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 hard sharp edges for grip, thick lips for maintaining speed, and rippled inner walls for progressive energy return.

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.

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 Wheel Video- http://youtube.com/watch?v=l0ocvAIVqIw

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

 (Taken from www.loadedboards.com)

(Photo Credits- www.daddiesboardshop.com)