A hollow kingpin is a hollowed-out bolt, which reduces the weight of the truck. Do you need a new kingpin? No problem! You can find replacement kingpins and kingpin nuts in the skatedeluxe skate shop. Next to the base plate, the hanger is the main component of your trucks. The bottom part of the hanger is called the pivot and sits in the pivot cup of the base plate. On the other side, the hanger is connected to the base plate with the kingpin and bushings.
The hanger is the area of the trucks on which you grind. The bushings are the parts of the trucks that control the turning behavior. They are made of polyurethane and are placed on the kingpin between the base plate and hanger.
They are available in varying degrees of firmness and can easily be replaced with the help of a skate tool.
The axle extends through the hanger, which is cast around it. It is a continuous bar made of titanium or steel. Your wheels and bearings are mounted on the visible parts of the axle. If the thread of the axel is worn out, you can use a skate tool with an axle rethreader.
Axle nuts are the nuts on the axle with which the wheels are mounted. Washers are metal discs that are placed above and below the bushings in order to bring the board back to the starting position after turning.
They also ensure that the forces acting on the board are evenly distributed. For a wide range of washers , check out the shop. Speed rings are small washers, the same size as the core of your bearings. They are situated between the bearings and hangers as well as between the bearings and axle nuts.
They prevent the bearings from rubbing against the other components. Have you lost a few speed rings while mounting your wheels?
We have replacements for you. Next to choosing the right deck, selecting the right trucks is one of the most important decisions a skater has to make. To determine the width of a skateboard truck, you measure the width of the axle outer width and the width of the hanger inner width. The trucks should always fit the width of your Skateboard.
This may have an effect on flip tricks and can affect the general boardfeel. Usually, skateboard trucks are described by their inner width hanger width. Unfortunately, the sizes of skateboard trucks are not standardised. You can use the size chart below to easily find the right size. The width measurements are usually rounded and, small variations can happen during the manufacturing process.
Therefore, minor deviations are totally normal. You can also find more information about the top brands for skateboard trucks below. As it so often happens, however, the finer details are crucial. It all boils down to your body height and most importantly, the size of the wheels. The higher the truck, the more the tail has to be pushed down when popping. Consequently, higher pop-offs are possible theoretically.
Higher trucks can be practical for taller people because with sufficient power and long legs, the tail can be pushed to the ground pretty quickly. Small skaters might have a hard time with a high setup, which is why kids especially should stick with low trucks.
Of course, tall skaters can ride low trucks as well. Unfortunately, there is no industry standard for the exact height of the various size labels that truck manufacturers use.
Therefore, we at skatedeluxe have made our own categories, so you can stay on top of things. Hint: In the skatedeluxe Skate Shop, you can easily filter through the various truck heights. In addition to that, low trucks are lighter. However, the risk of wheel bites is relatively high, especially on softer surfaces and unclean landings. Therefore, you should use small wheels 50 mm or 51 mm on low trucks or use shock or riser pads to largely avoid wheel bites.
Mid or standard trucks are basically a compromise between low and high trucks and are therefore ideally suited for all-around skateboarding and for anyone who cannot decide. Choosing the right skate trucks and understanding the difference in various features like size, height and bushing style can not only help your skateboard work better but ultimately help you be a better skater.
In this article we will go over some key parts of a skate truck, explain how they work and ultimately help you make a better decision the next time you are in the market for a new set of trucks.
There are two parts of the truck that can be measured — the length of the hanger and the length of the axle. The hanger is the inner part of the truck, this surface area is your grind area, that part of the truck that makes contact with whatever you are grinding on. The full length of the axle is the measurement from bolt to bolt.
Generally speaking, you want your board to line up or come very close to the ends of the axle. Each truck company seems to use their own number system when referring to the size of the truck, which can make the process slightly confusing but once you familiarize yourself with a couple of the sizing charts, it will be easy to understand.
This will change how high off the ground your board is and can also be a factor when choosing wheel size. Personal preference can also play a role in this choice but the basic guidelines are as follows —. The construction and material of the truck will effect how it rides, flips and grinds. Most standard trucks are made from a combination of aluminum hangar and baseplate with steel axles.
