Which bushings should I get?

Which bushings should I get?

In general, the right skateboard bushings for each style comes down to:

• For street skating and technical tricks get cone/barrel-shaped or cone/cone-shaped bushings.
• For vert, bowl, and park skating get cone/barrel-shaped bushings.
• Longboards require softer bushings that allow for carving.

Are soft or hard bushings better?

Softer bushings are easier for your hanger to compress, and therefore it is easier to turn on softer bushings. Harder bushings result in stiffer turns. Importantly, how tight or loose you keep your bushings also effects your skateboard’s turn responsiveness. Harder bushings result in stiffer turns.

Are 90A bushings good?

Most bushings range from very soft 78a to very hard 98a. 78-83a bushings are considered to be soft, 84-90a bushings fall in the medium range, and 91-98a bushings are considered to be hard….LONGBOARD BUSHING DUROMETER CHART.

Rider Weight	Bushing Durometer
195-220 lbs	90-93a
>220 lbs	93-98A

Are bones hardcore bushings good?

The hard bushings from Bones are perfect. They definitely stiffened up the trucks and hold up to my ollies. If you want stiff trucks and/or need something heftier to put up with extra weight, these are perfect.

Do you need washers for bushings?

For a barrel and stepped bushing combo we’d suggest that you use flat washers beneath the boardside stepped bushings, and cupped or flat washers on the outer end of your roadside barrel bushings. Cupped washers will not work with stepped bushings.

What are Gullwing trucks?

About Gullwing Trucks Gullwing designs skateboard trucks for traditional skateboards and longboards. They have a variety of models that are made to take on specific riding conditions. Known for its remarkable durability, the Gullwing Charger model was created for boarding across rough terrain.

What are hard bushings for?

Hardcore™ Bushings are barrel bushings which will fit in ALL longboard trucks that use standard height bushings such as Aera, Caliber, Paris, Randal, PNL, etc. The insert greatly increases the precision of your truck by limiting side to side movement of the hanger, increasing rebound, stability, and steering.

Do you need Pivot cups?

A good pivot cup made from a strong, long-lasting material, made to precise tolerances, interacting with a well executed hanger pivot and baseplate, is essential to every longboard. Simply put, the pivot is the heart of how your board skates. Skimp on the pivot, and the rest of the truck will be wasted.

Do Bones bushings need washers?

Although you can still use the washers provided with your trucks, you might not see the full benefit of the Bones Bushings. The bottom bushing is designed to just sit on the baseplate. The top bushing is secured with a large washer (provided)….Cons.

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What bushings come with Independent Trucks?

To give you a feel for which durometer to go for, Independent Trucks come built with the Medium Orange 90A bushings. So go harder or softer than that depending on what you want.

What are double kingpin trucks good for?

double kingpin = smoothest response (extra fluid turning) Tightening or loosing this bolt compresses or de-compresses the bushing of the truck causing tighter or looser feel to the ride. The direction that the kingpin is mounted to the baseplate has a direct effect on the way the truck turns.