complete --> new trucks and wheels

[imh0]

I'm riding a Surf-One Pakala III (hard maple, 44"). Back when I bought the thing, I didn't know anything and didn't care that the store had put on Independent trucks, but now I'm riding to class daily and hittin up some garages when I have time and I'd like to be able to take a corner without praying I'll stick to the ground. I want good all-around wheels on the sticky side and trucks that are smooth and carvy, but stable enough for me to ride to class everyday. Also, I'll probably be on this setup for a while so price isn't really an issue. Does anybody have suggestions for a new truck/wheel combo?

[fonsle]

My suggestion would be:

10" Gullwing Chargers and 75mm 80A BigZigs

But there are a lot of alternatives.
Trucks: i.e. Randal R2, Paris 180 mm, ...
Wheels: Gumballs, ZigZags, ...

[kaplac]

I say Paris trucks, the new version with the 6 hole baseplate. Or Randall revision2 trucks.

Gumballs, BigZigs, Orangatangs? (never ridden them but they seem to fit your bill), lower duro superballs.

[Thunder]

if you wanna stick like glue then get grippins

[ksplash]

i disagree with the grippin comment, they are my favorite wheels, but others grip more, for instance, siksix, sevenO's, pink zigs, probably both O'tangs, superballs, hotspots, avilas, cambrias. not telling you not to get grippins, in fact thats what i'd recommend, but all the others will suit you very well, you will have no complaints.

to answer the question of this thread. i'd say either paris 180 preferably the 6 hole baseplate, indy 169, tracker 184's, randal 180's, holeys. and any of the previously mentioned wheels

[Tonyz]

Chargers and orangatangs.

[samhell]

Wedge/Dewedge your Indys..
And get the right bushings for in those
puppies. Do some searching....
Indy's are better than you think when set up right.
Indy's are very carvy fun trucks..Ask those who know and you'll
understand why.
Buy some Lime or Pink Zig Zags and good bearings and be very happy..

[SK1ER]

Holeys & Tunnel Tarantulas

[pistol pete]

randals with lime bigzigs

[imh0]

thanks a ton guys! I've taken what you said and done some research and here's what I'm thinking

keep my Indys - thanks samhell
Khiro bushing kit
Khiro riser kit (with 1 set shock risers I already own)
Pleasure Tools Abec7 bearings & 1 set spacers
Orangatang 4Presidents or Red ZigZags

Thoughts? I know the kits seem a bit excessive, but I figure it's a good investment and I can fine-tune and figure out my ideal setup that way.
On the wheels - I forgot to mention before that I don't necessarily ride on the smoothest of surfaces all the time - how big a difference will 77a vs. 80a make?

Edit: I'm looking at getting a slightly longer kingpin too...

[rayzor tattoos]

Originally Posted by imh0

thanks a ton guys! I've taken what you said and done some research and here's what I'm thinking

keep my Indys - thanks samhell
Khiro bushing kit
Khiro riser kit (with 1 set shock risers I already own)
Pleasure Tools Abec7 bearings & 1 set spacers
Orangatang 4Presidents or Red ZigZags

Thoughts? I know the kits seem a bit excessive, but I figure it's a good investment and I can fine-tune and figure out my ideal setup that way.
On the wheels - I forgot to mention before that I don't necessarily ride on the smoothest of surfaces all the time - how big a difference will 77a vs. 80a make?

Edit: I'm looking at getting a slightly longer kingpin too...

80 powell bombers are good wheels - just my opinion
and indys can be made to do just about anything
got my khiro grom to fit just took some work
thunder groms work well too
u can do a lot with edging also
good luck
ray

[imh0]

Alright final decision made and parts ordered!
Final parts count:

Indy 149s (ones I got now)
Red (78a) Zigs
Khiro Riser Kit & Shock Riser
Khiro Bushing Kit
Pleasure Tool Abec7 Bearings & Spacer
Necessary Hardware

Thanks again for your help - thanks samhell for suggesting to keep my indys.