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Hper Strada
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On 12/15/1999
Dux.B
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Lindsay, I drilled 16 holes as it was easy to mark out equidistantly and that was the number reccommended to me. Try more or less to suit the A of thge wheel and how soft you want it. Also,the drilling depth can be adjusted likewise.
Don't do the holes TOO big, it ****'s the wheel totally and it will be slower than turtle do and make a weird humming noise...
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Hyper Strada 70mm
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On 12/15/1999 Lindsay
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DUX, how many holes did you dril in each wheel?
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Big and hard
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On 12/15/1999 Relic
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Bones makes a 68mm wheel you can get them online in 85a & 90a, and some folks say they have picked up a 95a version from skate/surf shops. I've got the 85a version and they slide like crazy!
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Hyper Strada 70mm
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On 12/15/1999
Dux .B
wrote in from
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I bought this set of Hyper Stradas about four years ago in Switzerland and I haven't seen any more since. They are a cool wheel with a plastic core that is like no other.They are 78 a and although this was a good bounce for me , I was advside to pillar drill 3mm wide holes to 25mm depth around the internal wall of the wheel. I did this and all the claims wer true, I now had a wheel that was softer on the internal edge with a harder external rim. Coming from a slaom background I was amazed at how this affected my traction, I lost no speed, surprisingly, but gained incredible torque and traction, holding a line with complete confidence at 30mph plus. If you have any old wheels, don't quote me but don't chuck them out 'till you've experimented a bit.
D U X
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I WANT...
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On 12/15/1999
The Fuzz
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I'm currently trying to find a real hard compound LARGE wheel (65-70mm). I wanna slide these big babies but not compromise my speed (too much) or risk horrendous injuries... Try sliding Gravity 73mm at high speeds - ouch!
My Nineballs are o.k.ish and Krypto (blue 82A) are pretty hard... but any one seen a 65-70mm wheel 90A or above? even 60mm would be ok...
And am I going to have to update my trucks? (currently standard S9 setup, sometimes use angled risers)
All donations to the Fuzz info reserve greatly recieved...
Thankyou my children...
CHEERS
THE FUZZ
xxx
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wobbly wheels
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On 12/14/1999
rene
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Hey, its the way the core is put into the mold when they pour the wheel, sometimes it not seated the whole way and then that makes the wheel un true, if they still use poly molds, if they now use steel molds then the center pin is mis-aligned and that makes for wobbly wheels. Its happens to most any wheel co. So just send them back to whom you bought them from and have them replace em. Your wheels should spin without wobbles..
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Re:Kryptonics quality
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On 12/14/1999
jeff
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Thanks for the reply. Kryptonics must have screwed up my set, because they completely wobble, tread surface and all. I put a good wheel on one end of my truck and one of the bad ones on the other. By turning the bad wheel by hand against a flat surface, it's quite noticable the tread surface is off. It looks like the wheels are not aligned with their cores because the cores and bearings look ok when I spin them.
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Re;Kryptonics quality
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On 12/14/1999 soapbox dude
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The side of the wheel facing inwards toward the truck probably seems to "wobble". This is because the wheel's final shaping is neglected on that on side of the wheel( this is a common thing, and doesn't affect speed in any way, unless your planning on exceeding 45mph, then you will feel a vibration, but no Kryptonics wheels are designed to exceed 30mph anyways) Look closer at the tread of the wheel( part of wheel which contacts road), spin the wheel and you will not notice any imperfections, this part of the wheel is always shaped to exact specs. EX. Cherry Bombs are precision shaped on each side also, as well as the tread area, this is to minimize vibration or inbalance at high speeds( these wheels are tested at 75mph without any vibration detected!!!!!!!!!)
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moon rovers
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On 12/14/1999 Herbn
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Your first mistake was using the wheels on the wrong planet moonrovers were meant to function in the weak gravity of the moon where throwing your board over a fence would have resulted in a much lower impact.
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Kryptonics quality
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On 12/14/1999
jeff
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Just got a set of Kryptonics Hawaii K wheels. After I mounted them to my trucks and gave them a spin, I noticed 3 of the wheels are not true. They wobble! It's apparent the wheels are not properly aligned to their cores, it's not because the bearings are not seated properly. Has anyone else noticed this with their wheels?
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Invisible Moonrovers
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On 12/13/1999
Skanky_Dog
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Hey, I've been riding a set of invisible moonrovers for about a month. The first week, the rubber doughnut-shaped part came off the metal hub. I was able to squeeze it back on with a vice, and i put some shoegoo on it. The wheel was a bit lopsided, but it worked. Today, I tossed the board over a fence, and the wheel halfway came off. Is there any way I can get it to stay on? Maybe even make it round again? I don't want to turn it down on a lathe.
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Benny: www.LONGSKATE.com
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On 12/11/1999 DT
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hey Benny,
Yes the power paws are better, in my opinion. and Rene at longskate is the owner of powerpaw and could probally sell you one.
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POWERPAWS
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On 12/11/1999
BENNY
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does anybodY KNOW WHERE I CAN BY INDIVIDUAL POWER PAWS THESE DAYS?
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$30 kryptos vs. $30 power paws
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On 12/11/1999
benny
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are the cheap power PAWS BETTER FOR A LITTLE BIT OF FREESTYLIN' CRUISIN', AND THE OCCASIONAL HILL BOMBAGE THAN ROUTE 70 70MM KRYPTOS?? THANKS!
