The pros and cons of paris vs. randal

**4evriding** · 01-11-2009 07:47 AM

I am just wondering the pros and cons of these two brands. What are the differences what are the similarities. what good about 'em? whats bad about 'em?

**Fishtale Boards** · 01-11-2009 07:53 AM

Paris looks better than randal.
Paris has a better bushing seat than randal which makes them alot smother imo.
Paris baseplate shape annoys me.
Paris now has venom bushings stock.

Actually the bushing seat on the randal is pretty nice now, I didnt realize that im thinkin about the old ones.

**4evriding** · 01-11-2009 08:15 AM

OH great, I just ordered randals for my longboard.

I thought the paris looked better... I am an idiot.

someone needs post who likes randal?

**Ogre** · 01-11-2009 08:19 AM

Nothing wrong with Randals.. You'll be happy.
Think about it, Randals are what all others are usually compared to. They have their quirks but so do all trucks.

**soccerforlife** · 01-11-2009 08:20 AM

randals are great theres nothing wrong with having randals. i do =D i love em.

**Fishtale Boards** · 01-11-2009 08:23 AM

yea the new randals are pretty much paris trucks that just arnt as shiny and smooth, but functionally theyre almost the same, the bushing seat is different but I think the new randal trucks have that cut out to let the bushing bulge out a bit which helped alot. Theyre both great.

**jkpvilla** · 01-11-2009 08:23 AM

to make sure you know, paris are not being stocked with venoms.

**4evriding** · 01-11-2009 08:41 AM

ok, and the what ones are more stable?
The 50 degree kingpin thing on the randals, whats the difference?

**MJKam11** · 01-11-2009 08:47 AM

Paris and Randal are both 50 degrees so don't worry about it. The lower the degree the less it turns and the more "stable" it is. The only thing I don't like about Randals is that they're hard to dial in with bushing setups.

**Fishtale Boards** · 01-11-2009 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by jkpvilla

to make sure you know, paris are not being stocked with venoms.

Idk man, thats what it said in concrete wave. Maybe I read it wrong but Im pretty sure Paris trucks are now stock with Venom bushings.

**LaneMeyer** · 01-11-2009 09:14 AM

Paris trucks are a little more lively IMO. Randals feel a little more stable.

Originally Posted by jkpvilla

to make sure you know, paris are not being stocked with venoms.

That's not true, I bought my Paris stock with venoms.

**GrassDiver** · 01-11-2009 09:41 AM

Yes, Paris look nicer than Randals - but have you ever looked at Indy trucks, they look like some kids first metal shop casting project, and everyone loves Indy's - don't worry about the look so much. If you really want to have some fun get both the Randals and the Paris trucks and swap em around, then you will have trucks for a second board (which, of course you will need very soon).

**Xgecko** · 01-11-2009 11:04 AM

Paris made in China
Randal made in Oceanside

buy american

**4evriding** · 01-11-2009 11:42 AM

oh heck yeh, now that i know randal are made here. i am glad i went with those. Indy's are hands down the toughest truck ever. i had mine on my trick deck for 3 or 4 years. this one poolrider at my local skate park, he had indy's and they had a U out of them from griding so much and he would air in and out of the bowl and the never broke.

**Ian** · 01-11-2009 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by LaneMeyer

Paris trucks are a little more lively IMO. Randals feel a little more stable.

That's not true, I bought my Paris stock with venoms.

Paris are not stock with venoms. Same shape, different thane.

**parisrising** · 01-11-2009 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by [Ian]

Paris are not stock with venoms. Same shape, different thane.

All new Paris Trucks are built with Venom Bushings STOCK. Same shape, same formula... There will still be some old Paris Trucks floating around from old stock without the Venom Bushings in them, but ALL Paris trucks are now made with USA made Venom Bushings. If ya don't know, now ya know.

Thanks,

Paris Truck Co.

**4evriding** · 01-11-2009 12:44 PM

oh snap, i guess he told us...

are those bushings good?

**DSquared09** · 01-11-2009 12:52 PM

the Venom bushings on the Paris trucks are great.

I tend to enjoy Randals better because they have a different feel compared to Paris trucks. I can't really explain it you just have to try it out for yourself.

I noticed that when I put my Paris trucks on my Hypercarve it makes the board super stiff and the carvy feeling is lost.

**4evriding** · 01-11-2009 01:24 PM

i read some were that u can switch the hangars or something like that to make the trucks turn better or something...

**Alpha06** · 01-11-2009 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by parisrising

All new Paris Trucks are built with Venom Bushings STOCK. Same shape, same formula... There will still be some old Paris Trucks floating around from old stock without the Venom Bushings in them, but ALL Paris trucks are now made with USA made Venom Bushings. If ya don't know, now ya know.

Thanks,

Paris Truck Co.

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