If someone can spot some v hollows on sale. The Val surf sale as only for a day it seems.
I’ve always skated venture and have contemplated trying some thunders. Can someone quickly surmise their experience with making this move.
Rational. Thunders are light and I heard they grind good.
I recently switch back to 8.18 from 8.25. 54mm wheels. Ledge / mannies / flat bars / flips tricks etc. no stairs for this fella
Grind - Thunders grind faster and smoother, Venture grinds harder and kinda bites back at the ledge, you really feel the grind like you're working against the surface rather than just gliding across, I prefer the harder grind it just feels better
Turn - Thunder is more responsive but I get a lot of wheelbite, Ventures turn slower (more lean before the turn) but I don't get as bad wheelbite
Pop feel - Thunders pop light, Ventures pop heavy, so if you stomp down hard on your trick you're going to feel less feedback on Thunders and it will wimpy by comparison
Slide - Thunder baseplate does not protrude as much as Venture, you're going to catch more wheel on the slide but not a deal breaking amount, wax a little more and you're set
Personal opinion - Ace and Venture are the polar opposites in trucks, with Thunder and Indy somewhere in the middle. The ride feel of Venture (and Ace) is unique and you'll only appreciate or hate it if you bite the bullet and ride them.
https://orchardshop.com/collections/cyber-sale-trucks/ventureSome choices for the 5.6 if you don't mind some colored baseplates.
If you're sticking to an 8" truck then go with the 5.2 Low. Yeah you're going to wheelbite a lot more, but the pinch of grinds is otherworldly.