Abec 11 Updates

[snozzboarder55]

would biltins with rubber shields or 10mm biltins ever be out of the question?

i doubt the 10mm bearings will be made. 10mm is used for added durability of an axle, chaput's using already strong material so no need for an extra 2mm. but what do i know about the mad scientists plans

[slide]

a dozer would be getting 100 sets. 10 sets just getting thrown into a drawer, 50 sets for household appliances, 5 sets in his glovebox, 34 under his bed, and 1 set just to ride.

all this just to piss people off

How about crushing a pair in a machine press and making a website called smashmyfyretrucks.com

[Randelpink03]

At maryhill I stood on these trucks at maryhill. They were one of the best feeling trucks I have felt, I could tell they would be stable and also turny. I can only wait until there out.

They are out, call sk8 trip. Mine are on there way.

How about crushing a pair in a machine press and making a website called smashmyfyretrucks.com

[Gearfire]

My first idea of what these might feel like is something like a Seismic adapted for bushings.
The super tight fixed angle is what gives Seismics that precise feel, and it's the same thing that's going on in Fyres.

Am I close?

[Longbord1]

Another question. How tall are these in comparison to other trucks on the market. Say Kahalani?

[snozzboarder55]

My first idea of what these might feel like is something like a Seismic adapted for bushings.
The super tight fixed angle is what gives Seismics that precise feel, and it's the same thing that's going on in Fyres.

Am I close?

precise feel of seismic trucks? in my experience seismics fight you when you turn/lean and rebound way too hard (or not at all depending on springs loads). fyres will have a great lean and the rebound will come from the bushings and have a different feel than seismics.

fyres will turn differently than seismics and probably feel more like a randal style truck, but much smoother.

[BigDaddy@TactisSkates]

I heard Fyres are made from pluzonium alloy and have unobtanium king pins...

Nasa has certified the Pro-E cad models and smithsonian wants a set for the archives!

Other than that I bet you could rip a sesh at Tuna for the need to destroy a set of flashbacks in 2 runs

[BigDaddy@TactisSkates]

They are out, call sk8 trip. Mine are on there way.

NO there not... didnt see one set a bonelli.......................

But soon... you will wait like every one else... it's just that you paid early...8)

[stevie]

My first idea of what these might feel like is something like a Seismic adapted for bushings.
The super tight fixed angle is what gives Seismics that precise feel, and it's the same thing that's going on in Fyres.

Am I close?

No. I have ridden both Seismics and slalom Fyres extensively. Fyres have a fully supported pivot axis on two small, precise heim joints. Seismics have a cantilevered pivot with a huge frictiony interface surface. Fyres have a smooth compression/return which affords much subtlety and is easily tweaked. Seismics have single-minded springs that often don't want to do what you want them to. My opinion is that there are few if any similarities between the trucks.

[Randelpink03]

We've been quietly selling the Fyre Trucks to those who call the shop and sweet-talk Sarah. Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone or I'll have to personally assemble a whole bunch of them all at once ...

NO there not... didnt see one set a bonelli.......................

But soon... you will wait like every one else... it's just that you paid early...8)

Riiiigggghhhht. Ill post pics when I get them, should be tomorrow or Thursday. Hater

[sk8norcal]

No. I have ridden both Seismics and slalom Fyres extensively.

how about Fyre vs PVD's ?


seismics was gonna have urethane bushings,
whatever happened to that?

[ChrisChaput]

What do these bobble headed skaters and I have in common? Well for one, we all skated in the NorAms at Vernon this year. Christin Gregersen, Raggie, Katie Neilson, and Zak Maytum came by the shop today to pick up some pink and green wheels, Biltin Bearings, and Fyre Trucks. Zak said that he knows someone who can score him some bushings ...


Zak fixating on Fyre


Christin's baby blues


Skatie Katie doesn't take a bad picture


Raggie loves the picture of himself at Vernon becoming the new ad in Concrete Wave


Zak leads me and Meatball in the consi at Vernon


Christin leaves a wake of destruction behind


Katie leading Brianne


After loading up on gear, the crew made their getaway to GMR in Zak's blue 'stang.

[ChrisChaput]

Almost forgot to mention that Raggie will be trying out some of the new Classic Formula BigZigs. He LOVES the Classic FreeRides, and now he's got some 78a and 81a BigZigs to take out to GMR and Tuna ...

[jmasta]

any recommendations on baseplate angles? 40*/20* sounds amazing

and in general, would you tend to use softer bushings since the bottom bushings no longer carry the rider's weight?

[Blix]

The 81a Amber urethane in the Classic Freerides is just sick! Wears fast but the predictableness(that must be a new word) of grip/slide is awesome. Smooth, ninja silent, and the yellow streaks are über cool. I´ll be all over amber Bigzigs.

[jamesonyo]

[SpeedFiend]

zak would make a cute chubby chick in that first pic

[slide]

Tuna ...

mmmmmmmm, Tuna.

[RastaRocket]

can someone please explain to me what the diff is between all the thane formulas?????

[Anjo K]

After seeing what I assume to be a stack of 89a Retro reflex freerides, is it possible you'll release them at some point?

Thanks in advance