man. I only broke that Indy axle.
The broken Lurpiv was from a dude i met skating. i've witnessed it firsthand and took a picture.
Overall i just broke 3 trucks in my life. 2 Destructo and 1 Indy.
Have to admit even being a big fan of them mine have been relegated to my second "fun" board in exchange for some plain old thunders.
Shout out to the Lurpiv support team. I emailed them because I had the nylock coming out of one of my nuts. Got 8 replacements and some stickers in the mail 2 days later.Did the same thing. Although the new nuts also had nylon that popped out so it was a bit pointless. Please update us whether or not the new nuts worked for you...
Do any shops in the US carry the trucks, or do I have to buy them from Lurpiv directly?
Crazy how quickly these fell from grace.
Do any shops in the US carry the trucks, or do I have to buy them from Lurpiv directly?
Oski back on Ace? Riding Ace hollows here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQeGsBla9Q/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crazy how quickly these fell from grace.
Oski back on Ace? Riding Ace hollows here:That’s an old picture.
Damn. Talk about a slow rollout with the bearings as they seem to have just came available. Ace hollows too. Still not available. ;DI mean we got a pretty fast rollout from hearing about to lurpivs being available. Slow rollouts are totally fine by me.
Damn. Talk about a slow rollout with the bearings as they seem to have just came available. Ace hollows too. Still not available. ;D
I mean we got a pretty fast rollout from hearing about to lurpivs being available. Slow rollouts are totally fine by me.Expand QuoteDamn. Talk about a slow rollout with the bearings as they seem to have just came available. Ace hollows too. Still not available. ;D[close]
I mean we got a pretty fast rollout from hearing about to lurpivs being available. Slow rollouts are totally fine by me.Expand QuoteDamn. Talk about a slow rollout with the bearings as they seem to have just came available. Ace hollows too. Still not available. ;D[close]
Hold on, Ace gets a pass from being China made, but not Indy?
The hype is new but ace has been around since 05 or somethingExpand QuoteHold on, Ace gets a pass from being China made, but not Indy?[close]
Indy went with that " 'murica fuck yeah!" schtick for yeeeeeeeeeeears, of course you can expect some backlash when you're suddenly moving production abroad then.
ACE never did that to begin with, they're a brandnew brand.
Expand QuoteI mean we got a pretty fast rollout from hearing about to lurpivs being available. Slow rollouts are totally fine by me.Expand QuoteDamn. Talk about a slow rollout with the bearings as they seem to have just came available. Ace hollows too. Still not available. ;D[close][close]
Probably wasn't a supply chain issue since they were designed/made in Sweden...ACE is facing the China chain issues.
Hold on, Ace gets a pass from being China made, but not Indy?
The hype is new but ace has been around since 05 or somethingExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHold on, Ace gets a pass from being China made, but not Indy?[close]
Indy went with that " 'murica fuck yeah!" schtick for yeeeeeeeeeeears, of course you can expect some backlash when you're suddenly moving production abroad then.
ACE never did that to begin with, they're a brandnew brand.[close]
Expand QuoteThe hype is new but ace has been around since 05 or somethingExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHold on, Ace gets a pass from being China made, but not Indy?[close]
Indy went with that " 'murica fuck yeah!" schtick for yeeeeeeeeeeears, of course you can expect some backlash when you're suddenly moving production abroad then.
ACE never did that to begin with, they're a brandnew brand.[close][close]
Ace kooked it by putting out new coke at champagne prices.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe hype is new but ace has been around since 05 or somethingExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHold on, Ace gets a pass from being China made, but not Indy?[close]
Indy went with that " 'murica fuck yeah!" schtick for yeeeeeeeeeeears, of course you can expect some backlash when you're suddenly moving production abroad then.
ACE never did that to begin with, they're a brandnew brand.[close][close]
Ace kooked it by putting out new coke at champagne prices.[close]
This problem seems entirely isolated to Slap. In real life, the local shop sells tons of AF1s, skaters buy them and love them, and no one seems to be having any problem.
Hey anybody got guidance on installing the standard king pin I have two sets of base plates
Ville Wester and Karsten Kleppan both rocking Lurpivs:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccx_lTYDKOU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cb79TTIJZAI/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Curious to see when they announce an actual team…
but most skaters barely even think about their trucks, most of my friends have no idea about wheelbases and shit that slap cares about.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThe hype is new but ace has been around since 05 or somethingExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHold on, Ace gets a pass from being China made, but not Indy?[close]
Indy went with that " 'murica fuck yeah!" schtick for yeeeeeeeeeeears, of course you can expect some backlash when you're suddenly moving production abroad then.
ACE never did that to begin with, they're a brandnew brand.[close][close]
Ace kooked it by putting out new coke at champagne prices.[close]
This problem seems entirely isolated to Slap. In real life, the local shop sells tons of AF1s, skaters buy them and love them, and no one seems to be having any problem.
Have inside info that Kader and Ville are likely to be on the Lurpiv team
Expand QuoteHave inside info that Kader and Ville are likely to be on the Lurpiv team[close]
Would seem like a somewhat of a strange move for Kader since Venture gave Kader a signature truck
Vans gave him shoes...Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHave inside info that Kader and Ville are likely to be on the Lurpiv team[close]
Would seem like a somewhat of a strange move for Kader since Venture gave Kader a signature truck[close]
Definitely not out of character though
Expand QuoteHave inside info that Kader and Ville are likely to be on the Lurpiv team[close]
Would seem like a somewhat of a strange move for Kader since Venture gave Kader a signature truck
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHave inside info that Kader and Ville are likely to be on the Lurpiv team[close]
Would seem like a somewhat of a strange move for Kader since Venture gave Kader a signature truck[close]
(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-65f1mln0/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/4722/16496/eraprokader__79637.1615923630.jpg)
I feel like kaders steez has really shined through since he's been on ventures, with the added pop and stability. Those clips I saw of him on the lurpivs he looked a little loose/sloppy.
He's got eclectic setup taste.
Expand QuoteHe's got eclectic setup taste.[close]
Big wheels and a wide board?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHe's got eclectic setup taste.[close]
Big wheels and a wide board?[close]
lately he’s been on 54 classics
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaaGuPLpXq-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Expand QuoteI feel like kaders steez has really shined through since he's been on ventures, with the added pop and stability. Those clips I saw of him on the lurpivs he looked a little loose/sloppy.[close]
Yah dude a kid that has been skating since he was like 10 years old and has been personally groomed by a bunch of pros cleaned up his style by switching his trucks not by going through puberty and finally having power behind his consistency and perfection.
I’ve heard he’s getting another truck from Venture so it would seem weird to leave for a company that isn’t really moving that many units comparatively.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI feel like kaders steez has really shined through since he's been on ventures, with the added pop and stability. Those clips I saw of him on the lurpivs he looked a little loose/sloppy.[close]
Yah dude a kid that has been skating since he was like 10 years old and has been personally groomed by a bunch of pros cleaned up his style by switching his trucks not by going through puberty and finally having power behind his consistency and perfection.
I’ve heard he’s getting another truck from Venture so it would seem weird to leave for a company that isn’t really moving that many units comparatively.[close]
The lurpiv clips came AFTER the venture clips, so unless he's getting worse with age (he isn't), I don't think that's it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNvgnMRc/IMG-20200728-053134-01.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpS7qFZT/20200728-052913-HDR-01.jpg)
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest 7.75
Navigator 8" (front) + Indy 215 (back)
Ricta Crystals 45mm 101a(front) + OJ Little Doodies (back)
Bones Reds
Paradox grip
When Kader hits peak eclectic, his board will look like this.Expand Quote
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNvgnMRc/IMG-20200728-053134-01.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpS7qFZT/20200728-052913-HDR-01.jpg)
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest 7.75
Navigator 8" (front) + Indy 215 (back)
Ricta Crystals 45mm 101a(front) + OJ Little Doodies (back)
Bones Reds
Paradox grip[close]
Anyone else still skating these? Giving mine another shot because I'm dialing back spending and wanted to try something different.
After a flatground session the feeling of them vs Thunders was wild but having no wheelbite at all was solid.
Expand QuoteAnyone else still skating these? Giving mine another shot because I'm dialing back spending and wanted to try something different.
After a flatground session the feeling of them vs Thunders was wild but having no wheelbite at all was solid.[close]
Someone's selling a couple sets on the classifieds board. I'm sort of tempted to take a chance on them, and then I come back to this thread or the gifted hater video and decide against it.
Expand QuoteAnyone else still skating these? Giving mine another shot because I'm dialing back spending and wanted to try something different.
After a flatground session the feeling of them vs Thunders was wild but having no wheelbite at all was solid.[close]
Someone's selling a couple sets on the classifieds board. I'm sort of tempted to take a chance on them, and then I come back to this thread or the gifted hater video and decide against it.
I'd consider trying them again with the regular kingpins, but the baseplate just didn't seem that durable compared to other trucks. Was getting really worn in, pivot cup ovalling out way too quickly from nose/tailslides.
skated my Lurpivs yday actually and I still really like them
The unique turning and long grinds make them ideal for a slappy sesh.
There's no way you're not getting a new pair for free, right?I’d certainly hope so. That sucks when a session gets cut from crap like that. Just curious, what’d you break it on?
I’d certainly hope so. That sucks when a session gets cut from crap like that. Just curious, what’d you break it on?Expand QuoteThere's no way you're not getting a new pair for free, right?[close]
My session was cut short by one of the hangers breaking. To be fair, they were fairly used but still bummed. They were good while they lasted, though, which was about 4 or 5 months.
(https://i.imgur.com/1gZJ1qo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/axnmhHK.jpg)
I would be curious if that was actually covered under warranty at all, given the life of a truck is usually to axle, but given there is no axle to grind to, it could be said that the truck was skated for its intended purpose and that was its life.
On the other hand, they might replace it just because they are a new company and are trying to have a better image, especially with some of the issues people have been having.
At least if nothing else, you have a spare baseplate and spare truck to use with the next set, if you get another set, that is.
