Abec 11 gumballs

**Munchkin1247** · 07-15-2009 02:23 PM

I was thinking about getting these as an all around wheel. I mostly cruise but do a little dh and am learning how to slide. Would these wheels be a good choice?

**hawaii808** · 07-15-2009 02:24 PM

yeah
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**dhk33** · 07-15-2009 04:39 PM

i have these wheels but i havent had a chance to ride them yet since my deck hasnt come. however, ive seen a million youtube videos of gumballs being used for literally EVERYTHING. dh/carving/cruising/sliding. it looks like they can do it all. just search for hem on youtube and youll see what i mean.

**brian250f** · 07-15-2009 10:27 PM

i like mine. (75mm/75a)

**Brute379** · 07-15-2009 10:47 PM

I have two duros and enjoy them frequently.

**spicysmoke** · 07-16-2009 03:11 AM

I have a set of 75a gumballs, I love them, they're nice and soft but don't feel slow, they have really nice grip even after ive broken them in and rounded off the lips. Gloves down i slide them fun, a bit unpredictable and the hookups a bit sudden, stand ups are pretty shifty too, I'm not much of a slider so that'd be part of it but it just feels sketchy as hell when i lose traction without a hand down. A harder duro like 81a would solve that though, even 78a would be better, yet still be grippy and soft enough to take on raggedy roads. So yeah, get the gumballs.

**dgsblb2** · 07-16-2009 04:20 AM

I've had my gumballs for about 2 years now and I've loved every millimeter of them.

**Bridee** · 07-17-2009 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by dgsblb2

I've had my gumballs for about 2 years now and I've loved every millimeter of them.

how soft are they?

**ronaldope** · 07-17-2009 03:07 AM

i rode on gumballs for a long time. really enjoyed them considering the fact that my neighborhood streets are really bumpy and rough. so it gave a smooth ride.

i sold the complete deck to my buddy and he slapped some durians on the board. obviously made a huge difference.

gumballs are a nice all around board because they were also broken in when i sold it to my friend. a great all around wheel.

**jessse** · 07-17-2009 03:29 AM

Are the gumballs like 75mm bigzigs???

**TexasBomber** · 07-17-2009 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by jessse

Are the gumballs like 75mm bigzigs???

One of the greatest wheels ever produced. Nothing like a BigZig or zigzag. Gumballs are unique in there own shape and thane. Anyone who has skated in the last 3 years should have owned a set. 2 years ago they were the rage, anyone remember the pink gumball? That wheel chunked major, when sliding. Anyway I really like the retro wheels, they will always be my first choice. (FYI, EW Obombers, are great wheel that I've tried out recently)

**jessse** · 07-17-2009 04:10 AM

I was thinking of putting (pink zz 78a) on the back for grip and (green zz 80a) on the front for speed. Does that sound like a good idea.

Or just keep it green???

**jessse** · 07-17-2009 04:14 AM

Well... does anyone here use pink wheels. Because i want to get pink zz and being a guy people will have a go at me for having pink wheels. Do you guys put up with that???

**dgsblb2** · 07-17-2009 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by Bridee

how soft are they?

84a. Plenty of grip with the option of free-riding. They're also lasting longer than my friends 78a Gumballs and we ride the same hills the same way.

**dgsblb2** · 07-17-2009 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by jessse

Well... does anyone here use pink wheels. Because i want to get pink zz and being a guy people will have a go at me for having pink wheels. Do you guys put up with that???

I would go with the lime zigzags. You will have all the grip you need, and they will last a lot longer. Your slides will be smoother and easier.

Also, I own plenty of pink wheels and nobody cares. They turn black anyways.

**TexasBomber** · 07-17-2009 04:23 AM

I use Retros' pink 7o's on a Vanguard with Holeys and pink (holey) bushings, and the color pink is'nt an issue when skating around my crew. Pink is a good color for somethings in life, longboarding is one of em. Even though green will always look good, go with what you want and don't look back on it.

**jessse** · 07-17-2009 04:28 AM

This is for DH no sliding... alittle drifting but not to much. I need alittle more grip at the back because sometimes the board drifts around corners when i dont want it to.
I want it to be a nice controled drift.

**dkeller33** · 07-17-2009 04:47 AM

Daddies Board Shop has a good deal w/Retro's right now.......get a set of Biltin's for 10$ and always free shipping.....

**jessse** · 07-17-2009 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by TexasBomber

I use Retros' pink 7o's on a Vanguard with Holeys and pink (holey) bushings, and the color pink is'nt an issue when skating around my crew. Pink is a good color for somethings in life, longboarding is one of em. Even though green will always look good, go with what you want and don't look back on it.

Will pink randles with pink zz's look good or is it to much???

**TexasBomber** · 07-17-2009 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by jessse

Will pink randles with pink zz's look good or is it to much???

No, that's not too much pink IMO, but contrast is more "eye catching" I would mix those pink hangers with black base plates. I'm running green randal hangers with pink base plates on a Comet FSM. As long as your skating and giving it a 100% any color will look good.