I remember 20 years ago you said to me "I wanna *do something* with my skateboarding." Well you're doin it and doin and doin it well. Thank you for producing a wholesome, enjoyable channel.
I'm 52 and just went Skateboard Crazy. I've bought 6 boards in less than a month's time. I grew up on the 10 inch boards. I'm 6ft 240lbs so I feel like a Gorilla on a tricycle on 8 inch boards. I hate the sound the smaller hard wheels make and they feel so slow!!! Great Video!
Yeah, they had harder ones back in the 80s. For some reason, Powell just makes the reissues as 90A. I just ordered some Rat Bones this evening before seeing this video. Powell makes G Bones in 97A. And Mini Cubics in 95A.
@@idmhead0160 Definitely early design. Rat Bones shape are just right. Next deck I get I’m putting G Bones on them with Indy 159 titanium with hollow 159 base plates because those plates only fit 10 inch decks. Not a fan of the popsicle shape. They serve there purpose but not for me. Strictly vert and pools.
Nice to see you 👍 I prefer 56-58 (on 9inch decks and trucks) for pump-tracks and bowls, and cruising the streets is much more fun on a big setup. But learning ollies and flip tricks is easier with 52-53mm (on a smaller board).
Saw the thumbnail and I clicked. Then realized it was the Vancouver Carpenter! Watched a ton of videos renovating my garage this past month. I guess I missed the ones mentioning you skate!
Great video and good to see you back. One thing I wanted to add is that 60mm wheels really help when it comes to skating transition, especially bigger transition like vert ramps or large pools, where you need the extra speed to gain momentum for airs or transfers. Without a 60mm wheel, it’s going to be hard to generate enough speed to get up a vert wall, especially enough speed for getting above the coping. Harder 60mm+ wheels are especially good for concrete parts, and in Philly a lot of the FDR regulars swear by 103+ duro 60mm+ wheels. I personally have two setups, one with 54-56mm for street, and another with 60mm for transition.
Love your carpentry videos and your skate videos. I started skating in 1990 myself and had 39mm wheels that were worn down within a millimeter of the bearings in 1992-3, though I started on 60mm Cockroach wheels and worked my way down over the years, and then back up after that.
60 mm Rat bones were a medium sized wheel in the late 80s, you also had the 66 mm Bullets and T-bones among others, big and soft, perfect for bombing hills.
@@souperdave2009 Yeah, that's the only thing that sucks about them. Can't really slide with them. Maybe if you really lay into it, but, it's not really worth it at that point.
1 benefit missed was less wheelbite on a 7.5 deck with low trucks ( everyone was skating low Ventures then). I tried 48mm/72a golie inline wheels. They wore down FAST but they were SUPER smooth w/good bearings. It fad explosive pop! Thanks for risking yourself for this, it's super rad to have you back, if only every now & then. Oh, truck comparison vid maybe( low vs. high for high speed stability, like down hill)? P.S...Please be careful.
this is so nostalgic for me... I remember I quit skating in like 1990, and I remember the my friends who still skated the next few years the wheels got so TINY. And the board shape disappeared, and suddenly it was all street skating. And a bunch of new companies like "new deal" and "blind". I feel like I kinda missed out. Oh well, I caught the late 80's dying of the ramp star into street skating. I got to skate my Hensley H-Street board... arguably the most notable company to usher in the new era of skateboarding.
After years of using 54mm wheels and 149 independent, I switched the 53mm and 144 independent. I still use an 8.25 board. It changes the fun. My original setup made me feel like I was just along for the ride at times. Now I feel like I am in control of everything I do. I don't want to say what's better but I seem to be having more fun. Also, I feel like I am getting a better workout.
@@CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ No, it only sticks out a quarter inch on each side. Barely noticeable and if you look at Independent's sizing chart on their website, they say it's fine, and it is.