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I would be curious if that was actually covered under warranty at all, given the life of a truck is usually to axle, but given there is no axle to grind to, it could be said that the truck was skated for its intended purpose and that was its life.
On the other hand, they might replace it just because they are a new company and are trying to have a better image, especially with some of the issues people have been having.
At least if nothing else, you have a spare baseplate and spare truck to use with the next set, if you get another set, that is.[close]
I just dropped them an email but their website is under construction and I tried to contact them a few days ago in another matter and haven't heard back since. Anyway I just copped a set of Indy Hollows so I am set for the moment. Just bummed I need to break in new trucks instead of having a "proper" session today.
Damn.Expand QuoteI’d certainly hope so. That sucks when a session gets cut from crap like that. Just curious, what’d you break it on?Expand QuoteThere's no way you're not getting a new pair for free, right?[close][close]
A pop shuv on flat ;D
you might die skating these things™
Theeves looking at that broken truck and wondering why the fuck nobody likes them
HahahahahahaExpand Quoteyou might die skating these things™[close]
Expand QuoteTheeves looking at that broken truck and wondering why the fuck nobody likes them[close]
I honestly miss theeve, they disappeared from europe it seems. Had 2 pairs of TiAx and they were all I ever wanted.
I just finished listening to an episode of a swedish podcast called Skateboardpodden.
And it was mentioned by J-Mag that a version 2.0 is being developed.
A truck with no web/wing/truss or axle breaks?!?!?!
Expand QuoteA truck with no web/wing/truss or axle breaks?!?!?![close]
This was my first thought and what I posted when these things debuted. They either don’t know what they’re doing structurally or else they thought that their particular casting process was strong enough to forego a truss. Either way, it seems like they made a mistake and honestly it’s kinda embarrassing that a bunch of armchair engineers could identify the problem immediately from a handful of photos.
Expand QuoteMy session was cut short by one of the hangers breaking. To be fair, they were fairly used but still bummed. They were good while they lasted, though, which was about 4 or 5 months.
(https://i.imgur.com/1gZJ1qo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/axnmhHK.jpg)[close]
That's fucking crazy. Honestly, kind of a safety hazard. Regular trucks will rarely just snap like that because of the axel. I'm glad you weren't doing something bigger/faster when they broke, you could've gotten seriously hurt. Skateboarding is dangerous enough, we don't need to make it more dangerous by having gear that fails in super dangerous ways.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMy session was cut short by one of the hangers breaking. To be fair, they were fairly used but still bummed. They were good while they lasted, though, which was about 4 or 5 months.
(https://i.imgur.com/1gZJ1qo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/axnmhHK.jpg)[close]
That's fucking crazy. Honestly, kind of a safety hazard. Regular trucks will rarely just snap like that because of the axel. I'm glad you weren't doing something bigger/faster when they broke, you could've gotten seriously hurt. Skateboarding is dangerous enough, we don't need to make it more dangerous by having gear that fails in super dangerous ways.[close]
I know 2 guys who had the same while cruising on flat on their Ventures. Warranty did cover them though. Must be fucking terrifying when it happens skating something big.
Nah, they were younger guys who almost exclusively skated drops and flip tricks on flat. For some reason most people aren't doing grinds in my local city, so the trucks were in near perfect condition. It probably got some pressure cracks from a big drop or something but they completely broke in half near the middle of the hanger. Venture did send them some replacements though.
My session was cut short by one of the hangers breaking. To be fair, they were fairly used but still bummed. They were good while they lasted, though, which was about 4 or 5 months.
(https://i.imgur.com/1gZJ1qo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/axnmhHK.jpg)
What's this little bolt for: (https://www.tactics.com/a/dnoy/18/lurpiv-lurpiv-1-skateboard-trucks-detail.webp)
Expand QuoteNah, they were younger guys who almost exclusively skated drops and flip tricks on flat. For some reason most people aren't doing grinds in my local city, so the trucks were in near perfect condition. It probably got some pressure cracks from a big drop or something but they completely broke in half near the middle of the hanger. Venture did send them some replacements though.[close]
lol thats wild
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNah, they were younger guys who almost exclusively skated drops and flip tricks on flat. For some reason most people aren't doing grinds in my local city, so the trucks were in near perfect condition. It probably got some pressure cracks from a big drop or something but they completely broke in half near the middle of the hanger. Venture did send them some replacements though.[close]
lol thats wild[close]
For real, we don't have a lot of obstacles in my smallish city but everyone just goes to the same slab of flat to practice their flip tricks. Grinds are my bread and butter in a sesh so I'm always solo at the curbs and ledges. Sometimes they'll post instagram edits of them visiting parks in other cities and they'll be skating the flat in the corner or at most a bank to do a flip trick to fakie. Now that I'm thinking about it, their dedication is quite admirable.
That reminds me of when I used to hit the skatepark before work. There was another guy who’d show up at 7 as well and just do flat tricks in a corner for the hour I was there.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteNah, they were younger guys who almost exclusively skated drops and flip tricks on flat. For some reason most people aren't doing grinds in my local city, so the trucks were in near perfect condition. It probably got some pressure cracks from a big drop or something but they completely broke in half near the middle of the hanger. Venture did send them some replacements though.[close]
lol thats wild[close]
For real, we don't have a lot of obstacles in my smallish city but everyone just goes to the same slab of flat to practice their flip tricks. Grinds are my bread and butter in a sesh so I'm always solo at the curbs and ledges. Sometimes they'll post instagram edits of them visiting parks in other cities and they'll be skating the flat in the corner or at most a bank to do a flip trick to fakie. Now that I'm thinking about it, their dedication is quite admirable.
That broken truck looks really sketchy, goddamn… other truck would probably have cracked but the axle helps holding it together. With Lurpivs is a clean snap that could end up really badly.
Well, I’ve noticed that Lurpiv has been really silent lately on social media, and now you pointed that the website is down. Makes me wonder if they are cooking something new or pulling the plug… I think the first makes the most sense since Ville Wester and Karsten Kleppan started riding the trucks not long ago. Maybe they’ll announce a new revised truck? Finally a skate team? Who knows…
Expand QuoteThat broken truck looks really sketchy, goddamn… other truck would probably have cracked but the axle helps holding it together. With Lurpivs is a clean snap that could end up really badly.
Well, I’ve noticed that Lurpiv has been really silent lately on social media, and now you pointed that the website is down. Makes me wonder if they are cooking something new or pulling the plug… I think the first makes the most sense since Ville Wester and Karsten Kleppan started riding the trucks not long ago. Maybe they’ll announce a new revised truck? Finally a skate team? Who knows…[close]
I'd hope so. I just had a look at my "intact" Lurpiv (i.e. the one that did not break) and noticed it was hella bent. And the craziest stuff I ollie is a 3 stair so imagine what happens if you give one of these to a dude hucking 10 stairs.
(https://i.imgur.com/aXgF4Hv.jpg)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThat broken truck looks really sketchy, goddamn… other truck would probably have cracked but the axle helps holding it together. With Lurpivs is a clean snap that could end up really badly.
Well, I’ve noticed that Lurpiv has been really silent lately on social media, and now you pointed that the website is down. Makes me wonder if they are cooking something new or pulling the plug… I think the first makes the most sense since Ville Wester and Karsten Kleppan started riding the trucks not long ago. Maybe they’ll announce a new revised truck? Finally a skate team? Who knows…[close]
I'd hope so. I just had a look at my "intact" Lurpiv (i.e. the one that did not break) and noticed it was hella bent. And the craziest stuff I ollie is a 3 stair so imagine what happens if you give one of these to a dude hucking 10 stairs.
(https://i.imgur.com/aXgF4Hv.jpg)[close]
Damn they really shouldn't have made it into skate shops, or be released at all. Are they sending you a new pair?
Expand QuoteThat broken truck looks really sketchy, goddamn… other truck would probably have cracked but the axle helps holding it together. With Lurpivs is a clean snap that could end up really badly.
Well, I’ve noticed that Lurpiv has been really silent lately on social media, and now you pointed that the website is down. Makes me wonder if they are cooking something new or pulling the plug… I think the first makes the most sense since Ville Wester and Karsten Kleppan started riding the trucks not long ago. Maybe they’ll announce a new revised truck? Finally a skate team? Who knows…[close]
I'd hope so. I just had a look at my "intact" Lurpiv (i.e. the one that did not break) and noticed it was hella bent. And the craziest stuff I ollie is a 3 stair so imagine what happens if you give one of these to a dude hucking 10 stairs.
(https://i.imgur.com/aXgF4Hv.jpg)
or else they thought that their particular casting process was strong enough to forego a truss
Expand Quoteor else they thought that their particular casting process was strong enough to forego a truss[close]
That really was the whole point of these trucks in my opinion. Designing a truck that is aesthetically completely different, but structurally as strong as everything else would be a sick art on wheels type of concept that skaters wished into existence. The problem is the material science is clearly lacking somewhere. Isn't it mildly worrying the rheocasting method they use is supposed to be aerospace grade? Maybe we should know which airplane is using those components? :o That clean hanger snap on a flatground pop shove is fucking gnarly, just makes me cringe at the thought of something like that happening in transition.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteor else they thought that their particular casting process was strong enough to forego a truss[close]
That really was the whole point of these trucks in my opinion. Designing a truck that is aesthetically completely different, but structurally as strong as everything else would be a sick art on wheels type of concept that skaters wished into existence. The problem is the material science is clearly lacking somewhere. Isn't it mildly worrying the rheocasting method they use is supposed to be aerospace grade? Maybe we should know which airplane is using those components? :o That clean hanger snap on a flatground pop shove is fucking gnarly, just makes me cringe at the thought of something like that happening in transition.[close]
Man, there are no concerns with rheocasting parts in aerospace- oski didn’t design them. Well, that’s kinda mean, but what I’m trying to say is I’m fairly certain the aerospace r&d and testing process is a bit more stringent.
The lurpiv design aesthetic ain’t different, either-it’s de-evolution, atavism, retro - gresshun. Trucks started as T hangers and the truss design evolved (or Tracker developed it and everybody copied it) to provide strength and minimize weight.
