so a while back i shortly switched from 60mm to 53mm wheels on my transition setup. running 215s on that. i was never able to do slappys on my transition board, but with the smaller wheels it was so damn easy, even got consistent slappys on the lower ledges at the skatepark. then i got new wheels, 55mm, and i couln't get onto the legdes anymore. curbs where still fine.
i guess this proves to me small wheels make it easier. i think its cause when you hit the curb your wheel can hit your board (like wheelbite), if that happens too quickly it wont retract enough to get onto the curb.
i'd say smaller wheels and risers are te golden ticket. but there's also a ton of people who swear bigger wheels help.
thoughts?
Unlocking FS slaps on a nice curb with a whack approach. You pretty much have to head straight at it, quickly turn away from the way you want to hit it, then carve into it. Question mark type line. I keep getting into a carve grind instead of on top of the damn thing, but it’s coming.
i learned them going straight at it too. it's honestly how i'd advice anyone to learn them prette easy to get that carve motion.
when you hit the curb do you make yourself weightless? almost like a jump (like you ever pump up in transition, thats how it feels to me) its allows you to get on the curb easier. i think if you get your truck higher on the curb you'll automaticly lock heelside and grind it out.
whenever i go from low curb back to a high curb i need to remind myself again to absord the impact a little more to get on top of it. so the first couple tries back on a high curb are allways more like carvegrinds.