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[BeachChicken]

Anyone noticing terrible quality with Indy trucks since their move to China?  Broken axles on hollows as well as kingpins?

The titanium axles have been problematic for years I broke one before the move and they still sometimes break. I asked Ben Degros and I know tons of people that ride Indy and none of us have any issues post China. I actually think the pivot cups are better and I've yet to bend an Indy axle but usually bend a Thunder or Venture axle at some point. I think the stock bushings also improved a bit and are more consistent as they break in.

[frtzgn95]

they skate like half cabs pretty much

thx man. I don't know half cabs eighter lol.

[Mbrimson88]

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Anyone noticing terrible quality with Indy trucks since their move to China?  Broken axles on hollows as well as kingpins?

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Most Independent trucks have been made in China for at least a decade now, right?

I've been on Ace for the past few years, but when I skated Indy, the quality seemed as good as ever. I believe people in China can operate a forge.

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I'm only speaking for the forged and hollow trucks, I switched to Thunders/ventures a while back. What made me switch aside from ideolgys was a few sets of trucks broke here and there right around the axels, hence this initial comment. Idk about the standards but the lighter ones seems to have some QC issues.

I didn't know and still don't really know, but it was said that any and every forged baseplate has been made in China since they first came out on the Stage 10 trucks (around 2010), with only the cast baseplates and all hangers being poured at Ermico and then whatever other places they went to for production for the various brands - Indy to China, Thunder and Venture to Mexico.

Talking time frame, Indy moved everything around 2018 as far as I know, with baseplates no longer carrying the USA from a bit before then, even though there were still a lot on the market / still are a few around, which I am always surprised to find.  Cross logo removed in 2020 as well, just to tie up the time line of various things, but also round covid shutdowns, quality across a lot of products became a little troubling, shall we say.  Once that was sorted out, things seemed to get back to normal again, but there could still be some of those products around in various places too.


Overall, as others said, I think I have seen fewer issues with Indy than I have with Thunder and Venture in the last five years, apart from Indy ti axles breaking, but generally all that sort of stuff is covered under their extensive warranty for both NHS and DLX products, from bent or broken axles and hollow kingpins stripping in the forged hollow variety.

[Plan9Customs]

Anyone noticing terrible quality with Indy trucks since their move to China?  Broken axles on hollows as well as kingpins?

They went over seas about 15/16 iirc, I pretty much only ride forged hollows(215s are the exception) and haven’t had a problem with them so far. I normally ride them until they’re ground completely through the axle and break or they bend after the axle is over 3/4 of the way gone(axle not hanger) or I grind through the bushing yoke. Not one manufacturing problem in 10+ years and I go through a set of them in a year at most.
No problems here. Granted, I’m old so don’t really skate anything over a 4 stair anymore, but I’ll beat the hell out of curbs for hours.
 Titanium’s I’ve heard nothing but bad things about breaking.

[roba]

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they skate like half cabs pretty much

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thx man. I don't know half cabs eighter lol.

the upper is more padded than most vans shoes, not super puffy but there's a bit more to them than like an old skool or era. same vulc sole as always

[Osage]

Anyone noticing terrible quality with Indy trucks since their move to China?  Broken axles on hollows as well as kingpins?

  I have not although remember hearing some people complain right after the move. Also, there's fakes out there that aren't hard to find so depending on where you get your trucks, they might be knock offs which I assume are much worse than the real thing. Don't buy on Amazon!

[frtzgn95]

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they skate like half cabs pretty much

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thx man. I don't know half cabs eighter lol.

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the upper is more padded than most vans shoes, not super puffy but there's a bit more to them than like an old skool or era. same vulc sole as always

It has a wide toebox, but the stitches forming the white part around the ankle hurt my ankle. I regret getting the mid-top.

[SmashtheState]

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Anyone noticing terrible quality with Indy trucks since their move to China?  Broken axles on hollows as well as kingpins?

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  I have not although remember hearing some people complain right after the move. Also, there's fakes out there that aren't hard to find so depending on where you get your trucks, they might be knock offs which I assume are much worse than the real thing. Don't buy on Amazon!

