what size trucks/wheels would be best for this board?
2056649
Its a nice cruiser so I put on some 180mm trucks and orange Orangutang In Heats, 80a 75mm. Also if you weigh over 120lbs and find it too flexy, a layer of fiberglass on the bottom gives it some strength. Fiberglass kit cost me $22 and its enough to do 4 decks.
2056650
Definitely 180mm trucks with 1/2 risers. Wheels can be anything upward of 70mm. I'd recommend 74mm 80a wheels for this board. Have fun man.
2056651
I would get a different board honestly. This thing has way to much flex that it was scratching the ground in the middle even with 1/2" risers which eventually led to it snapping in half. To answer your question though any standard size longboard trucks (9") with 70mm or bigger wheels will work.
1854801
Same here, Just go by the tire size you have on currently. Some trucks came with 17"rims, some with 20" rims, default is most likely to say it won't fit vs having you return them.
1936099
yes, but I do not recommend this board. It has weird trucks. The bearings are too tight and therefore it does not allow for a lot of spin. A lot of work for little motion.
1064960
I don't know what the best is.... but I bought two of the Freeride 130cm intermediate boards for my boys (11 and 13) last christmas just to use for fun in the backyard and I am very happy with them .... I didn't want to have much money tied up in an entry level board .... so these were a great buy for our family......
770793
I use 10inch Gullwing sidewinder trucks with 78mm wheels and I also recomend at least a 1/4 riser I use 1/2 inch but it's all preference
1101717
Hi Patricia, Yes you can replace the wheels ( just for ease I always buy ones with bearing already attached). Here is a little rule of thumb on wheels, just a little guide not the rule is all hope it helps. For boards 40 inches or longer, use a 70--75 millimeter diameter. For boards 34 to 42 inches, use a 68--72 millimeter diameter. For boards 34 inches and smaller, use a 60--67 millimeter diameter. Note that a smaller wheel within the range will allow for easier pumping and quicker acceleration, while a larger wheel will allow for maintaining greater speeds.
350
Well it is more like a nickel board, given that it is 27 inches, which is longer than the standard 22-23 inches. I found this size more useful for my needs and my foot size but if you want the smaller size then go for that. I would recommend getting a decent set of bearings to switch out with, but besides that I love mine and I've almost had it for a year.
386787
I bought it for my 12 year old, she said the wheels were not very good. For a smaller child I think it would be fine because the wheels don't turn super fast. For an older, or heavier child, I would go with something with better wheels. The board itself is nice though.
904734
I think this board would be appropriate. My child is around the same size & loves it. Her older male cousin is taller & heavier. He enjoys the board as well. He, of course, has a variety of other boards yet says this one is still fun.
1450828
If I was you I'd try to get a smaller board width so tricks come easier a wider board means the more power you need to use
991248
My wheels on all my other longboards are fairly large, i suggest that you get large wheels, it helped me so much.
1356761
Yes great board. Have your son get some 1 1/2 inch hardware (nuts and bolts that hold the trucks to the board) I found they are the perfect size to keep me stable when cruising around. With a pare of 1/2 inch risers
256284
The young lady that rides this board is about 130 lbs and 5'8" tall. She is a beginner and has done well. I would recommend that the rider take it to a board shop to get the trucks tuned up to fit their needs, this determines the speed, and control.
1847764
Yes the wheels are great, this board was my first purchace on.Amazon & i still have it
813519
One that could get your skinny ass to some food!Size of the pintail board is pretty standard between two sizes. It's really what kind of riding do you want to do? YouTube has good reference material for choosing a board.
1484292
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:)
1727467
I'm no expert and can only talk of personal experiences. I would recommend an 8 x 4. I tried 10 x6 and found that it is too unstable trying to come back down it tends to develop a nasty wobble and led to a crash. The 8 x 4 is nice and stable.