I have skated the black maglights for about 5 months. I can confirm they grind very nicely and have problems turning without learning right into the turns. Also, I would like to add the fact of skating with less effort. I could pop the board higher without popping as hard. Also, when the board goes into my shin on a tre flip, it doesn't hurt as much with it being lighter. What I did not expect to happen was the kingpin snapping on a FS pop shuv, it snapped clean off and sent me flying. Luckily, it was only on flat. However, I'm willing to keep skating these trucks because of the benefits of light trucks. I have ordered some thunder hollow kingpins to replace it and get back to skating. A better pair of trucks to get it probably the thunder titanium hollows, they are slightly heavier but more durable and responsive with the turn. Extra info: The previous trucks I skated where Silver trucks, fully solid and heavy trucks.
fuck the kingpin! mine snapped today on a nollie back 180 fucking tensors ruined my day as i paid £10 for taxi to train station and paid £24 on the train return from Cov to MK and within hour skating busby kingpin fucks up. great fucking day. there was a guy that had a spare kingpin but i couldnt get mine out for shit unless i had a hammer. 2 times ive gone MK now for the day and something fucking breaks. last time it was my wheel nut, it kept coming off and no thread on it and i didnt have a threading tool. one time i bought bronson G3s Jaws and within a month i did a 180 over a flat bar rail and one bearing exploded. i did take shields off mind u. but i have also had bones swiss and let them get rusty and not take care of them so i bought some bones super reds and i have shields off them and they are still sick as fuck many months later. bones for bearings anyday. Legit bearing company. not just a fucking name.
I live in the east coast, have always skated crusty ledges. Been skating nothing but tensor since the 90s with the plastic slider piece for nose/slides. Always been technical, never been much of a big gapper so makes sense that these have always worked for me.
The whole Tensors don't really turn thing doesn't sound right to me at all though (I have two of my skateboards setup with them). I think it takes ever so slightly more lean if you do not run standard bushings or run super tight trucks, but I don't even think that's particularly accurate either. The real difference is insanely small. I've compared Thunder 148 Hollow Light to Tensor Mag Lights directly and at medium bushing tightness they turn pretty much the exact same really. I actually think my Venture Hi V-Lights turn more poorly. And even those start to turn a lot better when the bushings loosen up after skating them for a while. It makes sense too, because the kingpin angle is not dramatically different and other specific details tend to offset differences too (ie. shortening or extending wheelbase due to truck design which affects turning too). Honestly, I wouldn't want to ride Everslick decks or really any other 'heavy' deck with any other trucks but the Tensor Mag Light TENs. They're a perfect match. People who consider any deck setup with Tensor Mag Lights 'too light' are of course entitled to their own opinion, but in reality they also refuse to see the other benefits or the ability to ride heavier decks. I do think they flip nicer than heavier trucks. And I don't think it's necessarily less controlled at all, as is a common statement on Tensors that are sometimes deemed too lightweight. Does a heavier board that rotates slower provide you with 'more control' over it? Nope. I'd say the exact opposite. And getting used to underrotation or overrotation surely goes both ways. In many ways it's not different from adjusting to a steep nose and tail setup coming from something very flat. Yeah of course your timing needs some adjusting.
Oh ! I just bought the mag light lo Mullen 5.25 on a 8" 14 WB board .... It's a whole different animal! My current board is Indy's 144 forged hollow 8.6" 14.25 WB and ok on the same board I've tried krux dlk, I got used to the krux.... I can't get used to the tensor yet what trips me a lot is the turning ! It's so different it's not tight but it isn't loose, like it's loose when I turn , but if I keep it straight it's stiff it's so weird
i actually like carviing on tensors, perhaps itʻs the resistance that adds to the pump. All I know I stick my tricks better on Tensors, there was a break -in period muscle memory wise. Very different feel than most trucks.