Just found your channel over the last few days and watching as many as I can. Very informative with the fu attitude You have in the later videos . I have a Few more years on you at 45 but no kids so I think that makes us even.I’m only 2% of your level but having so much fun learning while scared shitless doing a pop shove it. Landed my first one today. Stoked Thanks for your hard work and info Cheers mate
The last wheels I skated in the 80's were Phillips 66s. Coming down to a 52-53 and going to a popsicle at the same time in the early 2000's was was almost like learning to skate all over again!
It’s amazing how quickly you build up muscle memory on a board set up which is probably why you felt your wheels touch on the rock and roll. Once upon a time I had 60mm wheels on 126s and a 7”5/8 board 😂.
that little clip with Ben was great, you should maybe think of posting some interviews I'd love to see the full clip of that or a career retrospective with him.
I think a good summary for this ep would have been; If you are unsure or just curious if you would prefer big or small wheels, get a set of small wheels and a set of big wheels. Give both of em a good skate and see which feels better. I think I like it in between. On the larger side but still small for alot of people.
Your videos are always super informative and interesting to watch and your knowledge and experience are really helpful when I am looking to try new (for me) stuff. Keep up the good work.
Nice video! I think you should do video about Shoegoo. Shoegoo is so good it's hard to describe. You add layers on the shoe and the shoe becomes indestructible without changing the feel of the board, etc.
I had or have some Alienworkshop 30mm wheels somewhere. With the rough terrain here I'm using a heavily modified setup. 60mm 83a? 78a? Alva translucent green wheels. 9.0 blank (wheel base is a little short). Independent trucks, not sure width without measuring but the offset wheels matchup perfectly with the deck. Riser pads but not sure thickness. And a longer kingpin with the hardest Independent barrel bushings.
I love the comparison of your two styles for this video. Definitely checking out his channel now but y'all should make more videos together... also I hope your knee heals quickly!
65 and plus. It's ruff out here I grew up on Jesse roach wheels. Probably the reason I'm still alive. Growing up. Lsd board veraflex trucks roach wheels. Got picture of proof..
I’ve been skating 56 Ricta Clouds as an all around setup for street. I’m so glad you tried the reverse hotrod for a moment lol 😂 no sooner did I think about it and there it was. Glad you’re healing up well brother! Any chance you could give some advice? I just turned 39 and have ALWAYS skated street. How should I approach the learning curve of a skatepark? I’m 6’4” and even board height bank ramps sketch me out bad. It’s a long fall for us taller guys lol. I feel like going down bank ramps are going to give me death wobble (or am I just paranoid for no reason)?
I skate since 1995 and stardet with that small wheels For me Big wheels is a no Go.. i used to skate small wheels today 😊 not that small,but 50mm Big wheels dont look Good for my App. But it is okay ❤ Nice vid bro
I remember when my mate brought some T-Bones back from the US to London in 1990, they were so fukin fast and smooth and everyone wanted to ride his board. It used to take months for the UK to catch with the US and get stuff imported. By the time T-bones were widely availably the US skaters were already downsizing their wheels.
Well I like spitfire conical fulls as a compromise, you get the width of like a 60mm like you said, but you don't get the height. Currently skating 54mm conical fulls and I think it's the best set of wheels I've ever had. Clearly wheels matter.
Yeah, wheels make a huge difference. I switched from 53mm modern wheels to Mini Logo AWOL 80A 63mm. They are massively faster. Night and day difference. Personally, I think everyone should try a set of wheels like that. Maybe just for cruising, but, they so much better for that.
You should give the og classics a try too. I have conical full 52s and og classics 55. I love the width they both offer. The og classics are so fast and smooth. I think they are my new favorite wheel.
@@Bench_mark_113 that was my first set of skate wheels in 2001. Thanks SOKA skateshop for steering me down the right path. But yeah man Bones V4 55s 100 duro is solid as well.