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteor else they thought that their particular casting process was strong enough to forego a truss[close]
That really was the whole point of these trucks in my opinion. Designing a truck that is aesthetically completely different, but structurally as strong as everything else would be a sick art on wheels type of concept that skaters wished into existence. The problem is the material science is clearly lacking somewhere. Isn't it mildly worrying the rheocasting method they use is supposed to be aerospace grade? Maybe we should know which airplane is using those components? :o That clean hanger snap on a flatground pop shove is fucking gnarly, just makes me cringe at the thought of something like that happening in transition.[close]
Man, there are no concerns with rheocasting parts in aerospace- oski didn’t design them. Well, that’s kinda mean, but what I’m trying to say is I’m fairly certain the aerospace r&d and testing process is a bit more stringent.
The lurpiv design aesthetic ain’t different, either-it’s de-evolution, atavism, retro - gresshun. Trucks started as T hangers and the truss design evolved (or Tracker developed it and everybody copied it) to provide strength and minimize weight.
Feel like they’re not done, my guess is that they are recalling and not selling their current version, and will be back in biz when they fix all the issuesYeah this is what I thought (or hope) they probably reached a point with all the issues their trucks had it was costing way too much to constantly be fixing them and sending people replacement parts. Wonder if anyone had issues with the freestyle trucks? Maybe they can use up all their weird baseplates on those
Lurpiv done?
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CebQl11jZSB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
I think that is their intent…..but…..we’ll find it’s dunzo….
Or they should just get them made where everyone else gets trucks made….china.
So this is what I got told:they were offering shops the trucks at a standard hardgoods margin a couple months back, but minimum order of 20 pairs i think it was
The factory that produced Lurpivs actually used to make car parts. Their biggest costumer pulled out so they were struggling and had to find other forms of revenue. That’s where Lurpiv came to play. But I guess it wasn’t enough to keep the lights on so they had to shut down.
From what I know, the trucks were kinda expensive to produce in comparison to the industry’s standard.
That’s why lurpiv was just selling them directly to the consumer through their webstore.
They were struggling to get them to be sold at skate shops and still make a decent profit…
But I feel like this is not the last time we hear about them… maybe they’ll move somewhere that makes it more business friendly. Who knows…
This is making me feel like I shouldn’t have immediately sold my Lurpivs after buying them - @IpathCats share the wealth when you’re a millionaire in 2037
That sucks if true. Had a rough start but if they go back to the drawing board and bring it to a different foundry it would be cool to see them succeed and gain more traction. Ace went from a truck with problems in the beginning to a truck that still has problems but I still can't get away from them. That t-hanger was cool looking, if they have to scrap it and make it look closer to an Ace to gain strength, so be it. I dig the thunder/ace/lurpiv more slimmed out type hanger look for sure.
Expand QuoteThat sucks if true. Had a rough start but if they go back to the drawing board and bring it to a different foundry it would be cool to see them succeed and gain more traction. Ace went from a truck with problems in the beginning to a truck that still has problems but I still can't get away from them. That t-hanger was cool looking, if they have to scrap it and make it look closer to an Ace to gain strength, so be it. I dig the thunder/ace/lurpiv more slimmed out type hanger look for sure.[close]
Yeah, I think lurpiv went too big too fast. Should’ve started small and attracted “early adopters” first via smaller inventory
It's def a bummer it didn't work out but has any new tech ever worked out in recent history? I'm thinking tensor, silver, theeve all had to ditch their tech stuff and just make standard trucks (don't even know if theeve and silver are still going or not) diamond ended up making just regular hardware after their first run of two Allen keys bolts didn't work. Ricta had all the cored wheel stuff. Rubber griptape?
It's an unfortunate story...
MAYBE Oski should've stuck to a more traditional truck design... but would anyone have bought it without the allure of all these cool new ideas?
MAYBE he should've started smaller... but as stated, it was probably a huge initial investment to create the assembly line for a completely new product, so might as well at least try to break even, I'm sure they did at least a very basic business plan strategy.
MAYBE he should've sold hardware first, then moved on to softgoods, then finally trucks... but then who cares about another startup hardware/griptape company?
I respect the kid for going balls out on an extremely difficult project. He went a little too big, too fast, but he also saw the opportunity to help a floundering family-owned foundry/factory and that's an important part of industry that's easy to overlook. I work in manufacturing and every day we fight together with suppliers/manufacturers/customers to keep us all in business, so I can relate. I guess, according to @Sk.A.T.A.N, Lurpiv wasn't able to prevent the closure of this business and loss of work for some folks, but that's a hell of a thing to try to do. As others have said, he's probably quite comfortable with his Nike checks and whatever else he's got going on (contests?) so he didn't need to do any of this. And then to close(?) the company with a lighthearted, "aw, shucks", type of instagram post, I think Oski is going to be OK, he seems to have his head screwed on right.
Expand QuoteLurpiv done?
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CebQl11jZSB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=[close]
Well shit, that was fast.
Hope you guys kept some Lurpivs deadstock to resell in like 10 years for 10x retail :v
Glad I stuck with my OG Lurpivs. Currently on Ace Classic, if they crap out I'll either run the red Ace axle nuts on the IKP or superglue that shit and I'll be on Lurpivs again.
Expand QuoteGlad I stuck with my OG Lurpivs. Currently on Ace Classic, if they crap out I'll either run the red Ace axle nuts on the IKP or superglue that shit and I'll be on Lurpivs again.[close]
This Loctite is better than gluing your nuts, my shit doesn't budge with it:
(https://i.imgur.com/W6toSiyl.png)
They will be back.
Just moving the production to Switzerland.
Ermico need a third truck brand that prioritizes deep turns for the crusiey curb clubs and tight transition aficionados.
Cutter TrucksExpand QuoteErmico need a third truck brand that prioritizes deep turns for the crusiey curb clubs and tight transition aficionados.[close]
bring back Orion or Standard trucks..
So uh, anybody know what to replace the missing nubs, other than my tears that is.I would replace the nubs with another set of trucks
I would replace the nubs with another set of trucksExpand QuoteSo uh, anybody know what to replace the missing nubs, other than my tears that is.[close]
Still waiting for the lurpiv low hollow.
Just a few more weeks, they're gonna figure everything out for sure.
No for real I still want lurpiv to succeed even though I didn't buy them. Any new information, is it over?
So uh, anybody know what to replace the missing nubs, other than my tears that is.Depents on what you mean with nubs.
So uh, anybody know what to replace the missing nubs, other than my tears that is.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXc9V6LmBn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
wonder how long ago these were taken
Interesting, In that contest/jam thing oski was a part of recently, it looked like he was on indys
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Interesting, In that contest/jam thing oski was a part of recently, it looked like he was on indys[close]
Kind of funny how many pro skaters who had been paid to ride certain trucks end up back riding Indy if their existing spono deal is done, but more so for those guys who ride a taller and maybe looser setup too.
Maybe sour grapes with Ace, otherwise that would be the easiest option.
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Interesting, In that contest/jam thing oski was a part of recently, it looked like he was on indys[close]
Kind of funny how many pro skaters who had been paid to ride certain trucks end up back riding Indy if their existing spono deal is done, but more so for those guys who ride a taller and maybe looser setup too.
Maybe sour grapes with Ace, otherwise that would be the easiest option.
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Interesting, In that contest/jam thing oski was a part of recently, it looked like he was on indys[close]
Kind of funny how many pro skaters who had been paid to ride certain trucks end up back riding Indy if their existing spono deal is done, but more so for those guys who ride a taller and maybe looser setup too.
Maybe sour grapes with Ace, otherwise that would be the easiest option.[close]
I used this logic of "pros choose to ride Indy" to gaslight myself for a long time, but in many places its super easy to get permaflow from a rep. Indy has great euro distribution and I know a few of the American managers and TM will basically give a few sets of trucks to any pro that will ask. If a retired pro is going through 2 pairs a year it's basically nothing out of their budget.
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Interesting, In that contest/jam thing oski was a part of recently, it looked like he was on indys[close]
Kind of funny how many pro skaters who had been paid to ride certain trucks end up back riding Indy if their existing spono deal is done, but more so for those guys who ride a taller and maybe looser setup too.
Maybe sour grapes with Ace, otherwise that would be the easiest option.[close]
I used this logic of "pros choose to ride Indy" to gaslight myself for a long time, but in many places its super easy to get permaflow from a rep. Indy has great euro distribution and I know a few of the American managers and TM will basically give a few sets of trucks to any pro that will ask. If a retired pro is going through 2 pairs a year it's basically nothing out of their budget.[close]
Yes definitely.
They still have a policy of getting their product out to well known dudes if they don't ask for too much and are not being dicks about it.
Free advertising and all that.
anyone still skating these?
Expand Quoteanyone still skating these?[close]
One local guy, he really likes them. Rode them around a bit, feel great but too high for me
anyone still skating these?
Expand QuoteExpand Quoteanyone still skating these?[close]
One local guy, he really likes them. Rode them around a bit, feel great but too high for me[close]
what’re ur go to trucks?
via the link on the first page it says they've filed for bankruptcy back in June
Status
Registered
Remark
Bankruptcy initiated 2022-06-03
Liquidation decided 2022-05-16
Company registered
2020-12-10
Sucks there was no way to just kind of walk it back and do standard kingpin and axle for a while while they figured out the problems with their improvements.
Wonder how many of those little trucks they made. Maybe they could of become a specific freestyle and mini deck brand for a while. Freestylers would of prob been psyched a company thought of them plus they tend to ride pretty big wheels I think and maybe a higher truck is better for primos and pogos or whatever.
these trucks suck just buy indy or aceDid that last 25 years and recently switched back to Venture. So stoked. More street/trick oriented and more fun (for me) although they aren't perfect. Willing to try Thunders for a go even tho they feel kinda dead on other peoples boards compared to Venture. Ventures are funkier. Want to try Tensors too.