However, some brands offer composites and other material types. The hollow being much lighter than its solid counterpart. The Kingpin is kind of the backbone of your skate trucks. The best way to break them in is:. Loose trucks mean less stability but better turning. In general, transition skateboarders like to ride the trucks tight because skating a mini ramp or vert requires stability. Street skaters ride trucks looser because they need a responsive board for technical trucks. Your board is more forgiving when landing sketchy tricks.
There are always exceptions of course. You can start by riding loose and slowly tighten them to find out what works best for you. Sometimes your trucks make squeaky or clicking noises. The former usually has to do with worn down bushings which sometimes can be fixed by adding some candle wax to your pivot hole. Clicking sounds are usually caused by faulty washers that move around your kingpin. That depends on your personal preference. A wider setup provides more stability, I personally skate an 8.
When I skate on the street I skate and 8. A narrow truck will make kickflips for example a bit easier. There are many skateboard truck brands out there but a couple of them stand out. Some brands have a good reputation and have been around for decades. You can get used to any truck if you ride them long enough, much of your preference has a psychological aspect to it. If you have suggestions feel free to leave a comment.
Independent released their first skateboard truck Stage 1 back in They are located in Santa Cruz and known for responsive and durable trucks. Indy trucks are more expensive but for good reasons, they just outlast any other brand. They offer a lifetime warranty if your truck has a production defect. With the introduction of Forged Titanium and Indy Hollows, Independent has a selection of lighter trucks available. Consists of a hollow kingpin and hollow axle to take some weight of the truck.
These trucks feature a hollow kingpin and hollow axle and come with a forged Baseplate. The forged baseplate is stronger than the standard baseplate and probably the best truck considering its price and quality.
Forged stands for the metals used, comparable to aircraft-grade metal. The most expensive of the three. These trucks consist of a hollow kingpin, a titanium axle, and a forged Baseplate. Another very popular brand. Thunder Trucks was founded in and is distributed through Deluxe. They offer very responsive trucks and are many street skateboarders favorite.
Like Indy, Thunder offers very durable trucks and are known for their stability. They are a bit lighter because they have less metal compared to Independent. Thunder has the lowest profile keeping your center of gravity low. They offer a wide range of trucks and distinct designs. Thunder lights come with a hollow kingpin and a forged aluminum baseplate which takes some weight of the truck.
Strong and reliable trucks without going over your budget. Team Hollow features a hollow kingpin and Axle, the only difference is the baseplate which is slightly higher.
These trucks were made for team riders originally who preferred a slightly higher truck. Very responsive and strong truck. They are a bit lighter hence the name and have a hollow kingpin and axle.
Many skate truck brands offer their products in both low and high options, and each is going to perform a little differently. A "low" truck has a shortened kingpin, which provides extra clearance on your hanger for grinding, sits you lower to the ground, and stabilizes the truck.
There is also less material for you to manipulate with a low truck, so your kicks and pushes go a little further. The stability, response, and grind clearance offered by low trucks is often preferred by street skaters. A "high" truck has a kingpin that is about 5mm longer than a low truck. This allows a greater turning radius and additional clearance between the deck and axle, which allows high trucks to be compatible with larger wheels. The ability to make sharper turns and accept a larger wheel makes high trucks attractive to transition skaters.
The increased turning radius also make high trucks ideal for simply cruising around town. Bushings are small cylindrical molds of urethane that allow your trucks to turn.
Straddling the kingpin, the bushings translate pressure from your feet into your trucks, allowing you to perform turns, carves, and other maneuvers. All trucks come with bushings already installed, but from time to time you may need to replace them. Bushings are available in a variety of durometers, or hardness options, which influence the stability and response of your trucks. Hard bushings will make your trucks stiff, stable, and will require more effort to turn.
Soft bushings will turn easily and quickly respond to pressure. The stock bushings that come with most skateboard trucks are usually on the softer side, so if you know that you want harder bushings, it is best to buy a set separately.
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