Frequently Asked Questions-Shoes/Trucks/Wheels and Everything else.

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8.38 -- 149s?  is that a dumb question? 

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8.38 -- 149s??  is that a dumb question?? 

149s will be perfect on a 8.38

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8.38 -- 149s??  is that a dumb question?? 

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149s will be perfect on a 8.38

grazi

[BraveUlysses]

You guys ever wear shoes without insoles? These Janoski's hurt my right foot but when I take the insole out it feels much better. I'm probably gonna keep the insoles out until I fully break in the shoe. I'm not gonna be skating in them for awhile anyway. Skating in shoes without insoles is a living hell

[dinosaur]

has anyone tried the converse pro ls? they look sexy as hell. how's the fit on em?

[Dr Steve Brule]

^^^Just bought my second pair the other day.  No break in time, very comfortable.  They fit at least a 1/2 size big, maybe more.  They have a great shape too them, not too pointy nor too round of a toe.  My only problem is the bottom sole does not last as long as say Vans or Nike.  But you can find them for hella cheap, on ebay too.  Got mine for $25 shipped

[victor333]

You guys ever wear shoes without insoles? These Janoski's hurt my right foot but when I take the insole out it feels much better. I'm probably gonna keep the insoles out until I fully break in the shoe. I'm not gonna be skating in them for awhile anyway. Skating in shoes without insoles is a living hell

A problem I had with my P.Rod 2.5's was that the shoe felt very tight and narrow on the forefoot, especially on my right foot for some reason, like you mentioned.

I took out the just to see what it was like, but it didn't really help. Especially with vulc shoes, it's pretty much unbearable to remove the insoles, in my opinion; there's just no cushioning and I'm not down with that...Not that the insoles in the 2.5s were very substantial to begin with.

[Boomhauer]

How to fix a loose kingpin? One of the kingpins on my indys is all wobbley when I take off the hanger and bushings. Can I fix that?

[Dutch]

How to fix a loose kingpin? One of the kingpins on my indys is all wobbley when I take off the hanger and bushings. Can I fix that?

is there wear in the baseplate or is the kingpin worn down?

[Boomhauer]

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How to fix a loose kingpin? One of the kingpins on my indys is all wobbley when I take off the hanger and bushings. Can I fix that?

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is there wear in the baseplate or is the kingpin worn down?

The baseplate does seem to be fine. The kingpin itself just seems to wobble, as if it's hanging freely, yet somehow still inserted fully into the baseplate. If that makes any sense.

[AlaskaChance]

Getting a new pair of shoes soon, but am confused and need help with sizing.  What size emerica should I get if I wear 11.5 janoskis and 11 campus vulcs.  Also Westgates, g-codes, or hsu 2 lows?

[Dutch]

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How to fix a loose kingpin? One of the kingpins on my indys is all wobbley when I take off the hanger and bushings. Can I fix that?

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is there wear in the baseplate or is the kingpin worn down?

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The baseplate does seem to be fine. The kingpin itself just seems to wobble, as if it's hanging freely, yet somehow still inserted fully into the baseplate. If that makes any sense.

think a new kingpin would do the trick in this case, the serration is probably just wornout

[sleepypancakes]

Getting a new pair of shoes soon, but am confused and need help with sizing.  What size emerica should I get if I wear 11.5 janoskis and 11 campus vulcs.  Also Westgates, g-codes, or hsu 2 lows?

G-Codes are cup so I'd go 11.5, Westgates are probably good at 11 if you like a snug shoe. Not sure about the hsu 2's

[gaunting]

The baseplate does seem to be fine. The kingpin itself just seems to wobble, as if it's hanging freely, yet somehow still inserted fully into the baseplate. If that makes any sense.
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milehighskates.com

look aaround their site, they sell indy baseplates.

[Boomhauer]

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How to fix a loose kingpin? One of the kingpins on my indys is all wobbley when I take off the hanger and bushings. Can I fix that?

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is there wear in the baseplate or is the kingpin worn down?

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The baseplate does seem to be fine. The kingpin itself just seems to wobble, as if it's hanging freely, yet somehow still inserted fully into the baseplate. If that makes any sense.

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think a new kingpin would do the trick in this case, the serration is probably just wornout

Ah, thanks. I was beginning to think that either the splines on the kingpin or baseplate were stripped.

