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Air supply
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On 2/19/2006 Jamie M.
wrote in from
Canada
(65.93.nnn.nnn)
Hey Todd C. It looks like Mile High Skates is bringing some in.
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airflow rear truck
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On 2/18/2006 toddc
wrote in from
United States
(68.121.nnn.nnn)
Can I get these in the US anywhere?
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Bennett Silverfish info
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On 2/17/2006 Rick from OZ
wrote in from
Australia
(203.129.nnn.nnn)
Answering my own question:
http://www_silverfishlongboarding_com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21384
Hope it's cool to post a Silverfish link here. Soz if not.
Cheers
Rick
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Bennett info on Silverfish - toddc
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On 2/17/2006 Rick from OZ
wrote in from
Australia
(203.129.nnn.nnn)
Hiho
I went to Siverfish and couldn't find any info on the new/reissue Bennett gear. Where abouts on Siverfish do I look?
Cheers
Rick from OZ
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bennetts
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On 2/16/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
bushing hype, oh yeah height.
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Bennet's Steering
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On 2/16/2006 Mr. Zogs
wrote in from
United States
(167.206.nnn.nnn)
Wouldn't the steering of bennets be different than other trucks for alot of reasons? Such as, Bent vs. Straight Pivot, Kingpin Angle, Height between hangar and baseplate, Bushing type (width, depth, hardness, rebound, the thane... or was it rubber), Pivot Cup hardness and material. I'm not an expert at all on conventional truck geometries and materials and such, but wouldn't all of those things worked out in the right amounts make any truck turn very well? Could the Bennets have just been really nice trucks for stock ones whereas other trucks were missing certain elements?
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Randal 150 v 180
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On 2/16/2006
Bob Phillips
wrote in from
United States
(65.112.nnn.nnn)
The 150 turns quicker, the 180 is more stable. As a general rule, when you go wider it doesn't turn as fast.
It's a matter of preference.
Bob
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bennett geometry
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On 2/16/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
WHy do bennetts steer better? ,did they really? ,how do they differ from indys,destructo's,tensors,thunders,or ventures? some of these trucks come in high and low,and even mid height variations. They seem like 50 degree, medium rake,maybe a bit more than average rake,but they did come with taller than average bushings.I think the best steering trucks i used on a regular board was back in like 85 or 86 i used thunders with my own oversized extra soft bushings cut from 1 inch round industrial urithane stock 75a inner 85a outer.
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bennetts
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On 2/13/2006 toddc
wrote in from
United States
(68.121.nnn.nnn)
pros and vectors to be re-released
followed by vector 2s in summer (please keep the geometry, lose the nut, and round off the hanger)
silverfish has more info...
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Randal 150 vs 180
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On 2/13/2006 Will
wrote in from
United States
(131.204.nnn.nnn)
What is the difference between the randal 150s and 180s? Is there a noticeable difference at all? Or should the choice be made depending on board size alone? I have a Sector 9 supercruiser.
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turn & burn
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On 2/12/2006 feller
wrote in from
United States
(68.4.nnn.nnn)
I agree with Julien, keep the Randals but wedge and bushing them so that they turn fast.
If there's any speed at all in what you want to do, then avoid the Originals. If you just want nutty-floppy turning at slow speeds or slow speed pumping on flats, then maybe the Originals are OK. On the other hand, your Randals are about as versatile a truck as you can find and will help you handle speed if necessary. Stay with em.
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re: ecoastboarder
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On 2/12/2006
Julien
wrote in from
United States
(129.133.nnn.nnn)
I would keep the Randalls and just do some tweaking. You could try running some wedges to quicken the turn and bushings also make a huge difference in how your trucks feel.
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randalls or s10s
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On 2/11/2006 ecoastrider
wrote in from
United States
(68.184.nnn.nnn)
i have a 9 1/2inch width deck at the truck base. my goal is to be able to turn quick and sharp. so my question is, should i buy the s10s or should i just keep my randalls. anyone have any suggestions?
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EhooKs Bushings
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On 2/10/2006 Derik
wrote in from
Germany
(193.7.nnn.nnn)
Hi EhooK,
i tried some Bones Hardcore on my carving Board. They felt awesome, but I ripped them into pieces in less than 4 hours cruising and carving. The newer Randal Rubbers seem to be better than the old ones (the newer ones are glossy, the old ones were matt). Right now I ride Randal yellow bottoms ans soft Indy tops. I think the best Idea is just to look for a few recomended bushings and try them.
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Wheres Buzz ?
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On 2/9/2006
FL
wrote in from
United States
(65.249.nnn.nnn)
Hey Buzz ! Heard you were wackin' trucks down in C/Cal .Been doing the same in Monterey .Give me a holler .Been trying to arrange some track time for timed chassis testing .Fred
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bushings for big boards
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On 2/8/2006 EhooK
wrote in from
United States
(68.191.nnn.nnn)
german Derik....its not so much bushing for big guys but for a big board... i am kinda working on a prototype board big and thick and long. i need bushing that can withstand a heavy board with lots of deep carving...not so much a board for bombing but cruising foot hills. i will look into the choices you gave me but if you got anymore suggestions
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My Rad's Rattle
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On 2/8/2006 JC
wrote in from
United States
(63.134.nnn.nnn)
Thanks T. O. and Mark. I just wasn't sure whether or not it was something amiss or normal. Mark you explanation makes sense.