Did that last 25 years and recently switched back to Venture. So stoked. More street/trick oriented and more fun (for me) although they aren't perfect. Willing to try Thunders for a go even tho they feel kinda dead on other peoples boards compared to Venture. Ventures are funkier. Want to try Tensors too.Expand Quotethese trucks suck just buy indy or ace[close]
Yah I'm stoked. I have the alloy 8 and a quarters (not low) and am waiting to size down in deck size to try them. I wish flight did a 8.5 with 14.5 wb. It goes from 15 down to 14.38.Expand QuoteDid that last 25 years and recently switched back to Venture. So stoked. More street/trick oriented and more fun (for me) although they aren't perfect. Willing to try Thunders for a go even tho they feel kinda dead on other peoples boards compared to Venture. Ventures are funkier. Want to try Tensors too.Expand Quotethese trucks suck just buy indy or ace[close][close]
Tensor His turn well. Tensor Los turn kinda shitty but IMO why ride low trucks if you don't like tight trucks? Try the Maglights out they're pretty good, especially if you like grinding concrete as opposed to metal coping. There have been a lot of reports of axles bending on the maglights though, but I've never personally done that.
My local still has 139s, 144s and 149s. I feel partially responsible as I asked them to get some on Instagram when they came out. I hope this isn’t too much of a loss for them. Maybe I could get a set just to support. Loctite the kingpin nut so it won’t come off and put these on a cruiser or something.
Expand QuoteMy local still has 139s, 144s and 149s. I feel partially responsible as I asked them to get some on Instagram when they came out. I hope this isn’t too much of a loss for them. Maybe I could get a set just to support. Loctite the kingpin nut so it won’t come off and put these on a cruiser or something.[close]
What are they charging for them? Wonder if they'll be on sale wherever they're still left.
:o :o
(https://i.ibb.co/qDt3Fnx/16-F7-EC37-39-D9-4-B75-B073-5268316-D2-D28.png)
(Saw this over the weekend… forgot to post it)
:o :o
(https://i.ibb.co/qDt3Fnx/16-F7-EC37-39-D9-4-B75-B073-5268316-D2-D28.png)
(Saw this over the weekend… forgot to post it)
Expand Quote:o :o
(https://i.ibb.co/qDt3Fnx/16-F7-EC37-39-D9-4-B75-B073-5268316-D2-D28.png)
(Saw this over the weekend… forgot to post it)[close]
"Purple-Lurpiv" is kinda fun to say a bunch. Brand saved.
Expand QuoteExpand Quote:o :o
(https://i.ibb.co/qDt3Fnx/16-F7-EC37-39-D9-4-B75-B073-5268316-D2-D28.png)
(Saw this over the weekend… forgot to post it)[close]
"Purple-Lurpiv" is kinda fun to say a bunch. Brand saved.[close]
Lurple vs Purpiv
I hate colored trucks usually. Why are these cool? Also Lurpiv on existence?
There's no grub screw in those baseplates.
It's Vilma, not Ville...yep, Ville is still on ace
I heard from a reliable source that Lurpiv is not done yet, but might take a bit until the comeback.
Expand QuoteI heard from a reliable source that Lurpiv is not done yet, but might take a bit until the comeback.[close]
I liked how the first ones skated when they worked. Idk if I would get another pair though. Did anyone get the measurements for how they affected WB? Were they right between an indy and an ace?
Shot of a rumoured second Lurpiv from Gifted Haters latest video.
(https://i.imgur.com/5p6cORg.png)
Those look so fucking stupid and if a less cool company had those y'all would be clowning them to no end.
Those look so fucking stupid and if a less cool company had those y'all would be clowning them to no end.
I'm still amazed at:
1. The company lasted less than a full year.
2. People still bought each shitty iteration of a broken product.
3. Oski had a truck company go belly up and still seems to be chillin financially.
who knows maybe Oski on them Stage 4 reissues..Nope, it's Lurpivs
Despite their issues, when they worked I liked how they performed.
If I wanted to try a different truck
I would be more interested in trying a revised/fixed lurpiv than any other truck currently being sold.
I'm still amazed at:
1. The company lasted less than a full year.
2. People still bought each shitty iteration of a broken product.
3. Oski had a truck company go belly up and still seems to be chillin financially.
Expand QuoteI'm still amazed at:
1. The company lasted less than a full year.
2. People still bought each shitty iteration of a broken product.
3. Oski had a truck company go belly up and still seems to be chillin financially.[close]
And to expand on #3, it’s not like he ordered a pallet of trucks from China. He hooked up with a foundry in the country with the highest labor costs in the world.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI'm still amazed at:
1. The company lasted less than a full year.
2. People still bought each shitty iteration of a broken product.
3. Oski had a truck company go belly up and still seems to be chillin financially.[close]
And to expand on #3, it’s not like he ordered a pallet of trucks from China. He hooked up with a foundry in the country with the highest labor costs in the world.[close]
Oh that just proves my point even more: he invested a hell of a lot into the production and the company and still seems to be doing well financially despite having to pull the plug 6 months in or whatever. I'm guessing he probably didn't sit on much inventory and he didn't lend the foundry and probably any of the facilities.
via the link on the first page it says they've filed for bankruptcy back in June
Status
Registered
Remark
Bankruptcy initiated 2022-06-03
Liquidation decided 2022-05-16
Company registered
2020-12-10
I did some of my best skating on the Lurpivs, def. a great geometry (or whatever you call that), great look, great turn, great grind. Until they bent and broke. Would cop again if improved.
[ftp]][ftp][ftp][ftp]][ftp][ftp]][ftp][ftp][ftp] (ftp://[ftp=ftp://[ftp)[/ftp][/ftp][/ftp]Expand Quotevia the link on the first page it says they've filed for bankruptcy back in June
Status
Registered
Remark
Bankruptcy initiated 2022-06-03
Liquidation decided 2022-05-16
Company registered
2020-12-10[close]
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Maybe someone with knowledge of business finance could clarify on this more. But I know a lot of times a business declaring bankruptcy is just a way to keep things moving forward. Rich people do shit like this all the time, stuff that sounds really bad to normal people. But ends up being some sort of financially savvy move in the end. I'm sure oski has people advising him on how to handle his money. Especially on things of this scale.
I am curious though if he's just running through old stock or actually testing new stuff.
Doing so doesn’t necessarily mean your LLC ceases to exist unless you formally dissolve it. As far as I can tell they declared bankruptcy, liquidated most if not all assets to pay any debts, but are still an existing LLC. That would explain why Oski seems to still be doing okay financially as someone mentioned earlier. This is all just speculation though.
If he really is developing a new truck and skating newly made sets I’m guessing he’s having them made somewhere else for cheaper rather than his own factory in Sweden. But again that’s just my speculation.
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he posted this just a few weeks ago, so he's definitely skating an updated version right now. Maybe they're evolving the design with a new company/new backers? a reset would give them the chance to change the horrible name and start new. I think they might really have something with this truck if they just keep it simple and solid. i hope it works out this time, i'd really like to try a pair
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Maybe someone with knowledge of business finance could clarify on this more. But I know a lot of times a business declaring bankruptcy is just a way to keep things moving forward. Rich people do shit like this all the time, stuff that sounds really bad to normal people. But ends up being some sort of financially savvy move in the end. I'm sure oski has people advising him on how to handle his money. Especially on things of this scale.
I am curious though if he's just running through old stock or actually testing new stuff.[close]
Bankruptcy is often just a way to do "new co." and get rid of the debts and other problems of the "old co.". Form a new LLC and d/b/a as the same brand or a brand with a very similar name. Happens all the time. Doesn't necessarily mean a company is gone for good.
In the U.S. publicly traded companies have to disclose financial information. Private companies do not, though some basic info about how the business is structured will typically be available through a state business entity search.[close]
Doing so doesn’t necessarily mean your LLC ceases to exist unless you formally dissolve it. As far as I can tell they declared bankruptcy, liquidated most if not all assets to pay any debts, but are still an existing LLC. That would explain why Oski seems to still be doing okay financially as someone mentioned earlier. This is all just speculation though.
If he really is developing a new truck and skating newly made sets I’m guessing he’s having them made somewhere else for cheaper rather than his own factory in Sweden. But again that’s just my speculation.
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Maybe someone with knowledge of business finance could clarify on this more. But I know a lot of times a business declaring bankruptcy is just a way to keep things moving forward. Rich people do shit like this all the time, stuff that sounds really bad to normal people. But ends up being some sort of financially savvy move in the end. I'm sure oski has people advising him on how to handle his money. Especially on things of this scale.
I am curious though if he's just running through old stock or actually testing new stuff.[close]
Bankruptcy is often just a way to do "new co." and get rid of the debts and other problems of the "old co.". Form a new LLC and d/b/a as the same brand or a brand with a very similar name. Happens all the time. Doesn't necessarily mean a company is gone for good.
In the U.S. publicly traded companies have to disclose financial information. Private companies do not, though some basic info about how the business is structured will typically be available through a state business entity search.[close]
Doing so doesn’t necessarily mean your LLC ceases to exist unless you formally dissolve it. As far as I can tell they declared bankruptcy, liquidated most if not all assets to pay any debts, but are still an existing LLC. That would explain why Oski seems to still be doing okay financially as someone mentioned earlier. This is all just speculation though.
If he really is developing a new truck and skating newly made sets I’m guessing he’s having them made somewhere else for cheaper rather than his own factory in Sweden. But again that’s just my speculation.[close]
If I remember correctly he did not build up (finance) the factory in Sweden. It was an exciting die-cast aluminum company from a friend / business partner. Instead of producing commissioned work for different companies as all the years before,
they created with Oski a "own brand" and try to create a new market / bigger margin then with the work they have done all the years before.
It was family business - his friend was taking over the workshop from his father / uncle
It was the production company who got bankrupt, so Lurpiv as a brand had no production anymore.
No product to sell to fulfill existing orders.
Main financial lost was not on Oskis part. he just loose his opportunity to build up his Brand.
He will have lost some money - for investing into moulds etc. but not that much...