Well for carving just coming up 50-50 on a 1/4 pipe felt a little blocky/ stiff at first on stock bushings. but for blunts and stuff like that felt safer on tensors.
@@nicholaslopez6384 so far they're great, but they don't feel as solid as heavier trucks so there's some hesitation when doing tricks initially. Over time I think they're a better choice though.
Hey friends I skate tensors and if you want the good turn just ditch the big washer at the bottom. That plus those bushings make for the snappiest yet squishiest turn ever. My job has me up late at night so mag lights are good for my legs 😊
As a new skateboarder I’m about to get my 3rd ever skateboarder I’ve been trying to save money on my trucks and indys and thunders have been to expensive so I decided to order some tenders from my local what do you think about them
Best Mag Light review I’ve seen. I bought the ATGs for an 8.25” board last summer and I absolutely disliked them for all the reasons you stated as cons. But also those stock bushings annoyed the hell out of me with clicking sounds when turning and they would also often stick the truck in an awkward position when landing a trick off balance. My Mag Lights are now sitting on a shelf. Might put them on again at some point but I’ve been considering selling them instead to be honest.
Thats a shame. A couple people here on youtube reviewing them said they put Bones medium and Bones hardcore on respectively and it made a huge difference. Maybe you could try that first?
@@monadamus42 I tried that too. Took away the clicking but still didn’t like the trucks. But it was during a period where I didn’t skate as much. I might like them more now but currently skating bigger decks than the 8.25 Mag Lights.
@@CodClip I live in Europe friend. Between the mark up and the shipping I suspect you’re not going to be super impressed with any proposed deal 😉. Besides I do enjoy having lots of different gear to try out every now and again.
I found them a little tinny feeling off the bat. Good on grinds though. On a steep deck, you may find yourself getting initial ghost pop until you get used to it. I personally changed to Thunder Hollow lights which are prob the next lightest being around 320g. May give them a crack again on a different deck
Misconception: higher concave boards don't flip better. Most pros that do technical flips and such prefer flatter boards. It gives you way more control over your flick. High concave just keeps the board more hooked to your foot, It's good for wide boards and transition. For narrower boards that you'd use for tech stuff no, absolutely. Spare your feet and brain the pain..
@@_Maxten gotcha, yea the powel bushings make a giant difference, a bit noisey but sprinkle some griffite in the top n bottom n it goes away. Better than grease
TJ Rogers is back riding Tensors and has a new blind reaper edition truck out. A couple other notable previous Tensor riders I can think of off the top of my head is Ryan Sheckler and Chris Haslam
Hi there. What truck size you’re running on? Are those Lo or regulars? Im just a middle aged 5.6” guy who just started skating. Currently using 8.25 borad with thunder 148 hollow lights and i feel its super heavy! Shud i run smaller 8.0 board with 5.25 mag light lo? Or stick to 8.25 with 5.5 mag light reg? My friend kept saying to stick with bigger boards since the trend is getting bigger boards
So happy you didn't say it was personal preference. I have to see the Tensor MAG Lights in person. The last set of budget Tensor trucks I saw didn't seem to be worth the money build quality wise. They looked and felt very meh.
