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  1. 12-16-2005 10:34 AM #1
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    Default wider is better?

    Looking for some new wheels, as the first set of wheels were kinda just bought because they were there. Ha.

    Wanted to see if, for general cruising/carving, wider wheels are actually any better as far as grip goes.

    I'm not into sliding and all that. Just into smoothe sailing.

    Thanks for the help. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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  3. 12-16-2005 10:48 AM #2
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    Bigger, wider contact patch=more grip, hold momentum longer, harder to get going however, but once you do, it's smooth sailing.

    I like big wheels for cruising, like Availa's or Grippins.
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  4. 12-16-2005 02:53 PM #3
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    avilas are fast and smooth and grippy
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sensei
    Bigger, wider , longer, harder , but once you do it, it's smooth sailing.

    i agree
  7. 12-19-2005 10:04 AM #6
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    78a Gumballs will make you a happy cruiser.
  8. 12-19-2005 10:15 AM #7
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    Default Smooth you say?

    If you want nice, smooth wheel with great traction, it's hard to beat a soft Gumball (75a, 78a). Only the 97mm Flywheel has more depth of urethane.
  9. 12-19-2005 12:38 PM #8
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    Default Re: Smooth you say?

    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisChaput
    If you want nice, smooth wheel with great traction, it's hard to beat a soft Gumball (75a, 78a). Only the 97mm Flywheel has more depth of urethane.

    so true. I ave a set of 78a gumballs on my Drop Wedge and they are magic.
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    75A Gummies are better than sex
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushman
    75A Gummies are better than sex
    You must have sex with cadavers then!
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