What durometer are you using and what type of surface do you skate on? I'm thinking about trying Mini Logo A Cut 95A 56mm and 101A 60mm next. I have some 58mm 90A Mini Logos that seem decent for asphalt. Not nearly as fast as the AWOLs, but, you can slide with them. I'm curious to know what the 95As are like. The 101As, while slicker, are just a little too brutal on the feet. Not as bad as Bones STF 103A though. Those are like rocks. Pretty much nuts for skating on rough asphalt. And the V5s I have have a narrow contact patch which makes them slick as hell. Too slick for riding down hills for my liking. The 101A Mini Logos aren't as brutal. Before I try anything else, I'm going to be trying 90A 60mm Rat Bones. I'll see how they slide. I'm thinking the Mini Logo A Cuts will slide easier due to not being as wide. Probably, I will try some Spitfires at some point. Probably, I should have already. Everyone seems to rave about Formula Fours. If I get some, I will start with the softer ones. I'm always on asphalt, and hard wheels suck for that.
I thought about the meniscus as soon as you hit that slide. Ive torn just about everything in my knee and no other injury has brought the pain that knee injuries bring. I think it's a bad design in the first place. Good luck man
Something else to experiment with and maybe it could be a video is the correlation of wheel grip and truck tightness. I skate transition and my local bowl is slick. I changed my bushings out and tightened my trucks too tight. I was sliding out all over the place. As I loosened my trucks I slid out less and less. As I get better at powerslides I want to play with this a bit more. I'm curious if you noticed it though.
I think manuals are easier with big wheels. With big wheels you can literally just cruise and not worry about cracks or pebbles, where as little wheels make you hyper aware of anything because it will kill you lol, and you don't have that constant speed to hold your manual together. Personally really like 40-43mm anything bigger it feels like 4x4, which growing up in the little wheel era I just can't abide.
When it comes to steeper, bigger transition bigger is definitely better. I skate 65mm/97a Slimeballs on a 10x30 deck for big transitions and bowls and they haul ass. You're not gonna be doing flip tricks and technical shit, but grinds are fun when you're skating super wide trucks and you can keep your speed going around the corners. I'm old and I don't want to wear myself out pumping through transitions. Vert skaters back in the 80s always rode 60+mm wheels. I started in 85 and hated the wheels in the early 90s. They were all garbage, didn't matter what company. Shit urethane, bad shapes. One powerslide and it was flatspot city.
The small wheels look sick on the board and I was not skating yet during that era. But they look so slow by a noticeable amount that it's weird to watch. Like it's kinda off-putting seeing how much they slow you down. 53 or 54 is my sweet spot for riding. I have some 52s right now and kinda want to bump back up.
So whats the general standard today?...I haven't skated in 20 years ... I let my LSS pick my wheels and theyre 56mm bones formula x....I was always a more street skater with some mini ramp skills and I kinda wanna do street but a lot more carving and coping tricks these days...inwanna say in 90s I skated 51 or 52mm...
guess who’s back
Back again
Ben is back
Tell a friend!
So good to see you so soon man!
You actually skate man? or just interested :/ seen you on gifteds videos too :D
I remember 20 years ago you said to me "I wanna *do something* with my skateboarding." Well you're doin it and doin and doin it well. Thank you for producing a wholesome, enjoyable channel.
bro never replied to you💀
@@yoitsme9353 bro who cares, negative nancy
@@yoitsme9353 bro 💀💀💀
I'm still waiting for him to do something
@@yoitsme9353nah😂💀
I'm 52 and just went Skateboard Crazy. I've bought 6 boards in less than a month's time. I grew up on the 10 inch boards. I'm 6ft 240lbs so I feel like a Gorilla on a tricycle on 8 inch boards. I hate the sound the smaller hard wheels make and they feel so slow!!! Great Video!
Dang! 6 boards in a month!
Woooo!!! 👏🏼🥳👏🏼
I’m currently riding 60mm 90a Rat Bones. Never knew they made 97a in Rat Bones. Glad to see that you’re back.
