Want to Get Sliding Wheels, any suggestions?

**laxplaya69** · 06-02-2008 05:04 PM

Wanted to try out some sliding wheels, have some really soft carving wheels right now. Anybody have any suggestions on brands or types; duro or width. I've heard that the harder the better, is it also the bigger the better. I'm riding on randals and a loaded dervish.

**laxplaya69** · 06-02-2008 05:07 PM

also, i was just wondering... If you have really hard wheels 90a+ can you still carve and bomb without sliding out?

**SteveC** · 06-02-2008 05:12 PM

well there's most certainly a relationship between traction and hardness.
if you go much over 85a you will notice traction begin to go down significantly.

there are good compromise wheels out there, but they inevitably give up a bit of both for a happy medium.

**mediocrityman** · 06-02-2008 05:22 PM

Earthwing 62mm superballs are great. I may sound like I'm just plugging for them by now, but they are very good. I've had mine for about a year now with minimal shrinkage and no flat-spots (i like to do slides that keep my wheels moving).

**SteveC** · 06-02-2008 05:28 PM

Slide-A, Sergio sliders, etc are the complete other end of the spectrum.
Awesome sliding wheels, I wouldn't try bombing on them though, at least not if you ever have to turn.

**skaskater** · 06-02-2008 05:31 PM

84a gumballs would be a good choice

**JY Jelly** · 06-03-2008 06:49 PM

62mm Earthwing Slide A's
77mm Strikers 88a

**MJKam11** · 06-03-2008 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by skaskater

84a gumballs would be a good choice

I agree, very drifty when broken in.

**pistol pete** · 06-03-2008 07:16 PM

powerballs. i used to attempt sliding on my 78a flywheels and could barely get them to slide out. i just got a fresh set of powerballs today and my first slide i did a 180. they are actually pretty grippy when carving or mild bombing but once you put a hand down they slide like butter. highly recommended