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What wheel/ Truck combo best suits my pool deck
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On 3/25/2010 alex
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Hi there, I'm a 44 year old whose belatedly discovered that pool skating is where I wish to concentrate my efforts. I have aquired a Skull Skates (Nomad) deck (partly out of fond memories of my last Alva deck in the 80's), but I am now unsure what set-up would best suit it. In short, I need advice on what "Independant" trucks I should mount (possibly 149's ?), also what wheel diameter I should use. My deck in the 80's used 63mm Bones wheels, but I am now unsure what wheel diameter and width would now best suit this deck.Could anyone recommend a truck/wheel combination for my Bill Danforth deck.I must also stress that I basically need the safest wheel in this environment (although I will be fully padded up).Thank You. P.S. I am a keen slalom rider and wondered if there was any other like minded individuals out there in South Wales (uk).
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Seismic Cambrias
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On 11/13/2009 m4rc10
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[b:2x18w1fr]Really nice add... Thanks for sharing, Sam!![/b:2x18w1fr]
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seismic speed vent 77
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On 11/13/2009 herbn
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modifying wheels could cause chunking who would've thunk  I'm not sure how you recut your wheels,i wouldn't sand wheels without full breather apparatice,but if you cut them on a lathe,or however you cut them might have left tears, however small .Once you break the structure of the urithane you create a facet and it'll just spread.How about the orange speedvents?I always had pink flywheels on my "wish they would make this" list. I'm gonna try to pressure my buds to doing a monday morning harrimann session, i'm jonzing to crack 50mph, i was always a bit none aero,err aeroretardent(?) i was wearing big floppy shorts(with prodesign kneepads) and an open helmet with a visor, i know i have a faster outfit ,though no speed suit.If i get two more shots at that hill before it does some sort of snowish percip i'd like to run a set of yella racing sector wheels.
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seismic speed vent 77
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On 11/13/2009 pre-school rider
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Herbn, I too have found that the Reflex formula (and 'Pinks' are special!  ) are just a tad faster than 'Black Ops' thane, in a straight line... Add in some higher-G corners, and the wheel's shaping may play into things in the favor of Seismics. Cores, are cores, mostly; however, Vented cores do cool bearings, and change the 'tread depth' of wheels, so I prefer the Seismic cores (in ratio) to ABEC 11, give or take the medium Flys or bigger Vents (some seem to grip, some squirm towards sliding) . The best thing (well 2nd best: best was doing this to Flashbacks, making them "slashbacks'  ) I ever did was 'shave' some Gumballs at the lip with a concave curvature (like' Really' big Tunnels!) to get the grip and speed I wanted . The bad was chunking occurring at Ascutney at 40+ mph  . No slide until then, then Wobs and breakaway, plus 2 toasted right-side wheels. Yeah, can't send 'altered' wheels back to CC with a sad note, can ya? It does make me wonder if CC will make Reflex Flys, or if Dan will make an Uber-Speed of 111mm in 80A B.O. , or if anyone is really ready for wheels like that? I know I dreamed of them 25 years ago...
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seismic speed vent 77
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On 11/10/2009 herbn
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well ,up in harrimann i found that my pink gumballs still rule,i clocked 49.5 mph as opposed to 48ish on the seismics, i was supposed to go up in my mc leather pants and sheilded helmet to crack 50 but it didn't happen this week.
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Seismic Cambrias
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On 10/22/2009 samg
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Are now supremely reasonable according to Pizza Hut UK.Saw this poster at a bus stop as I was lost in Brixton last night:[img:1wwaqz5w]http://farm3.static&# 46;flickr.com/2433/4033532254_c8dafc097b_b 6;jpg[/img:1wwaqz5w]I think their price must be from '77.Has anyone tried running a set of four pizzas on their Bennetts? Quattro formaggio?Sam
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seismic speed vent 77
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On 10/12/2009 herbn
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I'm pretty sure these are the fastest wheels i've riden ,i have them in the blue 81a(maybe 83a?) hardness,anyway the little bit firmer urithane is definitely noticable and addes to a crisp fast acceleration, part of this could be the medium sized cores they might just firm up the wheel a bit with out being too harsh,i.e. , a big core with a thin layer of very soft urithane .Other wheels i have in 75 or 78a feel a bit better on rough pavement and over the cracks on sidewalk,but on standard reasonably smooth nj streets they feel a bit sluggish and under inflated compared to the seismics. Maybe i just had a good tail wind today,both ways:)
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Big80 Wheels
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On 8/23/2009 James
wrote in from
United States
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http://shop.sundaeskates.com/category_s/353.htm
a shop with them, there friggin 70mm wide.