I’m in my 40’s recently start to skate again after 2 decades no activity anyways I’m having hard time to flip my board for flip tricks. My current set up 8.25 revive deck sf 52mm lock in wheels and thunder 149 trucks team edition. What’s your recommendations for lighter setups? Thanks
I would switch to classic style wheels so shave off a bit of weight and move to hallow trucks. Tensor or thunder hallows are great options. If you are still haven’t a tough time I could possibly recommend bumping down from 8.25 to 8.125
Mags are definitely lighter but they are a softer metal so they won’t last as long as ventures. Ventures are a a good bit heavier than mags but they will last you a good amount of time. Ventures also turn significantly better. You can’t go wrong with either tbh
I just wanna let you know good job and all on the reviews but hollow trucks are not for grinds the are to make your board lighter for flip tricks and things in that sort
Yeah they seem to have a shortage or are all sold out because of the virus. I tried to link where people could buy them in the video and i didn’t see them for sale anywhere even when the video came out
fuck me i had these trucks quite a few months and skated them quite a bit doing flat ground and some drops but not any grinding really and i hadnt been on my board for about 2 months so today i got on it and skated less than a fucking hour and the kingpin snapped on a fucking nollie back 180 on flat ffs. ive never snapped a deck or kingpin in my life im too light and small how the fuck. i even had a friend give me a new kingpin but couldnt get old half out of the baseplate so i was fucked until i got home. these tensors are for my 8.25 and my main size 8.13 Flip. ive never tried a 8.125. ive skated a few 8's with my thunder lights and they need re threading on one side. i also got good old venture lows 5.0 for my 7.5 or 7.75 setup. now im not sure what to go for as my next pair. i remember having Krux years ago but i never had a problem with them and i really dont know what i did with them. so im debating get a kingpin sorted on my tensors, or skate the 8" thunder lights and get them rethreaded or do i buy new ventures for 8.15 or so? im not a tranny skater so ive never looked at indies as i know they are good for that if ur into surfing turning radius. and not to forget to mention they are more heavy for my little muscle legs i feel but i guess i would get use to it.
@@iholiday4639 haha no i loved them, i didn’t even see this sorry but the king pin broke on my like a month ago it sucked and it was on such a a simple trick and it broke out of nowhere
I have skated the black maglights for about 5 months. I can confirm they grind very nicely and have problems turning without learning right into the turns. Also, I would like to add the fact of skating with less effort. I could pop the board higher without popping as hard. Also, when the board goes into my shin on a tre flip, it doesn't hurt as much with it being lighter. What I did not expect to happen was the kingpin snapping on a FS pop shuv, it snapped clean off and sent me flying. Luckily, it was only on flat. However, I'm willing to keep skating these trucks because of the benefits of light trucks. I have ordered some thunder hollow kingpins to replace it and get back to skating. A better pair of trucks to get it probably the thunder titanium hollows, they are slightly heavier but more durable and responsive with the turn. Extra info: The previous trucks I skated where Silver trucks, fully solid and heavy trucks.
You have some great observations. Thank you for adding this
fuck the kingpin! mine snapped today on a nollie back 180 fucking tensors ruined my day as i paid £10 for taxi to train station and paid £24 on the train return from Cov to MK and within hour skating busby kingpin fucks up. great fucking day. there was a guy that had a spare kingpin but i couldnt get mine out for shit unless i had a hammer. 2 times ive gone MK now for the day and something fucking breaks. last time it was my wheel nut, it kept coming off and no thread on it and i didnt have a threading tool. one time i bought bronson G3s Jaws and within a month i did a 180 over a flat bar rail and one bearing exploded. i did take shields off mind u. but i have also had bones swiss and let them get rusty and not take care of them so i bought some bones super reds and i have shields off them and they are still sick as fuck many months later. bones for bearings anyday. Legit bearing company. not just a fucking name.
I live in the east coast, have always skated crusty ledges. Been skating nothing but tensor since the 90s with the plastic slider piece for nose/slides. Always been technical, never been much of a big gapper so makes sense that these have always worked for me.
