Every SKATER NEEDS This Tool!

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  • Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
  • This tool changes the game for skateboard wheelbase! Here's how I used it, you can grab one here: www.chems
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 43

  • @willkuuskmann8514
    @willkuuskmann8514 2 роки тому +6

    as a tall skater, this is a god send. i need that big wheelbase lol

  • @SimplyMEHHH
    @SimplyMEHHH 2 роки тому +4

    I bought one for both my friend and I. We’ve been customizing our wheelbases on various boards for the past two months. If you’re on the fence about this jig, just pull the trigger and get yourself one!

  • @asmokanu
    @asmokanu 2 роки тому +2

    Very interesting prospective on tricks and trucks location. Thank you for sharing this experiment!
    Ive started to change my wheelbases as a beginner to help with beginner tricks, first ive made my tail longer - this makes ollies easier cause of more leverage, but lower in the air at the same time. Recently, after i had a bad slam on a drop in, ive made my wheelbase longer (shorter nose) to get more stability and overcome fear.
    Small tip - if you are doing permanent adjustment, you could fill old holes with epoxy.

  • @flufnroll
    @flufnroll 2 роки тому +6

    Ordered one myself but it's blocked in the French customs... Hope it's gonna come soon cause I got a Tom Knox "Dischord" I wanna change the wheelbase on...

  • @pyrimid
    @pyrimid 6 місяців тому

    I just use my 6 hole 169’s to make new holes that are pretty spot on because obviously, they line up.
    Just a suggestion.
    Rotation needed depending on smaller larger and then again for the opposite side
    Cinch down the truck and be sure to use a true and straight hand to avoid that annoying “fiddle till it’s straight” thing.

  • @chrhadden
    @chrhadden 11 місяців тому +1

    this is basiclly a jig. you can take a square or ruler and make a line through your hole centers length wise. then take your truck and move it in or out to where you want it,then make a line the other way.mark your cross hair with a center punch or nail or something(this is important to make sure your drill doesnt walk out of hole area) the jig is nice and i didnt price one but im sure its around 30. make sure your lay out is right before you drill anything.always center punch any percise holes.say it, always center punch your holes!(unless you have a jig)

  • @davidvanvliet193
    @davidvanvliet193 2 роки тому +3

    3 moths ago you did a similar video.
    "the Madness is strong with this one"
    (Yoda voice)

  • @---Alex
    @---Alex 2 роки тому +4

    Sometimes people underestimate how important can be the wheel base measures for your skateboarding. Now I base my boards not only on de inches but also on the wheel base. 50% and 50% I will say.
    Very interesting tool,
    Only make me feel afraid to crack my board ?
    Best regards from Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹!

    • @ChemsFB
      @ChemsFB 2 роки тому +2

      No need to worry about cracking a board because of one extra set of holes. I have been modding boards on the tail side to make my tail 3/8” longer. Flip tricks down stairs etc and still haven’t broken a board yet. I usually skate a deck for 2-3 months and no problems. The modification does not cause any noticeable strength issues

    • @pyrimid
      @pyrimid 6 місяців тому

      Wheelbase is often the most noticeable thing and it’s carver that made that clear.
      I am not tall or heavy but I surf and a longer wheelbase is ideal. 14.75-15. I like smaller on slash boards oddly

  • @rojo3917
    @rojo3917 2 роки тому +1

    can you pls make pt 2 of the diy quarter pipe love the videos!

  • @fabandell
    @fabandell 2 роки тому +1

    Nice man!

  • @imhsan
    @imhsan 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting tool, thanks!

  • @BigAlSkateTutorials
    @BigAlSkateTutorials 2 роки тому +2

    I gotta try that!

  • @GatchamanG4
    @GatchamanG4 2 роки тому

    What a Rad idea. You could micro-tweek you set up exactly the was you want it.✌🏻❤️

  • @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158
    @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 2 роки тому +7

    That's next level board madness. I'm going online for weird old inverted kingpins, weird old baseplates or fixing modern ones. That tool would be too much at the moment, but never say never.
    P.S. To any in America, buy a few Krux downlows kingpins pink label, use some and stash the rest. That is a jewel soon to be missed.

