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On 8/10/2000
Danny Connor
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Hey Guys,
OK, I feel kind of stupid asking this question, due to the fact that I have been skating for several years, and I should be familiar with all the lingo. What do you guys mean when you say NOS? Thanks.
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Kryptos
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On 8/10/2000
GBJ
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"Father," he asked. "Why is tonight different from all other nights?"
"Because, son, tonight a NOS set of blue Kryptonic C-62s (purchased on Ebay, from the UK for less that $50) arrived in the mail. S(h)lalom."
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Dogtown K-9 wheels 97's
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On 8/7/2000 Kona
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does anyone know how the Dogtown K-9 wheels (97 hard) I bought some for my Bulldog Designs 36" X 10" long board w/indy 215's, a killer old school set up EXCEPT the wheels seem slick and non grippy as hell...I fell on my butt after a tight turn on the sidewalk...
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Exskates baby cherries
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On 8/7/2000 Herbn
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At 70mm these pups are still pretty fast,and they may accellerate quicker,so of course i test run them on Clausland mt. road (tip,any road with "mt."in the name is usually fun)very smooth and balenced i definitely hadem in the 45mph zone and they worked flawlessly. On some of the early hardcarving runs,they actually left skid like marks on the pavement.There,s still a couple of mph left in this hill, i need a pace vehicle(for speed verification)and a intersection control person at the bottom,the crossing street is not to busy and they have the stop signs but.....
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Exskates 70mm
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On 8/5/2000 Herbn
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Well,my Roadriders are toast,two rather coned,the worst one is down under 65mm and coned 3mm,gonna set up some exskates 70mm,not Turbos,not Cherrys their other wheels,i'm just so curious to how their urithane rides/wears when its not around that huge core,reports coming up.
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Wheels for Gary
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On 8/3/2000 Pre-School Rider
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I recommend Powell Bombers in 90A to be able to cruise on tar and ride ramp with.An old favorite on mine that's available on oldschoolskates.com is Kryptonics' CsI,63mm,85A,with a small core.This wheel is super versatile,though a tad slow on ramps.85A-93A is a good durometer range for riding on most sufaces,with the least compromises in grip/speed.
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Hardnesses
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On 8/3/2000
Kaylee
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I have found that durometer ratings aren't the only factor in effective wheel hardness. The particular formula and the hub size play a role as well. I used to have some Invisible Moon Rovers that were 72mm/82a but they felt like 95a. My 85a Bones Bombers feel softer than some of the 78a wheels I've tried, since they don't have a hub. It's all really subjective, just check the archives and go from there.
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Krypto's Green 87a
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On 8/3/2000 Gary
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Is there really that much a differance in 87a & 90a
that my skate shop recommended. What exactly will happen on a ramp with this durometer?
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gary's wheels
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On 8/3/2000
hugh r
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Hey Gary,
Sounds like you actually need two set ups... The hard wheels, while they are essential on the ramps, will not be very comfortable on the streets or sidewalks. For that type of mellow cruising I find that big-ol-soft wheels (74a-78a) wheels really fill the ticket... I like the S9's and the Power Paws... very sticky, very comfy... HR
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Kryrptonics Classic K Green
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On 8/3/2000
Drakkar
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If you are into ramp and park riding .... those wheels are tooooooooooo soft
Try wheels like gravity snaps or 64 mm comp
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Hardwheels
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On 8/3/2000 Herbn
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Hardwheels are for sliding,though they are not that great for longboard sliding. Sure you'll be able to do longer colemans easier,maybe a few more variations,but you miss out on leining deep into turns and being able to cut speed or maintain control of your speed by carving. Hard wheels are most necessary for disaster slides on curb or banks where your wheels drag. 360 flips where the wheels should slip easy to initiate or complete the spin,for rolling around,especially on less than perfect surfaces soft wheels are perfect,there are a couple different soft formulas to choose from 74a Powerpaw king of mush,very grip a little slow for resonably smooth roads,78a, everybody most popular hardness possible because thats what the big k pours, 80a gravity,powell and maybe other,i'll still need to check these out 85a by powell these used to be my street wheels long long ago, 90a still ok for smooth streets.