The whole Tensors don't really turn thing doesn't sound right to me at all though (I have two of my skateboards setup with them). I think it takes ever so slightly more lean if you do not run standard bushings or run super tight trucks, but I don't even think that's particularly accurate either. The real difference is insanely small. I've compared Thunder 148 Hollow Light to Tensor Mag Lights directly and at medium bushing tightness they turn pretty much the exact same really. I actually think my Venture Hi V-Lights turn more poorly. And even those start to turn a lot better when the bushings loosen up after skating them for a while. It makes sense too, because the kingpin angle is not dramatically different and other specific details tend to offset differences too (ie. shortening or extending wheelbase due to truck design which affects turning too). Honestly, I wouldn't want to ride Everslick decks or really any other 'heavy' deck with any other trucks but the Tensor Mag Light TENs. They're a perfect match. People who consider any deck setup with Tensor Mag Lights 'too light' are of course entitled to their own opinion, but in reality they also refuse to see the other benefits or the ability to ride heavier decks. I do think they flip nicer than heavier trucks. And I don't think it's necessarily less controlled at all, as is a common statement on Tensors that are sometimes deemed too lightweight. Does a heavier board that rotates slower provide you with 'more control' over it? Nope. I'd say the exact opposite. And getting used to underrotation or overrotation surely goes both ways. In many ways it's not different from adjusting to a steep nose and tail setup coming from something very flat. Yeah of course your timing needs some adjusting.
Oh ! I just bought the mag light lo Mullen 5.25 on a 8" 14 WB board .... It's a whole different animal! My current board is Indy's 144 forged hollow 8.6" 14.25 WB and ok on the same board I've tried krux dlk, I got used to the krux.... I can't get used to the tensor yet what trips me a lot is the turning ! It's so different it's not tight but it isn't loose, like it's loose when I turn , but if I keep it straight it's stiff it's so weird
Tensor MAG light *vs* Team Thunder …..Which is the goat?
"... and he doesn't even have the bushings in one of his trucks" had me LOLing hahahah
Skated Tensor mags for like 6-7 years. I love them. Indy's seem so heavy in comparison now.
Agreed, but to be fair indys seemed heavy compared to any other truth I rode before tensors lol
Does the turning bother you
@@47donfilmz65 i remember it took a week or 2 to get used to, but now i prefer how they turn.
i actually like carviing on tensors, perhaps itʻs the resistance that adds to the pump. All I know I stick my tricks better on Tensors, there was a break -in period muscle memory wise. Very different feel than most trucks.
how long until it felt like you had your muscle memory back. i actually ride tensors but just ordered maglite
Well for carving just coming up 50-50 on a 1/4 pipe felt a little blocky/ stiff at first on stock bushings. but for blunts and stuff like that felt safer on tensors.
so for things requiring turning it's stiff so muscle memory for that like a week.
I just skate hollow trucks because they are still pretty strong I’ve had no problems with mine and I’ve used them for years now.
I just bought some mag lights for the main purpose of manuals and tech tricks in general. I'm hoping I made the right choice LOL.
They are phenomenal for Manuel’s!
How do you like them?
@@nicholaslopez6384 so far they're great, but they don't feel as solid as heavier trucks so there's some hesitation when doing tricks initially. Over time I think they're a better choice though.
@@greattradesrevisited4683 I have regular indies that I've been riding for like 5-6 years so I was looking for something new. Thank for the reply
Hey friends I skate tensors and if you want the good turn just ditch the big washer at the bottom. That plus those bushings make for the snappiest yet squishiest turn ever. My job has me up late at night so mag lights are good for my legs 😊
My truck of choice since the company started.
As a new skateboarder I’m about to get my 3rd ever skateboarder I’ve been trying to save money on my trucks and indys and thunders have been to expensive so I decided to order some tenders from my local what do you think about them
Best Mag Light review I’ve seen. I bought the ATGs for an 8.25” board last summer and I absolutely disliked them for all the reasons you stated as cons. But also those stock bushings annoyed the hell out of me with clicking sounds when turning and they would also often stick the truck in an awkward position when landing a trick off balance.
My Mag Lights are now sitting on a shelf. Might put them on again at some point but I’ve been considering selling them instead to be honest.
Thats a shame. A couple people here on youtube reviewing them said they put Bones medium and Bones hardcore on respectively and it made a huge difference. Maybe you could try that first?
@@monadamus42 I tried that too. Took away the clicking but still didn’t like the trucks. But it was during a period where I didn’t skate as much. I might like them more now but currently skating bigger decks than the 8.25 Mag Lights.
