Truck set-ups

[IpathCats]

I've never had speed wobble with Thunders.

you need to skate fast for them to occur

[Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum]

Want to race?

[IpathCats]

Want to race?

I was born to race.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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Want to race?

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I was born to race.

God, Liberals have to reduce everything to race....

[Richard Skidder]

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Want to race?

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I was born to race.

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God, Liberals have to reduce everything to race....

rACE Trucks

[manysnakes]

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Want to race?

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I was born to race.

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God, Liberals have to reduce everything to race....

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rACE Trucks

Jason Jessee *is* an Ace Pilot.

[SlapMcKracken]

Can I get indys to venture out the box lose?

Don’t know what trucks to get next.
My ventures are done.

Venture, thunder or Indy is the question.
Never had Indy’s.

Venture and thunder (always the lightest version) have been both good. Still I’m interested in skating indies.

I‘m strictly park street skating. Manuals, flips, ledges , rails.

What would you get?


And a question to thunders: are tail and noseslides really worse with them? When I was skating them I just  started skating again and wasn’t heavy sliding yet.
I really liked them; but that would be a reason to not get them.

[Paperclip20]

Can I get indys to venture out the box lose?

Don’t know what trucks to get next.
My ventures are done.

Venture, thunder or Indy is the question.
Never had Indy’s.

Venture and thunder (always the lightest version) have been both good. Still I’m interested in skating indies.

I‘m strictly park street skating. Manuals, flips, ledges , rails.

What would you get?


And a question to thunders: are tail and noseslides really worse with them? When I was skating them I just  started skating again and wasn’t heavy sliding yet.
I really liked them; but that would be a reason to not get them.

I would say indy's are looser or more unstable than venture in general.

And Thunders do not make nose or tail slides worse at all. If anything I feel more in control on my slides on them

[Murge]

Can I get indys to venture out the box lose?

Don’t know what trucks to get next.
My ventures are done.

Venture, thunder or Indy is the question.
Never had Indy’s.

Venture and thunder (always the lightest version) have been both good. Still I’m interested in skating indies.

I‘m strictly park street skating. Manuals, flips, ledges , rails.

What would you get?


And a question to thunders: are tail and noseslides really worse with them? When I was skating them I just  started skating again and wasn’t heavy sliding yet.
I really liked them; but that would be a reason to not get them.

I think you have to get use to sliding with thunders but when you do I felt I could control them and felt more locked in on noseslides with thunders than Indy’s. You get use to it and I felt more stable with them in grinds and the flick is good. I honestly think for what you skate thunders sound pretty ideal. The bushings suck. I would usually put  Indy 92a blue bushings in. Whichever you prefer barrel or conical.

[Easy Slider]

Can I get indys to venture out the box lose?

Don’t know what trucks to get next.
My ventures are done.

Venture, thunder or Indy is the question.
Never had Indy’s.

Venture and thunder (always the lightest version) have been both good. Still I’m interested in skating indies.

I‘m strictly park street skating. Manuals, flips, ledges , rails.

What would you get?


And a question to thunders: are tail and noseslides really worse with them? When I was skating them I just  started skating again and wasn’t heavy sliding yet.
I really liked them; but that would be a reason to not get them.

Indys are nice but will feel heavy if you come from light Ventures/Thunders. Even hollows are still quite heavy. Never had ti‘s which would be the lightest option.

[Banned from the room]

I'm never copping hollow trucks again ever. This is some g&s bullshit all over again. I'm not pro no need for hollow trucks



I know it looks like it could be a lense distortion but it's not I assure you it's a major fucking bend.

[Banned from the room]

Calm and relaxed

[Banned from the room]

 I found my box o stuff. Got hangers

I'm calm and relaxed now.

That fucking sucks. It's dangerous AF when going fast because the wheels not contacting properly

[Paperclip20]

I found my box o stuff. Got hangers

I'm calm and relaxed now.

That fucking sucks. It's dangerous AF when going fast because the wheels not contacting properly

Had that happen before on a pair of standards. Sucks so badly.

[Easy Slider]

Happened to my Lurpivs. I only noticed it when the hanger broke.

[Banned from the room]

It's impossible not to notice at this time.

Do you think it's fixable?

[LebowskisRug]

You could bend it back, but you've introduced fatigue to the axle by bending it in the first place so it is now weaker. How much? Beats me. I'd toss em. What size do you skate?

[goodatmeth]

You better send DLX a calm and relaxed warranty claim

[babywantsbluevelvet]

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Whats the most stable truck for downhill bombing? I only have 8.25" trucks, and Indy's feel kinda... Like they can quickly bite back if you do some quicker carves at high speed. I want to go up to atleast 8.5, so idk if Indy's change when sizing up... Thunders better for such?