Thanks for that link. I like how they include a kingpin with the baseplate. I don't know yet if I'll have to just replace the whole thing though. Gonna have to knock out that kingpin and find out soon.


The baseplate does seem to be fine. The kingpin itself just seems to wobble, as if it's hanging freely, yet somehow still inserted fully into the baseplate. If that makes any sense.

milehighskates.com

look aaround their site, they sell indy baseplates.
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[finknoos]

Anyone tried autobahn Dual Duro's?

if so.... whats crackin?

[Dutch]

Anyone tried autobahn Dual Duro's?

if so.... whats crackin?

rode a lot of those liked them a lot! but back to bones now, dunno why exactly

[chumlee]

I've never really messed with stock bushings before so what effect do hard medium and soft bushings have?

[finknoos]

I've never really messed with stock bushings before so what effect do hard medium and soft bushings have?

exactly what youd think...

hard- more force needed to turn but less likely to get wheelbite
medium- about the same
soft- easier to turn but more likely to get wheel bite

[Gnarwhal]

for the last 2 years or so ive been riding an 8.5 with 139's.  would it be worth it moving up to 149's? 

[sleepypancakes]

for the last 2 years or so ive been riding an 8.5 with 139's.  would it be worth it moving up to 149's? 

Yes! Its an instant change in the feel. It feels a lot more stable, especially once you've broken in the trucks.

[jack2jack]

I ride a 8,125 or 8,18 shape with thunders, but would like to buy some indy?s. What size should i choose 139 or 149?

[gsosa]

I ride a 8,125 or 8,18 shape with thunders, but would like to buy some indy?s. What size should i choose 139 or 149?

139s

[victor333]

for the last 2 years or so ive been riding an 8.5 with 139's.  would it be worth it moving up to 149's? 

.....why? Man, wide trucks are the shit; the ability to run wider trucks might be my favorite part of stepping up to a wider board.

I ride a 8,125 or 8,18 shape with thunders, but would like to buy some indy?s. What size should i choose 139 or 149?

Theeve Tiax 5.5...yes

[DaSk8D00D]

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for the last 2 years or so ive been riding an 8.5 with 139's.  would it be worth it moving up to 149's? 

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.....why? Man, wide trucks are the shit; the ability to run wider trucks might be my favorite part of stepping up to a wider board.

forreal man i used to ride undersized tricks until i got a new pair and saw the light. its one of those things where you think you're aiight riding smaller trucks but once you actual ride some that fit your board you'll wonder why you havent done it sooner. you can get by riding smaller trucks but its much more optimal to ride trucks that fit your board. you get a better turning axis, have more room and accuracy when you lock into to grinds, and have less of a chance of getting wheelbite.

[Filip]

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for the last 2 years or so ive been riding an 8.5 with 139's.  would it be worth it moving up to 149's? 

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.....why? Man, wide trucks are the shit; the ability to run wider trucks might be my favorite part of stepping up to a wider board.

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forreal man i used to ride undersized tricks until i got a new pair and saw the light. its one of those things where you think you're aiight riding smaller trucks but once you actual ride some that fit your board you'll wonder why you havent done it sooner. you can get by riding smaller trucks but its much more optimal to ride trucks that fit your board. you get a better turning axis, have more room and accuracy when you lock into to grinds, and have less of a chance of getting wheelbite.

100 % agree. I was skating my Thunders 147s for two years, and I stepped my board size up to 8,5, and bought some Theeves 5,85, and these things are like miracles. After 3 sessions, I can safely tell, that I will never be changing it back.  And on the side note, Theeves are fucking amazing, even those 5,85 that I have, turn quick as fuck, pretty much as quick as my old ass Thunders.

[jack2jack]

139s

Thanks

[Hobochilli]

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I ride a 8,125 or 8,18 shape with thunders, but would like to buy some indy?s. What size should i choose 139 or 149?

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139s

I have to disagree, 149s is the truck you are looking for here.

[cookieboy]

Can anyone recommended a pair of slim pants? I was thinking of getting some slim dickies, does anyone know how they fit?

[ivegotlevitation]

Can anyone recommended a pair of slim pants? I was thinking of getting some slim dickies, does anyone know how they fit?

you can't go wrong with Krew K-Slims. consistently good pants.