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hubbage
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On 12/11/1999
benny
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what does a centered vs. offset hub give ya'? more and less stability? thanks
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Rene
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On 12/9/1999
Bob
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yeah !!! Rene RULES !
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Aluminators
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On 12/9/1999
rené
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Hey you guys,
The 9mm. spacers should fit perfect as my guy screwed up and made the hubs 4thousandths to small, just make sure you guys are tightening them down all the way if you don't they will rattle, so crank it down and make sure they spin free, then you should have no play/rattle whatsoever I had to have the 9's custom made, but as soon as we run out of these, the hubs will be @ 10mm the same as all the other power paws.
Sorry for the hastle, but at least it keeps you guys busy!!
Thanx, rené
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Confidence # 2
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On 12/8/1999 Jason
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Thanks for the feed back on big sticky wheels ... It's appreciated ...
I realise "you won't know unless you go", but when you have to order up off the net, double the price for the currency conversion, double it again for air freight, hope your credit card details don't get ripped off and wait a couple of weeks for delivery with no option of exchange ..... It's great to have the cumulative experience of this site before you take a punt on something you've never seen .....
So .... lighten up out there .... J ....
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Aluminator Spacers
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On 12/7/1999
Newbie Boarder
wrote in from
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I ordered Aluminators from Longskate.com and they came with 9mm spacers. I eventually took them out because they rattled like a motor full of marbles. I went to my local skate shop to look for 10mm (I think even that is too small) but they didn't have any. They've never seen wheels with aluminum cores either. they were blown away. Of course for the most part, all they have is shortboard stuff.
I would try 10mm Cory. Does anyone else have suggestions for me?
Keep Carvin'
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Aluminator Spacers
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On 12/7/1999
Bob
wrote in from
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the Luckys kit includes 9mm spacers, which will probably not work well for the Aluminators, which are designed for a 10mm spacer.
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Aluminator Spacers
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On 12/7/1999 Cory
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Should I use the 10mm spacers with the aluminator wheels 74a 70mm, or should I use a different size? I was looking at the speed kit that Lucky provides and it looks like a good deal.
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Who cares
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On 12/6/1999
fine riding? whats the debate?
wrote in from
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i have used a whole heap of wheels and each one has its niche, thats the fun of riding finding the limits of you and your wheel so just ride it and stop debating.
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confin-dense
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On 12/2/1999 wheeldirt
wrote in from
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Jason-
it makes a hellava lotta sense to use really SLOW wheels the first several time you try this hill, and then move up to faster wheels until you get to cherry bombs or whatever you think will be the fastest. Why take a very fast hill on very fast wheels the first time?
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RE: Jason
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On 12/1/1999
DT
wrote in from
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Jason,
Stop and think about your wheel problem.
Now realize this,
if you fall,
you'll hit your head,
and die.
it will make no differance what kind of wheels you are using.
Either buy or borrow a helmet before you atempt such a hill.
As far as wheels,
I wouldnt recommend the cherry bombs right off the bat, unless i knew a few things. Like what speeds you are comfortable with. If your local hill you skate is a mile long and you only go 30 mph with a set of 70mm kryptos theres a good chance you will go at least 35+ mph cherry bombs;
if you were to skate another hill thats 5 miles long and you normally go 30 mph you will probally pass 40+ mph and if you have never gone that fast you may not enjoy it as much as you think.
i have a similar situation: theres a hill i often drive that i am planning to skate, its 3mi long, less than a year paved, smooth, 4 lanes wide, and quite steep. I am sure i could go at least 50-55mph. But I won't skate it until i have full leathers and a respectable helmet (D.O.T. or SNELL aproved; not some $40 pro-tec)
now to my wheel philosophy:
-if you are comfortable with going fast the CHERRY BOMBS 82mm/78a are a great wheel. They are big, wide, and stick good. They keep there momentum, and are fast.
-if the road isn't at par and quite rough, than a softer wheel such as the POWER PAW ALUMINATOR 70mm/74a could be a wise choice, and possibly just as fast (on a rough road)
-other great wheels include but are not limited to:
ExKATE TURBO 76mm/78a
LIVEWIRE REVOLVER 76mm/78a
POWER PAW ALUMINATOR 70mm/78a (red)
PAYASO ROADIE RACER 70mm/78a (red)
HYPER SUPER MUNDO 70mm/78a
all of the above are very stable wheels
if you could only choose one set of wheels i would go on the more conservative side and choose the softer
POWER PAW ALUMINATORS (white) 70mm/74a.
These will still be fast on a 5 mi long hill (especially with fast bearings) but they will give you more grip than the others which equals more control, which means you will be able to control your speed better (by carving), and WALK AWAY TO SKATE AGAIN. Also, if you were to do an Emergency slide, they would come to a stop quicker than the other wheels. its too bad Power Paw doesn't make a larger sized Aluminator, than they would be the fastest and the stickiest. These are my opinions and i hope someone out there finds some of this useful.
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con-fuh-dunce
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On 12/1/1999
steve
wrote in from
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I'd probably pick cherry bombs, if everything I've heard about them is true. Bigger is better. (XTs are impossible to slide. duh.)
steve
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