Bearing for everyday use

**Smith** · 07-12-2009 10:29 PM

Hey Guys,
Should i change my bearing from Abec5 to Abec7?I using S9 Haleiwa,and i ride it to school.
just wondering ,because my cousin tells me to change my bearing.He said "Abec 7 will help you to go far than Abec 5"but is that gonna make speed up?Because i don't like to go too fast.

**JY Jelly** · 07-12-2009 10:33 PM

Speedy Lunatics are the way to go, around $8 a set and are abec 7, but if your bearings spin freely then you dont really need to replace them.

**rosewood thief** · 07-12-2009 10:35 PM

if you are using a s9 you must be using greaseballs? swap them before they decide to randomly seize during a great session and kill you. get reds

**Cruzer** · 07-12-2009 10:35 PM

Wait, if you have greaseballs than you probobly should get some reds or MHS bearings

**boarderaholic** · 07-12-2009 10:39 PM

Abec rating doesn't matter. You want to buy bearings that are made of some sort of quality material, IE: Mini Logo's, Bones Reds, blah blah blah.

**rosewood thief** · 07-12-2009 10:48 PM

grease balls

**schmoose** · 07-12-2009 10:50 PM

**JamieReis** · 07-12-2009 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by landyachtzevo827

Speedy Lunatics are the way to go, around $8 a set and are abec 7, but if your bearings spin freely then you dont really need to replace them.

I agree, they are fast, but they have the same characteristics as the greaseballs, shitty quality materials, and seize up after little use.

Originally Posted by boarderaholic

Abec rating doesn't matter. You want to buy bearings that are made of some sort of quality material, IE: Mini Logo's, Bones Reds, blah blah blah.

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

He is right in every regard.

1. Bones Reds
2. Biltins
3. Mini Logo
4. MHS

Those are my cheap but awesome suggestions.

**rosewood thief** · 07-12-2009 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by jar5173

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

isnt boarderholic a girl?

**luftywaffles** · 07-13-2009 01:52 AM

MHS bearings are 8.50.

GET THEM.

R · 07-13-2009 12:14 PM

Greaseballs are the generic Chinese bearings people buy in bulk and what you find on eBay. They have metal cages so beware if your lube runs dry. Besides what has been mentioned I have to kick in Pleasure Tool for "Best Bang for the Buck" contender.

Pleasure Tool Bearings

**Georgie808** · 07-15-2009 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Smith

Hey Guys,
Should i change my bearing from Abec5 to Abec7?I using S9 Haleiwa,and i ride it to school.
just wondering ,because my cousin tells me to change my bearing.He said "Abec 7 will help you to go far than Abec 5"but is that gonna make speed up?Because i don't like to go too fast.

Swiss ceramic is the way to go.
Which is ironic because im not kidding... I have 2 pairs of Swiss ceramics and use re older pair in my cruse board. >>

**LoAdeD x DeRvisH** · 07-15-2009 04:09 PM

Get reds, there cheap, easy to maintain and last long

**killdozer** · 07-15-2009 04:13 PM

Get some Biltins. They are the best I have ever used. That and having the washers and spacers and bearing all in one unit is just cool. If you can't swing the cheddah for those then get the Reds.

**ronaldope** · 07-15-2009 04:16 PM

agreed with the folks who mentioned reds. one of the shops over here actually closed down and had a blowout sale for the last few weeks of business. all skate equipment for half off. reds for only 7$ ftw!

has anyone tried the super reds by any chance?

**Mile_High_Mark** · 07-15-2009 04:16 PM

ABEC ratings are meaningless when it comes to skateboards.

Inexpensive, quality bearings can be had for less than $10/set. I'd tell you to buy my bearings, but I won't go there.

**wardlarson** · 07-15-2009 04:19 PM

i will
buy his bearings

or something cheap and similar

whoever said speedy lunatics sieze up after a little use is a total retard, i still ride mine, have for over a year now, and have taken them near 60 on a 4.4mi DH run over and over again (this makes things VERY hot). they are still fast and great, just keep the triflow running through them and they will be fine.

i really dont think bearings matter unless you go ceramic to kill the chance of rusting, but even then if you clean and care for your #### then you will have no issues on $7 bearings.

**hxzero** · 07-15-2009 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mile_High_Mark

ABEC ratings are meaningless when it comes to skateboards.

Inexpensive, quality bearings can be had for less than $10/set. I'd tell you to buy my bearings, but I won't go there.

I'll go there, buy MHS bearings, they're good.

**anatharc** · 07-15-2009 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Mile_High_Mark

ABEC ratings are meaningless when it comes to skateboards.

Inexpensive, quality bearings can be had for less than $10/set. I'd tell you to buy my bearings, but I won't go there.

well im going to.

buy MHM's bearings. they're just as good (if not better) than reds and are almost half the price.
Mile High Skates

**Ciotti** · 07-16-2009 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by ronaldope

has anyone tried the super reds by any chance?

I've had them on my Sector Waimea in Never Summer 72's for a few weeks and they seem to roll a bit longer than the regular Reds I had in it before. For the price they're great but for a few dollars more you can get Biltins which I have on my Barfoot in EW Superballs and they just roll forever.