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Wheel Type: No Idea??
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On 1/29/2000
jens
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I got me a pair of wheels. I think they originaly came with a complete Buddha board with DeadBolt trucks.
The wheels are lucid (Like window-glass) And i guess they are about 72 mm. Can anyone tell me what kind of wheels these are??
jens
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Urithane
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On 1/28/2000 Herbn
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Yep, I love the smell of urithane in the morning; smells like; fun.
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Powell Bombers
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On 1/26/2000 Mark
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You men must be doing some awfully vicious slides!
I'm more of a carver myself, but I'll lay into a good
slide every now and then, and my Bombers don't have
any signs of uneven wear. I doubt there's a wheel made
that can take too much of that without distorting.
I say go to harder durometers. Easier slides and less
wear on them.
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Flatspotted Bombers
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On 1/26/2000 Pre-School Rider
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Drew,lathe them pups!Riding bumpy wheels only smoothes out your tooth enamel.I posted a blurb here (check archives)on using a wood lathe,but Herbn noted going full on with a metal lathe for the utmost precision.You can stretch a wheel set's lifespan considerably by doing some judicious lathe work.
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Bombers
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On 1/26/2000
Bob
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Adam,
Yes, those look like the same wheels. My buddy's old wheels must have been a previous version of the wheel.
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bones bombers 68mm 85a flat spots.
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On 1/25/2000
drew
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I have a set of these that I flatspotted doing downhill slides a while ago. I was looking at them again, and I noticed that there are a couple raised S curve bumps that run along the wheel surface. It looks like the wheels might have melted or gotten soft in the slide. Instead of a flat spot worn off, it looks like the urithane was pushed over towards the sides of the wheel. Has anyone had any luck wearing flatspots off wheels by just riding and not sliding? The wheels make the board sound like a helicopter right now.
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New Bombers?
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On 1/25/2000 Adam
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Bob,
Are those the same white Bombers as pictured on my board in the Slalom Archives on a post I made on 11/19/99? If so, they've been around for a while. They're 68mm 85a, and make for a great sliding wheel. The ASR trade show is next week and I'll bet we see some new wheels introduced then.
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New Bomber wheels?
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On 1/25/2000
Bob
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My friend just got two sets of Bombers from CCS. They are made from white urethane and the bearings are center-set. They seem really nice. Come in 2 durometers.
His previous set of bombers had been made of sort of the 1970's clear yellowish urethane.
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New Bomber wheels?
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On 1/25/2000 Jeff
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Anyone know if Powell has recently updated the design of their Bomber wheels? Give us the details.
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Sector 9
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On 1/24/2000 Sean
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Just wanted to let you know that sector sent me out some wheels. Maybe their customer service isn't so bad......
Hmmm...
Sean
Thank s guys
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Those 4 wheels
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On 1/24/2000
CURIOUS FUZZ
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Hey DT... Whats the break-down on those wheels...
i.e. : Size, strength, speed, stickiness, price, etc
I know we've been talking about this, but what's the score with tha 'BIG 4'?
I'm unsure whether to get hold of the Aluminators or the Mundos... I want a fast wheel (for bombing) that I can rely on for deep powerfull turns (slides are not an option at 40mph+). Allready have some 82a's, and the scars to prove it!
Cheers mate...
THE EVER CURIOUS AND KNOWLEDGE SEEKING...
FUZZ
xxx
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sector 9 wheels
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On 1/21/2000
J. R.
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I have had a great deal of luck with my new cloud 9 wheel by sector 9. I am an intermedialte rider even though i got my first longboeard for chritsmas in '99, but i contribute my level to moy previous aggresive skateboard experiences. I live in a realtivly hilly area of GA and love to go fast and lay down nice carves and i love sliding. i went through a pair of wheels after i got my board and have had my sector wheels for a few weeks and not a complaint here. Ithink they are great.
Ride on
J. R.
from GA
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Exkate 70s
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On 1/21/2000 Relic
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How do the Exkate 70mm's compare with the 76mm Turbos. I've been riding the Turbo's for four months and am very pleased with their performance, but I'm always interested in other alternatives...
