There are so many skateboard trucks out there. But that's not why I need help, I need the size. There are lo-rise, mid-rise, 7.5s, 5.0s ETC. I need to know which size is best for my skateboard please. Is it better if you have smaller trucks?
Okay her it goes. The type of skating you do will decide what kind of trucks you have.
keep in mind that your truck length should always be the same as your board
If you skate vert or miniramp or tranny then your gonna want a wider board for more control and henceforth a wider truck. I would reccomend atleast an 8 inch board. For trucks they are measured in millimeters so you would want a 139mm truck.
If you skate street then you might want a skinnier board so that you can flip the board easier. Although if you have bigger feet it might be necessary to ride a bigger board. It's basically a trade from board control to flipping ease with changes in the width of boards. For street though, i would recommend 7.5in-8in. This depends on your feet size like I said earlier and how confortable you are on the board. For a 7.5in-7.75in board your gonna want a 129mm truck.
***it is important to have trucks the same with as your board but if they a half inch either way you will be fine.
As for high, mid, and low, this depends on what you skate also. With the low's your board will be lower to the ground and closer to the wheels which could cause your wheels to touch your board when you are turning and inhibit you from rolling (wheel bite). Although this can happen low trucks are better for people who want a little more control and are more comfortable on a board. The low's also have slightly less mass so it is easier to get more air, but only slightly. This truck is good for street skaters with more experience. As for the highs, these are better for vert, miniramp, tranny skaters because these skaters often have bigger wheels to roll faster on the ramps and they prevent wheel bite on ramps. Mids should be used for beginning skaters or someone who does a little of both types of skating.
Hope this helps. THANKS!
December 24th, 2008 at 10:56 am
mid size . and no
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December 24th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Well If you Deck is Wide The Get Longer Trucks, If Its Skinny then get Shorter Trucks, I Would Go With The Mid-Rise
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December 24th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Okay her it goes. The type of skating you do will decide what kind of trucks you have.
keep in mind that your truck length should always be the same as your board
If you skate vert or miniramp or tranny then your gonna want a wider board for more control and henceforth a wider truck. I would reccomend atleast an 8 inch board. For trucks they are measured in millimeters so you would want a 139mm truck.
If you skate street then you might want a skinnier board so that you can flip the board easier. Although if you have bigger feet it might be necessary to ride a bigger board. It's basically a trade from board control to flipping ease with changes in the width of boards. For street though, i would recommend 7.5in-8in. This depends on your feet size like I said earlier and how confortable you are on the board. For a 7.5in-7.75in board your gonna want a 129mm truck.
***it is important to have trucks the same with as your board but if they a half inch either way you will be fine.
As for high, mid, and low, this depends on what you skate also. With the low's your board will be lower to the ground and closer to the wheels which could cause your wheels to touch your board when you are turning and inhibit you from rolling (wheel bite). Although this can happen low trucks are better for people who want a little more control and are more comfortable on a board. The low's also have slightly less mass so it is easier to get more air, but only slightly. This truck is good for street skaters with more experience. As for the highs, these are better for vert, miniramp, tranny skaters because these skaters often have bigger wheels to roll faster on the ramps and they prevent wheel bite on ramps. Mids should be used for beginning skaters or someone who does a little of both types of skating.
Hope this helps. THANKS!
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10 yrs skating