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Originally Posted by Valiant
I have some 73a durometer wheels. Are the Big Zigs 81a louder when ridden? I have my ideas about them but just wanted to confirm it.
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Depending on what sort of pavement you have, they could be louder. I've got a set of 77a pink BigZigs and a set of 86a orange BigZigs, and I do find the pinks to be softer on rougher pavement. The oranges ride well but are slightly louder because the harder urethane doesn't dampen uneven paving as well. On smoother surfaces, as you can imagine, they are both very similar.
As far as performance and use, I use the pinks when I want to just cruise around or when I need lots of traction for harder carves. The oranges are much better for a longer roll and hotter pavement; they also slide easier, of course. But then again, I learned to slide on a pintail with the pinks. To each his own.
I hope this helps somewhat.
-k.
Also, unless I'm mistaken the BigZigs come in 77a, 80a, 83a, 86a, and 89a (pink, lime, lemon, orange, and orange+).