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Pool Wheels
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On 10/25/1999 Matt(the original ;)
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What should I use for a longboard in a concrete pool? I have never skated a pool but I found one. I mainly just carve, but I can't pass this up. I need your help.
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yo-yo
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On 10/25/1999 mike
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anyone have a coment on yo-yo wheels? i have some from a long
time ago. i do not know what hardness they are but i will guess
85 something because i have some wheels that are softer.
thanks
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RE:Krypto R62vs.CSi63.5/Drew's choice of round
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On 10/24/1999 Preschool Rider
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The CR 62 Krypto was up until the Strada came out,the best overall slalom wheel by virtue of a urethane that stuck like a 78A,but flowed downhill like an 82A.At 39mm wide,traction was not an issue,and the size is quick in deceration and excelleration.I suppose RidNb4U puts 'em on the rear to keep the back end from slidin' out,and probably is running 84A,62mm Hyper Stradas up front,or something similar(John,Purple is a Slow color!).The Krypto you've got,TC,is likely the ubiquitous all-around 85A,double radiused street wheel Kryto offered thru out the 80's.It's got a small core in it,slides smooth,and is reasonably grippy,a good cruiser wheel! Drew,there is a 70mmx42mm wheel made by Payaso,the Roadie Racer.It comes in two durometers,White at 84A,and Red at 78A,and these com with a bonded inner nylon core,are flat backed with a radiused lip. I found the White ones to be predictable in slides,but sometimes a chore to break loose.Keep an eye out for the old Bullet Road Weapon,as I still find them from time to time.Those were 80mmx37mm in an 88A Fast thane.Consider lathing them down to 76mm or so.
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cs62's
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On 10/24/1999 tc
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why do you say for "rear use only"? I have a set of csi 63.5 orange kryptos, and maybe its the bearings, but I thought these things were kind of slow. Is this the same compound as the cs62s? If so, what is the durometer?
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kryptos
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On 10/23/1999 relic
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The classic K's are truly classic. I have a set of red 70mm kryptos from 20 years ago, and although the color is off a little, the shape and ride are exactly the same. Not bad for twenty year old wheels. Since you like the kryptos, you might want to try the exKate 76mm turbos. My experience is that the turbos are a little faster, tend to slide more predictably, and are almost as smooth. The Power Paw is another good wheel, still smooth and with better grip, but it’s a little slower. All great wheels that allow you to tune your ride to the surface and your particular style.
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Krypto's
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On 10/22/1999
another Brian
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I've been using the Red Route 70 Krypto's on my board for a couple months now brian. They're super quiet, which I think is cool. I don't feel like I'm riding a Harley through my neighborhood at night. They don't easily slide, but if you're hard on them they'll wear down real fast.
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Kryptonics
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On 10/22/1999 brian
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does anyone else use these? I just got some classic k's and they are the fastest wheels i've ever used (though that may not be saying much) I don't suppose they would be good for sliding cuz of the softness, but i really like them
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cs 62's
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On 10/20/1999 ridnb4u
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Adam you are right about the urathane compounds. The best compound Kryptonics ever made was on their red cs62 from the early 80's. Highest traction, quickest turning wheel ever made for rear use only.
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Hard wheels
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On 10/17/1999 HerbN
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But if you found a smooth hill a really really smooth hill, the hard wheels would dominate speedwise though the traction might be somewhat less,on an unknown hill ,a betting man brings his newest softys.
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question
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On 10/17/1999 Adam
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alf,
It's all in the urethane compound. That's why people flocked to Kryptonics in the late 1970s. These days there are plenty of speedy compounds you can buy from Kryptonic, Hyper, and Labeda (the three main urethane foundries that make almost all of the "private label" wheels on the market). Unfortunately, there are also plenty of (mostly) kids who haven't figured out that their rock-hard indoor ramp wheels don't translate well to street cruising...
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question
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On 10/17/1999 alf (the hairy beast from space)
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Why does the cryptos my friend is using goes faster than my union`s???? They are the same size, but the cryptos are a little bit wider!!!!
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World Industries Bombers
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On 10/16/1999
Matt Duggan
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I just got a set of these wheels. They're 74 mm. and 95 durometer. Are these wheels any good?
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bones bombers 85vs95 duro
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On 10/9/1999
drew
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I have some information to add to my last post on sliding wheels. After riding the bones bombers 95a 68mm all summer, they are worn down to about 60mm. I went and bought the 85a 68mm bones bombers. They have more reliable grip, and don't tend to slide out as much in turns. They also ride smoother over rough terain.
As far as sliding, they make slightly less noise than the 95a duro wheels, and it takes just a little bit more to slide them out. When sliding, the directional controll is not as good as a harder wheel (where you can steer your slide depending on which side of the board has more weight). They tend to whip around to 180 faster then the hard wheels, but they do slow one down faster.
