Slappy trucks (Mike Sinclair's new brand)

[Xen]

Here's something I never noticed before:



There is a slight 'divot' curve/cut out on the bottom of the yoke where the 'pinch' happens (couldn't get a good pic).

[Rick Trapasso]

Here's something I never notived before:



There is a slight 'divot' curve/cut out on the bottom of the yoke where the 'pinch' happens (couldn't get a good pic).

Interesting/weird. Wonder is this was intentional and serves some kind of purpose.

IG havers, hit those DMs now. The world must know.

[Lou Strux]

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Here's something I never notived before:



There is a slight 'divot' curve/cut out on the bottom of the yoke where the 'pinch' happens (couldn't get a good pic).

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Interesting/weird. Wonder is this was intentional and serves some kind of purpose.

IG havers, hit those DMs now. The world must know.

Cut-away is intentional & as designed: facilitates a bit more dip/turn. Without that lickle divot in the hanger, the outboard edge(s) of the yoke would make contact w/ the bottom (board-side) bushing washer.
Tip it all the way over & take a look how nicely it “cradles” the bushing & washer.

[Texas_Tone]

Wow what well thought out trucks

[yghartsyrt]

Here's something I never notived before:



There is a slight 'divot' curve/cut out on the bottom of the yoke where the 'pinch' happens (couldn't get a good pic).

What bushings are those?

[Xen]

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Here's something I never notived before:



There is a slight 'divot' curve/cut out on the bottom of the yoke where the 'pinch' happens (couldn't get a good pic).

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What bushings are those?

@yghartsyrt

92a Doh-Doh 'yellows'

Apparently people over at shorty's don't know the difference between yellow and orange.

[Xen]

Lows looking good


https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-yUOsjy5kA/?hl=en

[pops]

Now that I'm fully adjusted to Slappys, they've replaced my Aces full time and will be my truck of choice for now. They're just a better version of Ace in my opinion.

[Xen]

Now that I'm fully adjusted to Slappys, they've replaced my Aces full time and will be my truck of choice for now. They're just a better version of Ace in my opinion.

They're my favorite ACE/Indy style truck these days. Zero complaints.

[minilogoflow]

Haven't lurked this thread for awhile but I've been slappy curious. The geometry/performance sounds up my alley and I'm gonna need new trucks soon so I'm thinking about trying the standards hollows. I want to run them stock at first but if I end up having to go into bushing madness what brands work with them? I know they have a short top bushing/washer issue but is there any thing else I should know before I buy?

[hiljentaa]

Lows looking good


https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-yUOsjy5kA/?hl=en

Damn, they kept the kingpin clearance too.

[Amocat]

Haven't lurked this thread for awhile but I've been slappy curious. The geometry/performance sounds up my alley and I'm gonna need new trucks soon so I'm thinking about trying the standards hollows. I want to run them stock at first but if I end up having to go into bushing madness what brands work with them? I know they have a short top bushing/washer issue but is there any thing else I should know before I buy?

I ran Indy and mini logo bushings and they seemed almost the same as slappy bushings. Fortunately those two are all I tried before they put out the slappy 100a.

I ended up using the mini logo top washer, considered just a flat one. Stock ones seem unnecessarily aggressive on the cupping.

[Xen]

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Haven't lurked this thread for awhile but I've been slappy curious. The geometry/performance sounds up my alley and I'm gonna need new trucks soon so I'm thinking about trying the standards hollows. I want to run them stock at first but if I end up having to go into bushing madness what brands work with them? I know they have a short top bushing/washer issue but is there any thing else I should know before I buy?

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I ran Indy and mini logo bushings and they seemed almost the same as slappy bushings. Fortunately those two are all I tried before they put out the slappy 100a.

I ended up using the mini logo top washer, considered just a flat one. Stock ones seem unnecessarily aggressive on the cupping.

@minilogoflow

Indy are the best fit (tho the tops ARE taller as slappys are essentially low tops). Also, the Slappy tops compress like fucking crazy...they get super duper low (that grind clearance you know) but oddly the bottoms don't get as wrecked. If you run stock, or swap out bushings, switch out the stock slappy washer, they will shred EVERYTHING...total shit design...Sinclair probably sitting on thousands of them and can't switch...