Oski was at my local this Sunday and had a polished pair of sample Lurpivs. He was nice enough to talk to me and show me them and honestly they looked great. Said the pair he was using got ran over by a car but were still perfectly fine.
Noticed oski riding indys in some short part with ville that came out a couple of days ago....
You’re a tease. Didn’t ask him any truck nerd questions about the trucks?
Oh good- I was hoping we’d have the chance to watch Lurpivs develop into stage v indys over the next few years.
Sincerely hoping somebody has saved a pair of the original run of Lurps so that if/when the company experiences a Phoenix-like rebirth, we can compare the two closely & thoroughly examine the (+/-) .75 mm change in axle height, as well as how the wheel base measurements differ, if at all.
Us nerds gonna nerd, after all.
For certs wouldn’t mind trying a set if they ever re-appear w/o the (sizable) handful of QC & mfg. issues that plagued the 1st run.
I spent all of 5 minutes on those 1st ones & I was into them. Maybe. Sort of?
Turdpiv rises again. Will anyone care this time around. Nah
I'll buy a set of V2 as soon as skate shops in the US carry them. The only thing that held me back from trying V1 was all the complaints. Plus, with Pontus behind the relaunch, distribution is probably going to be on point. If I remember correctly, the only shop I found that carried them was Tactics.Expand QuoteTurdpiv rises again. Will anyone care this time around. Nah[close]
disagree
There are too many truck brands right now and Lurpiv had their chance to become something, bailed and their spot was taken by Slappy.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.
There are too many truck brands right now and Lurpiv had their chance to become something, bailed and their spot was taken by Slappy.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.
Expand QuoteThere are too many truck brands right now and Lurpiv had their chance to become something, bailed and their spot was taken by Slappy.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.[close]
How can you even think of comparing Lurpiv to Slappy? Oskar deserves major props for not giving up on his dream, even after a huge setback. A lot of people seem to be ditching Ace and going back to Indy , so having Lurpiv back is a breath of fresh air, no doubt about it. Its a beautiful truck.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThere are too many truck brands right now and Lurpiv had their chance to become something, bailed and their spot was taken by Slappy.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.[close]
How can you even think of comparing Lurpiv to Slappy? Oskar deserves major props for not giving up on his dream, even after a huge setback. A lot of people seem to be ditching Ace and going back to Indy , so having Lurpiv back is a breath of fresh air, no doubt about it. Its a beautiful truck.[close]
This is how I see it.
Indy, ACE, Lurpiv, and Slappy all kinda fall into the same truck family. Average or higher height with an emphasis on turn, shorter wheelbase, great grind.
Venture, Thunder, and Royal fall into a different family. Average or lower height, with an emphasis on snappy pop, lighter weight, longer wheelbase, but with a bit worse turn/grind than the first family.
I'm over simplifying things here so please don't get all bent out of shape over my generalizations.
I’ll definitely try a pair, especially if it’s through Polar
Expand QuoteThere are too many truck brands right now and Lurpiv had their chance to become something, bailed and their spot was taken by Slappy.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.[close]
How can you even think of comparing Lurpiv to Slappy? Oskar deserves major props for not giving up on his dream, even after a huge setback. A lot of people seem to be ditching Ace and going back to Indy , so having Lurpiv back is a breath of fresh air, no doubt about it. Its a beautiful truck.
Simply: 2 new brands. One failed spectacularly and the other was low key doing things right offering what people wanted (IKP).Expand QuoteThere are too many truck brands right now and Lurpiv had their chance to become something, bailed and their spot was taken by Slappy.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.[close]
How can you even think of comparing Lurpiv to Slappy? Oskar deserves major props for not giving up on his dream, even after a huge setback. A lot of people seem to be ditching Ace and going back to Indy , so having Lurpiv back is a breath of fresh air, no doubt about it. Its a beautiful truck.
Any updates on these? They look pretty dope. Looks like a more conventional standard kingpin is being used. I’m guessing the design flaws got “standardized” for lack of a better term. Or just building them more like the other brands truck. Really hoping the price is reasonable this time around. Less tech should equal lower production costs but we’ll see.
I’m most excited to see how they market a known failures comeback. Vaguely reminiscent of a toxic ex relationship telling you “they’ve changed.”
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteThere are too many truck brands right now and Lurpiv had their chance to become something, bailed and their spot was taken by Slappy.
Hopefully they'll succeed this time.[close]
How can you even think of comparing Lurpiv to Slappy? Oskar deserves major props for not giving up on his dream, even after a huge setback. A lot of people seem to be ditching Ace and going back to Indy , so having Lurpiv back is a breath of fresh air, no doubt about it. Its a beautiful truck.[close]
I don't know who has ditched Ace for Indy it seems it's the other way around
(https://i.ibb.co/CPHhps8/IMG-0066.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WV2gNp5)Hmmm…
Hmmm…Expand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/CPHhps8/IMG-0066.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WV2gNp5)[close]
One-piece axle that goes all the way through the hanger: check.
Standard kingpin, so no pesky grub nut: check.
Seems like he may be on the right track.
Not gonna lie, I may have to check out a pair this time.
Wonder if he retained that same, swoopy/carvey geometry?
Hmmm…Expand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/CPHhps8/IMG-0066.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WV2gNp5)[close]
One-piece axle that goes all the way through the hanger: check.
Standard kingpin, so no pesky grub nut: check.
Seems like he may be on the right track.
Not gonna lie, I may have to check out a pair this time.
Wonder if he retained that same, swoopy/carvey geometry?
They now use the same factory as Ace.
Atleast according to J-Mag
Expand QuoteHmmm…Expand Quote(https://i.ibb.co/CPHhps8/IMG-0066.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WV2gNp5)[close]
One-piece axle that goes all the way through the hanger: check.
Standard kingpin, so no pesky grub nut: check.
Seems like he may be on the right track.
Not gonna lie, I may have to check out a pair this time.
Wonder if he retained that same, swoopy/carvey geometry?[close]
Info I got: One piece axle (no weird metal alloy hanger this time), standard kingpin, a bit lower height (previous ones were really tall, could swear higher than standard Indy), Turning geometry stays the same, just the angular design got a bit simpler. Supposedly now made in Ace trucks factory.
They gonna have all the sizes from 139 to 169 if I remember correctly.
if theyre made by ace, maybe they'll come in at a more standard msrp. like 45-60ish a pair. hopefully, they also shaved off a few grams as well.
Either way. If they can't do a hollow, I'm out. I love how the truck looks, and feel, but not the weight.
Ugliest looking trucks that aren’t sold at Target or Walmart.
So will the main selling point be the geometry? They likely won't be light, but I remember people saying they turned really well without wheelbiting which sounds sorta like the Slappy turn.
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This. I dont give a fuck how a truck looks, but if I did, this would be the one I wouldnt buy.
They've got the royal pitted look to them finish-wise.noticed that too. but if they're made in an ace factory the pivot cups are going to be trash
Pontus shared a video on his story of them again today.Forgot how hideous those are
For some reason they make your skate look like a 2000s videogame skate setup, and I love itMTV skateboarding it was?
At least Slappy Trucks is doing something in between and Indy and an Ace, whereas Lurpiv is a total mystery.
Not to dog pile or slam someone in the skate community seeking success, but how these trucks got off the ground is beyond me.
They really aren't aesthetically pleasing and those first couple runs had a lot wrong with them. At least Slappy Trucks is doing something in between and Indy and an Ace, whereas Lurpiv is a total mystery. What type of experience are they aiming for? It's felt like a half baked idea from the jump
Expand QuoteAt least Slappy Trucks is doing something in between and Indy and an Ace, whereas Lurpiv is a total mystery.[close]
Are they? I’ve never skated either, but just from seeing the two, I’d say Lurpiv has a much stronger identity than does Slappy, which looks like a chintzy Indy knockoff you get on a complete from CCS.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAt least Slappy Trucks is doing something in between and Indy and an Ace, whereas Lurpiv is a total mystery.[close]
Are they? I’ve never skated either, but just from seeing the two, I’d say Lurpiv has a much stronger identity than does Slappy, which looks like a chintzy Indy knockoff you get on a complete from CCS.[close]
Slappy (based on what I've looked and read about) have sought out a price/experience that blends Indy and Ace, which is why they look like both of them I think. And the name "Slappy" likely implies that the trucks are highly compatible with doing slappies.
Having a strong Euro truck brand is a big plus, so I do see the aim for that, but beyond that I didn't see much exciting from the brand/direction for Lurpiv
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteAt least Slappy Trucks is doing something in between and Indy and an Ace, whereas Lurpiv is a total mystery.[close]
Are they? I’ve never skated either, but just from seeing the two, I’d say Lurpiv has a much stronger identity than does Slappy, which looks like a chintzy Indy knockoff you get on a complete from CCS.[close]
Slappy (based on what I've looked and read about) have sought out a price/experience that blends Indy and Ace, which is why they look like both of them I think. And the name "Slappy" likely implies that the trucks are highly compatible with doing slappies.
Having a strong Euro truck brand is a big plus, so I do see the aim for that, but beyond that I didn't see much exciting from the brand/direction for Lurpiv
This is the ideal truck sizing convention imo.Listen, I'm Canadian and think metric is generally better, but since the decks are sized in inches, why not trucks?
140 - 145 - 150 - 160 wow
The 1mm is stupid and I don’t care what the precise width of the hanger is. EU should pass a law or some shit.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteAt least Slappy Trucks is doing something in between and Indy and an Ace, whereas Lurpiv is a total mystery.[close]
Are they? I’ve never skated either, but just from seeing the two, I’d say Lurpiv has a much stronger identity than does Slappy, which looks like a chintzy Indy knockoff you get on a complete from CCS.[close]
Slappy (based on what I've looked and read about) have sought out a price/experience that blends Indy and Ace, which is why they look like both of them I think. And the name "Slappy" likely implies that the trucks are highly compatible with doing slappies.