@@RikRiorik ill buy em'
@@CodClip I live in Europe friend. Between the mark up and the shipping I suspect you’re not going to be super impressed with any proposed deal 😉.
Besides I do enjoy having lots of different gear to try out every now and again.
Honest ass interview factual
That’s what I try to do!
I found them a little tinny feeling off the bat. Good on grinds though. On a steep deck, you may find yourself getting initial ghost pop until you get used to it. I personally changed to Thunder Hollow lights which are prob the next lightest being around 320g. May give them a crack again on a different deck
I am looking into the thunders you are talking about!
@@iholiday4639 They're a nice truck. They'll open up your wheel base a tad compared to Tensors, are usually 1-2mm lower as well.
these on a steep deck with a short wheelbase is the best
Your reviews are great, thanks, bro. I love my Mag Light Lo's so much, bout to get the ATG Lights and see what that's like. Pumped
Misconception: higher concave boards don't flip better. Most pros that do technical flips and such prefer flatter boards. It gives you way more control over your flick. High concave just keeps the board more hooked to your foot, It's good for wide boards and transition. For narrower boards that you'd use for tech stuff no, absolutely. Spare your feet and brain the pain..
i put a riptide pivot cup in and bones bushings and they turn very well now
I might actually consider doing that
Wht does the rip tide pivot cup do. Does it really made a difference, i know the powell bushings are amazing
@@vperkv6554 rip ride pivot cups are softer which allow more turn. its the same thing with soft vs hard bushings
@@_Maxten gotcha, yea the powel bushings make a giant difference, a bit noisey but sprinkle some griffite in the top n bottom n it goes away. Better than grease
Thank you for the in-depth and honest overview!
where on earth can I buy Tensor interlock medium/hard bushings? I just discovered I can't find them anywhere and need new ones
TJ Rogers is back riding Tensors and has a new blind reaper edition truck out.
A couple other notable previous Tensor riders I can think of off the top of my head is Ryan Sheckler and Chris Haslam
I heard that TJ was back!
I think Andrew brophy is still on the team. Insane pop
Thanks for the review, I'll more than likely stick to my indys and ventures
Do you stillskate
Very rarely:/
Theyre the best truck out there. Just dont expect them to last.
I think you are probably right. For the skating I do tensor works the best
Hi there. What truck size you’re running on? Are those Lo or regulars? Im just a middle aged 5.6” guy who just started skating. Currently using 8.25 borad with thunder 148 hollow lights and i feel its super heavy! Shud i run smaller 8.0 board with 5.25 mag light lo? Or stick to 8.25 with 5.5 mag light reg? My friend kept saying to stick with bigger boards since the trend is getting bigger boards
Great vid keep it up 🔥🔥🔥your review videos are my favourite
Great work man👍
Thanks so much!
Do tensor regulars ride and turn the same way
Just ordered the 5.5 mag light atg. I'm excited to try them on my 8.25 after just getting into skateboarding.
Can’t wait to hear what you think?
What are they like?
@@user-pf5xq3lq8i I like them and how light they are. Of course I can't do ollies or tricks.
what size will fit 8.4 deck?
So happy you didn't say it was personal preference. I have to see the Tensor MAG Lights in person. The last set of budget Tensor trucks I saw didn't seem to be worth the money build quality wise. They looked and felt very meh.
bonjour as tu testé les trucks THUNDER 147 LOW HOLLOW II TRUCK (POLISHED) 8 300g le truck ? skateur en progression !
I’m in my 40’s recently start to skate again after 2 decades no activity anyways I’m having hard time to flip my board for flip tricks. My current set up 8.25 revive deck sf 52mm lock in wheels and thunder 149 trucks team edition. What’s your recommendations for lighter setups? Thanks
I would switch to classic style wheels so shave off a bit of weight and move to hallow trucks. Tensor or thunder hallows are great options. If you are still haven’t a tough time I could possibly recommend bumping down from 8.25 to 8.125
Can I use tensor mag light trucks for cruiser boards
Course
I enjoy the review
Should i go with Tensor Mag Lights, Or Venture V-Lights??