Yeah, they had harder ones back in the 80s. For some reason, Powell just makes the reissues as 90A. I just ordered some Rat Bones this evening before seeing this video. Powell makes G Bones in 97A. And Mini Cubics in 95A.
60mm 97a slimeballs, on ace classics which are essential. indy is too steep for this setup.
@@idmhead0160 I like the hardness of the Cube’s but not the look of them.
@@saulgood2548 Yeah, they look too wide. They are a pretty ancient wheel design. I think it might even date back into the late 70s.
@@idmhead0160 Definitely early design. Rat Bones shape are just right. Next deck I get I’m putting G Bones on them with Indy 159 titanium with hollow 159 base plates because those plates only fit 10 inch decks. Not a fan of the popsicle shape. They serve there purpose but not for me. Strictly vert and pools.
I'm 30 and re-learning to skate. Found your channel today and love it!
Nice to see you 👍
I prefer 56-58 (on 9inch decks and trucks) for pump-tracks and bowls, and cruising the streets is much more fun on a big setup. But learning ollies and flip tricks is easier with 52-53mm (on a smaller board).
I been riding a lot of 58 and 60 wheels. Gotta keep Matt Reason's memory alive
YES! The Reason!
Saw the thumbnail and I clicked. Then realized it was the Vancouver Carpenter! Watched a ton of videos renovating my garage this past month. I guess I missed the ones mentioning you skate!
Great video and good to see you back.
One thing I wanted to add is that 60mm wheels really help when it comes to skating transition, especially bigger transition like vert ramps or large pools, where you need the extra speed to gain momentum for airs or transfers. Without a 60mm wheel, it’s going to be hard to generate enough speed to get up a vert wall, especially enough speed for getting above the coping.
Harder 60mm+ wheels are especially good for concrete parts, and in Philly a lot of the FDR regulars swear by 103+ duro 60mm+ wheels.
I personally have two setups, one with 54-56mm for street, and another with 60mm for transition.
Love your carpentry videos and your skate videos. I started skating in 1990 myself and had 39mm wheels that were worn down within a millimeter of the bearings in 1992-3, though I started on 60mm Cockroach wheels and worked my way down over the years, and then back up after that.
60 mm Rat bones were a medium sized wheel in the late 80s, you also had the 66 mm Bullets and T-bones among others, big and soft, perfect for bombing hills.
Bullet 66 crew assemble
Bullet 66's ...faster than you 🔨
Checkout Mini Logo AWOLs if you want fast cruiser wheels. I got some and love them. Extremely fast.
@@idmhead0160 i got those 60mm, they are quiet and smooth but not slidey enough for me if you're hauling ass..
@@souperdave2009 Yeah, that's the only thing that sucks about them. Can't really slide with them. Maybe if you really lay into it, but, it's not really worth it at that point.
This was a fun video! I'm still shocked how sketchy the little wheels felt. 😂
Omfg dude became the mr. Rodgers of skateboardings neighborhood with that intro. No disrespect ment that stuff was dope.
I watch this dude doing nonstop drywalling videos and here he is shredding-the-gnar on the low
1 benefit missed was less wheelbite on a 7.5 deck with low trucks ( everyone was skating low Ventures then). I tried 48mm/72a golie inline wheels. They wore down FAST but they were SUPER smooth w/good bearings. It fad explosive pop! Thanks for risking yourself for this, it's super rad to have you back, if only every now & then. Oh, truck comparison vid maybe( low vs. high for high speed stability, like down hill)? P.S...Please be careful.
this is so nostalgic for me... I remember I quit skating in like 1990, and I remember the my friends who still skated the next few years the wheels got so TINY. And the board shape disappeared, and suddenly it was all street skating. And a bunch of new companies like "new deal" and "blind". I feel like I kinda missed out. Oh well, I caught the late 80's dying of the ramp star into street skating. I got to skate my Hensley H-Street board... arguably the most notable company to usher in the new era of skateboarding.