Having a strong Euro truck brand is a big plus, so I do see the aim for that, but beyond that I didn't see much exciting from the brand/direction for Lurpiv[close]
Slappy's are not really a blend of Indy and Ace imo. If you ask me they are almost identical to Forged Baseplate Indy's which is what most people ride nowadays anyway. they have the same geometry. Imo the big difference of Ace is the geometry which pushes the wheelbase in and creates a different timing and carve feeling.
Slappy are the pretty much same height as all indy Hollows / titaniums (forged baseplates are 53.5mm) because Slappy doesn't do cast plates. so all of Slappy's trucks are the same height at 53mm. The only really unique thing they are doing is offering the indy Standard truck on a forged plate (Indy standard trucks are all on Cast plates which boost them up to 55mm)
lmao still riding my gen 1 lurpivs no problem. Insane how most skaters have never heard of loctite.
lmao still riding my gen 1 lurpivs no problem. Insane how most skaters have never heard of loctite.Lmao still driving my 96 toyota corolla no problem. Insane how most people have never heard of duct tape
Listen, I'm Canadian and think metric is generally better, but since the decks are sized in inches, why not trucks?Expand QuoteThis is the ideal truck sizing convention imo.
140 - 145 - 150 - 160 wow
The 1mm is stupid and I don’t care what the precise width of the hanger is. EU should pass a law or some shit.[close]
I think Slappy does it, but it was actually 8", 8.25" etc not 5.25, 5.5 or some bs like Tensor.
Being made in Sweden was the best part. Shame they didn't do more R&D before the first batch.
Best of luck to Oski but I think the market is over saturated.
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Is this the jig they devised to shake the truck and simulate skating?[close]
seems so. maybe not to simulate skating per se but more so to test the grubscrew i guess . Was posted in the last lurpiv post on Instagram but i dont think they really need to test it that way more so just a quicker test i mean the dude (John Magnusson) works at Bryggeriet skate school im sure they did alot of testing there you'd hope
I know a guy through online means that was flowed a pair of the new ones and bent the shit out of the hangers. He doesn't want to say anything cause he's trying to get on but I'm trying to tell him he needs to tell them asap to avoid them closing shop again (this guy is not heavy and mainly skates transition).
Expand QuoteI know a guy through online means that was flowed a pair of the new ones and bent the shit out of the hangers. He doesn't want to say anything cause he's trying to get on but I'm trying to tell him he needs to tell them asap to avoid them closing shop again (this guy is not heavy and mainly skates transition).[close]
Hell, if he won’t try and snap a spy pic and send it to Oski. Seems they can’t catch a break with the QC. But yeah, they need to know that’s happening BEFORE they hit the market.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know a guy through online means that was flowed a pair of the new ones and bent the shit out of the hangers. He doesn't want to say anything cause he's trying to get on but I'm trying to tell him he needs to tell them asap to avoid them closing shop again (this guy is not heavy and mainly skates transition).[close]
Hell, if he won’t try and snap a spy pic and send it to Oski. Seems they can’t catch a break with the QC. But yeah, they need to know that’s happening BEFORE they hit the market.[close]
Aren't these new ones made in the same factory as Ace? I had a pair of Ace when they had first come out and one side of my hanger was bent to all hell. Went back to skating indys after that.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI know a guy through online means that was flowed a pair of the new ones and bent the shit out of the hangers. He doesn't want to say anything cause he's trying to get on but I'm trying to tell him he needs to tell them asap to avoid them closing shop again (this guy is not heavy and mainly skates transition).[close]
Hell, if he won’t try and snap a spy pic and send it to Oski. Seems they can’t catch a break with the QC. But yeah, they need to know that’s happening BEFORE they hit the market.[close]
Aren't these new ones made in the same factory as Ace? I had a pair of Ace when they had first come out and one side of my hanger was bent to all hell. Went back to skating indys after that.[close]
I swear the first batch of Acs's were bent from the factory! Had a homie send me some for christmas in 2015 and either they were bent from the factory or I bent them doing flat ground in my garage.
Ok the guy I know didn't bend the hanger, it was the baseplate which is weird as fuck. He snapped the board near the nose and the corner of the baseplate bent up? I know it sounds like bs without posting the pic but I don't want to fuck his situation up in case someone from lurpiv lurks here.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI know a guy through online means that was flowed a pair of the new ones and bent the shit out of the hangers. He doesn't want to say anything cause he's trying to get on but I'm trying to tell him he needs to tell them asap to avoid them closing shop again (this guy is not heavy and mainly skates transition).[close]
Hell, if he won’t try and snap a spy pic and send it to Oski. Seems they can’t catch a break with the QC. But yeah, they need to know that’s happening BEFORE they hit the market.[close]
Aren't these new ones made in the same factory as Ace? I had a pair of Ace when they had first come out and one side of my hanger was bent to all hell. Went back to skating indys after that.
Heard from a friend of a tester that the hangers are cracking near the yoke
Do we trust sponsored pro or euro tm more?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHeard from a friend of a tester that the hangers are cracking near the yoke[close]
sounds like a really legit source bro[close]
The tester is a sponsored pro that is currently on Indy. I don't have pics, but the individual who relayed the news has been correct about every bit of info he's ever leaked such as Reynolds going to NB (before it was on Slap)
Definitely sponsored pro.Do we trust sponsored pro or euro tm more?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHeard from a friend of a tester that the hangers are cracking near the yoke[close]
sounds like a really legit source bro[close]
The tester is a sponsored pro that is currently on Indy. I don't have pics, but the individual who relayed the news has been correct about every bit of info he's ever leaked such as Reynolds going to NB (before it was on Slap)[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI know a guy through online means that was flowed a pair of the new ones and bent the shit out of the hangers. He doesn't want to say anything cause he's trying to get on but I'm trying to tell him he needs to tell them asap to avoid them closing shop again (this guy is not heavy and mainly skates transition).[close]
Hell, if he won’t try and snap a spy pic and send it to Oski. Seems they can’t catch a break with the QC. But yeah, they need to know that’s happening BEFORE they hit the market.[close]
Aren't these new ones made in the same factory as Ace? I had a pair of Ace when they had first come out and one side of my hanger was bent to all hell. Went back to skating indys after that.[close]
I swear the first batch of Acs's were bent from the factory! Had a homie send me some for christmas in 2015 and either they were bent from the factory or I bent them doing flat ground in my garage.[close]
Old aces weren’t bent… they came with more material in the center which made it look kinda bent. But then they did end up bending tho ahaha
Definitely sponsored pro.Expand QuoteDo we trust sponsored pro or euro tm more?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHeard from a friend of a tester that the hangers are cracking near the yoke[close]
sounds like a really legit source bro[close]
The tester is a sponsored pro that is currently on Indy. I don't have pics, but the individual who relayed the news has been correct about every bit of info he's ever leaked such as Reynolds going to NB (before it was on Slap)[close][close]
Price is still way too high. Gonna be 70 for reg and 80 for hollows. The 70 is fine i suppose, but the only other truck that hits that price really is AF-1 hollows. that seems awfully expensive for unproven gear.
I will say after looking at the catalog it looks way more professional, and looks like a typical company that goes through keen dist.
One more time? What do these trucks turn like? From what I recall from the GH review….not like aces….seemed really ‘stable’ aka Venture aka….dont turn….
Gotcha, so between an Indy and a an Ace? Same turning radius as an Ace but maybe a hair less responsive?
If it’s the same factory, it’s Paris trucks no? They do Royal and Ace….people have their preferences but the QC has been good.
The price is kinda out there but it wasn’t the downfall last time and if you had to pick something skaters are a bit koo-koo over….its trucks. Maybe once they get settled in the price will drop or maybe the rest of the market will catch up.
Is anti wheel bite actually something most people want? I had v1 lurpivs and crooked grinds felt insane with my wheel hovering before making contact with the deck. Anti pinch.
Is the anti wheelbite just a ball point pivot like Fury had?Dude those Fury's were the shit, + that thing on the baseplate so you only needed the screwdriver. Majestic.
Man I loved fury’s
This is actually the only way to get a hollow truck at 55mm without using risers.
Are these forged or cast baseplates?
I wish they would have scaled the height down a tiny bit on the skinnier models to be honest. I think only thunder does that.
I think the "anti wheelbite" tech is just the fact that the hanger is going to touch the baseplate and stop before the wheel touches? surely it's totally depending on wheel size to start with. And over time, the hanger and/or baseplate is going to start deforming at the contact area?
Also, highlighting the hollow axle throughout is kind of redundant. No one makes a half hollow axle. it's either hollow or not.
Expand QuoteI think the "anti wheelbite" tech is just the fact that the hanger is going to touch the baseplate and stop before the wheel touches? surely it's totally depending on wheel size to start with. And over time, the hanger and/or baseplate is going to start deforming at the contact area?
Also, highlighting the hollow axle throughout is kind of redundant. No one makes a half hollow axle. it's either hollow or not.[close]
Exactly. It doesn't really work in reality. But my fav is the "4-hole mounting pattern". True innovation at its peak...
It’s this attention to detail that tells me these things are going to beExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI think the "anti wheelbite" tech is just the fact that the hanger is going to touch the baseplate and stop before the wheel touches? surely it's totally depending on wheel size to start with. And over time, the hanger and/or baseplate is going to start deforming at the contact area?
Also, highlighting the hollow axle throughout is kind of redundant. No one makes a half hollow axle. it's either hollow or not.[close]
Exactly. It doesn't really work in reality. But my fav is the "4-hole mounting pattern". True innovation at its peak...[close]
...with solid color bushings and chrome details.
It’s this attention to detail that tells me these things are going to beExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI think the "anti wheelbite" tech is just the fact that the hanger is going to touch the baseplate and stop before the wheel touches? surely it's totally depending on wheel size to start with. And over time, the hanger and/or baseplate is going to start deforming at the contact area?
Also, highlighting the hollow axle throughout is kind of redundant. No one makes a half hollow axle. it's either hollow or not.[close]
Exactly. It doesn't really work in reality. But my fav is the "4-hole mounting pattern". True innovation at its peak...[close]
...with solid color bushings and chrome details.[close]🔥🔥🔥trucks.
