Author Topic: Phillips head or Allen (Read 11614 times)

Randozzi · « **on:** April 09, 2013, 12:01:42 PM »

Allen v. Phillips
Another version of East v. West?

Filip · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2013, 12:21:03 PM »

Ive always skated Phillips head hardware. The set of Lucky hardware Im rocking right now is probably almost 2 years old, and still good to go.

october · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2013, 12:21:39 PM »

I dont think it honestly matters. I know growing up kids would say phillips strip too easy, but thats mainly because most 12 year olds dont know how to properly use a screwdriver.

bumpnrun · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2013, 12:23:36 PM »

robertson. Created in Canada

It's insane that phillips is a standard. It strips so easily compared to an allen or a robertson.

peewee · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2013, 12:35:35 PM »

allen, phillips is easier to strip

pile · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2013, 01:56:29 PM »

shorty's silverado 7/8 allen.

pugmaster · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2013, 02:11:01 PM »

Quote from: october on April 09, 2013, 12:21:39 PM

I dont think it honestly matters. I know growing up kids would say phillips strip too easy, but thats mainly because most 12 year olds dont know how to properly use a screwdriver.

The only time I stripped bolts was before indys (when I had ventures) and was more preoccupied with getting a unit tool to actually work on them, rather than pay attention to what was going on the other side.

Deekay · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2013, 02:30:46 PM »

It doesnt really matter but I like looking at phillips heads more for some reason

Sandy Eggo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2013, 03:04:10 PM »

Quote from: bumpnrun on April 09, 2013, 12:23:36 PM

robertson. Created in Canada

It's insane that phillips is a standard. It strips so easily compared to an allen or a robertson.

Seriously this, just in general. There is nothing wrong with flat head bolts or square. And I'll take allen over philips any day. On a skateboard, I just use allen because i think it looks more appealing and it may strip a little less.

kneebone · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2013, 03:55:30 PM »

Quote from: pile on April 09, 2013, 01:56:29 PM

shorty's silverado 7/8 allen.

Morty Seinfeld · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2013, 03:56:32 PM »

RANDOMS HARDWARE

chillout · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2013, 03:58:24 PM »

i hate the look of allen for some reason

kneebone · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2013, 04:01:07 PM »

also, wasn't this a big discussion on the dlxmb a few years ago? i remember a lot of good arguments in that thread.

NergTurtleson · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2013, 04:06:12 PM »

Misread the title of this thread as, "Phelps head or Alien." Kinda bummed. Phillips though.

wallieD · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2013, 04:14:16 PM »

allen because they're lighter and that little difference is just what i need to land double kickflips. maybe if i sk8ed a skinnier board i would just use either though

ZEBRA · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2013, 04:16:06 PM »

I've always liked allen over phillips. Phillips always strips. Allen never does.

Anyone remember Project Hardware?? It was an awesome idea. Sucks they didn't last long.....

otis shredding · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2013, 06:03:45 PM »

id say allen, but every pair I've had have been to thin at the head and sink to far into my board (i like my bolts to be flush with the deck) or they loosen up when they are flush and become a bitch to constantly tighten. so far the indy 1inch phillips are the best bolts I've come by

Firebert · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:06:10 PM »

BOTH!
Am I seriously the only one that skates Project Hardware?
I still have had the same set since they were called "Industrial" or something.

police state · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:35:30 PM »

allen keys are for Ikea

Fletschinger · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM »

Allen. It's funny that I always thought Phillips was for little kids, but I must be the "little kid" to care. Stuff like this is what makes skating so great.

Cameron Hoegee · « **Reply #20 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:36:19 PM »

What ever I can find in my box of skate parts

troy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:28:17 PM »

i always felt like allen strips easier. Ive only skated phillips though

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:31:47 PM »

Strike A Pose · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:52:08 PM »

Allen strips too quickly.

I was forced to transition back to phillips after a brief stint with the allen joints.

Just can't fuck with that shit anymore.

Bending and breaking bolts to free trucks is never fun.

Homeless Prostitute · « **Reply #24 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:55:17 PM »

i'm an allen guy, i always end up needing to cut off stripped phillips bolts.

brownjenkin · « **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2013, 10:48:07 PM »

Phillips. I like the look of the little crooshairs. It would be weird for me to look down and see anything else. I've had the same hardware for countless setups and the bolts are nowhere near getting stripped. All it takes is a little muscle and you're good.

j....soy..... · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2013, 11:08:33 PM »

Quote from: bumpnrun on April 09, 2013, 12:23:36 PM

robertson. Created in Canada

It's insane that phillips is a standard. It strips so easily compared to an allen or a robertson.

Pds used silver robbies forever.....

zoltan · « **Reply #27 on:** April 09, 2013, 11:28:59 PM »

as much as i dont like diamond, i must say there bolts are very good. when you put them in a fresh board they sit flush perfectly and your grip doesnt get all fucked up around them and they are nice and small

L33Tg33k · « **Reply #28 on:** April 09, 2013, 11:34:05 PM »

Phillips if you're not a bitch. Allen is unnatural and makes me sick.

Sondor · « **Reply #29 on:** April 10, 2013, 12:11:09 AM »

I glue my trucks to my deck for the maximum wight reduction

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Author Topic: Phillips head or Allen (Read 11614 times)

Randozzi

peewee

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ZEBRA

otis shredding

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zoltan