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There are so many longboard products on the market these days that the buying process can be overwhelming. We wanted to make a video to help guide you so you can be sure to buy the set of wheels that is right for you and the way you’ll be using them. There are a variety of durometers, widths, sizes, eurythanes and configurations when it comes to wheels and we’ve tried to break it down into simple terms.
There are riders who may disagree with what we say but we’re just trying to provide you with a general guideline based on how the manufacturers intended the wheels to be used. Obviously though, there are guys who will bomb hills with slide wheels and do just fine.
We have many more videos on the way to give you the basics on trucks, bearings, bushings, decks and other accessories. If you have more specific questions, don’t hesitate to call and talk to an expert today.
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May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
the tunnel rocks …
the tunnel rocks looks sweet, but set aside from the whole size barrier, cuz these are small trucks, what do you prefer as cruser freeride wheel, 4 prez’s , fat free’s, zig’s, gumballs, tunell rocks, or is there something out there better for this king of riding
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Yeah the Fat Frees …
Yeah the Fat Frees are great freeride wheel. We have them in stock indeedy. However, for cruising, you may want a stickier wheel like the tunnel rocks (amazing!) We’re in the Lake Forest Park neighborhood of Seattle 17230 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 206.372.5268
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
thanks, do you sell …
thanks, do you sell them, and where in seattle is your shop? i think that would be a good wheel because i wont be bombing huge hills cuz the apex 34 s a freeridy board
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
it depends on if …
it depends on if you’re getting wheel bite with the cambrias, you just need to have enough clearance since the trucks are so leany. If you’re not getting wheelbite then you might be able to get away with 65mm Fat Free Orangatangs.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
what is your …
what is your cruiser board? It kinda depends on the deck, is it top mount or drop through? If it’s a top-mount you should go smaller than 70mm, like Superballs. Zigzags are also a good option b/c they perform the best for the price. Anything cheaper and you lose the quality and performance.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
can i ride my apex …
can i ride my apex 34 s6 trucks with any kind of orangatang wheel, or the 70mm zigs because im not sur if the cambria 84a will be as good, i wan a biiger wheel, but to stick with the s6’s
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
i am really wanting …
i am really wanting some fast wheels for my cruiser board but i want some that are fairly inexpensive. could you help me out. thx.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
purple O-tangs in …
purple O-tangs in either the In Heat or 4 Pres are our wheels of choice for riding garages and freeriding around here. Great all around wheel. Lime Bigzigs are also a good option.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
how do you when you …
how do you when you broke in wheels because i have abec11 noskoolz 65mm (96a)
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
i have a loaded …
i have a loaded dervish with randals and was wondering which wheels would be best suited for me. I ride parking garages and flatland for the most part and need something that can carve, but I also want to be able to slide when i feel like it
thanks for your help guys
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
they slide pretty …
they slide pretty well. i put them on my flex 2 dervish with bones reds. they’re quick, but louuudd when sliding =/ i recently bought 88a flashbacks and i think they’re soooo much better
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Lemons are on the …
Lemons are on the hard side, but super fast and slidey….
Small contact patch so not as slidey as the zigzag or bigzig, but great for super carve with like a Loaded or Earthwing topmount or ….well, what did you throw them on? Report back on your testing and let us know opinion.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I NEED to go!!!
I NEED to go!!!
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
yeah, they are in …
yeah, they are in seattle (Lake Forest Park to be exact). Best shop around.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
were they good?? …
were they good?? are they a big shop?
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
they are near it.. …
they are near it.. kenmore i think, i went there today
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Are you guys in …
Are you guys in seattle??? Your area code is 206, that’s why I’m asking.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
we have some coming …
we have some coming our way tomorrow so we can test them out ourselves. we’ll report back after we’ve broken them in and tried them on a few different set-ups!
May 15th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
i just got some …
i just got some lemon retro freerides…can you guys give me info on that please? thanks