Still gonna grab a set once there’s a sale going somewhere.
Gotta ask, though: how are these guys going to convince shops (especially those larger retailers that went in hard on initial quantities, expecting the company to last & the product to be substantiative) to order these new jawns when they’re still sitting on piles of the older versions (both grub-lock, AND the prior iteration) that they are yet to move due to the product’s damaged rep & high price?
Talk about a tough hill to climb.
Pretty sure Tactics still has a mound of the older design gathering dust: act now while supplies, um... very slowly diminish?Expand QuoteIt’s this attention to detail that tells me these things are going to beExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI think the "anti wheelbite" tech is just the fact that the hanger is going to touch the baseplate and stop before the wheel touches? surely it's totally depending on wheel size to start with. And over time, the hanger and/or baseplate is going to start deforming at the contact area?
Also, highlighting the hollow axle throughout is kind of redundant. No one makes a half hollow axle. it's either hollow or not.[close]
Exactly. It doesn't really work in reality. But my fav is the "4-hole mounting pattern". True innovation at its peak...[close]
...with solid color bushings and chrome details.[close]🔥🔥🔥trucks.
Still gonna grab a set once there’s a sale going somewhere.
Gotta ask, though: how are these guys going to convince shops (especially those larger retailers that went in hard on initial quantities, expecting the company to last & the product to be substantiative) to order these new jawns when they’re still sitting on piles of the older versions (both grub-lock, AND the prior iteration) that they are yet to move due to the product’s damaged rep & high price?
Talk about a tough hill to climb.[close]
I wanna buy these new versions, but I wish the non reverse kingpins were still available for the old version.
I’d probably start riding them again if I could get my hands on some.
*not sure why I quoted you here Lou, my bad*
Pretty sure Tactics still has a mound of the older design gathering dust: act now while supplies, um... very slowly diminish?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt’s this attention to detail that tells me these things are going to beExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteI think the "anti wheelbite" tech is just the fact that the hanger is going to touch the baseplate and stop before the wheel touches? surely it's totally depending on wheel size to start with. And over time, the hanger and/or baseplate is going to start deforming at the contact area?
Also, highlighting the hollow axle throughout is kind of redundant. No one makes a half hollow axle. it's either hollow or not.[close]
Exactly. It doesn't really work in reality. But my fav is the "4-hole mounting pattern". True innovation at its peak...[close]
...with solid color bushings and chrome details.[close]🔥🔥🔥trucks.
Still gonna grab a set once there’s a sale going somewhere.
Gotta ask, though: how are these guys going to convince shops (especially those larger retailers that went in hard on initial quantities, expecting the company to last & the product to be substantiative) to order these new jawns when they’re still sitting on piles of the older versions (both grub-lock, AND the prior iteration) that they are yet to move due to the product’s damaged rep & high price?
Talk about a tough hill to climb.[close]
I wanna buy these new versions, but I wish the non reverse kingpins were still available for the old version.
I’d probably start riding them again if I could get my hands on some.
*not sure why I quoted you here Lou, my bad*[close]
Gotta ask, though: how are these guys going to convince shops (especially those larger retailers that went in hard on initial quantities, expecting the company to last & the product to be substantiative) to order these new jawns when they’re still sitting on piles of the older versions (both grub-lock, AND the prior iteration) that they are yet to move due to the product’s damaged rep & high price?
Talk about a tough hill to climb.
Free sets of Slurpivs for customers who bought the Gen 1? I had 2 sets and felt like I got scammed.Once is an accident but twice is stupidity
Minor weight reduction, your wheels overlap that part mostly.
The hollows are actually pretty light in their respective sizes. As someone that rides a lot of 8.38s the 145 sound cool.
but is pontus that evil?Expand QuoteGotta ask, though: how are these guys going to convince shops (especially those larger retailers that went in hard on initial quantities, expecting the company to last & the product to be substantiative) to order these new jawns when they’re still sitting on piles of the older versions (both grub-lock, AND the prior iteration) that they are yet to move due to the product’s damaged rep & high price?
Talk about a tough hill to climb.[close]
Since Pontus is involved now that's gonna be easy: Make Lurpiv accounts mandatory if you want to keep your Polar account.
but is pontus that evil?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteGotta ask, though: how are these guys going to convince shops (especially those larger retailers that went in hard on initial quantities, expecting the company to last & the product to be substantiative) to order these new jawns when they’re still sitting on piles of the older versions (both grub-lock, AND the prior iteration) that they are yet to move due to the product’s damaged rep & high price?
Talk about a tough hill to climb.[close]
Since Pontus is involved now that's gonna be easy: Make Lurpiv accounts mandatory if you want to keep your Polar account.[close]
So lemme ask honestly: what's Lurpiv's unique selling proposition?I feel that their "thing" is the horrible look that some might like after all beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Originally their thing was that they were made in Sweden and came in a metal box I think.
I don't really see a particular reason to favour them over other trucks, especially the eternally tried-and-tested big brands who have quality control down pat.
For someone riding e.g. Indys or Ventures, a new truck would have offer something really tangible to make them jump camp. Not everyone has the money to try out new trucks just for fun, especially if and when their current trucks are just, y'know, hella good. All major trucks can compete with any newcomer with lightness, durability, performance (be it the turn, pop or whatever).
I jumped on the Ace bandwagon for a while in the past because their turning ability was marketed pretty well and was more or less based on reality. But Lurpiv? I don't know.
It'd be great if they succeeded, but as someone pointed out earlier, you can't escape the cold fact that the truck market is hella saturated as it is.
55mm and hollow https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTLNEJnzw/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Expand Quote55mm and hollow https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTLNEJnzw/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==[close]
lol at "1 axle throughout".
Expand QuoteExpand Quote55mm and hollow https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTLNEJnzw/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==[close]
lol at "1 axle throughout".[close]
I think they only pointed that out because the previous version didn’t have a “full length” axle. It was a solid piece of metal with a small axle bit at each end.
Second set was a free replacement for the first set, guess I was a lil stupid to skate them again and expect anything different lol.Once is an accident but twice is stupidityExpand QuoteFree sets of Slurpivs for customers who bought the Gen 1? I had 2 sets and felt like I got scammed.[close]
Just got a set of the new Lurpiv hollow trucks. Very light, setting them up today.@144p
https://youtube.com/shorts/XOUXiEDEBjI?si=xkwxQ7xcliHNXrSb
Skated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.
Skeptical of the new bushing design. I feel like the old shape was a big factor in how they felt, which I thought differentiated them from other trucks in a good way
Well, they’re yellow now, for starters.Expand QuoteSkeptical of the new bushing design. I feel like the old shape was a big factor in how they felt, which I thought differentiated them from other trucks in a good way[close]
How did they change?
Didn’t feel super tall but I also bounce around between venture/indy/ace
Expand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop
Expand QuoteSkeptical of the new bushing design. I feel like the old shape was a big factor in how they felt, which I thought differentiated them from other trucks in a good way[close]
How did they change?
They are 55mm tall
Source:
(https://i.ibb.co/Qm48SzY/Screenshot-20240425-141328.png) (https://ibb.co/Qm48SzY)
When I placed a prebook they said in may.
I never saw the standards in person, just the hollow version. Those are 12.1 oz per truck for the 150mm version
How pitted looking are they (i.e., Royals)? They seem like they are, but less so.
Expand QuoteHow pitted looking are they (i.e., Royals)? They seem like they are, but less so.[close]
i can’t wait to do the mental gymnastics required to convince myself that a 55mm tall, loose truck, is what i need
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.[close]
If they were originally 55mm I cant imagine them now being 52mm tall, thats thunder height. I have the gen 1s and would prefer them to be lower (53.5 would be ideal) but that seems drastic.
By my measurements to the bottom of the axle from the deck is 55mm
But why? What are they covering up? Is oski a member of the deep skate?Expand QuoteBy my measurements to the bottom of the axle from the deck is 55mm[close]
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.[close]
If they were originally 55mm I cant imagine them now being 52mm tall, thats thunder height. I have the gen 1s and would prefer them to be lower (53.5 would be ideal) but that seems drastic.[close]
Thunders are 50/49mm tall on sizes over 8in wide.
52-53.5 seems to be the new middle of the road truck height.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.[close]
If they were originally 55mm I cant imagine them now being 52mm tall, thats thunder height. I have the gen 1s and would prefer them to be lower (53.5 would be ideal) but that seems drastic.[close]
Thunders are 50/49mm tall on sizes over 8in wide.
52-53.5 seems to be the new middle of the road truck height.[close]
Thunders are 52mm for team and 51mm for forged on 148 to 151.
(https://i.ibb.co/P15PMQK/IMG-5184.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P15PMQK)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.[close]
If they were originally 55mm I cant imagine them now being 52mm tall, thats thunder height. I have the gen 1s and would prefer them to be lower (53.5 would be ideal) but that seems drastic.
It has been mentioned that these new Lurpivs are manu’d in the same factory as Ace trucks.
But WHICH Ace truck: AF1 or Classic?
One presumes the two are made in different facilities, as the two models appear to have separate/distinct characteristics (from the alloy used, to the casting & finishing processes, etc.) unless the same plant is churning out high grade product, as well as a slightly more dated product that is almost “rustic” by comparison. Not sure how likely that is, but I’ve been to China exactly zero times, so I’m swatting at shadows in the dark, so to speak, but still…
It’s got me wondering: which Ace truck are we talking about?
Does the square part help with manuals?
I'm kinda desperate to get my first nollie FS switch Manny. Anything that helps with that would be a welcome temporary change.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.[close]
If they were originally 55mm I cant imagine them now being 52mm tall, thats thunder height. I have the gen 1s and would prefer them to be lower (53.5 would be ideal) but that seems drastic.[close]
That’s not what I wrote, read it again. They were over 55mm originally, probably like 57 or 58.
new version got lowered and now are the same height as Indy (55mm). That’s what he told me.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.[close]
If they were originally 55mm I cant imagine them now being 52mm tall, thats thunder height. I have the gen 1s and would prefer them to be lower (53.5 would be ideal) but that seems drastic.[close]
That’s not what I wrote, read it again. They were over 55mm originally, probably like 57 or 58.
new version got lowered and now are the same height as Indy (55mm). That’s what he told me.[close]
Ok sorry bro but you keep spreading false information. I own and still ride the gen 1s they are 55mm tall
It has been mentioned that these new Lurpivs are manu’d in the same factory as Ace trucks.
