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in longboarding bearings don't make that much difference (providing they are clean and oiled) unless you are racing slalom or downhill were every 0.001 of a second counts.
so cheap well made easy to clean bearings are the best e.g. bones reds or bilitins are great simple to clean and change.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agobiltin bearings seem to be the best for longboarding because they have built in spacers but there are also several other good bearings suh as reds, bones and bear.
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Can you put Ryan sheckler sawbalde bearings in longboard wheels?
If the trucks use 8mm bearings (probably do, most of them do) then yes.
Will longboard wheels fit on normal double kick trucks?
Yes, just swap your bearings from skate wheels to longboard wheels, its all the same.
Why is your longboard making a clicking sound?
Most likley because the plastic cage that holds your bearings in place is cracked. Try replacing your bearings.
What is the best alternative to skate lube or speed cream to use on longboard bearings?
tri flow is good, DON'T USE THICK LUBRICANTS LIKE WD 40!
Is rain bad for a long board?
primarily it is bad for the bearings. it wont destroy your longboard, but it isn't good for it.
Do all bearings fit with all wheels on a longboard?
For the most part they should, unless the trucks say it needs 10 mm bearings then it will fit. Most trucks use 8 mm bearings.
Are there different bearing sizes for longboard?
There are 8mm bearings and 10mm bearings. Unless the truck says that it needs 10mm bearings (ex. Bear 1052 trucks, the 10 is for the bearings and 52 for baseplate angle) it will use 8mm bearings. Most precision trucks use 10 mm bearings.
What are the best waves to ride a longboard on?
You can use a longboard on any type of wave but gently breaking waves are best.
Will youre longboard get wrecked in the rain?
over time the grip will fade away but almost overnight the bearings will get rusty
which type of sliding longboard is best for skating?
VOLADOR 42inch Freeride Longboard. Playshion Drop Through Longboard Cruiser. Magneto Bamboo Longboards. JUCKER HAWAII Original Longboard. Slendor Longboard 42 inch Drop Through. Landyachtz Switch Longboard Complete and Colors.
What is the best cruising longboard?
there is no best longboard for anything there just different but a good crusing board must be quiet smooth and easy to push.
How do you clean a longboard?
you can clean and grease the bearings also i recommend not ridding in the rain because it causes delam. which means the plies split.