After years of using 54mm wheels and 149 independent, I switched the 53mm and 144 independent. I still use an 8.25 board. It changes the fun. My original setup made me feel like I was just along for the ride at times. Now I feel like I am in control of everything I do. I don't want to say what's better but I seem to be having more fun. Also, I feel like I am getting a better workout.
For 8.25 u should have 144 indys... Ain't 147,9 too oversized over the sides of deck?
@@CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ I meant to say 144s. I don't even think independent has a 147
@@CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ its my 3rd day with this setup. Love it
@@CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ No, it only sticks out a quarter inch on each side. Barely noticeable and if you look at Independent's sizing chart on their website, they say it's fine, and it is.
What wheels you got? and do you prefer 53 over 54?
Just found your channel over the last few days and watching as many as I can. Very informative with the fu attitude You have in the later videos . I have a Few more years on you at 45 but no kids so I think that makes us even.I’m only 2% of your level but having so much fun learning while scared shitless doing a pop shove it. Landed my first one today. Stoked
Thanks for your hard work and info
Cheers mate
The last wheels I skated in the 80's were Phillips 66s. Coming down to a 52-53 and going to a popsicle at the same time in the early 2000's was was almost like learning to skate all over again!
It’s amazing how quickly you build up muscle memory on a board set up which is probably why you felt your wheels touch on the rock and roll. Once upon a time I had 60mm wheels on 126s and a 7”5/8 board 😂.
Good to see you again, back in the 90s we used to lathe old 80s bones down to 40mm, what were we thinking! oh and the baggy pants..
that little clip with Ben was great, you should maybe think of posting some interviews I'd love to see the full clip of that or a career retrospective with him.
The cam guy tricks so naturally on the big wheels :chef's kiss.
I was like wtf, doesnt he do drywall videos. Thats cool you skate too. You helped me with flushing skills while renovating my house.
I used to skate smalls and took a chopped down broom with me on a session... so I could sweep the area free of pebbles before I'd start xD
The Vancouver carpenter...mind blown...
For people like me who live in a country with a small skateboard culture, you are the best!
I think a good summary for this ep would have been; If you are unsure or just curious if you would prefer big or small wheels, get a set of small wheels and a set of big wheels. Give both of em a good skate and see which feels better.
I think I like it in between. On the larger side but still small for alot of people.
For me the perfect Wheels size are 50 mm
Now I'm rocking the tensors mag light low and fifties. Low trucks for life.
You're BACK! Please keep making skate videos. You're one of the best. just look at any FB poll asking for skate channels.
Yeah! Hes back! Crazy that we used to skate those tiny wheels in early 90's..spitfire grapes🍇, spitfire cherries🍒
Your videos are always super informative and interesting to watch and your knowledge and experience are really helpful when I am looking to try new (for me) stuff. Keep up the good work.
Congrats on getting a shout out on the 9 club
No way! Which episode?
Which ep?
@@Fandao19 Tj Rogers ep 201
Board slides on parking blocks are one of my favorite things right now
When I started in 94, I had 38mm wheels. Every little stone was a threat, and everyone was riding very slowly :D
I’m surprised you’re posting videos. Glad to see you rolling about.
Man that skatepark looks so good
Hell yeah Ben! Glad you're back, brother 🤘
Was totally content when you said you were taking a break, but even more happy to see you back. You make great content sir
That skate park looks good to skate especially because I'm getting back into skating after 10 years.
Glad to see your spirits are up despite the injury. Keep it up Ben :)
Nice video! I think you should do video about Shoegoo. Shoegoo is so good it's hard to describe. You add layers on the shoe and the shoe becomes indestructible without changing the feel of the board, etc.
I had or have some Alienworkshop 30mm wheels somewhere. With the rough terrain here I'm using a heavily modified setup. 60mm 83a? 78a? Alva translucent green wheels. 9.0 blank (wheel base is a little short). Independent trucks, not sure width without measuring but the offset wheels matchup perfectly with the deck. Riser pads but not sure thickness. And a longer kingpin with the hardest Independent barrel bushings.
have you ever talked about Ricta wheels? did i miss that over the years or are you not into them?
