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    Default drifty carving wheel

    hey guys, I'm looking for a new set of wheels.

    I'm riding a fibreflex 44" pintail with holeys and 78a 70mm 'zags.

    they grip incredibly well but they're starting to chunk and I want a different feel.

    I want something that will drift smoothly but will still grip well enough on those really fast and hard carves to not throw me off. I'm looking for something in the 70-77mm range.

    this is my main board, I use it for carving but commuting as well, so I'd like something that will keep rolling for a while.

    thanks in advance guys.



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    Default Re: drifty carving wheel

    kryptos are known for carving and fun for drifting too. otherwise strikers maybe?
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    Default Re: drifty carving wheel

    haven't really looked at strikers or kryptos actually.

    how much would you say they drift? on my 'zags I can feel the back wheels about to break way on somewhat hard carves.

    I was thinking gumballs, or even try flywheels or speedvents for the hell of it. the hill I hit most often is about 25-30 mph.

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    Default Re: drifty carving wheel

    Strikers (soft 'uns)
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    GOS

    I haven't tried GOS personally, but I myself am on the hunt for such a wheel and that's what I've been referred to many a time...

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    Default Re: drifty carving wheel

    flashbacks maybe.... id go for gumballs 78a- 84a

    if you can get em, gen 2 flys would be a good choice too

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    Default Re: drifty carving wheel

    sounds like flywheels to me.
    (not a partiularly experienced opinion)
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    Default Re: drifty carving wheel

    Powerballs would be a great option.

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