The Official Shields On/Shields Off Slap Poll

[BartHarleyJarvis]

Maybe I do owe it to myself to try nicer bearings. I just don't think I've ever been in a situation where I felt inhibited by my bearings unless they were remarkably old and worn.

Treat Yourself! Quantum ceramics are super affordable imo

[LebowskisRug]

I know a decent amount of people that have ridden or seen my board and made comments like "I wish I spent a little more for the better bearings". It won't make your tricks better or anything, but it's a qualitative experience you notice every time you get on your board. Like, if I am super sore and shitty and just wanna mob around a park and pump and enjoy skating, bearings will be the only part of my setup where I will notice performance. Or just pushing around in general. My Quantum Atoms are 1.5y old now and have been lubed once and still spin faster than my Swiss by hand and seem comparable or marginally faster in practice with no jamming issues doing slappies.