Glad you're still pushing around Ben
Dude I love your channel man. This is like Bill Nye the science guy vibes but for skate theory.
great to see a new video from you. feels like ages since you uploaded
I love the comparison of your two styles for this video. Definitely checking out his channel now but y'all should make more videos together... also I hope your knee heals quickly!
65 and plus. It's ruff out here I grew up on Jesse roach wheels. Probably the reason I'm still alive. Growing up. Lsd board veraflex trucks roach wheels. Got picture of proof..
Glad you’re doing better! God Bless you and yours
That setup at 6:00 is what we here in the south call the Carolina squat.
good stuff buddy kills it with the big wheels.
I’ve been skating 56 Ricta Clouds as an all around setup for street. I’m so glad you tried the reverse hotrod for a moment lol 😂 no sooner did I think about it and there it was. Glad you’re healing up well brother! Any chance you could give some advice? I just turned 39 and have ALWAYS skated street. How should I approach the learning curve of a skatepark? I’m 6’4” and even board height bank ramps sketch me out bad. It’s a long fall for us taller guys lol. I feel like going down bank ramps are going to give me death wobble (or am I just paranoid for no reason)?
get a small ramp. three feet and start from there....
Why dont you use spacers in wheels? Or if you use why dont you tight weels as it should - full?
good to see ya smiling, Ben!
I skate since 1995 and stardet with that small wheels
For me Big wheels is a no Go.. i used to skate small wheels today 😊 not that small,but 50mm
Big wheels dont look Good for my App. But it is okay ❤
Nice vid bro
Glad you’re back. Great vid
I ride 60 mm hawks on verts no risers. Seems less sketchy on copeing. On flat or just flipping 56mm or 54mm👍
perfect little park
Canadian skatepark Graffiti is so wholesome lol 0:09
yo that park looks so fun
I remember when my mate brought some T-Bones back from the US to London in 1990, they were so fukin fast and smooth and everyone wanted to ride his board. It used to take months for the UK to catch with the US and get stuff imported. By the time T-bones were widely availably the US skaters were already downsizing their wheels.
T-Bones look cool. Wish Powell would start making them again
your channel got a really unique vibe it kinda reminds me of grimcity when he was still doing a bunch of reviews
Hey you got that awesome shout out on the nine club was hyped to hear your name
My biggest gripe is the speed difference, I don't like small wheel on transition but love em on flat.
Great vid. Good to see ya back.
Well I like spitfire conical fulls as a compromise, you get the width of like a 60mm like you said, but you don't get the height. Currently skating 54mm conical fulls and I think it's the best set of wheels I've ever had. Clearly wheels matter.
Yeah, wheels make a huge difference. I switched from 53mm modern wheels to Mini Logo AWOL 80A 63mm. They are massively faster. Night and day difference. Personally, I think everyone should try a set of wheels like that. Maybe just for cruising, but, they so much better for that.
Yeah, I'm on 53mm conical fulls, and I love them
You should give the og classics a try too. I have conical full 52s and og classics 55. I love the width they both offer. The og classics are so fast and smooth. I think they are my new favorite wheel.
@@Bench_mark_113 that was my first set of skate wheels in 2001. Thanks SOKA skateshop for steering me down the right path. But yeah man Bones V4 55s 100 duro is solid as well.
What durometer are you using and what type of surface do you skate on? I'm thinking about trying Mini Logo A Cut 95A 56mm and 101A 60mm next. I have some 58mm 90A Mini Logos that seem decent for asphalt. Not nearly as fast as the AWOLs, but, you can slide with them. I'm curious to know what the 95As are like. The 101As, while slicker, are just a little too brutal on the feet. Not as bad as Bones STF 103A though. Those are like rocks. Pretty much nuts for skating on rough asphalt. And the V5s I have have a narrow contact patch which makes them slick as hell. Too slick for riding down hills for my liking. The 101A Mini Logos aren't as brutal. Before I try anything else, I'm going to be trying 90A 60mm Rat Bones. I'll see how they slide. I'm thinking the Mini Logo A Cuts will slide easier due to not being as wide. Probably, I will try some Spitfires at some point. Probably, I should have already. Everyone seems to rave about Formula Fours. If I get some, I will start with the softer ones. I'm always on asphalt, and hard wheels suck for that.