Overall, 85a gives much better traction then a 95a, without much loss in sliding ability. They don't produce as much noise (in a slide), the noise difference not so noticable while rolling normaly. 85a don't produce as controlable of a slide, or as long of a slide when compaired to a 95a. I think the same can be said compairing 95a to 100a.
One last thing, the 95a seem to work better for me when sliding over rougher pavement. When on smooth pavement the 85a and 95a are fairly similar, with the 95a giving a slightly longer slide and being easyer to kick into a slide in less space. I find I need about 1 1/2 to 1 1/4 lengths of my board in road width to pull a slide with the 95a, the 85a can be done in the same road width but it is much scarier with the 85a when moving fast.
I am now looking for a 99+ duro wheel in about 65+ mm diameter and 40+mm wide.
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re: Jason
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On 10/8/1999 martin
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We use 72mm 82a centered hub wheels with precision german bearings
with spacers and speed rings. I can sell the whole set for $40
plus postage and handling. Let me know.
Martin
Motherlode Longboards
www.motherlodelongboards.com
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70mm 78A Centre Hubbed.
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On 10/7/1999
Jason
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Hi Guys, not to many options in Australia.
Can anyone suggest a good wheel, (Brand/Model), I can try ordering over the net.
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Slow wheels
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On 10/7/1999 Lono
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The 8 balls when new and round are at their peak of traction.
When I said, "they are great for STEEP hills, where you want to control your speed by carving", I meant STEEP HILLS. The carving techniques mentioned by Herb are very well said and i agree. _And_ the 8balls enable me to ride a Steep Ass Section of a Hill, where riding [even] Power Paws would cause me to slide all over. Not that sliding is bad. It's just that I'm not comfy with sliding [yet]. So the 8balls fit that need for me. It's fun.
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Slow wheels for controling hills?
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On 10/6/1999 Herbn
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My new favorite hill goes down to the Hudson river from Englewood Cliffs, I took my flipped hanger Randle2s up there with Cherry Bombs, with the purpose of learning how fast I could make the corners. Heres the tip ,stay really low on both frontside and backside carves lean real hard into each and every turn,and use almost the entire width of the street. Drag your hand extensively and of course have at least a regular work glove on both hands, and whatever other padding you feel you may need.Getting slow wheels to control a hill is almost as bad as taking the spacers out of your wheels and tighting your bearing til they don't spin.
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8 balls
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On 10/6/1999
mike
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On 10/6/99 Lono wrote
"they will occasionally break loose a little."
this is after you "worn down alot of the 'curve apex'"
how well do they do when new?
vermont has steep narrow hills.
thanks
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8 Balls
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On 10/6/1999 Lono
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VERY STICKY. They are rubber after all. Now that iv'e worn down alot of the 'curve apex', (which makes them about as wide as a Krypto), they will occasionally break loose a little. Still way more traction than Kryptos or Power Paws. The con: their softness makes them slow. So they are great for STEEP hills, where you want to control your speed by carving.
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Aluminators
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On 10/6/1999 Edgetho
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So what exactly are the aluminators? I have heard the name countless times but the only substansial thing reported has been that they have aluminum hubs. How bout some of the factors that effect how they perform? Size durometer etc.
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Aluminators
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On 10/5/1999 longskate.com/Rene
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OK all you wheel tech guys & girls, you can feel free to call me direct, about Aluminators or any other product (we will carry), yes our site has taken awhile to get posted(thanks for waiting), but great things take time, look at playstation 2.... sorry for the delay, but will be worth it when its up. So mean while call away if you like,
we are based in California, 949-650-8885 And look forward to bringing you great Wheels!!!
Thanx...René
PS. We are the same people that own, Fluid, and Power Paw
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Power Paw Wheels
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On 10/5/1999
steve c
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These have to be the best thing since Kryptos in the 70's.
Power Paw 65mm & 70mm have a Kevlar core and VERY responsive edge for
clean turns.
ALSO...they make the Aluminators...KICK BUTT WHEELS..
Deplo Skateboards carries them, call up.
831-475-3310
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Aluminators
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On 10/5/1999 Herbn
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Who makes these wheels? ,not a mail order thats only on the web half the time, but an actual number with a human voice that answers the phone. For best traction a square edge wheel is indeed the best, a rounded wheel is however less likely to chip or tear, excessively round wheels have been a gimmick that won't ever go away, if you are to abusive early in a stupidly round wheel you can flat spot them ,the truth is that the perfect shape is somewhere in the middle but closer to square.
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wheel shape
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On 10/5/1999
mike
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what is the best wheel shape?
the XTreme 8 ball wheelz are round like an 8 ball.
i thought flat bottoms wheels were the best because of the surface area issue.
has anyone used XTreme 8 ball wheelz?
how well do they work?
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Aluminators
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On 10/5/1999 Herbn
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Looked like the wheel of choice at the gravytea games
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