Loaded Durian 86a freeride wheel **REVIEW**

**gnarwhale** · 10-07-2009 06:02 PM

threw em on earlier today, and boy these wheels are butter. they feel almost exactly like the lower duro purp ones; only a slightly harder feel. They also feel really nice for cruising and just carving, hold lines well, but break free the minute you want them too. Not too hard at all, an awesome duro choice. Color and pour of the thane is perfect.

If your looking for a FAST, smooth sliding, durable wheel then these are for you.

9.8/10

**unclewinkie** · 10-07-2009 06:06 PM

Why not just 10?

**Terrorsathan** · 10-07-2009 06:07 PM

mine should be here tomorrow

**gnarwhale** · 10-07-2009 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by unclewinkie

Why not just 10?

nothing is perfect silleh

**HEiGHT iZ NaSTy** · 10-07-2009 06:49 PM

Sold an old shortboard skateboard for a pair today. I'm mad excited. Well, I actually only got 40 for it but I'll spend my lunch money for the week on the rest. <3 Longboardskater not having tax or shipping.

**Irrationalist** · 10-07-2009 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by gnarwhale

nothing is perfect silleh

I was assuming because it didn't leave banana'y thane lines after slides.

**AlG** · 10-07-2009 07:50 PM

I'm so stoked for these to come. I just dialed in heel-side stand-ups, speed checks and 180's and out. Waiting on my Durians to start messing around with toe-side stuff. I don't think I've been this excited for wheels or any component to date.

**Bookworm** · 10-07-2009 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Irrationalist

I was assuming because it didn't leave banana'y thane lines after slides.

myself

I would cream myself.

**Petary791** · 10-08-2009 07:06 AM

I don't know if your guys's roads are as sh!tty as winter/salt/then-summer roads here in Michigan but how do they hold up on sidewalk and stuff? I'm afraid they'll be too hard for any of the terrain I skate, but they sure look nice.

**-the kid-** · 10-08-2009 08:46 AM

they ride like a softer wheel, you only feel the difference when you throw them sideways.
they are awesome, i have shreded mine as hard as i can and the wear is only minimal coning,
they are great for absolutely everything, they hold a nice line in corners, but drift like butter.

**rosewood thief** · 10-08-2009 09:12 AM

i love my regular stimulus.

now im torn between these and the new harder race forms

**-Mu-** · 10-08-2009 09:26 AM

I like my purps, but next year I'm thinkin I'm gonna get me some of these. They look they have exactly the difference I want, more slide.

**urbs** · 10-08-2009 05:57 PM

After I kill my Strikers I just got I will get these

**Terrorsathan** · 10-08-2009 06:04 PM

These wheels are great... unless you wanna take a turn at huge speeds, but thats what predrifting and their slide characteristics are for.

**Petary791** · 10-08-2009 06:07 PM

I'm curious to see if these really do ride softer. If they do, my bank account is about to take a hit.

**Terrorsathan** · 10-08-2009 06:09 PM

They REALLY REALLY ride unlike any 86 a wheel I've ever ridden... Honestly they ride smoother than my Purple 4 Pres... I know it has to do with alittle bit of the size of the wheel but its on the soft side of 86 for sure

**Bomb303** · 10-08-2009 06:25 PM

I ride 86a bigzigs all the time and really dont find them to be a harsh ride unless its awful pavement. Durians arrived when I was in class today, if it hadnt snowed earlier Id be all over them, so hopefully it will be dry tomorrow.

**gnarwhale** · 10-08-2009 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Irrationalist

I was assuming because it didn't leave banana'y thane lines after slides.

bahahha that would be glorious!

**Terrorsathan** · 10-08-2009 06:57 PM

mine are six hours old and i haven't left any lines yet.

**El Capitan** · 10-08-2009 07:08 PM

So these are more durable than other Otang wheels?

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