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Caliber IIIs

You could bomb Lhotse no problem on those bad boys.

[rocklobster]

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Whats the most stable truck for downhill bombing? I only have 8.25" trucks, and Indy's feel kinda... Like they can quickly bite back if you do some quicker carves at high speed. I want to go up to atleast 8.5, so idk if Indy's change when sizing up... Thunders better for such?

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Caliber IIIs

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You could bomb Lhotse no problem on those bad boys.

Fun times watching a man fight an internet forum.

[rob]

What are the thoughts on this,

Zach doeling Powell am/pro whatever has mini logo hangars on a Indy ikp baseplate

Does this work?

Are mini logo the same geo?

Can we all now just adjust pop angle swapping hangars and not caring?

I want to believe

[radcunt]

What are the thoughts on trucks for FA / Hockey decks?  Cross posting from the board set  up thread, but it's  really a truck question.

I’ve got a Hockey John Fitzgerald coming, (8.5 31.9 long 14.25 wb) which is the skinniest board & first popsicle I’ve ridden for a long while. With Hockeys steeper kicks what trucks would work best? I ride indys or aces usually. Looking at ace 44, maybe lows. Or would the Thunder geometry work better?  Haven't ridden thunders in ages, but does their geometry work better for a steep tail / nose? I'm looking to work on my flatground, manny pad, ledge skating on this, maybe a less turny truck would be perfect?

[FGO925]

Put together a nice transition setup with a polar 8.38 w/wheel wells, 58mm f4 og classics, and standard 149 Indy’s… holy shit these trucks are heavy. Always have the same board set up (most of the time with an 8.5) and various other trucks.

Wanted the standard Indy for the height to ride bigger wheels. The turn is so fun. Left the trucks stock and they have a bit of a wobble, so super loose and it’s amazing. I can’t however get over just how damn heavy they are. Going to take some time getting used to.

Do pros really ride standard 149s on street setups? I would assume they would prefer the hollows. Seems so heavy to me but probably good for getting your feet and legs strong, it’s like a weight vest for skateboarding.

[LebowskisRug]

What are the thoughts on trucks for FA / Hockey decks?  Cross posting from the board set  up thread, but it's  really a truck question.

I’ve got a Hockey John Fitzgerald coming, (8.5 31.9 long 14.25 wb) which is the skinniest board & first popsicle I’ve ridden for a long while. With Hockeys steeper kicks what trucks would work best? I ride indys or aces usually. Looking at ace 44, maybe lows. Or would the Thunder geometry work better?  Haven't ridden thunders in ages, but does their geometry work better for a steep tail / nose? I'm looking to work on my flatground, manny pad, ledge skating on this, maybe a less turny truck would be perfect?

I replied to your other post with the same info, but that deck is not very steep or square. It's not far off the Blue Eagle AH shape. My friend rides Indy Forged Hollow on it and enjoys it. I'm sure Thunders would also be fine since that is what John and much of the FA/Hockey camp rides.

[LebowskisRug]

Put together a nice transition setup with a polar 8.38 w/wheel wells, 58mm f4 og classics, and standard 149 Indy’s… holy shit these trucks are heavy. Always have the same board set up (most of the time with an 8.5) and various other trucks.

Wanted the standard Indy for the height to ride bigger wheels. The turn is so fun. Left the trucks stock and they have a bit of a wobble, so super loose and it’s amazing. I can’t however get over just how damn heavy they are. Going to take some time getting used to.

Do pros really ride standard 149s on street setups? I would assume they would prefer the hollows. Seems so heavy to me but probably good for getting your feet and legs strong, it’s like a weight vest for skateboarding.

The hollow axles don't save much. A standard American quarter weighs 5.6g. When I went from normal axles to hollows I didn't notice because it's like 2 American quarters of weight per truck. My standards weighed less than what Tactics advertises and my hollows more. They're not far off. Forged versions save a decent amount esp when you get to forged hollow territory, which makes them weigh as much as a Thunder Team. Where they might feel "heavy" is the height, which makes them take longer to pop. Forged Ti do get into a light-er territory, but nothing like a true light truck like a Thunder Forged Hollow/Ti.

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

At the same time, there’s some risk in changing everything completely….I’d maybe just throw on the aces and see….

[DeepSpace9mm]

Put together a nice transition setup with a polar 8.38 w/wheel wells, 58mm f4 og classics, and standard 149 Indy’s… holy shit these trucks are heavy. Always have the same board set up (most of the time with an 8.5) and various other trucks.

Wanted the standard Indy for the height to ride bigger wheels. The turn is so fun. Left the trucks stock and they have a bit of a wobble, so super loose and it’s amazing. I can’t however get over just how damn heavy they are. Going to take some time getting used to.