Bones are also a good alternative, if you don't blow them out (I never do).

[moonordie]

I know is silly but the name bothers me greatly at the same time hearing that is like a better Ace is quite tempting. I might try them after since my current Aces have a lot of life on them and I have the BA ones on ice so it will be a while.

[Turtle Boy]

I don't need any trucks rn, I've been skating thunders for like a decade, and they always treated me well. The only time they broke, I got it replaced for free by DLX so I'll never complain about them.
That being said, those Slappy trucks seem really interesting for a quiver/transition board.

[djoekr]

What makes Slappy trucks 'better Ace's'? I've been riding Ace's for a couple of years but this talk about it being better has peaked my interest.

[herecomesaregular]

What makes Slappy trucks 'better Ace's'? I've been riding Ace's for a couple of years but this talk about it being better has peaked my interest.

They feel like the AF-1 to me but with two differences:
1. Slightly more stable on center, but still really tight turning radius.
2. Hanger has softer metal so it grinds more easily.

[BeachChicken]

the best setup is the one you're used to.

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What makes Slappy trucks 'better Ace's'? I've been riding Ace's for a couple of years but this talk about it being better has peaked my interest.

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They feel like the AF-1 to me but with two differences:
1. Slightly more stable on center, but still really tight turning radius.
2. Hanger has softer metal so it grinds more easily.

3. the kp clearance is insane

4. wheelbites dont really happen, I have 1/8" risers and 60mm 93s but I can carve deep with all my weight and no issues.

5. Lighter weight.

The name "Slappy" was never an issue for me. I think it's silly to stay away because of that.

[BeachChicken]

Most truck preferences are silly. Not riding Slappy cuz of the name isn't much different than everyone flipping about Indy moving to China or claiming Ventures don't turn because they rode lows one time in 2002. I have avoided Slappy because I just don't want more truck madness, but the branding is one reason why. KP clearance on Venture and Indy don't limit me and both turn and grind fine. Every truck has its limits and sometimes I pick to ride something based purely on how it feels or my mood. Indy is a corny brand, but I really like the way they skate and never have issues with them. Slappy doesn't offer me any upside except ditching the Indy branding, but I do so for one that has branding that I personally feel is corny. They went the "lets give these to ppl on social media to grow the brand with pseudo sketchy reviews" approach that Cariuma did. While core shops carry them now, the early push to be in only large shops and Zumiez was kinda gross. With Ventures I have brand nostalgia and like the team and image.

None of this bullshit helps me skate, but having a setup I vibe with makes me content to skate and not think about shit. When I was always in pure madness mode mixing dimensions or graphics or trucks from brands I didn't like I never really felt excited or content with my board.

[RichardBarkley]

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Damnit I feel the needle moving…. I’m gonna end up with some slappy lows, hopefully with some 52s I won’t wheelbite too crazy

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Is that the ideal slappy (trick not truck) wheel size?

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lol I don’t really do slappys…. I learned them frontside and that’s about it, I skate a lot of flat, ledges and manny pads, haven’t really felt the itch to spend an afternoon in a parking lot with a curb, but tastes change and it does seem like fun, I prefer low trucks, have been on ace lows with hard bushings, the metal is softer and I’m not a fan of the way they grind, it’s always a chore to push something further, and everyone says that these are made with a harder metal and they grind better also I’ve always wanted a pair of ikp trucks so these may finally push me over to the dark side

Venture low the best low truck by a mile

[minilogoflow]

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Haven't lurked this thread for awhile but I've been slappy curious. The geometry/performance sounds up my alley and I'm gonna need new trucks soon so I'm thinking about trying the standards hollows. I want to run them stock at first but if I end up having to go into bushing madness what brands work with them? I know they have a short top bushing/washer issue but is there any thing else I should know before I buy?

[close]

I ran Indy and mini logo bushings and they seemed almost the same as slappy bushings. Fortunately those two are all I tried before they put out the slappy 100a.

I ended up using the mini logo top washer, considered just a flat one. Stock ones seem unnecessarily aggressive on the cupping.