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double wide 97mm wheels
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On 8/18/2009
sean
wrote in from
United States
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anyone looking for a set of 97mm flywheels (double wide}w/hangers and base
plates ?. complete with bearings.
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Orangatang
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On 7/28/2009 Kevin Allen
wrote in from
United States
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WOW! That is wild!
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road rider 4
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On 6/17/2009
Tom
wrote in from
United States
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I have a set of road rider 4's still in the original package. also have a matching set of truck risers. does anybody know what they are worth? or is anybody interested in buying them?
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DT
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On 5/21/2009 edwin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Many thanks DT, its always interesting to find out stuff about stuff
if you see what I mean !
Edwin (LSD)
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edwin
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On 5/16/2009 dt
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United States
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Hyper Super Mundos were the main dh wheels along with kryptos in the late 80s 90s. the black ones are fun for sliding but the clear ones suck. They still are produced as Cadilac and distributed through Madrid.
Powerflex were old tight slalom wheels.
Stradas - slalom
Tom Peterson used to own Hyper and was a roller derby champion as well as an acomplished race car driver. I use to work on his Porsche Cup car every now and then,
Hope this little bit of info helps.
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Thanks
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On 5/15/2009 edwin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Buddy, many thanks for the info.
Edwin (LSD)
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Edwin's old wheels
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On 5/14/2009
buddy rawls
wrote in from
United States
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"Pipeline #3 Yellow Mint
I was told the Pipeline Wheels were bought at Uplands?"
"Pipeline" was marketed by one of the mass marketed lower line companies; I think Lotus was the company. They were a powerflex-like replica. Some were very opaque like powerflex, some had a slight clearish finish like the Tunnel wheels. They have no connection with the Upland Pipeline skatepark beyond the name.
the Yandall Bowl Rolls are cool. You can contact Chris Yandall directly and he can give you first hand info. he posts on here regularly. He has a pretty recent post in the "history" section, and his email is in there.
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Blue Kryptos
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On 5/7/2009 Daniel M.
wrote in from
United States
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DRA, the blue kryptos are gonna be pricey if you can even find them. Check out the 85mm freebord slashers. LY also make hawgs in the same shape but they are a bit slower.
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HELP
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On 5/4/2009 edwin
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Asking for HELP !!
I've just come into the ownership of various wheels and some history etc would
be very helpful.
Super Mondo 36x72mm Nos
Yandall Bowl Rolls Nos
Power Paw Orange Nos
Powerflex 5 Red Mint
Powerflex 5 Yellow Nos
Powerflex 3 Black Mint
Flatrack Krypthane plus Dark Pink Mint
Hyper WitchDoctor lime Green Mint
Hyper Witchdoctor Yellow Mint
Hyper Strada Tom Peterson yellow Nos
Hyper Strada Tom Peterson Green Nos
Hyper Strada Orange 62mm 92a Mint
Hyper Strada Yellow 62mm ?duro Mint
Hyper Strada Purple 62mm 84a Mint
and last but not least.....
Pipeline #3 Yellow Mint
I was told the Pipeline Wheels were bought at Uplands?
Any help on the wheels would be great.
Edwin (LSD)
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Blue Kryptos
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On 5/3/2009 DRA
wrote in from
United States
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Anyone know where I can get some Blue Kryptos? preferably, but not limited to, in 85mm?
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Recall?
