I don't know what wheels to buy

[socstar]

I'm trying to figure out what wheels would be best. I'm a beginner and I just want to cruise around. My board is about 47" and I have Independent 215 trucks. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it!

[VulgarDisplayCFH]

Gumballs...

[socstar]

Gumballs...

Any particular size?

[VulgarDisplayCFH]

Gumballs are one size. 76mm.

[socstar]

Gumballs are one size. 76mm.

Oh...thanks for the info...i'm still learning

[incubater]

Second the Gumballs. 80a

[Jraice]

Wouldnt 80a be a little hard for general carving/cruising? If its a speed setup or mostly will be used for bombing though 80a is perfect...

Also the sector 9 GOS 76mm's are nice. I personally like them more then gumballs, cant explain the difference but I just like how my board rolled on the GOS's...

[cozmicdaaz]

Wouldnt 80a be a little hard for general carving/cruising? If its a speed setup or mostly will be used for bombing though 80a is perfect...

Also the sector 9 GOS 76mm's are nice. I personally like them more then gumballs, cant explain the difference but I just like how my board rolled on the GOS's...

I think incubator meant 81a, but the difference in my opinion is miniscule, I mean 3 duro points is a tiny difference, probably within the margin of error for most manufacturers, even (gregorian chant, please,,,) Mr Chaput. Don't get me wrong, there are serious racers and slalomers out there who can tell the difference and know the exact application for each,but they don't post on here asking about it you know Anyway, Gumballs and GOS both kick butt in my opinion, but I have just been stuck lately on slalom shaped 70mm wheels like seven-ohs, zigzags(red or lime) and hotspots (69mm actually) for carving and cruising. Please keep in mind though, that I am a crappy skater and never know what I'm talking about LOL

chip

[VulgarDisplayCFH]

Oh...thanks for the info...i'm still learning

Yeah me too man. We all gotta start somewhere.

[incubater]

I just find 80a to be right in the middle for whatever you wanna do.

Edit: I vote for 78a now. I find 75 to be a liiiitle too mushy

I have 78a for cruising/carving but 80 should last a tiny bit longer.
Honestly (cause I'm basically new too) I don't think there would be a huge difference.
BTW GoS wheels are fun to play with. My friend has them on his Vanguard, and its really grippy.

[bombsies]

GoS or Gumballs 78a.

[latenite]

gumballs 78a!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ryno]

Could someone explain the numbers after the bearings to me?

I bought a KS M1 and it comes with ABEC11 70mm Flashbacks 81a duro. Im just crusing pavement (city roads and bike paths) for reference.