Using Graphite Poweder in place of Grease/Oil?

[JohnnySasquatch]

Yesterday I was going for a cruise down at the beach, doing some slides and whatnot, when this guy started asking me about my bearings. He told me that back in the day, when he and his friends skated a lot, they used graphite powder in their bearings, rather than grease or oil to bomb it down hills and stuff. Is this legit?

[Terrorsathan]

Yesterday I was going for a cruise down at the beach, doing some slides and whatnot, when this guy started asking me about my bearings. He told me that back in the day, when he and his friends skated a lot, they used graphite powder in their bearings, rather than grease or oil to bomb it down hills and stuff. Is this legit?

yea, there was a time, about ten years ago when that stuff was all the rage, and people hated real lube.

[JohnnySasquatch]

Does it work well, and better than normal lube?

[Terrorsathan]

it works, but I'll stick with speed cream.

[That Guy]

I would imagine it wouldn't work nearly as well as common lubes in the "keeping dirt and juenks out of your bearings" category. Maybe not last as long? I have a tube I use for squeaky pivot cups, next time i order bearings ill grab an extra set, strip out the lube and load 'er up with graphite.

If you dont get an answer before then I'll post up?

[Irrationalist]

This sounds interesting. It would make sense. I want to hear from someone who has done this.

[stringtheory]

Grease and oil (to an extent) form a bit a barrier for dirt to get through before it gets in the race way. Powder will not do this. I wouldn't use it.

[That Guy]

Grease and oil (to an extent) form a bit a barrier for dirt to get through before it gets in the race way. Powder will not do this. I wouldn't use it.

Called it.

Go me!