    • @ZackDowdy
      @ZackDowdy  2 роки тому +3

      The kingpin madness!

    • @Koletrain
      @Koletrain 2 роки тому +3

      Do you know if the Krux inverted kingpins fit into Ace AF1 baseplates? Wish Ash had inverted kingpins for better slappy clearance

    • @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158
      @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 2 роки тому +1

      @@Koletrain You may need to fix the nut and maybe shave the top bushing down. I am going to use epoxy, some JCwelds them. There are plenty of tutorials available.
      P.S.Hope third is a charm, previous messages were deleted.

    • @Koletrain
      @Koletrain 2 роки тому

      @@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 Not sure why youtube keeps deleting our comments to each other. It’s not like we’re talking about anything bad…

    • @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158
      @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 2 роки тому +1

      @@Koletrain It's the standard kingpin conspiracy, IKP are better and they are jealous >

  • @DustinKeiser
    @DustinKeiser 2 роки тому

    What’s better for carving? I’d assume a shorter wheel base

  • @notprochris
    @notprochris 2 роки тому +1

    Kick ass! Chems is the shit!

  • @nnim
    @nnim Рік тому

    love the fact it comes from a fingerboard brand

  • @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158
    @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 2 роки тому

    9:41 An 8.3 an skinny board? Late 90's, everyone and his grandmother riding 7.5 was Hell X)

  • @jacktolliday1200
    @jacktolliday1200 2 роки тому

    I see the new DIY has hips... are we getting an update ep soon? Great content!

    • @ZackDowdy
      @ZackDowdy  2 роки тому

      Yes!! Editing phase :)

  • @NostalgicNightmareshaunt
    @NostalgicNightmareshaunt Рік тому

    Hey Zack i wanna skate a creature egg shape in transition but its 14" wb. Ive always rode 15. Occasionally even 16" but im only 5'6. Can you skate a 14 wb in transition? Lastly would this tool be ideal if i wanted to push it up to a 15? Id probably go up towards the nose as i rather have less nose than tail.

    • @skwibblez9239
      @skwibblez9239 9 місяців тому

      A little late but just from my experience, yes you can skate a 14" WB on transition, but it can get kinda squirrelly. I'm the same height as you and have been skating thunders with risers to push the WB out a little more. It's stable enough imo. To your next question, an inch is a lot. Idk if id recommend taking that solely from your nose.

  • @RikRiorik
    @RikRiorik 2 роки тому +2

    Hah. I thought you’d fit those on the deck and then fit the trucks to them. But basically just a measuring/drill hole tool.
    I can see uses but does too much for me to redrill holes.

  • @incsk8
    @incsk8 Рік тому

    Anybody has the dims of it? Impossible to find it here in the UE. It looks pretty 3D printable

  • @olitaskater215
    @olitaskater215 2 роки тому +1

    Agreeded and need one

    • @18JR78
      @18JR78 2 роки тому

      Agreed*

  • @warwicklilley4160
    @warwicklilley4160 2 роки тому +1

    That's the Professor Paul Schmitt
    Zen , Channeling right there
    Which , I could be wrong 🤔
    I thought he and Mike Vallaley
    Created the Barn yard board
    First twin tip And ironically
    That grafic was a poke at the meat industry...but cows don't eat Maple trees for breakfast , skaters do🍁🌳
    Skateboard is a toy to be played with 🤠👊 nice Zac

  • @ras0ne
    @ras0ne 2 роки тому

    Man....I wish I had access to this many parks

  • @burger1113
    @burger1113 2 роки тому

    Can I say one thing? The volume on the music tends to get pretty loud in your videos, and I often get blasted after turning up the sound while listening to you talk. Always loving the content though!

    • @ZackDowdy
      @ZackDowdy  2 роки тому

      Thank you, always good to get feedback. I'll work on this!

  • @johnautry2711
    @johnautry2711 2 роки тому +1

    🤘🔥🔥🔥🤘

  • @murtox934
    @murtox934 2 роки тому

    House of Vista?

  • @souperdave2009
    @souperdave2009 2 роки тому

    Lmao