How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

ognalawu · 01-07-2009, 07:48 PM

just finished radiusing my lemon 70mm zigzags and man they are sweet now. took me about 45 minutes. i will upload the video tutorial hopefully by friday

SeanML · 03-12-2009, 01:12 AM

why is this un-stickied? I went looking for it and it felt like I shouldn't have had to search for this.

Going to try radiusing my lime zigs, will post the results...

Ogpogo · 04-29-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanML

why is this un-stickied? I went looking for it and it felt like I shouldn't have had to search for this.

Going to try radiusing my lime zigs, will post the results...

Agreed, should be stickied. Thanks to everyone with helpful info on here, im going to go do my 83a speedvents - will post pics afterwards.

Someone100 · 04-30-2009, 05:58 PM

I did this with a file going down a hill. First time I kinda failed

xjason11x · 11-05-2009, 11:20 PM

I might try the rolling down the hill idea So i can radius the inner lips on my flashabacks.

What number sandpaper should I use?

AntonL · 11-06-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xjason11x

I might try the rolling down the hill idea So i can radius the inner lips on my flashabacks.

What number sandpaper should I use?

id suggest a file since sandpaper is pretty flimsy and might tear on you

snozzboarder55 · 11-06-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by xjason11x

I might try the rolling down the hill idea So i can radius the inner lips on my flashabacks.

What number sandpaper should I use?

i dont know if putting a radius on your flashies will do a whole lot because the wheels are side-set. there is no excess material on the outside of the hub to "catch" and grip more. i think you would be better off just riding them and wearing the lip down gradually.

hoch92000 · 11-07-2009, 12:57 PM

Finally got the motivation I needed from the Fish to radius my BigZigs. Did my yellow and limes. The pinks will stay square for grippy goodness.

I used a trim router with a round-over bit. Yes, I wore a mask.

Really helps to initiate a slide, also eliminates some chatter. Very productive modification.

AFTT · 11-09-2009, 04:18 PM

I radiused my S9 81mm Bomb Hills (currently 72mm) that previously slid quite a bit.

But now, oh my god.

They slide very far, almost silently and it's easier to initiate a slide.

I can throw standups very easily. The transition and hookup is way smoother.

Totally worth it. They are kickass freeride wheels now that they are radiused.

cmarts · 11-15-2009, 08:48 PM

What are the different characteristics that radiusing the inside/outside of the wheel? ie should i radius both in and out of my zigs?

snozzboarder55 · 11-15-2009, 09:05 PM

radiusing both will be less grippy than only doing one or none.

radiusing the inner lip will yield less grip than doing just the outer lip.

driftfreak · 11-16-2009, 12:33 AM

does the amount of material removed by radiusing (<is that a word?) make a difference, like if i took off more material from the outer lip than the inner lip?
and do you think that radiusing my venom shockers will help any in terms doing of predrifts and pendy drifts?

thank in advance

snozzboarder55 · 11-16-2009, 12:49 AM

if you want more drift, take off more material from the inner lip. sure changing the contact patch will make less friction and technically an easier slide/drift. but to get a real good slide, make your wheels more offset or sideset by taking off material from the inner lips.

i dont know much about venom shockers so i cant say what differences will be made by removing material.

CRASS · 11-16-2009, 02:41 AM

MHS put out "Mongo and Proud" stickers??? two years ago???

wtf, i want some!