I have a Santa Cruz Mahaka. I am use my board for cruising and carving. Are these trucks the right ones for me?
898015
I don't know what your taste is, but these are very good for carving on fairly flat areas. There not that great for going downhills--difficult.
558381
Yes, I do believe its a good cruising board, it's a good all round board, it's works pretty good with the bearings it comes with, but if you upgrade the bearings the boar would definitely cruise a lot better
205231
No way, man. If you're just starting out and want a foamy, you're going to want a much longer board with better buoyancy:weight. They are expensive, so I suggest renting for a few days and get smart on the characteristics of the board, what length works for you, what's best for your wave conditions, etc.
1534652
Yes, great quality board. The knife slots are a plus too. I've added a chum grinder to mine also. Definitely worth the value.
1685186
That's exactly why I bought this board. After a year of college, I'd say it's OK for everyday use. It has good wheels and bearings so you don't have to push as much as most similar sized skateboards. However, it's thick wooden deck and length make it annoying to carry after a while. Also, it's a pintail cruiser, so it's turning radius kinda sucks. As far as longboards go, it's nice. If you do buy it and plan on using a lot or for bombing hills, I recommend installing bigger wheels and risers(not necessary though, comes with decent hardware).
392665
The trucks I use are Gullwing longboard trucks. They are 10 inches wide I believe from but to nut. Hight wise they are almost 2 inches and I recomend at east a 1/4 inch risers. I use 1/2 inch and they work very well for carving and shock obsorbtion. Go to your local skate shop and they will hook you up!
6324
If you're not concerned about carving or tricks this is a perfect commute board. I would change out the bearings and maybe get bigger wheels to ensure a smoother ride but I really do love this board. And it's muck easier on the pockets than a sector 9
2093790
I would say go with the two answers you got. I'm not really familiar with scooters and big bore kits any more. My apologies
1400948
I'm not 100% sure but I think the wider the trucks the easier it is to learn. I really wanted one of those small neon penny boards and I was told they are awful and hard to learn on but trendy because they are so small. The cool thing about a longboard is that you can carve which allows you to go slower and relax a bit. With a normal small board you just go straight so it's kind of scary to figure out how to stop and you get a lot more speed. Hope this helps! This longboard is really awesome by the way.
571100
I'd go with the 10" to be safe so you can keep your trucks loose for carving.
2025483
I think longboard trucks use a standard size. If you drilled them according to a previous set, you should be fine. I bought these for my kid and the skateboard isn't here right now so I can't measure.
17672
I've noticed that they don't make you go faster but you do feel a bit of acceleration when you lean it over. If you're on a nice gentle slope you will maintain speed but as far as gaining speed I don't feel like they add any. They are great carving trucks though, very smooth and with a nice flexible board you get a great surfey feeling.
617142
I would recommend swapping the wheels out with a more "professional" brand. Personally I swapped these generic wheels out with Orangutan 4 presidents. Swapping the wheels out for a more softer wheel should allow you to glide over bumps. Overall these trucks haven't failed me. They are loose but not too loose. They can also handle hills very well.
992781
The deck has a considerable amount of flex(bend) and the first thing I did was buy new bearings (ABEC5) and wheels(80mm). I use mine for commuting 10km on fairly straight, flat roads and with over-sized tires and better bearings it does that perfectly. If you want it for carving, tricks or bombing down hills this is not your board..
1876621
I have the drop deck board and i aswell use it for transportation, cruising, etc. this bored is super smooth and i reccomend it, wood of the deck is not the best but for the price you'll be satisfied.. So yes a drop deck would fit what you need
1389590
Absolutely!! It is a great truck and very durable. I got two grandsons one for Christmas and they loved them. Many, many hours of outdoor fun with them. :)
1484293
I first started with a bearings upgrade, which totally changed the feel of the board, then I threw on a set of Gullwing Sidewinder II Trucks, I don't recommend those trucks in particular due to having two kingpins, and the board has a big disadvantage with wheelbite with these trucks, and a bit of speed wobbles. I suggest a set of Paris' or something of the like. First, I'd start with bearings, and just work from there:)