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

[cookieboy]

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

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

Which would you say is baggier the levis 514 or k slims?

[j....soy.....]

I got a bad case of boom-a-board....always turns frontside....anyone know how to stop these trucks from sticking?

[victor333]

I got a bad case of boom-a-board....always turns frontside....anyone know how to stop these trucks from sticking?

bones bushing?

What trucks and bushing are you riding right now?

[j....soy.....]

Theeves..top med...bottom hard...trucks tight....

[Mr.Hamfist]

the fact that theyre tight mixed with a pivot cup that is probably worn in more to one side could cause that so maybe new ones could solve that? or a drop of oil in there maybe

also...does anyone skate thunders loose by chance? like wobbly ace type loose. if so, how?

[victor333]

Theeves..top med...bottom hard...trucks tight....

well there's yer problem

[Bubblegum Tate]

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

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

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Which would you say is baggier the levis 514 or k slims?

514

[finknoos]

the fact that theyre tight mixed with a pivot cup that is probably worn in more to one side could cause that so maybe new ones could solve that? or a drop of oil in there maybe

also...does anyone skate thunders loose by chance? like wobbly ace type loose. if so, how?

hells yes, bones bushings, blue on the bottom, yellow on top, fasten the nut so it only just stays on. piecacake

[Mr.Hamfist]

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the fact that theyre tight mixed with a pivot cup that is probably worn in more to one side could cause that so maybe new ones could solve that? or a drop of oil in there maybe

also...does anyone skate thunders loose by chance? like wobbly ace type loose. if so, how?

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hells yes, bones bushings, blue on the bottom, yellow on top, fasten the nut so it only just stays on. piecacake

contemplating those for my next trucks, just havent had them for a long while and was nervous. thanks i might just have to try that

[bust.factor]

so I skate an 8.125. considering moving up from 145s to 149s. apparently thunder recommends 149s for 8.1 and above.

thunder 149s are 8 1/4 wide, right?

and has anyone else made this switch? how is it?

[victor333]

so I skate an 8.125. considering moving up from 145s to 149s. apparently thunder recommends 149s for 8.1 and above.

thunder 149s are 8 1/4 wide, right?

and has anyone else made this switch? how is it?

You're going to be Frankensteining a bit; it may or may not bother you.

However, Theeve's 5.5 is a 8.18 axle. I'm running this size on my 8.125 and it's perfect. The axle nut just barely sticks out, but I never really see it when I'm riding, and the wheels are still completely tucked under the board. Really, it's perfect.

Just throwin' that out there.

[cookieboy]

so I skate an 8.125. considering moving up from 145s to 149s. apparently thunder recommends 149s for 8.1 and above.

thunder 149s are 8 1/4 wide, right?

and has anyone else made this switch? how is it?

I had a pair of 149 on an 8.25 and it felt a little too wide for my board but I'm not sure. I ended up going down to 147 and they are amazing. I'll see if I can post a pic of that board.

[cookieboy]

Here is a picture of the board

[bust.factor]

thanks for the help guys.

also, does anyone know if the thunder 149 is lower than the 147?

[Joe Pesci]

what do bearing spacers do? ive never used them in 12 years of skating

[brianwilson]

what do bearing spacers do? ive never used them in 12 years of skating

Nothing.

[the snake]

what do bearing spacers do? ive never used them in 12 years of skating

try them and you'll see the difference
they allow you to tighten more your wheels nuts so you'll have a silent set up and long life bearings

[j....soy.....]

They allow you to ride your wheels tight.  When your wheels are tight no axel slip.  You should ride them and washers...unfortunately, wheel sizes aren't always correct so the system doesn't always work....

[bust.factor]

so I have a deck for a cruiser lying around. probably won't need to set it up for a while. is it safe to store a board for a while? anyone have any tips on it?

[victor333]

so I have a deck for a cruiser lying around. probably won't need to set it up for a while. is it safe to store a board for a while? anyone have any tips on it?

Just keep it somewhere where the temperature is relatively constant, ie. inside your house.


A skateboard deck is exactly a precise instrument, like a guitar or a wood wind.

[bust.factor]

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so I have a deck for a cruiser lying around. probably won't need to set it up for a while. is it safe to store a board for a while? anyone have any tips on it?

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Just keep it somewhere where the temperature is relatively constant, ie. inside your house.


A skateboard deck is exactly a precise instrument, like a guitar or a wood wind.

thanks for the prompt reply vic!

[Made In China]

Is there a huge difference between slim and slim straight dickies? How skinny are the slims?

[bust.factor]

Is there a huge difference between slim and slim straight dickies? How skinny are the slims?

A big difference between the two is that the slim dickies are tapered as opposed to slim straight. I find it to be a pretty noticeable difference. For me the slims fit very skinny, but it's all relative.

[Ousheman]

huf milwaukee or janoski? Iv never had a pair of either.

[Wh0l3]

huf milwaukee or janoski? Iv never had a pair of either.

huf, it's a skate company.

[j....soy.....]

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Is there a huge difference between slim and slim straight dickies? How skinny are the slims?

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A big difference between the two is that the slim dickies are tapered as opposed to slim straight. I find it to be a pretty noticeable difference. For me the slims fit very skinny, but it's all relative.

I wish they made a mid....if you wear the slims and are having a bad day.....you'll blame the pants....

[sleepypancakes]

Can anyone hook me up with somebody who can sell me a couple (like 2) lost soul skateboards decks? Their site only has the BA.KU collabo decks, which are cool but aren't really my size.

[gaunting]

would indy 139's be ok on an 8.25? I usually skate 8 or 8.1 but wanna try an 8.25, suggestions?

[bust.factor]

would indy 139's be ok on an 8.25? I usually skate 8 or 8.1 but wanna try an 8.25, suggestions?

139s will work on an 8.25 but anything over that and you would most likely wanna size up your trucks.

if you want an exact match thunder 149s are 8.25 wide.

[gaunting]

yea, that's what i was thinking, my friend has an 8" board, and his dumb ass got indy 149's, i skated it just cause i've never skated indy 149's and they were a little too wide.