But WHICH Ace truck: AF1 or Classic?
One presumes the two are made in different facilities, as the two models appear to have separate/distinct characteristics (from the alloy used, to the casting & finishing processes, etc.) unless the same plant is churning out high grade product, as well as a slightly more dated product that is almost “rustic” by comparison. Not sure how likely that is, but I’ve been to China exactly zero times, so I’m swatting at shadows in the dark, so to speak, but still…
It’s got me wondering: which Ace truck are we talking about?
Why do we assume Pontus is the source of truth when tons of pros and industry types know almost nothing about the gear they actually ride?
The originals were documented on here at 55. Pontus could say that they're made of depleted uranium and have helium filled axles if he wants but it doesn't make it true just cuz Oski is on his team and his friends have had them.
One of the old selling points was that they were high but didn't feel tippy, had crispier pop than an Indy, and held a pinch really well. If they can still do that and not fall apart then I'd be stoked.
Expand QuoteIt has been mentioned that these new Lurpivs are manu’d in the same factory as Ace trucks.
But WHICH Ace truck: AF1 or Classic?
One presumes the two are made in different facilities, as the two models appear to have separate/distinct characteristics (from the alloy used, to the casting & finishing processes, etc.) unless the same plant is churning out high grade product, as well as a slightly more dated product that is almost “rustic” by comparison. Not sure how likely that is, but I’ve been to China exactly zero times, so I’m swatting at shadows in the dark, so to speak, but still…
It’s got me wondering: which Ace truck are we talking about?[close]
AF1 - they're presumably made in the same place as Paris trucks the fit and finish is similar.
These have that Royal pitted look to them (which some paris do), at least online; still waiting for @144p to chime in since he rode the royals as well.Expand QuoteDoes the square part help with manuals?
I'm kinda desperate to get my first nollie FS switch Manny. Anything that helps with that would be a welcome temporary change.[close]
Not sure what you mean? The hanger shape? Don't think any shape hanger is going to help with manuals.
The Pivot? It's only square (like the 109) above the actual pivot cavity, it's not square in the cavity and the 'bluntness/squared edge doesn't 'rest' on any part of the truck.
Why you arguing with these dipshits when you could be arguing with me on the ranchExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteSkated mine before work but got rained out.
Never skated the old Lurpiv trucks and had minimal expectations but was blown away. Love the turn and response. Bushings felt solid with no pinch or sticking. The grind is amazing, so smooth and fast. I popped a few front shoves and a kickflip before the rain and the pop felt decent.
Excited to see how these feel in the coming sessions.[close]
do they feel super tall?
i appreciate the look.
for me, my utmost truck quality, is the pop[close]
They are now lower than the OGs. I don’t remember exactly the actual hight (but I think it’s the same as Aces at 53mm). That was one of the main changes that Pontus told me about a few months ago…[close]
Ok I found the text… he said they are lower about 3/4mm now, and are the same height as Indy. It actually makes sense cause I had the OGs and those shits felt super tall, almost like riding Indies with riserpads.[close]
If they were originally 55mm I cant imagine them now being 52mm tall, thats thunder height. I have the gen 1s and would prefer them to be lower (53.5 would be ideal) but that seems drastic.[close]
That’s not what I wrote, read it again. They were over 55mm originally, probably like 57 or 58.
new version got lowered and now are the same height as Indy (55mm). That’s what he told me.[close]
Ok sorry bro but you keep spreading false information. I own and still ride the gen 1s they are 55mm tall[close]
Dafuq do you think I win with lying about this?
(https://i.ibb.co/vJ0rgW2/IMG-5168.jpg)
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIt has been mentioned that these new Lurpivs are manu’d in the same factory as Ace trucks.
But WHICH Ace truck: AF1 or Classic?
One presumes the two are made in different facilities, as the two models appear to have separate/distinct characteristics (from the alloy used, to the casting & finishing processes, etc.) unless the same plant is churning out high grade product, as well as a slightly more dated product that is almost “rustic” by comparison. Not sure how likely that is, but I’ve been to China exactly zero times, so I’m swatting at shadows in the dark, so to speak, but still…
It’s got me wondering: which Ace truck are we talking about?[close]
AF1 - they're presumably made in the same place as Paris trucks the fit and finish is similar.
These have that Royal pitted look to them (which some paris do), at least online; still waiting for @144p to chime in since he rode the royals as well.Expand QuoteDoes the square part help with manuals?
I'm kinda desperate to get my first nollie FS switch Manny. Anything that helps with that would be a welcome temporary change.[close]
Not sure what you mean? The hanger shape? Don't think any shape hanger is going to help with manuals.
The Pivot? It's only square (like the 109) above the actual pivot cavity, it's not square in the cavity and the 'bluntness/squared edge doesn't 'rest' on any part of the truck.[close]
I wasn’t sure what “pitted” meant, but they do have a similar raw/sandblasted texture as royals, I did wonder if they were from the same factory.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteIt has been mentioned that these new Lurpivs are manu’d in the same factory as Ace trucks.
But WHICH Ace truck: AF1 or Classic?
One presumes the two are made in different facilities, as the two models appear to have separate/distinct characteristics (from the alloy used, to the casting & finishing processes, etc.) unless the same plant is churning out high grade product, as well as a slightly more dated product that is almost “rustic” by comparison. Not sure how likely that is, but I’ve been to China exactly zero times, so I’m swatting at shadows in the dark, so to speak, but still…
It’s got me wondering: which Ace truck are we talking about?[close]
AF1 - they're presumably made in the same place as Paris trucks the fit and finish is similar.
These have that Royal pitted look to them (which some paris do), at least online; still waiting for @144p to chime in since he rode the royals as well.Expand QuoteDoes the square part help with manuals?
I'm kinda desperate to get my first nollie FS switch Manny. Anything that helps with that would be a welcome temporary change.[close]
Not sure what you mean? The hanger shape? Don't think any shape hanger is going to help with manuals.
The Pivot? It's only square (like the 109) above the actual pivot cavity, it's not square in the cavity and the 'bluntness/squared edge doesn't 'rest' on any part of the truck.[close]
I wasn’t sure what “pitted” meant, but they do have a similar raw/sandblasted texture as royals, I did wonder if they were from the same factory.[close]
Yeah, that 'sandblasted' non-smooth finish.
So these have an axle that goes all the way through now or...?
Expand QuoteSo these have an axle that goes all the way through now or...?[close]
standard axle, made in china, no inverted kingpin, normal metal, still gonna buy a pair but what made them special is gone.
Expand QuoteSo these have an axle that goes all the way through now or...?[close]
standard axle, made in china, no inverted kingpin, normal metal, still gonna buy a pair but what made them special is gone.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSo these have an axle that goes all the way through now or...?[close]
standard axle, made in china, no inverted kingpin, normal metal, still gonna buy a pair but what made them special is gone.[close]
Lol rekt. Yeah, I was thinking this time around these things really have lost all hype. And yellow stock bushings? Gross. If enough people say the turn is as good or better than Ace/Indy Stage 4's then I'll definitely still try a set.
http://youtu.be/neez_5cCdws?si=dAFocArxwvqijCWf
This popped up on my feed. Only made it halfway through because I had to get up and go. But the color of the metal is different and they seem turny.
It has been mentioned that these new Lurpivs are manu’d in the same factory as Ace trucks.
But WHICH Ace truck: AF1 or Classic?
One presumes the two are made in different facilities, as the two models appear to have separate/distinct characteristics (from the alloy used, to the casting & finishing processes, etc.) unless the same plant is churning out high grade product, as well as a slightly more dated product that is almost “rustic” by comparison. Not sure how likely that is, but I’ve been to China exactly zero times, so I’m swatting at shadows in the dark, so to speak, but still…
It’s got me wondering: which Ace truck are we talking about?
From the video:Maybe he's measuring from axle to the top of the deck (griptape side). Saying deck to axle is too vague when talking millimeters. I think measuring a truck unhooked from board from axle to the flat surface it sits on should be the standard.
-Add +3.1 to the wheelbase, puts it on par with a Thunder/Independent Forged in terms of WB
-Height is confusing. He claims 58 and apparently measures from deck to axle, which could introduce distance from the concave. Then claims that they sit the same height as AF1, which are 5mm shorter than 58. So they are potentially 53 or 58. If they are 53 then it's right on par with Independent Forged measurements.
Still going to get a set.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTLNEJnzw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTLNEJnzw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
Third image shows a geo chart saying 55mm height.
I swear Zach dowdys video shows him measuring from graphic side of deck to the top of the actual truck, like where you’d grind. Zach seems like a nice dude and his videos aren’t bad but I’d take any tech info he provides with a grain of salt, he seems a bit fried.
"Chrome Details"
Pointing to a fucking axle nut.
Expand Quotehttp://youtu.be/neez_5cCdws?si=dAFocArxwvqijCWf
This popped up on my feed. Only made it halfway through because I had to get up and go. But the color of the metal is different and they seem turny.[close]
I like theZack Dowdy channel. His review are right on with my experience. His style is good too. He's kind got the Kieth way in the back seat thing going. He rolls well
"Chrome Details"
Pointing to a fucking axle nut.
Same, hilarious stuff.Expand Quote"Chrome Details"
Pointing to a fucking axle nut.[close]
it’s the “four hole mounting pattern” for me
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTLNEJnzw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTLNEJnzw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
Third image shows a geo chart saying 55mm height.
I swear Zach dowdys video shows him measuring from graphic side of deck to the top of the actual truck, like where you’d grind. Zach seems like a nice dude and his videos aren’t bad but I’d take any tech info he provides with a grain of salt, he seems a bit fried.