Skateboard Bearing Reviews

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Bearing Reviews (4976 Posts) Bearing Review speed demons On 8/18/1998 Kevin wrote in from () If you spin 'em, it goes for 35 seconds. Not ABEC rated, but still worth it. Although the sheilds do dent easily.     Rate post 2018 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Destructo speed metal On 8/18/1998 Kevin wrote in from () These bearings are probably the best priced ABEC-5 bearings out there. They ride smooth and don't break easily. If you are looking for quality bearings at affordable prices, keep these in mind.     Rate post 2017 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Lucky Bearings On 7/31/1998 Raul Hevia wrote in from () these abec 5 are crap the lube leaked out of one of them after a couple of days of use. I was not impressed with them being fast either.     Rate post 1902 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ninja Ceramix On 7/23/1998 Joe Shredmeister wrote in from () Although I haven't personally tried these bearings(yet), just wanted to let everyone know they're available. These bearings are the ultimate go fast bearings I currently am aware of. The balls are made of carbon/ceramic material that feature the lightest enertial resistance coupled with excellent heat disipation. They are not even ABEC rated as they are technically non-comparable. The only downside(MAJOR) is their cost. For more info e-mail me and I will answer all serious inquiries.E-mail:Barefutsk8@aol.com     Rate post 1882 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) China Bones Reds On 7/17/1998 Anthony Torrez wrote in from () These rip!!!! I called Powell, and they said that the only difference on these (besides the red shield), is the fact that the shield is less likely to bend, and thht there is a new crown which doesnt shatter at cold temps (under 50 degrees fahrenheit) like the previous version. These arent quite as smooth (when new), as the Black Panthers, they are strong as hell, and even feel faster.     Rate post 1825 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Powell China Bones On 7/17/1998 Gunnar Southswell wrote in from () Listen to Jesse. There may be better bearings out there for the price, but if there are, I haven't found them. Another good thing is that they have a plastic seal on the inside for easy cleaning and relubrication.     Rate post 1820 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) POWELL CHINA On 7/17/1998 JESSE STODDARD wrote in from () SAME AS SWISS, BUT, 15$ LESS     Rate post 1819 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Powell Gold Swiss Bones On 6/28/1998 Joe Shredmeister wrote in from () For anything larger than the double nickel(55 mph), there is NO substitute!!!!!     Rate post 1710 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Quickie Lifesavers On 6/24/1998 Schloppey wrote in from () For 12.55 @ ABEC-3 ratings, I give these guys two thumbs up. Dump 'em in a glass of paint thinner and stir it around for a bit to get the grease out, then get some 10W-40 motor oil and drip that stuff in. Smooth and fast, that's all I can say.     Rate post 1675 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Lucky Bearings On 6/13/1998 Joe wrote in from () I bought these bearings at SR. They are ABEC3. They are super fast and smooth. But after a while of riding on them they start to go bad. One bisted on me a month ago when I was bombing a hill and a few of the ball bearings rolled out and I ate sit. If you like fast bearings but dont really care if you eat the pavement these are for you. If you would rather stay alive a little while longer pick some other bearing. They arent the best prive either around $15 american dollars. Later Joe     Rate post 1590 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) ABEC Rating On 6/12/1998 Anthony Torrez wrote in from () For those of you that are thinking that anything over ABEC-3 (anything costly) is needed for skating...then here is the painful TRUTH: http://www.minibearings.com.au     Rate post 1583 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Black Panthers On 6/11/1998 Scott wrote in from () I'm sorry but bones annd lucky bearings suck. I'v skated both and black panthers are water resistant and lube themselves and are faster than anything else.     Rate post 1568 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Powell China Bones. On 6/10/1998 Scheckey wrote in from () Like the ad says, youll go fast. Ive ridden the swiss bearings for years and years so I felt kinda funny about buying the "cheap set". All I can say is WOW, glad I was broke. These puppies move.. Ive been on this set for about 3 months with out cleaning them yet, but they look the same as the swiss, and those arent a pain to clean. So if your looking to buy new wheels, or just bearings, check these out. I think I got mine for about 16 or 17 bucks. Thats 15 bucks you save for "deckskin"!     Rate post 1556 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Powell Swiss On 6/9/1998 Rogue wrote in from () Damn fast! The only problem is the price, $30 (ouch!), but they can't be beat.     Rate post 1552 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) SKF On 5/29/1998 Colin wrote in from () I buy them in France for a 10 US $. They seems to work great with ABEC 5 rating. Well, if you want more info ask me!     Rate post 1491 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) LUCKY BEARINGS On 5/23/1998 SIR MICK wrote in from () VERY FAST, GO LIKE A USED CONDOM ON BONDI! RATED AS ABEC-3 BUT MORE LIKE ABEC-5 WORTH THE MONEY (ABOUT $35 AUSTRALIAN)     Rate post 1446 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Help Me On 8/30/1997 Tom wrote in from () I was wondering if a pair of ABEC 3 bearings from my rollerblades would work. Can anyone help me out? just click on my name to e-mail me     Rate post 652 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) China bones On 8/5/1997 Nater wrote in from () Kickass, stylin things. They rip. Fast, sweet, killer     Rate post 576 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) abec-1 On 6/13/1997 Bomber wrote in from () I use abec-1 rollerblade bearings they work great.     Rate post 455 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) ABEC ratings On 5/22/1997 Paul wrote in from () You really dont need anything higher then ABEC 1. If you use anything higher than ABEC 3 you may (and that is only "may") experience a better performance with 70mm wheels after you attain a speed of 420 kph (260 mph). So don't waste your money.     Rate post 367 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) ABEC MYTH On 5/10/1997 Steve Cozens/ Deplo Skateboards wrote in from () The ABEC rating given to the 608z bearing is only important if you're putting them on some BIG machinery which has loads in excess of probably 700-1000 lbs. An ABEC rating of 1 is good enough for skateboarding in any given condition except rain. What you want is a bearing made with high quality materials. There are good bearings out there from all kinds of companies...Powell Swiss,GMN,NMB,and countless new brands. Just don't get ripped off trying to by ABEC 5 bearings when the same brand ABEC 1 will work the SAME for your skating usage. A friendly bit of advice from Deplo Skateboards. http://www.netcom.com/~deplo     Rate post 338 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) GMN 608 BRS Z-Products On 3/21/1997 Bryan Heath wrote in from () Very fast and long lasting,with removable seals.A step above the rest.Try them and you'll see.     Rate post 177 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Terminator Bearings On 3/10/1997 Paul wrote in from () I called this company to ask more questions about their bearings and they told me that the Terminators are Japanese made. They are also going to come out soon with Swiss and German ABEC 5's, and I also found out that they do alot of the private label bearings, that are currently in the Skateboard industry. They said they would send me some Jap 5's to try out-Pretty Cool if it happens.     Rate post 156 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Termiantor On 1/30/1997 Jon Henry wrote in from () I have been riding the ABEC 5's from this comapny and wow ! Smooth and fast. They are too easy to clean and have lasted an extremely long time. Price was not bad, and I notice that alot of the comapnies are using the 3's from Termintor, like Gravity, Sector 9, Envy, Powerhouse, Karma, Bareback, and more. I'm currently on a gravity.     Rate post 125 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) GMN On 12/7/1996 adam wrote in from () German bearings. Very nice. Not ABEC rated but they'd probably be 3 or 5. I don't rebuild bearings so I can't comment on their rebuildability.     Rate post 4 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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