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4President (80a)

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Description

Company: Orangatang
Durometer: 80a
Diameter: 70mm
Contact Patch: 53mm
Edge Profile: Square
Core Setting: Offset
Appropriate Discipline: Downhill • Cruising • Carving • Slalom
E-mail : taco@orangatangwheels.com
Website: http://orangatangwheels.com http://www.loadedboards.com
Purchase: Purchase

ORANGATANG wheels are in folks!!!! Yes after years of research, testing, mishaps, bad news, ups and downs, and a trip across NZ, Orangtangs have come to life. We are releasing a limited run to start July 1st with full production scheduled late July.

Featuring a specially formulated, high rebound "Happy" urethane, Orangatang is proud to release 2 shapes in 1 duro: 80a. There will be more shapes and more duro options to come, but for now we've dialed in a versatile urethane that's nice 'n fast, grippy as hot chewing gum on a park bench, and more pumpable than California's Governator.

A slalom influenced, offset design with subtle lip characteristics for increased grip, speed, and high energy return.

After much deliberation and the suggestions for our newsletter, Orangatang has chosen to make these wheels in orange. The wheels will only be available on our site and selected online shops.

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What is the difference between the Orangatang In Heat & 4President 80a and the 83a versions?

The 83a wheels are a harder duro. The wheels will have less grip than the 80a’s, more prone to losing traction and will be a tab bit faster on most surfaces. The 83a’s should also wear better due to the harder duro.

Note: The 83a’s are NOT SLIDE WHEELS. They will slide easier than the 80a’s, but they are still not a slide specific or even a free-ride wheel. These shapes are intended to be grippy and have high rebound lips for energy generation.

Which duro should I get?

If you want more grip go with the 80a. If you want more speed and less grip go with the 83a. This all depends on your riding style.

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How to Break In For Sliding- http://www.loadedboards.com/adam2/blog/index.php?2008/06/30/144-orangatangs-how-to-break-them-in-for-sliding

Orangatang Wheel Feedback-

http://www.loadedboards.com/adam2/blog/index.php?2008/07/03/146-orangatang-wheels-feedback

http://www.loadedboards.com/adam2/blog/index.php?2008/07/15/151-orangatang-feedback

Orangatang 4president Wheel Video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MPRVVwu4yw

�Wheel Info Video- http://youtube.com/watch?v=GYXOn3DPBR0

�(Taken from www.loadedboards.com)

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(Photo Credits- www.daddiesboardshop.com)

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User reviews

Average user rating from: 18 user(s)


Overall rating		4.5
Durability		4.5
Construction		4.9
Ride		4.8
Appearance		4.9
Agility		4.6
Slide		3.9
Longevity		4.2
Compliant		4.2

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good wheel, Saturday, 24 October 2009

Written by eis - View all my reviews - Top 50 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.6
Durability		4.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		5.0
Slide		4.0
Longevity		4.0
Compliant		5.0

good wheel , looks good

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 1 year
What Setup are you running them on?: dancer paris, abec5
cervich randel 150, abec 5
surf one
Typical Discepline?: all
How much did you pay for them?: 54,95 eur
Where did you buy them?: longboardshop.de
What are their weaknesses?: no
What are their strengths?: grip and slid nice
What similar equipment have you ridden?: zig zag ,abec 11 wheels
Would you recommend them?: Yes

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god wheels, Monday, 31 August 2009

Written by crables - View all my reviews -


Overall rating		4.8
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		5.0
Slide		5.0
Longevity		3.0
Compliant		5.0

the best wheels i have ever used for downhill.

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 5 months almost to the core
What Setup are you running them on?: nemesis,bears,venom green and yellow.
Typical Discepline?: downhill/freeride
How much did you pay for them?: 50
Where did you buy them?: tactisskate shop
What are their weaknesses?: none
What are their strengths?: grip and slide very well.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: purple inheats
Would you recommend them?: Yes

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oranges are sweet, Thursday, 16 July 2009

Written by killerzombie163 - View all my reviews - Top 100 Reviewer


Overall rating		4.5
Durability		4.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		4.0
Slide		5.0
Longevity		4.0
Compliant		4.0

there are other wheels that probably have the same quality as these wheels. these wheels are a bit on the pricy side, but they do make the money spent worth it in my opinion.

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 2-3 weeks
What Setup are you running them on?: NS Heist, Randal R2 180mm, bone red

switched to

joel tudor, gullwing charger, bone red
Typical Discepline?: sliding, cruising, pumping
How much did you pay for them?: probably 50-ish
Where did you buy them?: stokedskateboards
What are their weaknesses?: none
What are their strengths?: buttery smooth slide after the edges are rounded over time, great grip, good rebound
Would you recommend them?: Undecided

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otangs, Tuesday, 30 June 2009

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Overall rating		4.4
Durability		4.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		4.0
Slide		3.0
Longevity		4.0
Compliant		5.0

Go with Retro if you want to save a few bucks...i chunked those also...ugh

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 6 months
What Setup are you running them on?: loaded pintail
180mm red paris
vemon bushings
swiss 6
Typical Discepline?: hard carving crusing a little sliding
How much did you pay for them?: ballpark of around $50
Where did you buy them?: Santa is the best dude.
What are their weaknesses?: They will chunk if you dont break them in right.
not that this matters but i want more colors!!
What are their strengths?: very fast grippy when you want slide when you want.
Break in nice.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Retro lemons, other Orangatangs.
Would you recommend them?: Undecided

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GRIPPY, Tuesday, 23 June 2009

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Overall rating		4.3
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		5.0
Slide		4.0
Longevity		4.0
Compliant		1.0

:-)

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: 6 months
What Setup are you running them on?: ceviche/tracker darts 161/swiss six
Typical Discepline?: tech slides/carving
How much did you pay for them?: $50
Where did you buy them?: stokedskateboards.com
What are their weaknesses?: pendy slides
What are their strengths?: fast and can be good free ride wheel.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: fish.
Would you recommend them?: Yes

Was this review helpful to you? yes