I believe I got some fakes awhile back.  The axel broke of.of the hollows, not sure but Thunders have been holding my attention recently

[Made In China]

I need some recommendations on a shoe that is forgiving to an old mans feet. Recently I tried some Chucks..feet hurt pretty bad after skating. So I tried the new Louie's today, and the soles of my feet feel like I was tortured all day. I know there will be some foot pain at my age after battling all day, but there has to be something out there to help.

You gotta get some NBs. You don’t even have to go as crazy as the 1010s or 808s since anything is gonna feel better than some Cons. The 600s would be a good shoe to try I think

[moonordie]

My local has a sale on F4 like older models, not much to pick from. I'm between 52 classics and 54 lock in full. Neither would be my first choice. Not sure which ones to pick.

[Síota]

My local has a sale on F4 like older models, not much to pick from. I'm between 52 classics and 54 lock in full. Neither would be my first choice. Not sure which ones to pick.

I don't need anymore but how much are the 52mm classics going for? I managed to get loads of sets cheap last year as everyone is about wide wheels around here.

[moonordie]

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My local has a sale on F4 like older models, not much to pick from. I'm between 52 classics and 54 lock in full. Neither would be my first choice. Not sure which ones to pick.

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I don't need anymore but how much are the 52mm classics going for? I managed to get loads of sets cheap last year as everyone is about wide wheels around here.

47€ the Sci-Fi fantasy Hsu Collab

[Síota]

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My local has a sale on F4 like older models, not much to pick from. I'm between 52 classics and 54 lock in full. Neither would be my first choice. Not sure which ones to pick.

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I don't need anymore but how much are the 52mm classics going for? I managed to get loads of sets cheap last year as everyone is about wide wheels around here.

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47€ the Sci-Fi fantasy Hsu Collab

Thats as cheap as you'll ever find them for. If I literally didn't have three set's waiting i'd be buying them

[scab]

@moonordie Am I misremembering or didn't you try the lock-in fulls already and hated them? I might be tripping, but I thought you didn't like the wheel. Maybe it was just the look? Anyway, since you just posted that CF 53s are your max in regards to size I'd steer clear of the lock-in fulls if I were you. They're way bigger than even conical fulls.

(thanks for the shoe rack pic in the other thread btw. Looking good!)

[moonordie]

@moonordie Am I misremembering or didn't you try the lock-in fulls already and hated them? I might be tripping, but I thought you didn't like the wheel. Maybe it was just the look? Anyway, since you just posted that CF 53s are your max in regards to size I'd steer clear of the lock-in fulls if I were you. They're way bigger than even conical fulls.

(thanks for the shoe rack pic in the other thread btw. Looking good!)

Your memory serves you well.
I'm that stupid...
Probably I'll hate more 52 classics so I went for the least bad option. 47€ F4 are hard to resist.
I shouldn't touch those lock in full until like 2027 😅

[munchbox]

working on building a small stable of deck options
i have found my one truck
and wheel size/shape are consistent-ish now

currently on a 9/32.5/14.5wb polar
a certified favorite that i will come back to
though it needs to be replaced sooner than later

the next choices in line are sized accordingly:
9/32.5/14.21wb
9.02/32.2/14.34wb

would you keep the same width and length,
but go much shorter on the wheelbase
or
slightly shorter on both the length and wheelbase?

[Blockwork]

I just want to say they should make a airmax 90 sb

[Steely Daniel]

Are these bearings salvageable? No rust on the balls as far as I can see. Soaking in acetone currently



What can I do? Some kid wrecked my bones Swiss 6 ball cause I'm dumb and thought he'd respect my gear I lent him

https://ibb.co/Y4NR0Pcz

Stupid fucking image hosting today is not going well

[neonbrown]

Are these bearings salvageable? No rust on the balls as far as I can see. Soaking in acetone currently



What can I do? Some kid wrecked my bones Swiss 6 ball cause I'm dumb and thought he'd respect my gear I lent him

https://ibb.co/Y4NR0Pcz

Stupid fucking image hosting today is not going well

Lube them up and see.

