Optimal Wheels of Dancing?

**fiercekiller** · 06-05-2009 10:44 PM

when you dance do you want:
hard or soft wheels?
round or rigid edges?
deep or shallow amount of urethane?
center or offset hubs?
big or small wheels?

thanks for the answers in advance.

**Lucky_13** · 06-05-2009 11:05 PM

Orangatang 4presidents, Retro ZigZags (limes...), Tunnel Tarantulas, Bennett Gators...

**Kenny_Ledesma** · 06-05-2009 11:20 PM

Round ones.

**Griff223** · 06-05-2009 11:26 PM

I got Retro freerides and 70mm zigzags, both 80a. What do you think would be better? I'm leaning toward freerides, because of the round edges, but the zigzags would be more plush.

**fiercekiller** · 06-06-2009 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by Kenny_Ledesma

Round ones.

what do you mean? like round lips?
or are you being sarcastic?

**Bombsquad_Manny** · 06-06-2009 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by fiercekiller

what do you mean? like round lips?
or are you being sarcastic?

lol
sarcasm.

Just get a wheel that you like it doesn't mater with dancing as long as it rolls.

**fiercekiller** · 06-06-2009 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by Griff223

I got Retro freerides and 70mm zigzags, both 80a. What do you think would be better? I'm leaning toward freerides, because of the round edges, but the zigzags would be more plush.

dont you want traction for dancing? so the board doesnt slide (some wheels slide when you dont even want them to) when your cross-stepping and facing backwards peter panning.

**Griff223** · 06-06-2009 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by fiercekiller

dont you want traction for dancing? so the board doesnt slide (some wheels slide when you dont even want them to) when your cross-stepping and facing backwards peter panning.

The freerides have a pretty god amount of grip, but you are right. ill probably just use my zigs.

**Jorelle** · 06-06-2009 02:06 AM

I prefer centersets over sidesets. I found I roll longer with them, haven't done 'extensive' testing so it might be me going crazy. I prefer bigger plusher wheels that can run over a lot of things.

**fiercekiller** · 06-06-2009 10:05 AM

so i guess ill get orangatang in heats or retro big zigs in lime.

**Mike Altenhofen** · 06-06-2009 10:57 AM

well i guess it depends on the size of your board. If youre riding a loaded dancer i would suggest orangatang in heat or 4prez. But on a shorter dance board such as a komodo, big zigs or retro freerides would be my choice

**TM_Cruzer** · 06-06-2009 11:45 AM

get zigzags.

Big zigs are huge for a top mount dancer.

**Jorelle** · 06-06-2009 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by TM_Cruzer

get zigzags.

Big zigs are huge for a top mount dancer.

I'm running Inheats on my Roggs Jr Dancer. Only a few mm away from wheelbite, and I can still carve well

**Lucky_13** · 06-06-2009 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by TM_Cruzer

get zigzags.

Big zigs are huge for a top mount dancer.

I agree with this...Dancers are big, thick boards...Why ride any higher than needed...? 70mm is plenty of wheel...Also, I have thrown Freeride wheels on a dancer...Its not fun...The contact patch just isnt big enough...78a to 83 - 84a and you're good to go...

**tart_monkey** · 06-06-2009 02:35 PM

I rode some lime zigzags on my 60" freeride.. changed over to 72a avilas.. never looked back. So plush.. just floating on a cloud...

retros were pretty good.. freerides do have a good grip and i like the way they ride too. For dancing i like maximum plushness and maximum grip.. you aren't going to outdo the avilas too easily

**gordito8me** · 06-06-2009 02:48 PM

I've found that round lipped wheels like powerballs are a little more forgiving when you're stomping down shuvits and stuff. A square lipped wheel is more likely to catch the pavement and stop the board from spinning more abruptly. but I think orange or purple 4 pres are a great wheel for dancing. They're super plush, with a supposed durometer of softer than the stated 80-83a.

**sctr9er** · 06-07-2009 06:34 PM

ive got s9 race fromula 70mm wheels on my custom 59" dancer, but thats all my local shop had left so its all good

**Rusty4488** · 06-08-2009 09:05 PM

i think grippins are pretty good for dancing. Centerset, squared edge, and 70mm sounds like a good combo to me for some smooth dancing. Mine are 75a, but if i could choose again, I probably would have got a little bit of a harder duro

**shrugs1434** · 06-09-2009 08:29 PM

If you're doing transitions at all I would recommend some round lipped wheels, but definitely keep them soft. Maybe 81a strikers? Pink powerballs? Strikers are 66mm so that will be a tad bit lower than your 72mm and 70mm suggestions.