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On 4/28/2009 Michael
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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As wheels dont have a 'sell by' date, how is a customer meant to know if their wheels come from this duff batch, or not? If the wheels have sat on a shelf for a month or so, it will fall outside the date purchased. Especially those wheels from outside the US.... Also, wheels sourced outside the US will likely have sourced their wheels early, so recalled wheels would be ones from early, good stock?
A 'date purchased' recall does not cover all the wheels affected, surely?
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Orangatang IN HEAT RECALL
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On 4/28/2009
Adam Colton
wrote in from
United States
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Loaded Boards, Inc. Recalls Orangatang In Heat Wheels
Loaded Boards, Inc. of California is recalling all Purple (83a) Orangatang 75mm In Heat wheels purchased between 2/27/09 and 4/29/09 as well as all Orange (80a) Orangatang 75mm In Heat wheels purchased between 3/14/09 and 4/29/09.
Loaded Boards, Inc. has recently determined that a small percentage of the cores (produced by a third party vendor) used in these batches are not up to our rigorous quality control standards and may run the risk of shearing the bearing seat (blowing out the core and possibly causing the wheel to separate from the truck while in motion), creating a safety hazard to the user. This is a voluntary recall: Consumers should stop riding these wheels immediately and return the wheels (along with date of purchase so we can ascertain that it’s from this batch) to an authorized Loaded Boards/Orangatang dealer or to Loaded Boards, Inc. for a free replacement set. Loaded and all Dealers will gladly exchange the wheels for any wheel of choice, including the new Freeride wheels, provided the wheels are in stock or accessible.
The silver lining is that, while these cores have worked well up until this batch, we will be switching over to a new 3rd generation core for future In Heats that provides better wear and slide characteristics. We encourage the performance use of these wheels and do our utmost to ensure that they will hold up to the rigorous use and abuse that they are designed for. We are fully committed to every product we build and we hope you will love them as much as we do.
For your nearest dealer or any questions, please call (323) 782-0322 x 22 or email coreissue@loadedboards.com. More info: http://www.loadedboards.com/adam2/blog/index.php?2009/04/28/221-orangatang-in-heat-recall-read-immediately
Sorry for any inconvenience. Ride on,
Loaded Boards
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Yandall Skate Board Wheels
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On 4/24/2009
Dennis Allgeier
wrote in from
United States
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Chris-re-issues would be great and so I assume this means you do not have any vintage wheels lying around for sale? Also, I sent you pictures of the Yandall Wheels I do have to your e-mail address Thursday evening-did you get them?
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Chris Yandall Wheels?
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On 4/23/2009
Chris Yandall
wrote in from
United States
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I'd love to re-issue the old Yandall Bowl Roll and call it the Yandall Soul Roll. Looking into it!
Meanwhile, I just wanted to comment on Chaput's retro's! I got the hard ones 72mm and pink polka dots 62mm for the front trucks. I'm a gliding fool! I've put over 1000 miles on them already this year :) they are wearing like champs!
cYaSK8
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Extreme SS Wheels
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On 4/22/2009
Darren
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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I have quite a few sets of the slick rubber Extreme wheels all NOS (None with the off road tread sadly)(I have Over 20 sets) drop me a line if you are interested.
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Advise
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On 4/20/2009 Jhon
wrote in from
Venezuela
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MY NAME IS JHON AND I HAVE 16 YEARS OLD, I LIKES MUCH TO SLIDE, I ALWAYS DO IT IN PARKS, OR IN THE BACKYARD POOL OF MY NEIGHBOR IT IS WONDERFUL TO DO IT. I WOULD LIKE THAT GAVE ME A RECOMENDATION, I HAVE A TABLE MARK GRAVITY OF 32” WITH TRUCKS INDEPENDENT AND WHEELS BONES 60 MM 85 A, I WOULD LIKE TO GO FAST AND THAT MY WHEELS WERE TAKEN HOLD PAS OF THE SURFACE AS I CAN BUY.
THANKS
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Interesting big wheel
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On 3/8/2009 Michael
wrote in from
United States
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In the middle of this page http://www.yakresearch.com/a/yakskateboard.html, is a 120mm x 50mm rubber on nylon. Anyone know a damn thing about it?
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