In 1993 I rode 38s. The skate shop owner had 1 set. She was like don’t. Just don’t. I did. Im tiny and had a small plan b though.
Great to see you homie. 😄😎🐿️🛹
I thought about the meniscus as soon as you hit that slide. Ive torn just about everything in my knee and no other injury has brought the pain that knee injuries bring. I think it's a bad design in the first place. Good luck man
Good to see you back Ben!! It was a wheelie good vid!!
:)
I dont know why but ben is sounding way more canadian here than in any other video
Something else to experiment with and maybe it could be a video is the correlation of wheel grip and truck tightness.
I skate transition and my local bowl is slick. I changed my bushings out and tightened my trucks too tight. I was sliding out all over the place. As I loosened my trucks I slid out less and less. As I get better at powerslides I want to play with this a bit more. I'm curious if you noticed it though.
Hey, there's a disc golf basket back there!
great vid!
Aiiiiii he back, cheers!
Literally was wondering today if I should buy some small wheels because Ive only skated 54's and then I see you uploaded this yesterday
Glad to see you having fun
great info, makes me want to go skate.
I will buy those shirts just for the fact they're made in the US, I really appreciate that. As soon as large is back.
I would love to see a video on the injury
I think manuals are easier with big wheels. With big wheels you can literally just cruise and not worry about cracks or pebbles, where as little wheels make you hyper aware of anything because it will kill you lol, and you don't have that constant speed to hold your manual together. Personally really like 40-43mm anything bigger it feels like 4x4, which growing up in the little wheel era I just can't abide.
Put Bronson ceramic in the little wheels
Really interesting video Ben thanks! 😊
When it comes to steeper, bigger transition bigger is definitely better. I skate 65mm/97a Slimeballs on a 10x30 deck for big transitions and bowls and they haul ass. You're not gonna be doing flip tricks and technical shit, but grinds are fun when you're skating super wide trucks and you can keep your speed going around the corners. I'm old and I don't want to wear myself out pumping through transitions. Vert skaters back in the 80s always rode 60+mm wheels. I started in 85 and hated the wheels in the early 90s. They were all garbage, didn't matter what company. Shit urethane, bad shapes. One powerslide and it was flatspot city.
I can tell the difference between a 52 mm standard wheel and a 53mm conical, its crazy how these little things make a big difference.
The small wheels look sick on the board and I was not skating yet during that era. But they look so slow by a noticeable amount that it's weird to watch. Like it's kinda off-putting seeing how much they slow you down. 53 or 54 is my sweet spot for riding. I have some 52s right now and kinda want to bump back up.
I remember Ben chibber! Vision days!
Really enjoyed this, thanks.
Great video
That intro felt like a sick version of blues clues
Skating big wheels will force you to skate faster
So whats the general standard today?...I haven't skated in 20 years ... I let my LSS pick my wheels and theyre 56mm bones formula x....I was always a more street skater with some mini ramp skills and I kinda wanna do street but a lot more carving and coping tricks these days...inwanna say in 90s I skated 51 or 52mm...
Smallest I ever had was 45mm Spitfire Big Heads back in 01
"big pants, small wheels" great times 🤘🏼💪🏼🤘🏼
Shoud you try spitfire bearings.
Those 42's look like those emergency spare tires.
🤣
42s come in sets of 5 wheels. 4 42s and 1 24 as a spare.
How are the Numeric 508's?
you must put those big wheels in old school 80's deck and test tricks, Let's see How Good You do.