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So I just got done skating Thunder titanium 149's with 1/8" Thunder risers underneath. For being 210lbs I didn't get the wheelbite I thought I would, probably because I'm using the hard conical aftermarket Indy bushings in them. I had to take the top washer off to get them to turn though, and even then it really didn't feel much quicker than Indy at all. Also, for being the same type of aluminum as Indy and Venture, the grinds were ridiculously sticky on these trucks. My Indy titaniums grind smooth and never stick. I feel like I've hit a wall with truck nerdery now and it bums me out. Nothing can turn as good as Ace yet have the durability of a forged baseplate. I don't know where to turn and I need the support of you fellow truck addicts.
At least you aren't here...
Haha did the same, but with Bones Bushings it seems the bottom one did not fit 100%, never skated it.
Tried Venture V-Hollow Lighs Low 5,25 (48MM height) vs. Thunder Titanium 147 HI (50MM height) on the same Deck skating flat. The Venture Hangar is shifted a little bit more to the Nose/Tail and extends the wheelbase minimal.
I skated the Thunders for almost 3 years prior.
I noticed nearly no difference. Stability wise it felt a little bit more comfortable on the Ventures but with the Thunders I felt the pop was snappier and it flipped a little bit easier, could be the weight, Ventures are about 0,10lbs (45G) heavier each truck.
Switched back to the Thunders for now but might skate the Ventures anytime soon.
Only strange thing when I switched back to Thunders I had troubles doing Frontside Flips at first which worked perfect on the Ventures.