I'm really loving them! Actually I was out today for about 2 hours and wore myself out. I'm still not pushing them as much as a can. I can tell that I'm still running at the limit that my old trucks would be and the few times I really let loose the Radikals were there and asking for more. They're almost scary how much I can get out of them where if I pushed my Indys that hard I'd slid out.
Thanks Mark for making such sweet (albeit $) trucks!
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Carver & Original trucks working together
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On 2/8/2006
silversurfer
wrote in from
United States
(71.192.nnn.nnn)
I just set up a pumping board with a Carver CX front truck and an Original S6 back truck. It works extremely well!
Check out this link for pictures and let me know what you think!
http://www_silverfishlongboarding_com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22061
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RATTLE ON
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On 2/8/2006
MARK MCCREE
wrote in from
United States
(69.68.nnn.nnn)
JC,
The tollerance issue at the pivot pin has been one from day one. If we have a tight fit there, we found problems with removing the hanger. The unit is so tight that where ever there is the least amount of tollerance--there will be the play.
Have fun with it and enjoy riding the #1 performance slalom truck ever made.
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truck hangar threads
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On 2/8/2006 wax
wrote in from
United States
(67.176.nnn.nnn)
Chaputs right, 5/16-24tpi is the standard axle nut for skateboards. Thats what we use on the splitfire line, It just makes sense as every skate tool has them, and they are readilly available at every skateshop and hardware store. I see no reason why any manafacture would use the metric axle nuts, as just about every machine shop has both metric and standard tooling, and there is no difference in the amount of time it takes to cut the threads.
if you are looking for a supply of the axle nuts, Id suggest Fastenal, as they are inexpensive, and can get you a bag of 100 for just a few bucks. with the nylon inserts breaking down each time they are used I end up using them a time or 2 then replacing them...
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Derek's bushings
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On 2/8/2006
PaulW
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(81.19.nnn.nnn)
Derek... I use Indy blacks with great results. You MAY find that those, or the harder Khiros and Bones (with the inserts) are good for you too.
I've also had some interesting experiences with Tracker Stimulators (they have an unusual shape that combines softer duros with more resistance for -uhhhh- hevier riders). Works for me.
Good thing about Khiros is that most good skate shops will let you mix/match singles/pairs etc.
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new trucks
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On 2/7/2006
Paul Steuri
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
It depends on what you want to do, for all around hill bombing, carving, etc. I would suggest randal 180's or 150s. For hard carving you would want originals, or seismics. For stictly hill bombing you would want randall DH trucks.one setup I prefer for shorter boards is just good skate trucks with bones soft bushings and good abec 11 wheels.
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truck advice needed
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On 2/7/2006
Will
wrote in from
United States
(131.204.nnn.nnn)
I'm looking for some new trucks for a sector 9 supercruiser. The current ones I have do not have a name on them. Any suggestions as to what I should get? I'm looking to stay relatively cheap.
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Mixed Nuts
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On 2/7/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
The standard 1/2" nylon locknuts are a 5/16-24, which you may call a "fine thread" when compared to the more course threads on a 5/16-18. The kingpins also have 24 threads per inch (3/8-24).
The problem with some "8mm axles" is that they come with the metric threaded locknuts and if you lose one of those, you're most likely hosed because almost no one has any of those laying around handy. The metric locknuts are 13mm, and that is a little bigger than 1/2" which is 12.7mm. As a result, the locknuts tend to stick into my 1/2" sockets and tools and don't come out very easily.
For those reasons, I much prefer to put the 5/16-24 threading on the axles and use the standard 1/2" locknuts. We have tons of those laying around, and every skate-key and tool on the planet works with them. Yes, we're mixing up Imperial and Metric systems, but we are already guilty of that in our wheels, bearings, and trucks.
A skateboard wheel is measured in millimeters, but the bearing spacing is measured in inches (.400" = four hundred thousanths of an inch, and NOT 10mm).
A bearing is measured in millimeters (22mm OD, 7mm wide, 8mm Bore), but the axle size is in inches (5/16" nominal, argh).
Truck hangers are a mixed bag, with a flipper deck having 5" trucks (127mm), and a longboard having 150mm trucks. To make it even more confusing, trucks like the Randal R-II 180 and the luge truck were designed in inches (7" and 8" respectively), and then labeled in millimeters (180mm when it's really 177.8mm).
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Axle Nut Specs
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On 2/7/2006
Wesley Tucker
wrote in from
United States
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
I need some axle lock nuts and found these on the web:
1. 5/16-18 NYLON LOCK NUT
WRENCH: 1/2" - HEIGHT: 11/32"
2. 5/16-24 NYLON LOCK NUT
WRENCH: 1/2" - HEIGHT: 11/32"
Does anyone know for certain which of these two different specs is used for truck axles? Is it 5/16-18 or 5/16-24?
And in case someone asks, I've learned that special 8mm axles are still milled with the standard 5/16th threading. It's mixed and matched so the specialty axles still use the standard nuts.
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