RSSDifferent Kinds Of Skateboard Wheels
Unless you are already a professional skateboarder or at least know a lot about skateboards already, you surely do not know that skate wheels come in different types. Normally these parts of the skateboard are made from polyurethane, which is hard and has sizes that range between 48 to 100 millimeters. Aside from the size, skate wheels also come to differ in hardness that is measure by a durometer A scale.
Skate wheels in the scale of 75a are the softest while those that are under the scale of 99a are the hardest.
Other than the size and hardness, skate wheels also come in different kinds, wherein each kind has its according size and purpose.
Street – this kind of skate wheel is probably considered the smallest with a size of 48 to 55 millimeters and hard that prevents the skateboard from slowing down. This type of skate wheel is ideal for ollies and flips tricks.
Vert – if you are into vert skating, the vert kind of skate wheel will work out fine for you. This kind of wheel is especially designed for vert skaters who use to land and jump of ramps. With the special purpose it has, the Vert skate wheel are relatively hard and has size that ranges from 55 to 65 millimeters. Because their use include ramps, the vert skate wheels are considered to be the hardest.
Slalom – this type of wheel is softer compared to vert wheel but is slightly bigger whit sizes from 60 to 75 millimeters making the slalom wheel able to sustain maximum speed on an extended period. Since this skate wheel type is softer, it has the ability to provide better grips on turns, which are important when, slalom racing.
Longboard – this kind of wheel is designed for transport and cruising type of skateboarding, which caters the primary function of longboards. Sizes of this kind of skate wheel ranges from 65 to 100 millimeters and provide stable and comfortable rides. Since solid polyurethane would make the wheels too thick and too heavy, that is why mostly of the longboard skate wheels come with hard plastic cores.
Now that you know the different kind of skateboard wheels, you surely now can decide which kind to buy for the skateboard tricks you want to learn, as you surely know what type of skater you are and what you will do with your skateboards. It is important to note though that it is ideal for kids and novice skateboarders to use the softest wheels.