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@minilogoflow

Indy are the best fit (tho the tops ARE taller as slappys are essentially low tops). Also, the Slappy tops compress like fucking crazy...they get super duper low (that grind clearance you know) but oddly the bottoms don't get as wrecked. If you run stock, or swap out bushings, switch out the stock slappy washer, they will shred EVERYTHING...total shit design...Sinclair probably sitting on thousands of them and can't switch...

Bones are also a good alternative, if you don't blow them out (I never do).

From the sound of it, if I do end up switching bushings bones seem like the best fit since you can run the tops without washers to get it lower rather than shaving down other brands tops.

Thanks for the info @xen

[djoekr]

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What makes Slappy trucks 'better Ace's'? I've been riding Ace's for a couple of years but this talk about it being better has peaked my interest.

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They feel like the AF-1 to me but with two differences:
1. Slightly more stable on center, but still really tight turning radius.
2. Hanger has softer metal so it grinds more easily.

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3. the kp clearance is insane

4. wheelbites dont really happen, I have 1/8" risers and 60mm 93s but I can carve deep with all my weight and no issues.

5. Lighter weight.

The name "Slappy" was never an issue for me. I think it's silly to stay away because of that.

You got me curious. I think I'm almost done with the Aces I'm riding right now, might give 'em a shot.

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What makes Slappy trucks 'better Ace's'? I've been riding Ace's for a couple of years but this talk about it being better has peaked my interest.

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They feel like the AF-1 to me but with two differences:
1. Slightly more stable on center, but still really tight turning radius.
2. Hanger has softer metal so it grinds more easily.

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3. the kp clearance is insane

4. wheelbites dont really happen, I have 1/8" risers and 60mm 93s but I can carve deep with all my weight and no issues.

5. Lighter weight.

The name "Slappy" was never an issue for me. I think it's silly to stay away because of that.

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You got me curious. I think I'm almost done with the Aces I'm riding right now, might give 'em a shot.

Give them a try. I rode Aces for years and happy to ride Slappy now. Just change the top bushing washer to something that had less sharp edge so it wont cut the bushing ,lol. I dont know of they fixed that issue already but I used some spare washers.

[BeachChicken]

That's gotta suck for Sinclair that he spent time mastering the engineering of 2 of the most popular trucks on the market only to fuck up the top washer. Do they shred that much more than DLX trucks?

[Xen]

That's gotta suck for Sinclair that he spent time mastering the engineering of 2 of the most popular trucks on the market only to fuck up the top washer. Do they shred that much more than DLX trucks?

Within the first half hour, no joke (and thats riding stock). If you put on an different, or flat washer, no issues. It's the slappy specific top washer.

[In A Jar]

I see the new Low Profile Slappys are starting to arrive at skateshops (Venue).  Anybody skate them already?  I'm probably unreasonably excited about them. 

[ARealWombat]

Lows looking good


https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-yUOsjy5kA/?hl=en

Curious how they ride. I've been settled in on forged Venture highs on a 14" WB for several months now, but I want to try the Slappy lows on a 14.25", I think that should pair nicely.
I tried the Slappy standards awhile back and had an overall good opinion on them, but I don't think they suited my setup the best - the 54mm truck height is a bit tall as far as proportions go when you're on an 8" board IMO, so the slightly lower and wider WB Ventures were more comfortable to me.

[Xen]

941 has them: https://941skateshop.com/products/slappy-hollow-low-8-75?srsltid=AfmBOorFNFCxvTD1AMursa8JDeC93uYblP8QgppN1bXYaZCVobAXsV5f

8" - 8.75"

[ARealWombat]

941 has them: https://941skateshop.com/products/slappy-hollow-low-8-75?srsltid=AfmBOorFNFCxvTD1AMursa8JDeC93uYblP8QgppN1bXYaZCVobAXsV5f

8" - 8.75"

I went ahead and jumped the gun lol, ordered a pair of 8" lows from Venue after Jar mentioned it above.

May not try them out until later in the winter or whenever I get a 14.25". Trying to only change one major thing at a time, I want to try a longer board and an 8.13" on my current setup before trying the longer WB and Slaps.