Thunder 149 shape question

[switchfrontshuv]

So I just got some thunder 149s, but the shop had this image: (in link below)

https://sanctionsnow.com/products/thunder-polished-149-hi

idk if this is just an old thunder model they used as a picture, but yeah idk ive never seen the strange hangar curvature before like that

has anyone ever had these? do these even exist?

[Frank and Fred]

The ones in the shop image are the old ones for sure. I had those when they first came out.  Good trucks but not as good as the current ones.

[fulfillthedream]

those are the first versions of the 149 that came out.. they're not as high as the current 148 149 and so on

the current 147s are the same height as these. odd they wouldnt update it

[switchfrontshuv]

The ones in the shop image are the old ones for sure. I had those when they first came out.  Good trucks but not as good as the current ones.

thats strange because these were recently stocked, what year did you get those ones?

[Frank and Fred]

2008, I think.

[Frank and Fred]

Funnily enough I have a photo of them.

[switchfrontshuv]

those are the first versions of the 149 that came out.. they're not as high as the current 148 149 and so on

the current 147s are the same height as these. odd they wouldnt update it

Now im wondering how ill react if I get some fucking 2008 thunders in the mail LMAO

[Frank and Fred]

Collectors item, mate. You can probably find a truck nerd on here that loves them for some reason or another.

[switchfrontshuv]

Collectors item, mate. You can probably find a truck nerd on here that loves them for some reason or another.

Fair enough, in that case I guess I'll keep falling out of k grinds on my Aces

[Weezil]

I still have a pair of the old thunder 149s, super low feeling, garbage turn, best crooks I ever did.

I like the new ones alot more.

[Lou Strux]

I didn’t care for that version of thunders, as I found they felt like the fell off center constantly. And they felt “divey” into turns. Not really sure how else to describe it, suffice to say, I switched to Indys for a few years, before they revamped them & Jim T. Convinced me to try them again.
Needless to say, wheelbite issues aside (which is why I recently decided to give Aces a try) the current Thunder 149s won me back over.
I hope you’re stoked on your new set.
Highly underrated as a slappy truck, once they’re ground down a bit, I might add. Sooo easy to crank into a curb at any angle at all, including straight on/perpendicular approaches.

 

[switchfrontshuv]

I didn’t care for that version of thunders, as I found they felt like the fell off center constantly. And they felt “divey” into turns. Not really sure how else to describe it, suffice to say, I switched to Indys for a few years, before they revamped them & Jim T. Convinced me to try them again.
Needless to say, wheelbite issues aside (which is why I recently decided to give Aces a try) the current Thunder 149s won me back over.
I hope you’re stoked on your new set.
Highly underrated as a slappy truck, once they’re ground down a bit, I might add. Sooo easy to crank into a curb at any angle at all, including straight on/perpendicular approaches.

Haha I really doubt ill have an old pair come in, but nice to know the new 149s feel so good for you
and 10000% will try many slappies. im currently on ace 44 and what you said about wheelbite is bang on, but the pinch is severely limiting (probably because the axle is so set back) especially on high-risk tricks like fs 180 nosegrinds and bs 180 nose grinds where locking in suski can potentially save your life.

[Bigwheelbite]

I feel like it's a bit harder to manual with Thunder trucks compared to say Indy's because Thunders have a longer wheel base compared to all other trucks.

Anyone else that has switched between Thunders a fair bit notice this as well? I feel like Thunders grind the best as well but don't last as long as Indy's. That doesn't bother me though.

 

[munchbox]

I feel like it's a bit harder to manual with Thunder trucks compared to say Indy's because Thunders have a longer wheel base compared to all other trucks.

Anyone else that has switched between Thunders a fair bit notice this as well? I feel like Thunders grind the best as well but don't last as long as Indy's. That doesn't bother me though.

would you say indy has a "cheaper" manual? they are made in china you know

[Xen]

I feel like it's a bit harder to manual with Thunder trucks compared to say Indy's because Thunders Venture have a longer wheel base compared to all other trucks.
 

[Mbrimson88]

I feel like it's a bit harder to manual with Thunder trucks compared to say Indy's because Thunders have a longer wheel base compared to all other trucks.

Anyone else that has switched between Thunders a fair bit notice this as well? I feel like Thunders grind the best as well but don't last as long as Indy's. That doesn't bother me though.

Yes that is the case, same as Xen mentioned, Venture are even longer.

If you pair either of them up with a steep tail, it is a hard change to get used to, compared to Indy on a mellow tail for manuals and other things, but like anything, if you stick at them, you get more used to it.

[Peepeeboy69]

I feel like it's a bit harder to manual with Thunder trucks compared to say Indy's because Thunders have a longer wheel base compared to all other trucks.

I like manual on thunders actually because of how its heavier to tip

i feel like indys are too 'sensitive' if that makes sense

[switchfrontshuv]

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I feel like it's a bit harder to manual with Thunder trucks compared to say Indy's because Thunders have a longer wheel base compared to all other trucks.

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I like manual on thunders actually because of how its heavier to tip

i feel like indys are too 'sensitive' if that makes sense

I feel this, on Indys/ace its easier to manual for sure but harder to hold whereas with thunders its a bit harder to jump into it cuz its heavier to pop but holding them feels way easier