Board Shop: Longboards - Longboard Wheels Need more info?

Board Shop: Longboards - Longboard Wheels Need more info?

Longboard wheels have progressed in many ways in the last decade. Abec 11 has been at the front of the line along with Orangatang wheels. Longboard wheels are available in many sizes ranging from 62mm to 97mm for different styles of riding. The most popular sizes are 65mm, 70mm and 75mm. 65mm wheels are becoming less and less popular, they were once very common but have proven unsuitable for most riding styles. The 70mm wheel is the most popular due to it's all around freeride size. It combines the right height, width (contact patch) and weight. The 70mm wheel is most suitable for pintails, kicktails and drop through longboards. More and more longboard wheel companies have arisen with subtle changes similar to the evolution and progression of the truck companies. The most significant characteristic you must address is the edge of the wheel. This comes into play with whether or not you will be sliding on your board. If you plan on sliding, then choose a wheel with a rounded corner. If you want more slalom like control, choose a 90 degree profiled edge. The flat edges will slide but they need to be broken in a bit. Some longboard wheel companies like Orangatang stone ground some of there wheels so they don't need broken in and will slide buttery smooth from day one. We have many different longboard wheels from many companies available in many different sizes, colors and designs.

Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Orangatang Wheels Orangatang longboard wheels have been at the fore front of the longboarding industry since they entered the market. Orangatang wheels are aimed at freeriding and racing and they continue to create wheels that push the limits and perform to the utmost ability.   Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Abec 11 Wheels Abec 11 longboard wheels have been known as the best wheels in the skate industry for many years. The Abec 11 Big Zigs, Flywheels and Gumballs have been the go to wheels over 75mm. These wheels have been tested to the limits of all aspects of longboarding to high speed luge.   Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Pink Wheels Pink longboard wheels are strong enough for a man, made for a woman.   Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Stella Wheels Riders have been digging the Stella 69mm wheels on our newest released longboard line and we know they've been waiting for us to release them as components (yes,you there!). These 69's are constructed of super high rebound urethane topped off with a 78a durometer... and you're in pavement heaven. They have the perfect balance of grip and cushion for your pool or longboard setup. Best of all, you're getting this all around quality wheel in 6 new colors... you gotsta mix and match, right?   Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Bigfoot Wheels Bigfoot wheels are meant for longboards. The Bigfoots are now offered in many sizes from 65mm to 97mm wheels.   Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Nova Wheels Nova wheels are decent quality longboard wheels for the beginner to intermediate longboarder.   Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Deville Wheels Deville wheels get the job done. They are guaranteed agains flat spots and use precision cut processing. Available in 7 variations.   Longboards - Longboard Wheels - Kahuna Creations Kahuna longboards made a splash in the longboarding industry back in 2007. Kahuna invented the big stick land paddle that has had a huge impact on longboards and pretty much invented a new sport and activity called land paddling. Kahuna longboards are great for land paddling as well as freeriding and cruising. Kahuna longboards features unique graphics on the top of the boards with Tahitian sand grip. The Kahuna Hydro and Magma are visually stunning with the top graphic of a wave and a volcano. Kahuna longboards are high quality boards under $200 look and perform great when riding.

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