What kind of trucks should I get for my longboard?

Reverse Kingpin (RKP) Commonly referred to as the “longboard truck”, RKP trucks are best for most longboard applications. The way the truck is designed allows for responsive turning while remaining stable and smooth, even at higher speeds.

How Big Should trucks be on a longboard?

Ideally, trucks should be the same width of your deck. Setting up a complete with trucks that are too small will feel unbalanced. Building with trucks that are too large will feel unresponsive. Generally, 150mm trucks are used for cruising, slalom and carving.

How do I choose the right truck for my board?

When Buying a new set of skateboard trucks you first need to know the deck width you will be using them with. For the perfect truck size, you are aiming to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck matches a 5.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck matches a 5.25″ truck.

Should my trucks be the same size as my board?

The trucks should always fit the width of your Skateboard. It’s important that they’re not much wider than the deck because otherwise, the centre of gravity will shift to the side of the deck. This may have an effect on flip tricks and can affect the general boardfeel.

Do all longboard trucks fit all decks?

Longboard truck hangers are wider to accommodate the difference in deck size (most longboard trucks are either 150mm or 180mm). Because of this size difference, skateboard trucks and longboard trucks can’t be used interchangeably. Longboard trucks sometimes feature “inverted” or “reversed” kingpins.

Are lighter skateboard trucks better?

If you are not that very big, it is important to choose a light skateboard truck, especially if you are planning to do stunts with many jumps. If, on the other hand, you have a lot of strength to kick up the board, heavier trucks can be a better choice.

What size trucks go on a 8.25 deck?

Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks

Skateboard Truck Size Guide
Deck Size	Hanger Width	Ace
7.5 to 7.75″	127mm / 5″	22
7.75 to 8.25″	137mm / 5.25″	33
8.25 to 8.75″	149mm / 6″	44

What truck size should I get?

Skate Truck Size to Skate Deck Size Guide by Brand

Size	Actual Axle Length	Recommended Deck Size
6.0	8.625″	8.5″ and over
129	7.75″	7.4″ – 7.75″
139	8″	7.75″ – 8.25″
149	8.5″	8.25″ – 8.75″

How loose should longboard trucks be?

The trucks should be as loose as you feel comfortable when you’re first starting out. Be sure not to compress the bushings when adjusting your trucks. Once you’re comfortable with your board, loosen your trucks up a hair so that they feel slightly uncomfortable.

Does it matter if my trucks are smaller than my board?

Make sure the trucks you pick are the right size for your deck. The axles shouldn’t stick out and your deck shouldn’t be wider than your trucks. Now, it doesn’t really matter if they don’t match your deck perfectly. Some people actually like trucks that don’t match their board size.

What size trucks go on a 8.5 deck?

The right size trucks for an 8″ deck is typically a 5.25″ truck.

Are Low trucks easier to pop?

Low trucks are generally for tech skating as the wheels sit closer to the board, creating a tighter center of gravity, making flip tricks a bit easier. You’ll want to ride smaller wheels, 48mm to 53mm, to avoid wheel bite.

Do trucks Really Matter on a skateboard?

Skateboard trucks are the most important part of your board, perhaps even are the heart and soul. Trucks have a huge impact on how your board feels and performs, they also last the longest.

What size longboard truck should I get?

For these reasons, 10” or 180mm trucks are more common for downhill and freeride, while 9” or 150mm trucks are more popular for carving, transportation, and freestyle. Longboard Truck Bushing Seats The bushing seat is the pocket in the center of the hanger which cradles the bushings and helps regulate the trucks ability to turn.

How do I choose the right longboard setup?

Finding the right longboard setup requires deciding how you’re going to ride your longboard. A longboard is the sum of its components, so choosing a longboard amounts to picking the right components, which in turn depends a lot on exactly what you’ll want to do on your longboard. You need to know your own style of riding .

Which skateboard trucks are best for longboarding?

For more info on SKP trucks, check out our Choosing Skateboard Trucks page. Reverse kingpin trucks are more popular for for longboarding because they are lively and responsive at slow speeds while offering more stability and control at high speeds.

What makes a good longboard?

Deck size & wheelbase : the bigger the deck and the longer the wheelbase, the more stable the board, and the more speed it can handle without wobbles. Larger boards, however, typically have a larger turning radius. Deck height : distance between the deck and the ground. It affects the riding feel of the longboard.