Good carving wheels

[olliepopp]

So, I've been having trouble figuring out a good carving wheel. I slide a little, but I'm totally cool with changing out my wheels if I need to slide. Are Grippins good? Or Gumballs? Somebody said something about BigZigs? What's good for carving and cruising around my city, maybe hitting up Mt. Tabor for those who know it, or whatever?

[SpeedDemon8]

So, I've been having trouble figuring out a good carving wheel. I slide a little, but I'm totally cool with changing out my wheels if I need to slide. Are Grippins good? Or Gumballs? Somebody said something about BigZigs? What's good for carving and cruising around my city, maybe hitting up Mt. Tabor for those who know it, or whatever?

It depends on the durometer of the wheels. I have nineballs. 75mm and 78A. they grip really well.

[olliepopp]

It depends on the durometer of the wheels. I have nineballs. 75mm and 78A. they grip really well.

I was thinking a fatty wheel, yeah. Wait, is durometer the hardness of the wheel? Sorry, I'm new.

[SpeedDemon8]

I was thinking a fatty wheel, yeah. Wait, is durometer the hardness of the wheel? Sorry, I'm new.

Yeah its the way that they measure the softness and hardness of the wheel.

[olliepopp]

I was thinking softer.

[AfroRider21]

basically anything with a lip i.e. zig zags/ big zigs, gfh fatties, 3dm avalons

just try to get something that fits without wheel bite. the whole point is that you can turn as far as possible and not drift out and put in hard carves like snowboarding or surfing.

and yea softer=grip hard=slip
and harder is usually faster.

edit: 75a is pretty soft, 98a is really hard.
78a is a good hardness for all around
i wouldnt go above 81a for just carving personally.

[SoloRider]

78a is pretty soft. Wide, hard lip, and soft is what it sounds like you're after. Lime BigZigs would fit the bill nicely.

[SpeedDemon8]

78a is pretty soft. Wide, hard lip, and soft is what it sounds like you're after. Lime BigZigs would fit the bill nicely.

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He's right, anything soft, and fatty. Just be aware if you use any wheels that have a sharp lip, you run the risk of landing on your face when trying to slide.

[Stoopidsquig]

I got some grippins a while ago and haven't had a lot of opportunities to ride them, but I'm loving them so far. I got 78a and they are definitely plenty grippy. I think I heard, though, that if you get a little but harder like 81a that they slide real nice once you break em in. Haven't tried sliding yet though, so I couldn't tell you.

[olliepopp]

And bigzigs are good wheels?

[Brute379]

And bigzigs are good wheels?

Yes, Big Zigs are great wheels. They podiumed regulary during last years race season.

[SpeedDemon8]

And bigzigs are good wheels?

Theres your answer lol

[killdozer]

Mini Monster Hawgs and Monster Hawgs are great for hard carving. They don't really slide well unless you are good at sliding a squared off lip, but they hug the road like crazy. I'm talking about the newer Blue 78a or White 80a. I have a set in 70mm and 76mm and they are fun. Just not for sliding.

[SaveGas]

Would a 75a be too soft for hard carving (i.e. Tunnel Turantula)? In my mind, I was thinking that the softer wheel would help dig into carves more.

[gabetar]

Most of guys at tabor have big zigs. Good wheels

[slingboard00]

Would a 75a be too soft for hard carving (i.e. Tunnel Turantula)? In my mind, I was thinking that the softer wheel would help dig into carves more.

A 75a wheel would be a great carving wheel. I ride 78a's and they are super grippy. The difference is trade off between speed and grip. A 75 will grip a little better than 78 but the latter will be a touch faster. If you are on a really turny truck be sure you don't get to large of a wheel.
What's been stated as far as the edge of the wheel and sliding is completely accurate. Decide whether you want to throw in some stand up slides or not as you are carving and this will determine whether to buy a wheel with some roundness to it or not.

[DGMuzik]

are 75a wheels gud for sliding? altho, i hear that harder wheels are better for sliding...

[SaveGas]

are 75a wheels gud for sliding? altho, i hear that harder wheels are better for sliding...

A higher durometer wheel is usually favored for sliding, usually 80a and up. Also another thing to keep in mind (however correct me if I'm wrong) is that most 75a wheels are slalom wheels, shaped with lips designed to keep grip an not break traction.

[skrag]

Cult Wheels - Death Ray 72mm 80A

^ SICK ass wheels


In my opinion: Cult>Abec 11>Orangatang>3dm (seismic)>S9 Race Formula>everything else

[compadrinks]

Lime Bigzigs!! awesome! , Im using those on my Dervish, sick wheels!