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Kryrptonics Classic K Green
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On 8/2/2000
Gary Vaught
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I'm getting back into riding again after a long spell (20 years!) I was wondering if the Green Classic K by Kryptonics is a good all around wheel for sort boards. I mostly ride ramps and follow the old lady around on here rollerblades. The guys at the local skate shop said that they are way yo soft 87A . But I dont'know.
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wheel hardness
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On 8/2/2000
Hamm
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Burns,
You seem to have it. 78a is harder than 74a.
the larger the number, the harder the wheel.
Dave
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durometer
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On 8/2/2000 Burns
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I was just wanting to be sure of something. The larger the number of durometer, the harder the wheel right? So a 74a would be softer than a 78a? I'm a little confused at the moment.
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Turbo spacers
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On 7/28/2000 Lono
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You can get them from Exkates. You'll be glad you did. They fit juuuust right.
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exskate turbos
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On 7/27/2000
Slam5280
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Herbn, glad you brought up the turbos again. I have a pair that just came on my new board. Of course they did not include bearing spacers or speed washers. The wheels are very clunky when trying to use them without needed hardware. I am not impressed at the moment. Are the bearing spacers in fact a different size than standard?
Where could I get them? Thank you.
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Exskates
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On 7/26/2000 Herbn
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I thinks my post got lost?Just got them back in. Its amazing how good new wheels look,I've been out of them for a while,and hadn't noticed the wear on my own set.The Turbos are definitely a bargain,and their basic wheel,with the smaller core should definitely give the smoother ride that some people crave,combined with their excellently durable urithane formula these are definitely the sleepers.
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Offset cores
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On 7/26/2000
Hamm
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Burns,
The reason I ask about the core being offset has nothing to do with stability or speed. I'm going to a wider deck and want my new 97a park wheel to have a offset, thusly sticking the wheels out a bit further giving the board an overall wider footprint. I'm into old-school 'pig'style boards and like things WIDE.
Dave
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Powell T-Bones/Offset Cores
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On 7/25/2000 Pre-School Rider
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Hamm,I recall that T-Bones were slightly off-set,with no plastic core(at 90A,93A,95A,and 97A,with a late model going to 98A),not that a hard wheel really needs cores.These were really fast wheels on ramp/bowls,and all but the 90A would slide smooth and easy. Burns,off-set wheels have the tendency towards coning(wearing hard along a side of the wheel),but that can be negated by rotating your wheels as you would on a car.Centered bearing wheels can be 'flipped' to help even out wear(as well as rotated),and don't tend towards coning as readily.I've found that the really FAT contact patches are found on off-set wheels(Payaso Roadie Racers being a great example),so that's what I prefer for high grip,high speed wheels.Paws Rule! Get'em,go fast.
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Offset core
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On 7/25/2000 Burns
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What is the difference between a wheel with a centered core and one with an offset core. Does it make a difference in stability or speed? I am considering getting some power paws 70mm 74a wheels but they have an offset core.
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'80's Powell's
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On 7/24/2000
Hamm
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I have managed to find some 67mm 97a Powell T-Bones and was wondering if anybody remembers if these wheels had an offset core or not.
Thanks
Dave
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Summit slicks
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On 7/24/2000
Burns
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thanks Mike
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SUMMIT Slick Wheel
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On 7/24/2000
Mike
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Just like to let you know, that the SUMMIT Slick Wheel will be available in the US, next spring. The Price is not sure yet! For more info e-mail to contact@sk8board.ch
Mike
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Summit Slicks
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On 7/23/2000
Burns
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I was wondering if anyone knows about these summit slick wheels. I just got a copy of Lonboarder Magazine and I saw an add for them. I went on their website but they apparently don't sell them here in the U.S. Any info is appreciated
burns
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re: gunnar,Turner
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On 7/23/2000 Herbn
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O.k.,i noticed the post was from norway,so i guess its ok,i pretty sure turner means Lathe.Special cutters or even a turret mounted grinder ,maybe.You could try,if it messes them up you can always sand by hand(while spinning in wheels in the lathe)
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