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Re: Yes
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On 1/20/2000
DT
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Both wheels are really good, but dont forget both the Hyper Super Mundos and the Exkate 70mm 's. They are also really well made. The Hypers are the fastest of the 4 and the power paws the stickiest. The Roadie Racers are the widest, and the Exkate the cheapest, exkate also make some that glow in the dark. All in all, all 4 wheels are really well made, they all have their uniqnesses and prices from $25 to $60.
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Roadie Racers vs. Power Paws
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On 1/20/2000
yes
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I mostly cruise and bomb, which wheels are better? Roadie Racers, or Power Paws, specifically alluminators. I want a wheel that is wide with really good traction.
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xt slicks
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On 1/15/2000
rob k
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they are luge wheels. but if you can fit them under your deck without getting wheel bite, i guess they would work pretty good.
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xt slicks
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On 1/14/2000
benny
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does anybody know anything about xt racingh slicks? 99.5mm
65A "tested for speed & stability up to 60+ mph" ????
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wheel setup
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On 1/13/2000 Pre-School Rider
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Alex,no offense meant!,and I hope none taken.Online,I never know the depth of one's ignorance.In the skateshop,on glance at your wheels can tell me just what ya know,or don't.Here,I merely try to pass on some of the know-how to those may need it,but I don't for a moment think I have All the answers.
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wheels
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On 1/13/2000 Lindsay
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Hey I didnt know some of this sh*t until I started reading NCDSA posts
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wheels
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On 1/13/2000 alex
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Thanks pre school rider. Don't insult my intelligence, i already know all that sh*t
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Union wheels
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On 1/13/2000 Herbn
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As in "Skaters Union" ?a company thats been around for a few years,that keeps riding the fine line into obscurity since their initial investment capital ran out. They could be making longboard wheels,I had them make some shop wheels a few years ago (Skatewerks)they were hard formula and I slid the livin fck out of them with no flatspots a good quality wheel,their number (from back then) has been disconnected.
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union longboard wheels?
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On 1/13/2000 Mario
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Nope, I've never heard of them.
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union longboard wheels!
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On 1/13/2000
jens
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MESSAGE NR "2"!!!!!!!!!! (PLEASE REPLY THIS MESSAGE!)
I`m really curious about something. I ride a couple of wheels called Union Longboard wheels. I`ve never red anything about those wheels! Has any of you heard about them?
jens
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Wheel mounting
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On 1/12/2000 Pre-School Rider
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Alex,and Juno,here's what a correctly mounted wheel should be like..1)The nut holding the wheel to the axle should have the nylon filament in full contact with the threads on the axle,and be in good enough shape to require a wrench to unfasten it{thus,a "hand-tight" nut,or one that can be loosened by hand is bad,very bad.} 2)Flat washers,or "speed rings" should be on either side of the wheel{that's a minimum of eight washers per board} 3)Bearing spacers,of the correct width,should be within the wheels,to help stabilize the bearings from side loads.{wheels with nylon,urethane,or aluminum cores are NOT exempt} 4)"Slop" in the wheel,side-to-side,should be avoided,as should over tightening the wheel.The wheel should spin freely,multiple rotations per spin{by hand,although power tools are fun},and settle smoothly to a natural stop.{if the wheel stops,then rolls back,it may be out-of-round,or worse,unbalanced,either of which can cause death-wobbles at high speeds} 5)Good quality bearings should be used to ensure a smooth rolling wheel.{if your bearing make funny little noises,clean 'em,if they don't spin,junk 'em} 6)The axle,bearings,washers,and wheels should be clean before mounting. I've had some bad experiences due to Not following the above advice {Gee,was that MY wheel that just went bouncing past me?? WHUMP!}and I am now very aware of how well my wheels are set up.I recommend checking every part on your board often,especially if you skate fast.
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tight vs loose?
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On 1/12/2000
alex
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would having the wheels tight put unwanted stresses on say the bearings and the bolts or whatever? just asking
and why loose? there is an in between, whats wrong with that?
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