[Pastasash]

I just want to say they should make a airmax 90 sb

They are coming out with a AM95 SB this year tho, will be interesting to see. Gonna have ppl on sum Stevie shit

[Blockwork]

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I just want to say they should make a airmax 90 sb

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They are coming out with a AM95 SB this year tho, will be interesting to see. Gonna have ppl on sum Stevie shit

I thought they were gonna sb the neon about to come out but doubt it, I'm hearing 10k pairs too

I think the 90 would be better for skating than the 95 though

[Pastasash]

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I just want to say they should make a airmax 90 sb

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They are coming out with a AM95 SB this year tho, will be interesting to see. Gonna have ppl on sum Stevie shit

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I thought they were gonna sb the neon about to come out but doubt it, I'm hearing 10k pairs too

I think the 90 would be better for skating than the 95 though

Yeah for some reason I heard the neon 95s limited release this year, then a wider release next year.

Not sure on SB cw yet, a 90 prob is better yeah but not sure if I could skate either since not the most stable type of shoe imo.

[Allen.]

What Levi’s are big boys closest too lol

[Unkle Fleak]

Can some BLAND owner plz plz plz. Sponsor Jonny Giger. Please. Cuz you fucking know if I had a one he’d be at least getting boxes for being a legit motherfucker.

And you know he’s a lifer. Dudes gonna end up just like me if we don’t help him. Just with out all the American funk all over him and he jail time for flipping off the system.

HELP HIM!

[neonbrown]

What Levi’s are big boys closest too lol

I think Silver Tabs.

[Jort250]

Does anyone find there to be a night and day improvement with Riptide pivot cups? If so, with what trucks?

[Lou Strux]

Can some BLAND owner plz plz plz. Sponsor Jonny Giger. Please. Cuz you fucking know if I had a one he’d be at least getting boxes for being a legit motherfucker.

And you know he’s a lifer. Dudes gonna end up just like me if we don’t help him. Just with out all the American funk all over him and he jail time for flipping off the system.

HELP HIM!

Alright Flea.
I was hoping it wouldn’t come to this, but between stanning for Gring King Lockers & now Jonny Giger… ?
I’m afraid I’m going to have to revoke your Venture pass: if you want to remain “awake” so to speak, please reconsider your choices of late.
Barring a complete 180 (a 540 would also work & be WAAAY cooler,) I’m afraid I shall have no other option than pull your skreet creds.
Think it over; let’s not do anything reckless or rash now, eh? 😉

[Obijuan91]

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Anyone noticing terrible quality with Indy trucks since their move to China?  Broken axles on hollows as well as kingpins?

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Most Independent trucks have been made in China for at least a decade now, right?

I've been on Ace for the past few years, but when I skated Indy, the quality seemed as good as ever. I believe people in China can operate a forge.

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I'm only speaking for the forged and hollow trucks, I switched to Thunders/ventures a while back. What made me switch aside from ideolgys was a few sets of trucks broke here and there right around the axels, hence this initial comment. Idk about the standards but the lighter ones seems to have some QC issues.

   

What ideology’s are these you speak of? I always hear that but never fully what

[neonbrown]

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Anyone noticing terrible quality with Indy trucks since their move to China?  Broken axles on hollows as well as kingpins?

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Most Independent trucks have been made in China for at least a decade now, right?

I've been on Ace for the past few years, but when I skated Indy, the quality seemed as good as ever. I believe people in China can operate a forge.

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I'm only speaking for the forged and hollow trucks, I switched to Thunders/ventures a while back. What made me switch aside from ideolgys was a few sets of trucks broke here and there right around the axels, hence this initial comment. Idk about the standards but the lighter ones seems to have some QC issues.

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What ideology’s are these you speak of? I always hear that but never fully what

Armenian anti-Turk bias.

[TwisT]

Anyone know a pant similar to the Volcom caliper? Like style wise? Multiple picks and tapered to towards the ankle? And do not shrink in the wash

https://www.volcom.com/collections/mens/products/caliper-work-pant-brindle

I bought 2 pair off volcom clearance last month. Hated them the first wear, because they were so stiff, but they broke in and were actually pretty comfy. Then I washed them both once and now I can wear them at all.