Do pros really ride standard 149s on street setups? I would assume they would prefer the hollows. Seems so heavy to me but probably good for getting your feet and legs strong, it’s like a weight vest for skateboarding.

Wrong thread for this question so, sorry. Where did you find the F4 58mm OG Classics? I’m on a hunt.

I bet sizing down your wheels a bit would shave off more weight than going for a hollow Indy. Maybe I’m wrong though.

[radcunt]

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What are the thoughts on trucks for FA / Hockey decks?  Cross posting from the board set  up thread, but it's  really a truck question.

I’ve got a Hockey John Fitzgerald coming, (8.5 31.9 long 14.25 wb) which is the skinniest board & first popsicle I’ve ridden for a long while. With Hockeys steeper kicks what trucks would work best? I ride indys or aces usually. Looking at ace 44, maybe lows. Or would the Thunder geometry work better?  Haven't ridden thunders in ages, but does their geometry work better for a steep tail / nose? I'm looking to work on my flatground, manny pad, ledge skating on this, maybe a less turny truck would be perfect?

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I replied to your other post with the same info, but that deck is not very steep or square. It's not far off the Blue Eagle AH shape. My friend rides Indy Forged Hollow on it and enjoys it. I'm sure Thunders would also be fine since that is what John and much of the FA/Hockey camp rides.

Thanks! Yeah, not sure if I could go through with the thunders, reckon the forged hollows are the go, especially as i'll be trying to get off the goddamn ground with this cursed unit.

[FGO925]

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Put together a nice transition setup with a polar 8.38 w/wheel wells, 58mm f4 og classics, and standard 149 Indy’s… holy shit these trucks are heavy. Always have the same board set up (most of the time with an 8.5) and various other trucks.

Wanted the standard Indy for the height to ride bigger wheels. The turn is so fun. Left the trucks stock and they have a bit of a wobble, so super loose and it’s amazing. I can’t however get over just how damn heavy they are. Going to take some time getting used to.

Do pros really ride standard 149s on street setups? I would assume they would prefer the hollows. Seems so heavy to me but probably good for getting your feet and legs strong, it’s like a weight vest for skateboarding.

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Wrong thread for this question so, sorry. Where did you find the F4 58mm OG Classics? I’m on a hunt.

I bet sizing down your wheels a bit would shave off more weight than going for a hollow Indy. Maybe I’m wrong though.

Got them about 7 months ago from a local shop. Cant find them anywhere unfortunately. A local homie thought they were the conical/fulls. Seems like they got ride of the OG classic shape.


Also, the forged hollows on paper seem way lighter no? Not really looking to buy more trucks since I’m pretty set. More of just a question. I was just shocked on how fucking heavy they are. Seems like they would weigh you down if you’re trying to pop over shit. Doesn’t make too big of a difference as I put the board together as a transition setup, hoping to quit being a puss and learn inverts. But still popping around at the park I was blown away by the weight. I’ve had a bigger board with the same wheels and team thunders/ventures/aces so it’s def the truck weight I’m feeling.

[DeepSpace9mm]

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Put together a nice transition setup with a polar 8.38 w/wheel wells, 58mm f4 og classics, and standard 149 Indy’s… holy shit these trucks are heavy. Always have the same board set up (most of the time with an 8.5) and various other trucks.

Wanted the standard Indy for the height to ride bigger wheels. The turn is so fun. Left the trucks stock and they have a bit of a wobble, so super loose and it’s amazing. I can’t however get over just how damn heavy they are. Going to take some time getting used to.

Do pros really ride standard 149s on street setups? I would assume they would prefer the hollows. Seems so heavy to me but probably good for getting your feet and legs strong, it’s like a weight vest for skateboarding.

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Wrong thread for this question so, sorry. Where did you find the F4 58mm OG Classics? I’m on a hunt.

I bet sizing down your wheels a bit would shave off more weight than going for a hollow Indy. Maybe I’m wrong though.

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Got them about 7 months ago from a local shop. Cant find them anywhere unfortunately. A local homie thought they were the conical/fulls. Seems like they got ride of the OG classic shape.


Also, the forged hollows on paper seem way lighter no? Not really looking to buy more trucks since I’m pretty set. More of just a question. I was just shocked on how fucking heavy they are. Seems like they would weigh you down if you’re trying to pop over shit. Doesn’t make too big of a difference as I put the board together as a transition setup, hoping to quit being a puss and learn inverts. But still popping around at the park I was blown away by the weight. I’ve had a bigger board with the same wheels and team thunders/ventures/aces so it’s def the truck weight I’m feeling.

Ah, Yeah, you could be right.
Hopefully the Indys don’t make it hard to pop up the ledge/manny pads at FGO.
Are you doing inverts on that hip though? (Kidding) 

I sure hope they didn’t get rid of the OG Classic shape.