Mags are definitely lighter but they are a softer metal so they won’t last as long as ventures. Ventures are a a good bit heavier than mags but they will last you a good amount of time. Ventures also turn significantly better. You can’t go wrong with either tbh
@@iholiday4639 which one you prefer i have to order next morning sir. Tensor maglights mullen vs Venture v light 5.25 lo . Please decide for me sir.
@@Njjusjsj you are the one who's buying, so you must decide man...
Do you know if there are thin wheels like the Bones wheels but very soft for street riding? Like some in the 78A softness. Thanks!
Rictas maybe
Ricta clouds 78A
I just wanna let you know good job and all on the reviews but hollow trucks are not for grinds the are to make your board lighter for flip tricks and things in that sort
I’m thinking about prod ventures when I get a new pair of trucks
That’s definitely a good choice. I know venture just dropped a thrasher collab and those trucks look absolutely amazing
iHoliday haven’t seen them yet but I will now
Best trucks ever!!!!!! Great video!! Yooooo!!!
Are the tensor mag lite weigh less than krux?
Yes mag lights weigh significantly less than krux
@@iholiday4639thanks bro I'll have to check them out
Very nice.
cant find these trucks in my size anywhere
Yeah they seem to have a shortage or are all sold out because of the virus. I tried to link where people could buy them in the video and i didn’t see them for sale anywhere even when the video came out
Check out tactics.com. Just got mine. They are super light
I had that same griptape
actually tj is riding them again he left destructo
No way did he really??
iHoliday yeah
iHoliday Also have you ever rode the DVS Comanche I was thinking about getting a pair
Iholiday nation what’s your favorite truck ?
My girl says I'm scared of commitment....
Dude... same...
I meet wheels bite like hell ( maglight lo. with 42mm F4 classic)
fuck me i had these trucks quite a few months and skated them quite a bit doing flat ground and some drops but not any grinding really and i hadnt been on my board for about 2 months so today i got on it and skated less than a fucking hour and the kingpin snapped on a fucking nollie back 180 on flat ffs. ive never snapped a deck or kingpin in my life im too light and small how the fuck. i even had a friend give me a new kingpin but couldnt get old half out of the baseplate so i was fucked until i got home. these tensors are for my 8.25 and my main size 8.13 Flip. ive never tried a 8.125. ive skated a few 8's with my thunder lights and they need re threading on one side. i also got good old venture lows 5.0 for my 7.5 or 7.75 setup. now im not sure what to go for as my next pair. i remember having Krux years ago but i never had a problem with them and i really dont know what i did with them. so im debating get a kingpin sorted on my tensors, or skate the 8" thunder lights and get them rethreaded or do i buy new ventures for 8.15 or so? im not a tranny skater so ive never looked at indies as i know they are good for that if ur into surfing turning radius. and not to forget to mention they are more heavy for my little muscle legs i feel but i guess i would get use to it.
I wish I did research on these trucks before I bought them
Are you not liking them?
Are you not liking them????? ????? ??????
Are you not liking them???
@@iholiday4639 haha no i loved them, i didn’t even see this sorry but the king pin broke on my like a month ago it sucked and it was on such a a simple trick and it broke out of nowhere
@@iholiday4639 i ordered a new pair of these too because i was moving up to an 8.25, perfect timing because the ones i had broke 2 days later
...Mr. Beast???
Ramen is goodle 🍜
They need to make them in high’s dufuqqqqq i ride 54mm wheel or bigger i don’t want no wheelbites
You can ride 54mm on them just fine though. And if that fails for how you skate, just add riser pads.
They are 55m. Literally same height as the tallest Indy trucks they make
First
You need a mellow concave for those trucks. Creature made for indys